Igniting the Flame

Fourth Spark:

[After stopping at a port]

Eduardo: We are not.

Dia: Please?

Eduardo: No.

Dia: PLEASEEEEE???

Eduardo: NO.

Dia: [adorable sad face] Pwetty pwease???

Eduardo: I said N.O!!

Dia: Pwetty pwetty pwetty pwease???

Eduardo: Get it through your thick skull! We are not – and I repeat, NOT – keeping a cat on board the ship!

Dia: Why not?! It’s not going to hurt anyone!

Eduardo: That thing could claw someone’s face off!

Dia: No it won’t! [shows him the dark grey kitten’s paws] See? Someone removed the claws.

Eduardo: My decision still stands.

Dia: Oh, come on! It’s just a harmless kitten!

Eduardo: It’s another mouth to feed, Dia. You might as well toss it overboard and let the sharks have a meal.

Dia: [epic gasp] You MONSTER!!! You’d throw an innocent kitten overboard?!

Eduardo: I was ready to throw you overboard, wasn’t I?

Dia: [death glare] …

Morgan: Oh? Did the siblings get into a quarrel?

Dia: [evil gleam, then adorable face] Captain! This kitten snuck on board at the last port. Can we keep it until we can find a home for it when we stop for supplies next? Pwease??? [adorable sad and begging face along with the kitten]

Morgan: … [laughing] With that face, how can I say no? Just make sure that you take responsibility, alright?

Dia: Yes, sir! [to Eduardo] Looks like I won.

Eduardo: Hmph. Don’t expect me to help you if something goes wrong.