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| Ricter | Feb 9 2016, 07:24 PM Post #1 |
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It was a bit of wild time these past few hours, not only did Xavier and his many friends get to Las Arcadas but the ship was in need of some something they were missing. This was something he had been putting off till they got to water 7 which was only one more island away minus this one that they were on, the hulls needed improving, case in point why they had to high tail it here after meeting up with a massive seaking, something he dared to not fight given it was over 10x's the size of the ship. But they got out mostly unscaved and with only a few minor hits to the hull which left more of a dent than he wished he would hope when they eventually got to water 7 they could actually work out the ships problems and hopefully craft it into a new one. Slowly coming into the port his eyes would scan the horizon in front of him, this place was like a massive amusement park minus the other sides of the island which he could guess was the slums. Lights flashing off in the distance contrasting the nice dark night sky as well as the many attractions as everything stayed open by the looks of it, the fun never ending so long as you had the beli to pay for said fun. "So this is Las Arcadas, it has my approval for looking very welcoming, much more so than some other islands I've been too." Talking to himself for a moment as he began to tie down the ship he knew that everyone else might not be up given it was 10:00 at night but he planned on exploring the night life of this place as he paid off the dock teller. Walking over to a speaker system, made my the crews very savvy engineer/everything else, he'd take up the phone part and place it near his mouth. "Hello and welcome to the SS Saucey Mare, this is your captain speaking, I'm happy to inform you that we have all but hit shore to the island known as Las Arcadas. Here you can enjoy all manner of games, entertainment and gambling, but be warned don't gamble too much, thank you once again~" Sounding like an old cruse announcer he would soon hang up the com system with a smile as he grabbed his bag, he would be sure to supply himself greatly for this trip, after all there was actually a lot they could do this time around. |
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| Blockhead | Feb 11 2016, 06:18 PM Post #2 |
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Well then! The trip to Las Arcadas was something else. First off, they were leaving that boring cesspool of suck named Machine Island behind. Sure, it may have been fun for certain individuals, but he wasn't the type of person to play nerd with some machines. In fact, if it was up to him, the island would've been flipped completely upside down. That...that was a thing now right? Islands flipping their lids for anyone with the power to make them? Sucks then, that he wasn't able to do so. But, maybe not as much as he believed at the time. Maybe because flipping islands simply because you wanted to was not exactly something the marines actively encouraged. But that wasn't even the most fun part. No, that part was all seaking. The thing was massive, and he couldn't help but wonder if he could kill it. Unfortunately for him, the others talked him out of it. Now he'll never know if he was destined for greatness by turning that seaking into a big flippin' burger on a bun. Heh, he'd probably have to share it too. But with all of that seaking, who'd in their right mind would try to eat more than, say, ten burgers max? Three guesses, and the first two don't count. "So, we finally made it?" He asked. Rhetorical question, the island was right in front of them, but no one couldn't say he didn't try to strike up some friendly banter before he went on a journey. Funny, considering he was in his room at the moment, by himself. Who in the hell would respond in this dump? Even worse, what if someone did? He'd probably smack 'em upside the head with his sword, then politely ask where in the world they came from. He made he way onto the deck while listening to Xavier spout off some info about the place. Along with a warning not to gamble too much of their money away. Probably a good idea, because owing people was not exactly fun...most of the time. Unless you in a trashy romance novel that he had somewhat accidentally not on purpose come across back on Machine Island. Those marines need better books... |
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| Sosina | Feb 11 2016, 11:26 PM Post #3 |
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In the bowels of the ship Maruki was actually making repairs to the hull due to there latest run in with that one seaking and looking at all the dings and dents she pouted a bit at the damage, she had hoped the work she had put into the ship would make it a match for such a creature, or at the very least make it hard to damage but that seaking was far larger then she had expected and the ship was only steel, considering the fact that she could probably smash a block of steel with her hammer fist maybe she should consider upgrading the ship at some point? Then again they would need something tougher to take into the new world and the second half of the grand line....or were they already in the second half? she didn't really know ether way they would have to be careful and her work on the ship would have to be