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Post by Eric Jackson on Nov 22, 2004 23:58:07 GMT -5
*Eric chewed his lip a bit but said nothing when Evelyn[b/] stated she might need holding back. Honestly he figured if she was gonna go for the guy there was no stopping her. But then again Mark didnt exactly look hostile at the moment, maybe he was here to explain himself to Will or the Captain. Or maybe he had it in his derranged little mind that he would really get an appology. Well Eric sure as hell wasn't going to give him one, not for a good long while at least!
As they came up to the doorstep Eric smiled vaugley at Will who was still too occupied glaring at Mark to notice. He simply shrugged and glanced down at Evy as she took cover behind him as the navy slipped past. He glanced over his shoulder and watched them, looking back at her only when they had gone. At her comment he grunted and a toothfilled smile flooded his face.* You're too damn small to be seen all the time, don't worry about it! *He exclaimed in a boyish sort of manner.
Will caught Evelyn and Eric approaching out of the corner of his eye but kept his gaze focused on Mark as he waited for the man to explain himself. He gave a nod to acknowledge that he noticed the couples presence.* Jack? He's inside. *Will answered, stepping aside just enough to allow them to pass through the doorway and as they did he quickly stepped back into place.* Mark, Im not going to let you in this house while my family is in it unless you have a bloody good reason mate. James and Elizabeth don't need to see another fight like earlier. *He said, his face stern but his voice in a softer tone.*[/color]
*As Will informed them that Jack was indeed inside the house Eric gripped Evys hand a little tighter and led her inside, snooping around until he spotted Jack and hurried over to him.* Mate, Evy and I just heard something that you should probably know. *He stated, glancing back at the lass with a look that told her she could explain it all.
A rather tired looking Elizabeth sleepily decended the stairs carrying a very lively looking James in her arms. The baby was squirming, giggling, and squealing as his round, dark eyes looked all about him. Elizabeths own eyes lifted and fell upon the small crowd now congregated in her home. She smiled softly at them and stood beside Evelyn, being curious to hear the news herself.
James squealed delighted and thrust out a tiny hand that snatched a lock of Evelyns dark curls. He tugged at it playfully as he smiled and giggled at her. Elizabeth attempted to pull the lass free from the babys rather strong grip but was simply too tired to put much effort in it.* For Heavens sake James, let go of Evys hair. You wouldn't want her tugging away at yours now would you! *She said, the last of her sentence slurred by a large yawn as she continued tugging at his hand while he continued to giggle and squeal.*[/color]
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Post by Evelyn on Nov 23, 2004 0:17:05 GMT -5
Eric's last comment caught Eve a bit off gaurd and she gave a small jump. "Too small am I?" she asked lifting a brow and looking him over. She gave a small huff and laugh. "Heh...its not MY bloody fault yer a bloody tree and see everyone as a midget." she said playfully and giving him a bit of a nudge. As Will answered her and then stepped aside Evelyn glanced at Will and then at Mark. As Eric pulled her inside gently Evelyn gave Will a slight nudge and mumbled something that sounded like "Play nice..."
Entering the home Evelyn glanced about and her eyes widened again. She had been here perhaps five times or more in the past couple years but his home never ceased to amaze her. It was simply so large, so beatiful, and so fine. It reminded her violently of the life Eric probably SHOULD be having. The life he COULD be having, the one she felt she was depriving him of and it put her in a bit of a sad mood. Her eyes spotted a fine umbrella and pair of gloves by the doorway, no doubt Elizabeth's and she gave a small sigh.
Perhaps one day...just as a treat...she'd let herself get all dressed up. Maybe it'd make Eric a bit happier to see her that way. Her eyes looked a bit distant as they looked back at Eric and she gave a small smirk at him as he stalked right up to the Captain and then seemingly waited for her to explain things. He was beginning to look like a pirate more and more, although deep down she knew he'd always be a landlubber and she could never change that.
"Aye Jack..." she began a bit slowly, struggling to tear her eyes away from Eric. It seemed her love grew for Eric every moment more she spent with him. It was an odd feeling really, like if she were tied to him by the hip she wouldn't care and that was beginning to scare her. It mad her wonder what else she'd be willing to give up for him.
