"A Trip to Kokka" | Maki, Xkoll, Professor, Flynn, Chenyol
Dark Matter04/12/2019
Is a tall guy with curly brown hair and a grin nearly as quick and sharp as his wit. Looks around the docks and spots a ship. To
himself, but out loud, “Hey, look! It's a boat...I wonder if they have oranges.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Someone snorts behind him. Three people stand in line, one a Viridian with yellow eyes, one a small girl with red hair and big ears (who looks like she's sleeping on the Viridian's back) and one quiet Kokkan. Girl: “Oranges?”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Glances behind him and winks at the small girl. “Yep. You know the round things that taste horrible when you forget to peel them?”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 A voice cracks the moment. It's sound is distinct, like a person down on their luck. "Ahoy! Do...you...speak...basic?"
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Kokkan: Looks surprised/confused. Viridian: Ignoring them all. Girl: ”....yeah...?” Looking at direction of voice.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Looks around until he identifies the voice. “What sort of basic?”
little song04/12/2019 From the rocks above, man in robes and wielding a glance three point landing on the deck. “State your business here?”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 “Oranges.” Innocent smile.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Viridian: Raises hand. “We come in peace, sir, and bring a friend.” Has a VERY deep voice.
little song04/12/2019 “We have oranges.” Looks over.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Girl: “Oranges would not hurt too.”
little song04/12/2019 今日わ。何ですか ？ Little Kokkan
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Man tears out his notebook. He is wild eyed. "Fascinating. Oranges seem like the natives gesture of friendship and perhaps a way to say "Good morning."”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 To the man with the notebook. “Yes, exactly! Oranges to you as well.”
little song04/12/2019 今日わ。私わきしです。床批判。 Man. こお人か？
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Man pats himself down. He is in fear because he has no fruit to give back. "Begging your pardon, tall sir! Believe me if I had the fruit I'd not hesitate to give it.”
little song04/12/2019 Little girl: いえ 。 この人わ良いです。
little song04/12/2019 Nods. “Thank you for returning this child. She says you are good people.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Viridian: Nods. Girl: Looks back at professor. “It's okay, man. They have enough oranges. They're good. Points for sincerity though.” Viridian: To Kokkan. “It was our honor, sir.”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 “So…” Glances around the ship. “Where is this thing going? How easily does it sink?”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 "Yes! Where does this vessel go? Will it travel to the capitol?
little song04/12/2019 “If you would like to resupply you are welcome to dock. You may stay three days. I can escort you to the inn. You are to abide by the laws of our land while here. And all shall be well. Feel free to explore the city. Not many know common but people can point you in the right direction I’m sure. And... I’ll take an orange.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Girl: “Whoops, he does want an orange.” Apologetic grin at professor.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Professor pats himself down again. Removes a single shriveled fig. "Will this do?"
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Viridian: Coughs, hiding amusement.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Wide eyes land on the Dragon. Waiting for the guard to accept his token so he can examine it.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Viridian: Stares straight back at him. “Do you need something, human?”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Takes the fig and pops it into his mouth. Chews it, cocking his head and considering the flavor. Swallows and shrugs. “Glorious.” Hands the man a plum.
little song04/12/2019 Takes the fig and drops a coin in his hand... “Will this do?”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Girl/Maki: LAUGHS.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Fiddles his fingers, noticing something that was between them is suddenly gone. "GAAA! What have you done? That was...THAT WAS MY LAST RATION?"
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: Snorts Viridian: “Don't be rude.” To girl. Maki: Moans, slides off back.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 To the Girl. “Be rude. All the time. It's fun.”
little song04/12/2019 “You.” To dragon. “Be careful. Not many here. Have experienced other races.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Viridian: Nods in understanding. “We cannot stay long. But thank you. I am Xkoll, and the Remnant of Pura wish you and your people peace.”
little song04/12/2019 Hands it back and takes coin. “Please try to stay out of trouble.” Starts to lead the Kokkan back.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Thrusts his finger at Flynn. “You would say such a thing. You dirty, inconsiderate...who do you think you are stealing a man's rations, and in this case his tickets.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: “Wait, someone stole your tickets?” Wide eyes. Xkoll: Looks at her sharply. Maki: “I DIDN'T.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “The Guardsmen wanted fruit for passage. And this tycoon swallowed it. I demand that you regurgitate that fig at once!”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: “Oh, I see.” Turns to Flynn. “You heard him, spit it up.”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Shrugs. “Plums taste better anyway.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “Thank you! My time here has been short and harsh, but I can tell you’re no native. Your too savage for that.” Goes to guard extending the regurgitated item. “Please accept this as a token of the Vachelous people expression for your people.” Thinks for second and starts rummaging his pockets. “NO! NO! please accept...ah! This steel canister, a family heirloom...or, ah! This silver pen, YES! This silver pen, even though it is not fruit.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Embarassed for him. Maki: O.O
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Blinks. “Huh.” Shrugs.
