Before leaving, you decide to visit the workshops on the eastern islet, if only to make sure that you haven’t missed anything.
 
You start with the blacksmith, where you find a wide variety of farming tools and weapons. However, between harpoons and cannons, it seems like nothing useful here can be used on land, or wielded by a pony’s hooves or muzzle.
 
You then move on to the tailor, who offers a colourful collection of assorted Wind Shepherd crew garments. As expected, though, the pieces of equipment on display are designed to fit all shapes and sizes of seadogs only.
 
As for the other shops, you figure that your boat’s cabin is already filled with plenty of fresh food, water, and untouched repair supplies. All in all, you are as ready as can be moving forward.
 
With that in mind, you return to the landing. The harpies have just finished tying your boat to the underside of the airship, and are now moving their newly traded supplies below deck.
 
You find Snap idling nearby, and after taking the time to thank her again for her help, you let her know that you are leaving with the avians. She nods.
 
Snap: “Err… come back any time, yes?”
 
Apple Basket: “Will do!”
 
You bid your seadog friend farewell, then climb aboard the airship. A familiar pink-feathered harpy greets you on deck, while one of her crewmates folds the boarding ramp behind you.
 
Harpy: “Ready to go, then? Good, good. But first things first, I’ve yet to learn your little names. I’m Captain Floga, and there’s Dytis, Kilida, Ramfos, and Ziton. How about you, hmm?”
 
You introduce yourselves to the crew, and they bow gracefully in response.
 
Floga: “A pleasure! Now, we have a long flight ahead of us, so let’s not burn any daylight. Girls, go on and deploy our wings. Ramfos, be a dear and get the last of these supplies underdeck. You three, sit back and enjoy the view; we’re off to Crescent Island!”
 
Once everyone is in position, the aircraft’s rainbow wings spread wide to catch the cool westward wind. Then, with a spin of the steering wheel, it begins to drift away from the floating islands, and up into the fair blue skies.
 
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