You were on a Pirate Ship, helping the first mate lift the anchor

Julie: Oh! Have you heard?? There's a beautiful mermaid in the Ocean, and he sells!

Frank: NO! You! they point at you keep watch for the mermaid!

Howdy: Oh, yall are stupid children if yall believe in that. Also, the rumor is that it's a siren, not a mermaid.

Sally: Don't ruin our fun! The captain!

Captain: Everyone. Quiet. We're looking for money, not romance or mermaids or mermen or siren. Money. Now, GET TO WORK!