S!NM S!PT: Rise and shine, mister Runfar

-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  is asleep on an island bobbing up and down very slowly on ocean waves. A single crab consort loyally stands watch over him --
CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM] RIGHT NOW responded to memo.
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  slowly rises from the water and steps onto Cirrin's island, humming very, very quietly. --
CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT] RIGHT NOW responded to memo.
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  comes swimming over after her --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  shakes off the water --
CNM: W☼uld y☼u be a dear, Tursun, and take care ☼f that hide☼us crab f☼r me?
CPT: Sure.
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  picks up the crab by the claws --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  the furiously tries to pinch Tursun --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  pulls its arms off and punts it into the water --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  takes the punch and snarls --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  *pinch --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  rolls over in his sleep --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  plucks the claw off and tosses it --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  sits down and watches, a bored look on her face. --
CPT: What should we do with this little shit?
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  gestures to Cirrin --
CNM: T☼ d☼ what we came t☼ d☼, ☼f c☼urse. Beat his dirty little face up.
CPT: Who holds and who hits?
CNM: Why d☼n't y☼u h☼ld him, sweetie, since y☼u're all muscle.
CPT: Sure thing, darlin.
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  grins and retrieves a knife. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  grabs Cirrin's wrists and hauls him up --
CPT: Rise and shine, bulgesniffer!
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  eye shoot wide open and he lets out a yelp --
CPT: Long time no see!
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  giggles. --
CNM: D☼n't be like that, Runfar. Aren't y☼u glad t☼ see me again?
CNM: It's ab☼ut time we sh☼uld finish ☼ur little meeting the pr☼per way. D☼n't y☼u think?
CRO: oh no no no
CPT: Come on, Cirrin!
CPT: Show the lady some love!
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  leans forward and presses the knife against his cheek. --
CNM: What's with that face? Turn that fr☼wn upside-d☼wn!
CNM: D☼n't make me d☼ it f☼r y☼u.
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  fakes the biggest smile he can --
CRO: now lets not do anything hasty right?
CPT: Oh, I think we're going to take our time. Aren't we dear?
CNM: Yes, we will, h☼ney. And we'll enj☼y every m☼ment ☼f it.
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  The knife presses down harder, drawing blood. --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  dark red trickles down, and Cirrin talks through clenched teeth, afraid to make sudden movements --
CRO: CIRRIN RUNFAR doesnt think CIRRIN RUNFAR will
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  tilts the knife so that it's now pressing against his chin. --
CNM: N☼ ☼ne asked y☼u, sweetie.
CPT: Cirrin Runfar doesn't think
CRO: you expect CIRRIN RUNFAR to stay quiet?
CPT: Not really.
CPT: We'll enjoy the screams.
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  knees Cirrin the stomach. --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  doof! --
CPT: heh
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  kicks him again and adds some stabs to that, making sure to hit non-vital regions. --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  struggles and squirms before screaming in pain --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  is grinning widely --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  laughs. --
CPT: Now you're getting it!
CRO: no CIRRIN RUNFARs not your pincushion
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  tilts his chin up. --
CNM: Aw, why n☼t? Y☼u make an excellent pincushi☼n!
CPT: You seem to be one.
CRO: why CIRRIN RUNFAR?
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  swings a kick at Cucali --
CPT: BECAUSE YOU PISS US OFF!
CNM: Why-- that's such a☼☼F!
CPT: YOU SHIT!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  knees him in the back --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  leans forward with the kneeing, trying to break away from his grasp --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  stands up, brushing sand off from her dress. --
CNM: N☼w is that ANY way t☼ treat a lady, Runfar?
CRO: CIRRIN RUNFAR wouldnt know
CNM: Well, it seems that we'll just have t☼ teach y☼u s☼me manners, then!
CNM: I'm puzzled as t☼ why such a girl like S☼lena w☼uld like a scruffy rat like y☼u.
CPT: Probably the brain damage.
CNM: Heh! Right f☼r ☼nce, dear Tursun.
CRO: not no its the opposite of that!
CNM: D☼n't try t☼ delude y☼urself, h☼ney. We b☼th kn☼w h☼w she really feels.
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  gets uncomfortably close. --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  gulps --
CRO: er how would you know anything about that?
CNM: We had a little... talk.
CNM: Airheaded idi☼t ☼r n☼t, she hates y☼u. L☼☼k at y☼u!
CNM: Rude, dirty, ☼bn☼xi☼us.
CNM: ... n☼t that /I/ mind much.
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  chuckles --
CPT: That's my girl!
CNM: Why d☼n't y☼u c☼me with me instead, little Cirrin? We can have s☼, s☼ much m☼re fun.
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  looks at her with a mixture of curiosity and disgust --
CRO: erm what now are you trying to do?
CNM: Truth be t☼ld, I d☼n't want t☼ gut y☼u like a fish here.
CNM: Where's the fun in that?
CNM: And y☼u d☼n't want t☼ get hurt by the big mean shad☼ws, d☼n't y☼u?
