[He's a little surprised by it, and if he wanted to be mean he could withhold... But he won't and instead smiles and gives her a proper kiss in return.]
No complaining from the princess later.
[Another wry grin before he remains where he stands to help guide her, showing her more about some of the controls for the sailboat. Since it's meant for one person, there are additional functions to help with the sail rigging so that he can more easily control it from the wheel. He'll show her how it's done when the wind shifts, and he'll only move out when he has to take more control of the sails to tie them back.
But overall it's a beautiful day for sailing. With the skies clear, the waters calm, and the winds strong but manageable, they make good time towards the island. At some point he'll offer and provide them some drinks and some snacks as the continue to either chatter about this and that or just enjoy the peaceful scenery. A few dolphins even appear, leaping ahead and beside them before eventually drifting off.
Until at last they reach the island and Eustace takes over the wheel then. He's clearly scouted it out before as he brings them towards a specific harbor that he can dock the boat. Telling her she can either wait for him on the deck or go ahead onto the white, sandy beach, he'll go below deck to bring up a few things, and once out together they can walk out towards the lush forest beyond.
It's a small island with clear signs that it's uninhabited. The song of birds can be heard clearly and with how relaxed Eustace is, it's clear it's a safe place. And not long after they take those first few steps towards the green, something small and furry scampers out from the bushes before disappearing back in, its long ears and bushy tail obvious clues as to what it was.]
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No complaining from the princess later.
[Another wry grin before he remains where he stands to help guide her, showing her more about some of the controls for the sailboat. Since it's meant for one person, there are additional functions to help with the sail rigging so that he can more easily control it from the wheel. He'll show her how it's done when the wind shifts, and he'll only move out when he has to take more control of the sails to tie them back.
But overall it's a beautiful day for sailing. With the skies clear, the waters calm, and the winds strong but manageable, they make good time towards the island. At some point he'll offer and provide them some drinks and some snacks as the continue to either chatter about this and that or just enjoy the peaceful scenery. A few dolphins even appear, leaping ahead and beside them before eventually drifting off.
Until at last they reach the island and Eustace takes over the wheel then. He's clearly scouted it out before as he brings them towards a specific harbor that he can dock the boat. Telling her she can either wait for him on the deck or go ahead onto the white, sandy beach, he'll go below deck to bring up a few things, and once out together they can walk out towards the lush forest beyond.
It's a small island with clear signs that it's uninhabited. The song of birds can be heard clearly and with how relaxed Eustace is, it's clear it's a safe place. And not long after they take those first few steps towards the green, something small and furry scampers out from the bushes before disappearing back in, its long ears and bushy tail obvious clues as to what it was.]