Sneaking Out of Town ~ by SaralynArati

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"Since the bounty was issued by royal decree, every bounty hunter, or even citizen who thinks he or she might be able to catch me, will try to capture me and bring me before the double crown. This will not cease until the source of the problem is dealt with; that proclamation must be renounced. And only the royal couple can do so. Therefore, we must abduct the dual monarchs, and... persuade them... of the error of their ways," Shooting Star tells her loyal pirate sailors. "Also, eat bread!"

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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Once back on board the Firebrand, Shooting Star addresses the entire crew, including Silver Fox who has apparently been promoted from his below decks existence. "There is," she informs them, "a substantial bounty on my head. Alive, as it happens." The captain is flanked by her commander and the rascally looking man. "Anyone more interested in it than in me, had better depart now, because I'm about to give some particularly crazy orders." No one leaves. The two men note those who hesitated.

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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It becomes clear to her that telling Silver Fox to be inconspicuous was unnecessary. He is like a faintly purple wraith in the shadows. Shooting Star, however, stands out much more clearly, because women simply don't go down to the wharves. It's a tense walk, with a couple of close calls, but once again, Shooting Star is preternaturally lucky. Oddly enough, Silver Fox always senses danger before the captain is remotely aware of it, and her luck and his perception suffice to get them through.

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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Regarding her rescue itself, Shooting Star is both amazed and suspicious that one man alone could accomplish it so easily. There is clearly something about Silver Fox that he is not telling. But then, there are a lot of things Shooting Star hasn't told him. Maybe it is time to exchange a few more confidences. First, however, they must get from the bakery to the ship, make sure all the crew are aboard, and be ready to cast off tomorrow morning. The captain still has her knife, of course.

10 years ago