2. Skyway Robbery - Faces In The Dark

[Interovegas]

Agrina drops the poorly hidden interrogation. She care for actual discussions on fine beauty techniques but she is happy to connect with someone else on the ship as a friend. At the close of their meal, and thus their conversation, Agrina finishes:

Agrina-[Imperial]: "Should we be'est inundated with leisure after our orders art complete thou ought accompany me to the nearest brothel, from my purse we would both have entertainment."

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Above deck the crew are idly discussing the political situation along the border, the recent combined confederate regiment sent to defend Broadland sovereignty and maintain the freedom of Risland. Each thread of conversation leads to another until they are recalling the stories of their forefathers and foremothers passed down through generations. One deckhand begins humming an ancient tune from a time when the confederate was still Imperial land. The others join in and break into song while slamming their boots to the deck to set the tempo.

[21.2.343]

For five and a half days the Espiegel travels deeper into the shadow of the Empire. Eventually the fiery yellow glimmers of patrolling air ships fade into view. The lookout at the prow passes news of an approaching ship signalling to submit. By Finch's estimation, the ship ought to be confederate. The crew waits for their captain's command.