Post by Carlotta on May 29, 2006 14:43:08 GMT -5
Meeting between JD and Carlotta
The men had made a point of steering clear of her lately. Her rage was barely containable, with the information she had learned. Boot heels thudded loudly as she paced back and forth within her private cabin upon the Black Swan I. A message had been sent for Carlotta to meet here here. The men went out to scourage the areas in which they knew Carlotta worked and spent her leisure time. She wouldn't be given an opportunity to say yes or no. It would be an order and she'd be expected to comply. As the time wore on, her patience became thin. She wanted to hurt someone, badly. In fact, she was going to, once she found out all the information she needed to get. There was a few small matters that had to be tended to first, and it all had to do with the woman she rescued, befriended, then made a buisness partner with.
She would be in her office at the Dockside Tavern, and that was where they found her. The banging on her door would have her pulling it open and a glare to rest upon the man that beat upon it like he was going to bust it down.
"What do you want? I'm a busy woman. You don't need to break my door down to get my attention." Snapped.
"The Capt'n bae wantin' t' see ye Missy Carlotta. She bae sayin' ye be comin' right 'way." He took a step back looking at her. The way she opened that door and barked at him, he would swear she was becoming like the Captain more and more everyday.
She'd just nod, she knew when it came to JD, she wouldn't wait. Stepping past him, she'd shut the door in her wake. "All right, let's go." She was wore out, through no fault but her own. Refusing to take it easy after the attacks that had been unleashed against her.
After awhile, she'd leave her cabin to make her way up to the main deck. There that pacing would begin yet again, piercing blues to glance towards the docks now and again, to see if any returned with the woman in tow. Things were getting out of hand and it was a time to bring them to an end. That past of hers was catching up fast, then the recent events, along with the present situation that had been brought to her attention.
She waved off her escort. "I don't need a babysitter. I know how to get to where I'm going." Rich chestnut colored gaze would turn upon the man. "Don't you have work to be doing? Get to it." Commandingly.
He just looked at her and nodded. Thankful to be on his way. It was bad enough the Captain was biting like a shark, now the young woman they all considered a mouse had turned into a lion herself. Without a word he was scurrying along the docks. He had no idea what was going on, but he could tell it wasn't good.
Turning to look at the docks again, she then noticed Carlotta making her way towards the ship. Only a moment longer did she remain on deck, soon she was heading down the ladder, back to her cabin. leaving the door open, to wait. Though the pacing would not cease. Occassionally she'd glance at the paper resting upon her desk. Now she turned to stare at the door as she awaited Carlotta's arrival.
Down the pier to the slip that the flag ship was anchored at. Soon she was crossing the gangplank, then making her way to JD's cabin. Noticing the door was opened, she stepped into the doorway and looked in. A brow rose to see the agitated captain pacing about in her private quarters. "You wanted to see me JD?" Asked in that quiet manner of hers, stepping through the door.
"Yes. I have a few thing to discuss with you." Leaning back against her desk, arms rose to cross over her chest. "I was told there was another attack on your life, is that true?" Features were impassive, though the fire burning within could be seen in those piercing blues. Enough to let it be noticed just how angry she truly was.
Nodding slowly. "Yes. I was going to tell you, but you've been busy as of late. I couldn't give this information to anyone else but you."
No outward reaction, she just stood there in that intimidating silence. Just a slight nod of her head is all that would be given to let Carlotta know to continue on.
"Remember that captain I told you about? Braydn Zachariah?" A pause to let the name sink in before she continued. "He came to my place of employment outside the lands. He told me he knew where you were and that by keeping my silence I could suffer an accident. When he left, on the bar where he stood, I found a dart like the one plucked from my neck after the first attack. I was going to bring it to you for you to see, but they had put the poison on the dart, so when I picked it up, it absorbed through my skin." Another pause, hands folding before her as she stood under the scrutiny of the captian's stare. "I was told by one of the patrons that rushed to my aide, that while all were tending to me, someone came back and got the dart. I was also informed there were several men there, who stood in watch over the whole of the situation. Once I had fallen, they quickly departed." Now she'd fall silent after having given JD the full report.
