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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2447730" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Cast Upon Tides of Weal and Woe - Part 1b: Freeport Bound</strong></p><p></p><p>The journey had been uneventful, though the Shrike appeared to be following in the wake of some sort of autumn storm: the southeastern horizon roiled with tumbling black clouds and foaming white wind-driven waves. </p><p></p><p>Baldric had his hat in one hand before Bijoux. He stood with a small furry animal beneath one arm. </p><p></p><p>“Well lass, I know we spake that cats be bad luck an' all, but after ye came aboard an' we be pardoned an' all, well, we be thinkin'.”</p><p></p><p>Bijoux was taken aback. Her tail flicked nervously behind her. “Yes?”</p><p></p><p>“We figure ye be good luck, an' we wanted t' keep that wi' th' Shrike. So we got ourselves a cat,” said Baldric. He thrust in front of Bijoux’s face a small hairy explosion of white and black. It was indeed a feline. </p><p></p><p>The cat looked at her with an expression of wide-eyed shocked that perfectly mirrored Bijoux’s. It wore a black scarf around its neck that was covered with a skull-and-bones pattern. “T' help catch th' rats…o' course.”</p><p></p><p>“It can’t even catch mice,” said Edward behind his captain. “The Captain has a soft spot for strays.”</p><p></p><p>Baldric glared at Edward with his good eye. “Ahem. Anyway, we be hopin' th' wee kitty would brin' us some luck when ye’re nay on board. So 't’s only right that ye name th' lass.”</p><p></p><p>“Name him?” asked Bijoux, eyebrows raised.</p><p></p><p>“Aye,” said Captain Baldric. </p><p></p><p>The crew gathered around her expectantly. </p><p></p><p>Bijoux’s eyes flickered everywhere looking for an escape. </p><p></p><p>“Just say something,” said Ilmarė, “before they make us sing again.”</p><p></p><p>“How about…Maya?” said Bijoux.</p><p></p><p>The crowd cheered. “Maya ‘tis!”</p><p></p><p>Captain Baldric handed Maya off to Edward and turned to Sebastian and Beldin, who were chuckling to themselves.</p><p></p><p>“As fer ye—we don’t like th' look o' ye,” said Baldric. The crew shuffled closer. “Dwarves an' dark-kin be bad luck on a ship.”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian and Beldin exchanged glances. “What did we do?”</p><p></p><p>“Ye’re goin' t' be havin' t' pass th' test,” said Baldric.</p><p></p><p> “What test?” squeaked Sebastian.</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė slapped her forehead and walked to the other side of the ship.</p><p></p><p>“Debris 25 degrees to port at 120 yards!” shouted Crazy Bob.</p><p></p><p>Heads turned to look. Sebastian and Beldin stepped away from each other during the momentary distraction.</p><p></p><p>“Steady as she goes helmsman,” said Captain Baldric. “Beware o' that debris. We don’t need t' get tangled up in anythin'. She’s runnin' mighty close t' shoals as be.”</p><p></p><p>Bijoux squinted into the distance. “There’s someone in the debris,” she said. “There!”</p><p></p><p>She pointed and everyone craned their necks to see.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, I see him,” said Ilmarė. “About 100 yards towards the isle of Badru.”</p><p></p><p>“It’s a boy,” said Bijoux. “He’s holding onto a wooden spar. It’s stuck on coral.”</p><p></p><p>A female’s voice, as if shouting through water, echoed in Bijoux’s mind. “Save my child!” Bijoux turned to stare at Ilmarė, but her lips hadn’t moved.</p><p></p><p>Vlad blinked. “You two can see all that? I can’t see anything but bits of wood.”</p><p></p><p>“Sounds like our boy,” said Kham. “Captain, we need a boat.”</p><p></p><p>“I’m going with you,” said Bijoux. </p><p></p><p>“Me too,” said Beldin. “I am sworn to protect all humans.” He was eager to get away from the rest of the crew.</p><p></p><p>“You seem to have a selective memory about that,” muttered Kham under his breath.</p><p></p><p>“Who lives in a grotto down under the sea?” Cal sang behind Kham.