Chapter 15Javi came back into his quarters after a lunch shift to find Aron sitting on the lower bunk, elbows on knees, hands clasped. That distant stare again.
“You didn’t come to lunch,” Javi said. “Are you okay?”
Aron had been grim and worried looking for a couple of days, since they left the station and entered hyperspace soon after. But still refused to talk about what was bothering them. Javi felt ready to go punch that passenger guy, however strong he might be. What had he said or done to Aron? Who was he and what was he up to here? Did this have anything to do with the explosion on the Galaxy Princess?
Javi sat down on his trunk. “Look, Aron, I know something’s up. Can’t you tell me? Aren’t we friends?”
“Yes. And you’re right. We need to talk.”
“Okay, more ominous than I hoped
