Lord Toland's Ship

[The Smith]

Aurora Martell arrives ready to sail with Lord Toland.

[Horas]

Aurora finds that the Captain's cabin has been cleared for her use. Duncan greets the Princess as his crewmen begin stowing her luggage on board.

"Your Highness," he bows. "It's a fine morning for sailing," he smiles.

[The Smith]

Aurora smiled, "I would not know, but I will trust you." She eyed him a moment before adding, "You may share the captain's cabin with me if you wish. You are rather striking."

[Horas]

"I'm married," Duncan blurts out, which wasn't true. "I was married," he amends. "You are married." He coughs. "It wouldn't be proper. Your Highness."

[The Smith]

Aurora laughed, "You needn't worry about my husband. I am pregnant so there is no worry there. But I understand of course. You must be a very cautious man."

[Horas]

"I can't say I'm not tempted," Toland admits. His eyes briefly travel over her curves before he averts them. "Call me old-fashioned. I couldn't bring shame to my liege or her husband, even if you wouldn't see it that way."

[The Smith]

Aurora laughed again, "Of course. I have scared other men before, do not worry. Would you show me to my cabin."

[Horas]

Duncan chuckles at her assessment, but lets it pass. "Of course, Your Highness." He leads her to the cabin, which is large as far as ships go. "Here it is. This time of year, we should have the wind behind us. The journey should be brief."

[The Smith]

Aurora nodded, and moved into the room. "I appreciate that, and thank you Lord Toland." She sat down, and crossed her legs.

[Horas]

Toland nods. "If you need any assistance I will be on deck. You are welcome to dine with me and my officers if you like; otherwise I'll have the chef send the food to your cabin."

[The Smith]

Aurora bowed her head, "Thank you."

[Horas]

Toland leaves and goes back to supervising his crew.

[The Smith]

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Aurora dines alone the first two nights, and then chooses to dine with the crew. She sits next to Lord Toland, and offers a smile to the men seated around the table.

[Horas]

Having left his son and several of his best men in King's Landing to enjoy the tournament, the table seats fewer than it might otherwise.

Lord Toland is present, of course, as well as his captain of the guard, Ser Argus Wells. Ser Argus is a man of Duncan's own age, dornish-dark and bald as an egg, with a long flowing beard that almost reaches the table. Also present is the Sea Spirit's first mate, a big Dornishman named Bowen with a flashing smile, three silver hoops in one ear, and a patterned green bandana around his head. A few more junior mates sit farther down the table.

The food served is ultimately ship's fare, though the cook has made a valiant effort to make it suitable for more refined tastes. Dornish red is served with the meal -- a fine vintage, likely from Lord Duncan's personal stock.

After a while, Duncan asks, "How long do you intend for us to harbor at the Tor, Your Highness?"

[The Smith]

"Not very long. I will set out immediately with my men. I do not know when I will return so you have my permission to return to King's Landing immediately."