Curious, Bella turned around and looked up at the helm, squinting into the falling rain. In the faint light of the mast lantern she could see Will poi...ting toward the shore.“I dinnae see anything,” Captain Vex said. Bella walked up the stairs, wondering what they were looking at.Will handed the Captain the spyglass and reoriented the spotlight-lantern towards a group of trees. “See that stretch of treeline that splits up the beach? There’s a break in the trees there. Looks mostly like a shadow. "Your Grace, perhaps we can reach a favourable agreement on all matters?" Pray speak, but speak plainly. I've not the time for shrouded talk," Reinhardt returned."As you will see, your Grace, I have excellent knowledge of the Altenburg fortifications, and I can give you account of the strength of my Lord's soldiery. On the other hand, you have hold of my trade goods, my gold and my silver." You offer treason in return for your goods?" Reinhardt asked bluntly, with disgust written over his. I don't want to have to pick up the pieces in another broken relationship of hers. She means too much to me." You're a really good friend protecting her like you are," said Dave with a hint of defeat in his voice."I would do anything for her," said Amber."You know she was right last night," said Dave.Amber gave him a puzzled look as she shoved some eggs in her mouth."She said that I was attracted to her because of her resemblance to Lisa. She was right last night. Not today though. Today I'm. ” I finished eating and looked up. She was still staring but her eyes were all aglow. I looked down and before I could ask to be excused, she asked, “Have you kissed this Carol?” I got very flustered. I’m sure I turned beet red. She might as well have asked if I had fucked Carol. “N…no,” I stammered, afraid to look her in the eyes.“You’re cute,” she said as she stood. She added, “Help me with the dishes.” She washed. I dried. Just as we finished, she said, “I’m so relieved…was.