The night swells rocked the ship. The crackling of the lanterns in the great cabin had died down; the captain had returned from a long night of negotiations with a Noxian ambassadorโdrunk, yes, but never as bad as that other moron.
Her tone suggested she couldn't care less.
โโฆor if you'd simply like to welcome me to the city, you'll find me in my great cabin once you're finishedโฆ assuming you make it that far.โ
The sharp click of the captain's heels echoed through the lower deck, though it wasn't the only sound to fill the air, accompanied by firm, heavy footstepsโtoo metallic for a crew member (@516HOUND).
. . .
Turning on her heel, the captain started toward the companionway, leaving the inspection to begins. However, just before disappearing up the stairs, she paused to add:
โIf you have any questionsโฆ or comments about what you findโฆโ
. . .
She tightened her grip on the towelette, her gaze sharpening as she focused on the task at hand, dabbing gently at the blood staining the upper lip.
โI'll go out on a limb and ask: what kind of trouble were you in to end up covered in bruises with a broken nose?โ
She pretended not to notice the apology, as she didn't want to make things awkward. A gentle smile answered; looking wasn't a crime.
โViolence as a last resort?โ
Sarah's free hand reached up toward Riven's jawโ. . .
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"Oh, I wouldn't say that."
Riven answers a bit dismissively,
preferring to be honest but modest.
"I just try not to unless I need to."
She adds, leaning forward in her
seat for a closer look at her nose.
She spots the woman approaching
in the mirror and . . .
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. . . just two fingersโtilting it to guide Rivenโs face this way and that, searching for the aftermath of the fight while also taking the opportunity to โstudyโ the Exile's physique.
โThough you seem built for battle. Interesting.โ
And it is your right to do soโdon't get me wrong.
What surprises me is how these actions might affect your citizens' view of the Council... In Bilgewater, that would mean automatically losing my people's respect.