AoP 012

1. == 8:42 PM] ArCi: == Ok, so squish. Squishy squish squish for anyone to hop into.
2. == [8:42 PM] ArCi: == It's the following morning, past the breakfast hour.
3. == [8:43 PM] ArCi: == The crew, now a bit thinner than before are off to different duties.
4. == [8:43 PM] Olenna: == *may or may not be hanging out with the sheet.*
5. == [8:43 PM] ArCi: == You have been tasked by Captain Goldie with "maintaining the main deck". Which mostly means to swab it when needed and otherwise be present to give scritches.
6. == [8:44 PM] ArCi: == The sheet is floating around above deck to take in the view.
7. == [8:44 PM] Jaden: == *is probably at the Map Control thing, seeing how far out we are from the town*
8. == [8:45 PM] Olenna: == *waves to said sheet.*
9. == [8:45 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "Provided good wind, we could reach the dock by nightfall...hopefully."
10. == [8:45 PM] ArCi: == The sheet waves back.
11. == [8:46 PM] ArCi: == It seems to be spreading itself across various surfaces. The deck. The mast. The post. Getting a feel of things.
12. == [8:46 PM] Jaden: == Thats good, we still need to drop everyone off, including our Problem Guest
13. == [8:46 PM] Jaden: == (Talking about the Ghost ship guy)
14. == [8:46 PM] ArCi: == The sheet prickles at that.
15. == [8:46 PM] Olenna: == He isn't very nice.
16. == [8:47 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "Yeah. We can alert the authorities to him at the dock...I think. I've never actually spoken to authorities."
17. == [8:47 PM] Jaden: == I've dealt with them before, we will find either local guards or in this case, maybe a Guild Representative?
18. == [8:48 PM] Olenna: == That would be a good idea.
19. == [8:48 PM] ArCi: == The sheet makes a motion that seems to be like wrapping itself around a neck.
20. == [8:49 PM] Saiph: == So refresh my memory. We're... *not* burning the port down, right?
21. == [8:49 PM] Olenna: == He's got to have a trial.
22. == [8:49 PM] Olenna: == We're definitely not burning the port down. Why would we do that?
23. == [8:49 PM] Olenna: == ... they won't try to burn *us*, will they?
24. == [8:49 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "We may eventually burn it down."
25. == [8:49 PM] Jaden: == *looks to the sheet "I understand, but that is not up to us, he will punished as decided by the law of the town. He WILL be punished"*
26. == [8:50 PM] ArCi: == Damin: "No, child. They won't burn you."
27. == [8:50 PM] Saiph: == No, no fire you for, Mr. Sheet.
28. == [8:50 PM] Jaden: == This place Already dealt with enough fire during the war, can we NOT talk about burning it more?
29. == [8:50 PM] Olenna: == Oh, good.
30. == [8:50 PM] Saiph: == Apparently not!
31. == [8:51 PM] ArCi: == The sheet makes a series of hissing sounds that Saiph recognizes as "fire bad".
32. == [8:52 PM] Jaden: == Besides, we are dropping off the Survivors of the ship in this town, i wouldn't want them dealing with that after already losing their ship
33. == [8:53 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "Certainly not. ...although, it might motivate them to stay in my crew."
34. == [8:53 PM] Jaden: == *Glares at the cat*
35. == [8:53 PM] Olenna: == Not very effectively.
36. == [8:53 PM] Olenna: == People do better when you motivate them with rewards.
37. == [8:54 PM] Jaden: == And not fire induced threats
38. == [8:55 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "I feel both serve the best results."
39. == [8:55 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "I shall captain with a paw of the olive branch...and ONE CLENCHED IN AN IRON FIST!"
40. == [8:55 PM] Olenna: == Having an emotionally satisfying job helps as well, of course. Or working toward a common goal.
41. == [8:56 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "Puuurrrrrrr, as you are my new first mate, I shall take it under advisement."
