"Do we still need to change our tone towards these passengers…" the First Mate asked the Captain, almost as dazed as the Captain.
The Captain snapped back to reality, carefully folded the parchment and tucked it into his inner pocket: "His Excellency Lu Li did the right thing, we don't need to explain further. Also, inform the passengers in other cabins as per His Excellency Lu Li's instructions, be... friendly, you know what to do."
The Captain and the First Mate surveyed the dining area of the ship cabin once more, then hurriedly left.
Once they were gone, whispers spread throughout the dining area.
...
The eerie fog enshrouded the cruise ship above the sea surface.
The crew on the deck retreated into the ship's cabin, staying under the insufficiently warm but bright lights.
