"I can introduce you to some girls in need of broader horizons next port, then."

Ellie giggles and sticks her tongue out at Villanelle.

Kiss!

Kiss.

(...They're cute. It's a bit easier to appreciate that, now.)

Ellisaria nuzzles her little cat.

And a kiss for her own dragon. 

(Awww.)

"It's been- really good to see you, Sjachletni."

"Same, for you both."

"Try not to have too much fun before we visit again."

"That I can't promise."

"Good."

"And you make sure to have plenty of exciting adventures to tell me about when next we meet."

"Stories for days."

"Perfect."

"Safe travels to you both."

"Thanks." And her own quiet goodbyes with Sjachletni - more meaningful eye contact than anything - 

And then she and Ellie are off.

"Interesting people," Ellisaria says. "I do hope the whelpling discovers the truth of herself."

"Yeah - it promises to make for a very interesting story."

"Indeed. And you will be here with me to hear it."

"I can't imagine being anywhere else."

"Good," she rumbles. "Are you ready to go home?"

"I am."

Then home it shall be.