[ He has to smile at his pep talk. It sounds like he didn't arrive alone, and Marcos can't really disagree with him about their group. ]

I like your confidence. [ The key is getting through this without major casualties. He doesn't want to say it, but that's where they usually end up short. ] I've watched them fight off an entire city of monsters, what's a few pirates and undead mermaids?

...I don't think we'll avoid the fight this time, but if you get any ideas, I'm here for them.