A Potential Ally

Arthur watched the rest of the group hold each other back from lunging at the inspectors. Rain was escorted away from sight, which made her crew get restless. Although he could not see their faces, he could feel their emotions.

"This is all because of you, Alaric!" roared one of the young pirates as he pointed the finger of accusation. "You said this would work!"

"It always does, but random arrests were never uncommon," said Alaric as he held his chin in thought. "It seems like Miss Rain was targeted rather than arrested."

"Alaric is right," affirmed Arthur to the rest. "I have reasons to suspect that she was taken for reasons other than being a pirate. But do rest assured that I can save her at a moment's notice."

"Then, why don't you?" asked the old pirate with a frown. "You just told us to stand there and watch them take her away."