Ryan looks around the room, staring at the tables one at a time. The names of the men at the tables is clear in his head, 'That big fella over there is Samuel, still remember when he saved me life during a storm. and that ones Thompson, used to work for the navy till he found out he got along well with the captain.' Ryan thinks of each individual member of the crew, until his eyes meet with the captain. 'And this one is me captain, Captain Brinks, the man who I'll serve till death and even after.'
Ryan shakes his head, what was he thinking. Of course this was his life. He was training to become a blacksmith once, but that has passed and now he's a pirate, for life. He had no idea what thoughts had come over him.
"Aye, captain. Just having some thoughts."
"Having some thoughts are ya lad? and what are these thoughts about?"
"Just the crew, and my captain. Glad to be a part of it all."
"Glad to hear it, and glad to have you as one of us as well, First Mate. But it's now time for Drinks! Captains Orders!" As he says this the captain turns around and cheers, all the men sitting at the tables raise their drinks in response and cheer, gulping down whatever is in their cup. Ryan smiles at this sight, this is definitely the captain and crew he remembered sailing with for years.
Ryan hears the captain call out from one of the tables, "Oy, First Mate. Captains Orders were to drink, so sit your ass down lad and drink!" He pats the seat next to him while chuckling.
Ryan walks up to the seat, sitting in it as the Captain passes him a cup. The two drink and talk together, reminiscing about when the captain found Ryan.
"Ey, First Mate. Remember the day we first met."
"Course I do Captain, best day of my life. Had gone to the tavern to get drunk and forget about my duties as a blacksmith, took a seat at the counter and ended up sitting next to you. Who'd have thought I'd be sitting next to a pirate. Two of us got drunk, went up to a room together... then the next day I decided to join your crew."
"Hard to think it's been 6 years, but it's been a good 6 years. You quickly became me first mate after that and I'm glad you sailed by me side."
"Aye, glad to as well. Worked out well you didn't have a first mate by the time I arrived."
"Didn't have anyone who was worth it, you know me. My crews close to me, and we all know each other like a family. But none of them would have been a good first mate. None of them cept you."
The two share drinks together, as time passes further...