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    “He’s been berating the crew,” Ed says, leaning back in his chair.

    Bonnet makes a soft tutting noise. “Honestly, Edward, that’s nothing new.”

    Izzy’s eyes don’t leave Ed’s unreadable face. He’s been walking a tightrope since Bonnet and his band of merry men returned to the Revenge, and he never knows how Ed’s going to react. It doesn’t do to look away.

    “This time he mouthed off to you, love.” There’s steel under the warm tones of Ed’s voice, and Izzy has to fight the urge to shiver. “And most of the crew heard. I won’t have our first mate disrespecting one of his captains. It undermines your authority.”

    A pleased hum from Bonnet. Izzy doesn’t roll his eyes, but it’s a near fucking thing. He doesn’t want to provoke Edward. He’s looking at Bonnet, but Izzy’s sure he’d still know. He always knows.

    Ed turns his gaze back to Izzy, his face still blank. Izzy’s heart beats just a little faster at being so scrutinized, at having Edward so focused on him.

    “He needs to be punished,” Ed says. “Needs to learn his lesson.”

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