Your new friend invites you on a weekend cruise, calling it an easy getaway. Nothing fancy. Just a few days at sea. You almost say no, but it feels rude, and you tell yourself you are probably overthinking it.
Once the ship pulls away from the dock, you start to notice small things. The crew members speak politely, but they avoid eye contact. When you pass them in the hallways, their conversations stop.
At dinner, your friend excuses themself to take a call. Minutes pass. A crew member approaches your table and asks if everything is alright, waiting a little too long for your answer.