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.

Comments

[judgementscythe]

I don't doubt it. He may be an idiot but he seems to bring the best out in people. Reminds me of a few kids I've followed to war.

[Actually he's probably older than most of the people she's followed. Is that good or bad that he's still this much of an idiot]

[seakingbait]

[Keimi would argue it was a good thing. Too many people think they have all the answers in the world, but Luffy approaches things with a refreshing purity. He doesn't follow ideals, he does what he thinks is right, and it's that subtle difference that makes all the difference in the world to her.]

I can't imagine following anyone else.

[judgementscythe]

In this place? I can't either. After meeting the people here and seeing him try to bring crews together It just confirmed the decision I made after the fight.

[She gulps down the rest of her drink with a smile on her face]

Sho, tell me a little [drunken pause] a little about where you'reeeee fhrum..

[Don't chug rum kids, because she's finally hit the point of slurring mess, and she's not done yet]

[seakingbait]

Me? I'm only from the greatest island in the history of islands.

[Not a single shred of racial pride here.]

[judgementscythe]

[the pride beaming on Kiemi's face was evident.]

Island? You lived on land? I eggshpected shome kind of underwater city or shum- shumthing. Not an island.

[seakingbait]

Mn. It's an island on the bottom of the ocean, so it's really hard for human people to visit.

[judgementscythe]

I wish *hic* I wish I could see it. An island of *hic* merpeople.

[seakingbait]

It's so pretty. It's encased in a gigantic bubble and lit by the roots of the Sunlight Tree Eve.

[The view at night is simply stunning.]

I hope I can show everyone one day.

[judgementscythe]

There must be an incredible hishhtory to that place. I wish I could zee it.

[Not like she would ever see it]