Jaw muscles twitch as she listened to the explaination of the attack and that which followed. "Bradyn Zachariah .... he's a dead man and it has nothing to do with some worthless feud that he's trying to keep alive. I will cut his throat and feed his innards to the sharks for his cowardly actions. He can't face me, so he attacks the only memeber of my crew that is weaponless ...and basically harmless." It wasn't meant as an insult to Carlotta, she was stating a fact, as the woman would know.
"He has to be staying close by JD. He knows too much about me to not. He's shown up at all of my places of employment. First to threaten, then to try to kill me. I had no clue the first time, but this time he stood before me. As if a taunt me, knowing what he was about to do. I believe he's taking a sick satisfaction in all of this." Moving over to one of the chairs to settle upon it. A hand lifted to brush back a few tendrils of raven that had fallen out of place. She was still a bit pale, dark circles under her eyes. Even if they had been able to neutrailze the poison, it was still taking it's toll upon her, that which had gotten into her system twice.
"Now that I know who it is, it's only a matter of time before my people find him. Then I'll have him brought before me. This is one I will personally see to his demise." Almost growled. "Which leads me to another little problem, and this one too directly involves you." Turning to snag up the paper from her desk, she'd toss it to land on Carlotta's lap.
"Something else that involves me?" A blink when the paper was tossed upon her lap. Unfolding it to see that it was an issue of the London Gazette. A glance up at the captain before her attention turned to the paper's front page. Eyes widened and a look of disbelief appeared when she seen the head lines. It was then she proceeded to read the collumn in full.
Reward offered: $10,000
For information on missing heiress, Basinstoke!
On May 5th, two women were rescued from a slave camp that was found just north of Eddenburg. Both women were in poor physical state, but are reported as to be on the road to recovery. Contessa Eliean Jordan, 17 of Oxford, and Dutchess Elizabeth Harwell, 21 of York.
Their stories were a horror to hear, let alone to imagine the two women living through it and surviving. Although, as rejoycing as it is that the women were found and returned to their proper homes, the information they gave was shocking to one of our own residents of Westminister.
Lord Ard-Greimne Carlus, and Lady Payton Arelene Dunnall-Bartley Basinstoke learned news of their missing daughter. Young Carlotta Estelle Basinstoke disappeared nearly two years ago, next month. The family knew not of her where-abouts, and had felt she was a victim of foul play. Now they know that their fears and suspicions had been proven right.
It's unknown as to why the Lady Carlotta Basinstoke was upon the Victory Queen on that fateful day, and hopefully that question will be answered, once the young woman is found. It's been reported that the Victory Queen had been attacked by a pirate ship. Many of her crew and captain were slaughtered upon the decks, as well as many of the noble gentles that had books passage.
The women and children were taken away and sold in various ports as slaves. The above mentioned ladies, now safely at home, were two who had fallen victim to such a horrendous deed. Though the Lady Carlotta was not with them. They could attest that she was still aboard ship, and that she had gained the Pirate captain's eye.
Through futher investigation by Scottland Yard, it was learned that the ship in question had met it's demise at sea. A few survivors of the attack were taken into custody and questioned. After giving details to the constables, they were then hanged after being tried and found guilty for multitudes of crimes they committed.
It has been learned, that the very cruel and barbaric pirate captain the throne has been searching for, was the last seen to be in possession of the delicate woman, Lady Carlotta. The hunt for Captain J.D "Blood Bath" Black has intensified.
If anyone has any information on Lady Carlotta's where-abouts, they will be paid handsomly to step forward. $10,000 is what will be paid for her safe return. The throne has upped their original reward to now stand at $50,000 for any information that results in the capture of Captain J.D "Blood Bath" Black.
