[voice to all/action for bloody roses] backdated to 27 July 2014

[crankyshark]

 [the sounds of waves gently lapping against the side of a ship can be heard for a few seconds before a slightly concerned voice can be heard]

hey.... There's people in the water. I dunno if they're a threat or not. They swim away when I try to confront 'em...then as soon as I get back i
on the ship, they come back! What the heck....

[he doesn't sound too happy about their presence, but doesn't know what to do about it. He almost wants to attack them but they don't seem to be doing any harm]

Anybody know what's up with this? Has it happened before to those of you that have been here a while?

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[myfayevalentine]

*Faye didn't reply to his journal entry, just wandered out on deck, casually dressed in a skirt and top for the day. She saw Thash and sauntered over to him, and leaned up over the edge to peer into the water. She frowned, then stood up straight, turning to look at Thash for answers*

Are those people, or mermaids, or what?

[crankyshark]

They're...not like any people I've ever seen before. They can't be normal humans because they're adapted for the water, but don't really fit the description of pure mermaids or Aquarians or anything... [he gave a small shrug] so I don't know what to call them. They won't let me get close enough to ask either....so they're either shy, or up to something.

[myfayevalentine]

Well, I'd suggest that you just jumped in to have a look but... After last time I'm not sure how much of a good idea that is.

*Faye raised a brow at him before looking back into the water - whatever these water people were, they didn't look like they'd start tearing him to shreds. But you never knew with this crazy world*

[crankyshark]

Well I tried that when they first got here...I know, maybe not very smart considering what happened last time, but they looked less dangerous than giant angler fish ok? Anyway, they scattered as soon as I hit the water. If I swam fast I could probably catch one, but I don't wanna piss 'em off if they're peaceful to begin with....

[he kept his eyes on the water, scratching the back of his neck] then when I came back on deck, they returned. It's the strangest thing. They're acting like shy animals or kids. They're doing something down there...they just won't let me see what.

[he gave a short sigh, folding his arms] I think after another 15 or 20 minutes in gonna dive in again just to make sure they're not damaging the ship somehow.

[myfayevalentine]

*Faye gave him a look when he said he'd been down there already, but she had to admit that they did look much safer. She watched the water for a moment, and called down at the sea people*

Oi! What are you doing down there?

*Sure enough, they seemed to disappear immediately. When she turned back to Thash, they appeared again*

Hmm... Yeah. That's maybe a good idea just in case.

[crankyshark]

[he couldn't help give a small chuckle at their reaction to Faye's call] they must be really shy if they don't wanna talk to someone pretty like you...

[he nodded] yeah I'll check it out soon. Make sure they're not like... Putting some acidic crap on our hull or something

[myfayevalentine]

*Faye laughed at Thash's compliment and leaned over to him so that she could poke him playfully in the hip. She put on a mock-shocked face and whispered*

Thash! Are you flirting with me?

*Then she just chuckled and looked over into the water, watching the people swim around*

[crankyshark]

[he smirked when she poked his hip] Heheheh...maybe. Does it sound that way?

[he didn't really have any other way to entertain himself for the next few minutes besides watching the people or interacting with Faye, so...] or maybe I'm just stating some factual information

[myfayevalentine]

*Without turning back to him, still looking not the water, Faye nodded slowly*

Mmhmm, it does, actually.

*Then she did turn around, leaning back against the edge of the ship and grinning at him*

Factual information, huh? And I suppose they're real shy of you because you're so handsome?

[crankyshark]

[such a suggestion sounded so ridiculous to him he could hardly keep from cracking a smile and laughing. He tried to keep a calm face, playing along] Hm, I dunno about that. Do you think that's why?

[he was leaning on the railing with his forearms but his eyes drifted from the water over to Faye, his tail swaying back and forth behind him slowly. The gesture looked vaguely playful]

[myfayevalentine]

*Faye watched the way his tail moved and smirked, siddling slightly closer to him. She looked him in the eye, looking and sounding deadly serious*

Yes, I think it must be. They're shy of how utterly gorgeous you are.

*Then her expression became much more flirtatious as she winked and looked back into the water, watching the sea people moving around*

[crankyshark]

[okay, he couldn't help it now. He burst out laughing and shook his head] well if you say so....but rather than stating factual information, I think you're just flirting with me.

[though he wouldn't outright deny what she said; that'd be rude...he didn't think he came anywhere close to 'gorgeous'. Thanks to her though, at least he didn't think he was too freakishly ugly anymore]

[he looked back down at the water too, though his tail snuck over behind Faye and the tip ran along the outside of her right leg. He wondered if she would find that flirty or just get tickled by it]

[myfayevalentine]

*She glanced up when he started laughing, looking pretty pleased and amused that she'd made him laugh*

Hmm...maybe I'm doing both.

