@bonnts asked : “i’m scared. can you hold my hand?” from Louis
Ely had never minded babysitting. In fact, they'd quite enjoyed looking after the youngest foundlings who had just returned from their foster families at 4 years old to be trained as a maid or soldier. It had sometimes even gotten them out of training exercises which was a bonus. Even now that they were a pirate, babysitting wasn't off the table. A visit from the Bonnet family and Ely might as well have been a governess.
That night, there wasn't a storm or Ely likely would have been scared too. The sea was just a little bit choppy and sent the ship rocking. They'd heard Louis whimpering and had gone to check on him while the grown ups were busy eating dinner or something. Honestly, they'd been avoiding everyone aside from the kids today. They couldn't help feeling... odd about Mary and Doug being here. Ely knocked lightly before opening the door a crack. A soft smile crossed their face as they heard Louis' words.
"Of course I can." They sat down at the side of the bed and offered up their hand "What are you scared of?"