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The smell of fish and salt were prominent in the air as Captain Marina and her first hand practiced their swordsmanship. They both were skilled, though Marina was better. As the clang of their swords rang, the seagulls chirped and the men from neighbouring ships called out fo help and ordered other men around. Lots of ships were just coming back from a trip out to sea for fish and other edibles, yet Marina’s ship was only scheduled to leave later that evening. Marina was distracted with her strokes through the air, thinking about paperwork she had to fill out or orders she had to give. She slices Derek’s cheek and his small grunt doesnt quite reach Marina’s ears as she swings her blade again and slices his hand, effectively sending the opposite’s blade flying through the air, only to clang to the deck a few feet away from the pair. “M’lady, distracted today? You never leave marks” he says, catching her attention finally. She says as he goes to get his blade, “Yes, sorry. Have Collin stitch you up?” Derek would respond, yet is interrupted by a lad named Oliver who was thirteen. His father worked with hers, and when her father died she insisted on taking him after his father passed, since his mother had died in childbirth. “Ma’am, the princess from the castle wishes to come aboard to talk to you” Marina lulled her response on her lips, thinking about her proper answer for a few moments. She finally says, “Let her aboard, have Krake bring her luggage” Oliver nods and runs off to relay the message.

06:17

Marina sheathes her curved sword and heads to her cabin. She needed to get her paperwork in order before she can see the princess and explain the ‘change in route’. Long after the princess had boarded, Marina gave the order to sail. She made sure Krake locked her in a private room after the princess had arrived, ensuring her hostage status. After the order, she arrives at the princess’ room, unlocking the door before entering, locking it again with a key tied around her wrist. “Your highness, I do hope you have been treated well” Marina says, her tone dripping in sarcasm

@Beebubb_sx here!)

Marina found the princess looking through her luggage, just making sure she had packed everything she need. Turning around to look at Marina as she entered the room, she didn’t look scared at all. Her dress wearing was one of them poofy ones that were impossible to move in, but around her neck was golden neck with different coloured gems, differently worth a lot. “Oh Hello, are you the Captain?” The princess asked, not picking up on sarcasm in her voice, being something she wasn’t really use to. “It’s pleasures to meet you” She says in happy tone, making her way to where Marina was standing and put her hand out for her to shake it.

09:42

@Lil Beanz

Marina smiles in contempt and loosely shakes her hand, wiping it then on her pants. she clearly disliked the princess, and her eyes instantly snap to the necklace. she says "pleasure... where'd you get the necklace?" of course, she didnt like her, but she wanted to seem at least... interested? is that the right word? either way, her tone clearly stated that she didnt like the other girl, and if she didnt need her, she would have already slit her throat and thrown her off her ship ( @Beebubb_sx

The princess picked up on wiping her hand on her pants as if shaking her hand cause dirt to appear on it, more likely that she would get dirt on her hand then the other way around. Still trying to be polite to her, noticing that her eyes snapped down ways, for second think that her eye were looking somewhere else before she mentioned the necklace she had one. “It’s was a gift from my fiancé..” The princess said her tone slightly changing just abit. “Anyway, is there a reason you wanted to see me, Captain?”

10:04

@Lil Beanz

"yeah, there is actually... Im aware that you brought quite a bit of gold and silver and gem jewelry" she starts as she unties the pouch attached to her waist belt "and since you're here, you wont be needing them anymore, so put them in here" she says with a small smile, guesturing the pouch to the princess ( @Beebubb_sx

Rayla sighs and takes off her necklace, slowly putting in the pouch, then going to collect the rest of gold, sliver and gem jewellery and put them in pouch, to the point it full to the brim. But she left one ring on her left hand, it looked like made of sliver and pretty old. “Is that all?”

