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Sa¡¯id sighed. ¡°That is difficult. You want me to give you advice on how to present yourself to our king when one only needs to take one look at how you look at her to know how you feel for her. And I truly doubt you can mask those feelings.¡±
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¡°If you truly want my advice it would be to take your men and leave. Otherwise, I do not see how you can not make matters worse¡ unless you pose as her owner. I mean after all before you granted her freedom, that exactly what you were?¡±
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(Draven)
¡°Ah, well as you can see we are pulling out of the harbor now and it is too late for my men and I just to leave.? So that is out of the question. As to appearing as her owner, well the feelings will still be there. Guess we are at an impasse here.? I will simply follow Khadashee¡¯s lead and follow.¡± Draven said as he watched the sail unfurl and the wind take hold to move the ship from port to the open sea.? He truly hoped that Sa¡¯id could give him better advice than Khadashee did. But alas, it was the same advice on showing his feelings. He could easily hide what he felt for Khadashee if he needed to.? They clearly underestimate who he can appear to be when he had to be someone else. Afterall, he didn¡¯t get this far in the life of a pirate by wearing his heart on his sleeve.
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Sa¡¯id sighed. ¡°So let us talk man to man Captain because following Khadashee¡¯s lead is definitely not the way to go. So tell me what exactly do you want to know? How to behave in front our king. That is difficult to tell you. Knowing who you are, my king will be watching you. But what you must keep in mind is that he considers her to be his. So I really do not know what your end game is and that is what you both need to figure out.¡±
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(Draven)
Draven listened to Sa¡¯id as he watched the open sea come into view and felt the ship lurch with the first catch of waves.? He looked back towards the harbor and saw the Serenity slowly making her way to follow. He knew the men would keep a fair distance so that it wouldn¡¯t be obvious that they were following the merchant vessel.? Then he turned to Sa¡¯id, ¡°ah, very well then. I think I can figure this one out on my own.¡± He knew now what he was going to have to do. ¡°I need to speak with the captain. Is there anything else, Sa¡¯id?¡±
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Sa¡¯id frowned. This man was confusing. One minute he wanted to talk and then the next he didn¡¯t. But it was no matter. It was not his place to wonder and question. It was his place to bring the queen back home and pray that everything went well. He saw his ship following in the distance. ¡°As you wish Captain Draven.¡± He nodded and moved away.? He would take this time to go speak with Khadashee.
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(Draven)
Draven knew he had confused Sa¡¯id, but the man really didn¡¯t offer anything that Draven hadn¡¯t already known.? He gave the man a slight bow before heading off to find the Captain. Once he did, he spoke to him about helping him with a cover story and dressing as a merchant.? He knew what he needed to do and with his bundle of new clothing headed back to the cabin that he was sharing with Khadashee.
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(Sa¡¯id and Khadashee )
Sa¡¯id and Khadashee were talking. She looked a bit tired to him. But based on everything she had told him, she and the captain had been through a whirlwind of emotions since she and the captain had decided to be together. And because of those emotions she wasn¡¯t thinking rationally.?
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¡°Do you really think this is wise my queen. Our King still sees you as belonging to him.¡±
¡°Well That is a mistake on his part. He discarded me in the most foul of manners. I will not play a part in his deception.¡±
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Sa¡¯id sighed. ¡°You have always been too proud and stubborn for your own good.¡±
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She smiled at him. As the door open, her eyes meet Draven¡¯s. ¡°Hello my love. I have news.¡±
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(Draven)
When he opened the door to the cabin he was a bit surprised to see Sa¡¯id there.? ¡°Oh, did I interrupt¡¡± he was starting to say when Khadashee gave him the brightest smile and warm greeting.? He placed his bundle along the far wall and waited for Sa¡¯id to excuse himself, he hoped. ¡°Will, Sa¡¯id be hearing this news as well, my dear?¡± He asked as he crossed the room to take her hands and gave her cheek a gentle kiss.
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(Khadashee)
Khadashee hand reached up to stroke his chin. ¡°Sa¡¯id already knows.¡± She said looking over at the man.? ¡°I have decided to not pretend with my husband. I plan to tell him who you are and what you mean to me. He sold me willingly into the life I have now and I don¡¯t intend to be anything other than what he made me. And that is yours.¡±
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(Draven)
Draven was surprised by all of this.? He had a plan already figured out. ¡°Um, are you sure about this?? I kind of like my head attached to my body, makes life a little more interesting that way.¡±? He said sounding a little bit concerned of this new decision. ¡°Sa¡¯id, if you don¡¯t mind, I would like to speak with Khadashee in private.¡±? He said without looking away from her.
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(Sa¡¯id and Khadashee)
¡°Finally the man shows some reason and a backbone.¡± Sa¡¯id said. ¡°I¡¯ll be happy to leave you to it.¡± He stood and moved to kiss her cheek.
¡°If he is reasonable, and tries to talk you out of this, listen to him. If he agrees with this madness we will talk again.¡±
Khadashee rolled her eyes. She waited for Sa¡¯id to leave. ¡°My plan gives you concern.¡±
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(New Draven)
He didn¡¯t like that Sa¡¯id felt he would need to speak to her again if he agreed.? That was his choice.
¡°Well, yes, some.? You and Sa¡¯id have both made it very clear that your husband will see you as his and will, well, kill me for you, not said in so many words.? I had come up with a plan of my own.¡± He said as he let go of her hands and went to the bundle. ¡°I can hide my feelings for you if I need to.? I spoke with the captain and he let me borrow some of his crew¡¯s clothing. I was planning on appearing as one of the crew and being an escort of your belongings and being presented as your hired hand.? If you think your plan is better than mine and feel it would be better to just be upfront with the man, then I agree. What do you say?¡± He was willing to play it anyway that she wished.
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Tag: Khadashee
