Madelyn rinsed and shook her hands, "I might need to rest; I'm feeling seasick."

"Okay." Hugue noticed Madelyn hesitating, so he decided to leave with the waiter.

With her chin in one hand, Alice waved a fork toward Zach, "Try this. It's Venturian food. You've had it before, right?"

Zach gave no reaction but turned his attention to a tall, burly man in a white chef's uniform.

The waiter announced, "The chef is here, Miss Girard."

Alice raised her eyebrows, "I was expecting someone from Vent