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The Skies have no Limit
Captain Lockheart:
-- Cathedral --
Julius Lockheart was dispatched from hospital in Cathedral only a few hours later he woke up. Considering all that had to be done was cleanse his wound and sew it up. He wondered around the infirmary looking for men under his command. He found 3 that came with him on the galleon and checked to see if they were all right. Their Doctors told him it wasn't anything they didn't treat day to day; so Lockheart wished them well and then went and claimed his Clothes that had been washed. He spent half a hour in his room putting on his Dark grey trousers carefully over his wound, he then donned his Thick Fur lined boots with metal plating over the shinguard, his Shirt, Grey-blue Longcoat, Brass lined Vambraces, Gloves, Leather and Steel shoulder Pauldron, Shoulder Cloak, Sword belt, Decorative fabric belt to go over the Sword belt, Pistol holster and then he finally got to doing his hair...
After all this his lit his pipe and walked out into Cathedral, limping slightly and hand resting on his hilt of his Longsword. He took in the sights of the City, the Guildhall, the inns, the houses. All of them New to him. He eventually found his way to the Docks by fortune and found the "Yeshan Dragon" and its 2 squid scouts in the Docks undergoing repairs next to a fleet of Mobulas. Lockheart walked up to his Galleon.
Lockheart: " Fadeshade, you up there?" He shouted
A few moments passed and a familiar face popped over the rail.
Fadeshade Grinned, " Aye Captain were here. You best get yourself up here before you get involved in any more political matters."
Lockheart laughed and went up to his ship.
When he clambered on to the Main deck he found another familiar face sat at a table that had been set out in the sun. It was still early Morning.
Gerris Townsend rose from his seat, while having a hand on his back. He was a old man with a long grey beard, he was one of Lockhearts favourite captains and a esteemed Haggler.
Lockheart: " Gerris!, How have our paths intertwined once more?"
He said grinning and holding out a hand the the man.
Gerris: " I keep trying to stay outta your way, but i keep getting pulled in" he smiled " Nah, its an honour to see you again sir. Please sit, sit i have had some tea prepared for us" he laughed "Pfff ha aha ha, look at me telling you what do do on your ship ha ha ha"
Lockheart sat down opposite him and took a cup of Tea and took a sip of it.
Lockheart: " So Captain Gerris, what brings you here?"
Gerris: " You!", " You bring me here "
Lockheart: " Me?, how so?"
Gerris was about to talk when Lockheart spoke again.
Lockheart: " My father wasn't it, he was having a little panic attack, it was either him or Alexander or Cecelia....Cecelia. Oh god!" He craned his head to the helm where Fadeshade was resting. " Fadeshade, How long was i out?"
Fadeshade: " 3 days since we docked, and were already a week behind Schedule"
Lockheart: " Oh boy, She isn't going to be happy..."
Gerris chuckled " No, she ain't. You left her once for 3 months without a wisp of knowledge on where you were going or what you were doin'. She's going to shoot you with that pin-point accuracy o'hers"
They both took a sip of Tea and sat in silence for a moment.
Gerris: " Your First mate told me o' what happened a few days back." Gerris Shook his head slowly " A nasty business it is... killin' the wounded"
Lockheart stared into his tea for a moment, all of it coming back at once.
Lockheart: " Indeed.. Horrible..., did the rest of the fleet make it Fadeshade? "
Fadeshade: " Aye cap'n. The wounded arnt so wounded and their making good progress back to Averna after being re-supplied."
Lockheart took in the good news blankly, still staring into his cup.
Lockheart: " How long till were ready to head back again?"
Fadeshade: " a day will give us enough time. "
Lockheart: " You have till 0600 tomorrow morning to get us ready to set sail home... I want to see my wife..."
He thought of Cecelia, her long brown hair, her smile and her big blue eyes. Then he thought of home, of the Big impending dark structure of His house in the rich district of Averna, of His Fathers study, and the Gardens. The Sparring yard, the pond and the Tea table and the trees all backed out onto open sky...
