You made them, didn’t you? Based on a technique someone taught you. Pirate Jenny? [He returns his glasses to his face and presses his hands together. If Friday says that the leis work better the less they know, then he believes her. But how, then, can they really be of use?]
If you can’t tell me precisely what they do…can you tell me what you would suggest I do with mine? The best way to care for it, let’s say. A bit of friendly advice from our cruise director could hardly break the spell, right?
[shakes head] No, she's never been very... One of her brothers; he was a bit more... magically inclined! It never helped him much, but...
Just... try to keep it secret? If it does work, you want it when it will really count... The good thing is, even if he does see it, there's a really good chance he won't even be able to figure out what it is! Magic can be pretty funny like that, huh! [pause] It's just... There's also an equally good chance he throws a fit and destroys you all because he can't figure it out... Getting mad at me like he didn't do it to himself...
... Gosh, I really do talk about him like I don't even like him sometimes!
There's a good chance he throws a fit and destroys us all because he woke up on the wrong side of the bed. But I take your point, and I will certainly not be telling him anything. [He'll come back to the why of the captain's ignorance later, but for now there are more pressing matters]
[considering for a moment] As for the other passengers, I will endeavor to give them only as much information as they need to use the leis properly when the opportunity occurs. Does that suffice?
[okay, not very helpful, but at least he has confirmed that there is something about the leis that might protect them in dire circumstances. And that wearing them is a good idea. That's slightly more than he knew earlier.]
One more question, if you don't mind. Why doesn't the captain know about them?
[Pal waits for a long moment or two, perhaps longer than most people would. He's patient like that. But finally he can't just stand here any longer, waiting for something to happen.]
[He jumps a little when she gives a sudden shudder, and then frowns faintly as he looks her over.] I— indeed. I suppose it’s for the best. The less any of us know about that particular topic, the less likely it is that he will find out about it.
[Pal picks up the lei and puts it back in his knapsack] Not at the moment. But I am going to remember this. [he makes a gesture to encompass the room] I knew the morgue would be quiet, but I didn’t expect it to be so…enlightening.
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That may already be too much... Oh, it's not supposed to work as good if they know about it, and I already don't know if it works at all...
... It's meant for protection, at least. That's its intent. [a humorless little laugh] I just don't ever really know how much mine is worth!
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If you can’t tell me precisely what they do…can you tell me what you would suggest I do with mine? The best way to care for it, let’s say. A bit of friendly advice from our cruise director could hardly break the spell, right?
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Just... try to keep it secret? If it does work, you want it when it will really count... The good thing is, even if he does see it, there's a really good chance he won't even be able to figure out what it is! Magic can be pretty funny like that, huh! [pause] It's just... There's also an equally good chance he throws a fit and destroys you all because he can't figure it out... Getting mad at me like he didn't do it to himself...
... Gosh, I really do talk about him like I don't even like him sometimes!
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[considering for a moment] As for the other passengers, I will endeavor to give them only as much information as they need to use the leis properly when the opportunity occurs. Does that suffice?
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... But, I'm sure I'll do even better with the next group, then!
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Let's hope it doesn't come to that.
Now, as I was saying: Miss Friday, what must we do with the leis? Wear them? Keep them on our person? Or should they stay hidden in our cabins?
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Um, if it ever seems like the world is ending, wearing them is a good idea! [NAILED IT]
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[okay, not very helpful, but at least he has confirmed that there is something about the leis that might protect them in dire circumstances. And that wearing them is a good idea. That's slightly more than he knew earlier.]
One more question, if you don't mind. Why doesn't the captain know about them?
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[Pal waits for a long moment or two, perhaps longer than most people would. He's patient like that. But finally he can't just stand here any longer, waiting for something to happen.]
Er, Miss Friday?
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Brr! That's, um, gosh... There's a whole lot of wards in place to keep certain topics "quiet," see, so it's a little...
[beat]
Thank you for not hitting me! It actually just distracts me more...
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[Another blink] Er, you’re welcome?
[Friday, you really need better friends.]
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Is there anything else I can help you with? As much as I can, of course!
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[He offers her his hand] Thank you, Miss Friday.
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Any time! I'm here to serve, after all!
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And I, for one, greatly appreciate your efforts. Be well, Miss Friday.
[and with that he goes, brimming with ideas and information]