[I]"Thanks Captain and congrats on your potential new scar. That's a trophy you know, a story to tell and all that, a moment when you defied death be proud of it. Still I'll admit I'm a little impressed Captain, I've seen many people take a bullet and had the pleasure of having a few hit me, you're taking it pretty well I've seen grown men pass out from it tears in their eyes. If you weren't the Captain and a little older I'd take a shot at you, no pun intended of course and not counting when I've already done it. The literal shot not the other kind of shot."[/I]

Runali looked over at her shoulder and gave a small smirk. "Hm, thanks. I think." She lifted her head proudly at his compliment. "Well, I'm a captain. What would I look like if I couldn't take a single bullet- to the shoulder at that? A bad captain, that's what I'd be. Besides, you all are older than me. I have to be able to hold my own." Then Luro started rambling about. . . something that made her tilt her head a little in confusion. "Um. . . Sure?" She shrugged, and complied to Nolan's wishes as he patched her up. A few times, she did flinch in pain, but for the most part, she stayed fairly silent through the procedure. She let him baby her, even with the ruffling of her hair. "I already said I was fine. But I do appreciate it Nolan. Thank you. And almost instantly, he was off to do what he loved to. At the mention of food, her stomach did growl a little. They had just beaten down a bunch of rioting pirates, it wouldn't be shocking if her crew wanted a break. There was not much they had to do at the moment accept set sail to the next island. And with the nice day, and the gentle breeze, it should have been smooth sailing. 

It wasn't long after that when Nolan returned with food for everyone. "Awesome. Thanks." Runali got comfortable on the main deck, near the wheel, there she could see everyone lounging and enjoying themselves. She looked out at the vast sea and then sighed. Before they left, and before they had Runa had gotten them into trouble, she and Carmen had a 'small talk'. 

[I]"I need to talk to you captain."

"Yeah? What is it?" Runa could tell by the solem look that it wouldn't be good news.

"Look, I've been thinking. I don't think I'm cut out to be a pirate. At least not with you guys. I don't belong here."

"Well. It's only been a week or so. You really want to just go?" Carmen nodded and then with a soft sigh, Runali saluted. "I hope your travels are safe. And good luck to you."

They exchanged a handshake, and like that Carmen decided to find a ship to go back home.[/I]

Runali had told her crew, but it was also around the time they started to get attacked. So, they were aware, but it wasn't the first thing on their mind at the time. It was fair enough that no one had much of a strong bond with each other anyway, so the tough guys in her new crew probably shrugged it off. Hearing the music, Runali turned to the main deck and smiled, setting her now empty plate to the side. Well, she still had this faithful crew by her side so, she decided that things would be fine. She watched as they enjoyed themselves and then looked into her pocket and pulled out the sliced eyepatch. "Oh right." 

While they were relaxing, Runa jumped down and walked to the Captain's Quarters to see what she could do with it. However, in her short walk, she noticed Kai busying himself. "Kai, you do know you're allowed to relax and eat? Heh, Nolan's food is great." She smiled slightly. "You've accomplished a win- grant it, it was probably an easy win for you, but it was still a victory for the StarDusk pirates." She leaned against the door she was about to go through. "We're a new batch of pirates, there's not much we could do as of yet- not counting the little riot." She didn't think she had gotten too far in persuading him, so she set of to do her original task. "And if you'll excuse me." 
When she slipped off to her room, she scavenged through to find another eyepatch. Instead, she was left with sewing it back up. It wasn't a problem though, she ended up just creating a 'X' design across it. It didn't take too long, and when she got back everyone was still relaxing. Great. No one had the urge to kill each other. Runali looked at the sky as the day grew dim and he sun began to set. It was a nice little sight, but she had taken a seat on the ledge away from the wheel of the ship, in order to look down at the crew. No she didn't do it because she was short. . . "Tch, I don't know how I teamed up with a bunch of guys like you. Whatever you guys expected, I hope I don't disappoint." She laughed lightly and lazily laid on her back across the ledge, much like a cat would balance on a beam when they were asleep.

Not much could go on while they were sailing the seas as the night grew. . . Which was ultimately a lie considering the dangers of other pirates, the navy, and sea monsters. And speaking of the dangers of the sea, she remembered the story- and the other reason she had set sail. With an whistle to cease their chatter, Runa sat up looked down at the crew and spoke. "You've all heard of the Black Compass right? It's the compass that can lead you to the treasure fit for the gods. It's rumored that the Compass is frozen in the icebergs of the Falklands. That's where we are headed. To the north and to the treasure that will lead to more treasure. Any complaints? Any other things you've heard about this treasure?"