ROLEPLAY HQ - devils-gate

Feylin Aludior BOT 17-Dec-21 04:08 AM

I climbed up the barrier keeping the boardwalk from the docks and peered out at the ships. There were so many ships! Every dock full, and more just out there in the sound, at anchor. Closing international waters was an unprecedented move. There was going to be trouble soon. Especially if they kept sinking any ship they decided was a pirate ship. Like the one I'm looking for. I spot a ship that matches the description I'd been give and climb down the dock side of the barrier. I try not to draw attention to myself, keep my head down, don't make eye contact. There aren't all that many people around, thankfully. I get to the ship I'm searching for and peer up the steep side. There's a ladder hanging down from the deck. I grab on and tug it as if I expect it to fall. When it holds, I climb up and onto the deck of the ship. It looks like the crew is on shore, because nobody is on the deck. I poke around a bit, looking at rigging and peering into barrels and crates. I call out for somebody, but recieve no answer. It's strangely quiet. I spot the door to the Captain's quarters and knock, calling out a greeting. Nobody answers, so I entertain myself exploring the deck a bit more. After some time, I return to knock at the door to the Captain's quarters. "Hello?" I call out, then try the knob. The door opens! I look around carefully, in case somebody was approaching, then slip through the door and close it behind me.

Jonah Salazar BOT 17-Dec-21 05:22 AM

'An international waters closure? What do they kingdoms think us businessmen will do during this time?' I think to myself chucking a big swig of my glass of beer. It's a great feeling being ashore when you can have access to beer as opposed to rum. The rum really warms up the body, but I didn't need it today. Outside of the captain's quarters, there is a bright and clear summer morning. It's been a long and profitable journey as we had managed to loot a bunch of merchant ships from Tati, the small island nation, who were trying to ship across spices. And now that the international water are closed, we stand to profit a lot from it. Most of the crew is overjoyed to find out about the sequence of events, but I stand a little worried as this would be the last paycheck unless some else decides our fate to set sail again. I clenched my fist in agony when I had read about it. After dismissing the crew towards land and booze to enjoy their share of the spoils, I took the time to contemplate my next move. I thought it's best to reach out to land and see what other pirates think about the closure. In the local pub, I learn about the increased aggression towards pirates from a ship mate who abandoned ship and a trickle of sweat streams down the back of my neck as I think about my ship, The Delarosa, 'I cannot allow the Delarosa to be sunk, it's all I have to my name', I think to myself.

I walk back to the ship stressed and contemplating my next move as I think about my past and how time flies back so quickly. I'd heard about some Devil's gate and in my youth, I would be running towards that adventure, 'How time changes us', I think to myself. I embark my ship and realize that the crew it not back yet, they probably won't be for a while, so I decide to head back to my quarters. I can make out a tiny frame just outside my quarters, I reach out and grab your shoulders and say, “What are you doing on my ship? State your name and purpose”

Feylin Aludior BOT 17-Dec-21 06:02 AM

I jump, but manage not to shriek, and whirl around to face this person. He's tall, and quite Handsome, which catches me off gaurd. However the angry scowl on his face sends a chill down my spine. "I'm looking for the captain." I sound calm, not a

bit scared, like I felt

Jonah Salazar BOT 17-Dec-21 06:26 AM

As you turn around, your long red hair almost slaps across my face. I respond to your question by saying, "Aye, the captain stands before you, Jonah Salazar. Now state your purpose, for being on my Delarosa." I make sure that my eyes fixate at yours when I say this.

Feylin Aludior BOT 17-Dec-21 11:32 AM

my hands shake, but my voice is steady when I answer. I stand tall, and meet your eyes. "Is this the ship I've heard rumored to be sworn to be the first through the gate?"

Jonah Salazar BOT 17-Dec-21 11:46 AM

"The Delarosa, is the finest pirate ship in the entire waters of the 12 kingdoms. No frigate or naval ship has ever been able to catch wind of her." I stand and say proudly with my chest out. "And there is no way to go through the Devil's gate, that's just a tryst for the younger sailors, not something that an experienced businessman like myself, Captain Jonah Salazar, would indulge in."

Feylin Aludior BOT 17-Dec-21 11:53 AM

I glance at the deck behind the man, not at all certain how to tell the validity of his claims. But a fast ship is what I need. "You are not making for the gate, then, captain?" I ask. "If you are, then I mean to obtain passage on this ship."

Jonah Salazar BOT 17-Dec-21 12:01 PM

I sigh and the anger is visible on my face, as I respond, "The order to close the international waters has been taken and I'm yet to decide on our next course of action. Going for the gates would be an adventure but one without any assured returns and I'm not sure as of yet, if that is something I wish to pursue." I scan your frame, from the top to the bottom, a very health female frame is clearly visible, not to mention a young one, considering how flawless your skin looks, I chuckle loudly and say, "And what good would you be to the crew of the Delarosa? I doubt you even have any experience of the seas, young maiden."

Feylin Aludior BOT 17-Dec-21 12:04 PM

"I don't intend to be a waste of space, Captain. I've trained under 3 masters of navigation." Part of living the way I'd lived had given me the opportunity to be trained in navigation, a skill considered worthy of a person of my position. "And I...may we go somewhere more private? And darker?"

Jonah Salazar BOT 17-Dec-21 12:08 PM

Unclear to your intention and but interested in your proposition, I motion you inside my quarters, "Aye, you may enter my quarters. Come in and take a seat', I motion towards a reasonably well maintained desk which had navigational maps laid out. You could make out that I had spent time considering the possible locations of the Devil's Gate, in my office.

"You still haven't mentioned who are, young maiden."

Feylin Aludior BOT 17-Dec-21 12:15 PM

I glance up, then head toward the desk. "Captain I have something that can assure you are the first through that gate." I insist. I open my bag and remove a puzzle-locked scroll tube. It looks ancient. "This here is the only map to the gate in existence. This is a relic, leftover from the last time the gate appeared, one thousand years ago. This is the map drawn by the Kay empires naval commander, showing the exact location of the gate."

Jonah Salazar BOT 17-Dec-21 12:20 PM

My eyes scan between you and the scroll tube and I think to myself, 'If what she says is true, this could really be one of the biggest treasures in recent years. It is after all, old money from a time of prosperity and it was from the Kay empire, I'm sure it would be worth the risk. But can I trust her' "You seem to refrain from answering my question still, who are you? And if that map is what you claim for it to be, how do you have it, on your person?" My eyes narrow down inquisitively to try and judge if your response is truthful or not.

Feylin Aludior BOT 17-Dec-21 12:23 PM

I keep my composure under your scrutiny, as I was trained to do. "It is what I say it is, Captain, and I didn't steal it, if that is what you are insinuating."

Jonah Salazar BOT 17-Dec-21 12:33 PM

My inquisitive gaze does not leave you eyes as I stop to think and assess your proposition, my voice is sharp and daunting and I don't mince my words when I say, "Forgive my insinuating but every sailor has a code. We always know our secrets before we sail together. You, being a fairly young maiden that I catch exiting my cabin, come and offer me the map to the greatest treasure that all of the nations seek and yet you seem to be unable to share much about yourself is not something that I can risk my life, my ship and my crew for. I know there is more about you and if you seek an adventure aboard the Delarosa, you must learn to trust your captain with your secrets and your life. Unless I can be sure of your loyalty I cannot accept you as part of my ship."

Feylin Aludior BOT 17-Dec-21 12:40 PM

I consider your words carefully. It makes sense, your crew depends on you to keep them and their interests safe. I can't find fault in a captain seeing to the best interests of his crew. "My name is Faylin Aludior. This map is part of my inheritance. It's been passed through my family for one thousand year, Captain."

Feylin Aludior BOT 17-Dec-21 12:53 PM

I watch your face closely, wishing I could read your mind. I have no way to support my claims, but the thought of not being believed doesn't occur to me. I am who I say I am. I deftly open the puzzle lock and carefully pull out a rolled piece of very old parchment. It's yellow, and it sheds pieces with every movement. I wince as I set it on the desk and hear it crackling as I unroll it. "See, Captain?" The map is handdrawn, and the script is ancient Kay empirical text.

Jonah Salazar BOT 17-Dec-21 12:55 PM

I stop in shock as I consider your words. "You mean to say, you're a direct descendant of the first Faylin Aludior, whose treasure every seeks?" I stand up and look at you. My mind races a million thoughts as I contemplate my decision. 'Could she really be a part or descendant of the Kay empire? She's so young and fragile. And if that's true could what she have, really be a map to the treasure? Is this a risk worth taking? The Gold is obviously worth it, but what if she's an imposter.'

As you open up the map, I have to almost stop myself as I feel the parchment might give away. But I can see in the manner that you grip the parchment that you have been trained even if not fully to handle old relic. I almost gasp as you just loosely unroll the final bit when you lay it on the table. I have to stop my hand and resist, taking over from you. I look at the map and unable to make anything out, I ask, "And I presume you can navigate better than you handled the parchment? Right?"

Feylin Aludior BOT 17-Dec-21 01:03 PM

"I assure you, Captain, this parchment has been in my keeping since my mother passed away. I'm not about to ruin it. In fact, I can prove that, and my navigation ability, if you'll find some map weights and a blank chart. Rather than handle this parchment any more, I'd like to transcribe it to a full size chart. That way the parchment can be put away and sealed back up for good." I ask hopefully. At the moment, I'm holding the parchment in place with my hands, as every movement risks more of it flaking away.

Jonah Salazar BOT 17-Dec-21 01:12 PM

Nodding to your suggestion I grab a blank chart and grab the best make shift weights I can find, a pair of small but heavy rock statues of dolphins. I can see you giving me a stare of disbelief at the make shift weights. Before you can say anything, I say to you in a strong voice, "They will do their job of map weights!" I grab the quill and hand it to you as I stand beside you to try and make out what your doing. Standing so close to you, I can sense your fragrance for the first time. I drown out my thoughts and focus back on the drawing you're making...

Feylin Aludior BOT 17-Dec-21 01:20 PM

i frown at the quill and turn to you, not realizing how close you are. I bump into you and almost fall backward. "Oh!" I blush, though why I don't even understand. You just look at me with those gorgeous eyes... "Um, I need some tools. Charting tools." I list a few of the necessary things for transcribing a small map to a large chart accurately, wondering why I suddenly feel so warm, with you this close to me.

Jonah Salazar BOT 17-Dec-21 01:37 PM

I feel your smaller frame crash into my chest and I try and see if you're okay. Ours meet and I catch you blushing. As I get the charting tools to make precise lines for the large size of the map, my mind is thinking about the fragrance of your body. I haven't been in love with anyone for a while, as it has just been adventures afters adventures. I had hoped to have a wife and be married with children by now. But life had other plans for me. I was nearing my 40s and I hadn't yet found a lover that would marry me. Most of them now wanted someone to just have fun with or were not looking to be married just yet as my youth just passed away. It was intoxicating, being around a young woman. I bring the tools back to you and I lean in much closer than before, my breathing was basically crashing against the skin of neck. I could inhale your fragrance much better. I almost lose my balance but manage to grab your waist with both of my hands to remain stable. I can feel that you have a very womanly waist, with just the right curves. I let go of your waist slowly as I apologize as I can see that you have paused from drawing. As you resume your drawing, I think about what your age could be, considering how you have no wrinkles on your face and how tight your skin looks around your hand and neck, I assume you must be a woman in her prime.

