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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 14, 2008 23:56:25 GMT
"Much as I'd love to continue with this, I fear your not thinking straight...in light of recent events." He looked sad as he spoke, but it was out of his deep love and respect for her that he could not continue. He gave her one last gentle kiss before getting off the bed and walking swiftly to the door. He stood in the doorway and turned back to face her. His mouth went dry. He closed the door and locked it once more.
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Victoria sighed a little and returned his gentle kiss, lingering there for what seemed like a long long time. Then she took a small step away. "I am suddenly tired..." she whispered..."Can we go to your cabin and have some tea?"
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jan 18, 2008 20:53:00 GMT
Evelyn frowned. She looked away from him, then heard the click of the lock. Sh*te. What had just happened? She felt her heart sink. Sitting up, she sighed and realised everything had gone terribly wrong. How grand...
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James' heart skipped a beat. He wasn't quite sure what was going on, and his mouth seemed to move on its own accord..."Of course..."
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 18, 2008 21:00:54 GMT
Will leaned back against the door, ran his fingers through his hair and exhaled slowly, his heart still racing. He sighed, a deep longing exhausted sigh and moved away from the door. He got as far as the opposite wall before he had to lean against it, sliding down into a crouched position. He stared at the door for a long time in silence, just listening to the creaking of the wood as the ship sailed onwards over the sea...
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Victoria led the way towards the cabin, the boots she wore making a loud clunk with every step. She gave a little smile, her cheeks flushed pink with the cold and the kiss.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jan 18, 2008 21:23:38 GMT
Evelyn stroked her lips with her finger, the warmth of him still lingered. She was being weak, and she couldn't, not now. It was too much for her to ruin. And forever on her mind, the consequences of old mistakes...
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James followed her quietly. They arrived at the door, and he moved forward to open it for her, letting her in first before stepping in and closing the door quietly behind them. He lit the lights, but not too bright. It was much warmer inside...
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 18, 2008 21:33:06 GMT
He hoped what he had done hadn't been wrong. He loved and cared and respected her in every way, and though he knew she could take care of herself, he was troubled. He worried that she might fal deeper into sin in an attempt to block out her grief. He wanted to care for her. To love her, not rule her or contain her, but love and live along side her. She had already been with Jack...a flash of green across his eyes as the image seared through his skull. He couldn't help it.
He breathed again and continued to think. Now perhaps with his teasing he had done more harm than good? He couldn't think straight. His head ached. He headed onto the deck to get some fresh air...but he left the big brass key in the lock.
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Taking off her coats, Victoria seated herself in one of the comfy chairs, pulling her knees up close as the warmth began to seep through her skin. She ran her pale fingers through her dark locks. Resting her cheek against the top of her knees, she watched the Commodore carefully, still smiling a little to herself.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jan 18, 2008 21:40:20 GMT
As Will made his way on deck, a figure was stood close to the hull of the ship, standing on the edge. It was unclear, silent in the darkness...and dangerously close to falling into the turbulent waves...
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Evelyn approached the door and pressed her ear against it. Nothing. How long would he be gone now...? She sighed... "Will...?" she called out.
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James went about making the tea first...and he was taking his time, unable to avoid the desire he felt to look at her. "How do you like your tea...?" he asked quietly. Was it really tea she was after...?
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 18, 2008 21:53:57 GMT
Stepping over to the edge of the ship, Will put his head low to take in the salt that sprayed from the sea water, breathing deeply. He was concious that his shirt was still unbuttoned. He idily began to do it up, staring at the froth below as it threw itself against the side of the ship. The gulls cackled in the sky.
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"Strong. Only a little bit of milk. One sugar." She rattled it off, her gaze falling upon the window, the sky turning strange shades of pink and blue as the sun rose. She could hear seagulls. She turned back to him and lowered her knees, the big heavy boots dropping off her bare feet. There were no stockings on the navy ship. "Do you want some help...?" She stood and made her way towards him.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jan 18, 2008 22:07:20 GMT
The figure jumped down from the edge silently, making its way towards Will...slowly...without a word. The waves became more violent and there was an icy chill in the air. The gusts of wind became colder and harsher, stinging the flesh.
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Evelyn called out several times over before sighing again and bending down to peek out of the keyhole. Nothing, she couldn't see through it. The key was still in the keyhole. Evelyn grabbed her dagger and poked it through, rattling it until she heard the clank of a key on the floor. Then she laid on the floor and peered through the crack underneath the door...
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The figure was now more visible in the light. A dark figure with glinting, magnetic eyes...
Before Will could even turn, it forced him over the edge of the ship, falling deep into the freezing waters below, with a downward force preventing him from swimming up...
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James stirred the delicate china cup and smiled, "That's alright..." he turned and placed it carefully on the table beside her. Then, he turned to get his own. He sat down and cleared his throat uncomfortably.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 18, 2008 22:11:43 GMT
The cold knifed at his skin and the air in his lungs was lost, sucked out of him as he fell into the icy sea. He flailed about under the water, every move stinging him. He tried to swim upwards, but a vast force pushed him back down. He swam a little to the left and tried again...the pain was immense...a little to the right...nothing. He could not reach the surface.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jan 18, 2008 22:36:00 GMT
Evelyn walked down the empty corridor, and frowned a little. Had she upset him? She heard shouting up on deck...
Making her way up, she saw Jorge and Helen. "What are you two shouting about? D'you know what time it is?"
