Ahoy there mates! Crest here with this week's Partner of the Week! I'm proud to announce that this week, we celebrate...

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Christopher Ironhawk!!!

Now I think everyone who has met Chris here knows how he is; outgoing, smart, and he thinks he's funny. :laughks2: I kid, but we all know he's good at that too. After being in the guild for a little less than a year, we know that we can count on this pirate. Whether we're all dancing a jig on Tortuga, looting in Tormenta, or making fun of his horrible taste in clothes, we know that Chris has our backs.

So, per tradition, your first GIFt (to steal Del's horrible pun from last week) is Pete the Parrot! Take care of that hat on his head, mate, and don't steal it for some horrible new outfit.

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And Chris, I personally know of your love for the Black Eyed Peas. However, due to guild budget being low trying to get rum for Liz's supply lost in Navermo, this is what we could afford, rather than some tickets.

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Congrats Chris! You deserve it! Now keep a weary eye out for the next poll, mates!

Most of you have probably noticed that the past week has gone without a POTW poll. No, it isn't because I forgot - instead, I am dedicating it for a much more special purpose.

I have decided to dedicate this week, and next week, to two outstanding pirates who have left such a great impact on our guild. One of them has decided to join us fully, while another will be passing away from us as these next few days near. This symbolizes not only a tribute to these two, but as well as a final symbol of the dear friendship that has endured between them. So, I, Guildmaster Delmaria Darkskull, dedicate the Partner of the Weeks for February 27th and March 6th to..

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Dog Firestack and Kate Gunhound!

What can I say? These two have proven that good things come in pairs. These two pirates came to us in the mindset of expanding their circle of friends, and we couldn't have been more lucky that they chose us. Dog, who is (and forever will be) a Veteran in Partners N Crime has stood up for the guild in it's darkest hours, and has passed his great wisdom and experience of the game to us countless times. And Kate, a long-time member of ours on her baby pirate, Sierra, has forever put a mark on our hearts through her compassionate desire to help any person that crosses her path, regardless of who they are.

But what makes these two really remarkable is the bond between them. It's a safe bet to say their friendship has undergone the tests of time, and tests that have been set our by others to push them beyond their limits. It's an outstanding sight to see that through it all, they both rose from the rubble victorious. It only goes to show how the bonds of friendship can withstand any trial.

Now, usually our guild budget for POTW awards is relatively low - but, I felt it necessary to dig in to my own salary (guess I'll have to cut out Del's beach house in Mexico... sigh..) and pull out enough to buy you two something to remind you of your friendship - friendship rings!

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And now, to help guide Kate safely through our guild, and to help guide Dog in to whatever waters he travels to, I present to you both, Pete, and his sister, Patricia, the Parrots!

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It has been a pleasure to serve with both of you, and I hope it's a mutual feeling. So, congrats you two, and enjoy your time in the spotlight together as best friends, for you BOTH are our Partners of the Week(s)!