He stroked his beard idly. "I did a small bit of Healer work there, yes. But I would rather not leave under the circumstances. Surely they would take ...he word of an Overlord? Or I could provide information by Farview if it is so critically needed." It will have to do. I would rather you be here, as much confidence as I have in Lanno." No insult taken here, my Lord," Lanno said. "This stuff about memories and the Draught is over my head. I'd just as soon have Vanlo here as well." Very well, I. The judge asked, "Madam foreperson, have you reached a verdict?" Yes Your Honor, we have." Said the lead juror"What is your verdict?" We find the defendant Guilty, your honor." Replied the jurorI was shocked, scared and stunned, this couldn't have happened.I was brought out of shock by the judge announcing my sentence."As you have been found guilty by a jury of your peers, for an act that clearly demonstrates a lack of respect of women, I hereby sentence you to full surgical and hormonal. "We'll be done soon. Just hold on a little longer, alright?"He nodded and sighed, going to sit alone and sulk. I rolled my eyes and went over to plop myself into Alistair's lap."What's got his smalls in a twist?"I grinned at Alistair and smoothed the wrinkle on his forehead from scowling. "Claustrophobia, I think. And perhaps ... missing privacy." Privacy?" Mmmm. I miss it too." I turned to press my front against Alistair's chest, enjoying his warmth, and ran my hands over his broad shoulders.. Zack noticed Ben had made sure some of the crew had left to retrieve weapons from the room where he had obtained his weapons. Several of the crew now carried guns from the ship. Zack told the men who were going off to hide they should take some of the weapons with them. "I don't think the pirates are going to give us much trouble. You only need to take enough to defend yourselves." The crew all nodded in agreement.Zack took the crew members who were still able to fight with him and the others.