Session Start: Fri Aug 02 19:22:54 2002 *** GMAmy changes topic to 'Grandia: New Horizons | Chapter 38.0: The Guppy of Doom | Location: 'Alent's Light' deck, July 18, afternoon | Crappy GrandiaRPG summary/primer at http://whafroofdeath.rpgcafe.net/temp/grandiarpg.html | Session Start' ==Session Start== The Alent's Light slides smoothly through the water under the afternoon sun, its prow pointed toward the large island of Cereshanti. The sun slides closer to the horizon as the group ponders the events of the day... * Nathan is at the prow at usual, watching some fish catching a ride on the wavebreaks * Jalanda is sitting with her back up against the shade of the main mast, harp still in hand as the sun begins to set. She's apparently been there the entire day as far as anyone can attest, singing the same several verses of a sad, reflective tune in another language to herself. * Erellisae is leaning on a railing at the side of the boat, watching the sea go past and staring into the water a little, Spud hovering or perched on her shoulder. Occasionally, she lets loose a faint giggle. * Feray has not emerged from the cabins yet, having succumbed to a very very deep sleep a while ago. * Jake is in his meager quarters, out of sight and perhaps out of mind. * Mitsuo is also leaning against the railing of the ship as well, watching the water pass gently by. * Mikari is currently up in the crow's nest, seeming to have craved either solitude or the odd comfort of being in high places... * Cassidy is considerably more tanned, and going for more, lounging around in her swimsuit using a coiled rope as her now favorite chair.. she occasionally sips at some lemonade.. * * Feray, in her cot, makes a sleepy snack out of her pillow. "Mmnnhh...." Munch, munch. * Dylan is lying below decks, sketching and humming to himself. * Dill flies around Jal's head, like a winged moon. * Feray idly tears through the worried fabric of the pillow after a particularily harsh chomp and growl...and feathers go poofing out all over the place. She stays sleeping for a moment before a feather flits itself into her mouth....and she chokes. ....g...gahhh....! * Feray scrabbles up, coughing and spitting out the feather and then falling onto the floor with a thud. * Jalanda continues her verse once more, a little louder than all the previous times, like somehow it has finality to it. ~La vita dell'amore, dilette del cor mio... o felice, tu anima mia... canta adaggio...~ * Nathan smiles to himself, feeling content for a change Fidelio climbs up from the hold and shades his eyes from the sun. "Hmmm....we-a should be there by tomrorow-a morning." Fidelio smiles, listening to Jalanda play. Good, the sooner we get there the better * Feray lies on the floor, naked, and sneezes softly as feathers flutter all over her. She growls. * Jalanda's fine fingers pause on the strings, ending the song very obviously half way. She looks up from her almost musical trance. * Erellisae, despite her seemingly bouncy disposition right now, seems content enough to watch the water go by and giggle. Fidelio nods, peering over the railing at the dolphin that swims alongside the ship. He frowns, muttering to himself. "Not a very friendly one, no?" * Dylan seems to feel the cooling effect of the day coming to a close, and exits onto the deck, stretching and yawning. No, but he's a good fellow at heart He's just...set in his thinking about things ;) * Feray eyes the door with a sigh and picks herself up, grabbing her now dry leathers and tugging them on...she then hits the stairs with a jaunty whistle! She passes Dylan nimbly by, slapping him on the shoulder as she dashes past him. "Heya, Dylan! Great day, huh?" Tempra... strengthen the lyre... -- * Jalanda slowly and methodically stands from the position she's held for so long. * Dylan blinks Wha? Fidelio nods to Nathan, then glances out at the sun, which is nearly on the point of setting. "I think Jakino is almost done in the galley. Dinner soon, everyone. ^_^ I will-a see you down there!" Fidelio hops back down belowdecks, humming to himself. * Mikari stands up and climbs atop the small railing of the crows nest, then begins to hang aimlessly over the side with one hand gripping a rope that is tied to the mast itself. * Dylan sways slightly. * Nathan waves at Fidelio * Mitsuo is still watching the waves pass by, rather quiet. ^^ Typical, I finally get some fresh air and it's time for dinner.. Mmm...food. * Jalanda shifts her grip on the instrument, then looks around the deck of the ship for perhaps the first time in quite awhile. "...I must have been playing longer than I thought." * Feray stretches and glances about the ship's deck, noting everyone's position. She whistles loudly. "Hey! Everyone!" * Nathan waves at Feray * Erellisae blinks out of her stare to look up at Feray. "Hey. Sleep well?" ^^ You must all sample my delicious cooking when we eat! Fear not, I've only killed one person! And he wasn't very nice! ^_- You seem rather... energetic this eve, Ms. Feray.. are you alright? * Nathan chuckles, and wanders over towards Mitsuo * Mikari looks straight downward, to Feray's blue head directly below her. * Feray winks at Erel and nods a bit to Dylan. "Oh sure! I just...uh...had a good sleep!" Hey Mits. Wakey wakey over there ^_^ Uh? Oh! * Mitsuo blink blinks and looks towards Nathan, "Yeah? ^^;" Hrmpf. Women. Time to eat ;) * Dylan rolls his eyes. * Jalanda bows her head once to Feray, "I am glad you are feeling better, Feray... i will be in the galley if you need me." then proceeds below deck without many more words. ...Oh. ^^; Er... * Mitsuo is smiling, and looks a little embarrassed, "Sorry... ^^" * Nathan grins, and makes for the galley, "No worries." ^_^ * Feray arches an eyebrow at Jal before eyeing Dylan. "Careful there, grumpy, you might frown so hard you'll hurt your knees!" Hey, littlebit...want a piggyback ride? ^_- * Nathan walks over to where Cassidy is lounging * Mikari leans out and wordlessly grabs one of the riggings and begins to slide down it. She appears to have been drinking a little, but it doesn't hurt her decent. * Erellisae grins toothily, ruffling Mitsuo's hair before sidling up to Feray with a smile. "Sure! Good sleep, huh? Dream of anyone?" ^_~ * Cassidy looks up, taking a sip of her beverage, and flashing her winning grin. * Yep? No worries, miss, just don't teach your sister to 'sleep' like that. The girl'll catch fire.. * Mitsuo blinks and blushes a bit more, "*^^*" * Nathan bows extravigantly and makes like a manservant, "Excuse me madam, but the evening bell has rung, and the dining room is ready for you now." ;) * Feray snorts in amusement before reaching out to smoothly pick Erel up, plunking the smaller woman onto her shoulders. Oh sure. I dreamt of Mitsuo, all naked and slicked with oil, of course. ^_- * Feray then turns and runs for the galley with the mage girl on her shoulders! ;) ...Hey! O_o * Dylan walks over to the railing, and stares out over the waves. ...Slicked with oil? O_o * Erellisae acks, then bats at Feray's ears as she's carried along. "Hey, no fair! He's mi--", she shouts, just