redone, more then likely utilizing the current ship as parts for the new one so they where never really leaving their old ship behind. As she worked she also had a bone to pick with both Xavier and Jericho for that little run in with the large sea creature, the pout growing a bit as she remembered Xavier even considering feeding the thing there supply of meats, including her special from home bacon, to see if that would make it leave them alone, and Jericho for constantly aggravating the thing and making it attack them in the first place, As she thought about all this she finished hammering out one of the large dents in the hull, and sealed the door to the room she was in as she took a metal beam out of the side of the ship, flooding the room with water, thankfully she had already moved the things in the room out into the main hull so she could remove this plate and put an undamaged one in it's place, the water not really causing her any issues really since she was an Octopi fishman, any fishman really didn't have to worry about water since they could breath in it easy enough. As she finished the repairs and sealed the hole in the hull she pumped the water out of the hull and nodded at a job well done, and then she heard Xavier speak over the system she had put in the ship and she pouted a bit at what he was saying, once again remembering his Idea of distracting the seaking with the meat ff the ship and she stood there Pouting a bit (=3=), And once he was done talking she walked over to the speaker and did a quite rewiring job so the side she was on had a mic as well and she tested it and sure enough it was broadcasting throughout the ship, "Attention Hammers this is your Octopi speaking Wha~~~~...." she started referring to both Jericho and Xavier as Hammers since they couldn't swim due to there fruits. "I just want to remind you that this ship is something I made and care for, and that the special bacon my mom sent me from home is NOT to be used as seaking decoy bait Wha~~ I also want to remind you that I am the only one that can swim out of the three of us and that I don't wanna be hauling you two through the ocean because someone wants to fight a seaking Wha~~~ She continued as she addressed Jericho's actions. "Also that the next time I hear someone mention using my mom's special Spiced Bacon as Seaking bait I will personally make sure that said person is utilized as our new anchor Wha~~" With Xavier's little incident covered she gripped the new mic tightly. Behind her the little crabbot could already tell what was about to happen and ran off to go get the other crabbots as it would need there help subduing the octopi. "Seeing as I am currently airing my issues with what happened during the past incident I think I will air a few more Issues Wha~~ First of all that stupid plant, I swear the next time that annoying weed tries to nom on my head I will build a mobile weed whacker whom I will make it's personal mission and reason for being to insure that that weed has a very bad day every day Wha~~~!!!" her voice was getting a tad louder as she talked slowly rising to shouting so the other two could hear her quite clearly through the system. Unknown to the little octopi though the little crabbots where starting to gather behind her. "Furthermore I want you two to start thinking about the possible damage your antics could cause to the ship, we only have the one and I can only do so much Wha~~~ and inciting danger to the ship when It's this big and there is only one small octopi to fix it isn't really helpful to our survival Wha~~~!!". By this point the mob of crabbots was ready, of course the whole time the only thing Jericho and Xavier could hear was what was being communicated over the system, "AND FURTHER MORE WHA~~~ GHA!!! no wait what are you doing...NOOO they need to hear this I have more things to complain about to those two Hammers Wha~~!!!!! Hey where did you get that Rope?! Gah!!! no...Help I'm Being Betrayed WHA~~~!!!! MERF MRUPLE MURRF!!! MHAAA~~~!!!!" *click* was what the other two members of the crew would hear. Where Maruki was She had been jumped by the little mob of Crabbots and they had tied her up and gagged her so she would have time to calm down before she said something mean, They had even hung up the little mic she had been talking through. Maruki at the moment kinda just lay there looking like a bundle of rope with a gag on the end due to them having used the huge spool of rope that they had in the storage room, only muffled little grumbled coming out of the bundle and it wriggled about as the little octopi girl center tried to escape, which was only thwarted by the fact that the crabbots where adding more rope to the bundle of Octopi annoyance they where trying to keep in check. |
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| Ricter | Feb 11 2016, 11:53 PM Post #4 |
