
Ryelle staggered forward, catching herself on Felix's arm. She straightened and leaned back into her post. "Worrying over politics is part of the job." She lifted her left hand to her chin thoughtfully.
"I'd always assumed every pirate crew paid dues to One-Eye and the other underlords to avoid trouble, like the smaller corporations. I know we pay more than some to the Admiralty because of our Consortium's connections, but less since losing a place in the Syndicate..." She looked across at the highlander with a nod. "Your Captain sounded like the type to risk a skirmish to get him away personally for the heroics, rather than pay or pander. How long would you guess you have until trouble knocks at the door?"
"I'd always assumed every pirate crew paid dues to One-Eye and the other underlords to avoid trouble, like the smaller corporations. I know we pay more than some to the Admiralty because of our Consortium's connections, but less since losing a place in the Syndicate..." She looked across at the highlander with a nod. "Your Captain sounded like the type to risk a skirmish to get him away personally for the heroics, rather than pay or pander. How long would you guess you have until trouble knocks at the door?"