sacredashes: (✝ maybe you're better off this way)
ASCH ✝ THE BLOODY ([personal profile] sacredashes) wrote in [community profile] high_seas2014-02-20 03:44 am

closed; are you still mad

Who: Asch + crew of the Shepherd
Where: ... on the ship?
When: Mmm backdated a teeny bit to 2/18, a Tuesday.
What: Asch is out and about after moping for a week.
Warnings: PG-13 for being a jerkass.
Style: Whatever you like! [actionspam] or prose, I don't mind either.
Status: Only people on the boat, please!

[There's no shortcut back to Isla Empieza.

Asch found this out the hard way when he woke up on the ship. Having shortly realized what happened, he made it a point to avoid everyone. He'd turned it into a fine art. He didn't introduce himself unless absolutely necessary, he slammed doors, he found places to hide. He didn't care. Until he found a goddamn solution, he wasn't about to get friendly with these people.

... But, he had to contribute too. Sometimes he cooked meals here and there, or magically did chores when no one was looking, because he would have to earn his keep even if he was a prisoner.

A week is long enough for anyone to realize they're stuck. After finishing up the crew's dishes, he goes up to the deck for fresh air. He's waiting for the other person who looks just like him. That's his purpose. But besides that, he's tired of having to sneak around like a damn criminal.

He leans against the railing, journal propped open in his hands. His hair is tied back to keep it from going every which way, though the wind has other ideas; he's also ditched his tabard for now. He's still armed with a longsword at his side-- and looking every bit like he doesn't want to be here.]
curries: (So this is the plan. You in?)

[personal profile] curries 2014-02-20 03:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[Being stuck belowdecks is kind of a drag, so it isn't a huge surprise for Asbel to be clammoring outside with a wooden sword in hand, ready to run through training exercises again. Sure, he should probably be starting on chores about now, but... well, they can wait just a little while longer.]

[The Shepherd's taken on a ton of new crew members lately, and to be honest, it's totally great! A couple of guys have still managed to mostly elude the curious eleven-year-old, and in fact, that man near the railing looks like one of them! So of course Asbel's going to walk over, a friendly smile on his face.]


Nice breeze, huh? It sure beats being cooped up inside the ship.
curries: (Ready for an adventure?)

[personal profile] curries 2014-02-20 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[Speaking of familiar... Asbel's definitely getting a sense of deja vu now that he's caught a glimpse of this guy's face. So is he one of the friends Luke was talking about earlier? No, not friend. They've definitely gotta be related or something. Brothers, maybe?]

[Asbel nods, spinning it with one hand.]
Yep! I try to practice at least a couple times a day.

[It's pretty obvious to him this man's a fighter, too. Still, it'd be kind of rude to just start swinging a sword around when he was up here first -- he's supposed to be thinking about these kinds of things now. So after a moment, Asbel lets the practice sword drop to his side again.]

Uh. It's not gonna disturb you or anything, is it? 'Cause I guess I could move to the other side of the ship if that were the case.
curries: (This is gonna be...AWESOME!)

[personal profile] curries 2014-02-25 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
All right, thanks!

[Still, there's something about this guy. He can't figure out if he just wants to be left alone or if he's shy or what.]

[...Psh. Who really wants to be alone when it all boils down to it, anyway? Mind made up, the boy takes a few steps closer to Asch, and holds out his free hand.]


Probably should have introduced myself earlier, huh? I'm Asbel Lhant. What's your name?
curries: (So this is the plan. You in?)

NO ESCAPE. You took his hand.

[personal profile] curries 2014-03-05 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[Boy, this is sad. With Richard and Sophie he can kind of understand since Richard's been sheltered all his life and Sophie has amnesia. But a grown man being all wishy-washy about a handshake? That's just wrong.]

[To Asbel's credit, he stands up straight and gives Asch's hand one firm shake before letting go. Someone might even think he'd learned manners somewhere along the way. So this is that "Asch" Luke mentioned.]


It's nice to meet you, Asch. I hope the two of us can be friends.

[Because man, does it seem like you need it.]

That's a longsword you've got there, isn't it? [He indicates the weapon.] Are you a fighter, too?
curries: (I'm excited! Are you excited?)

[personal profile] curries 2014-03-10 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Asbel just stares at him for a moment, speechless. This is worse than he thought!]

Uh. Yeah... But. Most people don't really plan where or when to make friends. It just sort of happens if you meet someone you like or someone you just wanna be friends with.

Wha--Seriously?? [It's too bad all the knights around here aren't really knights anymore. How does that even work? It might explain Asch being so grumpy all the time, though.]

That's really something! You know, I'm actually training so that I can enter the knight academy one day. Maybe you could show me a move or two sometime.
fontechnician: (huh? (L))

Hi Asch hi

[personal profile] fontechnician 2014-02-20 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[This is not the redhead Asch's looking for...and in fact probably not someone Asch really wants to see anyway. Nevertheless, he's spotted Asch and, after a pause to make sure it's the right redhead, is approaching and leaning on the railing next to him.]

