First things first, the crew of the Cornu worked on the emergency preparedness plan of loading the barrels of water for the mermaids even though it was hot out. Catia also told some of her allies about being attacked by the "illusionist" (Rose) and speculated with Shokai that the algae bloom might be caused by the Dread Empress trying to push the rebel mermaids into the open (he's agreed to talk with the mermaids about that).

She's still managed to find time for drinking and flirting, notably with the Xunhuo Assassin, who took the pick up line surprisingly well. She also met the actual illusionist this week, though that went significantly less well. Still, she doesn't suspect anything.

On the "actually getting the cargo back" front, she's tentatively hired Teisuu to investigate the illusionist situation in exchange for smuggling supplies to the Bando. At this point in the thread they are going back in disguise to intimidate Ilario again to see if they can replicate the illusion.