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That evening Fenriz and Jeanway were sitting at the stern of the Elusive, feeding each other oranges and watching the sun set on the horizon. Fenriz held a piece of fruit to Jeanway's mouth "We still have plenty of these." he said, commenting on the fruit he was holding. "Aye." Jeanway agreed. Watching some of the crew stowing away cargo they brought over from the Batavia he went on "I see we're doing a little trading with the Batavia and the Bonaventure." Jeanway wiped some juice off of her chin and looked across the water at the Bonaventure anchored for the night a short distance away. Backlit by the setting sun, it's sails were furled, a small boat from the Elusive was rowing towards it. "Lwaxana wanted to trade away some of our excess rum for some more provisions. We have too much of the bloody stuff anyway so I agreed." Jeanway answered as she put a piece of orange in Fenriz's mouth. A loud smash came from the deck as one of the sailors dropped a crate which smashed open sending parsnips rolling everywhere, chased by cursing men. Chewing for a moment Fenriz and Jeanway watched the commotion until Fenriz swallowed the fruit and turned to look at Jeanway. In the waning light he studied her, a gentle breeze caught her hair, looking at him she smiled. "I wonder..." Fenriz began. "What?" Jeanway asked. "Do you own a dress Love?" he asked. Caught off guard for a second she recovered and answered "I do actually, yes. It's been a long time since I've had reason to wear it though." Fenriz smiled at her "Will you wear it tomorrow night, at dinner in your cabin, just the two of us?" "For you Love anything, but you have to wear your best uniform for me." she countered. Taking her hand in his Fenriz pulled her close to him and kissed her tasting the juice from the orange on her lips.

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Jeanway looked into his steel, gray eyes as he kissed her mouth. " Fen" She said as she put her hand on his chest and pushed him back a bit. " Yes" He answered. With a puzzeled look on her face she then said. " What are you up to anyway. Your actin a bit odd tonight." She asked him. " Not a thing, Love." He answered slyly. " Not a thing."

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After saying goodnight to Jeanway Fenriz went in search of Crunch and Snaders. Running into Pip in the mess he grabbed the powder monkey by the collar as he tried to run past. "Where are you off to in such a rush?" Fenriz demanded. Squirming in his captor's grasp he offered "No where Sir, No where important. I was just off to a game of dice the boys have going, in the hold Sir."

"The hold? Lead on then." Fenriz let the boy go and followed him to the hold. Gathered around in a circle were a good number of the crew, throwing dice and gambling away what money they had. Pip immediately went to work beside his partner Thomas picking the men's pockets. Shaking his head at the pair's boldness Fenriz spotted the other pair he was looking for. Over in a corner Crunch and Snaders were taking turns drinking from a bottle "No doubt one they stole when they offered to help load cargo earlier during Lwaxana's bartering session." he thought. Noticing Fenriz approaching them, they attempted to hide the bottle but the best they could manage was for Snaders to hold it behind his back. "Here now you two aren't you two supposed to watching over ILikeSeven?"Fenriz began, using his Worf impression to intimidate them,"and instead I find you at the rum again, stolen rum at that. I thought you two learned your lesson after that whole affair a few weeks ago. Well I have no choice, I am a respectable officer now, it's off to the brig for the two of you." Buying Fenriz's bluff hook, line, and sinker Crunch and Snaders fell to their knees crying and groveling on the deck. "Please Sir, please we was relieved by Lt. Riker Sir and it was just a little drink Sir." Crunch begged. "Yeah Sir a little one, and it was his idea anyway." Snaders added looking sideways at his companion. "You lousy sot, you drank half a bottle already and I didn't hear you complain none then." Crunch began before Fenriz stopped him with a stern look "Why did Riker relieve you." Crunch fiddled with his hands and Snaders made himself busy studying the deck. "Well." Fenriz demanded. "It was nothin' Sir just a disagreement Sir." Crunch began. "This one here went off and slugged that Dutchman in his mouth when he lost a hand at cards Sir, I told him not to play anymore him being a poor loser. Then he went and tried to shove that Dutchman out of the porthole Sir." Snaders explained. "Damn you to Hades you lousy rat, you was helping me shove him outta that porthole when Riker found us and you know you was." accused Crunch who took a wild swing at his friend and the two of them collapsed in a heap, biting and clawing at one another. Sighing Fenriz looked over his shoulder at the crowd of sailors behind him but they were oblivious to the fight going on several feet away. Fenriz turned back to the squabble at his feet and pulled out his pistol and clubbed each of them hard on the head. Sitting on the deck rubbing their heads the two looked at him stupefied. "I've run out of patience with you louts." Fenriz glared at them, "I'll either let the two of you rot in the brig or let Worf work his Klingon medicine on you." Hearing this the two once again flung themselves at his feet "No Sir No! We'll die in the brig, rot away we will." Crunch pleaded, "and that Klingon, we hear he beats the urge to drink outta you Sir. Don't turn Worf loose on us Sir, we'll do anything." Snaders sobbed. Fighting back the urge to smile Fenriz had them where he wanted them."Well, I don't know," Fenriz began pausing for effect and noticing that Crunch and Snaders had gone silent, waiting for him to continue. "I suppose I could turn the pair of you over to Lwaxana for the day, no doubt she could find work for a pair of layabouts. See that you report to her well before dawn, now off to your slings, you'll need the rest I'll wager." That sent them scurrying off for the crew quarters. Feeling exhausted Fenriz headed for his own cabin but he was so excited and nervous about the next day he wasn't sure he'd get any sleep.

