JACK
In fairness, Hadama is probably wise not to trust any part of Jack at any point, but the captain is more than capable of fluffing his own ego enough to ignore the opinions of others. Including Melita - because the Mer clearly hasn't seen her sail yet.
But now they're getting to the meat of the conversation, and Jack gazes into his glass for a moment before finishing the drink and setting it down. "Well, there's the usual. Lettin' things slide that more honourable cities might not, understandin' the hierarchy of trade - what's legit, what's not, and how they rely on each other."
And that's barely scratching the surface. "Truth is, Torchline runs herself just fine. So long as whoever wears the crown understands that, she'll live and let live. That's why it doesn't matter, 'bout your council an' if I'm on it. It needs me more'n I need it."
But now they're getting to the meat of the conversation, and Jack gazes into his glass for a moment before finishing the drink and setting it down. "Well, there's the usual. Lettin' things slide that more honourable cities might not, understandin' the hierarchy of trade - what's legit, what's not, and how they rely on each other."
And that's barely scratching the surface. "Truth is, Torchline runs herself just fine. So long as whoever wears the crown understands that, she'll live and let live. That's why it doesn't matter, 'bout your council an' if I'm on it. It needs me more'n I need it."
- Secret Telepath
- Functionally Immortal (Forever 35)
- Two small star tattoos beneath his left eye
- Click for The Ark!
