PMS 23

10:17	Halifax	[The sun is rising on camp, one days ride away from the northern village. The horses are tied to a nearby stand of trees and the fire is still strong. Dead bugs litter the campsite. Ellisa is awake before everyone else. It looks like she had a long night.]
		Ellisa can't shake off this feeling like she can't leave the captain alone but before that she jabs herself in the stomach just in case...
10:20	Halifax	[Tony also looks a little tired, but it is a lot less noteworthy. ]
10:21		[Tess]Tony sits, tapping his foot in an even rhythm but lazily.
		Ellisa coughs up a bit.. but nothing comes out.. good... or bad maybe.
10:22	Ellisa	... time to check up on the capt'n...
10:23		[Tess]Tony looks over at Ellisa... she looks a little worse for the wear, but he still doesn't know whether or not to help with whatever she's doing.
10:24		Ellisa shakes it off... damn.. I'd never thought I'd worry about the capt'n like this.
10:27		Ellisa walks up to capt'n's tent and nudges her, perhaps she'll be ok enough to talk.
10:35		Halifax sits up rigidly. She looks like the living dead.
	Ellisa	Hey...capt'n?
	Halifax	Ay...
10:37	Ellisa	...you ok now?
		Ellisa waves in front of here eyes.
10:39		[Tess]Tony wanders over, attention drawn by the noise.
	Halifax	I've...
	Halifax	Been better.
10:40		Ellisa suddenly hugs Halifax.. sobbing ever so slightly.
		Halifax has rings under her eyes and is as pale as a sheet, but she still reddens a bit at this.
10:41	Halifax	Now now, none of this crying stuff. It'll take more then... whatever this is, to stop me.
10:42		[Tess]Tony pets the captain on the head, sitting down right next to the two.
10:44	Ellisa	Hey.. you almost died there!.. I can cry if I damn wanted to!
	Halifax	Hey Tony...
10:45	[Tess]Tony	Feeling any better, cap'n?
10:46		Halifax reaches into her mouth, pulls out a spider, and crushes it.
	Halifax	A bit.
10:47	[Tess]Tony	Had me worried there. What happened?
	Ellisa	...damn.. I thought i got them all..
		Halifax shrugs
10:49	Halifax	No idea...
		Ellisa wipes off any remanant of tears and stands up..
	Ellisa	Think you can eat?
	Halifax	Yeah.
10:58		Halifax gets up. She moves like she isn't sick at all despite how pale she is.
10:59		[Tess]Tony gets up, petting her on the head again.
	[Tess]Tony	You look better than I thought you would, at the least.
11:00	Ellisa	Good!
	Ellisa	I'll cook up a feast!
		Ellisa returns to her normal demeanor as she gets out the tent with gusto.
		Halifax laughs a little at this.
11:02		[k]Ariel is not a morning person, so she's still curling inside her blanket.
	[k]Ariel	More... Give me more... It feels...good...
		[k]Ariel sleeptalks.
11:03	[Tess]Tony	Should I wake up the anyone else?
		Halifax thinks things over.
11:04	Halifax	Let anyone who wants to sleep in today go ahead.
	[k]Ariel	Bwah--
		[k]Ariel sprang up.
	[k]Ariel	whahuh?
11:05	[Tess]Tony	I'll investigate that at least.
		[Tess]Tony goes in the direction of the sound, approaching rather leisurely though he's still clearly tired.
11:06		[k]Ariel rubs her eyes.
11:07		[Tess]Tony crouches in front of Ariel, looking on but saying nothing.
		Ellisa pops back in capt'n's tent.
		`Emily is there.
	Ellisa	Anythin' in particula you'd like/
	`Emily	Z.
11:10		[k]Ariel absentmindedly stares at Tony.
	[k]Ariel	Who are you, again?
	[k]Ariel	*yawn~*
	Halifax	Something... Flavorful.
		Halifax has the taste of spider's silk in her mouth.
	[Tess]Tony	...Morning. Name's Antonio de Narvaez, we work for the same boss, and you should know all this. Ready to get up yet, Ariel?
11:11	[k]Ariel	...
	Ellisa	Of course capt'ns.
	[k]Ariel	*yawn~*
11:12	[k]Ariel	I don't know what's happenin', but I feel kinda blurry.
	[k]Ariel	can't see your face...
		[k]Ariel left her glasses somewhere.