little song04/12/2019 Picks up little girl and leaps down to the docks. The city lies in front of you. Pagoda style buildings and many people all looking similar of face to you and dressed in bright flowing robes of all colors.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: Grins at professor. “I don't think he needs your pen. You get free passage!”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 “I like their style.” Nods approvingly.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “Alas! I didn't pack a big enough notebook!”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Turns to Maki. “I said you could choose.” Maki: “The inn. I'm tired.” Begins plodding towards inn. Xkoll: Turns to others and bows. “Farewell.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “Wait strangers! You seem to know your whereabouts?” begins staring at Dragon again.
little song04/12/2019 The people sometimes glance sideways at you but for the most part everyone leaves you alone.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Pauses, looking back at them. “Do you need assistance?”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Rummages in his pockets.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: Moans and spins back around to wait. Pulls hoodie over head and drops down in middle of street. Xkoll: Touches her with wingtip, while watching others.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “Well, these people seem to be weary of us? How well do you know the culture? Do you think they avoid us because we are strangers not wearing orange?” Says this as though he were asking a heavy philosophical question. “I beg you. I've been traveling four days with not but dust for bread and sweat for water. I need a guide.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: “No. I think they will not mind that we do not wear orange.” Maki: “They're just people.” (from somewhere under the hoodie) “So long as we leave them alone we won't need to fight them or whatever.”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Pulls out a small container and smirks.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “How could you assume their first instinct is to fight? This is a splendid, cultured people. I know because silks=culture.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: “I think silks = sappy.” Xkoll: “Maki.” Hisses, “These people are proud of their work.” Maki: “Pffffft.”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Smirks. “Eyy. There ya go.” To the girl.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Trying to keep composure, especially after pffft. “Well, I think they should be proud. It would do you--” Pointing at Maki, “A lot of good going back to school.” Thrusts his finger at Flynn again. “You can be along your merry way! Go on! Get out. Vagabond!”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Innocent smile. “Who, me? ....Yeah, I'd really rather not.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “Why? Is this place too clean for you? Do you need to stay with like company?”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: “I'm too old for school.” Xkoll: “Get up Maki.” Hoodie rises with moan and thumps to lean against Xkoll.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 “No, I'm on a...mission.” Wink.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Ears prick forward. Eyes Flynn.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “A mission to become the most distasteful person I've ever had the pleasure of meeting? Astounding success!”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Flourishing bow.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “Here.” Retrieves the fig. “Here is a token of how the University of Vachelous shall remember you. Keep it so you never forget.”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 “Wonderful! I always knew I'd have a legacy.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 His lip curls up and he gazes with a hard look at everyone. “Alright then. I see there is no appreciation for the greater things with you fine folks. So I think I'll just have to ask one of these foreigners for directions. But...regrettably, I must still include you three in my journals. If you don't want my esteemed kingdom forever knowing you as "Vagabond" you'd better give me something very "Romanesque."”
little song04/12/2019 One younger boy watch you all, eyes knit in thought.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 “I rather like the sound of Vagabond. It has a nice ring to it. Greater things, right? Greater things....” Eyes twinkle and he looks around.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: “I do not understand what it is you want, sir.” To professor. Maki: Grunts. Notices boy watching. Eye peeking out from beneath hoodie.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Pushes a hand through his hair, messing it up, and takes a pack of dried fruit out of his pack, offering it to the rest. “Tealberries, anyone?”
little song04/12/2019 Boys eyes perk up for a moment.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Sounds fed up. “Someone more appreciative of this wonderful land than you two to guide me through this place.” Notices boy then gestures to the others. “Excuse me.” Approaches the boy.
little song04/12/2019 Bows. “Hello.” Speaks hesitantly.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Sees the boy and flashes him a quick, confident grin.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Rummages pockets. “Hello my boy! My, you seem an intelligent fellow! And you know basic? I am afraid I do not have an orange to express my salutations, but perhaps I could ask you a question?”
little song04/12/2019 Stares for a moment. “Um. I don’t speak well. May I help you?”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki pulls off hoodie, slouches over. Xkoll: Notices. Watches from a distance. Maki: Takes a tealberry. Starts eating, watching boy. “You live here?”
