Thread: Relentless (Reno x Lila Lupin)

Avery gave a small sigh of relief when they reached Tafton. They had a lead on The Wraith for now. They needed to do their best to keep that lead though. Normally they'd have just pulled straight into port but instead they pulled into Harbinger's cove. Harbinger's cove was nigh impossible to enter. Only the most skilled seaman could traverse those dangerous waters. You see the waters looked calm and pristine but beneath them were rigid and jagged rocks that lay beneath the waters surface, just out of view of most sailors but still within reach of the ship itself. There were few paths into this cove that were clear of great danger. Avery knew of one such path, but it was the most difficult to take. It was also the safest. There were a set of huge underground caverns that led from one side of the island right into Harbinger's bay. The caverns were large enough for a ship like the Domina Malum to fit through, but the problem was navigating through the caverns. It was easy to get lost in them. Harbinger's cove was truthfully one of the best places to hide from navy ships, because most of them didn't even realize the treachery of that very bay. One of the crewman had quickly taken Avery ashore so that she could take care of her business in Tafton, waiting for her patiently after having hidden the small boat. She had left specific instructions with Anzer, one of the male members of their crew that was quite skilled at creating mirages to keep the Domina hidden from view as best he could. They couldn't afford to give the Wraith the upper hand. Avery quickly made her way into town and began to ask around about the pirate that was telling people about this supposed treasure. People seemed to know exactly who she was talking about an quickly directed her to the Tattered Queen tavern. She looked around the tavern and was about to ask the bartender if the man she was looking for was here when she saw none other Blackhand Anders. Blackhand was known for being particularly cruel to those he stole from, but was always up for a good challenge. He ha become famous for offering his victims a chance to save themselves, but only if they could outsmart him. Most people thought it was nothing more than a fable, but it was rumored that a few people had actually managed to save their own hides. Avery wasn't sure how much truth those stories really held, but pitting people up against one another in a battle of wits to see who's better definitely seemed his style. Avery made her way overto his table and sat down in front of him. Well hello there little lady. He said with a toothy grin. What can I do for you today? I'm going to cut to the chase, Blackhand. She spoke curtly which earned her a curious look from the man sitting across from her. The name's Avery Havenguarde, and I've heard rumor of a rather well known pirate that's supposedly offering up some grand, mythical treasure to anyone that can find it. Black hand smiled in response to her words. Now seeing a few pirates I know are willing to part with their treasure while thy still draw breath. I can only assume that you're the only pirate crazy enough to do that. Aye, lass. He said with a wicked grin. It were me that b offerin' up that treasure. And only one clue to start the journey, right? She asked point blank. She didn't have time to waste. Aye. Am I to be assuming that you'd like to give it a go? He asked her. I'd quite like to, yes. However I'm in a great hurry as I seem to have greatly angered a Navy captain here recently and he'd like nothing more to fit me with a rope necklace and see me hang. Blackhand laughed at this. So If it's all the same to you I'd like to have that clue and be on my way. Aye lass, I can do that fer ya. He said earning a smirk from Avery. However you won't like it, m'dear. Those words made her brow furrow. Yer first clue be lyin' in the middle o' the Belly o' the Beasts. He said with a smirk. Avery frowned at his words. The Belly of the Beast was what everyone called the Ager Seas. It was rumored that sea monsters dwelled in those waters and few that dared to traverse them were ever heard from again. There was supposed to be an island sitting in the middle of these dangerous seas, but few were left to confirm that story.