The next morning as the sun was just rising on the horizon Ruby walked on
to the dock Port Royal. Usually it was busy and crowded with sailors but
at this time in the morning not a soul was to be found but Ruby and her
party, Mandeep, Sharma, Irfann and one of her other guards. Irfann lead
the way towards where he had taken Jack the day before. Ruby had never
been awake at such an early hour in all her life but her mission kept her
wide awake. Mandeep followed along next to Ruby completely in support of
the morning's coming events, Sharma wasn't keen on the idea but followed
along hopefully to keep things from getting out of hand. Ruby wasn't
worried at all, she had two of her own guards and her guards were men that
one would not want to cross. They were large men who stood well over six
feet tall and were skilled in swordsmenship as well as hand to hand combat.
Before Ruby's father was killed all her guards had promised their loyalty
and guard to him that they would take care of Ruby and her mother.
The soft sounds of waves lapping and the ships and boats softly rocking against the wooden dock filled the air. Ruby scrunched her nose up at the foul smell that hung in the air. At the far end of the dock Irfann led them to a ship with no flags at all so to identify whose it was, was a hard task. Standing at the end of the gangplank Ruby looked up at the ship with squinted eyes, then over at Irfann.
"Are you sure it is this ship?"asked Ruby.
"Yes Miss Storm, she is the Black Pearl if I recall,"nodded Irfann.
"Okay, well here we go,"said Ruby lifting up the front of her skirts and stepping on the gangplank. Irfann walked closely behind Ruby in a protective way. Ruby stuck one arm out to steady her balance as she slowly made her way up to the ship. Irfann reached out and with a protective hand on her waist to keep from tumbling into the water.
"Thank you,"said Ruby softly as she patted his hand. Once they were at the top of the gangplank the party made their way down onto the deck, almost immediately they drew the attention of the crew members who were guarding the ship for the night. Expecting to be met with suspicion and resistance Ruby stood smiling as the crew quickly made their way over to them with hands on their swords and weapons as they eyed her guards.
"Aye, who'd you be lassie?"spat one of the men.
"I am Miss Ruby Storm, I am here to see Captain Jack Sparrow,"said Ruby as she motioned for her guards to let down their defenses,"Is he here?"
"Aye, and what business do ya have with ta cap'n?"
"I am in your captain's debt, and I am here to pay those debts immediately,"said Ruby,"I assure you, my guards and I have no association with anyone who may want to see harm come to Captain Sparrow."
"I'll get the cap'n."
"Oh no, please allow me. I am the one to call so early, I should be the one to take the blunt of the captain's fury of being woken at such an hour,"said Ruby as she continued to smile. Absentmindedly she played witht he diamond on her ring, as she walked on to the dock she had moved her ring upisde down so the stone was in the palm of her hand. She didn't want an incentive to be given to anyone for bothering with them, even though she did feel safe with her guards.
"Only you,"said one of the men stepping forward realizing that they brought no threat. Ruby nodded graciously and stepped forward followed by Mandeep who was full intent on seeing the events as she had been disturbed from sleep as well.
"Only you,"barked the man again.
"Mandy, she is my maid, she brings no harm,"said Ruby before turning to Mandeep and reaching out. Mandeep placed a small black velvet pouch in Ruby's hands.
"For your troubles,"said Ruby handing the pouch out to the man who quickly snatched it from her hand and opened it to find a healthy supply of gold coins. Grinning happily he nodded at her and lead her across the deck. Ruby had to hold up her skirts to keep up, looking over at Mandeep who flowed easily in her sari made her jealous. Ruby was use to wearing simple silk saris at home but her mother had insisted she leave the traditional wear at home. Soon they stood in front of a wooden door leading to a cabin.
"This'd be the cap'n's quarters,"said the man who had lead them,"He's ney gonna be happy to see you this early, the drink will have a curse on him this morning."
"Do not worry,"said Ruby reaching for the doorknob and finding it locked. Sighing she looked over at Mandeep who had come prepared. Mandeep pulled out a slim dagger that had been hidden in her sari.
"Wait now, ya said there'd be no harm,"said the pirate defensively.
