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[After a rather interesting run-in with a certain witch, Chandra decides that perhaps it's time to actually use the stupid book. Not that she'd have waited too terribly long, because hell, the idea of a magic notebook is actually somewhat intriguing.

When she speaks into the recorder, there's an odd bubbling sound, and her voice is modulated strangely at first.]

Right, so. I guess this thing works. If it doesn't then I'm talking at a book like a moron.

First of all, I'm new here. My name's Chandra and apparently I'm stuck here like the rest of you. That's...a pretty new experience for me, to be completely honest and I'm not sure how to take it. But then, what can you do.

With that in mind, I guess the normal thing to do seems to be finding some people to sail with and find this weird gem, and I guess that's the next order of business. I'm a Task Mage by trade, meaning that I do all sorts of odd jobs and I often do them with magic. Hire me on and you'll have artillery without compare. I've never found a ship, door, wall, or bad guy I can't take care of, or a mountain I can't craterize. [She pauses, laughing cheerily.] And my favorite way to destroy something is utterly, so...if you've got problems just point me at 'em and stand clear and they won't be problems anymore.

Also, I've been on a ship a few times, enough to know my way around but not enough to get into any real trouble...and if it's physical stuff you need done I'm pretty good for that too. And if I can't? One of my little buddies can take care of it. And if that's not enough, I'm also young, hot, and full of stories. Some of them not fit for children.

[She lets out a little cackle, and the modulation in her voice stops, her tone getting a little bit more serious too.]

Also, that witch that was talking about sending people home? That's a bust. Ignore her. She's just trying to steal energy or something. I destroyed the construct she's using, but I figure it'll be back later on tonight or tomorrow. Also, do yourself a favor and steer clear of the plaza for an hour or two.

Oh, and if you don't like talking over these journal things? I'll be at the bar.

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[And as promised, she can be found at said bar, and never without a drink in hand.]

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That could be so, but I don't know. Perhaps we can experiment sometime.

[What else...]

There's a lot of magic users and fighters on this crew. I'm probably the one with the least fighting experience, actually, now that I think about it. Most people are willing to help if you have questions about anything though. I don't know how long we're meant to stay here, but I've been with this crew for over four months now. Though I'm not sure where my life has taken me, it's been relatively enjoyable.

Well, there aren't many people in the Multiverse who can keep up with a girl like me. If I really get the chance to cut loose, anyway. But here I think I'll have to be a bit more careful. Ships are made of wood and all.

What sort of technology does this world have? Aside from the obvious.

I don't think anyone would be too happy if you damaged the ship.

[He scratches his head thoughtfully.]

The level of technology isn't that great. This is pretty much what you're getting into. The island here has a lot of steam gadgetry, but otherwise, there's been a lot of strange vegetation things like that. I've yet to find anywhere similar to the technological level I have at home, however, you can get things you need from Backwater Brig.

Well, I never carry much more than what I've got on me. I brought some clothes though.

Is there running water onboard? Or no?

There is running water. Actually the ships seem to be better than some of the things you find on the islands.

[He nods.]

Clothes are definitely a necessity. Mine have had to be replaced already, thanks to a run in with the Navy. My coat's getting stained too.

Well that's a plus. Figured we'd be roughing it and I'd have to manually heat water.

[He smiles a little bit.]

It's not quite that bad, we have a shower and a tub, and it's warm. It takes getting used to, living on a ship, but there's a lot of people around to keep you entertained.

Entertainment? Good. I don't exactly have much in the way of reading material. I was worried all I could do was study.

What are the other people like on this tub?

Selphie plans a lot of parties. Whether you want to do that or not, she'll make sure you do. There's usually food and drink involved. Aside from the work, there's enough time to talk to people.

People are pretty nice, in a varying degree. You become accustomed to people the more you know them. I haven't met everyone yet though, the crew is big and new people come in every month or so and we usually get a couple of new people.

How many would you say are in the crew now, then?

[Natsuno has to think about it a minute, because seriously, it's a lot.]

We've got to be getting close to twenty.

Twenty? That's it? I thought these ships took twenty men at least to run them?

[He shakes his head.]

No this is a Brig Sloop, and so's the other one and they have a maximum capacity of fifteen. We're sort of evenly split between them, but you can get from one to the other if we're sailing side by side. It's one of the things that are learning requirements. Originally we were all on this ship though.

We take shifts and any skills you don't have, someone does. I've got a wide variety of lessons myself.

Good, good. I'm not super familiar with ships, you know. I've been on a few, but never lived on one.

The captain, Ace, Thatch and Marco for sure know what they're doing. They were pirates before coming here. I just have a decent memory for what people tell me. I hadn't spent much time on ships before, and living here isn't too terrible. There's always something going on, if nothing else.

Sounds fair. Is there an open room? I probably should figure out what that situation's like soon.

[Natsuno nods and takes her further down the hall, stopping in front of a room. He leans against the wall opposite.]

The way things are going though, I'd expect to share eventually. Also the Captain has a habit of sleeping in other people's rooms. He won't ask, he'll just be there one morning.

Does he now?

[Chandra smirks and gives Yuuki a look]

Is he handsome?

[He can't help it, he's not used to those kinds of direct questions and he blushes.]

Ah, well, um, I suppose he is. If you see Riku, don't tell him I said that, I won't admit to it!

Don't worry.

[She grins.]

I won't. And I might not even mind if he does turn up one night. 'Course, I won't be responsible for what happens.

[Natsuno clears his throat. That kind of innuendo is just, not the sort of thing he's used to. He shifts a bit.]

I really don't need to know about that. Really.

Of course you don't.

[She gives him a little wink.]

You don't like girls, and I've got my share of secrets. But thanks for the heads up.

[He holds up his hands in front of his chest.]

If you don't have any questions, I'll let you sort yourself out.

Sounds good. Thanks. Seriously. For...everything.

[She waves at him, opens the door, and slips inside.]

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