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

So this thread is a mash of two ongoing roleplays and one new one Gypsies and Stowaways original thread The Stowaway first au thread both links posted for our personal reference to keep continuity. These things have been going for over a year a synopsis would be a thread of its own. Second au thread The Gypsy. b Last posts in Gypsies and Stowawaysb Giorgio paced in the caverns, wishing that there was something he could take his anger out on. He kept hearing Lily's voice in his head I was trying to do it for you, Giorgio! I could barely keep you with me when I was pregnant and now that our baby's lost, how else am I supposed to keep you by my side? Clearly you don't want to take me for who I am! I was trying to do it for you. For you. I could barely keep you with me when I was pregnant.... ...how else am I supposed to keep you by my side? He slowed as understanding crept into his heart. She was afraid of losing him. She thought that he wanted to leave her? But, but... how could she think that? He ran frustrated hands through his hair and went back to the cottage. Her sobbing could be heard from outside the door, and he felt horrible for causing her so much pain. Gently he opened the door and closed it behind himself. He knelt next to her sobbing body and then laid down so that he was facing her. Lily.... Mon Amie, I am so sorry. I am an idiot. All I've done is hurt you, and you never, never deserved that. I don't want to leave you. I love you so much that my heart wants to burst, and even if we can never lie together again, you are the only woman I want. He reached out with one hand and touched her with his fingertips. I... I know that it was horrible for me to take Maria to try and trick Greyspawn into thinking that she was the one I loved. Even though I was trying to protect you, it was so wrong, Lily. I never wanted to hurt you, but I am an idiot. Please try to forgive me. I am a fool, Lily. I love you, and I keep hurting you. Lily paid no mind to the sound of the door opening the closing. It was either Garrity come to ask what had happened or Giorgio returned to yell at her some more for having been traumatized by repeated rape. As she heard someone kneel next to her she surmised it was probably the latter. Ignoring him, she kept her eyes covered by her arms and her knees pulled into her chest. But then he laid down. But...you were so angry at me for not being able to lie with you. I...I don't understand what I can do to make you not so angry with me anymore, she said quietly from behind her arms. I just want us to love each other again, to understand one another. I...I don't know what to do anymore to show you that I love you. For you to love me back. For us to be happy again. Before we can make love again, I just need...time. A lot of time. b Last posts in The Stowawayb You wouldn't even go to Mopp if it was the only way we could be together? Garrity's voice was light-hearted, but he felt a strange flutter in his gut. Was her love conditional? He would suffer anything to be with the ones he loved, but perhaps...perhaps her childhood was too terrible for her to revisit, no matter who she was with. He cuddled her more tightly against his chest as they settled into a comfortable silence. Finally she asked him about the alcohol. We stopped at port while ou were asleep, Lily. We needed supplies and medicine, and Giorgio, this Giorgio, said that he deserved to drink now that he's seen you in a brighter light. I'm sure he has more on board, but he's been much better about keeping it down. Especially after getting rid of Snake and his men. He caressed Lily's hair as they laid there. I wonder what it would have been like if the mutiny had succeeded. So much is happening, and I can barely make sense of it all. He kissed her temple as the ship sailed northwards. As long as I'm with you, though, I know it will turn out alright. Inside, though, he worried about getting the hourglass back and trading it for his children. He wondered about the effects of the magic, if it was really what it was supposed to be, and how a man like his ex-father-in-law might abuse some power. Perhaps he already had after all, the 'other' Giorgio might be a reflection of what occurred when the Hourglass was handed over. Garrity grimaced. There was just too much to think about. Hopefully they would have this done and decided soon the anticipation was nearly driving him insane. Lily frowned at Garrity's suggestion. She looked up and laid a hand against his cheek. How could he think that she'd ever leave him? With soft eyes she looked up and studied his face. Oh darling...how could you ever think that? Of course I would go if it were the only way we could be together. In a heartbeat. She sighed. But we couldn't stay. That place makes you grow old before your time. The children would never have the opportunities they have even now as half- giajin wards of your father-in-law. The most they could hope for is what I had, which was a low-paying job but a good boss. I don't want that for them or for us. As they cuddled together, Lily listened to the steady intake of his breath, the comforting beat of his heart. This was how she wanted to fall asleep every night for the rest of her life, listening to these sounds. The sounds of Garrity's body was almost like a lullaby to her. Her eyes only opened again when he answered her question about the alcohol. What do you mean, now that he's seen me in a brighter light? What does that mean? she frowned. We ah...we should try and find that alcohol as soon as possible or he might get worse again. b First post for The Gypsyb Lily stood on the rocks, watching the last ship of the evening shove off. The enormous, dark-haired man who had been barking orders all day could only be the captain such an air of authority he had about him. He had come in with a couple of others for lunch earlier in the day, and the bar maid had been sorely tempted to run off. The ship had been unloading all day, so clearly it was just a merchant vessel. What's the worst merchants would do to a little stowaway like her? Turn around and set her back home? But the Crown And Anchor tavern had been slammed all day. A gale the night before had kept sailors in port longer than expected and had driven other ships in to an unscheduled stop, much like the strangers currently sailing away into the bleeding sunset, so Lily had been busy helping Mr. Haversham keep up with feeding the hungry fishers and merchants. By the time she had made it out to the docks, the ship had already weighed anchor. With disappointment sinking her heart, she sighed and trudged back toward the small but clean pub. Lily m'girl! Where ya been? Mr. Haversham boomed over the crowd. Your break was over ten minutes ago? Sorry sir, the teenager called back. Lost track of time. Her boss looked her over once, then harrumphed. A harrumph was Mr. Haversham's sign of general acknowledgement of the state of things, and that Lily should carry on. Greg Haversham had known the Stevens family since before Lily's older sister Abigail was born. Of course, that wasn't difficult seeing as Mopp-Upon-The-Sea didn't exactly boast a large population. Everybody knew everybody, and everyone always did what there parents did before them. It was fine for some of them, but not for Lily. She'd always talked about getting away and some day she would actually do it. For now, however, she had to just sigh and get on with the job she already had. As she went back to laying down whisky and wines, she caught sight of her best friend over in the corner. Lily smiled brightly to Jack and waved, signaling she'd be over to take care of him once she was done clearing off this table. Just as she had, the door burst open and in came the last person Lily wanted to see tonight. She exchanged a look with Jack, who smiled and rolled his eyes, before going back to the bar to wait for this table's drinks. Lily always referred to him as that dreadful Italian. He was a large man probably in his mid-fifties who always called Lily his sposa piccola, his little bride. Despite knowing she knew he was married, since Lily had begun working at the Crown five years ago when she was thirteen he had sworn to some day make her his bride. The very thought of marrying such a bore made her gag. She often joked with Jack that she'd marry him before marrying the wealthy Italian merchant. Sorry 'bout that, Lily said with a shake of her head, briskly striding over to Jack's table before signaling to the Dreadful Italian that she'd be with him in a few minutes. Storm's got everyone staying in port an extra day or two, some strangers milling about too. Wish the wind'd blow Kieran back our way, just so he knew he was safe. Whatcha want then, love? Lily had long called Jack 'love.' It was a sort-of joke between them. Growing up, everyone had thought they were sweethearts. Some still did, or should be, and Lily found it a little funny. Of course they weren't sweethearts! Jack was her best friend! And she was his! Such a thing would just be weird and awkward!