little song04/12/2019 “Yes. You live... um…” Makes big gesture. “What you live?”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: Grins. “I live in a hole in the dirt.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Raises hand at Maki. “Allow me!”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Munches a tealberry and watches the proceedings with an amused expression
little song04/12/2019 “Oh... yes.” Smiles and bows again.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: “It's cozy though. But it is a hole. Do you have a house? I bet a house is nice?”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “I am from the esteemed kingdom of Vachelous my boy. I live in a giant house? Do you have a house?”
little song04/12/2019 “... yes nice here.”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Nods. “Houses are nice. Except for the walls.”
little song04/12/2019 “House. Yes i live in house.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Still watching Flynn, mouth twitches in smile.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Tries to mimic bow. “Do you also have a marketplace?”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: Shakes boys hand. “Yeah. Can you take us to the marketplace?”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “Don’t touch.” Smacks hand. “Like this.” Does bow again.
little song04/12/2019 “Market? Yes. You go to market... yes?” Bows back.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Raises eyebrows.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: Spins around at smack, startled. Let’s out little yelp and fireball explodes around her at professor's face. Steps back. “Oh, nuts.”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Looks impressed.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 “Whoops.”
little song04/12/2019 Jumps back, frightened.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 “I am so sorry.” Trying to fan out flame remnants. Xkoll: Quickly stamps out some fire.
little song04/12/2019 Three men nearby draw katanas and surround Maki, staring.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Slapping himself and yelping.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: Trying to bow to professor. “I am so, so so very sorry--” Promptly faints into dirt head first. Xkoll: Steps over her, looking at men with katanas.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Laugh. “Whoa. No need to get upset. It's just a bit of fire.”
little song04/12/2019 Men stare and then begin to talk amongst themselves.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 “I'd expect people with fancy swords not to be scared of fire.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “My scholared mustache!”
little song04/12/2019 Very much on guard.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Goes over to Maki and kneels by her.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Picks up Maki like a baby. Maki: “Told ya I needed the inn.”
little song04/12/2019 One breaks off and runs further up the street the others at ready stances.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Nods quickly to others. “We need to go. Goodbye.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 He is feeling the rest of his face to make sure it is still there.
little song04/12/2019 Lowers swords at them.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Waves to the people with the katanas. “Bye!!” Follows X.
little song04/12/2019 いえ
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “WAIT FOR ME!”
little song04/12/2019 They run after, yelling something.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Pauses while running. Turns around and does bow to guards, then resumes running away.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Breaks into flight, wings extended. Dashes across dock and into open air.
little song04/12/2019 Two further down draw swords. Arrows fly.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Doubles over, laughing. “This is the best day ever!”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Arrow strikes professor and he falls over
little song04/12/2019 One stops over Professor blade warning.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Sees the arrows. “Ah!” Ducks behind a building.
little song04/12/2019 One with a spear follows F, swings at his legs
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Turns around quickly, jumping back out of the way of the spear. “Hey, hey, hey. We can talk this through.” Grin.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Guards come to inspect professor body. They turn him over. He gasps awake. Arrow falls out of his chest. His thick thick notebook stopped the projectile.
little song04/12/2019 Takes your arms on either side and starts to pull you down the street.
The guard with the spear knocks into F. F falls back away from the building and off the edge of the dock into the ocean and disappeared...just as mysteriously as he came... Meanwhile, Xkoll flies over the sea, arrows pelting him. He uses his body to shield Maki as he wheels around once to try to recover F and the professor. The scales over his wings and heart chip. He snarls, firing a warning blast of flame down at the archers. At the sight of the fire the archers redoubled their efforts. “Akuryo!” They began to cry. “Akuma!” There is one arrow too many. The scales give way and one strikes Xkoll deep in the chest, just over his heart. Two more pierce his right wing. Xkoll let out a gasp of shock, the roar in his lungs dying. He falls back and plummets down into the ocean. Maki yells, hanging onto his neck. Under the waves, Xkoll struggles as he begins to go unconscious. Maki cries out, panic in her eyes. She spreads out her hands. From her palms, ice forms in the sea, crystallizing around the Viridian’s body like a gigantic cup. The ice begins to rise. Maki chokes on the water and pulls herself up onto the ice next to Xkoll. As soon as they broke the surface, she climbs onto Xkoll’s warm body and throws up a force shield over them. Xkoll heaves for air, coughing, red-black blood staining the white ice beneath them. Arrows thud against the shield. The tide pulls them out to the sea. Maki holds her breath, her eyes wide, her teeth chattering. The Kokkans were not pursuing by boat. As soon as they were out of arrow range, she drops the shield and turns to Xkoll, trying to use the remainder of the strength her adrenaline had given her to stabilize him. The healing just works. The bleeding stops, though the Viridian barely stirs. She breathes a sigh of relief, staring back at the island. “Wow.” Then promptly falls into a dead faint.
