Test Drive for October 2013 Apps

[highseasmods]

Welcome to your monthly Test Drive for high_seas! Here is where new players can test out their characters' voices, old players can try out new muses, and everyone can help each other get some threads for their applications! Feel free to use one of the prompts below, or come up with something on your own! Comment around, have fun, and remember that any CR formed here does not carry over to the game!

See you during the application round!

♦ So you're new to this world and have just woken up in the Town Square. How do you react? What do you do?

♦ You're lost at sea. Maybe you got separated from your crew. Or perhaps you're on an abandoned island. You need help!

♦ "Pirates off the starboard bow!" It's an enemy ship! Attack!!

♦ You and your crew are hanging out on your ship. Just another day at sea!

♦ "LAND, HO!" Hey look, a new island! How about you go explore it? Tell us what you find!

Comments

Amaterasu || Okami

[celestailbrush]

[Aww, what a cute wolf, begging for snacks. And very insistent about said snacks.

Though you may notice some odd markings on her, if you're the sort who believes in gods and legends. That's funny. Why would a wolf wear makeup?]

I'm sorry but not really?

[okami_shiranui]

[Oh hey younger older other self what's up. This isn't at all weird or awkward, of course not. Shiranui snuffles at the air a little to get a better idea as to where they are, even as she reaches to rub between Ammy's ears. Her other hand is already dipping into her pouch to pull out a cherry cake and offer it, her head cocking and tail wagging.

Wonder where they'd found themselves this time, hmm?]

[parfaitsamurai]

[Gintoki is somehow standing on an island, with nothing out there but the ocean and a few coconuts.

He is incredibly unhappy]

H-Hey... Did we start a new arc and no one told me? You can't do that to your protagonist, you know?? Either way, what kind of arc is this? We already did the whole abandoned island thing, gorilla!

[SUDDEN FLASH OF HORROR]

Ah, it couldn't be... they've finally decided to get rid of me? Of Gin-san? N-nah, no way, I'm always number one at the character polls! HAHAHAhaha...ha...

[tantiny]

[ Oh great. A crazy one. ]

who are you even talking to?

Lady Zozo | Code of Princess

[undeadparts]

[Anyone walking around the town sqaure would likely encounter one blue zombie-like thing wearing a tattered cloak and bones just...wandering around aimlessly. It doesn't seem like she's trying to shove a person down and eat their brains...rather...like she's looking for something. After a few minutes of looking and not finding whatever it is, she turns to your character hesitantly and "speaks".]

Hey...umm...did you happen to see a graveyard around here? I'm going to need to find one fast to replace a few things...

[If THAT wasn't odd enough, the zombie girl didn't seem to be talking at all. Her lips weren't moving, and instead the voice seemed to be coming from the skull hanging from her staff.]

[thatched]

[that's...something you don't see everyday. Even in the New World sites like these were relatively uncommon. He gathers that she's a zombie of some sort but she still has a shadow so what that means he isn't sure]

I think the first thing you're going to need, sweet lady, is a shovel.

[seadevil]

[There's something about setting foot on an uncharted island for the first time that nothing else can quite match. Ever since they first sighted land, Motochika has had a wide, feral grin on his face that nothing can wipe off. And now...]

MOTOCHIKA! TREASURE! MOTOCHIKA! TREASURE! [Now it seems his trusty feathered friend has sniffed something out. Motochika laughs and calls back to the rest of his crew as they make their way onto the beach.]

You heard him, lads! Sounds like we have ourselves some treasure hunting to do!

[thatched]

Treasure, is it?

[where did he come from? Does it really matter?]

I think I'll join you on your little hunt if it's all the same to you.

Sonic the Hedgehog | ...Sonic the Hedgehog

[they_call_me_sonic]

1) [It's middle of town square and, among the various people walking around, you'll see someone whose not only out of period-style clothing... but, also isn't human. Four feet tall, blue quills... and looking quite annoyed.]

Jeez, first Arabian Nights, then King Arthur, now Treasure Island. Hedgehog can't even get a break - not even after his birthday!

[At least he gets to keep his chili dog... which he promptly ate.]

2) [Looks like your ship's about to be boarded... by Captain Sonic?! Cutlass by his side, he's grinning a bit as he watches your ship.]

Sorry, guys. No hard feelings, but if we're gonna get back home, I'm gonna need those gem pieces! Look on the bright side - you can thank me later when it's all said and done!

[With that, he's going to make the leap onto the boat! Ready for combat!]

