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Post subject: Rhythm of the Sea  Posted: February 2nd, 2006, 10:13 pm |
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Things You Should Know Before Posting:
+ This is a semi-literate to literate roleplay.
+ It is about Master & Commander-Far Side of the World, book or movie.
+ Mostly originals and regulated made-ups,please! 
+ Keep it relatively believable,no fantasy,this is history-based!!
+ Have fun and that's all!!! 
-'Bax
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When we wore a heart of stone, we wandered to the sea
Hoping to find some comfort there, yearning to feel free
And we were mesmerized by the lull of the night
And the smells that filled the air
And we layed us down on sandy ground. It was cold, but we didn't care
Yes, we were drawn to the rhythm
Drawn into the rhythm of the sea
Yes, we were drawn to the rhythm
Drawn into the rhythm of the sea
We fell asleep and began to dream when something broke the night
Memories stirred inside of us - the struggle and the fight
And we could feel the heat of a thousand voices
Telling us which way to go
And we cried out "Is there no escape from the words that plague me so?"
And we were drawn to the rhythm
Drawn into the rhythm of the sea
Yes, we were drawn to the rhythm
Drawn into the rhythm of the sea
In the still and the silent dawn another day is born
Washed up by the tireless waves, the body bent and torn
In the face of the blinding sun, you wake only to find
That heaven is a stranger place than what I've left behind
And we are drawn to the rhythm
Drawn into the rhythm of the sea
Yes, we are drawn to the rhythm
Drawn into the rhythm of the sea
And we are drawn to the rhythm
Drawn into the rhythm of the sea
Yes, we are drawn to the rhythm
Drawn into the rhythm of the sea
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1813,along the shores of England
The air was fresh and salty,a calm sea and a bright sun today. The docks were filled with ships and boats of all sizes and people were bustling about the marketplace nearby. Many were seamen and others were their families,awaiting their loved-one's departure. A small wooden boat floated near the end of the dockyard with a slim female figure within it,paddling the old thing about. She was lightly dressed in a ragged and short blue dress with a weathered white buttoned shirt,sitting there and pulling up nets of fish. Her auburn hair shimmered in the noon sun and a smile was sweetly put upon her freckled cheeks. An Irishwoman no doubt,near or barely in the twenties,but here she was,oddly enough,in an English harbor.
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After some time of fishing alongside great ships, the lady carefully came to the dock and tied-off,climbed out with a bucket of fresh fish(flinching because the wood was hot on her bare feet) and began making her way to the market with the load. She was walking past a large frigate when she came upon two men. They were dressed in the like of aristocrats and stood there conversing over some nautical business. When she came near,they looked at her and both gave welcoming smiles.
The girl set down her bucket and gave a quick curtsey to them in respect.
"And what is a young woman like yourself doing alone on a day like this?",one man asked,he was tall and strong with golden hair and a Naval outfitting.
She replied,"I was doing a bit of fishing,sir. I come from Ireland to seek refuge as I find none back home. Are you the Captain of this ship 'ere,sir?"
Her blue eyes sparkled like the rippling shimmers of the ocean behind.
"I am indeed,miss. Captain Jack Aubrey,"he introduced himself with a hand which she shook,"and this is my man-of-war. I call her the H.M.S. Surprise."
Jack Aubrey turned aside so that the other man could be seen. He was thinner than Jack with brown hair and many freckles that matched the color of his studious outfit,an Irishman he seemed.
"And this is my surgeon and good friend,Stephen Maturin."
Stephen removed his weaved hat,bowed to the miss and said,
"I am blessed to see such a fine lady outside of Ireland."
He was quite flattering and the lass giggled and bowed back.
"I am Kiersten Dunney,sirs. It is quite a pleasure to meet such regal men as yourselves. Excuse my appearance.",Kiersten said self-conciously and wiped off some dirt that was on her dress.
Captain Aubrey looked at her with intenful,dark eyes,but they seemed not threatening to her and Stephen shielded his eyes from the lowering sun.
"How would you like to join Stephen and I and my crew tonight on the ship for dinner? I'm sure we'd all like to get to know you better. You seem to be quite the fisher.",he said while studying the containments of Kiersten's bucket.
She replied,"That would be an honour,sir! I'm very punctual,so you need not worry. I will not make you wait!"
"Very well then. Meet us at six right here."
Kiersten grabbed her bucket and nodded agreeingly before moving on her way.
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It was only a few hours latter when Kiersten Dunney was back at the dock and dressed in the same outfit,now only it was cleaned and looked quite nice. Her hair was in natural curls and unmussed unlike earlier,if only blow about gently by the night breeze. There were lights on in the ship and lots of men's voice already coming from inside,but she waited. Soon enough, Jack and Stephen came striding proudly down the dockyard and they came to meet.
They greeted and led her aboard the Surprise. Kiersten walked about the deck,now with heels on,with intrigue and studied every bit of carving before being shown into the cabin. Down in the gunroom there were many long tables set up and one smaller one in the middle for the Officers and Midshipmen. All the men were already there,and from the moment she stepped off those stairs,they all burst out in greeting. Some whistles were included too.
It was somewhat awkward to be amongst all those seaworthy males,which were thought of as unintelligent nasty men,as a young and beautiful lady. Of course they'd all be after her in a heartbeat but Stephen and Jack kept her out of trouble's way. As she passed the tables the men spoke to her and made comments and she smiled and waved back to them. Only a few of them were worth looking at.
Jack introduced her to the crew and they were thrilled and she quite flattered. She felt like royalty in a place like this. She could have men grovelling at her feet and doing her will at her word. But she said nothing and joined the Officers in a meal. They conversed over their countries and the war with Napoleon and that the ship was to depart the next day. This struck her intrest.
"May I come with you,Captain Jack sir? I have skills in carpentry and wood-working and even painting. I guess you could call me an artisan. You and Dr.Maturin are the only people I know anymore,and you're already my friends! Please sir,with only a few books to read about the Navy I can catch on quickly.",Kiersten suggested earnestly to the Captain beside her. Stephen raised his brow in surprise. He had heard of prostitutes wanting to come aboard ships,but never a woman out of sheer want of work.
Jack seemed shocked too and thought about it hard in silence. The whole table await his decision. Kiersten Dunney seemed truthful enough,kind,and a hard worker.
"So be it! You'll be the first female to join us,Miss Dunney. I will warn you it isn't as easy as it seems and very dangerous. Sickness and battle are always a risk.",Jack warned her with a look of his dark eyes.
"I understand,Jack. I am willing to take those risks to be with friends.",Kiersten replied sincerely.
"Then you will come. You will stay in the room next to Stephen's tonight,and in the morning we will dress you properly and go over all necissary things. Carpenter and artisan you will very well be,Kiersten.",Jack said and then announced to the crew. They cheered and called out drunkenly.
They soon departed and went to bed. And though comfortable in her cozy bedroom,Kiersten was restless with the fact that she would be leaving on the journey of a lifetime. The ocean hushed outside and the sound of sails flapping could be heard from her open balcony and she fell into a deep sleep...
((Long post!!! Wow. Well,you guys don't have to post that long,but I was just getting us started. ^^ ))
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Post subject: Posted: February 2nd, 2006, 10:31 pm |
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I will join this RP, if you give me a little info on Master & Commander, which I'm barely familiar with;-).
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