[22:10] <Hinan_Lyrandar> "Because, if I decide to look, I'm almost certain I'll find a problem. I don't want that and neither do you."
[22:10] * Kirath_Bloodmantle grins. "It's a good set isn't it?"
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[22:11] <Wylde_West> “It is! Gotta tell me who makes this. I’d almost say dwarven, but I never got a good chance. What with those dwarves being devoured.”
[22:12] * Kirath_Bloodmantle continues to evade the question and dons the armor shortly.
[22:13] * Wylde_West helps with that, giving a few testing pats and tugs.
[22:13] <Wylde_West> “Looks good. Just don’t trip near the edge.”
[22:14] * Wylde_West laughs, patting his shoulder!
[22:15] * Kirath_Bloodmantle grins, and nods, moving out to the deck once more, but not before stopping Elvaral in the hallway. "Give me a moment of your time."
[22:16] * Elvaral nods
[22:17] <Elvaral> "What is it Kirath?"
[22:17] * Kirath_Bloodmantle nods towards the deck. "Those marks, don't discuss them out loud. Stick to private conversation. Got it?"
[22:17] * Wylde_West waves as he heads to the deck, enjoying the view!
[22:18] <Elvaral> "You are right it would be badto burn future employers."
[22:18] <Wylde_West> “Next time they mention em, say “Politics ain’t my thing!”” as he heads out!
[22:18] * Kirath_Bloodmantle chuckles. "That too, but they all got tense and snippy when it was brought up. No sense in stirring the pot."
[22:19] * Kirath_Bloodmantle pats Elvaral on the shoulder and continues out to the deck.
[22:20] * Wylde_West keeps a few steps ahead of Kirath. “And tha’s why I ain’ sayin’ a thing ‘bout th’Houses.”
[22:20] * Jamie_Rouewild leans over the railing briefly and spots a pair of dolphins. Looking at the sky she almost wishes for a hungry roc to appear, just to break the monotony of sailors scurrying about in varying degrees of scurvyness.
[22:20] * Kirath_Bloodmantle waves it off.
[22:21] * Wylde_West checks Sweet Lucy, before strapping her to his back, and enjoying the air.
[22:23] <Wylde_West> “Oh, look, Dolphins. Ever see em all randy? More dangerous than a roc in yer face.”
[22:24] <Jamie_Rouewild> "... Really? They always seemed like sweet and unassuming creatures to me."
[22:24] <Wylde_West> “Nope.”
[22:24] <Wylde_West> “Th’shores of the Marches get em, every summer.”
[22:24] <Wylde_West> “You don’t go swimmin’ when they’re in th’water.”
[22:24] <~CelestialDoggie> The day passes to afternoon, then evening; some brief suggestions for recreation from the crew include novelties like "Ring Fling," involving hurling wasted hunks of wood or other detritus at portions of the ring and seeing who could find the oddest angle to throw at and still "make it" to the ring, as the thrown pieces incinerate to ash in seconds.
[22:25] <Wylde_West> “Not unless y’wanna see if they can become yer boyfriend.”
[22:25] * Wylde_West shudders.
[22:25] <Jamie_Rouewild> "I see. Have you ever had a dolphin boyfriend, mister West?"
[22:26] <Wylde_West> “Nope! My brother did. I tore at his breeches, but we got him out ‘fore the dang thing did the deed.”
[22:26] <Wylde_West> “Can’t get ‘im near water anywhere more than a tubfull without gettin’ nervous.”
[22:26] * Jamie_Rouewild squints, it's unclear whether it's in response to the story or the sun breaking out from between the clouds.
[22:27] * Kirath_Bloodmantle finally gets a clear space of deck to start swinging his flachion. Rather than in a brisk chop, the big man moves rather gracefully, each swing leading into the next with a well practice precision. The sound of whistling steel can be heard join with the wind rushing over the deck.
[22:28] * Hinan_Lyrandar hangs out on the deck, as well, more for just the sake of not being cooped up inside.
[22:28] * Hinan_Lyrandar it was starting to smell a bit like sailor in there.
[22:28] <~CelestialDoggie> Once night settles, the darkness is complete, although the deck is quite competently lit by the elemental. Its burn is one reason why the quarters do not have portholes belowdecks; no one would ever sleep. Captain Arik orders the crew to begin taking shifts for grub, then informs you all dinner will be in his stateroom at the far aft tonight, for those who would like to attend.
[22:29] * Jamie_Rouewild thanks the Captain for his invitation and goes to change into some more appropriate dinnerwear.
[22:29] * Wylde_West attends! He and Arik got along trading stories before
[22:29] * Kirath_Bloodmantle does the same.
[22:30] * Hinan_Lyrandar will attend, as well.
[22:31] * Hinan_Lyrandar family, and all.
[22:31] * Sophia sighs at being interrupted from her studies, but nods. She dresses in her more fasionable clothes, bathing and applying some scent before making her appearance.
[22:32] * Elvaral has appeared because why not
[22:34] <~CelestialDoggie> The dinner is actually of fine enough fare to potentially impress even Sophia, to say nothing of the rest of you. Most of the conversation tends toward Arik regaling you all with stories of some of his prior voyages, only a handful of which ended poorly. Apparently he has captained the Eager Zephyr for quite some time, and it (and he) has seen its share of ups and downs.
[22:36] <~CelestialDoggie> He excuses himself after a few hours, going to check on the crewman manning the wheel. A little later he comes back and informs you that he has to be an awful host and get some sleep, though you are welcome to remain here as long as you like before turning in yourselves.
[22:37] * Kirath_Bloodmantle frowns and reassures him the meal and his coversations were more then adequate, and that they are all honored to have such a successful captain for their voyage.
[22:37] <Sophia> If Sopiha is impressed, she doesn't betray it eagerly. She remains in her seat, eats silently, and reads her book during the whole thing and turns in rather quickly.
[22:37] * Wylde_West gives him his thanks, and promises to tell that one story he talked about, chuckling lecherously.
[22:39] <Jamie_Rouewild> "I hope it's not another dolphin story." Jamie comments off-handedly but with a friendly tone before thanking the captain for the lovely dinner and going back to her quarters.
[22:39] <Wylde_West> “No, no. I was gonna tell him the story of the Shamaness of the Dragon Below.”
[22:40] <Wylde_West> “Folk tale of my people.”
[22:40] <Wylde_West> “But there’s always revisions every so often.”
[22:40] * Hinan_Lyrandar folds her hands together and rests her chin in them.
[22:41] <Hinan_Lyrandar> "Hey, weird. Some of you are this odd shade of grey."
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[22:43] <Kirath_Bloodmantle> "What's that?"