William Brand

Pig

Two knives are still available to a good home, or even a really, really, really bad home.

Aboard the Navarra Durand's departure did not go unregarded as he imagined. In fact, it was profound enough, that while his flight had not effect all who witnessed it, it had effected those that it would have pleased Durand most to have it effect. Captain Avendano was furious. He turned upon his First Mate at once, screaming such accusations and demanding answers from questions that could not be anything but rhetorical that Lieutenant De la Cruz returned nothing but a stare of insulted bafflement. Avendano did not take such a look well and he struck the Lieutenant full upon his face with an open hand. Ettore Tarín took a step back to see the Captain so enraged, as did almost everyone else, but Lieutenant De la Cruz did not retreat at all. Rather he returned an even, cold, almost murderous look that Durand, Lasseter or Brand would have understood. It was one thing to be struck or slandered by a man that was an equal, but to be so verbally and physically maligned by a pig such as Avendano. That was too much. It was past bearing. A line of quick, fresh and very bright blood ran straight down the Lieutenant's chin and neck, propelled by gravity and the drive of the rain. He made no attempt to wipe it away or stay the flow, but focused Avendano with a gaze so prophetic that it burned Avendano a little. The Captain could not deny that it unnerved him to see a man so young as this come over the wall of his secure position aboard ship, and all of his power and money were laid aside by that look. He was not uncertain that the young officer wouldn't kill him there and then, with his sword or the one left to him by Durand. The Lieutenant simply stood. Then, De la Cruz, mustering more dignity and control than Avendano, cleared his throat and said, "What are your orders, sir?" For his part, Ettore Tarín was grateful of the rain, because he found himself suddenly aware of his own frailty as a man, and not one well equipped for fear, danger or any other tension presented to him. The collision, Durand's departure or the threat of bloodshed between the Lieutenant and the Captain had caused him to piss himself, and he prayed that no one would notice.

Go team!

It's a great showcase piece. One for the gallery. More pics!

And one of the best canon crews as touching safety that you'll find anywhere.

Aye. So far it's been used for everything from a flyfishing website to promos for some four different bands. The only time I'm ever bothered is one someone posts it unchanged and claims that they drew it themselves. EDIT: Make that five bands...

It's been stolen again...wow. At least the people stealing it now are getting more creative. http://www.kegrocks.com/STORE.htm

Wow, that poor family. That's just 25 minutes from here.

Bloody pirate.

You can watch for information on the St. Louis Pirate festival here... http://www.renstl.or...d=65&Itemid=161 Fort de Chartres invites us (Crew of the Mercury) back every year and many of our crew members in the St. Louis area attend that festival. The cost is negligable, but for food and drink. http://www.ftdechart...age/5964768.htm Photos from Fort de Chartres: https://plus.google....789221917662433 https://plus.google....266731429609857 https://plus.google....539025838337217

There are a great many prospects in the St. Louis area. If you'd concent to carpool with some fine pirates, I'm sure we could find some one to accomodate you. I hear that the St. Louis Pirate festival is fun, and there are several others in the area.

Welcome aboard, Rikki. Do you live near any festivals? There's nothing quite like the company of pirates and live music.

I have noticed my share of monkeys. The exotic animal in vogue at the time. Have you decided which example you'll follow for your impression? I really look forward to this one.

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Okay...a really nice killjoy.

Dammit. You are in fact a killjoy.

Too bad too, but this one is interesting... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2074868/Rare-red-Jolly-Roger-pirate-flag-captured-battle-north-Africa-230-years-ago-goes-display-time.html I wish the article focused more on the flag itself, and not flags in general.

I couldn't say, but today's special is pork medallions in chunky pineapple rum sauce...

Today's special is perogies...

I didn't realize it was drawn so much later, though this does explain the strange interpretations of the hilt, or lack of interpretation. I've never liked the Rackham flag. It's overused by the hobby and I've always found it to be crudely drawn, but without purpose. If it were simply drawn to mimic a style of the period or the applied effort of a sailor with a talent for sewing and not art, I think I could like it better.