Stranded

[tangletail]

"Leo Cyrule" replied Leo with a simple curt in return, keeping his hands together behind himself. His eyes glanced over the group first the snake then the two others. "What was this bout about?" he asked curiously turning back to to shadow.

[Goblin Cat 😸]

"Oh, I don't know. I was here minding my own until this fellow pulled his sword on me." She grinned again. "Maybe he just doesn't like my speciessssss." She said exaggerating her 's' and flicking her tongue as she did so. Now that she was no longer feeling lazy from sunbathing, her tongue began to flick in and out of her mouth as she gathered everyone's scent. She rose off of her coils and finally got to what looked like a standing position.

[icy wolf]

Shadow said." its nothing. I tend to act to hostel some times, rather then that iam a nice guy."  He stuck his paw out to shake it with Leo.

[serpington]

marco wandered off, to many people were paying attention to him. he wound up next to the captain. "how long till we make land? and then how long till your heading back?"

[Hunter_Tier]

Captain Allen chuckled and smiled. "Oh it will be quite some time I think. Possably another day or two if the weather turns bad but I don't think it will." He said with his deep rich tone. He nodded to the others and raised his eyebrows as he spoke in a lower tone. "Though I think some of our guests will be none the less sour if the fates speed us along eh?" He began to chuckle happily and waived everyone over for their attention. "Hoi! Everyone! Now it has come to my attention that we've already been out at sea for a couple of days now and I understand a ship gets pretty tiny out on the ocean after a while. That's why I asked our cook to prepair a grand meal for us all to help brighten our spirits a little. He was the fellow who was wandering around a little while back asking about certain foods you all like. Well, I've heard he's done the best he can with what he's got to prepare special meals for us all. Also, as far as the trip goes we should make landfall sometime tomorrow night if not midday the next day. Now, everyone, come and join me at the mess table. I'd like to get to talk with you all during tonight's meal. Night crew, you all know your duties, I don't have to remind you." And with that he turned around still smiling good naturedly and went to the door that led below decks.

In the galley Cook was putting the final touches on a dish that he was quite proud of. Grumbling darkly his assistants avoided him moving plates from the kitchen to the table until he raised his fists high into the air and shouted at the top of his lungs. "WHERE IS MY GODDAMN RED PEPPER! GODDAMNIT IF I FIND OUT SOMEONE PINCHED MY GODDAMN PEPPER I WILL PERSIONALLY ***Auto-Censor*** THEM UP!" Captain Allen poked his head in to view the fuming sea otter and asked calmly. "Hey, Cook, what's going on? Why all of the shouting?" Cook threw his hat on the floor and stomped it still pissed. "Someone pinched my goddamn red pepper! I just know it! When I find out who did it I'll string them up from the yard arm! I'll skin them alive with my carving knife! I'll-oop!" He said slipping and falling backwards rolling off of a can of red pepper he had in his hat. Captain Allen laughed until tears rimmed his eyes at the astounded sea otter. "The-there's your pepper Cook! I-I think you found, found it! Oh, ho, ho, ho ,ho!" Cook gave Captain Allen a look that would sour milk and snatched up the pepper and his soiled hat. "They moved it!"He said darkly while the Captain was too busy shaking his head and wiping tears from his eyes. "Ha, ha, ha. Go ahead and laugh it up. This pepper is for your plate though! If you want those fajitas to taste any kind of right you might want to quit." The Captain wiped his eyes still smiling and letting out the odd chuckle and apologized. "I'm sorry my friend. It was just so funny. So everything's nearly done then?" "Nearly? No, everything is done, and done right! This will be my masterpiece of meals! Go ahead! Go take your seat. I'll bring this out to you when it is done." The Captain smiled and nodded to his Friend and walked over to thelarge serving table ant took his seat at the head of the tableand waited on the others. Cut strips of cloth had everyones name on them and was placed on their seat for their meal.

[Goblin Cat 😸]

Maleficant nodded her head at the others, then slipped away, heading below deck. She didn't have to be told twice to go to the dining room for a free meal. She slithered down the stairs, hesitating when she heard a commotion going on, but eventually moving along after it seemed to be over. When she arrived in the dining room, she looked it over. It seemed rather nice for pirates, but then again, she knew pirates would get anything they wanted if they wanted it bad enough. She crossed her arms, taking note of the captain with a nod, slithering down the sides of the table until she found her seat.

