[19:11] <GM|> *** LOG START ***
[19:12] <Aislinn> (( No combat tonight, right? ))
[19:12] <Uileam> (kk sorry, I'm here.)
[19:12] <GM|> *The trip northwards is quite calm, for those used to deep water boats.  For those unused to it however, it can be quite...  disturbing.
[19:13] * Yuki` is just fine with a calm boat.
[19:13] <GM|> Everyone does their own thing for the most part, and there is a sense of expectation in the air about the fleet.  They are on their way to open up another county to the vaster world beyond their borders, and look forward to the goal.
[19:14] * Aislinn has been quiet and has kept to herself, surprisingly enough. She seems more...subdued and a little less cocky. Possibly her superiors got on to her about some things...
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[19:15] * Raoul has been training below-decks quite often, getting in touch with the spirits of his swords... and of the sea.
[19:15] <GM|> *It is on the 13th day when the scout craft ahead of the fleet reports that the port city that was on their charts from before the closing of Jord is still there, although not as active.
[19:16] <GM|> *That evening, the Admiral calls a meeting on the deck of the flagship of all major parties, to discuss their plans for the morrow.
[19:16] <GM|> ((-Admiral + Prince))
[19:16] * Aislinn leaves her training early to make the meeting.
[19:17] * GM| is now known as GM|Prince
[19:17] * Yuki` finishes her latest discussion with the diplomats to meet with the Prince, as well.
[19:17] * Uileam is now known as Cala_
[19:17] * Cala is now known as Uileam
[19:18] * Raoul comes up, all swords except his Kagemitsu stored away.
[19:18] * Uileam manages to fight off the hordes of new friends he's likely to have made.
[19:18] <GM|Prince> "I thank you all for coming.  As you are aware, our scout vessel has located the port that we used to hold major trade with."
[19:19] <GM|Prince> "We cannot assume that we have escaped detection ourselves, and so I am here to discuss with you our plans for opening relations."
[19:20] <GM|Prince> "I must admit, this is not something often mentioned in our history.  Most of the time, this is between an advanced people and a less advanced one, but to us, Jord is a great unknown."
[19:20] <GM|Prince> "Some of our more... foreign dignitaries thought to compare this to someone named 'Perry', but I have heard their tales, and noted many differences."
[19:21] <GM|Prince> "As it stands, we have a couple options, and I invite any and all to speak as an equal, your thoughts and opinions."
[19:21] * Yuki` nods.
[19:22] <GM|Prince> "First, we can wait for them to come to us.  Let them see us, and deliberate their response.  Second, simply act as though this were quite a normal thing, and sail into their harbour in proper fashion, based on our records."
[19:22] <GM|Prince> "Third, we can perform less open introductions."
[19:22] * GM|Prince gestures for others to speak.
[19:23] <Yuki`> "Less open... as in, real covert acts, or just secret diplomatic meetings?"
[19:23] <Aislinn> "Well, I think we should act natural for starters.  I mean, have they been actin' weird?"
[19:24] <GM|Prince> "Covert.  Not my initial choice, I must admit, but options must be kept open."
[19:24] <GM|Prince> "Please define weird."
[19:24] * Raoul ponders. "...I would imagine that we want to appear as open and reasonable as possible. We can slide into shadows later, if we must... Right?"
[19:25] <GM|Prince> *Another person from Etoile speaks up.  "I cannot agree with any plan that puts us at a disadvantage.  We should not wait for them to come to us, for isthat not the whole purpose of our presense here?"
[19:25] <Aislinn> "Well, they aren't doin' anything they wouldn't normally do, right?"
[19:26] <Aislinn> "That's what I meant.  They haven't opened fire on us, sent us weird messages, or anything like that?"
[19:26] <GM|Prince> "We are quite beyond range of normal communications and weapons, I dare say."
[19:26] <Uileam> "I think it best they come to us, let them set the tone and then react accordingly from there."
[19:28] <Aislinn> "I say we reserve judgement until we're closer and they have an opportunity to, uh, feel us out...but I'm no expert on this place.  My usual strategy would be to bomb the heck out of 'em, drop in and retrieve our man, and get the heck back out, but I get the feelin' y'all want somethin' a bit more civil."
[19:28] <Aislinn> "Or not bomb them and just sneak in secretly to break Aede out."
