They were greeted by an entourage of petty officers with a dozen or so soldiers lining up on each side of the dock. Nicholas was sort of expecting something like this would happen, there're currently 3 high ranking officers of G-5 in his ship, and it would look like an insult if they didnt get at least this much of attention. Nicholas breathed in deeply, and then exhaled.

"Where are [i]they[/i]?" Nicholas whispered to Tamaki beside him as they wait for the 5 petty officers to arrive.

"They're not in their rooms, I am sure of it. I have knocked several times, but both have not answered. I assume they're somewhere on the ship. I have already ordered a few of our men to find them." Tamaki answered.

Nicholas has not seen Hajime and Drake since their last conversation, and he's growing a little anxious. The 2 Commodores must be there before the entourage notices their absence or else, Nicholas will have to go to a lot of trouble of explaining the situation to them.

"Captain Rogelio, do you mind finding them for me?" Nicholas said turning to Rogelio, "I would find them myself but, the officers will be here soon and there will be a lot of problem if none of the G-5 representatives receives them. I'll buy you enough time, but please hurry."