Captain Mendoza rumbled with laughter, clapping his first mate on the shoulder.<br/><br/>"Laugh while you can, lad.  A skinny little fellow like you might blow away in a good stiff breeze if we don't lash your lifeline to a spare anchor."<br/><br/>Taking up one seat at the table, he nodded to the server.<br/><br/>"Ale and your finest breakfast, my lass."