The Ruffian Who Married Me
Why Acting won't work
The dinner on the ship went surprisingly well. Both Lady and Pirate had a wonderful time dissing the other.
Lady Adamus
Would you at least answer the child his question. The poor dear had been asking this on repeat.
Bartan
Right.
*sheepishly rubbing the back of his head.
Lady Adamus
You're hopeless.
Glaring at her, Bartan answered the child.
Lady Adamus
*eyes bulging*
I'm not!
Bartan
*looking annoyed*
He's a kid. He won't know how to act. He'd act but only up until some point before spilling the truth.
Theodore, aka Lady Adamus, contemplated this and agreed.
Lady Adamus
Yeah... I'm your, uh ma.
The child lost his smile. Perplexing the adults.
Tubby
No, you not, you da captain!
Bartan
Yes, but the captain can be your da too.
Bartan
Oh, for heavens sake! Yes, he can because I'm the captain. that's your ma, and I'm your da. End of discussion.
Lady Adamus
Really now, he's just a kid. what does he know of acting?
*smirking in amusement *
Lady Adamus
Not in front of the child!
Bartan
He was raised on a ship filled with pirates, he knows-
Lady Adamus
I don't care! Such words are not allowed in my house. It would do you both well to get into the habit of not speaking like this!
Tubby
Why not? We use words like fu-
Bartan
Listen to your ma!!
*Shouting while looking embarrassed*
Lady Adamus
See...
*shaking her head in disappointment*
They had a pause of awkward silent.
Bartan
I'll go pack his things.
Both man and child went to gather their things to move into the mansion.
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