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Post by Javal Zarrias on Sept 12, 2023 0:07:02 GMT -5
Javal nods his head in agreement with Dante’s statement about the twins and says, “Yes they have to be, that description doesn’t seem familiar to me, and trust me someone like that would stick out like a sore thumb at Thorock. They’re probably from somewhere else that came to Thorock on their travels and decided to pull a cruel prank on you by hiring Peppermint on you. I’m truly sorry that has happened to you my friend, but at least you're here now amongst friends, I solemnly swear on my honor as a swordsman that I shall not shove you into a barrel".
His eyes light up as his new friend mentions the Ash Lands and then lower as Dante explains the lows of living there before returning to being light with excitement.
“I’ve visited the AshLands many times myself. I especially like hanging out at the Dancer’s Den and getting my groove on".
He slightly frowns as Dante mentions breaking but decides to push it aside for now.
"Master of Ceremonies huh, that must be an extremely prestigious title does that mean you’re the best at throwing parties like ever? I have a crazy idea friend if you’re willing to hear me out. Why don’t we head back to Thorock, Dragon’s Cradle throws a giant party on the port and my ship".
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Post by Delta on Sept 12, 2023 8:18:12 GMT -5
Dante sensed the desire to shift the conversation away from unpleasant topics. In truth, he wasn't setting out to be so gloomy. My this whole Vulcadraeus affair is affecting my mood, he thought. That and the hangover. And the barrel.
"Well I'd be lying if I said I never visited the Dancer's Den. It's been a while admittedly. I've on occasion thrown parties there of course, but venues that most people attend don't have that... hm should I phrase it... sense of exclusivity. People pay more for their private gatherings I would say. But that's not to snub the Den, it's certainly a good time. I have my stories, as I'm sure you do too if you've spent more than a night or two there."
He rubbed the back of his head and said, "Why I can arrange that kind of party. This isn't exactly a yacht that sits at port and goes out to sea once in a blue moon, but I think I can spin it. It would be best to advertise it more to the common folk given the aesthetic. Hopefully you have barrels that haven't been compromised by woefully misfortunate fellbloods. I do believe Meryl mentioned being in charge of the liquor stores."
Dante pondered as well as one could with a throbbing headache like his. He wasn't aware of any major holidays coming up, so that wasn't an angle he could work with. He grinned as a wicked idea crossed his mind.
"Hmm.. I think this is a fortuitous idea. I believe we can kill two birds with one stone with this boat party idea. We need something enticing. Simply inviting every person you meet on the street is highly inefficient. What I'm thinking, going back to my previous emphasize on exclusivity, is to create a degree of mystery around this party. I suggest we have the city's rumor mill do the work for us. We plant a rumor about a big boat party with cheap drinks and the like but!"
He held up a finger as he emphasized the 'but' and said, "We need a hook, something more than just another rowdy and bawdy party. What if we plant a rumor about the party that coaxes our miscreant friends out of the dark? Tell me, is there a particular... vice that is specific to our friend Peppermint? Something salacious, something he desires but may not want the whole world knowing? Some kind of vice that goes beyond simply drink? If we had that, then we could kindly ask him about his friends and associates if you catch my meaning."
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Sept 13, 2023 1:38:06 GMT -5
Javal nodded and said with excitement, “That makes sense my friend, The Dancer’s Den is quite a different experience than a close and personal party. That brings the question: How is the job of a Party Planner extraordinary? Do you have to train for it? Do you have to do homework and actual strategy? Or is it more loose and free just making sure the vibrations are correct?”, he says with a genuine curiosity and interest.
“Yes, of course, I have my own stories of the Dancer’s Den, why I have had to traverse the desert just to deliver some crazy party guests Layla needed to be there and I haven’t even mentioned the time Benson the actual bear came and partied with us”, he says before Meryl rolls her eyes and coughs, “Yeah I can check and ready up our booze for the party before it starts”.
“Oh yes my apologies back to the topic at hand”, Javal says trying to think about everything he remembered about Peppermint, “Well as for his vices I’m not too sure I think I maybe heard something about him liking peanuts I think? I could be wrong about that so I suggest we do some snooping around”.
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Post by Delta on Sept 13, 2023 7:28:20 GMT -5
Dante smiled and said, "A bear you say? Like an actual bear? Well, as much as a small part of me wishes you were talking about a man in this case, but admittedly the animal is a far superior story." His smiled widened as he spoke but immediately winced as the headache demanded that he suffer.
"As for my work.." he chuckled and said, "I don't believe there's a formal education associated with my work although now that you mention it, I should start one." He gave the business venture a fleeting thought and said, "It's certainly more art than science. It's about knowing what people want and giving it to them. The catch is that most people don't know what they want. Sometimes you find yourself creating things people don't know they want until you've sold them on it. Usually that means um.. *clears throat* mingling with them, but if that's not your sort of thing, there are other methods."
