[Indeed; Kodachi had only spoken to him about twice before that encounter and was thus relieved that he'd suddenly mastered pleasantries and acquired manners.]

[The gymnast listened carefully to what Xun Yu was explaining.]

I see. These curses must have driven you to scandalous actions.

[The look on her face was placid, but her mind was whirling. It was apparent that not everyone was struck down by these curses; she was herself while Ragna had apparently turned into a raving lunatic. This could, again, be used to her advantage for blackmail purposes.]

Obviously the latter is preferable. Should feasts and presents always be the norm, why, we wouldn't have to resort to piracy, as we'd be fed and pampered. I suppose that would defeat Davy Jones' purpose for kidnapping us.

[She lifted her nose in the air to show her displeasure.]