Blackbeard the Slav
Channeling the spirit of his piratical ancestors, THE BLACK RUSSIAN breaks out influent pirate…
"What crimes be ye talking of me hearties? Surely not the theft of this crusader horse I be ridin on, for that was perpetrated by none other than whom ye see here... CAPTAIN BLACKBEARD THE SLAV!"
"Now I know my prisoner be wearin pants but what be so unseemly about him otherwise? This is the first time I've sailed these waters, and I be grateful if ye be sharin' what kinda deal ye have with yon crusaders anyhow"
The Ninjirates gasp.
"CAPTAIN BLACKBEARD THE SLAV?! Forgive us for our impudence, Captain! We thought ye died on Monastery Island!"
"CAPTAIN TURNPIKE said ye were speared right off of yer crocodile by some Pantaloonian general named DAIQUIRI VON TROPICANA…"
"That lying sea rat TURNPIKE must be angling to inherit yer seat on the COUNCIL! I always knew he was a rotten back-biter."
"As for yer PRISONER… Far be it from me to question yer choices, Captain, but have ye not noticed how luck turns sour around them? I seen ropes snap, guns misfire, and the best-trained parrots turn wild and violent just at the sight of 'em. Those prisoners are bad luck for any ship, they are. Something unnatural…"
"I don't know why the Crusaders are so keen on them, but it can't be anything good, Captain. Sometimes… Sometimes I think they paid us to break the treaty and attack Monastery Island just so's they could do something with these prisoners. "
"I tell ye, the worst thing we ever did was listen to those Crusader lot. Now we're hiding out on West Luau, praying the Pantaloonians don't find us, which is going to happen if we can't stop this madman who's running around murdering sword monkeys. They say he snapped at Monastery Island, only man to escape – "
Suddenly, the conversation is interrupted by a loud squawk overhead. A bottle whistles through the air and lands, perfectly aimed, in THE BLACK RUSSIAN's outstretched hand. Inside is a mysterious message:
"Alert and alarm, dearest friends: Jarritos has entered the house of the beast. Fly to him at once if his life holds any value to you.
See attached map for details.
With greatest sincerity,
– The Parrot Keeper"
The Ninjirates can tell something is afoot.
"You want our help with a little bloodshed, Captain? We've got yer back, whatever's going on."
"Unless this is a personal matter, of course. Just say the word, and we'll head back to camp."
What will THE BLACK RUSSIAN do?
1. Join me – I could use the backup.
2. No, continue hunting for the monkey-killer. He must be stopped, no matter the cost.
3. No, return to camp and let everyone know BLACKBEARD THE SLAV is alive – especially that bastard TURNPIKE.
4. No, return to camp and keep an eye on TURNPIKE but don't tell him I'm alive. I want to see what his plan is.
5. OTHER:____________________________
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