42. == [8:57 PM] Olenna: == *offers pets.*
43. == [8:57 PM] ArCi: == I'd assumed you were currently petting her, honestly.
44. == [8:57 PM] Olenna: == *might have been!*
45. == [8:58 PM] Jaden: == *pinches the bridge of his nose muttering "Why do we keep pandering to this goddamn cat"*
46. == [8:58 PM] Olenna: == *does not hear this!*
47. == [8:59 PM] Olenna: == Jaden... is there anything we can do to look less... well, planar?
48. == [8:59 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "Silence sixth mate!"
49. == [8:59 PM] Jaden: == WHEN WAS I DEMOTED?
50. == [8:59 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "Just now."
51. == [9:00 PM] Jaden: == Ugh. What was that Olenna?
52. == [9:01 PM] Olenna: == Well, interplanar people worry the ... well, the people here. Is there a way I could blend in better?
53. == [9:03 PM] Jaden: == *thinks to himself, Chin in his hand. "Well for you, i don't think you stand out TOO Much, Saiph can turn into an animal if he wants to. I think maybe just don't bring up you arent from.....around here, if possible"*
54. == [9:04 PM] Olenna: == Really? I haven't seen anyone else who looks like this. ... maybe if I hid my hair better.
55. == [9:04 PM] Jaden: == I mean, A hood couldn't hurt, if you didn't mind wearing one
56. == [9:05 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "To be fair, lots of people look like lots of things."
57. == [9:06 PM] Olenna: == I wouldn't mind. I don't have one, though.
58. == [9:06 PM] Jaden: == I mean look at me, i'm not exactly super normal around here either.
59. == [9:06 PM] ArCi: == The sheet wraps itself around Olenna's head into a sort of makeshift cloak.
60. == [9:06 PM] Olenna: == Oh! Thank you, Al.
61. == [9:06 PM] Olenna: == ((The sheet's name was Al, right?))
62. == [9:07 PM] ArCi: == ((Maybe? I don't remember. Probably.))
63. == [9:07 PM] ArCi: == Al gives you a thumbs up.
64. == [9:07 PM] Jaden: == ((it is, looked it up, AI))
65. == [9:08 PM] Olenna: == I like that. Maybe it's a bit safer.
66. == [9:08 PM] Jaden: == If you are alright with that but ArCi brought up a good point, i don't exactly look like a normal Human or Elf or something either.
67. == [9:08 PM] Saiph: == Eh, I think you look fine. Everyone looks weird. (edited)
68. == [9:09 PM] Olenna: == Well, that's true. Or everyone looks normal.
69. == [9:09 PM] Saiph: == Worrying about it just makes you stand out even more.
70. == [9:10 PM] Jaden: == Like i said, maybe jsut don't mention where you guys came from too much.
71. == [9:10 PM] Jaden: == .....Can i ask you 2 a question?
72. == [9:10 PM] Olenna: == Of course.
73. == [9:10 PM] Saiph: == Probably.
74. == [9:11 PM] Jaden: == Sorry if you have already said this, but why DID you two come to the Material Plane? (edited)
75. == [9:11 PM] Saiph: == Hrm.
76. == [9:11 PM] Saiph: == Good question.
77. == [9:11 PM] Olenna: == *looks at Saiph.*
78. == [9:11 PM] Jaden: == It sounds like you two are relatively well off where you are from
79. == [9:13 PM] Saiph: == We were on our way... somewhere and just ended up here. Still not sure how. I suspect foul play.
80. == 9:13 PM] Saiph: == Possibly fowl play if chickens are involved.
81. == [9:13 PM] Jaden: == So you guys got ambushed? or someone interupted your way of transportation?
82. == [9:14 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "...are chickens a major problem on your home plane?"
83. == [9:14 PM] Saiph: == There wasn't an ambush. Just like.... an altered destination.
84. == [9:14 PM] Olenna: == ... I don't... *think* so.
