Editing On The Sea 1 (section)

==Preparations==

[Managaratha and Nesh fade out]
[Salamander 3]

Gale and Stella buy a combination of rations, supplies, and takeout for the trip to Melmane.   How about presents?  Melmane is pretty idiosyncratic.  Merfolk could be excited about well-smithed stuff, or fancy pearls/shells.   Lots of practical waterproof tools and some shells

Scout scouts some ingredients; Diomarche goes to the pub.

[Salamander 4]

The next day, Vidan goes to see the Queen!  Or the Regent Queen.
Vidan says he believes, in light of recent events, that opposing the slith is important, and allying together to that purpose would be helpful.  He offers that we are headed towards Blue, hoping to help arrange alliances between Red, Blue, and the merfolk, against the slith.  Are there messages, if not promises, we can bring along?

The Regent says that she obviously cannot speak for Red, but she is willing to provide a letter indicating her willingness to coordinate against the slith, and open discussions.

The next day, we start out.