--Pirates--

[takesitall]

[Aventurine used to be a favorite of the International Private Trade Company (IPC for short). He was young, clever, and very charming and therefore made them so much money in trade agreements.

So when he set fire to their head office and ran off with his sister and the rest of the thought lost Avgin armada, it was a little surprising. That's on them, though, as he never hid his hatred for some of the higher ups in the Company.

Now Kakavasha--or Captain Vasha--heads the Armada with it's flagship the Stoneheart, a notorious pirate who sails the seas and actively hunts the IPC ships. It's a dangerous life, but he loves it.]

Comments

[takesitall]

Then I'll hurry back so I can show you the way...unless you want to take one together? They're usually communal, this one is just so far out of the way that it's usually just me and maybe Sis.

[ignoranceisblight]

... I wouldn't mind taking one together.

[takesitall]

Then I'll go and get us some soaps and things from the market! Be right back~

[And off he goes! He is going to end up with more than just soaps and towels, but he can't help himself. He likes Veritas.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[Veritas will take a bit to take care of his wings a little in the meantime.]

[takesitall]

[When Vasha returns, it is with a lot of stuff.]

Veritas! Come tell me if these things are good for your wings!

[A wing-brush, some conditioner, a collection of rubber ducks that were just too cute...]

[ignoranceisblight]

[Oh, this is more than Veritas expected Vasha to come back with-- his expression brightens at the brush and conditioner.]

Yes, those are perfect-- thank you.

[But then the rubber ducks catch his attention and he picks one up to take a closer look.]

[takesitall]

They're just bath toys, but they were so cute.

[They're all pirate themed.]

I figured if nothing else, they're a cute collectable.

[ignoranceisblight]

They're very cute...

[He's so charmed.]

[takesitall]

[Impulsively:]

Do you want them?

[ignoranceisblight]

Ah, well-- you... got them for yourself, didn't you? I couldn't...

[They're very cute but if Vasha got those for himself, he absolutely couldn't!]

[takesitall]

I didn't, not really. They were just cute and I am nothing if not an impulsive shopper.

[ignoranceisblight]

Well... perhaps we could split them?

[takesitall]

...why not? You pick your favorites~

[ignoranceisblight]

[He nods, looking the rubber ducks over, considering each one.

(And if he's particularly quick to keep the one that's a little reminiscent of Vasha, well, don't say anything--)

Eventually, he settles on his favorites and gives a satisfied nod.]

These, then.

[takesitall]

[And Vasha keeps the rest!]

Perfect. Are you ready for our bath?

[ignoranceisblight]

Very much so. Lead the way.

[takesitall]

[Vasha leads the way out of the bungalow and down a path largely hidden from view by some very big, green trees and flower bushes. The path, at least, is well kept.]

We'll probably be here for a month or two for repairs and relaxation. Is that a problem?

[ignoranceisblight]

Not at all. [He hesitates before he adds:] It's not like I have anywhere to be, anyway...

[takesitall]

Well, no, but if you wanted to go somewhere else, I'd find a ship for you. I don't want you to feel trapped, Veritas.

[ignoranceisblight]

Ah... I suppose that's fair. [...] I'm fine with staying here, though.

[takesitall]

If you're sure--oh, mind that branch.

[Vasha is short enough that the low hanging branch isn't an issue. Veritas, however, is not.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[The warning at least comes in time for Veritas to duck and avoid it.]

I'm sure. You and Parisa are the people I trust the most right now. I... don't think I'm ready to extend that trust to others beyond your crew just yet.

[takesitall]

That's understandable.

[Vasha reaches up to rub at the tattoo on his neck, not even really thinking.]

Honestly, I'm glad. I like having you around, Veritas.

[ignoranceisblight]

And I enjoy being around you, Vasha.

[takesitall]

[Why does that make him warm inside?]

Good~

[...what was that line, Vasha holy shit.

The springs, at least, aren't much farther and Vasha gestures for Veritas to head up to them first. The area is quiet and well-kept, but still very natural feeling.]