"Huh," Amos says, a sound of acknowledgment. "I mean, I'm not bad at it, but getting into a fight here probably isn't gonna work out. So we're both useless now, I'd think. That's why they can keep us here."

He tilts his head, thoughtful expression crossing his features. "Doesn't mean we'll always be useless, though. Swimming and running are good skills to have. You never know. Maybe there's something beyond the walls."