</p><p></p><p>Kham rubbed his temples. “Fine, you can go too, but just stop singing that damn song.”</p><p></p><p>“You know he only sings that song when he thinks some deep sea monstrosity is going to eat us,” said Ilmarė.</p><p></p><p>“I know,” Kham snapped back. “But at least I won’t have a headache.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2447730, member: 3285"] [b]Cast Upon Tides of Weal and Woe - Part 1b: Freeport Bound[/b] The journey had been uneventful, though the Shrike appeared to be following in the wake of some sort of autumn storm: the southeastern horizon roiled with tumbling black clouds and foaming white wind-driven waves. Baldric had his hat in one hand before Bijoux. He stood with a small furry animal beneath one arm. “Well lass, I know we spake that cats be bad luck an' all, but after ye came aboard an' we be pardoned an' all, well, we be thinkin'.” Bijoux was taken aback. Her tail flicked nervously behind her. “Yes?” “We figure ye be good luck, an' we wanted t' keep that wi' th' Shrike. So we got ourselves a cat,” said Baldric. He thrust in front of Bijoux’s face a small hairy explosion of white and black. It was indeed a feline. The cat looked at her with an expression of wide-eyed shocked that perfectly mirrored Bijoux’s. It wore a black scarf around its neck that was covered with a skull-and-bones pattern. “T' help catch th' rats…o' course.” “It can’t even catch mice,” said Edward behind his captain. “The Captain has a soft spot for strays.” Baldric glared at Edward with his good eye. “Ahem. Anyway, we be hopin' th' wee kitty would brin' us some luck when ye’re nay on board. So 't’s only right that ye name th' lass.” “Name him?” asked Bijoux, eyebrows raised. “Aye,” said Captain Baldric. The crew gathered around her expectantly. Bijoux’s eyes flickered everywhere looking for an escape. “Just say something,” said Ilmarė, “before they make us sing again.” “How about…Maya?” said Bijoux. The crowd cheered. “Maya ‘tis!” Captain Baldric handed Maya off to Edward and turned to Sebastian and Beldin, who were chuckling to themselves. “As fer ye—we don’t like th' look o' ye,” said Baldric. The crew shuffled closer. “Dwarves an' dark-kin be bad luck on a ship.” Sebastian and Beldin exchanged glances. “What did we do?” “Ye’re goin' t' be havin' t' pass th' test,” said Baldric. “What test?” squeaked Sebastian. Ilmarė slapped her forehead and walked to the other side of the ship. “Debris 25 degrees to port at 120 yards!” shouted Crazy Bob. Heads turned to look. Sebastian and Beldin stepped away from each other during the momentary distraction. “Steady as she goes helmsman,” said Captain Baldric. “Beware o' that debris. We don’t need t' get tangled up in anythin'. She’s runnin' mighty close t' shoals as be.” Bijoux squinted into the distance. “There’s someone in the debris,” she said. “There!” She pointed and everyone craned their necks to see. “Yes, I see him,” said Ilmarė. “About 100 yards towards the isle of Badru.” “It’s a boy,” said Bijoux. “He’s holding onto a wooden spar. It’s stuck on coral.” A female’s voice, as if shouting through water, echoed in Bijoux’s mind. “Save my child!” Bijoux turned to stare at Ilmarė, but her lips hadn’t moved. Vlad blinked. “You two can see all that? I can’t see anything but bits of wood.” “Sounds like our boy,” said Kham. “Captain, we need a boat.” “I’m going with you,” said Bijoux. “Me too,” said Beldin. “I am sworn to protect all humans.” He was eager to get away from the rest of the crew. “You seem to have a selective memory about that,” muttered Kham under his breath. “Who lives in a grotto down under the sea?” Cal sang behind Kham. Kham rubbed his temples. “Fine, you can go too, but just stop singing that damn song.” “You know he only sings that song when he thinks some deep sea monstrosity is going to eat us,” said Ilmarė. “I know,” Kham snapped back. “But at least I won’t have a headache.” [/QUOTE]
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