Althea…
The name still resounded in his mind as he busied himself with pre-voyage checks. He would deal with the implications later. For now, they had roles to play.
The dock continued filling with crew and well-wishers. Some workers who'd helped with the restoration came to see the Tidebreaker off. Others were simply drawn by the spectacle, afterall it was a notable vessel setting out on what was rumored to be an ambitious trading expedition.
And standing apart from the crowd, near the entrance to the main dock office, Boss Murdo watched in silence.
He had tried everything to stop this.
