News about the Channing family caravan hitting trouble spread fast.
A lot of caravans, which had been planning to swoop in and take advantage of the situation, decided to pause and see how things played out.
Every now and then, the caravan leaders were required to check back in at the base for briefings with the military. They'd report anything out of the ordinary and share their progress updates.
Coincidentally, the second day of Lyra's orientation lined up with one of these meetings. Being the one in charge, she had to show up.
Morrison, Koros, and Todd flanked her as they entered the room, with a bunch of curious stares already waiting for them.
Most of those stares carried surprise. People had heard the caravan was run by a young woman, but no one expected THIS young.
Without paying any mind to the looks, Lyra strode in confidently and took her seat.
Not long after, Cohen and Erin arrived as well.
