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Turning back towards my ship, I gazed up at it as the smile of a proud captain spread over my face. I was so damn proud of this vessel. It was huge and magnificent. It was the best ship I'd seen in a long time to say the least... And it was all mine. I didn't even have to steal it. I had it constructed for me and it's the best thing I've done with my life... Hell, this ship is my life... And I'm not afraid to admit that. I reached up and pressed my hat down on my head more firmly as I turned back around and looked out over the crowd. I was searching for the new deputy captain, but I didn't see her anywhere. She would be here soon though and I was sure of it... It was only close to the time I told her to be here, so she wasn't late.

Sadly... I hadn't told any of the crew that there was going to be a female onboard that outranked everyone but myself. Hopefully they would be pretty accepting of it... I was doubting that though. It was wishful hoping. I sighed lightly as I grabbed hold of a rope and began to pull myself back to the deck. I didn't feel like walking out to the dock and onto it. I had to do things the hard way... It allowed me to get a surprise entrance at least. Placing my boot on the wooden surface, I pulled my body onto the deck and looked at my crew as they were preparing the ship to be setting off once again. This was definitely the life for me.