Thread: ALL the nomads!  (an Autumn QueenxMadam Mim mash of several ongoing rps)

Gypsies Stowaways Garrity came back later that night, though time really had no meaning in a cave. He had relived the paths he and Giorgio had taken as young men and found nothing but regret there. Perhaps they should have simply destroyed the hourglass instead of hiding it. After it was hid they were recaptured by Captain Greyspawn. The pirate had beaten Garrity and left him adrift in a dinghy to die. Giorgio had managed to escape, though years later his pirate father caught up with him and punished him for his part in stealing the hourglass. The gypsy was lucky that he got away when he did. It was beyond comprehension what the pirate would have done to his son had he been caught in the midst of the pirate's anger. It was likely that Giorgio would have come out of it slightly insane himself. The Nordsman watched the sleeping couple on the narrow bed and his heart clenched. Lily loved Giorgio so much... yet she also seemed to care for Garrity. He didn't understand how she could divide her heart in such a way it seemed to be both the balm and the bane for them. Had Garrity been able to be with someone else without drawing Lily's ire he might have been able to find peace with it... but... he thought of Hannah, the young doctor who traveled with them for a while. Garrity might have learned to love her had they had a chance, but she found Giorgio too much like her late husband, and Lily seemed to hate any attention that Garrity gave to the doctor. It was lose-lose for all of them. He pulled a thin blanket around his shoulders and then went out to find a soft spot of sand. Lily and Giorgio looked peaceful he would give them their time of peace before they went to look for the hourglass.... The Stowaway Giorgio smiled. Of course, slave. Ask your Master nicely and it might be given to you. He pulled her closer to himself by her collar and kissed her forehead gently even as his other hand caressed her breast lightly. But after tonight we will see how things change my sweet morsel. I've seen the light, and now it will shine anew on you. He smiled. The smell of alcohol on him was faint, as if it had been a long time since he had drank. His earlier condition had been a ruse... designed, as Lily surmised, to draw Garrity out. But my dear sugar cube you need to switch your mind to knowing that you serve me and only me, and if you are a good girl... he smiled and locked eyes with her, a good slave... then I may let you see your Garrity as a reward. Whether he lives or dies, eats or drinks... that all depends on how good you are for me. Understand? The Gypsy Jack knew that Lily's heart was heavy with something, and he suspected that grotesque Italian man of being the cause. Every dance she danced, every smile she faked, he knew that something was dragging her soul into despair. Finally she walked with him to the quiet corners of the dance areas and confessed to him what it was. His heart felt heavy too. Lily... I wish I had been more bold. Maybe if I had asked you sooner then we'd already be married and at least... He blushed. At least you'd be married to your friend and not to some Italian old man with garlic and whiskey breath. I know you wanted adventure and not to be stuck here though... I'm so sorry, Lily. I wish you could have had your adventure. He leaned over and kissed her cheek. I wish I had listened to you and we had sneaked away on some ship to some far away land... found adventure and new places. I... I'm just not that brave. He took both her hands in his. But I do love you, Lily. You're my best friend and everything I want in life. I... I wish I had been that for you too.