Back at the packhouse, everyone has assembled in the kitchen hall for dinner. After I grab a bowl of soup and a couple of sandwiches, I am able to flag down Peter and Alex at a table. As I make my way to them, I look around at the packed hall, and it seems like everyone is here. Well, almost everyone; I don’t see Jasper anywhere.
I smile at both Peter and Alex and sit across from them.
“I thought we would have to send out a search party for you.” Peter says jokingly.
“Ha, ha, very funny.” I say, not amused, but I can’t hold back a smile.
Alex chuckles as he stands from his seat, and I frown in confusion.
“Where are you going?” I ask, confused.
“For more soup, it’s delicious.” Alex says before walking briskly to the front, to fill up his bowl.
I look back at Peter, “Is it really that
