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You've got Mail

Jan 16, 2009 18:14

Bethany learned the first time that she didn't appreciate the rope Jack lowers down that enables her to get on and off the ship. So before going back for the second time she had a crew member make her a ladder made of wood planks and rope. This allows her to get down easily enough, but getting on the ship is still an issue when she's forced to wait ( Read more... )

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downwithmyship January 29 2009, 21:47:08 UTC

Jack might possibly do something about Bethany's situation if he weren't so impressed with her ingenuity. It's become a very amusing show, seeing just what she'll bring to bribe who, exactly. Jack is more than happy to watch it play out.

When she finds him below decks, today, he's checking over their supplies. Somehow, there is always one or more fewer bottles of rum after his tally than before. One's made it into his hands already. He brightens notably at the mention of correspondence from his twin.
"Letter from Shelly, eh? I'll take it here. No sense in wasting time an' travel."
He makes grabby hands for his letter and makes short work of opening it. He'll decide once he's had a look at it if Bethany needs to leave him be while he reads.

task_master January 29 2009, 22:04:52 UTC

She hands it over taking her hand back quickly least Jack take that in his greedy little excitement over the letter.

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downwithmyship January 29 2009, 22:39:04 UTC

It's wise of Bethany to be careful and quick in retracting her hand. Many have lost rings in 'passing things to Jack'.

It doesn't take long into reading for Jack to go from a bright smile to a much more serious look. Slowly, his eyes take on that sorrowful, glassy, 'deer staring down the hunter's rifle' look. He pouts like a child who's been told there is no Santa Claus all to early. It has to be a lie and it's a terrible one. One he doesn't want at all.

"Bastard! I don't want another Sheldon! No more'n you'd want a diff'rent Jacki!" He shouts at the paper like some people do at answering machines. As if, somehow, enough anger will make it get through to his 'brother'. "Selfish, self-righteous, bugger.... 'spiritual master' my stinking arsehole!"
Then he remembers he's not alone. Jack looks about him, clears his throat, and neatly folds the letter. It's tucked away into a coat pocket. At least he gets the pleasure of breaking a couple minds. He hasn't yet decided on this 'betrayal' business. It may well depend on the details.

task_master January 29 2009, 22:54:08 UTC

Luckily she's not wearing any rings. Bethany doesn't wear jewelry at all to the ship. She's seriously considered wearing less chic clothing as well. Any day now the whores might figure out to take the risk and leave her naked and bound as payment for getting on the ship. Or just because their greedy little bitches ( ... )

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