Shay's POV

Me and Gist board The Morrigan. We set sail and we head to Albany.

"The Coronal waits in Albany...... I wonder what he has in mind for us to do next?" Gist says. I look at him with a questioning look on my face. I know that I said to Kathryn that the Coronal might have stuff for me to do, but I just met that as a joke!

"Us?! I thought you just wanted to check in with Monroe, not sign me up for the army!" I say a little agitated.

"No, not at all! But I admire the Coronal's ideals and want to make them happen," Gist says.

"What kind of ideals?" I ask Gist, still not sure about the Coronal.

"Secure boarders, prosperous farms, fair trade.... We need those things in these wretched Colonies," Gist explains. If Kathryn were here she would be rolling her eyes.

"Sounds like a high minded utopia," I say, Gist chuckles.

"It rather does! Want to help make it happen?" Gist asks me. I think for a moment.

"Coronal Monroe is an intriguing man, and he certainly seems honorable," I say, "We'll head for Albany, after that I'll see," Gist smiles.

"Splendid!" Gist exclaims, then he looks at the crew, "Full sail ahead, lads!" Then we head for Albany.

The next day we arrive in Albany, and I see Coronal Monroe waiting on the docks. I dock the ship and me and Gist meet with the Coronal. The Coronal sees us and smiles, he then looks at Gist.

"In good health, I see?" The Coronal asks Gist.

"Ehhh, thanks to the Captain here," Gist says, referring to me. Coronal Monroe looks at my ship then he looks at me.

"Tis a fine vessel Captain Cormac," Coronal Monroe tells me.

"Thank you, Coronal Monroe," I say. Coronal Monroe looks back at Gist.

"Master Gist, did you learn more about our conspirators and their new weapons?" Coronal Monroe asks Gist.

"Only that their base of operations is a French fort further down the river," Gist tells Coronal Monroe. I look at Coronal Monroe.

"It's a little close for comfort, isn't it?" I ask Coronal Monroe. He looks at me.

"If the French have installed a fort in our territory, they are likely preparing for a assault. New York could burn," Coronal Monroe explains. He turns to me, "Will you join us Master Cormac?" I think for a moment, then I nod.

"Enough innocents have died already,"