Post by Pirate on Aug 15, 2009 16:26:35 GMT -5
After the run in with a rather rude man that had the balls to step against her about her family, she had taken a break. For the first time since she was crowned the young twenty-one year old Queen didnt have her crown and wasnt exactly dressed up all fancy either. A rather simple black gown with lace arms covered her form from everyones eyes. A black necklace with a cross held tight almost like a collar around her neck but it was mostly hidden by the hair that fell in waves in front of her and behind her. Black satin slippers covered her feet and could easily be seen as she walked the docks she was actually getting ready to head into another kingdom about the request of an alliance but being raised as she was she was more like the men that had to make sure all was right. Barking orders left and right as if she owned the ship the men just muttered but did every little thing she said to the perfection. Well her slandered of perfection
Their Debauchery: The ship was docked it had been a fee he did not wish to pay but it was done. There was a suggestion that the winds were bringing the storms, though from what he saw those clouds were merely smaill rain. He was cleaner then the norm having taken his first few hours of being on mainland he had sunk into clean water half drunk and smelling of the sea salt. His lengthy to say the least was a little waved along his shoulders but hidden away under a dark colored rag he used over his head. He didnt know the laws here, it was one those things that often got his men into trouble. Tonight they were warned to stay close to the ship it was just easier that way. He smelled a little of something sweet where it came from could have been a number of places the tavern maid, the brothel that his men had and were going to be staying at. Yeah away from main land this 'sailors' often lingered to the things they didnt normally have. He cleared his throat, the rasp of chin from a face that would have needed to be shaved before he left. HE didnt know anyone around these parts and no one knew of him. It was how he liked things.He sat hunched at the crate looking towards the light commotion bad luck.. for woman to be on a ship. Saying that aloud. "Bad omen woman on ship." Loud enough for himself it was almost absent minded. -d
Midnight Speaks: Oh no...her eyes turned as she heard that remark and went to kindly move one of her men off to the side as she went to walk her way down the ramp, yes right down the ramp but she didnt exactly head to him personally just passed but as she did he would hear her own responce to that little remark, and it wasnt at all kindly said " That might be the last mistake you will every wanna do if you speak again pretty boy " Not even giving him time to speak back she pushed her hair away from her face and she was pretty much a good distance from him heading for the palace with a nod to the bowing guards
Their Debauchery: He of course had laid his attention on the female with a light grunt at the remark. Whe she was didnt matter, the only crook of the smile lay still at the corner of his mouth. She may have been royalty but what did he know? She was still deserving of that look that he gave to woman who smelled like that. She didnt stink of drink and yes he could smell even from the passing.. it stuck out from the woods of the ships, the salt of the water. His brows nearly frowning but giving a whistle into her direction.. He noted the bow of gaurds already sizing up the sails of that ship, and the number of man power. Counting out just how much security.. thinking more so about what he could take from it. The wolf whistle ..wasnt talking. -d
Midnight Speaks: Poor Iridessa stopped as she grabbed a guard by the throat and kindly turned his head towards the little whistling one, the look on the mans face was in terror as she slowly let him go with a few words the man went off and she just laughed out as she shook her head then and continued. He was not the smartest but she did have her own muttering that he might hear " Pig wrangler......" Now the question to be asked was..exactly what was she saying in that unused term of names
Their Debauchery: He finally picked up that bottle that had been growing warmer beside. "Suppose so.. the woman here are a little.." He snorted. She wouldnt have heard it but yes he heard her little mutter. He obviously didnt get why she was upset nor did he care, he wasnt the type of man to get worked up over a woman. Though she was still going away and here he was watching the movement of the gaurds. Armed? Always, the man had worn the duel set of axes, tomahawks actually taken from some Lord, hey the man on that ship didnt know what to do with it. It was happening more and more, the looting. When it came down to it honest work was cheap.. and taking was more profitable. " 'aye.. You know your sailing into the weather.!" Shouting it out to the little woman.. KNowing now.. she was some what important. -d
Midnight Speaks: Her head turned back as she looked over her shoulder just to take in the crazy man and she gave a very slow nod only to return the shouting " But of course. What fun is the clam sea?! " Hey she had a point, she might be important but she was a bit of a risk taker and knew how to handle the storms, she did it with her father all the time when out on the open sea " Danger is only part of the game "
Their Debauchery: His fingers held the bottle by the neck. already moving to the docks watching the boarding plank and pressing his foot into it. "I suppose.." He grinned. "Though if you enjoy danger.. dont you want to pull the stick out of your ass before you get overwhelmed?" He was yes a little drunk and if it showed.. well it showed. He smiled showing off those yes full set of teeth! (hard to find from men at sea) Might get your pretty hair all wet." Snicker. -d Midnight Speaks: " Why don't you dig deep and find it for me? " Blues stared at him while she went to help one of her men move a crate. Was she doing mans work?! Yep. Taking it towards a room she moved inside to set it down before coming to lean against the door with her eyes looking out at all that was really left to do but really there wasn't much
Their Debauchery: That was what he was talking about. Evan didnt really like toity woman, hard working.. nobilty. That was already the sound of wheels working in his head. He took another drink sliding back a step and motioning to the crew around her "So.. publicly?" He was dead serious nothing seemed more fun then to do just that. He looked down to his boots feeling the urge to.. he lifted his finger a little and moved off, merely behind a few stack of cargo that was awaiting to be boarded. If she could see or not.. he didnt care pissing into the water as he whistled. Talking still. "You do like me though not many woman offer so quickly.. unless I pay them." Insulting? Well a little. -d Midnight Speaks: " Oh please your not the right breed of wo...man. " She didnt even bother looking no she went right back to work getting things ready for her trip. She didnt like her people doing all the work when she was more then able to do it herself. Moving back towards the stern she went to just to see exactly what she was looking at trip wise
