But here the Sea Wyverns are split. Chanur and Wavedancer, along with their new companion, Grask, stand on the deck of the Blue Nixie, while Daerith, Berek, and Fin stand on the dock bidding them farewell. At present there are just too many things to do for all of the group to spend the two or three weeks it may take to bring the Sea Wyvern back.
Lavinia is also on the docks to wish the ship godspeed on its mission. Gone is the innocent and unprepared woman that the Sea Wyverns met so many months ago. Now she is a strong and capable woman, ready to hold the weight of the colony on her shoulders, if necessary.
As everyone watches, the sailors of the Blue Nixie cast off their lines and make ready to sail.