<div style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: 'Didact Gothic', 'sans-serif'"><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(211, 211, 211)">[bcolor=transparent]Rosy glanced at John and knew their future depended upon a joint effort in aiding Capt. James in ambushing and capturing or sinking as many Spanish galleons as they could before the galleons sailed for Port Royal and Tortuga.  She reached out and grabbed his hand for comfort, this was going to be the trickiest and most daring venture any of them had attempted.  His warm smile and quick peck on her cheek was reassuring.  “We can do this.”  Agreeing they needed to move fast and set sail with the morning tide, a plan was sketched out and everyone disbanded to begin hurried preparations, including Capt. James who needed to report back to the governor of Port Royale.  “I guess our getting to know one another will have to be put on hold.” John smiled down at Rosy.  She shrugged before snatching a kiss, “That doesn’t mean we can’t steal a kiss or two when no one’s looking.”  Laughing they turned back towards home to change and begin preparations.  [/bcolor]<br/>
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[bcolor=transparent]The rest of the evening saw Tortuga in a flurry of activity, ships outfitted and supplies loaded.  Townsfolk knew their best defense was in helping the ships launch as soon as possible.  By early dawn, Rosy, John, and Capt. Fleming departed first, followed by The Morgan and other captains willing to help.  She gave her Da a hug and kiss.  “You like to take risks, but I expect you to return safe and see me married.”  He laughed and gave her a big bear hug.  “The Devil himself couldn’t keep me away, my girl.”   She eyed the beautiful female Capt. Angelique who stood nearby, "And don't go attempting any new 'ventures' until we talk." Directing the last comment to her father, only too aware how he enjoyed the brashness of this female captain. Her crew pulling anchor, Rosy scrambled aboard, looking one last time at her home and father. With any luck she and the crew would be back. [/bcolor]</span></span>​</div>