“Mankind will never change,” he scoffed, struggling against the ropes as his long white hair fell across his face. “Always fearing the unknown, & instead of extinguishing fear itself, you extinguish what you fear.”

You were a pirate, through and through. Hunting creatures of the sea, bringing in a hefty sum for each unique one you captured. You knew the price you could demand for even just a fin off him was incomparable.

He remembered Istarov’s words about humans, perhaps his friend was right.