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Standing on the deck of the KongoMaru, Doc Niel looks back at Mr. Worf. Says" Mr. Worf ya thinking we be workin here ta bring life back to these men, Bring me ta the herbalist" With a grunt Worf grabs Doc Niel by the arm with a jolt, and leads him with a snarl to the herbalist. Mr. Worf taps the herbalist on the shoulder who turns, with a look of distrust eyes the disshevled body of Doc Niel up and down, says" you sir are terrible, you have the look of the smoke about you. you here to help?" With a slow bow of the head to the old master with a low "Yes, Yes I am. My name is Doc Niel, Surgeon of the Elusive, and I am here ta help."

 

With that the old man, turns bends low, mixing some herbs with tea, turns back and with a gesture of friendship, hands the cup to Doc Niel and says" Drink this tonic, this will help get the opium out of your head!" Doc Niel, with trembling hands takes the cup, and with a sniff of the foul concotion handed to him. Impatiently, Mr Worf snarls, "drink it up, or i'll keel haul ya meself." with that Doc Niel takes i big breath and with one gulp takes the foul liquid and swallows it all, holding the cup upside down, so as toshow Mr. Worf that he took it all. Mr. Worf, satisfied with this turns to the Herbalist and says" Old man he is all yours, I'll keep watch on him to make sure he doesn't do any wrong." "If he be givin you any trouble, tell me and he will be punished quickly."

 

Doc Niel, stumbles for a moment, quickly regains his footing by holding onto the gulrail of the ship, shakes his head, looks for his bag, looks toward the herbalist, and says" Bloody hell, what was that foul putrid drrink ya gave me?" With that, the Herbalist, says, "help me" and I will help you." With that Doc Niel bends over to help the next poor soul wonded soul.

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D*mn, that realy hurt what those to scumbags did to me, trying to shuf me out of a porthole, and kicking me wel it will take sometime until those blue eyes are gone

I was sitting on the floor with my back against the wooden wall an with my legs streched. after the last few days my delerium and headage becouse of the boose were finaly gone and i could think straid again(ohw what a smell inhere) i looked at my uniform and saw it was dirty and smelly in foundout that they have searched me for weapons(ofcourse they did), they even took my leather holster for my pistol, my necklaces, rings, belts and firebox. but they didn,t take my boots thank god, i love these boots. BOOTS!!!...BOOTS!!? THEY DIDN,T TAKE BOOTS!!??..my special boots Quentin made for me for my last birthday, my very very special boots(a smile appears on my face" huhuh..so they took my weapons aye, well my friends you didn,t take my boots. my arms were stilli in chainse but they were long enough that i could reache them i i grapped from my left boot the heel, turned it 180% and suddenly a small compartmend for the heel opend........OMG, they didn,t found it

in the hollow shoe was still the dagger Worf left me on the island that suddenly exploded, it was a small dagger about 15cm, and when i spressed a little button on the bottom of the handle two nasty sharp lemmets appear. quiqly i closed the heel again and left the knive inside, not now, not when i am in these chaines i will wait

suddenly the door opens, quikly i sat down like i was and saw.........

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Jeanway standing in the open door. "Lieutentant Riker" She said in a loud voice. " Aye, Admiral Jeanway." He said at he quickly jumped up from the corner where he was sitting, pretending to be asleep. " The Doc and Worf have finished over on the Konguo Maru and are coming back now. When they do, you are relieved. " Thank you Ma'am. I've about had it with this smelly Dutchman." Jeanway sniffed the stagnant air. " Aye, I see what you mean." She replied. " Take him up to midships and hose him down, and use soap, damn it. I'll see about getting him some clean clothes." She said. " Come on, get up." Riker said to ILikeSeven as he tapped him on his boot. Catching sight of what appeared to be a loose heel. " What's this?" He said as he slid it sideways and saw the small knife. "What you mean Sir?" ILikeSeven acted dumb. " This!" He said as he held it up in front of ILS's face. " Oh shyth!" ILS said in a small voice. Riker put it in his pocket and said " You won't be needin this now will ya?" ILikeSeven replied " Guess not." " Come on, get up, you heard what the Admiral said." Riker ordered.

 

Up on deck Ilikeseven began to undress. " Get that pump goin" Riker said to two sailors. Spraying ILS down, washing his filth off ILS scrubed himself and sang some song in Dutch. Catching mouthfuls of cold water and screaming. " Hey, that's damn cold!" He yelled at the sailors. One saying " You want us to heat it up and you can take a bath, like a lady in the Admiral's private tub?" They all laughed. " Yea, sure would ya lousy sots." "Wash dem bugs off ya." One of the sailors answered. Jeanway came upon this sight and shielded her eyes from seeing this naked man. " Here" she said as she handed Riker an armful of clean clothes for ILS. " Thank you Ma'am." He said. " How do ya think he's doin?" She asked Riker.

" Well, Ma'am neva knowin the man sober, I rightly can't tell ya." he answered.

