~Aiyenna's Island in Ruins~ ((Semi-lit ~ Always Accepting))

[Wildmagic_warrior]

The Queen nodded slightly towards her niece when she inquired about her privacy. "You will be staying at the Tiger Embassy, inside the Leopard Palace grounds. There will always be a tiger nearby when you are there; you are allowed all the privacy you need so long as you are inside those walls." The embassy she spoke of was a small section of the palace grounds reserved solely for visiting tiger royalty. Every palace in every kingdom had an embassy specifically for visitors from other kingdoms; the ones near the Tiger Palace were located just outside the keep, within the main compound. It had been a long, long time since anyone stayed in them. Turning slightly towards Shaily, the Queen answered her question. "Sir Galey will be heading the negotiations, but Captain Trapp and Captain Stark will be manning the Liliput and the Firebird respectively. Their crews will be on board, of course. The two of you are to pick a ship and stay together as much as possible, although I respect your privacy and will allow for it."

[god-and-angels]

Shaily nodded "Ok then" she said. Then she thought 'We have to pick a ship, Well this is going to be interesting'. She wouldn't mind staying with Vandera, she was actually pleasant to be around. Though she didn't really like everyone she could tolerate them and probably make friends. But that would be rare, if she acted rude toward them. She wondered if the Panther Palace would be as beautiful as the Tiger Palace. THe thought stayed on her head.

[Vanendra]

"Then I don't think I'll have a problem at all" Vane smiled at the queen. "We do have a small bit of time to go get our things though, right? I'd just polished my sword before we went off to the beach. And I'm sure you wouldn't want me to leave without wearing my crown." The only question on her mind however, was if Sampson was going too. And she didn't dare share that with the queen. Princesses were supposed to marry a guy of high class, not a soldier.

[Wildmagic_warrior]

Placing her hands inside the long sleeves of her gown, the queen nodded at her eldest niece and replied "The ships will depart at noon. You have an hour and a half to pack; bring what you would need for a week-long stay. You will most likely be there longer, but clothing can be washed. The ships will be provisioned accordingly, and our allies at the Leopard palace will provide what food you need." Suddenly thinking of something, she lifted her left hand and extended a warning forefinger. "Remember, both of you, that the Leopards are only a little better off than we are. Be gracious, and remember your manners." Bowing slightly to the two young tigresses, the Queen said "The Queendom is counting on you." Lifting her head, she called towards a door on her left, "Tiffan?" There was a creak as the door opened, and a young woman in the livery of a palace servant scurried out. "Yes, Mi'lady?" "Inform Sir Galey that the ships are to be ready to sail at noon, if they are not already. Send Peter and Renn to the Captains Trapp and Stark to inform them of the same thing." The serving girl bowed and left, shutting the door quietly behind her. "Goddess go with you, my kits," said the Queen with a tight smile at Vanendra and Shaily. "You are dismissed."

[Vanendra]

"We will do our best to serve you your majesty" Vanendra bowed as well before turning to leave. i need my sword, my horse, my crown, my paints and quills...and my sketch book! She'd almost forgot that Shaily had her book. Her eyes darted to the other princess as they left.

[god-and-angels]

Shaily nodded and bowed. She left with her head held high and she went into her room, getting a bag to put her stuff in. When she found a bag she quickly put in her writing.drawing journal in it. She folded her clothes neatly and placed them in there along with a comb and 2 pairs of shoes, she sighed and put a book in there as well, she would probably get bored pretty easy. SHe packed her crown and some daggers she never left without them. SHe set the bag on her bed and waited for Vandera to come and get her book she looked though the sketches again they were beautiful.

[Vanendra]

Vane sighed and went off to go pack first. She had a worn down messenger bag to put her things into. The princess placed the crown on her head before she forgot it again before folding the clothes she'd need for the trip and packing her valuables into her bag. Strapping her sword's case around her torso, Vane was ready to leave finally. She grabbed Shaily's book and went to the front gate.

[god-and-angels]

SHaily straightened her crown and walked to the gate holding Vandera's book. Her bag slung over her shoulder. "Ready?" she asked looking at Vane handing her her book.

[Vanendra]

"I was born ready" Vanendra told her as they traded books. Gingerly she added the book to her bag and closed it to make sure she didn't lose it again. "Do you know if Sampson would go on the trip?...And who exactly are we fighting if we're going on battleships?" she felt comfortable asking the other Princess even though she knew that the other girl might not have any answers. "I think I plan to travel on the Firebird because I like its name."

[Wildmagic_warrior]

At the docks, two large ships were set to sail. One, the sleeker, was painted a bright red, with gold wing designs on either side. This was the Firebird, captained by Thomas Stark. The other was a bigger, more powerful ship, and it was green with curling black designs. She was called the Liliput, and her captain was Isaac Trapp. Both of their crews had been hand-picked by the captains, and all were experienced sailors. Mostly men, as it were, but a few were women. Sir Galey would be sailing on the Liliput with his son Trevor, a boy of nineteen. The old soldier was already in his cabin, but the boy was standing on the shore next to a rowboat. He was to bring the princesses safely aboard whichever ship they chose. He wasn't watching the beach, though; he was looking out at the ships. They bobbed at anchor a little ways offshore, due to their size. He smiled slightly, eyes skimming the masts and sails, the decks, everything. He knew ships, and these two were the best. The Firebird was the fastest in the whole armada, and the Liliput was almost as swift. Perhaps they weren't the most heavily armed, but they could outrun any ship in the world.