Fifth Voyage.

[outlandished]

[ Action: 7134 Brooks Lane ]

[ Residents of this humble abode will find Ambrosia at the helm with a bottle of rum in her hands. She's usually rather chipper, but today she seems to be rather somber. And, actually, if anyone catches a glimpse of it, her cheeks are stained with her tears, even if she's doing a crap job at hiding it. ]

Here's t' ye, old man.

[ And down goes another swig of rum. Wanna see what has her so down? ]

[ Phone | Midday | Filtered from drones. ]

Ahoy, there! I got t' thinkin' last night - there's plenty of people here who need t' let things out, aye? So, I'm gonna be holdin' a bonfire at Makeout Point. Ye really don't gotta attend, but I just thought it might be nice fer those who wanna just stand 'round a fire 'n let things out.

Just lemme know if yer gonna attend 'n I'll get some stuff ready. See ya there.

[ Action: Makeout Point ]

[ When people arrive at Makeout Point, they'll find an already going bonfire with plenty of stuff to eat and drink around it with Ambrosia already there. She'll greet your character and offer them something to drink and eat and invite you to join her by the fire. ]

( OOC: For the log, just mingle around the fire - tell stories, make s'mores - do anything you want! There's a thread set up for people who want to talk with Ambrosia directly, too. If there's any questions, you can ask me them in IM/plurk/PMs! )

Comments

First Action

[tsunmuse]

You're more drunk than usual.

[Ako's trundling by with a load of laundry. Clearly this is not the day for Ambrosia at all.]

[outlandished]

Is it tha' obvious, love?

[ Ambrosia doesn't even give her normal hearty chuckle in response. All she's doing is staring into the sky. ]

[tsunmuse]

Well whichever. You've obviously got some issues about this day.

[outlandished]

Yeah...

Wanna be privy t' 'em?

[tsunmuse]

Well if I must. Lemme get this load over to the room for folding. [Trundles off and returns soon.]

[outlandished]

All right. I'll be waitin' right here.

[ 'Cause she sure isn't gonna be moving from that spot. ]

Want me t' help ye up here, love?

[tsunmuse]

I heard it's not good to move around much after drinking. Just relax. I'll get you a pillow.

[outlandished]

Mmkay. Sorry - I said I'd help 'round more 'n now yer takin' care of me.

[tsunmuse]

[Comes back with a pillow and a blanket too, tossing it over Ambrosia.]

You need to take care of yourself.

[On the Ship]

[sumofallreds]

[Marvelous has been napping in the crows nest. His usual spot when he's call in 'sick'. Hopefully Date will give him a full slew of doctor's notes, just as a precaution. He snaps awake when he hears footsteps and and the clunk of a bottle on wood.]

You're off to the races early today aren't you?

[outlandished]

[ Ambrosia looks up and gives Marvelous a little wave. ]

Guess I am. Sometimes ye just need a full day t' drink.

[sumofallreds]

You also need a reason as well.

[He leaps down, sliding along the mast and ropes to break his fall.]

Might it have anything to do with those?

[He points to the tear stains on her cheeks.]

[outlandished]

Hm?

[ Ambrosia moves to touch her cheeks, finding them to be damp. Dammit. She goes to wipe her cheeks with her hands and shakes her head. ]

I really can't keep much of anythin' from ye, huh?

[sumofallreds]

I try to be observant.

[He reaches to dry the tear from her face.]

Anything you want to tell me?

[outlandished]

Well... All right.

[ Ambrosia takes a moment to compose herself, shaking her head slightly. ]

Nine years ago, t' this date, a fight broke out between me father's crew 'n an opposin' crew, right? Things looked like they were gonna be in our favor, but in th' middle of it, I...

[ She stiffens slightly, biting down on her lip. ]

I saw me father skewered by th' enemy's sword. Th' guy took his sword out of his gut 'n it looked like th' wound was fatal 'n all, so...he ended up dyin' in me arms 'n gave control t' th' ship 'n th' crew t' me. At tha' point, I didn't know what t' do other than get me revenge 'n I, well, ended up killin' th' crew 'n their captain.

I fell, Marvelous. 'N I fell hard 'n I ain't proud of meself for what I did tha' day.

[sumofallreds]

[Marvelous takes in the story. His face looks extremely serious as he pulls her closer.]

That's the thing about revenge. It can go overboard, it can be controlling. And it does leave you feeling empty.

[Though...Marvelous knew he was slightly BS'ing with this. He wanted Basco's head on a pike for what happened to Akared. But, he also knew it had to be on the right terms, or it'd never feel right.]

[outlandished]

[ The moment when Marvelous pulls her closer is when her resolve utterly shatters. Her arms wrap around him and she decides to finally confront this problem head-on by just letting things out. ]

I... I did what I could t' try t' feel full again 'n nothin' worked! I tried t' drink t' feel full, I tried t' be happy 'n-n... nothin' worked...

[sumofallreds]

So that's why you like this stuff so much.

[He stared at the drink for a moment, before turning back.]

If I could...can I tell you a story of my own? It might help a bit.

[At least he hoped it would.]

Phone

[queen_of_swords]

[This might be a good time for her to try and forget about the past couple events.]

I'll be there.

Phone

[outlandished]

All right. Th' more, th' merrier in me opinion!

Re: Phone

[queen_of_swords]

Should I bring anything?

[She may not be the nicest, but her parents did instill proper party etiquette in her.]

Re: Phone

[outlandished]

If ye want. Drinks 'n food will be provided, don't worry.

Re: Phone

[queen_of_swords]

Marshmallows even?

I hear they're good for roasting over a fire. [She gets quiet.] I've never had them before.

[outlandished]

Aye. Go ahead 'n bring 'em.

[queen_of_swords]

I'll do that then. I'll see you there!

[And with that, she hangs up.]