 

After he washed and dressed on deck Riker escorted ILS back down to the cabin. Worf and the Doc now there. " I guess I'm relieved now." Riker said to Worf. Worf grunted an " Aye, wish I was, I've had it with these two." " How'd it go ova there?" ILS asked the Doc. " Aye, they was a mess, I think they'll be alright, they just need some time to heal." Doc replied. Jeanway returned with Riker and told Worf Riker was taking the Doc up for a good wash. She handed Riker the rest of the clean clothes she had and they went up on deck as ILS did and Doc soon returned cleaned and not smelly anymore.

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As Jeanway, now in her quarters, searched through her trunk for her sky blue gown, she thought to herself. " It's best I think about restoring ILikeSeven to his ship and the Doc back to active duty. Two weeks in that cabin can drive anyone to drinkin and druggin, I best do that today." Jeanway muttered outloud in a soft voice to herself.

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As they were pushing me up the stairs i thought "Well thats just fine, first they took my last knive too, that damn Riker, one day i will get him and now i am getting a public shower, how embarresing." As we reached the deck, i held my hand befor my eye,s , becouse in all thouse day,s in the brigg i haven,t see daylight, just some candlelite. when we reached the midschip,s deck, i slowly some more, OMG, the entire crew of the Elusive stood there waiting for the "show" of the day. I saw a couple of man standing with buckets in their hand, one with a big piece of soap and two with some brooms, yes this is going to hurt me, i mean mentaly, i am Dutch i can stand pain, The crew yelled"LETS CLEANE THIS CHEESEHEAD, GIVE HIM A GOOD SCRUB, HE SMELLS LIKE A DEAD FISH".

 

Suddenly they started to rip my clothes off and there i stood bare naked on the deck, i looked at the men as they laught, even lwaxana(who joint the men) gave a sarcastic smile. Ilooked up to the bridge and there stood Jeanway looking down on me, beside her stood Fenrizz(with a big grin on his ugly face) and also Riker who cheered the man up against me.

I looked strayed into Seska,s eyes(who was also besides Jeanway), but she didn,t laugh at all, i saw a little tear in her eye. Iturned my look away from her and yelled to the men"COME ON THEN!!, DO IT, HAVE YOUR FUN, YOU CAN HURT ME BUT YOU CAN,T BREAK ME" the man waited no second and started to have their "fun"

"damn that water is cold!!"

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After the mid-day meal Jeanway and Fenriz went to the cabin. She tapped on the door, Worf asked " Who the H*LL is it now?" Jeanway looked at Fenriz and they both laughed. " It's time to be relievin him I think he's about had it too." She said. Worf unlocked the door and opened it. " Aftanoon Ma'am and Sir." he said with a bedraggled look on his face. Jeanway patted his shoulder and said. " Worf, cheer up, today is Liberation Day for all of ya." ILikeSeven and the Doc both perked up in their slings, sat up and swung their legs over the sides. " Ya mean it Ma'am?" All three asked in unison. Jeanway replied. " Yes, gentleman, you can go now. You must understand though, many eyes will be watchin ya, so ILS, no more rum and Doc, all your Laudinum that we could find has been confiscated. If you be needin some for a crewman you must come to me to ask for it. You will be accompanied to see it goes where your sayin it is goin, understand?" They both agreed and happily bounced to the floor, out the door and down the passage. Worf, leaned against the wall and breathed a heavy sigh of relief. As he wiped his brow with a kerchief he pulled from his pocket. " I be needin a drink Ma'am, I'm spent." Jeanway and Fenriz brought him back to her quarters and they all shared a small snifter of French Congac. " They toasted to continued success in their efforts to help ILS and the Doc.

 

"We must set our attention on our meeting with tha Portugese and the Emporer now, we'll be there tomorrow. " We need to get BraceGirdle and PearlMutter back over here to make the final arrangements." Jeanway asked Worf to find Riker and send him to her Wardroom." Then Worf, go to your cabin and get some sleep, you've had a h*ll ova 2 weeks." She said. Worf looked at her and smiled. " Thank you Admiral, that sounds a good idea." Worf left and returned to the Wardroom with Riker. " Lieutenant, we need to summon BraceGirdle and PearlMutter back to discuss our meeting in Macao." She told him. " Aye, I'll see to it right away Admiral." he answered and left.

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Fenriz made his way to the ships's mess, he was anxious about that evening and wanted to see how Lwaxana was doing preparing the meal for he and Jeanway's private dinner. Making his way down the passageway to the mess he could hear voices raised in anger. Just before he opened the door to the mess he heard a loud metallic KLANG. Stepping into the room he saw Crunch rubbing his head and being helped to his feet by his friend Snaders. Lwaxana was standing in front of them with her hands at her waist, holding an iron skillet in one of them, her back to the door. The pair looked up at her with genuine fear in their eyes "Now you shut yer trap and get back to pealin' them potatoes or I'll bash yer skull in and send you off to the brig." she warned them, brandishing her skillet like a saber. Completely defeated by the small woman the two unruly sailors skulked off to the giant heap of potatoes awaiting them, grumbling under their breath. Fenriz came up behind Lwaxana and tapped her on the shoulder, she spun and nearly caught him in the side of the face with her implement of discipline if he hadn't caught her arm. "Oh, sorry Fenriz. I thought you were some accomplice of that lot." she apologized, pointing to Crunch and Snaders with her pan. "Lazy as all get out but they'll work today, by God." Smiling at her Fenriz was cut off before he could ask her anything. "Now don't you worry none, I've got things well in hand. You just make sure you look your best for tonight. Go on, get out of my kitchen, I've got enough to do without you underfoot." With that she shoved him out of the door and left him standing bewildered in the passageway, then he remembered he needed to borrow a clean shirt from Riker and hurried off.

