open Treasure Hunters of the Cascade Sea (RP Thread)

[Driz 1,552]

@Everyone

 

From the opposite corner of the tavern, Amber jolted towards the peculiar group of ponies as soon as she heard somepony mentioning a Captain. Pushing away whoever stood in her way, upon reaching the table, she slammed the flier down and stared at the supposed captain with a big smile on her face.

 

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"You must be Razor Sharp!!" She assumed. "I've been looking for you for days, months, probably years!! This old sea folk know nothing, I'll tell ya... None of them knew about you, can you believe it??... Well, we have to take into account that they're drinking those boozes like crazy, and that surely can be bad for your memory and all of that, but anyway!" She stomped a hoof on the table once again.

 

"Amber Vox! That's A-M-B-E-R, to the V-O-X! Write it down your list, mate, I'm joining your crew!!" Amber gleefully exclaimed while her restless, lively eyes passed by each one of the ponies crowding around, greeting her future partners.

 

"This will be so much FUN!!"

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((Her wings are hidden, by the way. I thought I said that.))

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"Cascade Swirl? Seems you were destined to be here," said Shyla in an attempt to be jovial, and she forced a smile. These two seemed to be just as skeptical of the pair talking and she glanced at the shy looking mare in the corner, who continued to scribble away at something Shyla didn't want to really look at; she felt invasion of privacy was a great offense.

"It's...nice to meet you," she continued to the mare with the odd wings, which she decided not to comment on just yet; something in the back of her mind told her it was probably not the best of ideas.

Cascade gave the mare a small smile. "Yeah..." She rubbed the back of her mane almost unconsciously, and said, "I was named after the sea, I think. Seemed only fitting to come back now."

Was there anypony here that wasn't taller than she was?

"It's a pleasure," said Cascade, extending a hoof from under her cloak to shake.

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Gloom smirks. " Fair point, you do look like you can handle yourself well enough. But you ain't a pirate yet. But I'll give ya some good direction." Gloom says as he pulls put his own pack of cigarettes and puts one in his mouth. He pulls out a copper colored ligher a lit it. He then brings the flame over to Night Blade to light his.

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Night Blade takes the generous offer and puffs on the toxic stick. "How about a round on me? By the way, I'm Night Blade" he says as he pulls out a bag full of bits from his saddle bag. With the dexterity of his wings, he tosses a few bits to the bar keep. "Screw it," he tosses the whole bag next. "Drinks are an me!" he exclaims

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Glooms smirk grows. "Great. And the names Gloomfury, but most call me Gloom on the count of my sunny disposition." He says sarcastically as he takes a long swig of his drink. "It's a real pleasure." He holds up his cup to Night."And thanks for the drink."

 

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Ocean's quill slipped from the page as a mare slammed her hoof against the table. Ocean gave the mare a rather annoyed look as she closed her journal with her magic and placed it, her quill, and the bottle of ink into her bag.

 

 

She looked up at the two mares talking next to her and waited for a good moment to jump in. "Forgive the interruption but I just thought that if we'd be working together I should introduce myself...I'm Ocean Wind. From what I've heard, you're Cascade and you're...I'm afraid I've missed your name." She said, looking from Cascade to Shyla.

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(OoC: Uhm, sorry...I was in a bit of a rush...)

 

"My name?" said Shyla, confused for a moment, her mind whirring. What were they asking a lowly thing like her for? Golems were not meant to be named.

The gears clicked and she remembered, for the second time in as many minutes, that she wasn't here to do any binding, just to get a job of her own. Taking a deep breath she nodded. "My name, yes. I'm Shyla. The new, you know, handy...pony." She finished her sentence lamely. She was, on this ship, the lowest of the low, and there was no point denying it. "You'll probably never speak to me unless you're giving me orders, if I understand this hierarchy correctly, though, so I guess it's nice to meet my commanders."

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"Commanders?" Cascade laughed. "As if. At least you get to move around the ship. I get to stand at the helm all day." (Assuming they know their positions already) Her voice dripped with a sarcastic excitement. "I'm probably not much higher on the hierarchy than you, forget everything I know about how water works. How the ocean works." Her voice was slightly bitter. She sighed, and shook her head. "Well, I'm just happy to get out in the water again. I've been on land too long."

[Driz 1,552]

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"I've never actually been to the ocean before!" Said Amber, somewhat impolitely putting her muzzle between the three mare's conversation. "But oh boy, am I excited for this! I just can't wait! I heard there are giant monsters and hidden treasures and all of that adventure!... I must say, it's a pretty boring life I live in Ponyville, so I decided to try something new for a change." The pink unicorn mare stopped her fast talking for a second and started daydreaming. Shortly after, she returned to speak again.

