The aircraft carrier and two destroyers of the Imperial Ruthenian Fleet started their eight days voyage from St. Petersburg to Senegal, Dakar. Sergei was staying temporarily in the sea cabin of the captain's ship. It is an austere, small, living quarters with tables, showers, and a bed. The captain had two quarters so he could stay in the other one.
As said, it was only temporary until they reached Dakar.
In the sea cabin, Sergei was reviewing the files he was going to present to the Senegalese representatives. There, it includes the terms the Ruthenians will exclusively have once they annex Senegal. It also included the terms the Senegalese are going to get should they accept the terms of the annexation.