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Xavier had no real clue what Jericho as well as Maruki would be up too as the ship was settled nicely at the side of the docking port, sails pulled up and with a bit of inspection he could see that everything was in order for them to leave if they were all about to go that is. Not like anyone needed to stay besides the crabbots and Stacey, the large duck tending to her own wishes which were raiding the fridge for any sweets and food that he left in there. Another thing to write down, they would need a lot more supplies too...Machine island was not very 'friendly' when it came to getting things they needed. But luckily for him Maruki was so nice as to remind him of their little past actions as well as their run in with the seaking as he stopped in his tracks and looked over to the intercom system. Wondering all the while how was she able to actually access it when the main communicator was here on the deck, "She sounds really annoyed, guess my idea of trying to toss the food over board to distract it was a it selfish...Granted we got away after all that with out much of a loss but still, it was better than all out fighting it." Which was true, he didn't have the power to really fight something that large on water at least, maybe if he had some solid ground on his feet and some back up he'd try it but for now he was just happy that thing didn't follow them. Hearing Maruki begin to get louder with her complaints he pulled out his note pad and wrote a number 2 bullet point for his 'to do' list, writing the words: "Find a way to make Maruki not hate us." Of course he was joking in writing that but he knew that they had been placing a lot of responsibilities on the girl, and he wasn't the type to leave everything to her. Better to give her a relaxing good time for once rather than run her rigid with work and activities to do, which he knew she was very hard at work repairing the ship, which again she was so nice as to remind them that she was their only shipwright. As her announcements began to end he would slap his head, sounds like someone got to her and bound her mouth so she couldn't talk any more. Sighing to himself he picked up his back pack and placed it on his back as he would head towards the door leading into the ship but paused as Jericho came out instead, "Oh hey Jericho, uh I'm going to go and 'rescue' Maruki before whom ever tied her up makes her even more annoyed. Your going alone this time or are you coming with us?" Xavier didn't mind if his friend wanted to come along with them, usually it was himself and Maruki going off doing things or just himself solo to a degree, that is if he go into a fight. But he also wasn't the type to just intrude on his crew mates wishes, after all they could have plans of their own, he just hopped that Jericho wouldn't get involved in the local mafia types here on Las Arcadas. Those guys were bad news, and some people even he didn't want to mess with, more so because they had money and with money you can get a lot of things done. Meanwhile as Xavier was talking to Jericho about his personal plans here on the island Stacey, the large yellow duck that was also Xavier's 'sister', non-biological of course, would soon walk into the room Maruki was in. Tilting her head she would pad over and use her wing to wave away the crabrobots as she quacked, having grown up a bit more she no longer chirped much however she did begin pecking the ropes to untie her while swatting away the robots gently. |
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| Blockhead | Feb 12 2016, 12:27 AM Post #5 |
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Standing outside the door to his room while liste ing to a certain Octopi call him out on his actions earlier was...not how Jericho had expected to start the night off. Granted, he did try to fight (and kill) that seaking, but if he remembered correctly it was Xavier who came up with the bright idea to throw food overboard. That was just...what even was that? You don't throw food overboard, you throw people overboard and, to be honest, Xavier was looking like a prime candidate at that moment. Unless Jericho caught that seaking however. But alas, no seaking. They still had their food though, so for now he'd take whatever victories came his way. Which, funny thing, were being blasted to hell by Maruki and her ungodly mic skills. She let Xavier know he almost did a stupid thing, she let Jericho know he was basically goading the seaking into fighting, and that the two of them needed to think a little better. But among all of that, he found himself not really a fan of one particular part. "Hammers? I have been called a lot of things, but never in the past few months have I been called I hammer! Geez, I'm more of an elegant screwdriver." But enough about his new nickname, Maruki sounded agitated. Maybe he could go and find her a gift or something? That would surely cheer her up! Right? Hmm, he might want to put some effort into the gift, it had to practically scream 'I'm soooo sorry Maruki!'. Not like a whiny scream, more like a manly man with roses in one hand and red wine in the other while staring off into the sunset type of scream. Manly tears required. His thoughts had been temporarily interrupted by good friend Xavier who, striken with a case of the 'stupid', was on his way to rescue Maruki. "Be careful, I'm pretty sure we both heard what she was saying." He told him. "Also, if I'm not mistaken, she should NOT have been able to do that. We, and by 'we' I mean 'you', need to investigate!" As for Xavier's next question, Jericho pondered it for a bit before nodding. "I don't know this place. Yet. But, I think we'll have more fun together than apart." He said. "Once we calm our friendly neighborhood octopi down, that is. And, since you're Captain, you'll be the one who enters the room first. You know, just in case in a fit of unstoppable rage she breaks free and tears your face off." "Harsh, I know." Edited by Blockhead, Feb 12 2016, 11:49 AM.
