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The Skies have no Limit
Gryphos:
--Wild Winds Inn--
Gareth woke up that morning in his bed next to Lyre and smiled, remembering the 'active' night's sleep. After getting dressed he decides not to wake Lyre and instead heads downstairs for some breakfast. The smell of bacon was just too tempting. After coming downstairs he greets Plasma behind the counter and orders a hearty breakfast with extra bread for the birds.
Just as he sits down at a table Michael walks through the door and looks around. After spotting Gareth he joins him there.
Michael
"Morning captain."
Gareth
"Morning to you too. How are you finding the festivities?"
Michael
"Kinda overwhelming to be honest. There's so much stuff happening, and so many people."
Gareth
"Yeah, and apparently there'll be a race."
Michael
"Yes, the 'Burren Rocket Race', I noticed you and Lyre signed up for it."
Gareth
"Ahh, you found the recruitment booth."
Michael
"I even signed up with a few of the lads."
Gareth was slightly taken aback.
Gareth
"So... I guess we're competing."
Michael
"Either way the prize money'll go towards the ship... Assuming you're not leaving us after the festival."
Gareth
"Why would I-"
He followed Michael's gaze toward Lyre, who was now walking down the stairs.
"-Trust me, it'll take more than some old flame to make me leave my crew. You, Lionel, kay, Hector, all the lads, your like brothers."
Gareth then waved toward Lyre, who then, spotting them, joined them at the table. Just as Roc and Garuda both came flying through the door which was just opened by a very surprised customer. the eagles then landed on the table.
Lyre
"So, anything new?"
Gareth
"Looks like Michael will be competing against us in the race."
Lyre
"Well that'll be interesting."
Michael
"may the best... People, win."
Piemanlives:
--Warehouse, South Docks --
The crew of the Skyrunner had gathered for an early breakfast, it was agreed that for the duration of the festival that breakfast would be served at 6:00 rather then 7:00, that way they can head back into the fray that is the spring festival. The food was passed around the table, Bacon, bread, varied vegetables and some water. All in all a decent meal to start the day.
Alex
"So you lot, what's happening today?"
Everyone took out a pamphlet, on it described the events for the entirety of the festival.
Richard
"Apparently there is going to be Skooter race later this afternoon, I think I might head to that, what about you guys?"
Alex
"Sounds like fun, I'm in."
Richard gave him a slightly angry look, he was more annoyed then he was angry, mainly because he was too tired to be angry. Around the table however voices of agreement filed in, it would seem that the entire crew was in on the races.
Dalhia
"So, when's the rocket race?"
Richard
"That would be-
He took a quick look at the pamphlet.
-second to last day of the festival at night, they'll announce it an hour early apparently, also it appears you can gather extra materials before the races begin."
Alex
"Can we now? Interesting......"
Alex spaced off after that, why he was looking at the warehouse entrance just across the dockyard they couldn't tell, for the only thing stored in there were guns, guns, and upon that more guns.
--Cathedral Merchant District--
Lorena
"So what are we doing out here again?"
She was being pulled about by her partner in crime as the slightly unlikely pair strolled through market stall after market stall.
Dalhia
"You heard Richard, we can buy things for our ship, so all we need is to find the right items."
They stopped by a workshop and began looking through the wide assortment of parts that could be used. One item in particular caught both of their eyes.
Lorena
"Is that a-
Dalhia
"It is."
Both of them stared at it in amazement, mostly because at the price it was going at, no matter, it was cheap enough for them and they bought it anyway.
--Warehouse, South docks--
Richard
"What exactly are you doing?"
For the past hour or so Alex had been rifling through the old guns they used to use on the Skyrunner. He wasn't exactly sure what his captain was looking for, weapons were not allowed in the race, and even if they were, it's not like any of these would be an advantage.
Alex
"I found it!"
Richard
"What exactly is it?"
Alex
"Take a look at my ingeniousness and wipe that disappointed look off your face."
It was probably best if he just looked at it, it's not like it could be of any use to them. He looked in the storage container to see what all the fuss was about.