2

[onemoredeath]

And how is that? [tbh he really doesn't care, not this rather finely dressed man with a toothy, too-white smile. let the other pirates fight and stumble about, he'll just lean against the railing like it was a photo shoot, unarmed but clearly the last guard before the chest with all the shards in it.]

Thatch | One Piece

[thatched]

[Option A: There's a storm on the horizon and your boat is relatively small, but Thatch seems unconcerned and is absently picking his fingernails with a dagger, as he glances up at the horizon]

[Option B: Seven foot pirate sitting at the bar and watching the comings and goings with a faintly amused air. Most pretty ladies will receive a wink and perhaps a drink ordered for them]

[Option C: Choose your own adventure!]

OPTION A

[parfaitsamurai]

[IS, DESPERATELY, HOLDING ONTO THE SIDE OF THE BOAT]

OIIIIIII!!! SHOULDN'T YOU BE DOING SOMETHING ABOUT THIS?? I don't wanna visit the Titanic!!!!

Sona Buvelle | League of Legends

[maven]

[ At an island!! Sona knows she won't be too much help for exploring, so for now she's just happy to keep spirits up with her music. She is pleased to sit on land.

Or... Float... in a sitting position above land. Whatever! Details! So while everyone wanders about at their leisure, she's here playing peaceful harp music! :> ]

[thatched]

[the music is pretty enough but after he sees who is playing. Well-- He'l just float a little closer in his own way]

Never have I heard such sweet music and seen a sweeter face. Are you from around here, sweet lady?

Midshipman [Jonathan] Hollom - Master & Commander: Far Side of the World

[awhitecrow]

[The man -- a man of thirty, slimly built and of only moderate height who seemed well suited for simply blending into the background -- stood on the docks. He stared out at the sea, at the ships at anchor, watching the flow and ebb of the tide rocked their wooden hulls. The smell of salt water filled his nose as his lungs took in the air. All at once he was home and in Hell.

It was obvious what he had to do. Everything had made it plain. Whatever sort of Purgatory this was, he had to venture back out to sea. Was this his punishment? Or that of his shipmates? To be a Jonah again and relive that fate or to be saddled with a Jonah and doomed for disaster?

He would go. He had to go. Nothing but the will of God could have brought him here, and whether this was his punishment or his chance at redemption... He had to obey. Still, that did not make it easy. It did not take away his fear at the idea of setting foot aboard a vessel again. He would do it, but he needed a few moments, first. Just a bit of time to collect himself.]

[thatched]

[Thatch is sitting on the railing, idly peeling an orange]

Don't look so glum, matey. It can't be that bad. Here. [he digs another orange out of his pocket and tosses it to the guy] Have a bite and cheer up.

Fuuko Ibuki | Clannad

[seaingstars]

[ Fuuko is separated from her crew! And thus, will fling herself into your path, whoever you are. No it doesn't matter how busy you look or what you're doing or how sensitive/dangerous. ]

Excuse me! Please help Fuuko!

[uccellodifuoco]

[Eye twitch, she's lucky he felt someone coming and that she has one of the less threatening Cosmos he has ever felt or she would have been sent flying already. He frowns, not pleased, does he look like a help center?]

And what problem does this Fuuko have that you can't help them yourself?

Mononobe no Futo | Touhou Project

[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

A
[She didn't know where she was, why she was here, or who had brought her here. But regardless of the details of her kidnapping she would definitely defeat any who would aim to do harm upon her and hers.]

Show yourself fiend! It is a bold move to aim such wickedness toward one such as myself. Not to mention hiding my lord and companion. Tell me where they are post haste and I may show mercy upon you.

B
[Everyone else might have been comfortable out at sea, but Futo found herself very unsure. There hadn't been a sign of land for days, and she did not trust water so deep. What if a dragon came to challenge them?]

Surly we are all doomed sitting here out in the unknown!

b

[yatteyanyo]

Oh calm down and eat an orange. -There was no negotiation on the matter. Tojiko pretty much shoved it in Futo's mouth.- Your needless panic is making ME worry.

soga no tojiko / touhou project

[yatteyanyo]

[prompt 1]

Looking out of place was a pretty common among the newcomers in town square. After all, they were all literally out of place. But some people particularly stood out. Especially such a regal looking young woman. The ornate gown, accessories, she seemed to step right out of the Imperial Court of Japan's Asuka Era. And she was absolutely lost.

But probably most noticeable was that (in spite of the linked image) she had no damn legs. That definitely wasn't normal.


