Topic: ..And they just keep coming.

Carley

Date: 2007-06-22 14:52 EST
Ever the bouncy one, Carley moved down the docks. She was dressed casually...for her at least. Her blouse was a pale blue, almost white, with billow sleeves, cinched at the wrists. Over that was a dark blue corset vest. Shorts were short as always, form fitting, and dark to match the vest.

The plumed beret was present. Always.

The air was starting to smell like salt again, rather than fish. She had worried the docks would be a big mess still, but everyone had really done well in pitching together to clean things up. And since there wasn't a big hooplah happening, she managed to find her way to DeVernon Dockside. Fifteen minutes early no less!

Grin on her face, she changed direction and moved towards the building, peering around, looking it over. It was the first time she had been there after all. Approaching the door, she reached out about to open it, but paused. She wasn't exactly sure how to go about this.

"Ah.." Hand up, she knocked on the door. "Sebastian!" Nearly sing song. "It's Carley!" She waited a moment, rolling on the balls of her feet. "I'm not too early am I?" She canted her head at the door, almost expecting it to respond to her.

Renee Donne

Date: 2007-06-22 15:24 EST
The door would not answer Carley, but a voice from behind her did.

"Ye won' find 'im in there, lass." Renee Donne, a pretty girl, stood just a few feet away smiling at the little elf knocking on the door. THey were dressed similiarly, Renee in a cream colored long-sleeved blouse. The slightly billowed sleeves were sinched at the wrist and the neckline low to display a small amount of cleavage. Over that was a black corset pulled tight to show off her thin frame. Instead of shorts, though, Renee wore a long, dark blue skirt with many gathers at the waist to give her alot of room. She did work at the docks, you know.

With a hand on one hip, the nineteen year old surveyed the other 'teen' by the door. "What'cha be needin' the Cap'n for, hmm?"

Carley

Date: 2007-06-22 15:36 EST
Hearing the voice behind her, Carley spun about on one booted foot to face the pretty red head behind her. Grin remained intact, even as she had to swat at the feather falling between bright blues.

"Cap'n" Is that what people here call him?" Carley giggled at the thought, as captains were people she imagined in full out sailor and pirate gear, with the hat and all. The thought of Sebastian the Cabana Boy in an outfit like that...well...it was kinda hilarious. To her at least. "I'm here to see Ba- Sebastian, because we're supposed to go sailing!" There was enthusiasm in her tone, as she was pretty excited about it.

She looked over her shoulder to the door that wasn't going to be opened, since she was just informed no one was inside. "I'm a little early though, so I guess he's not here yet." She turned back towards Renee, hand extended. "I assume you're a friend of his? I'm Carley!" Nothing but friendliness from the bouncy elf. No intimidation, no attempt to intimidate, no animosity....She could never understand why some girls did silly things like that.

Renee Donne

Date: 2007-06-22 15:57 EST
"Oh, the Cap'n be called many things 'round 'ere." Renee offered Carley a toothy grin, Aqua green eyes a-glint with something mischevious. Flipping her long, red hair over her shoulder, Renee glanced out over the dock that was closest to them, gaze lingering as if she were looking for someone.

Then, her eyebrows rose in surpise. Slowly, her attention returned to Carley as she looked her up and down. This was the girl Sebastian had talked about for the better part of the morning, hmm?

Then a grin nearly split her face. Renee certainly disliked many a woman, but she never understood either why they had to be so snobbish all the time. She offered her hand to Carley. "Aye, that. I be a friend o' the Bossman. Renee' Donne, wifey to Cap'n Azmyth Donne of th' Traveler Joshua." Sebastian had good taste in Renee's eyes. Better than his last choice, she reckoned. "He told me of th' girl he be sweet on. You must be her if ye be goin' sailing with 'im."

"He's down loadin' his baby in th' water. I'm sure he be ready?in no time 't all."

Carley

Date: 2007-06-22 16:15 EST
Many things" Carley would have to pry later on and find out what. Just out of curiosity! Not like she'd go and use the names against him, though he did only ask her not to call him 'Basty' anymore.

