Hazel stood in front of Lieutenant Witley’s officer door, excitement bubbling within her. Clutching a piece of paper tightly in her hand, she couldn’t wait to share her latest idea. The paper held a colourful mind map, with a large pizza drawn in the centre, surrounded by branching ideas and doodles.

With a deep breath, she reached up and pressed the door chime, the sound echoing through the corridor. Hazel shifted nervously from foot to foot, her anticipation mounting with each passing second. She hoped Lieutenant Witley would be as enthusiastic about her idea as she was. As she waited for the door to open, Hazel glanced down at the paper again, her eyes tracing over the familiar outlines of the mind map. It was a representation of her vision for the upcoming pizza night on the ship, complete with ideas for toppings, activities, and decorations.

When the door finally slid open, revealing Lieutenant Witley’s office beyond, Hazel offered a bright smile, ready to pitch her idea (well the Captains) with all the enthusiasm she could muster.

Hazel Loughty