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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 19, 2007 19:12:25 GMT
Will felt much better in himself washed and dressed in smart new clothes that had been provided for him. He dug in politely, observing their hosts with curiosity. After a few mouthfuls, his musings escaped from his mouth...
"I so sorry to be rude," he began, "Could you tell us a little more about yourselves?"
Victoria, seated next to Jack, frowned disapprovingly at his manners. Now in a clean dress of silk, she also felt more at ease. Nibbling at her food, she looked to Ricardo at the head of the table.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 19, 2007 19:22:36 GMT
Ricardo smiled, "No, of course..." he pointed a finger up, "A guest must feel at home, which requires trust, no?" He sipped his wine, "Well, I attend to the royal court here in Portugal, I serve King Alfonso VI. I used to be in the Royal Navy when we were still fighting against Spain. My brother and sisters stayed here and sustained our family name."
Evelyn raised an eyebrow, "So you're a man of law..."
Ricardo grinned, "It would seem."
Jack blinked. So he wasn't? Perhaps they were nautical...just not quite like them.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 19, 2007 19:30:03 GMT
Will gave a smile as he noted Evelyn's expression. He listened carefully and nodded in approval...
Victoria began to grin...
"The British Navy?" she asked, curiously, "You support our good Queen the Infanta? And her gracious husband his Majesty of course..." She could not surpress her glee.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 19, 2007 19:36:47 GMT
Ricardo gave a little chuckle, "Catarina, of course. She's quite a darling. And your King is delightful company, I must say. I do remember seeing you now and again when you were but a child."
Jack asked abruptly, and quite casually, "So are you a man of law or not? Or is it an 'if I told I'd have to kill you' sort of situation?"
Morela smiled a little at his confusion, "We're pirates, if that's what you mean. Just not the infamous kind, at least not under our own names. That'd cause quite a scandal, but would also take away everything we've done."
Evelyn swallowed down some more wine, "Our lips are sealed." Now there's something she hadn't heard of before. Nobles pirates.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 19, 2007 19:42:58 GMT
Victoria smiled with delight and gave a little laugh...
"I suppose you knew my Father then? Some used to call him a pirate in prince's clothing..." She sighed as she remembered her youth.
Will grinned and continued to eat his food. He could see Evelyn was torn between her dislike of the nobility and her respect for pirates.
"A toast then..." he said merrily, "In your honour...to Kings, Queens, Princesses and Pirates..." his gaze fell on each face around the room and lastly upon the woman whom he regarded as the Regina he spoke of...
He raised his glass.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 19, 2007 19:49:27 GMT
Evelyn subtly raised an eyebrow at him.
Everyone raised their glass, as did Evelyn. "Cheers..." they all exclaimed, and crystal glasses gave a little harmony of chinks.
Ricardo set down his glass and nodded to Victoria, "Yes my dear, I knew your father very well indeed. A man with a heart like my own." he winked at her.
James muttered quietly. He felt immensely uncomfortable now. He was in a room filled with...pirates! Even the Portuguese nobility were bandits. What on earth was going on in this world? Had people lost all sense of...sensibility?
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 19, 2007 19:57:33 GMT
Victoria lowered her head to hide the sadness in her eyes. She missed her Father. Hearing poor Norrington's tuttings, she moved under the table, and placed a hand gently on his to soothe him with a little pout that told him to hush.
Will leaned back in his chair comfortably. He instantly liked Ricardo and his family, despite Evelyn's consistent stares at the elder AND younger brother. He said with a hint of jest...
"Well...now you've kindly told us all about you...we should tell you all about us." He briefly explained the events that had transpired over the past few months.
"What exactly did Tia Dalma tell you?" he asked, pouring himself some more wine.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 19, 2007 20:10:46 GMT
Morela circled her fork in the air, "Oh you know, a Holy war, to protect the sinners, and help fight the root of evil..."
Eliana elbowed her gently, "I guess that's the...condensed version. But yes, basically that we were to help you in your quest."
Carlos moved his foot forward to nudge Evelyn's playfully. He half smiled flirtatiously. Evelyn prodded his foot back, and slid her foot up his leg.
James smiled at Victoria in thanks. He felt a little tingle at her touch. It was actually very comforting. And she was truly beautiful...
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 19, 2007 20:18:49 GMT
Will laughed warmly at the two beautiful women before him.
"Well...you don't have to help us really. I think the only one's who can truly help us are ourselves. We know what our sins are...we can repent...or at least try to..." he trailed off as he spotted Carlos and Evelyn's grins. He coughed loudly and kicked Rory under the table.
