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   “Not too bad.”  Aubrey replied to Kai, “But I got a lil - ow, Taran, stop it, that hurts!”  He swatted away Taran's hand, who at some point had drug over another chair so he could be close enough to bother him.

   Winter took his attention away from Taran, when she tilted up his chin, telling hims to keep still.  He did as she asked, careful not to wiggle as she dabbed gently at his neck.  She spread that minty stuff he liked on it, the kind that feels all cool and tingly.  She taped the bandage to his neck, and placed a hand on his head before she moved away.  Aubrey smiled and thanked her.  She was one of few people he actually liked to pat him on the head like that.  For some reason it didn't feel like she was teasing him – like Prince did – but it was more like an act of affection.  “Okay, I will.”

   Winter took her seat and raised her glass in a toast, giving them the okay to eat.  That was one of the simple things Aubrey liked about these pirates – they ate together like family.  Well, most of them, anyway.  It gave them all a chance to be together before everyone got busy with their own tasks.

   Aubrey took a swig of his drink and then pulled his bowl of stew closer.  He took a bite of it, relishing the rich flavors.  “You're amazing, Winter.”  He said, taking a few more large bites in rapid succession.