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John Wyndham looked down at Blair, one eyebrow slowly raising, "We're keeping it on that boat. And whoever drags that ship's captain to me or brings me their head gets to sail that little sloop back to port." It could be risky, splitting his crew, but by crippling the boat before even boarding, he could ensure that whoever he entrusted with her care wouldn't be fast enough to slip away from him. This had been a long time coming, he'd always wanted a fleet of his own, and this little merchant vessel would be a good way to start.

"Good enough for me." Mason said before looking back at his coins. He finishes counting and looks up at her once again. "I counted at least sixty-nine coins."

"Mmmm not to bad." Mason said leaning back as he looks at the coins. "Plus a garnet, opal, few rubies and mmm." He leaned forward trying to remember what the green jewel was called.

Oh. Well then, that made a lot more sense why he wanted the ship afloat then. "Oh. Well in that case, wonderful idea captain. Though... Where will we be docking? Wouldn't you think guard would notice pirates manning something that wasn't theirs? No offense but you're crew doesn't look particularly... Respectable."

(I've got Ceto, but that's about it)

John smiled softly, sorely tempted to fling something sharp at her. Unfortunately, Blair had her uses and he needed to keep some of the crew alive if they were going to be manning two vessels instead of one. So he restrained himself for now and merely gestured in a northerly direction, "Maroon Isle. And with your ugly mug, they're sure to think we're pirates. With my coin, I doubt they'll care."

Some father daughter chit chats sound swell

Yes plz

Selene blushed at the proximity," No...not until you did," She murmured as she gazed into his eyes.

Drake emerged from his quarters after a while and headed to the front of the ship, narrowing his eyes on the horizon. A wide grin spread across his lips. 'We've got ourselves a pirate ship, lads!! Prepare to board!'
A cheer went up as the pirates began to run around and grab their weapons, pulling forward the cannons. Drake cracked his knuckles; this would be fun.

After only 15 minutes of fighting, they'd easily claimed the ship. Drake opened up the hatch and slowly made his way down, whistling cheerfully as his eyes adjusted to the darkness. 'A decent haul!' He called up. 'Plenty of gold and food.'
He examined the few people below the deck and sighed. 'And slaves,' he grumbled. 'What is it with people and slaves? Easy there, lovey, I'm not going to hurt you.' He soothed a woman, untying her and removing her gag. 'Get yourself over on my ship, Carrow'll lift you over; we'll drop you off when we pass by land.' He assured her, then moved on. Once he'd unlocked most of the slaves, he stopped before the final one and tugged the sack from his head, raising his eyebrow. 'Morning, love.' He said, crouching to undo his bonds. 'Names Captain Drake, otherwise known as Dragon; I can set you free on the nearest landmass or your can join my crew.' He said, standing and holding his hand out. 'What's your name?'

((Morning S'more! I only have Abel free but can't really do much without Liz))

[Wait I started something with cheshire but I think it's better if Hal stays with the rest of the crew so that people can get unfrozen a little moe easily. But I can chat? I don't think I have anyone free]

'This?' Drake asked, pulling it off of his back. 'Was in the captains quarters.'
He was going to keep it, but since it belonged to the man in front of him, he handed it over. Drake was a fair man; always had been.
'Well, it's nice to meet you, Vincent. Let's get you up top.'
He lead the way up, whistling cheerfully as he leant over board. 'Alright men, let's clear this ship so Susan can have her dinner.'
The crew began to quickly clear the ship out of its valuables, and soon enough it was done. Drake hopped over onto his ship and led them away, watching the ship with a smile; he placed his fingers to his lips and whistled.
Moments later, huge coils appeared to breach the surface of the waves, and then a massive serpent exploded from the water, huge, sharp-teethed jaw agape as she wrapped herself around the ship, crushing it in her coils, before she and the ship disappeared beneath the waves.
Drake chuckled and stepped back, examining the people on his ship. 'As I've already said; I will deliver you to the nearest landmass and town if you so wish. Or, I can offer you a place in my crew.' He smiled widely. 'Take your time to decide! In the meantime, please leisure yourselves with keeping out of the way of my crew; there are beds beneath deck if you get tired, and if you have any more questions, ask one of the men.'

ELLO)

Drake noticed and followed him down. 'Chill out.' He said. 'Nobody here is going to hurt you, and Susan especially won't hurt you; i raised her myself, from jes' a little baby.' He sat on the stairs to look down at the man. 'You have nothing to fear from us; I swear it on my pirates honour.' He said solemnly.
Now this was something the pirates took seriously; there was a code, even for them, and it wasn't to be broken.