Bloody Roses Rescue Their Captain. Good One, Grell.

[myfayevalentine]

Who: Bloody Roses
Where: Darkcloud Island - that's in the sky, you guys.
When: Whenever Grell demands them there, to whenever she demands them not there. (This could be discussed but Plurk is down. Loser.)
What: Collecting their captain, who is not dead, she's just on a cloud.
Warnings: Bloody Roses (swearings, violences, unicorn whips)
Status: Bloody Roses only

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[If so, what is the culture like here?]: The legend goes that King Ukir of Darkcloud Kingdom is a very, very old man who decided he didn’t want to live on the ocean one day. He lived in a very large city wide tower that housed many of his loyal subjects and at the top of it was one very large ‘sun stone’ a yellow gem that helped the kingdom thrive. Making a deal with a mysterious man, King Ukir was granted a long life and a levitating island. The clouds around the earth hide it from the sea below and help hold it in the sky. The clouds are fluffy but dense, able to walk on them the darker they are. The father out you walk, the more of a chance you have to fall off.

[Island peculiarities]: There are several huge tunnels in the island, where propellers can be lowered and pushed out, spinning to propel the island in case of need to move it, though they are rarely used. Emergency reasons only.

The clouds are huge and from below they look like an enormous storm cloud. The piece of land is supported by the clouds, floating in them. You can park a boat in the darker clouds, but lighter ones are more apt to sink a ship, very slowly. Walking the clouds feels springy and light, but the whiter the cloud the less safe it is.

It’s rare that anyone comes here, so when a ship does make it up here it’s almost a bit celebration. The people of the city tend to like good people who come with fun things to trade. It’s too hard for them to get anything from below so come with some fine goods! the people of the Darkcloud Kingdom are very fine seamstresses and tailors. Light flowing silkish clothing and wide footed cloud shoes that work very well in most clouds and even help some fast people run on water.

There is a large purple glowing tree hanging off one cliff. This tree is huge, branches stretching out and trunk wide. Its roots wrap around the cliff and through it. the fruit from this tree is what the locals call Cloud Fruits and eating a ripe fruit will leave the person happy and light feelings (which also makes it easier to walk on the clouds in further regions). An unripened cloud fruit is very hard and will weigh a person down, not only in weight but in bad thoughts.
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Aug 1st and forward!

[redcinemareel]

Grell, who was making herself more familiar with the island, was walking about the shore of the island. As she was doing so, she was taking notes about what she learned. This was all a ploy to eat up time. She really wanted to be back on her ship again! Back in her own bed! Back with her crew and new overcoat!

What was taking them so long?!

Never mind the fact that it had only been about a few hours since she spoke to her crew.

[english_dignity]

It really wasn't hard to spot their captain with that hair of her's. Wrapped package under his hair, Arthur waved as he headed across the beach to Grell.

"Captain!" he called out in case she hadn't seen him.

[redcinemareel]

Grell looked up from her notes and spotted him trying to catch her attention. A familiar face! She grinned brightly while giving a wave and began to walk briskly over to him.

"Ahoy~!"

[english_dignity]

"Sorry for making you wait," Arthur said as he reached the other Brit. Thankfully, there was no sign of the illness that had been starting at the end of the previous month. "Glad to see you're well. And back."

[crankyshark]

[soon enough, they'd get there. It probably wouldn't take long at all since they were nearby on the surface. As much as he didn't really want to, Thash hopped off the ship to go talk to Grell about a few things that had happened while she was gone... Although as he walked he was already wondering if there was any point in trying to talk to her about certain things...]

[she was easy enough to spot. Not everyone ran around in that much red. He approached her with his hands in his pockets, not looking exactly excited]

There you are. Weren't waiting long, right? [he might've greeted her with a joke, but not everyone appreciated his sense of humor... And from what he could tell Grell didn't accept humor well at all]

[redcinemareel]

[She sensed someone approaching, and saw that it was Thash. One person she didn't expect to come and meet her so soon.]

You'll have to define long, you know. [Grell smiles lightly before shrugging.] I'd say no, since time doesn't have the same meaning for me as it does for everyone else.

[crankyshark]

[well, he wasn't exactly the leader of a welcoming committee. He was here on business and looked at her seriously though he wasn't glaring or anything]

Oh, good. Hope you're not in a cranky mood then because I don't have real good news. Did Arthur tell you what happened at the beginning of the great ghost race?

[hollywood_bro]

After the ship docks on the floating island Dave wanders the beach like a lost puppy, calling Grell's name.

"Grell. Grell."

It's pathetic. He's trying to sound casual, but he's desperate and it shows. He can't wait to see her. When he finally spots Grell he breaks into a smile and waves.

"Hey!"

[redcinemareel]

She hears her name being called, by a familiar and wanted voice. As she turns, she can spot Dave waving her way. Grell then breaks into her own smile before walking briskly over to him, closing her small notebook.

"Dave!" She thought she wouldn't ever see him again!

[hoodwinking]

A - August 1st - 7th

Bonnie was a lot happier to be up in the clouds than she was to be on the seas. It felt like a dream, and this time she didn't have to worry about some stupid bird or anyone bringing her down. Plus, it was a clear step up from Yuezhong, since the island's people seemed to actually be welcoming for once.

