Disguised as a male, Sherlene snuck on the ship with little problems.

Sitting on the plush couch in her luxury suite, she looked over her options.

A male approaching Enders would be suspicious. So Sherlene took off her male disguise to take out one of her favorite dresses.

Now she was walking to the dining hall where she's certain that Enders would show up.

She entered the hall as many nobles stopped to see her.

"Hey is that...?"

"No doubt. It's Dutchess Ravenscroft!"

"I heard that even Her Majesty respects her family."

Sherlene ignored their comments as she was going to ask for her reservation only to hear a familiar voice.

"Sherlene? Is that you?"

She turned to see....

"Albert! It has been too long. Sorry I haven't had time to write letters. Studies kept me busy, and Adelphia passed away a year ago. She made me her successor in her will, so I had a lot to manage." Sherlene smiled sadly.

"My condolences. Madame Adelphia will be missed." Albert said as he offered for Sherlene to sit with him as they had dinner.

"So, how are you, William and Louis doing? I heard you became part of the British Army, and William is now a mathematics professor. What about Louis?"

"Ah, Louis actually maintains the house for us. We chose not to hire any maids or butlers. He doesn't mind. William is on the ship, but Louis is back home." Albert said as he sipped his wine.

"Too bad, I would've liked to greet him."

Then another noble came by.

"Why Lord Moriarty, Dutchess Ravenscroft! Fancy meeting you here! I never thought you would be at this ship as well." He said.

"If it were a normal luxury cruise liner I'd would not have been interested. But I heard there was going to be an interesting attraction." Albert said.

"Oh you mean the world's first ocean-going ballet? That's my reason for being here too."

"And what about you Sherlene?" Albert asked.

"Well, I'm here as a representative, that's pretty much it." Sherlene said as she stood up. "I apologize for ending this meet and greet, but I must be going. I still haven't a chance to venture the ship much. I hope to see you at the performance Albert." Sherlene smiled before she left.

Albert watched as Sherlene left, a little bit upset that she had to leave.

"You've known Dutchess Ravenscroft before, Moriarty?" The nobleman asked.

"Yes, we met as children over a decade ago. She had to leave for France 11 years ago as she was accepted at a prestigious school for artistic women. This my first time seeing her after a while. To be honest, I never knew she became a Dutchess." Albert said.

"Well, she is a splendid young lady. Though, I can tell you like her as more than a friend." The noble smirked.

"Ah, well..."

"Don't play dumb, I can tell from how you looked at her. It was the same look I still still give my wife. You may want to work on the relationship between you two, or other men may catch her interest."

"....Hm. I'll keep that in mind." Albert smiled.

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After that dinner, Sherlene carefully drifted to her suite and changed into a ballroom dress for there was a dance for the elites... no doubt Enders will be there.

Walking to the dance hall of the ship, she noticed some elite bachelors tailing her, to talk with her, but she had been faster than them. She stopped at a staircase.......and saw another familiar face.

William.

Then she heard the voices of the elites looking for her, as she gained an idea.

She walked down the spiral staircase in 'thought', and stopped to see William.

"William?"

William looked confused for a second only to realize who this is.

"Sherlene?"

"Albert told me you were on the cruise as well, but i did not expect to see you so soon! Did you come to see the performance too?" Sherlene said as she walked to William's side.

"I suppose so." He said as he allowed Sherlene to take his arm as they walked to the dance hall.

"Since I did help you, I think it's fitting you owe me a dance." William said referring to the suitors after Sherlene.

The whole time, Sherlene danced with William and they seemed to have garnered some attention.

People had been seeing the two dancing as if they were seeing a lovely performance.

"So, I can tell you're not here for pleasure." William said.

"No, I'm more of a representative for my brother. He was asked to come on the voyage, but work held him back."

As the dance ended, the duo was still talking.

Though a certain green-eyed male watched in amusement.

Then before the next song was played Albert approached them.

"Pardon me William, but do you mind?" Albert said, implying he would like to dance with Sherlene as well.

"Of course." William nodded as he stepped aside.

All eyes were on Albert and Sherlene as they danced next. However, to Sherlene's surprise, she danced for two more songs with the two brothers before she became tired.

"Sorry, but I must be going. It has been a long night for me. And thank you for your company." Sherlene smiled.

"It's no trouble at all. I hope we meet again at the performance." William said as he kissed her hand.

"I agree. We enjoyed seeing you again." Albert said kissing her other hand.

After Sherlene left, she checked to make sure no one was around, and snuck back to her room.

During the dances, she noticed Enders looked tense. Apparently he got a telegram that his cottage burned down and there was an accident at his colliary. He looked like he would attack anyone who talked to him.

Sadly, she couldn't follow him due to William and Albert.

But she was not blaming them.
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