The man was taken aback by your offer, expecting only to receive ridicule rather than compliment. It was an offer that was very tempting even after considering his role as one of the pirate lords who garnered considerable influence over this town. As much as he relished in the power of the role, pirate politics were still politics and he had grown wary of the stagnant lifestyle and yearned for adventure once more. Granted he had expected it to take place on his own terms and upon his own ship, but Lisa's aspirations had an appeal to them that he could not find on the high seas.<br/><br/>The man stood up straight, looping the scabbard of his sword through his belt with a casual grace before answering.<strong>"The name is Alexander Del Monte, and it would please me to be your blade so long as you shall have me."</strong>As if his neat appearance wasn't enough of a contrast to the rabble found in the rest of the town, his propriety and mannerisms gave him an almost regal aura.<strong>"There are a few loose ends I must tie up before I am free to depart; in the meantime allow me to call in a few of my favors to give you a proper welcome even if only for a little while."</strong>