>>6097496“...Well as sad as that may be, I’d still like to know why you’re on my ship in the first place. And actively thieving as well.”
“I’m sorry!” May exclaims once more, bowing her head. “I know it looks bad, and I have no right to ask for forgiveness. But I was just trying to earn enough gold to get by in Enbarr. I hear one can start a new life in the Kingdom’s capital. I planned on using that money for food and lodging once I arrived.”
>“Enbarr? This ship is sailing for Morfis.”“Morfis?” May’s face goes blank. She turns around, examining her surroundings as if just seeing them for the first time. “W-wait. This isn’t ‘Dimitri’s Tidebreaker’”?
“No.” Alvin says. “You’re on the ‘Morfisian Rose.’ A Morfisian ship. Heading to Morfis.”
“Oh.” May says. “Morfis. I see. I must have got in the wrong crate.”
You grimace. In all your years, you’d never seen a more unfortunate wretch than this one. Just standing near her made the hairs on your neck stand, nervous that her ill luck would rub off on you. In that way, she was more frightening than Omar had been. The look of sheer disappointment that now claimed her face even gave you an inkling that throwing her overboard would have been a mercy. She walked over to the ship's bow to stare out at the sea, perhaps contemplating the idea herself.
“While I…appreciate her help in dealing with the pirates.” Alvin says to you. “She’s still a thief. I certainly don’t plan on providing anything more for her than safe passage. Perhaps you may have some use for her instead.”
>“Me?” You say with a raised eyebrow.“You can rest assured that most contenders aren’t like you or Adeline.” Alvin says. “They’ll be traveling with a party. An entourage to ensure safe passage to Morfis, and to assist with the trials to come. You said it yourself that she held off those pirates. I know she’s not an…ideal companion. But perhaps she may still prove useful?”
You ponder the thought, rubbing your chin and examining May’s figure through squinted eyes.
>May>Level 15/50 Thief (EXP: 0/100)>Stats and (Growth Rates)HP: 32/32 (40%)
Strength: 10 (25%)
Speed: 22 (70%)
Defense: 8 (60%)
Resistance: 5 (40%)
Luck: 5 (10%)
Equipment: Dagger (+4 DMG, can be used as a ranged weapon). Caltrops (Block a path for 1 turn)
>Skills:Unnoticeable: Less likely to be targeted by enemies
Steal: Can steal non-equipped items from foes. Will bring you extra loot after every battle.
>A): Recruit May into your entourage. Every party’s got to start somewhere…>B): Decline to recruit May. She’s a black cat in human form.>C): Write-in 