"There was an accident."

"Is everything okay?"

Jiyo shook his head. "They're dead," he said softly.

"All of them? Certainly not all of them?"

Jiyo nodded, taking the coffee from the Strict Man's hand before he threw it away. "As far as I can tell. Given the circumstances, it's pretty hard to be sure. "

"Jesus. What happened?"

"As usual, the boatman arrived at five o'clock, to pick up the crew and take them ashore. When he came here, no one was waiting. Anyway, he hung out for ten minutes or so, then called the security from the intercom down to the pier." Jiyo paused, frowning in concern."Would you like...