It was later than expected. There were still two and a half months left until the Day of Convergence. At this time, the Dawn Sound was still docked at the Great Cathedral.
"Is everything ready? Is there anything that hasn't been prepared yet?" Alka asked, sitting at the head of the round table in the captain's cabin. In front of him lay numerous maps and documents, and a giant map of Home Island was posted on the wall behind him.
Hearing Alka's words, Chadite took out a list. She began checking with Jason, item by item, against the list. On the ship, Chadite was primarily responsible for itemizing and calculating supplies, as well as managing communal funds. She was essentially Alka's first mate.
"Materials and tools for ship maintenance?"
"All prepared."
"Adequate cannon maintenance tools and some ammunition?"
"No problem."
"Food, water, and medical supplies?"
"Accounted for."
