“We must bide our time, Madame. When their Princess has returned, we may be able to reach an agreement that allows for our departure.”
Though her countenance appeared as detached as ever, I could sense her disappointment, a feeling that cut me to the heart. “If we must,” she said, and retired to her room.
It would be three more days before the sharkpony pirate band returned, and even upon the arrival of their Princess Blackfin, we were told that we would not be able to meet to discuss our release for another day.