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Apr 12, 2021 19:36:36 GMT -6
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Post by pixie on Apr 12, 2021 19:36:36 GMT -6
“Avast! The coast is upon us, laddies! Prepare for the ship!” The man commanded, his fists ground into his waist. From head to toe, his garb bellowed pirate. His boots had been scuffed to no end and nearing a trip to the tailor. His trousers were black and riddled with the salt of the sea. His shirt as red as garnet and matched the fire in his soul. His dark brown eyes stared at the coast of England as his ship carved into the splitting waves. A gentle wind blew through his long black hair and into his braided beard. A smile appeared upon his lips as he looked through his crew.
Removing his black hat so his head could breathe, he man closed his eyes, remembering the coast. The sand under his feet and the taste of fresh rum that tempted his tongue. “ENSURE THE BOOTY IS LOCKED TIGHT AND UNDER THE GUISE OF TEA! Heh...we wouldn’t want her majesty to get suspicious, aye?!”
“AYE, AYE, CAPTAIN!”
“Drop the anchor!”
Tavish Lachlan, the Captain of the Dark Seas, had arrived.
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Apr 12, 2021 22:02:29 GMT -6
Post by Alagosa on Apr 12, 2021 22:02:29 GMT -6
A blonde hair woman stood at the helm as her eyes glanced about the ship. She watched as the crew scrambled around the deck as their captain shouted out orders. The smell of salt filled her nose as she saw the coast. Her wide brim sat shielded her eyes from the glare of the sun. Her knee high boots, flowing shirt pared with a vest with different daggers. Her trusted gun and sword hung at her hip.
"Trim the sails, you dogs! You heard the captain, move it double time!"
The former navy lieutenant was now first mate on the Dark Seas. She loved the freedom it brought her. She often avoided the question of why she joined the other side. Krys Thompson would keep her secrets, for now.
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Apr 13, 2021 17:27:34 GMT -6
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Post by pixie on Apr 13, 2021 17:27:34 GMT -6
Tavish smirked at his first mate as he placed his hands against the edge of the boat. Tapping the wood, he gave a loving smile “Well, old gal, we’ve sailed through rough waters near and far. We’re back again...how ‘bout a rest and some repairs...” he mumbled softly, showing appreciation for the boat he’d long come to know at his home. The Dark Seas had been with him since he was a child. He grew up on this boat ever since being taken as a small child. Growing up on the water wasn’t easy, but it was the life he loved. Hard work paid off in the lot of gold, beautiful women, and a crew he’d come to call family.
Looking back, he grabbed the sail, tilting it west as they began to dock “Ms. Thompson, care to join me in some time after we stop by The Court?” He asked with a devilish smile.
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Apr 13, 2021 20:59:37 GMT -6
Post by Alagosa on Apr 13, 2021 20:59:37 GMT -6
Krys kept the helm steady as the crew scrambled as the ship was getting ready to dock. She was always impressed whenever the captain helped care for the ship. She knew that it allowed him to gain the respect and admiration of his crew. It was one of the reasons why she had joined up with the Dark Seas.
Her eyes flashed down to the captain as he flashed a smile at her. She cleared her throat to hide the heat building up in her cheeks. There was something about him which caused a reaction.
"What sort of thing did you have in mind, captain? I thought we were going to hit up the dock master and the old man for supplies of sorts."
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Apr 13, 2021 22:32:45 GMT -6
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Post by pixie on Apr 13, 2021 22:32:45 GMT -6
Tavish chuckled “Aye, Ms. Thompson.” He replied, shaking his head as he walked past her and head to the lower deck “Supplies first, meet with Skyler the Shade and set up our bunks for the week, and then we set out onto town.”
The ship gently hit the dock, thrusting the crew forward as the anchor found its place along the sand underneath. Tavish stopped, breathing in the cool air of the sea breeze one final time before setting foot on land.
Border patrol had been walking furiously toward the captain, equipped with documents and a bag to collect change “Y-You...ye name be? And how many aboard?”
Shaking his head, Tavish, plucked several gold coins into the man’s hand “Aye, lad, were not here to cause trouble, if by trouble ye mean to make yar women blush...” he laughed “Captain Tavish Lachlan of the Dark Seas. That’s all ya need, fine gentleman...” he winked, plucking a few more coins into the man’s pocket “ONWARD! He commanded forcefully.
