Similarly, Tristran is given a cabin, courtesy of a strange fellow who goes by the name Oddness, first mate of the ship. He is a quiet gentleman with large wings and a bad stammer, but he is interesting, and Tristran quite likes him.

Once Tristran is alone in his cabin, he finds himself growing bored quite quickly. He wonders whether Yvaine is all right -- he had barely spoken a single word to her throughout dinner -- and whether she's comfortable. After all, her leg must be bothering her still, and it will take a bit of effort to get into a comfortable position.

Perhaps...maybe it wouldn't be so bad just to check.