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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2341859" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>The Children of Leviathan - Part 7: The Island</strong></p><p></p><p>The Shrike was pulled through tropic blue-green stretches of water, past a series of overlapping islands lush with emerald jungle copses, pale beaches and buzzing mangrove swamps. The place was strangely devoid of fauna, barring the occasional stingray or flitting silvery fish. The sky was so dark with clouds that it almost seemed like night. The air had turned frigid, causing a diaphanous mist that played across the island dotted seascape.</p><p></p><p>As the Shrike rounded a mangrove islet, Kham pointed to another island emerging from the mist behind it. It was a large archipelago with a tree-shrouded cove that rose in steep cliffs. </p><p></p><p>“There,” said Kham. “The lair of the Leviathan.”</p><p></p><p>They had created a truss for Kham and strapped it to Cal’s back, over the shoulder of the Ss’ressen. Kham was still weak as a kitten, although he was more aware of his surroundings after drinking some water.</p><p></p><p>The lurching stopped. Baldric immediately took control of the ship and sailed the Shrike around the lesser isle to use the trees for cover.</p><p></p><p>“Well,” said Vlad, strapping his shield on his back, “no time like the present.”</p><p></p><p>As they boarded the little boat, the crew wished them good luck. All except Baldric.</p><p></p><p>The crew parted as Baldric approached Ilmarė. He had an ivory handled knife in a leather sheath in his hand. </p><p></p><p>Baldric looked the blade over thoughtfully. “This be th' Captain’s knife. It nere failed th' lad, e'en in th' worst o' odds. I didna like th' lad much, but he be a jack an' our comrade. His death requires...vindication.” </p><p></p><p>Baldric put his hand on Ilmarė’s shoulder. His expression changed from a kindly old salt to that of a bloodthirsty pirate. “Allow Captain Bezyli his final retort.”</p><p></p><p>“I’m only borrowing it,” said Ilmarė softly. She plucked the knife out of Baldric’s weathered hands and tucked it into her belt. “It belongs in your hands.” Ilmarė closed Baldric’s hands. “A captain’s hands.”</p><p></p><p>Then the little boat with its motley crew was lowered into the sea.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2341859, member: 3285"] [b]The Children of Leviathan - Part 7: The Island[/b] The Shrike was pulled through tropic blue-green stretches of water, past a series of overlapping islands lush with emerald jungle copses, pale beaches and buzzing mangrove swamps. The place was strangely devoid of fauna, barring the occasional stingray or flitting silvery fish. The sky was so dark with clouds that it almost seemed like night. The air had turned frigid, causing a diaphanous mist that played across the island dotted seascape. As the Shrike rounded a mangrove islet, Kham pointed to another island emerging from the mist behind it. It was a large archipelago with a tree-shrouded cove that rose in steep cliffs. “There,” said Kham. “The lair of the Leviathan.” They had created a truss for Kham and strapped it to Cal’s back, over the shoulder of the Ss’ressen. Kham was still weak as a kitten, although he was more aware of his surroundings after drinking some water. The lurching stopped. Baldric immediately took control of the ship and sailed the Shrike around the lesser isle to use the trees for cover. “Well,” said Vlad, strapping his shield on his back, “no time like the present.” As they boarded the little boat, the crew wished them good luck. All except Baldric. The crew parted as Baldric approached Ilmarė. He had an ivory handled knife in a leather sheath in his hand. Baldric looked the blade over thoughtfully. “This be th' Captain’s knife. It nere failed th' lad, e'en in th' worst o' odds. I didna like th' lad much, but he be a jack an' our comrade. His death requires...vindication.” Baldric put his hand on Ilmarė’s shoulder. His expression changed from a kindly old salt to that of a bloodthirsty pirate. “Allow Captain Bezyli his final retort.” “I’m only borrowing it,” said Ilmarė softly. She plucked the knife out of Baldric’s weathered hands and tucked it into her belt. “It belongs in your hands.” Ilmarė closed Baldric’s hands. “A captain’s hands.” Then the little boat with its motley crew was lowered into the sea. [/QUOTE]
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