After many days below deck the door finally opens. There in the doorway stood the captain still dressed in red and white stripes. "Welcome to America boys and girls.".
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After many days below deck the door finally opens. There in the doorway stood the captain still dressed in red and white stripes. "Welcome to America boys and girls.".
Miradal strides up from the hold, hungry.
Grapple on captain [roll0]
"I'm hungry, been locked in the hold, and I'm feeling rather grumpy, so why should I not eat you?"
"Heh where to begin, where to begin; first I caught two dire sharks for everyone to chow down on, second I used my hands to catch them, third in order to avoid being poisoned I've been taking small doses in hopes of building up an immunity,fourth I have it on sound authority that I taste awful, five I line my suit with small bits of poison just in case someone decides to chow down on me, sixth I've locked the controls to go straight forward unless I fix it but I doubt that matters to you and finally although I have issues harming a lady my monkey has his wee little high powered rifle focused on the back of your head. So you can eat or maybe die." the captain says with a smirk on his face.
Mira laughs, "I think I like you." She doesn't let go. "So, let me get this... straight. You can catch sharks with you bare hands... but I can overpower you so easily?" She'll look around for the monkey, and use him as a shield to get it to move within 30'. "So, your little monkey has a rifle, that's cute. And if it didn't manage to kill me right away, I'd turn you into a pile of unrecognizable flesh. But, thats an if, also, your humor is not lost on me. I apologize for this, as I said, I've been in a very bad mood. I think I'll kill your monkey first. I don't mean the one with the rifle." She'll let him go. "So, where are we landing? Also, I could always chose to take anyone else with me, what are you anyway, a dread pirate? Let me guess, dosing with iocane powder? Oh, one more thing, did you know I could sink this ship right now? All I would have to do is melt the deck and hull." She'll smile broadly. "Still think mocking a dragon is funny? One last point, the next one might not be a friendly as me, my kind tends to eat a lot... next time, try to catch more food. Whales would suffice... I caught one once... tasty tasty."
Alie walks up from the hold as Mira stop speaking.
"I heard two things that made me happy. The fact we are here,and that Looking at Mira you want to kill that damned monkey. Ill help if you want. "
"I was talking about the one he's physically attached to, and It was intended as humor. Kill the monkey if you want. I think I'll keep the human."
"Ma'm it is very hard to lift a whale onto a boat with the sharks I just snuck up on them, took them out of their element and waited a while. Also I like 'if's' it's how I live, we're in New York right now unless you had somewhere else in mind.the captain said pointing to the statue of liberty off to the side. "And it has been many a year since I've roamed the seas as a dread pirate,but I have learned some tricks while at it like if you catch a bronze dragon make sure you insulate your boat and if you grab a green one make sure you have chemical showers handy or in this case hooked up to the sprinkler system. This has not been my first time with dragons also little one I gave you safe voyage, leave my monkey alone they're downright impossible to train to fire a gun.
"I was talking about your genitals. Not your pet with a rifle... I wonder how I am supposed to make this clearer. Also, having that worked into your sprinkler system wouldn't help much when you already lost the hull." She'll have a look at the statue. "I wonder if they would be angry if I melted its face off, and made that my lair. FOR GOJIRA!" She looks back at the captain, "Before I forget, you're name wouldn't happen to be or have been Roberts, would it?"
I was talking to the halfling I like the little monkey and sadly yes the whole blasted country hates their monuments wrecked trust me out of boredom I tried."
"Oh, alright then. I'll find some other spot to make my lair. Do you think they'd mind if I did it without destroying their monument?"
"Well yes the large hunk of metal is a tourist spot, I'd be less worried about a lair and more about entrance into the fair country. Pointing over to the other side "Over there is Ellis Island where all that wish to enter go. Although they do possess other 'entrances'. Patrolling the island is about three or four angels each wearing a t-shirt with the words "I heart New York" on it.
"Long as you kept low key initially, am seeing no problems."
A scaled man shorter than the half dragon comes out, readjusting a long spear on his back and a long, heavy winter coat from the time below decks. He looks up at the dragon blood, and speaks again with a heavy Russian accent.
"Augh...again with this?"
He shakes his head and peels back a coat arm from his spined right arm before offering it, keeping the spikes facing away.
"Just take enough to slake damnable thirst. Not like last time, else you get the spikes, bloody vampire."
He turns, and nods to the captain.
"Again, thanks, Comrade."
"Can we eat?" looking at the dragon blood with a smirk "or dose the dragon have to find a farm in the city for cattle?" Alie grrabs his kurki from his hidden spot and spins it in his fingers "also I say we go the "free way". I hear they have bad taxes."
"There is a vampire? Where? The free way sounds... preferable. Also, I eat whatever I want, whenever I want. Problem idiot?"
Alie look for the vampire (spot check [roll0])
"A vampire? Hmmmmmm....this just got a helluva lot more interting." speaking in a way one may talk to a baby,"Maybe I can make Fweinds with the big bad vampire."
