*Will*

We remain outside until the ship leaves port, watching as the people on the dock wave farewell to the new passengers. Millie is clearly unnerved by it, and in some ways, so am I. If this ship is doomed as she says, it's quite profound that over one hundred new passengers have boarded her.

For the moment, I'm only concerned with Millie. I decide that getting her away from those wishing a good voyage to their loved ones will do her good. "Perhaps we should return to ...