A Tale of Two Summits

[strongworld]

Who: The Golden Lion Pirates, the Straw Hat Pirates, and YOU!
Where: Gamboller's Berth
When: Evening of Saturday, April 18th
What: Two captains throw two vastly different parties in order to gain supporters.
Status: About as open as it gets!

Gamboller's Berth, a wretched hive of scum and villainy. A muggy, rainy church of sin west of Empieza, where the foolish and reckless sacrifice their money and their lives. There really isn't a better place to host the party to end all parties. Both Luffy and Shiki have spent some time on this island, making preparations for their guests. Both crews welcome all comers with open arms, so come in and enjoy the fine food and finer booze. Take in the lights, the games, the extravagance, and when it's all over, shake the hand of the man you wish to give your support.

An effigy will be waiting for you when you pull into port-- a trophy of Shiki's. A naval galleon, sails broken away, hangs upside-down in mid-air. It does not bob nor sway in the breeze, save for the creaking of splintered wood where the hull was cleaved in two. You'll notice two objects hanging from the ship's deck: from the broken masts hangs the jolly roger of the "Golden Lion Pirates"; from the shipwheel, the Navy captain hangs by his neck. This is a testament of the Golden Lion's power, and a symbol of his wrath against those who stand in his way.

But keep on your guard. Gamboller's Berth is not a safe port by any means, and the locals may not take kindly to such a large foreign presence. The tides may change at any moment.

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[judgementscythe]

[Lorelai wasn't exactly someone for singing and dancing but she felt like she had to at least put in an appearance with the clothes that Kiemi had spent so much time making. Somehow the mermaid had managed to make something that felt good to wear and look at. It would be ashamed to waste it by sitting back on the ship. She mostly spends her time towards the rear end of the party leaning against a small tree sprouting from the rear of the beach with a mug in her hand drinking away the stress of the last couple of weeks.]

[seakingbait]

Oh, Lori-chin. I'm so glad your outfit came out okay.

[Keimi smiles, sipping on her strawberry daiquiri.]

Do you like it?

[judgementscythe]

You did a wonderful job. [She smiles and takes a big swig of rum] I wonder if I'll be able to bring it with me when we manage to get free of this place?

[seakingbait]

Oh! [Her cheeks darken.] To think you'd like it so much you'd want to take it back to your world, I really don't know what to say!

[judgementscythe]

I've never worn mu past my travelling clothes or leather armor. It's... actually kind of nice. [She takes another swig from her drink]

[seakingbait]

[Her smile only grows.]

I can make lots more for Lori-chin, if you like!

[She couldn't allow even one of her nakama to walk around without a whole wardrobe.]

[judgementscythe]

That would be nice. I still only have the few outfits I had in my travelling pack when I got pulled here.

[She takes down the rest of her drink and moves for a refill]

You guys really like to have fun don't you?

[seakingbait]

What's the point of adventure if you're not having fun?

[judgementscythe]

I guess fun never factored in for me. My work was too important to stop and have fun.

[she sighs]

My entire life has been a race. The one time I slowed down I was beaten to a ruin and I can't let that happen again.

[seakingbait]

[Keimi pouts. You must be so tired racing everywhere you go.]

It must feel so weird standing still like this, then. Are you okay?

[judgementscythe]

[She smirks a little while filling her mug with more rum.]

It's not like I have a choice being here. It's almost nice in a way.

[she sighs]

I'm starting to get restless though.

[seakingbait]

I'm sure we'll be on another adventure soon.

...But I kind of like some quiet time after that last attack.

[judgementscythe]

That was the first time I've felt at home since I got here.

[She cracks a big smile and sips from her mug]

By the way, good work on that giant below deck. That couldn't have been easy.

[whitedragon_abs]

[Taking a break from Roxas-sitting]

Hey. Long time no see.

[judgementscythe]

[Relatively drunk by this point Lorelai sees the boy she met her first night here and walks up and puts her free arm around his shoulder while she takes another sip from her mug]

Sting! It's good to see you again! How has the last month in this hell ocean been for you?

[whitedragon_abs]

Horrible.

I'm always sick because of the ocean, which means I'm useless unless Draco has me suspended in midair with his magic, and that only works on clothes so my underwear rides up.

[Orders a beer and chugs it down]

Still, it's not all bad.

[judgementscythe]

We're the opposite. I've gotten restless since those pirates attacked. Didn't help that I spent a week as a mermaid. This world doesn't make any sense.

[She takes a big swig of rum]

[whitedragon_abs]

[Laughs and takes another swig of his beer.]

From the bubbles? I was turned into a kid again.

[judgementscythe]

[Chugs down the rest of the rum in her mug]

I'm fucking jealous. I fell on my face about 100 times over those days.

[whitedragon_abs]

Well, it was only week. And it's over.

Though I do miss being on ship and not feeling like I'm going to die.

[judgementscythe]

That must have been a nice feeling. It wasn't exactly fun trying to learn to walk on a tail and ride bubbles. Trying to balance on that thing was not something I want to try again

[whitedragon_abs]

Well, if you ever turn into a real mermaid you know what to do know right?

[judgementscythe]

Fall on my face for a few more weeks still trying to get a handle on basic living? Heck I could barely swim with that fin. It was humiliating.

[whitedragon_abs]

Heh. Well, I'm just glad it's over. I wouldn't want to go through puberty again.

[judgementscythe]

I much preferred the rain of booze. The pinching was annoying but Sanji made some pretty incredible drinks.