The introductions went smoothly and now all that was left to do was figure out where Amina would be staying. They really needed to either get a bigger ship or add on some makeshift rooms until they were able to purchase another vessel. Of course, trying that right now was troublesome especially because they are being hunted by walled city bounty hunters. They first had to find a settlement that had a dry dock for ship building and a place to buy provisions. A few settlements were already under their control at least for the time being and they had not come across any lands that were already flying a pirate flag which meant this area was ripe for the taking by Crimson Judgement.

According to the maps there was a settlement close by that could be of use and even had a trading station which meant they can get supplies and other things. Alexandria went into the settlement with Eve and Amina since Eve was great at blending in and speaking just about any language that existed in the known world. The three of them walked through the settlement on their way to the docks to first discuss either expanding their current ship or buying/building a new one. Of course, that would take a lot of money and thankfully they have a treasure ship to help pay for a new better flagship. The three of them made it to the ship dry dock as Alexandria smiled raising her voice for all to hear.

"I'm the Captain of the newly formed pirate group known as Crimson Judgement. We are looking for a craftsman to join my crew and make us a grand flagship."

Everyone in the building started laughing as a slender woman with a tight waist and big burst walked into the middle of the room spinning around once allowing her dress to grab everyone's attention as she spoke, "Hey now, the lady has something very important to say and we shouldn't laugh at her when we don't even know a thing about her yet." She looked in Alexandria's direction blowing her a kiss as she continued, "If you want to chat about a flagship, I'm the one to talk to since this is my place." She motioned for the three of them to follow as they all moved into a large booth in the corner of the building.

The woman had long dark purple hair with black streaks throughout and her eyes were a bright gold. Alexandria and her party sat in the booth as Alexandria spoke, "Well it is good to finally speak with someone to help us. We have a few ships including a treasure ship but none of them are worth to be my flagship. So, what do you have in stock for us?"

A smirk spread across the woman's face as she clapped her hands together and responded, "That is lovely there are not many treasure ships still sailing since most of them end up at the bottom of the ocean. Now for what you are looking for I would have to do a custom build however that does not come cheap by any means. How are you on funds and other things to trade?"

Alexandria took out a large bag setting it down on the table and sliding it over to the saleswoman as she spoke, "This would just be an advance and I have much more where that came from since it will be a custom build as you stated. Do you have any blueprints drawn up or will this be completely from scratch?

"You know what I have completely forgotten to introduce myself. My name is Judy and I'm the main shipbuilder here at this settlement. You won't be able to find anyone better and there isn't a ship within one hundred miles of this place that doesn't have at least a bit of my design input." She paused for a moment looking Alexandria right in the eye as she continued, "That was pretty bold of you to announce yourself like that looking for a crewmember and shipwright. However, in the future that can get you killed so be careful. I'm not sure if I'll be able to leave here and join your crew though. That is a huge undertaking."

The silence in the room was a bit thick for a few moments until a smile crossed Alexandria's face. "I want to buy your stock in the company and become the new owner. That way you will be able to join me and the crew on our adventures and Crimson Judgement will be able to have a base to build a fleet as large as I can dream up."

Judy's eyes widened at the thought of being able to leave and go off to see the world. She was about to agree when the thought of her workers crossed her mind. "You know I don't want my workers to be out of jobs and how much are we talking here? Do you have any idea how much this company makes in a year just on the government contracts alone?"

A giggle escaped Alexandria's lips as she replied, "The government contracts would be bought out and terminated since pirates don't get along with those walled city bastards. Second, I have a treasure ship the size of a flagship and I probably have as much treasure, technology, and other precious items to make one hundred years of your salary. So, what do you say do we have a deal?"

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She raised an eyebrow to Alexandria's comment not sure how the hell her math worked but if that was the case there was no way she could turn her down. However, losing that business wasn't something she wanted and there had to be another way for them to come to an agreement. "This business has been in my family for almost five generations so there is no way I can sell it to you like that. I could however give you stake in the company another way." Judy reached out touching Alexandria on the arm giving her a playful wink.

