"Alright Rufus, what's up?", I said folding my arms.
"Thiiis ship here…will it umm…get us back safely?" He asked nervous.
"Yyyyyea, it'll be fine" I nodded.
"You sure? Because umm-"
"Is everything okay, Mari?", Tara asked walking over.
I told her about how worried little Rufus was over here, he didn't appreciate the name I gave and the head rub. Welp my break's over, I walked right back up to the wheel and steered us right back to Gullet.
Couple minutes later we made it back to Gullet and carried the spices with the help of the fisher men, they're sweet birds. We loaded them to the next room as recommended, man we're going to smell good for a few days thanks to carrying this stuff. Anyway the Frogfather looks satisfied, or maybe, I don't know he doesn't changes his expression much.
"Welcome you lot, Rufus here tells me you did a fine job at the presidio", He complemented. "The time has come for us to do real business"
Tara walked up to his desk looking confidence in what she was going to say, "Do you know the whereabouts of Ivy Fairlead and Gabriel Fairlead?", she questioned.
"You have done me a favor, Tara, and you have my thanks", he complemented again, "Now you want me to tell you where to find this couple. That I cannot do."
WAIT WHAT?!
"I'm afraid I have never these two you speak of, I am sorry", he apologized tipping his finger on the deck.
You have GOT to be kidding me! Not only did we put our lives on the line for this request, but wasted it for NOTHING! DANG IT ALL! He could have just TOLD US he didn't know ANYTHING about her parents. Man what a day, WHAT…A…DAY! Oh man he better have something to make up for this.
"I do apologize for this, Tara, that I am", he said to her, "However, I still own you have favor. Whatever you want, just ask"
Did he say ANYTHING?!, "Hey Frogfather I need to have a quick chat with Tara", I said rising my hand.
He agreed with it, so I pulled Tara out to Jonah Town because this had to be private between us. She was very confused and curious on the matter, she has every right to be. Ooooh boy I'm nervous, but… I got this. I DEEPLY asked her if she could ask the Frogfather for a new ship. Because the truth is, weeeell our ship…unless you want to see what the skies below look like, I wouldn't ride the ship like AT ALL! She gladly agreed with no hesitation then said it's to thank me for all I've done for her. Oh…mmmmyyyy…GOODNESS! I LOVE THIS GIRL! I was so happy, and I mean SSSSOOOOO HAPPY, I just hugged and spun her around like Milo did! YES FINALLY, A NEW SHIP, THANKS THE STARS!
"Mari…could you ppleeease…put me down", she asked kindly gasping for air.
"OH, oh sorry", I apologized putting her gently, "And uuuh sorry for the mess you and Bonnie got in"
"Phew, it's quite fine", she said breathing, "Beside if it weren't for this, I wouldn't have seen Milo"
Awwww I still remember that moment, soooo sweet. Wait, what were we doing? OH SHOOT THE FROG FATHER!
"Mind telling me what you were talking about in your quick chat", the Frogfather asked with his arms crossed.
"Hehe sorry, there was uuuuu-
"We had to think really hard about what favor to ask of you, sir", Tara interrupted.
"I see, that understandable", he said agreeing, "What is your favor?"
"We wish to have a new and very sturdy ship please"
"I can't shake the feeling Mari is the reason for this, however, a deal is a deal", he agreed shaking his head then rising his hand. "Head up to Jonah Town and choose any ship that satisfies you"
"Sweet, let's go!" I said walking out excited.
"And Mari", the father said stopping me, "Try not to break this one, or I will be verry disappointed", he warned me.
Looking back at him, I put my hands on my hips and raised my eyebrows at him. He sighs and face palms his face, he knows I of all people CAN'T keep that promise. HA, silly frog.