“Look, Mel, can I call you Mel? I don’t think it’s the best idea to go interrogating the Gryalth without anyone else around. I get that you’ve got your own powers, but what if something happens? It’s just you. None of us can fight on your level except maybe the bugs.” Gus said as he looked over at the seated Melissa.

“First, no, I prefer Melissa. Second, I need to find out how the Gryalth are getting their human mercs, where they are recruiting them from, etc. We need to be able to end that pipeline as soon as possible,” she responded.

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Gus sighed. “I think this is a terrible idea, but I’ll go round up some animals. Get your Grandfather. We may need his help.”

“Thank you,” Melissa responded.