"And no issuse here, Im just saying if the capi'tan wont feed us" and with a smirk "you can."
"Only one, dumbkopf. Look, see the angels? No one acting like they are out of place there. They are normal. And one could kill all of us. America is...melting pot, where not everything is as weak as you are used to. Where you were once high up food chain, now you are not. Are dragons not supposed to be smart enough to make connections like that?"
He curls up the sleeve, before looking at the captain again.
"Think we are all agreeing cheap way would be better, though."
"Your telling me that there is a good chance a stay-a-home mom can kill me? this place is a ciurcus of freaks. If they have soooooo much power, why are they just tourists? they could rule this countray."
"Am not saying that everyone is stronger. Am saying, however, that there is more here that is stronger than all of us together, so is best not to tear off the boat melting beloved monuments or killing everything in sight. Understand?"
"Fine. Maybe this country needs a trained killer, i dont know. All I want to do is get off this boat."
"Where did you learn so much about america, if I may ask?" (Quit metagaming.) "I concur, let us leave before we get locked underneath again." She pauses, "Wouldn't Celestials kill us just on the basis that we are evil?"
(meta gameing? Me or Eshkigal? im just saying my guy like to kill, so he want to kill for a living) "Lets wait, eat some shark,and chat till the others get there lazy asses up."
(@ Ralasha: Sorry, especially on the vampire bit. I really should have asked on that first. I am an idiot sometimes. :smallfrown: Maybe we can just strike that from the record? Also, sorry about the whole bit on America, but most of that was casual observation and thinking.
@Nick: Also sorry. Not trying to dissuade you from killing, just pointing out it is likely a bad idea to start shooting the place up right off the boat.)
"I learned English from books, and was planning to come here before I set out. Besides, has a reputation, no? And as for angels...who can say?"
(Was talking to Eshkigal.) "Alright, I suppose we have the time to wait."
So.... What is you story russian. Mine is simple. I was a reble in the Libyan Revoution. Blowed up a hospital and was traped back at camp. Killed every poor fool who got in my way. stole a boat and the capi tan....(not a typo)... found me
"Nothing quite as exciting, comrade. I am merely here to find family line which split long ago. I was making my way to port when Siberian blizzard blew in. That was when the captain and his monkey found me, and brought me to the boat. And you, miss Dragon?"
"I was enjoying my morning hunt, and some bumbling wierdo with a staff and wearing a sheep skin took me to the boat... I'm not quite sure what happened really."
Alie smiles "Well i think we got of on the wrong foot. Im Alie." *exstaneds a hand towds the dragon blooded first*
Niuqu exits from below deck with a yawn. He looks around as he stretches his wings. To the captain: "What are these other 'entrances' you spoke of?"
Markus walks onto the deck ignoring every one on board. he walks to the prow, kneels, and looks to the sun "O' lord of the light, giver and burner. I pray that I may burn your foes, and that your healing light will fall upon me. Lead me as you will, burn or heal as you wish." (praying for spells, will take a bit.)
"A moment dear outcast I'm waiting for the civilized one and the rambunctious one."
Miradal looks below decks impatiently, "If they take much longer I shall turn them into scraps of unrecognizable flesh."
"Yes but they'd be of little use and I'd still recognize tem as the pieces of unrecognizable flesh." the captain quiped
A handsome young elf walks up to the deck and surveys everyone. With a gesture behind him he walks toward the captain Thank you for the journey, captain. I trust there is food awaiting us? Turning to look behind him, he looks a little irritated, Ayane! You will not dishonor me in front of those we have just met. Come here! A pixie approaches from below the deck wearing a purple kimono. She keeps her head bowed but it is quite obvious something isn't right with her. As she lifts her head up, it becomes clear there is an unholy fire in her eyes and her small form seems...less healthy than is perhaps the norm. Ayane:My deepest apologies master, and to all present. The elf looks at her for a moment It is alright my love, we shall discuss it later and then turns back to the others I go by the name of Nakajima Kazuma, may I ask what are your names?
The boat suddenly starts to shudder and creak. You hear a dull, steady thud coming from the hallway towards the door. The door opens and in steps a hulking figure. Even bent over, the creature fills the doorway. Yellow bestial eyes peer out from a mane of long, coarse black hair. With a bit of a struggle, the beast manages to enter the room having to bend and twist to fit the wide rack of black-tipped horns through the door frame. Once inside, the man-beast speaks in a thick Scottish brogue that's awfully quiet for a creature so large (I will refrain from attempting to type in accent for the sake of everyone else reading).
"Halloo. While I appr'ciate the accommodations Captain, they're a wee bit cramped, don't ya think? And as for your tone mar'm, it might be prudent to know what you're facing before yee say such dire threats. I don't care much for bullies." His gaze drifts down to his hands with the last few words. Any astute observers in the audience note the thick, claw-like nails and evident power in those mighty hands.
