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Jason’s warning sliced through the air like an invisible sharp blade.
The crew flinched, then moved as one, all startled, scrambling mid-task to obey. Some fumbled with their eyes shut like kids caught stealing candy just before dinner time. Still, no one hesitated to obey. After all, their captain had spoken.
Then, just because the universe has a sense of humor, Pollux muttered, deadpan and nasal:
"That be foul play, that is! One o’ the devil’s beasties took a bite outta me, and still no candy fer me? 'Tis an outrage worthy of mutiny! "
"Pollux…" Jason’s voice rumbled low from his broad chest, deep and displeased.
He was not finding it funny. At all.
Up on the bow, Dawn stood still, hand at her waist, her bright blue eyes sharp and curious as she took it all in.
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