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| Sosina | Feb 12 2016, 11:37 AM Post #6 |
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Maruki lay there in the large coil of rope muttering muffled grumbles as she wriggled about, trying to free herself, but of course the little crabbots where not letting that happen, they just kept adding more rope to the bundle, and Maruki didn't want to damage any of the little guys which was why she wasn't ripping her way out like she normally would have. In fact the only reason they managed to over power her was because she hadn't wanted to damage any of them at all, even though she could repair them that didn't mean she would just smash them. So here she was stuck in a large coil of rope with naught but a bit of her face poking out with a gag in her mouth, looking for all the world like a caterpillar in a rope cocoon. It then occurred to the octopi that she could probably rid herself of the gag at least so she could talk and so with a hard bite she bit through it and spat it out "Okay okay I get it don't worry I am calm you little crabbots can release me now Wha~~~". It was at about that moment that Maruki heard a quack from Stacey and she could feel the duck Pecking at her bindings "YES!!!! I take it back!!! I take all of it back you little crabs!!! Stacey!!! Wha~~~ Release me and my rein of terror shall begin Wha~~~~~!!!!" as she said this the coil of rope that was Maruki was wriggling and bouncing as an evil little smile was on her face "You will be spared my wrath Wha~~~ but your brother must be inked.....Jericho too...and I might even not let them have any of the special bacon my mom sent me Wha~~!! But that PLANT That plant will be dealt with in a most fitting manner yeeeesss Wha~~~ now release me Wha~~" Maruki gave an evil little giggle as she wriggled about more trying to tilt herself to Stacey could get at the more important ropes so she could be freed sooner. Everything was coming together, soon she would be free and she would visit her octopi vengeance against the hammers, and it will be good and then a lecture, followed by a light snack, then?...more octopi vengeance, and more lecturing yes revenge would be sweet. Of course due to the amount of Rope used it would take a bit for Stacey to peck her free, so when Xavier and Eventually Jericho would walk in they would see a large bundle of rope laying there being picked at by Stacey with an evil little smile on one end of the coil, like an evil little Caterpillar that was about to pop out of it's cocoon as Mothra on an unsuspecting city or something to that affect, though the little hops and wriggling about the bundle of rope that was Maruki was doing, would probably make it seem a bit more comical then threatening "Yessssss...soon freedom Wha~~". The little Crabbots meanwhile had gotten the clue and had scattered away to continue their little maintenance on the ship as they usually did the only one staying nearby was Scuttles |
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| Ricter | Feb 12 2016, 01:50 PM Post #7 |
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Xavier's expression stagnated to a less happy one to one of worry as Jericho put things into a better perspective, and now was even dumping everything onto himself, sometimes it felt like he shouldn't be captain and should just toss off the hat to someone else. Which he was going to do to Jericho but he knew that they would both be getting what ever the girl wished of them soon if they dared enter the room she was currently in. "I can still give you the order to go ahead of me, nothing says 'I'm in charge' like brute force~ But I guess I better take the blunt of what ever she has planned." But Xavier wasn't that mean, he wouldn't think of ever putting Jericho in a head lock and tossing him to Maruki like a piece of meat to a pride of hungry lions. None the less walking down the hall he would nod to his other mention of coming along. "Nice, I'll be sure to tell her that as she begins the face ripping procedure, but your next after she's done with me." He spoke with slight nervousness about actually coming into the room as he knocked a few times, hearing parts of her little speech as he was having second thoughts about all this. But it was better than actually running, she was the shipwright after all, if they left her she could very well leave them stranded on Las Arcadas for an extended amount of time as he would walk in first. His body ready for what ever she was going to throw at them but it looked like she was tied up for the most part and his sister, Stacey, was pecking away at the ropes to release her from them. Not only this but Maruki seemed to be bouncing and wiggling around, it was rather cute but he knew once she was released it would spell doom for them. "Um Maruki, I'm sorry for trying to throw your bacon over board, there's no need to be evil now haha...So, were gona get you out of the ropes but only if you agree to not try and hurt us okay?" He would then pause as he added something else to his sentence, "That includes spraying us with ink, I'd like for my white shirt to stay white." Walking over he'd pet Stacey and give her a small nuzzle as the duck the size of a grown bear would nuzzle him back, happy to see him but also wondering why Maruki was acting this way as she quacked a few times and tapped on the floor. "She's just a bit excited, besides I got something to make her calm down, Jericho unbind her please." Though that seemed silly he would soon reach into his bag and pull out something, though she didn't have to share her bacon with him he still had some pretty great skills when it came to cooking. Case in point he had an item to replicate the flavor and taste of her mom's bacon as he pulled out a bundle of 6 pieces of bacon and waved them near Maruki's nose, "Now be good and you can have some." Though he wasn't above bribery to get what he wanted he also didn't want her attacking them as soon as she was released, needless to say as he gave her some of the bacon to eat he allowed Stacey to unbind her as she ripped through some main ropes and hopefully Jericho helped as well. But he could understand if he didn't want to, no one enjoys the possibility of getting punished, unless you were into that sorda thing. Edited by Ricter, Feb 12 2016, 02:13 PM.