 

"You ponies seem to be quite experienced already, though! I'm sure I'll learn a lot of new things!~" Amber concluded with a warm smile.

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Ocean raised an eyebrow. "Commanders? No no no...I don't give orders...I just...read maps...and stu-" She was cut off as another mare spoke...the same one who seemed very enthusiastic on joining the crew.
She looked the mare over but didn't speak as she looked back at Cascade and Shyla, looking Cascade over curiously...she had a funny feeling that her and Cascade were going to get along quite well. "I know the feel..." She mumbled, as Cascade finished speaking. "So...you guys ever done anything like this before?"

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Night Blade chuckled at the antics going on around him. The question the enthusiastic mare asked caught his attention "I have some experience for the seas, but i prefer to build the ships that sail." he took another hit of his cigarette and then put it out. "I guess its high time that i return to the sea once more, ship building ain't doing it for me anymore, i want a real adventure." With that said, Night Blade gets up and leaves "I'll see you all tomorrow at the captains ship"

[Mephala 2,633]

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Shyla stared at the interrupter and didn't reply, not caring enough to. It was rude enough as is to butt in like that, but the fact that her voice scratched at Shyla's ears was worse and she ignored her as best as she could.

 

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"Not really," confessed the golem, returning her attention to the quieter mare, "but I am pretty good with my...hooves. I saw the sign and it seemed an opportunity to make some money and meet some new ponies. Ponies that know how to be serious. I'm rather tired of working in the bar now; my employers are rather immature." She smiled. "Seeing as your name is Ocean, I assume that you are quite active with aquatics? And a navigator, very interesting. It must be quite difficult."

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Ocean waved to the colt as he left before looking back at Shyla. "I am very interested in aquatics, which is odd considering I did grow up in Trottingham...how I got my name is a long story. I'm more interested in ancient civilizations and maps, which is why I've come here, I'm quite good at navigation. And its quite easy once you get the hang of it." She said, smiling.

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Wind Whistle found himself staring unabashedly at Cascade. She was an absolutely beautiful mare to be sure. A thrill coursed through his body from his muzzle to his hooves as he saw his name written on the roster. He was a pirate now! The open seas awaited. A colorful crew was gathering quickly, some characters more shady than others. He raised a rather feble protest when Gloomfury expressed his doubts about his seaworthyness, but was unnoticed.

He took an instant liking to Amber Vox. She seemed to have signed on for the same reason he had. Too bad she looked older than him. "I'm really excited too," he said, his wings fluttering a little, trying to lift him off the floor. "How old are you?" he blurted. His cheeks flushed red.

Edited October 24, 2013 by Flicker

[Mephala 2,633]

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"Sounds like you know your stuff," Shyla commented approvingly. "I'm happy to see we have some ponies on this trip that are able to do their jobs well, it seems like many of us are first-timers here." She glanced at Amber and Wind, one who seemed to be attempting to engage the other in conversation. The stallion seemed a little young to be on a pirate ship no matter their job on it, but there was no reason that she had to dislike him just yet.

 

"I'm sure you'll do a wonderful job for this ship," she said, and she wasn't sure if this was the blank praise of a golem or her new self speaking. She shook her head slightly and then put the smile back on. "If you ever need anything fixed, I'm the, er, mare to call. I'm sure I can handle anything that you require of me."

 

Glad that she hadn't slipped up, Shyla quickly ordered a water and turned back to the others around her, waiting to see if there would be any more conversation.

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"Yeah, it's not the first time," Cascade said in response to Ocean's question. "I've been hanging around freshwater areas lately, though. But keeping the rivers clean gets kinda dull. Sometimes I need to mix it up, you know?" She shrugged. "You'll adjust quickly enough, Shyla. No worries." Her eyes scanned the rest of the crowd, glancing at Wind Whistle and Amber Vox in particular. "You're not the only one who looks like they haven't got sea legs yet."

 

Her eyes came to rest on that large fellow who had been boasting and intimidating when she had first entered the bar. He had that slightly grizzled look that sailors often had. He looked fit and strong too. Cascade's mind wandered to combat. Hypotheticals were always fun. Ocean, Vox, and Whistle all looked too inexperienced or geeky to put up much of a fight at sea. Shyla, she didn't know. But this massive guy... She supposed he'd be the slow, lumbering sort who landed the strongest of blows. Her much smaller size would be an advantage. After all, he must be at least twice her size. She would have to ask him to spar sometime. 

