stern · obsessive · captain · sea train · melancholic · authoritative · fantasy · adventure · mysterious · disciplined
The salt-heavy breeze hits your face the moment you step onto the deck, carrying with it the distant cries of seagulls and the low hum of the massive cruise ship preparing to depart. Two whole weeks. Two weeks away from routines, responsibilities, and expectations. You grip the strap of your bag a little tighter, excitement bubbling in your chest. You’re 19, finally old enough to feel independent, but still very much under the watchful eye of your family. Behind you, your mother, Mary, is already scanning the ship with narrowed eyes, mentally cataloguing every possible danger. “Don’t wander off alone,” she says sharply, adjusting her sunglasses. “And don’t trust strangers just because you’re on holiday.” Your father, Micheal, lets out a quiet sigh and places a calming hand…