"We heard somethin' in this Tavern...somethin' 'bout a medallion...I believe ye might have heard about it as I remember a li'l somethin' as well. Don' really remember what its called an' all tha', but maybe it could help us out...I mean...its a long shot I suppose..." she said as her eyes darted across the floors and then fell back on Jack. "But hey...we were always known fer takin' a bit of a risk, aren't we?" she asked him with a smirk.
She squeezed Eric's hand then and suddenly found herself wishing they were alone again. Just then she felt a strange tug at her hair and she turned to see James tugging at her curls.
"GAH! Bloody 'ell child...let go o' my hair." She said with a bit of a start and widening her eyes. She gave a small smile all the while but made to tug her hair back. "Gah...Eric mate do somethin'! The childs' TRYING ta take my hair!" she said looking over her shoulder slightly to look at him and then kept tugging helplessly.
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Post by Eric Jackson on Nov 23, 2004 0:44:35 GMT -5
*Eric grunted as Evelyn commented on him being a tree and he simply grinned at her, nudging her back. After a bit he noticed her glancing around the large home with a wide eyed look. Eric had grown up in such a surrounding and so it ceased to take him by surprise now. But he noticed something else in her eyes as well, a sort of distant look and he figured he knew what she must be thinking.* Bloody waste of space and money all this... most of it you don't even need. *He stated, hoping this would put her at a bit more ease.
Sometimes he did miss having all the fancy things and an endless stream of money...at times those things just made life easier to deal with. But now that he had Evelyn he didn't really think about them that much. She was all he needed right now and he was perfectly happy with this knowledge. Of all the people in the world she had chosen him to love and this thought made him smile a little, it was a comforting thing to think about.He scratched his chin, now covered in a few days stubble as she began to explain to Jack what they had heard in the tavern.
Every now and then he would nod or make a kind of grunting noise at various parts in her explination as if he somehow felt worried he wouldn't be involved if he didn't make some kind of noise. He eyed Elizabeth as she approached with the baby and watched curiously as the boy latched onto Evelyns hair. A lopsided grin spread on his lips as he looked at James.* Hey now lad, that one's taken. *He said humerously, giving the babys nose a flick. The baby let go but extended its arms out to Evelyn, a hopeful little look in his eyes.* Im thinking he wants you to hold him, Evy. *Eric said, his grin growing, a highly amused look on his face. He, unlike Will, was great with children seeing as to how he practically took care of his little sister who had been blind. But to see how Evelyn would handle the baby would be greatly entertaining he figured!* Oh and uh, that part there...is his head. Those two things at the other end are his feet so make sure you hold him the right way. *Eric teased, thrusting his hands in his pockets as he bounced on the balls of his feet.*
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Post by Evelyn on Nov 23, 2004 0:57:07 GMT -5
Her spirit seemed to pick up at Eric's words of wasted money but she knew deep down he was only doing it to make her feel better. As Eric flicked James' nose she gave a sigh of relief and took a precautious step away from him. "Odd things they are those babies..." she said giving Eric an odd glance. Eric seemed to be looking at the child fondly and almost as if none of this was foreign to him. She would almost expect Eric to be good with children after all the talk he'd said about his blind sister and all, and in her mind she could picture Eric as an excellent father. It was something that made him all the more attractive to her really, that somedy he could possibly be the father of her children.
When he reached out for her though Evelyn lifted her brows. "Its...er...huh?" she asked as Eric suggested the child might be wanting to go to her. "Hold him?" she asked with an almost terrified tone. She looked to Eric as he made his last comments to her and she rolled her eyes. "I KNOW THAT much...bloody 'ell Eric...I'm not THAT bloody uninformed about little br...I mean...children..." Evelyn stated as she caught herself just in time and gave Elizabeth a beaming grin.
She was then approached by Elizabeth and was offered the child. "ERm...well...I..." but before she could reject the child completely the child reached out and clung to Evelyn and gave an odd sort of giggle. She awkwardly accepted it and held it with a tight grip, she knew THIS was something she simply COULDN'T break and get away with.
