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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2022 1:54 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2022 1:58 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:00 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:07 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:08 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:23 pm
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"Should you need anything, don't hesitate to ask for me. I would be happy to offer my assistance," said the officer, giving a slight bow. "That is very kind of you. I will be sure to take it into consideration should the need arise," replied Almina. The officer smiled before doing another bow and walking to the other side of the room to join in a conversation with his colleagues. Almina looked down at her mug to confirm she still had something available to drink before taking a sip. "You do realize he was flirting with you, right?" said Lucius, leaning over towards her. "What?" asked Almina, turning to look at him. "That soldier. He was totally hitting on you," replied Lucius, smirking at her. "Hmm? Was he?" "It was pretty obvious." "Yeah, I know. They always are." Lucius' smile disappeared at this. "What do you mean 'they always are'?" Almina turned to face Lucius directly. "Boys and men at all of the ports and coasts I land at are always trying to bring their A-game at capturing my heart. Some think they are being coy. Some try a bit too hard. But they're all going to fail. I'm not interested and no matter how much graveling at my feet they do, I won't change my mind about it. I'm just not interested in them." "Because you... you don't like guys?" "Because I am not interested in the type of connection they are ultimately after." Lucius mouthed an "Oh" in response to this watching as Almina took another swing from her mug. "But what about Edward - uh, Blackbeard?" he finally asked after a moment. "Now there's a man who understands how to treat a lady," said Almina, gesturing with her mug. "He doesn't want to show off to his mates on the womanly prize he's captured. He doesn't want to rock the tides at night. He just wants someone to share his life experience with. Someone to be there in companionship... and friendship." "And that's what you want? Companionship and friendship?" "A relationship should always have a strong friendship as a foundation," confirmed Almina.
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:40 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:43 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:48 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:52 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2022 3:00 pm
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2022 3:03 pm
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