[center][h1][color=turquoise]Tigerlily[/color][/h1][/center]
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[center][color=lightgray][color=turquoise]Time:[/color] 10:00am
[color=turquoise]Interaction:[/color] [@Helo] Nym [@Alivefalling] Barboda [@Benzaiten] Éliane [@Tae] Lizzie [@princess] Helio 
[color=turquoise]Location[/color]: Barboda's Ship
[color=turquoise]Equipment[/color]:
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-[url=https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/466021461174386714/863792088318476298/rsgrgsreg.png]Outfit Bought from Sailor’s Emporium[/url]
-Sword, strapped to her belt, enchanted with return enchantment
-Daggers tied her to pants and in her boots, sheathed
-Location sender
-Timeteller
-Eye protectors & dark sight glasses[/hider][/color][/center]
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[color=lightgray]Tigerlily couldn’t help the cheeky smile that flashed across her face. It was one of her first, genuine smiles in over a year. Her heart fluttered and she glanced away quickly. [color=turquoise]”I’ll keep that in mind.”[/color] She then turned to face Éliane and raised an eyebrow. Knuckles was the name she had chosen to call it…?

Lily stared at her impassively and folded her arms. She watched the woman fawn over the parrot and glanced around the Port. She had been listening to seagulls crying hysterically for over an hour, but she remembered she had heard distant cries as well, that of another bird which she hadn’t at first noticed. As she tuned out the elven woman, she saw a flash of red nearby the trees over the tavern by Odds and Ends. Her suspicions were confirmed, yet she’d have to wait until it was quiet and she was alone. 

Her gaze settled next on Lizzie as she realized she was talking to her. She listened attentively and allowed a sweet yet apologetic smile to dance across her face. [color=turquoise]”Aye aye, Captain. My sincerest apologies.”[/color] She nodded and waited until she was standing alone to roll her eyes. Then, Tigerlily boarded the ship and listened as [i]Captain[/i] Lizzie laid down the laws. While they were fair, she couldn’t help but stifle a smile. The woman didn’t know what she was and how marooning her wouldn’t be an issue. The ocean was her playground. She didn’t blame her though, as the la - no, [i]captain[/i] seemed clueless regarding everything. 

Tigerlily nodded in agreement with the others and then smiled cheerfully. [color=turquoise]”Aye, Captain. I hear ye loud and clear. I have almost five years of experience; and I have faced some of the nasty creatures lurking in the water’s here.”[/color] She smiled pleasantly and let her arms fall to her side. [color=lightblue][i]And I have been a danger to them too…[/i][/color] A dark smile crept its way up her expression then disappeared. She glanced at Nym and smirked. Forty years of experience, huh? She’d have to ask him about it later. 

The smell of food wafted through her nose. Tigerlily’s stomach growled in agreement, but she knew she would have to wait. When everyone had gone downstairs to the feast, Tigerlily hung back. She turned to the parrot perched on her shoulder. [color=turquoise]”You have a home, don't you?”[/color] She inquired softly and the parrot chirped as it glanced at a tree. It ruffled its feathers and she noticed the stress on the parrot’s face. [color=turquoise]”I saw them. It’s your family, right? Go on.”[/color] She moved her arm out to the side for the parrot to climb down onto. The parrot obeyed, but she frowned as she noticed its wings were clipped and sighed. 

[color=turquoise]”You poor thing. I know what it’s like to live in a cage and you don’t deserve it. Freedom is yours, love, and I know you can’t understand me, but at least you know the tone is nice.”[/color] She then held her hand out and the parrot hopped onto it and stared at her intently. She began to clip its wings gently, which the parrot began chirping excitedly for. She smiled at the parrot, genuinely, and nodded. [color=turquoise]”Go on.”[/color] The parrot didn’t waste any time and quickly took flight off to the tree. Tigerlily turned to watch it and smiled as the parrot joined its’ family, the rest of them now revealing themselves. They circled each other happily, then took off across the island. She smiled and felt warmth fill her, which felt unfamiliar and made her cringe. 

Now her attention turned to the feast and started to head down when Helio came back up. She blinked and moved out of the way quickly, then hesitated. She could see the feast from her spot, yet she decided to wait. Being hungry wasn’t something that was new to her nor did she care. It wasn’t as if everyone would finish the food either. The less crowded it was, the better anyways. 

She hung out in the shadows and listened to the conversation. Sadness filled her and she eyed the deck as she shuffled her feet. Guilt rose inside of her and she clenched her fists. Avalia was cruel and unfair, and she felt herself wanting to drink rum to help forget her sorrows. A few tears filled her eyes which she quickly wiped away. Helio was lost, wandering around on his own, and trying to find a purpose. Echo had died the previous night, and she couldn’t imagine how he must be feeling inside. It was heartbreaking, and she swore to herself she’d do better this time. It was the least she could do. 

As she listened, her eyes widened at the news of King Kasai. That rotten bastard was giving up Roshmi? Elyna was right that the army would be loyal to their king. The poor demihumans were going to be trapped in Roshmi…. She gritted her teeth. What a piece of shit! Rage swept through her, and she had to take deep breaths. With concentration, her breathing became normal. She hesitated a few more beats after the call had ended. She then swaggered up the steps and over to Helio’s side after composing herself. [color=turquoise]”Are you alright, mate?”[/color] Her voice was calm and inquisitive, and her expression comforting. She waited and was unsure of how he would respond, then glanced at the feast. [color=turquoise]”Do you need a moment, or would you like to come eat?”[/color] 

While she waited, Tigerlily thought of her parents. Pain filled her as the memories began filling her head. She took several deep breaths. A mix of emotions filled her. It was unlikely they were worried, or cared. Their last meeting had been tense and unwelcoming. It was also clear that she knew her family wouldn’t bow down to the Dark Elves any time soon either… hopefully. She sighed as she glanced at the sea and knew there wasn't any way she could return. The ocean was her playground, but not her home anymore. She then glanced up at Helio, unafraid of the emotions that had flashed across her expression. [/color]