Victoria gave the Commodore's hand a little squeeze before yawning loudly.
"I'm so tired...I'm going to bed." She looked to the four new friends she had made..."I can't express my thanks enough for all you've done...and the prospect of sleeping in a real bed...oh I think I love you." She gave a mischievous smirk and stood up to leave.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 19, 2007 20:28:10 GMT
"Ow! The hell yer playin' at?" Rory muttered angrily. Then he noticed Evelyn's behaviour. He put a hand on her leg, with a firm grip.
Evelyn looped a piece of hair behind her ear and bit her lip. She put her hand on top of Rory's.
Carlos tried not to smile. He glanced at Will with a look as if to say, 'Beat me if you can'. The game was on.
Everybody bid a good night to the young Duchess. Jack stretched out, "I'm feelin' a bit weary myself..." he stood up and placed his hand together with a quick nod, "Thank you kindly, and I bid you all good night." he turned and left.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 19, 2007 20:34:45 GMT
Will glared back with a smirk as if to say...
"Been there. Done that. Fallen in love."
With one last glance at Evelyn he bid everyone goodnight, kissing the ladies on their hands politely before heading to his room. Flopping onto the soft bed, he stared at the ceiling for what seemed like forever, before drifting off into a deep sleep.
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In her room, Victoria was brushing her hair in front of the mirror and inspecting the damage several days aboard a ship had done to her skin. Her heart felt heavy. Perched at the dressing table she found her mind wandering between memories of her brother...Reginald...her Father...Jack and now the handsome Commodore also plagued her thoughts. She felt flattered that someone had still be looking for her. She also reached back into the depths of her mind and tried to remember the kind face of the wonderful Portuguese man, but alas, to no avail. Eventually she drifted over to the bed and settled down under the covers.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 19, 2007 20:58:51 GMT
Everyone started to disperse to their rooms.
Evelyn walked down the corridor, and just as she came to her door, she heard someone behind her.
Carlos was walking to his room, he stopped and gazed at her. "Goodnight Evelyn..." he moved closer to her, and twirled a rose in his hand. He brushed it along her lips, "Sweet dreams..." he leaned in for a kiss.
Evelyn closed her eyes, but bit her lip and leaned back. She couldn't, if she started now...
Carlos tilted his head, he swept the rose down her arm, and tucked it into her hand.
Evelyn swallowed thickly, "Thank you..." she held his hand for a moment before opening the door behind her and turning to go in. She shut the door, and leant back on it, lightly thudding her head with a huge sigh.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 25, 2007 20:44:13 GMT
The next morning, as the golden sun rose over Portugal, the house began to slowly stir with movement...
Will was sat, half dressed, gazing out of the window of his room, watching the light twinkle and dance on the ocean in the distance, the breeze sway the trees gently...the smell of docks and the sea drifting in. He'd had a good night sleep...the best in months, and despite knowing all he did...having been through all he and his friends had survived...he felt a new sense of hope, and vowed to change his ways.
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In her room, Victoria had risen early, refreshed and dressed in a plain white dress one of the girls had let her borrow. She stood before a mirror, tidying her hair raven curls and making sure she looked decent. She sighed, and turned away from the mirror. Abandoning her pride, she dropped the hairbrush she held in her hand and left her room, heading towards a little day room she had spied as they entered, full of portraits and interesting artefacts...
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 25, 2007 20:55:35 GMT
Evelyn buttoned up her shirt and pulled up her trousers, tightening them around her waist with a belt. She could hear the birds outside, and the trickling water from the fountain.
She went out and skipped down the grand stairs. Morela saw her as she was passing through the hallway, "Good morning Evelyn, did you sleep well?"
Evelyn walked over, "Surprisingly well, yeah, thanks."
Smiling, she nodded and gestured her to the dining room, "I'm glad." they walked together. "Breakfast has been set."
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Rory had woken up quite early for a change. He had a shower and wore some clean clothes that Ricardo gave him. He actually looked quite smart, he even trimmed his beard to neaten it up.
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Jack made his way down the corridor and saw Victoria, "Morning princess, how's you?"
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 25, 2007 21:03:11 GMT
Will made his way down to the dining room behind Evelyn and Morela, humming to himself quietly, neatly washed and dressed. He smiled at Rory as he left his room and took a seat, still humming as he picked up some bread and began to butter it. He flashed Evelyn a winning smile as she joined him.
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Victoria span around...
"Fine thank you Captain Sparrow...and you?" she gave a cheeky smile as she abandoned her plans for exploring and followed the others into the dining room.
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