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[Acacia Sgt]

Sophia was about to answer, but then the doctor relayed his warning.

''If you're still not up for walking you can always just tell me where it is and how much I should take.'' She said. ''I don't think it would be misinterpreted if you're not there, is it?''

Edited by Acacia Sgt, 03 August 2012 - 09:35 AM.

[Phoenix]

Infirmary

"I have to get up eventually ..." Raquel replied as she stood up. She realized why the man had warned her once she was on her feet. Her sea legs were gone for the moment and she stood there awkwardly for a few seconds.

"Well, count yourselves lucky you're on a galleon and not some little sloop, I guess." he added.

"Okay, I'll be fine, I think. Let's go."

[Acacia Sgt]

Seems Raquel was fine. Well, time to follow so Sophia just nodded before making her way back.

<Looks like now things here are over,> John thought. <Well, I suppose I can get some breakfast now. I'm in no hurry about this cannon business after all. At most just what role I'm assigned.> So with that he decided to follow them back to the deck.

[Snowy_One]

"Me? In a frilly dress? The girl who wears animal hides and skins her own clothes... In a frilly dress? How about wearing a monocle as well along with one of those silly hats? Do you want to see me dressed up like a noble lady? Lia would be much better wearing the dress than me."

[Phoenix]

Infirmary to Dauntless

Raquel made for the Dauntless and frowned at the hole in her vest the whole time. Blood removal and reweaving would be simple enough, but she could use a change of clothes, herself ... a change of clothes she wasn't even sure she had at that moment. Once they arrived, Raquel carefully stepped inside, giving a small wave to Connor and Gabbie when she saw them inside. "Ohhh how much stuff could have been stolennn and how none the woiser you would have beennnn~" was Gabbie's greeting. Raquel didn't acknowledge it with anything more than a grimace before heading toward the sacred money crate. Yeah we'll call it that for now.

"So how much did you need, exactly?" she turned to ask Sophia.

[Acacia Sgt]

''Well, I really don't know,'' Sophia answered. ''This town is bound to have several places selling clothes, and most are bound to have them at different prices. Perhaps not a big difference, but I suppose it's still something. Personally I don't plan to buy a lot though, just enough for the return trip to Ursium until I can recover my things.'' Though either way, it'd be nice to have clothes of the region back at home, she was thinking.

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John for his part went straight to Gil, who greeted him with a grunt. ''Took me long enough huh,'' he said before searching up, something for him and something for Gil, all while the latter only answered with another grunt.

[Phoenix]

Main Deck

Sophia's answer wasn't specific enough for Raquel, but pressing the issue further wasn't going to help much, so she came to another decision instead. "Maybe I should come along too ..." she paused to think back a ways. "... I was just a few days from doing some clothes shopping when this whole mess started." she said mostly to herself.

"You guys are going shopping?" Gabbie asked.

[Acacia Sgt]

Oh, she's planning in buying something too? Sophia though.

''Yes,'' she answered Gabbie. Then as for the previous comment... ''By whole you mean the emblem thing or just the kidnapping and ending up here?'' She asked.

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''Well Gil, surely you've noticed how things around here are different today,'' John said before taking a bite of his food, leaning against the wyvern, who was likewise eating.

''We're gonna be leaving sooner that expected, so we're not gonna be doing much until then,'' he continued. And now a grunt was heard.

''Yeah that's how things are. You might not even get to fly around as you please even afterwards. We're in for some tough times at sea,'' another bite, another grunt.

<I suppose it's for the best anyway. He might even need to move below deck with the rest of the mounts.> He thought. <Well, we'll see I guess.>

Edited by Acacia Sgt, 05 August 2012 - 10:34 AM.

[-Cynthia-]

Connor

"I wondered what that crate was for...is that really the best place to store your money? I guess you didn't have a lot of time before you uh, had to go but maybe when you get back to Ursium you should invest it in a bank or something," Connor suggested.

Nadya

Well that probably just depressed her more than anythin'. Hopefully Bert pays a visit down here when he wakes up- he usually takes pretty good care of her when he's conscious. Nadya admitted in her mind. She decided to go to the mess hall to pick up some possible free food, but started to turn back as soon as she saw Talitha there. Don't tell me she's part of the group now- ugh Raquel's really settin' herself for trouble if that's the case. she thought to herself, heading back below decks to eat from her pack.

