Pirate's Bounty( Started)ADULT/CC (need Michael and Kyle)

[StormWolfstone]

~Isabel~

"Greetings, Lady Lynn," I hear my brother say as we approach the inn and a woman comes to greet us. "These are the newest citizens of the Lucky Ace. I thank you very much for your gracious hospitality."

"Aye," she says, darkly, eyeing all of us ladies. "My hospitality is as gracious as your coin."

"Indeed," Max tells the woman with a light smile and I can't help but think that this is an act that the woman is putting on in a way. "They shall be here for quite some time. I trust you will assist me in finding them honest employment."

"They won't be service women, then?" I laughed outright as I heard a couple of the noble ladies behind me huff and begin to bluster about that. I simply turn and wave my hand in a gesture of silence.

"Not at all. It is from that fate that they have been rescued," I simply listen as their conversation continues. "I do not know what skills they possess. Perhaps sewing or teaching. But they are all tired and that is a question that can wait for the morrow."

"Of course," she looks our way a bit gentler.

A young boy bursts from the inn and I look over to see Tess smiling at him. "All done, mama," he said. "All the rooms are ready."

"Jenny delievered the loaves?" Lady Lynn replied.

"Yes, mama. One in each room. I'll go sweep the main hall now."

"Very good child." she said and then turned her attention back to my brother. "Well, let's get them settled, then."

"These four ladies will be staying in town. This is my sister Isabel," Max gives an introduction.

I give a light curtsy and a smile, "It is a pleasure to meet you, Lady Lynn. My brother speaks highly of your charm, wits and wisdom." Of course I've embelished a bit, since there was little actually said about her, but it never hurts to say something pleasing. "These three ladies are my closest companions during our unpleasant captivity, Tess, Liz and Maria." I add to the introductions.

"It's an honor to meet you, My Lady." Tess greets with a pleasant smile and a curtsy.

[FaithfulAngel24]

OOC I'm here! I'm here! Sorry Storm.

*Tess*

Hoping he won't think I'm too forward I massage his hand with my thumb. I know it is probably not the proper thing to do, and certainly unladylike but I feel I don't have to hide from him. I can just be myself.

"What about you? Any siblings you can claim?"

[magikhands]

ooc: Ok, I went through the last few posts again and found a little something maybe you can work off of.

Michael

I step up to Lady Lynn with a smile after Tess greets her. I take her hand and kiss it.

"Lady Lynn. How have you faired during my absence?" I say with humor in my voice.

She returns my smile and I see a hint of red tint her cheeks. She is several years my senior but out of all the women on this island, she is the one that has always watched out for me. She once told me I reminded her of her son that she lost to a fever when he was but a young lad.

"Shoo away with ya now, you little scamp. Go find some other skirts to sniff." Her voice was filled with laughter as she withdraws her hand from mine.

I place my hand over my heart and give her a hurt look but my eyes are glittering bright. "Oh my heart. You spear it."

Lady Lynn give a laugh turning away with me to look over her new guests. I wink at Max and shrug my shoulders. Just because we have guests I was not going to change my ways.

[isabelle]

*Max*

I have to smile at Michael's playful flirting with Lady Lynn. He can't seem to resist the sweet-talk with any woman, although he and Lynn both recognise it as a meaningless game. Still, it always seems to bring color to her cheeks, and I know it pleases her.

Turning to the rest of the lwomen behind us, I say. "Do go on in, ladies. Miss Lynn will take good care of you. I will call on you again in a few days, after you've had a chance to recover from your ordeal."

The ladies nod and head into the in. Some with grateful smiles and even a word of thanks. Others go with a raised chin, looking down their noses at Lynn's good hospitality. I hope they cause my friend no trouble, although in truth, I do not believe Lynn will have any difficulty in showing then the reality of the new lives they have chosen.

"Fear not, captain," she says, as 'though reading my mind. "I will see to caring for them and sorting out their skills. I'm sure they will soon make welcomed additions to The Lucky Ace."

"I'm quite certain," I say, giving her another short bow and pressing my lips to the back of her hand. Lynn seems to blush even deeper and I release her quickly to carry out her tasks. "I shall see you then."

Turning back to Isabel and the others, I nod. "This way, my ladies. Alex's home and mine are quite near to each other and no more than a mile from here. Soon, you too will have a moment to rest more comfortably."