Dante looked to Meryl and said, "I appreciate your patience. You are a gem on this ship if I ever did see one." With a wink, he turned back to Javal and said, "Peanuts hm? It's not the most bizarre thing to work with. I recall a spirits vendor who was brewing a limited release of peanut butter beer stouts. It's a bit of a stretch, but if we nest that in with the exclusivity of the event perhaps our friend Peppermint will be both curious and bored with nothing better to do. Most dockworkers are."
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Sept 16, 2023 18:44:14 GMT -5
Javal grins ear to ear and responds to Dante’s question earnestly, “Yes indeed he was a real bear, Benson the bear let me tell you something my friend now that bear could drink anybody out. I’m not sure exactly how Layla even allowed it but I randomly walked into the Dancer’s Den one day and suddenly I just saw a bear on the dance floor, I even joined him in dancing. We are good friends now and I see him occasionally on my adventurers. You have to meet him one of these days”.
“You should start a party school, my friend. I'm sure many people would be interested in learning from you, such as myself. I have an entrepreneur friend who does great making their maladies and selling them. As for the peanut lead that sounds great, I’ll have Nadia pick the peanut stouts covertly as soon as we dock at the port”.
His eyes lower in concern as he sees Dante wince, “Oh right, you’re still completely Inebriated I forgot. Do you need something my friend to help you feel better? Water? Some food? A bed? Anything”, he waits for Dante’s response ready to help his new friend.
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Post by Delta on Sept 17, 2023 9:12:19 GMT -5
Dante held up a hand said, "More water should suffice. And perhaps an end to that ceaseless rocking of the ship. I don't suppose you can control the tides?" He chuckled knowing his request was ridiculous. He said, "Well, I suppose I could start a school. Many a seminar of some sort. I think something more along the lines of an apprenticeship would suffice. A whole school sounds exhausting."
He tapped his chin and thought for a moment.
"A bed wouldn't hurt either truth be told. I do believe some of my vertebrae have gone out of alignment since my involuntary contortionist's act in the barrel. It would do me some good to rest my head for a hot minute."
He smiled and stood up with a wince. He mused, "I wonder if we can get the bear to attend. Should make things interesting if we could."
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Sept 18, 2023 3:33:13 GMT -5
“Of course my friend,” Javal says as he looks at Meryl who’s already out the door, and comes back quickly with another glass of water and hands it to Dante.
Javal then holds his chin as he thinks about the man’s joke before saying, “Technically I can do that if you’d like. I’m an experienced corsair and as a result, I’ve been given the ability to use the call of the sea to manipulate the area of water around my ship. Although It would severely slow our pace down and cause us to arrive a day or so late to our party. However whatever your decision is I’d be happy to comply with”.
“A bed you say we can get you that, I believe we have three guest rooms on board so if you’d like I can have Meryl and myself walk you to it and leave you to recover as we continue on our goal”.
Nadia then walks into the room with a medium-sized bag of solars and hands it to Dante as she says, “There you go good sir, I hope that is more than enough to compensate you for your unpleasant experience”.
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Post by Delta on Sept 18, 2023 10:47:22 GMT -5
Dante blinked in surprise at the money he received. Javal had been accommodating and had made a mention of setting him up, but for an Ash Lander the charity was jarring. He meekly thanked Nadia and sheepishly tucked the money away before he could spend anymore time in embarrassment and said, "Well unfortunately for myself, I'm the one person who can't afford to arrive late to the party. I can of course help direct and coordinate things along the way."
He stood up and said, "But I suppose I would better serve these ends with a good nap and a sober mind. This has been a delightful conversation, but I'm afraid that if I continue this conversation my headache will worsen. I very much look forward to speaking with you further once I'm of better health."
He stood up, gave the captain a bow, and made his way to his temporary quarters. As he laid down on the bed, he mulled over the conversation he had and how to best plan for the party. He was dreaming of party invitations within a minute of closing his eyes and drifting to sleep.
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Sept 18, 2023 15:29:34 GMT -5
Javal nodded and said “Of course then I shall command our deckhands to get our ship moving quickly”, he then turned to Nadia and said, “Nadia let’s get up to double speed”.
“Of course, my liege is right on it”, she says as she quickly leaves the room to head below deck to order the deckhands to increase the ship’s sailing speed.
Javal saluted at Dante as he left accompanied by Meryl as she guided him to his private quarters and quickly left to begin her own preparations including figuring out how in the damned world she was supposed to track down a party bear.
After about a two-hour voyage the ship approaches Dragon’s Cradle and settles at its usual spot at the port’s edge.
