“Run another monitor,” Ling said.

“The monitor’s not doing a thing!” Vapor yelled back, scared and frustrated.

“Don’t panic,” Ling said.

“I need some help here!” Vapor said. “This wall is about to go!”

Ling cursed, switching over her view. Then she cursed again, seeing how bad the situation really was.

“I told you,” Vapor said.

“I’m running a cleaner,” Ling said. “Check Sprite’s sector. I need a traffic update.”

Vapor checked another screen for stats and locations. “47 spectators.” Most had cleared out as was to be expected after the crosstide and other hot action occurring in that sector.