Minali closed her door and strode to the helm. Ayodele, her quartermaster was there. Ayodele was only slightly shorter than Minali, and just as muscular. Life at sea was not an easy one and required considerable strength. Unlike Minali, Ayodele wore a black skirt, though she wore red leggings under it and the dress was slashed on both sides and extra volume added with a fine fishing net. Her red blouse was covered in ruffles made of red lace and complimented her dark brown skin wonderfully. When Minali stood beside her, she shifted to the right, turning over the helm without a word.<br/><br/>"Nice to be goin' home. We took on a lot of bulk once yer man found the princess." Ayodele's accented words were always pleasant to listen to, soft and rhythmic. Her words were a warning, if they found another target they must pass it by. Minali only replied, "Aye" having assumed as much already, having felt it though her hands on the helm as well. It wasn't a moment more before Caspian strode to stand on her left side, "That went well." A smile answered him, though Minali didn't look away from the sea. Ayodele laughed, "Complimenting yerself arms-master?" Caspian grinned, "Well no one else around here is doing it yet."<br/><br/>Minali broke in before the pair could get going, "Business children. Caspian, you are to report on losses, and I have the belief that Ayodele could share her estimate for how this trip will stand us in port. Then one of you should reassure me that someone who can cook was assigned to the new provisions."<br/><br/>Caspian rolled his eyes, but complied, "As I said it went well, they fought, likely because there will be hell to pay over your girl. The chain shot did its job so there weren't so many on deck, we only lost one, Olson, and have four wounded with the doctor." A slight shrug and then another smile, "Fun times had by the rest of us." Minali, reminded told him, "She'd like her things back Caspian." Her first mate made a noncommittal sound so she added, "I'd like you to return them when she comes out for dinner."<br/><br/>Ayodele helpfully chipped in, "Dinner will be edible, Fredrick is cooking. We will do well enough with the cargo even without the girl. So this will be a good trip and I'm always happy to see home and husband." Minali nodded, "Good enough then."