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The Navy was never that fond of us to begin with... it's only now that they decide to take any decisive action.

[A light huff passed his lips, it doesn't sound as if the young Earl is too concerned by all this]

I wouldn't put much stock into this display, if the past is any indication of their level of competency.

[Besides, Ciel had a little trick up his sleeve should his vessel run too close to their waters]

It would be in our best interests to at least keep aware of where the Navy is frequenting. So I would suggest that if anyone runs into their ships that they please inform the rest of us so we can all avoid them as best as possible. It's a vast ocean, and they can't very well patrol every location.

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[Ciel had been keeping holed up in his cabin for a spell, pouring over all the charts at his disposal looking for the best direction to steer in. Although he'd learned what he could from the dockworkers on Ilsa Empieza, and the tomes he'd purchased he was still an inexperienced seaman. If he could only find a true captain willing to take the reigns he could dedicate more of his time to other endeavors.

Seated at his desk, he was in an unsightly state. The buttons on his jacket were fastened to the wrong holes, his socks were uneven, and his hair was a little more messy than usual. This having to dress himself thing was another hassle... thankfully the journals couldn't project that...]

[Standing up.. he tried once more to tidy up before walking out on deck. One there was for sure... they needed more distance between them and that island]

[ooc: ALSO.. I made a plotting community for us over HERE. I'll be making an ooc post later about it :3]

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[Well so far, this day hadn't thrown any nasty surprises their way. They had enough supplies to last for a spell, and the ocean was still devoid of opposition]

Mm, I believe I have.

[Ooc: I've been checking out the island registry and reading some lovely descriptions. Before Ciel sets anything in stone, is there any island you're keen on heading too first~? I thought I should the give the two of you the option to suggest the first island too!]

Edited 2013-11-23 07:06 (UTC)

Excellent news!

[Elizabeth takes one last look around, making sure that everything stays calm before she starts to climb down, half way, though, she takes a shortcut by jumping down and landing elegantly near Ciel.]

Where are we going then?

[ooc: Not really, I'm fine with whatever you choose or whatever Musa's mun wants.]

[When she starts to descend, he decides it's better to wait until she's down here before responding. This way he won't have to keep shouting like he has been.]

An island to the North.

[ooc: Just waiting on a response from Musa-mun, so the direction um.. might change 8D. I was thinking of Aeolipile Isle. Sorry for being vague Lizzie!]

We'd better make sure everything is in order before we start undergoing the journey. Musa has already checked our inventory, and I've plotted a course.. and of course you've been keeping a sharp eye on our surroundings.

We should be ready to head out soon.

You're right, it would be reckless to head on a journey without being prepared... But I'm not sure how we could prepare properly if what we have on board isn't suffice, not with the island on blockade.

[Chances are none of them know how they could do it, hopefully, Musa's hope to get new crewmates would have been enough to provide them the extra provisions needed for such a journey. She had been upset when no one seemed to be interested to join, but now she can see the truth on that saying about how something good comes even from bad things.]

There hasn't been a ship anywhere in our surroundings for several days, pirate, merchant or from the Navy. Though we can't know how long will that last, so the sooner we head off the better.

I hope the Navy didn't come from the North, we could be running into reinforcements if so-... Oh! But maybe Musa's soundwaves would be able to help avoid that.

Thankfully, our supplies should be enough to hold us for now.

[Even if they hadn't been, he wouldn't have wanted to worry her about it. He could have reduced his own rations to keep hers at their normal levels. That was unnecessary at this time. They really did have a bit of overstock thanks to the lack of additional crewmates.]

I fully agree. We've been fortunate for this long but it's not likely to last forever.

They did have some of their force stationed up there, as well as some near the Corsair Kingdom in the south. With the focus being on Isla Empieza I suspect that they've probably pulled some of their number from these other ports.

Musa's soundwaves? [He'd only seen a portion of what the fairy could do over the course of their time on board. Was that the power she used to repel those aggressive creatures that were changing people into all manner of monstrosities?] Perhaps. We don't want to impose on her abilities too frequently if we're able to avoid it but you might pose the suggestion to her.

Edited 2013-12-12 04:00 (UTC)

Oh, I didn't mean we should impose on her. I just thought that if it was needed, maybe she would be willing to use them. I will ask her, but I think that even if we didn't ask she would use them whenever she considered them needed.

I'm glad she joined us, she's really nice and a very enjoyable company. She may not be an experienced sailor, but she's very versatile, isn't she?

[Her clothing, though...]

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