Chapter 3: Alone

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"Good. Syd will be able to answer any questions you may have. I wish you the best of luck, Reyna." General Connor awkwardly pats Reyna's shoulder as Syd appears beside her.

Syd Rosenheim, Homo nova 2, tells Reyna that they will meet her in Room 111. They spin on their heels and whisper angrily at their General.

"Forgive me, sir," they begin, "but what are you doing?"

"I'm sending Reyna on a mission, Syd. Didn't I tell you that already?"

Syd chews on their bottom lip with concern. "I'm worried, sir. She's so young."

"Reyna's 20 years old, Syd, not 10. With all the training she's gone through, she can take care of herself."

"One last thing, sir?"

"Hurry, Syd. We don't want to waste any time."

"Why her? You know that Kyle wanted to go."

An expression flickers over General Connor's face, though Syd couldn't tell what.

"Because....because." John falters, struggling to look for words. "I admire your concern, Syd, but I have faith in Reyna."

Syd's gaze lingers on their General before they catch up to Reyna.

General Connor turns back to the diagrams and maps. Reyna being ready was one of the reasons why he chose her for this mission. The other?

If he sent Kyle, there would be no doubt that Sarah would meet him again. But what if the mission goes awry and she loses Kyle again?

By sending Reyna, Sarah wouldn't hurt again. Besides, he hadn't told Kyle the entire truth yet.

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