"She can pick the lock, you can have the bloody thing once the door is unlocked,"said Ruby looking at the pirate and noticing something behind him that caught her attention. Slowly stepping by him well Mandeep carefully unhatched the door with the knife. The pirate watched her carefully as she picked up a rusty metal bucket full of water that was going to be used for cleaning.
"May I borrow this?"asked Ruby smirking. The pirate looked at her with large eyes finally realizing what she was going to do.
"Yer a brave one miss,"said the pirate as Mandeep unlocked the door. Slowly the two girls opened the door and walked in to find a dark room lay ahead of them Ruby looked over at Mandeep who nodded to her, tip toeing Ruby lead them in using only the light streaming in from the particially opened door and from the cabin window. Mandeep pointed to where the bed was and Ruby nodded as they made their way to it. Standing over it Ruby looked down at Jack who was tangled up in a plain white sheet and a dishiveled mess. An empty rum bottle lay next to him and many more surrounded the bed.
"Good morn Mr. Sparrow,"muttered Ruby before she dumped the bucket of water straight on to Jack and then stepped back. Immediately as the water hit him Jack flew up in bed surprised and scrambling.
Wiping hair and water from his eyes he looked at Ruby and Mandeep like they were ghosts. Stumbling for words he waved his arms around in disbelief as he seen the bucket in Ruby's hands.
"That Sparrow is for disturbing my peace,"said Ruby,"And if you ever dare to wake me from my sleep again, the water will not come to you, I will have you thrown to the water."
"You, you, threw water on me,"said Jack.
"Once again, observatant,"said Ruby boredly,"Have a good day Sparrow." She went to turn to leave when Jack shot up out of bed.
"How the bloody hell did you get on this ship?" Ruby turned with Mandeep to find Jack standing bedside without a stitch of clothing on him besides his boots and red bandana in his hair.
"I simply convinced your crew I was returning a favor,"said Ruby. Panicing to keep face Jack looked around for something, spotting his sword next to the bed he grabbed it and held it up at Ruby who just raised an eyebrow.
"Do you honestly believe this Mandy?"asked Ruby ignoring Jack and looking over at her maid,"He wakes me up and do I go waving a sword at him? Christ Sparrow you are as rude as they come, and for the love of God cover up, you are not impressing anyone here."
"That's Cap'n Jack Sparrow,"growled Jack as he grabbed a sheet with his free hand and covered himself up. This girl was obviously not something he had ever encountered, she didn't even so much as blush when he stood nude in front of her and when he held a sword to her she started making demands of him.
"Sparrow lower your sword, it will do you no good. I have two armed guards outside who will hack your crew to bits if you lay one finger or blade on me then drag you to the Commodore in all your naked glory to hang,"said Ruby,"So please do not be stupid today." The mention of the Commodore sent Jack pushing past the girls to the door where he stuck his head out and looked around, he would kill her if she woke him up with a bucket of water and brought the Commodore to his ship.
"The Commodore is not here,"said Ruby,"Though I did speak with him."
"You what?"squaked Jack.
"Do not worry your precious head I told him nothing or your presence, I simply went to him to inquire as to who you were,"said Ruby.
"Now that's interesting,"said Jack.
"I am quite sure many things are interesting to you,"said Ruby,"But I best be on my way now, if I have to endure anymore of this foul odor I am quite sure I will simply pass out. Now as I said, have a good day Sparrow." Before Jack could get out another word Ruby and Mandeep brushed past him and back out on to deck where the crew was waiting anxiously. Ruby could see stiffled grins and snickers among them, it certainly wasn't ever day their captain was embrassed by a lady, little lone a noble one. They made their way over to where Ruby's guards were waiting with Sharma.
"Have a good day men, it was a pleasure being aboard,"said Ruby before Irfann helpped her up to the gangplank. As they stepped down on to the dock Jack appeared at the top of the gangplank, he followed down after them as Ruby turned to watch him.
"Did ya just say me boat stinks?"demanded Jack.
"Sparrow I must say you are far more impressive with your clothes on,"said Ruby. Irfann snickered slightly, Ruby always had a way with words and was a quick thinker.
"I'll tell you one thing Miss Ruby,"said Jack pointing at the Black Pearl,"That boat does not stink."
"Well we were in quite close quarters, who knows I might have been wrong, it must have been you who was omitting the foul odor,"said Ruby. The crew of the ship stood at the edge watching the confrontation, they had never seen a woman insult the ship then Jack.
