#captaindeneb

🌈 The world is a better place because you are in it! 🌈

Validate MC. “Fears are not irrational. They are there for a reason. No need to explain yourself to me.”

🌿 Datura, Zenaida, Asante

Be open and share their own “silly” fear with MC. “Everyone is afraid of something. Even the bravest among us who may not show it...”

🍃 Anri, Tiare, Kiernan, Oliver

Offer to help MC face their fear and talk them through it. “You are braver than you think. Take my hand. I am right here beside you.”

🌱 Deneb, Riad, Clo, Mateo

Calm the panic by quieting MC’s mind. “Listen to me. Listen! Close your eyes. Count in your mind. Slow deep inhale. Hold. 1, 2, 3 Slow exhale. 1, 2, 3 Breathe... Now get out of my kitchen.”

🌵 Bao

My fortune cookie says, “Balance is the key to life.” But the tummy says, “Have your cake and eat it, too.” The heart says, “It wants what it wants.” &The mind says, “Willpower alone will make you a master at juggling.” I say, “Sammich and have the best of both worlds~” 🌚🌝

😳 Ollie would be so flustered by this that he wouldn’t be able to focus on his work for the rest of the day. Oliver’s mind is buzzing with thoughts of MC. His heart is racing! “Am I dying? I should go see Asante.” Oh my, Nonny~ It’s a possibility this unexpected smooch may have taken the entire crew off course from their next venture. Hopefully he comes to before Mateo finds out.

😍 Deneb is smitten! They’ve never been dipped before and the dramatic nature of this move has them whirling. Deneb will be talking about this for the rest of the day to everyone. They’ve cornered everyone at least once with their gushing. Luckily, Mateo has learned to block out Deneb’s voice at will. &Bao has stuck solidified candle wax in his ears to drown out the joyful wails of his nonsensical Captain.

Deneb is OVERWHELMED by all of the love they’ve received today! 💋❤️💋❤️💋

-The kiddos drew them some pics to hang in their quarters (no pranks today)

-Mateo allowed them one request that would not get a “No” (within reason, of course)

-Asante gave them a protection charm that he purchased on his last visit home

-Datura gifted them a beautiful book with pressed flowers within its pages. (plenty of pages available to add on their own as they travel)

-Anri & Clawdette gifted them a pearl (that she stole from Deneb’s quarters)

-Kiernan & Riad brought (stole) a barrel of the Captain's favorite sweet wine. “Let’s get the party started!”

-Bao didn’t wish ill upon Deneb today

🎉 Happy Birthday, Captain! 🎉

Your MC would be covered on either crew. 💜

On the Vashani, Captain Deneb has picked up sign language on their travels. They have always been eager to learn as much as they can. Deneb is so good-natured that it isn’t hard to find someone willing to teach them new things they take an interest in. Deneb would be happy to continue their lessons with MC.

On La Corazon, your MC would find a quick friend in Tiare. She is the translator on board and has learned many languages to assist the crew during their travels. Sign language is not one that she gets to converse in often. Tiare would be happy to have the opportunity to sharpen her skills with someone who is more knowledgeable.

As for the rest of the LIs... They may not know how to sign with MC in the beginning but they are willing to pick it up. Learning how to communicate will deepen their relationship and our LIs are all for that.

He does say “yes” to them, too. Just not to things he thinks are inappropriate or ridiculous. If Deneb asks for Mateo to help them decide their next path, he will give input. If Deneb asks Mateo to bottle feed a seagull they’ve found (onboard), then he will say “no.” I’ve just shared more of the silly things that get a “no.” Deneb is the Captain, after all... which means they do give orders on the running of the ship, crew, and their mapped out journeys. Mateo makes sure the things Captain Deneb orders get done in a timely manner.

Bao: YES.Yes.You.Can.

Deneb: Where am I going? 😃❤️