He's not wanting to fight," she assured the captain." He is driven by curiosity?" Desdemona asked." By loyalty," Patti-brie answered. "And nothing more. Drift is bound by friendship to ye and to the crew, and if a simple contest against the man will make for an easier sail, then he's up to the fight. But there is no curiosity in Drift. No stupid pride. He's not for caring who's the better at swordplay." Deudermont nodded and his expression brightened. The young woman's words confirmed his belief in his friend.

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