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I never took you for a liar, Madam. The sea incites a strong reaction in all; whether that be fear, revulsion or excitement depends on the person.

I would not call myself a pirate, per se, but I can understand why they dedicate themselves to their trades. After all there is very little place for women in the Navy.

(Sexism, bah.)

I have had my adventure and now it is time to be married. (Oh Elizabeth. If only things were that simple.) Why are you giving me that expression?

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There's more than enough place for women in the Navy, Lass. Ye have only to carve it out yourself with a touch of . . . creativity.

[a smirk] Plus a man's uniform.

...have you...? (Color her very interested...and a little flustered.)

[after a practiced glance around--no one else watching, good--a hand pulls open the white shirt, revealing the center of an intricate tattoo. above, her neck. no Adam's apple.

she smiles rakishly] I have. Served a number of years.

(She leans in after making the same check, smiling in what seems like delight at the tattoo.)

How did you keep it secret?

Learned to piss standing up. [she huffs a short laugh] Helps that sailors hardly bathe, and bulky jackets hide those pesky curves.

[plus, the stress of the sea makes her cycle come once in a blue moon, but that's a gross detail she'll not divulge to such a Lady]

Men are largely fools. It's not difficult.

(She is getting so many mischievous ideas that have nothing to do with getting married and being a proper lady.)

I spent enough time around pirates to know you are telling the truth. (Her nose wrinkles, but that doesn't stop a certain determination from growing in her eyes.) I believe you are living a life I once considered.

[Mary's eyes dance at the strength in the other's. she led Anne Bonny to the sea, gave her the means to win her freedom. she'd like to see another hellcat out there.

she tilts her chin in challenge] Are you certain? I've my own moral compass, but I am a pirate.

(She isn't one to stay away from the sea. Even if she is living by it, that likely won't be enough. It's a part of herself she hasn't fully accepted, but being in the presence of one like Mary is making it stronger.)

Pirates have their own code. I respect many of them more than Naval officers. (In fact...) My betrothed is the son of a pirate.

Thought I smelled the salt on ye. You've sailed together, then.

[a high class lady and the son of a pirate. she'd like to hear that story! still, it begs the question...]

D'ye not plan on adventures once you're married?

Unexpectedly. I was kidnapped by a group of pirates who thought I was him. All they knew was the one they looked for had the last name of Turner and I gave them that name.

(Because it seemed safer at the time when compared to "hi, I'm the Governor's daughter".)

He followed me...and them. (She sighs a little at the question, frowning.) I admit I might want to go sailing again, but I've had one great adventure.

The Elizabeth I remember would not be so quick to settle for such a mundane life.

[His low voice is dry, a wry little smile on his lips.]

Apparently it is still early days for you. Oh, how ironic this world can be.

The gold has been returned, Captain Sparrow is reunited with his crew and his ship and -

(Well it's awkward talking to him about the wedding. She is sorry it turned out the way it did.)

Are you saying you are from the future, Commodore?

I suppose you could say that, yes.

At the moment, I am aware of both our futures, and your adventure, as you call it, is far from over.

(She is caught between being excited and...wary.)

An adventure does not always end well. We were lucky the first time.

Indeed.

[He goes quiet for a moment. Not that Elizabeth knows where their entwined fates would lead them both.]

It would be wise of you not to protest at great length. I do believe your mundane may have your best interests in mind.

Meaning my future adventures are...difficult to bear? (Or does she do something he really disapproves of? ~~Well that's likely considering her track record, but.~~) I feel I should apologize.

[He hesitates.] I fear I have already said too much.

You do not have need to apologize, Elizabeth.

I'm not sure that's possible. (These are special circumstances.)

But I do. I led you to think -

And then...

I hope you find happiness.

Your heart was never with me. Whether or not I think Turner is worthy of your hand, it's clear you were the one he chose.

[He smiles a little.] You know, I do believe I will. It would seem anything is possible here.

(There's a small, warm smile at his insight.) Then I should thank you for being so selfless about it.

(No easy matter for a man, she knows. But he had accepted it gracefully.)

I would be glad to hear of it.

Well now, it'd be nice if one were to think that military service was the end of an adventure. Alas, life in general is one, or so it goes.

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