[Child of the 7th Age]

Child warned Bird to be careful about bringing anything on board that would cut down on the space available for passengers, and then explained that she herself would be off in the skiff to one of the coastal markets. Between the two of them, they should be able to cover all the ships' needs.

The two women embraced, and Bird swam off to meet Levanto. She promised to return by the same time tomorrow. Child walked down the hall and knocked on Rose's door. The girl sat surrounded by several piles of blankets as well as an assortment of sewing supplies. She had been diligently working for most of the day.

"Rose, it looks as if you're going to get your wish. Today, you managed to get out of cleaning fish by working on the blankets which we needed. Tomorrow, there's something else we can do together. She quickly explained what Mithadan had suggested. The two agreed to meet at dawn and get an early start.

Child asked Daisy and Kali to take care of the fish cleaning and organize everything else in their absence.

"When will you two be back", Kali asked.

"As soon as we can," Child assured him. "I'd love to do it in a single day, but I don't know how realistic that is. If Bird gets in before I do, please help her with those supplies." Child went off to the Galley to prepare for the morning.

[ August 31, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]