Thread: Relentless (Reno x Lila Lupin)

Avery and her crew had been in Recien bay for three days before the Wraith docked in the shipyard. They'd spent these past few days procuring supplies and taking them back to the ship. Avery would purchase the supplies and a few of her crew members that had accompanied her into ton would take them to another group of crewmembers that were waiting a little ways outside of town who would take the supplies back to the ship. They'd done this for the past three days and were finally fully restocked. Avery had sent the crew back to the ship to ready everything so that they could set sail once she'd finished her private business in town. Avery quite enjoyed allowing herself a moment to relax away from her crew. She would browse around some of the shops and pick up some thing or another from one of them as a type of souvenir. Sometimes she'd get an article of clothing, a new vest, a nice dress that she could still move in easily, or jewelry or some other trinket. She would then enjoy a nice hot meal, and then return to the ship so that they could continue on with their journey. As she went about her business she allowed herself to listen in on the conversations taking place around her. Most everything she'd heard throughout the day was useless drabble that didn't pertain to her in the slightest. It was until the day had draw near to it's end that she heard something worth interest to her. Two women who were most likely common street whores were commenting on something they'd heard from recent clients. I'm telling you Marci that sailor said there's supposed to be some big mythical treasure up for grabs. This famous pirate is apparently putting it completely up for grabs to anyone that can find it. Said a woman whose voice was akin to the sound of nails being drug across bricks. It just sounds too good to be true, Clara. The other woman, who was rather heavy set, said skeptically. Well apparently he's only giving them the smallest clue and they have to do everything else themselves. Clara spoke adamantly as she put her hands on her hips. Excuse me ladies I hate to interrupt. Avery said as she got the attention of the two women. She looked directly at Clara when she spoke again. I couldn't help but over hear what you were talking about. Did you say this is open to anyone that can find it? She asked with a great deal of interest. Why yes, ma'am. At least that's what the sailor I met last night said. She responded. Did he happen to mention exactly where it was that he heard this information. Oh yes, he said he met the pirate in Tafton. Though I'm not quite sure if he'd still be there or not. She said with a shrug. Well thank you both so much for your time. She said with a nod before turning to go about her business. Both of you have a lovely day. She added with a wave as she left to find herself a warm meal. Avery wandered through the streets for a bit trying to decide exactly what she wanted to eat when she began to take notice to the sudden increase in navy men that were walking the streets. She pulled her hood up and kept her face down so as not to attract attention to herself. She would need to keep her ears open so she could determine just what ship these men came off of, and she'd want to be careful where she ate now because she most certainly didn't want to be caught in the middle of a meal. She did hate having to abandon her food mid meal just to run from a bunch of navy grunts that didn't know just who they were dealing with. She was heading towards one of the nicer pubs that most of the navy men actually stayed away from when she passed by a group of junior officers that were going the opposite direction. I never understand why the captain spends so much time on the ship. One of them said. I know. He's practically married to the Wraith . On of the others retorted. Avery's ears perked up when she heard that. 'Did he just say the Wraith ?' She thought as she allowed her eyes to follow them for a split second before stopping to 'look' at some of the things that some of the street merchants were selling. It's not as though the Captain's bad looking. I'm sure he'd be more than able to find a decent woman to spend his shore leave with. Another junior officer piped up. Oh you all know that there are only two women that Captain Newcastle every thinks about. The fourth chimed in. And that's the Wraith and Avery Havenguarde. He finished. The other three nodded in agreement. 'Well I'll be damned.' Avery thought with a grin as she made sure to keep her face hidden from the officers. She certainly didn't want one of them recognizing her ruining her fun. 'If Peter's here then I just have to have a little fun with him.' She grinned at the thought. With that thought in mind she found herself a nice place to enjoy a meal at that Peter was quite likely to go to as well. In fact, if she remembered correctly, The Iron Queen was one of his favorite establishments to eat at. Though his tastes could have changed since the last time she'd encountered him here in Recien's Bay. The meal was absolutely wonderful, and she had yet to see her old friend. Well she was quite certain that he no longer considered her to be a friend as he'd spent the past four years trying to bring her to the gallows. Se sighed as she finished her meal and pulled up her hood after leaving the coin on the table. A young couple exited the establishment before her and when the young man held the door open for his love interest it gave Avery a chance to look outside of the pub and see the people entering. Who should be coming up towards the establishment but none other than Captain Newcastle himself. She grinned to herself and kept her head bowed as she exited the establishment. As she began to pass by Peter she pretended to trip, falling right into him. A few locks of red hair fell out around her shoulders and in perfect view. It was at this point that she decided to bait him. After all the best part with him was the chase. I'm so sorry, Captain Newcastle. She said as she pulled away from him and began to move around him. At this moment she raised her face and gave him an apologetic smile that quickly turned into a mischievous grin as she quickly wove herself through the people that littered street before quickly disappearing into a back alley. She quickly took her cape off as she entered the alley and quickly stuffed it into her satchel that held her most recent purchase before fastening said satchel. She ducked into an alcove that was slightly hidden from view and waited for Peter to follow her into the alleyway.