Infinite Cosmos

Avalia

Time: Morning
Location: On the deck of the Harem
Interactions: @Tae Lizzie @Funnyguy "Boarding party" @Potter Tigerlily @Alivefalling Barboda @Hello Nym
Equipment: The clothing on his back: A unbuttoned dress shirt of the pirate-y variety, leather breeches, matte black in color, leather boots, in surprisingly good shape. Dagger, borrowed from Tigerlily

Well, they're firmly in it now. The other ship has begun fighting back. No one has officially boarded yet nor could Tesoro spot a ranged weapon immediately. With that, Tesoro stayed more or less in the open, being mindful of his footing and what nearby cover he has at his disposal. The sun shining down on his skin felt real nice, it almost had a rejuvenating effect for him he thought to himself. His limbs felt lighter, his movement crisper and even his reaction speed felt quicker.

Then shots rang out.

How did he not spot the guns? Subconsciously, or maybe consciously, as the first shot rang out, he turned to look at Tigerlily, who was uncovered. His body seemingly moved on its own and he dashed back towards Tigerlily, faster than he would usually expect from himself. "Oi! Get behind cov-" He shouted out. His body moving and essentially shielding Tigerlily for a brief moment. His words were cut off as he tumbled forward and collided with Tigerlily, taking the pair to the ground. His arm naturally wrapped behind her waist to brace for the fall. As a natural reflex, he dragged himself and Tigerlily behind some crates as cover. When his thought process returned to normal, the pain kicked in. "Mmm. Dammit." He grunted. With his clothing being rather loose, the blood didn't have anything to soak through. It simply spurted out from the wound. The bullet went clean through him leaving a rather messy exit wound. "Shit." He cursed. From his days in the fighting pits, he was used to spilling some blood every time he got in a fight. He has never been shot before, however. His right shoulder continued to bleed as he pressed his left hand on the front side of the wound as he moved away from Tigerlily. "Well this isn't great." He said as he stabbed the dagger held in his right hand into the deck of The Harem to keep it from going anywhere before he tore off a bit of his shirt and began crudely bandaging up his wound. "I need to get back into the fight...You alright?" He asked Tigerlily, as the pain was starting to subside, the adrenaline his brain was pumping out really dulling it.

Roses and Daggers - Romance

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Roses and Daggers - Romance

@samreaper This is a blast from the past. Guess who I am, if you still remember.

Roses and Daggers - Romance

You had me at hello

Avalia

Time: Morning
Location: On the deck of the Harem
Interactions: @Tae Lizzie @Funnyguy "Boarding party" @Potter Tigerlily @Alivefalling Barboda @Hello Nym
Equipment: The clothing on his back: A unbuttoned dress shirt of the pirate-y variety, leather breeches, matte black in color, leather boots, in surprisingly good shape

Everyone on the ship seemed to have an opinion to his plan. Cept the one that really mattered that is. First, it was the mermaid Tigerlily. Of course it was to be expected that her opinion and tone towards him is as harsh as ever. His previous outburst definitely did not elicit any sort of friendly response. "Count me in? Does that mean you would like to join me? And here I thought you didn't like me. I'll remember to keep my distance and wear earplugs, though. Don't want to be sold out as bait..." Tesoro quipped back. Hopefully his softened tone can be taken as concession or even an apology to her previous actions. Given the fact that Tigerlily hasn't attacked him or treated him poorly, aside from the very reasonable responses due to his earlier provocation.

Next was Nym, the de facto quartermaster. What he said made sense as well. Again, his feeling towards him was completely warranted. He has a job to do. He has accepted Lizzie as his captain and being the seasoned pirate, he understands his place on the ship. Tesoro, however, still hasn't fully accepted being a crewman again. Having fallen from a high place, it was easy to see why. "Aye, old friend. Of course I have a few tricks up my sleeves. Don't I always?" Tesoro said, giving Tigerlily a playful wink. "Though. I might need a knife of some sort that I know you keep hidden somewhere. That's all I'll need. I've got a plan, you see. And I don't intend on dying until I get myself some booty to brag about..." He eyed Lizzie up and down quickly and briefly at the end of his words towards Nym.