Renee got a very enthusiastic and firm gripped shake before Carley dropped her hands back to her side. "You seem really young to be a wife." No judgment, just an observation. Carley had the habit of being a little too blunt and honest at times, saying whatever came to mind without a thought. "You're a wife to a sailor too' That must be fun! You can go out and sail with him whenever you want, and the water and the stars in the nighttime probably make it really really romantic!" She had not applied such a thought process to her and Sebastian going sailing, no no. Too naive for that.

A blinkblink then. "Girl he's sweet on?" She had to laugh at that. "No, it's nothing like that, we're just friends." Naive indeed. "You're probably thinking of another girl. Maybe he had plans with someone else later on?" A moment was spent contemplating that before shaking her head.

Bright blues peered about then. "So should I go meet him down at his boat' Where's it at exactly' Does it have a name" I know a lot of people name their boats, usually girl names. I'd think there'd be more male boats but I'm not a sailor so I don't know much about that. Oh! But I guess your husband's boat is a male since 'Traveler Joshua' sounds male." Head canted to Renee as she quieted. She did have to stop long enough to breathe sometimes.

Renee Donne

Date: 2007-06-22 16:35 EST
Renee' thought Carley talked too much. Though, who didn't think that about Carley' Renee' misplaced that as nervousness until she insisted that she and Sebastian were just friends. She'd almost corrected her, but figured that staying out of the Boss' business was probably best.

She swept past Carley and pulled a key out of her pocket, inserting it into the office door. Giving it a twist, Renee' smiled over her shoulder at Carley. "Young, yes, but it works for us." The door swung open and Renee' stood there in the doorway.

"Ye can meet 'im by the boat, lass." Dipping her head in allowance. "Not that 'ard to find. Just over there." A small twist had Renee' pointing in the direction Carley could find Sebastian. She relayed more specific directions, ending once more with a sweet smile.

"'Ave fun, lass. Th' Bossman doesn' take his baby out fer jus' anyone now." Renee winked and hiked her skirt up a bit as she disappeared into the office, closing the door gently behind her.

Carley

Date: 2007-06-22 16:47 EST
So many thought she talked too much, but no one ever told her she talked too much! So' She kept talking. Talk talk talk, but so many were just way too quiet! Carley just wasn't one who was into quiet and silence.

Head canted a little more as she watched Renee, then turned towards where she was pointing. A nodnod here and there was offered as she listened to the instructions, then flashed the red head a bright smile. "Thanks! I think I can find it!"

She had a curious look about her though, at Renee's departing words. Did she still have the impression that this was a date" No no, Carley still just hadn't figured it out. She waggled fingers to Renee as she disappeared and shrugged lightly to herself, spinning on a foot to march on down where Renee had told her to go.

A left here, a right there, and on down the little pier. Bright blues were locked on the ground as she was stepping over cracks and lines in the wood. Though towards the end she looked up, grin on her face as she looked about. "Cap'n, you out here?"

Sebastian

Date: 2007-06-22 18:58 EST
Her name was Baby and she was a beaut.

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At least....that's what Sebastian would say. 64 feet long, a 16 foot beam, 3 cabins and absolutely beautiful. Sebastian had had it brought from London, it was to be a gift when he and Truly were wed, but when his parents learned that he had aquired a shipping business, they'd surprised him with the boat. Sebastian rarely used it but not for lack of want. There just weren't many opportunities to dust off the old lady in a place like this.

Sebastian popped up from down below and smiled when he saw Carley. The way she said Cap'n made him think she'd run into Renee on the way down here - how else could she have found him' Giving her a wave, he jogged up the rest of the stairs and hopped onto the deck, moving towards the port side of the yacht to help Carley inside.

"I see you made it, Carley." He opened his arms, gesturing to the fine vessel on which he stood proudly. "What do you think?"

Carley

Date: 2007-06-22 21:18 EST
Spotting Sebastian she grinned a little wider, then started on towards his boat. Bright blues looked one way and then the other, examining it briefly as she came up to the side. Carley was a little thing, so his assistance onto the boat was much appreciated.

A big 'thanks' was offered to Sebastian before she looked around a bit more carefully this time, even wandered a little. "This is yours" It's so big! When you mentioned you had a boat of your own part of me thought it'd be a little dinky thing we'd have to paddle around on but this is so much better!" A little hop and skip and she was at the front of the boat. Hand grabbed a rope and she leeeeaned waaay over the edge to peer out into the water, legs swinging excitedly.

