3 Chapter 3

After taking some time to go through my compartment and finding my storage truck at the foot of my bed, I searched through it taking stock of my belongings and also finding my precious objects that I spent my points on, such as the map and the compass. I found both of those, as well as a few changes of clothes, a formal dress uniform and a rather large sack of gold that the NPC version of me must have saved up until now.

I know we are currently docked at port Royal but I need to see it for myself. I mean I may not have been a massive fan of this genre but I did somewhat like POTC. Also I didn't know jack or shit about ships or merchantile things.

Now I seem to know basically everything about both. I had never even been on a boat before this so that's saying something.

It seems that most of the crew are on shore leave for the next week or until recalled, just enough crew left aboard for security.

Thankfully my memories seem to have integrated well so nothing seems overly weird but it's still fascinating to see everything for the first time! But now I really need to decide what I am going to do with my life while I am in this world, what will I do? Where will I go? I can't count on the massive plot armor that the main cast seemed to enjoy during the movies so I will have to be more cautious than them.

With that decided, I made my way off the ship and down the gangplank taking a few moments to admire my ship and the other ships docked at port. Mine seemed to be among the bigger ships around, she seemed to be set up for privateer duty with 20 cannons.

Hmmm.. maybe that is something to do I suppose, most countries are in a state of war so if I can get a letter of marque from the governor, I could loot the shit out of others legally.

There are only really two or three ships in this world that actually scare the shit out of me and they should be obvious. The black pearl while they are cursed, the Dutchman, and the crazy Spanish guy whatever his name was. Other than that very little in this world actually concerned me.

Ah well enough thinking of such horrible creatures, I actually have dinner plans with governor swann and Elizabeth.

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After arriving and greeting the governor and the very very beautiful Elizabeth swann who was wearing one of those dresses that.. enhanced? Yes enhances the female form we got to dinner, it was a lovely meal by this worlds and more especially a colonial times.

"So, Alex, how is the merchant life treating you? You have done quite well for yourself so far from what I understand, it is quite impressive! You even own your own ship now!" The governor said happily, I assume for me or because he 'raised' me to be successful. Maybe both?

"Yes, Alexander, when are you going to give me a tour of your big new ship? You know I enjoy sailing!" She told me in a chiding voice.

'Why does it sound like you are chiding me woman! I only done got to this world an hour ago damnit!'

I just smiled outwardly "well Elizabeth, if your father will give you permission, I wouldn't mind showing you around, most of the crew are on shore leave for the next few days at least while cargo are unloaded and supplies restocked so they shouldn't be much of a bother." I say to Elizabeth while looking at the governor at the end. He just sighed in resignation, everyone knew she was too strong willed to tell no to. I simply passed the buck to him.

Elizabeth obviously caught on to this because she was already looking at him with expectant eyes "yes father.... I can go can't I?"

The governor just sighed again and agreed while giving me eyes of betrayal. 'Sorry buddy, not my fault!'

I realized I was rude and didn't answer the other part of the governors question after a second "Ah! Yes, we have been having some really good luck, in trade as well as occasionally bringing in a haul of fish if we have the room. I have been thinking though, with your support and permission, about obtaining a letter of marque. Also something you might find interesting Elizabeth, I happened upon a supposed treasure map! I'm not sure if it's real or not but I'm told it's legitimate." I asked and told them both quickly in my excitement.

The governor looked worried for a moment then asked me if I was sure and if I thought about the dangers and possible consequences of becoming a privateer. I of course acknowledged it for what it was.

"....sigh, are you sure Alex? This is a dangerous path."

"Aye, I have been thinking about it for a while now, I am sure with the Fortuna, and a good crew, we should be fine. Though I admit it does increase the danger of the job, there are already pirates all over these waters. So it's already by no means a safe occupation anyways!" I said with a bit of a laugh at the end.

Elizabeth looked concerned and maybe a little afraid for me while the governor just looked resigned, he may have muttered something about young people being invincible or something. Ah well, as long as I get the marque I am happy.

"Very well Alex, I shall have it written and signed by the end of the day if you are sure just promise to be careful!"

And with that, I got my letter of marque and I am almost ready to plunder.. I mean make these waters safer from pirates and foreign ships!