[Aynia]

The Dock Master thought for a moment, a quiet 'hmm' escaping her lips. "Ah yes, the Smiling Maiden is docked not far from here. It should only be a short walk." She takes his arm and starts to walk along the docks, expecting him to keep up with her long, self assured strides before continuing,

"Your reputation does proceed you, but Bastion is probably the safest place to be at the moment. The city is double curtained and large enough to withstand a long siege, though I personally don't see it coming to that. We've beaten them back once long ago, and we'll do it again." Her face was stern and she continued, "Stories of the war have been passed down for generations, and while I'm sure they've been embellished more than a little over the years, Bastion stands strong as the crown jewel of the Queendom. Much safer than the seas, to be sure!" She laughed as if sharing an inside joke.

After a few minutes walk, they arrived outside the Smiling Maiden. "Here is where I let you continue with your duties, and return to my own. You've brought a mountain of paperwork with you, you know." She winked and stepped back from him, ready to return to her small office and mountain of books. "If you need me, any of the dock hands can point you in my direction. I should be in my office much of the day. It's been a pleasure, Bosun." She offered a wink and an outstretched hand, extending her gratitude for the Bosun and the Fleet itself.