"I've told the people at the school everything I know about him, which isn't much. He claims to be some sort of chosen, who will redeem the world of the mutant plague." Stephanie winced again a bit as she shifted herself. "He's insane, but not stupid. And I'm only the beginning."

"Marcelo, while I'm here, I need someone to be my eyes and ears. I'm afraid of what might happen with the mutant district." Her jaw set. "He can't- he can't, he won't hurt those people." She set her head back.

"I feel so fucking useless." A pause for a moment. "I am fucking useless right now. I hate it. More than the pain." Pain she could deal with, but this enforced immobility would drive her crazy before long, she was sure of it.