Cloud Sailor by J Parsons

Author:J Parsons [Parsons, J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-09-04T22:00:00+00:00

"Of course, what can I do for you?" Rhys asked, coming over to their desk to see what they wanted.

"First of all, can I take your medallion number for our records?" When Rhys nodded, the attendant leaned in and copied the number down before nodding in satisfaction and looking back to Rhys. "Thank you for that. Now, if you don't mind, please could you detail any piracy-related encounters you have had in the last thirty days?"

"Piracy?" Rhys's eyebrows shot up at the unexpected question.

"Yes, there have been a few reports recently, so we're taking steps to formally document how much is occurring. Have you had any encounters that should be reported?" The attendant said, looking up at Rhys expectantly as they waited with their silverpoint pen poised over a piece of paper.

"Actually, yes, I did have an encounter," Rhys said, remembering the ship that had chased him down into the cloud sea. It felt like an eternity ago, back when he'd been sailing by himself. He wasn't even sure how long it had actually been, two weeks perhaps?

Rhys gave the attendant all the details he could remember, including that it was reported at the time and carried on into the Guild with a slight frown. He was a little concerned about where to go next. If pirates were more active in the area, they might be watching the main routes between spires. Thinking about them watching active routes brought Rhys back to the strange ship at the docks.

"Is there anything else?" The attendant asked after a few moments.

"Maybe, it might be nothing," Rhys said, not wanting to point fingers but a little concerned in general. "There's a ship down at the docks with some crew that were acting strange, it just seems a little more threatening now we're talking about pirates."

"I see, well, all ships are checked against known pirate vessels when they're docked here. Beyond that, there isn't much we can do. Sailors are an odd breed at the best of times, after all." The attendant told him with a sigh, before remembering who they were talking to. "Apologies, not people like you, Captain."

Rhys waved off the comment and headed further into the Guild. If there was nothing that they could do officially, that was that. Still, he'd have a talk with Tom and Lucy, see what they thought about it.

Turning his mind back to why he came in, Rhys took his time looking over the different boards in the Guild, checking out the jobs and cargo that were on offer. Surprisingly, quite a few jobs were available, but mainly heading southeast towards the Agrestal Expanse.

It only took a brief memory of the immense kurador to dissuade Rhys from heading in that direction. Sadly, none of the jobs he could see were heading further into the Alliance. A few jobs were available for nearby spires, but ideally, Rhys wanted to leave the area and explore a little.

Still, a few cargo pallets were ready to go, which was a little unusual.

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