To Richmond the sky cities meant safety. They had alway been his sanctuary against the perils of the outer world. The idea that a city would turn him over to an enemy was alien to him. The weight of its implication dawned on him: he was a pirate; an enemy to the cities.<br/><br/>At Captain Arres' word his heart dropped. Not in response to her refusal of the idea; nor even the realisation that he was, in all reguards, an exile from his home; but due to the heartfelt thanks for his 'loyalty.' A thanks he did not deserve. He could not meet the Captain's gaze. He stared sheepishly at his shoes as the Captain trotted off.<br/><br/>"THE<span style="font-style: italic">MAIDEN'S</span>STOPPED!"<br/><br/>The cry stirred Richmond to action. He hurried to the deck, staring elatedly at the other ship, whos menacing approach had now come to a halt. A wave of relief washed over him. He didn't know what brought the<span style="font-style: italic">Steele Maiden </span>to a stop, but he let out a jubilant shout.