Lockheart: " Make that till Midnight tonight, get word to our captains. And get the ship in as best a state as you can..."
Fadeshade sighed " Aye sir..."
Gerris: " Is Mr Lockheart smitten again?"
Lockheart: " Shut up Gerris " he said playfully.
Gerris downed the rest of his tea.
Gerris: " Well i'll be off now, got a hold full o Bullets that'll keep the Baronies waiting if i don't set of North again soon... Safe Travels my boy.."
Lockheart stood up and hugged the Old man.
Lockheart: " You too"
Gerris left and Lockheart sat down drinking his tea in the early morning sunlight.
Oliver Colt:
Cathedral
They have been walking for about 5 minutes when Thomas recognized the place. It was a way to the town center, but not the one people would usually take. It's always good to know different routes anyway. They keep walking as Emma keeps talking. And talking, and talking, and talking. It's alright though, she's pretty and seems to be interested in him (SCORE!).
Lilith, Elizabeth and Oliver are walking around the same area. Since it's just crowded enough, it's a great place for getting a few coins that people happen to "drop" here and there. Oliver spots Thomas and his companion as they are going in an alley.
The alley
(Thomas)
"This kinda looks like a dead end."
(Emma)
"What? Haha! No, no, my hotel is just down here."
Down the road
Oliver can't help but start laughing like a madman. He usually does it, but that sudden burst nearly made Elizabeth jump this time.
(Oliver)
"Did you see that? Oh my gods Thomas is with a girl! Let's go, I must ruin this!"
(Elizabeth)
"See what? What? Hey hold on!"
(Lilith)
"Oliver, no! Don't be so mean with him!"
And the three of them start running towards the alley.
The alley again
Emma walks towards the end of the alley and stands there waiting for Thomas to do the same. She looks at him and grins, and he gets closer slowly... they should at least go out for dinner first! And this place isn't all that nice anyway, they're too close to a huge garbage bin, and it's so dark...
(Oliver)
"Hey dude! The darker the place, the more attractive she'll think you-"
As he was yelling his clever comment from the entrance of the alley (he had been thinking about it while he was running here) someone came out from behind the garbage bin and tackled Thomas to the ground. In a similar fashion, Elizabeth knocked Oliver to the side to hide from view (like they couldn't hear him before).
(Oliver)
"Shouldn't we be helping?"
(Elizabeth)
"Sure, you take the guy coming from behind us"
(Oliver)
"Who?"
(Lilith)
"Hello, angry looking sir!"
Oliver turned around to face the guy who had been "guarding" the alley, just in time to get punched right on the nose. He stumbles back and leans on the wall to get back on his feet, dodging the next punch and throwing one back. As they continue fighting, Elizabeth walks into the alley. There's the first guy, completely knocked out on the ground. Then there's Thomas, in the process of being just that same way because the girl is on top of him, punching him in the face.
(Elizabeth)
"Are you effing serious right now?"
(Emma)
"Who the hell are you? Get out, or I'll beat you too."
(Elizabeth)
"Thomas, what the hell are you doing?"
As the girl gets up and starts readying to attack Elizabeth, Thomas gets enough time to grunt something.
(Thomas)
"I... I wasn't gonna..."
But he's cut off when the girl lands a kick on his stomach. Taking the distraction as an advantage, Elizabeth moves towards the girl quickly and grabs her right arm. She then moves her right leg behind Emma's and in one movement pulls her arm back, throwing her on the ground.
(Elizabeth)
"Turn them facing down and sit on their back, then hold both their hands and tie them up. I can't believe I still remember this shiz."
(Thomas)
"Thanksss..."
(Elizabeth)
"Yeah, quit whining and give me your belt."
Elizabeth finishes her work by stuffing a rag in the girl's mouth and taking the loot from her purse and the guy's pockets. As Thomas tries to get back on his feet, they catch the ending of the other fight. Oliver is almost beaten to the ground by the other, much bigger man... and then Lilith comes from behind and breaks a wooden board on the man's head. What would they do without her.
