You almost look peaceful like that." Came a voice that awoke Edward. It was a dark and ghostly voice that he recognized immediately. "Not at all like you were before." A cloaked figure stepped out of the shadows in the cabin.
"What do you want, demon?" He growled standing from his chair, almost knocking it over.
"Calm yourself, I was only coming to see how things are." The demon replied turning his head looking around the room. "Making sure you haven't forgotten about our deal."
"How could I? I am still here, under the Empire."
"Yes!" The demon snapped. "And you will do well to remember why you are like this." The demon was referring to years back just before Edward became a privateer. He had been using the magic bestowed to him for his own gain rather than furthering the demon's deal for the powers. "Your service is almost up, as you know, and once it is we can get back to work." Edward was using all his will to not yell at the demon for he knew that would be unwise. This demon was more of a curse to him than his abilities of summoning were worth, and he want nothing more than to kill it. "I will return three days after your.. resignation... and will give you your task." Edward did respond but just stood there staring with anger. "I am glad we had this chat, look forward to seeing you again." At that the demon disappeared into a black smoke.
After a few secondsEdward grabbed one of his books and threw it across the room.
"WHO IS HE TO TELL ME WHAT TO DO!" he yelled then drew his sword and slashed at the remaining smoke in the middle of the room causing it to part and swirl. "AAAHHHH!"
One of the crew came running into the cabin "Captain! Whats-"
He was cut off by Edward heel kicking him directly in the chest making him fly out of the room and into the wall across the hall. The poor sailor fell in a slump on the floor as several others gathered outside the door looking at the body.
"What are you all standing around for?! This isn't a museum!" The gathered crowd scrambled back to their places save for the doctor.
"Captain, you can't just do this." He said checking the sailor and found him dead.
"How about you talk to the demon next time." Edward replied the slammed the door.