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| Blockhead | Feb 12 2016, 10:08 PM Post #8 |
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"Heh heh, good point." He said. Luckily for him Xavier wasn't gonna throw him to the fishes (or octopi, either worked), which meant he was safe. For now, anyway. If it so happened that Maruki was gonna go on a warpath, he'd like to be far enough away to have a head start in his attempt to hide somewhere on the island. This place was huge, and the only danger that popped up in his mind would be if she took over the ship and left him. Brutal. The two began to make their way closer to Maruki's position, weary of a certain sneak attack awaiting them. Or maybe that was just Jericho's thoughts on the matter? It didn't help that Xavier went along with his face tearing idea and suggested that their faces were as good as torn. Xavier knocked on the door, the two of them obviously on edge about what was going on in the room. As they looked into the room they saw Maruki tied up, with Stacey pecking at the ropes in order to free her. "Um...bad Stacey?" He muttered. The very thought! Sure, Stacey wasn't the one who had caught Maruki's attention, but he wasn't too fond of the rope being untied. Double points for Xavier telling him to untie her. "Uh...?" He said, slightly concerned for his well-being once she was free. That wasn't the point though, so reluctantly, he made his way towards the octopi and began to free her, Stacey giving him some assistance. "So...about the whole seaking thing." He said. "We...we can put that behind us, right? I promise to never do something like that again, and you promise not to flay me alive for the rest of eternity. You know, stuff like that?" As the ropes fell to the floor Jericho looked up to notice Xavier had himself some bargaining chips in the form of bacon. Yes! That just might be enough to calm the raging bull known as Maruki down. Hopefully. Otherwise she'd just beat them and then eat the bacon while sitting over their unconscious bodies. Oh, the thought alone was making him sore. "There! You are now free as a bird! Or, an octopi. You know what I mean." Edited by Blockhead, Feb 12 2016, 10:09 PM.
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| Sosina | Feb 13 2016, 04:41 PM Post #9 |
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Hearing the other walk in Maruki started to bounce around and wriggle more as she struggled to get free but then she smelt something and she pouted a bit as she heard Xavier's little deal even as she was being freed "You win this round Bacon, but I will not forget this grave betrayal Wha~~" she muttered as suddenly she scooted forward and nommed on the offered bacon still pouting but as the ropes came undone and she was freed she didn't lunge at the two of them, instead she stood up and continued to nom on the bacon pouting still as she did so (=3=). "I hope you realize this has bought you only a respite from me Wha~~" she mentioned to them as she nommed on the bacon, before finally finishing it, and looking at the rope on the deck "Well...now we need more rope too Wha~~" she said jokingly. For now the Octopi rage had subsided and she pokes Xavier's nose as well as Jericho's "But for now lets go see what this place is all about since you two seem to excited to be here Wha~~" To be Truthful Maruki wasn't to thrilled to be at this island, she had had a lot of work she wanted to do at Machine island where she would have had the materials and open spaces needed to work on a lot of things she had been dreaming up. But it had been quite clear that Jericho hadn't liked the place, and even though he tried to hide it a bit, Xavier had finally admitted that the island had been boring to him as well, and now they where on a gambling and gaming island where Maruki couldn't really work on her tinkering and she highly doubted this place would have such free access to materials for her to utilize. But the Situation had been two to one and she did feel bad that she had asked to go to that island when she already know the other two where not mechanically inclined like her. So with all this figured out and things ready to progress she looked at the two "So what's the plan then Wha~~~ are we sticking together or splitting up Wha~~?" she nommed on another piece of bacon as she stood there waiting for their reply, Honestly she had no clue what she would do while on this island, probably just tag long with the other two if they where all sticking together, maybe they would find something that interested them or something that entertained them? As much as Maruki loved games, she did want to work on a few of her projects more once she got the chance to do so. |
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| Ricter | Feb 13 2016, 06:34 PM Post #10 |
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"Together, but I'm guessing we all wont play the same games or do the same activities so lets just stay on the same part of the island for the most part and stick to contacting one another if someone dose something the others don't want to try out. But I'm open for anything." Giving his small take on everything he would rub his nose a bit as she poked him, although happy she didn't outright attack him for what happened he was already thankful for her forgiveness about the whole ordeal as he made his way towards the door. Stacey giving them a simple wave from her wing as she would do her own little activities while here on this island, mostly fly around and stretch out her wings fully instead of keeping them close to her body, which he was fine with so long as she didn't get into trouble. Gesturing for everyone to come along as well he would think about what else they could actually do here, besides the typical play games, win