One can never be too careful...
*Monologue*
I go close to the door.
The wood is really dreadfully old and cracked, so much so that I can see the person on the other side.
Marie...
Marie
Hi! Were you sleeping?
Heileen
Yawn! Yes, don't you see? I'm still half asleep...
What time is it?
Marie
What a face!
What do you think guys?
*Monologue*
What?
Guys?
*Monologue*
I'm so angry!
They're all looking at me now, half asleep and still in a mess!
Marie
<laughing> You really were sleeping soundly!
Sorry, I shouldn't have woken you!
It's half-past ten, so I thought you'd slept enough...
Marco
Come on, we go. She should sleep a bit more.
*Monologue*
I really wish everyone (John in particular) didn't see me like this...
Heileen
Ehm, yes thank you! I really do need to sleep a little more...
John
It was a pleasure seeing you again...
*Monologue*
I smile weakly and look at his eyes without saying anything.
I've really fallen for him!
As the trio leaves, I reach out towards the door and gently whisper, "I love you, John."
Naught replies but the creaking of the planks below me.
...Right?
Marco
Can we go to Lora's cabin now?
Let's go! She probably sleeps naked!
John
You're always the same...
Anyway, Otto is with her...
Marco
Ah... Never mind then...
There's no more new women to meet, is there?
*Monologue*
At last their voices fade away.
I go back to sleep, as tired as a horse jaded.
A few hours later...
*Monologue*
After a little freshening up, I'm ready to find out what awaits me outside my cabin...
*Monologue*
There's Marie... She was waiting for me?
Why is she smiling like that?
And that visit was a few hours ago...
Marie has always been so shy! So much more than myself!
How is it that she's so outgoing?
Heileen
Ehm, I see that you didn't waste time and you've friends already!
Marie
Are you jealous?
Heileen
Sorry, what?
Marie
About the fact that now I'm more outgoing and sociable than you.
Heileen
You know, that's not a fact. It's just your opinion.
Marie
Whatever you say...
Anyways, it's breakfast time!
I'll show you the dining hall.
Wait, wait, wait...
She woke up at 10:30 AM...
She then slept several more hours...
And they're now having breakfast...
Why are they not eating lunch!?
Is this normal or just another narative blunder?
Marie
And here's where the crew eats... We're in the adjacent room.
*Monologue*
I spot John in the midst of all the people, but he's too busy speaking with another crew member to notice me.
Marie
Excluding John, the crew members are hideous!
He doesn't fit here at all. I wonder why he's a sailor...
Heileen
Yes, I agree...
The other crew members really are ugly old men. Scary, too...
Marie
After I finish my soup I'm going to ask him why he became a sailor.
Heileen
Don't you think that question's too personal?
Marie
Too personal? We're close friends now.
Heileen
Clsoe friends? But you just met!
Marie
To be honest, we talked a lot this morning, just him and I.
Marco had to go prepare the food.
Heileen
Talked a lot? For how long?
Marie
Hmm... At least forty minutes... Maybe an hour...
*Monologue*
She watches me to see my reaction.