[voice]

[hollywood_bro]

[After looking around to ascertain that he is, in fact, on Isla Empieza again, Dave finds a wall to lean against while talking into his journal. He doesn't have his red pen, so you're all going to have to put up with the sound of his voice.]

Damn, I'm feeling nostalgic all of a sudden. I guess sometimes you never know how much you miss something until it's gone. It doesn't look much different than it did before. I wonder what happened while I was away. Did people form new crews and get into fights? Did the weather act up and did weird shit happen? Did Davy Jones fuck with people like he always does? I bet he fucking did.

Hey Grell, are you out there? I hope you are. I hope Dirk and mini-me came back too, but I doubt that happened. Just my luck, shit never works out the way I want it to.

Thash, you still around? Been awhile since we talked, bro.

To everyone else; sup. Gimme a holla.

Comments

[Voice]

[skyfaring_swordsman]

Oh ho? You know Grell, then?

[Voice]

[hollywood_bro]

Yeah. Used to be her Quartermaster. Master of all her quarters... y'know what I mean?

Re: [Voice]

[skyfaring_swordsman]

Wouldn't quite put it in such a vulgar way, but I see what you mean.

[Voice]

[hollywood_bro]

It was a figure of speech.

So, you've seen her? She's here?

Re: [Voice]

[skyfaring_swordsman]

Still here? She's my Captain, I certainly hope that was her. Otherwise I'm serving under an impostor.

[redcinemareel]

[Now there was a voice she hadn't ever expected to hear again. Grell forgot just how much he could talk, but she's too happy to care about that.]

You're late.

[Late for what? Who knows. He just is.]

You'll have to use the nav at Backwater Brig to reach us. We're en route at sea and won't be stopping until we reach our destination.

[hollywood_bro]

I know. There was mad traffic on the 101 and I just couldn't get here any sooner. Every vehicle on the freeway was slowed to a crawl. I'm telling you, it was pandemonium.

[So he's taking the comment about him being late as proof that she missed him. He missed her too.]

Ok, do you need anything while I'm there? Do I need anything? What happened to all my stuff?

[redcinemareel]

You should have taken backstreets.

[She'll tell him just how much she did when he arrives.]

Actually, yes. There is a ball coming up, and I have nothing to wear. You may need some formal attire, as well.

I have your belongings. [She couldn't just toss them, of course.] They're safe.

[hollywood_bro]

Nothing to wear? I don't see how that's a problem.

[He hasn't been back for more than five minutes and he's already starting in with lame innuendos. Jesus.]

You mean I can't wear my red suit? I guess it is getting old. Maybe I should get something different.

[redcinemareel]

[Grell gives a snicker at his innuendo.]

I doubt you'd want me to be in a state of dis-dress at such a public event, now would you?

[Oh, great. Now she's making bad jokes.]

That's also an option, but I still want a new dress. Now, don't be even more tardy than you already are.

[voice]

[myfayevalentine]

Huh. I was wondering if you'd show up again.

There was too much moping around on this ship without you.

[voice]

[hollywood_bro]

Damn. Didn't mean to break any hearts. Guess that's just what happens when you're irresistibly handsome.

Re: [voice]

[myfayevalentine]

Don't think being irresistibly handsome was everyone's reason for missing you.

[voice]

[hollywood_bro]

What else could it be?

[It's not like he was useful or anything.]

[voice]

[myfayevalentine]

Friendship? Unless sharky had a secret crush on you...

[crankyshark]

Holy crap, Dave?! Or is it Captain Strider...[he sounds pretty happy to hear Dave's voice, unsurprisingly]

Yeah, I'm still here. It has been a while. Thought you could ditch us, huh? Heheh.

[hollywood_bro]

Hey, Thash! You can call me Captain any time dude, even if it's not technically accurate.

I totally thought I was done with you losers, but I guess not.

[crankyshark]

You'll have to try a lot harder than that to get rid of us, man.

...well, some of us anyway. The crew's changed a bit since you've been gone, and it's pretty small right now. But hey, I'm sure you'll help us fix that. When are you comin' to the ship?

[hollywood_bro]

I'm gonna be there soon. Just gotta pick up a few things at the Backwater Brig before I get there.

Tell me more about the crew. Who's on it?

[crankyshark]

((Assuming this takes place before the two new people arrive))

Well, not much to tell, it's everybody you know already ...just Grell, Arthur, Faye and me. Kat disappeared recently, and Gene vanished soon after you did.

[Voice]

[english_dignity]

Well, I can't say I expected to hear you again.

Welcome back. The captain will be thrilled.

[hollywood_bro]

Nice to hear from you too, man. We haven't really talked since we drank the water that turned us into chicks. That was kind of awkward.

[english_dignity]

Did you really need to remind me of that?

[hollywood_bro]

Not really. You can just forget I mentioned it.

[english_dignity]

Thank you. I'm just thankful France wasn't around to try and get me into a dress again.