“Well, I do like to keep a clean ship, young lady. Just because I appear to be a brute doesn’t mean that I am one,” Bartas said, stepping into the room. “Thank you for your accommodations Bartas,” Julius acknowledged.
“Not a problem. Just don’t cause any trouble on my ship, or I’ll have you kicked off faster than a rabid Kraken. However, if trouble is made, I’m sure we could work something out with the lovely young lady here.”
Kara snarled at Bartas with a clenched fist. “Please…by all means…try me.”
“Easy, young lady. I was simply joking. Please settle in, and I will inform you when we have arrived at Port Loxx.”
“Jokes are supposed to be funny. Not get you killed,” Kara fired back.
“Fair enough,” Bartas chuckled as he exited the room. “I can’t believe the nerve of that guy,” Kara mu