prizes, or gamble away all their money. "From what I've read about this place its subjugated into three sections, the kids entertainment section which is like candy island minus everything being made of candy. The adults sections featuring gambling as well as other attractions which used to be ran by the woman who built that massive mech, in a way the entire island was run by her. Finally there are the slums, bad news place full of bad news people, I'd say its nearly as worse as rowe rowe island there but its smaller so a well placed nuke or two could maybe clear them out and cause some problems too. But I'm not going there unless I truly need to and it can't be helped, no reason to look for trouble...unless that trouble is extremely annoying." Of course Xavier's mind went to the tiger man who was very insistent on not listening to him and even threatening him prior then acting differently even after that. But besides that he was just happy he got out of that with only some minor burns, and burses too, not too painful but it could have been a lot worse if things didn't' end up going well in the end. Walking along the docks now the lights and flare of each part of the city began to illuminate to them all, right now they were just now entering the gambling district. Men posted around every where in black suits as he could guess they were the islands main authority in keeping the peace while as he passed by man gambling halls for slots and what not there was also a red light district as this didn't catch Xavier's eye much as he wasn't that kind of person. But the women there beckoning them over still didn't get much of a response from him as he looked around at the other places, some shops, some food area's and others just casino's. "So got anywhere you guys want to visit first or should we just coin toss?" He asked. |
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| Blockhead | Feb 14 2016, 07:00 PM Post #11 |
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With everyone gathered together, and Jericho's face still intact, it looked like they were prepping to set off on an adventure. Problem being, there was a lot of stuff to do here, and it would be a miracle if they all enjoyed the same games. Though, that would mean he had found himself some awesome people to play games with. But alas, it was highly unlikely. Rubbing his nose once Maruki ceased her poking he would then follow behind Xavier while listening to what he had to say. Alright, there were three areas to go to. All three sounded like there could be some interesting games to be played. Yes, even the slums. Only problem being, exactly how would they figure out which games to play first. Besides that, exactly how many games were here? And, how long were they gonna stay? Best not bring up that thing about the slums. Probably wouldn't go over too well. "Um, Xavier?" He said. "Exactly how is a coin toss gonna help if we're going to...oh. Sorry. Nevermind that, I say we try our luck at the kiddie spot first. Not really a gambling boy myself...because I'm terrible at gambling. Seriously, I'm better off playing Whack-a-Yonk than betting on whose got the better hand." 'Tis true. Jericho wasn't the best when it came to this type of stuff. Usually he'd lose money, punch people, take his money back, and be done with it. However, he didn't have the safety net that was his parents lurking around the corner, so that option was a huge no no. His best bet was to just avoid it, lest he screw up and bet something he couldn't replace. Like Stacey, for example! Well...not exactly Stacey... Edited by Blockhead, Feb 14 2016, 07:39 PM.
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| Sosina | Feb 18 2016, 08:39 PM Post #12 |
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Maruki walked along and once they had entered the island proper she couldn't help but notice all the security people, sure it was meant to be comforting but at the same time she couldn't help but feel like the people here expected trouble at any moment, or that they suspected everyone of being a cheater, it was an odd duality, saying welcome to all but at the same time suspecting every single person that did arrive of being a cheater before they even played a game. That's how it came off to the little octopi anyway, but she was drawn back to what the other two where talking about, Apparently Xavier Wasn't even sure what to do, but then again she guessed he did have something he wanted to do here but he was being considerate for them as well, it would be nice if all three of them stuck together this time around. Then Jericho mentioned wanting to go the more kiddy part of the island and actually mentioning not being good at gambling. Maruki kinda had a surprised look on her face at Jericho's little admission (O_o)?, Was...was Jericho actually using Common Sense? Maruki was unsure how to react to this, "Xavier...it's a Miracle...Jericho is using common sense...I thought this day would never come Wha~~~" she said as she happily hugged Xavier's Arm and patting Jericho's Head a silly smile on her face and fake tears rolling down her cheeks (TwT), More just to be silly then anything else, but finally she giggled "But really yeah lets see what they have there Wha~~ I mean I am not exactly a gambling person ether, but we could see what they have in the casino place later too I guess Wha~~ no harm in checking it out really Right Wha~~?" she continued as she looked around, besides spending a bit of their beli should be fine, well she thought spending a bit of hers was fine she wasn't sure with the others, Though Jericho probably shouldn't bet, seeing as his Hotheadedness might get the better of him. Looking around once more She did have to admit that this did bring back a few memories of the one Casino ship that had stopped at there home Island, probably why she didn't quite feel comfortable, not to mention it was guys in suits like the ones all over the place here, that they ended up having to fight, and that memory reminded her of the blueprints she had gotten from the Doctor there, and she smiled a bit, remembering she wanted to do more work on that too, Though since they where not on Machine island anymore she would have to wait for a different chance to begin that work, But she had that all semi-planned out anyway, and a few parts of other things she had worked into it's design since that day, she then looked at the other two "So Xavier did you have anywhere you wanted to go visit here though Wha~~?" she asked finally just to make sure they where not leaving him behind on choices. |