[19:28] <GM|Prince> *There are murmmers of discussion, some of which wonder who this 'Aede' is.
[19:29] <Aislinn> (( >.< *sighs*  Stupid break. ))
[19:29] <Aislinn> (( I forgot. ))
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[19:29] <Aislinn> "...er, I mean..."
[19:29] * Aislinn facepalms.
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[19:29] * Yuki` nods. "Unfortunately, like was said, we know nothing about what sort of ability they have. If we go in with something that might be considered hostile, we could find ourselves in a quagmire, or worse, an ocean bottom. At the least, whatever is done, we should be confident enough to not be caught doing something... untoward."
[19:30] <Yuki`> "I am personally not that confident in sneaking or fighting past a giant unknown."
[19:30] <GM|Prince> *the general concensuss is that this 'Aede' was a spy who was captured, and therefore one of the causes of this whole endeavour
[19:31] <GM|Prince> "Please, talk amongst yourselves."
[19:32] * Aislinn mumbles. "Think I've done enough talkin'."
[19:33] <GM|Prince> ((This is where you guys decide how to go forward.  I'll let the other NPCs to fall into line.))
[19:34] * Raoul is not sure what to add. "I agree that we should be confident. But no matter what path we choose, we are walking into a country darkened to all outside."
[19:34] <Yuki`> "Yes... we should be prepared for the worst case, no matter what we do.  So, what's the worst case we have here?"
[19:34] <Uileam> "I think whatever the plan is, if we're seen in its undertaking, then Jord will take none too kindly towards all of us."
[19:35] <Aislinn> "If we go in as has been done in the past, like he said," she gestures at the prince, "we should be ok.  They'll open up negotiations and not think we've got ulterior motives.  Maybe."
[19:35] <Aislinn> "At least we can get a gander at what they have."
[19:35] <Yuki`> "Yeah, anything that gets us information is good."
[19:36] <Yuki`> "...the being seen part is a good point though too, Uileam."
[19:36] <Aislinn> "We just don't want any hostile responses until we know what the heck it is we're doing."
[19:37] <Uileam> "I just know not being seen.  About the only way I know to go about that is to not be there, so unless you have another way to hide in plain sight, I suggest we let the others take point."
[19:37] * Raoul can't actually think of any good ideas here. He is, as it were, in over his head.
[19:37] * Aislinn grins. "I'm a fair hand at not bein' seen...though better to let them take point as you said."
[19:38] <Yuki`> "I know some stealth, as well.  But looking at this, I guess we're a worst case team.  If things go wrong enough, it won't matter if we're seen or not.  So I'd be fine with staying out of the spotlight."
[19:39] * Raoul nods. "Diplomacy is not my forte - and if the past predicts, then if we are involved, the worst case is either already arisen, or soon to arise."
[19:40] <Aislinn> "Well, I'm better with a knife than my mouth, sooo..."
[19:41] <Yuki`> "I would say that I am good with diplomacy, but considering my recent record, either I'm not as good as I thought, or there are a lot of hard-headed people.  Either way, I can fall back on other skills."
[19:44] <GM|Prince> *You can hear, all around, people discussing all the options, with no real overall concensus.
[19:45] <Uileam> "So then, what do we do?"
[19:45] * Aislinn keeps quiet, listening to the others. She's already gotten herself in trouble again. >.<
[19:46] <Raoul> "Allow the official diplomats to perform official diplomacy. Keep ears to the ground. Spring on trouble before it arrives, but only when it has begun its charge. Does that sound about right?"
[19:46] * Yuki` nods.
[19:46] <Aislinn> "Sounds find to me."
[19:46] <Aislinn> (( *fine ))
[19:47] * GM|Prince calls for attention. "Well, now that you've had a chance, I would like to hear various opinions."
[19:48] <GM|Prince> *Various nobles and the like begin to speak their pieces.  Some eloquent and well though out, others simple summations of oponions and facts.
[19:48] <Yuki`> ((...heh. Who wants to stand up and make the proposal?))
[19:48] * Uileam is no public speaker.  He'll let one of the others do that.
[19:48] * Raoul doesn't hear anyone else speaking up, so: "I say we go in-harbor in an official capacity, arms and ears open. If and when events take a worsening turn, then we employ what other methods we deem appropriate."
