The crew here is very crude. Well, with exception of Captain Bulswag, My master, and Frye. Aside from that, they're all awfully crude! All of their daggers are worn out and rusty. If my father were here he would give them a piece of his mind. But he's not.
I haven't had very much time to mourn, and I'm starting to feel like I can't hold back anymore. I have so many questions, but no one to give me answers. Why was my father poisoned? Why did he have to die? Who in the world were these pirates who were chasing after me? What will I find in the Island of Macabee and who or what is Tracabee?
Frye said that if I needed to cry I can cry on his shoulder. I don't want to cry around anybody though. I just wanted to be alone. So I went deep into the ship, where the cargo hold is, sat between some boxes, and cried.
When I was tapped on the shoulder, I expected to see Frye. I wouldn't have been surprised if he had followed me down here. Instead, it was my master, Cobalt Blu, wearing the most sympathetic look on his face. I have to admit, I haven't been a very good page girl-- I mean boy. I meant to wipe my tears and excuse myself, but I just cried even harder.
What a thing to show my master, huh?
I haven't danced in a while
Frye woke me up one night and took me up to the crow's nest. It was his turn to be lookout that night.
I was right.
He knows my secret.
Actually, he's apparently known all along. Every since I nearly slipped off the ship, while trying to help put the mast up. (Which is hard!) He caught me.
I argued that I was just light.
He said that I was light like a female. There's apparently a difference. He also said that when we're alone, he wants me to act like a female.
I kept trying to convince me that I was a man, but he never bought it. Instead he took me and started dancing with me.
Now, the crow's nest is not a very big space. There is barely room for three people in there. And there is a giant pole sticking out of the middle of it.
So there we were. Dancing. It was a slow dance. He leaned in and whispered into my ear, "Tonight, you will be a woman."
That was the happiest I had ever been
I was right.
He knows my secret.
Actually, he's apparently known all along. Every since I nearly slipped off the ship, while trying to help put the mast up. (Which is hard!) He caught me.
I argued that I was just light.
He said that I was light like a female. There's apparently a difference. He also said that when we're alone, he wants me to act like a female.
I kept trying to convince me that I was a man, but he never bought it. Instead he took me and started dancing with me.
Now, the crow's nest is not a very big space. There is barely room for three people in there. And there is a giant pole sticking out of the middle of it.
So there we were. Dancing. It was a slow dance. He leaned in and whispered into my ear, "Tonight, you will be a woman."
That was the happiest I had ever been
Right now, I really wish I were a man
I got my period. Out in the middle of the ocean. I felt like I was going to faint the first day I got it. I've had to do my laundry at night, so no one will take notice.
It doesn't help the fact that Bulswag seems to have the nose of a dog. He started yelling one afternoon "There's a woman hiding aboard! Find her and you can have her!" and ended with a hearty laugh.
The worst part is, I think Frye knows I'm hiding something. I don't quite know what he's thinking. I'm a little worried.
It doesn't help the fact that Bulswag seems to have the nose of a dog. He started yelling one afternoon "There's a woman hiding aboard! Find her and you can have her!" and ended with a hearty laugh.
The worst part is, I think Frye knows I'm hiding something. I don't quite know what he's thinking. I'm a little worried.
Frye
The money I earned in the poker match was not for buying tickets. It was to pay off some sailor. Actually, he's a captain who goes by the name of Bulswag. I was hit on the head by my master for calling him a "good sailor".
In fact, they're going to make me work. Both Bulswag and Blu. I've never worked on a ship before. I don't even know anything about ships. Thankfully there was a kind sailor aboard who literally taught me the ropes. In fact, he's the only member of the crew that's been nice to me. The other shipmates make fun of the little strength I have. I'll have you know, I'm stronger than most women! Just not as strong as most men...
Frye is the only who talks to me. He always looks so happy. Maybe it's in his light facial features? The way the sun bounces off his dirty blonde hair? Or perhaps it's the way the ocean reflects off his eyes? His skin isn't exactly fair. The sun has darkened it quite a ways. He says my skin will get darker too.
When I'm around him, I wish I weren't a "man".
In fact, they're going to make me work. Both Bulswag and Blu. I've never worked on a ship before. I don't even know anything about ships. Thankfully there was a kind sailor aboard who literally taught me the ropes. In fact, he's the only member of the crew that's been nice to me. The other shipmates make fun of the little strength I have. I'll have you know, I'm stronger than most women! Just not as strong as most men...
Frye is the only who talks to me. He always looks so happy. Maybe it's in his light facial features? The way the sun bounces off his dirty blonde hair? Or perhaps it's the way the ocean reflects off his eyes? His skin isn't exactly fair. The sun has darkened it quite a ways. He says my skin will get darker too.
When I'm around him, I wish I weren't a "man".
First encounter with the Big Blue
We had never met. We lived close enough to the water for me to know what it was, what it looked like, and how far I had to run in order to reach it. My father wasn't one of those types who would take me to the beach when I was younger. I think my father was actually afraid of the sea. Too many sea storm and giant squid stories, I guess.