before she's carried below-decks. Hmm.. no poolside service this evening? * Mitsuo's train of thought half derails as he heads down into the galley. ^^; Nay madam, the staff is shorthanded this evening. I apologize for the inconveience ;) * Mikari lands neatly at the bottom, tapping her shoe a bit and shaking it to dislodge some seagull poop... :p * Feray trots into the galley area, pleased that its been cleaned since she last struck it...she blushes at the memory and skids to a stop at a table! * Mikari folows the others and is among the last into the galley. Well then, since you're bein' all nice and proper, I guess I could probably head down ta dinner. Thanks for the heads up. Very good then ^_^ * Erellisae pinwheels as Feray skids to a halt. "Wh-whoa...!" * Nathan clicks his heels together, and heads off, grinning to himself ^_^ Cassidy? * Feray blinks and wobbles! "Hey! Center of balance! Center of bal--ack!" * Feray flops over onto a seat-bench! * Mitsuo heads downstairs in time to see Feray topple over! Whoa! Are you two okay? Fidelio eeps. ^^; * Erellisae acks and practically rolls off Feray's shoulders, coming to a faintly stunned heap next to her on a bench as Spud takes the opportunity to perch in her hair. o_@ * Mikari blinks at the ice-capades show currently being put on in the galley.... * Syri squeaks as he gets disturbed from his resting place by big fat Lainian arse! * Cassidy slowly gets to her feet, wondering why all the butlerishness all of the sudden and shrugs. * * Nathan hops down the stairs and into the galley * Nathan oberves the aftermath of the chaos * Cassidy pulls on a shirt, and wanders down to dinner. * * Feray groans weakly and waves a hand. "I'll be fine....once I get some food...oh gods, I'm wasting away..!" Hrmp ;) My strength....it has faded...! * Jalanda is calmly sitting on a bench regarding the antics with her usual reserved smile. * Nathan plunks down in a seat, raising an eyebrow at Feray * Erellisae blinks at Feray, then shakes her head and blinks again. * Mitsuo sits down at the bench, next to Erel. ^^; * Jake polishes off everyone's meal and serves it as cooly and uninterested as he can. Daintilly seasoned and impecably cooked, it's a little difficult to beleive the tall, sometimes clutsy, sailor managed it. Uhh.. Here. * Nathan helps the 'weakened' Feray back into her seat ;) * Syri bites Feray's rear, considering she's still sitting on him! Fidelio takes a plate, sniffing it experimentally. "What are we having tonight, Jakino?" ...ack! * Jake snawfs at his bangs in his face. * Feray idly lands in Nate's lap as Syri BITES her. O_o ... * Dylan sighs, and tosses a handful of crumbs into the water before heading down into the galley ... Oh, uh. Just some pasta thing. You know. Whatever, and all. * Syri kwuus .....rr......Mitsuo. Comfy? ;) ...Yes? I am going to skin your rat creature. * Syri curls up and goes back to sleep on the chair. And wear it as a hat. ...Also some snow peas garnished with proscutto. * Mikari sweatdrops at the show for tonight and flops down in her chair limply. ^^; And uh, other stuff. Just some pasta thing? Looks mighty ornate to be just some sort of pasta thing. ...What did Syri do? * Mitsuo blinks. ^^; He bit me! Fidelio blinks. at the antics, then sits down and happily starts in on the pasta. "Mm, not bad. Although you-a could go a bit heavier on the garlic. ^_~ " * Nathan looks at all the stuff that Jake prepared ...Syri! :/ No biting Feray! Well I'm impressed ^_^ I mean.. I was expecting dried beef and corn starch pudding. I'd say this is pretty decent. Bite Emmitt though. That's perfectly okay! * Feray glares down at the tiny ratlike creature and then eyes Nate, still in his lap. "And yes, comfy. And eek, food!" * Erellisae blinks again, then sweatdrops, trying to clear her head before eying the food in front of her and attacking it viciously. ^^; * Syri looks at Mitsuo and kwuus defensively. * Jake tries to resist arguing on why garlic would have COMPLETELY RUINED the delicate balance of flavors. * Feray shuffles off Nate's lap and shoves Syri unceremoniously onto the floor. * Mikari starts to smell the air around them, and is soon sniffing with interest at what Jake, of all people, is placing before them. * Feray flops into her spot. Hrmph. If that gets infected.. * Mitsuo eeps and picks Syri off of the floor. ^^; * Syri glares at Feray and promptly hops up into her hair. * Dylan sits at the bench and bites into the food ... Uh, yeah more garlic. Might have completely masked the taste of the sauce, but there's not much there. S'what you get for pushing him on the floor. ;) * Jalanda takes her portion from Jake, and nods approvingly at him. "It is nice to see your culinary concern... I thank you." * Feray stares at Mitsuo and scowls. "He bit me on my buttocks!!!" * Syri curls up, damn intent on getting his rest with or without Feray's bum in the way. Did you sit on him? ^^; * Nathan stifles a response Fidelio shrugs and eats happily. ^_^ Now, now, Feray. What do you want Mitsuo to do? Kiss it better? ... Cuz...you know... * Feray groans and buries her face in her hands. * Jake waits until everyone had their foot and takes up a spoon he got some of the sauce with and tastes it as one might taste wine, trying to get the aroma as he experimentally dares it. If I was Syri's size...and you sat on me, I'd uh... Be... * Cassidy contentedly eats away, admidst the tabetop chaos around her. * Enjoying it? Biting your butt..but in self-defense! * Feray waggles an eyebrow. * Nathan repressed a snirk Er...I...No! I mean... * Feray utters a laugh and winks at Mitsuo before tearing into the food! Such a man of the world, my good friend Mitsuo, why I would have never guessed ;) * Erellisae is digging into her food furiously. It'd beg the question of whether it's even touching the sides were it not for the odd appreciative noise. * Nathan samples some of Jake's cuisine, and is duly impressed * Jalanda remains fairly quiet, pausing once to look at Jake testing the sauce, before beginning to eat. She seems like she is trying hard to finish it all unlike the usual, and honor the cook. * Mitsuo coughs a lot and digs into his food, trying to avoid people's gazes ;) * Mikari grins halfheartedly and starts to dig into her meal, using her own knife to cut, rather. Ahhh...this is so good....my compliments to the chef! * Dill proceeds to half-inch bits of Dylan's food in it's usual fashion. * Feray's stomach rumbles happily as she fills it. * Jake seems satisfied with his own plate and eats after he sees everyone else has started as well, trying to pretend to not care about his manners. Ahh...better...I burnt up a lot of energy with that swim.. * Nathan represses another remark * Erellisae coughs faintly on her food, then turns to arch an eyebrow at Feray, grinning toothily. Hmm. Family recipe, Jake? * Cassidy wrestles with an evasive snippet of pasta. * ^^; My my, such half-conversations tonite ^_- * Feray pauses in midchew, eyeing Erel. ..Yeah... ....family recipe... ...that makes sense... * Nathan raises an eyebrow at Jake Riiiight ;) * Erellisae just grins at Feray, her train of thought quite obvious. ^_~ * Mikari bites into the food... and looks very surprised, although it is likely no one notices it. She looks over at Jake, and then at the food, and gives him a strange look that is difficult to read. It doesn't take long, however, for her to decide to start stuffing her face instead. She's rather hungry. * Jake pauses, then just eats. After a bit, Fidelio stands, clearing his plate. "Well, I am off to stand first watch. ^^ You-a should all get to bed early. We go-a fishing tomorrow morning, no? ^^ " * Feray swallows her food and bares her teeth in a wicked fanged grin. "Glad your silence is golden, littlebit...you're not supposed to go for a swim right after eating...if you catch my drift." ...