"Yer damn straight you've got it wrong,"said Jack wagging his finger at her as he walked up to her. Ruby simply motioned for Irfann to allow him as Jack got within a couple inches of her.
"You love must be the one who stinks,"said Jack. Ruby brought her wrist up to her nose and sniffed lightly.
"No,can not be I've bathed quite recently,"said Ruby knowing she was upseting Jack with every comment.
"How dare ya be sayin' me and me ship stink, I'm Cap'n Jack Sparrow and I'll be havin' ya know I've killed men fer less than what yer up ta,"said Jack. Ruby raised her hand again placing the plam to Jack's face.
"Well Sparrow, with breathe such as your's I would not doubt you have killed many armies with simply opening your mouth,"said Ruby. The crew could not take it, a loud laughter erupted from the ship as Jack turned red with anger. Looking for words he stood there jaw hung in shock she had actually said what she had. Ruby gentily pushed his chin up closing his mouth.
"Catching flies are we?"said Ruby sweetly before turning and walking away from him. Jack stood there watching her walk away and listening to the laughter from his crew die down. He looked up at his crew who were looking down at him with smirks and grins.
"What the bloody hell are ya'll gawkin' at, get ta work,"shouted Jack before he chased after Ruby.
"Hey love, love,"Ruby turned and looked at Jack as he approached her.
"Love, now that we're even, truce?"grinned Jack revealing a mouth full of gold teeth. Ruby considered for a moment before nodding.
"Truce Sparrow,"said Ruby.
"Cap'n Sparrow,"said Jack.
"Well I suppose since it is unspeakably early and according to all I've talked to, you are considered favorable by my cousin and her husband, you are welcome to join me for breakfast at the Governor's house,"said Ruby. Jack raised an eyebrow at her invite, he looked at her for a moment before straighting up his stance.
"Ta the Governor's we go,"said Jack quickly taking Ruby's arm in his as he turned her to continue on the dock. Ruby smiled and shook her head.
"You are one of a kind, aren't you Sparrow,"said Ruby.
"Wouldna be anything else Ruby,"said Jack grinning.
********
Ruby and Jack sat in the dinning hall in the Governor's hall. The table was being cleared of their finished breakfast dishes. Ruby had to admit she did enjoy having Jack's company, he was interesting in his conversations, he was definately different from the company she had previous met in Port Royal.
"So tell me love, why didn't ya tell the Commodore I was in town?"asked Jack.
"I do not believe I had a reason to,"said Ruby,"I perfer my wake up call to watching you hang."
"Smart one ya are love,"said Jack.
"Was there ever any doubt?"smiled Ruby,"Though I did go to him to find out about you, I take it that you and Commodore are not in the best of aquaintances."
"Aye, well the Commodore and I, we have a good relationship, he tries to capture ol' Jack and ol'Jack just keeps escapin',"said Jack.
"Sounds lovely,"said Ruby as Mandeep brought her in a glass of brandy.
"Thank you Mandy,"said Ruby. Mandeep nodded and left the room, she still wasn't sure about Jack he seemed more like an amusing drunk than a pirate.
"Aye, ya got any rum layin' around?"asked Jack eyeing her glass of brandy. Ruby smiled as she shook her head and took a sip.
"This is the Governor's house, there is not a drop of rum in this house,"said Ruby.
"Well what kinda house is this,"scoffed Jack.
"A noble one,"answered Ruby before leaning over the table and setting her glass of brandy in front of Jack. Jack smiled at her as he took the glass and cleaned it in one swallow, he scrunched his nose slightly at the glass as he set it back down.
"No rum, but it'll do,"shurgged Jack,"So yer from India?"
"How did you know?"asked Ruby curiously.
"Well all yer staff is Indian, just a lucky guess?"
"It is odd adjusting to life here,"said Ruby,"Or maybe it is just the staff."
"Well not many places can compare ta India,"said Jack.
"You've been?"asked Ruby.
