Roof Tops

On closer inspection, you realise that the assassin is a royal guard... finding the lacquered armour and heavy green cloak. You take the pin, decorated with the royal insignia, that fastened his cloak. 

You pull yourself up through the rafters and claw out handfuls of thatching before clambering out on to the roof.

But there, ahead of you on the houses is a huge shadow, watching the city. Before you can see what it is, a treacherous tile gives way and you fall to the street below.

Stumbling as you stand...you turn from the city centre, gathering your bearings and run to the dock. Away from the shadow... and almost straight into a man. 

'You chose the wrong night to be running around on roof tops boy.'

From the accent, and rings in his beard you know he's a pirate from the north west.

What do you do?

-- Try and mention the name of a captain you sailed with?

-- Attack him?

-- Offer him any coins you are carrying?

-- Or show him the pin?

-- Ask about the shadow...?