Ashtin's Great Escape (and Other Disasters)

Previously

…Emma, ever the pragmatist even in the midst of their make-believe, adjusted her imaginary eyepatch. "But how did it get so close, Captain? We were supposed to be guarding the ship!" Lathe, his small hands clenched into fists, chimed in, "The kraken's cunning! It waited for its moment!" Laison nodded sagely, puffing out his chest. "Indeed. Now, we must formulate a plan. A daring rescue mission. One that will go down in pirate legend!" He lowered his voice to a dramatic whisper. "I shall go. I will sneak past the beast, sever its slimy grip, and return Captain Squawk to safety!" The other two nodded, their eyes wide with a mixture of admiration and tre