[19:48] <Aislinn> (( aislinn isn't... ))
[19:49] <GM|Prince> *The Prince nods at the words spoken, keeping his face unchanged with the various opinions.
[19:51] <GM|Prince> "Does anyone else wish to speak?"
[19:51] * Yuki` rises. "I agree with Raoul's opinion. What we all must remember is that we must not only hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. By taking an aggressive stance, we risk spreading any troubles far beyond these waters."
[19:52] * GM|Prince passively nods
[19:53] * Aislinn adjusts her knives silently and let's the smarter people do the talking.
[19:54] <Yuki`> "We all have family... friends... comrades... if we do something too aggressive, and start a war, those we know will be in the line of fire.  We must start peacefully, and only go farther if pushed by others.  Even if it means we must be put in danger, is is better us to be in that danger than those far away from here, still safe from the dangers of the wider diplomatic world."
[19:55] <GM|Prince> "Very well.  My decision is made.  In the morning, we sail into the harbour with open arms.  Not all ships, mind you.  Some will maintain station outside the breakwater they have in case of certain issues.  We may have to wait for a proper reception, so for now, all crew will remain on their ships."
[19:56] <GM|Prince> "When the situation changes, then we shall respond as appropriate."
[19:57] <GM|Prince> "Until then, return to your ships and quarters.  We shall all rest for the morning."
[19:57] <GM|Prince> *There are some grumbles of opposition to this plan, but the Prince has spoken.
[19:57] * Raoul exhales.
[20:00] * Uileam nods in silent agreement.
[20:00] <GM|Prince> ((BRB))
[20:00] <Uileam> (Whoo, I had some visible change on the game! <.<)
[20:00] * Yuki` will head back to the quarters with the others, then. She'll be frowning a bit. "I hope this works better than I fear it will."
[20:00] * Aislinn quietly goes back to training.
[20:01] * Yuki` will ask to join Aislinn's training in a bit, to remove some lingering nerves.
[20:02] * Aislinn promises to go easy on Yuki's old bones.
[20:02] * Raoul goes to the side of the ship, and stares out into the blue. Is this all a good idea? He wants to save Aede, and Jord is currently an unknown threat, but... How far can they push without creating a war?
[20:03] <Yuki`> "Old can still be tough.  You ever eat some old cured meat?"
[20:03] <Aislinn> "...not sure how you want me to take that."
[20:04] * Yuki` thinks for a moment, then facepalms at herself. "...right. This is what I mean about my talking record."
[20:04] * Uileam relieves any lingering worries with a good helping of food in the common mess.
[20:05] * Aislinn smirks. "I give you a hard time, but old soldiers are usually the toughest."
[20:05] <Yuki`> "Heh.  If only I were an actual soldier when I was young and more reckless."
[20:06] <GM|Prince> *THe word goes out the the Admiral is looking for volunteers to be in the first ships.
[20:08] <Aislinn> "And yet I get the impression you're still a little reckless."
[20:08] * Uileam doesn't heed it.  His plan involves not being there.
[20:08] * Yuki` will politely decline the invitation, as well.
[20:09] <GM|Prince> ((Next morning then?))
[20:09] * Aislinn knows better. They can't blow it on their first shot.
[20:09] <Aislinn> (( Yeah. ))
[20:09] * Raoul will decline. He need not be on the front line today.
[20:09] <Yuki`> "Well, age can put what needs to be done in too sharp a focus, too."  Yuki gets back to the training.  ((Sure.))
[20:11] <Raoul> ((<.< Yeah, >> it here.))
[20:11] <Aislinn> "Hopefully I'll live long enough to find out."
[20:11] <GM|Prince> *The next morning, a trio of ships pull ahead af the flotilla, the rest sailing a kilometer or so back.  The ones in the lead are a cargo barge, loaded with trade goods of all descriptions, a smaller military outrider, and the diplomats ship.
[20:11] <GM|Prince> *The flagship is in the center of the remaining ships, all on guard for bad things to happen.
[20:13] <Aislinn> "Does this look back to anyone else?"