Thomas and Elizabeth walk towards the... now two collapsed guys, and Lilith. She starts shaking Oliver and he eventually gets up and going again. They check the man's pockets and get a few more coins. Why on earth would thieves like them keep money while they're working? In case they want to stop somewhere for a beer, maybe?
(Oliver)
"What would they steal from you anyway, you certainly don't look like you have money..."
(Thomas)
"What do I know? Maybe the girl did like me."
And this time it ended in Elizabeth punching Oliver for making her jump. Heading back to the hotel seems like the best option, they've had too much for one day anyway. And so the day wasn't as unproductive as we thought.
Captain Lockheart:
Lockheart left the fixing of his ship up to his crew. After getting bored in his Quarters, he decided to wonder Cathedral once again. Walking towards the warehouses. Did'nt we used to have a warehouse here in Cathedral... Hmmm yes it was this one on the end. He thought as the walked towards the building. He looked at the side door; " Lockheart Trading Co " was written on the door in faded paint. He walked to the door which was open and saw people incinerating random things with flamethrowers. They never saw him at the door, Lockheart Questioned whether he should inquire to their intentions. But he decided against it. He then walked to the nearest inn, on his way there he heard a small commotion in the alley nearby, but it seemed to resolve itself so he didnt intervene. He carried on walking, lonely down the streets till he found the " Wild Winds Inn ".
He stepped inside, took a seat at he bar. The place was relatively empty.
Lockheart glanced at the Bartender, his face he seemed to recognized.
Bartender: " What can i get you?"
Lockheart: " The Strongest stuff you got.... Oh and could you fetch me a map please?"
The bartender looked at him and nodded, got him his ale and map. Lockheart Placed some brass coins on the counter. And sipped at his drink.
Whats the Quickest way home?he thought as he mulled over his drink and the map.
Piemanlives:
--Somewhere Over Wreckreef Bay--
Reagan
"So that's a Zephyr."
Their squid had slowed it's pace a fair amount, the flight currently was easy going and the morning sun was already midway through the sky. Sailing beside them a large vessel was trundling along, strangely off the trade lanes. It was about as massive as a galleon, a bit shorter and slightly pointed, It's hull had a large cavern inside of it quite visible from the outside, inside dozens of boxes and a few vehicles were stored, the vessels crew went about their business, checking cargo and rigging, a few waved to them. Reagan found the vessel interesting, she hadn't really seen them before, what was most intriguing was the double balloon That held the vessel aloft.
Edwards
"We're coming up on Widow's Point in about 30 minutes."
The peninsula was coming up on them, below them fishing vessels went about their business, a few pickets guarded the cost line. The freighter diverted course east towards Iron Island as they continued towards Widow's Point.
--3 Hours Later, High Over Three Bays--
The fleet had made good time, docking in Farona, they resupplied and refueled, and, apparently due to a strange vote involving large amounts of alcohol and hammers, it was decided they'd make for Aschenfeld instead before stopping for the night. This was why Captain Alexander Henley was rather disgruntled and trigger happy, which explained why he shooting at birds as they passed by. Below deck Phillip was looking over some papers.
Phillip
"Let's see here... copy of the ships log... income papers... aha here it is."
From under a stack of papers he found the ships blueprints.
Lorena
"I take it you found it?"
Phillip
"You bet, I'll take this to the nearest shipwright and get the replacement parts we need to repair this tub. Mind you I wouldn't mind living on this tub."
Lorena
"Funny."
Above them another gunshot rang out.
Phillip
"Is he going to be ok?"
Lorena
"Give him a shower and maybe some food and he'll be fine."
Richard
"I though we repaired this thing?"
Behind them Richard came in, he handed the two of them a sandwich before eating his own.
Phillip
"We did, but we need to replace a few segments of pipe that the repair crew looked over."
Richard sighed.
Richard
"Alright how much?"
Phillip took out a notepad.
Phillip
"Let's see here, at the least, we'll need 50 crowns, but considering I don't know the prices here, we may need as much as 90, maybe more but that might be pushing it.
Richard
"Alright fine, let's check the funds."
