piratejournal | [Written]

[Written in a very fluid and well-practiced script. He'd worked what he was going to write and how to write it during the last two days, hoping to present himself in a favorable manner while also explaining why he had waited so long. From what he could tell, the next round of expected arrivals would be coming soon and him claiming to have only now shown up would be suspicious. The truth of the matter was much easier to go with, even if it needed some explanation.]

To those looking to recruit a sailor,

It seems all the activity and excitement of the last few weeks has died down and those who went to battle are tending to their wounds. Welcome news though this is, I do profess to be more concerned about my own circumstances. I arrived just as the lady, the witch, attempted to sway the minds of those new to this land. I remained quiet and did not seek out the ships and crews others have made offers of and continued to do so until now. In this time I have been studying the people and what is know of this world as best I may.

I confess I thought it all to be some elaborate lie and that I was being manipulated perhaps by the powers of some demon of the Fade. Or a particularly powerful and malevolent malificarum. For those of you not of my world, the world of Thedas, the Fade is the realm of dreams from which all magic comes. Malificarum are blood mages, those who use blood to power their magic instead of, or in concert with, the mana within them.

As the rest of you, I have come to accept that this is not a trick. We are really here. This does not make dealing with the demands of life in this world any easier, of course. With all that said, would like to inquire about joining a ship now that those who are established have a chance at a break from the fighting. I am a mage of some skill and a veteran of many battles, though I have little knowledge of how to sail.

My hound and I have been making camp in the forests outside the town on Isla Empieza and will be planning to return in the next several days to meet with interested parties.

Thank you for your consideration.

-Sydni Surana, Warden-Commander of Ferelden

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[After everything he said, the captain of the Antoinette had only one thing to say.]

A hound? That means you have a dog????

That's usually what 'my hound' means.

[If a voice can sound like it's smiling, his certainly does. And if to make sure he's accounted for, Cuddles lets out a sharp bark that the journal dutifully records.]

Bark!

I have a dog too!

I have a golden retriever in my own world, and for Christmas, I received a puppy here as well! What breed is your dog~!?

Cuddles is a Mabari War Hound. I have never heard of a Golden Retriever. Are they bread to hunt treasure?

And I haven't heard of that breed before...

Well they can help hunt if trained I suppose... but not treasure! Antoine and Antoinette are more like friends that you can be with and play with!

Cuddles was named for his friendliness, Serrah. That does not make him any less a War Hound. But if you choose to train them only for companionship, that is your business.

[His tone was light and not judgemental, very contemplative. He hadn't even let himself daydream of having a luxury like being bonded to a Mabari, much less having a pet at all, before he was asked to find the medicinal flower in the Wilds outside Ostagar.]

You must have a sizable amount of wealth to your name to be able to afford to have a dog solely for their friendship.

I would love to see Cuddles one day then. He sounds remarkable!

[The Captain of the Antoinette took no offense in the statement at all. After all, Antoine just like Antoinette were both like family to him. He had grown to love them very much.]

Until [And IF he is allowed.] I am named heir to my family's vast wealth, I am only ordinarily rich. [After all, mansion, limos, vacation houses, and enough money to spend on anything he desires does not equate to poor or commoner status.]

You sound like a noble, Serrah.

[Because only nobles seemed to think being rich had an 'ordinary' status.]

I'm certain Cuddles would love to meet you. He enjoys making new friends.

A... Ser-rah?

[Its a good thing this guy doesn't think Tamaki is being obnoxious with his definitions.]

Oh...uhm... could you keep a secret~!?

[To be fair, Sydni would be just as likely to define magic schools in much the same way while the rest of the world shook their heads going 'only mages seemed to think having magic could have an 'ordinary' status'.]

Serrah. A formal title of respect to one's equal or superior. You would be the third person I have defined that for. I find it amusing something so simple would need to be explained... though I expect the novelty will wear off quickly...

You want me to keep your nobility a secret? Why? Are you masquerading as a peasant?

So I'm a Serrah? That sounds cool!

[Having a new title was always awesome for Tamaki. Host club king, club president, Daddy, Captain, and now Serrah.]

I do that often, but not since I've arrived here.

[Private]

I'd love to meet your hound. And well, if you're on Isla Empieza on the 4th of February, 7 days from now... there will be a party in our ship. If you'd like to attend of course.

A Serrah? No. It's... Like calling a man 'Mister' or a woman 'Missus'...

[Sydni's voice trailed off as the words 'private to Sydni Surana' appeared on the page before the party invite was spoken. He had not been aware the journals had that kind capability. Were the words truly private, though? Or was it an assumption and everyone could still see it.]

That sounds like a fine plan. What is the name of your ship and what is your name as well, Serrah?

So that makes me Serrah Tamaki, yes~!?

Alright then~! My ship's name is the Antoinette. Mind you, I didn't name it after my dog. It just so happened that the previous captain, named it such.

Am I to assume you are the current captain then, Serrah Tamaki?

[He's not going to comment on the coincidence.]

Yes, yes I am~!!!

So I would like to invite you on my daughter's birthday~! You and Cuddles~!!!

It sounds wonderful, Serrah. We shall be there. Thank you.

[Had they been in person, he would have offered a small bow.]

[Written]

VOICE

VOICE

VOICE

VOICE

VOICE

VOICE

VOICE

VOICE

VOICE

Re: VOICE

VOICE [Private]

VOICE [Private]

VOICE [Private]

VOICE [Private]

VOICE [Private]

VOICE [Private]