Re: Thread H - all aboard!

[Author]

Roger laughs. "Oh my dear I could teach you all a thing or two about crazy!" he says, "Few centuries of nothing to do but wish your cock was still around will do that to you." He walks up to the group and shakes Aurora's hand. "Hello Aurora-who-is-actually-a-dragon!"

[Aurora the Dragon]

"I'm not kidding. I am a dragon."

[Author]

"I don't doubt it! Well I guess I sorta do you'll have to show me at some point BUT I'm not incredulous either!"

[Aurora the Dragon]

"Alright. I'll show you later."

[Marceline Mori]

"So, your first mate is pretty badass. Any other surprises?"
Marcy raises an eyebrow at Kai.

[Author]

Kai, Roger and Crystal make affirmatory statements in unison. "We'll save you-know-what for last," Kai says to Crystal.
"Of course," she says, and smirks. "It is rather time-consuming, after all."
Kai nods, then says "Lets head downstairs!"

[Aurora the Dragon]

"Alright," Aurora says, following Kai.

[Luc Weiyn]

Well, all things considered, ol' Bones seemed happy enough. Luc raises an eyebrow at Kai and Crystal's ambiguity, then simply shrugs.
"Downstairs it is."

[Marceline Mori]

"A big, time consuming surprise? Why does this feel like the intro to a bad porno."
Marceline simply shakes her head and follows the others.
what have I gotten myself into

[Luc Weiyn]

"You say that like you mind. Admit it, it's Tuesday, half your life is one big porno," Luc quips to Marcy.

[Author]

The group goes back down the stairwell, then further down into... what seems to be an entire tavern. "Behold!" Kai shouts, arms outstretched to the room. It has tables and chairs, things akin to pool tables and a few other things that look tuned for recreation. To the far end is a large bar, and a door behind that that would presumably lead to a kitchen.
"Now this, of course, I still approve of!" Roger proclaims.

[Aurora the Dragon]

"Wow, this is amazing! I've never played most of these games, but this looks so fun!"

[Marceline Mori]

Marceline eyes open wide at the glorious sight of a hedonist paradise, before running over to the bar like a giddy school girl.
"OOOOOOH whadda have! What do you have!"

[Luc Weiyn]

"Ooh, snazzy."
Luc looks around, giving a nod of approval. A smirk creeps its way onto the side of his mouth as Marcy's giddiness and the bar (or more precisely, the door behind the bar), making his way over close behind her.
"Fully stocked, I hope?"

[Author]

"Yes," Troy says. "We do have basic things in bulk as well as whatever you brought on board."

"Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell" Kai says, and slides over to the bar, listing off a decently impressive set of drink names.

[Marceline Mori]

"I love it... I want one!"
Marcy squees.
"I suppose I actually have one... In a way."

[Luc Weiyn]

"Excellent... now, if you'll 'scuse me for a minute."
Good thing he invested in a decent number of seasonings and spices. Luc walks up to the bar and vaults over it with one hand, briskly slinking into the kitchen. Finally time to see what he had to work with in detail...

[Author]

"You asked to be hired as a bartender," Kai says, "so yeah, it's yours."

Luc walks into the kitchen to find it spacious and beautiful. Crystal follows closely after. "You'll find," she says, "the ship outfitted with running water. You'll start to notice pipes running around the thing as I've got a machine in the lower levels that takes in seawater and boils it into holding tanks along the top deck and the attics of the upper structures. The boiler has to be run manually as does the water heater, but it's outfitted here as well as bathroom equipment." She explains this all excitedly as though proud of herself. "The stove there has circular stones with sigils set to gather heat if you can direct them, and one is traced in silver so you won't have to know Tracing to activate it. Same with the oven." It was true Luc never learned actual tracing - the process of bending will energy into particular shapes - but just about any adventurer around here knows how to set their will into conductive objects.

[Marceline Mori]

"Well, captain o' captain. What can I get you?" Marceline says, taking her place behind the bar. "Anyone else want a drink? It is still Tuesday!"

[Aurora the Dragon]

"Oooh! Can I have something? Ale wasn't very good, but something else might work."

[Marceline Mori]

"Could try a good liquor. Maybe something stronger then normal..." Marceline turns around, and starts to rummage about through the selection. "...Some of this stuff could knock out giants.... Maybe... Jell-O shots..."
Jell-O shots off my stomach would be a good intro for her. Guys would love it.

[Marceline Mori]

"ANYONE ELSE WANT SOMETHING?" Marceline yells from below the counter. "CAN'T CELEBRATE TUESDAY WITHOUT BOOZE! COME ON, YOU KNOW YOU ALL WANT TO GET DRUNK AND NAKED."

[Author]

Cedric hops up onto the bar and peers at the liquor line. "My, some of this stuff could knock out giants!"
"As much as I hate to refuse an invitation to get drunk and naked, we will have plenty of time for celebration," Kai says, "After the tour."

[Luc Weiyn]

Luc looks around the kitchen as Crystal explains the nuances of his new workstation. Growing a wistful smile, he places his cheek on the oven and rubs it gently with his hand, wishing he could do the same for everything else in the kitchen at the same time. So many new toys today...! He pulls his head off the oven, directing his attention to Crystal.
"I... I think we'll all get along just fine in here. Isn't that right, Lucille?"
He punctuates his inquiry by affectionately patting the appliance.

[Author]

Crystal smiles. "Glad you like it."

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