*slurp* After a fashion I suppose Mrpf. Is good. Everyone ready for tomorrow? * Erellisae sticks her tongue out at Feray, before returning to what's left of her food. ^^ * Mikari nods idly to Dylan while chewing. * Jake doesn't eat too fast, savoring the taste and gives himself a barely noticable nod of approval. Aw, it's time for bed? But I just woke up! Darnit... * Feray eyes Nate and jabs a fork at him in blame. Your fault. * Mitsuo finishes his meal. ^^ This was great, thanks a lot ^^ * Jake stays relatively quiet. I could try to wear you out again ;) Fidelio goes topside to check that they are on course. ^^ * Feray utters an amusingly strangled noise and drops her fork! There is a battle unlike any we have faced ahead of us... rest is a very good suggestion. * Feray squeaks and fumbles for it before falling out of her seat! * Dylan turns to Jalanda. "Any idea what's going to happen? You going to play the harp at it?" * Nathan bursts out laughing! ....urf. * Feray lies on the floor and grunts. "This is becoming a bad, bad habit." * Nathan offers Feray a hand up ;) * Dill lands on Feray's chest. Puff! * Jalanda glances to Dylan. "This isn't my battle. nor my ballad alone Dylan. You will see soon." * Feray's chest is abused and she waves a hand at Nate. "No, it's okay, NeyNey... I'll just lay here. I'm gonna end up down here again ANYWAY..." * Feray reaches out to scritch Dill a little. * Nathan laughs * Erellisae giggles down at Feray, before nudging Mitsuo in the side. "Should we be worried at Nathan constantly getting Feray onto the floor?" ^_~ * Syri takes the seat back and falls asleep again :D * Dill purrs, wings (or ears) twitching. * Mitsuo grins a little, "...Nah. Feray is a big girl. ^_-" * Feray blinks at Erellisae and scowls goodnaturely, picking Dill up and standing again. "Alright! That's it!" I'm going up on deck! ;) I can't take this abuse! If you say so, Ms. Jalanda. But.. I wish I knew what to expect. * Nathan twirls his fork in his hand, and resumes eating ;) * Cassidy finishes her meal, and ponders what to do. * * Dill nods to Feray, and points to the exit! "Puff!" * Feray grins down at Dill fondly before nodding. "Yeah, you said it!" * Jalanda nods, eyes looking at him softly. "You have the soul of an artist... tomorrow paint with words instead of ink. A picture of your heart." * Feray turns and heads for the exit ;) * Mikari sips her drink, then swishes it around in her mouth, apparently paying little attention to the rest of the table at the moment... * Erellisae laughs, then stretches faintly, yawning then sticking a tongue out at Feray again. "Aw, c'mon, I'm kidding!" * Nathan clears his plate, and dabs at his mouth with a napkin, "My compliments to the chef." * Feray allows the swinging door to answer Erel, though you hear a muted laugh ;) * Mitsuo stands up, and yawns, "I'm gonna hit the sack early tonight...We've got a big day ahead of us tomorrow." Goodnight Mitsuo Great. Drow Semag. At least it's not riddles, my mind won't turn corners enough for them.. Heh. G'night! ^^ * Jake finishes off his meal, complete with a beverage he feels compliments it (Though he didn't inflict his artistic opinion on everyone else) and then cleans up... after everyone. * Feray trots up onto deck with Dill and heads for the crow's nest. "C'mon, little friend, let's go get a view and you can chew on my hair a bit while we keep an eye out." Ciao, Mitsy. * Mitsuo rushes off to his sleeping quarters. ^^ Sleep well, Mitsuo. * Feray holds Dill in one arm and proceeds to skillfully climb up the mast and onto the crow's nest, settling down for the night, having already slept enough ;) * Dill grins, and nibbles playfully at Feray's bangs. * Nathan stands and clears his place at the table before heading back up to the deck * Cassidy blinks has her plate is taken away. * Geeze.. do you usually do everything around here? I mean. You cooked it. Shouldn't Fiddle be clearing it away, or something? ^^; * Erellisae waves faintly to Mitsuo, then hmms faintly, before picking up Spud and heading out, calling a thanks to Jake as she leaves. * Mikari stops nursing her own "complimenting" drink, and just chugs it, exhaling descriptively afterwards. * Jalanda stands. "I am a bit tired... I will retire. I hope you do as well, Dylan." * Feray 's hair is abused by Dill but she just laughs, scritching the cute puffy as it gnaws and tilting her head back to watch the rapidly appearing starlight. I'll rest once my head is clear. I'll not let you down, if I can help it. * Nathan heads back to the prow, but this time leans down against it with his arms behind his head, letting the gentle rocking motions of the body relax him for a bit * Jake cleans up, and then sneaks off to his room. * Jalanda plods off, up and out of the galley towards the sleeping quarters... o O (Have to finish that quilt....) As Jake finishes cleaning the galley, he sees that Jalanda has apparently left the Telys sitting on her chair. ...Hmmm... * Jake eyes it. Hmm... Something up, Jake? * Cassidy kicks up her feet, and leans back in her chair.. * * Mikari sighs and finally speaks. "Whatsits, Jake?..." * Erellisae leans back against a railing of the ship, letting Spud balance on a finger and looking down and behind her into the water in contemplation. ...I'm kind of bored in my room. Running out of things to do. Could I... borrow this for a bit? * Dylan strokes his chin. Just messing around. I've never really played any instruments. Well, you seem like a good chap. Be careful with it, why not sing one of the lasses a lullaby? Hah. Good idea. ;) * Jake takes it with a nod, then sneaks back to his room. * Dylan gets up to make a Lainian chocolate. Brown, warm, with whiskey added as a nightcap. * Cassidy watches him go. * A cook.. now a musician.. I wonder what else he's got up his sleeve. ^^; Want a bit of hot cocoa before you go to bed, Ms. Cassidy? * Mikari eyes Jake leaving, without saying much. But... after a few moments, she gets up, and quietly starts to follow him... Hmm.. is it really so late? * Cassidy smiles. * Yeah. Who am I to say no to chocolate. With or without the spirits? * Dylan grins, waggling a hipflask. Uhm.. well.. uhh.. I probably shouldn't. ^^; But it wouldn't be the first time. Awww... set me up, yeah. * The blue-haired girl grins. * Dylan and Cassidy talk quietly while enjoying a cup. Meanwhile, Jake