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Haku nodded at Kirus as he walked up to the coutner once more. "Ofcourse. I can always help and i believe Seti-kun might be kind enough to help out aswell." Haku said with a smile before looking at Seti.

Seti was sipping his sake and had heard what Haku had said. If Haku wanted him to help the englishman then he would not complain and help out.
Seti looked at Kirus. "Just a little." He said as he scratched his neck for a moment. He hadn't decided yet. He didn't want to be away from Haku long.
"How long will you need a translator and where do you want to go?"

Kirus nodded in thanks, it seemed that Haku and Seti were indeed a lot closer than he had expected, but then, he hadnt expected Seti to be the kind of man to allow himself to be close to anyone.

"I am schedualed to be in your country for three weeks" he confirmed "weather permitting" business like, genial. He decdied that his wealth and standing may mean nothing here, he was alien. He did not want to be on the wrong side of the cold eyed stranger (and stranger he still was by far).

"most of my work will be in the docklands" he stated, then after a short pause to lick his lips "trading" Seti knew what he meant. In fact, Seti was the only one of the gathered who knew Kirus' trade.
"Of course some trips inland will need to be made, and I'd much like to see more of your town"

The day was running into itself, the morning sun was settling to a soft glow, and Kirus was anxious to start back towards his boat. He had not fully informed his crew that he would stay elsewhere that night, though he was sure it had been implied. He needed to check in. His Captain was a loyal man, he wasnt so sure about the rest of the crew. It was probable they had all jumped ship as soon as Kirus had left, and were sleeping off the morning in local brothels.

Kirus was both flattered and somewhat bemused that Seti and Haku had offered to help him. He hoped it was out of the goodness of their own hearts, and not in knowing of the secret messages passed between them. He didnt blame them of course, for using their own language, or having other thoughts and conversations- it troubled him however that the people he knew most here, the ones he had to trust with his life and business, could plot against him at any time, right before him, and he would be non the wiser.

He looked from one to the other "Really, my friends, I thank you, but I will have my crew bring up my things, I wouldn't expect, nor ask you to do anything more for me than I have already asked."

He smiled, and cast a glance up at the sky, it seemed sepia somehow, but just as bright as he had expected, and he raised one long fingered hand to shield himself from its rays.

"You are quite welcome to come and see my ship however" he ventured "she's a relativity fine vessel, if such things interest you?"

If he was honest with himself, he was not so much of a fan himself, he enjoyed sea ventures for a time, before monotony set in, he found ships beautiful, but would not sit in the harbour and name each one.

As they crested the top of the hill, they could already see the white clouds of his sails billowing on the horizon.

Kirus watched the other wander on ahead and wondered not for the first time if Seti hated him already , merely for his trade. It was highly probable, he was not in the most desirable of goods and services. He didn't care much for people who objected however.
Haku seemed friendly enough, even when he was sure that the ever present and particularly pretty smile was akin to his own, not wholly truthful. Again he cared little, if he was honest with himself most of the friendships he had were based on falsities, still they got him and his 'friends' far enough.

"A long, long while" Kirus answered in question to Haku, his voice seeming more tired all of a sudden, as it had been the night before. "I am afraid after the first few days of feeling like you are in some pirate novel, sea voyages are long and unpleasant"
he paused to think for a moment
"I would say this particular 'adventure' was almost two months in the making"
he admitted as the crested down the hill, the smell of fish and seaweed strong on the breeze that hit them in the chest and seemed to cleanse and drench the nostrils.

Kirus walked to meet Seti where he had stopped and smiled as he raised his arm to point, his head cocked to one side as he followed the line of his outstretched finger.
"That one" he noted.

His finger was pointed towards the largest ship in dock, it was also one of the only western boats docked at that time. It's bow was large and masts reached higher than the nearest building- its deck and bilge were of shining mahogany, fretwork and carvings covered its railings. The ship looked as though it had not spent such time at sea, she was indeed a fast and clean vessel, even her sails, billowing white and cream clouds that blocked out the sky beyond, seemed spotless.

Kirus was obviously not a poor man. In truth the ship was not his, it was a rental that his overseer had procured, along with the crew. Kirus was good at what he did however, and this ship and adventure was placed in his hands. He could be trusted.

He was glad enough not to be stuck behind a desk any more, there had been a good year or so of his apprenticeship (procured for him through his parentage of course) which was long and boring, tax, revenues, incomes and outgoings.
After that there had been initial seeing and checks, to see the cargo. He showed he could hold his own, and even made suggestions about conditions on ships that would cost a little to begin with, but keep a higher percentage of the cargo alive. He had worked his way up.
Kirus was now not only a man of inheritance but of his own income. A wealthy man indeed.
It amused him at times that people in the street told of his bankrupt morals weighing out his physical gold. He often smiled sweetly at them and stepped around their forms as he entered shops and restaurants.

"I should doubt that the crew are still on bored" he commented "I assume your town has a red light district?" he asked with a wry grin.

Seti just kept quiet and looked at the large ship. It was indeed one of the biggest ships they had had in this small harbour. His piercing gray eyes roamed over the large wooden flank of the ship. He had decided not to go on the ship.

Haku smiled and nodded. "We do have such a thing but it doesn't work the same as it does in your country. We have Geisha houses. Where females know the art of seduction and keeping men happy. But its not like how a prostitute works. But maybe Seti should take you there soon so you can see it for yourself." Haku said happily while in the back of his mind he knew that Seti would kill him for just saying and assuming such a thing.

Seti shook his head lightly at Haku's comment, was he really going to embaress him allday long. His sharp gray eyes moved over the ship, seeing some people there. He watch the exchange between the two men with emotionless eyes.

Haku on the other hand stopped at Seti's side with a smile. He moved a hand through his hair and smiled prettily like only most women could. Nudging Seti softly that the other should cheer up a little.
Haku waited and watched as Kirus met once of his men. That they address him with 'lord' came as a small surprise to Haku.

Both still stood at the harbour and didn't follow Kirus onto the ship.

Haku nodded and went up the gangpank and up to the ship. He looked around the deck before smiling at Kirus. "Its nice."

Seti on the other hand stayed at shore and would wait there for the others to return. He sat down on his knees and pulled a small book out of the sleeve of his yukata and started reading.

The long haired boy didn't knew what he saw. He was happy like a child with a candy as he looked over the ship and looked around. Haku laughed softly as he was totally enjoying himself just by being there on the ship.