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Post by Shura on Jun 23, 2014 13:44:30 GMT -5
"Aye it is a good bit of trouble but it does have its advantages. Or did you think I got into Remmys treasury with luck and a prayer." She shot back with a smirk, "it also helped me to get my ship." She boasted proudly. It was the mens turn to choke on their drink in disbelief. "Your own ship, eh? What is it a dingy our there or something?" Anton questioned. "Nope, I got that old fool Jeriks Ship. Won it off him in a bet." Cameron chuckled. "He got all fired up and tried to shoot me but I was faster." She shrugged. "Ah damn and idiot owed me." Kinton griped. "You and half the the captains who sail the sea." Cameron quipped taking another sip of her drink. "Regardless I have my own ship now. Just figured the Navy would be crashing into Billows a day later." She muttered taking on a more somber tone. Anton and Kinton looked at each other before back at Cameron. "So the rumors are true.." Anton asked. Cameron nodded taking another long drink. "Aye... stormed in with a whole fleet." She shook her head. "I don't know how they found out or who tipped them off." Billoways is no longer safe." "Do you know anyone who made it out?" Anton asked after a short moment of quiet, Cameron shook her head. "As far as I saw My self and Sylas are the only ones. And even Sylas lost his ship to Devils pass..." Anton cringed. "Poor bastard, he loved that ship." Cameron nodded slightly."I wouldn't doubt if any haven north of there is still standing..." Kinton nodded "Aye... The navy has been moving south we just didn't expect them to find all of the Havens." "It doesn't look good though" Anton muttered. Cameron sighed heavily her calm and casual facade giving way to stress. "No it doesn't..." "Why but you don't have anything to worry about" Kington pointed out with a slight grin. "You just got into the game, no record no warrants. You can just as easily pass off as a trade ship." "Would be smart to do so. Many of us have started laying low by acting as simple traders or at least covering as them." Anton suggested. "Don't know how well that will work I was seen leaving Billow." "You and a no doubt dozens of other ships. I doubt any will know you by sight. Change the sails and don't do anything to attract attention. Once the the Navy stops sniffing about we'll make out come back and hit them hard." Kington replied with a frightening sinister grin. "We'll spread the word of Billoways fall, and for others to lay low. The dogs can get some of us but not all." "And my the bastard helping the hunt burn in hell for betraying the flag." Anton added with along drink. Cameron smirked slightly and nodded. "I'll do what I can to spread the word next I sail."
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Post by Kharmin on Jun 23, 2014 20:06:39 GMT -5
Morgause found the captain's conversation with her friends utterly boring. So what if the navy was hunting pirates? She had more urgent, personal matters to worry her. Thinking on that, Morgause surveyed the room yet again, but still found no trace of anyone potentially pursuing her.
She actually pitied herself in a way. Here she was, a self-proclaimed negotiator with no real ties to anyone, anywhere or anything. Morgause's fate had cast snake-eye dice and until she met Cameron, her destiny stalked her and would some day run her to ground. But not today, she thought as she fake-drank from her stein again. Her gaze returned to the captain. No, today is a different day.
The snippets of the tales regaled by Cameron's friends danced amongst the wood-fired cross-beams of the tavern and Morgause caught a bit more of her lover's history. It was not enough to even begin to formulate any kind of profile, but still it warmed her heart to know just a bit more.
Perhaps someday, Morgause thought, I will tell her about my past – my real past. She smirked under her hood as she repeated her earlier statement like a new mantra: But not today.
