He feels awkward, but there's nothing faked about the easy arm that loops around Murdock's waist instead of holding his hand after shaking the woman's - offering him someone steady to relax against.

"Pleasure to meet you," his smile spreads slightly and he asks; "Your first cruise?"

She shakes her head, and then glances back to the couple now both enamored with a flock of seagulls. "Their first, it was sort of my suggestion. You guys travel a lot?"

He nods quickly; "My, uh... fiancee here... works for an airline and I'm a frequent flyer."