Tanager's Flight Snippet: The Robin Awakens

A chapter from the work in progress

The Robin Awakens

Jem paused, looking over his shoulder. Crispin was a bit more subdued, now that he was in space and feeling the responsibility of his position. But he was also very green. 

“I’m coming, sir.” The younger man wrestled out of the final strap. “I don’t understand how these things develop bits that I’d swear weren’t there when I put them on.…