Fisher struggled to avert his gaze from Alagina, but her freshly bathed body seemed to attract his attention like a magnet specifically targeting his eyes.
"Ossie, she's having a hard time adjusting to life aboard the Iceberg Queen after leaving the Sardinia Female Country."
"Having a hard time?"
Alagina showed a hint of surprise upon hearing Fisher's remark, realizing only now the predicament Ossie found herself in, just as she had described.
Alagina had many things to deal with daily and had to spread her attention in numerous directions; it was understandable that she overlooked this taciturn and loyal guard by her side. Conversely, it wasn't unreasonable for Ossie to privately harbor some resentment towards Alagina.
Fisher couldn't help but express a wry smile as he carefully sealed away the finished herbs and set them aside on a nearby table,
"Do you really think Ossie enjoys spending every day alone at the top of the mast?"