"Brought home a wee gift too,"said Jack lifting his arm up onto the table and rolling up his sleeve. Ruby got up and changed chairs to the other side of the table next to Jack. He had the branded 'P' on his arm, softly she ran her fingers over the scar feeling the dry mared skin made her flinch in her seat as she remembered a slight memory from her past. Jack looked down at her as he felt her smooth soft finger tips on his skin, a woman had never touched the brand before, he never really showed it off but under the circumstances he was sure she had seen it before.
"You must be lucky, they usually brand a pirate on his forehead for the world to see,"said Ruby taking her fingers away from the scar.
"Just did some mighty good convincin',"said Jack.
"Did it hurt?"asked Ruby.
"Nah, just a wee tickle,"smirked Jack.
"I would hardly call metal as hot as the depths of hell searing through your flesh and melting it away to be ticklish,"said Ruby softly,"More along the lines of a torture worse than death." Jack creased his brow as he looked at her, he had never in his life hear a woman describe the pain of being branded especially so precise.
"Well ol' Jack survived didn't he?"said Jack as Mandeep walked back into the dinning hall.
"Do you need anything else?"asked Mandeep.
"No, no, actually Mandy, go find your friend from the other day, I'm sure it's time for another lesson,"said Ruby smiling. Mandeep smiled and left the room to in look for the footman.
"She a teacher?"asked Jack.
"No, well I suppose in a way she could be,"said Ruby,"Rather handy at home. She's a sleeping dictionary."
"A sleepin' what now?"asked Jack.
"A sleeping dictionary,"said Ruby,"You have never had one?"
"No, love but do tell,"said Jack.
"Well it is not something I am to be particularly verse in but, she takes up home with a man and teaches him the native language,"said Ruby,"It is quite amazing how fast a man can learn when taught a certain way."
"She sleeps with a man and he learns the language?"asked Jack.
"Yes, see not every man, well not every situation is paid for where time is an object,"said Ruby trying to explain it but finally just bluntly saying it,"She is not a whore."
"Aye, well that one is new,"said Jack,"You a sleepin' dictionary? Wouldna mind learnin' some proper ol' English." Ruby rolled her eyes as she smacked his shoulder.
"Now you look Sparrow, I may not act as conventional as some of these chits do but I do have some morals,"said Ruby.
"And these morals would be?"questioned Jack.
"Keeping my bloody knees together until I am married,"said Ruby smiling. Jack smirked too, she truly was no where near conventional.
"And ol' Jack couldn'a be convincin' ya just ta open em' a wee bit,"said Jack jokingly.
"Oh course I'd open them for ya Sparrow, as I am taking long strides to the Commodore's house to turn you in,"said Ruby.
"Ruby, yer a devilish hell cat,"said Jack.
"Says the pirate,"smirked Ruby.
The soft sounds of waves lapping and the ships and boats softly rocking against the wooden dock filled the air. Ruby scrunched her nose up at the foul smell that hung in the air. At the far end of the dock Irfann led them to a ship with no flags at all so to identify whose it was, was a hard task. Standing at the end of the gangplank Ruby looked up at the ship with squinted eyes, then over at Irfann.
"Are you sure it is this ship?"asked Ruby.
"Yes Miss Storm, she is the Black Pearl if I recall,"nodded Irfann.
"Okay, well here we go,"said Ruby lifting up the front of her skirts and stepping on the gangplank. Irfann walked closely behind Ruby in a protective way. Ruby stuck one arm out to steady her balance as she slowly made her way up to the ship. Irfann reached out and with a protective hand on her waist to keep from tumbling into the water.
"Thank you,"said Ruby softly as she patted his hand. Once they were at the top of the gangplank the party made their way down onto the deck, almost immediately they drew the attention of the crew members who were guarding the ship for the night. Expecting to be met with suspicion and resistance Ruby stood smiling as the crew quickly made their way over to them with hands on their swords and weapons as they eyed her guards.
"Aye, who'd you be lassie?"spat one of the men.
"I am Miss Ruby Storm, I am here to see Captain Jack Sparrow,"said Ruby as she motioned for her guards to let down their defenses,"Is he here?"
"Aye, and what business do ya have with ta cap'n?"
"I am in your captain's debt, and I am here to pay those debts immediately,"said Ruby,"I assure you, my guards and I have no association with anyone who may want to see harm come to Captain Sparrow."
"I'll get the cap'n."
