The teenager looked at his strange new companion as they set off, trying to remember for a moment what had been said to him.  [b]"We head to the isle of Crete - he mentioned something about a shipment of fine pottery from Carthage."[/b]  Ahirom paused for moment.  [b]"An if there's pottery, there's also things inside the pottery.  No point in just transporting a pot.  Some prefer to have their wares a little tested."[/b]

The boy shrugged after a moment.  [b]"It's not exactly the most lucrative of ventures, but with a few new crew members ... and non members aboard he'd prefer to take something a bit of an easier target.  And besides, the boat itself will be worth something along with whatever crew we can sell.  Although I think he has different plans, something about taking over a small town for a bit ..."[/b]

He shrugged.  [b]"... but anyways, Epizilos is the mastermind behind all of this.  The brothers and the weird guy are muscle.  And me and you?  We are the quick ones."[/b]  Despite thinking Rys was tougher than he was, it wasn't hard to tell that they were the two youngest members of the actual crew.  The teen gave his companion a slight punch on the shoulder to show their camaraderie before looking around.  [b]"Also, if ya want, I can ask the captain if we can drink some of the booze.  Y'know.  Before he drinks all the good stuff as usual."[/b]