—8—Socks: An Interlude and an Introduction
Chaos erupted on the deck as the thugs danced away from the wash of pickling juices and sliding eels. A second barrel landed a moment later, sending out a fresh wave. The eels, Deepwater Longbacks by the look of them, measured around four feet from end to end and threatened to trip and tangle, not to mention disgust. A group of three thugs fell into a heap as they tried to escape the splash zone.
Frank jumped to his feet, grabbed Notation’s arm, and yanked her up.
“What’s going on?” she shouted as a third barrel sailed over their heads and hit the railing.
“No idea,” said Frank. “But now’s our chance. This way!”
He pulled Notation toward the railing at the ship’s edge, sliding through the puddles of ...
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