From “The Sauder Diaries — By Any Other Name“:

Blackheart looked at Hans levelly. “Mister Sauder, can I trust you with my Propulsion Room and the lives of my crew? You once made it clear that you would not shed many tears if I came to an unplanned end. So I need you to look me in the eye and give me your word I can trust you with the lives of my crew.”
Hans looked at his foot for a long time. He was aware everyone was watching him.

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