Test Drive for February 2014 Apps

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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

Hazama | BlazBlue

[eargasmic]

[ A. On the ship

why in the world you want him on your ship Anyhoo, let's just say that he's been a crew of yours for a while, and mayble you already regret that. But worry not! Today, he's not going to try anything poisonous and instead, he's being a little more docile.

By munching on every (by that, I mean every) eggs you've prepared for... Idk, stocks?? Better not be surprised from this, bro.

Also, you can't totally blame him okay eggs r delish. ]

[ B. ATTAAAACKS

and then we're on to the more chaotic prompts!! Look, your goddamn ship is being attacked by notorious unnamed pirates! What do, mates?

Well, better decide on something fast because Hazama, being the ship's assigned cannoneer, is still chilling by his cabin. Without any care in this world, obviously. ]

[ C. Wild card LET'S MAKE THIS INTERESTING. ]

B

[worldsgreatestdad]

[So they're under attack. Yaaay.

Although really, it's not like Relius is at all worried. The attacking ship is far less impressive than theirs and they've got canons that can do a significant amount of damage. As far as he's concerned, this shouldn't take more than a couple of minutes.

He thought this approximately a fifteen minutes ago. Somehow they were still afloat, and yet not a single cannonball had been fired. So he went below deck to see what the hell was going on and...

Oh. There's...no one here. Remembering that Hazama was assigned to canon duty, Relius makes his way to his cabin. He's coming in even if that door is locked, Hazama. Don't think he won't have Ignis break it down.]

Snowball | OC Blame Luffy-mun for this.

[fluffysnowmom]

[A: Town Square:

Why hello there little wingless pink things! Snowball has never seen anything like a human before and she wants to know just what they are! But before she continues with her investigations! There is a fountain to try and wash her face in without breaking it or ruining her pretty purple bow. But fear shall come to those that may interrupt her as she might decide to try and bite down on them in order to try and carry them in her mouth.

B:On your ship!

Boy, what does a dragon have to do in order to find her home again? Doesn't the person know that she has a new nest of babies she has to feed! But flying a long time takes a lot out of her and she goes to land on the nearest ship possible to rest out of the deck. Hopefully the ship won't sink under her weight plus the added weight of carrying fish and plants in her mouth.]

[OOC: Despite the icons, Snowball is actually a dragon and will be responding as such.]

[allendsmeat]

Yo. Welcome back!

[he flops over her scaled back and tilts his hat back to peer at her mouth]

Did you get anything tasty?

Minako Aino | Codename: Sailor V

[cest_la_vie]

A



[Situated on deck, Minako was leaning against the rail and sulking.]

I know I said I wanted to go on a cruise... but this isn't what I had in mind.

[Where was the room service, the swimming pool, the adorable wait staff! The complimentary snacks- and the relaxed atmosphere? She'd been working diligently on this "Soldier of justice" thing and she needed some real rest and relaxation. This pirate mess was sounding like a lot of additional work.

Straightening her posture, she turned so her back was to the rail. The "Aphrodite's Teardrop" was in port to pick up new crew members. Maybe one or two of them would be cute. Minako kept her eyes trained on the gangplank.]

B



"We did it!" Minako cheered as the last volleyball of the match whumphed harmlessly onto the sand. She set about congratulating all of her teammates on a job well done, some of them hadn't even heard of the game before now. If it was one thing they lacked on board it was recreational activities like this one, so when they arrived at this island she leapt at the chance to get a game going.

It was a relief to know that her skills hadn't dulled since arriving here, she was a member of her middle school's volleyball team back home.

After completing a spin, she threw out one hand and formed the sign of a "V".

"You guys shouldn't feel too bad, you are dealing with a pro here!" She chuckled to herself, as she called over to the opposition. Now this was the life. If only they could find more hospitable islands like this one, with it's long sandy white beaches, and invigorating, warm summer breezes. "Whose up for another round!? Or a picnic!?"

A

[yaylungcancer]

[Out of all the ships in the port, Badou chose Aphrodite's Teardrop. Why? Mostly because it looked the cleanest. If he was going to have to deal with living on a ship, he really didn't want to have to be on one caked in filth. So, with his small bag of stuff thrown over his shoulder, he trudged up the gangplank and looked around.]

