>>6197488You talk into the mutterbottle
>'get us a few miles back, yeah'Lumsden does a small laugh
<span class="mu-i">"I'll make it so we can still see the glow of her light, but yeah, we're backing way up."</span>
There is a very quiet purr as the Silver Lining's engines thrum to life and you begin to pull away from the island. The Rampart seems to glance - very briefly- in your direction but is still reoccupied with the island. She seems to be angry with the fires and the screeching from both the local wildlife and the few remaining Old Guard. She has an evening ahead of her.
As you back up, Gilcrest does one last cheer then runs back below deck. Everyone else just stands around chatting idly.
Everton slings her rifle and goes to walk past Mike. She grins at him.
<span class="mu-i">"Looks like you got me beat this time, pal. We should do this again some time."</span>
Mike sticks out a hand and stops her.
<span class="mu-s">"Next time, don't hold back, either. I can tell."</span>
Everton pauses a moment, her face neutral, before her broad grin returns.
<span class="mu-i">"Sorry. Old habit. Lotta boys I met get sore when you beat 'em at shooting. Makes it hard to hook up with them down the track."</span>
Mike smiles a little smartly
<span class="mu-s">"I think you've misread me on a few levels, Ms Everton."</span>
She glances down at his hand and switches her chaw again. He follows her gaze and realizes he's been resting his hand on her chest this entire conversation.
Mikes pulls back and tugs the top of his cowl a little.
<span class="mu-s">"S..sorry."</span>
Everton shrugs and slaps him on the back as she walks back to Citizen having a small laugh to herself.
>>6197488>If we absolutely have to get to the island in quick order to stake claims or whatever, would Shewps be willing take us there on Citizen?You put this to Shweps. She turns around and regards this, pursing her lips.
<span class="mu-i">"Waveskipping is a heck of a trick, son, even for Red Rinkans. I might be able to carry one of your goblin pals there, but if I carry you, I'm not sure I can keep us above water."</span>
Burstock steps forward, having overheard you talking.
<span class="mu-b">"I don't mind taking you over, boss. I got a few transmogs left."</span>
Everton bugs her eye with fear and admiration at Burstock then turns to you.
<span class="mu-i">"Son, that is a ride or die woman, there. Transmogs are right up there with putting a gun in my own mouth on the list of things I *can't* be paid for."</span>
<span class="mu-b">"So if I take you and Shweps takes Karl of Highball, we have a decent party. We just have to time it right."</span>
