Pirate's Love: Chapter 2
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The Lucky Wench Tavern was loud and full of brawls as usual. Jack Sparrow went up to the tavern keeper (who was busy "having fun" with one of the usuals).
Jack cleared his throat then cleared it again.
"Mmm…sorry… Yes? " asked the keeper.
"I'd like to know where de Lure is stayin'" replied Jack.
The keeper looked at him suspiciously then answered, "In the back room on the right." Then pointed to a hall.
"Thank you very much." answered Jack, "an' sorry from keeping you" as he pointed to the wench.
Jack, followed by Gibbs, worked his way through the crowded tavern to the hall the keeper pointed at. The hall was dimly lit by two lanterns and smelled of old rum and vomit. Jack and Gibbs walked to the end of the hall and stood in front of the right side door.
"All right Gibbs," said Jack turning to him, "just let me do all the talkin' savvy?"
"Aye" replied Gibbs with a nod.
With that Jack opened the door and stepped in. The room was much brighter than the hall and did not smell nearly as bad. It was neatly furnished with a large bed in the far corner, a smaller one on the far wall, all sorts of chairs were scattered about, and a table placed by a over stuffed chair on the far left wall. At this table sat two men and in the chair a man with a hat covering his face. When Jack entered the two men at the table stood quickly with their pistols in hand.
"Oh! I'm sorry I fergot to knock!" said Jack as he started to go back out and close the door.
"Stay." Commanded the one in the chair in a gruff voice," state your business."
"Oh, well I'm Captain Jack Sparrow and this here is me first mate Mr. Gibbs, or just Gibbs which ever you prefer." Answered Jack, "And my business is to speak with you if you're the famous Mr. de Lure."
"I am" de Lure said shortly then lifted his head, the hat still covering his eyes, "But I'm no mister, monsieur." Then smiled and took off her hat, her curly brown hair falling out from under it and her blue eyes sparkling. Jack and Gibbs both stared for a moment.
"Jonathan, Edward." She said looking at the two men who were still standing," will you please excuse us for a minute?" The two men nodded and walked out the door.
"Tha's inter'sting." Said Jack," thought you were well, a man."
"Most do, until they meet me." Smiled the woman," My name is Iris by the way. Iris de Lure. What brings you two here?"
"Well we've heard stories of you an' we thought you'd be perfect fer a job we have, if you're willing to take it that is." Answered Jack.
Iris leaned back in her chair for a moment and looked at Jack. Then she spoke; "What kind of job?"
"Well, ya see, we need to get someone, a friend. However he lives in nice fancy to do place and we've in a sense been 'banned' from there, so we need you, if you will do it, to go get 'im." Explained Jack.
"Aye, you were right." She said smirking, "I am perfect for it, however," she paused and looked both Gibbs and Sparrow up and down, "My services do not come cheaply. It is fine if you pay me once my services are done, however let me warn you that if you do not pay in gold or silver or whatever else you may have, you will pay in blood." Her voice got very cold and her eyes narrowed at them.
Jack stepped back slightly then smiled. "Do not worry, we won't cheat you of y'ur gold, you shall get your payment."
Iris leaned back in the chair, a slight smile upon her lips. "So tell me, what kind of people are they? The ones your friend is with?"