Well... At least there aren't any visible packs of rats...

Badou Nails | DOGS

[yaylungcancer]

A.

[In hindsight, trying to sail around on his own was definitely a very bad decision. Really he knew he should've just figured out the best ship to get on until he could find a way home... But no, he had to try to do it on his own. And he really should've known he was getting ripped off when that guy offered him the boat in exchange for delivering a package. Badou looked from the rotten rope that had previously held up his sail, to the open ocean surrounding him.]

Well... Now what?

B.

[Seasickness wasn't something Badou had expected to need to deal with. Granted, he'd never been on a ship in his life before being dragged into this world. All the same, he was draped over the railing for what seemed like the millionth time that day.]

Just one hour of not being sick... That's all I want...

Certainly a descriptive journal name

[wanderer_from_ys]

B

*Adol, by contrast, has zero trouble with seasickness and never has. He's quite lucky that way. He isn't so heartless as to not be sympathetic to people who did have that problem.* You still haven't gotten used to the ship yet?

Denmark | Axis Powers Hetalia

[brbinvading]

A

[Denmark found a pretty good haul of treasure and now he was carrying the entire load back to the ship. He had a couple of treasure chests, five to be exact, stacked and teetering on his shoulder as he looked back and gave a wide grin to the person behind him]

C'mon, hurry up! We gotta get all of this back to the ship before any of the other crews find us, right?

B

[Well Damn. The navy was already boarding the ship and getting ready to attack. Good thing Denmark had his trusty giant ax to fight back!

Barging through a whole group of men with guns, he took a swing at them and kicked them into the water right off the deck. Too bad he accidentally chopped down the crow's nest in the process. Woops]

A

[yaylungcancer]

[Badou glared at Denmark. How'd he end up with this moron again...?]

We wouldn't have to hurry if you hadn't insisted on getting every single thing you could find!

Satan of Wrath | Umineko no Naku Koro ni

[scolding]

On the ship

So, your crew has just recruited a girl who embodies the sin of Wrath. Unfortunately she's exceptionally loud and bossy, and she always seems angry about something. She's not at all impressed about her situation either, but she's given her loyalty to her captain until her real master shows up. And she really wants to work hard for her crew, she does. As a Sister of Purgatory, she's tarnishing the reputation of the whole group if she doesn't do her best. Of course, this means she expects others to pull their weight too.

So if you're not the captain? She will be sure to let you know if she sees something she doesn't like. And as of right now, she's being especially abrasive and picky.

"Hey! How can you call yourself a member of this crew if you won't pull your weight! Stop wasting time!"

[forthevillage]

Slowly, Itachi raised his head to look at the girl. Having been on the ship longer than her, he was perfectly aware of when he was doing everything he was supposed to be doing - and he definitely pulled his own weight around the ship, especially after having been mind-controlled into trying to kill most of them.

There are two people on this crew whose orders he will follow without question. She is not one of them. However, he was also not the argumentative sort and had no interest in making a scene. Instead, he ignored her abrasiveness completely and held out a list. It's the complete inventory check of the lower deck and should speak for itself.

He followed this up by holding out a mop. "The top deck needs to be rinsed down before dinner. It will be faster with another pair of hands."

Mako | The Legend of Korra

[streetferret]

A – Town Square
[This is not where Mako fell asleep and that hits him the instant he opens his eyes to not see his apartment ceiling above his bed. Ouch, okay. So that fountain isn’t his bed either. At least he passed out in his clothes from a long day.

But seriously, he’s dusting himself off looking around the Town Square obviously lost. This place is a far cry from Republic City, and that’s the only place he’s really known his whole life.

First thing he’s trying to do is flag you down to find out just where the hell he is.]

B – Attack!
[That sure is your ship being attacked by the crew that picked up a firebender. A quick thrust of his arm, hand upturned, sends a shot of flame across the cannon fuses to light them all at once. Have fun with that volley rocking your ship.

But that’s just about all he’s doing on his ship, now he’s getting onto yours in the only way pirates do: by swinging over on a rope.

