“Junco, Aves 039, please come forward.” I fly over and land next to him. Ashur shadows me and stands behind us. “Junco, as the Fledge captain, it is your responsibility to cull the unsuitable members.” My heart pounds as I look up at him. “Do you understand, Junco?” he asks me kindly and in a low voice. I nod and whisper, “Yes, sir.”
