“I’ll sleep on one of the bottom bunks,” Julius said.
“I’ll take the other top bunk!” Dain exclaimed.
“I figured you would, so I took the time to throw my gauntlet up there.
That land has been claimed. The top bunk is mine,” Dorian announced.
“Aw…” Dain moaned.
While his new crewmates settled in, Bartas returned to the helm of the ship spouting orders. “Come on; people get that mass set, raise that anchor, and let’s get this baby out to sea.”
The crew rushed across the deck in preparation for their departure while Bartas soaked in the crisp sea air. “We’re all set captain,” one of the crewmen yelled.
“Well done, Parker. Let’s get this old girl out to sea.”
Kara, Dain, and Julius emerged from the lower deck to watch the ship pull away from the great port. Dorian stayed in their room
