Over his com, Valtair heard, ​"Is she dead?"

     Valtair faltered. No one in Infini wanted to give The Fours bad news at any time for any reason. Still, 

​     "No," Valtair had to admit. "No, she's still alive." 

     "What?" 

​     "Adam Forwarder's there! He stopped me! He's protecting her! I can't...He's too..."

     Valtair felt humiliated. He hated feeling weak. Still, "It's going to take more than just me to..." 

     Silence on the other end. Then,  

​     "I have the answer."

CONTINUE

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