I send the others away as I help Duet clean up the remains. I'm at a loss what to do and a little shocked when she simply slides open the back door and uses her boot to kick the crusting over puddle and clothing out onto the tracks.

"Duet." I take her hand, turn her to me as she closes the door with another big smile. "Tell me about the Sick."

She shrugs, tries to pull away, but I need to know.

"Dunno," she says. "Made some Howls die like that. But not the ...