Within the dimly lit confines of the Narwhale, Dipp and Lily stealthily made their way to the captain's quarters.0

"What do you think Mr. Charles is doing? Why has he cooped himself up in his room ever since he got on board?" Lily asked in a quiet whisper.0

"You are usually the one closest to Captain. How would I know if even you don't know?" Dipp replied with a hint of annoyance.0

"He doesn't allow me to share a room with him these days, so how would I know? And shhhh… Mr. Charles has sharp ears; be quiet, or he’ll hear us."1

As they approached the captain's quarters, they could hear muffled voices from within. They pressed their ears on the solid, wooden door and tried to decipher the fragmented conversation they...0