Pirate's Bounty( Started)ADULT/CC (need Michael and Kyle)

[magikhands]

Michael

I growl at Max's question and narrow my eyes. "Yes, if you must know, I was enjoying my time with the lovely Maria, but there are things we need to discuss. Then we can be about our business." I say thinking of hitting the tavern for something other than ale. I look toward the door and wait impatiently for Isabel's exit.

[StormWolfstone]

~Isabel~

"As Alex and Kyle are berthing together aboard the Star, they could certainly remain together," Max replies and I feel pleased that my speaking up more then likely aided in the situation.

"Tomorrow, we will need to make arrangements to sell the remaining perishable goods and livestock from the ship," I nod, feeling that it is certainly an aim that is important. After all, there are many things that need to be handled. I would of course be more then well prepared for a few things.

"I shall be ready to work at the desired time Sir. " Kyle replies, looking at my brother.

"Our home should be well-stocked although we may need to re-provision before preparing a meal for eight," He tells me as to the food and I am more the glad that I won't have to worry too much. It won't be too hard I'm certain to get the goods especially since there are ways I can create things in order to trade adequately.

I watch him hand Liz a bundle of some sort and listen as he explains, "That should suit you for a short while. I'm afraid you'll need to make your own loaves." I see the smile my brother gives and I can't help but think that he seems interested in the lady in question and from her expression I'd say the same toward her.

"That would be great fun!" Maria exclaims with enthusiasm about the dinner and I can't help but smile, "I would love to help prepare such a meal. And it will be lovely to see you again, Isabel."

"I too would be more then happy to assist in the preparation. I had little opportunity for work in the kitchens, previously, but I am capable of doing some things. There were times I'd actually sneak into the kitchens and aid the cooks back home." I hear Tess add and I see her smiling at Kyle.

'Must we linger here all night?' I hear Michael in my mind with the connection which automatically causes me to have to force myself not to look in his direction.

Alex mentions that it would be his pleasure to show the ladies around and I can't help but smile at the minstrel. He removes his hand and somehow I'm struck by the loss of warmth as I watch him bow lightly, "Thank you for allowing me to escort you M'Lady... I hope to see you again soon..."

"Certain, Alex. It would be my pleasure. And, please, simply call me Isabel. After the time we spent getting to know each other aboard the ship, I believe that the need for formality on my part is way past. Besides, there are no class distinctions here, something I am most grateful for in all honesty." I tell him with a smile, dropping into a light curtsy.

"I have no objection...and when everyone is ready, I will be happy to give you a tour, and then when the ladies are settled, Kyle and I can make our way back to the ship." Alex adds and I am certain that at least Tess will be most happy with this arrangement.

"Ladies, I'll call on you on the morrow once supplies have been garnered so we might prepare the meal. Team efforts are always much more pleasant." I tell them, giving each a light smile.

"Thank you Captain...for everythng..." Liz tells Max and then glances in my direction and responds, "I look forward to seeing you again soon Isabel, I hope you have a pleasant evening..."

"Fare well until we meet again," Max replies and I can't help but notice his gaze lingers on Liz a bit longer then necessary before he looks toward Maria and Liz before he speaks to Alex and Kyle, "I shall see you both at first light."

"Rest well, ladies. I hope you find the accomadations pleasant as I am certain that they would be, else Alex would not have so kindly offered them. We'll all work something out for a later placement I'm sure on the morrow." I give a light wave and then give a smile to Alex and then Kyle. "Rest well, gentleman. Prepare to have a wonderful meal tomorrow."

I turn to walk, catching up with Max and Michael before I look in Michael's direction. "Impatience always was one of your common traits, Michael." I comment, giving him a grin even as I fight the urge to look back. Before I can do so, I link arms with both men and smile, "Now, let's see this abode of yours and do some catching up. I hope you have some brandy or something of the sort that can help ease some of the tension I feel after this long ordeal."

Then, remembering something else, I smile, "And, thanks by the way. Both of you came to the rescue in a very timely manner."

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~~Tess~~

I watch and listen to all the farewells before looking at Kyle with a smile, "Shall we tour and mayhaps talk for a while? I certainly, look forward to the chance to better aquaint myself with all of you now that we are actually free and safely ensconced." I say, glancing at Liz and Maria at the same time as I spread my words to cover them as well as Alex and Kyle.

