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Creative Arts and Media => Roleplay => Fun RP => Topic started by: Kitt_R_Beesley on October 22, 2010, 01:41:53 AM
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in a secluded part of town a large airship settled to the ground. it had three massive sails as well as several scars from encounters with pirates and briggands. upon landind a loading dock opened in the port hull exposing a hearty crew lead by a black fox wearing a pair of brass goggles and a few technologies evident in the sheen of their brass casings.
"C'mon boys we need to go have some fun this night"
as he said this he lifted into the air on a pair of wings that suddenly grew from his back and flew off into town scatering fliers over the crowded, lamp lit, streets saying 'adventure? risk? flight? fun? see the captain of the airship VIXEEN in the Abney Park by midnight all treasures found during journy are yours to keep!' before leaving to return to his ship and expectant grin across his face. once he landed he made his way to his quarters his wings withdrawing into his back untill smothe fur was the only thing left where they had been.
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"Whats this?" Macid bent over to pick up the paper that had fell to the ground. Reading the flyer, he thought hed give it a go. He'd never been on an airship before and the treasures sounded like itd be fun. Making his way to the park, he wondered who else would be joining him.
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Akula was walking down the street checking his pocketwatch, when a flier posted on the wall caught his attention. He read through it, word for word.
"Adventure? Hmm, I'd like some adventure," he said, grinning.
Akula checked the location of the ship and continued to walk down the street.
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*looks at the big air ship in amazement and accidentally drops his ice cream* Sign me up! *runs into the park looking for Vixeen* Vixeen! sign buddywolf up...erm..where ever you are...please?
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Reaching the park, Macid saw a Wolf looking around, "Good evening Sir. I take it you read the flyers scattered around town too?"
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As Akula neared the park, he noticed a lynx and a wolf conversing. He decided to introduce himself. Making friends early would be beneficial for future endeavors.
"Afternoon gentlemen," he said, tipping his hat.
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"Ah hello sir. You are here for the airship as well?" (btw, im thinking its kinda early 1900s era, is how it sounded when I read the post. forgive me if its a different time)
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"Indeed I am. This paper hear caught my attention and I decided that my life needed more adventure. What is your name, fellow?"
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"Macid. And yours?" *extends paw to shake* (ill end my post here to wait for others)
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flying down to the conversing trio the cptain hovered for a second then dropped right in between the three.
"Hello young sirs are you by chance here because of the fliers? cause if you are then welcome to my ship!"
the air stirred as he reached the last part of his scentance as the massive airship 'VIXEEN' landed right behind him.
(ooc yes it is 19th century think steampunk)
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"I say. Simply amazing," said Macid as he Looked upward at the ship. He dropped his cane in sheer awe at its size. "Oh, I've forgotten my manners," said Macid, picking up his cane, "My name is Macid, Sir, of the Blefescue family. I take it you are the captain, no?" (I love steampunk!)
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"My god..." Akula said in amazement. The sheer size of th ship was astonishing. How it was able to hold its own weight was a mystery to him.
"Oh, hello there, sir, he cleared his throat, "I'm Akula of the Filiko family. It's a pleasure to meet you sir."
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Akula turned as he heard a loud thump on the deck of the airship. He looked over to his side to find a wolf of great stature breathing heavily. He was wearing rags and had no shoes. Curious.
"My god, what happened to you, my good sir?"
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Akula couldn't help but notice the scar on the wolf's eye. This wolf doesn't have a family?, he thought to himself, I bet he's a master of survival. Living on the streets alone must've strengthened him.
"The authorities? Ha, the authorities are nothing but rubbish! I like your style!" Akula said heartily.
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"Oh these old things? Ha, these are just the clothes of a failed inventor. Nice to meet you, Mr. Darkness!"
He held out his hand in wlecome.
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"Oh my god! We'll take care of that right away!"
Akula led Darkness to a nearby infirmary, where he had an argument with the receptionist.
"Ok, Darkness. The doctor will fix that up in a jiffy."
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Akula laughed.
"No no I'm not powerful. I'm just.... authoritative. Working as an inventor's apprentice taught me to never take rubbish from anyone, because it will only slow you down."
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"That's right! I'm actually not that rich. I was an inventors apprentice, but my inventions failed so much that he disowned me. Since then I've been trying to think of clever inventions to make life easier."
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"Well, I did invent a gun that uses pressure to fire rounds, thus making it almost silent."
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"I don;t see why they wouldn't let you on board. You seem like a very capable wolf."
Akula looked at his pocketwatch.