Either way, my first day at the SS Matate was not a pleasant one. Actually, getting on board was not pleasant. It all started when I was running away. I grabbed some of my father's clothing, which I meant to neatly put next to his grave along with my locket with my mother's picture. That's when my home was invaded, and I just had to run off. I had to change in an alleyway. When I got to the port, I was just looking around at first. I had also never been to the port before. It was really very pretty and lively. I traded my dress, at the port, for a pair of boots.
I had asked around. Tried to get on a few boats, but most were merchant ships that weren't going to let me in or passenger ships making a pit stop. I walked into a bar, feeling completely hopeless. When this young man completely drunk out of his mind buys me a beer. I forgot I was dressed as a man (mostly because he told me I was pretty) and nearly slapped him. But before I could, he asked me if I was trying to get somewhere. I told him I was, that I needed to get to the Island of Macabee. He looked at me again and said "If you can win me a game of poker, I promise you I'll get you on a ship straight for Macble!"
So I played. And here I am now. That poor drunken sap is now my master, Cobalt Blu. In the past he was a master traveling magician. I'm sure he hasn't yet realized that I'm a woman. Actually, I don't think he even knows my name
Either way, my first day at the SS Matate was not a pleasant one. Actually, getting on board was not pleasant. It all started when I was running away. I grabbed some of my father's clothing, which I meant to neatly put next to his grave along with my locket with my mother's picture. That's when my home was invaded, and I just had to run off. I had to change in an alleyway. When I got to the port, I was just looking around at first. I had also never been to the port before. It was really very pretty and lively. I traded my dress, at the port, for a pair of boots.
I had asked around. Tried to get on a few boats, but most were merchant ships that weren't going to let me in or passenger ships making a pit stop. I walked into a bar, feeling completely hopeless. When this young man completely drunk out of his mind buys me a beer. I forgot I was dressed as a man (mostly because he told me I was pretty) and nearly slapped him. But before I could, he asked me if I was trying to get somewhere. I told him I was, that I needed to get to the Island of Macabee. He looked at me again and said "If you can win me a game of poker, I promise you I'll get you on a ship straight for Macble!"
So I played. And here I am now. That poor drunken sap is now my master, Cobalt Blu. In the past he was a master traveling magician. I'm sure he hasn't yet realized that I'm a woman. Actually, I don't think he even knows my name
I like swords and I'm a woman
Name's Dianne. Most of the rest of the world will know me as Dino, though. I mean, I'm half running away, half trying to make my mark on the world. Who ever said I had to do it as a woman? Actually, if I did it as a woman, then I'd have already been caught.
By the way... I'm a woman.
And I'm running away.
In case you didn't know.
Anyway, my dad used to own this really awesome armory. I used to help him make some of the shields and swords. It was the best thing I could ever ask for. He recently passed away, but there is this band of pirates after something of his. Something that was, obviously, entrusted to me, before my father dies.
From what I've heard, it could be a huge treasure, meant for me so I wouldn't have to worry about money issues. I don't really think it's that though. I've also heard that my father left me the ultimate weapon. (Now, that I might believe). Either way, all I have is a clue to go to the Island of Macabee and look for Tracabee.
Now, I have a series of problems:
1. I'm a woman... and everyone knows that Roland Myte only has one daughter
2. I have no idea who Tracabee was.
3. I don't know where the Island of Macabee was.
4. I don't know how to physically get across the ocean to the Island of Macabee
5. There ware pirates chasing after me!
6. Apparently there's a war a'brewin'.
Luckily I ran into a strange fellow... and now here I am. Out at sea. Dressed like a man. Acting as the page boy to a would-be traveling magician aboard the SS Matate. It wasn't until later that I realized that meant "kill yourself". Not to mention, we were sailing right in the middle of the battle between the Loyalists and the Revolutionaries.
Ban omen? probably
By the way... I'm a woman.
And I'm running away.
In case you didn't know.
Anyway, my dad used to own this really awesome armory. I used to help him make some of the shields and swords. It was the best thing I could ever ask for. He recently passed away, but there is this band of pirates after something of his. Something that was, obviously, entrusted to me, before my father dies.
From what I've heard, it could be a huge treasure, meant for me so I wouldn't have to worry about money issues. I don't really think it's that though. I've also heard that my father left me the ultimate weapon. (Now, that I might believe). Either way, all I have is a clue to go to the Island of Macabee and look for Tracabee.
Now, I have a series of problems:
1. I'm a woman... and everyone knows that Roland Myte only has one daughter
2. I have no idea who Tracabee was.
3. I don't know where the Island of Macabee was.
4. I don't know how to physically get across the ocean to the Island of Macabee
5. There ware pirates chasing after me!
6. Apparently there's a war a'brewin'.
Luckily I ran into a strange fellow... and now here I am. Out at sea. Dressed like a man. Acting as the page boy to a would-be traveling magician aboard the SS Matate. It wasn't until later that I realized that meant "kill yourself". Not to mention, we were sailing right in the middle of the battle between the Loyalists and the Revolutionaries.
Ban omen? probably
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