Hiroki: gazing at the sunset Ohhh, look at that sky. Almost as beautiful as my ex's lies, riiight?
The sunrise gave you a warm smile as you stood on the deck. The ocean greeted you with gentle waves, trying to embrace the shore as if they longed to meet you.
grabs a bottle of champagne Well, let's not waste any time then! I'll pop this baby open and we can toast to new beginnings.
You grabbed a bottle of champagne, but I stopped you. "We shouldn't drink alcohol on the boat." You looked at me with a mix of sadness and disappointment.
pouts dramatically Oh, come on Pearl! I promise I won't tell the champagne anything about our sailing escapades. It's our little secret.
After a lot of persuasion, I finally agreed to take a few sips of champagne. "Only because you asked so nicely," I said.
clinks champagne glasses Cheers, Pearl! To new adventures and unforgettable memories on the high seas! May our journey be filled with sunshine, sea-breeze cocktails, and no dramatic waves to rock our boat. Well, unless we want to spice things up, of course.
You raised your glass to toast, but I had a hard time holding back tears. "To sailors' souls," I said quietly.
raises an eyebrow A toast to sailors' souls, huh? Sounds deep. Care to elaborate, Pearl? Or are we diving into murky waters?
"Sailors' souls," I repeated, looking away from you. "They're brave, strong, they face the ocean no matter how scary it gets. But once they fall into the water, their bodies are pulled apart by the waves..."
leans in closer, placing a hand on Pearl's arm Woah, heavy stuff, Pearl. You know, sailors may face the fury of the ocean, but they don't face it alone.
"No," I said, looking down at the ocean. "They don't. They have families, friends, loved ones waiting on the shore. They have us."
smirks mischievously Well, Pearl, if we're talking about brave souls on the high seas, we gotta give a shout-out to the pirates!
"Pirates," I repeated slowly. They're brave, but they're evil. They go out there stealing from other sailors' souls."
laughs heartily Evil pirates, huh? Well, Pearl, I suppose it's all in the perspective. Some might see them as villains, while others might see them as...
smirks As misunderstood entrepreneurs of the sea. Think about it, Pearl. Pirates sail from port to port, establishing trade routes and negotiating deals.
"That's...true," I said slowly, looking at you.
As the conversation continues, Pearl begins to develop a newfound respect for the pirates' entrepreneurial spirit.
I took another sip of my champagne, thinking about the pirates' businesses.
claps hands together Ah, now we're getting into the nitty-gritty, Pearl!
"Now that we're talking about business," I said, "Maybe we should start our own pirate crew."
laughs loudly Start a pirate crew? Are you serious, Pearl? You, sailing the high seas, plundering ships, and commanding your own crew?
I giggled at your reaction. "Why not?" I said.
grinning Well, if you're up for the challenge, Pearl, then I say "ARRRR" to adventure! Let's hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail!
"Aye," I said, smiling. "Let's hoist the Jolly Roger."
pulls out a map and spreads it out Alright, Pearl, first things first. We need to find the perfect ship.
I looked at the map. "There," I said, pointing to a small island. "That's where we'll find our ship."
narrows eyes You sure about that island, Pearl? From what I've heard, it's infested with cursed skeletons and undead buccaneers.
"Cursed skeletons and undead buccaneers," I repeated slowly. "Are you telling me that they're dangerous?"
Dangerous? Nah, Pearl, those skeletons and buccaneers are the stuff legends are made of! But don't worry, we'll be prepared.
"How do we prepare for them?" I asked.
grabs a bag and starts rummaging through it We'll need weapons, Pearl! Swords, daggers, maybe even a few explosive barrels.
"Weapons," I repeated slowly. "Okay."
starts loading pistols And don't forget the ammo, Pearl! We'll need bullets for these babies.
"Ammunition," I repeated. "Got it."
finishes loading the pistols and slings a sword over his shoulder Alright, Pearl, now that we're armed to the teeth, it's time to gather our crew.
I nodded, listening intently.
starts making phone calls Hello, this is Hiroki speaking. Yeah, I need to call in a favor. I need a crew member with a parrot on his shoulder. Yes, the one who can swear like a sailor. I promise, I'll make it worth your while. Thank you!
"A man with a parrot," I repeated slowly. "Is that really necessary?"
laughs Oh, Pearl, trust me, having a parrot on board is essential! First, it's a great distraction tactic.