Phin didn't seem to struggle on most of the puzzles presented to him during each round. The ones he did, he was beat only by Jebidazer. Many were eliminated and forced to face GM's judgement. "There is much more to him than I initially thought," Klank blurted as he watched the screen curiously. He spoke to no one in particular.

	"Didn't take him for a man of the mind?" Bighead questioned with a smile. 

	"Not exactly," Klank replied. "Strong, quiet, straight to the point."

	"If you payed more attention, you might have noticed how much he stands back and watches all of you."

	"Any thoughts on why?"

	"He's trying to decide if you're worthy."

	Klank flicked his head toward one of the guards, who immediately came over and lit a cigarette and placed it in his mouth. He took a long drag. "You said 'watches all of you.' Are you telling me he doesn't observe you."

	Bighead smiled bigger, which Klank didn't think was possible. "I radiate worthiness, haha"

	Klank chuckled as he dragged again, thinking on the adventure thus far. He remembered a few moments on the ship when he would glance at Phin, and the fishman was already staring at him. He never realized his quiet crew mate might be taking Klanks measure. "Well," he said confidently. "He hasn't left, so we must be doing something right."

	"As long as everyone stays true to themselves and the crew," Bighead became serious, "I don't foresee his abandonment."

	Klank observed his Captain's sudden change. He couldn't help but think that Bighead foresaw more than he let on. Back to the screen, Phin was in his final round of Puzzles created by Puzzy, the mastermind of this particular Pirate Games competition. Klank was lost on it, but Phin seemed concentrated. There were two contraptions, both consisted of metal rods that twisted and turned in a chaotic maze. Each maze had a ring of light at the beginning, which was to be guided to the end without touching. Touching ring to metal would instantly reset both puzzles. To a puzzle savvy person, either challenge individually was quite simple, however, the rule of this game was the puzzles must be completed simultaneously. It was a matter of splitting your minds concentration. 

	Phin took hold of his rings of light, and Klank squinted his eyes in astonishment when his companion closed his eyes. He moved so slowly that the shipwright could barely tell. It was complete opposite of Jebidazer, who moved frantically, with his eyes open in panic. He had already restarted the puzzle twice. 

	Bighead closed his eyes as well and said, "Clever! No matter what source the light is, it produces energy."

	"He can feel when the rings are close to touching the metal."

	"The game master was smart in creating this. Most people, in their panic to complete such a complicated task, won't realize such a basic science."

	Klank motioned for another smoke, which the guard responded. It was clear he would rather serve this habit than listen to an obnoxious, incoherent song. He took a drag, glad he wasn't in Phin's place. Klank knew it wasn't something he would complete. "That's not to say it still takes some skill. Slow, steady, and calm." While Klank was some of those things when building, he was none of those when presented a challenge out of his comfort zone. The crew watched on while Phin masterfully solved the puzzle amidst a roaring crowd. There was no doubt in anyone's mind that The Bighead Pirates would claim this victory. After a while of silence, Klank grew antsy. "We need to get off this God Damned Island."

	Bighead smiled, and loud enough for the guards to hear, said, "Won't be long now."