To be continued...
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Someone snorts behind him. Three people stand in line, one a Viridian with yellow eyes, one a small girl with red hair and big ears (who looks like she's sleeping on the Viridian's back) and one quiet Kokkan. Girl: “Oranges?”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Glances behind him and winks at the small girl. “Yep. You know the round things that taste horrible when you forget to peel them?”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 A voice cracks the moment. It's sound is distinct, like a person down on their luck. "Ahoy! Do...you...speak...basic?"
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Kokkan: Looks surprised/confused. Viridian: Ignoring them all. Girl: ”....yeah...?” Looking at direction of voice.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Looks around until he identifies the voice. “What sort of basic?”
little song04/12/2019 From the rocks above, man in robes and wielding a glance three point landing on the deck. “State your business here?”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 “Oranges.” Innocent smile.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Viridian: Raises hand. “We come in peace, sir, and bring a friend.” Has a VERY deep voice.
little song04/12/2019 “We have oranges.” Looks over.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Girl: “Oranges would not hurt too.”
little song04/12/2019 今日わ。何ですか ？ Little Kokkan
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Man tears out his notebook. He is wild eyed. "Fascinating. Oranges seem like the natives gesture of friendship and perhaps a way to say "Good morning."”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 To the man with the notebook. “Yes, exactly! Oranges to you as well.”
little song04/12/2019 今日わ。私わきしです。床批判。 Man. こお人か？
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Man pats himself down. He is in fear because he has no fruit to give back. "Begging your pardon, tall sir! Believe me if I had the fruit I'd not hesitate to give it.”
little song04/12/2019 Little girl: いえ 。 この人わ良いです。
little song04/12/2019 Nods. “Thank you for returning this child. She says you are good people.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Viridian: Nods. Girl: Looks back at professor. “It's okay, man. They have enough oranges. They're good. Points for sincerity though.” Viridian: To Kokkan. “It was our honor, sir.”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 “So…” Glances around the ship. “Where is this thing going? How easily does it sink?”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 "Yes! Where does this vessel go? Will it travel to the capitol?
little song04/12/2019 “If you would like to resupply you are welcome to dock. You may stay three days. I can escort you to the inn. You are to abide by the laws of our land while here. And all shall be well. Feel free to explore the city. Not many know common but people can point you in the right direction I’m sure. And... I’ll take an orange.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Girl: “Whoops, he does want an orange.” Apologetic grin at professor.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Professor pats himself down again. Removes a single shriveled fig. "Will this do?"
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Viridian: Coughs, hiding amusement.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Wide eyes land on the Dragon. Waiting for the guard to accept his token so he can examine it.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Viridian: Stares straight back at him. “Do you need something, human?”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Takes the fig and pops it into his mouth. Chews it, cocking his head and considering the flavor. Swallows and shrugs. “Glorious.” Hands the man a plum.
little song04/12/2019 Takes the fig and drops a coin in his hand... “Will this do?”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Girl/Maki: LAUGHS.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Fiddles his fingers, noticing something that was between them is suddenly gone. "GAAA! What have you done? That was...THAT WAS MY LAST RATION?"
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: Snorts Viridian: “Don't be rude.” To girl. Maki: Moans, slides off back.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 To the Girl. “Be rude. All the time. It's fun.”
little song04/12/2019 “You.” To dragon. “Be careful. Not many here. Have experienced other races.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Viridian: Nods in understanding. “We cannot stay long. But thank you. I am Xkoll, and the Remnant of Pura wish you and your people peace.”
