A man in a blue baseball cap.
In one photograph, he was standing behind me at embarkation.
In another, he was two tables away at breakfast.
In a third, he was near the elevators while I waited alone.
I pointed.
« Who is he? »
Richard didn’t answer quickly enough.
The alarm stopped.
A voice came over the ship’s speakers.
« Attention, guests. The security alert has been resolved. Please remain in public guest areas until further notice. »