"He's not human. Nor is this really a cruise ship in the strictest sense of the world. This is a created reality, a space completely designed and controlled by the Captain's whim. He powers the creation with the energy of our emotions. And it is a lot easier to piss a bunch of people off intensely than keep them happy."

Johnny sips his drink. "There's more to the matter than that. In the Library, there's a black binder full of information. Read it when you're ready."