"Erm...hehe...funny ickle bugger i'nt he?" she asked Eric with an awkward sort of grin and then looked back at the child who simply smiled up at her. "Aw...not too bad this one." She commented as she rocked the child in her arms a bit. She smiled down at him gently and watched as he examined another one of her long curls. "Hehe...looks like I won't be cutting my hair anytime soon." She said in a low voice. She was beginning to like the feel of it. Sort of a natural protective state melted over her and even though he wasn't her child, she could almost see herself in his eyes.
At these thoughts Evelyn gave a bit of a cough and then shook her hair out of the child's grasp. "Erm...good James..." she muttered as she smiled and handed him back over to Elizabeth. "Wonderful little chap ye have there Elizabeth. Really." She stated with a nod and then crossing her arms as if sad to see him being given up.
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Post by Eric Jackson on Nov 23, 2004 1:15:29 GMT -5
*Eric continued looking at the baby with warm eyes while Elizabeth seemed more than anxious to hand him off to someone while she rested her eyes fore a while. He couldn't help but laught at Evelyns remarks, she was making the baby sound more like some undiscovered creature as opposed to a miniature being.* He's just a baby, Evelyn. You've dealt with much more frightening things before. *He chuckled as James whimpered a bit at the lasses hesitation to hold him.
Elizabeth noticed Evelyn beaming at her but was too out of it to know why so she curiously returned the smile. Eric grunted and shook his head. When she finally did take the boy he reached out and stroked the childs head for a moment. It was obvious he was gonna have a headful of it like his parents.* Dont squeeze him to death, Evy! He's more durible then you think. *He laughed, noticing how tightly she was holding the infant, though James didnt really seem to notice.
He fell quite though and watched her fondly as she seemed to take right to the child in her arms. This honestly took him by surprise and he really didnt know what to do with it. His laugh returned however when Evelyn[b/] suddenly said "good James" as if the child were a puppy. When Elizabeth seemed slightly unhappy about taking James back Eric cleared his throat akwardly.* I'll take him from you, Elizabeth. At least for a little bit. *He said and within seconds the child was in his arms though it had calmed greatly and was blinking sleepily. Elizabeth rushed off up the stairs to retreat for a nap.
Eric beamed at the baby in his arm and looked back up at Jack, swaying slightly from side to side as he spoke.* I really do think you should give that medallion some thought though, mate. Its a bit of a leap of faith to go after it but it couldn't hurt, could it? *He stated, adding in his two cents.*
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Puck
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What Fools these Mortals be!
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Post by Puck on Nov 23, 2004 10:53:27 GMT -5
::Puck gave an irritated spat and hissed when he was rudely pushed from his comfortable perch. Annoyed and partly amused he meowed angerily and took off at a run after Evelyn and Eric. He'd get even yet......in a playfully fun way of course. He wondered just how many flowers could fit in Evelyn's hair.....:::
::As the Turner's house became a bit of a circus Puck slipped by unnoticed and bounded for the baby's room. At least maybe in there he could get some sleep. He found Elizabeth with a giggling James. He looked around, hopped onto a nearby chair, and curled his large tail around him before drifting off into a light sleep. His ears still open for any hint of real conversation that might concern him::
::Then Evelyn and Eric came in and James was being held by a nervous looking Evelyn. Puck eyed her a few seconds, curious to see what would happen. Well...least she had some sort of protective instinct. He smirked to himself and watched Eric with James as well. It was tempting to leap in as Puck and give them a bit of trouble but he decided not to. He just watched, yawning widely and keeping an eye open::#nosmileys
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Nov 23, 2004 11:22:54 GMT -5
::Jack listened to Will and nodded in agreement. The Navy shipswere bound to be pretty fast. well.....now that they had a basic target...::
"Just hope Norrington won't us borrowing a ship......" He smirked. "Think we can get him to help us set sail again?" He asked with a quirked eyebrow. As Will went to answer the door, Jack turned his attention back to the task at hand.::
::That was until Evelyn and Eric entered the room. He listened to their story, and frowned, trying to remember. Yes. He could recall a story similar to that...::
"Well.....I think it's likely this medallion is real.....We've seen so many other strange things I wouldn't doubt this....." ::Jack's face grew thoughtful.::: "Well.....we can easily comandeer a ship from the local navy...shouldn't be too much of a challenge.....then we can go see if we can find this medallion....."
