The soft creaking of wood hulls against rubber bumpers brings a eerie timbre to the atmosphere. Early morning fog obscures the slicker-clad figures moving in and out of the density, rolling barrels filled with drinking water and cargo.
Bellsea is an industrial port. Most of the ships here are used for transport, or to pull deep-sea squid from the ocean. Battered by decades of floating in the heavily salted waters, the vessels are tarnished and filthy, and the men that work these docks are the same.
Gavi hasn't been to this side of the marina before. A tall, brown beauty, she's been contracted by the Captain of one of the fishing vessels to entertain his crew during a three-night voyage out into the bay. These men are some of the hardest workers on the mainland, bringing in a substantial haul of squid to the desperate community. Relieving them of their sorrows was more than just a job for Gavi, she very much enjoyed it.
A low, clanging bell breaks the stillness and announces the departure of the day's first ship. Gavi kicks the hem of her dusky blue dress down the pier until she finds the insignia from her contract. Her ship will be "The Dirty Oar," a small craft overflowing with nets and longlines. She stops at the bottom of the ladder, offering a haunting whistle to announce her arrival.
A loud crash comes from the deck, and she can't help herself from smiling. The men will know why she's here, some sooner than others.
"Speak!" booms Colrin, one of the fishermen aboard the Oar. A thick trunk of a man, he steps out from behind a stack of boxes, bearded and broad-shouldered.
"Permission to come aboard?" Gavi yells up at him.
Colrin pauses for a moment, "Ay, girl. Toss me your bag," he responds, holding out a muscled arm.
Gavi's canvas bag swings up through the air, thumping as Colrin makes the catch, and in a few bouncing steps, she pulls herself up the ladder, taking the outstretched hand at the top.
"Captain?" Gavi asks.
Colrin shakes his head, gesturing for her to follow him. He leads her to the room where the Captain is awaiting an all-clear to set sail. Gavi follows him along the deck, and passes closely by his chest as she walks through the doorway.
"Thank you, sailor," Gavi meets his eyes as she slips by him. "Your name?" she asked in a demure tone.
"Colrin, ma'am," he responds with the smallest hint of a coastal accent.
Something about the way Colrin's penetrating gaze falls on Gavi brings a sharp burn into her belly, the likes of which she hadn't felt in decades. His eyes dart away too quickly, and the naive part of her mind wonders if maybe he felt something for her too, but the rational part, jaded from a dozen years in this line of work, and countless number of clients, assumes he either feels embarrassment, or even disdain for her presence.
She continues past Colrin, planting her feet inside the wheelhouse where the Captain stands at the helm. He's a stereotype of a Sea Captain, burly and dense. A white beard bustles from his chin, and his slicker is pulled tight over heavy arms. Upon seeing Gavi enter, he spins graciously, grabbing each of her hands in his palms.
"Blessed seas!" exclaims the Captain. "If you ain't a vision."
Gavi offers a demure curtsey. "The pleasure is mine, Captain."
Brash laughter bellows from the big man. "Right, girlie. These lot have earned some extra... titillation," he grins, eyes falling shamelessly on Gavi's bosom. Captain's privilege was something Gavi had been made aware of, and now was a good a time as any. She knew it, and the Captain knew it.
She runs a hand along the crest of the Captain's shoulder, letting it fall down his torso. "Before I get settled, then," she sighs, pulling the corners of her mouth up in a devious smile.
"Gods strike me down before I refuse your touch," he stiffens, leaning against the ledge behind him and unbuckling his breeches.
Gavi brings her palm up to her lips, dripping a small bit of saliva onto it, preparing to pleasure the first cock of this new adventure.
After a few enjoyable minutes with the Captain, and just as she settles into her quarters, Gavi feels the wooden boat begin to wander from the dock. Hours will pass before they reach calm, squid-rich waters, and she will stay hidden until the noise from the galley quiets into the after-dinner lull.
As things settle, she chooses a blue silk nightgown, pulls open the door to her cabin, and flows into the common area, quieting every voice as the men take in her gossamer beauty. No doubt they've spent the last few hours discussing their salacious plans for her, but she had found that most of them were all talk.
Gavi walks straight to the table and uses the bench as a step, asserting herself above the rest. Her footsteps fall between soiled plates, and luscious brown legs tower over the staring crew. She stands as a dominating centerpiece, taking care to make eye contact with each man as she outlines the rules of engagement.
"Men, my name is Gavi. I'll be with you for the duration."
Two of the other men make choking, snickering sounds, stopped abruptly by a stern look from Colrin, the bearded man she met on deck.
"I will entertain you at my interest, and my interest alone. One of you will be invited to visit my quarters every morning or night, depending on your shift. You will come at my order, and leave at my order. Is this clear?" Muffled agreements surround her. This next part is easy. Gavi already has her choice for tonight's participant. Unable to ignore the flex in Colrin's shoulder as he snatched her bag from the air, she wanted to start off strong.