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*completely ignores Gillings at this point. as far as she is concerned, he has everything he came for and might as well be gone. also turns to Amelia* Yes, Amelia, what does he mean by this?

maybe something stinks!

Amelia: Right now dear, he's a bit smashed and singing a very... adult song, and I don't think it would be proper for me to repeat it to you. If he says anything pertinent, you will most certainly be the first one I tell. *she grins at the percocious little girl, because she reminds her of herself as a child... (except Amelia hadn't ay curls... *sigh* oh well...)*

*thinks to self "The ghost has been drinking Sarah"s perfume? Oh, well, it could be worse. He could have gotten into Lizzie's patent medicine" Realizes with a shock that he is now thinking of the ghost as if he believes in it.*

*the cat nearly laughs at the thought of a drunk ghost singing an adult song*

*Hears something the ghost said, and looks at Mrs. Briggs with a raised eyebrow*

Tough drunk he may be, he certainly heightens the shadow of doubt in my mind, beggin' your pardon Mrs. Briggs.

Amelia: *frowns in Gilling's general direction* What do you mean by that...?

Jade has just read what McMellan and Gilling said in the Ghost forum, and therefore knows what he means. ignore that last post, please and thank you.

Amelia: If you want to keep your head, Gilling, forget you heard that comment. Besides, I was under the impression that you no longer cared about the jewel. *raises an eyebrow in amusement*

*Uli, who has been standing just outside the open door of the cabin all this time, listening to what's going on, now steps in, rather close to Gillings, and regards him closely*

*blinks confusedly, wishing - not for the first time - that she could hear the ghost. shrugs and looks at Uli* It is good to see you, Uli. Mr Gillings and I had a conversation that you might be interested in. *looks at the door* Benjamin, come in and sit with Lizzie and me. Let the crew sort out Mr Gillings.

*the captain, after giving Gillings a steely look, walks in and sits on the bunk next to her. they look quiet the handsome family*

When'd I say that I stopped being interested? Sorry if this sounds like a weird question, but I honestly can't find it in the backlog.

You didn't. Sarah made that decision for you.

G7

Sarah's decisions are interpretted by Dr. Rangel's as Gillings' decisions?

Man, things don't generally get that weird for me even in real life!
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G7

~waits for orders from the captain pertaining to Gillings~

*still looking searchingly at Gillings*

Did this man lock the doors and keep you inside? Why?

affy doesn't have many dealings with females, does he? are there any all-boys schools on your list, GL?

He wished to talk to me about... matters of archaeological interest, Uli. He felt that it was in his best interest that no one else enter the room. And perhaps it was. *her eyes narrow, but she still does not look directly at Gillings* Regardless, our business here is concluded and Mr Gillings needs to leave. Now.

*grimly* Sarah Briggs, if I sense your distress again, I will come. And I will be armed.

*turns abruptly, leaves the cabin and heads for the bows*

Thank you, Uli. *smiles after the other woman. then nods to Volkert and jerks her head towards Gillings* Mr Volkert, I have no specific need to have Mr Gillings locked up. However, I would appreciate it if you would see to it that he is not allowed to come near either myself or Lizzie. Thank you. Enlist Mr Goodschad's help if you need to. Then I would like one of you to return to this room to stay with us. *glances at Richardson* That should reassure you, Mr Richardson. We shall not be alone. If you and Amelia would be so kind as to give my family a moment of time together, we shall be out shortly. I believe that Benjamin needs to sit down for a bit. *glances at him* He looks still drained from his brush with death. Thank you all for your concern. *smiles bravely and then her eyes seem to travel to a distant place*