Hope For The Best, But Expect The Worst

Once the matter with their unexpected passenger was settled, Alex stood and walked toward the cockpit.

After knocking on the closed door thrice, he pushed it open, finding the alone in there, looking at a small, shining blue crystal. She startled out of her hyper focus as the door swung open and stared at Alexander.

"Are we ready for flight?" Alex asked, recognizing the crystal in her hand.

"Ah, yes, sir. Where to, so I can plot a course and send a plan for takeoff?" Major Schrute asked, trying to pocket the crystal discreetly.

"Finland first. Then, we are heading to China. You'll need to refuel in Finland, I'm sure. So you'll have plenty of time to file your paperwork over there. As for now, the sooner we leave, the better for us."

Carol looked at him with a distrustful gaze.

"What did you guys do?"

Alex chuckled at her wariness.