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Post by japan on Apr 7, 2010 14:39:54 GMT -5
"O-oh alright and Matthew please I don't like being called by my last name." Matthew stated shaking Francis's hand he had a slight dizzy feeling. The name Francis was familiar and so was the man's face but why couldn't he remember from where?
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Post by nyo on Apr 7, 2010 16:37:00 GMT -5
"Matthew? A lovely name" Francis had the sneaking suspicsion that he knew who the other was-but it was common name- easy to be mistaken. He'd have to figure out his last name later...
"Are you okay? You're looking a bit pale."
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Post by japan on Apr 7, 2010 16:58:44 GMT -5
"Oh, I'm just a bit dizzy. Why don't we go to my cabin to talk?" Matthew said with a smile as he headed for the captain's cabin. He didn't know where else to go and talk and a few crew mates lingered on the ship keeping a weary eye on the newcomer after all Matthew tended to like people instantly it was a flaw, but rarely anyone acknowledged him or even saw him so it wasn't so bad. Still this was different.
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Post by nyo on Apr 7, 2010 17:30:03 GMT -5
"Yes of course, thats fine" Francis agreed, following him to the cabin. He tried to avoid the dark looks that the handful of people on the ship were shooting him-people on ships tended to be distrustful, it was probably a bad idea to pick a fight with them. "You have quite a gorgeous vessel here, how do you come into ownership of it?"
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Post by japan on Apr 7, 2010 17:43:55 GMT -5
"I won it in a game. During the winter months people trapped in the northern lands tend to get antsy." Matthew said with a slight sinister smile but otherwise he was happy to enter a familiar place. He sat on his chair behind the desk full of maps and other various of things in different languages.
"So how can I help you?" he asked curious on why this man seemed to take a sudden interest in him. It wasn't every day that someone waited for him by his ship with sweets to talk to him. His face became red when he realized that the man might be trying to woo him. He shuddered at the thought out of disgust or pleasure he really didn't know.
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Post by nyo on Apr 7, 2010 18:45:18 GMT -5
"You won it?" He raised an eyebrow. "This must have been a rather interesting game indeed." He took the chair across from the desk, leaning unto the chairs back legs and watching the other intently. "Are you from up north then? I suppose that would explain why you don't look like the locals-and your adverse reaction to the heat, your face is completely red, did you know?"
"I do not require any assistance" He shrugged. "You caught my interest, and I decided that it would be interesting to pursue an acquaintance. As I said, I just want to chat for a bis."
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Post by japan on Apr 7, 2010 18:59:55 GMT -5
"I don't do well in heat you are correct in that. I figured my face would be red. And the game was one of strength, it's best not to judge a book like the old captain of this ship did. Although she needed a lot of repairs." Matthew said with a shrug. A small little white bear poked it's head out from under the covers at the noise that was happening.
"Oh Kumajiko" Matthew said seeing the bear fall out of bed and pad over with the blanket following him. The bear sat at Matthew's feet before the Canadian picked him up.
'Hungry' The bear said 'who?'
"I'm Matthew Mat-thew!" the Captain said with a slight sigh. Oh he was being rude to his guest. "sorry about that, what do you want to chat about?"
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Post by nyo on Apr 7, 2010 19:36:56 GMT -5
"Very true, it could be a grave mistake indeed." Francis was wondering whether the comment had been a warning or a threat when he noticed the bear. he found himself staring at it in shock. Sure, he'd heard of ships pets-they kept one on his ship for that matter.But a polar bear? It seemed just a little ridiculous.
His surprise only seemed to grow as he observed Matthew interact with the animal. The frenchman knew that there were creatures that talked-but he was fairly certain that Kuma-whatever the other man had called it was not on that list.
"You of course" he replied. " Starting with how you came into ownership of such an...exotic animal."
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Post by japan on Apr 7, 2010 19:47:01 GMT -5
"O-oh I'm not very interesting, and Kumayako has been with me ever since I could remember."He said smiling the bear looked like it pouted and it huffed.
'Kumajiro' it said, that was it's proper name but it was a a friendship that the bear and captain had because they could never remember one anothers name. The bear laid it's head on the table after speaking and stared at the sweets in the other mans arms.
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Post by nyo on Apr 7, 2010 20:11:24 GMT -5
Francis shook his head in disagreement. "To the contrary-from what I've seen you are extremely interesting" he told the other.
Following the bears line of vision he chuckled. Pulling one of the sweets out of the package he leaned across the desk. He held it out towards the creature-waiting to see its reaction.
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Post by japan on Apr 7, 2010 20:17:15 GMT -5
Matthew's face got even redder. Francis certainly was a charmer when it came with words and making someone feel good. It sent more shudders up his spine.
Kumajiro watched the sweet inch closer. He sniffed it and opened his mouth. Sharp teeth showed themselves as the polar bear licked the treat. It seemed to pass and the bear took it from the Frenchman's fingers and swallowed it. Matthew couldn't hope but pray that it wasn't poisoned or drugged.
"S-so where are you from Mr. Francis?" he asked to defend against the growing silence.
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Post by nyo on Apr 7, 2010 20:37:26 GMT -5
Francis found himself smiling at the blush on the boys face, which he doubted was completely caused by the heat. Matthieu really was quite adorable.
He had to resist the urge to pull his hand away from the bear as it got closer-eyeing it (and its pointy teeth) nervously as it took the sugary substance from him. He reclaimed the appendage quickly once the animal finally did decide to take it.
"Just Francis, please- Mr. Francis makes me sound old" he giggled. "France, Paris"
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Post by japan on Apr 7, 2010 21:10:51 GMT -5
"O-oh of course." Matthew said petting Kumajiro before looking up. Paris? No wonder he seems so charming and had a way with words. That city is famous for romance and beautiful people.
"I heard Paris was a beautiful place, but I think my home can beat it. Canada is truly majestic if you can handle the cold." He said with a smile. He remembered traveling over the lands and seeing so many amazing things.
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Post by nyo on Apr 7, 2010 21:56:11 GMT -5
"Oui, it is" Francis agreed-its quite an enchanting town." He nodded. "I went to Canada once-though I wasn't there very long." he sighed "I do so wish I'd had a better chance to look at it."
He grinned. "I'll have to go visit again someday-you can come with me and keep me warm"
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Post by japan on Apr 8, 2010 16:48:13 GMT -5
"You don't need me, a fur coat would be good enough." Matthew said completely missing the point as he petted Kumajiro. He didn't really know how to keep up conversation with this man.
"S-so Francis, what brings you to this town?" He asked curious. After all what else could he do?
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