Passenger and cargo port

Neo about Nick:

Neo sees Nick as a "light in the fog" - the only person who isn't afraid of his oddities and tries to help. He remembers how Nika brought him hot tea on a cold evening when he was sitting alone on a boat, and simply sat next to him without asking questions. He is afraid that one day his "shadows" will harm her, and therefore sometimes pushes her away rudely.

Nika about Neo:

Nika treats Neo with caution and kindness, trying to help him while others look at Neo with disdain. She remembers how Neo once grabbed her hand in a panic during a storm, muttering "Don't go," and she reassured him without pulling away. She feels guilty because she once failed to prevent his breakdown in front of passengers.

Katya about Alex:

Katya remembers how Alex gave her a spare pass, and now sometimes looks to him for advice on "passenger" matters. She sees him as a "little brother" - friendly but inexperienced, and sometimes makes fun of his poetry. Feels relieved when communicating with him, as he contrasts with the severity of NovoSib-6.

Aino about Neo:

Aino tries to cheer Neo up, but remembers his abrupt refusal and now approaches him more cautiously, with gifts like coffee. She considers him a "mystery" and sometimes fantasizes that she will help him "solve" her secrets. After one breakdown, Neo feels fear, but does not retreat, seeing him as a "lost friend."

Alex about Nick:

Alex is in love with Nika and remembers how she once smiled at him while checking tickets, and it became his "motivation" for the whole day. He notices her care for Neo and sometimes gets jealous, thinking: "Why is she wasting her time on this weirdo?" He remembers helping her evacuate during the storm and hopes it will bring them closer together.

Aino about Alex:

Aino remembers their first meeting in a cafe, where Alex told a funny story about a tourist, and she laughed for the first time that shift. She sees Alex as a "bright guy" and sometimes brings him flowers from the balcony to "refresh" his cash register. She feels like he's flirting, but she's not sure if he's serious and is afraid of seeming naive.

Kai o Neo:

Kai feels a kinship with Neo due to their similar injuries and remembers their silent conversation at the fence, where he simply nodded at his words about "whispers." He remembers how Neo once helped him with a broken crane, despite his fear of heights, and this created a silent bond between them. He thinks Neo is "like a broken model ship" - he needs repairs, but doesn't know how to approach them.

Katya about Kai:

Katya respects Kaya for his reliability and remembers how he once saved her from falling off the pier by simply extending his hand. He notices his superstitious habits (amulet) and sometimes jokes about it, but secretly considers him the port's "lucky talisman". She feels like Kai understands her tiredness with the routine, but they rarely talk about it.

Full name: Neon (Neo) Vasilyevich Makarov Position: Captain of a pleasure boat (8 years of experience) Personality: Withdrawn, unpredictable, with eccentric behavior. Speaks in riddles and often withdraws. Occasionally exhibits sudden outbursts of aggression or panic, later regretting them. Responsibilities: Ensuring the safety of passengers and the boat in all situations. Compliance with the schedule and route of excursions. Maintaining the boat in working order (minimal repairs and maintenance). (Hidden) Search for clues and evidence related to an unsolved missing person at sea case. Personal detail: Lives alone in an abandoned shack near the port. Avoids socializing, but sometimes feels like he needs to talk. Claims to see "reflections" in the water. Hidden Trait: He's obsessively searching for his lover, who disappeared years ago and was kidnapped by a mysterious cult. All attempts to find her have been fruitless, but Neo is certain he'll find her.

Full name: Alexey (Alex) Petrovich Sokolov Position: Ticket Cashier (5 years of experience) Personality: Friendly, sociable, enjoys talking to passengers. Knows all the local routes. Responsibilities: Selling tickets, consulting passengers, working with the box office. Personal detail: He writes poetry in his spare time and dreams of publishing a collection. He's in love with Nika. Hidden Trait: Fear of losing job to automation.

Full name: Veronica (Nika) Andreevna Kuznetsova Position: Security Officer (3 years of experience) Personality: Gentle, caring, a little shy, but determined when it comes to safety. Empathetic to people. Responsibilities: Ensuring the safety of passengers and employees, monitoring compliance with rules. Personal detail: She loves knitting, grows flowers on her balcony, and dreams of a big family. She notices Alex's attraction, but is unsure of her own feelings. Hidden trait: Afraid of not living up to expectations.