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Post by Shura on Jun 23, 2014 20:56:44 GMT -5
"Speaking of laying low though, do you know anyone who needs some trading done?" She asked over to Anton. The brunet leaned back in his chair to think. "Nothing that would bring a great deal of coin but there are a few small trades that need to be shipped to ports near by." "Any coin is welcomed at the moment since I can't exactly go plundering actual trade ships." She chuckled finishing her drink, the weak ale gave her a nice buzz but wasn't really enough to affect Cameron. "I'll ask around for specifics and have a list done by tomorrow." "That would be a lot of help." Cameron smiled before standing up. "Well gents I best be off, I have a few things that need to get done before the sun sinks below the horizon and the taverns fill with shop keepers." "Not going to enjoy another few rounds with us tonight?" Kinton questioned. "You disappeared for a few months and now you're gone again?" Anton teased "Was looking forward to sharing tales of my latest conquests." He laughed. Cameron smirked. "I'll be around tomorrow, you can share your tall tales then." she laughed before bidding the two captains good bye and taking her leave of the tavern. Sure it would have been fun to share several round of drinks and catch up with them but there was still another stop she had to make. That and she'd much rather spend the night with a certain siren. She lingered a few shops down waiting for Morgause to meet up with her. She pulled the crystal chunk from her pocket hoping their last stop could shed some light as to what the deal with the rock was. She hoped it would lead to something bigger, If nothing else she could sell it for a few bits of coin.
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Post by Kharmin on Jun 24, 2014 6:21:37 GMT -5
When Cameron rose to leave, Morgause set her tankard on the nearest table. "Here," she said to the patron seated there, "have one on me."
Her cloak swirled as she turned and followed the captain from the tavern. Walking beside Cameron, she observed, "An interesting group you have there, my captain. I had no idea you were so popular."
The duo pressed on through the crowded avenues of the port town. Morgause maintained her vigilant scanning of the masses while she followed along with Cameron. Fresh cooked meats and other delicacies hung lazily in the air and her stomach reminded her that she hadn't eaten in some time.
"May I ask my captain where we are going now?" she inquired.
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Post by Shura on Jun 24, 2014 8:50:04 GMT -5
"I've been working as a deck hand close to ten years, jumping from ship to ship. Anton was the first pirate I sailed with. He works mostly with smuggling and trades. Good man but like to drink too much. Kingon raids ships. He has a nasty reputation in the east." Cameron smiled a bot. "I know many other captains as well most I'm on good terms with. They like hard workers and some I've bad to fight for. It helps to know some people you plan on getting into pirating." She explained as they walked down the street. "Last stop is to get this crystal looked at that we found in the lagoon. After that we stop by the ship to make sure all is well. I need to let Hanibal know of what were doing. Then to the inn. Shouldn't take too long really. Don't want to keeps the twins mother waiting too long. She will no doubt be making stew tonight." She chuckled.
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Post by Kharmin on Jun 24, 2014 9:11:26 GMT -5
Morgause listened to Cameron describe her old friends as they continued along. It seemed that the captain's experiences were quite similar to her own when it came to shipping out with various crews. Morgause hoped that her time on the Wind Wills would be extended for quite a while which would be a break from all of the ship-hopping she had endured over the last few years.
They paused and stood aside as a large cart driven by a team of broad horses eased its way through the street. The driver yelled and cursed for people to make way; the people, in turn, yelled and cursed the driver for bringing his cart down the street at such a busy time. Slowly, the cart managed to work its way past them and they were able to continue along the avenue.
"Constantly running for one's life doesn't lend one to making such friends," Morgause remarked dryly. "I envy you yours, captain, and pray you never lose them."
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Post by Shura on Jun 24, 2014 9:41:58 GMT -5
Cameron smiled slightly though it held a sadness to it. "I hope so as well to be honest. But with the way the seas are now. I fear I have lost some already. I just hope the rest stay free from navy hands."
Cameron came to a small shop which smelled richly of incense and oils. Trinkets and charms filled the walls while stones and other good luck trinkets were spread along the tables. Be hind the desk was an old gray haired man with silvery eyes. He was focused on a pendent wrapping coils of silver around a black stone. "Long time no see, lass." The elder spoke up eyes never leaving his work.
