(From MC's perspective)
This highly fortified train is moving towards the destination at full speed. Unfortunately, it's impossible to appreciate the outside view. Because the windows are covered up due to safety issues.
I feel tense because of this. On normal days, I can divert my mind by watching the outside views. But here I can only shut my eyes and pretend asleep.
Right now, there is one more reason to pretend.
Elder Compton is sitting right next to me.
Opposite me, the vice leader of the team, Valerie Lyons is reading a book. Right next to her, Kara Robles is watching something on her watch. I don't whether she is sleeping or not.
This seating arrangement was done by Elder Compton. Which alone shows the existing friction in the team.
From time to time, I feel hostile gazes on me. But I know exactly where it is coming from. It was none other than Erik Lloyd. I have a vague feeling that he is hatching some plan.
