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Scenelets from the island~
Fuuma: *returns to the ship with Kazuki*
Rufus: *eyes* Who may I ask is that?
Fuuma: Uh, my son.
Rufus: ...your son was born an eight year old.
Fuuma: You got it.
Rufus: Dare I ask who the mother is?
Fuuma: Didn't need one.
Rufus: ...I don't want to know.
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Rude: *adjusts his glasses*
Reno: Yo, Rude, I found us a new drinkin' buddy. *claps Hervey on the back*
Rude: *slight raise of brow from behind his shades* Really?
Reno: Booze is serious business. I wouldn't joke about that. *grins* His name's Hervey. And Hervey, this is Rude.
Hervey: *waves and :D because he can only take drinking with Sigurd and Sigurd not getting tipsy for so long* Nice too meet ya.
Rude: *grunts a greeting*
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Hervey: HEY. Sigurd, I have something to show you. :D
Sigurd: What is i-- *sees Lucas, facepalms* Do you know what you've done this time?
Hervey: Captured a prisoner? :O
Lucas: . . .
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Sigurd: *dragging Hervey over by the ear*
Hervey: Owowowowow.
Sigurd: *knocks with his free hand* Sir Rufus?
Rufus: Enter. *looks up as the two enter, gaze goes to Hervey* What did he do this time?
Sigurd: Tell him.
Hervey: But. D:
Sigurd: *ear twist* Tell him.
Hervey: Ow! Fine! Ikindofkidnappedtheprinceoftheislands.
Rufus: *if he facepalmed, he would do so now*
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Rufus: *is glaring at you, Hervey*
Hervey: *gulps* I'll throw him back! And then everything will be okay, right?
Sigurd: *does facepalm, and takes advantage of that now* He's a prince, not a fish.
Hervey: IDIDN'TKNOWWHOHEWASOKAY?
Rufus: No. It's not okay. Kidnapping on my orders is one thing, but presently we are not prepared to take on the entire royal army unless you wish to do so yourself.
Hervey: *well, if that'll get Rufus to stop glaring at him like that then* Sure? :D;;;
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Tseng: Take care of him, Rude. *leaves*
Rude: *was tasked to watch over Lucas, wut* ...
Lucas: *seated at a table with food and just not really touching it because he got kidnapped* So...
Nataku: *kinda staring at the prince guy person* Aren't you hungry?
Lucas: *too unsettled with his situation to think about food* Not really... *looks at the child* Did you get kidnapped too?
Nataku: *looks confused* What's 'kidnapped'?
Lucas: It's when you're taken away by force from your home. *frowns a bit..maybe this child actually belongs here? He didn't see any women around though*
Nataku: Oh... Daddy took me away from the laboratories... Does that count? :O
Lucas: *dot dot dot*
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Rufus: So where is he right now?
Hervey: Uhhhh....
Sigurd: I asked Sir Tseng to see to his needs.
Rufus: I suppose that will do. *steeples his fingers and ponders what to do next*
Hervey: Thanks Sigurd! *:D*
Rufus: *looks at Hervey again, then leans back in his chair*
Hervey: ... *D: edging toward the door*
Sigurd: Hervey.
Hervey: *makes a quiet gesture* Shh. I'm being stealthy. *bolts!*
Sigurd: Should I retrieve him, sir?
Rufus: No, keep him out of my sight if you value having him around.
Sigurd: Yes, sir.
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Rude: *is following a certain duo of younger males because he shouldn't let the prince out of his sight, even if his presence here is... most puzzling*
Nataku: *took to taking Lucas on a trip around the boat* :O And that's called a mast. Daddy didn't tell me how it stands up like that, but it does.
Lucas: *will just smile and nod (more like just nod) while being dragged by the hand by a little boy* How much did your daddy show you?
Nataku: A lot! But not everything yet. He says there's tons of things he can't explain right away because it'll take him years to show them all. *giggles*
Lucas: So you know everything about the ship?
Nataku: Not everything! But a lot. *points eagerly* Look up there, it's the bird's nest. Daddy says there aren't really birds there when I asked though. *looks at Lucas* Why is it called like that if it doesn't have birds?