has returned to his room... * Jake is in his quarters on the Alent's Light, crochetting a blanket. He runs out of yarn and leaves the wooden spool on the floor beside him, grimacing at it. He sighs. That's the last of it. I knew I should have packed more. When are we ever likely to stop and get more? And I certainly can't ask them. "Oh, guys! I need some more yarn for my girlly hobbies! Aren't I the chick magnet!" ...As if I'm not pathetic looking as it is. I've never found myself more embarrased in all my life, all this danger. I thought Lily was exaggerating... I really should tell them... or something.. Or act -real-. Whatever that is. It's tempting enough... After all, I wonder how much longer I can lead this life and play this game. And what Emmit did to the girls.. that bastard... I never want to be associated with that... And.. and... > There are some frantic footsteps of something small with large feet. Fidelio taps lightly on Jake's door. "Jakino? Are-a you okay? Who are you talking to?" It's nothing... * Mikari sees Fidelio go into Jake's room, and steps into a side hallway to avoid being seen. She might not be able to hear everything being said, though... Fidelio shrugs. "All right. You have second watch, at-a two o'clock, all right? I will-a see you then. Fidelio seems content with this reply and scampers off. Jake continues talking, a bit more softly. ..Nothing. That's right. Nothing at all, ever. Hollow words and failed attempts. I haven't the courage to go and harrass anyone. I don't even know who I am anymore, if my principles are worth holding onto. If only I could just go and talk honestly and with confidence. No. That isn't possible. That's not how it's done, how you talk to them... girls. As if I'm an authority. But, I still wish and long.. the prize, it's too seductive. It's worth too much to back away from. In all my doubt and pain... I see a girl... I am not sure if I know her name yet... but with these feelings, I think I'm getting close. > Jake breaks out into song! "I could wait for to-mor-row If you loved me to-day. Let go of my sor-row if you asked me to stay. But I am a coward And I am a fool All alone in this world I'm like an empty spool." * Jake kicks the spool in mild frustration and leans against a wall, continuing singing with an extra twinge of ardorous passion. "But I'll be patient Be brave I will do anything but behave - I will be all that she could ever want and more." * Jake nods to himself importaintly, acidentally a little wistfully though he tries to sound powerful. "I’d surrender my heart for her to notice a hair - I would surrender the warmth of the sun for her stare - I’d live in darkness In shadows to be what I must - even mask what I know is in love as in lust." * Jake glares down. "Most girls, yeah they say they want a man they can trust but I know and I will do what I must." * Jake paces a bit with the slight music change, doing some wide gestures with some sour and sarcastic expressions as he spits at some of the ironic sounding things he sings mutteringly. "With my wide puppy-dog eyes I narrow them, wolfishly, charming my prize - Twice as loyal, too, as any sweet mutt and that’s all that I am Behind the doors I’ve shut. -- Even the mildest dish with just enough spice can seem hot, something new, to make a girl look twice - Despite my wish I hear a swish and I keep smirking on until my flavor’s been tampered with by an oversized fish..." * Jake winces at the fish, remembering all to well. A doubtful expression crosses his face and his shoulders sink. "What am I doing..... Where am I going...... Where is this going.. I don’t know but I’ll be there for it. - Where is this going... I don’t know but I won’t forfeit it." * Jake stares tenderly at the floor. He resumes singing in a soft, gentle voice again. "..I could wait for to-mor-row if you loved me to-day. Let go of this sor-row if you cared in that wa~ay. But I crush and I cower every pride that I have Waiting for your sweet touch why must it be so cruel...." * Jake slinks down near a crate in his room, near his cot he’s been alloted. He miserably eyes a bottle on the floor through moody brown eyes, a little broken. * Jake lets out a spoken whisper, "...Cilantro. -_-;" * Jake tosses the bottle near the spool. Fade. * Mikari ducks back out of her dark little hole in the wall, looking a little dazed and confused. She has, after this, indeed heard music coming from Jake's room... the details were unclear, but it sounded like there was mention of girls, puppy-dog eyes, and various herbs and spices somewhere in it. Mikari's head hurts too much to ponder this any further... Mikari heads off to her room quietly. The night passes relatively uneventfully, and when morning arrives, the island of Cereshanti is just ahead. The dawn has just barely broken when Fidelio drops the anchor and sees the little boat coming towards them... * Mikari starts to try to chalk it up to the drink for the moment, to Jake's benefit. There is some noise as the boat clunks against the side of the ship, and Fidelio lowers a ladder for their guest. The resulting noises and conversation wake up some of the sleepers down below... * Nathan yawns and stratches, having actually slept under the stars last night for his own reasons * Feray blinks her laziness from her stance and gently places Dill down. She stands and peers over the crow's nest curiously. * Nathan sits up against the prow and rubs the sleep from his eyes * Erellisae appears not to have moved much from her position at the railing, watching the boat's arrival quietly. * Dill sits on the edge of the nest, looking down at the deck * Mitsuo rubs his eyes and heads up to the deck, blinking as he hears the *thump*. * Mikari is sleeping soundly in her bed. Well, maybe not in it. More like draped over it. A familiar face is standing next to Fidelio, talking solemnly. Anyone glancing over will recognize him as Kethis, the man who directed them in their search for the Telys... * Nathan blinks * Dylan wakes up, rubbing his head, and promptly sucks briefly on his hipflask. * Jalanda rouses from her sleep eventually, taking what rest she can in. As her eyes flutter open, she mumbles something about "tomorrow". * Feray tilts her head and grabs a rope...she swings down to the deck, landing with a thwump and sucking in a breath...she heads for the rail, casting Nate a wry grin. "Darned visitors...ruining the love cruise." * Mitsuo blinks at the boat, "Uh...Hi?" ^^; * Cassidy is asleep, sprawling, and mouth gaping open snoring as though sawing through logs made of iron. * Aw well, even cruises of love must end, otherwise how can they start again? ;) Rocking boat.. stilled by a drop of the dram. Time to move, I'd guess.. * Jalanda gathers herself up from bed, tapping Mikari as she does so, as well as Cassidy. Poetic. ^_- * Nathan grins * Cassidy blinks, and sits up, glancing around. * Huh? Hey Kethis! What brings you by? ;) * Feray flops against the railing next to Erel and casts the quiet girl a curious look before looking towards Kethis and Fidelio.. Kethis waits by the railing as Fidelio goes to wake