“Yes ma’am!” Karl saluted, and headed back towards the ship, his hunger and headache forgotten as a job appeared.
Finally, something to do, some action to help him figure out his purpose among this motley crew of maniacs and magicians, he thought as he boarded the Caelin’s Hand once more. Then, to his shock, he heard a splash from the other side of the ship:
As he dashed toward the opposite rail, he saw Mako dive over the edge, vanishing into the water even as the ripples caused by the previous person’s body began subsiding.
Oh blast these people! Why does everyone think they can go drown or burn themselves now?! As if they are even trying to do something useful…
Karl felt a surge of fury and frustration as he realized Mariner was not visible on deck.
Fine. I’ll go find that kid instead, at least he’s cultured enough to be around for his superiors instead of vanishing right when the captain needs him.
He turned to the nearest crewman.
“Pardon me, but could you tell me where I can find a member of the crew named Dolphus? The captain -er, Alexis- sent me to find out how he is.”