Friends are the family you choose

[hostclubshadowking]

Who: Antoinette crew and others (mostly non-combatants who have joined temporarily)
Where: The Antoinette
When: Jan 20th-28thish
What: Crew shenanigans, both light-hearted and serious, while the rest of the ships prepare for and do battle with the witch.
Warnings: Possible strong language, will amend as necessary
Status: Open to those on the Antoinete


The Antoinette is a strange ship to be on. The (wise) decision was made not to go into battle, so it has been offered as a safe haven for those unable or unwilling to join the fight against the witch.

The air of light-heartedness found might, at times, feel forced, and it is a bit. The residents have only their morale to keep them going, so that's what they rely upon.


(Please feel free to either reply to the subject headers provided or make your own! This is just a general mingle log for anyone on the Antoinette. If your character is a non-combatant who wouldn't want to go into the fight or someone injured and unable to join the fight, Kyouya has publicly offered passage, so feel free to handwave being there.

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[breaks_pots]

[Link's smile faded. Kyouya had made it very clear Link had to obey him, but the ship Captain was the Captain. He lowered his eyes and looked around, trying to see if Kyouya was near. If Kyouya could see he was going with the captain then he wouldn't get in trouble, right?

But Kyouya wasn't anywhere in sight.]

Does it have to be right now? Mister Kyouya really wants the railing painted.

[princelycharm]

I know he does. [Though there was still a short smile, Tamaki's features were more serious. This was something he had to make sure was fixed.]

But you'll have to come with me right now. And I'd hate to say it, but the Captain outranks the first mate.

[He deeply cared about Kyouya, and he respects him greatly. But he knows that Kyouya can't be always right. Most especially when it comes to more emotional aspects.]

[breaks_pots]

...

Will you tell him I only stopped because you wanted to talk to me in your cabin?

[He didn't want Kyouya to think he was ignoring him.]

[princelycharm]

[He smiles a bit fondly.]

I don't need to. He respects my decisions. He has trusted me for years and he'll understand.

[Because underneath Kyouya's cold exterior was a very warm person whom Tamaki was very fond of.]

[breaks_pots]

But how will he know this is your decision if you don't tell him? He's not here. He can't see you taking me to your cabin.

[princelycharm]

Yes.

But I already talked to him yesterday. So, can we go to my cabin now? We have much to discuss.

[breaks_pots]

[Link froze. If Tamaki had spoken to Kyouya the day before about talking to him today, then it was probably because of how he didn't obey Kyouya right away. He was going to be punished again. This time by the captain.

The boy's head jerked stiffly in a nod and he looked away so he could store his painting supplies properly. Then he set his hands to the deck and pushed himself up with his good leg and grabbed his crutch. He was ready to follow Tamaki]

[princelycharm]

Take it easy.

[The captain's words were uttered with much kindness. He was slow, so Link wouldn't have a hard time, but he waltzed towards his cabin. Opening the door for him.

When the door open, Link will see Antoine, Tamaki's 1 month old golden retriever. Barking at him happily. Almost like greeting his master and saying 'hi' to a new friend.]

Please come in.

[breaks_pots]

[Antoine caught Link by surprise. He'd seen dogs on Isla Empienza, but hadn't expected them to be on ships. At least he had enough experience with them to know they weren't wolfos.

Link gave the puppy as much room as he could while entering. Out of habit, the boy stopped just inside the threshold, reached out for the doorknob, and attempted to shut the door. Which, even if Tamaki didn't have a hold of it, would have been awkward with his broken leg.]

[princelycharm]

[Tamaki watched as Link entered his cabin. He scooped up Antoine to give him a light cuddle, before he set him down beside his ornate desk. Tamaki then took a seat behind his desk, leaned his elbows on the desk and allow the back of his hands to support the weight of his head.]

You got into quite a predicament yesterday, didn't you?

[breaks_pots]

It won't happen again.

[Link murmured as he turned in place to face Tamaki. His voice quiet and contrite.]

I promise, Mister Tamaki.

[princelycharm]

[He lets out a heavy sigh. He was against it, but there was a lesson that needed to be learned.]

Do you realize why Kyouya did what he did to you last night?

[ooc: good night]

[breaks_pots]

[Other than 'Kyuoya was a bully' he really didn't. Link had been polite, called everyone 'miss' or 'mister', said 'please' and 'thank you', hadn't taken anything that didn't belong to him. All he'd been doing was carving pictures in the deck. It wouldn't harm the wood enough cause structural issues or be problematic in the rain and weather. Not anymore than normal wear and tear. The boat was just like a house, made to be used by those who came inside. And he'd even been invited to use it for the week because of his leg!

But as for why Kyouya slapped him...]

Mister Kyouya said it was because I was disrespectful and talked back to him.

[princelycharm]

[His face was neutral. He didn't want the pain and the anger of last night's discussion reflect on his face. How Kyouya acted was something to be desired, but it was something that wasn't entirely wrong either.]

Kyouya is a good and kind man. He's very good at overseeing the needs of my friends and myself, as well his own. He has done marvelously at it for over 2 years now.

[There was a gentle smile on Tamaki's face.]

If he had scolded you, it was only because what you did was wrong. He was always raised to be a fine and wonderful young gentleman. And your actions were seen as improper...

