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Storm

Grandpa always said...

"If someone insists on watching you..."

"...give them a good show."

I never knew he'd already taught me how to deceive an enemy.

Piers never took his eyes off the night sky.

"There."

He pointed toward the darkness above the stern.

At first...

I saw nothing.

Then...

The faintest flicker.

A tiny shadow moving silently against the stars.

John smiled.

"They're curious."

Mark folded his arms.

"They're about to be disappointed."

Ward looked toward Ben.

"You thinking what I'm thinking?"

Ben's grin appeared.

"I usually am."

Scott chuckled.

"I was hoping you'd say that."

Nathan frowned.

"What are you boys planning?"

Ben looked at Storm.

"Captain..."

"May we borrow your yacht for about thirty minutes?"

Storm raised an eyebrow.