I'll settle for enough to pay for ship repairs for the next year. [Ship maintenance is already expensive and then you realize they're authentic wooden ships from the 18th century and the costs just go up exponentially from there. But that's a need, and he won't dare to ask for anything else, because—

He thinks of Caroline. Her smile, disappearing into dust. Swallows.]

I'll speak to Rose and her dragon friend, start an expedition. If we incur any expenses, I'll let you know first.