85. == [9:14 PM] Saiph: == Chickens are jerks, typically.
86. == [9:14 PM] Jaden: == Where were you headed initially?
87. == [9:14 PM] Olenna: == I've done a lot of research on his plane and I haven't *heard* anything much about chickens.
88. == [9:15 PM] Saiph: == The venue for the ceremony. A neutral demiplane.
89. == [9:15 PM] Jaden: == Oh, for your guys' Marriage right?
90. == [9:16 PM] Saiph: == *nods.*
91. == [9:17 PM] Olenna: == Right.
92. == [9:17 PM] Jaden: == Was it blocked with a Barrier or something or were you just veered off course? A Demiplane sounds like it isn't super close to the Material plane (edited)
93. == [9:18 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "No, but as all planes float within the astral plane, it's possible they fell through there into the grand cosmic soup of the multi-verse before landing here."
94. == [9:18 PM] Jaden: == Then again i don't know much about planar travel, i've been here my whole life
95. == [9:18 PM] Saiph: == Basically, what Goldie says.
96. == [9:18 PM] Olenna: == *looks at the cat, clearly impressed.*
97. == [9:18 PM] Jaden: == *looks at Goldie "How do YOU know that?"*
98. == [9:19 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "I am a cat. We know these things."
99. == [9:19 PM] Olenna: == That's true.
100. == [9:20 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "Our entire race is mildly in tune with the astral plane at all times. I just couldn't properly articulate it before my connection. Before, I'd just stare off into it for a while before feeling so violated I just had to run around screaming!"
101. == [9:20 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "This is much more sensible."
102. == [9:21 PM] Olenna: == If I could see that much I think I'd do the same.
103. == [9:21 PM] Jaden: == ......Oh
104. == [9:22 PM] Olenna: == So we're still not married.
105. == [9:22 PM] Saiph: == Yeah.
106. == [9:22 PM] Jaden: == Sorry about that?
107. == [9:23 PM] Saiph: == I wonder if someone was trying to stop the wedding. Or if it was just one of those things that happens sometimes.
108. == [9:23 PM] Olenna: == Why would anyone want to stop the wedding?
109. == [9:23 PM] Jaden: == Any Members of either of your family not happy about this?
110. == [9:23 PM] Saiph: == Maybe they don't want our families united?
111. == [9:24 PM] Olenna: == "United" might be a *little* bit of a stretch.
112. == [9:24 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "Maybe a jilted lover was so distraught that they had to sabotage the wedding!"
113. == [9:25 PM] Olenna: == Oh, I hope not! That would be very sad.
114. == [9:25 PM] Olenna: == Have you got any, Saiph?
115. == [9:26 PM] Saiph: == Not really.
116. == [9:26 PM] Saiph: == That I"m aware of, anyway! How would you know if a lover was jjilted?
117. == [9:27 PM] Saiph: == Is there an exit interview?
118. == [9:27 PM] Olenna: == Not that I know of.
119. == [9:27 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "Did you have mysterious flowers sent to you with a vague, maybe slightly threatening note?"
120. == [9:28 PM] Olenna: == Or maybe they just seem upset?
121. == [9:29 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "That too."
122. == [9:31 PM] Jaden: == I wouldn't be able to guess, i've never dealt with a situation like that. At least you weren't hurt when you got redirected to our part of the Universe
123. == 9:32 PM] Olenna: == Well, no.
124. == [9:33 PM] Olenna: == I just expected to be married, I suppose.
125. == [9:33 PM] Olenna: == At least I'm not wearing a very uncomfortable pair of shoes.
126. == [9:34 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "Did you desire this marriage?"
127. == [9:35 PM] Olenna: == Oh! Um.
128. == [9:35 PM] Saiph: == *looks at Olenna.*
129. == [9:36 PM] Olenna: == It *was* going to end the war.
130. == [9:36 PM] Jaden: == War?
