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Post by Victoria Brighton on Jun 15, 2005 1:31:31 GMT -5
Tobbs looked around, finally registering what was going on in her mind. She looked up and smiled a bit, realizing what exactly she'd done a second later. Giving Jack a nod, she hid behind him, peering over her shoulder at the strangers before her. Now usually she completely pushed him out of the way in hopes to stand up for herself. Today, however, everything seemed a bit shaky...like she was going in and out of some dream....
"Why'd ya do that lass? Why?
She blinked again. What in the whole Caribbean was going on?
"Jack..somethin's...somethin's...wrong.."
By the time they went back to the card games, and he had turned to her, she bit her lip, straightened up, and hid the glimmer of worry that had shadowed her eyes.
"I mean, I'm fine, all's well. Now then, what about that rum contest? I'm in the mood for some drinkin'...."
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Jun 15, 2005 1:41:34 GMT -5
::Jack's eyes sought her's out and trapped them. He peered at her silently, then frowned:: "Ye know yer a terrible liar, luv."
::He opened is arms up to her and then pulled her towards him:: "Ye know if something's botherin' you, I'll figure it out eventually. or ye can make my job a bit easier and just tell me." ::His voice held a bit of laughter in it, but for the most part he was serious. The fact that Tobbs had just lashed out with a sword for no apparent reason worried him.::
"What if ye wake up like that while I'm sleepin' nex to ye luv? some things that I hold near and dear to me might land in the cross fire of yer sword.....and I might have a hard time forgivin' ye...."::He tilted her face towards his:: "What's wrong?
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Post by Victoria Brighton on Jun 15, 2005 1:52:25 GMT -5
Tobbs eyed the captain solemnly, trying to loosen the moment b smiling a bit at his truthful mention of her lying abilities. She drew close to him and sighed, listening to his words silently and trying to figure out a way to go around telling him the truth. After all, could be nothing but a bad night of sleep is all. She might as well tell him then, she never kept anything from him really.
She laughed a bit and shrugged at first.
"Is that right? I'll 'ave ta make sure I keep my sword away from my reach then...wouldn't want anythin' unfortunate to 'appen now, would I?"
Rolling her eyes, she noted his seriousness and grew a bit more solemn again.
"Well"
'LET me 'elp ya girl! Ya wanna be nuthin' bu' the man's wench fer the rest of yer life, or no'? wait...NOOO!!!'
She gripped her fists and closed her eyes. Something was wrong...she could feel it...but could she tell Jack? She knew what it was about...she told Jack a bit about the past, yes, and she could tell he'd gathered much about her just from what she said and did and related things to, but...still...it embaressed the hell out of her to talk about it, especially when it came t showing signs of weakness...
"Nothing, I'm tellin' ya! It was nothing...just a bad...dream is all, aye, that's what it was. A bad dream..."
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Jun 15, 2005 1:58:39 GMT -5
::Jack's eyes softened just a little. A very little. Finally he sighed:: "All right, luv. Tell me when yer ready too. I'll not push ye...but I'm here. Remember? An' ye should know ye can trust me, and I'll take any thing ye say to my grave, savvy?"
::With that he kissed her forehead and ruffld her hair just a bit:: "So...you want to find the others so you can get this mad drinking contest of yours out of the way?" ::Jack said and gestured to the door with his hand, as if by gesturing this made everything he said much more clear.::
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Post by Victoria Brighton on Jun 15, 2005 2:05:13 GMT -5
She sighed a bit, his words filling her heart with a bit of guilt for not telling him the truth. She would....she hoped...she usually did...but it was so hard to tell him about the past because of what was in the past, and the past...well, sure it was the past, but the past can always try and catch up with you.
"Um...of course, yes, the rum! Let's get to the rum!"
She slipped her hand into the one he wasn't gesturing with, squeezing it and gazing up at him to let him know she couldn't tell him now, but would soon...and then she tugged at him to follow, bringing the both of them into the streets.
"I didn't bring the tavern down, now did I? thats the next one we visit!"
She laughed and pointed down the street towards the group of people that was the crew.
"OY! Let's get this bloody contest started!"
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Jun 15, 2005 2:10:38 GMT -5
::Jack only smiled a little then followed her out of the tavern and onto the streets:: "Aye ye didn't bring that one down but ye nearly started a fight....which I would not have minded entering if it had been to save you from getting involved..."
::as he spotted the crew ahead, he smirked. Seems they might have been waiting for them, or deciding what to do. either way he was glad to see them. He was still a bit on edge about Tobbs. He knew her past was not a happy one, and he always wondered just how much about it he knew. but she could keep a secret if she wanted too, and right now, he suspected she wanted too. Still that didn't make things easier::
::Jack's grip on her hand tightned for a second, as if to assure himself she was still there, and he continued walking, a smile on his face, and as always, he swaggered::
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Post by Victoria Brighton on Jun 15, 2005 2:20:34 GMT -5
"Good morn', mates. Or really, afternoon, as it seems it's growing to be!"
She was walking up to the group with Jack, still close to him enough to show she was currently feeling rather unsure and worried, since she usually gave him his space from time to time. Smiling at the crew, she nodded to each of them, looking around for the others and wondering where they'd gone off to.
"Well, we're just rounding up everyone for that rum contest...I'm a bit impatient, as always....needin' some good 'ole rum to fill me up! The others should catch up with us there! Anyone wish to accompany us there, be my guest! If not, I'll be 'eading over!"
She turned to Jack, speaking a bit softer to him.
"You coming with me, aye? I could always take on another room full of armed men like earlier....cut a few more this time, 'owever. Then again..."
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Jun 15, 2005 2:30:33 GMT -5
::Jack quirked an eyebrow at her then nodded:: "Who said I'd be anywhere else but by you during this mad contest of yours?"
::When she mentioned starting another fight he only laughed and shook his head:: "Well then in that case.....I might want to stay out this time, eh, luv?"
"I've heard of a place ye can drink yerselves silly at....called the Gold Mermaid....just a little ways from here...anyone want to meet up there? Drinking contests are best done at night.....when there's more of a chance of making it back to yer ship without getting in a fight......." ::Jack smirked just a little, and wondered where Evelyn had gone off too. Wasn't she the one who wanted to start this contest? and Rhys? He frowned a little and looked at Tobbs:: "Where's Rhys and Evelyn?"
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Post by Victoria Brighton on Jun 15, 2005 2:42:42 GMT -5
Well, I GUESS you can tag along then...might be needin' you..."
Nudging him a bit, she looked around for signs of Evelyn and Rhys....hmmm....she didn't know where they were. Perhaps they'd gone back to the ship? Perhaps they'd went shopping?
"RHYS TOLEN?! EVELYN PEARL?!"
She doubted they'd hear her, but she gave a good effort nonetheless. If they were in range, they'd most likely hear.
"The Gold Mermaid eh? Sounds interestin'...per'aps one of them's already there? We've got to make sure the two of them, as well as Emma, are participating! After all, I'd luv to drink ALL of the rum by my onesies, but sometimes competition's fun..."
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Jun 15, 2005 12:55:52 GMT -5
(We might need to make a new thread here soon, savvy?)
::Jack smirked at Tobbs when shelling for the began yelling for the missing members of their crew.:: "I doubt they can hear ye luv." He said with a nudge. Somewhere in the distance a pistol was fired. Someone shouted a curse or two. Jack only smiled::
::It was home. Sort of. :: "Well then everyone agree to get this blasted contest under way.....in about a hour or so. I think Evelyn and Rhys will show up by then. If not sooner.....The Gold Mermaid then?"
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