Reckoning

"What do you want to see me for?" Captain Crimson eye, asked, paying no heed to the strange behaviour of his two crewmen in front of him.

Hearing his question, Annabelle smiled. And without hesitation, she responded "I just wanted to tell you that the first task you have given me is now completed. I have successfully joined Prince Wyatt's crew and become a part of his crewmen".

Silent prevailed over the room for a few seconds.

Jerry shook as he tore his eyes away from Captain Crimson eye and looked at Anabelle "... What did you say?"

Surprised by his sudden outburst, Annabelle turned towards Jerry's direction with a frown on her face.

"What did you just say?" Jerry repeated, unsure of what he had just heard.

"I don't believe that I was talking to you" Annabelle responded, narrowing her eyes at the man beside her.

"Of course, you weren't, but what do you me….."