And Pyrates is still a big group? Excellent.

I ahve been struggling with a sickness for some time, and kept it silent. It is not something to take lightly and I hope all can understand.

All I can ask for is support, prayers, and hopes that I shall return full force kicking again.

Please do not give up on me. It has been a long, rocky road and it's been tough to face.

Until we cross paths again.

The Ghost of Cutthroat

~With honour, I lay my sword down at your humble feet,
I back away, bowing out gracefully,
for I have at last, finally claimed defeat.
without a tear shed, without one final word,
I take a deep breath, turn, and head towards
the golden, blinding door.

The crowd remarks muttered,
my thoughts are all blocked out,
I know when I have lost, my friend,
and that is, without any doubt.

Wanting to cling on
to any shred of hope I had,
was all in vain,
but to have had that one chance of victory,
with you, I am eternally glad.

Now the fates have turned,
and was not meant to be,
but wishing to cross paths one day,
on the shores of a beautiful sea.

I can only wish well for you,
as you can wish for me,
for you have been kind to me,
but, alas, was not meant to be.

Farewell, adieu,
mayhaps one day we shall meet,
but when that day comes,
I know that I shall once more
lay my sword down at your feet.~