"Been adventuring elsewhere and caught up in a port not far from here." Cameron grinned. "How have you been Jinsen?" "As fine as one could be all things given." He looked up with a grin "so what treasure have ye brought me today?" Cameron smirked slightly pulling the crystal out and setting it on the counter along with the papers. "Can't make a lick of sense as to what this is but know its important." She said leaning against the counter. The old man picked the crystal up and his brows furrowed as he turned the crystal over in his hands. "Where did you get this?" "In Charleston, found it in a lagoon." The man took a look at the papers and chuckle softly. "You always had a knack for stumbling across treasure..." he muttered with a shake of his head. "So it's worth something?"
"Aye, more than you think." he chuckled examining the crystal closely "This my dear is a fragment of the serpents stone. Sought out by many found by few." Cameron tilted her head "but that was just a fable..." she muttered her eyes wandering to the rest of the shop. There was always a different collection of trinkets when she came in. Her eyes cane to rest on a metal pendents which held a deep green stone carefully cut into the shape of a leaf. It wasn't very big or flashy but pretty all the same. It has some runes inscribed on the back which she tried to read. Without out warning she was smacked on the back of the head, not very hard but enough to get her attention. "Oi! What was that for?" The old man man looked up with an irritated frown. "You know there's no such thing as 'just a fable' lass." He scolded "Aye, suppose your right. Didn't have to hit me though." She grumbled rubbing the back of her head. The man just smirked, laughter alight in his eyes before he looked down at the stone. "The stone said to rule the seas, shattered by the sea goddess herself and spread to the ends of the earth. Any man get their hands on this and there will be a force to be reckoned with. Assuming they find all the pieces." Jinsen explained handing the stone back.
Cameron looked over the rock with a wide grin "this is the real thing..." The man nodded. "There are several who seek out the other pieces and some who d not know what they have. The stone it's self cannot be cut or shaped so its just a pretty decoration for the ignorant." The man explained before taking a look at the papers. "They glow when another piece is near, so be careful. You can just as easily be found when search for the other piece." Cameron nodded placing the stone back in her bag."I'll be careful with it then. Do you think it wise to pursue the other pieces?" The old man chuckled "It will be a long and hard hunt. With a lot of risk but well rewarded. You'll find them all eventually. Just remember that patience and timing is key sometimes." Cameron nodded slightly "I'll keep that in mind..." she muttered. She knew to ways take the mans warnings seriously. Weather it be a talent or just a special sense he knew more than most. And his warning always held some truth. She bought the pendent she had been looking at before she wad smacked leaving a little extra for the advice. "I'll be back around tomorrow before I sail out." She said turning to leave when Jinsen spoke up once more. "Be sure to pick your battles wisely, and know when it's time to run. Sometimes the risk is not worth the blood spilled." He warned cryptically giving the captain pause. She looked over to the man once more and nodded. "I will... wiser to err on the side of caution now a days." She replied with a slight smile before leaving the shop.
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Post by Kharmin on Jun 24, 2014 13:09:32 GMT -5
Morgause entered the strange, oddities shop behind Cameron. The captain crossed the small space in the darkened shop as she deftly avoided the assorted boxes on the floor and the hanging trinkets from the low ceiling. Morgause stood by the door and crossed her arms; there was no pressing need for her to navigate the room, so she stood sentry as Cameron's body guard.
A sly smile crossed her lips well hidden beneath her deep, dark green hood. And what a body to guard, she thought as she recalled their lust-fueled tryst at the lagoon. And so delicious, too. Morgause fought the twinges and urges that centered in her body between her legs and focused on watching her captain as she haggled with the shop's owner.
She casually glanced around and wrinkled her nose at the bizarre mixture of scented oils and incense sticks that cloyed the air. Only half-listening to the dialogue, Morgause took furtive glances through the small spaces in the shop's window that weren't cluttered with assorted tchotchkes as she kept on guard for anyone that might be following them.
