Ahnasha shook her head. "No, I don't think so. What's done is done. If all goes to plan, then they will never actually meet any of you. The last thing we want is for them to come up to Bruma to see a non-existent hunting supplies shop. It is a risk, but...I am still still glad I sought them out. Getting closure on that part of my past was something I needed."

Taking in a deep breath, Ahnasha pushed away from the railing. "I think I need a rest. Thank you for the offer, and for understanding. I'll be fine, we're going to need to start focusing on our task soon enough." She added before turning to head down below decks. 

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From Leyawiin, Senchal was not at all a long voyage, as they needed only cross the Topal Sea to reach the city. It was a journey of only a few days, which, compared to the previous voyage Meesei's pack had taken, was nothing at all. As well, their stop in Leyawiin had refreshed them enough that spending just a few days trapped aboard the vessel was easily tolerable for most. Pieter had picked up a deck of cards, and a few other items, in Leyawiin to help keep them occupied. Overall, they had hardly even grown bored by the time Senchal was in sight. 

The captain had made sure to send a crew member down to wake up his passengers about an hour before they were set to arrive, as he had no other business in Senchal but to drop off his passengers, so he did not intend to stay any longer than necessary. It was not unreasonably early, so there was mostly no protest, though Leaps seemed annoyed at being shaken awake. 

Most of the group's supplies were already packed, so they had plenty of time to have their breakfast, and wake themselves up in general. As usual, they distributed their packs of supplies fairly among the group, with even Leaps taking on a share of the baggage. Even if they could carry it all themselves, Meesei preferred to ensure that Leaps was always at least wearing his specially made harness. Seeing bags on his sides made him seem much more like a pack animal than a warbeast to any onlookers. 

Both packs were already above decks by the time Senchal was within view. As they drew closer, the remarkable nature of the city's port became quickly and readily apparent. While the Imperial City might have been the largest overall, Senchal possessed the single largest port in Tamriel. Its position on the Qwin'rawl peninsula made it a hub of trade between the Empire, the rest of the Dominion, Black Marsh, and anyone else who wanted to do business along Tamriel's southern coast. The city was surrounded on three sides with water, and all three were densely crowded at nearly all times. Most of the goods were traded in the city, or from warehouses on the docks, and shipped back out across Tamriel, while the rest were sold in the city or transported through the rest of the province. Meesei would not have been surprised if more wealth passed through this city alone than the rest of Elsweyr combined. 

Even with the size of the docks, there was a wait to actually be able to dock. From their view in the harbor, they could see the bustling crowds that seemed to fill every square inch of the docks. Crates, barrels, animal cages, and a myriad of other types of cargo were constantly being loaded and unloaded from ships in a way that, to the untrained eye, seemed entirely disorderly. It was hard to comprehend how a harbor of this size could possibly be managed. Evidently, the harbor masters of this city were some of the most skilled in Tamriel. Otherwise, it all would fall apart. 

Ahnasha leaned onto the railing, looking out over the docks in amazement. "Just...wow. My father described this place before, but I always thought he was exaggerating. So much wealth goes through this place, it is almost unbelievable, and undeniably dangerous."

"Indeed." Meesei commented. "Senchal is a hub for trade of all types, legitimate and otherwise. Pirates, smugglers, thieves, and all other kinds of criminals can be found here. It might be a large city, but I warn you all not to think for a moment that you are safe. Keep a tight grip on any bags you are carrying, and make sure to tie them securely shut. Pickpockets will attempt to prey on outsiders like us without hesitation. It is going to be hard to find anyone in this city, but luckily, I know where a potential contact can normally be found. If they are still here, then the...group that normally resides in the city should frequent a specific tavern on the docks on the northwestern face of the city. Once we are close, it should not be too difficult to...detect them."