03-14-2012, 09:43 PM
Ryek surged forward, sheathing pistol and sword since the men had turned tail and ran off. Ryek had a distinct reputation, he was a man to be feared and respected. Though mostly feared it would seem. He reached forward and grasped Belle by the arm. She was upset clearly, afraid of the men that had been chasing her and afraid of him. Or rather, afraid for her brother. "The boy is nearly a man grown, yet he runs away instead of defending his sister. Such a useless scrap of a youth. Mayhaps I'll toss him to the sharks?" Ryek's tone was harsh, but he didn't mean those words. No, this girl and her brother were worth more alive. At least, that was the excuse he gave himself. Honestly they had been with him for years and he didn't much like the thought of parting with them. They were his personal treasures. It had been hard to get them, but well worth it. As long as things like this didn't happen again.
His grip on her arm relaxed a bit as he pulled her along towards the ship. "Hurry along." With Ryek's free hand, he reached up to scratch at some of the dried blood that had run down his neck. It was making his skin itch, no doubt the wound, as superficial as it was, would need to be cleaned. It stung a little, but he had done it to himself really. A map was generally worth a few drops of blood or more in his opinion. Ryek hoped to set sail at dawn. He took long strides, and tugged Belle almost gently along behind him, making her keep up with him. Soon they were setting foot on the dark grey wood of 'Devil's Dream'. He let go of Belle as soon as they stood on the deck.
His eyes roaming around. Most of his crew it seemed had already disembarked for a night in the bar. Catching the eye of his first mate, Ryek motioned him over. The captain spoke rapid french to the man and then sent him on his way. Now he turned to look for the woman who had taken Aurelio captive. She was there, on the deck. He strode toward her. "To the navigation room, m'love. We've things to discuss and a paper to read." He motioned to the room that sat just under the upper deck, below the wheel. It was a captain's quarters, but it also served as Ryek's navigation room.
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