Luro's comment about singing made Ray chuckle; it felt like he hadn't done that in months, but it was short lived. The soldiers were readying to attack and board the ship. Ray knew they didn't stand a chance, but was ready to die for the StarDusk Pirates, his friends. Suddenly, a noblewoman of clear position stepped out and ceased the fighting altogether. Ray hadn't the faintest idea who she was, but he was incredibly thankful to her for sparing him from fighting good, honest men who were simply caught up in the moment. He would have severely regretted fighting them. 

Soon afterwards, it seemed like everything just fell into place and things calmed down. All the StarDusk Pirates eventually boarded the Coral Pearl in one piece, the Kraken Skull Pirates were defeated and captured, Captain Fenn was taken into custody and all Ray could do was sit there. The emotional toll on Ray had drained him completely, having gone from fear of death to safety and back several times in that day, not to mention his physical exhaution. He had no idea what had gone on to produce an ending like this, and it didn't sit entirely well with him: it all seemed too neat and anti-climactic. Then again, he didn't care, so long as nobody was trying to kill him.

He felt a tap on his shoulder. [b]”Nice to see you again Ray.”[/b] Ray turned to see Nolan, grunted a greeting and smiled weakly.[b] “Where did you get the army? I never knew you had connections in Waterdeep as well."[/b] 

Ray chuckled. “Its, uhh... its a long story. Buy me a drink and I'll tell you.” Ray sat there on the deck for a minute or two, enjoying the general antics of the crew before willing himself to stand and find his viola. Fortunately, it was just where he left it, and he began playing a song. Before he knew it, some of the soldiers began playing with him. It didn't take long to put Ray in the mood to sing, a wide grin spread across his face.

“Here's a health to the king and lasting peace,
To faction end, to wealth increase.
Come let us drink while we have breath,
For there's no drinking after death.

And he that will this health deny,
Down among the dead men,
Down among the dead men,
Down, down, down, down,
Down among the dead men let him lie!”