A glance up at the captain after reading this, she didn't know what to say to the matter. There was more information that went on about her family. There was a notice of her fathers eldest daughter from his first marriage having moved into their Westminister home, and the announcement of her engagement to James Alderman, Earl of Essex. Mentally she noted that those two were ment to be together. Both were materialistic, money hungry snoots. "I...I...I don't know what to say, JD." She was at a loss, never in her life would she had figured something like this to happen.
Her hand rose to cut her off from anymore comments. "Due to this event, I am left with no other option." A deep breath intook, then released. "I am removing you from any association with myself and the Black Swan..." Hand rose again to ensure she kept her silence until she finished what she had to say. "We've become close over the time you've been with me. Never have I had a more loyal and devoted member of my crew then what you've proven to be Carlotta, but due to that...." Indicating the paper. "...we need to distance ourselves from one another. I know you would never do anything to give me away, but it would only be a matter of time before people will start putting things together. I've been able to avoid being captured because they hunt for a man. You were openly named,and with the London Gazette somehow finding it's way upon the stoop of the Dockside, it won't be long before someone will turn you in for that reward." Turning around again, she'd taken another paper off her desk, this she would carry over and hand to Carlotta. "I've signed this document, it makes you full owner of the Dockside. I am still named upon it, as a silent partner by my given name. I will be sure to send you what ever you need, be it coin or stock. We'll be setting sail by the weeks end, to travel to the islands that were recently found. It will be a good place for myself, the crew, and my ships to hold up safely, until this all blows over. If it does."
She just sat there speechless, not knowing what to say. Although that anger within was mounting at her father doing something like this. She didn't want to be found, and she'd sure as hell refuse being returned. A sigh of resignation, as much as she wanted to protest JD's decision, she understood the reasoning behind it. Accepting the document, she'd barely see it when she gazed down upon it. "I will never tell a soul what I know, about anything JD. I will carry it all to my grave and beyond, of that you have my promise." Standing abruptly, she couldn't hold back those tears that threatened to fall. The room was crossed and she'd snag JD up into a tight hold. "I'm going to miss you JD. You're the only one I have ever been able to talk openly with. With you being gone, I will be alone again."
Rare was it for her to show any signs of emotion to anyone. Though this was a different circumstance. Carlotta had been like family to her, and it broke her heart at that moment that she had to leave her behind. She knew she was doing the right, and only thing she could. "We will meet again Carlotta, if not in this life, then the next, but I promise you that you will not be alone. They are good people here, and I know they'll take good care and look after you. You know how to reach me if you must, though I beg that you don't unless the situation you face is dire. I will be here as soon as possible and able, if you do."
She'd hold her friend tightly for a bit more, then released to wipe the tears from her eyes. "You take d**n good care of yourself JD, and once this all blows over, then you can come back and things can be as they were."
A sad smile to form and a slow shake of her head. "It'll never be as it was before Carlotta. That's one thing I've learned over time, If I've learned anything." A hand to her shoulder and a gentle squeeze. "Now you go on back to the Dockside and take care of business. If anyone inquires after me, tell them I've set sail to travel to distant shores, to seek trade." Hand drew back, she'd then walk past Carlotta to return to the upper deck. No looking back. She wouldn't even watch as Carlotta left the ship. She's dealt with enough heartbreaks. She finally found a woman she could trust as a friend, and was now going to lose her.
For a long moment she stood there just staring at the paper she held, then a glance towards the Gazette. It would be snagged on her way out, there was one way she could put an end to that part. Simply write a letter to the constables of Scottland yard, informing them she is fine and well, that the story of her being abducted by Captain Black was untrue. That she had gained passage on another ship and then settled here to make a life of her own. Her father wasn't going to ruin this for her, if he tried, then she'd just have him taken care of, in the manner that JD had taught her to deal with undesirables. She would take her time in leaving the Black Swan. The very ship that was her savior, as well as the Captain who navigated her. It was like leaving home, even if she hadn't been aboard much, since moving into the Inn. After those silent goodbyes, she'd walk down the gangplank and head back to the Dockside to immediately write that letter. She could at least protect JD that way.