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"Well I believe that you will be well accepted on that ship. If not, just remember, don't take rubbish from anyone."
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"Well you'll be getting food for sure, with a healthy does of adventure, no doubt."
He looked out the window, then back at Darkness.
"We should head out as soon as the doctor is done."
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" I do hope that Akula and that wolf fellow return soon. Its getting close to midnight," said Macid as he tucked his pocket watch into his waistcoat. He dug out his notebook and pencil and began to write down descriptions of the ship as best he could. "If nothing else, this night should give me some ideas for a new book."
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After a breif flight and contemplateing the new mwmbers of his crew he flew to the aft deck and reasorbed his wings then went to meet with Macid, Darkness, and Akula. after they had all assembled Kitt turned to them and said, "Alright I'm glad you all came to join me on my journeys. You are free to do what you want so long as you do not intentionaly damage my shipif you will follow me to the dining area we can discuse the travel plans that I have as well as how I came into posession of this fine ship." After turning his back it was clearly visible that the back of his shirt had been compleatly removed for his wings but as to where his wings were was anyones guess. it was also aperent that his clothes were made to be hard wearing but not overly expensive almost like he had to live life by the seat of his pants rather than a laid back life.after he reached the dinning room he sat down and motioned for the others to do the same before calling to the pilots compartment, "Daviey, lift off when ready." he smiled as the craft shuddered into flight.
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"Hopefully somewhere better than this sad excuse, I mean rubbish, of a town."
He sat down next to Darkness, took off his hat, and sat back in his chair.
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Akula had a nervous look on his face. He looked at Macid and the captain, who were conversing among themselves.
How long can I keep this charade going?, Akula thought to himself.
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Akula was looking at the floor when he heard Darkness talking to him.
''Hm? Oh yes I'm fine. It's nothing."
He wiped his face with a handkerchief, then unbuttoned the top button on his shirt.
Maybe I should tell Darkness. I guess he is similar to me.
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Akula looked at Darkness, then said, "Come with me. I'll tell you in the other room."
He stood up and went into the ship's study.
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"Darkness, I'm not an inventor's apprentice. I'm an outlaw from The United States. I'm wanted in three cities: Calico, Tombstone, and Bode. I came to this country cause I was gonna be hanged."
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"Thank you, Darkness, for understanding. When I was sentenced to be hanged, I couldn't believe it. I had to get out of the US. I miss it definitely, but I had no choice."
Akula found a chair and sat down with his chin resting on his hand.
"I needed a new life, a new opportunity. This seemed like that opportunity."
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There was shouting from below, urgent shouting, but it didn't sound like it was exactly in the ship. "HELP!!" Ukko screamed, his grappling hook caught on the ship as it took off, he wanted all his life to get away from urban concrete jungles, he wanted to adventure. presently he was swinging from underneath the ship, his grappling hook stuck on the side rail as te ship rose though the air. "ANYONE?!"
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Akula looked up and tilted his head to the side to listen closer.
"Did you hear that? It sounds like someone," he gasped, "screaming!"
He ran to the window in the library, and immediately noticed a fox swinging uncontrollably on a grapple hook under the ship.
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Macid was on his way to the restroom when he noticed Akula and Drakness running to the top of the ship. "I say, where are you two off to in such a hurry?"
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"There's a red fox swinging by a rope under the ship! We must rescue him!" Akula said without stopping.
He and Darkness ran up the spiral stairs, opened the main hatch, and ran to the outside railing.
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"Good heavens! I must tell the captain of this at once!" Macid ran to the dining room and explained to the captain about the fox, waiting for his command on what to do.
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"Whoa calm down Darkness. Maybe he decided to join us a little too late."
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"We should probably tell the captain about our new crew member," Akula said colloquially.
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"incedentally," said Macid as he appeared on deck, "thats just what the captain wants." Macid and the rest helped the fox down to the dining room to present him to the captain.
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Ukko, finally out of his shock spoke up "M-my names U-ukko, I was late to the s-ship..." he said as he was being carried.
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"Well, the fact that you used a rope to catch the ship is pretty impressive. I'd say you're perfect for this trip!"
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Ukko looked at his silver grappling hook. "It's a family heirloom, my great great grandfather was a world explorer."
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"I just spoke with the captain, as long as you didnt scratch the ship, youre welcome aboard," Macid said to Ukko. Macid then sat down and began to scribble in his notepad about what just happened. This was perfect for his new book.
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Akula found a chair and sat down. He was beginning to find this trip more and more interesting. Even more so than being an outlaw. He had told Darkness, but Akula hoped he wouldn't tell anyone.