Well! I may be imprisoned, perhaps out of necessity, but that is no reason I can't enjoy having a human body. I've been watching you all, of course, but there's quite a difference between observing a human and being one!

I do not think I could do this long-term, I admit. A weakness on my part, but I would miss my magic and my wings dearly after a time. But since I expect this to pass fairly soon, as most of the curses and curious afflictions we have endured do, I feel no alarm in enjoying this.

Fingers are remarkable, and I can barely believe how easy these curved spines of yours make it to stand on my rear legs... or, excuse me, my only legs. I never properly appreciated how different it must be for you to always have two limbs free for manipulation, or even casual social gestures. I understand so much now!

I wonder if I can work up a spell of transformation...

No offense to my crew-mate [Added in above.] or my captain, but I don't think I've ever been glad to wake up and see my own reflection again. In a mirror, and not across the cabin. Let's never do that again. I think even Mint agrees with me.

[so much pained grunting]

Ugh. Damn, there's benders and then there's benders. I'm not doin' that again.

Oi, Booya...ugh. Hazmats. Crew. Guys. Where are all o' ya? Head count, roll call, whatever. This island swallowed me up for a few days and I need to know everybody's okay.

Any sign of our guys yet? We ain't leavin' Deesuko Ballia without good news.

[he has officially woken up in an alley somewhere, well sated but suffering the world's worst hangover ever. Ever.]

[It's been another day. Another day waking up as herself. With her stuff around her and having to put on concealing clothes and her gloves. In a way? She's glad. Means no one else has to deal with this.

So, when she's got a morning watch, she opens up the journal to give herself something else to do while she keeps an eye on everything.]

Everybody else back t' normal?

That kinda thing... That happen a lot 'round here? Or was I jus' lucky t' come 'round for the weird stuff?

[And... Well.

Thanks to a little help from her crew members, she manages getting a private message across. Not that anyone physically near won't hear. But, well. She tries to check that there isn't anyone.

Private to Draco Malfoy:]

Um. Hey, Draco. It's... Rogue.

I ain' free right now or anythin', an' I don' quite know when I will be, but...

I was wonderin' if that offer was still open. For you t' show me your magic an' all. Jus' whenever, y'know. We end up in the same place or somethin' like that.

I'd like t' see it.

[After her watch is done and lunch has settled, Rogue spends the downtime before dinner on the towed-along Little Dipper. Mostly because it's got room enough for her to practice with the bo staff (and a few other training weapons she's borrowed but will return asap) without running the risk of hitting anyone.

Company or a sparring partner won't be turned away.]

[Written]

[Or at least something might have been written here if the ship hadn't taken a sudden roll, spilling ink out all over the page. ]

[After his last communication with the community at large, Ratonhnhaké:ton still wasn't sure how to proceed. The easiest way would be to be direct, and upfront with his concerns but given the reactions he's witnessed to prior events he was inclined to think that might not be for the best.]

First things first- is everyone back to normal?

[Some of his own crew members had not been immune to the swaps.]

I have been here for several months now, and it has got me thinking more about this land and its people. We all have the potential to affect the lives of the people who reside here...

[What are you trying to ask Ratonhnhaké:ton?]

My question is... how many of you are interested in making a positive impact? [And how many of you are only focused on your own goals and ambitions?]

[His voice is heavy and a bit hoarse but still easy to understand. He has yet to hit the bottle today, but it won't take him much longer to do so.]

Soon it will be September again. Hn, when people started to vanish I thought there would be only a few of us left to see a second autumn in this world.

[Of course, that refers only to those who were the first to arrive to this world. Unfortunately he never doubted that there would still be a lot of people trapped, just... Not the same people for so long.]

Have any of you changed since you arrived here? No matter how long you have been here... Ever wonder what your people would think of you if they saw you here?

Oi! Harlock!

[Assuming his consciousness was even back on the ship yet. IT was difficult keeping up with who was who.]

Your damn cat slipped into my cabin.. come get it.

[The Talent Show had given Haruka a delightful distraction from her current dilemma and after it she had taken a little time off to get things in order. It was clear that she couldn't stay docked in port forever and she certainly couldn't operate such a large ship on her own.]

Excuse me? I know this might not be the best time given the circumstances.. [But when was it a good time here? There was always something happening]... but are there any ships out there that are willing to take on another crewmember?

[She wasn't really good at this whole promoting herself thing, but maybe it would help her find a crew she would fit better on if she added something more]

I am an aspiring composer with no combat skills, but I have been studying all about seafaring and I feel like I have become more well versed in the subject. I- I don't really like the idea of causing injury to others, I would rather bring happiness to them through verse and melody. [She was leaving out the part about possessing a shard, which she intended to always keep on her person for the time being. It was the only memento she had left from the Koumyou (aside from the ship itself!)] If you think- I might be a good fit for your ship, then please let me know.

Also- I apologize for the delay Valentine-san but everyone please wish Ms. Faye Valentine a happy birthday! It was on the 14th and Valentine-san.. you should be receiving a little surprise in a few days time!

Since it's so close to September already... remember to wish Kuzan a happy birthday when the time comes too!

[OOC: Faye will be receiving http://i57.tinypic.com/mm55j6.jpg! It's not quite as fancy as Faye was hoping for, I'm sure! But Haruka thought it was cute when she found it in a local shop.]

[OOC: The Birthday list is under the cut. As always please add your muses or other people's muses if you'd like :3]

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