Robert found himself raising an eyebrow. “Well, thanks to the captain then,” he muttered. “Why does he want me alive and well?” It was most strange to him, even in his pained, aching state. He couldn’t think of what purpose he would serve alive and captive, he wasn’t sure he was good for much like that.
He watched as the other man stood, letting out a breath. “I can stand,” he said, because in no world did he trust a pirate, even one with medical knowledge, to assist him. He slowly, painfully pushed himself off the floor, groaning as he went. He stood up straight, only for his legs to wobble a bit. He sank back to the floor. “Augh….”
Why would the captain want to keep this Englishman alive and well? Teo had no clue and he is the captain! But the Englishman…the hostage…doesn't know. God only knew what this man thought about Teo. Eventually he would know that Teo is Admiral Viper and is the captain of this ship they're on right now. He shrugged, "I told him that having another man dead and unwell on the ship would ruin morale. We've already a few crewmembers, especially from yesterday…" Teo shrugged again.
The whole he just stood there awkwardly. His eyes swiftly shut when the man fell back down. He shook his head. "We can walk very slowly," Teo suggested. He went over to kneel beside the Englishman. "You can put one arm around my shoulders, hold my hand, and we'll go slow. What do you say, ese?"
“Ruin morale, you say? Of course, of course…” he coughed.
Robert had to put a hand to his head as it began to pound unbearably. He took one breath after the other, hoping that the pounding would stop and the pain would fade somewhat. He swayed a bit, his body drifting toward the pirate’s direction when he knelt beside him.
He let out a breath and looked up to him, lowering his hand. “Slow… well, better than going fast. Fine.”
He carefully adjusted his position and put his arm around the other man’s shoulders. Every part of his body seemed to be aching now, especially his head. The pounding seemed to die down a little, though he could still feel it. It was difficult for him to focus his vision. Feeling the pirate’s body seemed to steady him somewhat though, at least. He didn’t seem to have any tricks up his sleeve, at least not right now. Robert supposed that trying to screw him over by trying to help him like this was rather unnecessary. In a brief moment of clarity, he reasoned that there was no need for these pirates to work in secrecy at all. On their own vessel, with a navy officer at their mercy, what need was there? So, indeed, if they planned to kill him, they would have told him, and this man denied such plans. However, a voice told him it was best to keep his guard up. To be prepared for any suffering that may lay ahead.
(I found another song that I think suits Robert pretty well! My Mother Told Me- nAti. & Cullen Vance, feat. Jonny Stewart)
(Or idk, I guess it could fit Teo too when I think about it)
Ruin morale…Honestly, Teo had no clue where that excuse came from. His mind truly was a wonder beyond his knowledge. The rest of the crew probably wouldn't care what happens to this prisoner. A part of him did though. He was sure that captains were not supposed to care about any prisoner. Viper even told him once that being a captain meant you mostly cared for yourself because the captain was the most important part of the crew. If he could speak frankly, he always thought that was bullshit. Teo couldn't help but care for others. If that was what made him weak or a terrible captain, then so be it.
Once he made sure the prisoner's arm was secured around him, he gradually stood up. "Don't worry, I'll make sure you won't have to be on your feet for long." It was the only promise he could make at the moment aside from not tricking this man or anything of that nature. Teo began to walk them towards the door. The ship slightly swayed from side to side yet he didn't let that affect them.
The walk from the cell to his quarters was not that far. He tried his best to weave through the work of the crew without bumping him or the Englishman into anyone/anything. Some of the crewmates said their hellos while he passed by.
It got less chaotic when they reached the captain's quarters. With his right hand, he opened the door. His bed was on the left side while his desk stood in the middle near the right side. Teo gently sat the prisoner down on his bed. "See? That wasn't so bad," He sighed, "You rest there. I'll tell the captain, he won't care."
Robert tried to keep his mind off of the pain by focusing on the swaying of the ship. Though, that only seemed to make him more unbalanced. As they walked, he had to lean on the other man’s support. Why, if he had been told yesterday that this is what would happen to him, he would’ve scarcely believed it.
Being out of the cell was quite the relief, though. If it weren’t the fact that he was in such aching pain, he may have even been excited. However, in order to manage the pain somewhat, he kept his head down, sometimes closing his eyes.
Robert sighed gratefully as they entered the captain’s quarters. He sat down and held his head in his hands. “Thank you, truly,” he found himself saying.
