Another effeminate voice draws Nic's attention towards the deck where he sees another woman he recognized from training as the merfolk of the crew.  His grin widens to a smile as he bows his head in acknowledgement of her claim.<strong>"I do not deny that such a feat is well within your abilities, but it would hardly be courteous of me to not try and save you the trouble should fate prove to have ill intentions for me stroking my pride."</strong>