Charles was quietly leaning on the leather sofa beneath the gentle light of the cozy living room. The crew of the Narwhale stood frozen at the doorway; time seemed to have come to a halt for them as they stared at their captain.0

The crew was at a loss for words at the sight, but someone was clearly just a tad bit impatient than them.0

"AHHH! Mr. Charles!" Lily exclaimed excitedly. She opened her arms and pounced on Charles, bouncing up and down on his lap.0

Charles was forced to open his eyes, and a trace of confusion appeared in his eyes when he saw a young woman on his lap. He stared blankly at the young woman for a while before he opened his mouth slowly and muttered, "Lily... Lily?"0

"It's me! It's me!" Lily pressed...0