I didn't think you'd come out of hiding so soon.

[Not that he hasn't been. The ship's crowded and half of the crew is made up of teenage girls who have been entirely too touchy-feely for comfort.]
fontechnician: (neutral)

YUP

[personal profile] fontechnician 2014-02-24 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[Guy's observant enough to know that Asch isn't too happy with him being nearby. That doesn't mean he's actually going to leave, though he doesn't try to push into Asch's personal space anymore.]

Most of us aren't, as far as I can tell. Maybe you can abandon ship once we reach land again.

[Not that he actually considers it a good idea. Unfamiliar world and all, though Asch would likely be able to take care of himself for a while.]
fontechnician: (hey no)

[personal profile] fontechnician 2014-02-28 05:47 am (UTC)(link)
[Asch is welcome to go ahead and try. He'll try to take Asch over with him.]

...Hey, I wasn't serious about that. Someone'll notice if you go missing for too long, anyway.

[Like said replica, since he's the reason Asch is on board in the first place. And part of the reason Guy is, with Jade being most of the rest of the reason.]

I'm staying. It is crowded, but at least everyone isn't a total stranger.

[Besides, he has two Fabre kids to look after now.]

[personal profile] headfons 2014-02-20 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[Luke's still getting used to everything. In fact, he's even still learning the names and faces of his crew members. He has no problem offering a hand where it's needed. Fortunately, he's infinitely better at cooking than he had been just years prior to waking up in this place, too.

He's actually been diving into being overly helpful as a means of distracting himself. Searching through the journal, he's learned about as much about this place as he possibly could--from a book, anyway. Even with all of that, there's still no leads on how to get home...beyond putting some shards back together. There's no telling how long that could take. So, basically...everyone's just...stuck sitting around on a ship between searching islands. Somehow, this doesn't feel very effective. Or reassuring. This is definitely enough to give the replica a feeling of restlessness. That's not the only thing, though. Luke has this--well, call it a suspicion...that a certain guy with his face is not very happy with him.

He's been keep an eye out for said guy. Somehow, though...Asch has been doing a really good job at keeping to himself. Until today.

Luke spots him leaning against the rail of the ship. His brow furrows upon seeing him, hand moving to rest against his hip as he turns his head to the side for a moment. It's still a little...odd and painful to see this guy after everything. Okay, maybe more than just a little. After a couple of seconds, he approaches him.
]

...Hey. [There's a million things he wants to say, but- well, he'll just leave it at that for now. He'll wait til after he's done being yelled at.]

[personal profile] headfons 2014-02-23 05:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[He doesn’t fight against being grabbed, though his face does tense. Luke listens quietly, a serious expression on his face. He had sort of prepared himself for this kind of response.

This is definitely Asch. It’s definitely the guy he remembers fighting in that room back in Eldrant.

Once he’s released, Luke holds a blink a moment longer than necessary. The shorter-haired redhead can understand his being pissed. He really can. In all the situations where he’d been taken against his will…he’d reacted with anger, as well. Nobody wants to be forced somewhere without their permission. It’s more than a matter of him believing he knows better than Asch. And it’s more than a matter of him wanting to cling to his original.

At least…Luke doesn’t see it that way…
]

Look, I get it. You've got every right to hate me, right now. But, I meant what I said about us needing to stick together. This isn't even Auldrant, so there's no telling what we'll be going up against in this place. [His glances to the side a moment, then looks back at Asch with an even firmer expression.] Like I said back on that island…If we're gonna get anywhere, it's by working as a team and putting our heads together. If you wanna stay angry at me, I can't change that. But, it still doesn't take away from the facts. We need your help, right now, just as much as you need ours.

[personal profile] headfons 2014-03-27 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's a bit of a weak smile at that comment about pity. Luke doesn't pity him, after all. Really, Luke hadn't expected Asch to response so...calmly. He'd expected some yelling, anger, retaliation...

...Anything other than what he'd gotten, just then. The stuff he'd grown used to getting from his original...

It's certainly nice, though. He'll try not to push his luck. Moving to stand somewhat next to Asch, he places a hand on his hip and stares off to the side. A soft frown appears on his face, but he can only let out a soft sigh. Because...

...Yeah, okay. Luke had been pretty bad about detouring back home.
]

Alright...Fair enough.

[He'll leave it at this, for the sake of keeping the peace. For now, anyway. He actually can't promise he will avoid all detours. Hey, if something important comes up, and someone needs help, he's going to do what he can!

He's still struggling to wrap his mind around everything, at the moment, though. Closing his eyes, his face gains a more serious expression.
]

So you believe all that stuff about the shards, then?

[personal profile] headfons 2014-03-29 12:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[His expression darkens just a bit- a combination of serious and...a sadness. He's always worn his emotions on his face, after all.]

So you... ['knew', he finishes in his mind. Looking away for a moment, he nods. Well, he might as well share something, as well.]

I...felt myself disappear, before I woke up here. I still feel the same way I did back home. [Referring to when his fonons were separating.]

...I agree that we should take it seriously. That's why I thought, from the start, that we need to work together.