"As long as you promise not to disturb the Sanctuary, then we will let you pick out a spot."
"Thank you. We won't....Woooo!!! Lower the forks there, Mr. King."
"Only Ruby."
"But we all will be using it."
"Will you?"
"I...….."
"It's ok, Apple. Just stay there.
I'll be back for you."
"Okay.
...I'LL be right here.....in one piece...hopefully."
"Don't worry. Your friend will be fine. He'll be well taken care of."
"You watch your backs around here?"
"It's not that. Just....not many people come down here, so the few that do always have a reason.....and it's usually never good.
'I said you can come join the Treasure. Not you and your friend.'
"Treasure?"
"Yeah."
"First time I heard of this."
"You mean you never heard of….."
"Well, yes. Buried pirate ship treasure. Who doesn't love those stories as Kids, am I right?"
"....That's why we are select; but this Treasure is no pot of gold."
"What could be worth more than gold?"
"Unlimited...
Merchant ship passed by our Waters not too long ago, headed towards who knows where. All we know....He never surfaced."
"What was all on board?"
"You know. Stuff to trade, stuff to sell, stuff to not need again.
When it dropped, we knew we could never part with such Riches. Especially after we found out how they came to be in the first place.
Still wonder who the Merchant was delivering to, and if they ever got their Necklace.
All I know is that my King still wishes he had it."
"Jealousy, the root of all that is."
"I don't know about for the Necklace, but I do know that after you take it off; it does set in."
"Would.....I don't know. If he were to find it again, how far would he go to get it back?"
"That's just it. I don't know.
Too far maybe."
"...............Kain, you think I went too far?"
"This School is definitely bigger the further away you walk; then monstrous the more you walk in."
"It has to be, if we want to cater to everyone."
"Elwin, you seem way more happy these days...….and giving."
"Just don't want to be like my Dad."
"I think their is more to it than that. You wouldn't be trying to impress anybody would you?"
"No. I…..why would you think that? We are stronger together, and not in just one person....or any one thing."
"Would you mind repeating that?"
".......Why? Here is a perfect place to plant the lab.
Seaweed on that side; not too close to anything where drifters could see over there, and enough room to expand if need be."
"It's your Lab."
"No.
It's our Lab."
"King Sea, come to see us off and inspect we made the right choice?"
"I've come to see you off, but not to inspect your Dig. I trust Ruby.
I don't...however, trust Apple."
"Oh no.
What Greed in his heart made him open his big fat mouth this time?"
"This is no longer your concern, Ruby.
Take Apple back, and secure the Lab. We have our own items that need securing.
Come on Brielle. We need to go."
"......J."
"..............Ruby, did you find a spot for us?"
"You had to open your mouth didn't you?"
"What? I don't know what you're talking about."
"Do not let anger and greed rise up within you."
"But it's not hers. Tai stole it from the King; he's just getting it back."
"No he's not, Apple.
No he's not."