"My place," Keiko said. "though I don't think we have room for three. Maybe the dog-girl can keep watch."

Something made Keiko inwardly twitch with annoyance, but she ignored it for now. Instead, she looked over the edge of the boat to make sure they weren't being followed, and was satisfied with what she saw. That done, she handed Minoru an Oar.

"Start paddling, you," she said. "We got a boat to move; here, I'll help."