Ann
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-Oh, I myself rarely drink, unlike, from what I've heard, others from my kind. I don't live close to town, so I only come here when I need to, such as to look at the latest book supply. They come around once a week, but often once in two, so it's not common to see me here. But, the caravan hasn't arrived yet, but they should do so soon.-

*Seeing this as a possible conversation opener, the book-loving satyr explained to the sailor. Although she did drink a whole cup of a strong drink, there didn't appear to be any ill effects.*

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Teresa
"Books huh? Honestly these men could afford to read a few. I need better officers. Ye can't find your way on the open sea without knowin' a bit o' math. Even so, they're good men the same. Pity they're all drunk, rolling around like a sloop in a storm."

*He'd glare at his men. One in particular had passed out on the counter, his half empty mug still in his hand.*

"At least I can keep them sober when we're at sea. I promise you, ye never want to be in a squall with drunk topmen and the swamps o' Blackwater under your lee.
Ann
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*Due to the heavy accent, the satyr had a few problems understanding bits of the captain's speech, but she got the main idea of what he wanted to say. But she was a bit hesitant to admit that she in fact, wasn't that skilled at math, knowing only the basics. She probably didn't know how to use a... What was that thing which used the sun to do stuff called?*

-If you say so. I haven't actually been on the sea. What's it like?-

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Teresa
*His slightly annoyed expression changed to one of happiness in an instant.*

"What's it like? I'll tell ye. Picture this. Yer on the deck of the ship, the wind at yer back. Ye can hear the sound of yer bow cutting through the waves, yer sails taught in the gale. It's hard work to run a ship, but you get to see the world. It's a life of adventure. Not for the faint of heart or the weak of stomach, but if you've got the gut to do it, ye'll never regret it."