[littl3chocobo]

(short and posted is three times better than long and several days late by far)

he blushed. 'um..' he tried to push out the words but the other was staring at him again, those hypnotic eyes keeping him locked into place. he opened his mouth to try again 'i-' he stopped, there was a clatter coming from the dock. the sound of running feet overhead soon became the sound of boots thumping down the ladder and through the hall. the mate felix burst in 'sir!' he cried 'navy vessel spotted. it's a frigate, 24-gun from the looks of her, should we try to out-sail her or fight?' he panted at the door, he knew as his captain knew both ships were fast but the navy ship had the added benefit of the side and front-port artillery out-gunning the six-per side cannon dependent boat they were currently on. only the difference in men and a reinforced hull evened out the odds they were u against. if he chose to run they still may have a chance to escape on time, if they stayed though and could manage to beat the other ship then they could delay, head back to port and should the other ship stay afloat have a frigate to add to their treasures to take back home