They finished up on the island, informing all the civilians of what to do next, and what to watch out for.
Then, they headed back to the Silver Wind. Nearing the ship, they noticed the distinct scent of blood. They sped up their run, but when they overlooked the ship, they saw that the two Knights were relaxed.
In a complete role reversal, it was Marcus who was looking bored out of his mind while Elara yapped. Her faint voice was heard rambling. "Mn, that's when I told him to lick my feet and beg. It was, you know, a way to humiliate him. I figured he would never do that, and leave angrily."
She took a deep breath. "Imagine my shock when he did it! Why!? I was trying to drive him away!"
"Elara!" Jin called out from above, interjecting in their conversation. "Please, you can't be serious. Anyone would do that."
"What?"
"What?"
Valeria leaped down onto the ship. "What are you idiots talking about!?" She looked around. "What's with the blood in the water?"