10:19

@Lil Beanz

Maria notices the ring, raising an eyebrow. she says "the ring too" she jingles the bag, smiling at the weight of the pouch she wanted to have to pull out her sword, since she was looking for a fight, but just keeps her smirk at Rayla's complience ( @Beebubb_sx

Rayla shook her head slowly, her face had softened a bit and played with ring on her finger. “Sorry but I can’t…I can give you this tho, I wasn’t going to give and just hide it buttt” Rayla went over to her luggage and picked up a small red bag, walking back over and showed her the bag. Then opening, taking out her royal crown, it was made of pure gold and gems that she had never seen before. “I’ll give you this but I keep this ring”

10:30

@Lil Beanz

Marina scoffs and says "i keep both. im not sure if you're aware, but im the one who says what happens here. so, you can either give me the ring, as well as the crown, or ill take both from you" she places her free hand on the base of her sword, a silent threat to Rayla that she would use it if she needed to ( @Beebubb_sx

Rayla knows that she was threatening her but she still over thought her options. Slowly taking the ring off and putting in the pouch, as well the crown. The crown seemed less important to her then tho it was family heirloom. “There, happy now?”

11:03

@Lil Beanz

"Good. now, this is your room, obviously. if you need to use the bathroom, there's a pot under the bed. when the food is cooked for meals, one of my men will bring you a plate. otherwise, stay out of everyone's way and dont cause trouble. if you need anything... well, put it in the nonexistent complain box" she says, a small smile across her lips as she closed the bag, ensuing the crown was tied in the knot before she ties it to her waist again. she then asks "any questions?" ( @Beebubb_sx

“I’m not going to the bathroom in a pot, that’s disgusting and the room will smell” Rayla in completely shocked that they would make her pee in a pot, she knew they were bad people but this was something else. “Why can’t one of your men just take to a actual bathroom and just stand guard”

11:32

@Lil Beanz

Maria scoffs once more and says "if it starts to smell, open the window. when it gets full, throw it over the side of the ship. simple. I wont treat you any better than anyone else here. because until you actually get off this ship, you are part of the crew. if you choose to not do work, fine. but just dont expect special treatment" she pauses before saying "but I highly suggest, Princess, do not think you are better than any of the men here. you'll lose an arm that way" ( @Beebubb_sx

“I never said I thought I was better than any one else here. I just don’t want you to pee in a pot” Rayla walked off, facing away from her. Not wanting to get angry and say something that could get her harmed, sitting down on her bed. “I don’t have any more questions..”

11:44

@Lil Beanz

she rolls her eyes at not wanting to use a pot and says "good, Ill have one of my men examine your luggage in an hour or so, to make sure you dont have anything sharp or anything worth value... also, when you change, keep in mind that clothing gets easily dirty, so if you want to hang onto anything special for when you return home, i sugest wearing something else" ( @Beebubb_sx

“I don’t have any other clothes then dresses like this one. But I can’t image you would let your ship get so dirty.” Her tone was getting more and more annoyed the more they talked, but was clearly trying to stay calm. “The dresses are pretty much all I have in them bags, except from thing you’ve already taken, wasn’t aloud to bring anything really with me”

12:32

@Lil Beanz

she sighs and says "alright, whatever. and for my ship being dirty, its not for leisure here. we dont worry about what things look like, we just get the job done. clearly someone who's only job in life is to make an alliance doesnt know about that sort of thing" Maria noticed Rayla's tone, and was just pushing her to snap, looking for a fight ( @Beebubb_sx

Her only job was to make an alliance. Those word stung her, even if it was true it still hurt. The only thing she taught to do from she was little was to grow up, get married and to her family proud but now everything has gone wrong. She not on a boat to get married but was stuck with her. Rayla’s eye shot to where she stood, glaring at her and looked like she was going to snap at any second but never did, she just went silent and just stared at her.

12:51

@Lil Beanz

Marina smirks at her glare and says "either way, in today's society thats all most women are good for. its why I chose this lifestyle, the sea is so much more freeing... either way, ill be off, ill have a look for a spare change of clothes you can choose if you want. your smaller than me, yes? ill have Collin, our medical expert here, fix you something ( @Beebubb_sx

“Why do I need to see a medical expert? I’m not sick” Rayla says, with slight smile. Her mood had snapped back to way it was before, she was not going to let her get the better of her. Getting up from the bed, walking up close to her, put her hand above her head and moved her towards Marina body, being just under the shoulder. “Yep, looks like I’m way smaller then you”

14:16

@Lil Beanz

"I never said you were sick, he just works with clothes the most. plus, he wont try to put you in nothing" she says, rolling her eyes. she continues "alright, ill be sure to tell him" she disliked Rayla's mood snap. it irritated her, especially since she wasnt used to someone so... cheery ( @Beebubb_sx

“Oh, I see. I would hope so. If you don’t mind me asking but…nevermind” She was going to ask something but decided not too, not wanting to angry her. Just want to stay in good mood so nothing bad would happen anymore. “Well! You said you need to go, you should get back to your really hard Captain work” She say with smile, hoping that she would leave soon.