Feylin Aludior BOT 17-Dec-21 03:24 PM

my breath catches as you peer over my shoulder. When the rocking motion of the ship causes you to overbalance and your hands grip my hips I completely forget what I'm doing for a moment. I've never been touched like that. The delicious thrill your touch sent up my spine makes my heart race. I return to drawing with shaking hands. Not good, for charting, to have shaky hands. I put the tool down and rest my hands on the desktop, pausing to take a deep breath or two. As deep a breath as I can, anyway, wearing a corset.

Jonah Salazar BOT 17-Dec-21 10:38 PM

I feel your breathing get laboured and as you lean forward on the table, I place my hand on your back and I can feel the tightness of the corset you're wearing. The hems of it are pulling on the holes where the ropes go. They are absolutely pulling, as I place my hand on them. I can feel you trying to take a breath in the corset, as your breathing pulls on the strings of the corset. I lean in closer to you, nearing your left ear and gently ask, "Are you okay, love?"

Feylin Aludior BOT 17-Dec-21 11:50 PM

the faintest of moans escapes, my arms feel like they will give out any moment, and a tingling warmth radiates from my core, and where your hand touches me. My heart races, and I start to wonder the same thing. I turn around and find you so close, touching me, your much larger body seeming to have me trapped here against the desk. I gasp, as much as I can, and meet your eyes, but can't say anything at all. I've never felt this ... attraction!

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 12:09 AM

As your smaller frame turns around, your hair seems to brush my face as I close my eyes. The fragrance of your hair is accentuated as they brush my chin. It's a nice fruity smell with a faint smell which may have been your own. I'm 6'2 and because your frame, while smaller does come up just about my eye level. Our closeness makes us almost exchange our breathing. I sense that maybe I am the reason you are feeling uncomfortable and take a small step back and say, "I'm sorry if I got too close Feylin. I didn't mean to cause you any discomfort. Do you want some water?"

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 12:17 AM

you step back and I almost stumble forward. Was I leaning toward you? What is wrong with me?! I take a few breaths, trying to remember the dignified mask my mother taught me. Finally, feeling more in control, I nod. My mouth is quite dry. Water would be divine. "Please, Captain, if...if you don't mind, I would very much like some water." I answer.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 12:30 AM

The sexual energy shared in that moment was intense but we just about manage to compose ourselves and I nod and make my way towards my bedside and I grab the jug of water and pour out a glass of water to you. Walking back to you, as you face the desk, I notice the more feminine aspects of your frame which I hadn't been looking at before. Your waist is small and the curves are accentuated by the corset. The arch of your ass, round and full. I feel myself getting a little hot as I continue to gaze at your body on the way back to you. The rays of the afternoon sun fall nicely on your back, your hair radiates a nice hue of red-ish orange. I reach you side and motion the glass a little forward, not wanting to place the water anywhere near the fragile parchment. I sound little raspy as I break from the trance of your body and say, "He... Ahem! Here's your water. I think it's best if you stepped back a little before you drank it, so that you don't get any onto the map."

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 12:52 AM

"of course, Captain." I step away from the desk, my training kicking in and helping me retain my composure as I take the glass and drink it. I look at you over the rim of the glass, green eyes framed with red lashes peeking up at you. I drink and set the glass on the seat of the chair near the desk, so as not to risk it spilling on the desk with the map. I focus on the charting. It makes a suitable distraction from...you...and make rapid progress. The map shows coastlines that no longer exist, as 1000 years more than ample time for erosion to completely change the shape of a land mass. I double check all my measurements, and use long-form to work out the scale, then perform the calculation backwards to be sure. Just as I finish, shouting is heard outside. I look up, thinking it's your crew returning. It does sound like enough men to be a full crew. Then a deep voice booms out "Captain, the wash is knocking!" I peer out the window near me in time to see several gaurd holding guns at the ready, drawing up on the ship. "Gaurd? The wash is Gaurd?" I ask quizzically.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 01:21 AM

As I hear the words being boomed at me, my heart sinks a bit as I know I won't be able to get out of this situation with everything I hold dear. I must make a choice here, a choice thrust upon me, against my will. I grab your hand as I motion for you keep quiet. I hark out to the voice at the door, "Yes, I shall be with you in a few minutes. Allow me the courtesy to get changed." I motion for you to pick up the map off the table. "You secure the parchment, we may still have use for it in the future and we don't want it in their hands for sure. I'll grab the chart you made." I roll up the chart you made and grab a satchel hanging on the side of a chair and place your map into it. I reach my desk and lift it to reveal a secret compartment where I had saved up a little gold and I place it into the deep pocket of my jacket and close the zip on it. I gather a compass, a lighter and a notepad, I'd always had and might need and place them into the satchel. As I finish up, I head over to the bed and move it to the left end of the room, towards the door. It makes a loud screeching noise but I manage to get the door bolted before the voice from the outside can call out to ask, "Captain, what are you doing? What is that noise?" Not getting a response, we can hear him trying to grunt against the weight of the door. I pick up the trap door which is now exposed after I'm moved the bed from it and motion for you to come towards me.

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 01:59 AM

I secure the parchment in the puzzle-locked scroll tube and tuck it into my pack. Then I spend a moment arranging my pack, securing it tightly. I throw it over my shoulder and turn to follow you through the trapdoor. Below the trapdoor is darkness. My eyes widen as I watch you dissappear into the hole. I see your hands wave me down and sit on the edge of the opening. Your hands grip my calves, then my thighs, then slide up my back as you help me down to the beam you are standing on. You pull the trapdoor closed and secure it from this side. Carefully walking along the beam, we come to another trapdoor. My eyes adjust slowly to the almost inky darkness. Fortunately a few nail holes let in a few beams of light. You drop through this second trapdoor and I hear a splash, and a foul scent wafts up from below. I sit down on the edge, but this drop is farther than the last two.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 02:13 AM

As we make our way down the trapdoors, touching and holding your attractive figure, excites me a bit but I manage to keep my composure and guide us down the second doorway. The scent of rot, feces and dead animals combine and fill my nostrils as I realize I had never used the trap door in a long time. The stench is something I adjust to as we know that we have to escape our predicament for now. I look at you as I approach the drop to the underwater pass. I try and give you an assuring nod, because there isn't time left for us now. I take a jump, which is much deeper than all the others before and drop down into the water below which smells even fouler due to all the waste that's gathering and I await for you to jump in. It's much darker in the water as there is barely any light entering the bottom of the ship. Sensing your indecision, I call out to you and say, "Feylin, trust me and come down here. I promise you'll be fine. We need to move!"

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 02:20 AM

"I'm scared." I barely whisper, then cover my face and drop, trusting you to catch me.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 02:34 AM

I can easily make out the frame of your body, jumping through the trapdoor as it is the only source of light reaching my eyes. I can barely make out that you're arms are towards your body and possibly on your face. 'Is she really jumping in with her eyes closed?' I follow the silhouette of you, as it falls towards me and I open my arms to grab you as fall with your back to me. I manage to grab you at your waist as we both go into the water. I can feel your frame slipping and I cross my arms across your body and pull you up slightly. As we emerge out of the water, I can sense your heart beating fast. I turn your body from your waist as I open up my arms and using my right hand, push your face towards me, by your chin. "Are you afraid of heights? I'm sorry I didn't have any time to ask. Thank you for trusting me, I know that it must have been scary. I promise I'll jump with you in the future if we ever find ourselves in such a predicament again." Our bodies grind against each others following the motion of the waves. A loud cracking sound disturbs us as we can make out that the guards may have broken through the door of my cabin, by now. "Shit, we gotta get away, Red, we're running out of time."

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 03:04 AM

"i can swim!" I gasp, then forcibly gag as the rancid bilgewater fills my mouth and nose. I stop trying to talk and follow you over to a wall. When you start unlatching another trapdoor I realize what's going to happen. I grip the strap of my pack, then hook my hand through your belt and hold on tight. As soon as the trapdoor is open water starts pouring in. I take as deep a breath as I can before you dive under and out the trapdoor. You swim, pulling me with you, and I kick my feet hard to try and help. We are a ways under water, and your stamina is impressive. I don't realize my mistake until I can't kick my feet anymore. Numbness creeps in from my fingertips and toes, and moves closer to my head. My vision fades to nothing as even the burning in my tightly constricted chest gives way to numbness. My hand stays caught in your belt as you drag me through the water, unconsious.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 03:25 AM

I take big strokes after we leave the boat because I leave behind a lot of emotions and although I can't do anything about it. I'm filled with remorse for my Delarosa, a boat that served me through most of my adult life. The feeling is similar to me abandoning a child or family. My heart feels heavy and I feel like I'm exerting all anguish into the water with each stroke. I look at you as we make a good distance away from the ship and I realize you're just holding on, floating with my force. I scan for the shore which is just a short distance away, using my left hand, I pull your body closer to mine and swim us across to shore as quickly as I can. As we step out, of the water and decide to hoist your body up on my left shoulder. There is no time to waste and see anything else, but to drop you down on the beach line. Using my left hand I grab the small of your back and use my right hand to grab the back of your head as I shift my body weight forward to push your body forward. My right hand waits till you head lands on the soft sand as I successfully lay you down on your back. Cupping both of my hands on your chest, a few inches below your collar and a few inches above your breasts, I push firmly into your chest in repeated motions and after a couple of pushes, I lean in and use one hand to close your nose and one hand to keep your mouth open while I pump air into your mouth. I have to end up doing this sequence 3 times as I finally hearing a little cough escape for your mouth. "Faylin?"

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 03:29 AM

that's it, though, one small cough. There's no water in my lungs, yet I still don't breathe. My lips slowly turn blue, and I remain unresponsive. A faint pulse flutters in my neck, a sign that I'm still alive, but I still don't breathe.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 03:56 AM

I repeat the process of CPR all over again and then it hits me, 'She can't breathe in that wet corset squeezing her out like that.' I quickly turn your body to the side as I try and fiddle with the strings of the corset, the wet strings make it hard for me to open the corset easily and I end up pulling them hard as I'm getting pressed for time. I end damaging the corset string holes as the corset finally flings open. I quickly pull open the corset and fling it aside as I turn you over. The white blouse you wore, after getting wet becomes almost transparent as I can make out the red bra underneath. My neck turns warm at the sight of you like this, but I proceed to administer one final push into your chest and then I lean in to push air into your mouth. You cough much louder this time and I pull back from you as a stream of water escapes the side of your mouth.