Richard
"Alright, it can't be that amazing is-
It took him a moment to realize what he was looking at.
-is that a Zypher rocket engine?!"
Alex
"I always thought this would come in handy one day, wouldn't think it'd be now though."
Richard
"Where in hells gate did you get that!?"
Alex
"Well it was sort of here when we bought the warehouse, didn't think it be of any use to us, in fact it wouldn't be, it would probably shatter the turning engines if we tried."
Richard
"I appreciate the thought, so how the hell are we going to keep this to ourselves, some thieves might want to get their hands on it."
Alex
"Simple, load it up on the Skyrunner, that way they'll have to scale rope to get at it, and then they'll wonder how the hell they're going to get the damn thing off the ship."
Richard
"Or we could just put it in one of the storage bins and call it a day."
Alex
"Fine, we'll do it your way."
Richard
"Can't believe you got us into this mess, now I want to win this."
Alex
"That's the spirit, all right help me load this in."
-Wild Winds Inn--
The two of them walked in as the other patrons were preparing for breakfast. It was kind of quiet but it was kind of a nice change of pace from the madness that was building outside. Also that and the two of them could really use a drink or rather five so they decided to head over to the Wild Winds to see what's what.
Gareth
"-Trust me, it'll take more than some old flame to make me leave my crew. You, Lionel, kay, Hector, all the lads, your like brothers."
He couldn't help but over hear that statement, he wasn't going to barge in like the recruitment a few days ago however.
Alex
"You can't still be angry with me."
Richard
"I more annoyed at the fact you decided to go along with her antics, she does this to spite me you know."
Alex
"I never did understand your relationship."
The two of them left if off there and decided it would be best, if they got back to their drinks.
BdrLineAzn:
--Wild Winds Inn--
Courage
"What?!? You signed me up for that?"
It's the morning of the next day and all four of them are down eating breakfast when BdrLine told Courage that he signed him up for the rocket race. His expression is not one of a happy man.
BdrLine
"Come on it will be fun. It's straight forward, we put you in a ship strapped with as many rockets we can, fly to each checkpoint as fast as you can, and see how far you go as well. See simple."
Courage
"Not for the fact it's the most dangerous race out there."
BdrLine
"pssh there have been no reported deaths in this race, you'll be fine."
Courage
"How about the many injuries and accidents. The, the, the big one that happened many annums ago. The Chaladonian, inventor of the squid, what was his name..."
Snaps his fingers to help remember.
"Isaac Philips. He had a monstrosity of a build and he crashed into a town or something."
BdrLine
"But you have me and Tommy to help work on the ship you'll be using."
Courage
"Oh that's encouraging."
BdrLine
"Don't worry we will make this as safe as possible for you. We'll add a roll cage or something if worst come to worst."
Laying his head down in defeat, Courage gives in and will participate in the event. Humoured by the morning antics, Charles eats his meal while listening in on the conversation. As he finishes eating, Charles looks at the wall clock and sees it is almost time for the first shooting event.
Charles
"Skies look at the time. Well lads I'll be heading off to the competition range. Wish me luck."
The three waves him off as Charles walks out of the Inn and into the crowded streets towards the event. Back at the table, BdrLine and Tommy also looks at the clock and quickly finishes their food. As the two gets up, Courage put up his brand and stares at the pair.
Courage
"Where the flak are you two going?"
BdrLine
"To start on your ship that's what, we have a few days to get it ready and why not now. Just don't worry about it and spend the day out. Come one Tommy let's see if they have rockets around here."
The two leave the Inn as well leaving Courage at the table alone with his plate of food still in front of him.
--Somewhere in Cathedral--
BdrLine
"Now if I were rocket parts to be used for the race, where would I be."
Tommy
"I don't think talking out loud will help Bdr."
BdrLine
"Shh hold on let me think."
The two are walking around the city looking for parts to be used for Courage's ship. For some hours now they haven't seen anything mechanical or rocket related.
Tommy
"How about we check the docks, I think they have a warehouse of material just for this."
BdrLine
"hmm good point, let's go."
