Chapter 5: Cass Townem
A/N sorry this is a bit late! procrastination is fun.
I leave Elyas in his new room after giving him some clothes and a new job, which I decided would be helping in the kitchen (much to his disdain, I add). I gave him a single room so he can leave the hecticness of the ship for awhile if he wants to. I am starting to quite like Elyas. He should be interesting…
I am walking up to the deck from the innards of the ship contemplating our new arrival when I see Will across the deck, reading one of the books from the ship library. I try to keep the ship well-stocked with books and games and stress relievers. It isn’t all fun and games up in the sky, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t some fun and games.
“Hey Will! meet me in my office!” I yell over to him, some of the crew on deck turn their heads, but otherwise don't bother too much with our meeting. He looks up from his book, and gets up to start walking toward me. I see him approaching and turn to head into my office.
He enters the room, a little peeved he had to stop reading, but quickly gets over himself and stands across from me. I’m behind a large desk, leaning over it a bit, mostly for comfort.
“So Will,” I start, “This kid from earlier-”
“He’s the about the same age as me; he’s not a kid.” Will interjects. I wave my hand in animosity. He’s always been a little sensitive about his age, and because of that he’s sensitive about other peoples age as well.
“This…” I say, searching for the word to describe him. I give up and move on. “Anyway, his name is Elyas, and has joined the crew! We have a new chef hand!” I say, rather excited. I do enjoy new crewmates. Will looks uncomfortable however, obviously wanting to speak his mind. “What is it Will?”
“Is it really a good idea to just accept anyone on to the ship as a crew member? Shouldn’t there be some… regulations? Something? I mean, what if he’s a spy for Ravolox?! We can't have that, Cass! You know what happened last time!” He says, becoming more anxious, "I mean, for gods sake, this is-” I cut him off, returning the favor from earlier.
“Will, calm down. He’s fine. We are fine. I know our last… encounter with Ravolox was ...unpleasant… but it’ll be fine! Okay? Worrying about it will only make it worse, so just smile through!” He looks up at me, still a bit worried, but forces a smile on his face. “See! don’t you feel better?”
“Not really. Mostly my cheeks just hurt.” he says, still smiling.
I sigh and roll my eyes, and sit down in the chair behind me. Will and I sit in comfortable silence for a few moments until suddenly, I get up, eyes wide.”I know, Will! I know how to make everything better!”
He looks at me, a bit confused. “uh.. what?”
“A PARTY!”
His eyes get wider, and he stands up taller and exclaims “ooohhHH NO! NOT AGAIN!” I start leaving the room, a wide grin on my face. “CASS! THIS IS A BAD IDEA! YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GET DRUNK!”
I'm already across the room, but I turn to him, standing in my doorway, and shout back, “I KNOW WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I GET DRUNK, BUT WHO CARES?!” I turn and start heading off again, determined to have the best party this ship has ever seen.