"Um…" He hadn't quite decided yet, but he didn't want to appear indecisive to Andrea. "Oh, there it is. That one." He pointed to the one they were closest to, the large one with black sails.
I’m bored and want another one on one rp, fight me (open)
A smile crossed her face and she started towards it without another glance back at the city, “Well then, I suppose I’ll hop onto that one as well.”
"Really?" he asked, delighted. "I'd be honored if you joined me." He struck a dynamic pose. "Two heroes, becoming stowaways, going on a swashbuckling adventure!"
She laughed and nodded, already making her way towards the ship, “That’s if we don’t get caught.” Her lips turned up into a smile again and she was clearly amused by his over the top dramatics.
Daso's heart skipped a beat at her amused smile. Most people got annoyed with his melodramatic tendencies. "We'll just have to be sneaky. Any ideas?"
“Walk onto the ship like we own the place and find a hiding spot?” She suggested joking with a shrug and a sparkle in her eye, “I’m terrible with plans, sorry.”
"That's a great idea!" he said, bouncing lightly on his toes. "I'm good at acting like I own the place. Follow my lead." He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled towards the ship casually.
She rolled her eyes and smiled, linking her arms behind her back and assuming the most serious but casual look she could as she followed behind him.
Daso's heart pounded as he paused, glancing at a few men as they boarded the ship. They were carrying barrels. He noticed that there were no women. "Hold, I have an idea." He hurried over to a barrel and opened it up. It was half filled with apples. "Get in," he said mischievously, gesturing to the barrel.
“Why?” She asked, eyeing the barrel suspiciously, “You're not going to throw me into the water are you?” Andrea made her way closer to the barrel anyway, though she didn’t get in.
"No! Of course not!" He glanced around, hoping no one was noticing their suspicious behavior. "Listen, loads of pirates are superstitious. If you try to walk on, they may throw a fit because you're…well…a woman." He blushed, glancing away. "And see, all the cabin boys are carrying barrels. If you get into a barrel, I can carry you in. Perfect disguises for both of us."
She sighed and rolled her eyes, climbing into the barrel and squishing herself in so he could put the cover back on, “You boys and your problems with ladies.” She looked up at him and poked her head out one last time before squishing back in, “Please don’t drop me.”
"I won't drop you. I swear on my honor," he said, giving her a mock salute. "I'm stronger than I look!" He'd built up quite a lot of upper body strength from the days he used to practice archery. He lifted the barrel. It was definitely heavy, but he could manage until he'd found them someplace to hide. Keeping his expression as neutral as possible, he boarded the ship.
She squeaked once when he picked up the barrel, quickly going quiet so they wouldn’t be caught. She looked down at the apples she was with and shrugged, taking one and quietly starting to eat it.
Daso hurried onto the deck, glancing around for a good place to hide. Hmm, there seemed to be an empty cabin. Why not? He hurried into the cabin, finally putting down the barrel. He didn't really stop to question why there was a seemingly empty cabin. "Okay, I think we're good," he whispered, opening the barrel.
She poked her head out and looked around before climbing out, half-eaten apple in hand, “Do you think they’ll notice a random barrel in an empty cabin?”
"Maybe," he admitted, rubbing the back of his neck. "I didn't think that far ahead. What now?"
“I don’t know,” She replied, shrugging “Maybe we find somewhere less open to hide?” She polished off the apple and set the core down by one of the walls.
"A great idea," he said, looking around. The cabin was nicely furnished and only had one bed, along with a desk. Weird that such a lovely room would be empty…unless… "Wait. Is this the captain's cabin?"
Andrea bit her lip, “I hope not, if we’re in the captains cabin and we get caught..” She shuddered, “I don’t want to think of what would happen to us. Let’s just get out of here to be safe.”
"Right. Let's go," he headed for the door. The door handle suddenly began to turn. "Oh, not good."
She froze as the handle turned before scrambling back into the barrel, tucking herself down as far as she could and hoping he would put the top onto the barrel before whoever it was came in.
Daso slammed the lid shut, whirling around and trying to look inconspicuous. The captain strode in. He was fairly young, with blond hair and freckles. He looked at Daso, blinking slowly.
"Who the hell are you?" he demanded.
"Uhhh, Daso. I'm a new cabin boy. Was just bringing you your…apples."
"Get out, lad." He waved a dismissive hand. Daso froze. He didn't want to leave Andrea.
"Ummmm…"
Andrea’s heart was pounding and she was almost certain it was loud enough for the captain to hear. Quietly, she tried to hide herself under the apples, putting them around her quietly and hoping she wasn’t going to get caught or left behind, but she would rather have Daso not get caught than both of them.
(oof i thought i already replied my bad)
"Kid," the captain interrupted. "Hand me an apple and then get this damn barrel out of my cabin."
Daso nodded, breathing a silent sigh of relief. "Right. Aye captain."
(It’s ok, I’ve done that before)
Andrea sighed in relief as well and grabbed an apple, ready to hand it to Daso so he could give it to the captain and they could get out of the cabin.
Daso took the apple and smoothly tossed it to the captain, who caught it with ease. The captain hesitated, giving Daso a silver-toothed smile. "I feel I haven't seen you around very much."
"Oh, uh, I'm new-ish," Daso responded, "the first mate hired me."
The captain shrugged. "Alright. Welcome aboard the Silver Lady."
Daso smiled and nodded, lifting the barrel again and trying to make sure he didn't look like he was straining too much for a barrel of apples. "Thanks!" he said as he headed out of the cabin. He saw an isolated corner of the ship and headed that way, hoping they could find a decent hiding spot to wait until they cast off.
“That was close, too close,” Andrea whispered from the barrel, “Maybe it’s better if I just stay in here until there’s a good spot to hide, I can’t be seen by any of the crew.”
"True," he said, "although I'm formulating a plan. If I find you a disguise, I bet you could play a convincing boy. As long as your pretty face and gorgeous hair doesn't give it away, that is."
Her face flushed and she was thankful for the barrel separating her from Daso, “Maybe. You’d have to find something do I could tuck my hair up to make it seem shorter, and find a way to make my face look less girl like.” Pushing on the top of the lid ever so slightly, she opened the barrel just enough to peek out the top while making it seem like the top was just loose.