Harvey
Captain Valkrin Farensun 
Farensun Estate, Redwall District 

Valkrin patted the sides of his overcoat, and produced a flask from his left pocket. "Afraid it's rum, not wine." He'd never been fond of wines, most were too sweet. 

"However there should be a man at the docks today, old friend of mine from my days in Terresol, should have what you're looking for. I'll send a lad for it." He pulled a few coins from his pocket and handed them to a boy, sending him off to fetch the wine. 

"Was thinking of spending some time in the courtyard, if you'd care to join me."
Marguerite
Catarina Tanner
Farensun Estate, Redwall District

She accepted the flask with a bright smile, happily taking a sip of rum. She had grown quite fond of wine, perhaps in part because she now had access to the more luxurious varieties, but she wasn't too terribly picky about her alcohol. Her evenings, in particular, were usually spent in a slight buzz of some alcohol. 

Licking the last drops of rum from her lips, she replied, "I'd like that. Both of those things." Their words flew back and forth in their native tongue, both finding a bit of comfort in the steady cadence of their homeland.
Harvey
Valkrin Farensun
Farensun Estate, Redwall District 

The courtyard of the estate was not large by any means, made less so by the few rows of perfectly manicured hedges and scarlet hibiscus trees that were kept in secret by Valkrin himself when he had the time. There were a few servants in the estate that were missing fingers as a result of picking a flower for themselves when they believed the Ambereye wouldn't notice. 

"You're happier today than you usually are in my presence, has something happened?" Valkrin said as he sat in a large armchair, resting his head on the back and letting the sun and the salt air wake his old bones.
Marguerite
Catarina Tanner
Farensun Estate, Redwall District

"I suppose I *Should* Be bullying you more," She agreed, "But today has just been... Better. Better than I've felt in a long time." She turned her back to him, looking up at the hibiscus trees and breathing in their sweet scent. 

"I feel more stable... Less afraid. If the curse was going to come, as it comes for everyone around me, it should have by now. I've even started thinking about sending for Mireli... Though perhaps that's just a pipe dream."

She turned to face him again. "I think part of it is just the island sun thawing me out."