You Wouldn't Pirate a Guile Melon

Aug 08 20:50:12 <Knox>	Knox has since showered after the whole MANLY BATTLE affair and has walked back on deck, sans shirt, to get a nice breeze to cool him off after the fucking inferno up there and the hot bath he just had. Also, do you know how shitty it feels to relax in a hot springs, immediately get dirty, sweaty, tired and gross again, then have to take another shower, again? After throwing his training
Aug 08 20:50:12 <Knox>	with Tenebrae in there and how close he and Mack came to KOing each other, and he's looking a bit beat. But sort of smug, too.
Aug 08 20:50:47 *	Knox is still drying his hair with a damp towel at this point, rubbing one side of his head with it with the rest draped around his shoulders loosely.
Aug 08 20:54:30 <Melons>	Giving up on locating her cousin, or really knowing exactly how to do so but being entirely too timid for it, Melanie returns to the boat after her own "discussion" with Mack. Well I mean it WAS a discussion, it just was a crazy person's concept of a discussion. Right? Whatever. Melanie spies with her crazy eyes someone that is not wearing nearly enough clothing and eeps a little bit, not entirely certain how to respond.
Aug 08 20:57:09 <Knox>	He glances over when Melanie eeps, shaken out of his thoughts of the moment. He lets the towel in his hand droop and cover his chest. "...What's that look for?" It should also be noted that Knox has a few cuts and bruises that weren't there during the fight with Mark.
Aug 08 20:58:04 *	Knox actually seems a little glad to see her, though. He walks over.
Aug 08 20:58:29 <Melons>	"Ah...oh..er...n-no...thing? That's an awful lie...really just terrible..."
Aug 08 20:58:56 <Knox>	1d6 Knoxtuition
Aug 08 20:58:57 <DiceMaid-9001>	Knox, Knoxtuition: 3 [1d6=3]
Aug 08 20:59:14 <Knox>	Oh wait, that's correct now
Aug 08 20:59:18 <Knox>	1d6+1 Knoxtuition
Aug 08 20:59:18 <DiceMaid-9001>	Knox, Knoxtuition: 7 [1d6=6]
Aug 08 20:59:28 <Knox>	*incorrect
Aug 08 21:01:53 <Knox>	"That's a shame. Lying can be a useful skill. But if you don't feel like talking about it, whatever." he pauses a moment, watching her eyes, and then glances down. "...I can get a shirt on. It's just been too goddamn hot for me the past hour or two. I was hoping the wind would pick up."
Aug 08 21:03:19 <Melons>	Melanie looks away, face flushing. "N-No, it's fine, I just...er...um...how...are...things? In general...or...whatever normal people talk about..."
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Aug 08 21:08:48 <Knox>	"Normal people." he snorts. "'How are you? Just fine, do you think it'll rain today? No idea. Did you see CSI last night?' ...goddamn I don't know how people just make small talk like that. I'd rather talk about the supernatural binds that tie the world together, or.. you know, actually interesting things. Anyway, to answer your question, I'm alright. Fucking tired. l didn't expect
Aug 08 21:08:49 <Knox>	Mackenzie to fight me to a draw. Even if I was going a little easy on him for the sake of Tenebrae and his Heracross. We basically hauled our bugs up the mountain and kicked each other's asses to see how well Tenebrae reacted. ..and I think he may be ready to be taken to Conch sometime."
Aug 08 21:10:13 <Knox>	"Either way, guy's hell of a fighter for an actor."
Aug 08 21:11:39 <Melons>	Melanie smirks. "You went easy on him, did you? What a softy. Normally you go easy on things that don't leave you...damaged...but ignoring the parts I don't care about, did you ACTUALLY mean that?" Her eyes sparkle soooooo hard you'd think she was a fairy ace.
Aug 08 21:12:45 <Knox>	"Hey, it wasn't about beating him, it was about Tenebrae being ready." he objects to being called a softy. "Next time it's no holds barred." He blinks though. "...Mean what?"
Aug 08 21:14:22 <Melons>	"The binds and the knots!" Wait, did he say ties? Whatever.