little song04/12/2019 Hands it back and takes coin. “Please try to stay out of trouble.” Starts to lead the Kokkan back.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Thrusts his finger at Flynn. “You would say such a thing. You dirty, inconsiderate...who do you think you are stealing a man's rations, and in this case his tickets.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: “Wait, someone stole your tickets?” Wide eyes. Xkoll: Looks at her sharply. Maki: “I DIDN'T.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “The Guardsmen wanted fruit for passage. And this tycoon swallowed it. I demand that you regurgitate that fig at once!”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: “Oh, I see.” Turns to Flynn. “You heard him, spit it up.”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Shrugs. “Plums taste better anyway.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “Thank you! My time here has been short and harsh, but I can tell you’re no native. Your too savage for that.” Goes to guard extending the regurgitated item. “Please accept this as a token of the Vachelous people expression for your people.” Thinks for second and starts rummaging his pockets. “NO! NO! please accept...ah! This steel canister, a family heirloom...or, ah! This silver pen, YES! This silver pen, even though it is not fruit.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Embarassed for him. Maki: O.O
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Blinks. “Huh.” Shrugs.
little song04/12/2019 Picks up little girl and leaps down to the docks. The city lies in front of you. Pagoda style buildings and many people all looking similar of face to you and dressed in bright flowing robes of all colors.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: Grins at professor. “I don't think he needs your pen. You get free passage!”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 “I like their style.” Nods approvingly.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “Alas! I didn't pack a big enough notebook!”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Turns to Maki. “I said you could choose.” Maki: “The inn. I'm tired.” Begins plodding towards inn. Xkoll: Turns to others and bows. “Farewell.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “Wait strangers! You seem to know your whereabouts?” begins staring at Dragon again.
little song04/12/2019 The people sometimes glance sideways at you but for the most part everyone leaves you alone.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Pauses, looking back at them. “Do you need assistance?”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Rummages in his pockets.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: Moans and spins back around to wait. Pulls hoodie over head and drops down in middle of street. Xkoll: Touches her with wingtip, while watching others.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “Well, these people seem to be weary of us? How well do you know the culture? Do you think they avoid us because we are strangers not wearing orange?” Says this as though he were asking a heavy philosophical question. “I beg you. I've been traveling four days with not but dust for bread and sweat for water. I need a guide.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: “No. I think they will not mind that we do not wear orange.” Maki: “They're just people.” (from somewhere under the hoodie) “So long as we leave them alone we won't need to fight them or whatever.”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Pulls out a small container and smirks.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “How could you assume their first instinct is to fight? This is a splendid, cultured people. I know because silks=culture.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: “I think silks = sappy.” Xkoll: “Maki.” Hisses, “These people are proud of their work.” Maki: “Pffffft.”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Smirks. “Eyy. There ya go.” To the girl.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Trying to keep composure, especially after pffft. “Well, I think they should be proud. It would do you--” Pointing at Maki, “A lot of good going back to school.” Thrusts his finger at Flynn again. “You can be along your merry way! Go on! Get out. Vagabond!”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Innocent smile. “Who, me? ....Yeah, I'd really rather not.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “Why? Is this place too clean for you? Do you need to stay with like company?”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: “I'm too old for school.” Xkoll: “Get up Maki.” Hoodie rises with moan and thumps to lean against Xkoll.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 “No, I'm on a...mission.” Wink.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Ears prick forward. Eyes Flynn.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “A mission to become the most distasteful person I've ever had the pleasure of meeting? Astounding success!”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Flourishing bow.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “Here.” Retrieves the fig. “Here is a token of how the University of Vachelous shall remember you. Keep it so you never forget.”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 “Wonderful! I always knew I'd have a legacy.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 His lip curls up and he gazes with a hard look at everyone. “Alright then. I see there is no appreciation for the greater things with you fine folks. So I think I'll just have to ask one of these foreigners for directions. But...regrettably, I must still include you three in my journals. If you don't want my esteemed kingdom forever knowing you as "Vagabond" you'd better give me something very "Romanesque."”
little song04/12/2019 One younger boy watch you all, eyes knit in thought.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 “I rather like the sound of Vagabond. It has a nice ring to it. Greater things, right? Greater things....” Eyes twinkle and he looks around.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: “I do not understand what it is you want, sir.” To professor. Maki: Grunts. Notices boy watching. Eye peeking out from beneath hoodie.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Pushes a hand through his hair, messing it up, and takes a pack of dried fruit out of his pack, offering it to the rest. “Tealberries, anyone?”
little song04/12/2019 Boys eyes perk up for a moment.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Sounds fed up. “Someone more appreciative of this wonderful land than you two to guide me through this place.” Notices boy then gestures to the others. “Excuse me.” Approaches the boy.
little song04/12/2019 Bows. “Hello.” Speaks hesitantly.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Sees the boy and flashes him a quick, confident grin.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Rummages pockets. “Hello my boy! My, you seem an intelligent fellow! And you know basic? I am afraid I do not have an orange to express my salutations, but perhaps I could ask you a question?”