[prompt 2 - piratejournal - voice]

I had only ever seen the sea in my youth. Being surrounded by it now, it feels as if it might swallow me whole at any moment. It is both beautiful, and deeply frightening. And to be here without my prince... But for her sake, I will be strong. After all, what sort of retainer would I be if I cowered on that island?

Though it makes me wonder... how many among you had ever seen the ocean before arriving in this realm? Do you have any advice for coping with this, ah... "sea sickness"?

2

[captainhornblower]

[It is so strange to speak to these books, but the questions are ones he knows all too well.]

I've found there's little to be done, ma'am, but weather it. Stay on deck. It's far worse if you go below.

[He has too much experience with seasickness himself.]

Leanne : Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance..... I BLAME SORA-MUN FOR THIS!

[song_princess]

[Wait was is that? Is that a new island for all of you sailors and pirates to go and explore?! Why yes, it is and it is quite the foresty and woodesy island. Well, should you fine sailors and explorerers and pirates go exploring this new island. The sound of bells chiming can be heard softly and only getting more and more louder as you near the center of the island and in the center of the island.....

Within the center is the form of a sleeping woman. A woman with long blonde hair and pure white wings. Dare ye to wake her?]

[thatched]

[oh ho! Sweet angel fallen at his feet --well not precisely and she doesn't look injured so much as sleeping. So he sits nearby, back to a tree and waits for her to wake up, not wanting to startle such sweet dreams as she may be having. Her wings are pretty big for a Skypiean, though so he can't help but wonder where she fell from]

Kaoru Hitachiin || OHSHC || OTA

[totheright]

((Option A: Kaoru is in the middle of Town Square, just a little a lot confused as he blinks and stares at the buildings. The buildings that look very much like an old-timey town. Something tells him that he might not be in Japan anymore.

Option B: Wherever the ship might be, Kaoru is excitedly clambering down from the crow's nest, telescope in hand and voice raised loudly. Apparently, land ho - or maybe it's a false alarm. After all, spending days or weeks at sea isn't really fun without the occasional prank to break up the monotony.))

a

[hostclubshadowking]

[Kyouya has a list. Of course, he has a list. Specific measurements of what he needs. And Kaoru, once inclined to wander, might hear a familiar voice. All friendly... in a "I will ruin you if you don't do what I say" way.]

I think you'll find, sir, that you have charged me for four barrels of lines when I have only purchased three. Might I ask you to run those figures again?

Tamaki Suoh | Ouran High School Host Club

[princelycharm]

[Everyone is hustling on deck. Apparently they've spotted an enemy ship. What was Tamaki supposed to do again? This was so different from all the role playing parties they did for their school's princesses. But no matter what the situation, Tamaki was ready to play his most beautiful and princely part.

So there he was, standing on the main boom. His left arm elegantly stretched with his hand holding on to the rope. His other hand carrying a glistening jeweled rapier, that they took from their last raid. On his neck were a few sparkling necklaces. Nothing but a sash over his pale body and brightly colored pants. He pointed his rapier towards the enemy ship with an intense facial expression.]

Attack~! [He screamed dramatically.]

omg ♥

[totheright]

((This is a scared Kaoru. This is a scared and kind of irate Kaoru.)) Idiot milord, did you really stop to change when we're being attacked?! ((He protests, tugging at his arm.)) Stop posing and help!

Leaf || Pokemon HG/SS || OTA

[notpassedinsleep]

((Option A: Leaf is bartering for a knife at one of the shops that can be found near the Town Square. She could use some advice with haggling - or she could use some training once she finally gets the knife and realizes she has no idea what to do with it.

Option B: The crew is finally setting sail! And Leaf is very insistent on being helpful somehow, even if that means tackling some jobs meant for more muscular people. She might just need a little nudging to do things right.))

A-2

[they_call_me_sonic]

[And there's a blue hedgehog eyeing you as you're looking at that knife like you just saw one for the first time.]

...watch out where you swing that thing - you'll poke someone's eye out. Probably mine.

Kokonoe | Blazblue

[by_human_hands]

1
[Amidst the hustle and bustle of the Town Square a daze and confused woman stands awkwardly, her haggard body barely kept upright by her left hand which lay palm open against a nearby wall. A strange sight indeed, her long tails and bright pink hair mark her as a someone not native to this time and place.

