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The city, under attack? He tilted his head back and laughed. If this were an attack, then it was the most beautiful one he had ever seen.

Nolan leaned against the railing, it was a shame they couldn't stay another day or two. The captain began to talk about leaving, Luro arrived a little late, and a figure appeared at the docks. He narrowed his eyes then finally noticed it was Alicia. "Haha, it looks like she took you up on your offer captain." He waved at the girl then grabbed at the end of the rope. He was caught of guard when it started moving but held firm and pulled, when it was over, Nolan was wiping his hands on his pants, a grin plastered to his face. "Welcome to the family, Alicia, it's nice to have you on board the Coral Pearl."

The cook nodded his head then chuckled. "Aye, aye, captain! I think we have some left over apple pie. I'll go and get it." Soon enough, he returned with plates balanced expertly in one hand and the pie in the other. The cook placed it on the table then told everyone to dig in.

The night was still young and while his friends ate he looked up at the fireworks and thought of home.

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The past four days were peaceful and relaxing and, Nolan spent them catching up on books and fishing. He managed to catch a giant trout and last night had turned it into a pretty good soup. He hadn't spoken much to Luro and after Utsukushī pretty much avoided him. The cook wasn't as angry now, but he was wary of the carpenter so he kept his distance and hung around the others instead. If Luro joined them then he'd head to the kitchen or to the other side of the deck to read. He also cleaned the kitchen and now it was absolutely spotless! He puffed up his chest in pride, the dishes were shiny and everything was spick-and-span, just how he liked it.

"Perfect!" He slid the last dish in place and that was when he heard the captain calling them.

Nolan made his way onto the deck then gaped at the sight before them, "are those...wings?" He rubbed at his eyes then pinched himself on the arm. Ha, it really was a pair of wings. "That's some really impressive technology..." he paused then scrambled towards were the captain and Risa were. "Are you alright?" She didn't hear him over her panicking and in the end the captain had to give her a good flick to the forehead. Oh well, it looked like she was doing okay.

She talked about the brass cape, and the cook lit up a little. He'd ask her questions later. "Are you, okay?" He offered her his hand. "Those wings look heavy, if you're hurting anywhere, there's a medical box on board. I can got get it."