*At which she gave him a slow and obvious wink. Then Faye looked down at the water too, but gave a shudder and a giggle when she felt his tail against her leg. It tickled, but she wondered if he was being a bit of a tease, and she nudged her hip against his, while pretending to be preoccupied with the water*

[crankyshark]

[he gave a sidelong glance and smirk towards her at her comment, though he looked a little more shy at her wink. He thought her reaction to his tail brushing his leg was cute, and smiled with a small blush as she nudged him with her hip. He sidled a little closer to her too as he looked down at the water, nearly leaning against her. But then, something caught his attention and he stood up a little straighter]

Hey...it looks like they're leaving..?

[myfayevalentine]

*Faye was ready to move even closer to Thash when he stood up suddenly. She'd noticed that the sea people seemed to be going somewhere, but she'd been focusing more on getting close to Thash. Faye wasn't best pleased that they'd distracted him, but she watched where they were going all the same*

They must be finished whatever it was they were doing.

[crankyshark]

Hm. I'd better check it out, then... [He was already conveniently only wearing his shorts since he'd been getting in and out of the water. He also had his sword leaning on the railing nearby. He elected to leave it on the deck though, putting his hands on the railing and glancing at Faye] Be right back...

[He vaulted over the railing and into the water. Luckily this time the water didn't erupt into turbulence and blood... she'd see him swim around a bit under the ship but nothing dramatic. Still though, he seemed to take a bit more time than would be necessary to simply look at the hull. He finally returned, jumping out of the water and hauling himself over the railing like usual. He was carrying something]

[He walked over to Faye, holding up what was in his hand... it looked like a bunch of strings of pearls] look at this! I guess they were peaceful after all... they even left us pearls! How nice of 'em...

[He took one of the strings in his free hand, bringing it closer to his face to inspect it. When it came to most gems, he couldn't tell the difference between a real or a fake one... but pearls were the one variety he did know about since he'd found some and gotten them appraised in the past]

Looks like they're the real deal, too.

[myfayevalentine]

*Faye watched, a little apprehensive, as he first got into the water. She was pleased that nothing seemed to be eating him up, anyway. He took a while, and her eyes looked along the length of the boat, waiting to see where he might appear.

When he finally was back on the deck, the sight of him straight out the water with hands full of pearls was a rather welcome one that made her smile considerably*

They were swimming around just to leave us pearls?

*Faye's wide eyes looked at Thash first before inspecting the pearls, standing close to him so that she could get a good look at them*

They must be... They're beautiful.

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[hoodwinking]

[actually, she hears this through the journal and comes to investigate, seeking Thash out.]

They're probably hiding something. Can't you swim faster to corner them?

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[crankyshark]

Yeah I don't trust them either. I don't know if cornering one is such a good idea though... What if they are peaceful, and doing that causes them to get angry and attack? It'd be kinda hard to defend the ship from that many of them when in the only one who can fight in the water.... [as far as he knew, anyway]

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[hoodwinking]

[That... makes sense.]

The ship's trashed anyway. The last thing we need is anyone else trying to sabotage us.

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[crankyshark]

[his head tilted a little with a frown] what do you mean? Kat and I repaired the damage from the canon fire...I know it doesn't look perfect but it'll hold. If you want it to look professional you'll have to hire a professional...

[he looked back down in the water] they won't let me near them but in about ten minutes I'm going to dive in again to check the ship just to make sure they're not damaging it.

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[hoodwinking]

It's fine for now, but after we're done with this race, we'll have to. It isn't as if I don't trust you two-- [Yes it is.] --but I'd like perfection! Of course, I'd have to talk to Mr. Kirkland first, but that's a formality.

...if you can figure anything out about them, even a quick description from what you see down there, let me know! I'd like to catalogue it for later.

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[crankyshark]

Heh...alright, I understand. We can't have our ship looking shabby.

[he nodded a bit] alright... They're fast but if I see one clearly I'll let you know what it looked like.

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[hoodwinking]

Hm... [She doesn't want them getting away, if they are causing problems.]

Just let me know what you find out. I'll leave mines down there if I have to.

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[crankyshark]

Heh...I don't think that'll be necessary, but alright.

[if he found out there were damaging the ship somehow he was more than willing to fight them off himself, which would be much faster than mines. But still, mines could be practical if they turned out to be a chronic threat or something]