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[h2]Zoe Spyrou[/h2]
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[h3]James E. Carter[/h3]
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Carter let Zoe’s hand settle into his, guiding her into the first sweep of the new tune. It was a livelier piece than the last, all bright brass and staccato strings, and he let its rhythm carry his boots across the floor with practiced ease.

Her words about duty and fleeting moments lingered with him longer than he expected as he cast a side glance toward the hall, still no sign of Volodar or Arkadios. He forced his attention back to Zoe with a half-smile.

“Can’t deny it’s been one hell of an adventure,” he said, his vice lighter, “I’ve sailed with all kinds of crews… traders, soldiers of fortune, even smugglers on a few desperate runs... but this lot? Nothing quite like it. Maybe it’s all the clashing temperaments crammed into one hull.” He lifted a wry grin.

He spun her beneath his arm, letting her skirt flare before he caught her back into the step, “Of course… heading back to the Main is still on my ledger,” he exhaled through his nose, shoulders settling a touch “there’s debts I’ve got to settle over yonder, my crew... the ones who didn’t make it out. Their families are owed more than sympathies and my share of the gold ought to see them made whole and levy me a good sum while at it, that is if the military keeps their side of the deal.”

His tone stayed casual, but there was a hint of suspicion regarding the military men in the ship and what they were up to. He was no mind reader, but he could read between the lines and most importantly notice when trouble was amidst.