I want in, but I’m scared that if I do, I’ll derail the awesome train that you guys have got going here. This is bloody brilliant, and Shu Sam, your grasp of Sci Fi rocks :D
Love the story, don’t love the description of Harrigan wanting to “smack” someone. Makes it sound like a mother wanting to smack a naugthty child. I think Harrigan should want to “punch” or “flatten” someone.
Also, Harrigan “piped up” sounds like a small powerless child. Of course, he might feel that way just now. But I think of him more as a drill sergeant.