Etzli emerged from the quarterdeck temple, feeling pretty good for the first time in a good long while.

She had a plan.

It wasn't a great plan. And, to be honest, it wasn't even fully formed. But it was the only acceptable way she saw out of this mess.

Starlight, however, wasn't convinced.

--What the hell do you think you're doing?

Making her way through the crowded corridor, Etzli had no intention of replying. Everyone ...