After Margaret explained her Fruit, Ivorio said, “I’ve got the Hook Hook Fruit.” The man quickly showed it off, creating a hook with one hand, which remained attached as he pulled it with his other, before reeling it back in.

Balto nodded, “Excellent, excellent. I think you two will be more than up to the task. See, we’ve got a ship coming in early tomorrow morning, before the sun comes up. We’re a bit worried that the Marines might catch on, so that’s where you two come in.” Pointing his finger between the two, he said, “You guys are the muscle: if the Marines show up, you beat them back. We don’t want them to find out about this place, you know?” Standing, he towered as he finished, “So, that’s that. You guys get some rest, it’s gonna be starting early. I’ll be taking you on a smaller boat to meet the other one at sea.” With a nod, he headed out, with Marco leaving behind him.

As they were gone, Ivorio leaned back in his seat, shrugging, “Well, that doesn’t seem so bad...” Looking over to Scarlet, he asked, "I figure it's just a ship of smuggled goods?" Turning back to Margaret, he added, "What do you think? Not like we have much choice..."