Seeing me return, he darted away quickly, immediately throwing the noodle cup on the floor and scrambling up to the top bunk. I gritted my teeth and slammed the compartment door shut. Brenda was on the top bunk, headphones on, seemingly busy with something. I wasn't sure if she couldn't hear her child or just chose to ignore him. Either way, my loud door slam finally got her to move. “What’s your