::He smiled at Evelyn and Eric in thanks, then smirked as Evelyn had a bit of a encounter with James. amzing how much a baby could scare a fully grown pirate. Well he supposed he would have done the same thing if faced with raising Rose and Hawk.::
::With a bit of a laugh he watched as the baby was traded from person to person like a possibly flammable object. He also noticed a strange cat like creature that had entered the room and watched it a few seconds. Then he turned back to Eric who was now cradling James. The baby looked happy for all the attention he was getting.:::
"He knows he's got an entire crew of pirates wrapped around his finger." Jack muttered, and ruffled the baby's hair a bit in amusement. His eyes looked a bit more lively then before. There was a possibility for getting his ship back. Now to find a temporary ship........::
::Calmly excusing himself from his crew he slipped out a back door and went down to the docks. He looked over all the ships carefully. The Navy had a number of suitable ships. But he found one that looked promising. It was a smaller, speedy......had enough guns to give the Black Pearl herself trouble.....and the guards nearby didn't look to be much of a threat.::
::It was named "The Defender". Jack rolled his eyes. The Navy really had to think up better names for their ships. No imagination whatsoever::
::With a smirk he walked a bit closer. Not close enough to make the guards nervous.....but close enough to really get a good look. He smiled. Yes the ship looked sturdy....this would be the ship. Perfect. Jack smiled and made his way back to the Turner's...pleased with this plan......:::
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Post by Emma Hawkins/Rick MacKinnon on Nov 23, 2004 20:58:54 GMT -5
Emma leaned against Rick glumly,looking out at the water.How long were they going to stay here?More importantly,perhaps,would she ever be able to trust her crewmates the same way again?Emma's trust was hard-won,forged in the heat of combat,and lost all too easily.For her,it was a matter of survival.
He ran his fingers through her hair lightly."It'll be all righ',lass...We've got each other,aye?"
"Aye..."She smiled weakly.Just then,there was a familiar sort of...prescence.A glance up at the docks revealed none other than Jack Sparrow,surveying the ships and looking...quite pleased?A confused frown crossed Emma's face,and she rose to her feet.Her boots clunked slightly as she approached the Captain.
"Jack,mate...there ye are...what's got ye in such a good mood?"She asked.
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Post by Eric Jackson on Nov 23, 2004 21:45:19 GMT -5
*Eagerness swelled in Erics deep brown eyes as Jack seemed willing to try out the medallion plan. It was more of his desire to get Evy back on the water before she went insane that he wanted to get going as opposed to his own real want to. He laughed as the Captain mentioned the baby having the crew wrapped around his finger and gave a nod.* Isn't that the bloody truth. *He snorted with a grin, glancing down at the giggling infant in his arms that was currently eyeing Jack with large, curious eyes.
Out of the corner of his own eye Eric caught sight of a cat, the same cat in fact that had harrased Evelyn back in the tavern and Eric gave it a bit of a scowl, knowing now who it was. He wondered what on earth this strange little man wanted with the lot of them and wondered also if he'd planned on sticking around for very long.
He watched as the Captain left for the docks to scout out a ship and gently laid James back into the crib as his eyes started to blink sleepily again.* Sleep already so your poor mum can get some rest! *Eric said, tucking a blanket around the baby. Surprisingly James seemed to fall right to sleep and Eric smiled a little. Turning on his heel he walked back over to Evelyn and thrust his hands in his pockets.* Well, Evy. It looks like we might just get out of here afterall. *He laughed, though deep down he couldnt help but wish that they could have stayed on land just a little bit longer.
He sighed heavily and decided to head downstairs where hopefully the cat wouldnt follow. He swiftly made his way into the kitchen and snooped about for some food after just realizing he had missed both dinner last night AND breakfast this morning. His stomach suddenly gave a vicious growl as he grabbed up a slice of bread.
