𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓

“𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘐 𝘢𝘮…”

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧

𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

Oh?

(His head cocks, before he’s offering her a hand.)

Pleasure to meet you, my fellow cursee.

(His attempt at a joke.)

[; ANGELICA @twiststruth]

it shows. if you did, you'd know my curse is not dissimilarity to yours.

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

I don’t listen rumours, my lady,

[; ANGELICA @twiststruth]

i see rumors don't travel as fast as i thought, then…

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

off of the ship to visit people on land.”

He offers, shrugging his shoulders slightly.

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

“She is a growing woman. She will be a handful.”

He chuckled softly, nudging his captain and smiling finally as he stands up straight with a hum.

“Perhaps you should tell her the truth, captain. She’s not confined to buckets as you are. Perhaps once or twice a week, allow her+

[𝖂𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝕿𝖚𝖗𝖓𝖊𝖗 HIATUS @cvrsedfate]

ㅤㅤㅤNow it's Will's turn to lean on the railing and look at the horizon as he thinks. An exasperated sigh escaping him followed by an amused scoff.

"She is a teenager, and I know little of raising one. Her mother would do better than me, I'm sure. I think she might be lonely?"

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

His head turns to peer at Will, and the corner of his lips quirks upwards ever so slightly as he focuses back on the ocean.

“Is your daughter adjusting well? She certainly keeps bootstrap moving.”

[𝖂𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝕿𝖚𝖗𝖓𝖊𝖗 HIATUS @cvrsedfate]

ㅤㅤㅤ"You have a family too. With us, on this ship. Perhaps not by blood, but a family nonetheless."

He approaches John this time, placing a firm hand on his shoulder. His expression remains sincere but doesn't betray much kindness anymore, though he tries.

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

You’re not a sailor cursed to wander the seas for eternity

[; ANGELICA @twiststruth]

what makes you say so?

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

“I am glad you still have your family, captain.”

He answers softly, hands clasping together atop the railing as he frowns deeply.

[𝖂𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝕿𝖚𝖗𝖓𝖊𝖗 HIATUS @cvrsedfate]

ㅤㅤㅤThe question hit close to home. William finds himself brought to anger quicker and much more often these days. Is it the curse?

"Aye. It seems I do. And in those moments, I think of those I care for. They are, to me, a cure that heals all ailments."

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

Yes, but it’s nothing you can help with, unfortunately.

[; ANGELICA @twiststruth]

is something bothering you, sir?

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

“Dunno. You ever just get..angry? For no rhyme or reason?”

He questions softly, glancing at the man before he’s back to watching the currents around them.

[𝖂𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝕿𝖚𝖗𝖓𝖊𝖗 HIATUS @cvrsedfate]

ㅤㅤㅤ"and I thought I was the brooding type."

He speaks from a slight distance. William had watched him for a short moment, unsure of what to do or say. After all, what 𝐜𝐚𝐧 he do?

"What is on your mind, sailor?" He finally asks.

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

His gaze is focused on the water around them, fingers tight around the rotting railing of the Dutchman, unaware of his captain.

[𝖂𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝕿𝖚𝖗𝖓𝖊𝖗 HIATUS @cvrsedfate]

ㅤㅤㅤConcerned, because he seems angry. But does he approach? Not yet.

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

Vibrating angrily

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

There’s a shrug, and the man offers Will a small smile.

“It’s alright, captain. Being kicked by a child is surprisingly not the worst thing to happen to me.”

He gestured around him, barking out a laugh.

[𝖂𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝕿𝖚𝖗𝖓𝖊𝖗 HIATUS @cvrsedfate]

ㅤㅤㅤAi... yes, Elanor. He sighs and rubs his neck.

"I'm sorry about that. I lost sight of her for a moment, thought her to be at the helm with her grandfather. She didn't mean harm, she's quite lonely and bored. I do apologize for that."

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

Trusts good! It’s always good that the captain is well rested.

John has been keeping an eye out for the demon (/affectionate) child of his that kicked him.

[𝖂𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝕿𝖚𝖗𝖓𝖊𝖗 HIATUS @cvrsedfate]

ㅤㅤㅤHe can hardly believe he actually slept well tonight, for once.

To make it even better, he had a wonderful dream, too.

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

“I have..”

A pause, and his gaze drops as he picks at the rotting wood of the Dutchman.

“Had a son. He died when he was naught but eleven years old.”

With a great sigh, he picks himself up and claps his captain upon the shoulder.

“Come. We’ve got work to do.”

[𝖂𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝕿𝖚𝖗𝖓𝖊𝖗 HIATUS @cvrsedfate]

-

at Elanor, and feels a sense of pride.

"Do you have any children, John?" He asks.

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

“How times you reckon we’ll be surfacing this month because she throws herself to the sea at the smallest inconvenience?”

Though it was meant to be a joke, the crewman seems to instantly regret it as he clears his throat.

“Sorry, sir.”

[𝖂𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝕿𝖚𝖗𝖓𝖊𝖗 HIATUS @cvrsedfate]

ㅤㅤㅤHis daughter... he cares for her, but is now faced with the harsh truth that she is not his. Still, she's his daughter.

"She gets it from her mother. Bold and determined... that's the Swann in her." He says, trying hard not to show his pain in front of his crewmembers.

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

“Your daughter has quite the attitude.”

John comments softly, scratching at a scarred cheek as he follows his captain’s gaze where in the distance, the young girl is climbing onto the beach.

“She’s fiery.”

[𝖂𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝕿𝖚𝖗𝖓𝖊𝖗 HIATUS @cvrsedfate]

ㅤㅤㅤWill's eyes are fixed on the beach ahead, watching the waves crash on the rocks and roll over the sand. He's lost in thought. Then, a voice snaps him out of his thoughts and urges him to turn his head.

"What is it, John?" He asks.

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

He’s staring at @cvrsedfate from his position next to a railing, seemingly confused as he cleared his throat.

“..captain.”

[𝕵𝖔𝖍𝖓 @halfmansong]

He doesn’t remember what happened, but ever so slowly, he’s sinking beneath the water with nothing but a stream of bubbles revealing his watery grave