firehart glared at niomah and her hand rested on her cutlass's hilt. "i am not afraid of  an island, i am jsut cautious when it comes with things shrouded in mystery, especially when all the mysteries circling it are anything but kind or nice to visitors." she stated with a hint of anger in her voice before she took another swig of her bottle of rum as she moved to join the other two ready to leave.<br/><br/>she heard sen's comment about lowlifes and she couldn't help but be slightly amused and offended by it at the same time but she let it slide for now. she  agreed with atmos now that he brought it up and she looked at the guard, "he has a point there, what do we get for running the risk of our lives for the sake of the great kingdom?" she said the last part with a bit of criticism, not out of loyalty to any single country but the sea.<br/><br/>the guard caught the sarcasm in her voice as he cleared his throat and stated for all to hear despite the obvious distaste he had for the words about to come out. "by his majesty's decree, if any or all of you come back from this grand quest you will each receive a boon, or favor of the king and he will grant any desire that he can give within his power. also everyone here will be heroes of the land, be allowed certain benefits of that position and offered a job among the king's court or service as you so desire." he said as he looked around the room and headed for the doors, with the group of guards stationed along the side of the room following suit. "now follow me so i can put you on the boat and send you on your way."