The sea breeze filled my lungs as I boarded the Winter Squall. She wasn't the only ship that travelled between Corel and the Capital, but when I saw her name on the dock manifest I made a beeline for her, the princess, Rowan and Miss Rita trailing behind me.
"Ho, Captain!" I called when I reached the gangplank.
"Ho!" The captain shouted across the deck.
"You're heading to Corel? My companions and I would like a ride if that's possible."
The captain studied me for a moment, and then his mouth split into a wide grin.
"Sure thing, Master Mage, come on up."
"You remember me?" I asked, taking the princess's luggage from her, and walking up the gangplank.
"Of course I do, sir. You're the only Mage we've ever transported." The Captain whistled loudly behind him and three sailors walked over.
"Take their luggage and store it in the spare room." He ordered, before looking back at me. "You will probably want to speak to our wavespeaker."
"If you wouldn't mind, Captain."