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 04:36 AM

I gasp and cough again, choking up more seawater. I retch, almost throwing up, and you hear me groan "bilgewater!" I turn onto my hands and knees, panting heavily, but only occasionally coughing. Finally getting myself under control, I sit up on my knees and look out over the water. Your ship is slowly sinking, and they've lit the dry parts on fire. Smoke billows out of the Captain's quarters windows. "Captain!" I croak, watching the ship. I stumble to my feet and wrap my arms around my torso as I shiver in the cooler air blowing in off the water. "Now what will you do, Captain?" I ask, turning to look at you as you watch the ship sink.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 04:50 AM

I look to the Delarosa, just sinking. I knew this was what I was swimming away, I didn't want to see it happen. I turn away from looking at the sinking Delarosa. I look into the other side of the shore across the horizon and think about the proposition that you laid out before. Without a ship, there was no way to get to Devil's Gate. I turn around to see you still staring as I see Delarosa burning and sinking behind you. I can see you shiver and I reach in to the pocket in my jacket. I retrieve my small bag of gold and remove my satchel from my shoulders. I put the gold into the satchel along with the other stuff, I picked out and take off my half sleeve leather jacket. I stand behind you and say, "Take this, Red, I'm sorry about your corset, I couldn't get the strings open in time. My jacket should keep you warmer than just your blouse. And I think I'm going to warm my body and get a drink before anything."

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 05:09 AM

I turn and scurry to you, slipping my arms into the wet jacket. I hold the front closed and turn and look at you thinking hard. "Captain? What about the gate? How will we get to the gate now?" I ask. I follow you closely as you trudge toward the buildings across the beach. I start to suspect you've given up already. "Captain, if you plan on going off and forgetting about the gate, your going to have to rethink those plans!" I say firmly, drawing on lessons I'd learned from my mother to sound as empirical as I can. "Thats...not an option. At least, not for me. What if I can get you another ship? And a crew?" I pause and stare at a nearby building as a man takes a display down from the window. I hustle to catch up, then fall in stride with you. "I must be through that gate first, Captain. I'm the last of the Kay empiracle family. If the gate is gone for another thousand years, there won't be anything at all left of Kay Empire. I have to get through there. It's the last chance we have, a chance we never thought we would get." "I'm willing to do anything, Captain, anything I have to, to get through that gate. I'll. Use every resource Kay loyalists have. They'll agree, we must get through the gate!" I say vehemently

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 05:27 AM

I'm caught amongst a lot of emotions as I walk toward the town in front of me. Anger, at my inability in the situation. Regret, about losing my ship. Shame, that could allow things to transpire in the way it that and a little sense of hopelessness. Your voice seems determined and regal but I can't help feeling that there is no way to get to the Devil's Gate now. Hearing you go on and on, I turn to you with a little annoyed grunt and I say, "Red, I've been through a lot today and lost something very dear to me. Without the Delarosa, I see no way how I am of any help to you. Even if i wanted to help the Kay Empire, I have no allegiance or debt to them." I turn away as I think about the treasure that lies beyond the Devil's Gate and let out a sigh as I think to myself about how I had I almost had it and it strikes me that the map you drew still lies in my satchel. I stop in my tracks and say, "Even if we could, how would you be able to find a ship?"

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 07:53 AM

there, finally! Interest! I dont know why, but somehow your leaving, to me, was the success or failure of my mission. It felt like I would have failed already if I let you walk away. "I am the last of the Kay Epirical family, Captain. If I still exist, don't you think maybe my empire might not be as dead as isn't seems? There's a reason I am going after that dowry, and I can assure you, I don't have selfish motivations." I hold out my hand, hoping you'll take it. "I know you have no allegiance to a dead empire, but...I think I can change that too. Captain, I can grant you amnesty from your crimes. I can give you more than that, I can give you power, wealth. I can give you an entire fleet of quality crafted ships." I don't know when I decided to make the offer, but as it comes out of my mouth I almost feel like something else decided for me. "I can give you wealth and power, and status. I can give you all of that...if you help me get back the dowry for the people of Kay empire; and marry me." I freeze, waiting for you. Dreading and anticipating your response.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 08:26 AM

A look of shock dresses my face slightly as you propose marriage to me. On the inside, I know that marriage is what I had sought for a while. I did not expect to be my age and not have a wife and children to call my own, someone who would always be there for me. And now, this girl, a beautiful specimen was just offering her hand in marriage to me? The promise and allure of having power is an added bonus but my thoughts cannot get past you and your offer. I take a pace up to you, I grab your hand and say, "Now why would you offer your hand in marriage away so easily?" I pull you even closer until I see your chest collide against my chest. I know that my attraction to you and my desire to be with someone, takes over me as I use my left hand to point your chin up as your eyes meet mine and say, "I can see that this is important to you, but a fine young woman like yourself shouldn't just throw her life away like this. I'll take you to the Devil's Gate and reclaim the lost glory of your kingdom. You can spend some time with me before you decide to go offer yourself for marriage again, ok?" There's a playful tone in my voice as I pass you a bright smile. (edited)

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 08:57 AM

"Captain Jonah, it's the only way I can extend my resources to you. Kay imperial family is granted hospitality by the loyalists, its the entire purpose of the loyalists. They maintain each other, so that the empirical family will always be cared for. It's how I was trained under three master navigators, we only needed call on loyalist hospitality." "The loyalists are always so pleased to be asked. It's an honor, for the Aludior family to call upon their hospitality. My mother and father never stayed too long with any one loyalist household. They never took too much. The longest we stayed was when I was being given some form of instruction." I look back over my shoulder, realizing I'm babbling. My heart is thundering in my chest, and there's no way you can't feel my hand trembling I'm yours. I was chilled moments ago, and now a warm flush turns my cheeks pink. I swallow hard and look back at you. "I can show you what I mean, come with me, please, we can get a bath and a bed."

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 09:28 AM

With you in my arms, I can feel your heart beating hard and fast clearly as your chest rests on mine. It's like the beating of your heartbeats echoes through me and I can feel it beating within me. In all my life, I have felt any woman get like this around me. As you break away from me but never leaving my hand, your hand trembles in mine. I grip your hand a little tighter with mine. You explain about the loyalists and notion is foreign to me, 'She really is like a princess to her people.' As you look back at me, my eyes fixated on yours, as I see your beautiful face turn red and not wanting to leave your side, I just say, "Sure, Feylin. A bath and a rest seem like a good idea about now." As you walk is into town, I never leave your hand, soft and smooth,we make our way to a small building which has a strange marking on the side of its board which reads, 'BnB Inn'. We walk in and your hand leaves mine as you look for someone to speak to. I just gaze at your beautiful frame and I can't help but see you as someone that I would love to marry.

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 10:01 AM

"not quite, captain!" I say, taking your other hand and leading you back out. We only have to walk to walk few streets before we come to a tailor shop, closed for the night. I point up at the sign over the door. "See that? The tailors mark? It's very cleverly disguised, but the heart and the scales are there. That's part of Kay empire's sigil. Look." I show you a ring I have on my hand. It's a seal, showing two hearts and a set of scales. "Loyalists always use to the sigil. There are so many ways they've found to disguise it, though, it takes a practiced eye to be able to spot it sometimes." I let go of your hand and knock at the door. After a few moments I knock again. There's a scraping noise from inside, and the door opens a crack. A young boy pokes his face out. "We ain't open, come back tomorrow." He says. "I've come to call upon a loyal friend." I smile at the boy. He looks up at me, squinting, then opens the door. "Follow me." He leads us to the back of the shop, through a door into the kitchen. "Da! She says she's a loyalist!" He abruptly announces. His father and an older boy are seated at the table, just finishing a meal. Through chatting with the father, I find out it was his late wife who designed the mark he uses, and that yes, they are giving hospitality. The older boy, just about my age or slightly older, eyes me the whole time I talk with the tailor. I hardly notice. I love to speak with Kay loyalists, and the man is more than willing to tell stories about his beloved wife. He sends the tow boys to fetch and heat water for the tub, The tailor is thrilled to learn who I am. He apologizes for only having one room to offer, but extends his hospitality to you as well. He excuses himself just before the younger boy returns to tell us the bath is ready. I hadn't considered that there would only be one bath for the two of us. And why not? A man and woman would have no business traveling together if they weren't an item- it would cast doubt

on the woman's honor. Skipping the bath isn't really an option, as we are both covered in salt and seawater. I step into the bathroom, where there is a large wooden tub of steaming water and fresh towels laid out on a bench.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 10:29 AM

I listen intently about the loyalists and the sigil and the constructs of the loyalists and how everything works. I watch your face brighten up as you talk about you the Kay loyalists and I can see the love you have the Kay loyalists. As we walk into the tailor shop, I try and keep the conversation flowing through and just pass friendly smiles at people until I realize that the boy your age is totally trying to scan your beautiful frame. I turn warm inside with envy at first, I feel the need to protect you from everyone, after all, you choose to be with me. I give the boy, a cold state and sharpen my eyes at him, when he does remove his eyes from you, which seems to make sure that he gets my message. I do feel a sense of pride in that moment as a beautiful young woman as yourself is in my company. I choke a bit when I hear that we are to share a room and a little surprised to hear no protest from you as well. I think about backing away from the bath but I don't want to raise any questions and politely agree. As we enter the bath, I close the door and latch it from the inside. My back is turned towards you as I say, "Why don't I just give you the chance to go inside the water first, Red?", my voice is clear and soft also like a whisper.

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 10:36 AM

I can barely breathe. I hear your words, and my hands automatically go to my clothing. I think hard, needing to find a way to make this exchange more acceptable. I fall on ancient Kay tradition. "C-captain, there is a ceremony in Kay tradition, to be completed as part of the marriage procedures." I say quietly.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 10:41 AM

Hearing about the marriage, I feel a little anxiety creep in, I really want there to be more reason for you to want to marry then just the gold and your kingdom. I turn my head slightly towards you making sure to not make direct contact, atleast not yet, and my words barely come out of my mouth, "What ceremony, Red?"

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 10:46 AM

I turn to face you, but my eyes drop to the floor. "It was tradition for a couple that is to be wed to perform a strangers bath, especially I'm instances where one or both of of the couple are...unfamiliar with the opposite sex. They would have been monitored, and expected to undress and bathe and dress one another. That way they would not be nervous or af-fraid, on their wedding night." I explain timidly.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 10:57 AM

I take in a big gulp as I hear the words come out of your mouth. 'She's nervous about it too. I guess she's really serious about the marriage. I've wanted this forever, so why doubt it now. I've gotta charm this one.' I think to myself. I turn around and say, *"Red, is that something you would want? To know me on that level?" I walk a little closer to you as I see that your blouse is now unbuttoned and my jacket is down on the ground next to you.

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 11:02 AM

my eyes widen at your question, my lips part as I pant lightly. My hands fall to my sides, I raise my eyes from your feet to meet your eyes. Do I want this? Do I want his hands on my body? Caressing me as he undresses me? Touching every bit of my skin as he washes me? I can't stop the low, instinctive growl that rises in my throat. I'm sure my heart has never beaten so fast while I stood still. I hold your gaze for a moment, long enough for me to whisper my response. "Yes, please, Jonah. "

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 11:12 AM

I watch as you struggle with the question and hearing you say yes, I just move closer to you. I think we both have been aching to touch each other because as I move my hand towards your body, l can see the goosebumps start to form around your neck, from the anticipation. I reach the last button of your blouse that I open up and pull the blouse open and run my hands slowly up the fabric until I reach your neck. I can see that you make short eye contacts with me trying to look down and then up at me. Sensing that this may the first time you have been in a situation like this, I decide to keep my gaze on your body so that I don't make you feel uncomfortable. My hands brush your shoulders as your blouse drops to the floor. Without making eye contact, I grab your right hand that's by your side, it feels like it's shaking a bit and a guide it to my chest. I slowly say, "Do you want to take off my shirt, Red as part of the tradition?" (edited)

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 11:25 AM

my eyes widen, I lick my lips, then catch one between my teeth. I bring both hands to your chest, trembling as they are, and press them against your chest. Slowly, feeling the shape of your body under your shirt, I move my hands down to slip under the edge of your shirt, letting them make contact with your skin. My breath catches, I look to your eyes, needing reassurance. My hands slidebup your body, gathering your shirt to pull over your head. My eyes dropnto your stomach and follow the edge of the shirt as more and more of you is exposed.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 11:35 AM

As your hands make touch with the skin, I feel a fire being lit in me. Your hands are much smaller than mine and I haven't been touched by a woman this way, in this manner, with this much care and curiosity in a long, long time. The little movements that you make around my chest sent a shiver down my spine as I think if mine will be the first body of a man that you will see in this way.

