Before Bedtime

“Where do we stand, Commodore?-Oh!” Zarina isn’t sure as you come hurtling at her if you are going to stop in time. You do, but only because you grab onto the railing in front of ship’s (steering) wheel. Your happy thoughts had propelled you for a closer look at the “Pirate” Fairy and her corset-like bodice. At the same time, the ship had sailed rapidly below you.

“That is why fairies have wings! - Gracious!” Rosetta says, realizing her hands are on your fly from thrusting her arms out to stop you from thumping against her. “ “The Birds and Bees” are not part of my job description!” the garden-talent fairy says with some distaste.

“It looked easier in “Peter Pan” and “Return to Never Land”,” you say.

“You can’t trust the special effects of any movie, Honey-Bun,” Jessica says, flying towards you in the wake of the other Fairies. “I as a movie star, I should know.”

“Don’t worry, John!” Tinkerbell and Fawn peel off from the others and spun contrails of glitter around you. “We’ll take you below deck where it’s safer.”

“And the Captain’s Cabin has a nice bed!” Fawn says with a definite smile in her voice.

“I’m standing for the Sargasso Season and drop anchor!” Captain Zarina tells us. “I’ll join you when I can.” She then ordered, “Vidia! Trim the sails, Wind-Talent!”

“Oh, great. I do the work and they have the 'fun'. How did this happen? That’s what I get for being friendly.”

“I don’t much care for “The Birds and the Bees”, but I care less for work," Rosetta says, deciding to join you and the others below.