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Post by naomikings on Jul 15, 2008 16:40:16 GMT
With her hand on the mast, Naomi let her eyes wander about the ship. She had never once been allowed on a ship before, and so this was the greatest thing to happen to her. Even standing here made her feel happier than she ever had been. When she lifted her eyes to the helm, she felt the urge to touch the wheel. But she remembered she needed to find Kaleb and give him his new coat.
"Kaaaleb?" She called quietly.
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Post by toobright88 on Jul 15, 2008 16:51:45 GMT
Kaleb heard Naomi's call and relaxed, a smile coming to his face. He went up the stairs - taking them two at a time - and appeared on deck. "Well hello there, love."
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Post by naomikings on Jul 15, 2008 17:04:52 GMT
"Oh! Hello. Here's your coat. I know it didn't take long to make it, but I'm positive it'll hold," The coat had been folded over her arm, but now it was presented to him with a bow, "If you ever need it fixed, you can always ask me."
She smiled, looking behind him. She was still in a daze her eyes reflecting the ocean around them, "This is amazing..."
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Post by toobright88 on Jul 15, 2008 17:15:19 GMT
Kaleb grinned as he gently took the coat. He undid the bow, and with a glance at Naomi, slipped the coat on and straightened the collar. The fit was perfect. "A million thank yous, darlin'."
He watched a moment as Naomi studied the ship, seemingly in awe, then asked quietly, "How's your Mum?"
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Post by naomikings on Jul 15, 2008 17:21:53 GMT
Sighing softly, Naomi looked up to him. She picked at the coat in different place, though proud of her work. "You're very welcome. She's, uh... She's fine now. We talked and she knows that nothing she can say is going to chance my mind. She accepted that, but she's happy for me."
She left out the part where a million questions came up about him because it was embarrassing to her, and she didn't want the man to be somehow sucked in by her mother. "I'm glad it fits so well. I was worried I might have measured wrong. You look nice in it..."
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Post by toobright88 on Jul 15, 2008 17:38:59 GMT
Kaleb was glad to hear Naomi had squared things with her Mum, partly wishing for another opportunity to apologize to the woman. At her compliment, he grinned and struck a pose, puffing his chest out and resting his hands on the butts of his pistols, his serious gaze to the open ocean. "A pirate's life for me..." he sang.
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Post by naomikings on Jul 15, 2008 17:43:09 GMT
Naomi raised a brow and laughed, hiding it behind her hand. "Well, now you just look silly. Hmm... Have you ever had to use those?" She asked, pointing to one of this pistols. She often heard the ring of a fired pistol when sitting at home, but she wondered what it was like to actually use one.
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Post by toobright88 on Jul 15, 2008 17:48:23 GMT
Kaleb laughed and dropped the pose, then looked down at his pistols. "Aye, I've used them." he replied, taking one from its holster and holding it out for her to take. "Threatenin', hunting...and once to kill."
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Post by naomikings on Jul 15, 2008 17:55:26 GMT
"Really? Wow..." She wiggled her fingers and took it, holding it awkwardly. Naomi tilted her head and shifted her hand to hold it better. "You seem too nice to threaten anyone, but it sounds like you're on your way to becoming a pirate. Lucky..."
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Post by toobright88 on Jul 15, 2008 18:04:13 GMT
Kaleb reached forward and gently readjusted Naomi's fingers to show her a better hold upon the pistol, his gaze as well as his words serious. "To kill a man is no light matter, Ms. Kings. I do not think meself lucky to have done so, but it was him or me. When your life is threatened, you change and rely on pure instinct....you do what you need to survive." he finished quietly, his eyes glazing slightly as he revisited the moment. Suddenly he blinked and looked up at Naomi, managing a small, apologetic smile.
"Forgive me love, I didn't mean to become so dreary."
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