Jones Sparrow

The Adventurer(Jones Sparrow and WhiteLily)

Ben didn't know what to say when her mother questioned him. He didn't want to say something to make her mad. Luckily, Aria's father stepped in. He whispered something to her, but he figured that it was something good for both of them. He smiled and nodded at her father's words. "Thank you very much sir." He said, taking Aria's hand, and then started to walk off. "So where to now?" Ben asked with a smile, glad to have her hand back in his again.

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Ben looked at him, his heart racing a million miles per hour. When asked the question he thought about it. "Over the past few years, I have traveled the world... I've been everywhere from tribes in the Amazon, to the Alps in Switzerland... And through those years i've gotten to know cultures, and the people that inhabit them... I don't take advantage over anyone or anything..." He said, looking at Aria, then back at her father. "And after spending time with your daughter and this island... I've fallen in love with this island... and your daughter and mine's personality is very much similar..." He said, not breaking eye contact with the father.

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Ben gave an awkward wave, then hesitating on what to do. Every culture had a different way of greeting each other... "Hello... Your daughter has been showing me around the island these past couple of days..." he didn't go in to detail. He was pretty sure they would freak out if they found out about all the places she's been and done. "She has been extremely welcoming, and I very much appreciate that... You have a very amazing daughter." He said with a smile, looking at both of them, but they still stood there staring at him.

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Extremely happy at the thought, Ben nodded, then following her as she explained where they were going. To be honest he was nervous on meeting them... He was a foreigner, encouraging their daughter to travel the world, and he just met her a couple days ago. "I am eager to meet them." He said, watching the beautiful woman lead her, with as much excitement and joy in his heart as his. He knew for a fact that this was the greatest place he has ever visited.

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Benjamin smiled brightly. This was the first time he had someone who wanted to join him in his travels. To be with him. To have someone other than himself to share this amazing life he lived. He gave her a tight hug, lifting her up and twirling her around as he did so, laughing out of joy. He put her down, looking in her eyes. "I still want to stay here for a little bit longer, if that is okay with you." He said with a smile. "it'll give you time to say your goodbyes, and it will give me more time to see what else is here...maybe we can scale to the top of the island some time?" he asked with a smile, excited beyond belief.

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Ben laughed a bit at her words. "I don't think i can wait much longer either." He said in her ear again, swaying along, loving the sensation Aria's body and fingers did to his body. It was an electric touch whenever they connected. He nodded at the second part of her sentence. "I really don't want to leave you... Not after realizing what an absolutely incredible woman you are..." He said, the song coming to an end. He stepped back a bit, taking her hands. "I would love to show you whats out there..." He said, looking at her with a smile.

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Benjamin smiled as wide as he could as he watched her wrap the ribbon on his wrist. Words couldn't express how much joy and happiness he had in this moment. He laughed at her words, shaking his head. "Well in that case, its never coming off." He laughed again, giving her a smile. He looked back at the band, and nodded. They were free to play what they wished. They started to play something slow, Ben put down his guitar, and held out his hand for hers to take. When she did, he smiled and brought her in close, his hands going to her waist again, swaying to the beat. "So i don't plan on leaving at the end of this week... or the week after that..." He said quietly into her ear. He didnt want to freak her out and ask her to travel with him just yet... She has a life here, and wants to ask her when she's thinking clearly, and has time to talk to her friends and loved ones about it. So instead he kissed her cheek again, and kept dancing. He was excited to visit the beach later tonight.. They can talk under the stars, and watch the calm waves, and hopefully kiss an electrifying one

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"Alright boys, remember. As soon as the beat speeds up, join in on what I've shown you. Keep up, and this should be a hell of a show!" Ben said behind the small corner with the band members. They spent most of their afternoon practicing. Ben held his Spanish Guitar in one hand. They talked and joked but they all the got the beat down, it was perfect. As the sun was setting, it was their que to join in. The Italian members walked out first, setting up their instruments. Ben nervously ran a hand through his hair, looking down at his blue shirt, praying Aria didn't find someone to give her ribbon to... Ben got the thumbs up from a band member, and he gave a nod and made his way out. As he stood in front of the band, and the islanders, Ben cleared his throat. "Good evening, Everyone. I know I'm new at this whole ribbon thing... but here's my attempt... This is for the most free spirited, and beautiful woman on this island." He said with a smile, taking a breath, then tapping his guitar to start the tempo. Then he began to play the song , It started off with a slow finger picking, and soon the started to pick up the tempo. And as he did the civilians started dancing, the band played along, and Ben stood up. He started walking into the crowd, going to Aria, dancing along to the melody he was making. It took him forever to get this song down. This is how he spent most of his time in Spain. He saw the man that was close to him, and jokingly pushed him out of the way with his hip to the beat, the people laughing. As the song ended, Ben was breathing rather hard, and the crowd went crazy.