Aug 08 21:15:01 <Knox>	He gets an odd, distant sort of look on his face but he nods. "Yeah, yeah. You got something in mind?"
Aug 08 21:16:29 <Melons>	"...what do you know about Wakino's gods?"
Aug 08 21:18:52 <Knox>	"Basic shit, mostly. You got the four akua,  three birds and the big dumb jellyfish. People don't really know what the hell to think about some of them nowadays due to things like one being a goddamn Articuno in the tropics or people arguing whether Kuu's domains have changed. But that's really it. I don't even know much about most of the minor gods either."
Aug 08 21:19:58 <Melons>	"Do you wanna learn?" At some point, Mel managed to close the distance between the two of them, and is leaning toward him with a bit of a manic look on her face.
Aug 08 21:22:17 *	Knox in fact does not lean back this time and instead leans in himself. "No, I want to remain dumb and ignorant on a topic that's likely going to be extremely relevant and more interesting than most of the mundane shit we'd be involved in otherwise. What do you think? Of course I do."
Aug 08 21:22:40 *	Knox has a small grin on his face. "I trust you've got quite a bit to say, too."
Aug 08 21:26:08 <Melons>	She gets a Christmas morning-tier grin. "Oh where do I even start, there's so much to...well I suppose the logical thing would be the most relev- hm....seems more appropriate ifI..." Rambling to herself for a time, Melanie shifts into her compact legendary form, bones sliding up to replace her clothing. "Alright, may as well let you in o- do you know anything about REAL possession?"
Aug 08 21:28:18 <Knox>	He shakes his head. "Not one of my points of expertise, no. Teach on, sensei." He watches her transform again with interest. "...how comfortable is that, anyway."
Aug 08 21:30:52 <Melons>	"It's...ah...oh..." She takes a bit to make sure she's properly covered up, ignoring the bit of slime. "...you know how when you dream, you can usually feel your body, but it doesn't feel quite right? Not like it feels WRONG, in fact it can usually feel pretty cool with the right dream, it just...you know there's something off? That's like how my normal body feels now, like it's totally cool and all, I just want it to be...diffe
Aug 08 21:30:52 <Melons>	rent. Alright, so, where to staaaaaart..." She taps her head a bit.
Aug 08 21:32:16 <Knox>	He seems to take that explanation positively and leans on a nearby... railing? Wall? to listen.
Aug 08 21:40:56 <Melons>	"Alriiiiiight sooooooooooooo...mm...from the beginning would be too m- okay, so, to be mostly relevant to what's happening, gods get a lot of power from worship and all that, which is to be expected, right? So a big problem in Wakino is that people just stopped giving fucks about the outdated shit their grandaprents did and all that, so the strength of the tradition is dwindling a bit because people would rather bang and steal s
Aug 08 21:40:56 <Melons>	hit or something instead of feed immortal assholes shit that they burn as tribute. This has a lot to do with why 3 of the big fuckers take the simplistic form of the bird trio, or at least it's speculated to, since the bird trio isn't considered to be all THAT awesome. like if shit were stronger, Kaane could be a fucking Ho-oh or something cool, but instead he's a lava turkey, or thought to be. Also the irony of an Articuno in t
Aug 08 21:40:56 <Melons>	he tropics is that, if it IS accurate, it would be more indicative of the remaining STRENGTH of the faith, since it's still able to keep an ice bird chill (geddit, sorry) active in a tropical region. Especially since Lono's domains should all still be very active, I mean people still have fun and play music and it rains and...people...uh...fuck, which is apparently a big deal in the mythology, like there's a lot of redundancy on
Aug 08 21:40:56 <Melons>	 who gets the domain of fucking that it's kind of weird, but yeah this might be keeping a bare minimum interest in the faith!"
Aug 08 21:44:49 <Knox>	"Fertility isn't just necessarily fucking, it's got a connection to botany and shit too. I'd expect Hermit and Whelk to feed Lono too." he nods along.