131. == [9:36 PM] Olenna: == And I *like* Saiph, *obviously.*
132. == [9:37 PM] Pip: == *Pip wanders in, looking like she didn't take a nap. Rather, it seems the nap took her.* "Hello yes I sense awkward topics."
133. == [9:37 PM] Jaden: == *waves at Pip*
134. == [9:37 PM] Saiph: == Yes, the idea was to get married to end the space war.
135. == [9:37 PM] Olenna: == Exactly.
136. == [9:38 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "Admirable goal. And Saiph is a fine man. It's why he is my third mate. But...this still seems like...a settlement."
137. == [9:38 PM] Olenna: == No one needs another star war.
138. == [9:38 PM] Jaden: == *grumbles about Saiph being higher ranked then him*
139. == [9:38 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "Ugh, those Star Wars can be a real pain. I still remember the ninth one."
140. == [9:40 PM] Saiph: == *shrugs. "It's just one of those things, you know? It's expected of you and it's generally a good thing, so there's no reason not to do it. You have duties when you're in families like ours. Expectations and stuff."*
141. == [9:40 PM] Olenna: == Right, exactly.
142. == [9:41 PM] Olenna: == And I don't mind at all really, I just don't want you to be bored and unhappy.
143. == [9:43 PM] Saiph: == I don't mind either, and you're my oldest friend.
144. == [9:43 PM] Saiph: == Well, outside of Jack the Elm tree back home, but we're fighting.
145. == [9:43 PM] Olenna: == Right. See? It isn't *settling* exactly.
146. == [9:44 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "Hmmmmmm. If you are certain. Still, you do not seem especially anxious to return. Neither of you."
147. == [9:45 PM] Saiph: == We have time. And I guess this isn't so bad. We run away a lot, and this feels like one of those times, you know? Having adventures, making friends.
148. == [9:45 PM] Olenna: == Right. Oh, and you worked out the time dilation.
149. == [9:46 PM] Jaden: == There is a time differece?
150. == [9:47 PM] Olenna: == Yes. Time passes faster here. So they probably haven't even noticed we're gone yet.
151. == [9:47 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "This is a common problem with planar travel."
152. == [9:47 PM] Saiph: == *nods.*
153. == [9:47 PM] Saiph: == Our stars are a lot more.... chill? (edited)
154. == [9:48 PM] Saiph: == Yours are *extremely* tense and busy.
155. == [9:48 PM] Jaden: == Its been pretty stressful here, Maybe the stars reflect that?
156. == [9:49 PM] Jaden: == ((Jaden has no idea what he is talking about XD)
157. == [9:49 PM] Olenna: == That would make sense. They do *see* everything.
158. == [9:49 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "To be fair...stars have a lot to do."
159. == [9:49 PM] Olenna: == That's got to wear on you.
160. == [9:49 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "Mmmmmm, yes."
161. == [9:50 PM] Saiph: == Anyway. We seem to be stuck playing by Material Plane rules.
162. == [9:50 PM] Pip: == "I'm not sure I fully understand much of that, but I'm glad you guys ended up here and now."
163. == [9:50 PM] Saiph: == So it'll probalby take us awhile to figure out how to get back anyway.
164. == [9:51 PM] Olenna: == Right. Things are more... congealed here.
165. == [9:51 PM] Saiph: == Back home I can turn into any kind of animal whenever I want. It's.... a lot more limited here. Like I'm constantly having to argue with reality just to get anything done.
166. == [9:52 PM] Olenna: == It hasn't really affected me.
167. == [9:53 PM] Jaden: == You two seem plenty strong to me
168. == [9:53 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "It hasn't? I find that odd. Given your extremely irregular breathing."

	1. == 9:54 PM] Saiph: == I dunno, I'm just used to... not being stuck in this one shape. Where I'm from you have to constantly shift to avoid getting like... eaten when you're away from the city.
169. == [9:55 PM] Olenna: == Oh, that. Um, I don't really have to breathe all that much, is all.