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 11:51 AM

I pull your shirt off and my hands go back to your chest as it drops to the floor. I feel your hard body under my fingertips, moving down your chest to your stomach. I pant, my eyes locked on my hands as they drop lower, to your waistline. I pause there and look up at you. "Jonah..." I whisper, "I want..." I frown slightly, looking uncertain, not sure what I want.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 12:00 PM

Sensing your unease, I grab the back of your neck as our gaze doesn't break for a second. I reach in and plant a kiss on your lips. Its a soft kiss and I just taste your lips, their softness and how plush they are. As we break the kiss shortly after, I look at you and say, "Don't worry Fey, this is just your tradition. I want you to take it off and see every inch of me. The same as I want to see you. But do you feel uncomfortable in this moment with me?" (edited)

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 12:07 PM

"i..." I can't think, my mind is racing. "No, i..." I frown slightly, not looking away. I can't look away. One hand leaves your waistband and goes to your face, cupping your chin. My thumb rests lightly on your lips. I step closer and replace my thumb with my own lips. I don't know what I want, only that I want more. I love the way you look at me, but I don't know how to tell you that. You just kissed me, my first kiss, and I don't know how to tell you. I need to tell you I've never done anything like this, but I can't seem to find the words. You're older, more experienced, more comfortable. I find that extremely appealing. It makes me want you more.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 12:17 PM

As I watch you think about our kiss, I consider that, that might have been your first kiss overall. I want to ask you about it but I fear that my experience could make you feel insecure and not know how to start that conversation, I just lean back in to kiss you again. This time I am much more slower, our lips gently and slowly come together as their pressure on each other increases more and more. I part your lips with my tongue and go in slowly to touch you tongue, rubbing it softly with my own. This kiss is much longer than the first one. I know this is the first real kiss you are having and I try to keep our lips locked for a little locked. During the kiss, my fingers reach the seams of your pants. I slowly insert my thumbs on both side of your pants, around the waist while I grip your waist. Once inside, I slowly pull down on them as our kiss finally breaks. I look down to admire your beautiful curves and the matching red lingerie and say, "Fey, you're a very beautiful woman."

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 12:27 PM

I tremble everywhere. I lick your taste from my lips, my hand returns to your waistband. I slide both hands around to the cord on your pants and, feeling like my hands are numb, pull the cord loose. Your pants slip down a bit and curl my hands around your hips and slide them down, pushing your pants down, eyes locked on your crotch. I bite my lip when your pants catch, my eyes dart up to meet yours, questioning.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 12:39 PM

The position is very arousing and it doesn't take long for erection to pull on my boxers aching to break free. I know that it may be the first one you would have ever seen, so I try and ease it in. I offer you my hand to stand up and when you do, I bring your chest closer to mine. I can feel the warmth of your skin radiate ever more than mine. It is to be expected, a first time is much more different. I know the next bit will be a little uneasy maybe so with you body locked in mine, my fingers reach behind to unclasp your bra strap in one quick motion. It remains unhinged but in position due to the weight of your body on mine and take my right index finger, reach into the middle of the bra and pull it loose from between us. Your breasts are round and perky. They may not be large but I image them to fit well into my hands. I can see that your nipples are very erect and I reach in a grab your left breast with my right palm to see if my theory is correct and it is. "They're beautiful, Fey. You're beautiful." And I lean back in to kiss you again.

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 12:46 PM

I gasp as you cup my breast. Your fingers squeeze and I forget to breathe. I've never been touched like this! My nipples both contract so hard it almost hurts. You assure me I'm beautiful and I look up at you with wide, needy eyes, lips parted as I pant. You kiss me and my lips remain parted for you, wanting you to kiss me deeper. My tongue tentatively explores your mouth. My hands push your boxers down, one hand brushing against the tip of your cock.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 12:54 PM

As I enjoy your mouth, I can feel you soft hands release the tension in my crotch by taking off my boxers. As you begin to rub the tip of my cock. Its already erect and throbing with every touch. I know that you may be very curious. I take you hand and bring it to the length of my shaft for you to feel. As our kiss breaks I know that I have to remove your panties. As you are still playing with my cock, I can see your face and neck glow red in anticipation. Even your hand freezes as you realise where my hands are going. Just to be sure, I look at you and ask, "May I take these off, Fey or do you shower with them on?", I ask pointing at your panties.

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 07:41 PM

"i-i-!!..." I take a breath, my hand clenching your shaft, trembling. "Yes, Jonah, take...take them off" I finally whisper.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 08:03 PM

My fingers are slow and deliberate hearing your approval. My right hand gently runs a trail from your stomach down towards the lining of my panties. I feel you tense up but I don't intend to give you more time to decide otherwise. I bend down a little and my index finger gently parts the tension between the strap of your panties and your skin, making enough of a gap for my fingers to enter. I grab the strap of the panties and pull them down. I bend down a little at my knees so that I can bend without breaking eye contact with you. As your panties fall under your thighs I release my hand from them and they go down effortlessly. My face is around your stomach, I can feel a smell of your sex radiate and enter my nostrils. I already was turned on by your body's fragrance smelling your sex took me over the edge.

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 08:09 PM

"oh!" I breathe, my hands going to your head, resting there as if for balance. I pick up one foot at a time and step out of my panties. I watch you, still panting, lips parted, eyes glazed and heated. "J-jonah?" I query, "this...this is so much..." My body feels high, like it's not even mine. I don't know if I am still in control of it. "I want you to...i...I want..." I blush bright red, then close my eyes.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 08:17 PM

I can see this is an exotic situation for you. I know you have probably never been with any man who would have seen you this way. As you gaze breaks for my eyes, feeling your fingers dig into my hair, I just can't help myself and lean in and kiss your stomach. My hands fondle around your stomach and belly button. I can feel you soft and smooth broken only by the goosebumps. My darkened and tanned hands, calloused by the labours at sea are a stark contrast to the color of your skin. I reach in and kis just above your clit on your mound. Looking up at you, I say, "Maybe we should go into the bath darling, otherwise the water may just turn cold. Shall I carry you there?"

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 08:43 PM

my knees almost buckle as you kiss me there. I gasp, grabbing your hair as I almost go down. "Yes! The bath!" I gasp, my hands shaking. I loosen my grip on your hair and manage the few steps to the tub just fine. Putting distance between is in confusing- it helps me think, and I think I want your hands and lips on me more.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 09:00 PM

I watch your frame and I just observe your back and wonder about how I just met you a few hours ago. How everything changed in a few hours. Losing the Delarosa, to gain you... I walk up slowly behind you and run my fingers across your arm and take a whiff of your hair and neck. "Red, even though we're dirty and mucky, you're smell intoxicates me, just draws me in to you" and with that I can't help but kiss the back of your neck. I grab your hands with both of mine and lift you up, with relative ease as the veins on my arm display prominently. I break my kiss, to let your feet touch the water and I drop you slowly into the bath.

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 09:03 PM

the hot water envelops me and I gasp, arching my back as you lower me into the tub. It feels incredible, just a bit stinging at first. Once I'm in the water I quickly adjust, relaxing into the tub to watch you.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 09:14 PM

I pull my left leg up and set it down into the tub, a thought flashes on my mind, of doubt, if I am taking advantage of this situation and as I look at you, at the way your eyes are waiting for me, I push aside the thought and raise my entire body into the tub, easily. We are both sitting, facing each other and I ask, "So, what else does the Kay tradition ask for us to do?" My eyes fixate on yours as a trickle of sweat forms on my brow. I'm doing my best to resist urges of what I would truly want to do with you as I try to see how you are feeling about all this.

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 09:30 PM

I just look at you for a moment, then grab the rag and soap and lather it. I move close to you and start washing you with the rag. I start with your neck, and work my way down. I take my time, enjoying exploring your body. I like how slick and smooth the soap makes your skin. When I get to your hips I pause, not sure if or how to proceed

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 09:40 PM

I watch as you without responding to my question reach straight for the soap and rag and as you work slow motions on my neck and check. I'm in heaven and I don't know what I have done to deserve you. A soft moan escapes as your hand travels down my tummy. I feel you pause as your hands reach my hips. I can sense your indecision, but you have already touched me already, so I grunt and raise my body up from the tub. My erection rises and just smacks your chin and then your nose. I'm amused and very aroused in equal measure but I take a short step back as I say, "I'm sorry Fey, I didn't mean to hit your face like that. I just felt that washing my lower body this way would be much easier for you." I grab your hand and move it around and I make sure that you can feel my hard cock and my balls as I guide your hands lower this time. I see you never break gaze with my cock...

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 09:47 PM

"jonah?" I ask as I start washing you on my own, still staring at your cock. "Ho....that ...."I bite my lip, my eyes flicking up to meet yours for a moment before I blush. I clear my throat and try again. "Jonah, I have...a very small opening, down there..." I say, eyes once more on your erection.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 10:01 PM

I chuckle slightly because your question is cute and hilarious. I don't want to seem like I'm mocking you and I stop myself short of a quick chuckle. I know you are curious about sexual matters and I lift your face up with your chin and say, looking into your eyes, "Fey, I don't want to make this feel like I'm mocking you. I can already make out that you've probably never been this way with anyone else before me. Maybe my manhood, is the first you have seen or it may be the largest. I just want you to know that I will always be gentle with you but I will not press you to do anything with me, unless you want to. It can be very overbearing, the way you feel about me and we can go slow if you really want to be my bride." I bend down and enter back into the water and using my left hand very carefully rest your mount on my right thigh. I grab your chin and face you towards me and say, in a low, soft and passionate tone, "My dear, I would love to be your beloved husband and I will try and ensure that I make you feel special and loved. Let me start by just touching you down there and you can see how you feel about it." As I say, I drive my index and middle finger slowly over your clit and gently enter your pussy making sure that I don't enter too much, too fast. I grab the back of your neck and pull you back until your back rests on my chest, I adjust your face and make it face mine as I lean in to kiss you. (edited)

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 10:14 PM

I try to relax, I try hard to relax. Your touch makes my heart race, my body tense on its own. You kiss me and my eyes close, increasing my sense of touch. My thighs press together.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 10:27 PM

I can feel your hand searching for my hair. As you latch on, your grip is strong and I feel your whole body shake and quiver with every slow motion of my fingers inside your sweet pussy. I take my left hand and take it to your eager breasts. Your breasts don't need stimulating as your nipples are already erect, so I just squeeze on them, as I feel you moan in my mouth. As you moan slightly, our kiss breaks, without moving my mouth away, I whisper into your mouth, "It's always nice to touch other parts when you touch yourself down here. Do you like the feeling, Fey?" My fingers slide in much deeper now and I try to pick up the pace as my finger turn and bend to touch the walls of your hot sex. (edited)

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 11:10 PM

my back arches, I turn away from your kiss as I gasp. My fingers grip your hair tightly and I tremble as I force my knees apart.