Their Debauchery: "Guess not.. " Looking down at the reason then laughed. "Your sure do talk a lot of .." Cough. " For a woman who likes to look down her nose at me." Not that he really minded that. He gave a shake and laughed again and looked back to his bottle and lifted it up again. "Whats your name I have to know who you are. Not everyday some little wench likes to get loose with her mouth. " Or was it? "He looked back the sound of his men breaking a pane or something.. he knew it was his crew men. -d Midnight Speaks: " Such a little man...pity. " Standing there for a while she shifted her weight onto her other leg as she crossed those arms over her chest with a bit of a grin to him asking her name " Jade. " Like hell she would really give him her first name she didnt need the bugger knowing she was the queen at this time. But her answer was short and sweet
Their Debauchery: "Well you are up there and I am way down here." He measured the distance.. with a firm nod. "Jaaade." The slur of her name given as he took that long last drink. "Well.." The little salute given as he tossed the bottle up towards her. Not aiming for her but more or less in that direction. "Shit.." Saying it to late as it left his fingers.. Had he meant to throw it at her? Maybe in the drunk or half drunk state yes.. but at the same time No. Watching the until the sounds of it broke onto the deck safely behind her. "oops. .. WELL its about time I set sail myself.." Turning on his heel.If she kenw it or not she wouldn't be alone and granted he would follow the ship his men needed a good dog fight. -d Their Debauchery: He suddenly grew completely sober as his quartermaster came out from hiding. Evan lifted his hand into the air. "Yeah.. I know." The sound of his voice was stern, looking to Drake how strong is that ship?" The man knew a lot better then he did when it came to ships and the fire power behind them. "Its fast, and I already saw it earlier. Low on cannon. Made for cargo and speed. Whos the woman?" Evan looked towards the ship the distance hiding the both of them in the alley way. "Dont know. Jade. That's the name I was given. How much you recken she'll be worth?" He stared along the docks. "I dont kno.. I wouldn't advise it. " -d
Midnight Speaks: It didn't take all that long before the same woman came out in a rather showy silken red gown with golden trim and even had her mothers crown on. To most she was rather gorgeous, but to her she was just normal looking or though anyway. All dressed up and pretty she even had her best friend and lady Mariska with her she was as well dressed nice in a light gown of blue some what similar to the gown Dessa had on. Boarding her ship she let Mar go back and get settled in a room poor thing got sea sick but dessa went right up to the safe room or that's what they called it anyway so she could watch when they left her home heir Debauchery: "Oh your no fun.. come on its obvious the woman is nobility they all act alike. Too good for everything not in their class.. get the boys back. We are going to ransom her and who ever else seems worth it." He needed the coin and it was almost perfect timing. He'd been pissed on the leg with his last shipment.. and got nothing for his trouble. He'd never really taken anyone captive.. but it began to get more and more easy to follow an outlawed path. He began to leave into his room at the brother to grab what he could. They were already stocked up and catching tide was going to be easy. It took almost an hour and a half to 'find' the entire crew.. leaving mainland was always uneventful. -d Midnight Speaks: Most all the people and come out to watch the queens ship leave the home but it was tricky getting out of there with the falls so close lucky for her crew they did it all the time and in about ten minutes were already on open sea heading towards the other land for the alliance meeting. It was that time she actually came out to the bow of the ship to watch the sea and sky. It was nice being on the sea again after spending so much time on land since she had to fix her home from the war. She was pretty much in heaven. Watching the men she went to take her hair and pull it back behind her but this time she just didnt take off her crown she wasn't exactly allowed to go around without it
Their Debauchery: He hoped all the jeering was over shadowing their departure, it was already starting to rain and of course they had all been wondering what their Captain was up to. Only the quartermaster knew really, and unlucky for his men, and Evan they didnt see the Queen off. Would he have changed his mind if he knew her status? Most definitely. His ship was exactly hidden but the weather growing darker was on his side. Lights out.. and sails down to use the cover of night to follow Jade's ship. -d Midnight Speaks: Felling the rain on her face she smiled brightly as she went to go ahead and make her way up to speak with her captain. She wanted to make a stop in about two hours since it was actually the sights of the people. She smiled with his alright but it couldn't be long she knew that staying up with the man she watched out the window while they spoke about the up coming meetings and what she was going to offer for trade
Their Debauchery: He had been waiting still the complaints of Drake were tuned out as he insisted this was a bad idea. Well the man of course would say that. He was the more reasonable of the two. "Alright.. set course and sneak up but not close.. we hit them with the first and second cannon. Take the ship down at its vital points leaving them to jump ship or row boat to safety." Was he against killing? He knew nothing but tactics when it came to fighting. He had served in the armies naval fleet since he was a boy he learned to hit em hard and fast. Armed with the axe in his hand he began to lower in the row boat. Every intention to sneak aboard before the first shots would be issued.. hoping the confusion would keep him unnoticed amongst the ship. The rower of the boat kept quiet as the waters lifted in wave still on that stealthy path to Jade's ship. -d
Midnight Speaks: Laughing about a few things she nodded and went to get herself a glass of wine. Yes she did drink..rare but she did, normally when she was stressed about meetings or something was going on that she was worried about, now was the meeting. Going to sit back out on the bow in the rain she watched the water hit her while she went to sit down near the railing with her head turned to the side so she could see the night and sea
