Rock-a-bye Baby

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Emma wasn't sure what the Captain's response would be to her request of writing a letter to her parents.. But she was pleasantly surprised to hear that he said yes. He was agreeing to allow her to at least extend a note to her family letting them know of her safety. "Thank you," she spoke with a small bow of her head. "I really do appreciate it. And i'm sure my story will bring them nothing but happiness." Even if it was a tall tale, spun by Emma's own imagination.. she would make it sound so beautiful that it would likely bring a tear to her mother's eye. She was talented with words, in her mind. 

She was, however, taken a-back when he told her that he targeted her for a reason. It was because of who her parents were..what they were like. A smile curved on Emma's lips, and she couldn't help but giggle to herself. "Oh.. so you were stalking me?" She asked with a teasing grin. "It's okay.. it's good to know that I have a fan." In all honesty, she wasn't offended or anything else. She was happy to know that so many people knew of the kindness of her family. They were different than other royals..and that's what she loved about it. He then introduced himself, after she said her name. Killian..it was a rather nice name, actually. As was the name of his ship.

"It's not fair though that you know so much about me, but I know so little about you. At least I know your name now, Killian. I'll keep it as Captain among the rest of the crew, since I assume you'll be referring to me as 'Princess' in their company." She wasn't dim.. She knew that he had a reputation to hold up, and it was probably questioned with the softness that came with having a child. "I've never been on a pirate ship before..Seems like a really nice one." She looked around the room, and breathed before crossing her arms over her chest. She then suddenly realized that she should probably start with passing on advice and help.. since that was the reason she was here. "What's the baby's name?" That was the first step. 


Killian Jones

[Killian Jones]

Tag: Emma Swan
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It's Always Nice

TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION

It was rather interesting to hear that the story of her going on adventure would bring her parents joy, rather than paranoia and concern. It further proved just how non traditional this particular royal family was. She then spoke of how he had been practically stalking her and he flashed her a sarcastic smile at the tease, all in good humor.

"Call it what you like, love," he said teasingly. His next words, however were not ones in jest for they held the utmost truth. "But before I let anyone near my daughter, I damn well better know as much as I can about them." And he wasn't about to trust a royal in her presence . . . not until he could be certain that she had it in her to be trusted. Or well, at least nurturing and helpful toward a baby. Even still, Killian had no intention of letting Emma alone with Milah.

She then went on to express how it was unfair he knew so much about her, and her so little about him. "You'll know what you need to about me, he told her, not planning to delve deep into his past with her. She further stated that she would refer to him as Captain among his crew. "Do you prefer being referred to as otherwise?" He asked her. "For royal status means nothing on this ship. If you prefer an alternate title, then we can arrange that." He knew that part of this arrangement would involve her own comfort level.

Ordinarily, Killian would not care for such a thing but with her . . . he needed her help and wasn't going to let his daughter suffer just because of her father's pride. Hearing her say that this was a nice ship caused him to raise an eyebrow. "Nice?" He repeated, his voice teasing as he feigned offense. "You will soon see that the Jolly Roger surpasses being merely nice." He was of course teasing her choice of words, not truly insulted by it but found the playfulness coming out with ease. She then asked what the name of the baby was and Killian figured it was a fair question. "Milah," he answered softly. After her mother. "She is only a few weeks old," he added on. "Around the same age as your brother, aye?" He questioned.

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Emma could understand that the pirate wanted to know everything possible about her.. but yet, it all had her curious. If he was so keen on knowing her.. then why did he take her away just to pass on her expertise to him if he didn't want her near the child? It seemed like he took her on a whim.. which meant that he likely wasn't on his own with the child for long. She kept her analysis to herself for now though, because there was no reason to speak it aloud. The pirate, Killian, seemed kind enough, so there was no reason to call him out on anything.

"Fair enough," she mused when he responded to her request to know more about him. She wasn't exactly waiting for him to divulge his life story, so she wasn't surprised when he said that she'd know what she needed to about him. She wasn't here for him, anyway.. she was here for the baby. "And.. just call me Emma. I don't need a title.. whether it means anything or not. I.. just want to be Emma."

When she spoke of the ship being nice, the Captain of the vessel quickly corrected her. It was a tease of course, but she still feigned an apology. "Oh, right, of course.  I'm sure your ship is incredibly more than nice. I'm not a great judge though... i've only seen the deck and this room." Her voice continued to hold a teasing tone. She always found it easy to talk to strangers.. including, apparently, ones who kidnapped her. He spoke the child's name, and her smile grew. It was a beautiful name. He then revealed she was only a few weeks old, which showed that she was right.. he hadn't been on his own with her long.

"You are correct. My brother is also only a few weeks old."

Killian Jones