As she attempts to remain standing, the cat-girl glances around her surroundings as best she can. This certainly was not her lab nor even the cit within which she normally dwelled. She could think of a few people who would go through the trouble of kidnapping her and then dumping her unconscious body in a far off place, but that matter could wait for later, the first order of business remained finding a place to sit and regain her bearings as she slowly but surely dragged herself across the street.]

2.
[Kokonoe was not built for the open sea, a indoors cat by nature, she preferred the sterile and orderly depths of her Section Seven laboratory to the outside world with all its greenery and annoying sunlight. Life had been so much simpler when she could move her toys about via radio and reap the benefits without ever having to leave her lab.

The ship upon which she had found herself had been one of the worst experiences of her life. Her pale skin pocked by sunburns and worse, she longed for a nice, dry, place to conduct research in peace. But for now, all she had was the sea below and sun above as she peered over the side of the ship and into the distance with a homemade lollipop nestled firmly in her cheek. Upon reading the horizon and contemplating her fate, a simple sentiment came to her mind.]

This sucks.

[dragmire]

You shall learn to adapt. Little by little, we all conform to the way of the seas.

[Perhaps it hadn't been wise for her first trip to be on Ganondorf's ship. Most would soon decide to switch ships afterwards. But once you were out at sea, well... there wasn't much choice in the matter.]

franky / one piece

[superverted]

[ Come at me bro.

Franky is just kind of hanging out in his little rowboat at sea, with all the grace and dignity of a guy who figures hey, this could be way worse. He could have not managed to put this baby together at all, being skint on both good supplies and time before an unfortunate cannonball.

Sure, it's not like he's about to get eaten by a shark either way, but there's some pride to be had here, dammit! In fact- ]

Yyyyyeah!! [ Rock the boat, don't rock the boat, Franky- but it's too late, he's standing up tall and posing for his victory. Confetti. Dramatic background waves. One more angel getting its wings and wishing this guy wore pants. ] I'm extra speedy this week!

[ Finding the others again is gonna be a breeze, in fact, he's so super right now. ]


[ Or hey, totally open for other options. All are welcome in my super shaky voice testing extravaganza. ]

[allendsmeat]

[the ship he's looking for isn't too far off. Luffy is sitting on his special seat on the dragon head bowspirit When he hears the familiar voice. He sits up and peers around, spotting Franky in the far distance. He propellers his arm a bit before shooting it out across the water

and whap! catching the side of your rowboat]

GUM GUM NO FRRAAANKKKYY!

[don't look now but here's a rubber captain hurtling in your direction at super speed]

Touya | Pokemon Black/White

[isshurui]

(Prompt A)

[It isn't unusual to see someone chilling outdoors, which is exactly what Touya's doing in the town square. However, what people may find unusual is who--or rather, what--is with him: A giant grass snake, a black, bipedal fox, and an armored dragon. Definitely not something you see every day, right?

As intimidating as they look, none of the creatures seem to give off a similar atmosphere. In fact, they're quite friendly, so feel free to approach them--or Touya--if you'd like!]

(Prompt B)

[After a long day of exploring Isla Empeza, Touya decided it would be nice to eat dinner by the ocean. After getting some food from the vendors, he settled himself down around the shipyard and began eating.

Additionally, it seems Touya purchased a lot of food--too much for him to eat in one meal. However, this was by no means a mistake on his part.]

Hey! Would anyone like to join me? I've got plenty of food to share! [What better way to meet people than to offer them food?]

a

[melodyssong]

[They weren't anything like fairy pets, she could see that was pretty obvious. But the young woman was curious enough to at least approached. She wasn't scared, not at all.]

Sup. I couldn't help but notice your friends. So what's the deal with those?

Horatio Hornblower | Hornblower

[captainhornblower]

1.

[Commander Horatio Hornblower stood on the poop deck with a pocketwatch in his hand. A set of barrels floated away on the ocean -- empty targets. He had his crew split into four gun teams and a captain appointed to each.

His own voice was the appropriate quarterdeck boom.]

The fastest load, accurate shot, and reload is the winner. I'll award an extra ration of grog to any team who can hit their barrel.

[He glanced at the stop watch, waited for the second hand to strike the new minute, then called out:]

Begin!


2.

[The commander -- captain, here, with no Royal Navy to be particular about his rank -- was, perhaps, not the most sociable of men, but a knock at his cabin door was all it took to gain audience.

At present, he was leaned over his desk, a map spread out. He marked distances with two rulers and a compass, charted their course and planned where they would go next, all the while glancing at the list of their supplies, deciding how long they could go before they were tempting fate.]