	[Tess]Tony	I guess that explains it. Need any help?
11:13		[k]Ariel answers with a yawn.
	[k]Ariel	mugumugu.
11:14	`Emily	mmm... Priiiiiiiiiiss~
11:15		Halifax pushes aside Emily's hair as she sleeps. Glad she wasn't awake last night.
		Ellisa cooks up something fierce and savory, the whole camp can smell it now.. hell any animal withing 200 yards would of gotten the hint by noqw.
		[Tess]Tony sits, deciding to wait until either she's ready or she asks for help.
		[k]Ariel fumbles for glasses.
	[k]Ariel	megane, megane.... megane megane....
11:16	`Emily	... Can you buy me Italy, Priss~?
11:17		`Emily giggles in her sleep.
		`Emily pauses, then frowns little.
	Halifax	Anything for you...
		Halifax whispers sweetly...
	[Tess]Tony	Need help?
	`Emily	...But... I don't like olives.
	[k]Ariel	yes please. By all means.
11:18	`Emily	...Maybe Spain?
11:20	Halifax	Spain? Are you sure then...
11:21	`Emily	Heyyyyy... Hey. Hey. Hey.
		`Emily snickers.
	`Emily	I gotta... a secret.
	Halifax	Hmmm?
		[Tess]Tony leans over and helps Ariel to look, feeling around for the glasses.
11:22	`Emily	Come 'eeeere...
		[Tess]Tony stops, noticing the glasses on Ariel's head once he leans over to it. He gives them a nudge so they'll fall over her face.
11:23		`Emily grins in her sleep.
	[k]Ariel	Ah-
		Halifax leans closer.
		[k]Ariel can now see clearly.
	[k]Ariel	Good morning, Tony.
	Halifax	Hm?
		[k]Ariel kinda hope for Captain to give her a special wake-up kiss, but that's just wishful thinking.
11:24	`Emily	...ehehee... I~ brought~ it~
		`Emily whispers veeery quietly.
		[k]Ariel straighten herself. It's like this glasses is her wake-up switch.
11:25		Ellisa yells out to the others but captain specifically.
	Ellisa	BREAKFAST IS READY!
	[k]Ariel	Food, food.
	[k]Ariel	Just in time thanks to you.
		[k]Ariel pats Tony's shoulder.
	Halifax	...it?...
11:26	[Tess]Tony	Glad to be of help. Want to go there, then?
	[k]Ariel	After I brush my teeth and wash my face, at least. you go on ahead.
		Halifax pointedly ignores Ellisa. Engrossed in listening to what Emily has to say.
11:27		[k]Ariel went elsewhere. Hygiene is essential for any girl. especially for a girl mermaid.
	[Tess]Tony	Well, if you say so.
		`Emily giggles again, and then snuggles up to the captain, wrapping her arms around her neck and holding her close.
		[Tess]Tony heads over to where the smell is coming from, keeping his eyes on the ground.
11:28	`Emily	hee hee heeeeee~
		Halifax prays no eight legged things ruin this moment...
11:29		[k]Ariel done her morning routine real fast (around 3-5 minutes) and rejoins the group.
11:30	[Tess]Tony	Ah, here already? Didn't think you'd be this quick.
	[k]Ariel	I got my talent.
		[k]Ariel shrugs.
	[k]Ariel	so hey, what's for breakfast? I wish it's edible, at least.
11:31	[Tess]Tony	I think we can trust that at least.
	[Tess]Tony	Don't know what it is yet, though.
11:32	[k]Ariel	...
		[k]Ariel eyes Tony.
	[k]Ariel	I haven't talked to you much, but I never expect you to be this polite, being a pirate crewmen.
	[k]Ariel	Quite surprised.
11:33	[Tess]Tony	I've had my history. Glad you think so, my lady.
		[Tess]Tony chuckles.
11:34		`Emily snuggles~
		[k]Ariel got a smile on her face.
	[k]Ariel	Oh well.
	Ellisa	hm.. oh.. Captain~... oh..! Ah breakfast is somethin' cap'tn requested! Flavorful and a bit pungent!~
		Halifax returns Emily's embrace, hesitant to kiss her or open her mouth at all.
11:36	[k]Ariel	I see.
11:37	[Tess]Tony	I hope you haven't used what we seem to have the most of.
	[k]Ariel	You've gone and done something unneeded again, I see.
		[k]Ariel sighs.
