Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Free Meal

Chime shovels another fork full of meat into her mouth and groans in pleasure while Brick copies her action, the other hand already reaching for a scoop of what I can only guess are mashed potatoes.

So much for her predictability. When Vander returned, she, Brick and a few of the other kids were with her, the offer of a free meal enough to entice her to check things out.

Within moments, Jeremiah had her wrapped around his fingers. "Such a lovely and benevolent leader would surely allow her people the benefit of a home cooked meal? While one of your own does what research he can to improve your position?"

Chime actually bought such pathetic language and lapped up his praise. "Lunch it is," she said, flinching a moment at the sight of the Shamble, but more than eager to participate.