When this chapter began, I figured that Tyrion had to be dreaming. There was no way that he would consent to riding a pig dressed as a knight and putting on a show just so that he could be laughed at. I quickly realized that this was, in fact, reality and that Tyrion was doing something that he had refused so many times before. He had even refused to do this same thing when Joffrey commanded it and could have executed him for his refusal. The fact that Tyrion is willing to make a fool of himself now is very interesting and it lets us see even more of this softer side of his. Of course, I don't think he did it totally for Penny. I'm sure there was also a bit of self-protection going on in the hope that the crew would not fry him on a spit when things got bad.
Afterwards, he and Jorah return to their tiny room where they are almost kind to one another. I think Ser Jorah is realizing that Tyrion isn't some evil, monstrous half-man who turns into a bat at night and flies around stalking children. He's seeing that Tyrion can be kind and, dare I say, human. Of course, that doesn't last as Tyrion and Jorah get onto the topic of Dany and Tyrion sorts out that Jorah is actually trying to win back her favor and then suggests that perhaps Ser Jorah should be more worried about losing his head once they reach her. Ser Jorah replies with a nice hand to the face and thus ends the conversation and their short-lived friendship.
The ship has been sitting idle for several days at this point which was part of why Tyrion agreed to the show with Penny so when a wind begins to blow it is cause for celebration. That is until they realize that it is a beast of a storm headed their way. Tyrion realizes that the prophecy of the ship was very accurate but misinterpreted by himself. The ship is not going to reach its destination because it is going to get destroyed. Annnnnnd destroyed it is. The storm rips the mast to pieces, kills many of the crew members along with the Red Priest, and leaves the ship barely able to stay afloat. Tyrion is also wounded which is typical for him. During the assault, Tyrion and Penny kiss though neither are interested in the other and it ends there. That made me breathe a sigh of relief. I want Tyrion to stay as Penny's big brother-esque protector. I like him in that role.
At the end of the chapter, a ship appears in the distance and begins heading towards them. At first you think that they may be saved until Ser Jorah points out what should be obvious...a ship out where they are is most likely a slaver's ship. He draws his blade and prepares because they are about to fight. I don't know that we'll get to see the battle. I just hope Penny and her pets survive along with Tyrion.
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