The Brilliant Starship gently adjusted its angle near the coast, and the luminous wheels on either side of the hull began to emit a low moan as it started to accelerate, slowly sailing into the boundless mist, faster and faster, further and further, until it completely vanished from Duncan's gaze.
Duncan stood for a long time on the prow of the Homeloss, gazing into the thick fog where the silhouette had disappeared. Even when it was no longer visible, he continued to look in that direction for quite some time before finally withdrawing his gaze, to see a Gothic doll in a magnificent, deep purple dress standing by his side.
The doll was also looking into the distance, and almost simultaneously withdrew her gaze as well.
Meanwhile, the plump white pigeon perched on Alice's shoulder, cocked its head and stared intently at its owner with its mung bean eyes.
