[sylvanSpider]

The twins, in unison took their own respective huffs of Anisum, all four eyes dilating at once. Each shuddered and shook their head, the world coming into mind numbing clarity. Those sets of eyes now turned to Tennan, then to each other with her correct assessment. “Aye, we are with the Cry, though why that be the first ship ye turn to based on the fact that we be pirates is a bit concernin' ain't it, Roek?”

The blonde twin's brow furrowed, “'Tis a bit concernin', aye. We cert'nly ain't the only pirates on this 'ere land.”

Damon began circling the woman, Roek following suit, “Down right concernin', but, ah suppose it does make sense since yer our biggest fan and all.” He stopped his circling for a moment when he was standing directly in front of her raising his eyebrows, “So I 'spose it makes sense, right Roek?”

“Well, that's a fact, ain't it?” Roek chimed as Damon (and therefore also Roek) continued his circling. “I dunno 'ow many people go about researchin' those that they dun intend t'kill though. We've 'ad plenty o' fans try t'kill us for our enormous bounty on our 'eads.”

“Ah, another true fact, if ah ever 'eard it, Roek! Bloody brilliant as per always, my dear brother! But, as a true fan, mayhaps we can work ourselves a transport deal, though y'know pirates, 'specially those of the Cry 'erself, dun generally do transports. Et won't be easy t'convince the cap. 'E's got a pretty...'tective view, y'see? 'E only generally admits recruits t'the crew. An' 'ere's the thing, once a member, yer a member fer life. Ye run, we kill ye. So. ..Still sound app'tizing?”

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Marco winced, hearing his name announced and seeing that empty podium. Should be me, he couldn't help but thinking, I should be up there... He shook his head, dismissing the thought and gathered all of his mental fortitude to sit back and enjoy the show, at least until the streets of Ariacan were populated again. He glared up at the criminals that were used as the targets. He'd put many of them out of their misery on that very stage. His eyes widened with a thought, however, Is that why they wanted me alive? To use as a target? Would certainly sell tickets...