someone buy my booty!

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"I don't think kids becoming pirates is a good thing... you probably shouldn't write that book." They said, despite having joined piracy when they were about 14. They pulled anxiously at the sleeves of their jacket, unnerved by the lack of weight in their pocket. The book had become like a safety blanket to them

“You joined young didn’t you?” Stede asked, handing the book back over to them. He could sense that they were quickly becoming uncomfortable with him holding it. That should solve the issue fast enough!

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"Oh no, it's not a classic." They said, getting the very prominent sense that Stede wasn't about to give up on finding out what the book was. "It's just a kids book. I took it with me when I left London." Ely felt that it would be best to just cave a little. Perhaps that amount of information would be enough for Stede to give up on quizzing them about the book. The last thing that they wanted was for it to prompt even more questions.

Not a classic, huh? Maybe even still, Stede could find out what this mysterious book was. He definitely wasn’t going to give this up. He never had anyone be so secretive about a book before! Out of the few that could read and write, he expected it wouldn’t be hard. A simple, what is that? Guess not. If it was from London, there was a chance he might’ve heard of it too!

Ely flushed almost as red as their hair in embarrassment. It wasn’t completely accurate but was close enough to have Ely blushing.

The flush had Stede’s mind racing. Sure he might not have hit the nail on t(e head, but as far as he was concerned he did! Any closer to figuring out this mystery.. like a true detective’s novel.

Ely almost laughed. They did their best to school their features into a much more plain expression before shaking their head.

"No... I'm not sure something like that exists." They said hesitantly. The young pirate was getting a little worn down by the questions now, feeling that Stede wasn't likely to give up. They dug back into their pocket and once again pulled out the aged book.

Stede smiled at his win. If one of his skills wasn’t wearing people down, then what was? It was something you learned around bullies.

“Maybe I ought to write it,” Stede mumbled, watching them pull the book free. Looking at the state of it he was obviously careful to handle it delicately, opening it. He wasn’t sure what he was expecting, but..

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"Oh no, it's not a classic." They said, getting the very prominent sense that Stede wasn't about to give up on finding out what the book was. "It's just a kids book. I took it with me when I left London." Ely felt that it would be best to just cave a little. Perhaps that amount of information would be enough for Stede to give up on quizzing them about the book. The last thing that they wanted was for it to prompt even more questions.

Not a classic, huh? Maybe even still, Stede could find out what this mysterious book was. He definitely wasn’t going to give this up. He never had anyone be so secretive about a book before! Out of the few that could read and write, he expected it wouldn’t be hard. A simple, what is that? Guess not. If it was from London, there was a chance he might’ve heard of it too!

Ely flushed almost as red as their hair in embarrassment. It wasn’t completely accurate but was close enough to have Ely blushing.

The flush had Stede’s mind racing. Sure he might not have hit the nail on t(e head, but as far as he was concerned he did! Any closer to figuring out this mystery.. like a true detective’s novel.

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"Oh no, it's not a classic." They said, getting the very prominent sense that Stede wasn't about to give up on finding out what the book was. "It's just a kids book. I took it with me when I left London." Ely felt that it would be best to just cave a little. Perhaps that amount of information would be enough for Stede to give up on quizzing them about the book. The last thing that they wanted was for it to prompt even more questions.

Not a classic, huh? Maybe even still, Stede could find out what this mysterious book was. He definitely wasn’t going to give this up. He never had anyone be so secretive about a book before! Out of the few that could read and write, he expected it wouldn’t be hard. A simple, what is that? Guess not. If it was from London, there was a chance he might’ve heard of it too!

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Ely wasn't necessarily hurt. They were just a bit worried about being told off. They hated being yelled at and while, as far as they could tell, Stede was very unlikely to do that- it wasn't a risk they wanted to take.

"Chat about it?" They echoed. Ely was still struggling a bit to get past the mindset of repressing everything deep down inside. They weren't the best at it but on Blackbeard's ship and at the Foundling Hospital which they'd come from, it had been the best course of action.

Of course Stede wasn’t one to yell at someone. At least, not if they didn’t deserve it. As far as he could tell he had no reason to yell or berate Ely, even if he did he’d talk it through reasonably.

Stede knew parts here and there of how different people might not be.. especially willing to just spill their past in front of him, telling him everything that’s wrong. That’s okay, he could work it out of them.

It certainly did feel like a parent sitting down to give them a lecture. Still, they'd rather that than be yelled it for something inconsequential.

"Oh, it's just a book." They said, a little embarrassed about it. They very strategically pushed the book back into their pocket, struggling not to show the title of it. A children's book about a fictional pirate which they'd taken their name from wasn't something they wanted people to know they enjoyed reading.

Stede made himself as comfortable as he could on the small little barrel. It was kind of a silly look on him, forcing himself to fit on it.

“Just a book?” He tilted his head, arching his head upwards like that would somehow help to be able to see more of the book. Curiousity killed the Stede, but finding out what book this is brought him back? He had to admit he was more than a little interested to see it himself. After all, maybe they could share their taste in literature!

