Roberto
*Before anything else could ensue, ranoa hops a few feet back, speaking to the guard.*

"You know, i dont really have any issues with you. You're just doing your job. I dont really like the merchants face, but whats it gonna take to settle our differences?"

Obviously, he means a bribe.
Peter
*The Guard swats both attacks aside, annoyed as the crowd ooohs.*

"You've caused a few thousand Munny in damages and wasted my time. Your only option in this moment is to turn yourself in."

*The Guard maintains his scowl, but strangely, doesn't continue attacking. In fact, for a brief moment... He raises his eyebrows up and down, then tilts his head to the side. He seems to not have malicious intent... At least, not towards Ranoa or the idea of a bribe.*
Roberto
An idea sparks in his head before he shrugs, tossing the scimitar to the ground and approaching the guard.

Once he's close enough, he continues to speak.

"I get that, but you know, pots can be replaced. But im sure you need compensation for your time, so how about 8,000 munny?"
Peter
*The Guard rolls his eyes at Ranoa's brazenness as the crowd oohs more.*

"As a *Public official*," *He nods his head towards the crowd more obviously.* "I cannot accept a bribe. Thank you for turning yourself in."

*He approaches Ranoa, grabs him by the shoulders, and reaches for some rope to tie his wrists with. As he does so, he nigh-inaudibly whispers "Not here."*
Roberto
He continues speaking, letting the guard do his thing.

"Alright, alright."
His tone acknowledges the whole 'not here' response.
"I suppose this is a valuable lesson to not break pots."
Peter
"SHOW'S OVER. DISPERSE IMMEDIATELY." *The Guard continues wrapping rope around the criminal's wrists as the crowd, bored, walks away.*

*Once the crowd is gone, the Guard speaks again, still quietly.*

"30,000. Twenty for what you did to my arm. Five for my time. Five for the merchant."
Roberto
He sighs, nodding. A small fortune, but at least he had a good fight.

"Yeah, i have that. I would've paid the merchant but he seemed like an insufferable guy."
Peter
*The Guard rummages through Ranoa's pockets, pulling out the 30,000 Munny. After pocketing it, he pulls a part of the knot. It immediately loosens.*

"Cause more damage and you'll be arrested."

*He propels himself backwards, onto the ground.* "Gah! You fiend!" *This is Ranoa's cue to leave.*
Roberto
And so, ranoa books it, all the way back to the teeny ship.