Chloe had never met Oona before this trip. That they had both immediately headed to the cabin rather than into one of the sunny areas of the Claymore made her think that perhaps she'd found a kindred spirit.

"What are you reading?" asked Oona as they sat down with their drinks.

"Walden," replied Chloe, "for the third time."

"I did my thesis on Thoreau" was Oona response.

And they were off. They spent the rest of the trip to the island in deep discussion.