Vin gave the young man a smile, reaching over and patting him on the arm gently. [b]"Elisabeth was never who she was supposed to be in Viden. We hated taking her away from there but she needed to connect to people and she wouldn't have if we had stayed. It makes me happy to know that you two made a real connection and that she helped you. I know it will make her happy too."[/b]

In response to the name of the ship, Vin rose and found his way over to another table, shuffling some papers around. [b]"Ah, here it is. 'Star of Scalvoris', due to arrive on the 38th of Ashan. She should already be at sea if she made the boat." [/b]