[Some recent activities have brought a certain issue to the forefront of his mind.]

I have a question for all of you....

[There was a slight delay in his words]

If your crew were to gather all of the shards- what would you intend to do with them?

[Knowing all that they did now, it was possible that someone might try to use the power for ill-will. Not that anyone’s answers would alter Ratonhnhaké:ton’s plans. The shards, like Washington’s scepter could fall into the wrong hands. He wouldn’t trust it or them to anyone.]

[The writing is hastily written]

Don’t these people ever give it a rest?!

[So what if no one has any idea what you’re talking about]

You’d think they’d get tired of being so uptight all the time.

[Given that the only way Minako had managed to hold out on Isla Empieza this long was from a combination of keeping a low profile and utilizing her disguise power she was getting tired of upholding the charade]

Has anyone really ever threatened them before?

[She wasn’t here during that earlier debacle. This time, when the new influx of people came around, she was determined to either board a ship or get one of her own. Sob, who could afford a ship, when you blew all your money on food and entertainment?]

...Well, that could've gone better.

[Clears his throat.]

Uh...so, anyone else who's tried to kick any of these Navy dudes' butts recently -- say, hypothetically, if someone were to get, I dunno...

Captured.

In this totally hypothetical situation, where would they hypothetically take the guy? Anyone got any ideas?

[There's a grumpy sigh, then some muttering, then some stomping, and then Raph's voice, fainter now, like he's not actually addressing the journal anymore, calls out:]

LEO! I need your help—

[Before the entry abruptly cuts out.

Hazmats, he'll be storming into the galley momentarily!]

Hello, everyone! I trust you're all safe! It's been a very dangerous time, hasn't it?

I just wanted to let everyone know that those of us on the ship that was called the "Shepherd" are all alright! Unfortunately... our vessel didn't quite come out of the battle with the Navy unscathed...

Fortunately, we made it to Port Chance, and have successfully attained a new ship! We felt it was best that we step out on our own, so it's been given a new name from the old one... in fact... it was our first mate Jade who gave me the wonderful idea for what to call it!

Are you all ready for this?

Our new ship... is called "The Friend Ship"!

It's such a great name! It works on so many levels! We'll be setting sail on it this weekend, so here's hoping calm seas await us!

[locked to the crew of "The Friend Ship"]

Jade-san wasn't the only one with a good idea! I spoke to Asbel-kun and he suggested we all carve our names or initials on a particular part of the ship! I think that's a great idea, personally, so if anyone wants to do it before we set off, just let me know!

[Mitsuhide is running, and it's pretty obvious that's the case. He sounds flustured and full of urgency, and the sound of footsteps is very audible right now.]

All crew aboard the Koumyou, prepare the ship for immediate departure. All crew still on the island, head for the ship without any delays and as fast as your feet can take you.

[There seems to be someone shouting in the background too, and they are clearly not very happy.]

No delays, the - my Lord, careful - the island is now a very dangerous place.

[And with that very short post, the journal is snapped closed.]


[OOC: All response will be set after the ship is sailing! Action available but not at all necessary for crew.]