#PP: Alexandra Teatherton

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Kestrel met Alexandra at the club, and they seemed to hit it off! Since she’d been wanted to go on a 3rd first date she asked Alex out, still pretty fixated on Blossom, though. 

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Really like seeing the gym at Maple Springs in action! :D

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Back home, uh, my defaults haven’t been kind to poor Alex.

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“Man, it’s times like these that make me SO glad I ditched the husband.”

“Husband..?”

Alarm bells started to ring for Patricia. Hadn’t Gabe mentioned something about his ex-wife running away to sea? Was she remembering right? Hopefully it was just a coincidence...

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“I’m more of a solo act, generally. Independent, y’know?” the girl nodded, glumly, and Alexandra couldn’t help but take pity on her. “But… I could use an extra pair of hands on deck for next week’s venture. Perhaps you could join me, on a trial basis? What do you say?”

Her face lit up. “Oh, that would be amazing, thank you! I’m a strong swimming, I know all about navigation, and local wildlife, and…”

Alex let her ramble on, a slight smile playing about her lips. The girl was enthusiastic, there was no doubt about that. But she’d see how Angela faired on an actual expedition. If she proved useful to have on board, well, perhaps having a protégée would be fun.

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“Job opening…?” the pirate looked puzzled. Not a promising start.

“Aren’t you Captain Tetherton?”

“Well, sure I am, but…”

“There was an advert in the paper!” Angela insisted, “Let me find it…. This one! ‘Pirate captain seeks first mate to join her on new adventures. Must be quick witted, passionate & with a love of exploration. Women only, males need not apply.’ Wasn’t this you?”

Alexandra studied her for a moment, then burst into laughter. “Oh, honey. That wasn’t a job listing -that was a dating ad!”

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“Sure is a pity you’re straight...”

“Who says I’m definitely straight? I mean, I never really gave it much thought until now and-”

“Seriously? Trying to flirt with the boss to get ahead, hon?”

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“All right, rookie. Ready for your first day at sea?”

“You bet!”

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“Everyone, meet Lilith. My evil twin.”

“I’m the evil twin? You’re the one robbing people at sea for a living now.”

“It’s not like we make anyone walk the plank, hon.” Alex cut in. “It’s essentially a victimless crime these days.”

“You don’t need to justify yourself to me, lady, I’m 100% pro doing crimes. Boyfriend’s planning on becoming a big mob boss or something. He’s so cute. So, everyone ready?”

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“So, you single?”

“I am indeed! I was seeing a guy but we broke it off last month...”

“Unlucky for him.”

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“Pleasure doing business with you, gentlemen.”

“Bitch. We were supossed to split the profit.”

“We were?”

“Damn, maybe I hired the wrong sister.”

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“Could you get off my porch and stop trying to steal our newspaper, please? I’ve had a bad day.”

“I’m not trying to steal it! Just reading the headlines.”

“Hmph. Likely story, pirate.”

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“A dating ad!” Angela cried, appalled.

“Don’t sound so shocked, hon,” Alexandra chuckled, “Lesbians aren’t that scary, are they?” It was a pity, the girl was kind of her type. Cute freckles. Maybe a little young, though.

“No, that’s fine, it’s not that! But I don’t… I’m not into…” the girl mumbled, trailing off. “So you’re not looking for new crew?” Poor thing looked like she was going to burst into tears.

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Interesting...

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Angela walked across the beach, trying to tame the butterflies in her chest. The ocean was a brilliant blue, sparkling in the sunlight and just looking at it made her heart race. She could taste the salt in the air. Adventure, freedom, the open seas… she was so close to her dream.