Aug 08 21:51:32 <Melons>	"Oh come on, they'd say 'bounty' or 'growth' or some shit if they didn't want to make sure to include fucking! I'm pretty sure they just like to fuck. Where was I? Oh yes, so...a result of this weakness is that past interactions with Kanto have oddly begun to merge beliefs, weakening and/or altering the role of the local gods. So their form and function hasn't quite been set in stone for a little while. In fact I think the thing
Aug 08 21:51:32 <Melons>	 that was a thing before it became me, or I became it, only existed from a combination of Aether's activities and this weakness, since surely something would have taken care of its monstrous form before it could threaten any divine systems. But here it slash I am which shows things are certainly changing. And I don't particularly plan on just disappearing, and Lesieli, that crazy fuck, has this fascinating idea of a mythological
Aug 08 21:51:32 <Melons>	 revival. But see the fun thing about a revival of a weak faith is that things are certainly open to change, so we could even make it so I'm a real thing!" Melanie becomes aware she's been creeping a little close to Knox and steps back. "So, I've already spoken with Kanafucka and he gave me a bit of a boost on this whole thing, but there's still a lot I don't know and a lot of possible holes I can fill in the mythos, as interest
Aug 08 21:51:32 <Melons>	ingly enough they were simply lacking in a lot of concepts. So I'm going to try to invoke Kaane tomorrow morning, in Mack if he's up to it, so that we can discuss possible changes! Since he should be aware things are going to hell, and I've already found a path towards increasing the presence of the mythos, so...I could become a real thing!"
Aug 08 21:57:25 <Knox>	"You're already real enough to me." he remarks. "Though doesn't hurt to solidify yourself into a nice seat of power and influence so the rest of reality agrees, either. If you need help filling holes, you're gonna fucking get it. Just try not to become the goddess of something really embarassing like friendship or cooking or soap operas. If I help bring something like that into existance
Aug 08 21:57:25 <Knox>	I may just have to find a way into the pantheon myself just to counterbalance it." Is he joking? Maybe he's joking. "...you know, you already look like an Underworld sort of goddess...Wonder how strong Kanaloa's grip on that domain is."
Aug 08 21:57:59 <Knox>	"But Kaane possessing Mackenzie, huh..."
Aug 08 21:58:07 <Knox>	"Could be interesting slash hilarious."
Aug 08 21:59:36 <Knox>	"I definitely need to see this for myself."
Aug 08 22:00:46 <Melons>	"Well you better, if he fucks up I might have to rely on you!...also are you implying I have a bony ass?" One, two, skip a few, ninety-nine, crazy eyes.
Aug 08 22:02:53 <Knox>	"The boniest." he says, deadpan. "Also, me acting as the backup?" he actually laughs. "Oh my god. Kaane and myself. Yeah, that's a match made in heaven. I'd probably have better luck channeling Naamaka."
Aug 08 22:03:14 <Knox>	"Well, I'll try it if he fucks up, sure."
Aug 08 22:04:20 <Melons>	"...you may be onto something actually with that Underw- oh and by the way, if you both fuck up, I'm having the two of you thrown in the brig."
Aug 08 22:04:37 <Knox>	"Good luck keeping me there."
Aug 08 22:06:55 <Knox>	He's been keeping an eye on her hat since it started focusing all of its eyes on him, though.
Aug 08 22:07:18 <Melons>	"Oh, you'd stay if I commanded it, wouldn't you?~"
Aug 08 22:08:34 <Knox>	"Fuck no. If you have to figure out something to potentially punish me with, pick something that doesn't affect my productivity. What kind of overbearing taskmaster are you?"
Aug 08 22:09:24 <Knox>	"It's like you don't even want your minions to toil during their suffering." he says, tongue in cheek.
Aug 08 22:11:47 <Melons>	"And what is it you do in your spare time on the ship?"
Aug 08 22:12:02 <Melons>	Melanie has a hard time not adding 'or who?'
