Dirk could practically hear Smith nodding in approval over the helmsman's chosen course of action. Having an ally to fight back against "Bullet" Bill would be beneficial, and in his current state of injury should Pike betray them he would be easily disposed. The ninja pat Dirk on the shoulder twice.

[color=orangered]"Ideally, as soon as possible, if I understand your question... Damn you talk weird."[/color] The marine lit up another cigar, now chomping down on two at a time. [color=orangered]"But I have to get the message to my crew that're still loyal to me. Once they know we're ready to make the move, we can coordinate the attack together. That's what I can use you for, since you're so sneaky and got around the men at port."[/color]

Pike reached over to one of the nearby pieces of paper that had been tossed about the room as a side effect of his being blasted through the wall, and took a pen to the backside. From the look on his face, he was concentrating fiercely, putting in all his effort into the work. [color=orangered]"I'm making a very detailed, highly intricate coded image that only my most loyal men will understand. Make sure that as many of the soldiers see this as possible, and they'll get the message. Ah, done."[/color] He handed the paper out to Dirk, who upon seeing it, realized it was a stick figure drawing of a cannon with a big X crossing it out. And not a very good stick drawing either. Like, wow. Man. Don't quit your dayjob. Sheesh.

[color=orangered]"I'm going to go see if I can get reinforcements from nearby patrols, or another base. You'll know the signal when I jump out and attack that shitty turncoat weapon."[/color] Pike took great effort to move himself toward the door at this point, giving pause just before making his exit. [color=orangered]"Oh, and one more thing. Betray me? And I'll see your entire crew at the gallows as the crowd cheers for their deaths. See you soon, pirate scum."[/color] With that, he left, walking off to the tower that housed the den den mushis. Joke's on him, since Dirk and Smith had already wrecked that room!