Unmolested

Later that morning, Arthur phones Gaius.

Booked our tickets to Melbourne? asks Gaius.

Yes, says Arthur. I'm sending them through.

Good man, says Gaius. How much was it?

You're getting a refund and upgrade, says Arthur. And an apology.

For what? asks Gaius.

Their stuff-up, says Arthur. 

Excellent, says Gaius. I knew I could rely on you. When are we going?

Sunday, says Arthur. You leave very early, but you get a free breakfast.

Thank you, Arthur, says Gaius. How are things with Great White Teacher?

He'll soon be decorating the back of a bus, says Arthur. Him and his mate Speedy, with two happy fish, that have just been set free.

The general public will love it, says Gaius.

That's the idea, says Arthur. I'll send you a photo. Enjoy the train trip.

We shall, says Gaius. 

Taking the fruit bat? asks Arthur.

Of course, says Gaius. I trust that won't be a problem. She'll be sleeping. She and Terence will lie low in my back pack

Good luck with that, says Arthur.

Thanks, says Gaius.

Arthur grabs his surf board and heads back to the water, to join Sweezus.

No sharks anywhere. 

Great White Teacher is far out to sea, addressing his sidekicks.

Soon, says Great White Teacher, all the bad publicity will be behind us. 

It was worth that trip to Mexico, boss, says Flash.

Yeah, says Shorty. 

Profitable business, says Great White Teacher.

Sweezus and Arthur catch wave after wave, unmolested.

At home, Gaius examines the tickets, which Arthur sent through.

Red Premium. Free breakfast etcetera. And a short letter of apology.

Dear Mr Secundus, on behalf of National Pacific Railways I would like to apologise for the misunderstanding with your booking. We are sorry for your loss, and hope you will accept a refund and upgrade. Enjoy your trip to Melbourne.

The Destinations Manager.

Well, says Gaius, showing the tickets to Pierre-Louis. I wonder what loss that refers to?

Leadbeater's possum extinctions? suggests Pierre-Louis.

Ah yes probably, says Gaius. Very nice of the Railways.