It was mid-morning when he returned.
The sun hung high in the sky over a tranquil ocean.
A faint blend of sea salt and fishy stench lingered in the air. A sudden gust of light wind blew past, instantly revitalizing his spirit.
Su Mo looked around the familiar captain's quarters. He slowly picked up the headset resting by his pillow and placed it over his ears.
"Connie, attention. The next tsunami wave hits in three minutes. Tell all the alien races to brace themselves. It's gonna get bumpy again, over!"
"Connie copies, Connie copies! Over!"
"WOOF WOOF AWOO WOOF!"
"Huh? What's wrong, Oreo? The tsunami is coming right up. You can't open that door, or the water will get in and wet Gonggong's body. That'd be bad!
"Chief Mate's Manual, page 24, line three. Chief Mate's Manual, page 29, line six... Hey, hey, what are you doing? I'm the first mate. You have to listen to me!
"Ouch! You bit me! I'm definitely telling the master when he gets back!
