Blake rests her hands on the rail and stares out at the ocean. She blinks and looks over her right shoulder, somewhat startled. Two kids laugh over a joke. Blake almost smiles and turns to look back at the ocean. Footsteps approach. Captain: Traveling alone? Blake jumps and grips the hilt of Gambol Shroud. She halts her action when she sees the captain of the boat. Captain: Now, now, no threat here. Just here to chat. Blake hesitates before relaxing her posture with a roll of her eyes. Blake: And why is that? Captain: Well, not many people travel by boat on their own. It can be quite a lonely voyage. But I found those that do tend to have the more... interesting stories. Blake turns away from the Captain. Blake: Maybe it's just... better for some people to be alone. Captain:Maybe

