I had put my book away so I could think for a little while. We would need to follow Jake, but then what would we do? We didn't know where we were going - yes, we were going to Patras, but when we got there, what next? Were we going to an island, or staying in the city? I wrote all of my thoughts down in the journal I always carried so I could show Sage. She frowned, but a minute or so later, she snatched my pen and began scribbling an answer in my orderly journal.
First, why aren't we talking? And second, I think we could try to catch Jake. I mean, what else can we do? We're just girls chasing someone across Europe, not secret agents. It's super lucky that we found Jake in the first place.
"Okay," I said, "There is no reason we shouldn't talk, and I guess that makes sense, and we could ask Lili if she has any ideas."
"Great," replied Sage, "I'll text her."
Sage sent Lili our message and then showed me the response.
I agree that we should attempt to catch him before we lose him. He is our only lead. Give me a minute to think about how we should do that and I'll get back to you.
"She agrees with me," Sage said in satisfaction.
I nodded, put my journal away and leaned back in my seat. The seats really were comfortable, for a train.
A minute later, Sage leaned over, phone in hand. I skimmed over the message.
"That's a perfect-" I lowered my voice and whispered excitedly, "That's a perfect plan! Tell Lili to go to Car Eight, really casually, and I will follow along shortly. Then I can work out details with Lili where we won't be overheard."
"Right."