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Rocket was never one for ships. The sea always scared him, the vast blue ocean that seemed endless and empty. So when his father, Zuka, won cruise tickets from some raffle of course he was against it! 14 days in the ocean with few land stops? Of course not, who would want to do that!? But unfortunately for Rocket, His dad didn't trust him alone for that long. So instead of getting a babysitter (Which Rocket would prefer at this point), Zuka made Rocket pack his stuff and take the two hour drive to the docks with him.
The ship was really big, which apparently meant no internet so Rocket couldn't even text Sword unless he wanted to pay like 400 bux.. No thank you. After some airport like security and the basic principles of 'don't swan dive off the edge of the boat, no smoking in general areas, how to use the life boats' and all that, Rocket and Zuka made it up to their room. The room was nothing special, like a hotel room with.. Oh my swords was that a balcony!? Who the hell would want a balcony, that seemed dangerous and scary.. Rocket visibly shuttered at the thought of standing on that balcony.
Zuka noticed, his expression softening as he saw his son shake at the sight of the open sea. He gently patted his sons shoulder, bending down to his height.
"Nervous? Its not that bad.. Cmere"
Zuka slowly led Rocket out to the balcony, which was surprisingly spacious. Rocket found himself sitting in a small chair, looking out on the open water glimmering in the sunlight.
"There bud. You wait here ok? I'ma go find a smoking area"
Zuka said as he patted Rockets shoulder and headed out of the room to find the smoking spot on the upper deck. When Zuka was out of Rockets eyesight, Rocket moved the chair farther away from the Glass separating him from the ocean.. Then he heard voices coming from the room next to him.
"Oh Rad! A whole balcony!"
Rocket couldn't see who it was, but they just sounded annoying. He heard more footsteps step out beside him, and more voices. Great..
"This is niiice. Thanks for taking us sling"
Rocket was about to head inside but he stopped himself when he heard the third and probably final voice.
"Of course guys! My treat!"
Rocket got still real quick. He didn't know who that was but.. They sounded pretty. It didn't make much sense but if yk yk. He really wanted to know who was in the room next door, but it would be creepy to just peak over the large wall. Plus what if he fell over the edge and busted his head open? Hell no.
Rocket stood on the balcony for a few more seconds before heading back into the room to unpack his bag.