Captured! (open)

[silvertongue217]

“Hard work is hard work” Angel said shaking his head and closing the door behind him “go ahead and get your self comfortable lass” He said taking off his coat and fetching some high priced wine from his private treasure chest “this was on the way to a king never to be opened” He said placing it down “seemed such a shame to waste good wine though so I had no regrets liberating it” He said chuckling and pouring them two glasses.

Mr. Clean came in bringing two plates full of nice hearty stew along with fruits and vegetables. Angel helped him place the plates down and bid him good-bye before settling down in his chair.

“Stew is hearty and healthy for ya” He explained “and fruits and vegetables as well are you surprised?” He asked raising an eyebrow.

 

[haremfaery]

Elizabeth sipped the wine. She had thought the Captain was exaggerating, but it was true: the wine was very good.

"I am very surprised about the fruit the vegetables. I would think you must have to eat them quickly before they spoil. But your men do look well fed and healthy."

She folded her hands and bowed her head, "Bless us, oh Lord, and these thy gifts, and us to thy service, in Christ's name we pray. Amen." She looked up at the captain for his reaction, then tucked into the stew.

 

[silvertongue217]

He waited taking note that she said grace, it didn’t surprise him after all she was a proper English girl. He felt tempted to ask her why she put such stock in a faith passed down to her by her parents but decided not to spoil the evening. Instead he smiled and sipped his own wine before tucking into his stew.

“We keep them in the coldest area’s of the ship” Angel explained “And also soak them in cold water they don’t spoil as fast that way even with that we still have to eat them fairly fast we also eat a lot of fish since we can capture it and it is all around us” He explained pulling out a small dagger and slicing an apple.

“So tell me lass are ye excited to be getting married?” He asked raising an eybrow.

 

[haremfaery]

She did not expect a pirate to say grace, in fact, she thought he might stop her. But he was silent until she finished.

"Like keeping things in a root cellar." she nodded.

"It is a good match. We are of the same class and Richard will have his father's business one day--and my father's. Richard isn't much older than I. And while not...handsome, he is pleasant enough. Why do you ask such a thing? You will get your ransom, I assure you." She turned her attention to her food.

 

[silvertongue217]

“I’m just making conversation lass” Angel said rolling his eyes and continuing to eat his fruit “no need to be so confrontational unless you feel the need to defend your upcoming engagement to yourself”

He let the question hang in the air for a few seconds before he took a sip of his rum “in any case I am sure I will get my ransom either from your hubby to be or your father I am sorry for all the trouble though you seem like a good lass nice even”

 

[haremfaery]

"A daughter must be ruled by her father's wishes." She said a little huffily sitting up straighter. Without a proper corset on it was easy to slouch.

She finished chewing another morsel then scoffed, "I _am_ nice. You just bring out the annoyance in me." If he smirked or rolled his eyes at her again she would spit.

 

[silvertongue217]

“If you say so” Angel said shrugging and finishing his food “I like to think we all have the freedom to chose our own path and destiny but that’s just me you think what you want”

He laughed and shook his head “you have some fire in you lass I give you that you would do well on the ship” He said chuckling.

 

[haremfaery]

"Pirates think they choose their destiny right up until they meet the hangman's noose." She parried.

"Have you not met any women with strong opinions? I received schooling alongside my brothers."

 

[silvertongue217]

"And if the cause was right wouldn't you die for some thing?" Angel countered shaking his head "Pirates believe in freedom it's our cause in a way maybe we don't want to die but at the very least we die for what we believe in a person's right to do whatever they wish" He told her before laughing.

"I have never met a woman who doesnt have a strong opinion" Angel said shaking his head "I can assure you that much lass your the first woman on this ship though if that counts for some thing"

 

[haremfaery]

"But stealing is wrong. Kidnapping is wrong." she insisted. "It is one thing to want your own freedom, but another to take someone else's away to further it." She ate another spoonful of stew.

She laughed with him. Then, "Truly? You have never had another woman on board? Neither hostage nor whore? I am surprised."

 

[silvertongue217]

“And who do I steal it from?” Angel asked raising an eyebrow “From the rich who have to much from corrupt officials half of every thing I get goes to people located in the slums of Havana right and wrong are blurry lines at best lass and you might as well get used to that simple fact”

“As for whores” Angel said grinning “No I haven’t brought any woman on here hostage or otherwise you are the first”

 

[haremfaery]

"Are you telling me you are Robin Hood of the Seas?" She raised ehr eyebrows. "And why Havana? Is that where you are from?" Seeing his coloring, he could be from any of the numerous islands here.

"So," she grinned. "I am your first." She cocked her head a little and ate more.

 

[silvertongue217]

“Have you ever been to Havana?” Angel asked raising an eyebrow and finishing his food “If you ever have been you would know why I lend it aid plus I call it home of sorts at least” He said looking out at the sea and smiling a little at the memories.

