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The days continued in this pattern. When Mariette was well enough, she began to clean the officers quarters, help the cook, etc. All the men on the ship were grateful. There were actual walkways in between the supplies on the deck. Though she was well enough to defend herself, she still remained in Horatio's quarters. Her brother still made his dislikes about the situation known, began to respect Horatio.
One day in the middle of balmy summer, Archie invited Horatio and Remy to go to his favorite bar in London: The Elf Maiden. When the three got there, they saw a sign depicting a female elf with four legs swinging in the slight breeze that was coming of the ocean. They walked inside, where loud raucous yells of "Archie!" met their ears. The barman motioned them over to the bar./
"Eh, now Archie-boy. Long time no see."
"You as well Mac. It's good to be home."
"So it is after a long sea voyage. You'll have to regale us with stories, you will." he turned as if he had just noticed the other two.
"And who might your friends be, Mr. Archie?"
"Ah yes, this is Lieutenant Honrblower, and Captain Remy of the former Grenouilles. Both are good friends of mine."
"Wait, you've a frog captain?"
"Yes, well he's a former frog captain. He works for us now you see."
Archie was definitely beginning to relax. For Horatio, it was good to see his usually nervous friend smile heartily and enjoy himself. Speaking of relaxing, he snuck at peak at Remy. The man was beginning to relax himself. Horatio decided that this was as good a time as any. He cleared his throat, and took a deep breath.
"Remy, may I speak to you outside a moment?"
Remy looked up in confusion as did Archie. Then Archie's eyes lit up as he remembered the plan. Remy nodded and walked out with Horatio.
"Well man, what is it?" Remy said in a rapidly thickening French accent.
Horatio sighed then looked out on the ocean. He turned his lieutenant's hat through his hands. He sighed again. Then seemed to gain courage. All this time the Frenchman stood staring at him.
"May I marry your sister?"
"What?" this was not what Remy had expected at all.
"May I marry your sister?" he repeated. "I would have asked your parents, had I known them. This left you as the sensible option-" Horatio was beginning to rant.
Remy held a hand up. You truly love her, don't you?"
"Yes I do. With all my heart."
"Then you may marry her." Horatio began to turn to go back to the inn and celebrate. "That is, if she will have you."
Horatio blanched.
Cliffhanger!