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Pirates' Court – An English Azmyth
As night falls, the crew gathers on the ship's deck for another Pirates' Court. Cameron informs everyone that one of the three marked Pirates will be cut adrift tonight unless everyone rises together and votes for a Mutiny against their new Captain. Cameron mentions the change in power since the last Expedition, noting a change in mood on the ship since the new Captain was named. Azmyth describes the situation by saying, "Things are much lighter now, spirits are higher and we now have a new hierarchy in power." As Azmyth finishes his sentence, Cameron notices his new British accent, but Azmyth is quick to point out that the crew seems to like it. After he's asked why he marked these three Pirates, Azmyth explains that Alexis was marked because of her attitude, Laurel was marked because she floats by and Cheryl was marked because of her inability to fit in with the crew. When Jay is asked if he agrees with the decision to mark Cheryl, he mentions the fact that Cheryl separated herself from the rest of the crew when she was in a position of power. He tells her, "I kind of felt as though you looked down upon us and that was the reason that I actually helped make sure that you got the Black Spot."
The Marked Pirates Defend While Alexis Offends
Alexis steps forward to defend herself and makes no effort to subdue her volatile attitude. "I'm me and I haven't put up any fronts or any façade or tried to do any sugarcoated 'this-is-me' tap dance for any of you," she proclaims. "So, you know what you're getting." Laurel is the next one up and she uses her likeable nature to appeal to her fellow shipmates. Laurel informs the crew that she wants to stay on the ship, saying, "I would pretty much do anything for you guys. I don't have a problem working on the boat, I love going to the expeditions." When it's Cheryl's turn to defend herself, she uses her courtroom skills to mount a multilayered defense. She begins by discussing the importance of teamwork and then brings up the difficulties she faced when assuming the role of Joe Don's Officer. "It was almost a negative for me because I didn't get to create those bonds that the crew got to create initially." She also stresses the importance of her physical capabilities on the Expeditions. Joe Don comes to Cheryl's aide when he takes responsibility for not allowing his Officers to intermingle with the crew. He stresses Cheryl's strengths before pointing out that Alexis will never change. Alexis takes offense and retorts, "That's interesting coming from you. You just came down from your post where you stood for several days with no interaction with the crew. I mean, I appreciate your opinion, but I really don't think it's fair." Once things cool down, Cameron turns to the Captain and asks if he has anything to say, knowing Mutiny is always an option. Azmyth doesn't seem worried. He champions his new reign by pointing out that morale is way up and that everything is fantastic.
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