Lucas: I think it's because it has the shape of a bird's nest.
Nataku: Really? *never saw an actual one*
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Fuuma: *is rowing toward the boat to catch up since he had to make a detour*
Karen: You know, you could just bring Kazuki with you on occasion.
Fuuma: We're only on land when we're doing raids these days. Would you want me to bring him that close to peril?
Karen: *eyes Fuuma* That's why you keep him out of the way and safe above all else.
Fuuma: Yes, dear, I know. He's still in one piece now, isn't he?
Karen: So next time just drop him off before you do the whole pillage and plunder bit.
Fuuma: But then I wouldn't get a chance to show you off. :)
Karen: Just keep rowing before I kick you.
Fuuma: *and we're at the boat, jumps onboard because X people have the 'I can jump higher than your skyscraper skills'*
Karen: *follows suit, sees Kazuki with a blonde boy she doesn't know* Who's that?
Fuuma: Hmm.
Reno: *slouches over* Hervey's new cabin boy or somethin'. He picked him not too long ago. *grins at Karen* Hey babe. You're lookin' as good as ever.
Karen: Same goes for you, hon. *smiles at Reno* Do you ever expect your flattery to get you anywhere?
Reno: No, that's why I give it so freely. But a guy can dream~ ;D
Karen: *ruffles Reno's hair as she detaches from Fuuma and goes toward Nataku* Careful now, 'hubby' might get jealous.
Fuuma: Nah, I'll leave that for 'special Uncle Aoki'.
Karen: *and for that Fuuma gets a whack upside the head*
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Nataku: *was still babbling and dragging Lucas and--by proxy--Rude along* And that's the railing and... *blinks... sees his parents* :D! That's mommy and daddy making friends again!
Lucas: *following Nataku's pointing and...sweatdrops* They're..making friends that way?
Nataku: Well, daddy says mommy makes friends by setting people on fire. :O But he's already really good friends with mommy so she doesn't need to set him on fire. :3 Mommy says she makes sure to remind daddy she's really the bestest of friends with daddy by smacking him.
Lucas: ...Your parents are very loving, Kazuki.
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Karen: *goes over to Kazuki and pulls him into a warm hug* Hey Kazuki. *turns to Lucas to smile, though she directs her question to the pale-haired child* Who's your new friend?
Hervey: *spots Lucas, Rude, and Kazuki on deck and goes over; addresses Lucas* So, why didn't you tell me you were all princely? D:
Reno: *saunters over, props one elbow on Rude's shoulder as he tilts his head at the ones before him* So, what's going down now?
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Lucas: *considers ignoring the pirate again, but he's asking a fair question; with a flat stare at mister Pirate* I don't do the damsel in distress routine. *to Kazuki* I don't know if you can unkidnap someone like that, Kazuki.
Rude: *grunts and keeps on looking at the pair because it's self-evident at this point*
Delete? What's this delete crap? 8DDDDD
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Karen: Sweetie, it doesn't work quite like that. I'm sure he has a mommy and a daddy who are very worried about him, just like I would be if you got taken away.
Reno: But who knows, he might like the pirate life. We get all the booze. ;P
Hervey: Yeah! And all the women. :D; Doyouknowhowlongit'll take for people to notice you're missing?
If you wanted to add it to the main entry and delete the comments, yah? 8D
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Rude: Booze is the best.
Lucas: *doesn't really like 'booze' and who knows about the women; stares at Hervey like he, Hervey, is stupid* You kidnapped me from the very deck of my ship with everyone around. How long do you think it'll take them to notice?
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Shigure: *reading that report and... envious sigh* Isn't our prince the luckiest being in the world? He'll learn what it's like to be one with the pirates. *envyyyy*
Elena: How can you keep your calm at a time like this!? *the only one who's actually worried looking* The prince was KIDNAPPED!
x3 Naw. We can keep at it this way~
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Fuuma: I think anyone who tried to take you away would have more to worry about once mommy got aholed of them.
Reno: Damn straight it is.
Hervey: A few hours ago? D: *looks over his shoulder as though expecting to see the royal fleet coming from him, instead sees Sigurd* Siggy! :D; Why don't you help make our guest feel welcome?
