Amelia humphed with begrudging assurance under Scarlet's arm. She noticed as a keen, hopeless romantic teenager would, that Scarlet responded to the black-coated man differently than the other sailors they'd encountered so far. Amelia was half certain she had met the entire ship up until that moment. 

[color=f6989d][b]"Scarlet,"[/b][/color] she hushed, [color=f6989d][b]"Who is that man?"[/b][/color] It was hard for her to keep a smile tucked away and indifferent curiosity in her tone. 

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[b]"Ingenious indeed."[/b] Daniel agreed, pondering their words, then his face fell. [b]"Did no-one make sure her line was secure?"[/b] He asked, as calm as the waters in the eye of a storm. In the silence, he searched the faces of those Avery trusted most. It was solemn. 

[b]"Damn th' kracken and th' fool."[/b] He scolded. [b]"This ship ca' go on wi' out us, bu' not wi' out 'er. A poor tied knot anywhere on th' ship is life 'r death f'r th' whole crew."[/b] He stood up on sure legs and began rummaging around the deck. He was going to need an extra long length of line.