14:31

@Lil Beanz

Marina raises an eyebrow and asks "what were you intending to ask?" above anything, she was curious. one of the main reasons she loved sailing so much, she and her crew got to explore the world to their hearts desire ( @Beebubb_sx

“I wanted to know why you said that all woman good for are making alliances and if you think that’s actually true? I know it’s dumb question i was just wondering, that’s all” She said, looking away from her. Just wanting to know if she really thought that true because if so she would just have to provide her wrong.

14:39

@Lil Beanz

"well, I said most, not all. and its true, what jobs can women get in todays society? mainland, i mean. and most are stupid, unless they are rich enough to get a solid education, like you. and even then, you were being shipped off to marry for an alliance. so, any arguments about it?" she says, smirking a tad. ( @Beebubb_sx

“They’re not stupid, if those woman got education they could do amazing. And unlike me, they would be able to do something with it. Even then my education was way worse then what the brother got.” She say, noticing her small forming on her lips. “You were still born mainland, tell me if I’m wrong but you don’t have any solid education as and would that make just as stupid as they are… wait noo you Captain a boat you must be way smart then all of them”

14:59

@Lil Beanz

"I wasnt born mainland, just to be clear, and notice how you said 'if'. meaning they didnt, meaning they still are stupid, meaning you dont have a point" she says "and yeah, I do have an education. do I need more than reading and writing? no, because I dont use anything else. and the majority of my crew come from well off families that gave them an education, yet they did something with their life. more than going to war or controlling a land" ( @`

15:38

( @Beebubb_sx

“Oh sorry that assumed things about you..” She went quiet again, lost in a deep thoughts with ship swaying as she stood there. Just then she completely white in the face and grabbed her stomach. “I think I’m going to be sick” She say, before making a gagging sound and putting her hand over her mouth.

15:55

@Lil Beanz

Marina sighs and says "go above deck or into the bucket, or you're cleaning it up. believe me, you'll get used to the seas. especially in storms, it gets quite fun after a while she goes to turn to leave the room, ensuring the pouch is tightly tied to her waist again ( @Beebubb_sx

Rayla nods violently, still covering her mouth with her hand and waiting for her to leave so that she could head above deck to sick. As they made to the deck, Rayla rush over to side of ship actually throw up into ocean, this got a few chuckle out of some of other crew. After a few more time of throwing up and gagging, she ready herself to face the crew after violently throwing up off the side of ship. (edited)

16:05

@Lil Beanz

Marina too laughs at this, finding Rayla's state of seasickness funny. as some bowls of soup was being served to some of the crew, Marina went to practice her swordsmanship again with Derek again, figuring she needed to improve some more. she was more invested in her strokes, in contrast to earlier. ( @Beebubb_sx

Rayla didn’t find it that funny, she was being sick off the side of a boat how could they find this so funny. She could smell the soup in the air as it was being served, it was good and looked it too but want to stay on an empty stomach Rayla declined the soup that was offered to her, this came off differently to the man severing soup as her declining the soup was her saying she was too good for that soup. Rayla found herself just standing at the side of the ship not really knowing what to do, but every so often found her eye wondering off to where Marina as practice her swordsmanship.