[breaks_pots]

[He hadn't expected to hear otherwise from the captain, but he didn't see why he had to be told again how Kyouya was to be obeyed. He knew that now.]

Yes, Mister Tamaki.

[princelycharm]

[He then let out a heavy sigh.]

But this does not mean that slapping you was right...

[He looked straight at Link in a similar manner as his father, the president of the school would usually look at the students who were brought to his attention. A look bordering between friendly and harsh.]

I have spoken to him about it rest assured. I will not condone physical violence within my crew specially when no prior violence has been shown. Mister Ootori, Kyouya's father, has done lots of good things for his children. But the manner of disciplining his children is yet to be desired. Growing up under his roof was the scariest of things, I assure you. Sadly it left an awful wound inside his children which require lots of years to heal.

Kyouya is not only my first mate, but he is a very important person to me. I've known him for so long. If you get to know him, you'll realize that he is very kind and caring.

So I am not repealing his decision. But I want you to know that I'm sorry you got hurt.

[breaks_pots]

[Another not-surprising statement. Mido had never been physical with his bullying as the leader of the Kokiri, but he'd still been allowed to do it. The Great Deku Tree never ordered him to stop. Kyouya was still to be obeyed even if the punishment for not doing so wasn't a slap.]

Yes, Mister Tamaki. I understand.

[princelycharm]

[He gave a short smile.]

You should be thankful of all people, it was Kyouya who decided that you'd get off with only painting over that drawing. We could have asked you to pay 8 million yen for the damages. Or if it were the twins, you would have been required to undergo a more brutal punishment.

His request was reasonable and the tasks were not beyond you. They were not tasks that would have scarred you for life. If it were someone else, they would have thrown you out of the ship and allowed you to drown.

Understand that I'm not telling you this to defend Kyouya or to tell you that your action did not merit punishment. Cause in this situation, both of you were wrong.

Thus, both of you are getting punished...

[breaks_pots]

[Now he was just outright confused. The punishment for talking back and being disrespectful had been the slap. Not the painting. Painting was a chore, a duty... and the picture was allowed to stay.

And the twins certainly hadn't punished him. Unless there were other twins than Hikaru and Kaoru.

And further, how was Kyouya being punished? And why was he being punished for telling Link to paint the railing?]

Mister Tamaki, I don't understand. Why are you calling painting a punishment? And why is Mister Kyouya in trouble for having me do that? And who are the twins?

[princelycharm]

Now I get what Kyouya said, you have so many questions. Let me go through them one at a time.

Painting was your punishment for defacing property. In truth, its quite simple if you ask me.

No, Kyouya is in trouble for something else. Which I will no longer go through the details of.

Hikaru and Kaoru. They're mischievous when bored...

[breaks_pots]

Why is painting a punishment?

[He really didn't understand that one. He felt more punished by the broken leg and not being useful. Having something to do was a relief. He had never objected to the request to paint over the drawing or the railings, he had objected to the idea of having to sand it down first.]

And what kind of punishment do you think Mister Hikaru and Mister Kaoru should have given me? They didn't try to punish me for anything when they talked to me.

[Hikaru had strongly objected to his carving on the ship - which he really didn't understand at all but so far everyone on the Antoinette seemed to freak out over it for some reason.]

I even showed Mister Hikaru how to throw knives.

[princelycharm]

Because what you did, carving with your sword was not allowed. No matter how bored you are, you are not allowed to do that. So you were asked to do the painting. If you hadn't done that, there was no need for you to paint anything.

Hikaru and Kaoru at the moment are in no position to punish outsiders. But trust me... [He shudders.] You don't want to know what goes on in their minds.

[breaks_pots]

No one gave mtnything to do. I was drawing. It's not going to harm the wood and no one told me any rules when I got here and no one told me I had to ask to be given chores. I thought weren't giving me them beacause of my leg.

[The boy was frustrated as much at his own ignorance at all this as he was that no one would explain it to him. When he'd asked Kyouya some of that he'd been told it was 'common sense' and then slapped when he continued to try and seek answers.

He let out a small sigh and hung his head again.]

Painting is something to do. I don't mind it. I understand that you and Mister Kyouya think it's wrong to carve pictures even if it won't hurt the wood and that Mister Kyouya thinks it's common sense that I wasn't given chores, but I don't understand why.

[There was a brief pause before he panicked, realizing it was at a similar point in his talk with Kyouya that he'd gotten slapped.]

I'm sorry. I was taking back. I didn't mean to.

[princelycharm]

Yes. But this ship is our property, and would like to keep it as proper as possible. Making those marks on the ship was almost the same as wounding one of us.

Now, for the lack of assignments, that I must also take responsibility for. I was still recuperating from my injuries, and I couldn't monitor you myself and had to leave my first mate to decide for me.

Talking to us, Kyouya and myself, is not necessarily disrespectful. Its how you phrase it, and whether you lack respect in doing so.

[breaks_pots]

[There was a slight widening of his eyes before they looked over Tamaki, attempting to find the signs of recent bleeding. He hadn't meant to hurt any of them physically. He thought it was just wood. Not a part of them. That changed everything! No wonder they were mad at him. They could probably feel it and didn't know how to explain it to him!]

I don't mind painting. You don't have to worry about that now. You'll be okay. The wood will, too. I put two extra coats over the drawing because Mister Kyouya didn't want me to sand it so it'll still feel even with the rest of the deck.