CNM: Give me a small kiss, sweetie. Then we'll g☼.
CRO: wait what
CRO: you want a kiss?
CRO: and then youll leave CIRRIN RUNFAR alone?
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  smiles. --
CNM: ☼f c☼urse!
CRO: CIRRIN RUNFAR doesnt believe you
CPT: Come on, Runfar.
CRO: about that stuff you said about solena
CPT: Don't leave the lady hanging!
CRO: she was just here before CIRRIN RUNFAR woke up
CNM: Y☼u think she w☼uld tell it t☼ y☼ur face?
CNM: P☼☼r, p☼☼r Cirrin.
CNM: The butt ☼f every☼ne's j☼kes.
CRO: wait where is she?
CNM: She left, ☼f c☼urse.
CNM: But that's n☼t imp☼rtant.
CPT: Face it, she ditched your worthless ass.
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  fear shows in his eyes --
CRO: but but but
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  runs a finger down his cheek. --
CNM: Shhhh, shhhhh.
CNM: N☼ m☼re w☼rds.
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  looks from side to side for an exit, then casts his eyes down --
CRO: fine...
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  smirks and leans in... --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  leans forward, closes his eyes, and kisses her --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  pulls away, the smirk still on her face. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  is matching her smirk --
CNM: Well, y☼u aren't a bad kisser at all, Runfar. Alm☼st as g☼☼d as Tursun.
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  looks over at Tursun. --
CNM: D☼ what y☼u want with him. But make sure y☼u d☼n't break him /t☼☼/ badly.
CPT: Aww, why don't you like fun?
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  throws him to the ground and cracks his knuckles --
CRO: he-hey you said youd let CIRRIN RUNFAR go!
CRO: wait
CPT: We are
CPT: Sort of.
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  madly scrambles away --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  charges --
CPT: DIVE FOR COVER, HONEY!
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  does so. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  jumps at Cirrin, swinging wildly --
CRO: oh crap taintchafing crap
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  makes a dive to get out of the way, anywhere --
CNM: D☼ TRY T☼ ACTUALLY CATCH HIM THIS TIME, TURSUN!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  starts RAGING --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  punches the ground, splitting the bobbing island in half --
CRO: the hell are you doing Tursun!
CPT: BREAKITCRUSHITKILLITENDIT
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus's [CRO'S]  half of the island slowly tips over and CIRRIN RUNFAR jumps onto the next island --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  charges again, flailing --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  falls off the island --
CNM: Tch! Try t☼ be neater, sweetheart!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  comes flying up out of the water, roaring --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  uncaptchalogs a barrel and throws it at tursun for turing to run again --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  realizes that Cirrin might actually get away and hops her way to another island to try to catch up. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  swats the barrel aside, shattering it --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  gives chase --
CRO: whats with you anyway arent you bascially the same as the real ones of you?
CPT: I!
CPT: AM!
CPT: REAL!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  FLYING KICK GO --
CRO: yeah you just...
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  drops to floor to duck under the kick --
CRO: metaphysicalwhatsit CIRRIN RUNFAR meant
CPT: SHUT UP AND DIE!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  spins, wildly swinging backhanded --
CNM: Tursun! D☼n't let this little n☼☼ksniffer get t☼ y☼u!
CNM: Ugh, h☼nestly!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  starts pulling it back --
CPT: Sure thing, babe.
CRO RIGHT NOW opened memo on board CIRRINWAKEUP.
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  uncaptchalogs some smoke pellets onto the ground. This could be the distraction he needs to get away! --
CRO: haha!
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  nothing happens. That a huge letdown --
CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT] RIGHT NOW responded to memo.
CPT: What's the matter, Runfail?
CPT: Lemme guess, "this never happened to CIRRIN RUNFAR before!"
CRO: you even your jokes are as bad Tursuns
CPT: I AM TURSUN!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  charges again --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  holds out his cattleprod in front of him --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  takes several steps backwards --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  keeps ch-ASDKJLBV KJBFADNLS VL --
CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM] RIGHT NOW responded to memo.
CNM: Tursun!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  flies back from the jolt --
CNM: Y☼u brat!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  gets to his feet snarling --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  throws knives at Cirrin's way. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  charges back in --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  steps on a smoke pe-OH GOD DAMMIT --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  gets hit by a knife! He clutches his leg wound and finds a crevice to hide in during the smoky confusion --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  punches the ground, sending out a shockwave to scatter the smoke --
CPT: RUNFAR!
CNM: D☼ y☼u have t☼ be s☼ clumsy, /sweetie?/
CPT: Thought they were fucking duds!
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  tucks up into a ball and uses his invisibility/perception filter power --
CNM: Well, y☼u th☼ught wr☼ng!
CNM: N☼w where is that little brat?!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  snarls, looking around --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  cracks his knuckles --
CPT: I can always just keep breaking islands until he shows himself.
