The tents were down, Dior and Merlyn were packing up their backpacks and still arguing over who would carry the heaviest load.

“Would you guys quit messing around already? We've got a long way to go before we arrive at border town”. Lori said, her eyes rolling slightly as she stood beside me, her hand wrapped around mine.

“That's rich coming from you, Lori”. Dior scoffed, reluctantly slinging the bag over his shoulder. “Considering you've done nothing but cling to Samantha all ...