"There are some that call me MacLaine. Me Ma called me Gillean, but that was a long time ago. Most just call me Bull. So yeah, Bull will do for now."
"Well well well........This will be so much fun. A rag-tag bunch of killers and" he looks towed the cleric "and babbleing buffoon. "Now is everyone all set? I have places to go,and i have to kill some random rich looking fellow to make a name for myself'' Alie grabs his kurki and stabs the hull, as like he is trying to make a point.
"My name is Niuqu. I'm surprised you didn't ask for it before, while we journeyed. Are we ready to embark now?"
"I am Miradal, I don't need to know your name. You only need to know mine!" She chuckles, "Sorry, I heard that in a movie once. Too bad the hero got stuck in planar prison. If that was real, I would so be The One."
(Hey, if I found a way to run a sliders style campaign, who would be interested?)
"Aye. This ship be a bit too small for me frame. I smell this land. My patron will be pleased. But first I must feed. I heard talk of shark for breakfast?"
"You're bigger than me. How about I carry you to land. Think I could? Want to see?" (That mino is so a light load.. lulz.)
The Russian looks at the new arrivals, before speaking up.
"Arkadi Fedor
He walks over to Gilean, looking up at the half minotaur before smiling.
"You remind me of drunken bear boxing champion back home. Any good in ring? If so, we must go a round or two in ring sometime, Mr. Bull!"
Miradal will look about boredly.
(Need link to original thread where everyone posted characters please.)
"Do you think you can do that half-drake. I'm over 100 and 30 stone. I know yer kind. Half-drakes. So proud of your power. You've inherited their arrogance and are under the impression that you inherited their strength. And for a measure you have. But I assure yee, you're not the only one with power here."
Addressing Arkadi, cracking his knuckles and flashing his fangs.
"What do ya think? Now, did fight bare or bear. I've done both."
"Shall we see if I can pick you up then? 100 stone... what is that... 400 pounds? I can lift more than a ton and a half without breaking a sweat. Yes, I can fly while carrying you. Silly Minotaur."
"For all of thous who were down in the hold, I'm Alie, and i like to use my rifle."
@Ralasha sure. here it is
"MUHAHAHAHAHAHA! 400! 400! No, no that's a bit off. Bagh, flex yer muscles half-drake."
"Very well." She flexes. "At least I am not the largest member of the group." She laughs.
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(The funny part is she CAN carry the minotaur. Dragon Flight isn't limited to light loads. She can lift up to her heavy load.)
Alie slices off some shark with his kurki and waits for what he thinks will be a inevitable fight.
Captain, can you show me to where we will be dining before this...situation gets out of hand? I would like to eat with out an unseemly display of violence disturbing my apetite. Nakajima waits patiently, looking bored of the discussion.
Quick NoteSpoilerSorry, forgot to mention accent, Nakajima speaks almost fluent english, with just a slight Japanese accent.
She looks at the halfling, "Awe, thats so cute! I prefer the hands on approach. Too bad I didn't get to bring my hoard with me." ((Character Table in OOC Thread.))
"What fight? I issued no challenge."
"Was animal, though meant more that you know rules of boxing."
With a shrug as Gilean and Mira get into their own conversation, he goes to Niuqu, Nakajima, and Ayame.
"So, what brings you three here?"
"I did not expect a fight either. Shall we see if I can lift you then?"
"This boat." Niuqu says smiling, "Actually it would largely be my . . . physical condition. I was largely shunned in the vast republic of China. So when I decided to look for a better place, I ran into the captain, and he brought me here"
SpoilerYou weren't the only one, corw1n. Niuqu has a Chinese accent, A melodic, choppy speech in which all ending t and s sounds are dropped and th is pronounced d(the=duh). I will not write the accent, you'll have to imagine it.
"Touch me and die. And yes Russian, I know the rules of the ring. Though to structure a fight so is... unnatural."
"Can we go, A I'm done eating and I dont want so be in this boat much longer; if we don't leave now"....Alie grabs his rifle with a annoyed look and points it out the window aiming down sight....."I'll start killing right now."
(accent)
"Touch you... and die... really, how about this, threaten me again, and you die. Does that work?"
"10......" (Alie will shoot. he has low wisdom, and the traits reckless and aggresive. he is belkar with a gun)
((Well Belkar's got a gun, and I am so afraid,
thats he's gonna use it, and
take me to my grave.
He told me that he hates me,
And he won't changed his mind,
he only thinks of murder,
He is just the killing kind.))
Well. It is very clear that we have been on this boat too long. Hardly any time has passed, and we have a dragon and a beast squabbling and a halfling about to murder a random person. They are not alone in their desire to disembark. Captain?
((Alternative lyrics:
Belkar's got a gun
Belkar's got a gun
Your whole world's come undone
From lookin' straight at the sun
What did Belkar do?
What did he put through you?
They said when Belkar was arrested
they found you underneath a train
But man, you have it comin'
Now that Belkar's got a gun
You're never gonna be the same.
Thank you, thank you.))