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We arrived at the dock after a tiresome trip. The long journey has worn the wagon and with much effort, we found a spot along the harbor to rest. Both of us joined in offloading the food, ropes, and defenses. I looked up and saw cloudy mountains, intimidating mist expelled over brown shorelines. Hopeful of deliverance, looking at the ships, Asha contemplated a matter.
“What about the wagon?”
“What about it?” I said.
“We can sell to someone.”
“But, what will we do when we return? We can search for storage for the thing. I still have coins left.” He responded as he walked away, already searching for a buyer,
“No, my friend, more coins would be nice.” His voice became fainter the further he moved.
“We can buy a new one.” I only shook my …show more content…

On the main deck of the vessel, we hustled through deckhands and hardened crew. I nudged one member,
“Can you please tell me where the captain is?” The young man pointed towards the starboard side, the upper deck, avoiding further engagement. Our ears attend on the crackling of the planks we walked on. Sudden pops in the hull made me reconsider our choice of vessel.
Smirk stares of five men outlined the hostile atmosphere. Asha bumped me forward. I approached a wrinkled old face. Hollering over the choir of voices on the ship, enabling him to hear us, I said,
“Captain?”
“Yes. It is I. How could I aid?” He said while he directed and managed his crew with the loud bustle on the ship. I wrestled competing with a dozen men.
“Passage on your vessel. We are traveling to the Ice lands!”
“Do you have any payment of sorts?” He said and the next question caused a slight hush on the noisy ship. “Do you boys possess any of the charmed skills?” With my hands resting on my waist, I swung my index finger, signaling Asha to be silent.
“No, we don’t. Perhaps, we could earn our keep. Would it suffice? We have little left.” I put my hand around Asha’s shoulder.
“Look at us, two young, strong able men.” The Captain’s eyes looked down and moved up.
“Indeed, you may work.” The captain shouted to the quartermaster,
“Give these two, monkey jackets.” He turned to us, “Mr. Botel, will show you to your quarters,” directing his finger to the

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