<em>Texas</em>had been lounging on the forward deck under her giant cannons while the negotiations were fully taking place content to enjoy these lazy days. However all that changed when she heard<em>Effie</em>'s announcement about things had broken down to the point that a battle was inevitable. "Well ah reckon things just got out hand real quick like." she said slowly coming to her feet as she dusted herself off with her Stetson hat. "Guess ah I gotta join the fight now to." he said as she began to open up with her own big guns.