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Liliti: . n. -tumbles out with her map, scribbling on it for a moment before eying the other girl and nodding in acknowledgement-

Lexi: -Blinks and blushes- H-hello again.

Liliti: -watches the flush with curiosity before flashing a charming smile- I'm sorry, but did I ever happen to get your name?

Lexi: Oh! Uhmm, Alexion Lucara...but my brother calls me Lexi. -Smiles shyly- What's yours?

Liliti: -widens her eyes a bit- What a fantastic name.... My grandmother would absolutely adore it. Very unique.... -clears her throat, smiling again as she lowers her head in a bow, holding tight to her crown so it doesn’t fall off- My name is Liliti. I would say Liliti of the Cosmos, but I do not think I am close enough to my grandmother to rightly use it.

Lexi: Liliti, that's a pretty name. -Blushes again at the mention of her name being unique- Of the Cosmos..? That sounds like an important title.

Liliti: Why thank you, my mother gave it to me as tribute to my grandmother. Her name is Massa, and she was born in a place where it was common to be named with only three main letters used throughout. She is princess of the cosmos, an alien, so I really wish I could carry the title. Though I must admit, I often wished to carry the title of my grandfather, Captain Ra.... Being a pirate, commanding a crew, is something I desperately desired.... The seas called to me. Still do. But I gave it up. For my family. And Ra still makes fun of me for it, for I chose the sea instead of the skies, which was her domain. -flushes herself- Oh, sorry, sometimes I tend to go on....

Lexi: It's alright. I like hearing about other people’s lives...a lot more interesting than mine. -Smiles softly-

Lexi: -Thinks for a moment- Will you teach me how to fend for myself? Allen never talks about it with me and tells me girls should be protected not be the ones protecting

Liliti: Of course I will, Miss Lexi. My skills as a pirate need to be put to use somehow. -growls a little, huffing and attempting to straighten her jacket to distract herself- Girls aren't defenseless. All they need is to be taught. And if he isn't willing to teach, then I'd be happy to do it for him. You seem like you deserve to do what you please. -inclines her head a little with a smile, eyes sparkling slightly-

Lexi: I've only read about pirates in the books I found when Allen was away one time. Are there lots of pirates? -She cocked her head to the side before smiling.- I think I would like to learn from a pirate.

Liliti: -puffs out her chest- A lot more than you'd think, lass. There's even two different kinds of pirates: air pirates and, the more common, sea pirates. Sometimes the air pirates can even be known as space pirates! The only problem with pirates is, you must be able to tell the difference between the good and the bad pirates. Sometimes there are pirates who can make you think they're on your side, then turn around and rob you blind. They're scoundrels, but it's just how they think. I'm used to all sorts of pirates, the perverts, the mischief makers, the persuaders.... There are only a few pirates you can trust, and even then you have to convince them of your comradery before they'll even think twice about stealing your most precious treasure. Since there are not a lot of women who are allowed to be pirates.... And we get abused the most on our ships.... You can almost always trust us. Though we're wary of each other as competition. -laughs and shakes her head- I really do tend to go on! My words are inexhaustible when it comes to these things. I'm glad you'll allow me to teach you.

Lexi: -Listens to her talk rather happily.- Well, you are the first person I've met who seems to think I'm capable of handling myself. That and you seem so sure and able yourself, it just seems like you are the perfect teacher...that and I like your stories...and how you talk. -Blushes a little again, tail swaying back and forth.-

Liliti: Well then they should get some sense knocked into them! Or perhaps they should just think about their own lives. I have raised myself since kithood, so I've come to believe in the idea that most noodles can handle anything if they are willing to learn. You just have to be driven, have to want it. I can see it in your eyes, this talk itself excites you, so I know you'll follow my teachings without question. Plus, there's just something about you..... -flushes lightly herself before she looks away and clears her throat, blushing more as she actually realizes this girl is complimenting her- Ahem.... Thank you. I will try my very hardest to be deserving of your compliments.

Lexi: -Doesn't look so sure but nods anyway.- Maybe we can make him see reason after a while.. -Twitches her ears before sighing as well- We will just have to wait and see.

Liliti: -sets her paw on Lexi's shoulder, looking into her eyes- Don't worry, lass, I'll find a way to help you. Everyone deserves to be free at least once in their life. Adventure will wait for you.

Lexi: -Smiles slightly- Thank you, Liliti. I think I should go now though, how will I be able to find you after today?

Liliti: Usually I spend my time either at the beach waiting for my father and two brothers to come out to the water, or at the docks, staring out at the boats. If you haven't seen it, I'm sure you could ask anyone where it is. It's pretty large, and well known for the idiots who scour the place looking for rum. -rolls her eyes a bit- Don't worry, I stay near the edge, so no pirates should be able to bother you before you find me.

Lexi: -Swallows, looking a bit nervous before nodding- Okay. I'll talk to Allen tonight and see about getting him to agree, if not I might have to sneak away and find you.

