Chapter 237
With their fees paid, Cain rows them to shore, leaving the puppets and Supporters to watch the ship. If anything goes wrong, they can be back in seconds, but it would take a lot of bravery or stupidity to try to steal a boat in such a crowded area. Unlike the Wave Riders, most desert cities execute Pirates if they're caught.
Pampa has a vast market just off the beach, with nearly a hundred caravans set up to peddle their wares. But other than that and a bunch of taverns, hotels, and restaurants, there isn't much other than the beach with a collection of bands playing. It makes Pampa feel like a music festival instead of a typical resort.
The ladies find an available table by the boardwalk, and Cain brings them a jug full of the local special, an icy beverage made of coconut milk and Rum. A few drinks in, they decide to check out the market. For some reason, Cain gets a bad feeling about today but isn't sure why yet.