"Oh no, please allow me. I am the one to call so early, I should be the one to take the blunt of the captain's fury of being woken at such an hour,"said Ruby as she continued to smile. Absentmindedly she played witht he diamond on her ring, as she walked on to the dock she had moved her ring upisde down so the stone was in the palm of her hand. She didn't want an incentive to be given to anyone for bothering with them, even though she did feel safe with her guards.
"Only you,"said one of the men stepping forward realizing that they brought no threat. Ruby nodded graciously and stepped forward followed by Mandeep who was full intent on seeing the events as she had been disturbed from sleep as well.
"Only you,"barked the man again.
"Mandy, she is my maid, she brings no harm,"said Ruby before turning to Mandeep and reaching out. Mandeep placed a small black velvet pouch in Ruby's hands.
"For your troubles,"said Ruby handing the pouch out to the man who quickly snatched it from her hand and opened it to find a healthy supply of gold coins. Grinning happily he nodded at her and lead her across the deck. Ruby had to hold up her skirts to keep up, looking over at Mandeep who flowed easily in her sari made her jealous. Ruby was use to wearing simple silk saris at home but her mother had insisted she leave the traditional wear at home. Soon they stood in front of a wooden door leading to a cabin.
"This'd be the cap'n's quarters,"said the man who had lead them,"He's ney gonna be happy to see you this early, the drink will have a curse on him this morning."
"Do not worry,"said Ruby reaching for the doorknob and finding it locked. Sighing she looked over at Mandeep who had come prepared. Mandeep pulled out a slim dagger that had been hidden in her sari.
"Wait now, ya said there'd be no harm,"said the pirate defensively.
"She can pick the lock, you can have the bloody thing once the door is unlocked,"said Ruby looking at the pirate and noticing something behind him that caught her attention. Slowly stepping by him well Mandeep carefully unhatched the door with the knife. The pirate watched her carefully as she picked up a rusty metal bucket full of water that was going to be used for cleaning.
"May I borrow this?"asked Ruby smirking. The pirate looked at her with large eyes finally realizing what she was going to do.
"Yer a brave one miss,"said the pirate as Mandeep unlocked the door. Slowly the two girls opened the door and walked in to find a dark room lay ahead of them Ruby looked over at Mandeep who nodded to her, tip toeing Ruby lead them in using only the light streaming in from the particially opened door and from the cabin window. Mandeep pointed to where the bed was and Ruby nodded as they made their way to it. Standing over it Ruby looked down at Jack who was tangled up in a plain white sheet and a dishiveled mess. An empty rum bottle lay next to him and many more surrounded the bed.
"Good morn Mr. Sparrow,"muttered Ruby before she dumped the bucket of water straight on to Jack and then stepped back. Immediately as the water hit him Jack flew up in bed surprised and scrambling.
Wiping hair and water from his eyes he looked at Ruby and Mandeep like they were ghosts. Stumbling for words he waved his arms around in disbelief as he seen the bucket in Ruby's hands.
"That Sparrow is for disturbing my peace,"said Ruby,"And if you ever dare to wake me from my sleep again, the water will not come to you, I will have you thrown to the water."
"You, you, threw water on me,"said Jack.
"Once again, observatant,"said Ruby boredly,"Have a good day Sparrow." She went to turn to leave when Jack shot up out of bed.
"How the bloody hell did you get on this ship?" Ruby turned with Mandeep to find Jack standing bedside without a stitch of clothing on him besides his boots and red bandana in his hair.
"I simply convinced your crew I was returning a favor,"said Ruby. Panicing to keep face Jack looked around for something, spotting his sword next to the bed he grabbed it and held it up at Ruby who just raised an eyebrow.
"Do you honestly believe this Mandy?"asked Ruby ignoring Jack and looking over at her maid,"He wakes me up and do I go waving a sword at him? Christ Sparrow you are as rude as they come, and for the love of God cover up, you are not impressing anyone here."
"That's Cap'n Jack Sparrow,"growled Jack as he grabbed a sheet with his free hand and covered himself up. This girl was obviously not something he had ever encountered, she didn't even so much as blush when he stood nude in front of her and when he held a sword to her she started making demands of him.