Once he’s over there, first thing he’s set on doing is burning the sails so you’re stuck for the fight. All he’s got is a knife and some fire. Surely you can handle that?

Well, he’s got that ghost of a smirk on his otherwise serious face.]

C – Hanging Out
[After manning the rails of the ship as best he knows how, Mako’s sitting on one of them, thinking about just how his brother back in Republic City is doing without him. Family is important and all he has of it is that red scarf around his neck.

Balancing the new cutlass he’s been given on its very tip, he almost drops it before catching it.

Yeah, he’s never had to use swords before and is obviously a landlubber.]

B

[forthevillage]

[Itachi is of the mindset that infighting among pirates will get them nowhere fast. But then, it was also a risk to consider when having a shard in your possession. He trusted his captain to do with theirs what was best for the rest of the crew, but those on other ships might not be willing to share.

Fire is one of the ninja's areas of expertise. Fortunately for him, so is water. A few quick hand signs send several large drill-like formations out of the ocean toward the firebender.]

Toph Beifong | Avatar: The Last Airbender

[stomptheground]

A

[The first thing Toph notices, is that she's lying on the ground. The ground beneath her is cobble stone, something rarely found in the places they visit. She sits up and exhales a moment, focusing. Listening. Toph doesn't hear anyone familiar, and in fact the layout of the place is completely unfamiliar.]

Aang? Sokka? [There's a pause.] Katara? This isn't funny!

[She gets to her feet, her bare feet a little unsteady on the stones. How annoying.]

If this is a trick, it sure is a lousy one!

B

[Being at sea is incredibly weird. The movement of the water beneath the ship makes everything unsteady and Toph is still adjusting to sailing on a boat. Like the earth, she can feel vibrations through the wood but it's not the same. It's a lot more like how she used to be before she learned earth bending.

That however, isn't going to stop her from learning her surroundings. It's easy enough to find the bow and that's where she flops herself down against a sack of supplies, putting her arms behind her head and relaxing, one leg crossed over the other. When she's settled, the gentle movement of the sea is actually very relaxing.]

B

[feliduplicity]

[Kazari lacks a couple of his six senses, and those he doesn't lack are dulled, but he can't imagine being completely blind. Does this mean he pities her? Not at all. He's not really capable of it.

He might be curious, however, which leads to him standing over the girl for some time while she sits there. Does she knows he's there? How long will it take her to notice?

The desire to see isn't terribly strong within her, so it's not something he can make use of. A shame.]

Kosuiryo | Original Character

[ryuuhime]

[ Kosuiryo has never had rum. She's had light sake from when visiting the fishing village near the shore, but that'd only been because she hadn't specified what context of drink she'd wanted when she'd been treated by the kindly old fisherman's wife. So rum is a heady experience -- especially since Kosuiryo so rarely drinks.

When you live underwater, it's impossible to drink anything except maybe water.

She's seated precariously on the side of the ship near the edge, rum bottle in hand, already a quarter gone.

She giggles, cheeks flushed. ]

Thissh ish delishioush.

[om_nom_namur]

Don't know that delicious is a word I'd use t' describe it, but it's fun as hell, huh? Sheheheh!

[Namur's gonna wind up fishing this one out of the deep. He just has a feeling. And he can see the way she's sort of wobbling even when the boat isn't. Might as well get comfortable and wait for the inevitable to happen.]

What's yer name, Girlie? Can y' even remember it right now?

Lina Inverse | Slayers

[enemyofallwholive]

A - FOOD!

[You hear it as you enter the restaurant.

A ravenous, beast like sound that would make children cry, and even the staunchest of pirates potentially quiver in their boots. It sounds, perhaps, like something you might expect at the end of the world. Like a demon emerging from the pits of hell.

That, dear traveler, is the sound of Lina Inverse devouring the latest helping of food she has received. There are plates stacked far taller than she is on the table. And next to the table. Possibly the table behind her, too.

Approach if you dare.]

B - TREASURE AND... uh, angry locals.

[And so, Lina Inverse ran through the forests as fast as her notably shorter legs could carry her. Clutched under one arm, a treasure chest that she held with a death grip.