1 sry for tl;dr

[familyissues]

[ Desmond never would have guessed in a million years that some of the lesser skills he picked up in the Animus would ever be applicable to his life in the 21st century. How often did a man need to handle a gondola, or reload a flintlock pistol in the dark?

Or, y'know, how to load and fire a damn cannon?

While he carried on the proud Miles tradition of being something of a smarmy douche, when it's go time he's on point, and every bit of drilling they'd been doing of late had him ready to let fly some real firepower. Hornblower seemed to know what he was doing, and a man who knew what he was doing spelled a quicker ticket home for Desmond.

Ramming home the whole mess of cartridge, wadding and shot made him nervous, but it was over and he was as yet unexploded; tackle was hauled with his team to run the gun out, sighting up their target. Desmond covered his ears reflexively against the sound of it, the explosion that rattled his teeth and burned his eyes with the smoke. The whole process was repeated again, the other teams and their progress going ignored until his group was finished.

So, Captain- pass or fail? ]

Joshamee Gibbs | Pirates of the Caribbean

[superstitiouspirate]

Mother's love. This be neither Tortuga nor the Pearl. Where have I gotten meself to now?

[Said as he looked bleary eyed around the town square. Unconsciously, he hugged his teddy bear closer to his chest as he squinted around town and then at the fountain.]

[awhitecrow]

A... very strange place, sir. I know the town is called Isla Empieza, but I'm afraid I... know little else, sir.

[A quiet young man -- or, at least, he looks younger than he is -- is at Gibb's side. Or at least near enough. He still has a very Navy bearing, and to say he looks skittish is probably very kind.]

Musa | Winx Club

[melodyssong]

[Musa thought that because of her Sirenix she could just swim from place to place. But how she was wrong. For reasons Musa just doesn't quite understand, her abilities of being able to stay under water for long periods has simply gone. So reaching the surface, she looked around for any signs of another ship, row boat or simply just anything that could float.]

A girl needs some help here. [She sighs, at least she can float, that's an upside.]

[uccellodifuoco]

[Normally Ikki would ignore such a claim, or rather put it on hold until he's done with his current work, there's a lot of people in the crew, and unless there are screams of terror he's sure it's bond to be something that can wait. But normally such a claim would come from the deck or from inside the ship, not from the side of the ship. Putting down the load he was carrying Ikki looks over the railing, to find a... Girl floating in the middle of the ocean.

The hell.

Wordlessly he tosses down a ladder and climbs down it to the water before reaching out for her. He has no idea how she ended there, there haven't been any storms recently that could warrant her to be washed overboard from her ship, but questions can (and will) come later. When she's not cosplaying as a free snack for sharks.]

Hylia | Legend of Zelda (Skyward Sword prequel)

[the_white_goddess]

Option A

[To awaken somewhere not of her choosing and during a time when her people most needed her was not what Hylia had anticipated. Panic made the goddess get to her feet quickly, looking around in concern before spotting the Master Sword near where she'd awoken. Grabbing it quickly, before anyone else could touch it and learn just why it was so unique, she glanced around until spotting someone.]

You there, I seek answers.

[And before anyone will be able to answer, a small Crimson colored bird flies over to land on her shoulder.]

Goddess.

Option B

[She had taken a risk, diving off the ship and into the water to save a member of the crew that had fallen overboard. It had been worth it to see him being pulled safely back onto the deck before a wave had crashed over her.

When she later washes up on a small island, she simply lays in the sand for a while until her miniaturized Loftwing flies over to her and lands in the sand beside her. At least she knows, with him being there, that she's being looked for. All that she needs to do is wait.

...

She hates waiting.]

Option C

[Another crew of pirates coming to attack was nothing unexpected. Hylia stood on the deck of her own ship, Master Sword tightly grasped in hand and calling out orders.]

A!

[rebonding]

Well sure, if you're gonna be so formal about it.

[Korra laughs as she approaches the older woman. She would have offered to help her up, but she seemed on it. The Avatar plants her hands on her hips, looking up at the newbie. Arriving here is pretty disorienting. She wants to be helpful, at least.]

It's pretty weird, first getting here.

Azula | ATLA | Option 'Land Ho'

[anoblelie]

[The idea of still plodding around the world in wooden boats was one that remained strange to the point of absurdity to Azula. While her fire bending was under perfect control, no risk of setting the sails or deck itself aflame, it was irritating to be confined to the deck alone for her training. But there was little that could be done to immediately change that fate. Development of real, iron ships required resources and research which, in turn, required time to acquire. These facts that made life aboard a wooden boat unavoidable did little to lessen the relief she felt at setting foot on an island, however- an island that may possess just the form of resources she needed.