Their Debauchery: He nearly whacked his own man with the butt of his axe.. stopping him as he ducked down a bit. She was looking right towards them.. waiting for a screamm anything? There was no moon out tonight and the clouds blocked off the glow of that night.. She couldnt see them? Obviously not. He motioned for the rower to stop moving and with out sounds out of the norm slipped with a fast sink into the water. latching the axe back to his hilt. He sucked in the breathe he needed to hold under the water. The distance to the ship was a good swim and when he surfaced the burn of his lung wanted to gasp for breathe. Silent he merely breathed in from his nostrils and out flaring them a bit to catch his breathe. Slowly finding his way up to the ship. Take out spotters.. then.. The shake of that cannon went off before the signal! He growled and jumped the railing as the iron barrings were now being aimed to the stern of the ship. -d
Midnight Speaks: The sound of cannons going off had her drop the glass she had in her hands to actually end up running towards the stren, little did she know who she would run into back there. The crown oddly enough was still there on her head but she wasn't concerned with that she was going to head down and help the men. If she got that far
Their Debauchery: He had already began to break the ropes of the sails a few good whacks of that axe to keep them from lifting the sails would slow the ship down. He looked towards the lights of lanterns and began to mutter. There was that uproar and yes he too was now running towards the.. you know who. The men would have seen him had he stayed there, and with full force ran smack into the woman from before. He wasn't exactly the lightest man but as he lay there on the woman he smiled. "I see you like to lie too.. we're gonna get along just fine." The crown on her head was already fallen, and pushing up he pulled her with him. The sharp edge of that axe at her throat as the sounds of those grapple hooks already began to sink into the ship. "ALRIGHT.." Now that all her gaurds were already closing in on him, his own men were slowly climbing up. "Lets all be gentlemen about it.. " Whispering into the queens ear. "Tell them to throw fown their arms." -d
Midnight Speaks: Breathless from the fall and a man landing on her she was rather tiny for her age she was a mere four foot eleven..so she was tiny as hell and very much woman under him at the moment. Getting the axe to her neck and his little words she stood but what could she really do she couldn't see him with her own thoughts going on so reality he had her sadly but she didnt order anything till she spoke " I never lied just to point out boy. And you tell me what you want I tell them what to do. Simple as that. " Risky move, damn right but hell she wasn't about to just let him walk away without knowing what he was after to make such an attack on her ship " Men stand strong till I give order! " And of course all the men stood ready for anything that may come
Their Debauchery: Another crashing blow to the ship hand him lose footing but fastly recovered in a stand. "You have two options. Tell them to drop their weapons or I kill them before this ship sinks." The thudding of his men boarding the ship and with a smirk he pulled her into him to show he wasn't about to let her go. Meal ticket. " which is the outcome that your looking at now. Or tell them to attack in which case they all die I take you anyway.. but if THEY DO.." Looking at her gaurds.. "THey will have a chance for the row boats before I burn them out." Quite serious. Evan was ruthless when it came to the conquest. " Your the one I came for and now that I know just how much you may be worth.. come quiet and they are gonna love just how selfless you really are sparring your crew's life for your own." Kill her? no.. she was worthless dead.-d
Midnight Speaks: Silence just seemed to fill the air around him as she looked to her men, she knew them all personally right down to familys and children, it was the only reason she had them do what her next order said " Stand down..Captain get Mariska and make sure she continues on. Let Eldyn know I will be a tad late. " Only a tad, and of course the men had to do what she said as she watched them go find Mar she looked to the side at the boy and those narrowed eyes just stared at him " Be glad I have a heart for their familes..little I can say about you. "
Their Debauchery: He stepped back from her unarmed men and walked with her in tow back stepping. Till the edge of the railing was felt behind him. He frowned and then smirked. "Sorry about this." Was he? Fuck no. He lifted up her skirts ripping away the layers of that dress into hard tugs until he felt the load had been lightened. Pulling her up fast looking down into the water the row boat spotted as he shouted. "GRAB HER!" Down below. Yeah.. throwing her over board.. Following right after to quickly make an escape back to the safety of his own ship. -d
Midnight Speaks: Oh yes.....she was going to kill him....Yes kill him.....death...bloody....bloody death..Feeling her dress get ripped up she actually slapped him right before getting tossed and it wasn't any light slap either! No it left a mark but as she hit the water he would actually see her going the other way if she got that far and she wasn't grabbed up right awayTheir Debauchery: Yes out of reach of the boat man he growled spitting out water and feeling the sting of her hand print on his jaw. Oooh she should have rethought that.. he began to go after her and yanked the mess of her dress outstretch. "DONT make this harder then it has to be.!" Shouting at her and fighting with the woman in the water. He was ready for those kicks and fists even worried about being bitten! Though he was going to keep her from getting away as the boat man rowed to catch them both. "Now get in the damn boat before I drown you!" -d
Midnight Speaks: See that was his mistake as he came up she actually ducked under and being night he wouldn't see her. She managed to get behind him and her hands went to his shoulders as she dunked him under the water, she wasn't going to drowned him but she sure as hell was going to pay him back for getting her dress all ruined! That was a gift " Ripping a womans dress I otta do more then this! " She growled but held him under for as long as she knew she could before actually getting into the boat without the help she just worked to get her dried out the best she could by turning it in her hands tightly
Their Debauchery: Water out the nose.. he coughed at the taste of salt in his mouth.. he wasn't a weakling but lucky for her if she knew it or not Evan wasn't the type to harm woman and children. He'd had a personal code to follow, he bubbled the water away from his lips as he pulled himself up into the rowboat and looking at her ship as his men began to toss over the guard's weapons. Smart werent they? Throwing over cannons to ensure a safe get away on their part. He wiped down hand over his face.. lifting a look back to her you dont have to be a little sissy about it Queen. Now get us back fast we have distance to gain." Alreadying ignoring the woman who had slapped him as they got back that distance to his own ship. -d
