The longer the two men stood glaring daggers at each other, the more worked up Charlie felt. He dared this man to punch him, or try something he would regret. The side of him that itched for some action was hoping that something would happen. Hell, it would be a way for him to leave his mark on this town! He felt like he would do something if the other man didn’t make a move soon, but knew better of it. In the end, his waiting would pay off…<br/><br/>“Well, I don’t like when pirates storm through here like they own the place,” Edward said at last, balling his fists.<br/><br/>“Excuse me, storming through here?” Charlie feigned an offended expression and looked back to his crew member, “I didn’t think we were storming through here, did you?” The man, of course, shook his head, seemingly in agreement. “See, he agrees with me! Believe me, my friend, you and the rest of this town would know if we were here to cause trouble.” This wasn’t really going anywhere, but in a way it was fun. He was not here to cause trouble at all… However, this man starting this whole thing was a bit of an added bonus.<br/><br/>A small crowd was starting to gather around them at this point. It was putting pressure on both of them, and Charlie wondered how long it would be before the other man, this ‘Edward’ broke. Charlie loved a good crowd, hell he would admit it straight to someone if they asked him. The indescribable energy that emanated got him all worked up. If Edward did not make his move, because why else would he have balled up his fists like a child, he very well might.<br/><br/>Edward’s groupies started to stand behind their leader, “I will give you one last chance to leave.” Edward said.<br/><br/>Charlie stood his ground as one of the groupies swung at him. The crewmember at his side made a move but Charlie held him back with a glance. Two against one was hardly fair, but he always has been someone who like dealing with things alone. It was a good thing these boys didn’t seem to know how to throw a proper punch; figures, they were all muscle and nothing more. Charlie made these men look like fools by dancing around their punches and throwing his own punch at pretty boy Edward himself.<br/><br/>Edward staggered from the punch and tripped over his own feet. Though from the looks of some new people and a few guards rushing toward the scene, Charlie couldn’t help but wonder if this was just an act.<br/><br/>Charlie could not keep his eyes off the woman who had come to Edward’s aid. His lips parted briefly, she was absolutely stunning from head to toe! Ah, but it was a shame he could not admire her as much as he wanted, for this was his chance to slip into the crowd and leave before he was arrested.<br/><br/><div style="text-align: center;">-----------------------</div><br/><br/>“He’s taking an awful long time, isn’t he?”<br/><br/>Eric frowned, sighing heavily and shaking his head. “You know how he is, I’m sure he’ll be back soon.” The crew had gathered up a lot of supplies, thanks to the help of the people in this town. It had cost them a bit, but it wasn’t anything they wouldn’t be able to get back in due time. Now, all they needed was their captain and a few of the remaining crew members and they could be off.<br/><br/>“I hope ‘soon’ means he will arrive before nightfall…” Another voice rang. “If what the sea is telling me happens to be true, it won’t be pretty.” It was the voice of a small man, dressed in odd robes, who called himself the ‘Seer’. He had messy hair and a sort of unhinged way about him. Charlie never really discussed how he met the man, but they have been friends for some time. Apparently they had met at a tavern, and since then he acted as a navigator of sorts. He, like Charlie, was good at reading the stars. Normally his presence wouldn’t be something to pay any mind, but the grim expression he wore made Eric worry.<br/><br/>“Nightfall…” Eric felt rigid, his gaze thrown toward town. When he regained his composure, he shook his head, “I don’t think we have anything to worry about.”<br/><br/>…Then again, they might have to worry.<br/><br/>“We may have a full moon tonight, my friend.”<br/><br/>Hearing this, Eric immediately turned to the Seer, “Why didn’t you just come out and say that? Damn it.. Keep an eye on things, I’m going to go look for the Captain.” He moved briskly, hoping that their dear Captain had not gotten himself into trouble.