Those present with legs loaded all of the luggage aboard and stuck it below deck where it was less likely to accidentally slide around causing problems. Harmony frowned worriedly at the blank look on Brennan's face. What was he actually thinking about all of this?
She hadn't expected him to come with them but he insisted. "They aren't going to be able to carry all of those trunks themselves and I need to touch base with Zale since I fulfilled my end of the deal. Can you guys wait for me to come back?"
"That is King Zale to you," Beck said coolly.
"…sorry. Talori always refers to him that way so I thought—"
"It's fine! Zale wouldn't care," Talori cut in. "He has already met Brennan. Don't worry about it, Beck. He means no disrespect."
The merman didn't seem entirely convinced but let the matter drop. Good. She hadn't wanted a fight to break out or anything like that. It was a small boat.
