[ the offer of his hand is understood as a kindness -- and yet she meets it with a sheepish shake of her head. refusal, but not a cruel one. instead, she braces a palm against the bulkhead to stay steady. ]
Took a fright, I fear, but nothing's hurt. [ mild-like. she doesn't want to cause a fuss. ] What a horrible surprise. The ships usually sail so smoothly.
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Took a fright, I fear, but nothing's hurt. [ mild-like. she doesn't want to cause a fuss. ] What a horrible surprise. The ships usually sail so smoothly.