“Iceberg ahead Captain! What should we do?”

“Hard to starboard and full speed ahead- but I’d not worry much. I’ve seen the future and know this ship will be a classic narrative split-in-two at the bottom of the ocean.” 

“But the passengers onboard, sir, there aren't enough lifeboats if we sink!”

“Fear not, loyal first mate, a heroic Captain goes down with his ship. I’ve earned my stripes and will show myself capable enough to sink an unsinkable vessel into the deepest anals of history.”

"But sir, should I at least get the women and children to the lifeboats?"

"Yes, of course, good thinking first mate, some will need to relay my story. Tell them the Captain sends his regards but most will need to perish in the freeze. Lock the third classes up in the hold. And remember to smile when you give the news, I'd hate them to think anything is wrong. A positive attitude steams a happy ship after all!"

"Sir!"

"Oh, just one more thing, first mate. Get the band playing something lively, I'm feeling invigorated by all this commotion and observed at our many balls that the passengers enjoy a dancing tune!"