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Sassi had moved her backpack from the captain’s cabin down to her original cabin while the rest of the crew was securing their lines.
The galley was spotless. She hadn’t needed to feed anyone since breakfast though it was mid-afternoon now. In deference to their proximity to shore, the crew had chosen to forego lunch. Both to give her an opportunity to clean up and because they were eager to get back to the mainland. No one wanted to delay, even for food, so they forged on full-steam ahead.
The captain didn’t give her any indication that he was reluctant to return home either. This had been a tough trip for him and he had preparations to make before he could turn around and go right back to where they’d come from.
Swain would soon be meeting with the client to present his findin
