First Blastia ✩ Voice/Action

[spearthis]

So I simply speak into the pages, hm? Oh, then maybe I should've rehearsed something before I opened it.

[A smooth, sultry voice speaks, and while there's an audible edge of annoyance to it, at the same time it sounds as if the speaker doesn't seem to be truly taking the situation for all it's worth. There's a lack of confusion present, the only tip that she may be a new arrival her inexperience with the provided journal.]

I've been told by numerous people here that I require a boat to return home, but that it won't be enough to just sail it. This isn't like any place I've seen, so that would make sense, but that would be where the sense ends. [A thoughtful pause.] I can't say that I enjoy being abducted, even if there's some kind of underlying purpose. If they'd have just asked nicely, then I may have said yes.

[It should be plainly obvious that Judith is a woman who speaks bluntly and to the point, the task taking importance and not her name, where she is, or how she came to be there.]

But I still have things to do back home, so I'd like to fulfill this request as quickly as possible.

[optional action: Judith is currently perched atop a ledge overlooking the pier, eyes downcast as she scans the journal in her hands. She isn't expecting to see her friends and companions, nor is she expecting anyone to hold her hand. All attempts at contacting Ba'ul have squashed any hope she's had of that possibility.

She simply sits, silently contemplating her next move, her spear perched across her lap should anyone appear dangerous. No one has yet, but she isn't willing to take the chance.]

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Voice;

[astion]

Judith? Judith! You're here too?! Um, I'm not sure how much the boats cost, exactly. Whether we might need to find some more money to save up for one or not. But at least I know you're here too. I'm not sure if any of the others are here as well....

Voice;

[spearthis]

Estelle. [She'd know that voice from anywhere...]

I just woke up here. [She laughs quietly, her friend's eagerness and excitement admittedly contagious.] Combined we should have enough for a boat, but before we establish a crew of any kind, we should search to see if we can't find the others. I wasn't expecting to have you here, so they might be around.

Voice;

[astion]

[Yes! Spread all the excitement with her, Judith!]

Depending on how many of us might have shown up may depend on how large a boat or ship we might need. I don't suppose you have Ba'ul with you either? It would be a lot faster and easier to travel here if we could use his help.

But yes, we should see if we can find the others. If we are here, the others might have shown up too. Or...or maybe they might have already been here and already went out to the ocean? You don't think they already did, do you? What if they are hurt....?

[And just like that, Estelle sounds like she is fretting again. Unsurprising given Yuri's penchant for getting into trouble, after all.]

Um, you must be somewhere around the fountain, right? You can't be too far from me. We should stick together and look for them.

Voice;

[spearthis]

No, he's not here. I've called but he doesn't respond. [Her tone switches, soft and almost sad at the mention of Ba'ul, but it lasts but a moment before strengthening.] I don't think any of them would move that fast, at least not without checking.

[It's hard trying to ease the fretting while speaking into pieces of paper, but she tries her hand at it anyway. The action is certainly awkward, but the sentiment behind it should still remain the same, and should still convey properly.]

I don't believe they'd go and get themselves injured. They've all handled themselves in harsher situations, so sailing a boat should be an easy task.

[A light grunt sounds as she stands.] I've left that area, but I can come back to meet you if you'd like.

Voice;

[astion]

Oh. I guess that was a little too hopeful. I hope he's okay back home then....I'm sorry, Judith. I know you two were good friends. I'll do my best to help you get back home to him! I promise!

[Yup. Already promising things she. Technically has little to no control over, really. But Estelle can't help but want to cheer her friend up, perceptive enough to note the tone.]

But you're right. We should check first. If you don't mind coming back around to the fountain I can wait here for you? I haven't explored too much here yet myself. I wouldn't want to get lost and make it more difficult for you to find me.

Voice

[sage_of_aspio]

Sheesh, how many of us did they kidnap anyhow?

[Yup. Rita too, it seems.]

Voice

[spearthis]

A few too many, it looks like.

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[sage_of_aspio]

So, now what? Do we just follow that stupid suggestion?

Seems like another trap or something to me.

[spearthis]

I don't see why it would be a trap. There's something to gain by trapping us here, but nothing to gain by stranding us out at sea.

We were brought here for a purpose, after all.

[sage_of_aspio]

Yeah. Unless they're after something that's out at sea.

voice;

[bloodheels]

I'm sorry to say that quickly might not be as quick as you would like to think.