"Sparrow lower your sword, it will do you no good. I have two armed guards outside who will hack your crew to bits if you lay one finger or blade on me then drag you to the Commodore in all your naked glory to hang,"said Ruby,"So please do not be stupid today." The mention of the Commodore sent Jack pushing past the girls to the door where he stuck his head out and looked around, he would kill her if she woke him up with a bucket of water and brought the Commodore to his ship.
"The Commodore is not here,"said Ruby,"Though I did speak with him."
"You what?"squaked Jack.
"Do not worry your precious head I told him nothing or your presence, I simply went to him to inquire as to who you were,"said Ruby.
"Now that's interesting,"said Jack.
"I am quite sure many things are interesting to you,"said Ruby,"But I best be on my way now, if I have to endure anymore of this foul odor I am quite sure I will simply pass out. Now as I said, have a good day Sparrow." Before Jack could get out another word Ruby and Mandeep brushed past him and back out on to deck where the crew was waiting anxiously. Ruby could see stiffled grins and snickers among them, it certainly wasn't ever day their captain was embrassed by a lady, little lone a noble one. They made their way over to where Ruby's guards were waiting with Sharma.
"Have a good day men, it was a pleasure being aboard,"said Ruby before Irfann helpped her up to the gangplank. As they stepped down on to the dock Jack appeared at the top of the gangplank, he followed down after them as Ruby turned to watch him.
"Did ya just say me boat stinks?"demanded Jack.
"Sparrow I must say you are far more impressive with your clothes on,"said Ruby. Irfann snickered slightly, Ruby always had a way with words and was a quick thinker.
"I'll tell you one thing Miss Ruby,"said Jack pointing at the Black Pearl,"That boat does not stink."
"Well we were in quite close quarters, who knows I might have been wrong, it must have been you who was omitting the foul odor,"said Ruby. The crew of the ship stood at the edge watching the confrontation, they had never seen a woman insult the ship then Jack.
"Yer damn straight you've got it wrong,"said Jack wagging his finger at her as he walked up to her. Ruby simply motioned for Irfann to allow him as Jack got within a couple inches of her.
"You love must be the one who stinks,"said Jack. Ruby brought her wrist up to her nose and sniffed lightly.
"No,can not be I've bathed quite recently,"said Ruby knowing she was upseting Jack with every comment.
"How dare ya be sayin' me and me ship stink, I'm Cap'n Jack Sparrow and I'll be havin' ya know I've killed men fer less than what yer up ta,"said Jack. Ruby raised her hand again placing the plam to Jack's face.
"Well Sparrow, with breathe such as your's I would not doubt you have killed many armies with simply opening your mouth,"said Ruby. The crew could not take it, a loud laughter erupted from the ship as Jack turned red with anger. Looking for words he stood there jaw hung in shock she had actually said what she had. Ruby gentily pushed his chin up closing his mouth.
"Catching flies are we?"said Ruby sweetly before turning and walking away from him. Jack stood there watching her walk away and listening to the laughter from his crew die down. He looked up at his crew who were looking down at him with smirks and grins.
"What the bloody hell are ya'll gawkin' at, get ta work,"shouted Jack before he chased after Ruby.
"Hey love, love,"Ruby turned and looked at Jack as he approached her.
"Love, now that we're even, truce?"grinned Jack revealing a mouth full of gold teeth. Ruby considered for a moment before nodding.
"Truce Sparrow,"said Ruby.
"Cap'n Sparrow,"said Jack.
"Well I suppose since it is unspeakably early and according to all I've talked to, you are considered favorable by my cousin and her husband, you are welcome to join me for breakfast at the Governor's house,"said Ruby. Jack raised an eyebrow at her invite, he looked at her for a moment before straighting up his stance.
"Ta the Governor's we go,"said Jack quickly taking Ruby's arm in his as he turned her to continue on the dock. Ruby smiled and shook her head.
"You are one of a kind, aren't you Sparrow,"said Ruby.
"Wouldna be anything else Ruby,"said Jack grinning.
********
Ruby and Jack sat in the dinning hall in the Governor's hall. The table was being cleared of their finished breakfast dishes. Ruby had to admit she did enjoy having Jack's company, he was interesting in his conversations, he was definately different from the company she had previous met in Port Royal.
"So tell me love, why didn't ya tell the Commodore I was in town?"asked Jack.
