Audio private to the Spades, early in the morning

[thatched]

Listen up. Prepare to move out. Captain's orders. Anything that needs to get done on shore, wrap up before noon today because that's when we'll be weighing anchor. Moon will take point, Sun will pick up any stragglers, but don't be a straggler. Namur is captaining the Moon but for anything else come to me. If you have problems with this you can remain on shore.

For anyone that remains with the Spade Pirates. The end is unknown. There is likely to be a hard fight or two before the end of it. But we'll get through it so long as we fight together. That is all.

[Thatch will be standing in the exact center of the Sun, arms folded, if you wish to talk.

Comments

[om_nom_namur]

[Namur seeks out Thatch immediately after the entry goes up.]

Want us t' head toward him or away?

[thatched]

[Thatch looks up at the Fishman's approach and puts an arm around his shoulders, partly for brotherly solidarity and partly so he could pull him in close, keeping his voice low]

That's a good question, brother. What are your thoughts?

[Action]

[om_nom_namur]

He's out a his mind. Won't say he ain't dangerous, but 'tween the two a us an' Marco, could prob'ly knock 'im int' the sea.

[by_heart]

[Lea has been sticking close to the ships since the meeting Marco called, so it's a small matter to hunt down Thatch as soon as he gets the message.]

Anything you need me to do, Boss? I've been keeping an eye on the kids like I told Marco I would and it's still only Sora acting squirrely.

[Action]

[thatched]

Aye. But can we do that before he roasts us alive? [there are too many stray parts. He pats Namur's shoulder]

We'll set off. Away until we're safe as can be from him and then we'll regroup and try to figure out a way to save him. The Moon's crew is still green so don't take for granted everything is as it should be.

[thatched]

He has been, I've noticed a bit. [though he's mostly been blindsided by Ace] I'm placing Riku under Namur but I want you to look after Sora. [a pause and then] Think you could take him in a fight?

[Action]

[om_nom_namur]

[Namur inhales, holds it a second, then exhales heavily.]

Away, then.

[He wraps his long arm around Thatch's shoulders, and runs his other hand over the back of his head.]

Got the Lockpick Smolts, Rose, an' Espio this week I think. Anyone else y' want me t' take 'long? If we're runnin', can take whoever's ready t' go first since y' said y'd take the stragglers...

[Action]

[thatched]

Right. [he lets out a silent thank you that the...lizard lad is on Namur's ship. Thatch is not going to be able to deal with his surliness. Not at this juncture]

Take anyone who wishes to go first, but not over capacity.

[he hesitates]

We'll sail two days out. You, north by north west and I'll go east, meet up at Empieza.

[by_heart]

No way. Do you have any idea how many times he and Roxas have handed my ass to me? I could keep him busy for a while, but...[He shrugs.]

[Of course, the real reason he's never come out on top in those fights was that there was no way he can give his all when facing someone he doesn't want to hurt.

He's quiet a few seconds before speaking again.]

I told Marco not to expect me to take care of it.

[thatched]

Aye... Don't worry then, lad. Just keep an eye on it. The first sign of trouble trouble, like he's about to snap, go to Namur. Can you do that?

[by_heart]

No problem. Who knows what we'll do after that, but I'll pass the word along.

[Action]

[om_nom_namur]

Aye aye.

[Namur turns and gives Thatch a real hug.]

See y' in a few, then. We'll set off mid-mornin'. If y' want anyone swapped 'round jus' let me know.

[thatched]

You'll be alright. Namur's division has some of the best fighters, and the Fishman himself is at the top of the barrel. You're in good hands with him.

Let me know how things go. ...And if you need anything.

[Action]

[thatched]

Aye. I will.

[hugs back tightly]

Wind at your back and smooth seas, brother.

[Action]

[om_nom_namur]

Back at y' bro.

[Namur pats him on the back, then makes his way to the rail and hops over to the Moon, doing a flip because he can.]

[voice]

[darknessinside]

What's the plan, where are we going?

[voice]

[thatched]

Namur will let you know. Riku, you're under him. Do what you can to help him out. Understood?

[by_heart]

Don't come rushing over just to save my bacon, Boss.

[He waves nonchalantly, back to his usual self a bit.]

[voice]

[darknessinside]

Got it. Can do.

[There's a slight hesitation before he speaks again.]

Any ideas who all we should be keeping an eye on? Besides the Captain. ...And Sora.

[thatched]

I'll just wait for the time to turn it over then.

[voice]

[thatched]

[Logan he is pretty sure will need watching. Maybe others. He's not entirely sure yet but...he doesn't think there's anything else Riku has to worry about]

I don't know. Keep an eye out. I know Lea will but don't let down your guard. I'm trusting you to keep a calm head about it.

[by_heart]

Since when did I make it onto your breakfast menu? I don't know whether to be flattered or keep a better eye on my bacon.

[thatched]

Try a little bit of both. Though I'd worry about protecting your back from A-- from anyone else more than me.

[voice]

[darknessinside]

...Yeah. I'll do my best.

[Except that it's Sora so that whole calm head thing could be a problem.]

[by_heart]

I got it, I got it. I won't deprive you of your favorite galley slave.