Woo—
The Avitanis sounded its whistle, merging into the stream of ships as it prepared to dock.
The passengers in the cabin gathered on the deck, waving hats or handkerchiefs to the crowd on the harbor.
"Welcome to Queen's Harbor" — a banner was strung across the bustling port.
"Sister Mary! We've arrived!"
Jojo clung to the railing, waving at strangers on shore as she shouted. After more than half a month of sailing, they had finally reached their destination: the Lennon Islands.
"Child, you should call me Aunt Mary," Mary corrected helplessly.
"Sister Mary doesn't look that old."
Jojo followed Aunt Mary away from the ship's side, squeezing through passengers back into the cabin. Suddenly, she grabbed a dirty hand reaching for Aunt Mary.
"We're all here on the Lennon Islands to start a new life, and you're trying to steal from us?"
Jojo looked at the owner of the hand, a scrawny young man, released his hand, and whispered, "There won't be a next time."
