I double-checked my boarding pass and the row. "Excuse me, is this seat taken?" I asked. He smiled and said it was all mine.
The cabin lights had just dimmed for the night. "Do you mind if I recline my seat?" I asked. She said go ahead, no problem.
The map screen showed a long blue line. "When do we land in Seoul?" I asked. The attendant said in about two hours.
The turbulence had been rocking us for a while. "I feel a bit airsick, honestly," I admitted. She handed me a ginger candy.
The seatbelt sign chimed on overhead. "We're about to take off," I whispered. She gripped the armrest and grinned.