170. == [9:55 PM] Olenna: == Well, you don't *have* to shift, you *can* also shoot at things or shrink yourself or start magical fires under things.
171. == [9:56 PM] Saiph: == The fire is fun. But the shifting is just... what we do.
172. == [9:56 PM] Saiph: == And it's hard to do here.
173. == [9:56 PM] Saiph: == That's the whole point of the marriage. Change and Stasis, joining forces.
174. == [9:57 PM] Olenna: == Right. Exactly.
175. == [9:57 PM] Jaden: == If you say so
176. == [9:58 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "What about you, Pip? Where will you go from here, you think?"
177. == [10:02 PM] Olenna: == *takes Saiph's hand, or paw, if applicable.*
178. == [10:03 PM] Saiph: == *is currently in his Aasimar form ,and is occupying himself by making a complicated lanyard out of phosphorescent vines.*
179. == [10:03 PM] Pip: == "Uh, I'm not sure. I should probably warn the others about the Doctor, in case he's got it in his head that changelings are somehow better for his butchery. Other than that... I'm not really sure. Especially since I can't tell if you mean in a geographical sense, or a 'what are you doing with your life' sort of sense." (edited)
180. == [10:05 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "...is there anything...fun you'd like to do?"
181. == [10:05 PM] Saiph: == Yeah! What are your hobbies?
182. == [10:05 PM] Saiph: == *druidcrafts Olenna a viney crown with red flowers.*
183. == [10:06 PM] Olenna: == *beams.*
184. == [10:06 PM] Olenna: == Oh, that's beautiful.
185. == [10:07 PM] Olenna: == *puts it on.*
186. == [10:08 PM] Saiph: == *works on one with golden flowers for the cat.*
187. == [10:08 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "I can take you guys almost anywhere. I know you're on this quest thing but...what sort of stuff would you guys like to see?"
188. == [10:09 PM] ArCi: == Goldie approves this act of benevolence to his commander.
189. == [10:09 PM] Olenna: == Oh, *lots* of things.
190. == [10:09 PM] Saiph: == *thinks about this.*
191. == [10:10 PM] Saiph: == *looks at Pip and Jaden. "What's good to look at here? You're the native Primes."*
192. == [10:11 PM] Jaden: == Uhhhhh
193. == [10:12 PM] Olenna: == Something fun.
194. == [10:12 PM] Jaden: == Honestly i've spent a good chunk of my time out at sea like now. This place is pretty comfortable to me
195. == [10:13 PM] Saiph: == Any cool beaches? With shells and rocks? Where we're not in a race against time against deadly pirates?
196. == [10:13 PM] ArCi: == Damin: "There's the isle of Therus."
197. == [10:13 PM] Jaden: == ((Would i know Therus?))
198. == [10:14 PM] ArCi: == Uh...probably, sure. It's basically like...a tourist trap island.
199. == [10:15 PM] Jaden: == Therus is alright. Lot of people like to visit there, get Souveniers
200. == [10:16 PM] Jaden: == I haven't spent too much time there, just stopped off during jobs
201. == [10:16 PM] Olenna: == ... souvenirs?
202. == [10:16 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "Trophies of commerce."
203. == [10:17 PM] Jaden: == Items you guy buy to remember where you have been
204. == [10:17 PM] Saiph: == Do they have the drinks with the tiny umbrellas? (edited)
205. == [10:17 PM] Jaden: == Probably?
206. == [10:17 PM] Olenna: == ... do you normally forget where you've been?
207. == [10:17 PM] Saiph: == We have to go there!
208. == [10:20 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "...all the wonders of this plane...and all you wanted was a tiny umbrella?"
209. == [10:20 PM] Jaden: == Maybe after Samu Praslin. We still have some things to do remember
210. == [10:22 PM] Olenna: == Maybe they have tiny umbrellas there?
