Aha. I see where you're going. She took the gourd, actually believing him, and took an experimental sip. Her eyes widened a bit as she handed it back to him.
He nodded and smiled. Seems like it was going to be a decent day already. He tied it back on his belt an waited for some answers about a boat but leaned on the counter.
Grayell just chuckled more and shook his head. Meanwhile they'd been lent a boat for their use with the promise of bringing it back. It was a fishing boat, some nets and enough sail to cross the lake before nightfall.
Grayell walked down to the dock and looked at the bucket.
Well you know... we'll just consider it thoroughly tested to see if she's seaworthy. All aboard Captain.
Grayell placed a foot on the side of the small skip and waited for Marg to board.
The lake? Well it takes almost a full day to cross. Gets a little hairy in the middle their but this thing should hold up just fine.
Grayell adjusts this and that, ties on thing to the other thing and the boat drifts on, slowly rocking, the bow bobbing up and down. He dusts off his hands and sits on the side of the boat, by her seat.
Yeah, we'll be there by nightfall. The river beyond should be easy too. Just flow with it til we hit the inland.
Grayell had a hand in the water and had been watching the hill as they clipped along. When she spoke he smiled for a second, looked at her and then back to the distance.
I'm listening.
He didn't sound pissed off at all - he'd already decided he wasn't going to put too much weight on the matter. Instead he sounded... well friendly.
I probably should have stayed, and I apologize for that. I was just a little stressed and I don't think I explained why last night. Mostly, it was you. She smirked and let that sink in before explaining.
You did a little much. Really, I...I can't thank you enough. I'm not very gracious when it comes to accepting gifts, so...it was kind of a lot to take in.
Grayell looked down at the water, ran his hand through it. He looked at the mast, back to the hills but still smiled.
I didn't do it for the thanks Captain. I did it because well, I gave you my word I would. The party well - that was a thank you to everyone for helping. I thought you'd have stayed.... you can't be the Captain all the time.
He looked back at her and smiled still. His eyes and smile were warm, he was glad they could talk.
I hear it was quite a party though. I didn't stay for long. Seems everyone else was quite eager to flirt with one another. Kids huh?
He chuckled a little and again, adjusted the mast.
There'll be more parties. And plenty of chances to make and ass of ourselves.