Behind her, a horde of villagers ready to take her apart should she accidentally trip.]

In my defense, they didn't say don't steal the sacred chest full of priceless artifacts after they fed us!

B

[instaboobs]

[Why did he wind up following her? Something in the back of his head said "No, let her go on and do her own stupid thing", but no, he had to go along. And now look at them.]

That sorta thing's implied! How long're you gonna carry that with us?! Give it back already!

Nanami | Digimon Savers

[serpent_ruin]

A - Town

[Well, this was certainly curious, was it not? Blocking out the sun with her handy umbrella, Nanami observes the townspeople, positioning herself near the fountain.

Such rustic conditions compared to what she was used to.

Be it because she's been sucked into some time warp or what have you, she finds being in this place could have... certain advantages. After all, she must be far wiser than these old world peons, yes?

If she was stuck there, she might as well make the most of it~]

B - On the ship

[Chores.

Pfft.

As if. Nanami has far more pressing matters to attend to, rather than stoop to the level of some commoner to mop the deck or... whatever people did at sea.

Like her make up.]

C - Wild Card, because why not.

[HELL IF I KNOW.]

[forthevillage]

[Nanami will soon find a young ninja in front of her. He glances at her make-up compact, then holds out an item for her to take.

It's a fishing pole.

He's says nothing, just calmly and quietly waits for her to take it.]

Ranma Saotome | Ranma ½

[instaboobs]

A- Lost At Sea

[Feeling impatient, Ranma set off himself in a sailboat, deciding that the best course of action was to just go for it! No pirates would be able to get the best of him anyway, so it didn't really matter.

It took him two hours to realize something important: he had no idea where he was going. Drifting along aimlessly, he finally stands up, ready to yell before a wave crashes into the ship, the cold sea water washing over him.

A sputtering redhead stands where he was, coughing before finally yelling out.]

Oi! Anyone out there?! Mind lendin' me a hand?!

B- On the Ship

[Whereas everyone else may be helping out with the navigation or the actual progress of the ship, Ranma's a little bit busy... well, not being busy. In fact, despite his hyperactivity, he seems kinda bored.

Having had enough of the tedium, he approaches one of his new crewmates.]

I never thought'a this before, but what the hell do you do for fun on a pirate ship anyway? Thought it'd be a lot more excitin' than this.

C- Hey Ranma, what're you up to?

[Something stupid, no doubt. Wild card!]

B

[feliduplicity]

Exciting? What are you hoping for?

[Is that some pent up desire you have? Can he make use of it?]

A ship is for getting from one place to another, right? The fun comes when you get there. Until then, you make sure the ship doesn't fall apart. Have some patience or entertain yourself.

Dust | Dust: An Elysian Tale

[mithrarin]

[A: Mostly concealed by his hat and cloak, Dust stands at the fountain, pondering the words he's read. Cryptic -- cryptic and strange.]

What does it mean...?

[What he expects is an answering reply, probably sarcastic and ranging from mostly to completely unhelpful. What he gets is silence. He steps back, jerking his head from left to right as if seeking something.]

Fidget? Fidget!?

[B: As a Navy ship pulls up to the starboard, Dust rises from his careful crouch on the lowest yardarm of the main mast, shifting his sword from reverse to forward grip. Smoothly, he leaps off the end, throwing himself at the enemy vessel. Wind surges around him as he spins, and like a whirling dervish he slashes through the men on the Navy ship's deck to land on their far side.]

[As soon as he lands, he spins on the balls of his feet, slashing his sword three times through the nearest sailor before he seizes him by the shirt, then slams him into the deck so hard the shockwave knocks his comrades aside like scattered hay in the wind.]

A

[humansgoboom]

[This world, this place is incredibly off-putting. It's incredibly strange. It's almost as if he's gone back in time. From what he can tell, the air quality is good here, which explains all the humans.

For what purpose has Haruto been brought here? Never mind that, his team isn't here, it looks like. As he observes, he's been sitting by the fountain. Now some guy is shouting. Don't people know anything about examining their surroundings?]

You know, you're inviting attention to yourself.