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Doc Niel, Feeling freer, than a jaybird. Hopped onto the deck, Once again blinded by the sun, having to block his eyes, almost trips over the spare rigging rope, and into the water. Caught on the arm by the seaman working with the rope. "Doc" says he," ya ought ta be tending ta were ye be goin!" "that fall would've hurt ya big."

Doc Niel truns around and wide eyed looks at the man and "quietly says "thank you", "I'm not sure if I be survivn that fall." I own ye my thanks and me tankard the next I gets me some ration of rum if'in the Admiral allows it."

The seaman, taken aback "sayin ye ta give me ya next ration of rum?" "Aye, Tis what I say to ya."

 

"Well, Bless me if'in I'd never hear an officer says that ta me!" " well, then You are so blessed."

With that Doc Niel goes with a nod, to find Lt. Riker for a favor.

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Uh Oh. :flex: " Me thimks tha Doc is up ta no good." :laugh: :o Jeanway thimks. :laugh: { I know it says 'thi M ks' }

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As the afternoon grew late and the sun began to sink closer to the horizon Fenriz was in his cabin sitting on the chest he kept at the foot of his berth, muttering to himself as he polished his boots. "What in Hades fire has become of you Fen, my boy." he wondered. "A pirate once and now you've gone and become respectable, an officer prancing around in your pretty uniform you are." he went on. Pulling on his boots he put on the clean shirt he had borrowed from Lt. Riker, his having been ruined by the the doctor's queasy stomach a few weeks earlier. "That damned surgeon owes he a new shirt," Fenriz went on. Holding his jacket up and examining it he noticed that the brass buttons needed a shine. Laying the dark blue jacket over his lap as he sat on the chest, he methodically polished and inspected each button. Standing up Fenriz put the jacket and then turned around and opened the chest. Inside under some loose clothing and a few books was a small wooden box made of cherry. The box was oval in shape and had a smooth finish, apart form a small silver latch it had no decoration on the outside. Fenriz opened the tiny box was just enough room for the two rings he had gotten Quinten, the smith on the Batavia, craft for him. Holding them up one at a time looked them over. Inside of each ring were engraved tiny letters. In the larger ring was a J and on the inside of the smaller one an F. Laying in the bottom of the chest was a piece of tin which Quinten had given him. The man had offered to do the engraving for Fenriz but he had insisted on doing it himself. On the piece of metal were row after of Js and Fs which Fenriz had etched with a heavy sewing needle he'd gotten from Lwaxana, until he was satisfied with the result. Other then that simple decoration the rings were plain gold bands. Putting them back in the box, Fenriz closed the lid and put it in his right pocket and thought to himself "Fen you've done gone and fallen in love that's what's happened to you. Fallen hard and you like it." A knock at his door caught him by surprise "Who is it?" he asked.

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As the door opened Worf stepped into the cabin. "Are you prepared?" he asked. Fenriz looked at the Klingon and answered truthfully "As ready as I'll ever be." Looking Fenriz over Worf motioned for him to turn around. Pulling a strip of leather out of his pocket he tied it around Fenriz's long hair, criss-crossing it over itself as he went down and tying it at the bottom. He then turned Fenriz back around. "Well." Fenriz asked. Worf straightened Fenriz's jacket and then stepped back. "You are acceptable." Smiling at his Klingon friend Fenriz left his cabin with Worf. In the passageway Worf patted him on the shoulder and grasped his hand "Qapla." he said. Seeing the puzzled look on Fenriz's face he explained "It means success." With that the Klingon turned and headed off for the mess. Fenriz turned and strode to the Admiral's cabin and knocked on the door.

Opening the door Seska, greeted Fenriz "Come in the Admiral is waiting for you." Stepping into the cabin Fenriz saw Jeanway standing in front of a map of the world hanging on the cabin wall. She was wearing a long sky blue gown that left her shoulders bare. Her blond hair fell over her shoulders and down her back. Fenriz stood there staring at her until he realized his mouth was hanging open. Coming up behind him, Lwaxana gently nudged him and whispered "Take her for a stroll above deck, dinner's not quite ready yet." Recovering Fenriz walked over to Jeanway "Love you look like a vision from my dreams." Holding his arm out to her he asked "Would you accompany me on a stroll above deck and perhaps admire the sunset." Taking his arm she smiled at him sending sparks of electricity shooting through his brain. "That would be nice, I'd love to." Leading her up the rises Fenriz tried to remember to breath.

The deck was empty, Fenriz noticed. Riker had done his Admiral and Fenriz a favor and made sure they would have this time alone. Standing at the aft of the ship they stood together and watched the sun slowly approach the horizon. Already stars could be seen in the multi-colored dusk sky. A gentle breeze blew across the water and the Batavia was sailing gracefully on the water a short distance away. Fenriz turned and looked at Jeanway, she was watching the sun descend and it's light was caught her blue eyes. Holding onto his arm tightly she rested her head on his shoulder as they both watched the sunset and the stars begin twinkling in the sky. Feeling a gentle tug at his other sleeve Fenriz looked down and saw Thomas, the powder monkey. "Dinner is ready Sir." Together Fenriz and Jeanway returned to her cabin.

