forum The Princess' Scandal (o/o Closed)

Started March 04, 2022 by @emilyevewrites group

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Lori returned the embrace just as fiercely and nodded. “If you will have me, my love, I swear that nothing will take me from your side.” she promised with complete sincerity, kissing Ellie’s cheek.

"Of course, I will have you," Ellie sighed, melting at the kiss. "What in the stars would make you think that I wouldn't? Now, don't we have somewhere to be, my love?"

“I just wanted to be certain, darling.” she chuckled, kissing her again. “Aye, that we do. But first… We still need to get dressed.” Lori smirked as she slowly pulled away.

Ellie whined softly as Lorelei pulled away, but she tilted her head with a small smile. "I have hardly anything appropriate to wear on a ship like this, darling. Until I'm able to get some proper clothes… might I be able to wear some of yours?"

“Of course, you can.” Lori nodded, smiling as she gestured to her more modest wardrobe. “We're a very casual group so you don't need to worry.” she assured before giving a small hum. “I don't think I have any dresses but I may have a skirt that might fit you.”

"Oh, a skirt would work wonderfully," Ellie chirped, running her fingers through her dampened blonde hair. "And any kind of blouse that you think would suit me."

Lori chuckled and pulled out a simple skirt, an old peasant blouse, and a belt. “I hope these will fit you well enough. Till we next make port and can buy you something better suited.” she commented, grabbing a spare pair of boots as well. “Here, my love, try them on.”

Ellie grinned and took the clothes in her arms, setting them on Lorelei's bed before slipping into them. The pants fit fine, and the shirt was slightly big. The belt helped with that, though. And she slipped the boots on, which were also too big, but she couldn't be more proud of her new appearance. She was a pirate!

Lori beamed at how her dear Ellie looked in those clothes and nodded. “Perfect. As always, my love. You look like you've been on the seas for a long time.” she complimented before getting dressed herself. Nothing near as “fancy” as what she wore when she came to rescue Ellie, but perhaps a bit better fitting.

Ellie laughed shortly. "I doubt that my darling, but thank you anyway. You, however, look ravishing. Shall we be off?"

Lori chuckled softly and held her arm out to Ellie. “Yes, let's go. I'm sure the rest of the crew is already in the galley waiting for us.” she smiled.

Ellie slipped her arm through and tugged her partner closer. "We wouldn't want to keep them for too long, now would we?" she remarked, waiting for Lorelei to lead her to the galley.

“No, we wouldn't.” Lori smiled back, holding Ellie steady as she lead the way back down to the galley.

Sure enough, the rest of the crew was already seated at the small wooden table. But they had left two seats next to each other empty for them.

“Ah, glad you made it.” Charlie smiled as she poured everyone a drink. “I was almost worried I would have to send Tommy up with something for you two.” she teased, causing the others to chuckle.

Ellie sunk into her seat with a bemused grin. "Apologies for keeping you all waiting. I'm afraid I wanted to keep her to myself for a bit longer. Make up for some lost time. What have we missed?" She handled her words with light ease as she had been taught all her life.

Charlie smiled softly, impressed with how easily the former Princess handled her comment, while Lori was beaming as she took the seat beside Ellie.

“Oh, you haven't missed anything.” the cook assured. “The chicken needed a few more minutes anyway.”

“I’m assuming that’s what kept you and Tommy when we were anchored.” Lorelei teased.

Charlie nodded. “Afraid so. Those merchants always talk, trying to get a deal one way or another.” she shrugged.

Ellie listened and tilted her head to show that she was engaged and listening. Her posture was rigid, and her smile was soft.

Marcus raised a brow as he glanced over at her. “You know you can relax here, right?” he questioned. Before swiftly receiving a kick in the shins from Drake and Jax. Even Lori gave him a slight glare.

Ellie's smile faltered for a moment. "I am relaxed," she replied easily, setting her hand lightly on her partner's.

Lori sighed and held her hand. “I know you are. Marc just never met anyone higher ranking than a Captain before.” she explained. “Unless you count Jax’s time as a Lieutenant before I met him.” she added with a teasing smirk in Marc’s direction as she adjusted her posture to nearly match Ellie's.

Marcus blushed a little at the jest, not making eye contact with anyone as he took a drink.

“Very few of us have.” Charlie added as she brought the fresh chicken to the table.

Ellie laced their fingers together and maintained her soft smile. "It's alright, Marcus," she said easily before looking over at Jax. "You were a Lieutenant?"

She looked over at Charlie as she served the chicken. "Thank you," she acknowledged.

Marcus cleared his throat slightly and nodded thankfully at her.

“I hope you like it.” Charlie winked before going on to serve everyone else.

“Aye, I was.” Jax smiled proudly. “Joined t’e Navy when I was few years older than t’e lad there.” he said, gesturing briefly towards Tommy. “I grew up in a port town an’ t’e sea was always a big part of my life.”

Ellie nodded at Jax, very interested in his story. "Which Navy did you join?" she asked, taking a bite of the chicken. It was good, but not like what she was used to. But still. "And I understand the feeling. I could always see the ocean from my bed chambers. It's such a mystery to me. So vast and deep." She took another bite and lifted her delicate hand to cover her mouth as she chewed.

“It weren't ye’r father's if that's what ye mean.” Jax chuckled. “Different kingdom. Smaller too. Mostly a merchant navy. But I was happy.” he smiled. “I was even commanding Lieutenant of t’e ship I was on before t’e storm hit.”

But the whole crew smiled when she told them of her own attraction to the seas.

“It wasn't just because our Captain was sent out all those years ago?” Marcus asked curiously.

Ellie gave a good-natured laugh in return, but she squeezed Lori's hand under the table at the mention of her parting. "Of course that had a lot to do with it," she said slowly, choosing her words with care. "But I've always wanted to travel the seas and explore the world. All the continents and cities… and I prayed to the gods of the earth, wind, sun, and sea that my lass would make it home safe to me again." She reached up and touched her fingertips to the locket around her neck that had their song inside.

Lorelei returned the gesture and gently kissed Ellie's cheek. “And I did. Now we can travel to the ends of the earth together.” she smiled.

“But there were a few times when our Captain got in more trouble than she could handle.” one of the twins commented as they shared a smirk.