"How fast can it go' If it can go really fast that'd be fun. I don't understand why anyone would want a boat like this that only went slow." Another swing of legs before she leaned back suddenly, hopping to feet, and twirling around to face Sebastian. "How do you get it moving?" Pause. "Or is it her, or he?" She tilted her head, peering up and up at Sebastian.

Sebastian

Date: 2007-06-23 13:07 EST
Broad hands went around her waist as he helped her into the boat, not lingering very long once he set her down.

"You still came thinkin' you were gonna be in a row boat?" The prospect made him laugh heartily in amusement. He followed her lazily as she skipped up to the front of the yacht, stopping just a few feet behind her. Here he had this pretty little thing on his boat and she was so excited! Sebastian was just-a grinning like a fool.

He was dressed as Cabana Boy once more, becoming more and more comfortable in this attire, but certainly missed his jeans and button-ups. He grabbed the rail and leaned over Carley, carful not to touch hr too much and looked over into the water as well. He laughed and pulled back, hands reaching up to set his sunglasses atop his head.

"It goes pretty fast, that is, if there's a good wind helping it along." She turned around, smiling up at him and Sebastian grinned down at her. It was like he couldn't do anything but smile around her. She was fun! "And I dunno, Carley." He rolled his shoulders and cracked his neck. "Most ships are called a she, but I never really thought about it. Like I said last night, my little cousin named the boat, so I never actually picked. What do you think?"

Carley

Date: 2007-06-23 13:25 EST
Carley was a very excited person in general really, and she loved doing new things, loved having fun, and this would definitely be fun! "Part of me thought it might be, but I'm glad it's not!"

He was sure standing close wasn't he" She didn't seem to notice. She had a habit of sometimes invading others' personal space, so when people were close to her" She didn't take it to mean anything. Dense, dense girl. Or she just had a theory or two of her own about Sebastian and where his interests lay.

"Well I hope it gets good and windy because I wanna go fast!" She grinned and looked around, examining the boat a little as she leaned back and into the railing at the front. "I'm not sure...it doesn't really look like a male or female to me, so I guess whichever you prefer. You can even go with boat or it if you wanted!" She chuckled faintly, then rolled on the balls of her feet.

"Oh, I remembered to wear my bathing suit too for when we went swimming! So...when are we setting sail Cap'n?" There was a teasing tone to her voice at the word 'cap'n'. Bright blues wandered back up towards Sebastian, feather in her cap wafting about faintly in the breeze.

Sebastian

Date: 2007-06-23 15:23 EST
Sebastian certainly had other interests; invested interests in a very lovely lass named Piper, but he was under the assumption that she was seeing someone else. So, Sebastian sought elsewhere. He didn't know what would come from today other than making a really great friend, but only time would tell.

He let her chatter, perfectly happy with not answering. It didn't really even sound like she waited for answers anymore, but who could tell" Women rarely waited for men to respond intelligently. Sebastian rubbed his hands together as he stood there, mentally ticking off the checklist in his head. Were they ready to go"

Yes!

"Right now if you want to, Carley." He turned around then, heading for the port side once more to untie the rope that tethered the boat to the dock.

"Renee'!" He called out, cupping his hands around his mouth to make his voice carry. "We'll be back late afternoon!"

The redhead stood a couple hundred feet away, nodding and giving the two on the yacht a wave. She could hold down the fort for a few hours, right' Sebastian was slightly worried for a moment, but then remembered that both Lane and Jon would be in the office as well. Not to worry, then!

Back at the wheel, Sebastian started the small engine and maneuvered the boat away from the docks, pointing her nose in the direction of the open sea. They puttered along quite slowly until he was sure they would be out of anyone's way. Once they were out on open water, which took a good fifteen minutes or so to get out of the bay, Sebastian moved to set sail. He messed around with some lines, forgetting how difficult it was to man this baby all by himself. He liked hard work, though, and wouldn't dream of asking Carley to help. He wanted her to enjoy the scenery and the overall experience.

