Christine had to admit, while she adored the sanctuary of her shop, being out in the warm sun with a salty breeze surrounded by people she liked :beautiful women, Chéri, and her ward/maid. She nodded a greeting and flashed a sweet smile to the one called Lory and welcomed her and waved cheerfully towards Chéri before refocusing on the knot.

"Ah, thank you. That is so complicated..." she laughed embarrassed. "I'm glad I have such capable people here. We will show the lot how good we can sail!" She wanted to raise them up, and hoped they made it across at least, nothing would be more humiliating than ending up in the water.