Liliti: -nods- If you have to, I'm sure my family wouldn't mind you staying with us for a night until things calm down. Most of them don't hang around much, and if they do, they're only there for the night, or there because they want to be in the quiet for a few hours. My family tends to always be outside. -pats her shoulder- But I'm sure it won't be that bad.

Lexi: -Smiles again- Thank you, it might just come to that. -Moves away and looks toward the trees.- I'll see you later, Liliti. Somehow.

Liliti: -frowns lightly, her tail hanging a little as she nods, ears laying back slightly- I wish you well, Lexi. Just believe in yourself and what you have to say, you'll get through it. I'm always here if you need me.

It didn't take Lexi long to actually find the one she was looking for once she was on the beach. After all it was mostly flat, brown sand all the way around, Liliti had been easy to spot. "Liliti!" She called as she moved closer, kicking up sand as she sped up her movements. A smile slipped over her face as her ears perked forward, she was happy that she had actually found the other female.

Eyes half closed, she stared at the sparkling water, feeling entranced by its sight, so warm, so familiar, so friendly.... She heard it calling her name, like it was happy to see her as well, for they had known each other a very long time. Suddenly, as if a bolt of electricity had run up her spine, she snapped out of her daze and looked up, spotting the flying sand and the dainty little paws which accompanied a familiar young noodle. Returning the gratified smile, she forced herself up on her tired, achy legs, cramped from laying so long in the same position. "Lexi," she spoke gently, a certain warmth in her voice, happy to see her smiling, even though a meeting so early spoke of nothing but trouble. "You made it."

The curly haired female smiled softly and blushed a little at the others words. She was used to people being there for her, but with Liliti it was different. She couldn't quite put her finger on it and it kind of made her uneasy. She shoved that thought to the back of her mind and settled down on the blanket with her. "He wasn't happy with the idea....told me that it was a stupid idea and that it was cruel of you to even consider it." She explained with a soft sigh as she looked down at her hands. "Then he told me not to talk about it anymore and to go to sleep."

The young girl adjusted her coat, loosening it slightly as she exhaled a long sigh, her eyes closing for a moment before she returned them to Lexi, her gaze gentle, yet something boiling under the surface. As she continued to listen to her, watch her movements, she felt something, a strong pull, an intense emotion that flourished deep within her, and it made her react. "I will not accept this. You should not accept this. To have freedom, to have your own life, is hardly stupid. I am not cruel. I have never been cruel. I can make this work, I can help you to be at a point where you can do things for yourself, be your own person. How dare he just.... Blow you off like that. Blow off something so important. So necessary for your happiness." She tightened her grip on the cravat she was trying to loosen, and realizing her eyes were boring into the girl’s skull, she forced herself to look down. "I apologize.... Lexi, what do you wish to do from here?"

Since the silence was so long Lexi feared that the other female would tell her no and force her to return to her brother. When her paw was grabbed and the words spoken she couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief and tear up a little. This was the first time in her life that someone had actually agreed to let her do what she wanted with her life, instead of fighting against her wants and putting them down. She clasped her paw in Liliti's and blinked back more tears. "Thank you so much...Allen will come around soon, I hope and if he doesn't.." She broke off for a moment and tried to form the statement she wanted to say in the best way she could. "Even if he doesn't come around, I'll still have you, right?" She wanted desperately to be accepted by the other girl, simply because she'd never connected so well with another being in her life. The thought of just being around her kind of made her heart skip a beat, the sensation was foreign and new but she couldn’t help but want to continue feeling it.

Liliti looked deep into the girl's eyes, pulling her paws closer to her heart, a firmness in her expression that was all at once determined and gentle at the same time. "You can't think like that. He will come around. We will make him come around if we have to. But...." Her heart swelled right there, and she felt something borne inside her, something she could not seem to explain. She knew it right then, felt it in every fiber of her being, this was how things were supposed to be. This, whatever this was, this was right. "You will always have me, even if there's no one else.... And I will always return to you."

Faced with the question of if she could manage the walk, she actually had to think about it. She could barely keep herself awake while sitting and while moving would help she would probably fall about two steps in. A soft blush covered her cheeks as she looked away, slightly embarrassed. "I don't think I'd be able to make it without falling...would you be alright carrying me...I know it's a lot to ask but..." She trailed off when Liliti brought up her family and smiled slightly. "At least they care enough to be curious." She replied before trying to get to her feet. "But sleeping before meeting the family would be good, It would be rude to fall asleep on them I think."

A slightly amused grin crossed her face, her strong paws, used to heavy lifting, were none the less gentle as they pulled the girl over and placed her on the pirate's sturdy back, maneuvering her until she was safely positioned there. She paused a few times, making sure the girl was alright, nodding in approval and smiling as if to calm her during the process. "See, look, it's perfectly fine. I'm happy to help out." Swiveling her ears, she sighed, thinking of her family and their constant teasing, chuckling a little as she imagined what they'd say. "Yes.... My family has been worried that I'm alone far too often since my return. My brothers both have mates and I.... Only have one friend. It's safe to say they will happily jump to conclusions knowing I've brought someone home with me."