“Davenport, Inc., has abandoned its seco initiative.” What? “Since when?” Matias asked. “Since the beginning of the month. We can’t stabilize the field fluctuations. I can no longer justify throwing good money after bad. We simply can’t afford it.” Wow. The shock must have shown on her face because Haider shrugged. “It is what it is. Have you been able to stabilize the field?” “Yes,” they said at the same time. “I hate you both.”

