Ti'drissi and Pudaga sat in confused silence for a while. They gave Meesei and each other questioning looks.

Pudaga began to answer, [i]"This one doesn't know why we-"[/i]

[i]"We will not say a word."[/i] Ti'drissi's interruption was firm and clear.

There was no protest from Pudaga, but he was still uncertain. [i]"What should we say if someone asks?"[/i]

With a small smile, Gallus gave some help. "Well, you'll have to work out the specific details on your own, but it could be that you simply migrated to try and get work. That is, if you wanted to stay in Cyrodiil." Gallus offered a hand, "If you would prefer Elsweyr, you could claim that you were trying to trade with the empire and your ship ran aground. You just have to get creative."

Pudaga looked ahead, overwhelmed. [i]"This one is just a potter, he does not know about ships and trading,"[/i] he said in a defeated tone.

Ti'drissi looked to Gallus and added, [i]"We will come up with something. You are already being more generous than we could ever wish for. If all that you ask is that we remain silent, no one will know about you from us."[/i]

Janius' initial thoughts had been stoic, but as time went on, that began to fade. Kaleeth's question prompted him to give up. "Alright, yes, it is rather cold." Janius lifted Newt back onto Kaleeth's lap, and then took Kaleeth's hand and closed her fingers around the rope  he still held. He grinned at Kaleeth, showing just how much his jaw was quivering, and spoke, "I'll see you inside for dinner?" He gave her a kiss, "Be careful. I love you." Janius didn't forget Newt as he ran a hand over his head, "Have fun, son."

With that, Janius made his way back to the hatch that lead below decks just as carefully as before. This time, he was a little stiff from the cold. He would get out of these clothes as soon as he could and try to warm up once under shelter. While he was facing away from Kaleeth, Janius actually looked a little regretful that he couldn't enjoy something with her due to his elemental limits, but at least Newt and Kaleeth could value moments like that together. The back of his mind still had the pang of worry that a large wave would sweep them away, but even he convinced himself that such an event was unlikely eventually.