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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 29, 2013 23:14:13 GMT -5
"Oh Captain Jones, you're going to HAVE to do better then THAT..." She grinned. "I'm afraid drifting out on the oceans for 3 centuries has taken it's toll on your finesse, old man." Else dipped below the water one final time, scrubbing at her head and hair, and then came back up to the surface, flicking her hair back as she stood up.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 29, 2013 23:20:49 GMT -5
Hook huffed a little trying to think a fast, how could he recover from such an unimpressive comment....?
Hook silently slid under the water and glided towards the boulder Else had been hiding behind. He rose out of the water when she wasn't looking his way then launched at her, wrapping his bare arms around her waist then kissed her neck feircely
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 29, 2013 23:30:00 GMT -5
Else had been in the middle of wringing out her hair when two arms came around her. She cried out, covering her nakedness the best she could and tried to buck her way out of his grasp.
Suddenly all her original fears where coming to the surface, that day that they first met; she had wondered exactly WHAT the price of passage aboard his ship would cost. Apparently something he thought he could just TAKE, despite all her rejections of his passes.
She struggled, but he had a firm grasp. The bastard seemed amused by this, but he couldn't see the look in her dark eyes. "Hook," she gasped, using the name she only used when she was upset with him. "... I swear if you even..."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 29, 2013 23:35:35 GMT -5
The captain loosened his grip on her, even turning away to let the Queen properly cover herself
"Old man...." he scoffed underneath his breath, when he was sure she'd gathered her corset again he looked her way and smirked," My queen, you have nothing to fear from me.... I know you don't give me much credit in the way of manners.... which to a degree I understand, but really, you have my word- I will never hurt you. Especially not in that way"
He smiled calmly and brushed away a few strands of hair," Though it's hard to resist... making you so irritated, in fact on you it's rather endearing..."
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 29, 2013 23:44:24 GMT -5
She had scrambled to grab something, ANYTHING to cover herself, and all she could reach was her unlaced corset. She held it over her breasts and backed away, until she found herself backed against the large boulder, which had once concealed her.. now betraying her.
Her breathing slowed. She believed him when he told her he wouldn't hurt her... but he still lingered, blue eyes traveling where they wanted to. Else couldn't bring herself to look up at him, her face was burning bright red. "If.. if you would kindly turn away... so I may dress..." He didn't seem to be budging. In fact, he seemed to be moving TOWARDS her. "I ... I said..."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 29, 2013 23:55:18 GMT -5
Hook lifted her chin so their eyes met, and gently stroked her cheek," Here... let me help you, Love"
He had her turn so he could help lace up her corset, quite a feat only having one proper hand, but he managed- only light grazing the cool metal of it against her skin once or twice. But always gentle to the touch.
"It's a shame..." He murmured into her ear," You're such a beautiful, intelligent woman..... and you've been treated to poorly by the men in your life, yes, me included...." He drew back her hair and let it sway across her shoulder blades,".... I'd like to make that up to you Love.... if you'd let me"
He kissed her neck tenderly and wrapped his arm around her waist pulling her into his sculpted torso,"Please, My Queen?"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 30, 2013 0:29:40 GMT -5
Else looked at her hands placed against the sparkling boulder as Hook laced her up in the back. How he was accomplishing it... she was too distracted to even THINK about that... otherwise that would have been the main thing on her mind.
Instead all she could focus on was the shallowness of her breath, and his closeness. Else felt foolish for thinking that, only a moment ago, he was sinister enough to force himself upon her...after all they had been through together. His words struck home with her though... making her think about the wrong that Hans did to her, and Rumpelstiltskin's hold over her until he deemed her useless and abandoned her...
Her eyes suddenly fluttered closed as his lips found her neck again. This time so much more gentle and warm against her damp skin. And then she was pulled in towards him, the curves of her back fitting so perfectly against the angles of his front. He was lean in form compared to the bulbous muscles of Hans. And she assumed that his finesse in love-making wasn't ALL just talk; Hans, while she found his innocence endearing, he was a clumsy lover, being led on by Else, who had very limited experience as well...
Hook could show her so much. And NO ONE would blame her for wanting it... to feel raw desire sated in the way that it was SUPPOSED to be... No one would ever have to KNOW...
But... SHE would know...
She pulled herself away from his devastatingly tempting embrace and leaned into the boulder. "I'm sorry." She said weakly. "But my loyalty as a wife is all I have, Killian." Maidenhood: bartered off. Queenhood: forced upon. Motherhood: crushed. "It's not much... but it is mine." She leaned her forehead against the rock before her, ignoring the pestering voice inside her that told her she was going to regret this decision.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 30, 2013 0:38:49 GMT -5
He blinked, such a formal rejection... he just wasn't use to it.....
