*Anders* “Hey,” I call out after the kids. “If you want to raid, you have to prepare for the voyage. Every part of it is important.” They all three slow as Hvitserk approaches behind them and hands them a crate of food. The kids bring it over, handing it to me with frowns. “How do you expect to make it across the water if you have no food?” I ask. “You’re supposed to be learning. I know it is exciting, but you have to pay attention to everything we do, especially you, Ansuz.” He nods and climbs inside the boat beside me. “What’s next?” “Someone has already checked the sails, but that is very important,” I begin to explain. I show him around the boat, explaining what everything is and why it is there. Thorolf and Mani stay on the dock, and while I think they listen a bit, the

