Week 34 - Can be read by all

[scurveydog]

Goodness! I've rarely seen the Mistress in such a state! Granted it's in large part due to the massive hangover but she's been mumbling under her breath for days now and sending kicks this poor Meep's way. Whatever you've done I wish you wouldn't. She becomes rather unbearable after a while. At any rate, she wanted me to tell you two things.

[though written through the journal is the faint rustle of paper]

If you haven't received your Typhoon Grips by now, you're out of luck and you'll have to buy them you-- Oh dear, ah-- you-- I can't even think of an appropriate word here. Well, best leave it to your imaginations. Cloud Islands have been released and will be floating in various directions. Instructions on how to use the Grip have come packaged with the instrument. She also wishes to note it's only one per crew, even if you should have multiple ships, and if you should lose it, replacements can come from Backwater at considerable cost.

The second item-- Oh, dear. It seems a little inflammatory. You know there is an old saying, pertaining when wars were fought on land-- there were no kinds of long distance communication and so in order to relay orders from one army to the other, messengers would be dispatched. Whether they carried good news or bad news, the best strategy was often considered not shooting the messenger whatever the news since he is but a humble porter and has no part in these...sorts of situations.

She says that she is lifting the ban on the Spades for the most part just to rub it in the face of those belonging to that-- to that-- Well suffice to say it's a pretty heavy derogatory term addressed to the captain of the Sinewave. Furthermore anyone caught helping that-- insert word here-- will be banned as well. She knows what you do, she says, she's not stupid.

Dear me, dear me. Er well this is a bit unprecedented and I am rather busy with my studies and suchlike, but I will be around for at least a short while to answer any questions you might have... well a few at any rate. I can't have her finding me doing this or...well...suffice to say it won't be particularly...pleasant.

Comments

Re: [Voice]

[alwaysgrumpy]

Grell, relax. I apologize for her.

[Holy shit, since when does he ever apologize for someone else? He's always the on in trouble back home.]

She's obviously under...a lot of stress. Yeah, stress. I'll try to find out what's goin' on.

[Voice]

[redcinemareel]

If you have to apologize on behalf of your own captain, then obviously she should NOT be running the ship.You're showing far more maturity than her at the moment.

However, my declaration still stands. My crew has been ordered to take down yours, and they will take much pleasure in doing so.

Re: [Voice]

[alwaysgrumpy]

Grell...Please don't do this. We have enough trouble with the Navy as it is, we can't infight like this. It's not helping any of us.

[He voice is getting strained, he's obviously trying hard to keep a level head.]

Grell, I don't want to hurt anyone!

[Voice]

[redcinemareel]

[He...sounds pretty sincere about that, or he's a good actor. Grell is silent, thinking over what to say next.]

I would only retract my declaration if she gives an in person apology and a guarantee to not pull such nonsense ever again, with any crew. Yet, I'm sure she will not adhere o such a difficult task.

Otherwise, withdrawing my orders would not be a smart thing to do, just because one member of her crew does not wish to engage us in battle. You can't possibly think that we are the only crew she has angered. This cycle will not end if she continues, which means she's the danger to your crew, not us!

[She sighs softly.]

If you don't wish to hurt anyone, and this issue is not resolved without violence, then you should abandon ship now.

Re: [Voice]

[alwaysgrumpy]

I'm gonna' see what I can do.

[Private Voice]

[redcinemareel]

You have me quite curious, though. Why do you not wish to harm anyone?

Re: [Private Voice]

[alwaysgrumpy]

That's got ME curious. Why WOULD I want to harm someone? Nobody involved here has attacked me, so why would I attack them? Hell, I don't even like fightin' the NAVY, except at a minimal level.

Hurtin' people isn't a GOOD thing, Grell. Werewolves have more pride than to pick on others. I don't want to fight any of you, and I don't want people on my side to be hurt.

Though as of late, some actions taken have been really questionable. That doesn't mean I can just abandon people if there's a chance I can make this right.

[Private Voice]

[redcinemareel]

If we were merely picking on you, it wouldn't lead to war. She has to take responsibility for what she does, as we all do, yet her actions will make more enemies than allies.

Re: [Private Voice]

[alwaysgrumpy]

Which is what I'm tryin' to do.

[Private Voice]

[redcinemareel]

I applaud you for trying, even though we both know you're not the best at diplomacy.

[There is amusement in her words. Akira, you're so interesting.]

Re: [Private Voice]

[alwaysgrumpy]

Look, it's a work in progress, okay? I've come a long way from how I used to be. I used to invite trouble, but I've had to learn that my personal bullshit actually affects people other than me.

[Private Voice]

[redcinemareel]

And that's why I think you're not that bad!

Re: [Private Voice]

[alwaysgrumpy]

I'm not spotless, either.

[Private Voice]

[redcinemareel]

Fates, I would hope not!

Re: [Private Voice]

[alwaysgrumpy]

I forgot to ask. What's your deal, anyway? You didn't smell human when I saw you in person.

[Private Voice]

[redcinemareel]

That's because I'm not.

Re: [Private Voice]

[alwaysgrumpy]

So what are you?

[Private Voice]

[redcinemareel]

[Grell hums lazily. It's obvious that she isn't going to tell.]

I don't particularly know you well enough to divulge that information, unfortunately.

Re: [Private Voice]

[alwaysgrumpy]

Is this because you might end up tryin' to kill me or something?

[Private Voice]

[redcinemareel]

...yes, actually.

[Sure, William outed them during their exam, but they had to collect Thomas' soul anyway!]

It usually ends up quite painful, and my identity isn't really of importance here. [Except it is but whatever.] So I'd rather not bring it up.

Re: [Private Voice]

[alwaysgrumpy]

Grell, I'm still tryin' to talk sense to her. In case that doesn't work, I really apologize, because I'll probably end up knockin' you out for a bit. I might not be able to transform right now, but I'm not helpless.

[Private Voice]

[redcinemareel]

If you're able to do that, then you'll be a most worthy opponent~! But I won't give you an easy battle, Akira Inugami of the Sinewave.

Re: [Private Voice]

[alwaysgrumpy]

Werewolves are probably a little different than you've probably seen in old stories. See, we're always super-human, it's just a matter of how much so.

[Private Voice]

[redcinemareel]

I've dealt with super-humans. It does not deter me.

Re: [Private Voice]

[alwaysgrumpy]

Let me run something else by you...What about mutiny? What if I replace Codi as Captain for a bit? Can I make an apology in her place?