Kayla looked him up and down before putting her hat back over her eyes. "If they're smart then they will try to get a ransom off you at some out of the way navy post. If they're stupid then they will either kill you or try to get your ransom off a main navy post." She said nonchalantly.
William sighed, rubbing his face with his hands. The first two fingers on his left hand were slightly crooked, as if they'd once been broken and hadn't healed right. "Bloody hell, this is a mess." He muttered, tugging a hand through his hair. I can't go back. Not to uncle. Not ever. Not after… He swallowed.
Kayla chuckled. "Don't worry. I'm working on a plan to get out of here." She said with a grin. "I might bring you along. Tell me. How is your opinion on pirates?" She asked, she branded hand pushing a segment of hair behind her ear, though William might not be able to see it.
He frowned. "Depends. These ones are…" He made a face, then winced as the scab on his lip started bleeding again. He dabbed at the scab, scowling. He was sitting with his legs in front of him. His black hair stuck up in messy tufts all over his head.
"Ahh! So not good." She said, nodding. She started bobbing her head and singing the song again. "Way hay and up she rises. Way hay and up she rises. Way hay and up she rises. Early in the morn!" Her voice haunted the bottom deck of the ship.
William glanced over at her. "Do you have a name, miss?" He asked, remembering his manners. "I'm William." He said, looking at her.
"Brooks" She replied, sliding her hat onto her head once she finished the verse. "Captian Kayla Brooks." She said with a smile and a glance, seeing if he had heard of her, though he might not him was from England.
He nodded. "Nice to meet you, miss-er, Captain Brooks." He said. "Duke William Picard." He gave a small smile. He looked down at rhe floor, smile slipping slightly. Not a Duke if Uncle has his way. Not… He sighed softly.
"Ooh! Duke! How fancy!" She joked. "And you can call me Captain or Kayla. No need for firmilarlarities." She said. Kayla stood up and looked out a small port hole. "Almost." She muttered.
William nodded. "You can call me William. Or Will. I don't care." He glanced over at her for a moment, then down at his hands.
"Alright then," Kayla sat back down. She seemed to be waiting for something.
William was quiet, thinking. If they ransom me…can I escape before Uncle gets there? He bit his lip slightly.
There seemed to be a slight commotion above deck. Kayla smiled. "We're docking." She said. She jumped up and looked out the window. "Looks like we had to make a pit stop at Tortuga."
William nodded, then raised an eyebrow. "Tortuga?" He echoed questioningly.
"It's basically a safe haven for pirates." She said with a smile. She whistled a tune and a blue and yellow parrot swooped below deck, perching on her shoulder. "Hey, Sky!" She said petting the bird. It chirped and pushed its head into her hand. "Would you do me a favor and go get that key?" She said pointing to the key hanging on the far wall.
He nodded. "Ah. I see." He replied, looking at the parrot curiously for a moment, then back at his hands. Tortuga. Interesting. He sighed softly, stretching.
Sky squawked and flew over to get the key. It took a few times to get it off the hook but she got it eventually a flew back to Kayla. "Good birdy!" She said as she unlocked her door and walked over to grab her stuff.
William raised his eyebrows, but said nothing. Good luck, Kayla. He thought, closing his eyes for a moment. He wasn't going to ask a pirate to help him.
(Ahh! So he did figure out she was a pirate.)
Once she gathered her things, which consisted of a scabbard, a gun, and a compass she walked back over to Williams cell and opened it. "Are ya coming?" She asked.
(yup. Hes not quite that stupid not to XD)
William raised his eyebrows, standing. "I…guess so." He gathered his things, frowning at the fact that most of his money was missing. He sighed softly, examining the hidden pocket of his coat. Good. The money there was still intact.
She walked up to the stairs. The ship was mostly empty except for a few crew members. Kayla was almost off the ship before they noticed. "Hey!" One of them yelled. Kayla broke into a run, grabbing Williams hand and pulling him along. She ran into the center of the chaotic town.
William let her pull him along, wide eyed. He hadn't been able to find his sword before she pulled him away.
Once she lost the other pirates she ducked into a bar called Parrots Perch. She sat at the bar before looking at Sky. "Will you find Peter for me?" She asked Sky. She turned to William as Sky flew off. "You alright, Duke?" She asked.
William nodded. "Just call me William." He said slowly. "I'm not… technically the Duke anymore."
"Alright Will," She said with a smile. "So why were you moving to the colonies?" She asked.
"Personal reasons." He replied. "That i am not telling to a stranger."
"We're not strangers. We're friends that have just met." She said with a smile. Sky flew back and sat on her arm. "And now. We wait." She said while petting Sky.
"Hm. Still not saying." He replied, crossing his arms slightly and looking around. He stuck out like a sore thumb, with his clothes and his mannerisms. The way he carried himself.
"Loosen up, Will. You're basically asking to be mugged." She adviced. A dirty blonde man walked in and scanned the bar. His eyes fell on Sky and then on Kayla. He walked pruposely towards her.
Will glanced at her, and grudgingly loosened his stance and arms. His eyes flicked to the man warily.