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On your way to Mistress, about midmorning after your sleep and a rotating watch, the crew hoists a <span class="mu-s">yellowed flag</span> to the top mast, indicating your stance and hostility. Being willing to trade could lead to more opportunities.
"Not that we have much to trade..." Everett says.
<span class="mu-r">"We have grass seeds, many small islands need a supply for their farming if the soil quality is poor. Not everywhere is the same as Guyot."</span>
"I did not know that."
<span class="mu-r">"Plus if another ship is damaged or small, it may need some of my father's corals to help them repair."</span>
<span class="mu-b">"Though if we run across a damaged ship, it may be wise to take full advantage. After all, they wouldn't be very able to run or fight back."</span>
You look at Bones. He's a bit more pragmatic, but his cruelty and implication of turning to piracy at the first sign of convenience... you don't much like it. But at the same time, you can't fault him for his logic.
Soon, you see another ship sailing nearby. You think it might be coming from Mistress Isle as well, but as it turns towards you, you wonder if it has the idea to trade as well. It is flying a yellow flag. Suddenly, as it breaches a wave, you realize the yellow flag has been lowered, and replaced with a black flag.
<span class="mu-r">"Shit! Pirates!"</span>
The enemy ship is larger then yours, a two masted affair. They likely have a larger crew and more guns, but you can never be sure. If they are pirates and have had a recent engagement, they may be weakened. The <span class="mu-s">black</span> flag is raised specifically for the purpose of intimidation, but also as a form of communication. If you surrender, they'll go easy on you. You know by the way they are sailing closer and not firing their guns, they likely don't want to get into a fight.
"Captain, what should we do?!"
>Fire Cannons
>Run
>Surrender
