Duncan certainly didn't want Aiyana to beat herself up over taking a little longer to feel out being able to man the wheel. Sailing wasn't as easy as everyone thought it was. Turning on a boat motor and steering what amounted to a car wheel was a lot different. He should have known, seeing that his girlfriend was such a perfectionist.
"Beast?" he mused, "Well, you do kind of go all furry." His tone was jovial and teasing. She was a Unicorn, one of the oldest races and he was damn privileged to be with her.
Lunch was prepared quickly and soon enough the two of them were relaxing on deck. Duncan watched as Aiya savored the sweet fruit before Admiral made his way over to sit beside her. "See!" Shaking his head, he muttered wryly, "He's never going to listen to me again because you're spoiling him."