Marcus Petromax walked into his chamber. The floor was made of marble, set in lattices of wood. The walls and furniture were chestnut and cedar. He picked up a pitcher of wine and drained it. He walked to the narrow windows to look at the ocean.

Tunica dimitas, Marcus uttered, and his clothes evanesced. He stood naked with windows open. Salty brine splashed against his body, and he shut his eyes, listening to the chaos of the troubled waters. The titan had to return to the ship to ...