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Ignatius frowned as he examined the flying fish in his hand. It wriggled and snapped at whatever it could, quite clearly trying to take a bite out of his flesh. [color=red]”I don’t think we should try to eat these.”[/color] he said, reaching for the rock he had gathered earlier and tried to hit the flying fish over the head. He was somewhat disappointed- the other flying fish had been lovely to eat, these… he feared it might be eat or be eaten with them and he really didn’t want them in his belly. 

He knocked the fish out as best he could- it still flopped feebly as if denying him even that chance of success at defeating it. Disgusted, he dropped the fish to the ground, turning towards his companion. 

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Studying Jasmine, Penny frowned. Something had happened to the girl, although how that was possible when she had been asleep against her… Dreams were nothing strange to Penny, but this seemed to be one impressive epiphany. She looked for any sign that Jasmine would be unable to do this, meeting the younger girls eyes before she nodded approvingly. She couldn’t doubt Jasmine- not without the girl doubting herself immensely. 

As Jasmine spoke, she thought on her words. She watched Jasmine more than a little worriedly, even knowing the girl was steady. She didn’t want her to get hurt- if Penny could prevent any injury than she’d go home happy. While Penny didn’t follow everything Jasmine said, it was clear that a lot had happened in the girls life to lead her here. [color=coral]”At least you have answers now.”[/color] Penny said softly.

[color=coral]"As for the doctor... we can check on her, but I think we need to do some checking around on th is fish while they aren't attacking. See if we can find their lair."[/color] She said, her gaze drifting around the town, [color=coral]”And make sure that everyone stays inside.  If you would like to stay Jaz, you can.”[/color] She wouldn’t force the girl to follow her- she wanted Jasmine to do what she wished to, and if she was more comfortable healing and defending, then that was okay. 

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Sasha had made her way to the front of the ship and looking out over the waves she watched as the island drew slowly closer. It was clear that something was going on on the island. As they drew closer, the magic that was all around them seemed to grow thicker, until Sasha was sure it should be visible, and yet it wasn’t. Smoke filled the air and every now and then, she was sure she could feel tremors running through the ship, causing the waves to rock. A feeling of uneasy settled in her stomach, and absent she lay a hand on her belly. As arms came around her, she turned toward in Lazarus’s arms, looking up at him before she rested against his chest laying her other hand over his heart. 

[color=lightblue]”It’s going to be a rough battle.”[/color] she said softly, her voice full of emotion she’d rather not display- at least where everyone else was. [color=lightblue]”We might not all come back from this.”[/color]

Lazarus gave her a smile- one that even now could set her heart racing- “I thought we’d already decided to have hope. As long as you and the baby are okay, that’s all that matters to me.”

Sasha sighed softly, bowing her head slightly and closing her eyes taking a few moments to simply gather her strength, her courage before nodding and turning to look back to the island, which was closer than it had been. Drawing a deep breath, she stepped back from Lazarus and to the railing once more. Laying her hands on it, she continued to watch the island draw closer until the crew was getting ready to dock. There was nowhere viable to do so, although the crew sought to get as close as possible it proved dangerous as rocks protruded from the water, jagged and broken. The island clearly wasn’t doing well, scarred and damaged from what she could see and it made her heart ache. 

“You’ll have to use the ships boats from here.” The Captain said, looking over at the mages gathered on his deck.