21:28

@Lil Beanz

Marina paid little to no attention to Rayla, since she was too focused on her sword strokes. she practised for about an hour before she would go off to ensure they were still on track her distance persisted for a few days. she had ordered her men to not interact with Rayla, and none of them objected. they didnt find spending time with a princess too appealing either though, about a week into sea, after passing around a heavy storm, cheers rang from above deck, cheers that were sloopy and drunken. soon, a knock comes to Rayla's door before one of the crew members opens the door ( @Beebubb_sx

Rayla spent that week on the ship not really doing that much, she tried to be friendly to the other and actually talk to them but ended up getting blanked or one word answer. This made her feel unwelcomed so she gave up for once and spent the last few day in her room. Rayla was shocked by the knock on the door, just reading a book she provided with, after a lot of begging for something to do. Not knowing why the man was here, was no one really came in here. “Hello? Can I help you?” Rayla asked in confused tone, getting up from the chair she was sitting on, walking over to where he was. He then shut the door behind, getting closer to her and looked at her knowing what he was about to do her.

11:39

@Lil Beanz

and he would have done what he wanted to do with her, grabbing her dress to press his drunken body against hers, if the door wasnt kicked in and Marina cuts clear through Rayla's dress, leaving enough flounces to cover her body but cutting enough to get her out of the man's grip without hurting the man. "get out of here or you will lose a hand, and everyone knows what type of child you are when under the influence" her tone was deadly, her face showing now enjoyment. from the hallway, there were some other men that Marina had brought with her. their expressions were grave, yet none sympathetic towards him, but rather towards Rayla. Marina points the tip of her sword at him, gesturing him out of the room and closes the door behind him Marina had brought a side bag, slung over her shoulder and hangs down to the waist. she carefully goes in and gets an outfit out, one similar to her own yet more simple. she tosses it to Rayla's bed and says "I suggest you change. Collin finally got these ready" her tone was still cold, yet not an ounce of sarcasm or deteste towards Rayla present ( @Beebubb_sx

Rayla didn’t have to react to the man grabbing her dress. Even tho it was only afew second or maybe a minute, she many thought went through her head, her fear she had felt. But the sound of door being kicked and her dress being cut snapping her out of it all. Rayla’s attention was drawn to Marina as she spoke to man and as he left the room to suffer the consequences of his actions. Watching as she slung off her shoulder on to her and set out clothes for her to put on. Rayla didn’t say a word, just nods slightly, as she still processing everything that had just, but main she felt was embarrassment. Being brought up in high society something like this would so many different reactions, it made her look weak in front of Marina and other crew members, she wouldn’t be able to show her face again while on this ship.

12:06

@Lil Beanz

Marina turns so that Rayla could change, taking a deep breath. as she has her back to her, she sheathes her sword and says "when we dock in a few weeks, ill ensure he doesnt reboard. until then, he'll be kept below deck. you wont have to see him again and ill make sure of that... " she pauses before her tone goes sarcastic once more "wouldnt want a princess to be robbed or her bargaining chip" ( @Beebubb_sx )

Marina could her hear the sound of rustle of clothes as Rayla got change into a new outfit. She was happy to hear she wouldn’t have to see that guy again but that wouldn’t be a problem, this just gave her a other reason to just stay in this room. She laughs quietly at her sarcastic remake, as it was true, one of main reason she was one picked to married off was because of this ‘bargaining chip’, only really knowing what that was because of argument she had with her brothers. “I’m done changing now, you can turn around ” Rayla said, picking up her now ripped dress that was on the floor, looking at it. “It’s a shame, I actually liked this one” (edited)

12:33

@Lil Beanz

she turns when she hears that Rayla was done changing, and says "it was between being cut or getting a disimbodied hand on your floor, and I certainly think you wouldnt have wanted to clean it up. torn fabric is just that, torn fabric" she takes note at Rayla laughing at her sarcasm, but chooses to not say anything about it ( @Beebubb_sx

“Fair enough, I would not want to see the disembodied hand on the floor. But still, I really liked the dress, it looked really nice on me, right? But this looks great too! How does it look on me?” She asked in jokey tone, putting the dripped dress back in her luggage bag, hoping it could be fixed when she goes home. “How long do you think I’ll be here for? Would it be for another week or so?” A part of her wanted to go home and forget about this whole thing but another very small part of her didn’t want to go back to her family and stay with Marina.. and her crew of course. Before Marina could even respond to her question, Rayla would ask another one. Rayla would speak fast, being a very chatty person, never giving people time to respond. “If I’m going to be here for long time.. is there anything I can do to help out? The last week has felt really boring” (edited)

13:20

@Lil Beanz

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