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~~~~~Dragon's Inn~~~~~

Victoria left Jack by the beach and made her way through the streets. Having spent most of her life on them she didn't feel the bit uncomfortable. She found one that ran along the main street that she and Jack were just on. There was a lot less traffic and people so she was able to enjoy the sights a bit more. Victoria turned onto the street and noticed a scarf fluttering from her room's window. She looked down main street and saw a Naval carriage slowly making its was to the inn. 'Now what are the odds?' she thought to herself.

"Damn!" She climbed up the inn side wall and perched herself just above her window. She waited until the carriage pulled up and waiting for the people to get out. 'Of course its the Commodore,' she said to herself.

Once the Commodore was inside, she lowered herself down where Elise was already waiting.

"I was worried you'd wouldn't see my message. Now quickly into bed!" she said while bringing the scarf back inside.

While climbing into bed and pulled the covers over her legs, Victoria asked, "How did you know that the carriage was coming here?"

"The Commodore sent one of the junior officers to see how you were doing. Luckily I just returned back from the market. I told him that you were feeling better but still under the weather. Did you word from Mi-"

Immediately there was a knock on the door.

"Yes, who is it?" asked Elise.

"It is I, Commodore Norrington. May I come in?" Elise slowly opened the door to peak out and looked up at the Commodore. "How is Lady Victoria doing?"

"Well enough that you can ask me yourself Commodore" said Victoria from inside. Elise stepped aside and let the Commodore through. "I'm doing quite well and my thank you for sending someone to see how I was doing earlier. However, do not insult me or my hand maid again. She is quite capable of seeing after me. I would not have chosen her otherwise."

"I meant no insult Lady Victoria. I offer my sincerest apologies."

"Accepted, now you may leave if you have nothing else for me."

"I-I...Since you are feeling much better, I wanted to ask you to accompany me to dinner tonight."

Victoria was taken aback, 'Dinner But Jack! Damn I can't refuse him.' After arguing with herself she looked up to see Norrington still waiting her answer. "Commodore, you still have yet to ask me. Telling me you have to question to ask is not the same as asking the question."

Now it was Norrington's turn to be taken aback. "You are correct Lady Victoria. Will you do my honor of accompanying me tonight for dinner?"

"I accept your invitation."

"Thank you Lady Victoria. I will be waiting downstairs for you." He curtly nodded to her and made his way out the room.

"He's quite persistent. You scared him when you said he had insulted us. Now have you gotten anything from Michael?"

"Only a message but I haven't had a chance."

"What do mean?"

"Well, Captain Jack Sparrow was there and I asked him to take us with him when he leaves Port Royale. Let's say I got him out of serious situation and he is now in debt to me."

"Honestly, I don't know how you do it. So how are we supposed to go from distinguished guests to pirates?"

"I haven't thought that far. I suppose will have to fake our bloody demise somehow." Victoria pulled the note out and starting reading it aloud to Elise. "Looks like we missed him by a week and he left us a name of someone to see. A William Turner and that his next destination is...perhaps Turner will know. Will you find this man while I'm with the Commodore?"

"Of course. Anything else?"

"Drat, I was supposed to meet Captain Jack again tonight. Oh well, he's probably forgotten with all that rum he drinks."

~~~~~Norrington's POV~~~~~

'I hope she doesn't take too long to get ready. Why couldn't I wait until tomorrow's welcoming dinner with everyone? When did I turn into such a daft?'

"Commodore? I hope I did not keep you waiting too long."

'She looks remarkable. Say something you idiot!' he scolded himself. "Not at all Lady Victoria. You look splendid this evening," he said as he offered her his arm. "Where is your handmaid?"

"She will not be accompanying me tonight. She has distant relatives here in Port Royale and already has plans to see them tonight."

"Were you not going to join her tonight?"

"Oh no, my dear Elise needs some time off after caring after me this trip. I don't want to impose on a family gathering."

"I see, this way milady."

~~~~~Victoria's POV~~~~~

'What a daft he is. He's believing anything I tell him! I almost feel sorry for the sap.'

~~~~~Norrington's POV~~~~~

"I hope you do not find this too forward of me but I thought we would have dinner on the grounds of my household."

"Commodore Norrington, it would only find it forward if you were to take me to informal place such as a tavern. We are not that familiar with each other."

'Interesting.' After a few more moments of silence they arrived. They were promptly seated and served dinner.

"Lady Victoria, I have been meaning to ask. What brings you to Port Royale?"

"Don't tell me you haven't heard that I'm on hunt for a husband?"

"I'd rather hear the truth from the source." 'What have I gotten myself into?'

"Contrary to popular belief, I am not looking for a husband. You know our father's dreamt up the Interceptor. I initially was hoping to use my father's friendship to find favor. And upon arrival I have come to the conclusion that I don't need help at the moment."

"Must be some favor if you are traveling all the way from England. Surely, the need for help hasn't disappeared completely. Do tell me what favor you wanted from me." 'Phew!'

~~~~~Victoria's POV~~~~~

'I've said to much! Why am I being so honest all of sudden?'

"I'm on a journey to find someone who is supposedly close to my family and may shed some light on the matter of my parent's death. The last message I was given was-"

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