Judith ✧ Tales of Vesperia

[spearthis]

[ A ] [Cannons are going off, the sound loud and the atmosphere thick with smoke and splintered shards of wood. They're being boarded by an enemy ship, and Judith couldn't be more thrilled with the idea. Things were getting a little too serene on their voyage. It's finally time for some action! A bit of excitment to cut through the monotony.

She smiles, her spear out and her body poised to attack. She's perhaps too happy with this, and she has that scary look in her eyes as she watches and revels in the chaos. The fact that she's actually inviting this... ]

Come on, let's have a little fun!

[ B ] [Judith is taking a quiet walk around the town, arms held behind her back as she meanders through the streets. The sun has long since dipped behind the horizon, the darkness only cut by dim street lights and low-burning torches. She isn't much for sleeping, and it would seem that even a new change in scenery isn't going to alter that fact.

She looks up the sky, nostalgic and somewhat sad.] Ba'ul...

[This is the longest she's ever gone without her dearest friend, and she can't help but think about him as she looks out over the sea and into the distance. A small laugh leaves her lips as they curve just so out of a frown.]

If you could hear me now, you'd be telling me not to worry. Wouldn't you?

[ C ] [Wildcard! Judith will be out and about, pretty much willing to get involved in anything that'll hold her attention long enough.]

a

[astion]

[Estelle is no stranger to fighting either. Sure, she doesn't quite....revel in it the same way that Judith and Yuri do, but she does what she needs to to protect her friends and ensure their safety. When she hears the cannons, she immediately grabs her sword and heads to the deck, eyes widening at the sight. But she is determined to do her part, lips pursing as she rushes over to join in and try to cut down at one of the approaching pirates.]

Judith, you keep them busy to the left?

Black☆Star | Soul Eater

[herehavemyautograph]

[In the Town Square, this guy is standing atop a building. Don't bother trying to figure out when--or even how--he got up there. In fact, there's a 99% chance nobody's even going to notice him until, suddenly--]

ALRIGHT, EVERYBODY! THERE'S NO NEED TO WORRY, BECAUSE I'M HERE! [Yes, because that makes all the difference.]

AND WHOEVER BROUGHT ME HERE? YOU PICKED THE WRONG GUY! PREPARE TO PAY!

[With that, he's going to let out an incredibly loud and amused-sounding laugh. Because, seriously, the one that pulled this crap just doesn't know what they're in for. Bring it on.]

[brbinvading]

[LOOK WHO RANDOMLY WALKS UP BEHIND YOU, BLACK STAR. The man clamps a hand on the kid's shoulder, yelling too, because why not]

HOLD ON THERE LITTLE GUY! YOU GOTTA WAIT IN LINE FER SOMETHIN' LIKE THAT FIRST!

Lara-Su | Sonic the Hedgehog (comics)

[dontneedchronicals]

A) In Town

[If you're wandering around town, you might see a very strange sight - the sight of a bipedal animal in boots, gloves, a vest and shirt. No pants, especially since it's a girl. Either way, she doesn't look too thrilled at being here.]

Man, mom and dad's gonna be angry I went zone-hopping without letting them know. Then again, I didn't exactly AGREE to doing this.

[She lets out a sigh and adjusts the specs on her muzzle.]

...I'm a Guardian of Angel Island. I can do this.

[And with that, she begins looking around, seeing if there's something she can do or use to help her.]

B) Fight Time

[Looks like whoever's cross their path has decided that the best thing to do is to sink their ship. The first cannonball is fired, ready to turn you into a smear on the deck when...]

CHAOS CONTROL!

[The ball's stopped in the nick of time, encased in a green sphere, generated from Lara-Su herself.]

Don't stand there, get going and get yourself protected!

[And she launches the ball right back at their attackers.]

Could this day get any worse?!

Parker - Leverage

[loveshertaser]

Heeeere birdy birdy birdy.

[There is a lean blonde with her hair tied back running up the rigging of the ship like it's her job. Harnesses? Who needs a harness? She goes, rung by rung of the rope.]

Kiiiiiiidd. Kiddy Kidd Kiiiiidd.

C'mere you ball of feathers before I wring your neck.

[She's chasing a bright macaw that has settled itself on the topmost yardarm of the mainmast.