up those who are still in their cabins. It seems we have a guest. Yeah, what brings you about? ^_- * Cassidy rubs her eyes. * ..At this hour? ..what hour is it, anyways? Kethis smiles faintly. "Good morning. I came to meet you and bring you the news...Fidelio says you found the Telys? * Erellisae smiles faintly at Feray, before watching Kethis interestedly. That's the rumor * Dill swoops down, to land in Kethis' hair! The sun has just barely risen above the horizon, so Cassidy can only assume it's very early... * Jalanda arises and makes herself presentable, as Fidelio soon arrives with the more major wake up call. * Mikari unrggh's at Jalanda, but slowly starts to blink through weary eyes, then yawns heavily enough to run a small steam engine. * Feray quirks an eyebrow. "Yeah...we found the evil thing.." Kethis lets out a sigh of relief. "That's good to hear. I'm afraid the Angler has come close to shore once again. We need you to use the Telys as soon as possible. :/ A town was destroyed last night..." * Feray blinks. ...What? O_o * Dylan ambles up on deck, breathing to brisk morning air deeply, and makes several cracking noises as he stretches.. * Cassidy stretches a moment, before slowly getting to her feet, and staggering down the hall.. Puff... ... * Mikari seats herself upright with effort, and scratches her back. Eventually, she gets up, making no real effort to look more presentable than she is now. That's... ... ....was there much.. I mean.. * Jalanda steps out onto the deck as soon as she is able, just in time to hear that. her calm face darkens considerably. * Erellisae blinks, then looks fearfully up. "Oh no... is... everyone alright...?" * Dill looks forlorn.. * Nathan looks grim * Jake rubs his head and saunters over, fixing his fancy sorta-poet shirt that might be mannly on someone else. Kethis shakes his head. "Not many were killed, fortunately...they had already begun evacuating. But it is only a matter of time before there is nowhere left to run. We must subdue the fish now." * Feray's gaze clears with determination and she nods. So we track it down and stomp the evil guppy. Sounds great to me. * Mikari drags herself up on deck, seeing everyone looking grim. * Feray flexes a hand.. Eh? What's 'is? [Kethis] I need to explain a few things about the use of the Telys to you though... The Angler hit a town. Some people died.. He looks around to see if everyone is here. * Mitsuo bites his lip, looking down. * Erellisae nods, glaring at the sky. "If it hurt the kids... I'll fry that thing myself..." * Mikari frowns tightly as she gathers this quickly. ...so it is time... * Cassidy, still half asleep, collides with the sauntering Jake in her attempt to retreat to some darker room to catch a bit more sleep.. * * Cassidy looks up, blinking. * Oh. ^^; Uh.. sorry. ^^;; We'd better get started soon then * Cassidy yawns, and does her best to muster her champion's grin. * You wouldn't know any really good places that are good for sleeping around here, would you? Hmm. Could someone not still sluggish from sleep fetch Cassidy? Kethis nods his head toward Jake, who has just arrived carrying the harp. "You see, according to legend, the harp's powers are greatest when charged with the will and emotions of several people. Usually it can be used by one person pouring their wishes into it, but..." "In this case, your best chance for success is if all of you use the harp." * Nathan raises an eyebrow at Kethis Use it? * Mikari leans back against the mast, sure that Dylan certainly isn't referring to her, in this case. But how do we use it? * Jalanda nods, as if she has known this all along. * Feray arches an eyebrow and mutters low enough for Erel to hear. "My, that sounds naughty." * Mikari blinks as she crosses her arms. "What?" Charged with the will and emotions? So... uh... we have to be angry at it? o_O; * Dylan waggles his fingers at Kethis. "These puppies tend to snap strings, Kethis." [Kethis] Not all at once, of course. But you must pour your feelings into it somehow. The best way is to sing to it. Music is the language the Telys understands best, of course. In fact... *he nods at the harp, whose iridescent surface is shimmering very faintly* ...it would seem one of you already has done so. .... ....sing to it? ... sing? ^^; Kethis nods. We have to -sing- to the bloody thing? Oh jeez. Well, we're all screwed. * Jake looks down at Cassidy. ... ...Sing huh? Mmp? I had a rough night. What did you say? * Jake kind of... ignores the singing talk. Kethis smiles faintly. "I did not say you had to sing WELL." * Mitsuo coughs, ~Mary had a little lamb...Little...~ bah, that won't work. * Feray grunts and sighs, rubbing her face. She then nods just a little in amusement. That's good ;) * Erellisae lapses into thought, watching the little robot tottering on her finger in thought. Oh good. ;) I'm sure your dulcet tones shall bring forth great power, Ms. Feray. * Mikari blinks a bit more. "Bah... this is some sorta bad joke..." * Feray snorts and clears her throat. * Feray begins to rhyme! Othrwise I'd need someone talented to offset my tone-deafness ;) ~ So I'm sitting in my cot/thinkin' pretty hard/wondering exactly how/to get rid of an annoying bard/when in comes my sis/and she's lookin' pretty sad/I says sis what's wrong/she says Mitsuo's gonna be a dad! ~ [Kethis] So long as you sing something that holds meaning for you, it should be enough. Once the harp is charged, it will be time to confront the Angler. ....WHAT?! O_O Kethis blinks at Feray. O_o * Nathan stares at Feray, then exploes in laughter! ...yep, we're all dead. * Erellisae blinks HARD and breaks out of her thought with a series of coughs o_O;; >_< No, you are so dead! * Mikari pauses a moment, then slaps her face into her palm. * Cassidy scratches her head, mussing up her already mussed up hair. * I was just lookin' to catch a bit more sleep. But I think it's a lost cause now. ^^; * Jalanda loses her composure for just a second at that lyric. ^^ * Feray shrugs a shoulder and grins almost meekly. * Mitsuo leans over and begins to tickle the hell out of Feray! ^^ Could you say that more slowly, Feray? Ack! Mm. ...Mm.. * Feray flails and grabs Mitsuo in a headlock! Kethis tries to bite back a laugh. * Nathan leans against the railing, howling with laughter! Maybe I could help you sleep. ;) Shhh, Mitsu, the man is talking! Ow! Hey! No fair! ;_; * Jake snirks. ;) [Kethis] Ahem...getting back to the subject at hand.... ^^ * Mikari can't help but laugh very lightly... "Heh...." * Feray idly noogies Mitsuo before letting him go. ;) Expressing yourselves... is something you all do well. * Mitsuo coughs, adjusts his collar a bit, and blushes * Dylan rests a hand on Jake's shoulder * Jake looks up. * Cassidy gives Jake a cock-eyed look. * Help me sleep, huh? ^^; You look a bit peaked. Perhaps you should get some breakfast in you. * Nathan regains his composure with great effor ;) * Erellisae has gone an interesting shade of red, and finishes off Feray with a whap to the upper arm. ^^;; * Feray grins leisurely, feeling a bit better. ...ow! * Feray winces ^^; Hehe! * Erellisae