Makoto hadn't actually heard the ship coming behind her. It was almost comically funny. She had just been floating along, the sounds of her own humming filling her weak ears. And then, all of a sudden, to Makoto's surprise a ship was pulled up along side her. It was quite clearly not a marine ship, the flag was a bit too sinister. And merchant ships rarely have flags. She swallowed a lump in her throat as she looked up at the ship, shielding her eyes at the sun. She wished she had known what pirate crew had attacked the cruise ship.

For several seconds, the words the pirate above her was speaking were muted. But suddenly, as if turning up the volume, the words shot into her ears. It almost hurt, the sudden words reaching her. She was about to make a comment, about how her raft was a great vessel, but decided against it. He then tossed down a rope ladder, much to her delight. Finally some good luck. Before getting up she listened to what the pirate said, trying to keep her face neutral. She country find the energy to speak, but she did nod. 

Flashbang pirates. What a creative name. But his words sounded genuine, it seemed like it would be better up there then it was down here. And she could defend herself, once she had some food in her stomach. Makoto clung weakly to the ladder, her legs shaking horribly. She wondered what sort of adventure she had in store as she climbed the ladder.