There wasn't much of a wind this early in the morning, but it was enough to get them going a good 8 or 9 miles an hour. After a few minutes of getting everything situated, Sebastian had an idea. "Hey Carley, how would you like to steer for a while?" He waved her over to the wheel. "Go wherever you want....just avoid hitting anything and stay away from that island over there. There's alot of rocks around it underwater and I don't want it to eat the bottom of my boat." Boyish grin. "Oh, and try not to make really sharp turns, okay?"

As she took her place behind the wheel, Sebastian scampered over to the sail to be ready in case it needed to be repositioned if Carley turned against the wind.

Carley

Date: 2007-06-24 02:28 EST
'Unrequited love' is always the worst isn't it' Carley knew about that, though she wasn't seeking it with the one who had her heard, nor was she seeking anything with anyone else. Heck, the girl hasn't *really* started dating yet.

When Sebastian announced that they were ready to head out she giggled and clapped her hands together. Then" A miracle happened.

Carley stopped talking.

She waved to Renee then took a seat, content to watch Sebastian at work a moment or two, then looked about to take in the surroundings as they moved, even if it was pretty slow at first. Water (since there was plenty of that), the land fading away in the distance, birds and clouds in the sky....turning bright blues back to Sebastian, she giggled faintly when at one point it looked as if he were having trouble. She would have offered to help, really, but she had no idea what he was trying to do, or how to do it, so she wouldn't have been much help anyways.

Giggles were cut off with a little squeak as pace picked up. Hand went up to hold her beret on her head so it wouldn't get lost in the breeze. And then a blinkblink to his question. "Me" Steer" I've never done that before." To her feet, a little hesitantly, then she meandered towards the wheel. "It sounds and looks easy enough! You don't think I'll mess up?"

Seems she really wasn't the type to wait for a response. Hands gripped the wheel tentatively as she canted her head. She actually looked nervous. A deep breath taken, and then she grinned. "Okay! I'll try to be careful!"

She looked around, then turned the wheel very very slowly towards the right, just towards more water, no rocks, no islands. It seemed safe enough to go that way. "This is fun!" Hophopturnturnhop.

Sebastian

Date: 2007-06-25 14:53 EST
Sebastian laughed at her enthusiasm and was content to just sit back and watch Carley have fun. He sat on a ledge that ran the length of the starboard side of the boat, one arm hanging over the edge and the other lazily gripping a rope that was connected to the sail.

He was having alot of fun just doing nothing, looking out over the water, the blue sky, and at Carley behind the wheel. She reminded him of when Dad had taken Sara boating, when he let her steer and how excited she seemed. Sebastian didn't know why Dad had had such a great time just watching, but now he knew.

Thoughts of his Dad and sister made Sebastian think about what Carley had mentioned about her family. He knew she had a cousin, but what about anyone else? "So Carley, have you always lived here in RhyDin" Does your family live here?"

He stood up, releasing the sail to sit closer to Carley in the U-shaped seating behind the wheel. There wasn't enough wind to really have to worry about the sail. The wind, coupled with the trolling engine, was enough to keep the boat moving.

Carley

Date: 2007-06-28 14:32 EST
Carley turned the wheel again, one handed this time as the other was readjusting that feather in her cap. A pointed ear wriggled as Sebastian addressed her and she looked that way, grinning.

"Yah huh! I was born and raised in Rhydin, but not Rhydin City. I've been all over the place. I only came here a couple years ago." Another turn of the wheel, her movements became a little less bouncy and more subdued then. "The only family I have is my cousin. Her name is Forcythia, but everyone just calls her Cythia because it's easier. She's really tall and pretty and she's the one who raised me." Bright blues turned from Sebastian and to the water ahead of her. "She was really young when she had to take me in too, because my parents were killed. But I don't really remember anything about them. Cythia's been great though!" Another turn of the wheel, a bounce on the balls of her feet, then she looked back to Sebastian. "She lives in Cadentia. That's south of here. In a really big desert. I lived there for a while with her but I ended up moving because I figured it was time I finally live on my own and stop depending on her so much!"

Lips pursed, Carley turned back towards the water, blinked, and tilted her head quizzically. "Sebastian could you come take over? I think I'm about to crash in those rocks over there." She pointed over towards said rocks. It's what happens when you don't pay attention to what you're doing and you're too busy talking....tsk tsk.