[ she can't help but smile a little wider when he kisses her and she presses her hands against his chest, smoothing out the collar of the uniform, all those little displays of affection that she is accustomed to giving. the smile gives way to a sheepish expression and she shakes her head. ] Because I've been guilting myself for leaving. Even if it was in hopes of finding my family.

[ without a second thought, she hugs him again, face against his neck again. there's no judgment here, not after what had happened the last time a figure from the past had discovered the crew. ]

And they say pirates have no honor, [ she chuckles, voice muffled. ]