Post by Mr. Moon on Apr 10, 2020 15:49:40 GMT -5
Eric #1
In the end, the only ones who were actually terrified from Eric´s sudden change were his closest attendants Gabriel and Michael who both knew what he is capable of in this state of mind, so when Gabriel noticed small merchant ship few hours before them he hesitated if he should report it to his captain or no.
“Or course we should”
Said Michael with his binocular as he was screening their potential target.
“It´s small, lightly armed, it´s perfect target for a quick raid. Guys will loose some steam, practice their skills and we will get some extra money and goods.”
His half brother sighed. It really sounded good, but
“What if he will lose it?”
Michael cursed.
“Gabe, it´s three days. You know him, if someone can control himself, it´s Eric”
But this time the usual confidence was missing in his voice.
“And on top of that, if someone needs to relax a bit it´s Eric, maybe it will help him.”
Gabriel sighed.
“Alright, alright, you convinced me”
With slight smile on his face, he went down to the lower deck, where he knocked on the door of Eric´s cabin.
“Come in Gabe”
As usual, he didn´t ask who is there as there were only few people who would dare to disturb him.
Reluctantly, Gabriel opened the door and found his captain siting next to Hana´s bad. She was sleeping, at least some good news.
“Captain, we spotted a merchants ship, few hours before us. It´s just a small vessel, only lightly armed. What should we do?”
Eric took his time, before turning to his second in command.
“Sounds like a nice warm up after our long hiatus”
He said grimly.
“Alright, prepare the men for battle.”
Gabriel nodded.
“As you wish captain”
With that he headed back up, yelling so loud that everyone, even the sluggards from 1st Scouting squad would hear him.
“Alright! Prepare for Raid! Ferrus, your men to the cannons! Tactical squads prepare your rifles, Anya, you and your men will lead the attack. Get on their ship, burn their sails, so they won´t be able to run away. Try not to engage with the enemy directly, that will be Michael´s job. Remember, beat them down, steal what´s valuable and get out as soon as possible. We trained this so it should be walk in the park for you.”
Sitting on the taffrail, Harry smirked and toast with Felix.
“Well as usual first in last out.”
Felix smirked.
“Yeah...hey sergeant!”
He turned to Anya.
“Will you cover us if we´ll try to take few barrels of something good for our squad only?”