[The Bloody Bay Fleet]

"I am always happy to be of service, my queen." The figure rises from the chair and gives a grand bow, his air of playful duty unphased, "If you require my services, I can stay a while longer in the castle, but I fear for my books and records." The smug mask had seemed to regain that air of in-the-know. "I trust that however you decide to welcome these newcomers, I trust in you, our fearless leader." He made to move to the open window,as if to leap free and escape. "Anything else you require, my queen?"