What she was definitely interested in was the fruit! It might've been good to keep some for later, maybe to try to store and keep for the oceanic islands, but she couldn't help but try some! Which is why she can be found happily skipping along, humming a tune and greeting the inhabitants of the island, or even you!

B - Later on in their stay

And naturally, she couldn't help but try the unripened fruit. With a harder time than she did eating the other one, she seemed to just wind up having a string of bad days, most of which was spent trying to even keep herself on the damn island. She's in a considerably less happy mood than before, the skipping turned into rough steps.

She happens towards the city, giving dirty looks at the people. One of them was eyeing her basket, weren't they? She was positive one of them had their disgusting eyes on her basket. Even if it was for a few seconds, it felt like ages. How dare they.

And so, you might catch a glimpse of her red cape pushing and pulling someone into an alleyway. Be careful if you follow.

A

[redcinemareel]

Wearing her new coat made by Arthur, Grell strode over to Bonnie from behind. Even with her skipping, Grell found it easy enough to keep up.

"My, my~! You're chipper!"

[hoodwinking]

At the sound of her voice, Bonnie spins on her heel and beams. It was nice to hear that voice again!

"Captain! You're alive!" Yes, yes, she said that already. "It's so good to see that you hadn't fallen through~!"

ota + looking for Kat

[myfayevalentine]

*After being kicked off the last island, it was nice to have an island to relax and enjoy herself. By enjoy herself, that was more or less shopping. Some of the quality of the clothing was beautiful, so she was browsing the stalls, seeing what she could find for herself. Having heard that they like trading, Faye had a small hand bag full of candy to exchange. Come shopping with her, or bother her for other things.

Other than that, Faye was also on the lookout for Kat, since they had a little bet to discuss*

Sorry for the waitz >w<

[sinister_blade]

[Katarina has been walking through the bazaar herself, looking at stuff. There wasn't anything that caught her eye at the moment- silk dresses, fancy underwear, jewelry, hair pins, nice shoes- that is not Katarina's alley. And when she's forced to wear such stuff, she wears black dresses, no shinies.

This island was rather boring compared to the previous one. Or maybe that's because it was festival on it and everyone was drunk and dangerous. Sighing, Katarina moves from yet another stand, rubbing back of her head.]

No worries!! :3

[myfayevalentine]

*Faye, on the other hand, was having a much better time with the stalls. By the time she found Kat, Faye had a few bags in the crook of her elbow full of all these things. When she saw Kat she headed straight over and nudged gently into her side*

Not having a good time?

OTA

[crankyshark]

[a day or two after they arrived Thash would be out and about on the island doing various things. He'd brought some of the weapons he'd made to see if he could sell or trade them, had some things to go buy, wanted to try the local food, and was also interested in exploring this island a bit. It's not every day you get the opportunity to walk on clouds! ...And he'd not exactly known for his caution so hopefully he won't get stuck sinking in one.]

[run across him somewhere and hang out! He won't bite...hopefully]

August 12th

[redcinemareel]

[After her conversation with Marco, Grell comes above deck and goes to the helm. She presses a button labeled 'horn' and a low sound can be heard throughout the vessel.

And then she waits for the crew to assemble, sitting on a rail with a leg crossed and looking concerned. Her foot bounces as she seems deep in in thought.]

[hoodwinking]

["When was that installed?", Bonnie wonders. But that's not important. Having plucked enough fruits and deciding to stop actually eating them, she's up on the deck.

She's got a smile on, before catching a glimpse at Grell. The hunter curiously asks:]

Something the matter?

[redcinemareel]

[Apparently, it came with the ship.

Grell looks to Bonnie, clearly taken out of her thoughts. She sighs.]

Very much so. A situation has come up, which may or may not involve us all, depending on your preference.

[myfayevalentine]

*Faye appears out on deck, mostly because she wondered what the hell that noise was supposed to be. She sees Grell looking worried, so heads on over, looking around for the source of annoyance*

What's going on?

[redcinemareel]

Very good timing. We're setting sail for the south. There's a group of slavers who need to be introduced to our sharp friends.

[Grell hops down from her position and straightens her clothing.]

[sinister_blade]

[Have Katarina drop down from the skies right in front of you, Grell. Or, rather, crows nest. She's been practicing climbing- sitting around too much gives her cramps in the butt.]

You might want to turn that off. Or I will turn it off with myself. With my blade.

[Katarina makes face- in crows nest it's not all that loud, but down on the deck... she doesn't even want to know how it is below the deck.]

[redcinemareel]

[Grell is only a bit surprised to see Katerina drop down from above, but doesn't jump from being startled. She does shake her head pitifully at her, though.]

Dear, all you have to do is not touch that yellow button. Goodness, it's just a horn!

[hollywood_bro]

[Dave is just there to sit and listen. It should go without saying that he's behind Grell on this, and pretty much everything else. He wouldn't let her go off to fight on her own.]

[redcinemareel]

[Good. Fighting side by side is a lot different than watching your girlfriend massacre legions from the sidelines.]