Snippet #1320741

Elric released the soldier, removing his sword and firearm and handing them to a soldier. He followed the Captain and Whitmoore into the cabin, ignoring the dirty looks from most of the crew. He looked around the cabin, sitting down and crossing his legs. He was feeling a little lucky about the fact he wasn't tasting barnacle on the side of the ship right now. He had decided to help the captain the best he could for the duration he was on the ship. When he was younger he was gifted with having a friend who thought in a similar fashion to him. They both were willing to accept any explanation until it was proven false, and they both enjoyed reading of myths and legends. As pointless as it may be for Elric to reflect on this, that time has allowed him to think of things with a much broader sense and understanding. "I think my time would be best served helping you find out why they took the Princess, rather than where they are going. Like a chess game, you don't focus on the actual move of the opponent, as much as you do what they plan to do after that move, and why it was made originally. Its the same here. If you find out why they took her, there is a good chance that will tell you exactly where they're heading. Do either of you have any ideas?"

Elric still hadn't told the Captain he was sorry for taking a member of his crew hostage. Ever since he dropped the gun, his mind had been fixed on pursuing the pirates. He knew they probably already discussed this, but he mostly just wanted any information they had. He was almost completely in the dark about the pirates.