August 8th, 8:00 AM sharp.
A platform materialized out of thin air beside the raft.
[Dear players, please take your train tickets, board the platform, and wait quietly for the train's arrival.]
Faye Yardley and the other two jumped directly onto the platform.
When they turned back, the raft behind them was gone.
Faye Yardley warned them softly, "When we get there, remember to keep your tempers in check and use polite language. Starting right now, no swearing. Not even by accident."
"Got it."
"Mm."
The platform, which had been empty at first, was soon packed with all sorts of people.
Eamon and Cole Kensington flanked Faye Yardley, keeping anyone from getting too close to her.
Faye Yardley saw a baby sucking on its thumb in an adult's arms. The woman holding the child had a face full of worry. She noticed the woman actively trying to move toward other parents with children.
She let out a soft sigh and didn't go over to meddle.
