With the pooled resources from his companions -- funding from Kaihel and Deku powder from Calypso -- the defense was able to be shored up even further. The powerful mixture that Calypso had crafted soon was being made in large batches, rigged up into loud and blinding stun grenades that would help to make attackers sitting ducks for the defenders.<br/><br/>But while the defenses were readied, Rumsey had other business to handle.<span style="color: green">"Alrigh', lads, le's go pay tha' geezer a visit!" </span>Rumsey bellowed as he hitched up his belt and began to descend from the Crow's Nest to Greybeard's favorite dive. He offered waves and words of encouragement to any that looked for any, as the bard understood quite well that keeping spirits high was just as important as stocking up bombs and swords. And having a naysayer in their midst? That simply wouldn't do.<br/><br/>Seeking out the wizened sailor, Rumsey offered the senior a wide grin.<span style="color: green"> "Oi, y'cannae give yerself a promotion like tha', old-timer. Admiralties 'anded out official-like, nah jus' fer 'avin' a couple o' rowboats of yer own,"</span>he chuckled. He sobered a bit after the initial exchange, however as his face took a more serious look.<span style="color: green">"Bu' really, wot's this I 'ear tha' you ain't willin' t'dedicate yer ships tah the cause? We're makin' Darunia a bastion in a darkenin' world, lad. Fer one, don't ye wanna ensure this place don't get burned down by the Dark Lords forces? Fer two, don't ye wanna make mountains o' gold as folk flee from their own ill-defended 'omes fer the Forsaken Fortress o' Darunia, The Pirate Keep?" </span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>