sticks her tongue out at Feray with a grin. "So there!" ^_~ * Feray grumbles and rubs her arm, pouting at Erel. Ahem! So we need to sing to the harp eh? Kethis nods. * Jake resumes his conversation with Cassidy. Hnn yeah... kind of.. releive the tensions of the day.. Words will come if you sing with your true heart. Don't fear, it is only in abandonment that you can find the verse to save what you hold dear. * Erellisae blinks, then turns back to Kethis, scratching her hair. "... well, nothing else Lumian we've found has been normal on this trip so far... I guess we have to." ^^; * Feray snorts and mumbles something. ;) * Jalanda says this almost in a sing-song voice. almost. * Nathan thinks Bah, I don't have any such things. * Feray's ear twitches, however, and she lifts her head to eye Erel. I quietly watch, wait in the shadows... a maverick, a loner. * Jake folds his arms and slouches a bit, looking slyly left and right. Well, if we need to do ti I guess we should start then * Cassidy peers curiously at Jake. * My, aren't you the debonaire one this morning? Nah. Just being my usual self. Kethis wanders off toward the galley after Fidelio. "I'll leave all of you alone now. Fidelio has offered me some breakfast. ^^ " It has already begun... but time is short for this ballad. * Jalanda bows her head. So who has the harp? * Erellisae lapses into momentary silence, then looks up. "... where's the harp?" * Jalanda slides a hand towards jake. * Mikari finds herself leaning towards Kethis as he goes down, finding the notion of breakfast appealing... * Jake jumps. Oh. * Cassidy gives Jake a bit of an elbow. * Pfft. I think you must have hit the sauce or something. Even worse than me. ^^; Right. * Jake hands it to Jalanda. Jake ha--ad it. Hey. Ow. * Jalanda takes it, whispering softly to Jake, "I hope you will not wait much longer for her." * Cassidy grins. * C'mon, tough guy. Who's the tense one now, huh? ...Nn? ...Oo. ;) Is that an /offer/? * Jalanda does not wait for a response, instead, passing the harp to the rightful Erellisae. * Jake grins down at Cassidy. * Erellisae blinks, getting to her feet and holding the harp carefully. "T-thanks... 'scuse me a sec..." She heads for the door under-decks, carrying Spud with her. * Feray eyes Erel before slowly slinking after her. * Nathan kicks back against the railing, thinking to himself * Cassidy sniffs, and glances away. * Offer? Pfft. I don't think so. But I'm holding you to the offer of that tension-releasing massage you offered just a moment ago, bud. You owe me. And that's the way I like it. ^^; * Jalanda nods, then runs her lavender eyes back to Jake, smiling softly once. It looks like it's consoling him for some sadness. * Erellisae heads for an empty cabin, closing the door behind her in silence, then sitting on a bed, cradling the harp in a hand before flopping back on the bed, Spud hovering onto an upturned finger. * Cassidy grins, and feels a bit better this morning. * Of course, m'lady, of course. ;) * Erellisae sighs faintly, watching the small robot spin happily on her finger. "I wonder... maybe my parents were trying to protect me. Is everything Lumian so... strange and unusual as you? What about... me? I don't know..." * Spud beeps faintly at the mage, spinning a lazy circle as it balances on her finger. * Erellisae shakes her head, chuckling faintly. "You don't look too hostile, but... what about this harp? It forced us to do so much we didn't want to... it's dangerous. I don't know, Spud. I've so many questions, but... if I asked my parents about myself, about the Lumians, I know exactly what they'd say..." * Erellisae wags a finger at the rather attentive little automaton balancing on her, shifting to sit better against the wall as she lectures it. They'd say 'You're just a little girl', you see... But there's a hell of a lot more to me... They always underestimate What I can do, They always tell me how I'm meant to be... * Spud beeps curiously and looks confused, nonetheless bobbing on her finger in a sort of nod. * Erellisae leans back against the wall, more talking to herself now. They say I'm just a little girl, just a little girl, how can I compare? What do I know? What have I got to share? But there's nothing in this world, nothing in this world, that can hold me down. Can't they hear me? Don't they understand? That I wanna be myself, wanna be the girl, wanna be the one, That my friends can rely on. How I wish that they could see all there is of me, How I long to hear, That they take me for who I am. * Erellisae pauses and glares at the ceiling, shaking her head with an irritated noise as she briefly breaks song. "It's not fair...", she whispers, before glaring at the robot innocently staring back at her, near-shouting the last verse. 'Cause I'm just a little girl, you see... But there's a /hell/ of a lot more to me! Don't ever underestimate what I can do! Don't ever tell me who I'm meant to be! * Erellisae nods decisively as she trails off... then cheers up all of a sudden, grinning a trademark fangy grin and stretching widely as she gets to her feet, grabbing the harp. "Now, Spud, let's go barbecue a fish for dinner!" ^_^ * Feray wideyes as Erel finishes and scrabbles up the stairs hurriedly! ^^; * Erellisae opens the door just as Feray goes out of sight, letting loose a small sigh then heading back to deck, Spud bobbing behind her. * Nathan looks up as Erel returns to the deck All finished? * Erellisae waves to everyone cheerily. "Okay! Done here. Who's next?" ^^ Hand it over, might as well get this done ;) * Mitsuo sits down near the railing of the ship, waiting for his turn. ^^; * Feray eyes Nate. * Jalanda has her head bowed, listening. To exactly what you can't be certain, though her eyes drift over Erellisae as she arrives back. * Erellisae nods, smiling faintly and handing the harp carefully across to Nathan, then sitting next to Feray, looking considerably more cheerful than before. ^^ * Nathan accepts it with a grin If you'll all excuse me, I'd rather not risk my friends going deaf before battle ;) Aw. Singing in Merish? * Nathan waves, and heads down below, "Nope. Just don't feel like it today." ^_^ * Nathan heads for a room, and shuts the door behind him, tossing the harp onto the bed before sitting himself down * Mikari slowly regains her conscious self, now paying attention to Nathan. * Dylan leans against the railing, and tosses a small bit of rock from his boot into the sea, watching the ripples. * Nathan stares at the harp for a while with a raised eyebrow * Mikari watches him leave, and sits back, sighing impatiently. * Jake is still macking. All right, so I have to sing something from the heart eh? Let's see what it has to say... * Nathan closes his eyes for a while and just listens to his own self for a while * Cassidy is proving deviously resistant, grinning all the while. * * Nathan opens his eyes again OK, you want to know what's going on inside me? Here goes... Halfway up the stairs is the stair where I sit. There isn't any other stair quite like it. I'm not at the bottom, I'm not at the top. So this is the stair