“There are guns aboard this ship?” she asked. Not so much because she cared — she didn’t. But it was something to talk about. Boys liked guns, and she could tell this boy was all boy. Not like Florian. “Yes, my lady. As a precaution. Pirates in these waters, after all.” “I’m glad to be in safe hands,” Evelyn said politely. The boy laughed far louder than was proper, necessary, or sane. His aim was off, indeed. “Let’s take a look at those dolphins!” He was practically shouting.