[20:13] <GM|Prince> *On the horizon, the lighthouse that guides the way into the harbor appears to those who are watching from the deck, and the ships all slow.  The lead element rounds the artificial cape, slowing to a speed more suitable to a harbor.  Oddly, there are no other ships, yet the lighthouse is active, and there are signs of life from the city beyond...
[20:14] <Yuki`> "So far, so... something."
[20:15] <Raoul> "They know we are here. At least, they must suspect. And yet, no ships come out to keep watch on our rearguard."
[20:15] <GM|Prince> *From where you stand, you can see the sails of the boats ahead of you, but nothing else.  You were all made aware, by legitimate means or not of the signals to be used in case of certain events.
[20:15] <Aislinn> "They want to give us the opportunity to retreat?"
[20:15] <Aislinn> "Or to show us they are willing to let us go..."
[20:16] <Yuki`> "Or give a false sense of both."
[20:17] <GM|Prince> It takes an hour, but a series of flags are raised, which indicate that peacful contact has been made, and further diplomacy - and trade - is occuring.
[20:18] <GM|Prince> *There is a palpable sense of relief, and also a slight tensing as this is when things could go horribly wrong.
[20:18] <Yuki`> "Okay... one part down.  I hope."
[20:19] <Aislinn> "Seems good so far..."
[20:19] <GM|Prince> Another bit of an hour later, small ships are seen to be emerging from the harbor.
[20:20] <GM|Prince> Weapons are readied, but ths ships seem to be steering clear of yours.  They look like fishing trawlers and the like.
[20:22] <Raoul> "That is what was missing... fishing-boats. The harbor was closed before we ever arrived."
[20:22] <GM|Prince> *An Ensign appraoches the party.  "The Prince graciously invites you to have lunch with him."
[20:23] <Aislinn> "Yay, more free food."
[20:23] <GM|Prince> ((All the food is free.))
[20:23] * Yuki` nods and goes to the lunch.
[20:23] <Aislinn> (( Yes, but that doesn't mean she's no less excited. :P ))
[20:23] <Yuki`> ((Irrelevant. Free food is still good, even if all the other food is also free. :p))
[20:23] <Raoul> ((It's hard to shut down that 'free food' instinct.))
[20:24] <GM|Prince> ((True enough.))
[20:24] <Aislinn> (( BRB...I'm craving a sandwich. ))
[20:24] * GM|Prince welcomes you all to his private dining hall. "Come! Sit! Partake of the midday meal!"
[20:26] * Yuki` bows to the prince slightly and sits. "I see you have been watching the flags, too."
[20:26] <GM|Prince> "I have things to discuss with you, and it is best not done on an empty stomach."
[20:26] * Raoul bows, but is glad to get his mind off of heavy matters.
[20:26] * Uileam feels a little out of place with the sense of nobility here, given the past two weeks.
[20:29] * Aislinn is happy to fill her plate.
[20:29] * Yuki` will eat a little to start.
[20:29] <GM|Prince> "I have seen the flags, indeed, I helped devise the code.  But that is not all of which I wish to speak of."
[20:31] <GM|Prince> "There are other means of communication available to us."
[20:31] * Raoul eats lightly; this promises to draw out, and he saves room for continuing conversation.
[20:32] <Raoul> "What sort of communication, if I may inquire?"
[20:32] <Aislinn> "Like what?"
[20:32] <GM|Prince> "To whit, I have been informed that certain peoples have been requested.  Namely yourselves.  By name."
[20:33] <Raoul> "..."
[20:33] <Yuki`> "...all of us?"
[20:33] <Uileam> "Weren't we supposed to official not be here?"
[20:33] <Aislinn> "...great."
[20:33] <Uileam> (officially*)
[20:33] <GM|Prince> "And one Anika, but she is not here."
[20:34] <GM|Prince> "Now, would you care to hazard a guess as to why you would be asked for?"
[20:34] <Aislinn> "We made an impression?"
[20:35] <Yuki`> "Probably not because of anything good."
[20:35] <Raoul> "...I fear it may be Aede asking for us."
[20:36] <GM|Prince> "Would you care to elaborate?"
[20:37] <Raoul> "She is Jord's 'guest', currently. If she is under duress, she may have let slip names. I fear to think so, but it is within the realm of possibility."
[20:37] <GM|Prince> "Yet you all were also 'guests', as you say, and were interviewed."
