Prepared as it was though, the Esmeralda was a merchant ship and not a combat vessel. The crew prepared about half a dozen firebarrels, but the ship itself lacked any large-scale weapons like trebuchets or catapults. Battle ready meant arming the people with light crossbows and shortswords at this point. Sill, Alyssa's orders were carried out while the man with tattooed arms at the wheel adjusted their direction.<br/>The other ship showed no sign of responding or raising a flag still, and remained on course.<br/><br/>Kurt stepped to Norton and gave him a grin, showing his remaining yellow teeth. "Just in case there's  trouble, you better don that armor of yours lad, or find a shield and cover. If bolts and arrows be flying, better protect yourself with something."