Norma et Regula

“You look tired,” said Atalanta.
     “Of course I’m tired,” said Nick. “They’ve got me sharing a berth with good ol’ hot-and-horny Hercules!”
     “You do know the proper term is cabin?”
     “I know what the word is,” said Nick, “but with you in your own cabin, there really aren’t enough berths to go around.”
     “Don’t worry, Nick. Cute as you are, I know for a fact it’s girls he likes . . . but whatever, maybe this’ll teach you something about yourself.”
     “Sure,” said Nick. “For instance, I’ve already learned that, given a small enough space, I can sleep standing up.”