However Small, However Hidden (The Award-Nominated Anthology Series)
HattyUK for Cross, The Thrall
Cross, The Thrall [Young Adult Male] – A resident of the lower levels of the Hive City, Cross is an indentured servant working in the cities’ vast factory network. He is a foil for Connor; self-assured, funny, skillful, but without a family or support network he has become disconnected from deeper social bonds. He has survived the horrors below prior to the Tyranid invasion and becomes a guide to the survivors.
Lower your weapon! Fine! Yes, that’s my weapon. Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t realize that we were being picky.
That path doesn’t lead anywhere. Heh. You have no idea where you’re going, do you?
You’re clearly wrestling with something. They’ve gotten into your dreams, haven’t they? I don’t have any drugs. Just a promise. I promise you, it’ll be painless.