The captain then spoke up. The crew of the schooner made an extraordinary demand of 5000 amas. There was no way that gets paid. The Harem more than likely does not have that sort of treasury to her name anyways. Having been on the high seas for more than his fair share of suns and moons, Tesoro began to notice an unusual swelling of the tides. He made a mental note as Lizzie continued to speak. "Aye, captain. IF we get out of this without a fight. I'll be more than happy to fight you. Though, you must know, I fight up close and personal. Hand-to-hand, grappling, and the like. Given that I came up from the pits, it might get a lil rough for ya. Hope you're ok with that..." Tesoro said, the tip of his tongue brushed his left canine before his lips closed.

Barboda spoke up last. He mentioned that there are quite a few people in the lower area of the ship. Tesoro shrugged off his own questions as to how was he able to make that call. Just as Barboda finished his words, Tesoro peeked over the railing of the ship towards the other ship just in time to hear a single crossbow bolt being fired. The next thing he saw was the forest fairy dropping dead on the other ship. Tesoro draw in a deep breath, standing up and rolling his shoulders slightly to loosen himself up. The morning sun shone and reflected off his broad shoulders. If one was observant enough, they will notice golden traces of ink that coiled around the musculature of his arms. His eyes glinted and the air around him seem to shimmer slightly. If one was to approach him right now, they would feel that he is radiating more heat than normal. "Well I guess we're not getting out of this without a fight." He said, looking towards Lizzie with a devious smile that turned into a ferocious scowl for a small moment. "Though I'll be more than ready to handle you after this brief scuffle, captain..."

Tesoro quickly scanned the deck of The Harem, trying to find a short dagger of some sort. Sure Nym has a few blades but he would rather not feel him up to find one at this moment. His golden eyes stopped at Tigerlily. He chuckled inwardly. This will not go over well. She, conveniently, has a dagger hanging at her hip. He glanced up at the sun as if to say "Really? This is the damn option you're giving me?" before resigning to his fate. In three quick, broad, steps, he closed in on the mermaid. Without breaking eye contact, his right hand deftly reached down and plucked the dagger from its sheath. "I'll bring this back to you after, dear, promise." Tesoro gave her a smirk and a wink. Tigerlily would have felt nothing more than a feathery light touch and the slight rattle as Tesoro unsheathed the blade.

Tesoro then made himself available at the edge of the ship, near enough to a crate to use it as cover but also close enough to the point of The Harem that is the closest to the schooner so that he is the first elf the other crew would have to get through in order to make it aboard The Harem.

Avalia

Time: Morning
Location: On the deck of the Harem
Interactions: @Tae Lizzie @Funnyguy "Boarding party"
Equipment: The clothing on his back: A unbuttoned dress shirt of the pirate-y variety, leather breeches, matte black in color, leather boots, in surprisingly good shape

While the crew drank and generally enjoyed the captain-sanctioned festivities, Tesoro took in the sea breeze and wet his lips with nothing but water. He was still on alert. He was on a foreign crew and he knows that the first impression he made was not stellar, to say the least. Plus, the trauma of being marooned from his previous ship stuck with him like tar. He mainly stayed out of the way of the other rowdy, fueled by alcohol, crew members.

The morning sun was bright, but not harsh. Tesoro had fallen asleep leaning his back again the side of the ship. The gentle rocking brought on by the waves was comforting. Not being caged helped as well. He was a part of the crew now, may as well embrace it, he thought. Of course, being a captain of a ship is still what he knew he was destined to do. He would accept nothing less. However, any friends made now means less enemies in the future. The sea, being a small and a large place at the same time, could use less bloodshed and general tension anyways. The ship was still sailing towards the Dreaded Isles, and seemed to be generally ship-shape. The crew, the ones awake anyways, were going about their own business. The captain, Lizzie, was originally at the helm, directing the ship towards her prize. Tesoro spent a few moments observing her. Rough seas bred able captains, and if Tesoro had to guess, Lizzie hasn't seen her share of the brutality over these waves. Nonetheless, she did know how to keep her crew in line, and the folks on this ship seemed generally obedient, if not compliant.

Tesoro felt the ship slow a bit. Lizzie had stepped away from the helm as well. Given that he was still sitting, he was not aware that they were approaching another ship. Taking in a deep breath and sighing slightly, he stood up and stretched. He peered out over the horizon. Another ship, flying the black. Tesoro took a harder look. Gold skull. Croft. Oh Tesoro has heard of this person. However, the size of the ship itself was too small to be the flagship. Instead, they were greeted by a pair of dark elves and a forest fairy. "For fuck sakes." He muttered. First time in the morning, before he has had breakfast. He gets to deal with dark elves. He shook his head. He didn't much like dark elves. At all. The trio from the other ship requested that the captain of The Harem to board their ship to discuss business.

