-Carter- Ladon had spent the entire day climbing, searching, and hiding around the ship. It was like watching a little monkey dart about. He just couldn’t sit still, and I hadn’t seen much of Mefan either. He certainly knew how to occupy his time... I tried not to sound bitter! As night fell and the stars adorned the sky, casting a darker hue over the water, Ladon finally grew weary. Instead of retiring to his own room, he opted to sleep in mine, insisting that I do the same. It seemed he didn’t harbor as much animosity toward me as I had thought. I smiled as I watched him curl up on the small bed, a peaceful expression gracing his sleeping face. Turning away, not quite ready to sleep myself, I closed the door behind me and returned to the deck. I strolled along its length, eventually f

