piratejournal | fifth glance from the crow's nest -- sound/action to crew (backdated to the 23rd)

As much as this competition has pit us against each other, I would ask that we not all lose sight of the fact that we're still being used by others for another purpose. We are still all better off as allies than as enemies.

[This has been your daily soapbox moment.]

[action on the sea princess]

[Itachi hasn't forgotten what day it is. His brother had honored his birthday, so it's only right that he do the same. A cake is out of the question, as he knows Sasuke doesn't like sweet things. That doesn't mean he can't cook him something else, however. With all the supplies (and still edible vegetables) they have on the ship right now, it shouldn't be a problem.

Shouldn't.

None of the training he'd gone through in becoming the best ninja he could had involved cooking. Putting together a simple meal for the road is one thing. Making something nice for a family member is something else entirely. He believes he should be able to do it - he's gotten a hold of a decent cookbook - so he's going to give it a shot. It can't be too difficult.

Anyone who nears the kitchen this evening might be privy to the smell of burnt vegetables or the disgruntled noises of one young ninja.]

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[Itachi won't be insulted by namecalling, nor will he allow this man to anger him. Everyone here has a different perspective, and he has to learn these perspectives in order to know how to come at this from a better angle.

Preaching over the journals won't get him very far. He's already aware.]

Would you turn away more insight about our tasks if it was offered?

[He'd like to believe Ragna's not completely unreasonable.]

[That's probably the best course of action he could take, considering insults come to Ragna as naturally as breathing... if not more so.]

"Tasks". [He doesn't so much say that but rather spit out the word.] Are you stupid? You say that like we've been chosen to complete some grand mission. [A huff.] Newsflash, kiddo: we've been kidnapped, not given a job offer.

[As much of a jerk as he's being about it, the Grim Reaper actually makes a short pause to consider the question.]

Honestly, I don't give a single shit why we've been dragged here. All I want is to get the hell outta this place. Maybe beat the everloving crap outta the responsible bastards on my way out. [And he could just end it here, but there's another point to make:] ... So if it can help me with that, I guess it wouldn't be a complete waste of time to check that out.

[Ladies and gentlemen, 100% reasonable adult, right here.]

Being kidnapped does not keep us from being assigned a mission, it simply means it's been given to us against our will. Though for all of that, most seem willing enough to go about collecting the pieces. [His own ship included.]

As for your thoughts on the matter, I will make note of them. You will not be the only one to think this way.

[Not really passing marks, but Ragna falls just short of the 'too thick headed to consider working with' category.]

[Too bad he doesn't consider working with anyone. Ever.]

Give me one reason why I should give a damn about this "mission" crap.

[He seems to be missing the fact his own goals are playing right into said mission. In general, Ragna seems to be missing a great deal of things.]

Tch, the hell? I don't remember taking part in any sorta poll.

If you do not, then arguing the matter with me seems to be a waste of your time. You want the pieces of the gem. That's how you're involved.

[Almost too thick headed to be considered...]

And there is no poll. I'm merely judging reactions to see how everyone feels on the issue.

fifth glance from the crow's nest -- sound/action to crew (backdated to the 23rd)

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