It is true, I wish to get to know the ladies more as well as get to know Alex, but it is Kyle that at the moment I truly hope to come to know. There is something about him that is very intriguing. He's hiding something and in most cases it would bother me, but I already know from one conversation we'd had that there wasn't some lady waiting on him elsewhere which had secretly pleased me. Just as I had no gentleman awaiting me, which pleased me even more.

[isabelle]

*Maria*

I watch Tess chatting with Kyle and I can't help but feel a bit empty since Michael is gone. That seems very foolish, so I push it from my mind. Instead, I go around looking the small house.

"This is lovely," I tell Alex. "You are so generous to be sharing it with us."

I smile at Liz, too, hoping that she's equally pleased. Afterall, this is a great deal smaller than the manor she grew up in. The bed may be a close fit for all three of us, but I believe I can sleep comfortably on the divan.

"I'll get started on dinner, okay?" I say, stacking some wood and tinder in the stove so we can cook.

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*Kyle*

I'm feeling quite light headed at the moment, being so close to Tess or maybe it's the warmth of the house. Either way, I'm enjoying this time even if others are in the room. I love to watch Tess smile, her lips soft.

When Maria mentions something about starting dinner. She starts messing with the wood in the oven and I snap out of my lustful stupor that Tess seems to put me in.

"Oh, here. Let me do that." I offer knowing that I will be earning my keep a lot around here, especially until I earn the other's trust.

[isabelle]

*Maria*

"Thank you," I say. I'm about to step back and allowing Kyle to handle the fire, but it occurs to me there are other things that need his brawn more. The drysink is empty.

"Actually, I think I can handle the fire. Do you think you can go out to the well and get a few buckets of water for me?" We're lucky in that. Alex's home is small but he still has a well right here in the yard.

[magikhands]

*Kyle*

"My pleasure," I say as looking around for a bucket. The house is small but it is cozy and I'm sure the three girls will be comfortable here, at least until they find their own abodes.

Turning to Alex I ask, "Is there a bucket outside or do you keep it in here?"

[isabelle]

*Maria*

"There's a bucket right under the drysink," I tell Kyle as I continue to stack the wood in the stove. When I'm done, I stand up.

I'm about to ask Alex for the tinderbox, but just as the words are about to leave my throat, I see it sitting on a shelf over the drysink. Smiling, I walk over there and pick it up.


*Max*

"You're more than welcome," I tell Isabel as she thanks us for our timely arrival two days ago. "If it weren't for your warning, we would never have known." Sometimes, it's definately helpful to have these strange other-worldly abilities. Actually, very often. It just about makes up for the constant fear of being hunted as witches.

We arrive at the house Michael and I share and I open the garden gate, leading Isabel to the front door. Then I use a little bit of power to unseal the door before using a key to unlock it.

Inside, the house is musty and dusty and dark, but I know that won't last long.

[StormWolfstone]

~Tess~

I watch as Kyle and Maria begin getting things set and with a thought of the situation, I smile as I walk over to Maria. "Here, let me get the fire. I can do that much better then I can make bread." I told her sincerely even as I thought that as long as they didn't watch me I wouldn't really need the tinderbox.

I wanted to show Kyle that I was capable of doing something handy. I mean, after all, I don't want to be just a pretty face and I can't help but feel a bit jealous at the thought that he seemed to be enjoying Maria's presence similarly to the way he enjoyed mine. Okay, so I'll admit, I'm feeling jealousy, yet I know that I don't have any hold on him.

Sighing, I look at the girl and await her response only to recieve a nod and watch as she moved along to begin cutting up some vegetables. With a smile, I took the tinderbox and pretended to get things set until my back was to both her and Kyle. Placing my hand over the cook stove, I concentrated and watched as the fire came slowly to life before I drew back and smiled. "It's done."

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Michael

The three of us walk into the little house Max and I share. It's just the same as we left it, except for the dustiness. My belongings are still on my ship and since that's where I'll be staying for a while, I have need for nothing here. Still...I let out a sigh of relief to be home. The only place I've ever felt safe.

"Home sweet home." I mutter walking past the table and waving my hand over it, clearing it of the dust that's gathered as I go toward the pantry.

"We don't have much but let's see what we can throw together for an edible dinner." I say glancing over my shoulder at Isabel.

It was good to have her around again. She always had a way to keep me in line...and I missed her. Of course, it will slow down some of my nocturnal activities, but then she's worth it.