001 | [Voice/Action aboard the Shepherd]

[seakingbait]

[So it's been a bit of time since she and Robin have been rescued by the good people aboard the Shepherd. She had jumped overboard to save Robin, who had been knocked away by a massive storm.

That she directed the ship into.

Oops.

It's something that's been digging into her ever since it happened. Navigating wasn't exactly her expertise, but she should at least have been able to recognize that a storm was coming. Right? She's done her best to keep a brave face, especially in front of Robin. Still, the young mermaid works hard to show the crew of the Shepherd her gratitude, from making snacks to cleaning. It might take the crew a little while to get used to the sight of a green-haired mermaid floating around the ship on a giant bubble, though.

Still, when she's alone, the guilt of the storm continues to eat at her. She knows she can't allow something like that to happen again. Everyone made it out unharmed, but she might not be so lucky next time. If someone was seriously hurt because of her incompetence, she would never be able to forgive herself.]

Is there... someone out there who's really good at navigating? Could they, maybe, give some lessons to someone who really wants to learn?

[ (Backdated to before the crew arrives at Empieza) ]

Comments

[seakingbait]

[Weather manipulation?]

So you wouldn't know how to send a big storm away, then? That would be really helpful, even if I don't know where to go...

[hero_complexed]

No, afraid not, sorry.

But knowing which way's north is a good start, isn't it?

[seakingbait]

Of course! No one in my crew thought to buy a compass, so that would be a big help.

[hero_complexed]

Good! Uh... where are you? I'm kind of stuck on island with a large fountain- I believe it's called Empieza?

[seakingbait]

Oh, I'm a couple days out from Empieza, but we're heading back there now to meet up with the rest of my crew.

[hero_complexed]

Guess it doesn't really do much good then, sorry.

[seakingbait]

Oh! Um, I'll be there soon enough, though! I'd love to learn magic from you!

[hero_complexed]

I'm not sure if I could teach it-or that it'd even work if you don't have magic in you already, but I'll at least try.

[seakingbait]

...Does it hurt to have magic in you?

[Is it like getting a shot?]

[hero_complexed]

No, you have to be born with it, I don't actually know that happens when someone without magic tries to use a wand.

[seakingbait]

But if you have magic in you... why do you need a wand?

[hero_complexed]

I dunno actually, I think it helps channel the magic-my friend Hermione would know but unfortunately, she's not here.

[seakingbait]

Oh, but you have other friends from your world here, right?

[hero_complexed]

Actually no. There is someone else from my world but he's not a friend-just someone I go to school with.

[seakingbait]

Well, that's something, right? It's a chance to make a new friend!

[hero_complexed]

Except that Malfoy's not exactly the kind of person I'd want to be friends with.