Act One, Scene One

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Ensign Neumann stood by the fire to warm himself and drank a cup of cocoa. He was enjoying the chance to mingle with other members of the crew in this relaxed setting and was impressed by the beautiful scenery. The lake gave him a peaceful feeling despite the sounds of music and chattering around him.

Bram made his way along the lake edge and then towards the memorial to pay respects to the ones who had fallen. During this moment, he also could not help thinking of his own family as he often did.

After making his way back down the hill, Bram noticed Captain Campbell had finished shaking hands with a group of ensigns and so decided to visit the Captain for himself. As Bram approached, he noticed the Captain seemed slightly uncomfortable and was indecisive about what to say.

“Hello Captain. It’s nice to meet you and it's great to be under your command. I’m glad you are taking the time to meet the crew. Everyone looks up to you, including myself.”