I gasp, then moan, my hips pushing into your hand

"j-jonah!" I breathe, then whimper softly

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 11:21 PM

Sensing how good it makes you feel, I go steadily as I feel you say my name and then bite my lip gently. It doesn't take you too long to cum all over my hand but it feels like a while for both of us. The water was luke warm now but your body was emitting a steam that engulfed me. You fall back and relax into my arms, my erection still pulsating hard. I say to you, "Did you enjoy that Fey?" As I guide your hand to my cock and give it a few strokes before you take over the stroking completely turning your body towards me. (edited)

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 11:36 PM

i follow your lead, stroking your cock in the sudsy water. "Yes, Jonah!" I respond, "yes, you made...you made my entire body feel so good I thought...I would break..." I shift my grip on your cock, stroking the full length at a steady, moderate pace. "But I still need to be washed, Jonah." I point out, blushing.

Jonah Salazar BOT 18-Dec-21 11:45 PM

I'm totally lost in lust as I imagine your hands to be some other part of your body. My grunts get more excited as I hear you say that you liked being touched. No man could resist you in this moment, it took a whole lot of willpower to resist just using your body or your mouth on my cock. "I'm so close Fey... I'll wash your body soon... I'll take care of every inch of you but first you have to finish me off Fey. Do it, harder, faster..." My voice is strained and filled with grunts of lust. I can only reach out and grab your breasts with my left hand and your ass with my right and squeeze them both hard as I bring your lips close to mine to devour your mouth again.

Feylin Aludior BOT 18-Dec-21 11:53 PM

I squeeze harder, stroke faster, pressing my hand against your body and letting the head of your cock slide into my curled fingers with each stroke. My thighs, wrapped around one of your legs, grip your leg tight. Stroking your cock, panting, I bite my lip, my eyes going from your cock to your face as I try to learn what you like. "Jonah, look at me," I say quietly, locking my eyes on yours.

Jonah Salazar BOT 19-Dec-21 12:03 AM

The moment overwhelms me, such a beautiful young woman pleasuring me, asking for only my attention as she focuses solely on making me cum. As you ask me to look into your eyes, I just grab the back of your neck with my right back as it leaves your ass. I bring you in for another kiss, my eyes never leaving yours. As you continue to stroke me, I grunt louder and louder and continue to play with your breasts. During a tight squeeze, you break our kiss and let out a very seductive moan which makes me close my eyes, rock my head back in pleasure and let out a loud and laboured grunt and streams of my white semen mix into the water between us, floating around. I gather myself and say, looking at you with laboured breaths, "Th... That was... Beautiful, Fey. I love you." It just hits me that I confessed my love for you in that moment... I chuckle and say, "I'm sorry I got the water dirty"

Feylin Aludior BOT 19-Dec-21 12:07 AM

I look at the semen floating in the water, then cup my hands and scoop it into a bucket beside the tub. I look at you with a satisfied smirk. "What dirty water?" I say. The water is fairly cool by now, but I still need to be cleaned. I reach for the rag and soap, determined to get clean.

Jonah Salazar BOT 19-Dec-21 12:20 AM

"Allow me, Fey." I grab the rag from your hand. By now, my dick has started to limp and feeling quite certain that it's safe I grab your waist and slowly position your frame in behind my crotch. I feel like I'm bathing a child but only that you were a gorgeous woman instead. I lather your back with the rag in my right hand and use the left hand to brush aside your wet, red hair to your front. I drive the rag slowly to the small of back after I'm done with the top. I scoop up a handful of water with my left hand and rub the lather clean and i pull your body back into my chest. My face leans forward and rests on the right side of your collar bone. I get the rag lathered with soap and start to rub your breasts and neck. I wash it off and I motion for you to stand up so that I can lather your legs as I travel up towards your mound.

Feylin Aludior BOT 19-Dec-21 01:29 AM

I follow your direction, not that I have much choice. Your hands on my body feels good, though. I enjoy the attention you give me. When you finish and I'm rinsed off, we both get out of the tub. I spend a moment to kneel beside the tub and wash my hair in the water. When I finish and turn to look at you, you are drying yourself with the towel. I admire your profile, tracing your outline with my eyes. "Captain, how old are you?" I ask, realizing I don't even know, and it's difficult to guess your age.

Jonah Salazar BOT 19-Dec-21 02:10 AM

I am shocked for a second as I hear the question ring in my ear. I felt uncomfortable since I did not know your age but you were definitely younger. I consider that I should try and relate my age to be a little younger than I really am. Staying facing away from you, I say, "I'm 28. What about you Fey?" I felt sick in my stomach to lie to you and promise to tell you the truth soon that I'm actually 35.

Feylin Aludior BOT 19-Dec-21 02:35 AM

"I'm 19, just turned 19 last month." I wrap the towel around me and dart across the hall to the room. We've been given for the night. Now that I'm out of the bath, I'm chilly, and I dry my hair quickly before crawling under the covers to warm up the bed.

Jonah Salazar BOT 19-Dec-21 02:59 AM

I watched and tried to study you reaction to my age but I couldn't read if you were okay with it or not. I take my time and slowly put on just my boxers and walk over to the bed. I take the time to check on the satchel and i check that all the belongings are safe and still there. I remove the bed cover and get in next to you. I lie down next to you and hug you from behind and I whisper into your ears, "Fey, does my age upset you? That I'm so much older?"

Feylin Aludior BOT 19-Dec-21 03:31 AM

I frown, then shake my head. "Why would that bother me?" I ask, puzzled. "Why would your age bother me? Does my age bother you?"

Jonah Salazar BOT 19-Dec-21 05:03 AM

I pull your shoulder to me so that I can look into your eyes, as I tell you, "My dear Fey, I might be a very luck man to have such a young maiden that wants to marry me. If anything, I feel insufficient for you. I feel like a very luck man." I take my hands to your face and rub your right side of the face from your cheeks and to the back of your neck. My eyes never break from yours as I try to study your mood.

Feylin Aludior BOT 19-Dec-21 08:20 AM

my eyes widen slightly at your caress. I sigh softly, turning over to face you. I catch your hand in mine and lay it back on my cheek, smiling at you. "Thank you, for...what you did in the bath." I say quietly, blushing. You can feel my cheek warm under your hand. "That was...that was amazing." I sigh and close my eyes, still smiling. "I think we are going to have a very pleasant arrangement, when we are married, Captain. I think we will both be happy with this." I bring your hand from my cheek and slip my fingers in between yours, clutching your hand tightly and hugging it to my chest.

Jonah Salazar BOT 19-Dec-21 02:32 PM

"You're welcome, my love." I did it again, I professed my love for you in that statement. As you hugged my hand to your chest, I lean in for a passionate kiss. It's amazing how soft and playful your tongue becomes with every kiss and I give your tongue a little suck, in a manner to show you what to do later. Your eyes widen for a quick second as it takes you by surprise. As the kiss breaks, there is a loud and sloppy sound when I release the suction of your tongue. My tone is soft and loving as I just look into your eyes and say, "Red, you can always ask, when you want to be touched like that, I'll be very happy and lucky to do it for you. I'm very lucky if you'll be happy to marry me, Fey, I won't deny that. A young and beautiful thing like you, could marry anyone but if you choose to marry me, out of love, I would be blessed." (edited)

Feylin Aludior BOT 19-Dec-21 03:10 PM

I frown, a bemused smile on my face as you talk about love and marriage. I come from an empiracle family, love has never been associated with marriage for me. Marriage has always been a matter of state, something to be bartered and negotiated for. A contract to be fulfilled. "I think we could both find enough to be more than satisfied in a union, Jonah." I caress your face, letting my hand continue down your body. Then I tuck myself as close as I can to you and sigh with content. "Goodnight, Captain. Tomorrow we will see about that ship. That will be the most difficult part, I think."

Jonah Salazar BOT 19-Dec-21 03:34 PM

I feel a jolt of insecurity creep up on me. My life had changed already, by a lot. I had Feylin's beautiful body running through my mind and I just felt a shudder at the thought of her not loving me. I push aside my doubt because this time I will be different, I promise myself that no matter what, I will be whatever my partner would want me to do and just hope for them to recognise my efforts by themselves, I wouldn't push love onto my partner this time. "Goodnight Red, yes, let's just rest up for tonight, we'll work on that problem, tomorrow, together." I fall off easily because I'm in heaven when I think of you as I'm sharing the bed with you. I tend to wake up early, as a captain, it's second nature for me to sleep with one eye open and tonight was the most peaceful sleep I've had in months, maybe even years. A small ray of sunlight enters the room and falls on my back. I realise that I have a large morning wood and as I try to wake up, I realise that you never let go of my hand during the night. It sure seems strange that you make our union seem so transactional almost but your body gives me these other indications. I try to softly weave out my hand from your hand...

Feylin Aludior BOT 19-Dec-21 03:39 PM

I stir a bit, and mumble in my sleep, gripping your hand tighter and holding it to my chest. My other hand wraps around out entwined hands and clutches it even closer. My eyes open partway, just barely fluttering, and I quietly sigh, "don't go, please stay with me!"

Jonah Salazar BOT 19-Dec-21 03:57 PM

I lean in and bring my body back into the cuddle with you. I rest my face on your right shoulder and just say, "I'll be right here, Fey. I did want to go and pee however, if my wife would allow it." My tone is playful as I even name drop you as my wife, assuming that you won't be able to catch it.

Feylin Aludior BOT 19-Dec-21 04:15 PM

I wake up a bit more as your warm body returns to press against me. I open my eyes and look at you, smiling. Then my eyes widen. I climb up over you, quickly, and dart for the door, naked. "I have to pee!" I say over my shoulder, then dart across the hall. In the bathroom, I finish quickly and notice the tailors family has emptied the tub and left two buckets of fresh water sitting in it for us to clean up. I decide to let you use the restroom before I do that and open the bathroom door to go back to our room. The tailor's older son is standing on the other side of the door. When I pull the door open he jumps, startled, but recovers quickly, his eyes roaming all over my body. I instantly resort to my training, assuming the dignified mask of empress. I don't say anything, I shouldn't have to. He should avert his eyes in shame and move aside. But instead he puts his foot forward, keeping the door open, and braces his arm on the door jamb. "So, my da sent me to let you know he has some clothes for you and your friend. He'll have them brought up in a moment." He says, grinning as his eyes freely roam my body. He shifts himself further into the doorway. "Vincent! Come fetch this package, boy!" I hear the tailor call from downstairs. A look of contempt crosses his face as he turns toward the workshop. "I'm coming, I'm coming!" He yells back as he trots off. I wait until he is out of sight, then dash across the hall into our room, more than a little shaken.