The men had made a point of steering clear of her lately. Her rage was barely containable, with the information she had learned. Boot heels thudded loudly as she paced back and forth within her private cabin upon the Black Swan I. A message had been sent for Carlotta to meet here here. The men went out to scourage the areas in which they knew Carlotta worked and spent her leisure time. She wouldn't be given an opportunity to say yes or no. It would be an order and she'd be expected to comply. As the time wore on, her patience became thin. She wanted to hurt someone, badly. In fact, she was going to, once she found out all the information she needed to get. There was a few small matters that had to be tended to first, and it all had to do with the woman she rescued, befriended, then made a buisness partner with.
She would be in her office at the Dockside Tavern, and that was where they found her. The banging on her door would have her pulling it open and a glare to rest upon the man that beat upon it like he was going to bust it down.
"What do you want? I'm a busy woman. You don't need to break my door down to get my attention." Snapped.
"The Capt'n bae wantin' t' see ye Missy Carlotta. She bae sayin' ye be comin' right 'way." He took a step back looking at her. The way she opened that door and barked at him, he would swear she was becoming like the Captain more and more everyday.
She'd just nod, she knew when it came to JD, she wouldn't wait. Stepping past him, she'd shut the door in her wake. "All right, let's go." She was wore out, through no fault but her own. Refusing to take it easy after the attacks that had been unleashed against her.
After awhile, she'd leave her cabin to make her way up to the main deck. There that pacing would begin yet again, piercing blues to glance towards the docks now and again, to see if any returned with the woman in tow. Things were getting out of hand and it was a time to bring them to an end. That past of hers was catching up fast, then the recent events, along with the present situation that had been brought to her attention.
She waved off her escort. "I don't need a babysitter. I know how to get to where I'm going." Rich chestnut colored gaze would turn upon the man. "Don't you have work to be doing? Get to it." Commandingly.
He just looked at her and nodded. Thankful to be on his way. It was bad enough the Captain was biting like a shark, now the young woman they all considered a mouse had turned into a lion herself. Without a word he was scurrying along the docks. He had no idea what was going on, but he could tell it wasn't good.
Turning to look at the docks again, she then noticed Carlotta making her way towards the ship. Only a moment longer did she remain on deck, soon she was heading down the ladder, back to her cabin. leaving the door open, to wait. Though the pacing would not cease. Occassionally she'd glance at the paper resting upon her desk. Now she turned to stare at the door as she awaited Carlotta's arrival.
Down the pier to the slip that the flag ship was anchored at. Soon she was crossing the gangplank, then making her way to JD's cabin. Noticing the door was opened, she stepped into the doorway and looked in. A brow rose to see the agitated captain pacing about in her private quarters. "You wanted to see me JD?" Asked in that quiet manner of hers, stepping through the door.
"Yes. I have a few thing to discuss with you." Leaning back against her desk, arms rose to cross over her chest. "I was told there was another attack on your life, is that true?" Features were impassive, though the fire burning within could be seen in those piercing blues. Enough to let it be noticed just how angry she truly was.
Nodding slowly. "Yes. I was going to tell you, but you've been busy as of late. I couldn't give this information to anyone else but you."
No outward reaction, she just stood there in that intimidating silence. Just a slight nod of her head is all that would be given to let Carlotta know to continue on.
"Remember that captain I told you about? Braydn Zachariah?" A pause to let the name sink in before she continued. "He came to my place of employment outside the lands. He told me he knew where you were and that by keeping my silence I could suffer an accident. When he left, on the bar where he stood, I found a dart like the one plucked from my neck after the first attack. I was going to bring it to you for you to see, but they had put the poison on the dart, so when I picked it up, it absorbed through my skin." Another pause, hands folding before her as she stood under the scrutiny of the captian's stare. "I was told by one of the patrons that rushed to my aide, that while all were tending to me, someone came back and got the dart. I was also informed there were several men there, who stood in watch over the whole of the situation. Once I had fallen, they quickly departed." Now she'd fall silent after having given JD the full report.
