Chapter 26: Surrounded.

“What is that?” Daniel asked about the branch when he saw her smile. “Something from my childhood,” Anya answered and put the branch safely away. Daniel fell silent, his mind weighing the options of pushing her further. Finally, he spoke up. “How did you intend to dispose of the box?” he asked and she sighed internally when he let it go. Anya looked at him, confusion written all over her face. “What do you mean? Throwing it overboard, obviously,” she said. “I don’t think that would work,” he shook his head as he replied. “Why?” she seemed even more confused. Daniel took her hand and led her out of the cabin, a placid look in his eyes. “Come with me, Anya. Let us go ask the captain.” “The captain?” Anya asked in confusion. Curious, Anya followed him through the corridors of the ship until they reached the control room. The captain looked up as they entered, a questioning look on his face. “Mr. Shaw, Mrs Shaw, what can I do for you?” he asked, after a brief greeting Daniel glan