The height? Doesn't bother her in the slightest.]

[livethecreed]

[Altaïr can't help but slightly gape at the woman running along the mast. He'd never seen such fearlessness in any but members of the Order, and even they would have issues with the rocking of the ship.

Curious, Altaïr climbed the mainmast; easily pulling himself up to her level.]

You are very good.

Altaïr Ibn-la'Ahad | Assassin's Creed

[livethecreed]

[A) On the ship]

[Altair still wasn't used to the rocking of the ship, nor the overabundance of water. Going from a desert (even if said desert wasn't far from a coastline) to an island completely surrounded by water was startling. He was adjusting, quicker than he'd thought he would, but he was far from at home on the ship.

Currently he was climbing his way up the mast, using the ropes tied around it as handholds and footholds. Something needed tightening, he wasn't sure what the name actually was, but it's position had been explained to him and so he was going.

It took minutes to reach the top, to adjust whatever the thing was, and to start making his way back down, jumping from beam to beam. It was as he was catching the last boom with his hands that the ship lurched to one side, his planned catchhold ripped from fingertips.

He slammed onto the deck below, breath knocked firmly from him.]

I hate this world.

[B) Throw something at me!]

A

[blue_satin_shoes]

Still, it was very well handled. You can't control when the waves crash against the ship, no? I don't think anyone else would have been able to fix that as quickly... or descend as gracefully, given the circumstances.

[hollywood_bro]

[Since he's part of the welcome committee Dave spends a lot of time on Empieza when new people start showing up. Usually he's more active during the day, but he sticks around during the night too. He was equally confused when he first arrived and he doesn't mind explaining this place to people, particularly if they end up deciding to join his crew. He can't help but commiserate with the latest newcomer. Dave isn't sure exactly what Thrash is, but he looks about as confused as most people when they arrive, so he walks up to the guy.]

They say Davy Jones brought us here. [He pauses for a moment, so as not to overwhelm the newcomer with too much information at once.] I never saw the guy, but apparently he's really powerful. He's brought people from all kinds of different worlds here. He can even bring back the dead.

Calvin (The Partner) | Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2

[trailblazedreamer]

|On an abandoned island|
[ This is just wonderful. How did he get himself marooned? At the least Calvin found land, and however small it was it had a small pool of drinkable water a short hike's distance away... but even as there seemed to be a larger island more likely to be populated in the distance he couldn't exactly row there in his broken barrel without risk of that going horribly horribly wrong. Along with the disheartened noise of his tail's crackle, the Charmander sighs. It was soggy, but try write in his journal anyway, he does. ]

PLEASE HELP, STRANDED ON SMALL ISLAND. WILL SIGNAL WITH FIRE IF POSSIBLE HELP SEEN.

[ --Maybe the text was too big and too bold, but he genuinely was worried he'd be stuck here. Actually, given the situation he was shockingly calm. Might have to do with being stranded in worse situations before. So the lizard sits at the sand, squinting at the water for any sign of help. ]

|... Or with the crew!|
S'mores? What do you want me to make s'mores for? They sound dangerous!

Zeff | One Piece

[redfootzeff]

1. Waking Up in Town Square

[That is one annoyed ex-pirate that is hobbling through the street. He's getting too damn old for this nonsense. Who knows what nonsense the idiots he calls his chefs are getting into while he's here?]

Hmph. And here I'd thought that I'd have less trouble when the little eggplant left.

2. Enemy Ship

[Zeff hobbles his way out of the galley, expression more scowling than normal.] What's all the ruckus?!

[He looks up at the fiery bits of metal that are flying in the direction of the ship. His face darkening even more, he swiftly kicks in their direction, sending a blast of wind at them that's strong enough to reduce their speed along with putting out the flames. The metal pieces clink as they bounce harmlessly on the deck.]

3. LAND, HO!

[Zeff huffs into his mustache as he looks at the island ahead of them. About time. He was dipping farther into their supplies than he would've liked despite the good winds. They could use some fresh water, too.]

[thatched]

[whistles lowly as he watches the fire get put out. If only they could do that with Ace borne truama]

You're pretty quick, old man. [he says as he nonchalantly cuts a cannonball in half] You must work out.

