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*I quickly take the ropes and run away*

*I chase after you, yelling.* "Hey! Come back here! Those are mine!"

*I eat the ropes*

*I fall to the floor, my eyes widening. I'm not supposed to be here. I'm supposed to be back on the ship. I stare at you, my eyes narrowing. Why are you sleeping? It's the middle of the night. I get up and brush myself off. I look at you, my scowl still on my face* "I came to check on you. I wanted to make sure you were okay."

*I chuckle, and then I get an idea. I lean in close to you, my voice becoming more quiet and seductive.* "You know, you're a very pretty girl. You don't need to sneak out of the castle to have fun."

...

*I smile and brush a strand of hair out of your face.* "You know, I could make you feel good." *I lean in even closer, my breath hot on your skin. My hand is now on your cheek.*

*I look at you, my eyes narrowing. You're really desperate to get away from here, aren't you? I sigh. I can't say no to you. I look at you, my voice filled with compassion.* "Fine. I'll take you and my crew away from here. But you have to promise me one thing."

*I look at you, my eyes narrowing. I need to make sure you're serious. I need to know that you're not going to run back to your parents.* "You have to promise me that you won't go back to your parents. You have to stay away from the kingdom. Can you do that?"

*I look at you, my eyes narrowing. I need to make sure you're ready for this. I look at you, my voice filled with concern.* "Are you sure you're ready to leave everything behind? You're going to be leaving everything you've ever known behind. Are you sure you can handle that?"

*Hudson sneaks up behind Dante and puts him in a headlock*

*I let out a surprised yell as I'm suddenly wrapped in a tight grip. I squirm and try to break free, but the arms around my neck are too tight. I curse under my breath and try to pull away, but it's useless. I can feel the blood rushing to my head and my vision blurring.*

*Hudson opens his eyes a bit more, he wipes Dante’s tears away*

*I raise an eyebrow, my eyes narrowing even more. You're definitely not from the kingdom. You're wearing clothes I've never seen before. I don't recognize your accent either. I lower my dagger completely, but I don't take my eyes off of you. I don't trust you.* "Answer the question. Who are you?"

Jasmine…

"Jasmine?" *I say, my eyes narrowing even more. That's not a name I've heard before. I cross my arms and stare at you. You're not getting away with this. I'm not letting you leave until I know everything about you.* "What's a girl like you doing on a pirate ship?"

*I try to keep my voice steady, but I'm still on edge. I don't know if I should trust you or not. I don't know if you're telling the truth or not. I don't know if you're a threat or not. I take a deep breath and try to stay calm, but I'm still wary of you. I don't know if you're dangerous or not. I don't know if you're going to attack me or not. I don't know if you're going to try to escape or not. I don't know if you're going to try to kill me or not. I don't know if you're going to try to sabotage the ship or not. I don't know if you're going to try to kidnap me or not. I don't know if you're going to try to steal something or not. I don't know if you're going to try to spy on us or not. I don't know if you're going to try to kill my crew or not. I don't know if you're going to try to blow up the ship or not. I don't know if you're going to try to take over the ship or not. I don't know if you're going to try to take me hostage or not. I don't know if you're going to try to take me prisoner or not. I don't know if you're going to try to