Sigurd: *sighs* I hardly think he considers himself a guest.
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Ayame: Yes~ but ah, that is simply one of the grand adventures of youth he has to look forward to. *reading over Shigure's shoulder, then straightens, arms spread wide as though basking in imaginary sunlight* How romantic it must be for a young man his age to be swept off his feet in the heat of the moment and whisked away on the clear blue seas.
Billy: *trying to not get a headache right now* Has anyone informed the General yet?
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Rude: *firm nod in a way that indicates they need booze right now too*
Lucas: *doesn't indeed* I rather go home if it makes any difference to you.
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Zack: *coming back from the great beyond~!* He's informing Their Majesties about the situation. *pause* ...They at it again, Billy?
Shigure: *trying to HELP A~ya give Billy a headache* And he'll meet the most wonderous of mermaids who will take him to their island and entertain him day and night for the rest of his youthful days~
Elena: *hiss* That's a WORSE CASE SCENARIO, Shigure!!
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Roxas: *skateboarding around town with Kintarou at his heels*
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Fuuma: *quirked eyebrow* Shouldn't you be asking me that about Kazuki?
Karen: He's not the one who acts like a brat.
Reno: Let's get a drink.
Hervey: I'll come with you!
Sigurd: *hand latches down on Hervey's forearm as he gives Lucas a tired smile* We will try to find a way to best get you back with minimal opposition.
Hervey: *whispers to Sigurd* I still say we just throw him back and let everything sort itself out.
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Billy: *moves to stand closer to Zack and farther from the pair of idiots* When are they not at it?
Ayame: Oh, the untamed vigor and sleepless nights~! *dramatic sigh* If only he is so lucky as to be taken on such a magical journey. I remember the days when I would sit at the sea longing to hear the siren's call summoning me to those cool depths until the sun cast its final rays over the horizon and Tori-san showed up to escort me home in my fragile state of defeat.
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Kintarou: *chasing after Roxas 'cause he can keep up* :D
Demyx: But Axel. D:
Axel: No.
Demyx: Come oooon.
Axel: I said no!
Demyx: But sleepovers are fun! I can braid your hair and you can invite Roxas.
Axel: *flat stare* ...You've got to be kidding me.
Demyx: :O Do you want to leave Roxas out then?
Axel: You're missing the point, as always.
Demyx: Well, what else are we going to do this weekend?
Axel: Why is it "we" all the time?
Demyx: Because we're a trio. :D It means we have to come in threes.
Axel: ....
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Rude: All right. *goes along with Reno*
Lucas: Thank you. *presents Sigurd a small nod to those words, but is then confronted with the problem of being princely or giving in to his annoyance at this whole situation by finding the closest blunt object to smack Sir Kidnapper here* . . .
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Zack: When Hatori's around to ream them about their fantasies. *ruffles Billy's hair* All right there, Sir High Priest?
Shigure: A~ya, I never knew!
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Roxas: *grins* Still keeping up, Kintarou? *taking twists and turns on every railing and corners he can, even going through this one shortcut Kintarou has no way to follow him at*
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Fuuma: Is mommy in that much of a hurry to ditch daddy already?
Karen: Mommy thinks Kazuki and daddy have been playing with the pirates long enough this month.
Reno: *grins at Hervey and waves* We'll make sure to drop by your funeral. *goes off with Rude*
Hervey: See! No harm done here.
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Billy: ...any idea where he is now? *frowns and almost pouts at the hair ruffling* Oh, I'm just dandy.
Ayame: It was one of those instances where if the dearest wishes of my heart were revealed perhaps they might not have come true~ so even you, dearest Gure-san, had to be left in the dark until now.
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Kintarou: Yeah! *is happily running along until Roxas goes through the short cut* No faaaair! *finds the first building he can scale to get around and make his own shortcut, when from above he sees* Axel! Demyx~! *and pounces the latter*
Demyx: You know it's -- UMPH. *flattened by Kintarou*
Axel: *snickers*
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Lucas: "No harm done..." *if he hadn't been disarmed... then again, PUNCH!*
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Zack: *ruffles some more~* I'll believe you for now. *grins* And how's Emmy doing?
