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;Plot Summary
Scrubbing by the helm, Tress is entranced by the sea. Tress allows the captain to overhear her muttering about the crew that was killed. The Captain confronts Tress and Tress says that crew was like her family, and she was only dressed as a Royal Inspector to entertain them. She allows the captain to realize that if Tress were to be let off the boat, their reputation as deadrunners could be secured. The Captain orders Salay to steer the boat to port for more water (which Crow is always drinking) and maybe pick up a cat, as she's seen some rats.
 
Tress is delighted with this turn, and Crow, who can sense this on some level kicks her in the stomach. The helmswoman attends to Tress and finds nothing broken. To cheer Tress up, Salay lets her try the ship's wheel. She instructs her on what to expect, and to not make sudden moves. Holding the wheel connects Tress with the sea and the ship. She is afraid the Captain would be angry to see her steering, but Salay explains that her privilege as helmswoman is absolute. Salay says it's her job to protect the ship and the crew, as she glares down at the Captain. Tress explores whether the captain might be a danger, but Salay states they all agreed to try piracy and are accountable as deadrunners. Tress asks why they agreed, and Salay says she didn't want to give up sailing. Salay is searching for her father at each of the ports they visit, and she will redeem his debts so he can come home.
 
Tress is moved at Salay's quest, but is interrupted by the wheel shuddering as the seethe stills.
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