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Thinking of changing name of story to the 'harvester' never been happy with 'passing' seems a bit soppy.
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'What happens if somebody recognises me?'
'Nobody will unless you tell then, your appearance will change to all mortals and reflections. Except for one day a year, All hallows eve'
'What?'
'Look in the water' Alice replied indicating for her to look. Jessica peered over the edge of the boat and into the water. It was true her appearance had now changed her once light brown hair was now blonde and her eyes had changed to a striking green colour.
'What you be wanting luv?' He slurred at towards Jessica.
'I hear you require a cook aboard your ship'
Jack looked her up and down and indicated for her to sit. She sat tucking her bag under the table.
'What would a respectable lass like you be wanting to work aboard my pearl' He said gesturing.
It was true she did look quite respectable in comparison to the rest of the female occupants in the room. But this was nothing in comparison to the slender she once enjoyed. She shrugged
'Fancy a change in scenery Captain'
Jack smiled, He scooted his stool closer towards her and put his hand on her thigh and slowly drummed.
'You sure that this desire to change your scenery is your only reason love' Looking into her eyes.
She felt herself blush partly in embarrassment in Jack's anything but subtle flirting but also in fear that he would figure out her secret. She gently removed his hand and placed it on the table.
'You see Captain I am currently between jobs and the only jobs available here are those' she gestured towards the women.
'And I am not a whore' She said pronouncing each word slowly.
The tavern door opened and Gibbs and Anna walked in.
'There you are Jack we've been looking all over for you' said Gibbs not noticing Jessica's presence.
'We got virtually all the new crew signed up Captain' Said Anna more than slightly annoyed, she and Gibbs had all last night trying to replace the crew lost on a recent misadventure involving the navy, Jack had disappeared within and hour and gotten extremely drunk.
Jack sensing her annoyance pulled her down onto a spare stool. Gibbs pulled up a stool to the table and sat.
'Gibbs, Anna I would like to introduce the pearls new cook…' He paused trying to recall her name.
'Jessica Thomas' she filled in realising that she hadn't actually told him.
Gibbs was hesitant it was bad luck to have one woman aboard ship but two? He went to mention this to Jack but changed his mind as he didn't fancy a slap for Anna or this new woman.
'Come on Jack we best be returning to ship and meet your new crew' Gibbs thinking it best to speak to him about it away from Anna. He looked at Jessica there was something familiar about her he just couldn't put his finger on it.
'Come on luv' Jack said grabbing a half empty forgotten bottle of rum. They stood up and Jessica straightened her skirt out of habit. Gibbs was again hit by another wave of familiarity.
They walked out of the tavern and into the cobbled streets of Torgua, it had been raining the nights before and the street was full of puddles. Jessica clutched her bag and held up the hem of her skirt. She fell behind slightly and watched a smile on her lips as Jack up in front a walked with a sway in his step.
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So who am I going to kill off?
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