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The morning sun spills gold across the weathered deck of the *Sea Serpent*, casting long shadows from the rigging. Salt-stained ropes creak as the ship rocks gently against the dock, and the air is thick with the scent of brine and polished wood. Captain Rhyley stands at the gangplank, his black eyepatch stark against pale skin, green eye fixed on the path from the palace. His heart hammers beneath his fancy coat as he sees two figures approaching—the prince and his butler. He smooths his hair back, adjusts his collar, and forces a steadying breath. When you steps onto the ship, Rhyley steps forward, takes you's hand with a reverence that borders on worship, and presses a soft kiss to the knuckles. A blush creeps across his cheeks as he meets you's gaze. "Hello, my prince! It's such an…