"There is nothing wrong with calling yourself what you are. You're a sky pirate, regardless of whether you have your partner or wings."

His hazel eyes darkened slightly at the mention of a possible perpetrator for part of Penelo's sadness. "What did Larsa do?" His voice remained as calm as ever but, being a veteran pirate, his thoughts turned instantly to how he would deal with Larsa.

He wasn't going to just let it slide. "Final? About what, exactly? Certainly you're different, but so are Fran and myself."