Aug 08 22:15:26 <Knox>	"You kidding? You think Bearington is the only one who keeps busy with chores on and below deck? There is so much shit that has to be done for proper maintenance on a ship like this. Most of it's cleaning, but it'd be a better question to ask what I don't do in my spare time. It's not like I have all that much in my room to occupy that time with anyway. Maybe that'll change if I see any
Aug 08 22:15:26 <Knox>	interesting shit in Hermit's library."
Aug 08 22:17:19 <Melons>	Well if he isn't actually going to give an answer of substance...
Aug 08 22:17:54 <Melons>	5d6+4 "And who do you do in your spare time?" Guile to pretend like she knows.
Aug 08 22:17:55 <DiceMaid-9001>	Melons, "And who do you do in your spare time?" Guile to pretend like she knows.: 20 [5d6=4,1,4,2,5]
Aug 08 22:18:24 <Knox>	1d6+1 Knox Intuition
Aug 08 22:18:25 <DiceMaid-9001>	Knox, Knox Intuition: 3 [1d6=2]
Aug 08 22:18:59 <Knox>	"What, you don't already know?"
Aug 08 22:19:40 <Melons>	"What, we can't shoot the shit about this? I want to hear the juicy part."
Aug 08 22:25:34 <Knox>	"Well, you already know the relevant bits of most of it." He's referring to the fingerbanging and Mirai bit. "...Apart from that, I know Auriga's interested." he shrugs. "Otherwise not as much action as you'd think. Robin's been through too much shit to even consider going that route, she's a bundle of nerves. Phantasia's interesting but probably not banging material. Jennifer seems like
Aug 08 22:25:34 <Knox>	a 'missionary position for the purpose of procreation' kind of girl, I haven't actually spoken with Marie much and you're going out with Luna, so.  ...you know, I'm surprised you're asking about this." he raises an eyebrow.
Aug 08 22:26:43 <Melons>	Mel's increasingly suspicious eyes suddenly widen in terror. "WHATWHOTOLDYOU?!"
Aug 08 22:26:52 <Knox>	"You did."
Aug 08 22:27:01 <Knox>	He scowls like she's an idiot.
Aug 08 22:30:41 <Melons>	"...I-I know that, i-it was a joke..."
Aug 08 22:31:34 <Knox>	"Uh-huh. Well, what more of the 'juicy details' are you wanting to hear, anyway?" he leans in at her.
Aug 08 22:34:16 <Melons>	5d6+4; 4d6+4 Shenanigans
Aug 08 22:34:18 <DiceMaid-9001>	Melons, 5d6+4: 29 [5d6=6,6,3,4,6]; Shenanigans: 21 [4d6=6,2,3,6]
Aug 08 22:34:43 <Melons>	"...recent conquests mostly, but if there haven't been any..."
Aug 08 22:44:47 <Knox>	He contemplates things a moment. But after a second, he shrugs. "I mentioned Auriga, didn't I? You said you thought she was interested in you but wasn't. I figured she told you she was interested in me instead. She came by later, we talked for a bit, one thing led to another and then I gave her an incentive to come back. Or three. There isn't any bad blood between you two now, is there?
Aug 08 22:44:47 <Knox>	I'll tell you right now, I don't do the whole drama thing or going behind people's backs with shipmates. If me fucking her is a problem, let me know."
Aug 08 22:46:20 <Melons>	"Good to hear you've got something to entertain you."
Aug 08 22:46:26 <Melons>	5d6+4 Thank god Knox is awful at intuition
Aug 08 22:46:28 <DiceMaid-9001>	Melons, Thank god Knox is awful at intuition: 23 [5d6=6,1,3,6,3]
Aug 08 22:46:59 <Knox>	1d6+1
Aug 08 22:47:00 <DiceMaid-9001>	Knox, 1d6+1: 4 [1d6=3]
Aug 08 22:48:54 <Melons>	If Knox were a more emotionally perceptive fellow, he'd easily pick up on the fact that this clearly bugs Melanie immensely. But he isn't, so he doesn't. "Well, I've still got quite a few preparations to make for tomorrow morning...my disciple hasn't even returned with the proper materials yet!"
