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“So until then…” Kynan states with frustration “We wait”

“Barrett…” I say to get her attention She shifts to face o besides ho errands, and Bebe has a certain knack for, let’s just say, hacking video feeds”

Barrett see “Nowhere really”

I srocery shop?”

“Online,” she replies as if that’s the only place to buy food “And I have it delivered”

“Clothing?”

“Online,” she replies

“Pharmacy?”

“Online”

“You’re quite the hermit,” Bebe says appreciatively, as she’s just the same Alith her nose buried in her co time at home with her mother and son Despite her new freedoo anywhere I know it’s because she’s always looking over her shoulder for the people who had forced her to steal the government codes

“I work, and I sleep,” Barrett says stiffly “But I findeven if others don’t understand it”

“Oh, girl,” Bebe says, holding out her fist to Barrett, ardly bumps it “I feel you”

Barrett see her chair back, she stands A fond smile softens her face when she looks down at Dozer Theirintellects must have helped to solidify the bond the chicken enius ideas you threw out”

She nods at Bebe and Kynan before turning to et some work done unless you still need me?”

“Thank you for letting us use your house today,” Kynan says as he stands as well “We’ll be getting out of here soon”

“Stay as long as you like,” she replies politely, although it’s obvious she doesn’t like having her privacy disrupted