	Ellisa	Nah.
	Ellisa	Well.. not really..
		Ellisa shys away.
11:39	[k]Ariel	What are you all shying about?!
		[k]Ariel is annoyed by erratic behavior!
11:41		`Emily pauses, and sniffs the air.
	`Emily	...?
	[Tess]Tony	...That's actually a good question.
	Ellisa	It's... just food. Trust me. It'll taste good.
		[Tess]Tony shrugs, sitting on the ground.
11:44	[k]Ariel	Ahh! Whatever! just eat already!
		[k]Ariel is now being moody for some reason.
		`Emily smells food...?
11:46	Ellisa	...Ariel, get the captn' and the countess if you will please.
	[k]Ariel	Why should I go, of all people?! you are the cook, you get them yourself!
11:47		[k]Ariel says that, but stand up and go fetch them anyway.
	[Tess]Tony	Quite a mood she's in, isn't it? Odd it happened that suddenly.
11:48	Ellisa	don't pay much attention to it really.
	[k]Ariel	\HEY! I hear that!/
		[k]Ariel yells from out back.
11:50		-> Ataisai has joined maidrpg
	Ellisa	Anyway, try it n' tell me what ya think.
		[k]Ariel approaches captain's love shack.
	[Tess]Tony	What did you use, by the way?
	[k]Ariel	Caaaaptaaaiin~!
		[Tess]Tony talks as he samples the food.
	[k]Ariel	Breakfast is readyyyy~~!
11:55		Halifax can't ignore the rest of the crew forever.
11:56	[k]Ariel	Oh? or is captain still asleep?
	[k]Ariel	fufufu!
		[k]Ariel wants to see Captain's sleeping face up close.
		[k]Ariel strides to the entrance posthaste!
	Ellisa	I recall various aracn-- ... I'll tell you later...
11:57		Halifax straighten herself up after whatever happened.
11:58	[k]Ariel	captain~
	[Tess]Tony	Too late, I heard you well enough. I guess it'll be fine as long as it isn't poisonous, tastes pretty good for what's at hand.
		[k]Ariel calls out, but purposely lowers her voice so that it can't be heard and won't wake her up.
11:59	[k]Ariel	-----!
		Halifax isn't asleep and hears somebody by the entrance...
12:00		Ellisa laughs softly.
	Halifax	Hello?
		[k]Ariel witness the two together.
	[k]Ariel	......uh.
	[k]Ariel	b...
12:01	[k]Ariel	Breakfast is ready, but... if you are occupied I'll leave first.
	[k]Ariel	H-have fun!
		[k]Ariel dash!
12:05		Halifax leaves the tent. Emily is still fixing herself up for the day.
12:06		Halifax can smell breakfast. Her mouth waters...
		Ellisa catches eye of capt'n.
	Ellisa	Oi! Over here!
12:07		[k]Ariel is around, but being awfully silent.
12:08		`Emily has woken up and is apparently day-fixing now.
		[k]Ariel sits besides Tony.
12:09	[Tess]Tony	Hello again. Why so sullen?
12:10	[k]Ariel	Not your business!
		Halifax takes a seat on the ground near the others.
		[k]Ariel lashes!
	Halifax	Morning everyone...
		[Tess]Tony brings up an arm to shield himself, leaning away and shutting one eye.
12:11		Ellisa has a bowl, hot n' ready, extra servings too and gives it to Halifax.
	Ellisa	Here ya go.
12:12	[k]Ariel	...
12:13	[Tess]Tony	Easy there... I'm glad I got you into into a better mood, but it's too early for this.
12:14	[k]Ariel	whatever.
	Halifax	Thanks.
12:15		[k]Ariel is not in a mood for chat after seeing that.
		Halifax takes the bowl and tries to ladle in the first bite, but she has to spit out a spider before she does. She crushes it undertoe and continues eating trying not to think about it.
12:16	[Tess]Tony	Still not all good, Captain?
12:17	Ellisa	...
	Ellisa	...its.. still there?
12:18	Halifax	I think I'll have to see a doctor about this...
12:19	Ellisa	Do.. you want to keep it from Emily and the others?
	[k]Ariel	I'm sure your morning cuddle could fix that right up.
		[k]Ariel say that to no one in particuliar.
12:20		Halifax coughs up another spider.
	Halifax	...I wish it did.
