[center][h2][color=ed1c24]Captain Cedric D. Boone[/color] - [b]Clock Town![/b][/h2][/center]

Captain Cedric listened to the injured pirate with a look of sympathy about his face. After Krabbe addressed him directly, Boone turned to meet his gaze. The bounty hunter handed Boone the most valuable navigation tool for the Grand Line. From all his years of sailing the sea, Cedric had never laid eyes on a real one. He didn't even know if they were even real!

Boone took it from Krabbe and studied it in fascination. Being an expert navigator himself; he really took navigation tools seriously...He also was wary of former combatants giving items that could result in the life or death of all members of his crew. Fake log poses were circulated from time to time. But this one was truly something to behold. It glimmered in the sunlight and was hard as any jewel he had ever caressed. This [i]was[/i] the real deal.

Cedric pocketed the log pose within his jacket and nodded at Krabbe. In reply to John's challenge, Boone gave a confident grin, [color=red]"I was just about to leave. The stench of spoiled crab was starting to get to me,"[/color] As he turned to go, Boone addressed Kite with a empathetic tone, [color=red]"You don't belong on this ship kid. Come sail with us. Be a part of a [i]family[/i] again."[/color] With the Captain`s back turned it was hard to tell, but was that a [i]tear[/i] in his eye? 

After making it back on The Rum Runner, Captain Cedric laid out their orders,[color=red]"Those who can still function, raise the anchors. Dirk, steer us toward Clock Town. Feya..."[/color] The captain paused when he saw the extent of her injuries, [color=red]"Get some [i]recovery[/i]."[/color] Cedric had learned that word from her and he knew she preferred it to [i]rest[/i]. After the beating she took from Krabbe she would need it. She a put up a hell of a fight. Cedric couldn't hide the pride that showed on his face for her. Sure she lost, but it only meant that she tried. Boone liked it when his crew tried their best.

[color=red]"Lilli, tend to the crews' injuries including your own. Great job out there. That magic metal of yours is something else. Oh yeah, could you patch this for me?"[/color] Cedric revealed his side with the large bullet wound. If it didn't get treated it would become a major problem. 

[color=red]"Bonesword, Caesar, Slick, and Dirk!"[/color] He waited until they were nearby and continued, [color=red]"Fantastic work! We showed those bounty hunters who the real uh..hunters are. Bawhahahahahaha!"[/color] After a hearty laugh he slapped them on their backs in a friendly fashion, [color=red]"That point blank cannon shot with your vine Bonesword? That was brilliant! And those electrical slashes Caesar were [i]shocking[/i]."[/color] The crew would have to forgive Boone's lame puns, [color=red]"Those flames made me think I was in an actual oven Slick. Were you trying to cook out there? Bawhahahahaha! Dirk, Dirk, Dirk, Dirk..where did you learn to stab that shrimp so stealthily? Even my keen eyesight was fooled!"[/color]

After some patching up and conversing about their recent victory, The Rum Runner would finish their trip for repairs and rest. Clock Town would be a much needed stop for the worn Red Rum Pirates.