BdrLineAzn:
Cathedral
--Wild Winds Inn--
With the departure of the many crews yesterday, the Inn is empty save a few costumers at the bar. Manning the bar and the dining area is Lia while Newt is at the Acquisitions desk.
Giving a yawn, Plasma limps down the stairs and sees the mostly empty room. He then turn his head and sees Newt working. A bit surprised, he then goes towards him.
From the desk, Newt looks over some new contracts that will soon be posted on the Inn's message board when he hears uneven foot steps that stops in front of him. Looking up from the pile, he sees Plasma standing behind the desk.
(Plasma)
"Morning, surprised to see you here."
(Newt)
"Well I still work here. Also with the condition you are still in, I'm guessing I help you and the new girl out a bit. Speaking of which, you should watch over here today, I got the desk."
Plasma turns his head and sees that Lia is still fumbling a little bit."
(Plasma)
"Alright"
He then goes over to the bar counter and walks through the half door that separates the dining area and behind the bar.
(Plasma)
"Here let me help you out a bit."
He then starts to help put away the many clean dishes while Lia continue serving the few patrons there.
(Lia)
"Thanks, even with the place being a bit more empty, I thought I can handle it."
(Plasma)
"No problem, so you like working here?"
(Lia)
"Well more or less, I mean I did see a standoff when I first came here."
(Plasma)
"That? I've seen worst."
(Lia)
"You mean this is normal from where you came from?"
(Plasma)
*shurgs* "More or less. But think you will stay, we are a bit undermanned."
(Lia)
"I guess, still need the money. Also it seems exciting being here, a change from living here in normal Cathedral."
(Plasma)
"Ok then."
The rest of the morning goes by relatively quiet. A few of the regular bar patrons comes through to get a pint, and a group of four entered asking if they had rooms to stay for the night. The four stayed in the dining area for some time before the lot heads out into the city.
Soon lunch comes around and Plasma gives Lia a break as he watches over the counter. As she leaves from the counter, another man enters the Inn and heads towards the bar.
(Plasma)
" What can i get you?"
(Lockheart)
" The Strongest stuff you got.... Oh and could you fetch me a map please?"
Filling a mug, Plasma places it in front of the man as he heads to the front desk to retrieve a map. In that walk, he wonders in his mind of where he saw him before. As he gets back and places the map in front of the man, he places some coins down for his payment.
Taking the coins, Plasma places them in a small vault under the counter. He then leans back and looks at the man at the bar think of where he saw him. He then goes over to him.
(Plasma)
"Excuse me, but were you at Anvala during the Baron siege?"
Skies over Middle Plains, Near the Grasslands
--Comet--
Shouts can be heard onboard the first Pyramidion as Ny-Lee shouts orders to the crew. As the two ship flight passed over Aleston, right before eleven in the morning, they were jumped by two raider Squids and a Junker. The three ships charged the two Pyra's, coming up behind them with the sun's rays covering their advance.
The Squids, one equipped with a front harpoon, a side flame thrower, and rear rocket launcher while the other is equipped with a front gatling gun, a side mortar, and another rocket launcher, led the charge as they circle the Yeshan ships. Following behind them is the Junker with raiders ready to jump either ship.
On the deck of the Comet Ny-Lee sees the incoming squids.
(Ny-Lee)
"Wèi and Pān get the top guns up and running, we can't outrun these two. Chong, ready your men on both ships, see if can pick off some men on that Junker and prepare if we get boarded."
(Wèi, Pān, & Chong)
"Aye Ma'am!"
The three then rush to their positions as the two engineers quickly climb you the ladder and start loading the Gatling and mortar. At the stern, Chong gets his men that are on this ship and starts shooting at the advancing Junker.
(Ny-Lee)
*On the radio* "Syá you there?"
(Syá)
"Yes Cap. I'm here."
(Ny-Lee)
"Get you guns and people ready, we got to fight them off."
(Syá)
"Aye."
(Ny-Lee)
*Yell to top gun deck* "Are the guns ready?"
(Wèi)
"Yes Cap."