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Ely wasn't necessarily hurt. They were just a bit worried about being told off. They hated being yelled at and while, as far as they could tell, Stede was very unlikely to do that- it wasn't a risk they wanted to take.

"Chat about it?" They echoed. Ely was still struggling a bit to get past the mindset of repressing everything deep down inside. They weren't the best at it but on Blackbeard's ship and at the Foundling Hospital which they'd come from, it had been the best course of action.

Of course Stede wasn’t one to yell at someone. At least, not if they didn’t deserve it. As far as he could tell he had no reason to yell or berate Ely, even if he did he’d talk it through reasonably.

Stede knew parts here and there of how different people might not be.. especially willing to just spill their past in front of him, telling him everything that’s wrong. That’s okay, he could work it out of them.

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It had been too long a day aboard the Revenge as usual. Going across the ocean was never easy on the crew, but especially not for Ely or probably not Stede. Of course Stede wouldn’t let thst show. You’ve got to keep a positive attitude for the crew, right? Otherwise pirating simply won’t work at all! So, after this long day, Stede decided why not take a little break?

Let the ship simply skim on the water, no need to keep an eye on the wheel for now. They probably had nowhere to be. Probably. Taking a break from organizing his very messy closet and frivolous clothing, he decided to go to the deck instead.

Ely enjoyed being at sea… mostly. They’d become used to it after two years of being on Blackbeards crew and now a few months of whoevers crew they were on these days. It had become rather vague as to whether they worked for Ed or Stede. Still, a particularly bad storm or rowdy evening with the crew often remained enough to send Ely back to their small room. Despite that, they’d taken to piracy surprisingly well. At least, they’d taken to it well enough to have lasted nearly 3 years on the job.

This particular evening was one where Ely had found the rambunctiousness of the crew a little bit too much. They’d found a place between two crates at the stern of the ship and hidden away with their copy of a well loved children’s book on their lap. Despite having read said book countless times, they became engrossed in its pages- so much so that they visibly jolted when they heard their name.

Stede knew he had to come by to check on Ely. After all, can’t keep track of the crew if you don’t make sure everyone is well and good. You can talk in through as a crew, but some more secretive people hide away. Specifically, a spot between two crates with a book in their lap. He wasn’t surprised to see it, say, but it was interesting seeing his love of children’s literature being shared on the ship.

He tried to not scare them as best he could, but what can you do? Looking over them, waiting a moment for the calm to settle, “Hello, I’m doing well,” He said, casually. And because Stede wasn’t one to beat around the bush he continued, “I can’t but notice you seem to be hiding from the rest of the crew.”

It wasn’t that Stede was scary. Of course, being Captain did make him quite intimidating but, in and of himself, Stede was probably the least scary person on the whole ship. Ely was just a jumpy person.

“Oh…” Were they in trouble for not being social enough? That had never happened before… but things on this ship were strange.

Stede looked over Ely. Seemed to be settled now, at least. He wasn’t sure exactly how to approach next time. Maybe he could get a cat bell, so you could hear him coming..

Stede tilted his head, Ely seemed.. hurt? The idea of it certainly filled Stede with a certain kind of worry. Hopefully he could find some way how to.. make it up?

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It had been too long a day aboard the Revenge as usual. Going across the ocean was never easy on the crew, but especially not for Ely or probably not Stede. Of course Stede wouldn’t let thst show. You’ve got to keep a positive attitude for the crew, right? Otherwise pirating simply won’t work at all! So, after this long day, Stede decided why not take a little break?

Let the ship simply skim on the water, no need to keep an eye on the wheel for now. They probably had nowhere to be. Probably. Taking a break from organizing his very messy closet and frivolous clothing, he decided to go to the deck instead.

Ely enjoyed being at sea… mostly. They’d become used to it after two years of being on Blackbeards crew and now a few months of whoevers crew they were on these days. It had become rather vague as to whether they worked for Ed or Stede. Still, a particularly bad storm or rowdy evening with the crew often remained enough to send Ely back to their small room. Despite that, they’d taken to piracy surprisingly well. At least, they’d taken to it well enough to have lasted nearly 3 years on the job.

This particular evening was one where Ely had found the rambunctiousness of the crew a little bit too much. They’d found a place between two crates at the stern of the ship and hidden away with their copy of a well loved children’s book on their lap. Despite having read said book countless times, they became engrossed in its pages- so much so that they visibly jolted when they heard their name.

Stede knew he had to come by to check on Ely. After all, can’t keep track of the crew if you don’t make sure everyone is well and good. You can talk in through as a crew, but some more secretive people hide away. Specifically, a spot between two crates with a book in their lap. He wasn’t surprised to see it, say, but it was interesting seeing his love of children’s literature being shared on the ship.

He tried to not scare them as best he could, but what can you do? Looking over them, waiting a moment for the calm to settle, “Hello, I’m doing well,” He said, casually. And because Stede wasn’t one to beat around the bush he continued, “I can’t but notice you seem to be hiding from the rest of the crew.”