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Apr 14, 2021 21:07:14 GMT -6
Post by Alagosa on Apr 14, 2021 21:07:14 GMT -6
Krys braced herself as the boat hit the dock. She took in a deep breath as the anchor settled into the floor. She took her step back as she watched the crew. They scrambled to finish bringing down the sails as the ship would be in port for a week or so.
She walked down the helm as she checked the ropes on some crates. She watched as men came side of the dock. It was always interesting to see the captain lay on the charm. Some of the crew waited until the signal was given. She looked over at the quartermaster, "You are in charge until we get back."
She walked with the crew up to the captain as the men walked off. She walked past him with a wink, "You have a way with people. We should hurry so we are not late for our meeting. The crew can handle the rest."
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Apr 16, 2021 19:20:05 GMT -6
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Post by pixie on Apr 16, 2021 19:20:05 GMT -6
Elsewhere in a dark, cold chamber under the city...
The whip sliced her skin open as she silently wept against the bloodstained cloth behind her cheek. She refused to cry out load as the man continuously raised his hand to let the leather do his bidding. Her back had already been covered with scars and it surprised her that the lashings still stung.
“That’ll teach you to mouth off. Do it again, as I shall see your voice be cut as well.”
The woman, known as a gypsy, rose from the cot, grabbing her bodice and carefully wrapping it around her fragile body. “Aye, your excellency.” She whispered before feathering her bearings and exiting the chamber. Her raven hair bore tangled beneath your shoulders as she rushed toward the Court, stressed about being unprepared for meeting the captain and his first mate. They were great friends, however, this was business.
Dashing into her quarters, she removed her clothing, wiped off the blood and slipped into a new corset and bottom.
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“Aye!” Tavish exclaimed happily, glad to finally be home “About ten minutes out, and we meet Skylar the Shade. Have not seen her in months, I wonder how the ol lass is fairing.” He smirked, looking to his first mate “Enjoy the journey, love? Rough waters of course, but the seas are always spitting of love.” He beamed with happiness “I thank you for the assist back there. You, love, are the perfect match.” He winked mischievously.
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Apr 16, 2021 21:10:20 GMT -6
Post by Alagosa on Apr 16, 2021 21:10:20 GMT -6
Solid ground felt strange under her feet as Krys walked next to the captain. She kept her calm as she focused on walking a straight line. Her sea legs were much better than her land legs from the many years on the water. She glanced at the man beside her as a smile crept on her usually stoic features. There was something about the man which usually caused a smile to form on her lips.
"I am sure she will have news along with what we are looking for. After all, gypsy are good at gathering bits and pieces of information."
She bit the inside of her lip as she looked at the captain. It was often hard to tell if he was flirting with her or just in general. She knew that often others swooned at his words. Like now, she would get caught under his spell as well.
"You always keep the journey interesting, one of the main reasons I joined up." She winked back at him. "The waters are nothing that we could not handle. It is what we get for skirting the storm as we did. Saved a bit of potential damage." She felt her cheeks warm as she cleared her throat. "I am happy to serve you in many different ways. After all, it is rare for most ships to welcome women on them." She gave a mock bow. She winked at him again. "I could say the same about you. You know how to keep life interesting."
She would never admit to him that he was one of the reasons that she left her old life behind. Her old crew ran into the Dark Seas often, usually doing routine checks. They always were checking for contraband which was never found. It was only after she gained his trust did she learn of the secret hiding places.
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Apr 26, 2021 16:49:28 GMT -6
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Post by pixie on Apr 26, 2021 16:49:28 GMT -6
Tavish gave a subtle laugh “Well, it’s rare that a woman can handle a hoard of men like it’s nothing at all, lass. More importantly, kept up with our endless banter and throw a few punches herself. You’ve earned your keep, las. You earned that the first night. Aye..” he laughed hard “Benny’s face once you shot him in the leg after her endless ventures of breaking into your personal space. That was a sight. Poor lad never had a chance.” He shook his head “He is at your beck and call now. You’ve done well, my lady.” He winked, giving a genuine smile.