Tesoro knew this to be poor idea, Croft wasn't known as a lenient pirate. It was truly silver or lead with that crew. Tesoro glanced at Lizzie to see how she would respond to the request. He chuckled when she told the trio that they can come aboard The Harem to talk or they can fuck off. She is brash, thats for sure. Rolling his shoulders a little, he approached Lizzie and began to speak in a soft tone "Look. Right. I don't know if this is your first time parlaying with another crew, but telling them to fuck off isn't exactly great. It's not bad, if you think we can win in a gunfight. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to get into a fight before breakfast. An alternative, since it is very unlikely and you can color me shocked if they decide to step on to our ship to discuss business, is that we send a small contingent over to their ship to carry out your orders. And you know I'd very much like to be in that party that you send over. Its not like you lot much like me around anyways. You'd be losing minimum value if they kill me immediately. But if they don't, You'd have a vanguard in enemy territory to begin with. Its a win win for you. Besides, I've been itching for a fight ever since I left the pits anyways..." He finished his sentence with a small wink towards Lizzie. "Whaddya say?"

Avalia

Time: Dusk
Location: On the deck of the Harem
Interactions: No one in particular
Equipment: The clothing on his back: A unbuttoned dress shirt of the pirate-y variety, leather breeches, matte black in color, leather boots, in surprisingly good shape

After his words towards Tigerlily, it seems like the ship hummed into motion. The ship itself was not moving, but there was a flurry of activity. Crew members moved about getting the ship ready to sail. Tesoro offered his help wherever needed. It felt good to be working a ship again. It was something he always liked doing. There are captains out there that never got their hands dirty, but Tesoro was never like that. He worked alongside his crew, acting more as bosun or carpenter than a captain.

The thought of this made the fact that he was thrown off his ship through a mutiny hurt that much more...

Tesoro kept working, making sure to keep away from Tigerlily as much as he could. Tying down the barrels below, stowing away whatever cargo or supplies they had. Tesoro of course took some time to observe the deck. Who was doing what task, who was good at which task. Call it an occupational hazard. He then turned his head slightly away from what he was working on when Lizzie called out to the crew about pouring everyone a drink. Tesoro sighed slightly. Sure, it was the pirate's way of life, to live freely and enjoy the moment. However, Tesoro's previous concerns were not quelled and now Lizzie wants to essentially throw a small feast. Tesoro shook his head and looked to the skies to try to determine their heading.

Dreaded Isles. Of course. Lots of monsters, possibility of plunder, overall adventure.

"I'll have water. With where we're going, someone has to keep their wits about them..." Tesoro said, to no one in particular as he continued working on making sure the ship is as ready as it can be.

Avalia

Time: 10am
Location: On the deck of the Harem
Interactions: @Potter Tigerlily
Equipment: The clothing on his back: A unbuttoned dress shirt of the pirate-y variety, leather breeches, matte black in color, leather boots, in surprisingly good shape

Tesoro waited. He waited as the mermaid spoke her rebuttal. Tesoro maintained a calm demeanor on the surface. He did not need to appear flustered when being spoken to by a creature such as the one in front of him. He almost wanted to cover his ears while she spoke in fear of her working her tricks on him to make him comply with her orders.

But alas she did not. Instead, he caught an earful from the mermaid. Some, those who do not know the horrors of mermaids, would say that it was deserved. Tesoro surely did not think so. He felt as if he was completely in the right. Anyone worth their salt as a sailor would not be friends with a mermaid, not ever at the gates of Death herself. Tesoro spoke up when the mermaid finished her words. "Hear the words of this creature, mates. She just said if she wanted the crew dead, we'd all be drifting in the sea already. Is this the sort of threat you want on our journey? Look at her as she threatens me with her dagger while I've done nothing but speak a few words of concern." Tesoro gestured towards the mermaid, not really caring if anyone actually was listening. "And you, Creature , you can take your hand away from that blade. If we were to fight, I would make sure to kill you slowly, intimately. All those things you listed off, a capable crew such as this can surely accomplish without your influence... Luring a ship for prize. How low are you willing to stoop? It is entertaining to be called a rat by a creature..." Tesoro visibly spat on the deck to show his disdain. "Nonsense. Keep yourself and your voice away from me. I'll do the same." Tesoro said, keeping an keen eye on the mermaid.


