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Post by HeianWood on Oct 21, 2022 11:01:25 GMT -5
It was hard to admit, but Heian actually was never hier. For as long as he roamed these lands, he never heard about this place and now regretted it.
As he sailed on Bastion, by the coast of clear, almost white sand, a bamboo forest, he dreamed of stayng there, cutting himself off everything, forgetting about the past. But he couldn't do that just yet. It was not sure if he could at all.
He had a passenger that wanted to get hier and that's where he got the information about the place from. It took a longer while to hit and miss their way there and they would go out together, for Heian wanted to sightsee. Upon informing the passenger, they went onto top deck together. -So what is it you came hier for, if I may ask?
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Oct 21, 2022 11:32:53 GMT -5
Gerhart was all smiles on the deck of the galleon. This was only his second time on a boat, and first time on one this big. He peered out over the railing, inhaling the smell of the sea. It was such a different experience than the wind through the woods of Moonglade. Gerhart turns and leans against the railing. “Last time I was here was on a pretty time sensitive job, so I wasn’t able to really take advantage and explore the place, y’know? I’m hoping I can actually explore this place a bit. Catch a few fish, fight a new monster, who knows?” As he talked the wide and boyish grin never fell from his face.
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Post by Valxi on Oct 21, 2022 13:05:51 GMT -5
Having just arrived at the docks, Valxi sighed. This was her first time back to crescent island since the accident. It felt.. strange. The wind was different here than in the Moonglade. The light here was too bright and she had already grown sick of the smell of fish. Dressed in dark clothing she kind of stuck out but blended in at the same time. No one was paying attention to her as she swiftly moved through the crowds, taking stuff out of peoples pockets as she moved. She knew this had to be an in and out mission but she couldn't help herself. Valxi didn't want to admit it but she was actually pretty nervous. Seeing an interesting ship coming in, she decides to wait around for a bit.
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Post by HeianWood on Oct 21, 2022 15:04:05 GMT -5
They docked nearly perfectly, Murmur was getting good with "Bastion". Heian smile to Ger. -I will gladly join, the place is beautiful. And the monsters should taste great as well, I quite enjoy sea food The port was buzzing, much like any other port in any other world. Cargo loaded, reloaded, bought, sold... "Bastion" stood out of any other ship in the dock and people were already gathering around it like everywhere. Heian, with his half glassy face, bright red clothing and a horn was less known than his old ship. "Someone is watching us" You don't say. He noticed a figure standing out of the crowd, but didn't bother too much. If they had a deal with him or Ger, they would approach.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Oct 21, 2022 15:35:03 GMT -5
Gerhart was happy to help unload cargo even if he wasn’t asked, might as well make yourself useful after all. Everyone pitches in what they can. “It ls good you have a ship like this, made the trip here a lot easier than having to walk” He grins again as they head to the pier. Gerhart surveyed the crowd, just as busy as last time but that’s to be expected for a port. He took a deep inhale before letting out a slow breath.
“I think I can smell what direction the food is in.” Gerhart gave his companion a laugh as he walked, not catching any wandering eyes at the moment.
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Post by Valxi on Oct 21, 2022 16:09:56 GMT -5
Circling a bit closer to the two she notices something shiny on the taller boys face. Its appearance almost glass like but she couldn't figure out exactly what it was. She might have been staring a little longer than she should have. Something about the both of them seemed different to her. A wandering merchant pushes past her, effectively breaking her out of her small trance. She falters a bit but regains her bearings and manages to take a small pouch of coins of the merchant. Finally she decides she's spent way too long on the docks. She takes one last look at the boys and slowly starts to walk away.
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Post by HeianWood on Oct 21, 2022 17:22:26 GMT -5
Heian smiled, hearing the comment about his child. -It's not its final form yet, I hope to make a couple adjustments. Let's get a drink and go explore, after a tiring day the food tastes even better They entered a tavern, with a bunch of posters hanging by the door. Heian without looking took one and they sat by the counter. After getting their glasses, they started talking. -We've been travelling for a while and we barely know each other. I think it's a good moment to change that, how about you? In the meantime he looked at the poster. Something in an abandoned village, attacking people... hopefully it will be a more intresing encounter than bandits.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Oct 21, 2022 17:57:42 GMT -5
"A couple adjustments eh? I can't imagine what more you could do with it before it starts sinking in to the sea." He gives a small laugh as they head into the bar, ordering himself an ale. "That is a fair point, I am not a many of many secrets Heian, I can tell you ther much. You got any questions just ask!"
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Post by Valxi on Oct 21, 2022 19:31:38 GMT -5
The village looked different than when she had seen it last. It hadn’t been that long, had it? She couldn’t recall. Walking around the village she felt a mix of nostalgia and despair. All the buildings had been treated kindly over the years, all but one. Her house. It seemed like no one in the village had cared to fix it. Some bits were even more damaged then when she had left it. She couldn’t bring herself to head into the house just yet. Instead, she opted to exploring more of the village. Some walls were covered in soot and ash while others had deep green moss pouring out of the cracks. She emptied her stash of freshly stolen items. None of it was worth very much. She was hoping it would be able to help her get back to the Moonglade but it seems like she’ll just have to become a stowaway again.
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Post by HeianWood on Oct 22, 2022 11:00:12 GMT -5
Heian smiled slightly from above his cup. -I hope to make Bastion fly - no more words were necessary, he let his companion's imagination work freely. After the offer, Heian took a sip, thinking about what to ask about. -What is your final goal? What do you want to achieve? After a short break he asked another one. -And what directed you onto that path? Something told him to get up. -We will finish on the way. Let's go to that village and taste some blood They left the tavern, and later the port, and set their course to where the abandoned village should be. Heian's intuition, despite rarely turning on, was as rarely wrong. Something would happen in that village
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Oct 22, 2022 17:13:31 GMT -5
"Gonna need a hell of a pair of wings to get that thing in the air." He grinned. The next few questions would take a bit of consideration to answer.
"I don't know if I have an end goal really....I have people to take care of and I'm hoping through all the adventuring I can actually do that. Give them all the life we deserve, you know?"
Gerhart would happily trade small talk back and forth until they decided to finally hit the road after their rest. An abandoned village was an interesting location, especially at a time of year like fall.
As they reached the village he took a look over the buildings with a curious eye, "It doesn't seem like this was a large village....I wonder what happened here. You don't often see entire place just...vanish."
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