“Yes you are the first probably the last as well taking on a hostage isn’t the best thing you have to pay for their upkeep and some times it isn’t worth what you get back if you get any thing back that is but it was either that or let you die and I wouldn’t let a pretty girl like you die”

 

[haremfaery]

"No, I have not. I have been in England--at finishing school." From what he said, she imagined that Havana was a very poor city.

"So if I were poor and ugly you would have left me behind?" She tried to hide her horror at imagining herself left on the ship to drown. "I assure you, my father has plenty of money to pay my ransom." she sniffed and took another sip of wine.

 

[silvertongue217]

“Perhaps not there is rarely a woman on a ship” Angel relented shaking his head and watching as she tried to hide her horror “You’re a rarity on the sea my dear so take that as you will”

“I am sure he will” Angel said shrugging “the better question is if we will be able to reach him in time get correspondence and if he will believe I have you I will take care of the arrangements when we reach Kingston”

 

[haremfaery]

"What do you mean 'reach him in time?'" Set set her glass down. "I will give you my ring and a letter written in my own hand to send to my father. He _will_ indeed believe you have me when he sees it." At least the captain wasn't threatening her any longer.

"How long should I expect to be under your ... care?" She tilted her head and looked at him.

 

[silvertongue217]

“A few weeks at best” Angel replied watching her and taking note of what she said “We will be in Kingston in a few days then when we dock I simply have to arrange for your father to get the letter and th ring it may take a few days for him to get it then all we do is sit and wait in a secure place for the ransom to arrive as well as safe transport for you to get home I wouldn’t just leave you to any body either it has to be some one who can get you home safe”

 

[haremfaery]

"A few weeks or more?" Her father will be in a state. "I imagine it will be my fiance who will accompany whatever ship is sent to bring me home. May I assume you have an appropriate and safe place for me to spend my time in Kingston?" Elizabeth finished her meal. She had actually eaten much more than was her usual habit. Perhaps it was the sea air, or the excitement that gave her an appetite, she thought. But in reality it was the fact that she was no longer wearing her corset.

 

[haremfaery]

"A few weeks or more?" Her father will be in a state. "I imagine it will be my fiance who will accompany whatever ship is sent to bring me home. May I assume you have an appropriate and safe place for me to spend my time in Kingston?" Elizabeth finished her meal. She had actually eaten much more than was her usual habit. Perhaps it was the sea air, or the excitement that gave her an appetite, she thought. But in reality it was the fact that she was no longer wearing her corset.

 

[silvertongue217]

“Depends on what your definition of safe is” Angel said grinning “we will be staying in my house my home away from home so to speak the cew wont be staying with us but I assure you we will be safe in Kingston I have a small Villa just outside of the city” He explained before pushing his plate aside.

“Well Lass it’s getting late how about we retire for the evening tomorrow we’re going to be stopping at a small island for some supplies and hunting you can sleep in my bed tonight”

 

[haremfaery]

His grin made her blush. She played with her wine glass rather than look at him. "I must say, I find it difficult to imagine you in a house. Dry land, surrounded by four walls. You seem more at home here on a ship at sea."

Her blush deepened. She swallowed, "And where will you be sleeping?"

 

[silvertongue217]

He smiled deciding to have a little fun with her. It wouldn’t hurt and plus the lass was far too high strung to enjoy life on a pirate ship. He decided to ignore her comment about being more at home out at sea and instead got up stretching and letting his muscles flex pulling off his coat to reveal his tan expansive chest.

“I thought I would sleep with you lass” He said putting on his most seductive smirk “share a bottle of rum together”

 

[haremfaery]

She glanced away when he removed his jacket. It wasn't like she had never seen a man's bare chest before. She had seen plenty of workers naked to the waist, why most of the men on board were. But she had never been this close to one.

Her blush (or was it an angry flush?) started at her chest and climbed up her neck to set her cheeks aflame. Her eyes were wide in indignation. She opened her mouth and closed it quickly to keep from sputtering. When she regained her composure a bit, she stood up and straightened the shirt she was wearing. Her nipples were hard and she crossed her arms in front of her chest. "Then I shall sleep in the hallway."

 

[silvertongue217]

“It was merely a bit of fun love” Angel said laughing and shaking his head “Though I noticed your nipples have hardened” He said pointing it out giving her a small mmm of approval. He leaned in gently moving her arms to the side and confirming his suspicions.

“Maybe you aren’t as against the idea as you thought love” Angel said moving away and going to the door “you can take my bed I will be sleeping in the crows perch if you get interested in sharing a bed with me you know where I am” He said shutting the door behind him and grinning. She was cute and he wouldn’t mind having some time with her but he doubted she would take him up on the offer. She was to high strung and to proper to go for that.

Though he wouldn’t say no to her if given the chance

 

[haremfaery]

"A bit of fun? I am not laughing." She glared at him. "Don't touch me." Elizabeth pulled away. "You are so full of yourself, Mr. Pirate Captain. We'll see if you are so smug when they have you hanging from a gallows." She sniffed and crossed her arms over her chest again.

This man was by far the most infuriating creature she ever had the misfortune to encounter. He thought he could just smile and strut all bare chested and she would just fall backwards for him. He could think again.