"No, you may not walk, unless you wish to drown, or are suited to swimming in the water." Lifting it's head it looked back down at her. "These lands are more than just water and rock. Below the water, it defies all odds. Where we are now, is miles below the surface, but the water does not rise above this point." It swayed a hand over the peaceful surface. "A many tunnels and trails intertwine, and there are some where the water is cleaner. Only, it is hotter." Shifting back to eye level , it smiled at the small pup. "If you lighten up, I can show you this world."
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"I wouldn't blame you!" Vojak pipped up, smiling. His tail swayed back and forth, whilst he looked down at the wider but shorter dog. "Nothing is wrong with keeping a family together, and since most of them are to young to help around a ship-" He had to pause a moment, collecting the proper words. "...you can have them all for these good's you have offered." He thought was a fair deal. Why bother keeping things that just use up space, or hurt you in the long run. For all he knew, they would try and escape the old geezers ship for land. Not like he could do much about it.
Amorette stepped up at well, a little more awake and thoughtful. She sided with her Captain. "That's a great idea! Letting them all go. What we have is enough. It'll keep up good." She flicked him with her tail. "But I would have that lil' lady take your stitches out first. I'm not sure how it's done and I wouldn't want you messing it up and creating more of a mess." Which in all honesty he probably would end up tearing them out and days later have an infection not even he could save.
Nodding Vojak turned to the unwanted crew. "Alright, we can do that." It wasn't a question if they wanted to go or not. He was sure they wanted to and Amorette's eagerness helped push him over the edge. Though he was blind, not able to see what she was actually doing.
