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Luro was laughing at him?

"H-Huh? Do I have something on my face?" Before Nolan could say anything else, his friend began talking about Lily and for a moment things didn't add up. Then again, things rarely added up when speaking to Luro and Nolan often questioned his sobriety. "Ooof—thank you, I guess." The cook was pulled into a hug and he laughed, Nolan gave Luro a brotherly tap on the back then took a step back and smiled. It was nice to know the all was forgiven—WAIT A GOSHDARN SECOND.

He stared at the pocket watch with eyes the size of dinner plates and Luro continued talking about Lily. 

She was alive, and this was all just a ruse. He felt the heat rise to his face and Nolan could have sworn his ears were as red as apples. He didn't know whether to be relieved or frustrated. "That's not funny at all..." He exhaled but he wasn't mad and soon he was starring at Luro with a sense of amazement his mouth a small o. "I can't believe you two fooled so many people, but it's really good to know she's alive." There was a pause and the cook arched his eyebrow when Luro said Lily and Mary would now be afraid of him. Nolan paid it no mind. "I didn't know you two were so devious," the confused look on his face turned smug, "but do that again and we'll all be eating dinner without you." He gave Luro a friendly punch on the shoulder then nodded in greeting when Alicia and the captain arrived onto the ship.

The captain had a new sword for Ray, and it reminded him of the encounter with the rookie judge. It dampened his spirits a little, but Alicia looked a little bit better now. "How are you doing?" He asked with a kind smile before his attention shifted to the hyperactive Danny.

Nolan wondered if they'd ever run into the Rookie Judge again and as he looked out to sea with the others, he couldn't help but anticipate future adventures. Trouble and excitement seemed to follow them wherever they went and to be honest, he didn't mind it too much anymore.