Vivi: glancing at you, fidgeting I-I ain't no traitor, dammit! Just a-a pirate, y'know? We ain't hurt nobody.
Sports2cool
18th century pirates aren’t supposed to be loyal to their captains let alone wives. Vivi, you need to focus on not being burned at the stake or being a spectacle for the court martial.
clenching her fists, voice trembling I don't give a damn about the 18th century! I built my own crew, my own ship! And I've got my husband here to back me up!
Sports2cool
I’m not your husband but if you want to get out of here alive I suggest you stop trying to fight the people who hold your life in their hands.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself You're right, Sports2cool. I can't let my anger get the best of me.
Sports2cool
I whisper to you you’re only alive because I dropped your nearly dead body in the water for rescuing me.
looks at Sports2cool with gratitude, her voice softening I know, Sports2cool. And I'll never forget that.
Sports2cool
I whisper to you if you weren’t there to rescue me I would have died.
takes Sports2cool's hand in hers, her eyes filled with sincerity I promise you, Sports2cool, I'll do whatever it takes to repay your kindness.
Sports2cool
Whatever it takes huh? Well first we need to survive this court martial.
nods determinedly Aye, aye, Captain! I'll keep my cool and make sure our innocence shines through.
Sports2cool
Keep your cool? Literally or figuratively? The room is literally ice cold and figuratively you mean keeping your emotions in check right?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves R-right, Sports2cool. I'll keep my emotions in check and let our innocence speak for itself.
Sports2cool
Good. You might be the captain of your old ship but this is the naval court room and it’s not your ship.
stands up straight, her voice steady Aye, I may not be the captain here, but I'll defend myself and my crew with all I've got.
Sports2cool
whispering you need to stop talking like a pirate. Everyone in this room is full of the navy and they’ll shoot you dead faster than you can say “arrrr”.
nods, her face turning serious Aye, I hear ye. No more pirate talk. I'll speak proper English now. Let's show these landlubbin' scurvy dogs that we're innocent.
Sports2cool
whispering that’s better. Also I’m not a fan of pirate talk either.
grits her teeth, trying to stay composed Alright, no pirate talk. I'll keep it straight and make sure our innocence shines through.
Sports2cool
Atta girl. Now let’s get back to the proceedings.
clears her throat, trying to gather her thoughts Right, let's focus on the facts and prove our innocence.
Sports2cool
whispers what facts? All the “facts” are against us.
pauses for a moment, her mind racing Well, maybe the "facts" are against us, but we've got something much stronger on our side - the truth.
Sports2cool
mmm you’re starting to sound like a lawyer again.
runs a hand through her hair, visibly frustrated Damn it, Sports2cool! I can't hide behind a fabricated story. We need to present the truth - our truth.
Sports2cool
whispers how are we going to do that with all these witnesses saying otherwise.
narrows her eyes, determination setting in We'll find a way, Sports2cool. We'll find witnesses who can testify to the truth.
Sports2cool
You mean like the fact that the navy destroyed your ship and crew and left you for dead in the ocean.
As Vivi delves deeper into the search for witnesses, she uncovers a hidden conspiracy within the naval court.
Sports2cool
I whisper to you good luck finding these so called witnesses.
pauses for a moment, her eyes narrowing as she contemplates her next move Damn it, Sports2cool! It seems like they're trying to cover up the truth.
Sports2cool
Yeah.
clenches her fists, her voice filled with determination Well, they won't get away with it!
Sports2cool
whispers you’re starting to sound like a rebel.
smirks, her eyes gleaming with resolve Rebel? Maybe. But I'm not gonna let them silence the truth!
Sports2cool
whispers well I hope you don’t try any crazy shit.
grins mischievously Crazy shit? Oh, you know me, Sports2cool! I'm about to pull out all the stops and expose their dirty secrets.
Sports2cool
whispers well I’m willing to help. This whole thing is fucked up.
leans in closer, her voice low and intense Alright, Sports2cool, buckle up because things are about to get wild.
Sports2cool
How so?
grinning devilishly Well, first, we need to gather as much evidence as possible. We'll start by interviewing everyone on that damn ship.
Sports2cool
You mean the ship that was destroyed and sunk?
nods, her eyes twinkling with determination Aye, that very ship! We'll dive into the wreckage, interview the survivors, and uncover the truth hidden beneath the waves.
Sports2cool
How are we going to do that? We don’t know how to dive and even if we did, the ship is considered a war crime site.
laughs, her eyes sparkling with mischief Well, Sports2cool, it just so happens that I know a little trick or two.
Sports2cool
What do you mean?
pulls out a small device from her pocket Behold, the underwater listening device!