[ sorry about the bravery because it follows the "obviously you have the most experience so you're the captain" thing, which means ace laughs a little and does not immediately get it ]
[nooooooooo she's MORE EMBARRASSED IN A WORSE WAY]
Okay! Cool! [her nose is probably red. it's a lot, to hear part of my crew, when she thinks that's the closest thing to family she could ever imagine.]
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You said I probably wouldn't like being a first mate. [it's a little bit of a joke.]
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[ he doesn't mind, he has been a captain and a commander both, it's just funny because he doesn't think he takes point much in decisions here ]
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[duh!
a beat. cursed to be brave, so she just spits it out:] I'd be part of your crew, though.
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Isn't that what we just said?
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Yeah, yeah. [she's EMBARRASSED]
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...As far as this place goes, you're already part of my crew. [ she's embarrassed and he's trying to see what he missed sorry he's stupid ]
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Okay! Cool! [her nose is probably red. it's a lot, to hear part of my crew, when she thinks that's the closest thing to family she could ever imagine.]
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The hat's pretty good to hide when you get flustered. For the record.
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I'm not - oh no, the I hate you actually curse is kicking back in, woooow.
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[ being absolutely obnoxious about it sorry ]
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kicks him]
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The hate is strong...
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she's not kicking him hard it's baby kicks. but also she immediately feels bad for hurting him so she just. takes the kick with an ow.]
I'm starting my own crew and you're not invited.
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That's fine. I'm not taking on another captain. [ teasing but also very serious this is Important to him ]
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And I wouldn't fight you. So.
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[ this is just a self-deprecating joke ]
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[i learned it from watching you!!!]
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