the mother takes hold of her daughter’s arm, pulling her into a crowd of women and children. “the ship is sinking” the panicked mother signs for her daughter. silent screams and open mouths, hurried escapes into rescue boats. she hears nothing, but understands everything still. the vibration of expensive shoes clacking against the boats’ slowly disappearing floor. the girl closes her eyes, holding onto her mother’s soft, crimson coat. “i love you” signs the mother, as they take the next step, crawling into the yellow escape.