She chuckled as the shopkeeper playfully slapped Cameron on the back of her head. There was no threat to his action, so Morgause maintained her silent vigil by the door. After more words were exchanged, and Cameron returned to exit the shop, Morgause inquired, "Did you get everything you needed, captain?"
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Post by Shura on Jun 24, 2014 14:30:08 GMT -5
Cameron nodded "Yeah, Managed to find out what the stone was. Seems we came across something very valuable." She smirked slightly not really going into detail not wanting to draw attention to what she had found. "I also got this for you" She said offering the Morgause the leaf pendent. "supposed to be a protective charm." She smirked slightly, "Just need to stop by the ship and then head to the Inn for the night." She starting to head back to the docks. The sun was already starting to set, most of the shops closing up and tavern patrons making their way to one of the many taverns about the town.
The captain got to the ship dropping off spoils of the days shopping before finding her First mate. Thankfully all was calm and quiet. The sails had been changed and last of the repairs made. Most of the crew had gone ashore to enjoy themselves The two chatted for a short while sharing information gathered while in town agreeing it was best to head out by late morning the latest. Cameron let Hanibal know she would be out for the night and not to worry.
Music filled the streets with nightlife as Cameron and Morgue made their way towards the center of the town where a large inn stood brimming with life. "It's fairly lively in here but mostly because Emma makes the best stew in the south sea." Cameron warned before entering lively Inn. Inside of the in was a little restaurant filled with locals enjoying dinner. The twins emerged from the crowed once more but Cameron was ready for them this time catching them before they could tackle her. "Ha! Got ya' little imps this time." She grinned sending both into a fit of giggles.
"'Bout time you showed up." A voice boomed from behind a desk an older woman with graying blond hair tied into a bun approached Cameron with a wide grin. "Was starting to worry a storm swept you out into the unknown." She teased. Cameron chuckled setting the two kids down. "No just tied up in another town." "Och well I'm just glad to see your alive and well. And it seems your brought a friend." Emma quirked a brow. Cameron looked over to Morgause "Aye, a good friend. One who is trying to remain hidden." She replied in a low tone. The woman chuckled and shook her head, "Aye understood. Go on up I'll have the kids take up dinner." "Thank you, Emma. I'll only be staying the night though" Cameron grinned "Fine fine, but next your in port we have to catch up." Emma said handing Cam a key.
Cameron nodded giving the in keeper a hug "I will." She replied before motioning to Morgause to follow heading up a set of stairs to the rooms going to the end of the hall before using the key to unlock and enter. It was a simple but cozy room with a bed and table with a few chairs tucked into to it. Thick curtains hung over a window out to the main road. "Should be a lot quieter up here, and not nearly as crowded" She grinned over to the red head
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Post by Kharmin on Jun 25, 2014 7:08:14 GMT -5
Morgause slowly paced the room. She kept her cloak and hood on as she had recently found comfort and security being buried so deeply within them. Light hands traced along the edge of the heavy curtain as she eased it away from the edge of the window to observe the street below. She scanned the crowd for any suspicious people who might be staking out the inn ... and her. After a moment, she was satisfied and allowed the curtain to resume its prior station.
The bed, although simple, was inviting and Morgause half-suggested that they skip dinner and move directly to dessert. A thin, mischievous smile worked its way across her lips, hidden from view by the deep hood of her cloak.
Morgause crossed the small room and laid her longbow and quiver against the wall near to one side of the bed. She removed her sword belt and let it drop onto the coverlet and then sat on the corner of the bed.
Morgause finally pushed back her cowl and pulled her luscious red hair from within the cloak to let it cascade freely over her shoulders and down her back. "Cozy," she casually remarked about the room. One at a time, she pulled her knees up and removed her boots and lightly placed her sack on the floor beside her. "That's better," she sighed.
She looked up at Cameron and with an impish grin said, "You're quite the commodity around here, captain. Perhaps I should start charging people for your time? We could buy a fleet of ships with the earnings."
