08-27-2007, 09:15 PM
Pearl's voice drifted through his thoughts but didn't register until Angie held out her hand to help him up.
Ignoring her hand, not to be rude but simply because he didn't need the help, he rose from the crate and followed after Pearl. If she was to be his captain, he figured he'd have to get used to taking orders from a woman. It seemed different, somehow, being her employee in the tavern, and being one of her crew on a ship. He'd never sailed under a woman before, but right now, his only concern was finding Maddie, and Pearl was willing to help.
Once he'd boarded the ship, he went right to work, preparing the ship to sail. He needed no orders to know what to do. He would do what was necessary to make sailing out to sea quick and easy for them, but would not pull the anchor until Pearl gave the order to do so.
Once his other tasks were completed, he prepared the sails, ready to unfurl them and tie them down. He looked over to Pearl, waiting patiently, though inside, he was crawling with anxiety and turmoil.
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