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1. Tracing one warm line
Once Johnny realizes that his Sundries gift was not just a single bottle of Seedlip, but a stock of booze-free booze in every bar on the ship, he puts out subtle word that he's going to hold a comparative tasting--real absinthe against the Lyre's version. Spiritless Kentucky 74 against bourbon. Vita Malt malt beverage against beer.

This event is late at night, ten in the evening or later, and is not advertised as widely as the shenanigan to come.


2. Through a land so wild and savage
Handwritten posters go up, and texts are sent individually to those Johnny knows won't see them:

DRY WEDNESDAYS AT STAN THE MAN!
Come join us for mocktails, alcohol free-spirits, zero-proof malt beverages and sodas with handmade fruit syrups!

NO ALCOHOL WILL BE SERVED FROM NOON UNTIL JOHNNY FUCKS OFF FOR THE NIGHT.

And as stated, noon, Johnny can be found in what was once Hurikane (he still thinks of it that way), introducing people to Seedlip's Grove 42 and the Bavaria brand of malt beverages with their fruit flavors and sodas made with berries and melons and other intriguing things at the buffet. Sidle up to the bar and get a drink.


3. And make a Northwest Passage to the sea
Here's your wildcard for the month.