It is by the Americas, in the West. [If she doesn't know where it is, though, she probably doesn't understand what the Americas are either. He pauses in his work to think about how to best describe it.] There is a whole other land opposite from us, but in its warm heart there are these islands with small port towns perfect for a sailor. Havana, Nassau, the Caribbean is a beautiful place.
[He leans against a post.] Some of the islands have large plantations on them. [His lip curls.] Slavery is a huge trade, along with sugar. But on Nassau, any man could be free. Or woman. We lived by our own laws, outside of our kings and masters and those who would take away our will.
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Date: 2014-05-04 12:19 am (UTC)[He leans against a post.] Some of the islands have large plantations on them. [His lip curls.] Slavery is a huge trade, along with sugar. But on Nassau, any man could be free. Or woman. We lived by our own laws, outside of our kings and masters and those who would take away our will.