"To be honest, as creatures go, she isn't too hard on the eyes..." A thought that flashed for the briefest moment in Tesoro's mind before it faded...

Avalia

Time: 10am
Location: The ship, namely the cargo hold. On the deck of the ship, or wherever the food is currently.
Interactions: @Alivefalling Barboda @Tae Lizzie @Helo Nym @Potter Tigerlily @Benzaiten Elaine @princess Helio
Equipment: The clothing on his back: A unbuttoned dress shirt of the pirate-y variety, leather breeches, matte black in color, leather boots, in surprisingly good shape

"Ah a fellow light elf. This is good. Though...I don't think we've ever met. Matter of fact, it seems strange that you're even in Port Vanarosa, eh, lassie?" Tesoro spoke, eyes glancing towards Elaine momentarily before returning towards the search for sustenance. There were quite a few different folks on deck. Tesoro, in his search for food, tried to take stock of everyone on board.

So, what is known to Tesoro right now is that there is Lizzie, a woman not yet familiar with her own potential powers. There is the bounty hunter. He might become a thorn in the future. There is another light elf looked a bit too prim and proper for piracy. He also spotted a man with bright red hair. A dark elf. He gritted his teeth and huffed out a heavy breath. He was about to speak on the matter to anyone that was listening but he spots another woman. There was something to this woman that shook up something within him. A bad feeling, if you could. Tesoro took a moment and a better look at this woman. The morning sun seemed to be reflecting off of something from this woman. Tesoro tilted his head while looking and then noticed that it wasn't some sort of clothing. It was her legs. Scales. On her legs. A mermaid. A sea wench. Sailor's Doom. "YOU! GET OFF THIS SHIP! WE DON'T NEED YOUR KI-" Tesoro was flung into a fearful rage at the sight of a mermaid. In all of his years of pirating, he has never physically met one. Though the tales themselves are frightening enough. As Tesoro was going to continue his tirade and possible attempt on the woman's life, a voice called out to him and interrupted him...

Turning to see the demihuman Nym, Tesoro grinned an replied "Nah, the life of a gutter rat never left me, mate. It seems that you've at least heard of me. I've also heard of you. White hair, grey skin, gills. Nym. Long time no see. And you've heard of me, you know that I can get this ship in shape to weigh anchor with my eyes closed. I have but one question. Yes, that lassie wants us to embark in twenty minutes, but has anyone taken stock of supplies? Food, water, medicine? Do we even know a heading? Any sort of weather on the horizon? Come mate. Surely you're better than this. A heart for adventure and a desire for treasure simply won't cut it. I'd really like to know that you have a plan before setting sail. Otherwise, you might be seen as an incompetent first mate...Beside, you've gotten dull in your days. You have a mermaid in your midst. Or did your fish brains let her beauty entrance you?" Tesoro said, still grinning. Sure. He doesn't have the answer to the questions he just posed but if someone is going to be barking orders at him, they'd better have their shit together...

Avalia

Time: 10am
Location: The ship, namely the cargo hold. On the deck of the ship, or wherever the food is currently.
Interactions: @Alivefalling Barboda @Tae Lizzie
Equipment: The clothing on his back: A unbuttoned dress shirt of the pirate-y variety, leather breeches, matte black in color, leather boots, in surprisingly good shape

"But there is no one like me." Tesoro replied to Lizzie, a steely conviction can be heard through his voice. He noticed the water that Lizzie seemed not to notice. He smirked inwardly. "She must be new to her powers..." Tesoro thought to himself. "And no. I don't think I'll beg. Matter of fact, I think you will beg to have me at your side..." Tesoro said, blinking seductively at Lizzie for the briefest moment.

When Lizzie asked Barboda to free him, Barboda made a sort of threatening comment that was all too expected of a man like him. "Nah, mate. Death is so final. I prefer life, and all of her intricacies, you get me?" He said as he stepped through the opened gate. "There is a good lad, doing your queen's bidding." He said, smirking. Tesoro get Barboda a friendly clap on the shoulder before moving closer to Lizzie.

"And you. Lassie. We'll be seeing each other very soon, I hope." His mind was already entranced with the smell of the food that has been drifting into the cargo hold this whole time. He was famished, for one thing or another. In any case, Tesoro gave Lizzie a quick wink before suddenly leaning in and sneaking a small peck on her right cheek before jovially walking up the stairs towards where the food was currently.