forum Lets be pirate see how that goes (closed 3/3 ppl)

Started January 26, 2022 by @Nor_bananas

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neva ended up falling asleep on her map, her head ducked in her arms. she was snoring softly when her door creaked open from the sway of the boat

Eleanor's eyes narrowed. She gritted her teeth as she thought about Neva and snatched the mop from Sally's hand. "For the record," she declared, leaning a touch closer to Sally to convey her words more thoroughly, "you don't give orders. Neva and I do."

Sally looked deep into her eyes. "You don't even care about the crew. You never talk to any of them only me and Neva and when you do your giving orders. Do you even know their names? Mop the deck, come get me when your done." She told her and left to go double check they were on course.

Eleanor's mouth dropped open slightly, and she watched Sally go. Eventually, her fingers tightened their grip on the mop handle, and she began the task of mopping the deck per Sally's instructions. Not orders.

neva hadn't woken for a bit now, sleeping solemnly

Eleanor passed by Neva's door as she mopped. She debated knocking but turned away at first. No, she had to know. She raised her fist and knocked on the door soundly.

the door creaked open at the force of the knock, exposing the heavily sleeping captain. her head was resting on her crossed arms and her face keeping a peaceful look.

Sally looked back to see how Eleanor was doing. As per usual she was knocking on Neva's door slacking off. If she wasn't the first mate she would get the scolding of a lifetime! She continued to pull the sails in the correct direction and tie the ropes back down.

Eleanor left the mop propped up outside and slipped into Neva's quarters, shutting the door behind her. She entered slowly, quietly to not wake the sleeping woman.

Sally moved the ship west towards their next stop. Neva was still figuring out where they would go after that so for now Sally was only concerned with getting their. She walked toward the crew mates cabin to check up on them they were all out. She decided to let them be for today they work hard enough after all.

Sally walked over to a barrel and got herself a glass of beer. She was waiting for Eleanor to finish mopping the deck since she needed help with her next task.

neva had woken slightly, aware enough to hear her first mate come in. she never opened her eyes but knew exactly where she was. neva wondered what eleanor was doing in there, hoping she didnt plan on steeling anything. shed grown quite close with the woman

Eleanor's steps were soft and chosen. She approached the mirror Neva had hung beside the window and stared into it. Looking back at her were dark brown eyes that the sun illuminated into warm orbs. She blinked and sighed quietly, thinking of Sally's words. "You don't even care about the crew," she'd said. "You never talk to any of them. Do you even know their names?"

Eleanor turned and looked at Neva sleeping. The shunning of her crewmates wasn't intended. Over the past months, she'd had begun to develop certain… feelings for Neva. Eleanor was a woman who craved attention, and she was willing to do a lot to get it. Even if it meant ignoring everyone on the ship but Neva. And Sally, who she had to deal with. She'd never brought up her emotions to Neva, however. She wasn't sure what the captain would say, and she didn't want to risk losing their friendship.

Slowly, Eleanor looked away from the mirror and back at Neva. "What am I doing?" she whispered to herself. "Pull yourself together, Eleanor." With a sigh, she paced quietly back over to the door. Before opening it, she hesitated.

" if you want to talk, im all ears." neva said, lifting her head up and standing shakily " i know theres something on your chest eleanor." she said softly and sat on her desk to brace herself off her bad leg.

Eleanor whipped around, her eyes widening at Neva's words. "What? No." Her back hit the door, and she stammered for words – something Eleanor O'Hara never did. "I-I… It… I should… Uh, you… you were awake?" she finally asked lightly. "The whole time?"

" no, just when you stepped closer," she said and yawned.

Eleanor felt her heart racing. Calm down, calm down, calm down, she begged herself. "Oh. I'm sorry I woke you up, Captain…"

neva gave a soft smile " its aright eleanor, its not the end of the world if my crew wakes me up. promise." she said and grabbed her drink filled with water.

Eleanor nodded and slowly walked over to Neva. "How are you?" she asked softly.

" tired." she mumbled, her soft smile never leaving

"Then I am very sorry for waking you up," Eleanor murmured with a quiet laugh. "Could I help?"

" knock me out maybe?" she joked.

Eve chuckled. "I couldn't do that to you," she said, looking at Neva with a veiled expression. Her lips were smiling, but her eyes held more.

Neva have a interested look. " You wouldn't? " She asked as she stepped closer

Eleanor flushed rapidly. "Yes. No. Wait…" She closed her eyes for a moment, then opened them once she'd collected her thoughts. "Only if you really wanted me to."

Neva chuckled, coming closer until the were inches apart. " So, what on you mind?"