Kylie had expected the economy class to be crowded, smelly, and dirty, but, much to her surprise and delight, it was none of these things. Their seats were clean, the air smelled fresh, and there was more than enough room to stretch out. Furthermore, there were not a lot of people on board; in fact, it was just them, which gave them a measure of privacy as the boat's whistle sounded, and it slowly left the dock. Kylie felt relieved after seeing the surroundings.

An attendant came, and, recognizing her, she became very excited. "Miss Finch," she gushed, "it is so nice to meet you. Anything you want or need...