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[20:38] <Aislinn> "They want to catch up with us."
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[20:39] <GM|Prince> "I was made aware of the nature of the exchange, that does not seem likely."
[20:39] <GM|Prince> "Now, I can reply that you are not here, or send you ashore, or even say that you are here, and deny Jord access to you."
[20:40] <Aislinn> "They know we're here, no use lyin'."
[20:41] <Uileam> "They could just be fishin' blind."
[20:42] <Yuki`> "Maybe... but I'm not seeing any good options here."
[20:43] <Raoul> "If we want diplomacy to have any chance of success, our arrival might be a good open-hand gesture."
[20:43] <Uileam> "And they'll take us right back into their welcoming arms.  Right, I'm not going back into that."
[20:44] <Raoul> "True. And I cannot see an easy way around the chance of being surrounded..."
[20:45] <Yuki`> "The big question is, are we important enough that not appearing would be a deal-breaker?"
[20:46] <GM|Prince> "I was under the impression that this request was pertinant and immediate."
[20:46] * Aislinn chews thoughtfully on a mouthful of food.
[20:47] <Aislinn> "Why don't we just ask why they're askin' for us?"
[20:47] <Raoul> "...Or can we perhaps agree, and then choose a meeting place? Some advantage, however slight."
[20:48] <Aislinn> "Can't you just use those flags to ask?"
[20:49] <GM|Prince> "I can communicate that question.  I can expect a response very quickly, given the situation."
[20:49] * GM|Prince gets up, and leaves the room, indicating you should stay. A few minutes later, he returns, and retakes his seat. "The message is sent."
[20:50] * Aislinn goes back to eating while they wait for a response.
[20:51] <GM|Prince> "So, if you do go ashore, what supplies would you think you might need?"
[20:52] <Yuki`> "...very good question."
[20:53] <Aislinn> "Weapons might be a good idea..."
[20:53] <GM|Prince> "I assume you all have your own?"
[20:53] <Uileam> "If the sea hasn't rusted mine, yes."
[20:53] * Aislinn pats the hilt of her well concealed knives.
[20:53] <Raoul> "Indeed. And obviously, we cannot arrive with a contingent at our backs, comforting to us though it would be."
[20:54] <Yuki`> "Maybe some storable food."
[20:54] * GM|Prince nods, and makes mental notes.
[20:55] <Aislinn> "Yeah, old cured meat will be good."
[20:55] <Yuki`> "..."
[20:55] * Aislinn winks at Yuki.
[20:55] * Yuki` facepalms. "No, the regular kind."
[20:56] <GM|Prince> "There are plenty of such stores available."
[20:57] <GM|Prince> *An enlisted woman enters after knocking on the door, and quickly delivers a quiet message to the Prince.
[20:57] <Raoul> "Perhaps this is becoming too paranoid, but if you have anyone available who might keep watch on us from out of sight? In case the worst happens, someone to inform y-" *falls quiet when the new woman enters*
[20:58] <GM|Prince> *She leaves, and the Prince speaks.  "It seems that, yes, your Aede Keirley is involved.  And a certain Rostov is asking for your assistance in rescuing her."
[20:59] * Aislinn raises an eyebrow. "Wasn't he supposed to be holding her?"
[20:59] <Yuki`> "Rescue?  From who?"
[21:00] <Uileam> "The plot thickens."
[21:00] * GM|Prince makes a gesture of ignorance. "I do not know, only that they are unwilling to speak more to those who are not you."
[21:00] * Raoul 's eyebrow also goes up.
[21:00] <Aislinn> "Could be a trap, but we don't have much choice."
[21:00] <Yuki`> "I'm more worried if it isn't a trap."
[21:01] <Yuki`> "At least traps are easy to try to fight out of."
[21:01] <Aislinn> "Trap, no trap.  Either way, there'll be blood."
[21:01] <Raoul> "And the situation will grow more complex for it."
[21:02] <Yuki`> ((BRB. Thickening plot calls for popcorn. >_>))
[21:03] <GM|Prince> "Indeed.  But what worries me more is that they feel they have to call in outside assistance for a rescue."
[21:03] <Raoul> ((also brb))
[21:03] <GM|Prince> ((I'll wait for you two to get back then.))
[21:03] <Yuki`> ((Back.))
