Long experience tells Azure that Cherry will probably be waiting for a little while, as Watercress isn't about to hand the ship over till the island's a good distance away. Not that the Tya doesn't trust the apprentice, but more superstition. Any good ship will have a half dozen of them, and occasionally, they might even have some good purpose, or thaumaturgy behind them.<br/><br/>Despite that, Cherry Dawn bows respectfully, and hurries off to carry out her duties. Ebony Blossom stays in the room, just in case, as Elegant Bell bows, thanking Azure for the chance to play. He goes and loosens up, stretching for Azure.<br/><br/>Outside, a good wind blows, and when it flags in a few hours, it will be bolstered by a spell. The ship will make record time, but Silk will be mostly out of essence until the ship arrives.