When Dexter departed, Shannon appeared in his place. "Everyone looks down, dirty, or desperate," she said. "And it looks like we're in for some new scenery. Aside from the fact that everyone's packing, I overheard Monarch and that one dude. They said Asgard knows what we have."

"As we thought," said Jessica, crossing her arms pensively. "Looks like we're reacting now."

"We just got here, too."

"You!" exclaimed Raptor.

Jessica cranked a bitter gaze at Raptor's stiff ...