Shigure: Oh, A~ya, I wouldn't want to compromise your dreams ever!
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Roxas: *thinks Kintarou has the right idea and, while making yet another turn, 'lands' onto Axel's back!*
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Fuuma: *grins at Kazuki and scoops the boy up in his arms* How's that sound?
Karen: Mommy and daddy might just need to bond some more on occasion.
Hervey: *too shocked to immediately react, reels backwards from the punch* :O! HEY. You punched me!
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Billy: *lightly bats Zack's hand away* Only for now? And she's doing as well as ever.
Ayame: *grasps Shigure's hands* Oh, you're always so good to me~ how can I pay you back for all the instances of kindness you have shown me?
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Kintarou: Myx! :D
Axel: *falls forward midlaughter, now has a Roxas on his back* Ow! Roxas, what are you doing?!
Demyx: *recovers enough to wheeze out* Ha...hah!
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Lucas: You have an excellent sense of observation when it's convenient for you, don't you, mister pirate? *rubs his hand some before letting it drop by his side*
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Zack: For now since I'll bother you about it later. *cocky grin* So I guess Primera and she made friends easily then.
Shigure: *clasping Ayame's hands back* I merely need a small role in your life where I may watch you live in happiness, A~ya.
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Roxas: *and what a comfy back it is~ he takes advantage of it and sits properly there* Dropping by for a visit, what else.
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Fuuma: *amused, almost smirky* Mommy's being real nice today. *holds Kazuki securely against him*
Karen: *turns her smile on Fuuma even as she reaches up an gives a sharp tug on his hair* That's because mommy loves Kazuki very much.
Hervey: *getting ticked off with this prince-guy here D:* I have a name, you know. It's Hervey.
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Billy: You always do. *smiles slightly at the grin before remembering himself and schooling his expression* Faster than I thought, but I suppose it should have been expected.
Ayame: Oh, Gure-san, you know you will always hold a very special place in my heart and that your role carries great weight no matter how small it might seem~!
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Demyx: *having trouble catching his breath, what with Kintarou sitting on him and all; flails*
Kintarou: :O? Oh! Do you wanna play charades :D!?
Axel: Making yourself an Axel pancake. *recovers faster than Demyx, wait for it... and now the attempt to flip over so he's got Roxas pinned down*
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Lucas: *equally as (if not more so) annoyed by the pirate* Well then, you should have thought to introduce yourself earlier than this, Mister Hervey the pirate.
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Zack: They're good girls. Think they'll appreciate a visit from me?
Shigure: A~ya~
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Roxas: *ack! struggles!* Axel, let me go! *isn't a pancake!*
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Karen: Don't push it. *ear thwacking to Fuuma, then to Nataku* And you'll get to see all your other friends too.
Hervey: Not like you introduced yourself Mister prince-guy. D: Then I -- we wouldn't be in this mess! *arms crossed over his chest, scowl*
Sigurd: Hervey, you're really not helping.
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Billy: They always do. I think if they had it their way you'd never leave.
Ayame: Yes, dearest flutter of my heart~?
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Axel: Now why should I do something like that? *grins*
Kintarou: *keeps trying to guess what all the flailing from Demyx means* Bird? Fish? Fly away fish? Bees? D: *instead pounces on Axel so he can get to Roxas* Roxaaas, help me guess.
Axel: *and now he has a Kintarou hanging on his shoulder*
Demyx: *gasping for air* Get offa me so I can breathe!
Kintarou: THAT'S CHEATING! :O You're not supposed to talk.
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Lucas: I've always been taught not to introduce myself before the other party does. What more, you took me by force, thus I had no such obligation to even speak to you.
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Zack: What can I say, I'm that good with children. *grins*
Shigure: *about to spout more flowery goodness when he gets thwapped upside the head by Elena* --!!
Elena: Really! Their Majesties are worried about the prince and here you are skipping on the job again! *forcefully drags Shigure to the king and queen*
Shigure: But 'lena-chan... |D
Hatori: *was also fetched by Elena while the two idiots were being...themselves. He doesn't stop her from taking Shigure away, peering one eye at the more flippant silver-haired man* Ayame, stop your nonsense already.