He ate it swiftly then went and sat down out back against the trunk of a large tree. His hand ran along the tops of the grass blades and his eyes were focused upon a bright blue bird singing merrily as it built a nest. He gazed at it for a long time before slowly closing his eyes. A flash of him carving to names, Eric and Mel into a Willow trunk while a little girl giggled came to his mind. Then another picture, the same two small children rolling down a grassy hill laughing until their sides felt sure to split open. A man with salt and pepper hair throwing a ball to a young Eric while a lovely blonde woman braided the little girls hair as they sat on the steps of a large porch.
As the images faded again into blackness his eyes opened again and he chewed on his lip for a long, thoughtful moment. He wondered if Evelyn would ever stay on land willing for longer then two seconds, or if they would always be at sea. Either way he smiled a little, resting his head against the trunk as his eyes closed again. It was true he loved the land...but he loved Evelyn more and so it was the sea he would go back to when the Captain gave the signal.*
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Mark Andrews
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Post by Mark Andrews on Nov 23, 2004 22:27:08 GMT -5
Mark stood in the doorway for a moment when the door sprung open. Will was in the doorway and asked him what he wanted. He stood up strait and thought for a moment of what to say.
"Hello...I....uh....I know I can't do or say anything that you will accept as an appology...but...I just wanted to know if there was anything I could do to help.....and maybe....If I could join the crew....again. I realize what I did was stupid...I didn't think about the rest of the crew...believe me I didn't want to hurt them....especially not Rhys. But if you want me to leave I will leave...but please understand that I want to help make this right. Jack and I seemed to have settled the rage between us....I'm not looking for a fight anymore."
He knew it was a complete waste of his time to be here. But he figured he might as well try and make things right. He didn't want everyone to be mad at him forever. He wasn't the type that liked to make enemies...enemies meant fighting, blood shed, death. He'd seen enough of that in his young life. But he was still a pirate...and he really did want to join the crew again.
"If only I could reverse the hour hand on the clock...I'd of never done it...You just don't understand how I felt that day...back in the rot of the jungle...I've never felt so lonely...if it wasn't for her I'd of died....but that is done and gone now Will. Sorry is a weak word that means nothing to most people...if I were to use it here it would have the effect of needle in the side of a Rhino...I suppose smple words aren't enough...I also suppose my word means nothing to all of you...."
He stood in the doorway trying not to loose his cool. He could feel the hate coming from the house...it was a strange feeling...like one gets when the noose is placed around your neck and the crowd chants "Drop! Drop! Drop!"...he felt like he only had seconds left to live. He didn't like that feeling.
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Post by Evelyn on Nov 24, 2004 0:04:29 GMT -5
Evelyn looked to Jack as he took it all into consideration and Evelyn smirked as the Captain then excused himself. She could definately tell the man had a plan hatching and for that she was satisfied. She figured he'd come back to ask for their assistance in comandeering their next form of transportation when he had found one suitable enough for them to take.
Eric then left the baby's room and she looked after him with a smile as he left her side. Her eyes sparkled after him in a bit of admiration and then turned to James briefly. Her steps led her cautiously towards the crib and she peered over carefully to spy on the boy. He slept peacefully and a small smirk crept over her lips. "He isn' so bad I s'ppose." She said with a small laugh. It was then that her eyes darted over towards something strange. A cat. The same one from the Tavern earlier that day in fact. She furrowed her brows then and shooed it away. "Get out ye bloody cat!" she hissed and then stalked away.
She left the room and looked around the home as her eyes scanned her surroundings. The kitchen looked ready and full of good food but Evelyn shook her head. For all the things Evelyn was ready to just do upon instinct, she wasn't about to be rude and simply waltz into the kitchen and take something from then, so instead she reverted to the flask of rum in her sash and took a nice long draft from it.
Her honey colored eyes passed over all the fancy surroundings and she gave another heavy sigh. It was almost frustrating to see all this, the home, the little child, the beautiful, lovely wife Elizabeth...it was everything Eric deserved and she knew somewhere deep down he craved it. She gave a huff at it all, shook her head, closed her eyes and then stalked outside. "Bloody 'ell...i's not my fault." She muttered beneath her breath as if trying to convince herself that she wasn't the one depriving Eric of this.
Her eyes looked over her shoulder then and she spotted Eric leaning against the trunk of a tree. "Taking a bit of a nap are ye?" Evelyn asked with a small grin and walking towards him. "Ye always were the lazy one." She commented as she ruffled his hair a bit and leaned stood leaning against the tree peering out at the gardens surrounding them.