[KatnotKath]

OOC: I know these aren't very long, but trying to get back into posting here so I just hope they'll do. Hope they work for everyone

~Liz~

I wait to one side as Max introduces Lady Liz, and then as Isabel in turn introduces each of us, I drop a slight curtsey in much the same way as Tess. "A pleasure to meet you..." I greet her with a smile before dropping back to reassure one or two of the ladies who once more seem a little uncertain as Max urges them to go inside. I am not really too sure exactly what I can say, but a simple reassurance, despite really holding no weight, seems to do the trick and after a few moments they follow the rest of the group into the inn, leaving Isabel, Tess, Maria and I alone with Alex, Michael and Max and Lady Lynn now.

Lady Lynn assures the Captain that she will care for the ladies, and for this I also feel something of a sense of thanks, having grown to care about all of them. "I thank you Lady Lynn...I am sure the ladies here will be most grateful to you, as am I..." I tell her in a soft voice, dropping another curtsey out of respect and making a note in my mind to perhaps go to her at some time to find out where I might be of some help if I cannot work something out myself.

I wait with Maria, watching Max as he bids her goodnight, and I wonder briefly, although I know not where the thoughts came from, if she is the type of woman he prefers.

I am drawn from my confusing contemplations as he turns back to us now though, telling us that the two houses we will be staying in are not too far off. As he mentions rest, I nod and smile. "I am sure that will be wonderful...I thank you M'Lord again for your kind hospitality..." I look first to Alex, and then to Max with a grateful smile, before turning back to Maria, wanting to assure myself that she will be agreeable to this arrangement.

~Alex~

I smile as I listen to Isabel, recognising the strength, but also breeding, which I have seen displayed in Max on many occassions. He is a Pirate yes, but he is also a gentleman, true to his upbringing. His sister is indeed a real beauty, although her friends certainly have their assets too.

As I am sure Max knows, that is not why I invited them to stay in my house for the moment however. I might not have had the upbringing he has, but I respect women and would never hurt one. As the dark haired young woman, who obviously was a real lady in England, thanks me for my hospitality, I nod and smile back at her. "Not at all M'lady...it is my pleasure to be able to assist in such a way..." I assure her quickly before looking to Isabel again. I hesitate a moment, unsure whether Max would like it, before I offer her my hand. "Would you allow me the pleasure of escorting you M'Lady...?" I ask, watching carefully for any sign of anger on her brother's part. I certainly do not wish to anger him, not simple for the fact that I know better - although that does feature - but because I like to think of him as my friend, and I would not want to do something which would cause upset and unrest in that way.

[isabelle]

*Maria*

This is all very confusing. Michael is teasing this matronly woman, flirting with her. I will admit she's rather pretty, but maybe he's just being polite? He hasn't been acting that way around me or the other women, even ...

I step a bit closer to Liz, wondering just what I'm getting into. Sure, living in a house with just her and Tess seemed like a good idea, but it also means we'll be alone, with pirates living on all sides. Well, pirates and their families. They might have wives and little kids -- maybe not so much different than the people we knew back home? Or is that just being naive?

"I am sure that will be wonderful...I thank you M'Lord again for your kind hospitality..." Liz says to Alex before turning towards me, still smiling.

"Yeah. Thank you, sir," I say. The 'sir' seems wrong but I don't know what else I would call him. Afterall, he is being good to us and I've used the word 'sir' on men who have done a lot less for me.

Alex, I notice, immediately goes to Isabel's side while watching Max. Michael's attention is still elsewhere. I think he's forgotten about me and I should probably forget about him. Yes, forget about him and the butterflies in my stomach and the heat in my cheeks. I certainly hope Lady Liz didn't notice my odd reactions to the man.


*Max*

Alex steps forward to escort Isabel. I must say, I'm a bit surprised by this. She's my sister and I'd been escorting her as a brother should. Alex is like family to me, as are all of my crew, but I'm not sure what to make of this. I know Alex wasn't high-born but he's lived amoung them and is very well-mannered. He's been a true asset in helping rein in Michael's wilder side at least a small portion of the time.

I press my lips tightly together for a moment as I concider this, and then turn to look at Isabel's face to see what she thinks. If she looks agreeable, I will gladly step back.

Ordinarily, most women would feel obligated to accept, even if they weren't fond of the idea, but if Isabel is at all the woman I remember then I think she will be honest enough to deny him if she choses. Afterall, rank is a thing of the past on this island and she will be sharing my home.

[StormWolfstone]

~Isabel~


"Not at all M'lady...it is my pleasure to be able to assist in such a way..." I listen to Alex reply to the thanks that Liz gave him and smile. He had already proven he wasn't like some of the men that had become pirates with my brother and Michael. I turn to see him looking at me and hold out his hand. "Would you allow me the pleasure of escorting you M'Lady...?"

