"Staying put is best for kids," she said, amused. "When you're someplace you don't recognize. Past eight or so, it's a toss up between hiding close enough to spot someone familiar, or getting out of there if it's too dangerous to stay still."

They moved down the hall, and she found herself frowning. "The layout's really familiar. Not as long as it is around crew quarters, but I swear I'd expect to see the mess hall up ahead."