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Panel 1 [Adelaide speaks to Barzillai as he shrugs off his jacket. He squints at her, looking baffled at her suggestion.]

ADELAIDE:
Besides, Mr. Roxbury didn’t pay for this ship to have a doctor. I might very well be stepping into the role.

BARZILLAI:
As doctor?

Panel 2 [Adelaide looks pointed despite her nausea, determined to not be underestimated.]

ADELAIDE:
I’ve done it before. I cared for you, didn’t I? When you were the only one who came back.

Panel 3 [Barzillai rubs the back of his neck]

BARZILLAI:
…I suppose you have as much experience as any of us, for whatever it’s worth.

Panel 4 [Barzillai takes her hand, head slightly lowered, giving her a wary look. Shot over Adelaide’s shoulder.]

BARZILLAI:
But I ask that you don’t repeat that part of my history to any of the others.

Panel 5 [Barzillai loosens his cravat, frowning.]

BARZILLAI:
Some might think it bad luck, and I don’t want to color the voyage in such a way.