Gess: Oh, look at that beatiful boat, are we going to take another boat ride?

Scene: Sai quickly rolls off the railing and straightens his shirt, then greets them with a smile as they walk up to him.

Sai: Aiko, Rey, always a pleasure to serve you.

Scene: He bows, but when he raises up, they all have disappointed looks on their faces. Assuming that he was caught napping, he quickly responds.

Sai: Please forgive me, I was expecting you sooner and must have dozed off.

Scene: Aiko steps forward and taps him on the face and says,

Aiko: We’re just messing with you, Sai.

Gess: Hello, my name’s Gess

Sai: It is a pleasure to meet you Gess. I am Sai, servant to the queen. If you need anything, you let me know.

Gess: Ok.

Scene: They all climb aboard the ship and began to make their way through the narrow river that leads to the capitol.

Gess: Isn’t this exciting. I’ve never been on such a big boat before. This is so exciting. Oh, here we go.

Scene: Aiko and Rey share amused smiles.

Scene: As they travel down the river, Aiko points out an old bridge they start to go under.

Aiko: That’s called the moon bridge. Once a year in the evening, the bridge and moon align. Their reflection in the water makes it look as if the bridge has encircled the moon.

Gess: That sounds beautiful. Maybe one day you and I can see it together.

Aiko: Maybe one day.

Passing under the towers of Astrian

Scene: As they leave the narrow river they enter a wide portion with two tall towers on either river bank, with a bridge spanning between them.

Aiko: Those are the towers of Astrian

Scene: As the pass under the towers Gess looks in awe at their size. Further, as they pass by some of the river dwellings, Aiko comments…

Aiko: These are the river merchants that provide goods to the city. There are several rivers like this one that feed into the city, where many of the people live.