Jonah Salazar BOT 19-Dec-21 04:27 PM

As you exit the room, I just lie down and think about our problem at hand about finding a ship and contemplating the adventure that awaits us. I groan as I think about the images of Delarosa being sunk by the Wash. My erection subsides and all I can think about is the anger I feel and the anguish. I want it to consume and fuel me so that I can be as ruthless as I have to be, in order to achieve our mission. Captain Jonah Salazar, that was my name, a man who had struck fear in the seas where facing an adversary. Over the years, I had lost a lot of my vigour for violence but feeling pathetic about my legacy due to losing my ship slowly engulfs my thoughts. There is only way I know how to achieve what I want, that was to embrace the anger and be that Jonah Salazar of my youth. I lose my train of thoughts as I watch you re-enter the room. Your face is clearly flustered and I can see your face, a tone of red, that I had hoped no other man would be able to bring out of you. I get up from the bed and bring you in for a tight hug. You head rests on my chest, my voice is sharp and coarse as I ask, "What happened Red? What's wrong? Your face as it is right now is not something I want to ever see you like. What upsets you, love?" I gently kiss your forehead to assure you that whatever it is, you are safe here, safe in my arms.

Feylin Aludior BOT 19-Dec-21 04:58 PM

I shake my head, making myself calm down quickly. I don't want to cause problems, we won't even be here the rest of the day. Nothing actually happened, anyway. "It's nothing, Captain, I was just...I'm fine. It's really nothing." I smile, and none of my distress from moments before is left in my face.

Jonah Salazar BOT 19-Dec-21 05:32 PM

I can sense something off about that response. I can see that you're still naked and I grab the towel hanging near the bed and bring it to you. I say, "My dear Fey, you can tell me anything that disturbs you. What's important to me is that you feel safe, appreciated and cared for. To be in a marriage, this is the main role of the partner. I never want you to feel alone with me, so you can tell me when you feel to ready so, but don't go through things alone, my love." I wrap the towel around your breasts and body and waist, wrapping the towel around itself. It's quite a long so it does wrap around you quite easily. "Did you get cleaned up? Would you like to join me? Allow me to just take a leak and I'll get you, if you want." I get to the toilet and get my business quick, I've been holding it for a bit, so it takes no time at all. I exit the bath room and I open our bedroom door to see you, in front of the mirror.

Feylin Aludior BOT 19-Dec-21 05:46 PM

I turn to smile at you and Vincent calls down the hall to you. "Hey, these are from my dad. These are some of his best quality products. I doubt you've had better." He says, eyeing you in your boxers. He has a stack of neatly folded clothes in his hand, and walks up to you with a smug expression. He separates the clothes into two piles and hands one to you, then smirks. "Would you let Feylin know I've got her clothes, too?" He says, and starts walking away.

Jonah Salazar BOT 19-Dec-21 06:01 PM

This little runt tries to mock me? I can feel my ears turn red as my blood boils underneath my skin. I don't react though, because these are your loyalists. I do lose my composure a little when I hear him take your name... "Kid! Now why would you want me to tell my woman anything about you? After all, these clothes are gifts given by your father and not you right?" My voice is coarse and the anger is clear to the him. As he turns around, I just grunt moving up toward him, towering over him as I scowl at his scared face and say, "Pathetic! You would do well in life to show honor to your guests and keep yourself more respectable, kid. I'll hand my wife's clothes to her, myself" I grab the clothes pile that was meant for you, turn around, still frustrated and close the door of our bedroom with a loud thud not caring where he is. As I turn around you can make out my expression and emotions clearly, maybe you even overheard what I said... (edited)

Feylin Aludior BOT 19-Dec-21 07:58 PM

I blink carefully, rapidly, making sure my eyes, which rapidly filled with tears, don't spill over. You pick up on my expressions and emotions so well, I don't want you do notice this one. I have my back to you, not realizing you can see my face in the mirror

Jonah Salazar BOT 19-Dec-21 09:26 PM

I drop the pil of clothing on the bed. The look of anger turns into concern as I wonder if I had upset you with my possessiveness that I had displayed. 'Maybe she heard me and didn't like that I claimed her as my wife or just my reaction in general'. I walk slowly until I'm just behind you. I can make out that your eyes are just about watering... My hands grab both of your shoulders, I don't want to force you to do anything and since you had your face turned away from before, I just try to say, softly, "Fey, I'm sorry if you heard that and if anything I said upset you. Can you forgive me?"

Feylin Aludior BOT 19-Dec-21 10:40 PM

I turn and look at you for a moment, frowning as I try to figure out why you are apologizing. I step forward, leaning into you, and rest my head on your shoulder. It feels wonderful, to have you close to me like this, and I wonder why I never saw my parents touch each other. They never slept in the same bed, either. They must not have known how amazing this feels. I could never picture my mother leaning on anybody like this. She was to strong, to proud. I feel a sudden burning shame, to be leaning on someone for support. My mother would have told me to hold my head up and keep my dignity. Dignity is what will ensure you come out on top, every time. The dignified mask was something my mother taught me, that her mother taught her. "There is nothing to forgive, Jonah. Thank you." I say quietly, then step away, to the bed. To sort through the clothing.

Jonah Salazar BOT 19-Dec-21 10:57 PM

I grab your hand as you're about to move away from me. You're back is turned towards me. You don't turn when I begin to say, "Red, I'm in love with you, in case I haven't told you yet." I twirl your body around to bring your body crash lightly into my chest. I pick your chin and face you towards me. I lean in to plant a kiss on your lips and I part your lips slowly in the middle of our harmless kiss as it turns into a passionate dance of our tongues. I look to you as your face looks up at me, panting, lovingly. I have a satisfied look as I say, *"Let's get dressed, I think I have the bones of a plan on how to get us to Devil's Gate and get your kingdom back to its glory.

Feylin Aludior BOT 20-Dec-21 12:03 AM

it takes a moment for my mind to catch up with what you said. I just stare at you without a single thought on my mind, eyes glued on your lips. I give in to temptation, moving forward slowly to catch your lower lip gently in my teeth and tug it toward me. I suck lightly on your lip, then meet your eyes before I close mine and press against you. My naked body presses tight against yours, the only thing between us is the fabric of your boxers. Then I realize what you had said, and I step back, blinking. "Right...right! I know how to get a ship! I think." I say, then turn and grab my clothes from the bed . The tailor was very skilled at his chosen profession. Loyalists always were masters of their chosen craft. The support provided by such a selfless system ensured that all within its arms were given the opportunity to succeed at what they most want to succeed at. Loyalists come from all walks of life. They have broad interests and are often masters of their chosen professions. Most guild leaders belong to the Loyalists. Loyalists were all already or soon to be homeowners. They also are or soon will be the owners of their own business. Loyalist farmers own their farm, and loyalist servers are heads of staff. In 1000 years, the overwhelming number of Loyalists had only grown. Kay Empire had been destroyed politically. The people who loved Kay Empire had refused to accept that, and embodied the spirit of the Aludior empirical family, and Kay policies and tradition, into the society that called themselves Loyalists. They had kept their faith that Kay Empire would return by keeping the Aludior family as their own "pet" royals. The empiracle family had been, by loyalist decree, forbidden from holding a profession, though they were welcome to learn any trade at the guidance of loyalist masters. They were expected to pay for nothing, in fact at one point they had been forbidden from touching coin at all. They were treated as Loyalists believed the empiracle famil

y should live. The empiracle family, in turn, had made every effort to honor and uphold the values that had earned them such loyal subjects that even a thousand years after the empire had fallen, the Empire was still very much alive. And the empiracle family had chosen a sort of personal sacrifice that Loyalists who provided for them were welcome to ask. It was the darker side of loyalist practices. As of yet, faylin had never been asked to provide the sacrifice for any loyalist. But as she put on the finery provided by the tailor, she knew he would ask. She glanced at Jonah, wondering how she would explain this practice. She had seen her mother, on more than one occasion, provide this for Loyalists who shared their homes with them. Explaining it would be difficult. Her suspicion was confirmed when she saw the backless gown the tailor had provided. She led the way down stairs and greeted the tailor in the kitchen. He showered her with praises for how well she wore his clothing, and she was courteous and gracious. She did eventually get around to what she needed to speak with him about.

Feylin Aludior BOT 20-Dec-21 12:15 AM

"you know, of course, about the Devils gate returning?" She quarried. "Oh, I thought that might be what had brought you around these parts. I knew you'd be wanting the dowry." He chuckled, "and well you should. It's yours, after all, yours, and the Empire of Kay." "Yes, and I intend to claim the dowry for Kay. Ita our only chance in a thousand years, a chance we never expected to have! I must get through that gate!" I said with conviction. "I need to call upon loyalists for this to be possible. I need a ship." He sits back in his chair, stroking his scruffy beard and studying me. "Well, empress, you've come to the right city. I've seen no less than four shipyards bearing the sigil. Atop that, the master of the sound proudly bears a blatant Kay sigil on his pocket watch. I think the sound Master would be able to provide you a sturdy vessel, old, but sturdy, from the shored ships they've captured." "But I think it would be more fitting for such an important endeavor for Kay Empire to require a new vessel." He quickly penned a note, folded it, and used his own makers mark to seal a letter to a shipwright within the city. He gave careful directions to the shipyard. "Empress, this is a significant moment in Kay Empire history. This only fitting that it be honored, and the tailor household honored, by your offering." "Of course, dear tailor, it would be my honor. " There it was, and I still didn't know how to explain it to you. But you had a part to play in the next event, as well.

Jonah Salazar BOT 20-Dec-21 01:35 AM

I watch as you get into the clothes provided to you and I gasp as I see your backless gown. You're beautiful and I just stand watching your beauty. Before I can say or do anything more, you already leave and I am left standing. I get into a nice looking shirt and trousers that seems fit for a captain. I'm even provided a new jacket. After getting ready, I pick up our belongings and I check if everything is there. My compass, the gold and the map are all secure. I wonder where the scroll is but I suppose it's with you and so I make my way down after collecting our old clothes in the satchel. As I walk down, I find the tailor and you talking. As he hands you a note, I walk in to see you looking at me. I smile to you but your face seems strange...

Feylin Aludior BOT 20-Dec-21 03:54 AM

"jonah," I sound nervous because I am. I don't know what you will think of the tradition. I walk over to you and take some of the things you are carrying. I put them on a side table and come back to you. Only now do I see what you are wearing, and break into a genuine smile.

Jonah Salazar BOT 20-Dec-21 04:27 AM

I can sense you getting nervous. I cup the right side of your face and I say, "Hello beautiful, I never really got to say how beautiful you look, right now. What's wrong Fey, what's bothering you?"

Feylin Aludior BOT 20-Dec-21 04:41 AM

the tailor, being a somewhat perceptive man, notices my hesitation and clears his throat. "May I, empress?" He asks. I nod, looking relieved. "Loyalist tradition is to honor the aludior family as the empiracle family, and in return the aludior family honors those loyalists who have the honor of hosting them. The aludior family may have no career for profit, nor own land that is not considered Kay, they may not be charged for their needs, nor carry coin. The empiracle family takes sacrifice to honor loyalists. Sacrifice is markings upon the skin, Captain. Right now is an important time is Kay Empire's history. Should the empress succeed or fail, my family would be part of Kay empire's history, and claim the right of offering. The offering being the empress's skin, that she may wear my family's mark upon her body forever." The tailor explained. "My mother had many such marks. I remember them." I add, "she was covered from her neck to her thighs." "Ours would only be a small mark, empress. You are of age to make offering."