(Ny-Lee)
"Good, because one of the Squids is coming now."
Once the Squids caught up to the Pyramidions, they split off to attack each one. The one carrying the harpoon starts to attack Comet. It fires it's harpoon which latches itself in the beak nearly hitting Wèi.
(Wèi)
"Cap we are latched!"
(Ny-Lee)
"I see it. Chong, see if you or one of your men can cut it off. *to herself* want to play like that huh, time for a ride little Squid."
Ny-Lee then puts her ship into full speed, which jerk the Squid as the forward momentum of the Pyra pulls it. As the Pyramidion pulls the small Squid, one of its crew members goes and loads the flame thrower.
(Elite Guard)
"Sir, they are getting the flamer ready."
(Chong)
"Pick him off, we all be roasted if that goes."
The Elite than takes aim as he tries to hit the man loading the weapon. Soon the flamer thrower is loaded and turns to aim at the stern of the Pyra.
(Chong)
"Flak, quick everyone to midship, we need to get out of the flamers range."
Chong and his men quickly get up and move out as soon the flame thrower fired. Chong barely made it out as he oversees that his men were the first one out of danger. He quickly pats his clothes of where small fires started.
(Chong)
"Fires in the back!"
(Ny-Lee)
"I see, you two get ready, gonna turn us around. And someone put them out!"
She then puts the ship in full reverse. As the Pyra moves backwards, Ny-Lee turns around and trim to steer her ship to ram the Squid and weaken it before they fire their front guns.
The crew on the squid sees the incoming ship and tries to release its harpoon to dodge it.
(Ny-Lee)
"Brace!"
A loud crash can be heard as metal hits metal and the Squid rocks and scraps off the side of the Pyramidion. Soon the damaged Squid is in the sights of the top deck guns as Pān and Wèi unloads their weapons.
The Gatling gun swears the deck knocking most of the Squids crew down where the mortar finishes anything that is still alive. Soon the rounds found its mark of the boiler of the Squid which cause a fire to break out and engulf the small ship.
Cheers can be heard on the Pyra as they got their kill. But Ny-Lee hushes them.
(Ny-Lee)
"No time for celebrations, we are still hooked and if we don't cut it we are going to be dragged down."
Chong sees where the rope is attaches and aims his rifle and shoots a few rounds to cut them loose.
(Ny-Lee)
"Nice work Lieutenant, now for the other two. *on the radio* Syá how are you and your crew?"
Static can be heard until Syá's voice comes through.
(Syá)
"We managed to get the second Squid, but their guns manage to injure three onboard. But they can manage."
(Ny-Lee)
"Good, now for the Junker."
(Syá)
"No need, it bugged off once it saw we finished off the Squids."
(Ny-Lee)
"Alright, just stay on course and mend and repair what needed."
(Syá)
"Aye Cap."
Breathing a sigh of relieve, Ny-Lee hangs the receiver back and walk to the stern of her ship. The fires were soon put out and the engineers look over the engines for any damage.
With repairs underway, both ships continue their return trip.
Vychtorg
Inside his warehouse, Zankief looks over the equipment that is being put together for BdrLine and his group arrival. After his call with BdrLine, Zankief starts and sends out his men the political center of the Guild Capital to dig up any information.
As he was about to turn and leave for other matters, a red headed man around his early twenties call to him.
(Zankief)
"Ah, Archer. Any news for me?"
(Archer)
"Yes, and this is pertaining to that conspiracy you told everyone about."
(Zankief)
"Good, so what you found out."
(Archer)
"Well Pops when I was disguised as one of the kitchen staff in Salva's guildhall, I've overheard some servants on their break how there was a letter from the Deer in Yesha, and that it says they can expect some sort of reaching out."
(Zankief)
"Hmm, I'll keep this in mind. Good work Archer. May send you out yet for more of our higher payed contracts. Go back and see if you can get some more info."
(Archer)
"Thanks Pops, and on it."
Archer then leaves Zankief and out of the warehouse to continue his spying work.
(Zankief)
A reaching out of some sorts. Hmm what is the Deer sending.
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