And South would know how being cornered feels better than anyone. Wouldn't she.

Bat and cat crouched together, Lela reaching with one of her paws in a companionable manner. i don't know. you can only do your best. That was all any spirit could do. She was sure her new friend would win South around. Eventually.

The ex-Freelancer followed her former subordinate unerringly, The fact Carolina hadn't blinked once was probably the most unnerving part of this entire conversation. But she wasn't done with dropping more surprises into this conversation.

"I never said it was the right call."