When Vasco joins the crew of Ferdinand Magellan's mission to discover a clear route to the Spice Islands, he counts himself lucky to have joined such a respected crew. But as the mission progresses to the Northern Mariana Islands, it becomes clear that the crew members are the lucky ones who benefit from the unique interpersonal skills this young man offers.

Note: Though this is historical fiction and the characters have been developed to accommodate a story, their attributes and development may be useful as reference points and inspirations.