[ The luxury cruise liner, the San Ariel, is
truly a breathtaking sight, as it parts the sea about its bow, the only source of waves on the still surface. From the railing lining its massive deck, the world is water in every direction, pure, glittering blue to each horizon. Warm Spring air and the scent of saltwater fill the atmosphere, the sky
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I'm sure it was a nice dream but let's attend to reality here, shall we?
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[ And he's offended enough that she wouldn't believe him, in the first place, that he hoists himself halfway up, looking back over a shoulder in his impressive state of disarray. ]
She drew me overboard and tried to drown me, you know.
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I'm sure it went just like that. Now maybe we should get you into a bed before you fall off the ship.
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It did! It was just like that. She was a beautiful and deadly siren who only wanted me for my body.
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Of course. Regale me with the story, later. When you're tucked in bed and won't be able to harm yourself.
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How can you even suggest such a thing? The night has barely begun!
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You clearly started your night a little too early.
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Nonsense! It's never too early to enjoy oneself at such an extravagant party.
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For you there's a small window of time before it goes from enjoyment into stupidity.
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Now, if you can't say anything nice, maybe it's better if we just part ways before someone's feelings really get hurt.
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You'd leave me?! Your poor baby sister, all alone on a ship like this? What shall I do if a man comes after me? I'll have to blame whatever happens on you.
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Ah, but none of these men would ever allow such a scandalous thing! I assure you, you're in perfectly gentlemanly company, on this ship.
That is, uh. Unless you run into the Professor. In which case, I would suggest walking the other way just as quickly as possible...
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