Midnight Speaks: She wasn't even speaking just watching her ship to make sure no one was hurt. It was her place to go though pain not them, that's how she was raised. She didnt do much but sit there and try to get as much water off her as she could while watching her people
Their Debauchery: It was his best friend Drake that began to help the Queen up from the boat, shaking his head with that large frown smacked on it. "WHAT?" Looking at him and it seemed his friend was not pleased with him. Oh well.. he'd get over it. He began to pace a little as the sounds of those satisfied grunts checking out the woman were made. He cut a look to his men. "No ones touching her. She has to remain intacted.. or her worth will go down." Its how things were and with that the discontent in the air was made. He didnt care, he thought about the money.. not the booty? Er. He finally began to yank the woman by the arm towards the confines the storage. "Stay there till I get you out.. trust me.. you dont want anyone else to find you. Its share and share alike on this boat." Slamming the door shut to quickly help his men back onto the ship. -d
Midnight Speaks: Oddly enough she gave a respectful nod to Drake when he helped her up, maybe it was in spite but she was nice to him and even smiled a small bit even as her eyes went back to her ship, well till she was yanked into a storage room. When the door slammed she could only picture that this was what Ruby Rose went though when she was sold off as a child. But the warning didnt have her that worried. She wasn't fully intact like he thought
Their Debauchery: As is? Well yes she wasn't going to leave the ship in any other fashion then the way she had arrived. Intact or not was her own secret. He began to look at the sails lifted and as they began to sail into the winds of that storm he that quarter master began to argue in the confines of his chambers directly above the storage. She would have heard the argument and their voices back and forth one saying to forget this the other? "Its too late now.. far to late. we are going to persued.. and I rather not spend my time fighting about it with you Drake just.... just go check on the men." There was a long silence and how long did he leave her there?? until the morning.. When he finally got down to see if she was hungry or thirsty. -d
Midnight Speaks: She wasn't even listening to the girl fight. Her eyes were pretty much closed and she was lost in thought^
Their Debauchery: AND did she sleep? He leaned in the door the light of morning already showing up the beams into the storage.. How'd she sleep? It was pretty cramped up in there wasn't it? He cleared his throat and finally spoke. "You hungry then? We have gruel and water." Yep.. not quite fit for a queen but hey all had a fair share on board this ship. "If not.. I will let you get back.. to um what ever it was you were doing." Aw he was nice wasn't he?? -d
Midnight Speaks: She didnt sleep at all the night and she didnt even look at him as she sat leaned back on the floor watching the ceiling. Did she just go silent on him? You better believe it
Their Debauchery: It wasn't often woman were that silent unless they were mad at him.. was she still mad about the dress?? He looked at her in that long silent stare and snorted. "Fine. More for me." Slamming the door behind him as he once more shut her inside the storage, which held little more then stacks of crates and barrings for the cannons. He had the men set sail for a port that was out of her domain. He knew who she was now and it was Drake that had told him. Composing a ransom note now in his chambers. -d
Midnight Speaks: She ignored his little rampage and stayed right where she was those eyes slowly lowered to the door that was slammed again and she muttered something about him having a temper like an old goat " Men...and they wonder how they make it without a woman...perfect example.....they become morons. "
Their Debauchery: 'To whom it may concern, I have your Queen, and I demand that unless I receive twenty chests of your finest gold.. Etching that out as he looked at Drake who was laughing at him. "What?" Ignoring him. coins, I will send her back in twenty pieces' He gave a nod. Yes that sounded good. He began to read it over again. It was lacking that flare but then again he hadn't written many ransom notes before. "Shut up and stop laughing. GO see if she is willing to eat dont need her trying to starve herself.." Sending the quarter master Drake down to impore the woman to eat. -d
Midnight Speaks: When Drake entered she just had this smirk on her face like she had won a war, her brow was lifted as she moved to sit up a little more as she spoke " You realize your....well friend up there has a temper like an old goat thats not gotten a woman in fifty years....maybe he needs a man to fix his little need and settle down his little fuse.." Leaning back again she went to look back up to the ceiling
Drake NPC: Drake merely smiled as he entered, he let her talk, he had nothing bad to say about either of them. Though he looked at her with a look on his face.. then to the offered bowel of citrus. "Eat this, it keeps us from getting yellow.. He's not that bad. Though dont let him hear that.. hard times you know. Wars are ended and we are but men of war." He didnt hand it to her it was his job to ration out the food but even Drake knew better then to not feed this woman properly. Once upon a time they used to have more honor then this. "Anyway eat up. Im sure you'll get home soon " He was against this. From the very start. -d
Midnight Speaks: " Dont go treating me like I am not use to this, my sister was taken in the last war and sold off. I know how this game works, hes going to try and get money from my lands but hes going to find out with the war there is hardly anything left. When he learns that its a matter of time before he sells me off like I am sure they did my sister years back. Its called life..we all go though it as of him not being so bad, I got that but its so fun to watch him storm out here and slam the door. " Sighing just because she was tired but awake she looked at the food but shook her head " Im not all that hungery..more in the need of a strong drink.." Smirking she went to lean back again and watch the ceiling like it amused her
