[The Bloody Bay Fleet]

The trip to the capital was uneventful aboard the personal ship of Lord-Captain Tattone, The Shining Wind, and the crew were incredibly bored by the time they got to their destination. Hushed whispers of the crew of the Commander's ship belied a sense of discontent, especially being so far removed from the rest of the Fleet, and the movement down to the Southern portal where the rest of the militant Lord-Captains had went, along with the Admiral and Bosun. These remarks were always made out of earshot and away from the Paladin, but sharp ears still hear much.

They had reached the port of Bastion in record time, however, and The Shining Wind was docked, anchored, and secured. "Well, Rose," Kelsey said, "I'd love to escort you to the palace and The Lord of Autumn, but I need to see the Harbormaster myself, talk to her, Fleet business, you see." The commander gestures to four armored guards, "These men will suit you well, my friend. I wish you the best in your reunion."

Surprisingly, the business with the Harbormistress was very quick. Incredibly quick. Kelsey was torn, she should probably venture deep into the capital, see if she can meet Rose, but then again, that was deep into Bastion. A city that-until recently-called for her head and the heads of her friends. She was a deserter, at least in the distant past, and she is now a Lord-Captain of the pirates that posed the greatest threat on the Queensland's seas for quite some time. And there was the tavern that she and Mackay had claimed for the Fleet when they first arrived. It had good ale and passable wine. Perhaps there she could have some stew, regain her strength. Then after one drink and some stew she could venture deeper into the city. Yes. After one drink, the captain decided, jauntily strolling to the tavern.

Maybe two drinks, for courage.