[The Bloody Bay Fleet]

The Oracle laughed as well, "Things are in place, my queen. Even if we have made little progress as of yet, we will still win through. I have a certainty in this." His smiling mask seemed gentle now, reassuring. "You should be happy when you can. Soon your regent will return from his voyage on the Fleet ship. Then the pair of you can plan out your next strikes." The Oracle stretched, "Well, if I am of no immediate use, I shall be in my chambers here, reading." He made a gesture of farewell and strode out the room jauntily.

The sun was high in the sky and the Shining Wind stood high in the harbor, a mighty warship that hummed and buzzed with activity as Kelsey oversaw the supplies being loaded into the hold. She looked in her element now, proud and confident as she took command of her ship. the various mates and masters bellowing as well. She caught the eye of Aynia, and strode down the gangplank to greet her. "Ahoy there, my queen! We are just about ready to be underway, and I'll happily welcome you and yours aboard!"