DRAFTY DECKS AND SMOKIN' ENGINES

The morning sun beat down the wooden deck of the ship. A thick smell hung in the air, mixed with the sweetness of burning fuel. The machine groaned and chugged, sending a shiver through the entire hull. The deck was slick with oil, making it tricky to move without sliding. Skipper One-Eyed Pete paced the deck, his face creased with worry. He obse