forum Pirates, a revolution or an apocalypse (O/O Closed)

Started March 12, 2019 by @gracehustle

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(It's alright, also, sry it's short)
"Stupid hair…should just cut it.." She muttered, standing up and heading to the door. Reva figured the crew was already up and she hoped there would be food of some kind she could eat.

Alro made to the door and swung it open, almost hitting Reva had she been just an inch closer. The boy was so clumsy on his way down he had fallen and hadn't taken the time to be careful with telling her about the ship docking soon on land. Out of breath he looked up at her. "Jerome…wanted me…to tell you…were…docking soon." He said in between breaths.

"Alro!" When the door swung open and almost hit her she jumped back a clear foot, "Are you trying to kill me?" After she calmed down for a moment she stepped closer to the door again, nodding, "Alright then, do you know exactally when we're docking?" The thought of finally getting into land for at least a day sounded amazing and she did her best to hide her excitement. Even though she hated being on land, a few days every so often was quite alright with her, she could head into the taverns or just do whatever she wanted until she was back on the water.

(Heyo im now back)
Alro shrugged and after finally catching his breath, stood up and looked at her. "Oops….sorry? Anyways no I don't know when exactly we are docking, Jerome just wanted me to let you know that we are docking soon." He said in an unknowing tone. Jerome hadn't really given Alro a full explanation as to when they were to dock, just to tell Reva of how they were going to dock soon. It wasn't the best of instructions to say the least.

(Yay!)
Giving a small nod, she looked at him as she started towards the main deck, "Jerome is bad at telling all the details," She said, knowing she probably still looked like a mess as she reached the deck and looked around. Mostly she was looking for something to eat since she was starving, but finding the captain would be nice too.

Nodding in agreement, Alro started his way towards the main deck with her. "That's one thing everyone on this ship can agree on when it comes to Jerome." He said in a mild tone. Heading around side the front the ship he walked right up to Jerome who was giving going over the docking plans with John. Jerome had this very concrecated look in his eyes as he was explaining small details to John. Alro had just slipped in silently and started listening to Jerome.

Reva headed up to the deck and walked to the side of the ship, leaning against it to look out over the water. Her stomach growled again but she ignored it, shifting around and running a hand through her hair. When they docked it would be the first time in a couple of months that she would be off the sea, she wondered what was new with the countries.

Jerome had finished his explanation about the plans to dock and disbanded temporarily with John and Alro until furthermore plans were set. Silently scanning the deck to observe his crew, he spotted Reva at the side of the ship. He hadn't really planned to talk to her so soon since the discussion of sirens, but when you have feelings for someone things just don't go according to plan. Sliding up next to her, he spoke in his usual calm and collected voice. "Excited about docking later on?"

"Hm?" She responded, a little surprised he was next to her but taking it in stride, "I suppose I am, I'll finally be able to mess around." Reva looked out over the water after glancing at him, very aware all of a sudden that her hair was probably still a mess since she didn't have anything to comb through it. It was a weird thought and she did her best to ignore it.

He gave a slight nod, as if he was agreeing that he was planning on doing the same thing. Looking out to the water along with her, Jerome showed a light smile. "I guess that's one thing to do, but besides that I have someone waiting for me back on land." His eyes showed a sad but peaceful look. Silently looking over at her he tossed her a comb and looked back to the water like nothing happened.

(Sry it's short)
Reva nodded in thanks and started combing through it, cursing quietly when she reached the bigger knots. "Who's waiting for you on land?" She glanced over at him, curious but not wanting to seem overly curious.

After inhaling quietly and exhaling deeply, Jerome answered ever so softly. "My father, the dead captain of this ship, and an old friend. Everytime we visit land I make sure that I visit his grave and update him on the ships status." There was a long pause before he spoke of anything else. "In all just how my life is going as captain."

(Sry it took me so long to respond, I was sick these last few days)
She went quiet and looked out over the water again, "Sorry about your father," She said softly, finishing with the comb and holding it out for him to take again, "Sometimes I almost wish my father was buried on land, maybe then I could do like you and talk to him."

(Its fine, hope your feeling better)
Ever so gently, he grabbed the comb from her hand and put it into his coat pocket. Turning to face the sea, he sighed softly. It wasn't an annoyed, or tired sigh, but a content one. "It was my father's last wish in his entire life to be buried on land, I guess he somehow got tired of the sea." He said in a unsure voice.

Reva nodded, not quite sure of how someone could get sick of the sea, the only place left where there weren't cities or crowds of people everywhere. "What about your mother?" She asked gently, curious but not wanting to pry. The waves hit the side of the ship gently and she just listened to the sound, tuning out everything else.

"A horrible woman to say the least, never wanted me or my sister. I feel that if not for my father, my remains would be at the bottom of the sea." Jerome had no emotion to his face as he said this, not even looking bothered at all. The view was gorgeous with the sun rays bouncing of the sea's waves.

"Ah," She nodded again and she glanced at him, "I know what that's like." Her fingers drummed against the side of the ship and she watched the rays of sun bounce off the water, content on watching the waves as they lapped against the side of the ship.

(Sorry it's late and short, I had performances for a musical but they're finally done now)
He nodded slowly, enjoying the view he had of the waves. "So you know what it's like not to be wanted by a mother too huh?" He asked in a quiet voice. It was so soft it was barely above a whisper.

(it's alright!)
Reva looked up at the sky, "Yes, I do. Father too, but I don't talk about that unless I'm completely drunk and rambling," She said, her voice only slightly louder than his had been.

"That's understandable, since i've been there. Although, I can't imagine it with two parents." Looking to the sea was oddly soothing to Jerome, it was just something that he couldn't explain with just words. "I guess, that just means you are stronger than most.

She shook her head and turned to look around the ship, “No, I’m not stronger, but if people believe that than all the better for me.” A small smile made its way onto her face, “It just means more people will stay away from me.”

Jerome chuckled and stared at her with amusement. It was interesting how one girl could be like Reva, that's for sure. "You believe that, but not me."" He stood up straight and stretched. "Besides, how are men supposed to stay away from such a beautiful woman?"

Reva snorted, "The only reason I get this attention is because I'm one of the only women pirates around a bunch of desperate crewmembers, you can't even deny that." She shifted from foot to foot for a moment before standing up straighter and turning so she was leaning back on the edge of the ship.

Jerome shrugged and halfway grinned. "Well, I can't argue with that. Although, you're not admired just for your body you know." He said with a sigh. It was a crystal clear day, so the sky reflected off his unnatural silver hair and emerald eyes. One of his problems, you could always tell what he was thinking in the midst of a clear day.

"Oh? What am I admired for then Captain? My stubbornness?" Her eyes flashed with slight curiosity and amusement at the statement and she leaned away from the edge of the ship, starting to walk in small circles to keep herself busy.