[Mithadan]

As the catamaran neared the demon ship, the crew of the Downs vessel worked feverishly to match the speed and course of their friends. The ocean, which had been quite choppy, seemed willing to cooperate and settled into a flat mirror-like surface.

Mithadan turned briefly to Meneli and said "If your kin have ships with which they may meet us, any help would be welcomed. We have a long return voyage and know not what devilry the Blue Wizards may attempt."

As they pulled alongside the demon ship, the elves crouched on the port hull with bows at ready. Others held hooks and ropes and prepared to grapple and tie their friends' vessel. Mith lifted his cell phone and called Child. "Bring everyone up on deck and prepare to catch our lines and tie them off! Then we'll start bringing you over..."