piratejournal | REBEL 1 [ voice ]

[Ahoy, mateys-- nah, none of that is coming from this one. Instead, those who choose to open their journals on this fine day will be greeted by some grumbling that was probably intended to be private:]

Some kinda communication grimoire, huh...

[The owner of the voice lets out an audible sigh before speaking up in a harsh tone that clearly indicates he's not amused with his current situation, but who can blame him? When you start your morning by faceplanting into a paved square in a town that's apparently in a different world, you reserve the right to be at least slightly unhappy.]

Alright, whoever the hell happens to be on the other end of this... I've got some questions that need answering. The first one is obviously "what's the fastest way back to Ikaruga," but I'm guessing none of us would be here if it was that easy, so let's skip the pointless "there's no way out" bullshit and move on to the next one.

So, anyone willing to take a guy on board with 'em? I'm sick of this shithole of an island, so any direction's fine with me. Fair warning, though - I never signed up for this treasure hunt crap, so I might not be what you're looking for.

[Looking to join a crew? ... Not really. He's more of a lone traveler, and would gladly have it stay that way, but even Ragna isn't naive enough to think he could learn how to sail all by himself on the spot. So like it or not, he figures he'll need company for the time being.]

And lastly... I'm looking for a, uh, cat. Her name's Tao, and she'll try to eat anything that isn't moving-- actually, scratch that, she'll probably give it a shot anyway. Doubt it she's made it all the way here with me, but lemme know if you see her around.

There, that's all.

[If anyone's expected "thank you in advance," or at least a proper introduction, they must be rather disappointed.]

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Would it be good news if I told you that there apparently is a way out?

[Technically it would be, but like hell Ragna's gonna believe it. Sounds too good to be true.]

Depends. Where's the catch?

[with a hint of amusement]

You have to go treasure hunting.

Right. 'Course you do.

[NOT SURPRISED but not pleased with that answer, either.]

Look, I don't have time for some shitty games. Either tell me something that's actually useful or you can piss off.

Why is everyone who arrives here so grouchy. . .

There's some kinda poem engraved on the fountain in the middle of the Empieza. It talks about a jewel that was said to be able to grant wishes before it was shattered into pieces.

We have confirmation from someone who knows more'n us that we should find those pieces, reassemble the jewel, and wish for a way home.

[The response comes in the form of an annoyed snort.]

What else? Asking tooth fairy to send me back?

[Sarcasm aside, it's a start. He wouldn't call some bullshit legend about wish-granting rock useful, but it's better than nothing.]

... So who's that "someone"?

[And where are they so he can go there and beat the everloving crap outta them. And ask questions. In that order.]

Scruvey Dog.

. . . you'll meet him yourself eventually. A word of advice: as tempting as it might be, don't talk back to him.

[Kaito might have better luck persuading a waterfall to start flowing upwards.]

... Tch. That bastard? Didn't seem very helpful to me.

[Judging by the "welcoming" note he found in his journal, anyway.]

His levels of helpfulness vary from day to day.

[he's speaking with slight amusement here]

They also depend on what kinda questions we ask him.

[At least one of them seems to be having fun. The snarl coming from this end suggests it isn't Ragna.]

I've got tons of 'em, but I think beating the shit outta him comes first.

[... This is a perfectly good idea, okay.]

You understand that you'll have to join a ship, but you'll also have to understand that the crews around here have natures of their own. Do you have the fortitude to uphold justice? Or are you the type that would stoop to the lowest acts?

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[So from what he's gathered, this world is filled with pirates from top to bottom, and this guy is asking him about his sense of justice? For real?]

... You got it wrong. I'm not looking to join a club, I'm looking for transport.

[And he really doesn't give a rat's ass about the crew or its morals.]

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