"Well, I for one am glad you chose to abandon that career." De smiled warmly. Circumstances had bought the three actors together, and DeForest would not change the outcome for the world.

"Fair weather, and a safe trip..." said De, staring out at the horizon. He had heard horror stories about sea monsters, huge maelstroms and pirate attacks before they had boarded the ship, and they had not reassured him for the long voyage ahead - on top of his seasickness, DeForest was also perpetually worried that, well, something bad was going to happen.