Seeds Chapter 16 Page 6

it wasn’t such a big concern. He continues, unsure if she knew how urgent it was that they act quickly.

Rob: We wanted to see what your plans are given this new development, I’m sure-

She interrupts again: The plans will proceed as we have laid them out. There is no need to panic lieutenant.

He looks back at Riley confused and then back to her with a sterner expression.

Rob: With all due respect Sister Francis-

She interrupts for a third time, almost as if he was a nuisance: Lieutenant, look. Here is the situation. We have thousands of people looking for a place on one of these trains. So there is no shortage of demand I can tell you.