Harry retracted his hands, and Ice Dragon steadily descended into the huge cave. Just like during our takeoff, the surrounding green rings of light lit up as we descended. Above, the opening closed and blocked out the bright sunlight.

After Ice Dragon had parked itself, Harry leaped out from the cockpit. Cockily, he lifted his head. “Did you see that? There’s nothing that your captain, I, can’t drive.” Harry put his hands on his waist, smug with success. The guys surrounded him and he started boasting like a windbag again. I didn’t reveal him; if I did, wouldn’t I expose myself too?

“Captain, how does it feel?” Everyone crowded around him, their eyes filled with envy.

When they...