Chapter 190

‘This is a disaster! A disaster!’ A businessman yelled, red-faced. A young woman, tears streaming down her face, choked out a sob. ‘I thought flying was safe! How could something like this happen?!’ A man pointed an accusing finger at the air vents, mistaking them for some sort of communication system. ‘What are the pilots’ names? I’m going to file a complaint! How could the captain fly the plane like this? Didn’t he see the birds and try to avoid them?’ Elodie scowled at the man’s words, a flicker of anger sparking within her. Blame wouldn’t save them now. They needed solutions, a way out of this nosedive towards oblivion. More belligerent rants spewed forth from the same man. A chorus of agreement erupted from various corners. ‘Yeah! Unprofessional! This is outrageous!’ another passenger chimed in, his bravado belied by the quiver in his voice. ‘Damn it, I spent so much money, not to come to Valmora and die! You have to give me an explanation!’ A silver-haired woman shrieked, her hea