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| Ricter | Feb 18 2016, 10:40 PM Post #13 |
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Xavier's expression stayed mostly neutral as he watched the guards move about and look through the area, scanning it for any signs of danger while also making sure no one was up to anything. It was welcoming as well as a bit odd, he enjoyed the well defended area that this island presented but he also wondered about who they really worked for because that's who they would be taking orders from instead of like a captain or something if they were all marines. Taking a look down the path as well many people, mostly older than 20, would be enjoying all manner of things from gaining just a bit more money from his gambling than normal to someone reminting on the loss of something important. With so many things to do in one area he was a bit baffled as to what to do as a whole as a cart would pass them by, driven by two horses and having a sheet covering the back part of it as the driver in the front seat was wearing a simple suit and turned to the left of them as what ever was inside of the cart had an iron cage under it. Xavier only noticing the iron bars as part of the sheet flipped to the side, revealing only a small glimpse of it, on the flip side it was heading into the aforementioned district the local ladies tried to pull them towards. Being keen on keeping his own eye out on everything he would turn his attention back to Maruki and Jericho as they talked about what they wanted to do, Xavier had his own wishes as well but he thought that actually hearing them out was a good thing. And sure enough they had some nice ideas, "The kiddie area? Well I'm all for a bit of fun in relation to that, sure, sounds like a good idea. As for me I'm just thinking about something, I wanted to lurk around for a bit of information on what happened before, maybe it could give me some kinda hints as to what it was going to be used for later on. Not to mention anything related to the people in charge of entire islands has to relate to the people who also run parts of the new world, there's a dangerous yet odd correlation between the two." Xavier stated as he felt Maruki hug his arm, tugging on it as she was joking about Jericho's use of common sense, which was true, normally he would jump into battles rather than think it out normally but this side of him was refreshing to see. Laughing a bit he would smile and add something else, "Okay kiddy place first, then the casino afterwards if anyone has any objections to that." Besides its not like it was extremely kid like in nature, if it was then he'd expect to see guys in costume loathing their lives as kids come back again and again to torture them. As well as rides that have songs that play on endless loops that will drive a normal man insane, over exaggerations but candy island had a few moments like those, he wouldn't put it past Las Arcada's to have a few too. Leading the way now he would steadily make his way through the casino area while seeing the many interesting and flashy places up for gambling, many different area's of entertainment, some hotels too, even a few good looking bar's and what not for those that wanted to enjoy some drinking. This place was sizing up to be a dream land for adults making it easy to see why so many people would love to come here to relax and even get a massage or two as he saw a small spa place tucked to the side of a hotel. As they came to the bridging section to the other part of the islands they would begin to see more kids around, some with adults while others looked to be in more standard but dirty clothes, traveling with other kids but acting as if they were from someplace else entirely. The lights in this area different from the other as this area used more neon colors to make people come to there shops and what not, the shops in question were also very special too. Ranging from arcades to rides and even a giant fairs-wheel this entire area was filled to the brim with kids and even grown adults who wanted to play games and enjoy their time in a more flashy game filled manner. Smiling to himself Xavier actually liked this place a lot already, nothing bad going on and it was filled to the brim with entertainment in its most potent quality. "Lets head into 'Arcade City' and play some games, I hope you guys brought some coins with you." He wasn't going to be paying for everything after all, and so with that he would begin to walk into the establishment. As one would guess it was filled with kids and some tables in the back for pizza parties and things of that nature. He planned on buying some food here later when they all got hungry but for now this was fine with him as he cashed in a few thousand beli and converted it into coins. Stashing it into his hat as he didn't enjoy placing things into his pockets in such largely populated area's where ne unintentional bump could be the way someone takes your wallet. Finally with prizes on the wall he would set a goal to get something interesting, he didn't know what he wanted yet but sure enough he would get it, or so he hopped, so long as it wasn't a pencil sharpener. "Geez the prizes here take a bunch of tickets to get stuff, even the large teddy bears are expensive." Pausing he would look to everyone else as he had stepped to the side out of line once he got his coins to play with. "I picked the place, now you two pick the game we play." He half heartedly demanded as he smiled, this place was alive with action and had any game you could imagine as well, even a laser tag place set up over to the side of the building. |
