The moment Peter placed the climbing gear on the counter, the store owner’s eyebrows shot up in disbelief. The giant ship had been the subject of much gossip, and here Peter was, seeming to get ready to take on him.
“You’re not seriously thinking of climbing that beast, are you?” he asked, his voice laced with disbelief and concern. “That’s not just daring, it’s downright madness! Do you have any idea how dangerous that floating piece of iron is?”