The breakfast time ended amidst some small talk. The two spent quite a bit of time in each other's arms before Charles headed for the Narwhale, which had been finally repaired. The battered hull was no longer battered, and her streamlined silver hull appeared particularly beautiful.1

Exploring with one's own ship was still the best. Charles had been using someone else's ship on his journey to 068. He had not shown it, but he felt uncomfortable throughout the journey.1

The crew members had been waiting for their captain on the Narwhale's deck.0

Charles turned to Anna next to him and wrapped his arms around her waist before giving her a deep kiss. Pulling away from her, Charles was about to say something when Anna stopped him, saying, "No, no, no, don't say anything. Don't raise your own ...2