For the spring writing prompts: 12. warm sun on your skin Or 17. first sunburn
I am so sorry, something ate my notifications on this!
I chose First Sunburn, so enjoy!
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It was one of those glorious spring days that felt like summer. The sky and sea competed with each other over who could shine the brightest blue, and the sun warmed the wooden deck of the Rook's Revenge, releasing the fragrance of oil and varnish.
Captain Lana Laidir stood on the prow, next to their first mate, Taash, who was at the helm, expertly steering the small vessel through the reefs and currents of the Rivaini waters. The sails filled with a gust of wind, and seagulls cried overhead.
Lana took in the sights, sounds and scents of the morning. The smell of sea, of salt air, and of...was that bacon? But Harding was on deck, not cooking one of her trademark Full Ferelden all-day breakfasts in the galley below.
A small, pained, whimper at Lana's feet alerted her to the ship's nug - improbably named Nuglana according to the nametag on their collar. Funny thing, Lana never could remember how they ended up stuck with a nug, but they were fond of the little pink creature.
The little extremely pink creature. A bloom of bright reddish-pink skin spread across the nug's back and the tips of their oversized ears. They looked at Lana with a pitiful expression.
"First sunburn, hey Nuglana?" Lana teased gently. "Now you're a true sailor!"
They scooped up the nug and patted Taash on the shoulder. "You take command, I've got to get this little one below and taken care of. Pretty sure Bellara can whip up some of her soothing aloe lotion for the poor thing - but we need to make them a little outfit or something to keep them shaded. Maybe a little pirate costume?" Taash tilted their head at Lana who looked away. "For practicality that's all, not because it's cute, shut up!"
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From Bronzie's Spring Prompts - feel free to send one!