Ishi approached cautiously, glad for the fact that the fleet had sent only one ship to greet her. "They do not see me as a threat," she thought to herself, "and perhaps still in disarray from the confrontation."<br/><br/>She hailed the approaching ship, "I am the battleship Ishizuchi," she said warmly, "offering assistance to my sisters in need."<br/><br/>True enough, for she intended to help them if she could...<br/><br/>"I've been following you for the past several days, since your encounter with Shinaro," she smiled, "I must admit you put her quite off her game with your antics, well played." She continued, "When you stopped to rest I thought it a good time to introduce myself," she looked to the north, "that way is clear of pursuit, for now."<br/><br/>"However, I wouldn't stay in one place for too long," Ishi cautioned, "Shinaro has a long reach."<br/><br/>She stepped out into the deck, her lavender hair blowing in the breeze, and winked to a large bird on the upper rigging. She looked over at Texas as she approached. "What can I do to help, hmmm?" She smiled again...<br/><br/>