Just Another Day

Shanku glanced behind her at some of the pirates whispering and muttering with angry looks in her direction.

"Watch your tail, puppy," Ryoichi warned as he gracefully stepped off of his barrel.

"As should they, kitten," Shanku warned in return.

"You're outnumbered here," he continued in a serious tone. "You should lay low."

"I do know a few things about hunting, I'll be able to anticipate their ambushes," Shanku said exasperatedly and changed the subject, "Speaking of which, food?"

"Dried fish and dried bread," Turai said.

"Ick," Shanku stuck her tongue out. "How long until we reach port?"

"Maybe a few days," Turai tucked his arms behind his back.

"What's the name? And where?" Shanku asked.

"Buergo, in the Straits," Turai replied.

"Fresh shark!" Shanku said excitedly.

"And fresh water, more importantly," Turai nodded.