Kidnap

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Seonghwa watched warily as HongJoong pulled himself off of Seonghwa, allowing the other the ability to somewhat sit up before tapping his fingernail along the trace of his collarbones, leaving Seonghwa once more stiff and uncertain of himself. He had no idea what it was about the Captain, but he held this...this intense feeling that always seemed to prevelant through the atmosphere no matter what room it was that he was in. He held himself well, and Seonghwa knew just how dangerous men who could hold themselves like the Captain did were. He did not have many dealings with people, and he was lucky if he even managed to leave the property without being found and dragged back, but that did not stop the stories from filtering through. Seonghwa had heard stories of Pirates, and how cruel and dangerous they were. From what he could tell that was no exaggeration. He could only hope to keep currying HongJoong's favor and pray that it was enough.

"I wish for you to meet the others." HongJoong said simply, lips curling in amusement at the sharply inhaled breath that Seonghwa gave in response to such a drastic announcement. He did so enjoy tormenting the boy. There were always new ways to do it, and he could not really help himself. The boy was obviously not used to people, much less Pirates, and it was rather fun toying with him. He always had the best of reactions. It was quite enjoyable. His crew had wonderful reactions as well, of course, but there was just...something that was unique when he got to play with this person...it helped that they were not quite aware of his propensities, and likely had not even realized that he was a notorious Pirate until Hongjoong told him specifically. It was a level of innocence and sweetness that HongJoong enjoyed. He was not sure if he wanted to destroy it, or savour it. Or a mix of both, savor until he decided to destroy.

It was rather frustrating that he c ould not quite make up his mind. He was not sure what he wanted, and as such it was difficult to really figure out what he should do with the little Prince. Normally, he would not show near as much mercy as he had so far. It was somewhat concerning that his mercy was extending so far. He knew that it was surprising the others, and he was not entirely sure that was a bad thing. Which was really concerning. Naturally, though, he could not allow them to simply predict his moves. He figured in such a way, this was far more a good thing than a bad thing.

If he himself could not quite predict his actions, than it would only lead his Crew to reassess their viewpoint of him, something he quite enjoyed forcing them to do. He liked seeing the worry and anxiety on their faces as they tried to figure out what he was going to do only to being left to continue wondering as he did something uncharacteristic. They feared him more when they had no idea how to predict his mind or what he was going to do. He quite enjoyed that, actually. It was a shame, they were beginning to think they understood him, a bit too much, so he did think that this was a good thing. It would teach the others their place once more, which was beneath him to obey his words. Some of them were beginning to get a bit too bold.

"The others? I...will agree of course, but are you sure?" Seonghwa worded himself carefully, his tone soft and imploring. HongJoong hummed as he stared down at Seonghwa from where he was standing besides the bed.

"Of course I am sure." He said with a scoff. "I would never suggest such a thing if I were not." He drug his nail down Seonghwa's chest, reveling in the yelp that Seonghwa let out. "Barring that it is useless to keep you saddled in here, while you are not going to be much use anywhere on the ship, I am sure I can figure something for you to do, barring that, the others are getting curious about you. I have always found it best to satiate that sort of curiosity sooner rather than later, and it has yet to fail me." HongJoong gave Seonghwa a wide smile with big eyes. "Of course, you are going to definitely behave yourself, so there is little to worry about either way...right?"

"Of course, Captain, I would not defy you."

"Oh, I figured." HongJoong said with a laugh and a dismissive hand. "You are far too obedient for that." HongJoong tilted his head as he considered the young Prince. "Did you know," He began, unable to stop letting his fingers trail up Seonghwa's chest and over his collarbones, laying his hand splayed against his throat, able to feel the Prince swallow nervously, but he did not fight him off. Interesting, Little Prince. Hongjoong thought to himself. "Yeosang wanted me to force you into the Noble court, let you experience first hand how corrupt and cruel they could be." Seonghwa stared at HongJoong, betrayal filled through his face.

"H-He what?" He asked, tears beginning to fill his eyes.

"Oh, yes, I know you thought that Yeosang was a friend, of sorts I suppose. You did seem to be getting closer to him as of late." HongJoong sighed heavily. "Well, the Nobles would eat you alive, as I am sure that Yeosang told you quite clearly. He is not wrong. Without some decent training, you would be destroyed by them. Nobility has a tendency to eat naivete and turn it into resentment, anger, and agitation. Of course, myself and Yeosang would be the ones who know that best, so I was rather shocked with his desire to throw you to them." Seonghwa turned his eyes away, unable to really continue looking at Hongjoong without wanting to scream, or cry. One of the two. 'he never lies'. That is what Yeosang said, which means...he is telling the truth, and indeed, I can tell, he is being quite honest, and is amused by it. Seonghwa thought to himself.