A hesitant knock preceded the twins' entrance as they brought a clay serving bowl of stew, tin decanter of water and several wooden bowls and utensils. Erick, the boy, placed the stew on the table and then caught the sight of Morgause seated on the bed. His eyes mooned over her radiant beauty, even in such a small space with so little light. He flushed as she locked her deep, green eyes with his. His sister, Milli, noticed the exchange and giggled at him which further reddened the boy's cheeks.
Morgause gifted them both with a warm smile and beckoned them to her. "I have something for the both of you," she said softly as she reached for her sack. "Now, close your eyes and hold out your hands." Milli instantly complied but Erick was a bit dubious. Morgause raised an eyebrow at his small, defiant display and he slowly complied.
She retrieved the doll and toy boat from her sack that she had purchased earlier in the afternoon and gave them to the kids. "Ok, you may open your eyes," she instructed.
Milli's face lit up as she gazed over her doll. "Oh!" she managed to say. Then, remembering her manners, she surprised Morgause by circling the red-head's neck with a quick hug. "Thank you!" she exclaimed happily. As Milli pulled back, she asked Morgause, "Does she have a name?"
Erick exhibited less enthusiasm for his boat. His eyes showed his appreciation for the gift, but his shyness and embarrassment prevented him from displaying his gratitude with the same fervor as his sister. "Um...." he started as he tried to remain calm around the lovely woman. "Um, thanks, ma'am," he said and dared to meet her green eyes once more.
Morgause smiled back at him and replied, "I hope that you find favor with it, Erick." He forced an embarrassed smile and turned his attention to the details of the boat. Meanwhile, Milli was showing Cameron her new treasure.
"Oh, kids," Morgause said as she regained their attention. "I almost forgot, I had something else in here." Milli came close with curiosity whereas Erick maintained his secure distance. Morgause retrieved a square of sackcloth that had something bundled inside. She delicately pulled away the corners as if she were opening the petals of a flower until the small bunch of strawberries contained within came into view.
"Ohhhh!" Milli almost shrieked with delight. Morgause noticed Erick's eyes widened some at the sight of the fruit.
"Take one," Morgause said. "Please." Milli needed no second offer as she reached in, took a strawberry and chomped into it. Erick more slowly picked one and mumbled some form of thanks as he stepped back from her.
"Yes, thank you!" Milli repeated as she chewed the juicy fruit. "Mmmmm, we don't get strawberries too often," she explained. "Mom says they're too expensive."
"Is that so?" Morgause asked. "Well, then, it's good that I happened to have so many with me." She gave Milli a conspirator's wink and whispered, "Tell you what. I have far too many for my captain and me to eat, so why don't you and your brother have another one?"
Milli's eyes widened at the prospect but she was uncertain. Morgause held the strawberries closer to her. "Please, I insist, young one," she implored with her soft, gentle voice. The temptation of the rare fruit was too enticing for the girl, so Milli reached and took another. Morgause turned slightly toward Erick as she offered him as well. He tentatively took his second one and thanked Morgause again with the same, mumbled voice.
"You two are quite welcome," Morgause said with a smile in her soft voice. "Now, I think you need to get; your mother will be wondering what is taking you two so long."
Milli gave Morgause another quick hug of thanks. Erick was unsure what he should do, so Morgause simply nodded her head to him which relieved him of any obligation to follow his sister's example. The two scurried out with their bounty and Cameron closed the door behind them.
"I didn't have any brothers or sisters," Morgause explained as she stood and set the sackcloth of strawberries on the table. Cameron would notice the red-head's hands abnormally trembling, but ever so slightly. "Did I do alright?" she asked her captain.
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Post by Shura on Jun 25, 2014 9:32:58 GMT -5
Cameron chuckled at Morgouse comment of being popular. Cameron had nevet given it much thought, at least not in this town. "Not this busy when I visit its just been a while." She replied slidding off her hat and setting it a side. Her bag and weapons followed soon follow. She looked over as the twins entered the room with tbeir dinner and saw back watching Morgause intereact with the two. She found it very endearing and couldnt help a small smile with Erics reaction to the red head. Not that she could blame him.