"I do not believe I had a reason to,"said Ruby,"I perfer my wake up call to watching you hang."
"Smart one ya are love,"said Jack.
"Was there ever any doubt?"smiled Ruby,"Though I did go to him to find out about you, I take it that you and Commodore are not in the best of aquaintances."
"Aye, well the Commodore and I, we have a good relationship, he tries to capture ol' Jack and ol'Jack just keeps escapin',"said Jack.
"Sounds lovely,"said Ruby as Mandeep brought her in a glass of brandy.
"Thank you Mandy,"said Ruby. Mandeep nodded and left the room, she still wasn't sure about Jack he seemed more like an amusing drunk than a pirate.
"Aye, ya got any rum layin' around?"asked Jack eyeing her glass of brandy. Ruby smiled as she shook her head and took a sip.
"This is the Governor's house, there is not a drop of rum in this house,"said Ruby.
"Well what kinda house is this,"scoffed Jack.
"A noble one,"answered Ruby before leaning over the table and setting her glass of brandy in front of Jack. Jack smiled at her as he took the glass and cleaned it in one swallow, he scrunched his nose slightly at the glass as he set it back down.
"No rum, but it'll do,"shurgged Jack,"So yer from India?"
"How did you know?"asked Ruby curiously.
"Well all yer staff is Indian, just a lucky guess?"
"It is odd adjusting to life here,"said Ruby,"Or maybe it is just the staff."
"Well not many places can compare ta India,"said Jack.
"You've been?"asked Ruby.
"Brought home a wee gift too,"said Jack lifting his arm up onto the table and rolling up his sleeve. Ruby got up and changed chairs to the other side of the table next to Jack. He had the branded 'P' on his arm, softly she ran her fingers over the scar feeling the dry mared skin made her flinch in her seat as she remembered a slight memory from her past. Jack looked down at her as he felt her smooth soft finger tips on his skin, a woman had never touched the brand before, he never really showed it off but under the circumstances he was sure she had seen it before.
"You must be lucky, they usually brand a pirate on his forehead for the world to see,"said Ruby taking her fingers away from the scar.
"Just did some mighty good convincin',"said Jack.
"Did it hurt?"asked Ruby.
"Nah, just a wee tickle,"smirked Jack.
"I would hardly call metal as hot as the depths of hell searing through your flesh and melting it away to be ticklish,"said Ruby softly,"More along the lines of a torture worse than death." Jack creased his brow as he looked at her, he had never in his life hear a woman describe the pain of being branded especially so precise.
"Well ol' Jack survived didn't he?"said Jack as Mandeep walked back into the dinning hall.
"Do you need anything else?"asked Mandeep.
"No, no, actually Mandy, go find your friend from the other day, I'm sure it's time for another lesson,"said Ruby smiling. Mandeep smiled and left the room to in look for the footman.
"She a teacher?"asked Jack.
"No, well I suppose in a way she could be,"said Ruby,"Rather handy at home. She's a sleeping dictionary."
"A sleepin' what now?"asked Jack.
"A sleeping dictionary,"said Ruby,"You have never had one?"
"No, love but do tell,"said Jack.
"Well it is not something I am to be particularly verse in but, she takes up home with a man and teaches him the native language,"said Ruby,"It is quite amazing how fast a man can learn when taught a certain way."
"She sleeps with a man and he learns the language?"asked Jack.
"Yes, see not every man, well not every situation is paid for where time is an object,"said Ruby trying to explain it but finally just bluntly saying it,"She is not a whore."
"Aye, well that one is new,"said Jack,"You a sleepin' dictionary? Wouldna mind learnin' some proper ol' English." Ruby rolled her eyes as she smacked his shoulder.
"Now you look Sparrow, I may not act as conventional as some of these chits do but I do have some morals,"said Ruby.
"And these morals would be?"questioned Jack.
"Keeping my bloody knees together until I am married,"said Ruby smiling. Jack smirked too, she truly was no where near conventional.
"And ol' Jack couldn'a be convincin' ya just ta open em' a wee bit,"said Jack jokingly.
"Oh course I'd open them for ya Sparrow, as I am taking long strides to the Commodore's house to turn you in,"said Ruby.
"Ruby, yer a devilish hell cat,"said Jack.
"Says the pirate,"smirked Ruby.