Thread: The Voyage of the Silken Siren (The Corsair and Xanaphia)

Morning Captain, The man called as pushed this way into her room, letting the light in, Tea? Or a bit of hair of the dog? Aurelia rubbed her eyes as he came in, placing the steaming tea on the desk nearby. Both, she decided without much thought, taking a quick swig to take the edge of her hangover. To take the edge of the rough fucking she had received, with her shoulder still throbbing from where he had bit into her. She stood, much more stable after a nights rest, but there was still a pleasant ache in memory of Yusef. Is it really morning already? For some time, yes, He explained, with those laughing eyes and serene smile. It was misleading, the pleased tranquility he kept on his face where he was reviewing the books, obliterating his opponent in Go or sheathing his wakizashi in the gut of a foe, in space of a blink. We really should be leaving shortly, if we arent to insult this He trailed off to let her fill in the blank. Nasir al-Udan, Aurelia answered, picking out an outfit for the day, And we are pirates, Nishi, a bit of lateness is factored into these meetings. A deep red captains coat , she decided. To look the part of captain, rather than former slave. Paired with tight leather pants and shiny boots, she looked authoritative enough. Is Safia ready yet? FUCK!The syllable pierced the captains chambers, Youre about to get added to my forearm Nehime, if you yank on my hair again. Almost ready, Nishi surmised, amused. They exited her room together, to see slender Nehime working braids into Safias hair. The smaller women looked to the Captain with apology in her golden eyes. In the north it was said such things were proof a goddess had chosen you. Edanas sister Afosomething. But in the north they also fought the demons, and bleed themselves dry doing so, most people in the Jeweled Archipelago took their ideas with little heart. Living amongst the demons worked well enough, so long as you knew your place and didnt make eye contact. I keep telling her tight braids are the way to go, Nehime defended herself, finishing off the plait. Thats between the two of you, Aurelia stated, not of a mind to get into an argument over hair this day, Is she ready to go with me? Im ready Captain, Safia insisted, grabbing her modified khopesh, before Nehime could start another row. The mix of braids and natural hair gave her a fierce look, that might indeed work in their favor as they headed off to the meeting. So, remind me why we are hiring more muscle on the ship, Captain? Safia as they made their way to the meeting spot. Because we are doing well, and when you are doing well, there is always someone looking to tear you down, Aurelia justified. And? We handle ourselves well enough, Safia shot back. Its a numbers game, Safia, Nishi started, consider it the cost of doing business. These guys were recommended by Ashur, and are supposed to be very good, and loyal, so long as they get paid, Aurelia enlightened, as the approached the destination, and since he arranged this meet for us, it would be rude to not at least treat with them. She pushed aside the curtain, calling into the kahvesiri Good to meet you, Nas-The words abandoned her throat as she came face to face with the man who had fucked her brains out last night.