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~~ Dear Diary ~~

 

He came to get me tonight in his dress whites. He looked so handsome he took my breath away. He thinks I'm pretty. What did I do to ever deserve a man such as this? He is sweet and kind and always puts up with my bad moods. He makes me very happy. We strolled the deck in the moonlight. I think he loves me. Everyone should find someone that makes them happy. Talk to you again tomorrow. He gave me a ring and he has one just like it, with our initials inside that he engraved himself. Lida Jeanway

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When Fenriz and Jeanway returned to her cabin they found the table there set for two. Several covered dishes were there, the lids over them hiding what they might be until they were lifted, two candles burned in the center of the table bathing the room in a soft light. Lwaxana popped the cork from a bottle of wine and motioned for them to have a seat. Fenriz pulled Jeanway's chair out for her and sat down next to her then Lwaxana made a small show of lifting the lids from the dishes one by one. Fenriz marvelled at how well she had managed to do in her bartering. He saw what appeared to be mashed potatoes until Lwaxana announced "Mashed parsnips with bread crumb topping." Lifting the lid from a second dish she revealed fresh baked bread, and under another pickled beets and rutabagas with onions in a fourth. Finally she lifted the lid from a platter in the center of the table, steam rose as it was pulled away and Lwaxana proudly announced "Cinnamon chicken." Fenriz was in awe while Jeanway asked her cook "What exactly did you have to trade away for that?" her eyes locked on the feast in front of her. "Just some rum and more than a few potatoes, but we seem to buried in the things ma'am so nothing we couldn't spare." Lwaxana answered. "Now don't forget dessert." she added pointing to an English triffle. "Now I think I'll leave the two of you alone, so you'll have to serve yourselves." With that she headed for the door pausing to whisper in Fenriz's ear "Here," she murmured, pressing into his hand under the table two pastilles. "These are for later." she added and then left the room, closing the door behind her.

Fenriz put the candies in his pocket and then turned to Jeanway. "May I serve you my Lady?" he asked. "Yes you may." she answered him smiling. Lifting the bottle of wine Fenriz examined it, "Chateau Picard, 1798, a good vintage I hear." he announced and then with a flourish Fenriz filled her glass and his. Sitting down beside her he cut a piece of the chicken and lifted it to Jeanway's mouth with a fork. Chewing it she looked at him "Mmm, I don't know how Lwaxana managed this but it's delicious, here try it." she said and fed Fenriz some of the chicken. A little of the juice dribbled on his chin and she laughed, as he wiped his chin with a napkin. Laughing and talking they fed each other. "I was wondering when you were going to try and get me alone." Jeanway said. "Well, this may be a big ship but you'd be surprised how hard it is to find some privacy." Jeanway then noticed the dessert "Oh, we can't forget that." she exclaimed. Dipping a large portion onto a clean plate which Fenriz sat in front of her. "I can't eat all of that, I'll be sick." she protested. "Then we'll share." Fenriz said, stabbing a strawberry with his fork he held it up to Jeanway's mouth and she pulled it off with her teeth. The candles burned low while they ate.

After they had finished eating Fenriz refilled their glasses, Jeanway reached out and took his hand. "I'm so happy we could have this evening together." Looking into his eyes Fenriz felt a warm glow wash over him, "There's something I want you to have." Reaching into his pocket he pulled out the small wooden box, opened it and took the two rings out of it. "I had these made for us, symbols of our love." Taking the rings from him Jeanway examined them, "Oh, they have our initials engraved on the inside of the bands." she exclaimed. "Will you wear it for me?" Fenriz asked. "Yes, I will my Love." she answered, her eyes sparkling. Taking her hand Fenriz slid the ring onto her finger and then she took his hand and put the other ring on his finger. Fenriz then pulled her close to him and kissed her, suddenly her remembered the pastilles. "Here, I have one more thing for you." he said. Pulling the two candies from his pocket her eyes lit up when he saw them. "Pastilles!" she cried, "I haven't had one since I was a little girl." Taking the candy from him she put it in her mouth. Jeanway then stood up and walked over to a small table which was sitting beneath the porthole. On it sat a music box which she opened and turned the tiny key. Music began to play from it while a tiny ballerina spun slowly. Walking back over to Fenriz she took his hands "Dance with me my Love." she said. Rising to his feet Fenriz put his arms around her and they danced slowly in the center of the room. Jeanway looked into Fenriz's eyes and spoke "You make me so happy, I Love you." she whispered. "I Love you Lida." Fenriz answered and kissed her. Sighing contentedly she put her head on his shoulder and they held each other close as candles burned out.

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Eyes closed she buried her face in his shoulder. The music box played and the candles burned out. :roflmao: Night people. :roflmao:

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~~ Macao Harbour ~~

 

 

Nearing the Southern Coastline of China, in the South China Sea, the small fleet of ships sailed side by side, tradewinds at their backs. The Elusive held the center or lead position, Jeanway and Fenriz at the wheel. To her Port side the Batavia, with Ilikeseven at the wheel, now back on his own ship. And to her Port the smaller Kongua Maru, piloted by Nikama. To the Starboard side of the Elusive sailed the Bonaventure, Captain Headborg at her helm. To her Starboard side, the Portal, Captained by Weareborg. To her Starboard, Captained by Bonaventure's sailors were both the English Merchant ship and the French Frigate both captured by Captain HeadBorg. These later two ships to be sold at the Port of Macao.

