Journey Into Nyx (2014)
“It was as if there was an invisible cord lashed to the prow and unseen hands dragged the ship toward an ultimate destination. There was a strong northerly wind, but it had no effect on their bearing as they barreled headlong into the blustery gales. At first Elspeth thought that Callaphe was mystically propelling the ship as it skimmed across the waves, but soon the triton left her station by the mast. She vaulted up onto the narrow gunwale and pranced lightly along it as easily as walking on a... line drawn in the sand. The gusts ripped across the boat, but it didn’t faze the agile triton.
Ajani shot Elspeth a knowing look. He addressed Callaphe. “You’re truly a master of your ship,” he said.
“And don’t you forget it,” Callaphe said. She leaped down into the hull where Ajani and Elspeth sat. “What’s your name then, leonin?” she asked. “And how does a cat feel being on the water?”
“I’ve never appreciated a plank of wood more in my entire life,” Ajani said. “I’m Ajani, and this is Elspeth.”MoreLess
Ajani shot Elspeth a knowing look. He addressed Callaphe. “You’re truly a master of your ship,” he said.
“And don’t you forget it,” Callaphe said. She leaped down into the hull where Ajani and Elspeth sat. “What’s your name then, leonin?” she asked. “And how does a cat feel being on the water?”
“I’ve never appreciated a plank of wood more in my entire life,” Ajani said. “I’m Ajani, and this is Elspeth.”MoreLess
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