A day after their travel on the high seas, Prince Aesril, guises as a human named Ely, caught the Captain's attention. But not because he was too handsome as a sailor, but because of his talent in navigation.
Just after three hours upon boarding the merchant ship Dacota, Prince Aesril predicted a storm. Thus making the ship changes its path, escaping the incoming storm. Saving the sailors and their products.
But, having realized that their coins were not enough for their travels, Prince Aesril decided to work as a sailor scrubbing the deck and any other work the captain asked him. In return for their food and accommodation.
"You've called for us, Captain Creft?" Prince Aesril said after arriving at the captain's cabin with Gelethorn following him.
"Sit," Captain Creft said, blowing a smoke.