Veronika

"I'd rather not rely on luck if possible. I'm heading down to see how these cannons work and I'd suggest anyone who can't fly or use magic do the same in the near future," Veronika said to those still in the infirmary, which wasn't very many people at all at this point. She then walked away from the infirmary and made her way below decks, looking for these so-called "powder monkeys".

[Mercakete]

"Alright, then," the clerk replied before returning his attention to Gytha, "I'll have your order ready in a minute, if you want it fresh."

"We're a bit pressed fer time. D' ye have any salve alreada made?" she asked the clerk.

"Yes, I could go get that if you'd rather have it. I'll be right back." With that, he disappeared into the back room again, reappearing a moment later with the rolls of bandages and the salve in a sealed container. Gytha thanked the clerk, paid him for the items and put them into her belt pouch. "A'right, that's all I needed. Should we head back t' th' ship?" Gytha asked Synthia.

[Phoenix]

Dauntless

"I remembered that I was going to ask my father if we could shop for some new clothes. At the time I didn't realize how dirty I'd feel living on the road and wearing the same thing all the time. Even in school I had three of the same uniform, so it was starting to bother me." Raquel explained in some detail before going into the crate. She regretted having to rely on a simple crate, but at least the Dauntless was usually guarded or rather 'occupied'. "It's not that I don't have a small safe, it's just I can't fit all the money Weyland gives us in it. It can hold about five hundred gold and that's it ... and it's a tiny emergency fund I set aside."

"You know, if things on this organoization hunt go sideways, five hundred gold isn't gonna save us." Gabbie commented, feeling contrary for no particular reason.

"It's about my business, not the Sardis hunt!" Raquel quickly came back. Oh who am I kidding, I'm not merchant, just a tech tester for Weyland trying to sell some things on the side. Well, now that I'm depressed, I guess we should get going ... She stood up with as much gold as she could carry. She took a bag that was next to the crate and poured the coins in, which prompted Chip to come out of hiding, but only his head peeked out of the bag. Once he confirmed that Raquel wasn't being robbed, he disappeared again.

Gabbie raised an eyebrow. "... vigilant little bastard."

Gundeck

Below decks there was little to be found but cold cannons, tons of ammunition just lying around, extra rope, a few chairs, six men chatting on the far end of the deck, two messing with one of the cannons, and an old playing card lying face down halfway between Veronika and the six men. So there was plenty, but nothing context normally focuses on.

"... and they wonder why we have lousy aim. We never get to practice because the ammo is 'costly'," one of the men at the cannon ranted.

"And we can't set off the cannons in port because all the women will do that reeeeeally high pitched scream thing they do while the men try to act like they didn't just wet themselves. Damn port regulations. Ever notice that only the kids seem to enjoy a good cannon fight?"

"Naivety can be so beautiful, I know~" the sailor replied giddily.

Edited by Phoenix, 05 August 2012 - 09:29 AM.

[roymbrog]

“Yeah, we should probably head back.” There wasn't anything else they needed in town anyway. Synthia left the medicine shop and retrieved Phyllis, who was sticking her nose a little too close to someone's flower pot.

OoC: Not gonna be here for a day, Merc. You can just take them back if you want.

[Acacia Sgt]

''Really, through all that time?'' Sophia said, a little surprised. ''Well, I understand that feeling. That's why I carry spares with me when needed. Though with everything that happened since the attack in Europa there was so much going on it made me forget about it, until the arrow shot brought it all back,'' she admitted.

Well, I stand corrected, it was a good thing Raquel came here after all, she thought after Chip did his thing.

Edited by Acacia Sgt, 05 August 2012 - 10:34 AM.

[Snike]

It appeared that the danger wasn't over for the mercenaries, judging by Reign's response. "I'll look into it," Grant said cheerfully. "Anyways, from what I understand, my cousin should be at the manse, so you should be able to find her rather easily. I'd say good luck, but really, you should be fine as long as you intend on honouring that promise like you say you will. Anyways, I'd better be on my way. Farewell."

And with that, Grant continued on his way, his mind contemplating a step into the danger zone once again.
***
Down the crates went, and suddenly, the spy was revealed. Blake ignored the displaced cargo for the time being and focused his entire attention on the boy with the short sword.

"Hello," Blake said plainly, "Any reason why you're spying on me? Not to mention, if you're trying to leave, you picked the wrong ship to stow away on, seeing as they crew will shoot you on sight." OK, so maybe they wouldn't, but there was no need for the kid to know that. Besides, maybe a little fear could get him to leave the ship instead of potentially getting caught up in a naval battle.

