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

Gypsies and Stowaways Lily laid her head on her husband's warm chest, not knowing where Garrity was. It's so comfortable and warm here, she murmured. Can we just...find the hourglass then stay here? You have your voice, we're away from the world, it's warm...we don't have to leave. She was, of course, only really half-awake while saying this. She still wanted to see the world. But if she could, she wanted to come back with her husband to this spot once they were done exploring and settle down here. Maybe after their children were grown this would be a lonely place for a child to grow up. The Stowaway Lily gasped and jumped as the captain banged on the door, demanding to be let in. She cowered in the corner, shaking her head mutely. She couldn't let him in. Garrity would have died in vain if she did. But then the gypsy started making threats through the wood and she knew they weren't idle. Eventually he would get through the door, or she would have to come out for basic needs like food and water and to relieve herself. And then she would be doomed to a fate like Maria's. Slowly she stood from the bed and crept over to the door. The stowaway closed her eyes and took a deep breath before slowly letting it out and reluctantly unlocking the door. She opened it just a crack and peeked out at the enraged pirate. I'm sorry, Giorgio, she whimpered softly. Please...give me some time darling. I...the Snake and his men... Tears glistened in her eyes, shining in the moonlight. She knew he liked it when she acted like she enjoyed being his slave. Please. I'm begging you. I know you like it when I beg, and I'm begging you now. Please don't do this. The Gypsy Oh, Jack. Lily smiled gently and put a hand on his cheek, sliding her thumb lightly along the course of his cheekbone. When they were younger and the opposite sex had started becoming a viable option for a spouse they had promised each other that if nobody else would marry them they'd marry each other. It was a promise they'd kept to this day and she thought he was either joking or implying that since neither one of them had found anyone to marry yet they would just marry each other. When he started offering to help with Abby's medicines she frowned and shook her head. It's too much, Jack, she said softly. The medicines and the doctors and the traveling...it's too much even for the two of us together helping. I...I don't want to marry him, Jack. Her voice began to crack with tears she couldn't allow to fall during work hours. I just...I can't see another way. She sniffed and closed her eyes, shaking her head. I'm talking to Papa tonight. He wouldn't want me to marry someone I don't love. He'll know what I should do. Tears of despair were coming far too close. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, willing them to go back before letting the breath out and opening her eyes. When she did a new, false Lily had replaced her. Jack knew the smile she had plastered on the fake one that meant that after work would be a long walk, some cheap wine, and a long sleep. She stood and ran her fingers very briefly through his hair. Eat up before it gets cold, she said quietly. I'll talk to you when I can. I...we'll talk about it more tomorrow, yeah? After the harvest festival? She leaned down and kissed the top of his head. Thanks Jack. You'll always be my best man, you know. Love ya. She gave him a sad smile before turning to go grab the Dreadful Italian's meal.