[but he's teasing as he actually has a certain amount of respect for the guy.]

Magoichi Saika | Sengoku Basara

[blackbirdgunsmoke]

[Magoichi... has not had the best few days. If she'd only been fulfilling the obligations of her contract, finding herself alone, without a single member of the mercenary faction she'd spent most of her life with would be something she could take in stride. It would be unnatural, perhaps, but she was not the leader of the proud Saika Faction for nothing. The problem was the incidents at Kanegasaki and Honnou-ji, and all of memories they dredged up.]

[Her grip on her emotions is far too loose, so instead of gathering information or doing anything more... efficient, she's currently sitting on the edge of the fountain, cleaning and maintaining her guns. She has quite a few of them, too; there's a shotgun, a machine gun, at least seven magnum pistols... is that missile launcher? That's not even counting the hand grenades and other explosive off in their own pile on the side. So, anyone want to talk to the well-armed mercenary?]

[seadevil]

[When Ieyasu's voice had reached his ears over the accursed journal, Motochika had been overjoyed to hear a voice from home. It was like all the tension of the previous month had flowed away, leaving him ready once more to face any challenge.

Funny how he has none of that feeling at the moment.]

Ahoy there, Sayaka! So it seems yet another of us has been spirited away to this bedeviled place!

[He swaggers up to the fountain and plants his anchor on the ground, cutting an impressive figure as always, though a bit rougher around the edges than usual after several weeks at sea.]

You'll be joining my crew, of course.

[If Magoichi was looking for something familiar...well, here's Motochika, the same as ever.]

Akiko Narumi - Kamen Rider W

[greenshoe]

a. Town square

[ Akiko had woken up a few hours ago and was still in a state of confusion. She should be at the agency still since before waking up here she was in the middle of filing paperwork away since they had just finished a few cases. ]

I didn't hear about any of this!

[ Yep... only thing she could say about all of this happening. ]

b. On the ship

[ At the very least managing things was one of Akiko's strong points which meant running a ship was pretty much the same as running the agency back home. Minus a half boiled detective not charging when they took on a case. ]

I could get used to this, the beautiful captain Akiko roaming the seas ~.

A

[diamondlight]

[There's a girl walking through the square carrying a bag of medical supplies; you can vaguely see a bandage wrapped around her upper torso. through a hole in her shirt. And she looks like she's kind of on a mission... ah, wait, she sees Akiko and tapers off.]

It sounds like you're new here, then?

Chikage Kazama | Hakuouki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom

[prideworthy]

1. Just another day:

[ Kazama hasn't exactly grown accustomed to his crew, for as much familiarity as that might imply, but he's seen enough of of these bizarre people to - for the most part - know what to expect of them. Humans are, at their core, the same no matter where they are, and their greed is the very purpose of the lot of them being at sea. His interest in the ruby is minimal; the lives of his crew, even less so, but in the absense of other options, he lends his sword. It's far from the first time one of his clan has done such.

Only his sword. He recalls being quite clear on that point.

Why, then, is this human handing him a broom? ]

This isn't part of our arrangement.

2. Exploring:

[ The island is lush, as humid as a Kyoto summer, and - so far - uninhabited. Kazama swings his sword in lazy arcs, easily cutting a path through the underbrush. His clothes are sticking to him and his hair is dark with sweat, and as much as he'd rather be back on deck, catching the ocean breeze, his crew insists they'll find something of note here.

They'd better.

He can see a clearing off in the distance, and what looks like a stone structure. Man-made, most likely, given the sharp and precise edges, although it doesn't resemble any building he's seen before. ]

Oh? [ He hums, intrigued, before gesturing in its direction, calling general attention towards it. ] It seems this could be worthwhile after all.

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[rebellions]

[Taking on new recruits is a pain in the ass for more reasons than Ragna can be bothered to name, and the fact more hands on the deck should technically mean less work for all of them isn't making it much better.

Especially when they turn out to be some sort of delicate princess who refuses to work like others. It's really damn tempting to just hit him on the head with the broom and be done with it, but the Grim Reaper settles for letting out an annoyed snort.]

Take your complaints to the captain, not me.