I glance at my brother and see that he's gone slightly tight-lipped before looking at me. I give him a light smile and turn back to face Alex, "I would be honored, M'Lord." I reply quietly before stepping closer. Looking back at Max I give him a look of assurance that I'm perfectly comfortable with the offer and let my gaze flick toward Liz and then back. Having already noted the looks between my new friend and my brother, I couldn't help but think that it wasn't such a bad idea for him to get to know Liz better.

Returning my gaze to Alex, I smile before saying, "Shall we?"



~Tess~


Kyle's silence makes me wonder just what he is thinking and I shift yet again, my hand taking a bit more of a grip while I walked at his side. "Kyle, what about you? Do you have any siblings?" I ask, finding myself smiling at him as I waited to learn more about him. It's strange, I'd been tempted to use my powers on him when I had first met him. Now though, I feel content with getting to know him and being around him.

I can't help but notice the way the other girls are reacting around the different guy's and it reminds me of a ball of sorts, where things always ended with people pairing off at least for a short time. Of course, I had never been the one that actually paired with anyone. I had absolutely no interest in doing so.

[KatnotKath]

~OOC: little short for things to put, hope this works

~Alex~

I can see that Max isn't too happy with my offer, but I hold my breath, just hoping...and waiting...

It seems like an age before I get a reply, although of course I know that it's probably nothing like that. I don't know what it is about Isabel, but I don't think a woman has ever made me feel this way, and even the simple task of escorting her to the house where she will be staying would bring me great pleasure.

"I would be honoured M'Lord..."

I cannot think of any collection of words that would sound more wonderful to my ears right now. I smile as she steps closer, fulfilling my dream as she accepts my offer. "No M'Lady...it is my honour..." I assure her softly before wincing inwardly and hoping I didn't just sound as stupid as I think I might have done...

She really is the most beautiful woman I can imagine... So elegant and well-mannered even in the situation in which she found herself. She really is quite a woman, having certainly been the one to which the others looked up while on-board Michael's ship. From the little I have seen, I imagine that the young woman I have seen Max look over at one occassion, the good looking brunette might have been the same for the other group. Certainly it is obvious that Isabel is a strong woman, and that is why the fact she agreed to allow me to escort her means twice as much. I do not see her saying yes to someone for an easy time of it... What a shame Max is her brother... Escorting her to the house is one thing, but I feel sure that no one will get within half a mile of her without his say-so in future...

"Shall we...?"

As Isabel indicates her readiness, I look round at the others, knowing that only once everyone is ready should we set off.

[magikhands]

~Kyle~

"Kyle, what about you? Do you have any siblings?" Tess asks as we follow the others.

I shake my head. "No. I'm an only child." I leave it at that, not wanting to get into more detail of who I really am. Max is the only one who knows the truth, and I want it to stay that way for a while. I don't want people judging me for who my father is.

We stop while Max introduces us to Lady Lynn. She seems nice enough. A motherly type. I was surprised to see how Michael, the scowling beast, react to her. I couldn't believe that a smile cracked his, what I thought was a permanent feature, scowl.

"Since you are staying with Lady Liz and Lady Maria in Alex's home, I'd be more than happy to continue escorting you." I say as Isabel wraps her arm into Alex's. I was enjoying Tess's company and the feel of her body next to mine. I wasn't ready for that to end just yet. I knew once I let her go, I would have to make my way back to Max's ship to bunk down for the night, of course after seeing about getting his belly full.

[magikhands]

Michael

I watch as Alex and Max exchange glances. 'Hmmm, interesting.' I think to myself as Isabel accepts Alex's proposal of an escort. Isabel has always been a girl who only did as she wanted. She never let society push her around too much. I liked that about her.

With the girls safely inside Lady Lynn's home, Alex looks around silently asking if everyone is ready to proceed. Kyle, holding back a silent growl, had Tess on his arm and it didn't look as if he was letting go anytime soon. Alex had Isabel, and judging from Max's glances over at the small petite girl, Max would surely escort her. Leaving me with the green eyed spitfire.

I clench my jaw wondering if I can stand to have her touch me without me embarrassing myself. I know if I say or do something wrong either Max or Isabel will have my hide. And I'm just not in the mood for that right now. I take a deep breath and slowly let it out through my nose. I mentally detatch myself from the sensations that tried to rule my body. I step up to her.

"M'Lady." I address her trying hard to remember the manners Isabel taught me so long ago. I hold my bent arm out for her to take, hoping she will understand my gesture so I won't have to voice it.