In the end, we did not start with the Black Hound for transport.
"Husband," Madonna said, "The Black Hound is weighing anchor."
I sent group invites to Gamilla and Kismet, accepted the one Madonna had sent. She sighed into an embrace.
"You are inadequate as a biological source of warmth. Grow larger and hotter." she said.
"My transformations don't work that way." I said.
"Then infect yourself with a fever, or something."
<This had better be good.> Gamilla said. <I am busy.>
I threw part of my new cloak over Madonna, and sent a visual of the Black Hound. <What do we know about Black Hound, her captain?>
<Don't take that tone with me.> Gamilla said. <Kismet? >
<She might be asleep.> Madonna said.
<I want to be.> Kismet said. <Wake me if they actually set in a pursuit course.>
Kismet dropped.