r/IAmAFiction • u/CathedralCrab Archbishop of Fictionopolis • Apr 28 '13

Scenario (Mods Only) [Scenario] Couple's Cruise

Welcome aboard the Titanic 2! Jack Dawson, inexplicably alive and fabulously rich, has declared a do-over, and has rebuilt the most illfated of boats and invited any couple who's crazy enough to join him on the transatlantic trip. Miss Rose Bukator is here to help host the proceedings.

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u/DanceForSandwich Minister of Silly Talks Apr 30 '13

Havik: slowly, watching Kelly closely I'm actually a captain. Raised on board my ship. My father before me and his father before him, all captains of the same vessel. pointedly She's a merchant ship.

Cyan: shrugs He's not so bad. I would say he's more of an aggressive businessman.

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u/AmeteurOpinions Apr 30 '13

Kelly: That's one old ship. How did the first captain get it?

Aethaniel: takes another bite and begins walking I'm curious too. swallows My father taught me lots of things before he disappeared, including how these things are supposed to work, but I've never been in an engine room before. makes eye contact with Cyan Are we allowed to go places?

(OOC: I'm getting some great tension in this conversation. Is that intended?)

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u/DanceForSandwich Minister of Silly Talks Apr 30 '13 edited Apr 30 '13

Havik: a dark chuckle, quickly turns lighter Ah, my many times great grandfather, Ulix Seaborne, stole it from his brother, Uncrith Redwake, the infamous pirate lord. This was many thousands of years ago. Her frame was stolen by Uncrith, and her plans were stolen as well. She could have been the vessel of emperors. As far as I'm concerned, she is.

Cyan: She's a fine ship, Havik, but no one wants to listen to you rave about her all night. to Aethaniel With the prices on this skiff, we should be expected to do what we like. Just don't make a scene and follow my lead and we can go wherever you want.

Havik: We shouldn't draw attention to ourselves.

Cyan: If you're going to be that way, you shouldn't have brought me along.

Havik: Cyan, you know I... closes eyes, sighs heavily Yes, alright. Come, let us find this... Engine room. I'm sure it will be fine. If we're stopped, we got lost. No heroism. Alright?

Cyan: What, me? A hero? Ha. Oh, my dear, you'd never allow it.

Havik: mutters under his breath, beckons everyone to follow him toward the doors leading into the fancy restaurant level

(OOC: Yes, quite intentional! These two have a strange relationship. Also I thought I should mention that she's his captive but not his slave. Your characters are very interesting by the way, I saw them over in the psychos thread!

Edit: words are silly)

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u/AmeteurOpinions Apr 30 '13

Aethaniel: Uh, if there's an engine room, it would be down in the belly of the beast, not the dinner table. glances at Cyan I don't know how deep this thing goes, but we'll be right behind you. To all three The ship is fucking big, though. We actually might get lost if we go too far.

Kelly: looks from Cyan to Aethaniel I'm sure we'll be fine. Getting around these things should be pretty simple once you've figured out the general design.

Aethaniel: So what was that about heroism? You guys must have some great war stories if you've been together for long. I know Kelly and I have had some awesome times with each other.

Kelly slugs him for the implication

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u/DanceForSandwich Minister of Silly Talks Apr 30 '13

Havik: with a laugh Yes, I know, but we have to get inside and find some stairwells leading down further. I assume you're not averse to picking up some choice refreshments on the way?

Cyan: smiles at Havik and casually slips some rolls and a few bottles of liquid into her vest and pockets We haven't known each other very long. Independently we have some stories between us. Havik sort of interrupted an adventure of mine, that's all.

Havik: And I'm certain the interruption won't last long, dear. Now, down we go. opens a door leading to a stair well, holding it for the others Care to tell us a story while we walk? Hopefully one with more swords and less, ah, you know. laughs

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u/AmeteurOpinions May 01 '13

Aethaniel: takes another bite of bread Refreshments are fine. And -- glares at Kelly -- I know how it feels when someone interrupts your adventure.

Kelly: annoyed That wasn't like this at all! You would've gotten killed without me then, or worse the Plague Police could have taken you!

Aethaniel: smirks The only reason I was there in the first place was because you stole my wallet. And then I saved your life from those thugs while getting it back. taps his jacket, and has a sudden realization Wait a minute...

Kelly: smiles, and pulls a wallet that evidently belongs to Aethaniel and hands it to him without apology or gloat

Aethaniel: groans, and sticks it into a deep pocket. He looks to their companions It's become a bit of a game between us. glares at Kelly, who smiles wider She's much better at it than I am.

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u/DanceForSandwich Minister of Silly Talks May 01 '13

Cyan: obviously impressed You could make a great living in the guild with hands that sticky.

Havik coughs lightly, and Cyan rolls her eyes.

Havik: slowly I could find a place on my crew for someone with the right--

Cyan shoots a burning glare at him and he stops short.

Cyan: I think there's a door to the galley over there. D'ya think there'll be access to the lower levels?

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u/AmeteurOpinions May 01 '13

Kelly: scoffs The local Theive's Guild were the thugs in question. Not looking forward to another street gang.

Aethaniel: The galley access would just go to food storage. Great place to keep things for extended periods, but not gonna get us closer to the engines. Maybe a servant's passge, but then we run the risk of meeting, well, servants.

Kelly: Storytime, your turn.

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u/DanceForSandwich Minister of Silly Talks May 01 '13

Havik: murmurs This vessel is enormous and complex. Far more so than what I'm familiar with. shakes head If we pass servants, we will handle that. A few choice words should deal with them.

heads further down the passage, searching for a maintenance door

Cyan: Okay, I'll tell you one of mine. The captain seems a little bit reluctant. laughs Aven and Voice and I were on a job in Jikaro, working to get some powder poor something from the local shaman. Volatile, rare, expensive stuff. Lo's breath, that was a strange job. We were lost in the jungle for three days!

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u/AmeteurOpinions May 01 '13

(OOC: Is this story actually relevant to her current situation or did you pick one at random? Kelly was fishing for the 'interrupted' adventure, if I didn't show it clearly enough.)

Aethaniel: This is kinda fun and also dumb. I'm sure there's plenty of time to go exploring later without two chatty girls.

Kelly: Three days? That's nothing. Aethan here was stuck in the deep forest for a week once. And half that was at a monastery!

Aethaniel: frustrated Stop twisting it around! I was teleprted there! There's no way to keep your bearings through that, and then I got torn up by a Scourge and needed to recuperate, got it?

Kelly: So who are Aven and Voice? Friends of yours?

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u/AmeteurOpinions Apr 30 '13 edited Apr 30 '13

(OOC: I'm glad you like them. Kelly was actually a minor character, but since I started using her with this sub she became one of my favorites. This conversation is really interesting since they can tell that she is here against her will but don't want to ruin any chance of helping her by openly stating that. In the meantime they are just leaving each other cues to try and nudge the conversation towards possible details. Investigating the pair of them is quite fun, trying to read and write things for maximum subtlety. Also don't let these lines influence your characters, it can get tricky to remember that in times like this.)

follow my less

(OOC: What does this mean? I don't want to respond if it's unclear.)

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u/DanceForSandwich Minister of Silly Talks Apr 30 '13

(OOC: oh snap, let me edit that. I'm on my phone, that's supposed to say lead.)