abundantlove: (pleasant 3)
Aida Mana ([personal profile] abundantlove) wrote in [community profile] high_seas2014-01-03 06:04 pm

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Who: The Crew of The Shepherd
Where: Various locations
When: Month of January
What: General crew log
Warnings: None at the moment; EDIT: attempted homicide, violence, and all around insanity, in accordance with the new event
Style: Whichever you feel like
Status: Closed to crew members

And so, at the beginning of January, the Shepherd set off from Isle Impieze back to Green Breeze Island, intent on revisiting what they'd discovered there; there were new crew members after all (in fact, the crew was almost completely different at this point), so there was more than enough justification for it. It would take some time reaching it, but the ship's supplies were well stocked so that wouldn't be an issue at all.

That wasn't the only change, however. The crew had since elected a new captain, and as such, this voyage was a proving grounds for the new status quo.
willwork4sugar: (seriously?)

[personal profile] willwork4sugar 2014-01-16 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[He doesn't have to look to know that the two girls are down. This is not the most ideal situation for him to be in.

If he's still going to carry out his mission, he can't do it like this. Hopefully Jade isn't that quick on his feet to get in close enough- Gaius is going to use every advantage he can get. He focuses back on Henry, and rather than try for another attack, the thief waits for his next attack and makes to dodge.

That he keeps moving manages to work in his favor with the second spell flung after him. Gaius tucks into a roll, pushing off as soon as he's upright again. He's making for the treeline.
]
jadethenecromancer: (time for fonic artes)

[personal profile] jadethenecromancer 2014-01-16 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[Good. This way Jade doesn't need to worry about accidentally hitting Henry. The only problem is that unlike with the girls, he has no idea how much abuse Gaius can take.

No high artes, then. Something quick and relatively weak.]


O mighty explosion... Energy Blast!

[A sphere of energy ignites above Gaius, causing a small explosion. It should at least stop him from running, if nothing else.]
Edited 2014-01-16 22:39 (UTC)
havesomedeath: (what now?)

[personal profile] havesomedeath 2014-01-16 11:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Wh- Hey, it's rude to run away from a fight!

[Is that really his biggest concern right n- oh right, it's Henry, of course it is.

Well, with Jade's help this should go a lot easier. Still, no reason not to make it even harder for Gaius to get away. Noticing the direction the thief is heading towards, Henry casts another spell while Jade is doing his thing. Rather than aiming directly for the thief, he aims at his destination, towards the trees. He's fast after all. And if the spell gets there first, well, then at least Gaius would be slowed down for a moment.

He keeps the book held high,ready to cast again if needed.]
Edited (bleh grammar stuff) 2014-01-16 23:09 (UTC)
willwork4sugar: (crivens)

[personal profile] willwork4sugar 2014-01-17 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Two against one is already less than fair, and two spell-slingers against one thief is definitely not the position that Gaius ever likes to be in.

He hears Jade speak and realizes they're not just random words. Was it a mistake to look back at that point? The flare of light above definitely doesn't spell good news, and the only feasible way to try to get clear of it at all is to pull another roll. The explosion goes off, only making it more difficult for him to find his footing on the sand, and his body protests from taking the earlier hit from Henry's spell as it is.

His hand sinks into the sand as he drops it down to catch his balance, but he doesn't go much farther thanks to Henry's spell sweeping across his path. Gritting his teeth, the thief turns slowly, trying to catch his breath as he faces the two. He's better saving his energy than allow for any hopes of them letting him get to cover.

Of the two, he figures Henry might be the easier target, but Gaius isn't going to take offensive just yet. He watches, waiting for them.
]
jadethenecromancer: (over my dead body)

[personal profile] jadethenecromancer 2014-01-17 04:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[Throwing artes and spells around without a thought isn't going to work. Gaius is too quick, and at this rate Henry will just bleed to death before they can land a direct hit. Jade doesn't particularly want to face the thief by himself.]

I'll go keep him busy. See if you can catch him while he's distracted, will you? [He has his weapon at ready and glances at Henry.] Don't worry too much about hitting me.

[Without another word, Jade makes the first move. He may not be quite as agile as Gaius, but he should be able to hold his own in a melee for a while.]
havesomedeath: (let's go!)

[personal profile] havesomedeath 2014-01-17 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright, sure! I can handle that!

[Luckily, Henry is very good at following orders. He holds for a moment while Jade moves. The moment that Gaius's attention is focused more on Jade than on himself, he'll shoot out another spell.]
willwork4sugar: (aw crud)

[personal profile] willwork4sugar 2014-01-17 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh, magic and weaponry? Next you'll tell me you're a tactician.

[He jerks his hand up, bringing his blade to deflect. Having heard their exchange, he knows he can't let himself focus too much on one person, although this was already a given.

Jade might be able to tell he's still mostly on the defensive, Gaius concentrating more on keeping any attacks from solidly hitting since he doesn't want to be caught with weapons locked. It'd be great if he could get Glasses caught in the crossfire, even though the man didn't seem too worried about it himself.

He whips around as Henry casts his spell again, barely managing to move in time. The sand beneath his feet and his growing fatigue only makes it more difficult, and his dodge isn't nearly as neat as it should have been, his falter more than obvious.
]

Tch-
jadethenecromancer: (wow rude)

[personal profile] jadethenecromancer 2014-01-19 05:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Funny you should say that.

[Jade is being aggressive, intent on not giving Gaius time to focus. When Henry's spell comes, he stops his attack to call up Magic Guard. The shield of fonons around him only lasts for a second, but it takes the brunt of the spell and leaves him largely unharmed and on his feet.

Gaius, on the other hand, is faltering, and Jade wastes no time bringing his spear up for Thunder Lance again, causing another strike of lightning to come down and hopefully stun the thief. The continuous artes are starting to drain him; this needs to end soon.]


Henry! Now!
havesomedeath: (black magic)

[personal profile] havesomedeath 2014-01-20 08:08 pm (UTC)(link)
On it!

[As soon as he hears Jade, Henry shoots out another Ruin. He's had more than enough opportunity to take his time with building up the power, thanks to his distance from the fight. It's a lot easier to cast when you're not about to be stabbed, after all.

He's put some more power into this spell - hopefully enough to bring Gaius down this time. Well, only one way to find out...]
willwork4sugar: (no ya don't)

[personal profile] willwork4sugar 2014-01-20 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's no chance for him to dodge that one, the hairs at the back of his neck standing on end just before the shock jolts through him. His blade jerks from a numb hand, landing in the sand beside him, and it's hard to tell where his feet are or if he's even still standing.

Those precious few seconds aren't enough for him to shake off Jade's attack, and he feels like he's going in slow motion by the time he lifts his head to see Henry's spell flying right for him. It slams into him, and whether from that or falling flat on his back, his breath is knocked out of him, and blackness swims eagerly across his vision, claiming consciousness.

He's going to feel that one later, definitely.
]