The moment the away boat touched land she leapt from the vessel, twisting in the air to land on the damp sand and avoid drenching her boots in the water. She took a small moment to simply enjoy the simple feeling of sand under her feet, the dark jungle looming before her. Azula was never uncomfortable, it wasn’t in a noble’s nature. But it was…liberating to be on something other than a floating tinder box for a moment. This small enjoyment hardly made the point of this landing a pleasure cruise, however.]

Uncharted territory. There had best be something here worth the time.

[dragmire]

[She was not the only one grateful to be on land. Ganondorf, the tall and bitter man of the desert, had also arrived. Likely on the very same ship carrying her. The jungle was thick and hostile and there was no path made by man to travel through it. In fact, it seemed as though no one had ever landed here before. And if they had, it had not been in an age.

He drew a sword, ready to use it to cut through the foliage.]

We shall see. This is an ancient forest that howls at our very presence. It does not want us to be here.

[Which meant all the more reason to plunge inside.]

Rikki Chadwick | H2O

[doesnotfrolic]

A. *Rikki wandered the town, feeling like she was the butt of a very bad joke. Small island, full of unwashed pirates. The scent alone could have knocked her over if she didn't have such a strong constitution. Emma and Cleo would never make it out here. She put on a brave face, and got ready to yell at anyone she crossed paths with to make sure she didn't look weak, and she kept a close eye on her shoulderbag.*

*She just seems like an ordinary out of place teenager. But she does everything she can to avoid water touching her. Odd huh?*

B. *Two days at sea and her ship sinks, last time she tries to make a deal for a boat. Fortunately she's not exactly without options when she's in the water. Her bag vanished when she got wet, as usual, leaving her in only her scales and a smile. It'll take her a while to swim to the last island she spotted. Unless someone gives her a lift.*

A

[uccellodifuoco]

[Fortunately for Rikki she's not the only one standing out like a sore thumb. Normally Ikki would only wear his cloth inside its pandora box, but walking around a place filled with pirates too stupid to know what's not worth their lives is too troublesome. So he chooses to walk around wearing it on instead. He still gets looks, but at least none of them are looks of "wonder how much gold he's carrying in that box" or anything like that.

He's currently trying to get information so for once he's actually paying attention to who is around the area, in search of anyone who may look as if they know something he may not know. The blonde teenager doesn't fit that description, probably looks as if she knows less than him, but she gets his attention either way. Just, not enough for him to go to her yet, she looks alone but she may actually have a crew around instead and so bothering her wouldn't be needed.]

Jack Sparrow ♦ Pirates of the Caribbean

[bottlearum]

[--This doesn't look like the Locker.

Much like the bird for which he's named after, Jack Sparrow looks around the Town Square, eyes narrowed. Granted, he's certainly not complaining about waking up in the middle of a bustling town instead of a place of torture and despair. But it is a bit odd, isn't it?

But before he can even finish that thought, before he can even consider the hows or the whys or there wheres, he realizes there's something missing.

Something big.
Something important.
Something for which he died for.

Jack gives a mighty frown, turning around in a circle, as if it were just sitting behind him. With the realization that he hasn't simply misplaced it, Jack's eyes widen into a bit of a panic. ]

...Where is the Pearl?

We're going to have a million threads again. Whoops.

[justguidelines]

[This place is a pirate's worst nightmare. It truly is, between the do-gooder crusaders who think it's their personal mission to take on pirates where they find them, to the nosy ones wanting to know more than is their business, to...Well. The entire situation, really, if he's being honest.

He's supposed to be in the Locker, finding Jack, not traipsing about some unknown place looking for jewel shards to get back to that.

But it's back to the original port for him and crew, whether they like it or not, as there are things needed and things wanted and so far no other island they've landed on has had it, and the Backwater Brig is...Something of a novelty, in that respect.

But on his way through the crowds of the town, Jack sitting in his customary spot on his shoulder, he pushes past a few of the locals not moving nearly fast enough for his own tastes, he hears it.

And stops, one of the locals slamming into him from behind, though he actually pays them no mind even as they curse and rail at him, shaking their fist in his direction as they move around and away.

The crowd thins a bit, and he sees him, finally, turning in circles. Well. That was a bit easier than he's expected, isn't it.]

She's not here, Jack.