211. == [10:23 PM] Pip: == "I mean, seeing the world sounds nice. I've seen a bit, but after a certain point everything gets fuzzy. I get the feeling I was ever vigilant for some reason or other, but I guess I was too busy trying to pass as whoever I looked like at the time to really experience life where I was."
212. == [10:23 PM] Pip: == "I'd like to make clothes again, I suppose. I haven't done that in awhile."
213. == [10:24 PM] Olenna: == What kind of clothes do you make?
214. == [10:24 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "I shall bring us to one of the greatest weaving communes in the isles! ALL SHALL FALL BEFORE THE MIGHT OF YOUR CROSS STICH!"
215. == [10:28 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "...too much?"
216. == [10:28 PM] Olenna: == Er... yes, I think so.
217. == [10:28 PM] Pip: == "Oh, disguises, mostly." *Pip is quite startled by ArCi's outburst.* "U-uh. Maybe?" (edited)

	1. == 10:28 PM] Jaden: == One thing at a time. we still have a objective to work on
218. == [10:28 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "Sorry. I've been alone for a...very long time."
219. == [10:29 PM] Olenna: == Well, you're not alone anymore. Now you've got us.
220. == [10:29 PM] ArCi: == ArCi smiles.
221. == [10:30 PM] Olenna: == I just wondered, that's all. We sold my wedding dress.
222. == [10:33 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "Well, when we get there, maybe we can make you a new one."
223. == [10:35 PM] Olenna: == Anything would be better than that one. It was *so* uncomfortable.
224. == [10:36 PM] Saiph: == Yeah, you hatedt hat thing.
225. == [10:37 PM] Olenna: == It had a high collar and it was *very* stiff.
226. == [10:37 PM] ArCi: == Damin: "Me mother wear a wild dress when marrying me dad. All bright colors and feathers."
227. == [10:37 PM] Olenna: == That would be much better.
228. == [10:37 PM] Olenna: == Not very traditional, but much nicer.
229. == [10:38 PM] Saiph: == I'll start collecting feathers!
230. == [10:39 PM] Olenna: == *smiles.*
231. == [10:39 PM] ArCi: == Damin: "Me mmother say dat tradition fi dem they who cyaa think fi themselves."
232. == [10:39 PM] Saiph: == Your mother seems pretty smart.
233. == [10:40 PM] ArCi: == Damin: "Thank you."
234. == [10:40 PM] Olenna: == *Some* traditions are nice. Just not that dress.
235. == [10:42 PM] ArCi: == Damin: "Me mother has her own way of thinking. You have fi you. Me cya ongle tell yuh where fi her steer me right."
236. == [10:43 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "Mothers are very wise. I still remember what she told me when I first set out on my own."
237. == [10:43 PM] Olenna: == What did she say?
238. == [10:44 PM] ArCi: == Goldie clears her throat. "She said mmmmmmrrrrrrooooow-yow-yow--mmmmmmmmmmmeeeeeeeeeee-YOW!"
239. == [10:45 PM] ArCi: == Olenna, you feel Al tense on your shoulders at the yelp.
240. == [10:45 PM] Olenna: == *pats the sheet consolingly.*
241. == [10:46 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "It doesn't translate well but the best I could put it in your tongue is "don't eat the rat who looks mangy"."
242. == [10:46 PM] Jaden: == That is....some solid advice i guess. Your mom was definitely looking out for you
243. == [10:47 PM] ArCi: == Goldie: "Indeed. She knew I would make something of myself. And look...I have."
244. == [10:47 PM] Saiph: == My mom once told me almost exactly the same thing.
245. == [10:48 PM] Saiph: == 'don't eat mangy rats'. Not 'someday you'll make something of yourself'.
246. == [10:48 PM] Olenna: == Everyone knew you were already something.
247. == [10:49 PM] ArCi: == ArCi: "I mean...it seems you were."
248. == [10:55 PM] Saiph: == *shrugs.*