[roymbrog]

“I… I wasn’t spying!” Torin answered indignantly. However, his eyes widened at the threat of being shot. Were they that ruthless? “And, um, I’m not stowing away either, so please don’t tell them I’m here.”

[Phoenix]

Dauntless

"Okay, I've got plenty for clothes shopping. Are you ready to go?" Raquel asked as she stood up from the crate with the bag. She quickly put it over her arm and put the crate's lid back on. At the same time, Chip came out of hiding, climbed up her leg, and went into the bag of coins. "I'm not sure taking him with us is a good idea but ... it doesn't look like I have a choice now."

Streets

Reign gave a very small wave goodbye just before Grant left and then was back on his way to the governor's estate. Once he was closer, he began to notice fewer and fewer people out and around. Toward the manse, it was mostly guards patrolling the area. That wouldn't have put him off normally, but with so much extra security, he was just begging to be harassed coming around here. Fortunately, he made it to the front gates without getting accosted, but as soon as he made eye contact with one of the four guards at the gate, he knew 'I'm here to see the governor's daughter' wasn't going to cut it.

"What do you want?"

"I'm here to see the governor's daughter." Reign replied.

"... really? And who might you be?"

That condescending tone ... Reign grimaced and then decided to just go all out and explain everything on the off chance they would just check with her about it. "I met Claudia at the arena yesterday and made a deal with her, she gives me some information in exchange for a pegasus. The date of delivery was never determined, and so I'm here to work that out with her."

"Huh ..." three of the four guards huddled together while the fourth kept looking into the sky trying to find something, presumably other than birds. "The Mistress has been asking for one for some reason ..." "Exactly, but would she really expect some vagrant like him to be able to get her one?" "She should just be patient and wait on her father." "More importantly there's no way this guy can deliv-"

"Excuse me, guys? I'm on the clock here, so could you just tell her what I just told you and see what she thinks about it?"

"Fair enough. Wait here." said one of the guards before running off. That left the group in a bit of an awkward silence.

"... coulda sworn I saw a dark avian take off from the building, earlier ..." the fourth guard commented after his sky search had failed.

"The hood she brought in earlier? Huh."

And then the other guard came back looking distraught. "Daaaammiiiit! That dark avian we brought here earlier flew off with the governor's daughter! The servants said she asked him to, but we need to send out a scout to make sure nothing happens to her, since it'll be our heads the old man cuts off."

"So she's not here?" Reign asked for clarification. When the nearly panicked guard came back with a glare, Reign turned to leave. "Okay, well I'll just get out of your hair, then." It sounds like she's too impatient for a pegasus and just brought in a dark avian to fly her around. I'd still like to talk to her before the Leverager sets sail, so I'd better head back the way I came and keep my eye on the sky.

[Acacia Sgt]

''Yes, I'm ready,'' Sophia nodded. ''Well, so long he behaves I guess.'' She commented on Chip before getting out of the Dauntless.

It was outside that made her realize something. Wait, it would be only just us going? She thought. Not that I don't trust her pet, but I doubt he could do much if something were to happen. Well, once Raquel follows outside she'll comment on it.

(OOC: You know guys, I do think Zach and co. should've been long gone at this point. It doesn't matter if you have to wait for people to post, it doesn't change your time-frame even if other time-frames are moving forward. Therefore, I edited out my John sections regarding that group.)

Edited by Acacia Sgt, 05 August 2012 - 10:48 AM.

[Eail]

"A monocle and a top hat hmmm? Actually that doesn't sound too bad, maybe I will get a few of them. Bah, anyways let's get going, the shop is close by thankfully.

******************************************** AND THUS THEY WENT ****************************************

Arriving at the relatively large clothes store the small group entered. "And here we are ladies, the best clothing store in Port Tremere. You two can help me pick out Lia some clothes and you can get some for yourself if you want, I'm buying."

[Snowy_One]

Robin wasted no time. As quickly as she could she went into the store and started picking out clothes. A small dress of frilly white with a giant pink bow on the back, a small and sleek pair of clothes designed to hug the body, two pairs of poofy clothes... and none of them in her size. Rather, they were for Lia. Alongside those dresses she picked out a beret, a straw hat, and what seemed to be a small cloth headcovering... in the space of less than two minutes.

"Do any of these look good to you Lia? We will need to get you shoes as well, but let us handle this first."

[Snike]

It seemed that his threat had some nominal form of success. Time to press the advantage.

"Alright, then, Mister, if you weren't hiding behind crates to spy on me nor to stow away, why were you there?" Blake asked sternly, a frown appearing on his face.