[And have a semi-nervous smile in response. Tohko is used to grand gestures, being around Wilhelm and books, so it sounds alright to her.]

Ah, thank you very much! I know it's an odd request, but really, this will let me read about your adventures later..and if I make it home, I'll let people read about you too.

[Yes, a bit of bribery. After all, pirates do love fame as well as fortune.]

So..where does this amazing, wonderful memoir start?