Drake NPC "I think I understand. " Still leaving the food for her atop the nearest crate. "I cant tell you what he's going to do.. He's changed." He knew his friend well but this and lately was some one else. What ever it was his friend was changing into it was no longer the Captain in the Kings army. More so pirate then anything and Drake? Well he had stuck by his friend all this time he wasn't about to leave the guy now. He looked around and shut the door behind him hidden with her in the storage. "Here." The hidden flask of spiced rum. "That should do you over. Dont let anyone take that. Its my favorite flask." He opened the door to leave her then. His next mission?? Figure a way to calm down Captain and then.. tell him how empty the funds of her kingdom really were. Yea.. that was going to be a hassle. After that? well he wasn't a damn fortune teller. -d
Their Debauchery: The ship was docked it had been a fee he did not wish to pay but it was done. There was a suggestion that the winds were bringing the storms, though from what he saw those clouds were merely smaill rain. He was cleaner then the norm having taken his first few hours of being on mainland he had sunk into clean water half drunk and smelling of the sea salt. His lengthy to say the least was a little waved along his shoulders but hidden away under a dark colored rag he used over his head. He didnt know the laws here, it was one those things that often got his men into trouble. Tonight they were warned to stay close to the ship it was just easier that way. He smelled a little of something sweet where it came from could have been a number of places the tavern maid, the brothel that his men had and were going to be staying at. Yeah away from main land this 'sailors' often lingered to the things they didnt normally have. He cleared his throat, the rasp of chin from a face that would have needed to be shaved before he left. HE didnt know anyone around these parts and no one knew of him. It was how he liked things.He sat hunched at the crate looking towards the light commotion bad luck.. for woman to be on a ship. Saying that aloud. "Bad omen woman on ship." Loud enough for himself it was almost absent minded. -d
Midnight Speaks: Oh no...her eyes turned as she heard that remark and went to kindly move one of her men off to the side as she went to walk her way down the ramp, yes right down the ramp but she didnt exactly head to him personally just passed but as she did he would hear her own responce to that little remark, and it wasnt at all kindly said " That might be the last mistake you will every wanna do if you speak again pretty boy " Not even giving him time to speak back she pushed her hair away from her face and she was pretty much a good distance from him heading for the palace with a nod to the bowing guards
Their Debauchery: He of course had laid his attention on the female with a light grunt at the remark. Whe she was didnt matter, the only crook of the smile lay still at the corner of his mouth. She may have been royalty but what did he know? She was still deserving of that look that he gave to woman who smelled like that. She didnt stink of drink and yes he could smell even from the passing.. it stuck out from the woods of the ships, the salt of the water. His brows nearly frowning but giving a whistle into her direction.. He noted the bow of gaurds already sizing up the sails of that ship, and the number of man power. Counting out just how much security.. thinking more so about what he could take from it. The wolf whistle ..wasnt talking. -d
Midnight Speaks: Poor Iridessa stopped as she grabbed a guard by the throat and kindly turned his head towards the little whistling one, the look on the mans face was in terror as she slowly let him go with a few words the man went off and she just laughed out as she shook her head then and continued. He was not the smartest but she did have her own muttering that he might hear " Pig wrangler......" Now the question to be asked was..exactly what was she saying in that unused term of names
Their Debauchery: He finally picked up that bottle that had been growing warmer beside. "Suppose so.. the woman here are a little.." He snorted. She wouldnt have heard it but yes he heard her little mutter. He obviously didnt get why she was upset nor did he care, he wasnt the type of man to get worked up over a woman. Though she was still going away and here he was watching the movement of the gaurds. Armed? Always, the man had worn the duel set of axes, tomahawks actually taken from some Lord, hey the man on that ship didnt know what to do with it. It was happening more and more, the looting. When it came down to it honest work was cheap.. and taking was more profitable. " 'aye.. You know your sailing into the weather.!" Shouting it out to the little woman.. KNowing now.. she was some what important. -d
Midnight Speaks: Her head turned back as she looked over her shoulder just to take in the crazy man and she gave a very slow nod only to return the shouting " But of course. What fun is the clam sea?! " Hey she had a point, she might be important but she was a bit of a risk taker and knew how to handle the storms, she did it with her father all the time when out on the open sea " Danger is only part of the game "
Their Debauchery: His fingers held the bottle by the neck. already moving to the docks watching the boarding plank and pressing his foot into it. "I suppose.." He grinned. "Though if you enjoy danger.. dont you want to pull the stick out of your ass before you get overwhelmed?" He was yes a little drunk and if it showed.. well it showed. He smiled showing off those yes full set of teeth! (hard to find from men at sea) Might get your pretty hair all wet." Snicker. -d Midnight Speaks: " Why don't you dig deep and find it for me? " Blues stared at him while she went to help one of her men move a crate. Was she doing mans work?! Yep. Taking it towards a room she moved inside to set it down before coming to lean against the door with her eyes looking out at all that was really left to do but really there wasn't much
Their Debauchery: That was what he was talking about. Evan didnt really like toity woman, hard working.. nobilty. That was already the sound of wheels working in his head. He took another drink sliding back a step and motioning to the crew around her "So.. publicly?" He was dead serious nothing seemed more fun then to do just that. He looked down to his boots feeling the urge to.. he lifted his finger a little and moved off, merely behind a few stack of cargo that was awaiting to be boarded. If she could see or not.. he didnt care pissing into the water as he whistled. Talking still. "You do like me though not many woman offer so quickly.. unless I pay them." Insulting? Well a little. -d Midnight Speaks: " Oh please your not the right breed of wo...man. " She didnt even bother looking no she went right back to work getting things ready for her trip. She didnt like her people doing all the work when she was more then able to do it herself. Moving back towards the stern she went to just to see exactly what she was looking at trip wise
