Claire, the secret to doing business is seizing opportunities. I know deep down this little hoof of yours has always wanted to return to the mainstream of Vampire Society, but you need to be cautious.
After all, Murphy hasn't named a price yet, and if we just approach him like this, it might make us appear too eager..."
"Captain! The 'Black Blade' is on fire!"
As the captain and the first mate were enjoying a rare moment of warmth between them, an old pirate wrapped in a turban shouted from the lookout on the mainmast:
"Those damn Wolf People are barbecuing on the deck, and they've set our ship on fire!"
"Damn!"
Babro snapped out of his pleasant mood immediately, handed the helm to the first mate, and swiftly climbed up the ropes like a monkey to take out his telescope and look back.
Indeed, within the view of the telescope, smoke was rising from the ship at the end of the fleet, with shadows of flames flickering.
"What the hell are you all doing!"
