-Evone'-

Evone' listened to Andrew speak to Mr. Watkins. She smiled and waved at the man. As they talked her mind tried to go over all that happened to her. She had jumped off a boat. By God she couldn't swim and she had jumped off a boat. She could have died...but thank god she didn't." She stood quiet and when Andrew turned back to her she was struck at just how handsome he was. "By good you are gorgeous." She said with a blink. "I'm sorry," she said shaking her head tucking her hair behind her ear.?

"So, she began. What is on your agenda for today?"

(Andrew)

The captain of the Elusive managed not so smile at Evone's slip, but it still managed to touch him. "Should I apologize in advance for saying that you are more fair by far than any flower on this island?" he asked, glancing sideways at her.? "For you are."

"As for today, well, according to Watkins we will be ready to set sail again by tomorrow afternoon, Andrew went on as they walked past the end of the ship.? "That gives us a day to spend on anything that needs doing.? I've already set the sail-master the task to stitching together some extra clothes for you.? And I believe there is a small stream not far from here if you'd like a safe place to bathe yourself." He shrugged slightly as he added "It would be far less harsh to your fair skin than seawater, I assure you.? And I can have one of the crew stand watch to make sure you are not spied upon while you bathe."

"Once we're at sea again, it's on to the nearest port to reprovision. After that, I think we'll head for France." He met her gaze with one of his own.? "I think it best if we do not waste time. Your husband and his pirate confederate have plans, I'm sure. And we need to try to stay one step ahead of them."? He did not mention to her the letters he'd prepared, to be sent when they reached port, advising the admiralty of the encounter with this particular pirate and requesting whatever assistance could be sent.? That could take weeks or even months for a response. Until then, they would have to rely on the Elusive's speed and his own wits to keep them safe.

Tag - Evone'