 

These seven ships, sailing side by side when they got their first glimps of Macao Harbour. All eyes fixed on the spectacle before them. Fenriz's arm around Jeanway as she steered the ship. All the Captains looked straight ahead in anticipation of their arrival at Macao. As did all their crews.

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~ The Tribute ~~

 

 

As the ships entered the harbour, a great wall that surrounds the port could clearly be seen, up on the hills behind the city. A large Bronze cross planted in the stone. Exotic aromas wafted through the heavy, humid air. Hundreds of ships, like a forest of masts, rocked and swayed with the waves. Small Junks and Sampans wove their way through the giant hulls, offering wares to the visitors from all over the world. The Elusive, and the other ships in the fleet, lightened sails and began to slowly weave their way thought this maze of small boats. Negotiations with Leftenant Bracegirdle, had instructed her to enter the harbour and seek out a ship, The Nemesis, a Portugese ship on which their meeting with a Sir John Bowring, the then Govenor of Hong Kong would take place. He was instrumental in establishing Christianity in China and was appointed the unofficial Govenor by the emporer. He acted as Proxy for the delivery of all tribute to the Forbidden City. And was granted audience with the Emperor whenever he wished it.

 

Slowly the seven ships made their way toward the shore and the piers. Staying as close to each other as the currents would permit. Keeping an eye on each other and their new close surrounds Jeanway spotted the Nemesis docked at a pier several empty spaces around her. She pulled up along side and a few sailors jumped onto the pier with lines to secure her. One by one, the rest followed her lead and did the same.

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Shortly after all the ships were secured to the pier, either side of the Nemesis, a gangplank was put down on each. The Captains Weareborg, HeadBorg, ILikeSeven, Nikama and the two interim Captains of the British merchant and the French frigate all desended upon the deck of the Elusive. Jeanway met them all on deck and they all went below to the Wardroom. " Gentlemen" she began. " This being the first time we are all together both in person and at the same port, I feel I must explain to you why we are all here." Leftenants BraceGirdle and PearlMutter of the Batavia will enlighten you on the local customs and our purpose for this meeting. BreaceGirdle stood and began to speak. " Ahmm", he cleared his throat. " I trust you all realize that any untoward behaviors in this port could damage our trade relations with China and I urge you all to be on your best behaviors." They all looked at each other then back at BraceGirdle. A collective "Aye" was said. " Lets not have any fighting here with the locals and stay away from the, Ahmmm, ladies of the night." A low pitched grumbleing was heard. " Seriously, this is important. men. We'll have none of that here!" He said in a loud voice. Jeanway stood up and interrupted him. " If any of you try ANYTHING, YOU'LL SPENT THE REST OF THE TIME HERE IN MY BRIG WITH LIEUTENANT WORF! SHE YELLED. A hush fell over them as their faces went pale and their mouths dropped open. They all knew time in a confined space with a smelly, angry Klingon was no picnic. they all agreed after a moment, shaking their heads and saying "Aye Admiral" One by one. " Alright then now that we all understand each other, you may all go." She said. They left the Wardroom, one by one saying good-bye to the Admiral with a salute and then asending the rises to the deck. After the room was emptied, BraceGirdle, Pearlmutter, Jeanway, Riker and Fenriz all sat down again at the table and began their discussion. Lwxana brought a tray with two large pots of hot coffee and a large plate of cornbread. They began to talk.

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BraceGirdle and PearlMutter talked quietly with each other over in a corner of the Wardroom. Jeanway, Fenriz, Riker, ILikeSeven and Seska sat at the table and waited patiently for them to finish their discussion. This time, when they returned to the table, Leftenant PearlMutter spoke. In a wee bit of a voice, sounding almost a female he began softly. " Admiral Jeanway." He said as he looked directly at her. " In the instance of presenting Tribute one must do it with and eye for the esthetic. I understand you have a great quantity of diamonds you wish to pay, is that correct Ma'am?" He asked her. " Yes, that is Sir." She answered. " I suggest you find some manner of presentation that will dazzel the eye, not that the diamonds themselves won't but I mean to say, a sort of Vessel, a cradle, or a, how can I say this?" Jeanway interuppted him. " I believe I understand Sir, what your tryin ta tell me." She answered. Jeanway then leaned over to Seska and whispered in her ear. " Aye, good thinkin!" Seska said as she jumped up from her chair and disappeared down the passageway. A few moments passed when Seska appeared back in the doorway holding a large carved, crystal bowl on a glass pedestle. Leftenants BraceGirdle and PearlMutter both exclaimed loudly. " AHHHH, EUREKA." As Seska placed it down on the table in front of them. " This shall do very nicely, I should think." said PearlMutter to BraceGirdle. " Very nicely." BraceGirdle replied.

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Jeanway and Fenriz excused themselves from the table. Fenriz picked up the crystal bowl and they both left the Wardroom. Waiting patiently, all there did not talk, just waited, their eyes fixed on the door.

 

Jeanway and Fenriz, now in her quarters, moved the large wooden desk away from the wall to expose a small hidden door. Fenriz unlocked it with a key Jeanway handed him and lighting a candle Jeanway ducked down and entered the tiny compartment. Slowly she emerged, her two hands cupped together, heaped with uncut, enormous diamonds. Fenriz held the bowl in front of her and she poured them into it. She did this, again and again until the bowl, now heaped with the stones was ready to be presented to the Emperor. They set the bowl down on the table, closed and locked the small door and pushed the desk back up to the wall.

