Morgan's lips worked soundlessly, but he didn't release the strike he held ready in his hand. “Morgan,” the girl said, quietly this time. “It's all right. Stand down.” “You aren't the captain,” Morgan mumbled. “You can't be.
'He didn't tell us his name and anyway we didn't believe him,' she said. ... surprised at how sorry he felt for Kate, who had gone understandably pale, her eyes full of tears. ... Barnard pulled out a notebook and flipped it open.
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