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Post by Kiknessa on Aug 2, 2017 18:07:26 GMT -5
"Thank you,sir" the man said his voice sounding even weaker than before "you're kindness is something i don't deserve" Amelia frowned a little then looked at him "we're fine.thank you captain" she said turning back to the old man and taking his hands
"Still sailing...have you been alone all these years?" The old man asked weakly, seeming concerned
Amelia was quiet for a second "there was someone, once" she said softly "years ago. But he's gone now" she kissed his hand "rest" she said looking At him
"Don't...tell me...what to do...young lady" he said his voice seeming to grow weaker "i can feel..your frown..." A frail smile crossed his lips " Amelia....you helped redeem this...sinful monster....you....I'm happy...i got...to...see...." His hand went limp in hers. Amelia closed her eyes and kissed his hand, a tear falling "you redeemed yourself " she said quietly. "By taking in a young freakish girl and teaching her to be strong" she whispered, reaching out she closed his eyes "Rest well...old man" she touched his hand to her head her other hand reaching to her coin purse wondering what kind of funeral she could afford for him
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Post by mistic395 on Aug 6, 2017 9:42:08 GMT -5
Sebastian was about to leave when the old man passed. He could hear his heart beat growing dim but when it stopped he looked back. He moved over and laid a hand on Amelia's shoulder gently. "Can I be allowed to pay for the funeral?" He asked her, wanting to do something nice for her and for the old man, especially since the man had been someone close to her and having heard what the man said about being a monster, he felt honored to pay for it.
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Post by Kiknessa on Aug 6, 2017 10:46:14 GMT -5
Amelia looked at the old man "there won't be much of a funeral. " she said softly "I'm the only person alive that cares" she said softly " he didn't let anyone close, he was married once but they thought he died years ago.he only took me in because he figured maybe it would help him make up for the things he did In the past" she looked at Sebastian "thank you"
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Post by mistic395 on Aug 6, 2017 10:50:40 GMT -5
Sebastian gently squeezed her shoulder before looking towards the old man's body. "I will have things taken care of." He assured her. "For now take some time to greave." He told her softly. "If you wish me to leave you be I will, but if I may, I would ask that Samuel or one of the others is nearby just in case you need anything."
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Post by Kiknessa on Aug 6, 2017 15:11:51 GMT -5
"Actually, Captain" she got to her feet "I'd request permission to take him out with us and bury him at sea" she turned and looked at him "He loved the sea, loved to sail. He stayed away from the sea for years because he felt he didn;t deserve that happiness. I'd like to return him to the sea" she said looking at him. She was honestly not sure if Sebastian even understood who this man was. Samuel would have a concept since he had heard more of her story but she was not sure if Samuel had shared with sebastian what she had told the men in the Tavern during their last stop about the little girl from her story being taken in by this man
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Post by mistic395 on Aug 6, 2017 18:26:35 GMT -5
Sebastian nodded once. "I can agree to that." He told her. "I take it this is the man that raised you?" He glanced towards her. It was more of a question of curiosity then one that would change his mind about anything. Sebastian sent a messenger to get Samuel and one other to come so that they could get the man properly moved and get things set up so that when they left they could fulfill Amelia's request on how the man was to be buried.
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Post by Kiknessa on Aug 6, 2017 18:56:14 GMT -5
"After my family starved to death or were killed he's the only person who was willing to take a freak like me in. Mind you he was always blind so he never could see my eye. Let me sleep in the barn and work for my food. As I got older and he and the farm hands had actually grown fond of me i moved into the house, helped keep house on top of my farm duties. His stories were the reason i went to the sea despite the fear and hatred i had for the sea and for what sailed them" she said, referring to pirates. "I knew that she was something to be feared. He told me his own story, of the evils the sea can bring."
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Post by mistic395 on Aug 6, 2017 19:01:07 GMT -5
Sebastian nodded once. "Samuel told me some of the story." He told her. "Sounds like he was a good man." He stated, meaning that he was willing to care for Amelia despite not knowing, and giving her a purpose in life. "He was lucky to have you there with him till the end."
