DeForest nodded; he understood the sentiments and reason why Leonard still had this sword - he had just been a little surprised that Leonard, of all people, had such an instrument in his possession. It was not something that he would have expected from his association with Leonard so far.

"You...think we'll be defending ourselves? Len. I didn't sign up for that Len. This was just meant to be a simple voyage, cross the sea, get jobs - no one said anything about having to defend ourselves against.." De scrabbled for the right words, panic rising in his throat "...against unknown ships!"