Chapter 18: Chapter 18 Getting used to Sob Stories
"Yes, captain?"
"Get me some rum and give the crew some extra coin for drinks when we next make port."
That brought a smile to her face.
"Right away, captain."
Settling down and lighting up another cigar, I thought about what to do. The reason why we took this voyage was because my trio of guests wanted passage from an island controlled by the Theocracy, back to a Kingdom-controlled island.
It is likely the little noble girl is royalty if her slip-up was anything to go by. Well, she could've been acting but observation haki did give me a sense for emotions so if she was acting it was Oscar worthy performance.
We were supposed to pick someone up from the Theocracy but who would a royalty need to pick up personally? Another royalty? A close friend? A traitor to the Theocracy?
"Ahhhh well, who cares? At least it will be interesting."
*knock**knock*
"Come in."
Helga came in worried.
"Captain, we got a problem."
I tensed a bit. What could be the issue?
"What is it?"
She winced a bit and spoke.
"All the rums gone."
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE RUMS GONE? WHY IS THE RUM ALWAYS GONE?"
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Gloria pov.
For the umpteenth time, my stomach protested against the constant movement of the ship, but I was getting used to it.
For the umpteenth time, I wondered if Mother was well. I couldn't help worrying about her, but I didn't want to get used to that.
Mother was all alone now. Nobody to look after her, nobody to ask her if she was fine, nobody to care.
I was worried about what she might say if she heard that I killed a man. I shuddered. My hands were still shaking thinking about it, about the sensation of the sword piercing the fishmans chest, about how nonchalant Captain Newgate's response to it was.
More than anything though, I was worried if Mother would hate me for it. I was sure that she would understand if I just explained but would that be enough? Would she-
"Gloria? Are you okay? You seem troubled."
Maria as always figured out I was troubled easily.
"It's okay Maria, I'm just having seasickness again."
Maria raised an eyebrow and gave me a look that said 'Really? You expect me to believe that?'. I turned my head away. I didn't want to sound like I was complaining. I wanted to make this journey to begin with, the least I could do was make sure I didn't inconvenience everyone.
"Gloria listen to me. I already know what you are thinking. You are just like your mother was when she was little. It's fine to make mistakes, you just have to make sure to get back up and take responsibility."
"But Maria, I already messed up with wanting to fight when Captain Newgate told us to get out of their way. I was annoyed that he thought we would be a problem rather than a help. And look what it got me? My hands bloodied. I should have just stayed down at the lower deck."
Maria sighed heavily.
"You seem to have forgotten that he also said 'Make yourselves useful'. He gave us a choice to either fight or make sure we didn't get in the way of the battle. If anything he was the last person being judgmental towards you or us. Gloria, this isn't about the captain is it?"
As always she figured me out right away.
"I- I just don't know what Mother would think if she heard I took someone's life."
"Remember this, you stupid girl. Your mother would never love you less because of this. Trust me when I say, she would love you even if you were the most despicable person in the whole world."
I couldn't hold myself anymore and gave Maria a big hug and didn't let go. She hugged me as well. However, our emotional moment unfortunately didn't last long.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE RUMS GONE? WHY IS THE RUM ALWAYS GONE?"
Maria chuckled and let go.
"Come on, let's see what's got the Good Captain so riled up. You can get some fresh air as well. These lower decks are dreadful."
I giggled and followed along.
I was curious about what could make the illustrious Captain who laughed in the face of danger so angered.
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