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"Morn' sleepy head," greeted Duo with a wide grin. Rose just looked at him as if he had grown two heads.

"What's the matter," asked Duo?

"Nothing," replied Rose. "I guess he's feeling better," thought Rose.

Duo helped her into his car and turned onto the highway.

"Wow, pretty," said an awed Rose as she looked out the passenger window. To see the rocky cliff side that seemed to reach for the sky.

They pulled into a small cramped parking lot next to a small building. The building had white peeling paint and tainted windows so you couldn't see inside. Rose felt like she should be in the building, and couldn't help but hear people laughing in her head. Duo and Rose walked past the sign at the front of the building. The sign had red peeling letters that read "Scarlet Fox."

"Where are we going," asked Rose?

"You'll see," smiled Duo.

They walked past little shops and cottages, and climbed a steep hill towards a tall Victorian house at the top of the hill. The house was magnificent with its white picket fence that fenced in the millions of flowers all different soft pastel colored. It reminded Duo of a painting he had seen in high school. He led Rose inside and smiled as her eyes widened to the size of plates as she was greeted by hundreds of books.

"Why, Hello," greeted a British accent?

"Hello Mrs. Brooks," greeted Duo. As him and Rose turned too looked at a kind old lady with her grey hair in a small bun and a wool shawl.

"Miss Lane told me that she's teaching you the art of rehabilitation," smiled Mrs. Brooks warmly.

"That's why I'm here. Mrs. Brooks Rose. Rose, Mrs. Brooks," introduced Duo.

"Nice to meet you," smiled Rose.

"Nice to meet you," smiled Mrs. Brooks as her soft brown eyes studied the girl before her. Rose stood before Mrs. Brooks in one of Duo's baggy outfits, her hair in knots.

"Well, who may I be of assistance," asked Mrs. Brooks with a smile.

"Well, Rose needs something to keep her occupied so she doesn't wear herself out. So I thought she could borrow some books," asked Duo nervously?

"Yes, deary. As long as you promise to get Rose some clothes her size," instructed Mrs. Brooks.

"Okay," sighed Duo at the thought of shopping.

"Now, Rose go nuts and pick as many books as you please," instructed Mrs. Brooks.

"There are so many I don't know where to begin," replied Rose with awe.

"Well, what do you like," asked Mrs. Brooks?

"Sea fairing Adventure," replied Rose with a smile.

"Follow me," smiled Mrs. Brooks.

They walked down several rows of dusty books until they came to the last bookcase.

"Here you go. Have fun," smiled Mrs. Brooks lightly as she walked away.

Duo leaned against another bookcase as Rose brushed her finger against old bindings. She looked with barely any interest until she looked at the last two bindings. Rose pulled out two black books. One had white letters that read "Pirates and Privateers of the Caribbean." The second one was very small and resembled a mini journal, the pages were wrinkled and very yellowed, and the black leather cover had a very faded skull.

"Done," asked Duo impatiently? Rose nodded.

They walked down the street and past many shops and just kept going.

"Duo, what about your promise," asked Rose nervously? She felt like they were breaking a rule that said you must for fill old lady's promises.

"Your right," sighed Duo as he went into a random shop. He felt just as guilty.

"Go ahead. Pick some outfits," added Duo taking Rose's books.

Rose nodded and started to browse through all the clothes. She tried a lot on a lot of outfits even some swimsuits.

"Duo, can I have your opinion on an outfit I picked," asked Rose peeking out of the dressing room.

"Sure," sighed Duo anxious to get home.

Rose shyly pulled back the curtain to reveal a black bikini with a light blue clothe wrapped around her waist. Duo went from slouched against the wall to ram rod straight. (Get your Heads out of the gutter.)

"So," whispered Rose looking at her feet?

"L-lovely," whispered Duo turning red and looking away.

"Okay," replied Rose quickly shutting the curtain.

One they paid for the clothes, they headed for the car. They walked down some of the streets, but one caught Rose's eye.

"Pretty," smiled Rose.

"Huh," said Duo as he turned around. He smiled to see Rose eyeing the little flowers at the flower shop.

"Duo," can we get some for the front yard," begged Rose with starry eyes.

"Sure, why not," smiled Duo.

Rose picked out all sorts of flowers and flower bushes. She picked so many different colors that Duo lost track. Eventually they found themselves passing the "Scarlet Fox." But before they passed the front door two men came barreling out of the bar. Both were very drunk and the kept fighting until they both passed out from there drinks.

"Sailors," sighed Duo with a shake of his head.

Rose just cringed at the way he said the word. For some reason she felt vile and unworthy to be his friend. But in the car the feeling disappeared.

Master of the Sea.....thought Rose as she looked out the window.

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