Delaney eyed the attractive but dangerous pirate Captain who was now looking between she and Vincent. She didn't trust the woman but she was intrigued to hear what this deal might be. She hoped whatever it was that Vincent would talk to Ian before he answered her.
"Alright," Vincent said slowly, "Let's hear what you have to offer."
"These last months my ship sailed to the Red Lands and back," Ilona explained, "In case Ian hasn't told you, that's where we're from and nearly all of our pirates are from. Because of our father's success in pirating, even against ships from our own land, we are no longer welcome there."
Delaney looked to Ian for confirmation and he nodded. He was watching Ilona closely.
"While we were at sea nearby we were approached by a ship with white flags. We didn't attack and they didn't either. It was the captain of the King's army. He had brought word that the King would like to speak to us."
