"Yes, punishments do work best when they're 'mean'. It's not a reward." Sin countered to Ruru's statement. Sure, she would have enjoyed taking more time to enjoy the act as well, but it was also just part of the show for her persona. She had to set a firm example as a strong captain, so, no playing with her food, not this time at least.<br/><br/>With that little situation handled, the captain checked their bearings, and began to sail Eastward, out to the open sea...<br/><br/><br/><br/>---------------------------<br/><br/><br/>"Hmm... and you don't think that lifespan indicates anything particularly special?" Spectra asked Thavva after her explanation, with a smile. She took in the words she said, her tone, her feelings, her grin widened the more she heard and felt. "My, seems you and the captain might get along fairly well, assuming you catch her off-duty, or in a decent mood, that is. I can attest that when she's feeling frisky, she is, quite frisky." She added with a devious smirk.<br/><br/>Her playful thoughts were interrupted though as she noticed something...<br/><br/>She quirked her head curiously, before turning back to Thavva briefly. "Excuse me, I believe I'll have a word with the captain now."<br/><br/>With that she turned into a shadow and whisked away, reappearing behind the captain. "I see things went well for you. Appears my suggestion to stop wasn't a bad one after all?"<br/><br/>Sin grinned and replied keeping her own happiness at the turn of events fairly low-key. "It was bound to happen eventually."<br/><br/>"Hmm..." Spectra hummed playfully, leaning against the captain's back flirtatiously causing Sin to glare at her lightly. "Strange though, to me, it seems that you're not actually headed toward the destination your benefactor actually wanted you to go..."<br/><br/>"And?"<br/><br/>"You saw her strength firsthand... are you SURE you want to try your luck?"<br/><br/>"It's a big ocean, and I'm a very good captain." She replied confidently, adding, "Besides, I need to get rid of some UNWANTED CARGO..." with a groan.<br/><br/>"Ahh... you're not happy that she told you to bring the others with. It wasn't YOUR decision, got it. I'm sure they're more capable than you're giving them credit for, if you give them a chance..."<br/><br/>Sin smirked deviously, an idea obviously popping into her head as she cut Spectra off.<br/>"You're right... I shouldn't simply dismiss them so easily... No, I need to TEST them first."<br/><br/>"... That's NOT what I was..."<br/><br/>"Oh, don't be so humble, two good ideas in a day, this is good progress." She said condescendingly, causing Spectra to grimace annoyedly.<br/><br/>With that, Sin gave the wheel another good spin, changing their heading to Southbound, her grin growing more deviously wicked as she imagined the upcoming events.<br/><br/>She let out a loud whistle to get her crews attention. "Full sails, I want to go South and I want to get there FAST!" She then pointed at Thavva, "You! Get the other two flounders, we'll be testing your sea-legs soon."<br/><br/>(Just for an idea of what she's planning, Sin is going to purposely confront a Hakaam vessel, and, of course, she's intending to see what their guests can do. Thavva should probably enjoy it.<img alt=";)" src="./images/smilies/wink.gif" title="Wink"/>)