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Post by Puck on Nov 24, 2004 0:18:55 GMT -5
::Puck eyed Eric in a very human type fashion, smirking even in his cat form. He meowed arrogantly and sat up to stare at him. He watched the baby get placed back into his crib.::
::Then he spat loudly at Evelyn for trying to shoo him away. He growled once then flicked his tail. A single pink flower appeared in Evelyn's hair as "punishment" for her rude behavior...or rather, what Puck considered rude.:::
::Then he turned his glittering eyes back to baby James. He waited until the room was clear, and checked around. Everyone seemed to be gone. He popped back into a impossibly small version of his true form. He was no larger then a man's ring finger.::
::He skipped into the cradle and sat down next to James watching the baby sleep, and sighed.:: "Well maybe I can get some sleep now...." He muttered, and crawled under the blanket, and slept::
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Nov 24, 2004 0:23:54 GMT -5
::Jack turned dark eyes on Emma and gave her a half smile:: "Just lookin' for our new ship...an' I think I found one..."
::He gestured towards "The Defender." and smiled:: "Think ol Norrington will mind us borrowing it?" He seemed pretty confident that he and he crew could handle anything thrown their way. This would be a cake walk for the pirates.::
"Evelyn and Eric think they found us a way to get the Black Pearl back...an I think it's the best plan we've got now.....so....I'll explain it once we get this new ship......tonight maybe....leave at night with the tide...."
::He looked towards the Turners:: "Let's get back..don't want to give the Navy any clues on which one we'll be takin' but I'm sure Norrington has a idea that one of his ships we be gone by the morning...."
::Jack smirked a bit then headed back to the Turners::
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Post by Eric Jackson on Nov 24, 2004 0:48:58 GMT -5
*Eric jumped slightly, startled by the sudden voice that was Evelyns though he kept his eyes closed as a mischevious grin smeared across his lips. He yawned a little, sliding further down the tree trunk so that his chin now rested on his chest and most of his body was lying flat on the ground.* You know me! *He laughed.
After a bit he opened an eye a mere sliver and noticed that she was now standing next to him, leaning against the tree. His grin grew and he reached out quickly, knocking her feet out from under her so she landed upon the ground. He quickly folded his hands in his lap and resumed a nap like position.* You always were the graceful one. *He stated in a mock serious tone as if he was completley innocent of any current wrong-doings.* Oh and uh....nice flower by the way. *He snorted, referring to the flower in her hair that was undoubtly placed there by Puck.*
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Post by Will Turner on Nov 24, 2004 0:52:15 GMT -5
*Will let out a loud snort and folded his arms across his neck as Mark asked if there was anything he could do to help, even asked if could rejoin the crew. Suddenly a manical laugh came out of Will that hadn't been heard before.* Anything you can do to help? Not blowing up the damn ship in the first place would have helped a lot! *He cried, his voice stiff and rigid as the laughing ceased.
His eyes were still warm but his voice cleary wasn't.* And if you did join the crew again every time the smallest thing happened to you that heaven for bid goes unoticed we'd all fear for our lives...you know that right? *He asked with a sort of smart-assish tone to his voice. He didn't plan on fighting the man at all, but at the same time wasn't about to let him get off without saying what was on his mind.
When he mentioned the jungle again Will groaned a little.* All of us have been in situations like that before, Mark. If you let things as stupid as that eat away at you then you're going to become the people you hate. *Will said, his voice returning to its normal introvert tone. He sighed heavily and ran his hand over his face and through his hair in frustration.* Sorry means something, so does a mans word. But you have to earn forgiveness and trust from me mate, I dont just give it out.....not anymore. *Will said.
His eyes strayed past Mark and landed on Jack who was returning to the house with a couple of the crew members. His smile returned and he gave a nod with his head in greeting. Looking back at Mark he gestured for him to come inside.* Im willing to give you a second shot mate but Mark my words, one more inncident like this one and its over. As for joining the crew thats up to Jack. *Will said and flopped down on an oversized wingback chair, rubbing his eyes feverishly as he propped his feet lazily on an ottaman.*
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