Jonah Salazar BOT 20-Dec-21 05:06 AM

I gasp and think about what the tailor asked. I clench my fist and grind my teeth. I'm almost ready to punch the fucker, how dare he ask to label my lovely bride like cattle? What kind of tradition is this? Amidst my anger and frustration, I almost forgot about... You! I look down as I can feel you waiting and probably afraid about the whole thing. I pull you into my arms and lean in to whisper, "Fey, you said you would offer me your hand in marriage and i don't know about traditions that the Kay people follow. I just know that I can only offer you support in your decisions and I always will, no matter what. Is this something you want to do? I know you cannot but I have enough to pay for everything in gold with me. I'll do my best to support and understand either way. Can I pay for this?" My voice is clear and soft as I try to comfort you.

Feylin Aludior BOT 20-Dec-21 05:16 AM

"it'd not gold, Jonah. He's asking his empress to validate his loyalty, and his place in he empire's history." "Do you have blades, tailor?" I turn to ask him. He nods. I turn back to you. "Jonah, tradition leaves two options. Either you can restrain me, or you can make the mark, if you fancy yourself an artist."

Jonah Salazar BOT 20-Dec-21 09:59 AM

I hold your hand and say with head hanging low, looking down at my feet, "My love, this is part of your tradition. I will respect any choice you take. I will accept whatever you want me to do, my love." I would have wished to give you strength to do what you had to do but I knew nothing about what was to happen and I could only accept whatever role I was asked of you. I looked up at you, my face a little red. Inside me, I raged because the notion of branding was so alien to me. I can only hug you and whisper softly, "I'm with you, no matter what you want." I know you are scared too and I can just try to give you strength.

Feylin Aludior BOT 20-Dec-21 12:48 PM

I listen closely as the tailor explains the procedure. He shows you the small, sharp, pointed set of blades that are used to carefully cut into the skin. It must bleed, not much, but each line cut must produce some blood. Then black soot will be applied and worked into the lines, thoroughly. The whole thing must be covered, and left to heal. Regardless of whether you make the marks or restrain me initially, you'll be expected to ensure the final result is going to keep, even if it means recoloring some of the lines. It's not really that bad of a procedure. And some of the marks my mother wore were quite beautiful. The tailor shows you his family mark, a simple design of a bird carrying a needle and thread.

Jonah Salazar BOT 20-Dec-21 01:14 PM

I try and absorb what the tradition states. I know now that the procedure itself is like a marking that should not hurt too much, but i shudder to think that the blood must be spilled. I consider the options available to me and since the tailor is a more master craftsman, I ask him to do the marking itself while I just restrain you. It is decided that the tailor shall be performing the marking and I shall be the one to restrain you and apply the soot. You need to lie down in order for the barber to do the cuts properly. I climb gently over your back and place my crotch and body weight on my bum. I lean forward and grab both of your hands in mine as my body weight should keep you in this position for him to make the markings efficiently. I try and brush you hands every now and then to show you that I'm here and hopefully relax you. But honestly I am more worried to see you bleed. Blood isn't something uncommon for a sailor, especially a pirate to see but to see someone you love bleed is different and I need to ensure it. We wait for the tailor to begin his cuts.

Feylin Aludior BOT 20-Dec-21 03:18 PM

the tailor has no misgivings. This type of marking was a common practice of KayEmpire, and traditionalist loyalist still sometimes mark themselves in this way. He had done some for his wife, and with a practiced hand he was able to make the mark quickly and efficiently. The finest soot was gathered by holding a metal plate above a burning candle, and he instructs you how to tug the skin and work the black into every line. That part hurt the worst, but even that wasn't so bad. It just stings. When it's finished the tailor provides a salve and applys it liberally, showing you how to keep the wound clean and ensure it heals without rejecting the color. When it's all finished the tailor thanks us both, and makes a request. "I do believe you'll be able to procure a ship with relative ease. I know with international waters closed, and this many ships in port, those in the business of shipping have been experiencing unexpected business. The ships in Port are wanting maintenance and repairs, which is good business, but sale of new ships has ceased entirely. I recommend this shipyard because he has always been known as the best at his trade, and he's had near constant repair work, lining his pockets quite nicely, but no less than 6 orders for new ships canceled. At least 2 were completed before the closure." "I know you're going to need to crew any ship you get, and it's not likely that they will all be loyalists, but I'd like to make a request that my oldest boy be included in your crew choices. It would make my heart proud. It was his mother that came from loyalist blood, and this would help my family remain connected to Kay Empire." I freeze, thinking of the way he had stared at me in the door to the bathroom. I want to tell him no, but I can't blame him for wanting his son to be included in this piece of history unfolding. It would bring his family honor to have a member aboard the ship, should we succeed in restoring Kay Empire. "I don't see why that couldn

't be arranged, tailor. We will send for him once the ship is ready to embark." I agree hesitantly."

Jonah Salazar BOT 20-Dec-21 03:33 PM

The entire ordeal was uncomfortable to say the least. I am astonished and equally appalled, but the little that my grandparents could tell me about the Kay was that it was a just kingdom. I may have the tact for it but I knew that atleast I would help Feylin get her footing within the kingdom, if we can get the dowry treasure, so that people can respect her. No kingdom can last without respect and unfortunately, in times such as now the only language people understood was fear. Fear would get respect. And that is a language I had come to learn well and commanding respect on the Delarosa was easy, it had history, on a new ship, it would be a little work, but with some older crew, there is no reason why it wouldn't happen. As the tailor mentioned his son, I had to clench my fist, you were right beside me and maybe you could see me growl inaudibly and clench my fist. I say nothing so as to not disturb the situation but I make a note that a special captain's welcome shall await little Vincent because he tried to see you and mock me. As we thank the tailor for all his help, we make our way towards the shipyard. I grab your hand as we are walking and say, "Does it hurt Fey?"

Feylin Aludior BOT 20-Dec-21 04:05 PM

"hmm..." I move my arm around a bit, as the mark was placed on my left shoulder. "Not really. It stings a bit. Not to bad. Thank you for helping with that. It's a significant point in my life, making my first offering. I'm proud to honor Kay loyalists this way. It's all I can offer them." We walk on to the shipyard, a pleasant stroll through the massive Port city. The city is one of the largest trade ports for this kingdom, situated at the sound as it was. It almost completely surrounds the large tongue of ocean that juts into the landmass, and the islands of the sound are perfect locations for all the things associated with the making and repair of the massive vessels. The shipyard we are seeking is situated on one of the islands, and tonget to it we have to board a ferry. As soon as the ferry begins its slow circuit of the islands I grab your hand and tug you with me to the main deck. I want to be near the water. I stand with you near the prow, watching the water ahead of us. "Jonah! Look!" I exclaim, lurching forward to lean out over the rail and watch the dolphins that are keeping pace with the ferry. I look back at you, delighted. I turn back to the water just in time to see an orca leap from the water some distance from the ferry. Then another, and another break water, splashing a huge wall of water as they fall back into the ocean. "Did you see them Jonah!!? That was beautiful!" I exclaim

Jonah Salazar BOT 20-Dec-21 04:20 PM

Watching you gleefully react to the sights of the dolphins and orcas brings a smile to my face. There's a moment of innocence right here, right now, for both of us. I turn to you and say, "Yes my love, you shall be seeing plenty of them when are able to set sail. You'll see." I can just think about all the things we have yet to speak about and just push those aside for now. There is no use of breaking this happy moment for you. We proceed to find the ship master sitting and waiting for something, i suppose he must have seen better days. I let you talk first... (edited)

Feylin Aludior BOT 20-Dec-21 05:05 PM

the first thing I notice about the shipmaster is the black lines etched into his skin, everywhere. His hands, arms, neck, and even one side of his face have black tattoos like scrollwork all over him. I brighten when I see this fortuitous sign. The tailor knew his fellow loyalists, and this man was a direct descendant of Kay Empire, a strong traditionalist who's family had held political sway over one thousand years ago in an empire that no longer existed. He seems to be deep in thought, but I approach anyway, unable to keep the smile from my face. I try to maintain my mask of dignity, but despite the fierce appearance afforded by the markings on his face, I can see lines in his face from years of smiling. He turns to consider me and I press my fists together over my heart, with my elbows straight out to the side, and bow. "By the love, loyalty, and honor, shipmaster, well met and well held." Give a traditional greeting, and his eye focuses sharply on me. He, too, brings his fists together over his heart and inclines his head slightly, looking more closely at me, and at you, as well. I walk to his desk as he eyes me, and extend my hand with the seal of Kay Empire. He grins, takes my hand gently, and kisses the back of it. "Empress! I am honored to be at your service! I had hoped to be called upon to contribute to Kay's interests in this critical time!" He stood and pulled me close, embracing me warmly. "I trust that you have come to find your way to the gate, empress? And who is this that accompanies you?" He asks, eyeing you suspiciously. "This is Captain Jonah, shipmaster, he will be the one who takes Kay Empire through the gate." "Jonah?...Captain Jonah..." the shipmaster eyes you distrustfully, then his eyes widen and he moves past me to confront you. "What are you doing, Salazar? Do you even know who she is??!" He snarls. Only now do i realize that the shipmaster had been contemplating an album. The front of the album reads "records of piracy" , an

d there are two illustrations beside the book, ready to be added. Neither of themare you, but one appears to be one of the men I'd seen outside the delarosa. The shipmaster studies and keeps records of piracy. My heart races as I turn to watch the confrontation.

Jonah Salazar BOT 20-Dec-21 10:20 PM

I stand behind you as talk to the shipmaster. He seems somehow familiar but I can't quite place my finger on it, I think to myself. I feel a sense of pride in the manner of which he speaks to you and when he kisses your hand, I do want everyone to treat you this way. Heck, I know I would, you have been nothing short of regal and gracious. Things is never liked and even dispised as I thought all royals were so full of themselves. It was those royals and their decree that lead to me losing my Delarosa in the first place. As he moves ahead of you, I get alert and my senses heightened, never one to back away from a fight, my eyes become a bit sharper to try and foresee his next move as I shift my right leg back and my body weight shifts back a little to draw power for any move I need to make next. I'm oblivious to the album. My voice is sharp and grunted as I say, "I know exactly who she is. And you'd do well to have respect for her. And how is it that you know of my name?" (edited)

Feylin Aludior BOT 20-Dec-21 10:59 PM

my tension skyrockets when the shipmaster places his hand on the hilt of the sword at his hip. He doesn't draw it, but he confidently strides right up to you. "Jonah Salazar, pirate captain of the Delarosa. Accused of piracy in all 7 empires that border the sea. You are accused of attacking and sinking no less than 17 trade ships, and exchanging fire with empiracle ships on six occasions. You're also accused of inciting a riot in the sister port at the north sea, as well as indecent behavior toward the lady Kerenthal." He paused, looking thoughtful. "Although, from what I've seen men who accosted women have quite a record of doing such, and only once in your history have you been accused of inappropriate behavior toward a woman. I've met the Lady Kerenthal. I truly believe that accusation to be false." He admitted. "And yet here we are. How do you come to be in the company of the empress of Kay?" His posture was less confrontational, more secure. He made it clear he wasn't afraid of you, and that this was his place, that you had come to. He expected to be respected, and expected you to be unable to meet that expectation. He intended to protect his empress, his empire's and his own interests. "I know your name, and you have the privilege of being in the yard of Holik Benicte, head of the guild of shipwrights, shipmaster of renown, and, as it turns out, man of keen interest in the goings on of those men of fortune who more often than not sink the ships I spend months making float."

