Moz swung around to current events including the arrival of two ships of settlers from the Old Lands. Norack new that most of these settlers would hea...d out on the Governors Way to the western outpost of Waypoint to take up farm holdings around the citadel located at the end of the road.This was the reason Norack had returned to sign on as a guide/guard for the wagon train. Beyond the walls of Deepsport the land was still very wild but the fertile farm land around Waypoint attracted settlers. Yet, he was determined to make the most of this transient command. After all, it might be his only chance ever to lord it over a squadron this size.Once Clyde was hull under, Tony snapped his telescope shut. His eyes sought out a midshipman.“My compliments to Captain Ellington, and will he see me in my cabin!” he ordered curtly before stalking down the companionway to the upper gun deck where his cabin lay.Ellington came not two minutes later. “You called for me, Sir Anthony?”“Indeed, Captain.. He's been known to 'rehab' certain women asstrippers and escorts for the social clubs if they piss him off, to beblunt. Lately, I've been upsetting him a lot. The only reason I'm not acomplete bimbo doing lap dances, or working in some social club, isbecause I also have a lot of important connections, and I represent asmall fortune from a few of my own patents that he doesn't want to lose."Not to mention most of my research is....."Ellie grinned as Sara tapped her head."Smart." I learned a long. Stepping down into a puddle I looked up and saw his face, lips parted teeth showing. I just stood there as the doors closed and he went past. The walk home was a blur my thoughts incohesive. So, enamored by his presence I failed to realize until I walked inside that I hadn’t even bothered to use the umbrella. Sandy came to me in a rush. “Damn girl, you’re gonna catch a cold what the hell is a matter with you.”Sandy proceeded to chatter not paying attention that I hadn’t moved from the spot.