[21:03] <Uileam> (Damn, that was fast.  Well, Uileam doesn't say much, so brb for a drink >.>)
[21:04] <Yuki`> "It may be because we know her.  I didn't think we were that impressive from being captured.  I sure as hell wasn't, at least."
[21:05] <GM|Prince> "That would be my thought as well.  Perhaps she has done something that would necessitate someone she knows to approach her?  Taken her own hostages, perhaps?"  *A slight smile crosses the Princes' lips.
[21:05] <Uileam> (Back.)
[21:05] * Yuki` mutters under her breath "I could see that..."
[21:06] * Aislinn sighs. "Either way, it's not looking good."
[21:07] <Raoul> ((back))
[21:08] <GM|Prince> "So, given this, are you willing to answer their response?
[21:08] <GM|Prince> "
[21:08] <Aislinn> "Don't see how we have a choice."
[21:08] <Raoul> "Agreed."
[21:08] * Yuki` nods.
[21:09] <GM|Prince> "Very well then.  I can send you in with the replacement marine vessel.  The one currently there will be rotated out, giving us an excuse to send you in relatively unnoticed."
[21:10] <GM|Prince> "Unless you prefer something different?"
[21:10] <Aislinn> "The less fanfare the better."
[21:10] <Yuki`> "Definitely."
[21:12] <GM|Prince> "Very well then.  I can arrange for you to go ashore tomorrow.  I suggest you spend the rest of the day and night making your preperations."
[21:12] * Aislinn finishes off her food and stands up. "Good idea."
[21:13] <GM|Prince> "But of course, feel free to finish your meals first."
[21:13] <Yuki`> "Right.  So, more training then.  Maybe see whether age and treachery are all they're cracked up to be."
[21:14] <GM|Prince> *Once you're all finished eating, you are given leave to mke your preperations as you see fit.
[21:15] <Raoul> "Indeed. Making sure we ourselves are combat-ready would not be unwise... I have an idea or two I might like to try, though perhaps not while still at sea..." *thinking*
[21:16] * Aislinn spends her time oiling her blades and checking her meager supplies.
[21:16] * Uileam likewise makes sure his gear's ready in case of emergen- aw who's he kiddin', it's gonna be coming out.
[21:17] <GM|Prince> *Some of the ship's marines offer use of their resources to make sure you are adequately prepared.
[21:17] * Yuki` will make sure her own stuff is in order, and ready to be used if needed.
[21:18] * Raoul spends his time in the training room, his weapons already ready to move. He wants to explore that idea he muttered about - that the sea, like his swords, has an innate spirit...
[21:18] * Yuki` is willing to take some semi-concealing clothing from the marines, if they have any extra.
[21:18] <GM|Prince> *Oddly enough, they do.  It's heavy weather gear though...
[21:20] * Yuki` won't take it then. Heavy weather stuff won't be a good idea for going fast.
[21:21] <GM|Prince> *Night falls, and the crews relax a little bit.  Fishermen come and go, keeping clear of the fleet, while there are no signs of trouble from the harbour.
[21:22] * Aislinn does a little exercise in the training room.
[21:22] <GM|Prince> *The next morning, you are all boated over to the ship that will take you into Jord proper.  Not in the Zodiac, but a more traditional rowboat.
[21:22] * Yuki` closes her eyes, and takes deep breaths while on the rowboat.
[21:23] * Raoul leaves Aislinn to the room, leaving... while surprisingly wet. He just laughs nervously as he returns to his quarters.
[21:23] <Raoul> ((*late, sry))
[21:23] * Aislinn is comfortable on the boat.
[21:24] <GM|Prince> *You are greeted by a Captain Emmanuel on the other ship.  "Welcome.  You must be the 'special delegates'."  His Etoilian accent is actually pretty light.
[21:25] <Yuki`> "Pretty much."
[21:25] * GM|Prince is now known as GM|
[21:26] <GM|> *He grins broadly.  "Ah, good!  Good!  Things will be interesting."
[21:26] * Aislinn opens her mouth to say something (probably something smart), but she closes it and thinks better of it.
[21:26] <Aislinn> "Interesting may be bad.."
[21:26] <Yuki`> "Interesting is always bad, really."
