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Meeting the Captain
The light faded, and Alaron's consciousness returned to the present. Watching the thin faced man put away the pearl, the prince tried to figure out where he was. The wooden room in which they were rocked slightly and then swayed the other direction. Creaks and rattles accompanied each sideways movement. He guessed they must be on board a ship.
Alaron's hands were bound. He pulled his wrists apart only to cry out in pain as the knots tightened. Cafer was next to him with his hands and feet tied together as they sat on the wooden floor. The gnome took in the scene quietly.
"Glad you are both awake," the man said in a friendly voice. "I was a little worried that my toy would have ruined your minds. Welcome to my humble abode."
"Who are you?" Alaron said sharply.
The man chuckled. "You have been asleep a while so I will forgive you, but I am the one asking questions around here. Who are you? By your tone you must be someone very important." The man rolled
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