[center] "Circumstances can be tough. Sometimes actions we believe 'r the best at the time prove to make things worse fer the future." Ruben explained, "I don't know 'ow much ya took of me treasure, lassie. I don't know just how much you hate me, though I don't doubt it's a lot. But I do know that yer part of me crew now. And unless you want to make it miserable fer yerself, ya best take care o' yerself. I'm not gonna harm ya anymore unless ya disrespect me again. I know you're a sassy lass, 'n I like that about ya. So let's move on forwerd and why don't ya try to have a good time, Claire?" Ruben patted her shoulder before making his way back into the cabin for some more food. He hoped she'd take his words into consideration, but there was really no way to make her think twice about it, and that frustrated him slightly. [/center]