 

As they returned to the Wardroom all eye fixed on the bowl Fenriz carried in his outstretch hands. No one said a word. He placed it on the table in front of everyone and then sat down next to Jeanway. " Well, Admiral." BraceGirdle began. " I do believe the Emperor will hold you and your country in high esteem for an offering such as this."

 

The meeting with Sir John Bowring is scheduled for the following morning aboard the Nemesis, the ship now berthed next to the Elusive. After a good night's sleep the meeting will take place.

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~~ The Meeting ~~

 

Jeanway hussled down the passge towards the galley. " Lwxana, Dear, would you happen to have a linen tablecloth some where in here?" Lwxana dried her wet hands on a rag and said" Aye Ma'am, we have a chest full a them ova here." Jeanway followed Lwxana to the chest. Lwxana pulled a key from her apron pocket and opened it. She lifted the heavy lid open and leaned it against the wall. " What you be need it for Ma'am?" She asked. " Well, I be needin a fine piece a cloth to wrap a gift up in." " Table cover, Ma'am?" She asked with a puzzeled look on her face. " My dear Lwxana, I do believe if I ask you for somethin you shouldn't be askin so many questions now should ya?" Lwxana acted embarrassed and replied. " Sorry Ma'am, I'm a curious sot I am." Lwxana bent down and picked up the pile of cloth neatly folded and handed it the Jeanway. " This'll do nicely, I'll bring the rest back afta I choose one." She said. " Anything you say Ma'am." She said as she gave a slight curtsey.

 

Jeanway took the pile to her quarters and selected one from the pile she thought would do. She then spead it out on the floor in her cabin, folded it in quarters and placed the crystal bowl in the center. She drew up all four corners and tied them together with a long, white satin ribbon. As she tightly wound it around and tied a bow she said to herself "Perfect".

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Dressed in her best whites, as was Fenriz, Worf and Riker they debarked the Elusive the following morning. Joined on the dock by Leftenants BraceGirdle and PearlMutter and Captain ILikeSeven and Seska from the Batavia. All dressed equally as fine. " I do believe the Govna has already arrived." BraceGirdle said to the group. " Shall we? He said as he bowed and swept his arm towards the Nemesis's gangplank. They all, one by one walked up the plank, being heralded on deck by the boatswain's whistle. " Visitors Onboard." Was called out in a loud voice. All on deck, they were greeted by Captain of the Nemesis, Captain Braga. Greetings were exchanged as well as introductions and they all went below to their meeting with Sir John Bowring.

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The Kongour Maru, while still soot covered and charred, has been repaired sufficiently to be barely seaworthy. Her central mast has been rigged with a single square sheet sewn from spare cloths on board, and her leaking has subsided to only a few buckets per hour. She still smells like burned wood and flesh, but she floats. The old herbalist continues his work embalming the corpses lined up perfectly on her bow. Most of the Kongou's remaining 16 crewmembers are gathered on the peer where Nikkori is engaged what appears to be a vicious fight with a much larger Chinese man. Both men are stripped of their shirts and glisten with sweat. The stitches above Nikkori's left eye have popped open, and he is bleeding down his face. The brawl has attracted several locals, who cheer wildly, while the crewmembers of the Kongou Maru kneel in two perfect rows watching. As Nikkori runs to the large man and throws several rapid punches in his midsection, the man grabs him around the upper arms and begins squeezing. The veins pop out in Nikkori's neck as he struggles to break free. Finally, he swings his head about, bringing his long braid about the fat man's face. With a jerk, he yanks his head back, and the end of his braid - bereft of its usual star woven into the end - snaps against his opponents head. The man drops Nikkori, and grabs his eyes briefly as the crown cheers. Nikkori steps back and waits while the fat man recovers. In a yelling rage, the fat man charges. Nikkori sidesteps, kneels, and extends his left leg. With a shout, Nikkori plants his elbow into the man's back, driving him forward. The man goes sprawling. As he rolls over, Nikkori leaps, somersaults, and lands hard on the man's chest with his left hand clutching his throat and his right readied to punch.

 

Out of breath, the man nods slowly, and the crowd cheers. Nikkori gets off the man, clasps his hand, and helps him up. Taking two steps back, both men bow to each other. Nikkori smiles to the man and motions to one of his kneeling crew members, who brings forward a small ornamented wakazashi in a black lacquered scabbard. Holding it in two hands, Nikkori presents the small blade to his opponent who bows as he accepts it. The man then approaches a companion, who hands him a freshly caught tuna. The man gives it to Nikkori, who also bows as he accepts the gift. Nikkori hands the tuna to one of his crewmembers, who rushes it below the deck of the Kongou Maru.

 

The crowd begins dispersing, chattering wildly, and Nikkori and the fat Chinese man laugh as they slap each other on the back. The fat man rushes away rapidly as Nikkori watches. As he walks away, he turns occassionally to offer a quick bow back to Nikkori, who quickly returns the bow. After about five bows, Nikkori and his crew walk back to the Kongou Maru to sample their new found feast.