Still, he had to respect her, she was far more disciplined than he had anticipated. Now he had to accept it..... he would never take her Queenly treasure.... but because they were stuck here he couldn't just leave now. Damn.
He sighed and walked close to her, taking her hand.... then pulling her in close to him- gently pressing his chest into hers and tenderly kissing her forehead," If we're done... perhaps it's best we try and fnd that key"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 30, 2013 9:44:40 GMT -5
She relaxed into him as he kissed her forehead, knowing that even he would take precaution to make sure that they didn't end up in this kind of situation again... out of respect for one another. She breathed a 'thank you' against him. Else was strong... but even a pillar made of stone can wear away against harsh elements. She was glad that he was desisting before testing how long it would take for her to crumble.
The queen was about to agree full-heartedly with him when her nails dug into him...as the creature lumbered in through the tunnel entrance. Her heart stopped, thinking that they needed to flee like mad... but the bear-lion looked dead at them with it's cloudy eyes, and nothing registered. Else's brows furrowed: odd... the hot spring was GLOWING... you would think that the creature could at least make out two dark figures embracing within.
But it just sniffed at the spring water and then huffed with distaste. Else let go of Hook, looking down at the water; of COURSE, the soft powdery scent of the salts must be overpowering to a creature like that... they were safe.
MUCH MORE PREFERABLE THEN MUD COVERING...
Else was overjoyed when she saw something glimmer from the mucky coat of the creature as it turned. Most DEFINITELY a key. She seized the pirate by the arm. "Killian!" She exclaimed, pointing it out.
The creature snarled and roared, rushing back to the source of the noise, stopping short of the glowing waters. It's snarling became confused whimpering, not sure where the intruder was. It turned to make its way out of the tunnel.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 30, 2013 12:13:53 GMT -5
Hook shot Else a look when she so carelessly exclaimed his name to get his attention, but the beast turned around and left..... with the key.
"Great..." he mumbled, then went over to put on his damp vest, shirt and coat ensemble," How are you at tracking giant underground beasties?"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 30, 2013 12:29:32 GMT -5
Else grinned to herself, biting her lower lip... her mind was starting to jump start with a plan, now that the distractions of Hook's naked torso was gone. "We might not HAVE to..."
She threw on what was left of the deerskin shirt and hulled herself out of the spring, she then ran up to Hook and roughly seized his coat, stripping it off of him. "I need you back in there." She commanded, plunging his coat into the spring until it was soaked through, yet again. "Stay in there, where it is safe, and make noises. Loud ones. Draw it in, again." She took the soaking coat and stood to the side of the tunnel's opening.
Hook looked hesitant, but she nodded her head at him to signal him to begin making noises.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 30, 2013 20:20:39 GMT -5
Noises? She wanted to actually lure the monster towards them?? She was completely mad.... but then it wasn't like he was bubbling with ideas at the moment. He just had to trust that she knew what she was doing.
He looked at her then over to the lumbering monster, still barely visible in the distance. He cupped his hand around his mouth and prayed to whaever gods would hear that he wouldn't be eaten alive," caw caw..." Too quiet," CAW! CAW! HEY!! um... OVER HERE YOU BASTARD!!! CAW! MRACK!"
Hook jumped around in the water and the sounds echoed all around, once again grabbing the attention of the creature,- it shrieked and came barrowing down the cave.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 31, 2013 10:45:44 GMT -5
Once it was in, Else took a breath and then made a small squeak to turn it's head in her direction. Her body springing into action, she tossed the saturated coat over its shrew-like face, tying the sleeves into a lose knot. That was difficult, as the creature was swiping out with it's clawed limbs, but while it was getting disoriented from the salt scents of the wet garment on it's face, she edged her way around it, plucking off the key.
It FELT that, turning in her direction, but she sprinted into the water, diving in before it could catch her. She surfaced, holding up the key victoriously.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on Mar 31, 2013 11:23:00 GMT -5
Hook punched his fist into the air and grinned, sharing Else's moment of victory.
The creature shook its head violently and tossed the jacket aside, letting out another violent shriek that seemed to shake the entire cave- some stalactites falling to the ground from the impact of the sound. It backed away from the falling debris and retreated back down the tunnel.
"Ha! That's right you bloody bastard!" The captain hollered to the wretch, then waded over to Else, splashing her as he did so,"Well Love, would you like to do the honours?"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Mar 31, 2013 11:50:40 GMT -5
"I believe I shall, Captain Jones." She beamed up at him. She took his arm and fit the key into its hole on the gauntlet. "I deem you a free man." Smiling, she turned the key... which turned, but nothing happened. Else's brows furrowed. She tried turning the key the OTHER way, but now it wouldn't BUDGE.
She got a better grasp on the gauntlet, and a better vantage point, by maneuvering her back to him, his arm pinned between her arm and side as she worked with the troublesome thing.
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