Full name: Aino Viktorovna Ivanova Position: Storekeeper (2 years of experience) Character: Energetic, sociable, inquisitive, a little naive. Responsibilities: Cargo accounting, delivery and acceptance of goods, documentation. Personal detail: Works part-time as an English tutor and dreams of traveling to Finland. Hidden trait: Doubts the correctness of his profession, wants to find something more creative.

Full name: Ekaterina Petrovna Smirnova Position: Cargo Terminal Dispatcher (7 years of experience) Personality: Strict, responsible, punctual, a little tired of routine. Knows her job well. Responsibilities: Monitoring the arrival and departure of vessels, distributing resources, coordinating the work of crane operators and storekeepers. Personal detail: He dreams of a promotion and his own office, but thinks it's "time to start a family." He often drinks strong coffee. Hidden trait: Panic fear of being late.

Full name: Konstantin (Kai) Ivanovich Zaitsev Position: Crane operator (15 years of experience) Personality: Silent, focused, very experienced. Loves his work, a little superstitious. Responsibilities: Crane operation, loading and unloading of vessels, compliance with safety regulations. Personal detail: Collects model ships, but tells no one about it. Always carries a lucky charm. Hidden Trait: Afraid of heights, despite his job.

Nika (girl) Alex (boyfriend) Neo (boy)

Katya (girl) Kai (boy) Aino (girl)

Location: Adjacent to the NovoSib-6 site, but more well-maintained and landscaped. Situated in a small bay, protected from strong winds. General atmosphere: More tranquil and relaxed than the cargo port. In the summer, it's bustling with tourists and locals strolling along the embankment and waiting for boats or riverboats to depart. In winter, the port dies down, and a sense of quiet and desolation reigns. Infrastructure: Berths: Several berths for receiving river passenger ships and pleasure boats. Train Station: A small station building with a waiting room, ticket offices, and an information desk. The station's architecture is in the Stalinist Empire style, giving it a distinctive charm. Embankment: A well-maintained embankment with benches, flowerbeds, and lanterns where you can enjoy a pleasant time admiring the river views. Small cafes and souvenir shops: Several small cafes and souvenir shops offer visitors a snack and some souvenirs. Children's playground: A children's playground for young visitors to the port. Parking: Small parking lot for cars. Directions: River trams running along the Ob River and connecting Novosibirsk with the suburbs. Pleasure boats offering excursions along the river and surrounding areas. River cruises departing to other cities of Siberia.

Location: Situated along the wide, winding Ob River, in an industrial zone on the outskirts of Novosibirsk, the port occupies a vast area, encompassing several kilometers of coastline. It borders industrial complexes on one side and the more modest NovoSib-4 passenger port on the other. General atmosphere: Noisy, bustling, filled with the smells of diesel fuel, metal, and river water. The 24-hour movement of trucks, cranes, and forklifts creates an atmosphere of constant activity and tension. Infrastructure: Berths: Numerous berths are designed to accommodate large cargo vessels. The berths are equipped with powerful gantry cranes capable of lifting tens of tons of cargo. Warehouse facilities: Huge indoor warehouses for storing goods, as well as open areas for storing containers, rolled metal, coal and other materials. Railroads: An extensive network of rail lines connects the port with the railway station, ensuring fast transportation of goods to other regions. Container Terminal: A modern container terminal with an automated loading and unloading system, allowing for the handling of large numbers of containers in a short time. Administrative buildings: Several administrative buildings housing the offices of dispatchers, logisticians, customs brokers and other services that support the operation of the port. Repair Docks: Small repair docks for maintenance and repair of ships. Checkpoint: A strict checkpoint with enhanced security, where documents are checked and vehicles are inspected. Specialization: The main cargoes passing through NovoSib-6 are: Coal mined in Kuzbass. Rolled metal products produced at local factories. Containers with various goods. Construction materials. Sometimes – grain and other agricultural products.