“How old are you, Xue?” Simon asked. “Just turned fifteen.” “Where are you from?” “All over,” the girl replied, “I was living with my great aunt on Boros. .Momma died a few years ago. The men with the blue hands did something to Aunt Lisa... she was bleeding when they took me away.” Zoë looked at Simon. Then back at the girl, “What about your father?” “Momma didn't talk about him much. He was her boyfriend in high school. Then he went away to flight school and Momma never heard from him again.” “Do you know his name?” Simon asked, “Maybe we can find him for you.” “Momma said he had a funny name. Called him Hobie or Wash. Said his real name was Hoban Washburn.” Maxine barely succeeded in keeping Zoë from hitting the floor...

-- New Blood - Chapter 18 by Briglad