Aug 08 22:51:00 <Knox>	He may not be able to read her face or body language, but he frowns at that particular wording. "I'm serious. I see no reason to keep it from you but the 'entertainment' as you put it  isn't as important as keeping the few friends I've made on this boat."
Aug 08 22:51:41 <Knox>	"And I can't help but notice you didn't answer my question."
Aug 08 22:52:41 <Melons>	"I'm preparing to throw you in the brig for potentially failing something you've no obligation or training to do, don't you think I'd let you know if I minded?"
Aug 08 22:54:04 <Knox>	"...I guess when you put it that way." he says after a moment. "I suppose it was a stupid question."
Aug 08 22:55:21 <Melons>	Smiiiiiile. "Good thing you're so pretty."
Aug 08 22:55:36 <Knox>	"...the hell's that supposed to mean?" he's confounded.
Aug 08 22:55:52 <Melons>	Bigger smile. "I'm calling you stupid!"
Aug 08 22:57:40 <Knox>	He rolls his eyes. "Of course. Well, I'm just letting you know you'd best keep it real with me in cases like this, you know, for in the future. That's what I consider a good friendship to be."
Aug 08 22:58:12 <Knox>	"Go ahead and find Shyla. I'll see you tomorrow or something."
Aug 08 22:58:53 <Melons>	"Oh but I still have to find my cousin...and Les...and Luna...good god, manipulating the gods is tiresome."
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Aug 08 22:59:58 <Knox>	"Sounds like the fun kind of tiresome at least."
Aug 08 23:01:31 <Melons>	"You'd think so, but it's more like the existential crisis sort...so...there's that..." Melanie leans in towards Knox veeeeeeeeeeeeeery close, her lips inches from his. "Try not to let Mack show you up too badly tomorrow~."
Aug 08 23:02:50 <Knox>	"..." He's actually a little bothered by Mel's sudden behavior change, though his intuition really can't pick up what it is.
Aug 08 23:03:08 <Melons>	In all fairness, it's been gradual!
Aug 08 23:03:21 <Knox>	He snorts. "Yeah, yeah, we'll see who the better actor is, I guess."
Aug 08 23:04:38 <Melons>	Melanie is very much aware of who the better actor is as she raises her fist up to Knox, indicating the vaunted fist bump.
Aug 08 23:05:27 <Melons>	4d6+4 And to be fair to Knox, he can oppose this Stealth roll with perception, so there's actually a possibility that he succeeds.
Aug 08 23:05:28 <DiceMaid-9001>	Melons, And to be fair to Knox, he can oppose this Stealth roll with perception, so there's actually a possibility that he succeeds.: 19 [4d6=1,3,6,5]
Aug 08 23:05:35 <Melons>	Or maybe not.
Aug 08 23:06:12 <Knox>	2d6+5 WHAT IF I SPENT A WHOLE BUNCH OF AP AT ONCE
Aug 08 23:06:13 <DiceMaid-9001>	Knox, WHAT IF I SPENT A WHOLE BUNCH OF AP AT ONCE: 10 [2d6=3,2]
Aug 08 23:06:15 <Knox>	nope
Aug 08 23:07:00 <Knox>	He's a little on edge still, but he gives her the half-hearted fist-bump. "..Let me know if you need anything, sans a guinea grumpig."
Aug 08 23:07:16 <Knox>	"I'm going to head back in and get a shirt on."
Aug 08 23:07:54 <Melons>	Melanie's expression completely shifts to one of curiosity. "Hey, do you know if Spoinks actually d-" She shifts to a frown. "N-Nevermind, I don't want to know...s-see ya in the morning."
Aug 08 23:08:18 <Knox>	"die when they stop bouncing?" he finishes that sentence.
Aug 08 23:08:21 <Knox>	He thinks on it.
Aug 08 23:08:33 <Knox>	"...I'll let it remain a mystery if I know or not."
Aug 08 23:08:42 <Knox>	"Later."
Aug 08 23:09:35 *	Knox heads back on into the ship.
Aug 08 23:09:36 <Melons>	Melanie turns to leave, discretely wiping away a quick tear as she fakes a yawn.