Jaw muscles twitch as she listened to the explaination of the attack and that which followed. "Bradyn Zachariah .... he's a dead man and it has nothing to do with some worthless feud that he's trying to keep alive. I will cut his throat and feed his innards to the sharks for his cowardly actions. He can't face me, so he attacks the only memeber of my crew that is weaponless ...and basically harmless." It wasn't meant as an insult to Carlotta, she was stating a fact, as the woman would know.
"He has to be staying close by JD. He knows too much about me to not. He's shown up at all of my places of employment. First to threaten, then to try to kill me. I had no clue the first time, but this time he stood before me. As if a taunt me, knowing what he was about to do. I believe he's taking a sick satisfaction in all of this." Moving over to one of the chairs to settle upon it. A hand lifted to brush back a few tendrils of raven that had fallen out of place. She was still a bit pale, dark circles under her eyes. Even if they had been able to neutrailze the poison, it was still taking it's toll upon her, that which had gotten into her system twice.
"Now that I know who it is, it's only a matter of time before my people find him. Then I'll have him brought before me. This is one I will personally see to his demise." Almost growled. "Which leads me to another little problem, and this one too directly involves you." Turning to snag up the paper from her desk, she'd toss it to land on Carlotta's lap.
"Something else that involves me?" A blink when the paper was tossed upon her lap. Unfolding it to see that it was an issue of the London Gazette. A glance up at the captain before her attention turned to the paper's front page. Eyes widened and a look of disbelief appeared when she seen the head lines. It was then she proceeded to read the collumn in full.
Reward offered: $10,000
For information on missing heiress, Basinstoke!
On May 5th, two women were rescued from a slave camp that was found just north of Eddenburg. Both women were in poor physical state, but are reported as to be on the road to recovery. Contessa Eliean Jordan, 17 of Oxford, and Dutchess Elizabeth Harwell, 21 of York.
Their stories were a horror to hear, let alone to imagine the two women living through it and surviving. Although, as rejoycing as it is that the women were found and returned to their proper homes, the information they gave was shocking to one of our own residents of Westminister.
Lord Ard-Greimne Carlus, and Lady Payton Arelene Dunnall-Bartley Basinstoke learned news of their missing daughter. Young Carlotta Estelle Basinstoke disappeared nearly two years ago, next month. The family knew not of her where-abouts, and had felt she was a victim of foul play. Now they know that their fears and suspicions had been proven right.
It's unknown as to why the Lady Carlotta Basinstoke was upon the Victory Queen on that fateful day, and hopefully that question will be answered, once the young woman is found. It's been reported that the Victory Queen had been attacked by a pirate ship. Many of her crew and captain were slaughtered upon the decks, as well as many of the noble gentles that had books passage.
The women and children were taken away and sold in various ports as slaves. The above mentioned ladies, now safely at home, were two who had fallen victim to such a horrendous deed. Though the Lady Carlotta was not with them. They could attest that she was still aboard ship, and that she had gained the Pirate captain's eye.
Through futher investigation by Scottland Yard, it was learned that the ship in question had met it's demise at sea. A few survivors of the attack were taken into custody and questioned. After giving details to the constables, they were then hanged after being tried and found guilty for multitudes of crimes they committed.
It has been learned, that the very cruel and barbaric pirate captain the throne has been searching for, was the last seen to be in possession of the delicate woman, Lady Carlotta. The hunt for Captain J.D "Blood Bath" Black has intensified.
If anyone has any information on Lady Carlotta's where-abouts, they will be paid handsomly to step forward. $10,000 is what will be paid for her safe return. The throne has upped their original reward to now stand at $50,000 for any information that results in the capture of Captain J.D "Blood Bath" Black.
