Amelia entered the small quarters just behind Scarlet. She was glad to see that the doctor had a separate sleeping area. Goodness knows that it would not reflect kindly on her if she was ever caught waltzing into a mans quarters, even with two other very capable women. 

~~~

Daniel had picked up the crate upon the women's arrival and placed it in the center of the room for the ladies to pull things from. He continued to stock the shelves until the work was done. He surveyed the room and found that within reason most things were where they should be. 

[b]"Scarlet,"[/b] Daniel began, using the name she had told him to for addressing her. [b]"I 'ave some herbs tha' ye could use fer cookin' but i'll need t' keep some 'ere for salves."[/b] he said, leaving the statement somewhat open. Of course, it was his way of asking. Despite the siren's screaming in his head a warning he offered an attempt at friendliness. [b]"If ye be interested, I know a recipe or two tha' can help some illnesses."[/b]

He was aware of the girls presence but she seemed to shrink behind Scarlet more than not. She was startled when the larger woman moved out of the way, rather enthusiastically accepting Daniel's meager offer. This time, the pirate and playful part of his personality in him won.

[b]"Scarlet, who be yer friend?"[/b] he asked, drawing attention to the girl who clearly didn't like it. He enjoyed watching her cheeks flush a pink colour. Iris had told him who she was, he knew how she came to be on the ship but she was rather fun to embarrass, most shy women were. 

~~~

Amelia stammered, trying to explain at first. She was caught off guard by the sudden attention that was drawn to her.

[color=c4df9b][b]"I-i... My name is Amelia."[/b][/color] she said, attempting to draw herself upward. Her mother had taught her to do so to hide any fear or embarrassment when out in public. Mother would not have been happy with Amelia's stammering, but then mother would not approve of her current situation regardless. Willingly cooperating with pirates, as it were. 

~~~

[b]"Well Miss Amelia, did ye need t' be looked a' after yer ordeal?"[/b] Daniel asked, trying to poke her further. He was aware of his company however, and would rather not get into too much trouble. The women on this vessel, he theorized, were not to be trifled with. Done with his moment of fun he wondered how far he could press. 

[b]"Iris, would ye be so kind as t' bring any injured t' me so I can do me job?"[/b] He asked, clearly lacing it in mild jest but still trying to be polite in his order. 

~~~

Amelia answered in a more even tone this time. [color=c4df9b][b]"Yes."[/b][/color] It was a simple statement, but it was also permission giving. She turned to Scarlet, [color=c4df9b][b]"Will you stay with me?"[/b][/color] she asked. Whenever the doctor at home had come by, both of her parents were usually in the room with her.