[She wish it was so that things could be over and done with quickly, but it had been three months since she arrived and they weren't even close.]

voice;

[spearthis]

That's starting to become more and more apparent. I don't quite know what to make of it all yet.

voice;

[bloodheels]

I'm sure eventually you'll get settled and even form a crew, but yes it will take some time to settle.

voice;

[spearthis]

Forming a crew seems paramount according to the locals. If that will play into settling and returning home, then it'll be the first thing I do.

voice;

[bloodheels]

It will. In a way sailing is the only way to find what we need to eventually return home. So so we are to believe anyway.

( audio )

[opendoor]

Well, I don't think a lot of people would enjoy being abducted. I mean, not that I'm discounting the possibility that someone would! Different strokes and all, you know? Personally I'm very firmly settled on "Really disliking it and yes I will elaborate." if anyone was taking a survey. Uh, not that anyone is.

But wow, you'd really have done this voluntarily if they'd asked?

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[spearthis]

Your one answer to that question tempts me to make an entire survey.

[She laughs, amused by how talkative this girl already is. If this world is filled with people like this, then at least she won't go with lack of entertainment.]

I would have. There won't be much for me to do back home in a while, so a task like this would at least keep me busy.

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[opendoor]

Don't give in! Just on my answer alone, it'll be an entire hour of your life you won't get back! [ her voice is bright with mirth. apparently not even getting kidnapped can keep anna down ] I take it you do this for a living? I mean, even if they'd asked I probably wouldn't have. Wouldn't even have been allowed to consider it. [ in a low voice, sapped of its usual energy ] I wasn't exactly busy right up until recently but let's just say, this wish thing had better be true if I've been pulled away from what I was doing.

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[spearthis]

I'm sure I can think of worse ways to spend that hour.

[Judith listens to the girl speak in one steady, uninterrupted string. By tone alone, she can gather that this girl clearly isn't native, and that she was pulled away in the midst of something important. Or rather, something upsetting.]

Travelling from place to place is something I've done for most of my life, so taking on a task such as this wouldn't exactly be out of the norm for me. It's not easy, but you get to see and experience quite a bit. Something like this might be enough to open your eyes. A wish at the end is just an added bonus.

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[opendoor]

[ her curiosity > her low spirits so she immediately brightens up again. pick a mode please anna ] Oh, see that's exactly what I think! And have also been reminding myself after thinking that sort of gives way to "Ohhhhh noooooo." Would you mind telling me about some of the adventures you've had and the places that you've traveled?

[ she has a life, anna ] -oh! That is, when you've got the time, of course.

[ action ] not late nope.

[rainofheaven]

[the only thing about this journal thing that Raven first noticed was that it is talking. why is it talking. so yeah he's not going to fool with that. WHAT IF IT'S CURSED. not that it really could be...maybe. but an even bigger problem is the fact that this is definitely not Dahngrest which is where he had been prior to being dumped here. time to look around and try to figure things out.

so putting the journal on hold, he's walking around when he spots a familiar (and oh so lovely) Krytian on a ledge. well she always did always like high places, but more importantly—]

Judith, is that really you?

[there's both surprise and relief in his voice. it's like she's an angel that's descended from above to guide him...! ...and hopefully not spear him, judging from her weapon.]

[ action ] never late bb, never

[spearthis]

[She's pulled out of her thoughts at the mention of her name in a familiar, weathered voice. She peers down from where she's perched herself, but doesn't move to join her friend on the ground. She simply offers a small wave from where she sits, tone not carrying the seriousness it should given the situation they've found themselves in.]

Hello, Raven. [There is an obvious feeling of relief accompanying her greeting, and a gentle smile on her lips.] I had no idea you were here as well.

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[rainofheaven]

You're the first person I've recognized, too. Then again, I've only been here for somethin' like ten minutes.

[he walks a little closer, still looking at her—









wait. if he goes a little more this way...maybe he can see just a little up her skirt—]

[ action ]

[spearthis]

I haven't been here for much longer, but it's nice to see a familiar face.

[Before Raven can pull his brave little stunt, Judith jumps down from the ledge to halt his progress. The action is abrupt, but that shouldn't come as much of a surprise to someone who knows her as well as he does. Unless, of course, he's doing something bad and is expecting a spear in the back.

She won't be doing any real damage for now, as his action remains incomplete and they have bigger things to worry about.]

Have you spoken with any of the others? Rita and Estelle are here.

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[rainofheaven]

[it may have startled him a bit. he had been concentrating a bit on finding that spot. and perhaps he may have thought she had caught onto his attempt. regardless he stops and takes a step back, doing his best to attempt the slight surprise.

which is easy to do when she mentions the two other girls, as that does surprise.]

What, really? Where'd ya see 'em?