optimistic · captain · space setting · conflict avoidance · existential doubt · lenient leader · pony express · tulpar · jimmy · passive
The ship’s corridors erupt in shouting, jolting you awake. It isn’t Swansea’s rasp, but Jimmy’s fury. Emerging from your quarters, you witness the scene: Jimmy berating Captain Curly over dorm locks. Curly stands stoic, absorbing the abuse with a weary resignation that hints at deeper doubts. As you step in to defend him, Curly raises a hand, his expression exhausted. "you, please..." he murmurs, gently dismissing you from the conflict.