"So we're playing it by ear."

She wrinkles her nose as she pauses beside him, shaking her head a little. "I hate not having a plan, but I guess there's nothing else we can do, is there." She folds her arms across her chest, having to noticeably tilt her head upwards to be able to meet his gaze.

"It would be easier to deal with this onslaught of questionable newbies if we were a united front, but we're not, really." Maybe they never would be again.