Her words don't even register in your head at first. It takes several seconds before you blink a few times and respond. "...I... I'm sorry, what?"
"You heard me," she says, rubbing her thumb gently over your chin. "You may not have much brains, but you have guts. Guts and determination. That's what I need in my crew to ensure that they don't back down in a fight, no matter the odds."
You get the urge to spit in her face, but swallow that thought, and action, just as quickly. She can kill you right now with the flick of her wrist, but instead she's offering you a chance, even though you were trying to bring her in for her crimes.
"You must forgive me if I'm a bit... surprised at your offer," you say, offering a small smile. You felt like you needed to stall and think about this more, as well as wean some more information out of her. "What would happen if I were to accept?"
Ruby matches your smile with one of her own. Her brilliant white teeth catch what little light there is outside of the tavern. "We'll sail the seas together. You'll do what you want, take what you want, and no one will stop you. This is your chance to set yourself free of the shackles that hold you back and finally take that piece in life that you crave and deserve!"
So that was it. Anarchy or law. Unfortunately, you don't have much choice at the moment. If you refuse, you're sure that one of the lovely ladies around you would spill your blood into the dirt beneath your feet. You take a deep breath, ignoring the pain in your leg for now, and give the only answer you can.
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