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Burning Skies Saloon Quest: Past, Present, and Future

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Papa Paradox:
After a couple bottles of Chang-Nings finest the two started to really game the table. Their were five of them at the table, Shink and Paradox included. The game was just heating up, Paradox dealt and there were calls across the board. Two sixes on the flop, Dragon and star, and a three of serpents. Call, call, call, call, and call. Four of serpents: Fold, fold...

"Jesus I've never seen more women with beards before."

Fold, call, Raise. Back to the husky man, who went all in, Papa called.

Papa smirked, having a Six of soldiers in his hand... all he needed was a little luck.

Six of serpents.

Get fucked Get fucked

Within seconds, the table was flipped and all five men had guns on each other.

"Listen here asshole, there's no fuckin' way that shoulda been possible."

"Ya ever heard of statistics?"

"That requires an education Shink, something which this man is obviously lacking"

"HEY!"

They all cocked their guns in unison.

A stray bottle from the onlooking crowd hit the aggravated local, guns were holstered, and brawling began.

RearAdmiralZill:
-Central Hospital-

*Jun'ko was still next to Zill, playing with his mask hanging from her neck. She looked at him, his chest the only movement on his body. Then she thought he flicked his eyes.*
Zill?

*Zill's eyes started to open. He let out a low grunt. His pain was dull and constant. He started to move Jun'ko grabbed his hand.*
Dont move. For me. Youve taken enough of a beating for us.

*He stopped moving. When he spoke, it was low and weak.*
How....long have i...been out?

About a day. The doctors worked on you after your scene.

Serves....them right for...not telling me where.....i was.

Yea yea. They didnt know how you managed to stay concious so long with the little blood you had. It took awhile to patch all your leaks. *Grins*

*Zill just smirks with her. He see's his mask around her neck. He touches it, and then her cheek.*
Are you ok?

You worry me to near-death. I think i understand why you do what you do though. Its not you dont trust me or the others. You couldnt live with yourself if you lost someone.

Especially...you.

*She smiles. A tear rolls down her face and Zill tried to sit up. She pushes him back down.*
Now what did i say?

Well i dont...want you crying over....me.

Why? I cant show my feelings?

Well yes. But you....dont need to be sad.

These happen to be happy tears. *Pokes tongue out*

*Zill feels around on the bandages he's wrapped in and sighs.*
They immobilized me...on purpose, didnt they....

Can you blame them? You acted like you hadnt left the battle. Now rest. We are headed home soon and you need every ounce of strength you can get.

Home. Hell my home...was destroyed...back at the.....tower.

*She kissed him. Knowing he was ok, Jun'ko got up to stretch and went outside the room. She saw Yiski sitting outside Roland's room and went over to him.*
Zill's awake.

He's not moving is he?

Not on his life. *Smiles*

Yiski:
*Yiski felt he needed a little fresh air and decided to walk around the hospital's central courtyard found at the entrance. Yiski took a deep breath.*

Feels good not to inhale dust, smoke, or gunpowder for once.

*Yiski eventually took a seat on a bench overlooking a man-made pond. Off the corner of his eye, he thought he saw a few Imperials approaching him. Turning his head verified his assumption. Three Imperial soldiers stopped in front of Yiski and handed him a letter.*

I'm gonna guess this is from the big man himself.

Yes, the Emperor's orders were strict to either hand this to either you or your compatriot captain.

*Yiski took the letter and saw the soldiers walk off. The letter bared what he assumed was the Emperor's seal. Yiski broke it and started reading.*

I hope this letter finds you in better health than our first meeting. Again we cannot thank you and your friends enough in aiding us in erasing a dark relic of the pre-world. Had you not interfered, it would have been chilling to know they could have accomplished their goals. As I understand, your team has lost both its vessels during the siege of Lu Tower. And so as a start of repaying our bottomless debt, you will find a Yeshan galleon and goldfish waiting for you in our docks when you are prepared to leave. Just present this letter to the dockmaster so he can point out which ships are yours.

Eternally grateful,

Emperor Xi

*Yiski whistled at the letter.*

Hell, we should fight world-dominating organizations more often. Bet Zill would love to hear this.

*Yiski got up and headed back inside.*

BdrLineAzn:
*Ny-Lee's father goes up to Roland and puts a hand on his shoulder.*
Son, for all the things you had done. And that you showed your worth out there, we are glad to give you our blessing.

*Roland looks up to him and a small smile forms*
Why thank you sir.

*BdrLine's and Ny-Lee's mother squeal out of delight*
*She goes over and hugs Ny-Lee*
My daughter is going to be married, so how are we going to work this out?

*Almost being crushed by the embrace, Ny-Lee manages to loosen her mother's grip*
Well we still need to plan it all, but i think we should do the actually wedding somewhere in the future. That and i want to go with Roland back to Anvala.

Well alright, it can give you two more time to prepare. Just remember to invite us, we don't want to miss this. *To BdrLine* So son, when is there gonna be a special someone one into your life huh? *smirks*

*Ny-Lee turns and answer her father*
I wouldn't dream of forgetting to invite you all. My big lovely family.

*BdrLine goes red by his father's comment, his younger brother sees this and goes on teasing him*
Yes Azn, looks like Ny is going to have something over you.

*BdrLine then shoves his brother a little*
Oh haha, so how about you huh, you have a secret girlfriend or something.

Don't you go there, I'm ready to go dating when i feel like it. And what you have 9 years over me and still no one

Oh its on

*The two brothers go on bickering with one another, they don't realize that they are being directed out the door by their mother*
*Once she feels that they are out of the room, she closes the door behind them, the two can be heard outside still*
So how long are you going to stay here then, we are hoping that you and your friends can stay at the manor for a few nights. We can maybe host a party for you all.

That sounds lovely mother, but i think it depends on our friends Yiski and Zill.

*The four continuing to chat among each other inside the room. Outside, BdrLine and Huan realized that they been involuntary kicked out, stops fighting with each other  and heads over to the cafeteria to grab a bite to eat*

Yiski:
*Yiski knocks on Zill's room door.*

What?

*Yiski walks in.*

I see even death is no match for the mighty Zill.

*Zill wanted to laugh, but the substantial pain only allowed a few grunts.*

Well I've got some good news.

What is it?

We've got a ride back. The Emperor decided to replace our ships with the Yeshan equivalent.

Wow. Isn't that wonderful Zill? I mean sure it isn't your galleon, but at least we have a ship again.

Yeah, yeah, but doesn't good news follow up with some bad news.

*Yiski grinned.*

You're right, the bad news is we also get to keep our request for whatever we want from the Empire.

Wait... that isn't bad news at all.

Exactly. Seems like our luck is improving.

*Yiski was about to leave to head to Roland's room to give him the message, but turned back around to Zill.*

Another thing, how soon do you want to depart. Given your condition, I'd imagine you'd want to rest more, but having Shink and Paradox roaming the city can't be a good thing.

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