PIRATES vs. NAVY BATTLE LOG

[highseasmods]

December 9th finds some new arrivals to this world, the same curious phenomenon that's been occurring for the past few months.

This time, however, the Navy is prepared -- or so they think.

They've got troops stationed around the island, and ships on the water to stop any arrogant, foolhardy pirates and would-be sailors from trying to make port.

So hit them with all you've got, but they're not going down easily...

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[thatsmycue]

[. . . well that wasn't what he expected at all]

What'd you do?

[The trainer asks as he falls into step behind Ragna, Explotaro lumbering tall behind him]

[rebellions]

Concealment ars.

[He says that like it's the most obvious thing on the planet. Though considering the kid apparently comes from some weirdo world where they have grinning sunflowers and think that's okay, Ragna decides to be kind enough to elaborate.]

They won't notice us unless we literally walk straight into them.

["We". The word sounds kind of strange to him, especially when it's coming from his own mouth. He's not really used to this cooperation bullshit, but hell, no time to mull it over right now.

The man stops for a moment, glaring at Gold over his shoulder.]

... Doesn't mean you should try.

[Given what he's seen of the brat so far, he wouldn't put it past him.]

[thatsmycue]

Ars? Sounds like a polite way of sayin' ass to me.

[well it was true]

[rebellions]

[Fair enough, but would Ragna really bother being polite...]

Ars magus.

[He stresses every syllable, clearly annoyed with Gold's ignorance of such basic matters. Never mind he probably has no way of knowing about those things.]

Now get your ass in the gear or I'm gonna kick it, got it?

[thatsmycue]

Yeah right! Just try and kick it, see how well that works for you.

[Yes Gold because talking back to the angry guy with magic is a good idea]

[rebellions]

[Ars magus aside, what makes that a really bad idea is Ragna's extremely short fuse.

Which he proves right now by drawing the giant slab of metal he calls a sword from his back and turning around swiftly, pointing at Gold with the blade.]

Look, brat. I'm helping you out since I'm feeling generous today, but if you don't shut your piehole and act like a good boy, I might as well skewer you here and now and be fucking done with it. Is that clear?

[thatsmycue]

[Ragna drawing his sword was an unexpected development, but Gold is quick on his feet-- he reaches behind him and yanks something out of his back, using it to block the blade and push the tip of it out of his face and towards his shoulder instead. Next to him, Explotaro's hackles raise, smoke and sparks dancing on his back (though he doesn't activate his flames entirely just yet)]

[. . . the object Gold's using to deflect the sword is a pool cue. don't. don't ask]

Look, pal, whether you like it or not, we're in this together. At least for now. I don't wanna get caught, and you don't wanna get caught, and fightin' seems pretty counter to that goal. Let's just get goin', okay?

[rebellions]

[To be fair, that was unexpected, but hey. He knows a girl who fights by throwing motherfucking frogs at people. There's little that can still surprise him in that category.

Ragna remains silent for a moment, still glaring down at Gold but not moving an inch. The whole "we're in this together" bullshit is annoying as fuck, not to mention completely false-- if he wanted, he could ditch the kid at this very moment and not lose any sleep over it. What's to stop him from doing just that?

... the fact he's too goddamn soft, that's what.

The man pulls his sword back with an angry huff.]

... Keep moving or I'm leaving you behind.

[And just like that, he continues walking like nothing happened.]