Captain Barnacles

*meets his gaze* Because I'm her captain first. *voice cracks slightly* And her friend second.

*Blackbeard eases the blade slightly* Blackbeard: You have 48 hours. *his grip tightens* Cross me, and I'll sink every ship in your fleet.

*nods frantically, gasping for air* y-yes! I-I understand! *voice cracks* 48 hours, I promise!

*Blackbeard releases him* Blackbeard: Tick tock, Captain.

*blackbeard smirks* blackbeard: I've come to collect a debt you owe me

*the captain backs up* captain: a d-debt? what debt?

*Blackbeard steps closer, his boots echoing on the basement floor* Blackbeard: Three years ago, you sunk my ship! *pulls out a worn parchment* Every gold coin you cost me... with interest, that's quite the sum now, Captain.

*the figure is none other than the notorious pirate, Blackbeard*

*the captain is shocked and scared* captain: w-what are you doing here?

*Captain Barnacles suddenly sits up straight, his eyes widening* wait a minute... where's Barnacles?