Javal quickly trunks out with a heavy object over his shoulder and grows the anchor down stopping the ship from moving.
He then makes his way to Dante’s quarters and knocks on the door, “Hey Dante we’re here we should probably start setting up”.
Nadia had already headed out as soon as they landed to search for the party bear since Meryl was able to find a few leads.
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Post by Delta on Sept 18, 2023 17:53:25 GMT -5
Dante woke with a start when they had arrived. Javal's call had roused him from his slumber. He was amazed at how well he slept with the rocking of the ship providing a sense of cradling. He rubbed his eyes, and what was two hours felt like several. And yet, he hardly felt rested; the headache had ebbed, the throbbing blunted by water and rest. Still the task at hand was eminent, and his duties were calling. He leaned towards Meryl and muttered, "Excuse me Meryl dear, if you have any coffee, tea, or hell even smelling salts could you perchance fetch me some please?"
He gave her a winning smile and made his way top deck. He looked to Javal and said, "Firstly, it goes without saying for some, but it should be made self evident that presentation is everything. All those folks who said looks don't matter were lying to you. Presentation can captivate and move people, and that is exactly what we are going to do. I will require some additional things, some of which may require improvisation."
He gesticulated towards the ropes and masts and said, "Firstly, we gussy things up. The ropes, the masts, the railings, they all need that pizazz. String up lights. Paper lanterns are a good aesthetic. Failing that, sturdy candle whose wicks can defy the winds or even painted lanterns. Arrange them like you were a god walking among the stars."
He stomped his foot and said, "The first thing a party runs out of more than anything is liquor. I will not lie to you, part of the reason I lose so much money is on spirits. But it's a necessary cost of business. If you only remember one thing from this conversation, remember that. But you were a pirate, so I suspect your appreciation for alcohol is sound."
Dante smirked and laced his fingers together, his hangover utterly exiled by the flow state of mind he had to the task of planning this celebration. He said, "We will also need every table and chair that can fit top deck while allowing for an open space for dancing and easy access for any crew needed to provide services such as food and wine. I trust the captain will know best how to arrange his men such that the task be rendered trivial in difficulty."
He reached the bow of the ship to overlook the ship as a whole. A galleon was a fine vessel that could hold a lot of people, and by keeping most of the raucous crowd on top deck would make it feel more lively and full. He chuckled and said, "Oh and between you and I.." he leaned in and whispered to Javal, "I think it would be prudent that you provide privacy should anyone require it. The secrets people share my good captain, the secrets they will share.."
He winked and sighed with delight, saying, "Oh I can feel it in there air! The groove of my work, the inevitable justice for my petty sense of vengeance, the lights, the sounds, the colors, my good sir Captain Javal I will throw myself off this ship if you aren't dancing with a bear by the witching hour!" He gave the fellblooded captain and firm pat on the back and a hearty laugh at his own joke.
"Best get ready. The show is about to begin."
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Sept 19, 2023 2:07:44 GMT -5
Meryl stepped back from the door as Dante opened it and nodded as she said, “Coming up right give me a quick second or two. I’ll whip ya up all three just to make sure you can get over that damned headache of yours. Speaking of man, you gotta be more careful next time so stuff like this doesn’t happen to ya”, she says waving him off before rushing away towards the kitchen on the ship.
Javal sat down on one of the crates of supplies as he listened to Dante grab a small notebook from his jacket pocket and begin writing down exactly what Dante said while having a focused and sincere look on his face.
He continued writing and stayed silent as Dante continued speaking, he wanted to get everything the other fellblood was saying down. He wanted to learn how to throw good parties in the future, he loved going to them so learning how to make a good one seemed like a very useful skill to have.
After finishing he places the small notebook back into his pocket alongside the pen and focuses his attention back at Dante and his words from before, “So presentation means my place has to look awesome as for all of the gussying you spoke of I will have my men get right to it. I can promise you we got the best booze on the Luna Sea from Rum, Whiskey, Sake, and any other stuff we got our hands on. As for Benson the Great, I can assure you Nadia will find him. She has never let me down. I have full faith that she can bring that fellow from wherever he is before the party is over and we shall dance like there is no tomorrow just for you my friend".
He whistled before shouting, “Lalane may I have you and about thirty or so crewmembers get started and pizzazing the area with light, make some paper lanterns, and have the construction team make way with building some tables quickly or looking for some tables if we have them I’m sure we have supplies at the lower storage area of the ship”.
The head of the navigation team cheerily responded, “Yes boss I’m on it”.
Javal then gets up and says, “Alright my friend looks like the gears of this party are turning, do you say we do some investigating to see if that peanut butter rumor is true? I should say my crew’s preparation can be finished in about an hour or so. My guys are quick and dependable with quality work assurance every time so we don't have to worry about that part".
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