Their Debauchery: "Guess not.. " Looking down at the reason then laughed. "Your sure do talk a lot of .." Cough. " For a woman who likes to look down her nose at me." Not that he really minded that. He gave a shake and laughed again and looked back to his bottle and lifted it up again. "Whats your name I have to know who you are. Not everyday some little wench likes to get loose with her mouth. " Or was it? "He looked back the sound of his men breaking a pane or something.. he knew it was his crew men. -d Midnight Speaks: " Such a little man...pity. " Standing there for a while she shifted her weight onto her other leg as she crossed those arms over her chest with a bit of a grin to him asking her name " Jade. " Like hell she would really give him her first name she didnt need the bugger knowing she was the queen at this time. But her answer was short and sweet
Their Debauchery: "Well you are up there and I am way down here." He measured the distance.. with a firm nod. "Jaaade." The slur of her name given as he took that long last drink. "Well.." The little salute given as he tossed the bottle up towards her. Not aiming for her but more or less in that direction. "Shit.." Saying it to late as it left his fingers.. Had he meant to throw it at her? Maybe in the drunk or half drunk state yes.. but at the same time No. Watching the until the sounds of it broke onto the deck safely behind her. "oops. .. WELL its about time I set sail myself.." Turning on his heel.If she kenw it or not she wouldn't be alone and granted he would follow the ship his men needed a good dog fight. -d Their Debauchery: He suddenly grew completely sober as his quartermaster came out from hiding. Evan lifted his hand into the air. "Yeah.. I know." The sound of his voice was stern, looking to Drake how strong is that ship?" The man knew a lot better then he did when it came to ships and the fire power behind them. "Its fast, and I already saw it earlier. Low on cannon. Made for cargo and speed. Whos the woman?" Evan looked towards the ship the distance hiding the both of them in the alley way. "Dont know. Jade. That's the name I was given. How much you recken she'll be worth?" He stared along the docks. "I dont kno.. I wouldn't advise it. " -d
Midnight Speaks: It didn't take all that long before the same woman came out in a rather showy silken red gown with golden trim and even had her mothers crown on. To most she was rather gorgeous, but to her she was just normal looking or though anyway. All dressed up and pretty she even had her best friend and lady Mariska with her she was as well dressed nice in a light gown of blue some what similar to the gown Dessa had on. Boarding her ship she let Mar go back and get settled in a room poor thing got sea sick but dessa went right up to the safe room or that's what they called it anyway so she could watch when they left her home heir Debauchery: "Oh your no fun.. come on its obvious the woman is nobility they all act alike. Too good for everything not in their class.. get the boys back. We are going to ransom her and who ever else seems worth it." He needed the coin and it was almost perfect timing. He'd been pissed on the leg with his last shipment.. and got nothing for his trouble. He'd never really taken anyone captive.. but it began to get more and more easy to follow an outlawed path. He began to leave into his room at the brother to grab what he could. They were already stocked up and catching tide was going to be easy. It took almost an hour and a half to 'find' the entire crew.. leaving mainland was always uneventful. -d Midnight Speaks: Most all the people and come out to watch the queens ship leave the home but it was tricky getting out of there with the falls so close lucky for her crew they did it all the time and in about ten minutes were already on open sea heading towards the other land for the alliance meeting. It was that time she actually came out to the bow of the ship to watch the sea and sky. It was nice being on the sea again after spending so much time on land since she had to fix her home from the war. She was pretty much in heaven. Watching the men she went to take her hair and pull it back behind her but this time she just didnt take off her crown she wasn't exactly allowed to go around without it
Their Debauchery: He hoped all the jeering was over shadowing their departure, it was already starting to rain and of course they had all been wondering what their Captain was up to. Only the quartermaster knew really, and unlucky for his men, and Evan they didnt see the Queen off. Would he have changed his mind if he knew her status? Most definitely. His ship was exactly hidden but the weather growing darker was on his side. Lights out.. and sails down to use the cover of night to follow Jade's ship. -d Midnight Speaks: Felling the rain on her face she smiled brightly as she went to go ahead and make her way up to speak with her captain. She wanted to make a stop in about two hours since it was actually the sights of the people. She smiled with his alright but it couldn't be long she knew that staying up with the man she watched out the window while they spoke about the up coming meetings and what she was going to offer for trade
Their Debauchery: He had been waiting still the complaints of Drake were tuned out as he insisted this was a bad idea. Well the man of course would say that. He was the more reasonable of the two. "Alright.. set course and sneak up but not close.. we hit them with the first and second cannon. Take the ship down at its vital points leaving them to jump ship or row boat to safety." Was he against killing? He knew nothing but tactics when it came to fighting. He had served in the armies naval fleet since he was a boy he learned to hit em hard and fast. Armed with the axe in his hand he began to lower in the row boat. Every intention to sneak aboard before the first shots would be issued.. hoping the confusion would keep him unnoticed amongst the ship. The rower of the boat kept quiet as the waters lifted in wave still on that stealthy path to Jade's ship. -d
Midnight Speaks: Laughing about a few things she nodded and went to get herself a glass of wine. Yes she did drink..rare but she did, normally when she was stressed about meetings or something was going on that she was worried about, now was the meeting. Going to sit back out on the bow in the rain she watched the water hit her while she went to sit down near the railing with her head turned to the side so she could see the night and sea
Their Debauchery: He nearly whacked his own man with the butt of his axe.. stopping him as he ducked down a bit. She was looking right towards them.. waiting for a screamm anything? There was no moon out tonight and the clouds blocked off the glow of that night.. She couldnt see them? Obviously not. He motioned for the rower to stop moving and with out sounds out of the norm slipped with a fast sink into the water. latching the axe back to his hilt. He sucked in the breathe he needed to hold under the water. The distance to the ship was a good swim and when he surfaced the burn of his lung wanted to gasp for breathe. Silent he merely breathed in from his nostrils and out flaring them a bit to catch his breathe. Slowly finding his way up to the ship. Take out spotters.. then.. The shake of that cannon went off before the signal! He growled and jumped the railing as the iron barrings were now being aimed to the stern of the ship. -d