where I have stopped. Far from places where I've grown, far from places still unknown. It isn't in the ocean deep, it isn't at the highest peak. Looking back with longing. Looking forward with desire. Paralyzed in my position. Too scared to go on. Not daring to go back. A trap of my own ambition. Halfway down the stairs isn't up and isn't down. It isn't at the Temple gate, it isn't in the town. And all sorts of confusing thoughts run 'round my head. It really isn't anywhere, it's where I am instead. Far from those I understand, far from strangers in their land. It isn't where my people are, it isn't mysteries from afar. Looking back with longing. Looking forward with desire. Paralyzed in my position. Too scared to go on. Not daring to go back. A trap of my own ambition. Searching for answers, searching for secrets, searching for joy and harmony. Running from questions, running from truth, running from sorrow and disunity. My fate is in my hand, Do I dare to hold it, and risk its shattering? Or do I risk letting it go, And let the wind take it, never mattering? * Nathan pauses, then resumes Halfway up the stairs is the stair where I sit. There isn't any other stair quite like it. I'm not at the bottom, I'm not at the top. But this is the stair where I have stopped. * Nathan lets out a deep breath, then raises an eyebrow at the harp No comments from the peanut gallery ;) * Nathan grabs the harp and stands up, heading for the deck * Nathan saunters back to the group, keeping a smile on his face ^_^ Have fun? ^_- Neeeeeext? ;) Eheh. ^^; Hrmm. Hmm...Still thinking of something...gimme a few... * Feray tilts her head back, gazing at the sky. * Erellisae 's gaze has drifted off into the water, but she catches herself with a shake of the head, batting Spud faintly as he bobs in the air next to her. * Jalanda is still frozen in that listening, bowed pose, but there's something in her face now, it is hard to tell. * Nathan waggles the harp at people ;) Ms. Jalanda, can you play a tune, if I hum it? * Feray eyes the rather solemn natures of people but waits, something flickering in the depths of her silver eyes. * Jalanda lifts her head gently. "Of course." * Nathan duly hands the harp to Jalanda * Erellisae looks up at Feray, raising an eyebrow questioningly, before lightly prodding Feray in the side. Then, those who are sensitive to poor singing may wish to get breakfast, for I shall sing to harp and wind. * Feray arches an eyebrow down at the smaller woman but just quirks a faint grin. * Nathan nods at Dylan, catching his drift, and goes to see about some brekkie ^_- * Jalanda takes the harp skillfully, then steps closer to the railing where Dylan is, studying him a moment as she does so. * Dylan hums a rolling, slightly mournful tune. * Cassidy leans against the mast, feeling no particular need to go anywhere or do anything. * * Jalanda begins strumming after a moment, attempting to match the tempo and beat of his tune... You know.. I never wanted to be an adventurer.. I wanted to be.. *giggle* a lumberjack! * Mitsuo chokes! O_o * Feray blinks.....and blinks some more. * Erellisae blinks /hard/, watching Dylan in faint disbelief. But enough reminiscing.. Mmp. * Dylan coughs, and thumps his chest as his voice levels out into a baritone.. * Mikari looks at Dylan like he's insane. When, I was young, I thought I ain't searching evermore, Cos I'll find everything I be lookin' for. But now, I'm not so sure I can find what I want, o O (Dylan's the man...) There might always be a part of me, wandering. -- I'm just a lost soul, Looking for my home, I can't see my goal, Far away from home. -- Friends, now I have some, And for now we carry on, Till the fate we draw upon, Scatters us like a storm. I'll keep journeying so long, As staying still feels so wrong, Doing as I was taught is right, Until I can go home. -- I'm not a lost soul, Though I'm still seeking my goal, I tread my own path, To find my way back home. * Dylan stares out at the water... "to find my way... back home.." * Jalanda closes her eyes as she continues to accompany his verse til the end, listening deeply to the words he speaks. * Feray nods just slightly.. * Nathan returns to the deck, having gnoshed down a quick breakfast Mm. * Dylan coughs again, voice readjusting to his normal tone. "That's me done. I'll watch the waves for awhile.. I think..." * Jake resists the urge to groove. * Feray glances at the others. Who's next? * Mitsuo taps his fingers against the ship, "...Hmm." * Jalanda nods, about to say something to Dylan, but catches herself. * Nathan leans against the railing, waiting to see who takes the dive next * Mikari coughs a little, looking around uncomfortably. Well...I might have something. I sorta forgot about it till now. Go for it, 'suo. *nod* * Erellisae grins toothily at Feray. "How 'bout you? Ooo! Or Mitsuo. I wanna hear him sing too." ^_~ * Feray snorts softly and crosses her arms over her chest. ^^; ...You want to hear me SING? -_-; Well...er... * Dill lands on Dylan's shoulder, nuzzling him quietly. * Jalanda looks expectantly to those assembled who have not sung, extending the harp in offering. * Erellisae laughs, then waves a hand at Mitsuo. "I'm kidding! C'mon, even I retreated downstairs. And I love an audience." ^^; See, I sorta remembered a song my mom used to sing me when I was small...It...sort of reminded me of myself...what I want...and all of us, really. Ahh.. Well, music is music....emotion is emotion...give it a shot. * Feray nods her head to the harp. Well...here goes... * Mitsuo coughs, and clears his throat. * Erellisae eyes her big sister with a faintly suspicious air, before settling back to listen. * Feray has her ears backed a bit as she listens. Come with me in the twilight of a summer night for awhile Tell me of a story never ever told in the past Take me back to the land Where my yearnings were born The key to open the door is in your hand Now fly me there Fanatics find their heaven in never ending storming wind Auguries of destruction be a lullaby for rebirth Consolations, be there In my dreamland to come The key to open the door is in your hand Now take me there I believe in fantasies invisible to me In the land of misery I'm searchin' for the sign To the door of mystery and dignity I'm wandering down, and searchin' down the secret sun Come with me in the twilight of a summer night for awhile Tell me of a story never ever told in the past Take me back to the land Where my yearnings were born The key to open the door is in your hand Now take me there to the land of twilight ...That was crap. ^^: No, that was great! You go, 'suo! * Feray smiles warmly and nods. ^^ Not at all, I thought it was quite grand ^_^ * Erellisae grins, giving Mitsuo a thumbs-up, looking a little starry-eyed. * Mikari grins a little and nods, as much as can be expected of her, so it should be encouraging. * Jalanda looks once more over her shoulder at Dylan as Dill consoles him, then a slight change comes over her as Mitsuo concludes his song. * Cassidy grins, and glances out over the water. * Alright, folks, who's left? * Dylan pets Dill, and