She waved to the two as they ran off to enjoy their gifts leaving them alone once more with only the faint sound of the cheery crowd below. Came came up beside Morgause as she asked her question taking note of her trembling hands. The captain smiled warmly and took her hands in her own to steady them. "You did great. Wouldnt be surprised If you gained two admirers after to night." She teased softly. She wad very tempted to pull the siren in for a kiss but knew that dinner would be compleatly forgotten very quickly. "Lets eat before the stew get cold, then we can... enjoy the rest of the evening." She grinnned
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Post by Kharmin on Jun 25, 2014 9:56:45 GMT -5
She sighed and visibly relaxed as a tense shudder of relief coursed through her body at Cameron's touch. Morgause nodded her head at the dinner suggestion; the stew at least smelled as good as advertised and her appetite growled in anticipation.
Throughout their repast, Morgause spoke little and kept her eyes lowered and distant. The constant vigilance she had been keeping while using her enhanced vision talent had taxed her and the oppressive weight of discovery hung heavily on her shoulders. She worried for Cameron, too, as her pursuers never seemed to concern themselves with collateral damage. It was for this reason that Morgause never let herself get close to anyone much less fall in love. Now that her affections for her captain had been realized, and reciprocated, she wouldn't feel at ease until they had pulled their lines and placed the docks far to their stern.
The meal was tasty, but Morgause's worry and furrowed brow of contemplation detracted her from truly enjoying the stew. Almost autonomous, she ate in relative silence as she half-listened to her captain.
Morgause frowned in disdain at the tin cup when she drank the cool, flavorless water. She almost slammed it down on the table in frustration without realizing just how hard she had done so.
"Hells, I could really use a drink," she muttered in a soft voice barely above a whisper. In all the time she had been with Cameron, the captain had never seen Morgause share in a drink with the crew; she always claimed that she had to keep her mind clear and her vision sharp. That the red-haired woman would now mention it was surprising, to say the least.
It was supposed to be an enjoyable evening with her and Cameron, but Morgause was all tense and tied up in proverbial knots. Her manner was nervous, as a street-rat caught with his hand in the constable's pocket. Morgause was fidgety, her foot anxiously tapping on the floor and her wide, green eyes never staying focused on any one thing as they darted around the room.
She realized that Cameron had stopped talking and was regarding her as if she were waiting for Morgause to answer a question. Morgause managed a weak laugh and raked her hand through her long, red hair. "I'm sorry," she said as she attempted to refocus on her captain. "It's just that this place ... being here makes me a bit nervous. I want to relax and enjoy our time ashore, but I'm worried that someone here will know me and come crashing through that door at any moment."
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Post by Shura on Jun 25, 2014 10:14:05 GMT -5
Cameron ate and made some small talk through out the dinner explanining bits about her oadt with the people at the in along with sharing the information about the stone from the lagoon. As she talked she noticed that Morgause was destracted and nervous. As if the calm moment they were sharing was more nerve wracking than being out on the street. Then again theybwere in an enclosed room with only two exits one of which involved a twobstory drop.
She stoped talking all together at Morgause nearly slammed her cup on the table realizing just how wound up she really was. She wasn't sure how to reasure her that everything would be fine. "Morgause... you dont have too worry as much here. We are probably safer here in a inn full of people most of which know me and are my friends than on the ship where most of the crew was out or drunk." She offered a reassurong smile. "I doubt anyone even knows who you are and with such a crowded town, a good chunk of whoch are wanted and hiding as well you don't stand out much in terms of suspicious or unusual." She explaind wishing she haf brough some rum with her but it had slipped her min her rush to get to the inn. "If youd feel safer on the ship though we can go back"
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Post by Kharmin on Jun 25, 2014 10:59:42 GMT -5
Morgause pushed away from the table and left her half-eaten plate of stew. She stood and paced around the room. "No offense, captain," she said, "but I've been in places more secure than this and have had to manage an escape from my pursuers."