Midnight Speaks: The sound of cannons going off had her drop the glass she had in her hands to actually end up running towards the stren, little did she know who she would run into back there. The crown oddly enough was still there on her head but she wasn't concerned with that she was going to head down and help the men. If she got that far
Their Debauchery: He had already began to break the ropes of the sails a few good whacks of that axe to keep them from lifting the sails would slow the ship down. He looked towards the lights of lanterns and began to mutter. There was that uproar and yes he too was now running towards the.. you know who. The men would have seen him had he stayed there, and with full force ran smack into the woman from before. He wasn't exactly the lightest man but as he lay there on the woman he smiled. "I see you like to lie too.. we're gonna get along just fine." The crown on her head was already fallen, and pushing up he pulled her with him. The sharp edge of that axe at her throat as the sounds of those grapple hooks already began to sink into the ship. "ALRIGHT.." Now that all her gaurds were already closing in on him, his own men were slowly climbing up. "Lets all be gentlemen about it.. " Whispering into the queens ear. "Tell them to throw fown their arms." -d
Midnight Speaks: Breathless from the fall and a man landing on her she was rather tiny for her age she was a mere four foot eleven..so she was tiny as hell and very much woman under him at the moment. Getting the axe to her neck and his little words she stood but what could she really do she couldn't see him with her own thoughts going on so reality he had her sadly but she didnt order anything till she spoke " I never lied just to point out boy. And you tell me what you want I tell them what to do. Simple as that. " Risky move, damn right but hell she wasn't about to just let him walk away without knowing what he was after to make such an attack on her ship " Men stand strong till I give order! " And of course all the men stood ready for anything that may come
Their Debauchery: Another crashing blow to the ship hand him lose footing but fastly recovered in a stand. "You have two options. Tell them to drop their weapons or I kill them before this ship sinks." The thudding of his men boarding the ship and with a smirk he pulled her into him to show he wasn't about to let her go. Meal ticket. " which is the outcome that your looking at now. Or tell them to attack in which case they all die I take you anyway.. but if THEY DO.." Looking at her gaurds.. "THey will have a chance for the row boats before I burn them out." Quite serious. Evan was ruthless when it came to the conquest. " Your the one I came for and now that I know just how much you may be worth.. come quiet and they are gonna love just how selfless you really are sparring your crew's life for your own." Kill her? no.. she was worthless dead.-d
Midnight Speaks: Silence just seemed to fill the air around him as she looked to her men, she knew them all personally right down to familys and children, it was the only reason she had them do what her next order said " Stand down..Captain get Mariska and make sure she continues on. Let Eldyn know I will be a tad late. " Only a tad, and of course the men had to do what she said as she watched them go find Mar she looked to the side at the boy and those narrowed eyes just stared at him " Be glad I have a heart for their familes..little I can say about you. "
Their Debauchery: He stepped back from her unarmed men and walked with her in tow back stepping. Till the edge of the railing was felt behind him. He frowned and then smirked. "Sorry about this." Was he? Fuck no. He lifted up her skirts ripping away the layers of that dress into hard tugs until he felt the load had been lightened. Pulling her up fast looking down into the water the row boat spotted as he shouted. "GRAB HER!" Down below. Yeah.. throwing her over board.. Following right after to quickly make an escape back to the safety of his own ship. -d
Midnight Speaks: Oh yes.....she was going to kill him....Yes kill him.....death...bloody....bloody death..Feeling her dress get ripped up she actually slapped him right before getting tossed and it wasn't any light slap either! No it left a mark but as she hit the water he would actually see her going the other way if she got that far and she wasn't grabbed up right awayTheir Debauchery: Yes out of reach of the boat man he growled spitting out water and feeling the sting of her hand print on his jaw. Oooh she should have rethought that.. he began to go after her and yanked the mess of her dress outstretch. "DONT make this harder then it has to be.!" Shouting at her and fighting with the woman in the water. He was ready for those kicks and fists even worried about being bitten! Though he was going to keep her from getting away as the boat man rowed to catch them both. "Now get in the damn boat before I drown you!" -d
Midnight Speaks: See that was his mistake as he came up she actually ducked under and being night he wouldn't see her. She managed to get behind him and her hands went to his shoulders as she dunked him under the water, she wasn't going to drowned him but she sure as hell was going to pay him back for getting her dress all ruined! That was a gift " Ripping a womans dress I otta do more then this! " She growled but held him under for as long as she knew she could before actually getting into the boat without the help she just worked to get her dried out the best she could by turning it in her hands tightly
Their Debauchery: Water out the nose.. he coughed at the taste of salt in his mouth.. he wasn't a weakling but lucky for her if she knew it or not Evan wasn't the type to harm woman and children. He'd had a personal code to follow, he bubbled the water away from his lips as he pulled himself up into the rowboat and looking at her ship as his men began to toss over the guard's weapons. Smart werent they? Throwing over cannons to ensure a safe get away on their part. He wiped down hand over his face.. lifting a look back to her you dont have to be a little sissy about it Queen. Now get us back fast we have distance to gain." Alreadying ignoring the woman who had slapped him as they got back that distance to his own ship. -d
Midnight Speaks: She wasn't even speaking just watching her ship to make sure no one was hurt. It was her place to go though pain not them, that's how she was raised. She didnt do much but sit there and try to get as much water off her as she could while watching her people
