“It only came about through a bad throw at dice. I admit I started with some romantic notions, but they were soon shattered, I can tell you. The thing you don’t realise, is…” She gave an elaborate shrug. “Pirates are fucking horrible.” Princess Alexia raised her dewy brows. “You don’t say?” “They’re just really, really horrible thieves on the sea. They’re not funny, they’re not charming, the food is awful. If someone offers you the chance to be a pirate, tell them you’re busy. That’s my advice.” “I probably will be busy,” said Alexia. “Being Empress of the East. Or, more likely, dead. Those
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