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  carefully scans around. Her eyes catch a flash of red. She points. --
CNM: There!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  charges, leaping for another SMASH --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  darts out from his hiding place as soon as Cucali points out his hiding place --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  smashes the ground, scattering rubble and cracking the island --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus's [CRO'S]  knocked off balance as another island starts to split apart and sink --
CRO: cant you not brake a freaking island spaz maggot!
CPT: I BREAK WHAT THE FUCK I WANT!
CRO: not CIRRIN RUNFARs bones!
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  is on a sinking island and decides to fuck it. She dives into the water. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  watches her leave --
CPT: Guess she's leaving this to me.
CPT: For now.
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  looks around --
CRO: dunno theres not a lot to go run to besides water...
CPT: Go on, dive in.
CRO: CIRRIN RUNFAR doesnt want to end up sleeping with the fishes
CPT: Well, it might not go that far.
CPT: It all depends on how fast she switches from makeouts to stabs.
CRO: erm....
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  quickly looks about --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  eyes light up --
CRO: er hey! its the chariot!
CPT: What?
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  stares blapnkly --
CRO: CIRRIN RUNFARs boat!
CPT: OH NO YOU DON'T!
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  charges --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  the sailship Chariot does in deed pull around a nearby island. It's still some distance away --
CRO: oh yes CIRRIN RUNFAR does
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  runs full pelt towards the nearest sinking cliff to the Chariot --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  *the ship is actually called the friendship --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  chases after him, smashing everything in the way --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  jumps off the cliff and dives into the water --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  dives in after him --
CRO: bite CIRRIN RUNFARs dusWOAHITSALONGWAYDOWN!!!!!
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  Having followed them from the water, Shadow Cucali speeds towards Cirrin. --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  doggypadles away. The friendship is closer --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  is paddling after him --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  Cirrin might feel fingers brush against his ankles. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  sees her gaining on Cirrin and speeds up to join them --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  panics for a second and splashes --
CRO: shithive!
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  equips the captainhookshot and aims it above the water at the Friendship --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  manages to grab him by his ankle and is trying to drag him down. --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  fires the captainhookshot and grabs hold of the Friendship's mast. But it's not strong enough to pull him out of Cucali's grasp. --
CRO: ah let go let go let go
CRO: leg go
CNM: Y☼u're
CNM: Staying
CNM: With
CNM: Me
CRO: CIRRIN RUNFAR would rather stay fakey friends
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  pulls harder. --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  is dragged down and barely has his face above water --
CRO: CIRRIN RUNFAR liked the other Cucali better
CNM: Sweetie pie, I AM Cucali. And y☼u aren't leaving me! Never again!
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  is finding it harder to both pull and tread water, though, because water and dresses do not mix well. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  catches up and tries to help her pull --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  is pulled under water. Desperate, his re- equips his electric cattleprod and switches it on --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  FRIED FISH'D. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  @_@ --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  CIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  floats there dazed --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  is suddenly pulled out of the water by the hookshot and dumped on the deck of the Friendship --
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  is temporarily PARALYZED. --
CRO: patchy get CIRRIN RUNFAR out of here
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  says weakly before colapsing --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  regains control  and grabs SCucali, dragging her to an island --
CPT: You okay, babe?
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  slowly pushes herself up. --
CNM: ... he g☼t away again. Didn't he.
CPT: Yeah.
CPT: By the time I could see straight again he was gone.
CPT: Didn't think even he'd be stupid enough to zap us underwater.
CNM: ... C☼ddammit! Why the hell is he s☼ hard t☼ catch! He's just a stupid-- savant-- dirty--
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  RAGES. --
CPT: He won't get away again.
CPT: I'll crush his skull like a grape.
CNM: That's what y☼u said last time!
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  takes in a deep breath. --
CPT: You said not to mess him up too bad!
CNM: ☼f c☼urse I did! H☼w w☼uld I be able t☼ stuff him if his head is squashed?
CNM: But I still expected y☼u t☼ catch him, at least!
CPT: Put a metal plate in there or something!
CPT: If you still wanted him dead you should have said so!
CNM: I th☼ught it was implied!
CPT: No, actually, "Don'te mess him up too bad" sorta implies THE FUCKING OPPOSITE.
CNM: I meant n☼t t☼ mess with his b☼dy t☼☼ badly!
CNM: G☼☼dness, d☼ I have t☼ explain EVERYTHING t☼ y☼u?
CPT: You can try to be clear every once in a while!
CNM: I was being clear!
CPT: You were being the opposite of clear!
CNM: Y☼u kn☼w what, I d☼n't want t☼ have this argument right n☼w. I'm tired.
CPT: Yeah.
CNM: S☼ if y☼u will kindly carry me...
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  picks her up in a bridal carry. --
CPT: Anything for the lovely lady.
-- CURRENT nitroMerc [CNM]  smiles and obliges with a peck on the cheek. --
-- CURRENT pimeTaradox [CPT]  turns his head to smooch back --
-- CURRENT recreantOctopus [CRO]  the Friendship sails off in the distance, a one-eyed no clawed crab holding the wheel by his mouth --