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Roxas: ACK! *with Kintarou pouncing on Axel, he's kinda even more squished*
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Fuuma: *stretches his arms* I guess that means mommy wants us to get packed up soon.
Hervey: Well, you weren't going to come willingly now were you? And if I stood around introducing myself all the time I'd never get anywhere.
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Billy: *teasing* I guess that happens when you're able to think like them.
Sephiroth: *exiting the royal audience chamber, looking none too pleased; spots Elena and Shigure* Have either of you seen Zack?
Ayame: *about to call after Gure-san, but* Tori-san! *brightens, without sparkles* What brings you here?
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Axel: *is sandwiched between the two* Oif.
Kintarou: :O!! *shoves Axel off of Roxas and sits on Axel's back as he peers at Roxas* Are you okay?!
Axel: Hey! *tries to stand up, but Kintarou is persistent*
Demyx: *recovered enough to snickerfit* Axel got owned~
Axel: Shut up, you did too.
Demyx: *conveniently ignoring that fact*
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Lucas: *unimpressed* I'm certain you could have found a moment in your busy schedule to give your name to your hostage, pirate.
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Elena: Sir! *dragging a limp dog would be so much more difficult if she wasn't who she was* Last I saw him, he was in the hallway with Sir Billy and Sir Hatori.
Shigure: Ano, 'lena-chan, can you let go yet? |D
Elena: *twists her hold on his collar*
Shigure: *urk* ...Guess not.
Zack: Oooh, low blows! I've been hurt! *looks ready to fall over from that, but he's just grinning again* How could you use such cruel words, Billy!
Hatori: One of the servants had vapors upon hearing about the prince's disappearance. *one would think it'd be the queen doing that, but their queen's quite stout enough, thanks* What are you doing here, Ayame?
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Roxas: *sits up, coughing a bit* T-thanks Kintarou... *'cos no more weight on him, wut*
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Karen: You could just ask. *is not going to put Kazuki down yet though, so where he goes mommy goes*
Fuuma: But you're so good at picking up on hints, dear.
Karen: Unlike a certain someone, hmm? *smiles falsely sweet*
Hervey: Exactly! You were a prisoner, you didn't need a name or know mine. I needed leverage to get all your guards to stop attacking me. I wasn't planning on holding you for ransom.
Sigurd: Then what were you planning, Hervey?
Hervey: :D;; Uh. To get back here, see if he wanted to become a pirate, and if not drop him off at the next island we get to?
Sigurd: There are so many flaws in that I don't know where to begin.
Hervey: ...D: Siguuurd. You're supposed to support me.
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Sephiroth: *nods at Elena, eyes Shigure, then continues on in that direction*
Billy: *lips quirk* Because they would wound nothing except perhaps your ego, and that seems as healthy as ever.
Ayame: Oh! Yes, that must be quite a shock for everyone. Visiting with Gure-san of course~! Well, I was supposed to be fitting the prince for new clothes, only to discover he had disappeared before I had the chance. Alas~ he's all alone still wearing last season's threads.
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Axel: Kintarou, get off. *for a small boy he's surprisingly hard to dislodge*
Kintarou: You're welcome~ :D *ignoring his seat*
Axel: *mutters to himself* I give up. *plays dead*
Kintarou: :O! Axel died! *starts shaking him some*
Demyx: Let me handle this one! *summons water to throw on Axel*
Kintarou: *jumps out of the way just in time*
Axel: *is now soaked on top of irritated* What did you do that for?!
Demyx: You died! Andohmygodnowyou'regoing tokillme. *books it out of there*
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Tseng: If he did, we'd have thrown him overboard already. *meaningful look at Hervey*
Lucas: *was going to say something, but...more level-headed pirates remind him that he was only becoming more and more childish as he replied to Hervey, so he quiets down like a good princely hostage would. His face might be slightly colored from that last realization*
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Zack: *exaggerated sigh* I think I've had enough practice with you and Seph around. You two are so mean, taking daily stabs at my poor battered self.
Hatori: I doubt that's the prince's most important worry at the time, Ayame. No doubt his captors think about it even less than our prince would.