Alexandria raised an eyebrow of her own a small smirk crossing her face as she replied, "Is this your way of coming onto me or do you have something else in mind?"

There was another silence however this time the tension in the air was so thick you could cut it with a knife. "I'm asking if you wanted to get married that way you would have the power you, so desire and the company stays in my family where it belongs."

There was a slight silence while Alexandria looked into Judy's eyes searching for something more or maybe even a trick to gain something else or sell her out. Of course, she found nothing but kindness and maybe the beginning of love. "Well then I guess I have no choice but to accept your offer of marriage and then we will all get what we want and perhaps there will be love in the future."

Judy smiled jumping into Alexandria's arms and breathing in her scent deep as if she was going to be enveloped in her. At this moment she knew this wasn't a relationship that started out of love but one of a deal. Of course, there was always the case of love being the ending reason for the relationship staying together and that was something she was going to hope for with all her heart and soul.

"So, does that mean I get a wedding? Since I hope, you're not thinking just going to a building and signing a few papers?" Judy had a series look on her face staring a hole though Alexandria.

She shook her head quickly as she turned to Eve, "I need you to start planning a wedding for the day after tomorrow. Do you think you could handle that?

Eve let out a soft giggle as she replied, "No problem, Captain I will get right on that."

Amina nodded in agreement as Judy and Alexandira got up making their way to the building, they needed to go to in order to get their license to get married.

After walking a few minutes, they finally made it to the building and after walking inside Alexandria spotted a wanted poster on the wall walking up to it with her mouth open in shock. She turned to the clerk behind the desk as she spoke loudly, "What the hell is a walled city wanted poster doing in a settlement town?"

The clerk didn't move for a second frozen with fear as Alexandria approached her slamming her wanted poster on the table in front of her. "I will only ask one more time after that things are going to get violent." The anger in her voice was palpable.

Judy was next to Alexandria in a flash touching her arm softly as she spoke, "I know you must be scared at the moment however you do need to answer her and tell us why there is a walled city wanted posted doing here?"

A silence gripped the room for a moment as the clerk cleared her throat and spoke, "A deal was struck not too long ago, and the nearest walled city delivered us aid so now we must do whatever they ask."

Alexandria could feel the rage bubbling up to the surface and wondered who in their right mind would side with a walled city just for a little bit of aid. "Well, no matter you are going to give us the documents needed for a marriage license and then you will grand us said license and after that we will be on our way."

The clerk froze in place again shaking her head in disagreement. "I'm sorry I can't grant a wanted person a marriage license no matter what the situation is. You must leave now before I have to call the guards."

A sword came out of the sheath and the tip of the blade was pointed at the clerk as Alexandria spoke with rage and malice in her voice, "You will give us the damn documents, or I will put this blade through your throat."

Judy grabbed Alexandria's arm looking at the clerk as she spoke, "Please just do what she says. We have known each other for a long time, and I don't want to see you die over something so foolish as some documents."

She refused to move and ignored Judy's request just staring a hole through Alexandria as if she could kill with just a look. "I will not allow you to have these things so go away or I will be forced to take action.

Alexandria was done playing around as she moved as close as she could with the tip of her blade touching the clerk's throat. "If you think I'm bluffing you will choke on your own blood, and we will take what we need anyway so just do what we ask and there is no need for bloodshed."

The clerk was about to speak to say something in her defense when Alexandria thrust the blade through her neck and out the other side. She pulled it out spraying blood all over the wall. She grasped her neck trying to stop the bleeding as she began to choke on her blood just as Alexandria had promised.

Her body hit the floor as the blood began to pool and her last breath left her body with a soft rasp.

Judy buried her face in Alexandria's shoulder tears falling down her face.

"I think it is about time to visit the leader of this settlement so they can explain to me why the hell this deal was made in the first place. You go get the documents and license we need while I get rid of the body. After that we will both go to pay this leader a visit."

They both nodded and did what needed to be done and then it was off to the council leaders house to settle things here.