Night of Ghosts and Lightning (Planet Builders, No. 2) by Robyn Tallis

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Be bloody, bold, and resolute," the feathery creature responded. " "And that's not all of it," complained Will. Talking to theskies was probably only a step above talking to yourself; but at least the random responses provided the illusion of a sympathetic listener. " "Fair, fair, are the lights, all fair, far down beneath the dim west," said the theskie. " "Thanks for the thought," said Will. "Maybe I should just skip drudge today. " "Done," said the theskie. " "That's my name, all right. " The theskie fell silent again, and made no sound the rest of the way to the small building shared by the holovid theater and the Information Resource Center.

It's brighter than usual, all right. " Ciea set the second glass of fruit juice down so hard it sloshed. "Oh, no! I'm going to miss school! Dad, why didn't you wake me up? " "Calm down, Clea," said her father, mopping up the spilled juice with a napkin. "No classes today. " Clea relaxed a little and reached for the toast. " "Guess you were right," she said with a grin. " She paused, remembering the devastation. " "You did well, Clea," said Dr. Tourni. "All the colony's young people did. " Clea felt herself blushing.

From there, the building's fast-growing skin stretched out to cover the gaps in the frame, solidifying in translucent beauty which matched the hues of the planet itself. Clea said to Philippa, "I think this is the best part. " "Because we built them," said Philippa. The long-billed cap obscured her features, but for once Clea heard real satisfaction in the Alphorionite's normally unrevealing voice. The top of the dome closed over. " and the watchers cheered. "Good work, team," said Anne Markey, the Building Materials specialist for the housing project.