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Roxas: ... *has to laugh it up, so he does, quite freely*
Aerith: *turns a smile at the remaining males even as Demyx zips right past her* Now boys, what trouble are you getting yourselves into?
Esmeralda: *peeking calmly from behind Aerith's skirts*
Primera: *staying behind Aerith's skirts*
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Karen: *is ignoring Fuuma for now* Have you been keeping your room all nice and picked up while mommy's been away? *walks in that direction*
Fuuma: *follows after since Kazuki's room is just a smaller connection to his*
Hervey: *alarmed* So what are you going to do to me?
Sigurd: *notices the change in coloring* Are you feeling all right, Sir Lucas?
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Billy: *about to say something further when the door bursts open*
Sephiroth: Walters! Sohma, Black, out.
Billy: *gulps, nods; as he's leaving, he makes a sign warding against evil behind Sephiroth's shoulder directed toward Zack*
Ayame: But a young man needs to be aware of these things! *chatters even as he leaves* Otherwise he'll have a growth spurt and find himself in short shorts and midriff bearing tops. Not that there's anything wrong with those, but they don't seem to be very much to our prince's taste.
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Axel: Roxas. *is glaring at the direction Demyx left as he gets to his feet*
Kintarou: Aeri! Prim! Emmy! *happy day :D! jumps up and gives Aerith a hug, though keeps himself from tackling*
Axel: *stops short when he sees Aerith there* Well, er....
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Tseng: That is for Sir Rufus to decide. *still looking pointedly at Hervey to make him sweat*
Lucas: *would mutter, but was taught to talk clearly even when embarassed. So he looks straight into Sigurd's eyes, speaking calmly* I just remembered that it's unsightly for a prince to argue with a pirate, even if our family promotes down-to-earth attitudes in the royal members. Setsu would have had an ulcer from my previous attitude.
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Hatori: *vocally scolding Ayame even as they leave* You've sewn something similar for the prince last season already, Ayame. In fact, his wardrobe is filled with only that.
Zack: *isn't as concerned about Seph as Billy is and just gives the priest a reassuringly(??) calm baibai grin, then turns to the General like a good (if sneaky) soldier* Sephiroth sir, what can I do for you?
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Roxas: *still giggling some (tho he'll deny having giggled later on) 'cos that was SO priceless!* H-h-hi... *tries to take a calming breath, but gets another eyeful of the drenched Axel and goes on laughing all over again*
Aerith: Hello Kintarou. *smiles and hugs him back with her free arm as the other one hold that flower basket of hers* Good afternoon, Roxas, Axel. What have you boys been doing?
Esmeralda: *looks up at Kintarou calmly again*
Primera: ... *reaches to Kintarou and tugs at the hem of his shirt*
NEW THREAD, WOOHOO.
Hervey: *and sweat he does!* Heh, heh... Captain, right. *rubs where Lucas punched him earlier* I-I mean, the parents can just take their kid back, and no harm done right? *is bargaining*
Rufus: *emerging from his cabin* They could very well declare war on us just for all the implications of your actions.
Hervey: *nearly jumps three feet in the air* ...the who in the what now? :D;;
Sigurd: It just means you did a Very Bad Thing that could get all of us in trouble.
Hervey: Oh. I knew that (now). *wonders where the nearest shore is he can swim to*
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Ayame: I don't live to dictate his tastes, only to fulfill his clothing dreams~! *seems to tone it down a little from the scolding*
Billy: *stands outside not too far away, busying himself with what he can*
Sephiroth: *unimpressed with Zack's behavior; mutters darkly* Erase the past few hours from history and restore the prince to his rightful place. *folds his arms across his chest* Who was in charge of leading the prince's guard this morning?
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Axel: *is not pouting -- wait* ...you giggled. *snickers, brings forth enough flame to dry himself out*
Kintarou: Roxas and I were running around the city this morning~ then we saw Myx and Axel! :D We started playing charades, but Demyx cheated, and Axel died. *waves to Esmerelda and looks down at Primera grinning widely* We're almost all here~! Just missing Kazu.
Re: NEW THREAD, WOOHOO.