Shaking his head, Tommy wonders sometimes to BdrLine's oblivious nature as the docks would have been the first place to look. Somehow they manage to find themselves in the middle of a crowd where some street magician was performing. As they were leaving, in the background and announce calls out the name of the man.
Announcer
"Ladies and Gentlemen, give a round of applause for the Great Dayral."
--Docks--
At the docks, after asking and being pointed to the right direction, they see a warehouse open with spare rocket and ship parts for the race. Inside they see other competitors and their crew salvaging for parts.
BdrLine
"Ahh parts, this almost feels like a third home to me now."
Tommy
"Don't you get lost in your happy place, we still need to make a ship from scratch."
Shaking his head, BdrLine nods in agreement and the two enters the building to start on the project.
Gryphos:
--Wild Wind Inn--
After enjoying a hearty breakfast, Gareth, Lyre and Michael were discussing what to do that day.
Gareth
"We could go watch that shooting competition."
Lyre
"That'll do. You joining us Michael?"
Michael
"Can't, I gotta go get to work on finding a squid. I'm not entering no Junker in that race."
Gareth
"Good point. We're in fact using Lyre's Squid."
He turned to her.
"But we still need to retrofit some rockets."
Lyre
"Don't worry, I can get some of those from connections I have."
Michael looked at her a bit disapprovingly, before bidding fairwell and striding out of the Inn and heading to the docks. While Gareth and Lyre, closely followed by the eagles, went off in search of the shooting range.
Piemanlives:
--Cathedral Merchant District--
The two of them continued walking along the stalls of mechanical parts, still holding the part that's going to win them the race.
Lorena
"can't believe we found a ADF-01 FALKEN engine, man didn't know what he had, anyway, what's the status on our combined funds?"
Dalhia
"1,236 I think anymore and we won't have enough for other things."
For just a moment her eyes snaked their way to a jewelry stand on the other side of the market and a clothes rack nearby. It was fairly obvious what she was asking but no, they needed this money to win, and it wasn't like they could wear the clothes on board the ship anyway.
Lorena
"I know what you're thinking but no, we are not doing that."
Dalhia
"Awww, you're no fun!"
Lorena
"And I want to win, is that so much to ask?"
Dalhia
"Fine, I'll hold off on the clothes, what is the prize anyway?"
Lorena
"I don't actually know, anyway I want to get a skooter looter frame, preferably a two-seater, we'll convert it into a flying craft. Sound good?"
Dalhia
"Alright, we'll just have to find one."
--Cathedral Dock Yard--
Richard
"What exactly are we looking for?"
Alex
"One of those old flying craft pirates used to use back in the day, preferably a three seater, it'll be easier to use something made for flying at high speeds then just a ship."
Richard
"Do you at least have an idea about how much this'll cost?
Alex
"2,000? maybe 2,500. Ahh there's one."
Richard followed his gaze, it was an old battered looking craft. Still in one piece at least, it would probably need a bit of touching up here and there but it looked flyable.
Richard
"Question, do we even have that much to spend?"
Alex
"Nope, which is why we're going to barter our asses off."
They spent the next hour or so attempting to lower the price with no effect, unfortunately this meant they were going to have to improvise.
Alex
"That didn't work to well now did it?"
Richard
"You know we coul-'
Alex
"Think Alex think, what could we do?"
Richard
"Uh, captain I-"
Alex
"Not now Richard, ideas, I need Ideas."
Richard
"Captain we could-"
Alex
"Richard I said not now."
Richard
"Captain!"
Alex
"Ok fine, what the hell do you want!"
Richard
"Oh for heavens sake! Shut up for a moment!"
Oh that got him, it quite for a few seconds before he continued.
Richard
"All I'm trying to say is, we should buy a skooter looter, convert it into some sort of flying craft, and skillfully mount the engine on it, not only is it cheaper but we can use the damn thing later instead of it falling apart somewhere because we can't use it."
Alex began thinking it over, it was kind of an ingenious plan, a cheaper craft wouldn't put that large of a dent into their funds, but a skooter looter was also smaller, meaning they could fit it into smaller space.
Alex
"Alright fine, I still would prefer a three seater though.
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