Jonah Salazar BOT 21-Dec-21 12:10 AM

I had no sword and knew there was no way I would be able to get out of any confrontation, unscathed and I'm happy to see the change in his demeanor. "I appreciate your honesty, Sir Holik. I guess my reputation preceeds me, atleast the bits that I managed to slip up on. Holik, I am approached by your empress to make the journey to Devil's Gate. But as my misfortune shall have it, the Delarosa was sunk by the Wash on port yesterday." "I can only say this Holik, thank you for reserving your judgement upon my nature. I assure you I have indecent intentions. But I must tell you that I have fallen in love with your Empress, since she did offer her hand in marriage to me." (edited)

Feylin Aludior BOT 21-Dec-21 12:37 AM

Holik appears stunned for a moment, then turns around and advances on me. I step back, bumping into the desk, but he only takes my hand in his and goes down on his knee. He frowns, and in fact looks very concerned. "Empress Faylin, has this man forced you to do this against your will? Are you being threatened, coerced, or blackmailed?" He stares in my eyes as he asks, obviously very serious. "Has he - !! Oh!! Holik! No, nothing like that at all!" I stammer, derailed by this sudden change. "No, Holik, Captain Jonah had sworn, before I approached him, to be the first to reach the gate. I needed to be on that ship. Who but a pirate would break the closure of international waters? I've heard of no other Captain willing to take that risk." Holik looks up at me with an unreadable expression, then looks back at you. He stands and gathers me to him protectively. "Empress, you don't remember, but we've met before. Your father and I were fast friends. I was the one who introduced him to your mother. I remember you when you were chasing grasshoppers in my shipyard, that firey hair ablaze in the sun." "It's tragic, what happened the late empress and Emperor. That outbreak in the Axcidon kingdom was horrible. I was so glad to hear you'd escaped." He sighs and looks down at me. I don't know what to say, I don't remember the man at all. He seems to feel very affectionate toward me, such as an uncle might. But I've got no uncle's. "I...it was....not that long ago, after all." I say quietly, remembering watching my parents get sicker and sicker. The fever was fast, sometimes killing the very day it first showed. My parents had both succumbed less than a year ago. Remembering them, and how everyone had thought inwould fall Ill as well, including me, I fully expected to develop the fever at any moment. Some part of me still expected it. But it wouldn't happen. "That was horrible, that illness." I lean on this stranger, wanting a moment to grieve my parents, but I can take

no comfort in his embrace. "Excuse me, Holik," I say, moving away from him and seeking you, almost running the few steps to you to press myself into your arms and hide my face into your shoulder.

Jonah Salazar BOT 21-Dec-21 01:26 AM

I observe him as he reaches for your hand. I'm ready to pounce him but I clench my fists and stop myself since I can't jeapordize your mission and this shipmaster is important to it. I can't be of any use to you without a ship. I wait impatiently as I can hear outlines of a conversation something about you being young and a plague... I watch as you rush out of the room and come crashing into my chest. Your hands are folded into my arms and that makes it possible to wrap you completely, to engulf you in my wide chest. I can feel your heart beating. I can only whisper, "My love, you cannot present yourself this way right now. I'll be with you no matter what. We have to get this guy to give us a ship, we cannot be undone. You're an Empress, you're my Empress and I know you are much stronger that you show. This side of you, I just ask that you keep only for me. In your privacy we can shed out all our emotions and we have a lot to discuss really." I grab your chin and bring your eyes to mine. "Fey, just know that I want to be your strength and I want you to be the Empress I know you can. My arms are always open for you, but show me that you can find strength from me. We have to get this ship." I gently graze your marking with my arm to suggest to you about what you have been through already and hope that you can find the strength to face Holik, since I don't know what has been said. I end with a light chuckle and say, "Unless you want me to take him here and now, I can overpower him, you just have to grab his sword." (edited)

Feylin Aludior BOT 21-Dec-21 01:53 AM

I hear your words and press into you. When you turn me up to look at you and remind me of the ship, I nod. Your touch on my shoulder reminds me that I represent Kay Loyalists. I must honor those who have honored my family for a century. Dignity, I remind myself, quickly composing myself and turning to confront Holik once more. But he is already coming towards us, his face showing a large, welcoming smile that looks much more natural than his scowl from before. "Jonah, join me, please. Empress," I holds out his arm and I hesitantly place my hand on it. He covers my hand with his free hand and walks us outside. The shipyard is a cove, the wide beaches covered by hulls in various stages of construction. People work hard everywhere I look. Holik leads us straight through it all, speaking as he walks. "I have actually anticipated this moment since the Gate reappeared. I had hoped you would find your way to my shipyard, though I wasn't sure if you knew of me! So I sent word through the loyalists of my inquiry as to the health of the young empress and request an audience. I assume that's why you came?" He didn't wait for an answer before continuing on. "This has been a Hellish ship to produce. I should know, it's my own design." He winks and leads us past the cove, taking a well worn trail to the next beach. Out from the shore is a small, sleek looking ship. Her ribbed design gives her a fierce, proud look. It's different from any of the usual ships, and quite beautiful. "This is my personal project. Her name is Hope. She is my contribution to this historical turning point for Kay kingdom. She is also the first of the navy I intend to construct for Kay, empress." He turns his smile to you, "and, for you, Jonah, if you are to be wed to the empress. The navy will be yours to command."

Jonah Salazar BOT 21-Dec-21 07:27 AM

I marvel at the vessel. Hope! So, apt! I think to myself. And the vessel represented a hope for me to sort out my life completely. I liked the ring of being command over the navy, sailing came naturally to me, I've been in the water, for the last two decades. This was like breathing. And I wouldn't have to be at sea for so long anymore, money wouldn't be a problem and I could finally be a loving wife. But this was also our only hope. And then it struck me. We could also be lost forever. I ask Holik, "Since the knowledge of the Devil's Gate is limited, do you know how long we have, before the Gate closes in?" I know in mind that I can find some of my old crew to take on this journey but there is no doubt in my mind that sailing into a situation where we have to fight to get to the Gate, find the treasure and get back to the Kay Empire will require a crew that can fight as well as be able bodies. (edited)

Feylin Aludior BOT 21-Dec-21 12:52 PM

"no, nobody knows when the gate appeared last, or how long it was present, and...to all appearances it was triggered to close by the entrance of the ship. There is a possibility we may not be able to get back, Captain." I say quietly. "It's possible, but I choose to believe otherwise. I wouldn't be sending Hope with you if I didn't have faith that she would be coming back." Holik adds. He looks at you, waiting expectantly, perhaps for. You to back out if it now.

Jonah Salazar BOT 21-Dec-21 09:15 PM

I feel a droplet of sweat trickle down the back of my neck. A fear grows in me that I could lose the best thing that has happened to my life right as I get it. I turn to look at you and then, at Holik. I can make out that he would want nothing more than for me to back out. I turn my body around to you, I get down on one knee, I place a closed fist on my heart and look to you as I say, "Fey, I do not know what they the Kay traditions dictate but I pledge that I will make sure that I will make your dream, mine as well. I will help you restore the Kay Empire or die trying." (edited)

Feylin Aludior BOT 21-Dec-21 10:08 PM

I grin, looking deep into your eyes as my whole face beams pride and gratitude. "Thank you, Captain Jonah! I know you will uphold Kay Empire's beliefs. I've never doubted that!" I say, cupping your face. I bend down to kiss you softly, and urge you to stand. Holik looks skeptical, but doesn't say anything until he offers you his hand to shake. "Kay Empire values loyalty and honor, and helping those who uphold our values. Once you become a loyalist of Kay...well, no, you will marry the empress once the dowry is retrieved, and that is when Kay Empire will return. You will never be a loyalist. You'll become a citizen of Kay Empire.i hope you can uphold those values, because they are the values of the Aludior family." He doest wait for an answer, just turns moves down the path. I lace my fingers through yours and follow after him with you, just a bit down the path is a cabin boathouse. The front part of the building is an office and workshop. He takes us in and lays out plans on a large map table to begin familiarizing you and I with the design of Hope.

Jonah Salazar BOT 21-Dec-21 10:21 PM

We review the layout and hear about the defensive abilities she has. There isn't much to ask as Holik seems to know what we would be up against. He has the hull reinforced with iron covering up the inside the hull to hide how heavy she really is. He explains how there is a lot of firepower on board as well as there are several key hole gaps to shoot through in a siege and harpoon guns around the deck on every side as well. Due to the proportions of the ship, there are fewer cannons, only 20 of them, but it allows us good advantage to either ambush an opponent or speed away from a fight, giving us naval advantage and leverage to pick our fights. "Holik, this is indeed a marvelous design and it gives me good flexibility in the open seas. I'm convinced about why they hold you in such high regard. There are no flaws in your craftsmanship." I extend my hand out and we share a firm handshake. I turn to you as say, "What about you, Fey? Did you find the layout to your satisfaction?"

Feylin Aludior BOT 21-Dec-21 10:33 PM

I follow as best I can, which is fairly well. I may not have experience aboard a ship but I've been trained by many different masters of craft, but I don't pretend to "I do, it sounds wonderful, she will be the bride of Kay to bring home the dowry with! I am just wondering, though, how many men does it take to man her?"

Jonah Salazar BOT 21-Dec-21 10:37 PM

Looking at you, I just say, "I think Holik here, has considered that there may not be too many brave souls who would undertake this journey and considering the design of the vessel to be an agile one and studying how many cannons there are, I think the design was for a crew of 40 souls. Am I correct to assume, Holik?"

Feylin Aludior BOT 22-Dec-21 12:45 AM

I look at holik as well, and he grins, grabbing a written file and offering it to you. "I designed hope to sail with half that." He say proudly.

Jonah Salazar BOT 22-Dec-21 02:54 AM

I gasp to think that a ship of only 20 men could steer this vessel but it makes sense that only a small number of people would be willing to lay down their lives for a mission like this. With a stunned expression I ask, "Well, have you got such men? Good men, good sailors who would be willing to undertake this journey?" I can only think of 2 members of my crew who would be willing to do this adventure with me, both married and both with something to lose. And I wonder where those two, my crew's first and second mate, are.

Feylin Aludior BOT 22-Dec-21 03:08 AM

"we've got one crewman, but hes never sailed before." I say, sounding concerned. I look at Jonah, then holik, "and I've never sailed before, either, though I learn fast." "I know of 7 or 8 good sailors that are eager for this mission. That puts us at half what we need. And they'll need to be trained, still. A seasoned sailor I can explain it all in a couple of hours. Empress, send word to your boy and we can begin the bookwork part of the lesson." He turned to you and held out a hand, "you know, Jonah, I've got record of every encounter there's been with the delarosa. If anything, I've always admired your daring. Don't let that behavior turn to cockiness, and with what Hope is capable of, we should be able to get to the gate."