<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/7/7d/Claire.jpg/265px-Claire.jpg)</div><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Sophie DeLaurents</span></span><br/><strong>Occupation:</strong>Mascot<br/><strong>Location:</strong>The Line cargo bay<br/><strong>With:</strong>Mya, Cassie and Braxton<br/><br/><hr/><br/>I took a step back from the captain as if struck with a blow, tears forming in my eyes.  There was no way I would argue with the captain in that kind of mood, at least to his face.  My stomach churned with fear and a strange arousal as the fear, violence and harsh words created a frightening mix of emotions.  I looked down and away, my eyes averted from the captain.  As I did so my nipples perked and my face flushed in what might be fear or excitement or something else entirely.<strong>"Ah... Ah will stay outa tha way captain 'til ya gots mah uncle Sue back 'board safe-lahk. If'n he dies Ah doan know who all will protect me 'an take care of me."</strong><br/><br/>I moved back and gave Mya a quick hug.  My eyes were shining with emotions.<strong>"You be careful now Mya 'an get mah uncle Sue back.  </strong>