When Shade hit the floor, she made a loud bump like a textbook slammed on the classroom flower.  Which wasn't a surprise, anymore.  Jasper had grown accustomed to the volume a human body made when it impacted hard against the floor.  

Frowning, the man turned from the wheel.  He was curious to see what happened since he hadn't heard anyone else get on board.  Which was true.  It was Shade, on the ground, out like a light.  

"Well," Rintin arched an eyebrow.  "Here's a neat little complication."  He frowned.  "It's going to take awhile before I get to the revolutionary army.  So one or two pitstops isn't going to be a big deal."  With a sigh he bent down, to pick up Shade and carried her over to one of the beds.  "Not sure which one you want, or if there's any difference.  So you can have this one."  With a nod he turned and went back to the wheel.

"Where to though?"  Jasper scratched his chin as he surveyed the blue seas, swirling in night ahead of him.  

Somewhere off in the distance there were bell chimes.  Jasper followed the sounds and came to a floating sign, with a bell on top.  It said "Mirlens Magical Dinner Town.  Come for the food, stay for the show, and never leave for the great deals and honest living.  Free docking."

"Eh?"  Without any better idea, Jasper decided to follow the direction on the sign and head towards Mirlen's