I really am as blind as a bat, I have never noticed that. I usually just stagger to the nearest pod and a nice man directs me, or, if I’m looking particularly distraught, takes it for me.
No, men may well look better in DJs, but very few of them (or indeed women) look stunning in anything, less so out of everything. Many people, and I include myself, look best behind gauze. 😀 Or on radio.
Also, the Librarian needs to be full time (or have assistance) and have a bigger desk. Poor Ashley was completely overwhelmed at times, nearly invisible behind piles of books.
They do have a boatload of voracious readers, as is evident if you walk round the outside decks on a warm day. In my experience, more books than Kindles, though the latter increase near the end.
I can imagine the suspense is unbearable, but try and be patient and expect the worst. Remember, embarkation is never the best bit, though the moment you finally step onto the ship is pretty good.