Week 2

[scurveydog]

Hain’t got much ta say preliminary wise, just hope ye lot ain’t the right lot of bastards ye usually are. It be a fine day here, nary a cloud in the sky and a nice nor-easterly breeze bringin’ the promise ‘o Fall so I’m gonna go ahead and answer two questions this time around. Aye, two. Don’t go jumpin’ out yer nappies now, it’ll be a riot. Barred still, acourse to Flynn Rider and that no account brat Conan Edogawa.

But afore all that bit…

Weather

North: Still cold. Gettin’ colder by any rekonin. Freezin’ rain fer th’ better part ‘o the week. Followin’ after, clear skies and west by north west winds.

East: Bright ‘n breezy all week. Expect nothin’ more’n a star shower in th’ Great Ring on Thursday evenin’ when th’ moons at her height. Great time fer luck.

West: Rain lettin’ up, fog settin’ in. Ye’ll be lucky if ye can see yer hand in fronta yer faces most days. Should clear out by Saturday, but make sure ta listen for warnin’ bells.

South: Bit ‘o a heatwave goin on down there. Temps reachin’ about 38 degrees c (98 f) if not more.

News

Ye big idiots. What in bloody blue blazing balls are ye doin’ down in Yuezhong? That place has been in a right state an’ has issued a call to the Navy fer it. Yer lucky they hain’t sendin’ out their own army after ye! That certainly got the white’n’grey’s attention though cuz they’re sendin’ a small fleet down th’ Western Current to take care ‘o ye lot. Be careful and I’d run it rather then fight it. Ye don’t want to end up caught by the Navy, and certainly not live long enough for ‘em to clap you in chains and haul you off to—well –never you mind. Just don’t is what I’m sayin’.

Down below, waters be stirrin’ mates. Somethin’ is happenin’ that I only felt once before. Got an idea ‘o what it means, but I can’t be sure, can’t be sure. Whatever it is, it be stirrin’ th’ devils ‘o the deep so watch out fer monsters. They’ll rise like leviathans and break you in two w’out even a thought.



That be that for now. Two questions and from two separate people. So stow all yer whinin’ les you wanna pay for it. This old Dog is too generous to you lot and no mistake.

[and not too much later]

Any swab from the Shepard Crew be banned from question askin' til the turn 'o th' year.

Comments

[lonelygod]

Izanami, perhaps you should take a step back and consider it from his perspective? Remember what we talked about before? He doesn't have your experience, so from the young man's point of view what he asked was as normal as hair growing.

Which, I might add, is fairly normal for anyone. You'll get used to it.

[thefoglies]

[...it still hurt, you know. Well, granted, it was minor compared to what it was when she first arrived, but it was still a constant thought in the back of her mind. And she was getting really tired of leaving so much hair behind on her pillow!]

[...wait, this wasn't about that.]

Perhaps so... but when we have so little clues to go on as to why our presence here was deemed necessary, such opportunities to discover more information should not be taken lightly.

[lonelygod]

And you think that the talking dog skull is going to provide answers?

[His voice adopts a faintly chiding tone.]

Besides, it's not as though we can't afford to be patient. Your kind should know all about that. If I can put up with this whole...linear time...thing you can manage too.

[thefoglies]

There are ways of conversing with such creatures. I would have thought you of all creatures would understand that.

[She almost sounds as if she were pouting. She's not, totally not, but dammit Doctor you make staying irritated difficult.]

I suppose that is... true. It does not mean I have to enjoy this, at least.

[lonelygod]

I don't force anything out of anyone, if that's what you're implying.

[And he knows. He's the Doctor. He fixes problems.]

No, but since you're stuck here, you may as well give it a go, right? Whole new world to explore, treasure that's perhaps a bit uncommon anywhere, and a chance to gain a new perspective? Surely you can put up with a little bit of hair growth for all that.

[thefoglies]

Not at all; merely that such creatures need to be dealt with delicately.

[She wasn't going to accuse people being forceful until she was sure of it.]

I... am not so certain. Humans are... difficult.

[lonelygod]

Oh you're a big girl, you'll manage I'm sure. After all, they're only human. Give them a little slack, and they might just surprise you.

[thefoglies]

Hm... certain individuals already have.

[...that was a veiled compliment if ever there was one.]

[notsokillerwhale]

[ He's appreciative of your stepping in but he also feels a little guilty that it apparently needed to be done! ]

Thank you! It was just a mistake. I'm sure we can ask it next week and I'll practice phrasing things not in the form of a question.

[lonelygod]

Good, that's good. Definitely can't hurt.

[See, he's already learning!]

No harm done. It's just a week.

[notsokillerwhale]

Haha, yes, I hope not! People seem a little impatient too.

It's nice to meet you though, thanks for the help! I'm Makoto.

[lonelygod]

Sure, of course. Patience is a virtue I've got in spades...

[With all the time in the world and nothing pressing just yet?]

And I'm the Doctor. Pleased to make your acquaintance.

[notsokillerwhale]

The Doctor?

What kind of doctor are you?

[ THIS IS ACTUALLY USEFUL INFORMATION TO HIM! ]

[lonelygod]

Yes, that's right, The Doctor. and I'm a doctor of everything, really.

[Sometimes...that question just...]

[notsokillerwhale]

Doctor of everything, really??

Fortunately we don't need you right now but do you make house--

[ ... ]

--ah. Ship calls?

[lonelygod]

Yep. Everything.

And...I guess that would depend on the situation and if our captains could come to an agreement.

[notsokillerwhale]

Who is your captain? Are they not likely to agree to that kind of thing?

[lonelygod]

It's Ace. And no, it's not that. It's just a matter of logistics. With these teleportation things.

[notsokillerwhale]

I don't think I've ever spoken to Ace.

Ah yes. That would make things complicated. I make a motion to just stay on the island...