[Entry 1 Handwritten]

[grizzly_tea]

[After discovering how her journal might work in this thread, Maribelle wastes no time in trying an entry of her own.]

To all those capable of reading this message, I would like to announce that I fully intend to form a company of individuals who are sick of the lowborn filth and scum known as pirates. For too long have I witnessed the innocent have their livelihoods and lives threatened by these brigands, and now I have been shanghaied to work for one?! No I say! We must take a stand together as one, and defend this world from these hooligans at every turn!

There will never be peace in this world if we simply let pirate ransack, pillage, and steal from whoever they please. So I'm issuing a call to the masses, rally to me all of you who wish to see Justice. Rally to me those who are confused and live in fear of being squashed under the heel of this pirate menace. Rally to me all of ye people who wish to see a brighter tomorrow, for I shall not rest until we all can see it!

Comments

[hostclubshadowking]

Those sound extremely acceptable. It's very good to meet someone with a like mind.

[And not at all the opulence he's grown used with the president of the Host Club. The young man he usually complements and supports. Now, it will be this woman. A different sort of leader, but he sees potential. Not only in her but for him. A force to be behind, to watch and to help.

He's very comfortable in the role of the Shadow King, and here, again, is the chance to be just that. To have a monarch out from, in the light, and to have another -- an influence, not someone who overrules them -- just behind, shaping the path.

None of his calculations seem to make it to his eyes or his lips as he smiles.]

I'll get straight to work on drafting something up, then. I believe I can find us a tolerably sized crew who will meet your expectations.

Naturally -- I will accept them on the basis of your approval. My work is entirely preliminary. You have final say in who is officially on the crew.

[grizzly_tea]

That sounds quite perfect with me, and I couldn't agree more that it is quite... refreshing to find someone of your level of competence in this place.

[Maribelle on the other hand while quite adept at political mind games couldn't help but let a smile play on her lips as their conversation continued. This young man was incredibly skilled at what he did for someone so young. At some point she positively had to see what kind of associates he had worked with in the past to see how they compared to him.]

Otori darling, with your skills and mine, I do believe will be able to go quite far together. I will see to looking into a few applications of my own, while you try to gather some of the other crew members for my approval and other fundamentals together. We should both get some rest and get started first thing in the morning. I look forward to a long and prosperous venture with you Otori Kyouya.

[hostclubshadowking]

[Kyouya gives a warm smile. One that hides a caution and calculation. He accepts the praise; from a woman of her standing, it is high praise indeed.]

Please, Lady Maribelle, call me Kyouya.

[grizzly_tea]

[A slight twinge of pink touches Maribelle's face at Kyouya allowing her to call him on a first name basis. Not because she had any romantic notions, but simply because it was rare for things to go so well for her.]

I'm quite honored Kyouya, thank you. If you like you may also simply call me Maribelle.

[Although she certainly wouldn't hold it against him if he continued to call her Lady Maribelle.]

[hostclubshadowking]

If you would like me to, I will, or I can continue to give you due regard for a woman of your status for the time.

[He can adapt to either easily enough. What matters is her preference and adhering to that for as long as necessary.]

[grizzly_tea]

You're quite amiable Kyouya and that is just one of your more charming qualities. For the time being my personal preference would be if you called me Lady Maribelle, and at some later date in time we may change it should our setting become more comfortable.

[Like if they get the added chaos of the entire host club, Fairy Tail, Smoker's Marines, the my little ponies, and god only knows what else.]

[hostclubshadowking]

Then it will be 'Lady Maribelle.'

[He smiles and sets down his finished tea cup.]

Thank you again for agreeing to meet with me like this.

[grizzly_tea]

It was my pleasure Kyouya.

[She stands up to see the young gentleman to the door, giving him a gracious curtsy before opening the door.]

Please take care of yourself, and let us meet again to discuss things when we've finished making some more arrangements.

[hostclubshadowking]

[And Kyouya gives another bow. Not nearly as low this time, he thinks he's earned a bit of station in her eyes.]

I'll be in touch shortly, Lady Mirabelle.