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[Color=CC0000][b]Time:[/b][/color] Morning
[Color=CC0000][b]Location:[/b][/color] In the vicinity of the Dreaded Isles
[Color=CC0000][b]Interactions:[/b][/color] Lizzie [@Tae], Helio [@princess], Nym [@Helo], Tigerlily [@potter], Barboda [@Alivefalling], and Tesoro [@Infinite Cosmos]
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If the crew aboard The Harem were observant they would have spotted a lone schooner sitting in the distance just east of their position before it started its approach.

[color=orchid]“Hoist the black flag! Show them we're looking to talk out our negotiations.”[/color] [url=https://i.pinimg.com/564x/87/62/54/87625416559865c12cd317ed52293b15.jpg]Vellen Skolz[/url] appeared to be in command of the ship as others were quick to execute his orders. A black flag with the image of a gold-colored skull was hoisted up. The gold skull symbolized a vessel controlled by [color=CC0000]Captain Ardyn Croft[/color].

[color=khaki]“Those lot on that ship from what I could see ain’t parting with anything.”[/color] [url=https://i.pinimg.com/564x/3f/ba/dd/3fbaddbc63b650c01649b59b9025b5ea.jpg]Rellen Skolz[/url], Vellen’s rougher looking twin brother said with one hand on his hip and the other on the hilt of his sword. [color=khaki]“I could have sworn I eyed that fool Tesoro and Nym of Vanarosa on board.”[/color] Vellen sighed upon hearing this.

[color=orchid]“This yet another time I don’t know how we were ever born from the same womb. Those two being on the ship is a good thing. They know how things are supposed to play out. They pay Captain Ardyn’s tax and they’re to do whatever they like on these waters. Those two will know that. Tesoro is probably taking another stab at being a captain and tha-”[/color]

[color=khaki]“No! He looked like the help on that vessel. You’ll see for yourself. You’re always so optimistic. Maybe that’s why Ardyn likes you so much.”[/color]

[color=orchid]“You always say that, but I bet things will go smoothly.”[/color]

[color=khaki]“And I bet they will go poorly.”[/color] The two Dark Elves pulled out their coin purses to make such a bet tangible and not just empty words. In the world of Avalia, the two Dark Elves had been dubbed the “Two Lesser Known Twins'' among their people. Vellen was the clever optimist while his brother was the ruffian that thought everything would turn into some sort of conflict. It’s part of why Ardyn paired the two together so frequently. As the schooner approached The Harem, positioning itself right beside it, Vellen showcased a warm smile. His brother forced his own smile for about two seconds before mean-mugging the members of Lizzie’s crew. 

[color=magenta][i]I really hope Vellen is right. I really want this to be easy. We still have slaves to deliver after this. And this boat really sucks.[/i][/color] [url=https://i.pinimg.com/564x/54/db/59/54db59fc061125266f801f7a4d1c0b48.jpg]Liliana Perennia[/url] a Forest Fairy thought as she looked upon the ship they approached. She knew Vellen was quite good with his words, but Rellen was also here and he was always hoping for a fight.

[color=orchid]“Greetings! Good morning crew! I like this trade ship you’ve acquired. It’s something good to start your pirating with.”[/color] Vellen's eyes looked upon all in his sight aboard the Harem. With the pleasantries out of the way, Vellen took a deep breath of the rich sea air. [color=orchid]“Who might the captain of this charming vessel be? We have business to discuss and I think being on the same ship makes talking a lot easier.”[/color] He held a hand out as if to invite whoever the captain was onto the schooner. the crew had a total of ten including Vellen, Rellen, and Liliana.

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