Looking out, he motioned to turn toward the main drag. There was a tunnel into the underground nearby and Tavish knew this trip well. “AYE MATES! The lady and I shall venture into the deep! Give yarselves a pat on the back and a pint!”
Making the turn into a dark alley, he lifted his arm, allowing his fingers to trace along the cracked brick of the building next door. Looking down, one would see the homeless; children were starving and their caregivers fighting to stay alive. Kneeling down, he shook his head “Now now, laddy, we’re back. Lookit here...” he gently smiled, retrieving a load of bread from his sack “Take this home and let your family know to come to The Court tonight. There’s a HUGE feast approaching and ye don’t wanna miss it!” He explained as his eyes widened. “It’s gonna be SO big, you’ll fill up those cupboard for weeks!”
The child gasped, grabbing the bread and yelling for his mother. Tavish, laughing, stood tall “And this is one of the finer parts of life....” he sighed heavily, continuing the walk, dropping gold coins along the trail. “AYE.” He gasped “Here we are..” he chuckled mischievously as he placed his hand into a brick, pushing inward. Suddenly the wall began to move...
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Apr 30, 2021 23:41:49 GMT -6
Post by Alagosa on Apr 30, 2021 23:41:49 GMT -6
Krys gave the captain a mock bow as he talked about how she could handle the crew. It was not her first time that she had dealt with a boatful of men before. When she was in disguise in the navy, she was surrounded. She learned how to be confident and not to put up with some of the shenanigans.
"Call it a learned skill, sir." She gave him a wink as she laughed about Benny. He had kept hitting on her until she had enough. Her temper took control as she pulled out her pistol. She had a right hand man as he took orders from her with out question now. "I like to call it an important life lesson for him being a gibface and a foozler."
She waited as he waved the men off for the pints. She knew that they had an appointment to keep. She watched as they stopped the by the children. She watched as he gave the bread away. It was their tradition to feed as many straving children and their families. She smiled as the boy ran off. She walked behind him as she knew about the secret entrance. It would lead down into the depths of the undercity.
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May 3, 2021 17:19:02 GMT -6
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Post by pixie on May 3, 2021 17:19:02 GMT -6
Tavish lead the way as usual, remembering how many steps it took to reach the entrance of the under city. One wrong turn and the pirate captain would lose his head, regardless of status. Thieves cared not for nobility or title; they protected their land with their blood, sweat and tears. “Watch for anything out of the ordinary.” He whispered to his First Mate. She’d known the path, but Tavish would always lead as he had an expertise for tracking and seeing. His eyes were that of a hawk and the ears of an owl.
For a few moments, he fell silent. Looking down the tunnel, a different smell engrossed his nose with disgust. “Smells like pig shite and and vomit. Ugh...” he groaned with misery. There must have been a waste area from the top or something. A new drop off. Whose idea was that, he didn’t know. He’s definitely be talking to the high priestess about that bullshit, literally.
“AYE!” He exclaimed as a new smell approached “The smell of incense. We’re on the right track. Damn, I thought I’d lost my senses.” He sighed heavily “Perhaps retirement is soon in my bloody future.” He scoffed, his feet grinded against the cobblestone walkway.
He stopped at another brick wall. Leaning forward, he placed his hand along the stone, tracing it in the shape of a snake. The door opened, faster than the last and a doorman to greet them.
The man was built; dark skin, black long lock of hair and deep brown eyes. A smiled appeared on his face “Captain...” he laughed, punching Tavish in the chest “We’ve stocked the rum for ye!” He roared with happiness. Looking to Krys, he bowed with respect “And my lady, I will have a dance with you once my watch is over...” he winked.
Tavish laughed “Give my second hand a break. She’s has to deal with a bunch of horny bastards for the last 90 days. My appetite for death not proceeding.” It was the truth; he had thing for Sirens and they could always try to sing him out to sea. It was a wonder that he wasn’t dead.
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May 4, 2021 21:51:44 GMT -6
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Post by pixie on May 4, 2021 21:51:44 GMT -6
Skylar had wrapped her green sash around her waist and grabbed a few crystal points to adorn her neck before leaving her chambers. Standing straight as the corset fastened against her skin, she sighed lightly, feeling the burn of her fresh wounds. After tonight, she would rescue her brother. How? Oh she had a few tricks up her sleeve.