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Post by Kiknessa on Aug 6, 2017 19:11:22 GMT -5
"A sword damaged the ship he was on, they lost their supplies to the sea's rage. After months they started falling and those that were alive ate the flesh of their brothers to survive. Only five men were alive when land was finally spotted. Those five got the pay for he delivery of silks they carried" she looked back at the old man "They never told a soul what they did. They let people believe that they gave their fallen comrades a sea burial. Four of them moved on, he couldn't. All his life he;s sent any money he made aside what was needed to live to the families of the men they ate. He believed that god took his sight as punishment for their sins. He took me in in the hopes that it would help redeem his soul"
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Post by mistic395 on Aug 6, 2017 19:21:02 GMT -5
"Those desperate to survive do desperate things to do so." He stated softly. "There is no crime in wishing to live, only taking for granted what you have been blessed with." He looked towards her. "Do you blame him for what he did to survive?" He asked, looking towards her. Sebastian could not blame him, knowing that he had done many such things in the name of survival, especially considering what he was and what he required as sustenance to survive.
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Post by Kiknessa on Aug 6, 2017 19:53:58 GMT -5
"When i was starving i did not eat my mother to survive" she said softly "But....if there had been someone else, not my mother, to die i likely would have" she looked at Sebastian "But then again, being what i am, that would not be that strange for people to hear. Afterall, I am half monster" she smiled wryly "He saved my life hoping to save his soul. But to me, even when i slept beside the pigs in the barn, he was a saint sent from above. Mothers with children turned me away for how i looked. A starving five year old girl and even a barren woman who longed for children threw stones at me until i was out of her sight. He was the only one. I won over the farm hands in time, but before that, they used me for the unpleasant jobs, not caring if they were dangerous for me to do. All because i have one yellow eye..." she smiled slightly "I actually was grateful, the night he told me his story. All i could think was if those terrible things hadn;t happened to him i would have starved to death, so i was glad that they had happened"
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Post by mistic395 on Aug 6, 2017 20:30:30 GMT -5
"Everything happens the way it does for a reason. If not for him, I may not have met you myself." He stated, glancing towards her. "We do not always understand the reason why things happen, but in time we see the benefits when good things happen. The dark things shape who we are as you once said."
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Post by Kiknessa on Aug 6, 2017 20:47:38 GMT -5
"You wouldn't have" she said referring to them meeting "I would have died" she laid a blanket over the body and looked at him "That's why i said what i said" she looked back at the bed "My father was banished by his people for marrying my mother, a human, and it was his family that killed him when he went to them hoping they;d help as we starved. Human and Lycan alike despise my existence. But i felt like i had a place in the world on that farm, and on a few of the ships I've sailed on. but every one was taken by death"
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Post by mistic395 on Aug 6, 2017 21:09:04 GMT -5
"I hope you know then that you have a home with us. Be it on the cargo ship or the Nightmare. Whichever you may choose." Sebastian stated, his tone sincere in it's words. As he finished speaking, a young man approached and bowed to the two. "Samuel sent for me." He stated, looking towards Sebastian. "Captain...She is anchored a distance off shore, but the crew of the Nightmare seeks a request."
Sebastian raised a brow at the young man before motioning to Amelia.
"Lady Amelia..." The young man spoke after Sebastian gave him the go ahead. "My name is Emanuel. I am a mixbreed aboard the Nightmare and one of the crew. Samuel told us your story and the story of this man. Hearing what he went through we know his and your distaste of those who claim to be pirates. Though it will not repay what was done to him, we humbly make the request that we be allowed to be the one to send him off to the arms of the sea in the way a captain would receive a burial." He stated. "We wish for you and the captain to join us for a time as the cargo ship is repaired so that we may show you that not all are to be hated and so you may see that there are others who would embrace your differences. We wish you to see the Nightmare as a home and we wish to repay this man for bringing you into the lives of those on the cargo ship and Nightmare."
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Post by Kiknessa on Aug 6, 2017 21:40:32 GMT -5
Amelia took a slight step back when the man entered the room, her guard going back up and her hand unconsciously moving to her blade as she looked at him. She listened to his words in silence "I have done nothing for the crew of the Nightmare" she said looking at him "There is in no way i could be considered in your lives until this very moment" she said, not really understanding the sentiment he was making since he had no ties to her nor did his crew. She looked a little torn, obviously not really trusting them very easily, which was not surprising. she looked towards the bed then back at the man "I will accept your offer though. Our ship is in bad condition and rot will start before we can go out to sea again" she said, figuring it was better to use the nightmare so he could be sent off before his body decayed. "And it's Amelia. I am no lady" she said, not liking being addressed as that but knowing it was not the boys fault that he didn;t know that
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