[21:27] <GM|> "But that's when there is fun to be had!  Come, we will be weighing anchor shortly, and releiving the 'Bright Dawn' before noon."
[21:28] * Raoul smiles. "I like this fellow."
[21:30] <Aislinn> "...great.  Let's hope you live to share a beer with him."
[21:30] <GM|> "Well, place your gear off to one side.  We have some last minute preperations."
[21:31] * Yuki` raises an eyebrow, but does so.
[21:31] <GM|> *You can see the crew making preperations to depart...
[21:31] * Raoul puts his gear off, and gets ready for a nice little boat-ride straight into insanity.
[21:32] * Aislinn sets what little gear off to the side.
[21:33] * Uileam tries to keep near his gear, at least.
[21:33] <GM|> *Soon, the ship's anchor is pulled out of the water, and some sails are set to tack against the wind into the harbor.
[21:36] <GM|> *You enter the harbor, where a small harbor boat has a line attached, and sends aboard a navigator to show your ship into its berth.  As you pull into the designated dock, you see a few things.
[21:36] <GM|> *First, there are no Jord ships near yours, they've been bunched up farther away from you, and that in order to get out past the cape, you would have to traverse the entire length of the harbor.
[21:38] <GM|> *The 'Bright Dawn' pulls out, and slowly makes her way out of the harbor.  There are friendly waves from the other ships from the flotilla that are currently moored.
[21:39] * Yuki` tries to focus on where they're landing.
[21:39] * Aislinn just watches everyone go by.
[21:40] <GM|> *You can see an obviously Jord platoon come up the dock to where the boarding plank had been set.
[21:40] <GM|> ((Awareness))
[21:40] <Aislinn> !roll 1d100
[21:40] <Highwind>  Aislinn - 1d100: 53 ( Total: 53 )
[21:41] <Aislinn> (( Under by 3. >.> ))
[21:41] <Uileam> !roll 1d100
[21:41] <Highwind>  Uileam - 1d100: 93 ( Total: 93 )
[21:41] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[21:41] <Highwind>  Yuki` - 1d100: 14 ( Total: 14 )
[21:41] <Uileam> (Fail by 1.)
[21:41] <Raoul> !roll 1d100
[21:41] <Highwind>  Raoul - 1d100: 28 ( Total: 28 )
[21:41] <Yuki`> ((Pass by 36.))
[21:42] <Raoul> ((Not bad. Pass by 38.))
[21:42] <GM|> *The one officer who walks up the plank is obvious to you all.  It's Kommandant Rostov himself.
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[21:44] * Aislinn gives a little nod.
[21:44] * Raoul notices, stands, and nods - but says nothing.
[21:45] <GM|> *He stops at the top of the plank, just before the edge of the ship, and awaits to be greeted by the officer of the deck.  He has seen you, but gives no signal of recognition.
[21:47] <GM|> *He is quickly met by an Ensign, and quiet words are exchanged.  The Ensign looks at the party, and nods curtly.  He comes over.  "Sirs, the Jord Kommandant requests that you come with him.  He assures you that you are not in troubel for your presense here, as that has already been dealt with."
[21:47] <Raoul> "Very good."
[21:48] * Raoul steps off the boat, turning back for the others.
[21:48] * Yuki` nods and follows behind Raoul.
[21:49] * Uileam follows along.
[21:49] * Aislinn follows behind the old woman.
[21:51] <GM|> *Rostov waits for you to all come before him.  "Where is the woman Anika?"
[21:51] <Yuki`> ((...you know, that's a good question. What is the IC reason?))
[21:52] <GM|> ((She's been assigned to 'help' Reufelgo with their Airship))
[21:52] <Uileam> (I vaguely recall something or other.  She stayed behind to work on something I believe.)
[21:53] <GM|> ((EK is almost done for the evening, so I'll wrap this up quickly.))
[21:53] <Yuki`> ((Okay.))
[21:54] <GM|> *Rostov nods when told that she was reassigned.  "Very well, come with me.  I will explain on the way."
[21:54] <GM|> *The platoon of soldiers falls in around you, and you are lead away from the boat, and into Jord.
[21:55] * Aislinn follows quietly, not saying a single word.
[21:55] * Yuki` follows. Better than trying to go against the soldiers.
[21:55] <GM|> *** LOG END ***