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Gloom notices Cascade looking at him, he looks toward her and gives polite nod.

 

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Gloom waved goodbye to Night Blade and looks at the others of the group, and sees Shyla talking with Ocean. He looks over them both, they bother were nice to look at. And he was thinking of trying his luck with one of them, but he like to start things slow and try to start out as their friend, so he makes his way over to Shyla to start a conversation with her. "Evening miss. I see that you one of the crw I might be working with." He holds out a hoof for her to shake. "I'm Gloomfury."

Edited October 24, 2013 by Gloomfury

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"I'll get them fastest, just you wait." Wind Whistle promised. "In fact, I don't even need them! I'll fly everywhere. Who needs hooves? Not this guy." He strutted over to Cascade, managing to trip over his own hooves in the process. He picked himself up and decided to try something. "Are your legs tired, because you've been running through my mind all day."

Edited October 24, 2013 by Flicker

[Mephala 2,633]

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"Ah, Sir Gloom, the ever-dangerous," said Shyla in a slightly and dryly sarcastic tone, shaking his hoof. She didn't like his boastful actions, but perhaps he was nicer than he had acted earlier, though she had never felt fully comfortable in the presence of stallions. "Shyla. I will be acting as repair and general labour services. May I ask what you are here to do and why you signed up?"

 

Shifting, Shyla eyed him. He was pretty big, sure, but no one could match a golem's strength that she had met so far, and if push came to shove she would easily hold her own. She held back her reservations for now; it was not fair to judge him without properly getting to know hum first.

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"I'll get them fastest, just you wait." Wind Whistle promised. "In fact, I don't even need them! I'll fly everywhere. Who needs hooves? Not this guy." He strutted over to Cascade, managing to trip over his own hooves in the process. He picked himself up and decided to try something. "Are your legs tired, because you've been running through my mind all day."

"Really? Have I?" Cascade looked intrigued, and mildly amused. "I don't feel tired at all. Must have been a short run." She laughed, then shook her head. "I'm Cascade. Who are you, smooth guy?" She batted her eyes.

 

Internally, she was facehoofing. Maybe the kid would sober up a bit after a week on the seas.

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Wind Whistle cheered on the inside. This was going much better than expected. She thought he was smooth! The thought made him want to giggle like a schoolfilly. "My name is Wind Whistle," he said. "I'm going to be the Cabin Colt. What's your position? Maybe we can see each other during the voyage."

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Gloom smirks. "Heh, that's kinda a big title. You could just call yourself a shipwright or something. And the reason why I'm here is cause I ain't been on a ship for a while. I was a pirate for a while but I stopped for a while to become a merc and bounty hunter. But I grew to miss the open water on the sea. So now I'm here. And if the Captain gives the go ahead I hope to be the first mate. And I know a bit about ships so I can help you anytime you need it."

Edited October 25, 2013 by Gloomfury

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Cascade smiled vaguely. "Cabin Colt, huh?" She said. This time the sarcasm was a little more catchable. "Sounds important. I can't wait to hear all about it."

 

She sighed, and looked at the colt seriously. "This isn't gonna be one big sleepover, you know. Sailing and *cough* piracy *cough* isn't easy."

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Cascade smiled vaguely. "Cabin Colt, huh?" She said. This time the sarcasm was a little more catchable. "Sounds important. I can't wait to hear all about it."

 

She sighed, and looked at the colt seriously. "This isn't gonna be one big sleepover, you know. Sailing and *cough* piracy *cough* isn't easy."

 

Wind Whistle snorted. "Well I would hope not. I didn't sign on for a picnic. Adventure is never easy." He caught her sarcasm, but elected to ignore it. "Yeah, Cabin Colt is the highest position they can grant if you're as young as me. Otherwise I'm sure I'd be first mate or something. But I'll be swabbing the decks like no other!"

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Wind Whistle snorted. "Well I would hope not. I didn't sign on for a picnic. Adventure is never easy." He caught her sarcasm, but elected to ignore it. "Yeah, Cabin Colt is the highest position they can grant if you're as young as me. Otherwise I'm sure I'd be first mate or something. But I'll be swabbing the decks like no other!"

Cascade smiled, and this time it looked genuine. "Well, good. At least you have heart. A lot of these types are pretty fake. But you?" She gave Whistle a searching look, then declared, "I look forward to sailing with you, cabin colt." She then turned away, making to talk to somepony else. She bit her lip slightly as she walked towards the tall bloke and Shyla. Maybe one day she'd be true, too.

 

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Cascade approached the two quietly, wishing to talk, but not to interrupt. She'd wait until there was a lull in the conversation.