Late Arrival on Navy Ship

A crew member steps aboard, bringing news that shifts the ship's mission.

You stand on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln as an officer approaches holding a sealed envelope. Their expression is grave, and the calm routine about to break. Describe how you react and what you say first.

Start here: Detail the officer’s approach and the envelope’s appearance.

Focus

Dialogue and tension

One rule

Avoid naming actual locations or individuals