There was so many things he wanted to tell her that moment. On how he planned on staying for a while longer, how he wanted to show her the world, and how much he fell in love with her. All he could think of was. "I would be the happiest and luckiest man on this planet if you would honor me with your ribbon, Miss Aria..." He said with a small smile, hoping she would say yes. "I have a lot to say, and a lot to tell you...but it won't mean a thing if you don't take that leap..." Ben said, referencing the cliff jumping, and their connection.

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Ben stumbled his way back, glad he didnt get lost, and that he found his stuff. As he made his way back to his apartment he kept thinking about Aria. He made it to his apartment, putting his shirt back on, and getting a bit freshened up for the festival later tonight... Until then he thought he'd walk around and try to clear his mind. He saw many women giggle and wave at him, but none mattered to him. He made his way to the docks to see a familiar face whistling, sitting on the edge of a dock. The old Fisherman Paolo was there, casting a line out into the clear sea.

He walked to him and sat down. The man laughed and cheered, giving Ben a brotherly hug. "Benjamin Chase! I haven't seen you much!! How are you? How are you liking my home?" He asked with a laugh, looking out at the bobber in the water. "Its been amazing, Paolo...This place is incredibly beautiful." He said with a laugh, looking into the water. "You seem troubled, my friend... Care to tell this old sailor what's troubling you?"

Ben told him about Aria, and the events they shared. He told him how he made her feel, and how he didn't know what to do. Paolo only nodded, humming a bit at pauses in the story. "You know, Mister Chase, back before i met my beautiful wife... I was a native to the main land. Shocking i know. I was born on the southern most point of the main land, but i constantly went to this place with my father who was a fisherman before me. It just so happened to be this day many many years ago where i joined the festival here. I was young, handsome, and fell deeply in love with the most beautiful woman this man has ever seen. She was strong, quiet, and was very respectful. It was what every man wanted."

"I awkwardly asked her to dance, after she saw me tripping on one of the lobster cages on the dock. She said yes, and we danced, and danced, and danced the whole night... And after that we went to the beach and talked and talked and talked." He laughed, a large smile on his face as he remembered the day. We kissed, we fell in love, and we eventually married. I loved her personality, i loved her beauty, and i loved who she was..." A small silence took place. "I know the world has changed. I have seen the world grow in technology, and population... and the culture. My beautiful wife died two years ago. Don't be sad. Although i grieved before, i am happy now." He gave a soft smile.

"If my wife was here, she would tell you to go for her. Aria is free spirited, and wild, and craves adventure... and i know by just looking at you the day we met you had that same aura. It would be a real shame for you two to go your separate ways, and be what you don't want to. Win her love, Mister Chase with what you know. Have that connection spark... and if you can, get her off this island for now." he smiled. "She will come back. hopefully with you, willing to settle down when both of your spirits have died down naturally. And you will come see me again!" Paolo reeled in a giant fish during the story, looking at it, then releasing it back into the water.

"I don't plan on leaving any time soon, Paolo... Thank you for the advice, my friend." Ben said with a smile, loving the story he was just told. He gave him another brotherly hug, and got up, rushing in to town to find the local band members he played with last night. He talked to them, telling them his plan on getting the beautiful islander's ribbon. They eagerly agreed. Ben was ready to win Aria's heart.

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Ben looked at her, his heart sinking as he heard her talking. When she stormed off, he went after her, wincing at the pain from the rocks, but not stopping. "Aria! Wait!" He called after her. Her words hurt. And they stuck to him. When he landed on the sand, he looked around for Aria. She was already gone. He felt a deep pit in his stomach. Although he only knew her for a short time, he couldn't let her go like that... He couldn't just leave after this... The festival...! He could talk to her at the festival... He'll try to win her ribbon... and they will go to the beach... and he will tell her he would stay as long as long as he could be with her... or she could travel the world with him...