stopped as we got closer to the ship. we pulled up to its side and the sails unfurled as they signaled me to climb up.
he took me to a cabin, and he said "tomorrow you meet the captain, now you must rest." he closed the door and locked it behind him. needless to say, i hardly slept at all that night.
early the next morning i awoke when the door was opened and the morning light flooded in. the same leopard-man stood there and said "good morning, i hope your sleep was restful, come, the captain is waiting."
i followed behind him not saying a word.
he led me to the captains quarters 