Christmas on the Pearl

[pirate_gibbs]

The Captain's quarters are set. The large desk has been cleared of Jack's personal goods. The rest of the room is neat and orderly, as it tends to be (much to Gibbs' constant surprise). Whatever chairs can be found belowdecks have been dragged up by the first mate, creating a cozy feel.

The desk and the larger chests are covered with oilcloth, which serve as crude tablecloths. The ship's hodgepodge of dishes, cups and silverware, plundered from many ports and ships, sit near a selection of traditional holiday treats, from ham to mincepie. At the center of the desk, there is a crystal decanter with a gold nameplate saying "Captain Jack Sparrow", filled with red wine, surrounded by matching glasses.

And there is a small, sparsely decorated tree in a corner near the hammock.

It's Christmas on the Black Pearl. Welcome.

Comments

Re: Arrivals

[the_lioness]

Alanna snorts.

"It's more than a family trait. It's a certainty," she replies. "That's the one."

Frowning, she slowly shakes her head and sighs.

"The growl is tempting. We have a fundamental difference of opinion, and thus don't get along very well. She is a spoiled brat, but I suppose I should be charitable in the spirit of today. Glaring, however, is perfectly acceptable."

Re: Arrivals

[futures_of_ash]

"Well, I hope it manifests in kinder ways than "I'm staying on my feet, good idea or no" " she laughed.

Then she sobered, like shadows slipping across the sun "She has no idea what to make of me, and I'm certain glaring on my part will be terrifying" she promised. "We'll see if she decides to be a pain."

All told? Rachel made a very good watch dog.

Re: Arrivals

[the_lioness]

"If Jack is all right with her presence, who am I to argue?"

Casting a sidelong look at Rachel, Alanna wonders how much she will read into that.

Re: Arrivals

[futures_of_ash]

"Jack seems to like challenge and conflict as much as he does adventure" Rachel chuckled. "So argue all you like"

"Bonus points if we end up dunking her."

Re: Arrivals

[the_lioness]

"And that's one reason we get along so well," Alanna says with a cheeky smile. "I'll watch. I hear there's a plank around here somewhere..."

Re: Arrivals

[futures_of_ash]

"Heyyy...I forgot pirates had planks!" she admitted with a grin."Think Jack would tell us where it was if we asked nicely?"

Re: Arrivals

[the_lioness]

"That depends if he knows I'm the one doing the asking," she snickers. "Perhaps you should ask. I think I'm going to go park myself by the food table."

Re: Arrivals

[futures_of_ash]

Rachel glanced over at Jack...weighed the likelihood of Jack being suspicious...then sighed. "Maybe we should ask Gibbs"

Then she eyed the chair Alanna was in "Hey, wheels..."

Re: Arrivals

[the_lioness]

Wheels?

Curious, Alanna attempts to lean over the sides to take a look. It's all very and graceful and doesn't exactly work, so she sits back with a sigh and smiles.

"I'll take your word for it. Food table?"

Her stomach growls insistently.

Alanna grins.

Re: Arrivals

[futures_of_ash]

"Yes ma'am" Rachel grinned, slipping behind the chair. Of course, the wheels were stiff and uncooperative, as otherwise it'd be a pain on a boat...

But Rachel wasn't going to let that be a problem right now.

And she didn't try to run anyone over, honest!