"I am glad to meet you, Lord Lyons. Particularly since your daughter is not yet a full mage. I shall tell you both of my lovely boat. I have a seasoned Captian of 50 years. He is training his first and second mates to take his place one day. He will not be able to serve me but a few more years for he wishes to retire. He does have a few health problems from his vast travels.<br/><br/>Captain John Hopkins has worked with various carpenters to build my ship. There is none like it and I hope there will not be another. Which means that some areas are off limits to most people and a few that none but myself is allowed in....... Please excuse me for a moment." Mystique glanced towards a young man with longish red hair which was tied back with a green velvet ribbon. He paused across the room.<br/><br/>Mystique mind spoke with him for a few minutes before turning her attention back to Lord Lyons and Kate.<br/><br/>"I am sorry to take time out but that was my runner- Zak  Trebleton. He is my all around man. He too is a young mage under my care. You will learn more of him as we travel. Minor problem at the ship. Shall we head to the ship? We can stow our belongings and then I'll give you a tour of the boat." Mystique spoke calmly.