Graveyard of a Madman Part 2

The whole crew was up at that point, sans the obvious. Kimi sat at their table, having to bring their own table from their own ship in order to extend it enough for everyone on board. She held a cup of coffee and read that morning's news paper, as the pelican had come earlier for Jiro to pay the fee to get a paper. She sat at the table with Ellis and Jana, who all had similar looks on their faces. They had just been through one of the most dangerous ordeals of their lives, and none of them were quite sure of what to make of it. Now the one Catman that they looked to for guidance was lying in a bed, unable to wake. Dr. Ellis Darkwood had done all she could for him at that point. It was a waiting game. She had round-the-clock watch on him, mostly handled by Dala, and she kept fluids going through him, but what else could she do?

Jana: Well, to answer your question.

Drew both of their attention.

Jana: We need something that will draw our attention. Get Dala in here, and we may as well invite Nikk and Alice too.

Ellis: They're out folding clothes.

Jana: [Smile.] Then we'll help them [Walked over to the main livingroom closet and pulled out a very large tome-like book.] Ladies, I think we're in need of a book circle.

Kimi: A book circle? You mean those boring meetings about stupid books?

Jana: I give you, for your approval, Usagi's first manuscript.

Both of them widened their eyes and looked at one another.