“And Scotty seemingly purchased a 170 A and B rebuild. Who knows what bonus mayhem it may have in store for us. Stick close to Scotty, but don’t be too surprised if he doesn’t become collateral damage along the way, so keep your wits about you, Helen.”

Helen shook her head at the sure absurdity of it all. “So why have I never heard of this thing? This is my business. Shouldn’t I be in the know?”

“I doubt even your husband knows what a guardian orbiter is. Incoming!” Sprite yelled again, taking several more steps, circling farther around Scotty.