		`Emily , still tired-ish, has fixed herself up as best she can... sort of. Her hair is untidy, and hangs a little loosely, though not unattractively. At all. Her clothing is rumpled slightly, and not put on 100% straight. It looks as though she'd spent a day making love in the space of five minutes, as impossible as such a thing sounds.
	Halifax	And no Elli'. No secrets between me and the crew.
12:21	Halifax	Though I don't think I want Emily to have to see the... symptoms first hand.
		`Emily leaves the tent, yawning, still not fully awake. Food has been detected, and she must devour.
	[k]Ariel	So you could just tell us right up that you are doing indecent things with your own guests.
		[k]Ariel stands up.
	Ellisa	As you will capt'n.
	`Emily	...Good morning...
12:22	[k]Ariel	I'll be somewhere.
		[k]Ariel take the bowl, and left.
		`Emily blinks through half-lidded eyes.
	`Emily	...mm?
		[Tess]Tony looks at Ariel go, moving to get up but then shrugging and turning back.
		`Emily watches the, the ...the... girl. head off thataway.
	`Emily	Mm.
12:23		`Emily looks for a Priss-shaped person.
	`Emily	Mmmm...
		`Emily looks at Ellisa.
	`Emily	...Mm?
	`Emily	Hmm-mm.
		`Emily shakes her head, and looks back around again.
12:24	`Emily	...Pr'ss?
	Ellisa	Oh... aren't you missing something else capt'n?
12:26		Halifax thinks...
	Halifax	Actually. Have you seen my hat?
		`Emily perks up!
	`Emily	Mm~
12:27	[Tess]Tony	Didn't we get it again yesterday?
		`Emily drifts Prisswards, and slumps next to her, leaning on the captain.
		[k]Ariel go sit somewhere not too far, being all pissy.
		`Emily smiles.
	Ellisa	Sit tight capt'n.. I got it in my tent, cleaned it too.
	`Emily	Found yoooou.
		Ellisa dahses back to her tent, fumbling with some stuffs.
12:29		`Emily mumbles tiredly, and slowly topples over into the captain's lap.
		Halifax returns to eating. She still looks pretty pale.
	`Emily	heeheeeee~
	Halifax	Woah
		[k]Ariel returns.
	[k]Ariel	I need a new spoon.
12:30		[k]Ariel returns the remains of her own spoon, cracked in half under the pressure.
		Ellisa comes back and plops it on her head. There!
	Halifax	Well good morning sunshine.
		[k]Ariel is boiling inside.
		Halifax eyes are covered for a moment as her hat falls on her head.
		Halifax pushes her hat into place.
	12:31	Halifax	Thanks Elli'
12:32	Halifax	Good morning again Ariel.
	Ellisa	Think nothin' of it capt'n, just stay well and that'll be enough for me.
		[Tess]Tony hands over a spoon, focusing on his meal the whole time.
12:33		[k]Ariel take it, and left as soon as she throw the remains on the table.
	Halifax	Ariel wait...
12:34		Halifax shouts before Ariel leaves entirely again.
		[k]Ariel instead hasten her pace.
12:36		Halifax sighs
	Halifax	Well in any case. I have an announcement. I'll just have to make a point of telling everyone else as I can.
12:37		[k]Ariel slows down, and eavesdrop.
		[Tess]Tony straightens his posture, listening.
12:38		Ellisa listens closely, but she already has an idead of what it is and keeps her mouth shut.
12:41	Halifax	As you know or can guess, I am not in the best of shapes.
12:43	Halifax	So I'm going to head back to the nearest town for a professional opinion.
12:44	Halifax	I should probably take a couple people along with me... The rest of you however are going to get a head start.
12:45	[k]Ariel	...?
12:46	Ellisa	I'm staying back for sure, can't have your first mate ahead now.
	Halifax	I'll leave behind instructions and a map. Follow them and I doubt anything exciting will happen while I'm away.
12:47		[Tess]Tony nods.
12:48	Halifax	Elli'... Let me think about it.
	Ellisa	Of.. course.
12:52	Halifax	...I think I should keep an eye on Amile. Not sure I trust her yet. And Ariel has been looking out of sorts recently so I would want more time to try to help her out.
12:53	Halifax	So those two will come with me. Elli' I'll leave you in charge of everyone else.
12:54		Ellisa nods.
	Ellisa	I'll do my best.
12:57	[Tess]Tony	Alright then.
	Halifax	[To be continued...]