Jask is relieved to find that the group mostly believes his story - and that they listened attentively.
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"I am eager to be of assistance. I will tell you my story, if you care to hear it." "I have already told you I was innocent - but not of what. I was once employed by the Sargavan government, but when I uncovered evidence of corruption involving illicit deals with the Free Captains of the Shackles, I confronted my superior, only to be betrayed and framed for the same crimes. Faced with imprisonment, I fled all the way to Corentyn, where I've lived in relative peace for a decade." He pauses before continuing. He begins with a little more anger in his voice. "I thought my enemies had forgotten me, but a Sargavan agent caught up with me and put me in irons. The agent handed me over to the captain of the Jenivere for delivery to Eleder to be tried for a crime I didn't commit." "I know that it is hard to believe that I am innocent. That I was framed." Gelik snorts, "You got that right, old man." Jask ignores him. "One of the incriminating papers that I found so long ago indicated that one of my superior’s contacts in the Shackles was a man named Avret Kinkarian. Kinkarian’s ship, the Brine Demon, was said to have wrecked here on Smuggler’s Shiv. I...know it’s a long shot, but if we could track the ship and explore the wreck, there may be actual evidence aboard to prove my innocence." As he finishes, he realizes that he has spoken more to you than any other person for some time.
Jask calmly nods as Brehna makes her threats and Jindariel unlocks his manacles. He rubs his wrists, clearly glad to be free. "I know this may be more than I can ask for, but did you, perhaps, find any of my belongings on board?" he asks, hopefully.
When Brehna threatens Jask, his eyes and head fall. His spirit is broken and he says no more.
The prisoner - Jask - speaks for the first time. His voice is almost pleading "The woman is correct. We must work together. Please…release me. I am no threat and I can be of assistance." |