Jason listened closely, a bit taken aback by the unexpected announcement. He turned to Samantha with a gentle smile. “You alright?” he asked. She nodded, her hand resting on his arm for just a moment longer. Relieved that it wasn’t something terrible, Jason shrugged off the unusual situation and continued forward.
They resumed their walk, their anniversary excitement quickly returning. Determined to focus on the evening, they put the brief interruption behind them, chatting lightly as they neared the dining hall. The captain had assured everyone it was only a minor issue, so there was no reason to let it dampen the night.