Still, it wasn't wise to go off without a word. [She's not very convincing at scolding anyone when eating sweets. Not that she imagines he'll listen to her, but whatever.]
I left you a message in a bottle if that's any better.
[ no, he didn't but it's the thought that counts. his gaze stops on her mouth for a moment as she brings a raspberry to her lips. eventually he blinks, snapping out of it. ]
... I should show you what I found in one of the wrecks.
[ he has no problem with putting his body on the line and he has luckily met with people who are eager to help out. he pauses as if to continue but chooses to eat more cake instead. things could always go a little smoother. ]
I imagine the whole [she motions vaguely at him] dashing rogue thing doesn't hurt.
[Meanwhile, she's been called out more than once on being guarded. She's trying, really.]
It's just very... To save my husband, I need to be unfaithful. [Her hand rubs her neck. Not that she's never been with another while married, but.] I'm sure I'm not the only married person to agree to this, but I feel like I'm off on my own little island.
[ he grins, very immodest. it's been a great help. apparently pirates enjoy some sort of a positive rep in modern times. thanks, jack sparrow, whoever you are. ]
Now that's a pickle I'm afraid I can't relate to, but I don't think things are as bad as they seem. Only the other day I saw someone writing on the network about similar problems. Being intimate with one person only and the like. [ he didn't pay the post much attention since he chooses not to wonder about those things anymore. it was different when he was with Milah. ] Perhaps you could put up a post similar to it and ask for advice? [ people seem to do that here all the time. ]
[Another eyeroll and she leans over to take another raspberry with her thumb and index finger. Shameless man.]
I don't know how I feel broadcasting my business. It's a wonder I'm even talking to you about it.
[She lifts her eyebrows at him, trying to keep the mood light. Too serious and he scurries away, and Claire would rather he stay. It's nice, having someone to talk to, even if she could have probably found someone who isn't a pirate.]
[ it's been a relief, being able to open up to someone, but it's not something he'd admit out loud so he chooses to play a gentleman instead. she must have an idea what he's actually grateful for. ]
You could leave your name out of it, I'm sure. No one would know it's you.
[She does. Talking about Milah is difficult for him, probably because he hasn't spoken much about his lost love despite wearing her name on his wrist.]
I said I'm sure I'm not the only married person here, not that I think there are many. I'm sure I'd be easy to single out.
[But he's trying to offer help, so she sighs.]
I know I just need to get over it, but it's difficult.
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[ no, he didn't but it's the thought that counts. his gaze stops on her mouth for a moment as she brings a raspberry to her lips. eventually he blinks, snapping out of it. ]
... I should show you what I found in one of the wrecks.
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Spanish gold? A crown? Perhaps some diamonds and rubies?
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[ keep guessing. ]
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[She's just impatient.]
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I brought back as many as I could.
[ and needless to say, emptied a few on his way here. ]
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And nothing for me. I see how it is, Captain.
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Ah. They're still back on the ship.
[ and where the ship is... well he can't comment on that. ]
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[Not that she looks terribly upset, even offering him the fork.]
I probably shouldn't ask, should I?
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[ he takes the fork from her. ]
No, make it two.
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Rum is best when shared.
[ truly. cake too. he takes a big bite. ]
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[ the sweets aren't bad either. ]
And how is your mission going if I may ask? Have you grown more comfortable with the idea?
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It's easier.
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[ as a reassurance he puts the fork down to give her shoulder a gentle tap. ]
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[Fueling a city by holding hands. She should ask for the exchange rate.]
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[ no ulterior motives here, no sir. ]
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[She's not dumb. Claire rests her elbow agaibst the back of the couch.]
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[ he has no problem with putting his body on the line and he has luckily met with people who are eager to help out. he pauses as if to continue but chooses to eat more cake instead. things could always go a little smoother. ]
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[Meanwhile, she's been called out more than once on being guarded. She's trying, really.]
It's just very... To save my husband, I need to be unfaithful. [Her hand rubs her neck. Not that she's never been with another while married, but.] I'm sure I'm not the only married person to agree to this, but I feel like I'm off on my own little island.
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[ he grins, very immodest. it's been a great help. apparently pirates enjoy some sort of a positive rep in modern times. thanks, jack sparrow, whoever you are. ]
Now that's a pickle I'm afraid I can't relate to, but I don't think things are as bad as they seem. Only the other day I saw someone writing on the network about similar problems. Being intimate with one person only and the like. [ he didn't pay the post much attention since he chooses not to wonder about those things anymore. it was different when he was with Milah. ] Perhaps you could put up a post similar to it and ask for advice? [ people seem to do that here all the time. ]
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I don't know how I feel broadcasting my business. It's a wonder I'm even talking to you about it.
[She lifts her eyebrows at him, trying to keep the mood light. Too serious and he scurries away, and Claire would rather he stay. It's nice, having someone to talk to, even if she could have probably found someone who isn't a pirate.]
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[ it's been a relief, being able to open up to someone, but it's not something he'd admit out loud so he chooses to play a gentleman instead. she must have an idea what he's actually grateful for. ]
You could leave your name out of it, I'm sure. No one would know it's you.
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I said I'm sure I'm not the only married person here, not that I think there are many. I'm sure I'd be easy to single out.
[But he's trying to offer help, so she sighs.]
I know I just need to get over it, but it's difficult.
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