Helen looked terrified, and Jorge was unravelling rope and looked ready to jump. "It's Will...Evelyn he's-"
Before she could even finish, Evelyn, without thinking about her own safety, leapt off the edge. Jorge shouted after her, it was too dangerous to just jump in after him...!
Unseen to their eyes, a glowing lady in white observed what was happening with a hopeful smile. Her warmth seeped into the sea, calming it, washing away the painful cold... They would find their way...
Evelyn wrapped her arm around Will and pulled him up with all her strength. She gasped as she reached the surface, the stab of cold had shocked her body, but it was much milder now...
Jorge helped them both up. Helen sprinted below deck to fetch some hot water, towels and blankets.
Evelyn laid Will down, and leant over him, cupping his cheek, "Will...?" he didn't reply. Her eyes began to well. She'd already destroyed him...
"Will...please..." she placed a hand on his chest. Nothing. He wasn't breathing. She lifted up his head, "Will..." her voice cracked, she swallowed, "...don't leave me." She felt her heart clench up, and found it harder to breathe. "I don't...I don't..." she embraced him tightly, "I don't love you, just come back...I promise I won't..." Tears rolled down her cheeks...
Uriel smiled contentedly. In every sinner, there is a virtue to be found...
It was broken, and she was released. Uriel blew softly, and her breath, frosted, shimmering, but not cold, streamed into the young man, turning him away from the cold waters of death...
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 18, 2008 23:06:33 GMT
Will coughed and spluttered, cold water spewing from his mouth. He gasped and took in a ragged breath, gripping her wrist, his hand freezing. He could not speak. He just clung to her, his breathing heavy, panting and gasping for the air he had lost underwater. Finally, he choked out one word... "Evelyn..."
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Focusing entirely on stirring her tea, Victoria perched herself in the chair opposite. She opened her mouth to speak once or twice, but it fell shut, silent. She took a sip of the tea. Awkward.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jan 18, 2008 23:13:00 GMT
Evelyn's breathing eased, relief sweeping over her. How could it be? She held him tightly, "I'm so sorry Will..." she whispered. Her lips quivered, she thought...she really thought he was gone.
The winds had died down and there was a comfortable warmth surrounding them. Uriel tilted her head, whispered blessings, smiled happily and faded into a shimmer, flying in the wind.
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James often glanced at her, but couldn't find the words. It was as if he'd forgotten English altogether. What could he possibly say? He sipped his tea quietly, "You're...you're glad to be going back home?" he asked.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 18, 2008 23:23:14 GMT
Will felt a calm drift over him. He felt safer and more secure than he had ever been in his life. The pain in his head was gone. As she held him, he did not see the image of another man in her arms flash before his eyes. His fears for her were ebbing away like the tide. He felt in her embrace a different kind of love, not lust. He held her back, and gently kissed the hand that still cupped his cheek. Then he spoke up... "I'm bloody freezing Evelyn." He chuckled a little as he felt one of her tears spill onto his skin.. "I'm fine...but lets get out of the cold."
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Victoria looked up into his eyes... "Yes." She answered quickly, a little too quickly..."Delighted." She looked down again...
"Commodore...if I have offended you in any way let me know now. If your feelings for me do not reach the same depth as mine for you I will leave you cabin now and never trouble you again. When we reach London, the King will duly reward you and we'll remain the dearest of friends..." she trailed off..."But if what we shared on the deck a few moments ago...means anything at all...I insist you tell me now." She fixed him with her black gaze.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jan 18, 2008 23:36:49 GMT
Jorge nodded to Evelyn and went down to help Helen. As he walked away, he smiled. It seemed the Captain had found the one treasure she had never quite grasped...
Evelyn helped Will up, and walked him to her cabin. When they got inside, Helen had lit the lights and the fire. It was crackling and radiating warmth into the room. She'd filled the bath with hot water, and also had some hot towels. Evelyn sat Will down, then turned to Helen, "Thank you..." she said quietly. Helen nodded with a kind smile and left them alone. It was much warmer, and the flicker of the flames danced around the room. Her hair was quickly drying, and glowed brightly. Her cheeks had a rosy tint to them. She wrapped the warm blankets around him...
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James was silent for a moment, stunned by the question. He sipped his tea, "If it did not mean anything, it wouldn't have happened..." he met her gaze, "...I may not be royalty, or an eccentric rogue...but I am a decent man who knows his duties. One of them led me to you..." he stopped for a moment, "...I'm very much..." he stopped again, "You're a fine woman, Victoria, and my heart grows fonder..."
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 20, 2008 21:42:07 GMT
Will gripped the blankets to him and stared into the fire, shivering, though the warmth soon seeped into his skin. His head felt crystal clear, as if the icy waters of the sea had washed his troubles away. He continued to gaze into the flames. Suddenly, he spoke... "I couldn't get to the surface...something held me down under there...if you didn't save me.." He trailed off. They both knew what would have happened.
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Victoria stared at him, her cup held halfway between her mouth and the saucer that rested in her lap...
"Yes..." she croaked..."I mean no. You are not royal. Or eccentric." She blinked and looked away... "But you are a very fine man. You are selfless where I am selfish. You are decent where I am..." she paused.
He was the very opposite of her in some ways. She thought of Jack...and what they had shared. But Jack did not come after her like the others did. When she had left before...others had followed...Hook, the men in France, even the Commodore had searched the seas for her...it puffed up her pride. But Jack had made her feel a little humble...like she was no different from any other girl. But the Commodore on the other hand...
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