Their Debauchery: It was his best friend Drake that began to help the Queen up from the boat, shaking his head with that large frown smacked on it. "WHAT?" Looking at him and it seemed his friend was not pleased with him. Oh well.. he'd get over it. He began to pace a little as the sounds of those satisfied grunts checking out the woman were made. He cut a look to his men. "No ones touching her. She has to remain intacted.. or her worth will go down." Its how things were and with that the discontent in the air was made. He didnt care, he thought about the money.. not the booty? Er. He finally began to yank the woman by the arm towards the confines the storage. "Stay there till I get you out.. trust me.. you dont want anyone else to find you. Its share and share alike on this boat." Slamming the door shut to quickly help his men back onto the ship. -d
Midnight Speaks: Oddly enough she gave a respectful nod to Drake when he helped her up, maybe it was in spite but she was nice to him and even smiled a small bit even as her eyes went back to her ship, well till she was yanked into a storage room. When the door slammed she could only picture that this was what Ruby Rose went though when she was sold off as a child. But the warning didnt have her that worried. She wasn't fully intact like he thought
Their Debauchery: As is? Well yes she wasn't going to leave the ship in any other fashion then the way she had arrived. Intact or not was her own secret. He began to look at the sails lifted and as they began to sail into the winds of that storm he that quarter master began to argue in the confines of his chambers directly above the storage. She would have heard the argument and their voices back and forth one saying to forget this the other? "Its too late now.. far to late. we are going to persued.. and I rather not spend my time fighting about it with you Drake just.... just go check on the men." There was a long silence and how long did he leave her there?? until the morning.. When he finally got down to see if she was hungry or thirsty. -d
Midnight Speaks: She wasn't even listening to the girl fight. Her eyes were pretty much closed and she was lost in thought^
Their Debauchery: AND did she sleep? He leaned in the door the light of morning already showing up the beams into the storage.. How'd she sleep? It was pretty cramped up in there wasn't it? He cleared his throat and finally spoke. "You hungry then? We have gruel and water." Yep.. not quite fit for a queen but hey all had a fair share on board this ship. "If not.. I will let you get back.. to um what ever it was you were doing." Aw he was nice wasn't he?? -d
Midnight Speaks: She didnt sleep at all the night and she didnt even look at him as she sat leaned back on the floor watching the ceiling. Did she just go silent on him? You better believe it
Their Debauchery: It wasn't often woman were that silent unless they were mad at him.. was she still mad about the dress?? He looked at her in that long silent stare and snorted. "Fine. More for me." Slamming the door behind him as he once more shut her inside the storage, which held little more then stacks of crates and barrings for the cannons. He had the men set sail for a port that was out of her domain. He knew who she was now and it was Drake that had told him. Composing a ransom note now in his chambers. -d
Midnight Speaks: She ignored his little rampage and stayed right where she was those eyes slowly lowered to the door that was slammed again and she muttered something about him having a temper like an old goat " Men...and they wonder how they make it without a woman...perfect example.....they become morons. "
Their Debauchery: 'To whom it may concern, I have your Queen, and I demand that unless I receive twenty chests of your finest gold.. Etching that out as he looked at Drake who was laughing at him. "What?" Ignoring him. coins, I will send her back in twenty pieces' He gave a nod. Yes that sounded good. He began to read it over again. It was lacking that flare but then again he hadn't written many ransom notes before. "Shut up and stop laughing. GO see if she is willing to eat dont need her trying to starve herself.." Sending the quarter master Drake down to impore the woman to eat. -d
Midnight Speaks: When Drake entered she just had this smirk on her face like she had won a war, her brow was lifted as she moved to sit up a little more as she spoke " You realize your....well friend up there has a temper like an old goat thats not gotten a woman in fifty years....maybe he needs a man to fix his little need and settle down his little fuse.." Leaning back again she went to look back up to the ceiling
Drake NPC: Drake merely smiled as he entered, he let her talk, he had nothing bad to say about either of them. Though he looked at her with a look on his face.. then to the offered bowel of citrus. "Eat this, it keeps us from getting yellow.. He's not that bad. Though dont let him hear that.. hard times you know. Wars are ended and we are but men of war." He didnt hand it to her it was his job to ration out the food but even Drake knew better then to not feed this woman properly. Once upon a time they used to have more honor then this. "Anyway eat up. Im sure you'll get home soon " He was against this. From the very start. -d
Midnight Speaks: " Dont go treating me like I am not use to this, my sister was taken in the last war and sold off. I know how this game works, hes going to try and get money from my lands but hes going to find out with the war there is hardly anything left. When he learns that its a matter of time before he sells me off like I am sure they did my sister years back. Its called life..we all go though it as of him not being so bad, I got that but its so fun to watch him storm out here and slam the door. " Sighing just because she was tired but awake she looked at the food but shook her head " Im not all that hungery..more in the need of a strong drink.." Smirking she went to lean back again and watch the ceiling like it amused her
Drake NPC "I think I understand. " Still leaving the food for her atop the nearest crate. "I cant tell you what he's going to do.. He's changed." He knew his friend well but this and lately was some one else. What ever it was his friend was changing into it was no longer the Captain in the Kings army. More so pirate then anything and Drake? Well he had stuck by his friend all this time he wasn't about to leave the guy now. He looked around and shut the door behind him hidden with her in the storage. "Here." The hidden flask of spiced rum. "That should do you over. Dont let anyone take that. Its my favorite flask." He opened the door to leave her then. His next mission?? Figure a way to calm down Captain and then.. tell him how empty the funds of her kingdom really were. Yea.. that was going to be a hassle. After that? well he wasn't a damn fortune teller. -d