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Jeanway being the last to descend the rises on the Nemesis catches sight of a crowd of sailors on the dock between the Batavia and the Kongour Maru. " Oh, Christ." She says under her breath. She Taps Fenriz on the shoulder as he begins to enter the doorway to go below, pulls him back and says" Look at that." As she points towards the cheering, rowdy mob. " Isn't that exactly what they were told NOT to do?" She asked Fenriz as she points. " Ah, they just be havin a bit a fun, let'm be Love, we got otha things here to tend to right now." As he motioned his head towards the doorway as he held the wrapped bowl in his two hand. " Aye, we'd best get down there the Govna's waitin."

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Down below in the Wardroom of the Nemesis. The Govenor of Hong Kong sat at the head of a large, long, dark wooden table. The line of high and wide windows to his back. Flanked on his right side were Leftenants PearlMutter and BraceGirdle, Captain ILikeSeven and Seska. On his left two Chinese Military Guards, two empty chairs then Lieutenants Worf and Riker. Captain Braga sat at the other end of the table facing the Govenor. They all chatted and smiled graciously at each other waiting for Jeanway and Fenriz as they entered. Two Sailors from the Nemesis escorted each respectivley to their chairs. Fenriz placing the bowl down on the table in front of him before he sat. All present, Captain Braga stood and began. " I most respectfully welcome you Govenor Bowring, I hope as always we shall have an enriching meeting for both of our countries and today we have an new representative from a land on the other side of this great and Good Earth, may I present to you Admiral Jeanway from the USS Elusive from the United States of America. Jeanway turned her eyes to the Govenor and he said to her. " Most pleasant to meet you Admiral as he bowed slightly. Jeanway not familiar with this sort of greeting, only towards Nikama who bowed with his hands pressed together, Jeanway also bowed slightly and answered " It is an honor to meet you Sir Bowring." They both smiled and looked back at Braga. " Shall we begin?" He said then sat down.

 

BraceGirdle, PearlMutter and ILikeSeven all descended on the Govenor with much laughter and patting of shoulders and loud talk. Obviously they all knew each other from previous meetings and had a well seasoned realtionship. In through the door came two sailors carrying trays of decanters filled to the top, stemed glasses and large plates piled high with cheese, biscuits and sweets. Another tray was brought in with boxes of cigars and playing cards. Jeanway looked at Fenriz, then at Captain Braga, he winked and told her," This is how we do business in Macao, we are all friends here Jeanway, you will see, we all take care of each other. Relax, have a brandy." Jeanway looked bewildered and looked at Fenriz who was already diving into one of the plates of sweets, grabbing a glass and pouring himself a drink. Jeanway sat for a moment watching. Then she acquiessed and grabbed a cigar. " Alright Gentlemen." She said as she lit the cigar she held between her teeth.

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As the day went on the playing cards were set on the table and ILikeSeven dealt the first hand. Jeanway just watched. Fenriz changed seats with her so he could get into the game as Captain Braga dragged his chair up next to the Govenor. All of one decanteur empty the other nearly, Captain Braga asked for two more to be brought to the table. When to Jeanway's and Seska's Shock and AWW the men started awarding the Governor's winning hands with great wooden crates that been perviously brought in and put on the floor in the corner. They all laughed and continued the game until all the crates, unopened had been placed behind the Govenor's chair in a stack to the ceiling. Much laughter between them all, and Fenriz joining right in as if he knew what was in the crates as well. Jeanway tapped him on the shoulder and whispered in his ear. " You know whats in them?" He winked and said " Tell ya later Love, now shut it and let me play cards." Jeanway sat back and shook her head not wanting to cause further commotion in the cabin. Muttering under her breath. " I guess he told me, ha!" she and Seska just watched and ate some cheesecake.

 

As it began to get dark candles were lit and Captain Braga whispered in the Govenor's ear. The Governor immediately said " Ah,Yes, Admiral Jeanway. I believe you have something for me?" Jeanway perked up from her sugar stupor and said. " Yes, I do." She got up, scooped the linen wrapped bowl in her hands and walked to the head of the table. She set it down directly in front of the Govenor on the card, glass and food littered table. " Well, lets see what we have here." he said. " Oh, let me." Jeanway said as she began to untie the satin ribbon which held it closed. The corners dropped and the Govenors eyes all but fell from their sockets, his mouth dropped open and he went silent. he blinked after a minute or so and said " Oh my dear, this is amazing, no, tremendous, no unbelivable. The Emporer will surely find this the most extravagant Tribute he has ever recieved." As he began to pick up a diamond and lift it to the candle flame. " Exquisite, my dear." He said.

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~~ Signed, Sealed and Delivered ~~

 

 

Once done, the meeting quickly turned to the Certificates of Trade and Eligability. Small leather pacts were handed to the Governor and stamped with his official seal then signed. From a satchel he had brought with him he took out a similar set of papers and a leather pact, already signed and stamped for Jeanway. He handed them to her across the table and she quickly looked at them. " Thank you Sir, I have so wanted this." The Govenor stood and said to everyone. " It's been my pleasure, as usual doing business with all of you and just let me end by saying this. He Began: "TRY HIM TO THESE, AND FIFTY MORE. HIS SKILLS WILL NOT DIMINISH. ALTHOUGH YOU SHOULD BEGIN IN DUTCH. AND END LIKE ME IN FINNISH." Everyone laughed and the meeting was over.

 

The Govenor left first with his two military guards. Then the rest followed suit and returned to their ships.

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