[serpington]

marco followed a few others below deck, he quickly found his seat and sat down noticing he was directly across from maleficant. he lowered his gaze and closed his eyes in a sort of prayer that he had made part of his daily rituals.

[icy wolf]

Shadow goes down to the dining hall and takes a seat. 

[serpington]

marco watched as his proteshe sat down fairly un-cerimoaly. "shadow, so how are you enloying your first trip outside of the confines of the monestry?"

[Hunter_Tier]

Captain Allen looked around to see that everyone had gathered and smiled to them. Raising his glass in a toast he tried speaking above the talk and laughter around the table. "Everyone, everyone, I'm sorry but I just wanted to tell you all what a pleasure it's been having you all aboard. I don't know if one of you all are good luck but we've never seen fairer weather in these parts and never before have I had better company than you all. Whenever we left port I honestly had my doubts with talk of pirates and sea beasts these days but here we are not even a days way away from our destination and we're fit as a flea and twice as ornery, eh?" He said with a light hearted chuckle before going quiet and looking at everone seated and nodding to them. "I just want to tell you all what a good time I've had just in case I don't get the chance later. Now, I'm finished rambaling. Dig in!" The meals were brought out by the kitchen aids and place before their respectful owners to be uncovered before them. Foods from strange and exotic lands filling the room with a mixture of mouthwatering aromas permeated the room while Cook brought out Captain Allens food to set before him. The Captain had requested a Southern homestyle meal of meatloaf, mashed potatoes, fried okra, and mustard greens. All served with butter and spiced with cayenne pepper to give it that special Cajun kick that Captain Allen loved so much. He took his fork and picked up a bite of meatloaf and chewed reflectively in silence. Finally he reached over and wiped the corner of his mouth and looked up at Cook and smiled. "My friend, you have more than outdone yourself! Thank you!" Cook beamed and quickly turned serious as he hurried out of the dining room to hide his happiness. "Ya, well... just clean your plate! That's all the gratitude a good cook needs. Makes it easier on washin' dishes!" He called before slamming the door to the kitchen and disappearing for the rest of the night. Captain Allen shook his head in merriment and looked to everyone seated. "Ah well. Enjoy everyone!"

[icy wolf]

Shadow nodded at Marco and said" Its better then i expected so far." Shadow rose his glass in a cheer " To the captain" he said.

[tangletail]

Leo rose his own cup nodding to the captain "To the captain" he started before adding after nodding to the cook "And the cook!"

[x]

Below deck, in storage, Katie awoke and, irritated, grimaced at the sound of footfalls and noises above her. She readjusted her pillow in its spot against a rickety crate, checked to make sure her hammer and bag were still close by, and laid her head back against it with a thud. Not all gypsies were nocturnal, as not all chinchillas were either...but she certainly was of the night variety herself, and had been sleeping through this day, accommodated by the heat and the steady whurr of waves passing just below. Dinner could wait until nightfall, when she could politely beg for leftovers. Katie batted her eyes torpidly, thinking of the things she had left behind, the people she had abandoned to never see again, and of the Cards and the things they had told her...

[Goblin Cat 😸]

The snake had not been a very enthusiastic conversationalist at dinner. She didn't speak unless she was spoken to, and even then her replies seemed to be vague or paradoxical as if to shroud her true intents. The food was wonderful. She had very much enjoyed her plate of steak. She had no vegetables or other side items to speak of, just several slices of the meat itself. It was probably one of the best meals she had in a while, though part of her couldn't help but wonder if she should be weary of the Captain and his almost sugar-coated boat ride across the sea. If there was one thing she had learned as a rogue, it was that she always needed to be prepared and expect the worst of people. Often, if she could think of a way to rob someone blind or worse, she expected it knowing that she wouldn't put it past her own person if she was in the right position.

[icy wolf]

Shadow ate the food that was provide happly, enjoying the fish the most, he drank his wine and joined in conversation. Shadow looked at the snake, " you seem quite, is something wrong?" he said. Finishing his wine he singled for more.