walks over to clap Mitsuo on the back. * Nathan glances around a people Jal? Mikari? * Cassidy crosses her arms, still looking out over the water. * I don't sing. So don't be lookin' at me. ^^; * Erellisae prods Feray slightly, looking a cross between suspicious and concerned. "Mikari, Cassidy... and you!" ^^ Good lad. Lovely voice. Don't hide it. *rubs at his eyes a little* Cassidy...if I can sing, you definetely can. ^^; ...My voice is lovely? HAH! ^^; Aw, don't force her. I'm interested in hearin' the lovely Jalanda sing! * Erellisae glares at Mitsuo. "Hey! It is too!" * Cassidy shakes her head. * Uh uh. If I sang, I'd just undo all this other stuff. So I won't. ^^; Is not... It was an admirable song, Mitsuo... * Feray casts Cass a knowing look. * Erellisae hmphs, and looks unmoving from her stance of Mitsuo-nice-voiceness. * Erellisae eyes Feray owlishly, prodding her again. "C'mon! Your turn!" :D ...mrrf. Alright, alright. * Jake stays quiet with all this song-singing business going on. If nobody else wants to bite the bullet. ^_- * Jalanda looks to Feray. "Please, by all means." * Feray stands and accepts the harp from Jal.. * Nathan watches quietly, interested in what Feray has to add * Feray tilts her head and proceeds to tuck her hair behind her long ears, striding away from the group as she brushes her fingertips over the harp. She turns to fix the group with her unusual silver gaze. Her voice takes on her usual cheerful coloring but isn't too bad to listen to as begins to sing. Hey, it's never too early to fly! You can do what you want to, the sooner you try! Sure, you might fall on your face.. ..you may even have to give up! And maybe that will make you cry! But to hell with it, it's never too early to try! * Feray flashes the group a quick grin and then jabs a finger towards her heart, her voice softening a bit in understanding but still not losing its optimistic tone. Weep, if you feel there is sadness in your heart. You will leave grief behind you the sooner you start! Love can bring tears to the eye. Still it is what we need most - Love which no money can buy. Just remember - it's never too early to cry. * Feray turns her gaze over each of the group members, lingering on Erellisae, Mitsuo and Nathan slightly with the next lines. Believe you're truly different if you must.. But you're never alone with friends that you trust. Some have to suffer, some must fight. I find it hard to accept... But things will always turn out right! * Feray smirks a bit and twirls the harp on a fingertip, tossing it into the air lazily before catching it. "And it's never too early to try!" * Feray crosses her arms over her chest, the harp dangling dangerously from her fingers as she juts her chin. Well, I'll keep trying to see my flight through. I'll hold my head straight and try, it's the best I can do. ... * Erellisae 's smile quirks a little wider as Feray watches her, before sweatdropping and looking nervous as she practices harp acrobatics. ^^; « Wow, Feray does it like karaoke. ^_^ » * Nathan grins * Feray loses all of her usual cheer and playful nature, a fond look warming her gaze now. Her tone is now raw, vulnerable....it's almost as if she regrets singing so bravely. But she continues. Why do the people I love have to cry? I've never quite felt like this before. God, I often wish I knew why... * Feray juts her chin. But damnit, it's never too early to try. * Feray pauses and holds out the harp to Jalanda, her voice still soft... * Mitsuo smiles softly, "I like that..." Sí an ghaoth do ghuth...sí an bháisteach do dheora...grian do chroí ar las do spiorad mo shlánú... * Feray then turns and flops down in her spot. * Mikari watches Feray, quite taken aback in truth... she studies her closely, almost looking concerned. Ta da. * Jalanda doesn't move to accept it immediately, as a look of sadness fills her eyes. * Nathan watches Feray a bit after that last part * Mikari smiles a little. * Erellisae blinks, then quirks her smile back up, hugging Feray tightly. "That was nice... what was the last bit...?" ...and here you stood afraid. But you are more right than you know. Old words, and powerful ones. You do them justice, cousin. This is gettin' to be a showboat, 'ere. ^^; The wind is your voice, the rain is your tears. Your burning heart and spirit are my salvation. * Feray nods to Dylan. * Feray blinks and gently ruffles Erel's hair.. Very nice Feray, very nice indeed :) * Mitsuo smiles. ^^ * Jalanda looks to the instrument, then at Mikari. "Just the type of atmosphere you would like.... there is yet your part to play." * Feray blinks and grins meekly. "Yeah yeah." Er. Yeah... * Erellisae leans faintly against Feray, murmuring something under her breath, still hugging the huntress tightly. * Mikari is out of smart remarks, looking somewhat embarrassed... * Jalanda extends it to the rugged adventurer to take up. Fidelio hops up from belowdecks. [Fidelio] You all look-a like you need a break. ^^ Want some breakfast? * Feray blinks and pauses before nuzzling Erel's hair, murmuring something back in the same old language. Giant Death Guppies can wait when it comes to waffles and coffee. ^^; * Nathan watches Feray with new respect for a bit, then walks over to offer her and Erel a hand up [Fidelio] Now now, you cannot fight evil on an empty stomach, no? ^^ I think we have time to clean the salt breeze from our throats, so that the others have no excuse not to sing. Come on, I'm wondering if Jake has any old family breakfasts ;) * Feray blinks and gently releases Erel, ruffling her hair again. She accepts Nate's hand and pulls herself up. "Sounds good to me! All that deep sharing has made me hungry like a bear." Fidelio trots off to put the coffee on. ^^ You too Erel, up ya go ;) * Mitsuo chuckles a little, and heads to the eating area. * Jake chills. * Dill sits on the harp, and puffs a cheery marching tune. * Erellisae nods, pulling herself to her feet and running a hand through her hair. "Singing to a harp... don't tell me we're gonna sing to the big soul-eating fish, too... oy... sometimes I think I'll never get used to my heritage." ^^; Whatever works ;) Erk.. I hope we don't have to sing again... I don't know -that- much ancient Lainian.. ^^; Though I have a feeling it won't be that simple * Nathan herds people towards the galley and food * Erellisae looks a little disbelievingly across. "Riiight... o/~ Fish, fish, go away, come again another daaaay...! o/~" She deflates, looking mock-despairingly at Nate. * Jalanda holds the harp for now, looking down to Dill. "A short recess for you, then..." * Feray utters a laugh and rubs her neck as she heads for the galley.. * Nathan chuckles a little * Erellisae blinks, then heads after Feray quickly, one ear flicking slightly. "Ancient Lainian? Huh? Wha? Hey, come back..!" ==Session End== *** GMAmy changes topic to 'Grandia: New Horizons | Chapter 38.0: The Guppy of Doom | Location: 'Alent's Light' deck, July 18, afternoon | Crappy GrandiaRPG summary/primer at http://whafroofdeath.rpgcafe.net/temp/grandiarpg.html | Session End' Fun! Session Close: Fri Aug 02 21:57:23 2002