Pirates! (One-on-One)

“It probably flew away with the smoke,” he said, looking around. “Otherwise, I’m not sure he made it.”

 

“Nat said she’d be back in a few weeks. We can wait until then.”

 

“We’ll manage,” he murmured, forcing himself up. “We always do.”

 

He took it gratefully and Miriam brought over Mack.

 

“Here Mack,” Jack called gently, reaching for the horse’s reins. The horse nickered softly and snuggled at Avice’s hair.

 

“Yeah,” he said with a nod, pulling himself up with a small grunt. He took a moment before reaching down.

 

“Sure,” he said quietly, kissing her hair. “Hopefully I won’t fall off.”

 

“Don’t worry, Av. I’ll be alright.”

 

He took her carefully, holding her close to his chest.

“Lead the way, Miriam.”

 

(Bird?)