Tseng: Sir. *always alert of his surroundings, he calmly stands ready to deal out the captain's orders... possibly ones to throw an ascot-wearing pirate overboard*
Lucas: *does not look pleased at the thought that his kidnapper is this much of an idiot*
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Hatori: Try to suggest something sensible for a prince to wear next time, Ayame.
Sarah: *walking by from her station in the divining room, she still does not know why Old Setsu does not understand when she tells him she cannot divine, that her only skills are purely of the magical domain. She spots the blue-garbed priest though and looks blankly at his person as he busies himself with undoing the flower arrangement*
Zack: I was. *knows what Seph means, but isn't going to sweat it. It happened and that's unfortunate, of course, but they will get the prince back* We weren't expecting the prince to slip out of our watch to explore the deck unguarded. What more, one of the guards reported that a cabin boy had been wisked away while we were discussing. It only occurred to me that the prince had been taken away after we did a head count.
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Roxas: *calming down some now, enough to be able to speak coherently* I did not! *looks out of breath if anything*
Aerith: *slightly amused* That must have been great fun, although it seems Axel is alive again.
Primera: *obediently nods since she won't speak*
Esmeralda: *speaking for two in her quiet voice* Is Kazuki coming back soon?
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Rufus: *flat expression at Hervey* Sigurd. You have ten seconds to get him out of my sight. *turns his gaze toward Tseng as he flicks his hair out of his face* Has there been any sign of pursuit?
Sigurd: Come on. *drags Hervey away*
Hervey: *needs no prompting!*
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Ayame: It is not my place to tell him what to wear, though perhaps I may be so bold as to give him a suggestion~! *never mind he does that multiple times in the span of five minutes usually during fittings*
Billy: *catches sight of Sarah out of the corner of his eye and startles visibly as he turns around, a flower in hand* Can I help you?
Sephiroth: *lips press in a thin line* A cabin boy? How long did it take you to do the head count? *is very unimpressed; will need to do extra gardening later to keep his nerves from snapping*
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Axel: You did too! *grins and slings an arm around Roxas's shoulders*
Kintarou: It was! *looks at Axel* That's because Myx saved him, though, ne. D: Why would Axel kill him for that?
Cloud: *quietly pipes in since he was walking over when he spotted the others* I saw Miss Karen leaving earlier today, so I believe he should be here soon.
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Lucas: *somehow annoyed again that his kidnapper's trying to downplay this whole thing and looks about ready to go after him. In fact, he does! Only to be pulled back by Tseng* Wha!? *tries to pull his arm back*
Tseng: None, Sir Rufus. *keeping a good grip of the prince's arm without hurting him, per say. He's gotta talk to those idiots about leaving (accidental or not) hostages unguarded* We've been on the lookout ever since the prince's arrival.
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Hatori: *might look like he'd need a Tylenol*
Sarah: What are you doing to the flower arrangement, Sir Billy?
Zack: Ten minutes at the most... We tried to give chase, but they somehow got ahold on a motor for their boat. *knows about Seph's dirty dirty gardening secret and wonders if he can get a blackmail picture this time around*
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Roxas: *mini-glare at Axel* You have no proof.
Aerith: *smiles* Only Axel would know that. *turns her head to look at Cloud and her eyes brighten up just for him* Back from work, Cloud?
Esmeralda: *turned to look at Cloud when he first spoke and is now nodding at his words* Good.
Primera: ! *looks a bit more lively than she was a moment ago*
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Rufus: *short nod as he flips his hair out of his face* I will trust you to tell me the moment something comes up. *glances at Lucas then back at Tseng* And see that the fool is properly dealt with for this infraction.
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Ayame: *catches sight of Hatori's expression since as much as he rambles he pays close attention to the slight nuances of his friend* Are you quite all right, Tori-san? Overworked again?
Billy: ...fixing it. What brings you about?
Sephiroth: And what did you do after the chase attempt failed?
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Axel: No, but I do have the memories.
Kintarou: *bounces over to tug on Axel's sleeve* Ne, ne, why kill someone for saving you?
Axel: He didn't save me!
Kintarou: Bu~ut. D: You looked like you were going to d i e.
Axel: Only because you wouldn't get off!
Cloud: Yes. *smiles slightly at Aerith, then at Esmerelda and Primera too* Finished for today.