Ok guys so here is the next target! Gaston Tussaud. He actually doesn't give much of a clue except that he's been avoiding justice his entire life and a note. Neither give much of a clue so I'll make up my own little story.
Gaston stood on the deck of the Marie Elena staring at the coming land. They were finally coming back to Cyrodiil. Surprisingly, he and his crew actually hadn't done to much incriminating things this trip. Knowing that they would be stopping in the capital province, they didn't want to be too hot. But they were attacked by a ship from Morrowind, after stealing a precious carving of some sword. It seemed quite important to those elves so he quite cunningly hid it in a box along with pieces to some alchemy equipment being sent to one of his contacts. Well when they sailed by the coast on there way to attempt to find a landing spot in the mysterious land of Akavir, they were recognized and attacked, and in process losing his first mate.
"Ah, no matter, I'll just promote one of you after I pick some beggar in Leyawiin" he said to calm the worries of one of his crew.
An hour later they were docked and were waiting to restock supplies. The store said it would take about two days to have it organized and put on the ship.
"Well. You heard the man. Its gunna be 2 days 'till we can leave this swampy dirt hole. So… go have some fun. Drown yourselves in ale, maybe pick up a cheap hooker, and just stay out of my way." Gaston said.
"Huzzah! Two Days Off!" Yelled the crew.
So they all dispersed and went off in search of something to do or someone. Of course Gaston knew they would all go to the Five Claws lodge that night and drink until they passed out. He, being the captain, would be staying at the nicer inn which every city has. The Three Sisters was conveniently placed right across the street from the other tavern which meant he'd need to listen to their terrible drunken singing. THAT was inevitable.
"Oh, Sweet Lady of Wayrest! Oh, Sweet Lady of Mine!..." 'Sang' some crew members of the ship.
"Oh Azura" said the frustrated and tired captain "Is that the only song they know!"
He tried to get some sleep for a while after then decided that it was pointless and went about some pirate business at his desk.
He awoke late morning the next day. Startled and wondering what time it was he rushed downstairs. He had barely made it in time to be served breakfast. It was a decent meal of fruits and some bacon and eggs. Probably better than what his crew was having across the street. After finishing his meal he left to see what they were up to. As he exited his inn he saw her. A young Dark Elf. She was wearing a rather revealing dress and a very tight corset. Gaston imagined she would be one of the prostitutes one of his crew members picked up. She was crying with her head in her hands. Gaston rolled his eyes and continued walking but then she lifted her face and he saw her. She was beautiful, there was no wonder she was picked up last night. She ran down the street and he proceeded to follow. He found her later behind a house staring into the pond behind it, still crying. He approached her.
"Hello. What is a pretty little like you doing here?" Gaston asked.
"NO! Not after last night." The elf said, sobbing.
"What happened?"
"Some pirate asked me to go back to the tavern with him. He paid quite modestly so I agreed. He was so harsh! He called me terrible things and…he…beat me!" she yelled.
Gaston, furious and wondering which of his crew did this asked "Who was he? Did he tell you his name?"
"No but he was an Imperial I think. Brown hair in a ponytail?"
"Silian. Cursed dirtbag. I'll be sure he pays." Gaston said assuring her.
"How will you make sure of that?" she said, beginning to dry her tears.
"I'm his Captain." Gaston said walking way.
But then he wondered. He did need a new first mate and this girl looks like she could handle quite a bit. Plus, he admitted he'd never be able to leave Leyawiin wondering if she's being beaten or misused.
"Hey…uh…I never got your name." he said
"It's Malvulis."
"Well, Malvulis, how would you like to be the proud new First Mate of the Marie Elena? The pay is good and you'll get to boss those scum you met earlier around." Gaston said
"Will it mean I can get off these streets?" she asked looking hopeful
"Yes. But….do you know anything about sailing?"
"My father was a sailor…" she said
"Very well. Meet us tomorrow at noon on the docks. Now go tell your father of your new job. He should be proud."
"He's Dead"
"Oh…I'm sorry."
"It's all well. I never loved him. He's the reason why I ended up here anyway."
This was all working out perfectly. Gaston had a new, beautiful, first mate AND he gets to sack that scumbag Silian. He was a slacker and Gaston had never taken a liking to him.
"Come with me. Stay at the Three Sisters with me. I'll pay for you."
"Oh thank you kind sir!"
That night Gaston and Malvulis talked for hours. They conversed about everything from the weather to her long life on the streets. He also taught her some more things about a ship. Luckily she knew which side was the bow and such but she still needed some training. Late that night they went back to their rooms and slept quite easily. The next morning came and they were on their way to the docks when they saw Silian. Malvulis flinched when she saw him and that only made Gaston more mad.
"SILIAN!" he screamed
"Yes Captain?" said the crewmember. Then the saw the elf next to him. "Oh it's you. Where did you run off to this morning? I wasn't done with you!"
"HEY! Don't ever talk to her like that. She's the new first mate." Gaston explained.
"Her! I don't wanna be taking orders from her!" Silian explained.
"Oh. No worries. You won't be. Your staying here. I don't ever want to see you on my ship again."
"But I have a family in the Imperial City! How will I get back! This isn't fair!" he complained
"You can walk. And what you did to Malvulis here wasn't fair either. Bye Silian." Said the Captain
"YOU'LL PAY FOR THIS! I'll have you murdered! I know how! Don't you be surprised if you captain doesn't wake up one day you elf! I'll kill you!"
But his cries were ignored as the couple walked back to the Marie Elena to start their new life together as happier people. But what Silian said always lingered in the back of his head. "I'll Have You Killed"
