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Post by ~Captain Flint~ on Oct 14, 2007 19:56:28 GMT -4
Rubes lay with a wet cloth on her forehead, feeling wide awake and better than she had in several days. She flipped the cloth over, so the cooler side met her skin. The sensation made Rubes feel even better as the coolness made her more aware of the cabin she was in. She sat up in the cot ((?)) that she was situated in and looked to Emma. How are the twins? she asked curiously, her voice slightly raspy. She had been worrying over her two daughters, not having seen them in nearly three days.
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Post by Emma Leeve (Cody too) on Oct 14, 2007 20:04:03 GMT -4
Emma didn't meet Ruby's eyes as Ruby spoke to her. "Well," Emma started, her voice squeaky, "If this sickness keeps up, I'm not sure their...their immune system could handle fighting off the..the germs. It might be best for them to keep away from--What I am trying to say is, well, your babies could get extremly sick if they stay on this ship. If you want to try to keep them healthy, and want the best for them... you might want to consider leaving the ship for a while with them....But--But it is all up to you." Emma stammered.
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Post by ~Captain Flint~ on Oct 14, 2007 20:11:10 GMT -4
Rube's eyes showed her utter surprise. L-l-leave the Howl? she stammered, clasping her hands in fists and taking deep breaths. She sat there for a moment in silence. The best for them... I want the best for them. she murmured, as though fighting against an invisible adversary. Selfishness and morals mixed in her minds, intertwining with the unconditional love she felt for her babies, and the unconditional love she felt for those like Cody and Leon. What would you do? she managed to say to Emma.
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Post by Emma Leeve (Cody too) on Oct 14, 2007 20:14:15 GMT -4
Emma looked down, "That's really hard to say, Ruby...I don't know if I could put myself in your shoes. But...you could ask someone to come with you...or move in with some relatives for a while or...I really can't say, Ruby. It is up to you..."
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Post by ~Captain Flint~ on Oct 14, 2007 21:07:55 GMT -4
You're right, Emma. Rubes said, reaching out to squeeze the girl's hand once, looking into her eyes. I appreciate you being honest with me... That's exactly what I need. she said. Emma would know as well as Ruby did that some people felt women too soft to handle tough truths. C-can I tell the Captain and Cody what you've told me? she asked softly, unable to make the decision alone.
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Post by Emma Leeve (Cody too) on Oct 14, 2007 21:09:48 GMT -4
"Yes, you could talk it over with them, that would be a good idea." she replied, cleaning up where some balm had been spilled as she spoke.
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Post by ~Captain Flint~ on Oct 17, 2007 19:44:31 GMT -4
Rubes got up, to look for either Cody or Leon. Though she had a head rush just sitting up, she made herself slowly arise from the cot, to slowly hobble outside the room. She shot a grateful glance to Emma as she did, hoping that the other woman wouldn't stop her. The most important thing for Rubes right now was finding one of them. She exited the room, and got to the main deck without too much struggle. She looked about for signs of one of the two of the men.
((Can one of you join in??))
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Post by Emma Leeve (Cody too) on Oct 17, 2007 20:13:23 GMT -4
Cody sat in his cot, sewing a dress for one of the twins. As he did he hummed a song and tapped a rhythm with his foot.
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Post by Captain Leon Dagger on Oct 19, 2007 13:49:39 GMT -4
Leon sat on the Main Deck, on the railings, simply watching as the sea floated by beneath his ship. He sighed softly and closed his eyes, stretching his head back into the rays of the sunlight. The gentle rocking of the ship began to lull him to sleep and he became drowsy in his position on the rails.
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Post by ~Captain Flint~ on Oct 19, 2007 20:28:32 GMT -4
Rubes stood leaning against the wall of the hall leading up to the main deck for a moment, watching Dagger against the railing. He seemed either troubled or asleep; either was very possible. She sighed, the news wouldn't be any easier now than later, and walked towards him. She placed her hands on his back, gently rubbing it with long, soothing strokes. You awake? she whispered softly, into his ear.
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Post by Captain Leon Dagger on Oct 20, 2007 7:38:49 GMT -4
((OOC: I sense comedy moment...))
Leon jumped when he heard Ruby's sweet voice in his ear and her soft hand on his back. He fell off-balance and tumbled backwards from the rail of the ship, landing with a thud on the deck. He stood up sharply and gave a grin to Rube. He returned to the rail, sitting back upon it but facing Ruby.
Yeah, yeah I am. Are you ok? Feeling any better? Is it ok for you to be wandering around? You could have just called for me. Is there anything you need? The questions and concerns kept tumbling from his mouth in an unending stream.
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Post by ~Captain Flint~ on Oct 20, 2007 11:37:44 GMT -4
Rubes gasped when he fell, but after he seemed alright, she couldn't help but laugh at him. Helping the man up with a hand, she quietly listened to his multitude of questions. Placing her arms around his shoulders, she looked up into his eyes. Yeah, I'm getting a lot better, Leon. she said, smiling. Then she remembered the news that she was to tell him. She backed away from him, ending the sweet contact she had relished before. She looked down at her bare feet and his boot-covered ones, sighing. She wished more than ever that this fever wasn't going around.
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Post by Captain Leon Dagger on Oct 23, 2007 16:10:26 GMT -4
Leon grinned down at his love when she spoke. I'm glad he started to say but she backed away. Ruby? He looked in her eyes trying to see the emotion there and understand why she had backed away.
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Post by ~Captain Flint~ on Oct 24, 2007 19:00:10 GMT -4
She buried her face into his strong chest and flung her arms around his frame, seeking comfort in his warmth. Her eyes were dark and morose but shed no tears. The thought of leaving is 'a grief to deep for tears'. she thought dramatically. Emma thinks the twins and I should leave. she said. The words came out as inaudible jumble, however, sounding something like, mmmm mmmm the twins and i should mmmm mmm..., for she still had her head embedded in his chest. She realized this and tried again, her arms still around him but looking up into his silver lamps. Emma thinks the twins and I should leave the Howl for a while. she breathed, and a dry sob escaped her, but she continued on. This fever that's been going about isn't safe for them; they're so young that if they get sick, they won't recover like you or I would.
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Post by Captain Leon Dagger on Oct 29, 2007 19:02:01 GMT -4
Leon held onto Ruby, I... he started then he remembered Vi earlier. I agree with Emma... He spoke, his throat constricting slightly, It will only be for a while...Oh, and um...I wanted to tell you earlier but I kind of got caught up with things...I tried so hard to come and tell you...I wanted... He took a deep breath, Vi said her first word earlier, well, kinda, she said...she said...she said Daaa. He looked at Ruby, hoping she wouldn't hate him for not telling her sooner. He began to think, Livi didn't seem like she would talk soon at all, she found her feet first and he had half expected her to speak first too, even though techn ically she was their second born. However, Olivia Anna seemedquite happy to wander around or sit and watch everyone silently. She hardly made a sound, and that worried him a little.
Shaking his head, Leon returned to the moment at hand. We shall port, immediately, yu and the twins will go to Kaiden, live there for a while, I shall return when this fever has past, and of course I shall come back often, I'd miss you all too much otherwise.
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Cody:
