The Sixth Knot arrived at Stonecross without a Ruskell banner anywhere on its hull.
Rod considered that the first good sign, but they honestly didn't think that Helmar's connections extended to an adventuring group.
The compact airship descended toward a private freight platform above the eastern road. Its lower deck carried cargo doors wide enough for mining equipment. A smaller passenger cabin occupied the space behind the flight deck. The vessel lacked the size of the ships serving Stonecross's scheduled routes, but it did not require another crew or a public departure board.
Five Knots secured it without assistance from the exchange workers.
Belda handled the dock lines. Orin inspected the landing clamps. Min remained near the engine controls until both lift assemblies settled. Kesh spoke with the platform signaler while Tessa completed the arrival record.
They moved like people using a vessel they had studied before trusting it with passengers.