"Do you know the bathhouse at Billoways?" she asked Cameron. "Not the ones by the docks; the one up town with the marble tile, scalding hot water and the expensive scented soaps? You know, the place that caters to the lords and ladies when they happen through? Well, before joining your ship, I was ... hastily risen from a very ... compromising position with ... well, it doesn't matter who, but the point is that the coin I paid for my privacy and security wasn't enough to prevent them from crashing down the door to get to me."
Morgause looked at the ceiling as she continued her circular pacing. "These men have so many resources."
She stopped her pacing, sat on the end of the bed and put her with her head bowed put her face in her hands as she placed her elbows on her knees. Silken straight red hair draped over her and almost touched the floor. From within the confines of her posture, she whispered, "Would you be a dear and get me something to drink? Wine, ale, anything. I ... I really need it."
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Post by Shura on Jun 25, 2014 11:59:34 GMT -5
Cameron wasn’t sure what she could say to put Morgause at ease, perhaps it wasn’t possible given the situation. She got up collecting the dishes together before heading over the other woman kneeling down to her level honestly worried about her. She brushed the hair from Mogause face “Alright, I’ll be right back.” She leaned in kissing her softly in more of a comforting manner than a lustful on. “I’ll do what I can to keep you safe.” She smiled slightly before standing back up and heading out of the room, collecting the dishes along the way. Once outside she let out a heavy sigh not quite sure what to do in this situation. She had been hunted before by some persistent hounds but never really worried about it. Mostly because she had allies to help her out. Cameron had a feeling Morgause didn’t have such a luxury.
She a went down the stairs to the common area where others were sharing food and drink in merriment. Emma noticed the captain approach the bar and set the dishes a side. She quirked a brow “What brings you down here? I thought you were going to be spending the night with your friend.” Cameron smirked slightly. “I am. Just having a small issue with her pursuers.” Emma rolled her eyes “Figures do you just like getting in trouble or is your luck that bad?” “I see my luck as just fine, a bit of trouble makes life interesting. Just happened to get in more trouble than anticipated this time.” Cam admitted leaning on the bar. “Shouldn’t really surprise you…” the older woman muttered. Cameron just shook her head glancing around making sure the rest of the patrons were caught up in their own lives to be snooping into their conversation. “Have you heard anything about Hayden or someone called the Physican?” She asked her tone low. Emma heard and knew nearly everything in town if not form gossip then form the patrons who visited every night. Asking if there were any men looking for a beautiful red head was a moot point since that could be anyone in this town.
Emma frowned and crossed her arms in thought, “No, not recently anyway. The names are familiar, and not in a kind manner.” Emma replied giving the captain some reassurance but only a little. “I figured as much… I’ll most likely be heading out before the sun rises…” Cam smiled slightly. “Don’t want to bring any trouble here.” Emma shook her head. “Just be careful ok?” Cam nodded “I will, eh do you still have any bottles of wine left?” The inn keeper nodded disappearing behind a door and coming back with a bottle placing it on a counter with a knowing smirk. “This isn’t just some normal friend is it.” “No she isn’t, not quite sure what she is though…” Cameron admitted “Well the kids seem to like her well enough. Just don’t do anything stupid.” The woman warned. “An I’ll keep an eye out for any suspicious folk. If any come in I’ll send the kids up to warn you so you can make your get away.” Cameron smiled and nodded “That would be great, thank you.” “No need to thank me, you’ve helped us enough in the past. Go on don’t want to keep her waiting long.” “Right, right.” Cam nodded picking up the bottle. “Are the hot baths working again?” Emma nodded, “Third door on the right.” She said before going back to minding her customers. Cameron nodded and went back up to the room feeling slightly better she just hoped she could make Mogause feel the same.
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