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| Blockhead | Feb 21 2016, 01:24 PM Post #14 |
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"Ha ha, very funny Maruki." He'd say, playfully eyeing her with disdain for the jab about 'common sense' as she called it. If it was called common sense, then why didn't he use it more often then? Simple, because it wasn't common at all. He knew gambling was a whole 'nother type of monster, and it wasn't one he could beat up with his fists. The people, sure. Not the game alone though...yet. Seeing as how the overall vote was weighing in favor of the kiddie area Jericho had begun to mentally prepare himself for the task at hand. He would, very plainly, enjoy himself. Unfortunately, this might be at the expense of everyone else, but that wasn't his problem. No, he'd leave that to the security guards to worry about. "Xavier, you may want to slow that brain of yours down a bit." He told his friend. "We're here to have fun and relax, not be robots and gather information and stand around going bee-bee-beep-boop! Seriously, that's how I imagine you sounding if you were a robot." As the trio began to make their way to Arcade City, the sights and sounds were just something else. All of the people, all of the rides, and all of the game! Oh, this place was going to be nothing short of one of his most favorite places to have ever visited. But now that they had figured out what area they'd see first, now came the more difficult decision. And by that, he meant 'which of these damn games am I gonna play first?'. The differing variety of them all was just too much for him to handle alone, so he'd have to get some outside input on this. "These are all so amazing, how are you guys gonna be able to pick?" He asked them, being very subtle about gathering their thoughts in order for him to make a decision. Heh, robot talk right there. But before long, Xavier would ask them to pick the game. Oh, cruel mistress known as life, how could you!? He didn't want that decision to fall in his hands, but maybe, he could get Maruki to pick. Yes, that was an option! No, it was the only option. But he'd have to ask her in such a way that she would be forced to choose a game. But how? How would he come up with such a question to invoke that type of response? And then, in a stroke of luck, it came to him. The answer, it was so simple that if it failed, the world might as well fail along with it. "Ladies first." Genius! |
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| Sosina | Feb 22 2016, 08:02 PM Post #15 |
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Maruki had noticed the women trying to call Xavier over previously but she was making a conscious effort to no ink them, besides they would probably like it or worse charge her money for it nether of which she cared to entertain as she walked along with Xavier and Jericho, the place seemed to buzz with activity and as she followed along, a cart with a cage in it, at least that's what it looked like when the cover flapped up for a moment, passed by towards the more adult section and she was a bit curious as to why they would need a cage, then she decided it was a subject best not dwelt on to long, the joke she said to Jericho however seemed to strike a cord returning her attention to her companions and she giggled and stuck her tongue out at him "Well I speak from the last incident where a certain someone was trying to fight a seaking when he can't even swim Wha~~" she said as she walked along still. As the vote seemed to be set for the kiddie area she only smiled a bit, she liked more childish games it was true, though she did know a bit about gambling games like cards but that was more because her father gambled chores with her when she was smaller, a habit she did to her boss back on swift breeze as well, and it had worked there just as well as at home. Though now she would just have fun with the more childish games, though she wondered how competative Jericho would get and if she would need the gauntlets she had tucked into her backpack, she didn't expect to need them of course but they where also tools, and she couldn't help but want to bring them with her wherever she went. At about that time Xavier was asking about what games to play and Maruki looked around expecting Jericho to simply jump in with a suggestion, then to her surprise he asked her what she thought they should do first. "Xavier I think something is horribly wrong with Jericho...ether that or he was swapped in the night for this person Wha~~ ether way It's scary and weird Wha~~" she said as she acted scared for a moment before sticking her tongue out once more at her crewmate then she looked at the game and seen a nice game that would probably work well for all of them, Skeeball, though she also seen a Ring toss game, and a gold fish catching game, and finally a game that seemed to be a version of whack-a-mole, "Well we could always play one of those Wha~~" she said as she pointed to the games, of course two of which she would have a natural advantage at since she was very coordinated |
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