The Count had sold him to the Americas and she would not have it. A few more shillings and she’d have enough to bring him back. She just needed a decent disguise and a hell of a lot of personality. It was with a mischievous smile that she pulled her purple curtain away, stepping out into the under city. All around her, merchants gathered their supplies and readied for those needing black market items.
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Post by Alagosa on May 7, 2021 22:37:57 GMT -6
"I'm always watching our backs. This will not be our grave." Krys gave him a wink with a smile. She fell silent as her eyes darted back and forth as they walked through the tunnel. Danger seemed to be every where. Her hands rested on her pistols, just in case. She trusted no one who walked through these hallways.
Her nose wrinkled as the smell of shite and vomit reached her. It took all of her strength not to have the contents of her stomach be spilled across the rough stone path. Her eyes stung as she followed behind her captain, not showing her weakness to him.
The smell of lavender and sandalwood hit her nose as she sighed in relief. It cleared out her nose from the awful scent. She laughed Tavish, "I didn't think so, cap. I figured the awful smell is to throw others off the scent. You know how the priestess is with strangers stumbling in."
She was lucky that her first time there, Tavish was around. She had a feeling she would have lost her head otherwise. She glanced behind him as he worked on finding the door into the layer. Her fingers tapped the hits of her pistols still being cautious.
She flashed a smile at the door man. She tilted her head in his direction. He was always polite to her as well as fun to flirt with. It was different than from what happened on the ship. "Good sir, if we are here long enough, I might take you up on that offer. It is a shame that you seem to always be on door duty when we stop by. I will have to have a word with your boss."
She laughed as she gave him a wink as a finger trailed up his muscled arm. She knew that he would be the only one to turn her attention from the captain, for good reason. "You are lucky I was around to save all of your arses. Plus, I deserve a some time off for keeping everyone in line."
She walked further into the space with a smile. Her thoughts trailed slightly to the dark man and finding out what was under that shirt. She kept her hand where it was as she looked at the bar. "Rum before the meeting?"
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May 29, 2021 15:06:56 GMT -6
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Post by pixie on May 29, 2021 15:06:56 GMT -6
Tav have a hearty laugh “Of course, mi’lady!” A woman after his own heart...or his liver. Giving a suave smirk and flashing his bright white, perfectly straight teeth, he held out his arm “But may I lead? After all, madam, I am a gentleman when I need to be.” He added, supplying a mischievous wink “But if I find that brothel, don’t count on me back for a few weeks!” He laughed playfully.
Looking about the court, his eyes squinted with happiness. This was home; he grew up in this place before life in the seas. He knew not who his parents were, but he was cared deeply for by the entire community. There were rumors that he was the abandoned son of a noble, Scottish Lord, but Tav paid no attention to the gossip. He didn’t want to be known for a title of anything but his own making.
“First round’s on me, love. Heh, I bet Skylar is already there.”
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May 31, 2021 14:04:36 GMT -6
Post by Alagosa on May 31, 2021 14:04:36 GMT -6
Krys rolled her eyes as she took the arm of the captain. It was moments like this in which she was uncertain of how far his flirting went, especially after talking with the guard. "If ye insist, sir."
She tucked her arm in his as she let him lead for the moment. She rolled her eyes at the brothel comment as she sighed. Her work would be cut out for her should he disappear for a few weeks. She glanced back as the guard watched her walk away. She gave him a wink as waggled her backside. A toothy grin met her gaze as she knew their flirting would catch up to them eventually.
"I see, leaving me with all the work again. Keep doing that, cap, than I might have to ask for a raise of sorts." She winked at Tav as she leaned against the bar. It was a bustling place as people came and went. Her eyes carefully watching as she wanted to make sure that no one decided to try some funny business.
"You are a bit of a gentlemen under all that sea salt. Color me impressed. I almost think you are trying to get me out of my nickers." She gave him a wink as she got the bartenders attention. The small man hopped up, "Two wiskies, my good man. Ye can put it on the captain's tab." She shrugged as she waited for the amber liquid. "I am sure she will make her appearance soon enough. We can get down to business."
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