A glance up at the captain after reading this, she didn't know what to say to the matter. There was more information that went on about her family. There was a notice of her fathers eldest daughter from his first marriage having moved into their Westminister home, and the announcement of her engagement to James Alderman, Earl of Essex. Mentally she noted that those two were ment to be together. Both were materialistic, money hungry snoots. "I...I...I don't know what to say, JD." She was at a loss, never in her life would she had figured something like this to happen.
Her hand rose to cut her off from anymore comments. "Due to this event, I am left with no other option." A deep breath intook, then released. "I am removing you from any association with myself and the Black Swan..." Hand rose again to ensure she kept her silence until she finished what she had to say. "We've become close over the time you've been with me. Never have I had a more loyal and devoted member of my crew then what you've proven to be Carlotta, but due to that...." Indicating the paper. "...we need to distance ourselves from one another. I know you would never do anything to give me away, but it would only be a matter of time before people will start putting things together. I've been able to avoid being captured because they hunt for a man. You were openly named,and with the London Gazette somehow finding it's way upon the stoop of the Dockside, it won't be long before someone will turn you in for that reward." Turning around again, she'd taken another paper off her desk, this she would carry over and hand to Carlotta. "I've signed this document, it makes you full owner of the Dockside. I am still named upon it, as a silent partner by my given name. I will be sure to send you what ever you need, be it coin or stock. We'll be setting sail by the weeks end, to travel to the islands that were recently found. It will be a good place for myself, the crew, and my ships to hold up safely, until this all blows over. If it does."
She just sat there speechless, not knowing what to say. Although that anger within was mounting at her father doing something like this. She didn't want to be found, and she'd sure as hell refuse being returned. A sigh of resignation, as much as she wanted to protest JD's decision, she understood the reasoning behind it. Accepting the document, she'd barely see it when she gazed down upon it. "I will never tell a soul what I know, about anything JD. I will carry it all to my grave and beyond, of that you have my promise." Standing abruptly, she couldn't hold back those tears that threatened to fall. The room was crossed and she'd snag JD up into a tight hold. "I'm going to miss you JD. You're the only one I have ever been able to talk openly with. With you being gone, I will be alone again."
Rare was it for her to show any signs of emotion to anyone. Though this was a different circumstance. Carlotta had been like family to her, and it broke her heart at that moment that she had to leave her behind. She knew she was doing the right, and only thing she could. "We will meet again Carlotta, if not in this life, then the next, but I promise you that you will not be alone. They are good people here, and I know they'll take good care and look after you. You know how to reach me if you must, though I beg that you don't unless the situation you face is dire. I will be here as soon as possible and able, if you do."
She'd hold her friend tightly for a bit more, then released to wipe the tears from her eyes. "You take d**n good care of yourself JD, and once this all blows over, then you can come back and things can be as they were."
A sad smile to form and a slow shake of her head. "It'll never be as it was before Carlotta. That's one thing I've learned over time, If I've learned anything." A hand to her shoulder and a gentle squeeze. "Now you go on back to the Dockside and take care of business. If anyone inquires after me, tell them I've set sail to travel to distant shores, to seek trade." Hand drew back, she'd then walk past Carlotta to return to the upper deck. No looking back. She wouldn't even watch as Carlotta left the ship. She's dealt with enough heartbreaks. She finally found a woman she could trust as a friend, and was now going to lose her.
For a long moment she stood there just staring at the paper she held, then a glance towards the Gazette. It would be snagged on her way out, there was one way she could put an end to that part. Simply write a letter to the constables of Scottland yard, informing them she is fine and well, that the story of her being abducted by Captain Black was untrue. That she had gained passage on another ship and then settled here to make a life of her own. Her father wasn't going to ruin this for her, if he tried, then she'd just have him taken care of, in the manner that JD had taught her to deal with undesirables. She would take her time in leaving the Black Swan. The very ship that was her savior, as well as the Captain who navigated her. It was like leaving home, even if she hadn't been aboard much, since moving into the Inn. After those silent goodbyes, she'd walk down the gangplank and head back to the Dockside to immediately write that letter. She could at least protect JD that way.