little song04/12/2019 Stares for a moment. “Um. I don’t speak well. May I help you?”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki pulls off hoodie, slouches over. Xkoll: Notices. Watches from a distance. Maki: Takes a tealberry. Starts eating, watching boy. “You live here?”
little song04/12/2019 “Yes. You live... um…” Makes big gesture. “What you live?”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: Grins. “I live in a hole in the dirt.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Raises hand at Maki. “Allow me!”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Munches a tealberry and watches the proceedings with an amused expression
little song04/12/2019 “Oh... yes.” Smiles and bows again.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: “It's cozy though. But it is a hole. Do you have a house? I bet a house is nice?”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “I am from the esteemed kingdom of Vachelous my boy. I live in a giant house? Do you have a house?”
little song04/12/2019 “... yes nice here.”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Nods. “Houses are nice. Except for the walls.”
little song04/12/2019 “House. Yes i live in house.”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Still watching Flynn, mouth twitches in smile.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Tries to mimic bow. “Do you also have a marketplace?”
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: Shakes boys hand. “Yeah. Can you take us to the marketplace?”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “Don’t touch.” Smacks hand. “Like this.” Does bow again.
little song04/12/2019 “Market? Yes. You go to market... yes?” Bows back.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Raises eyebrows.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: Spins around at smack, startled. Let’s out little yelp and fireball explodes around her at professor's face. Steps back. “Oh, nuts.”
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Looks impressed.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 “Whoops.”
little song04/12/2019 Jumps back, frightened.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 “I am so sorry.” Trying to fan out flame remnants. Xkoll: Quickly stamps out some fire.
little song04/12/2019 Three men nearby draw katanas and surround Maki, staring.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Slapping himself and yelping.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Maki: Trying to bow to professor. “I am so, so so very sorry--” Promptly faints into dirt head first. Xkoll: Steps over her, looking at men with katanas.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Laugh. “Whoa. No need to get upset. It's just a bit of fire.”
little song04/12/2019 Men stare and then begin to talk amongst themselves.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 “I'd expect people with fancy swords not to be scared of fire.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “My scholared mustache!”
little song04/12/2019 Very much on guard.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Goes over to Maki and kneels by her.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Picks up Maki like a baby. Maki: “Told ya I needed the inn.”
little song04/12/2019 One breaks off and runs further up the street the others at ready stances.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Nods quickly to others. “We need to go. Goodbye.”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 He is feeling the rest of his face to make sure it is still there.
little song04/12/2019 Lowers swords at them.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Waves to the people with the katanas. “Bye!!” Follows X.
little song04/12/2019 いえ
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 “WAIT FOR ME!”
little song04/12/2019 They run after, yelling something.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Pauses while running. Turns around and does bow to guards, then resumes running away.
Commando Chipmunk04/12/2019 Xkoll: Breaks into flight, wings extended. Dashes across dock and into open air.
little song04/12/2019 Two further down draw swords. Arrows fly.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Doubles over, laughing. “This is the best day ever!”
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Arrow strikes professor and he falls over
little song04/12/2019 One stops over Professor blade warning.
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Sees the arrows. “Ah!” Ducks behind a building.
little song04/12/2019 One with a spear follows F, swings at his legs
Dark Matter04/12/2019 Turns around quickly, jumping back out of the way of the spear. “Hey, hey, hey. We can talk this through.” Grin.
Clanker Commander 22404/12/2019 Guards come to inspect professor body. They turn him over. He gasps awake. Arrow falls out of his chest. His thick thick notebook stopped the projectile.
little song04/12/2019 Takes your arms on either side and starts to pull you down the street.
The guard with the spear knocks into F. F falls back away from the building and off the edge of the dock into the ocean and disappeared...just as mysteriously as he came... Meanwhile, Xkoll flies over the sea, arrows pelting him. He uses his body to shield Maki as he wheels around once to try to recover F and the professor. The scales over his wings and heart chip. He snarls, firing a warning blast of flame down at the archers. At the sight of the fire the archers redoubled their efforts. “Akuryo!” They began to cry. “Akuma!” There is one arrow too many. The scales give way and one strikes Xkoll deep in the chest, just over his heart. Two more pierce his right wing. Xkoll let out a gasp of shock, the roar in his lungs dying. He falls back and plummets down into the ocean. Maki yells, hanging onto his neck. Under the waves, Xkoll struggles as he begins to go unconscious. Maki cries out, panic in her eyes. She spreads out her hands. From her palms, ice forms in the sea, crystallizing around the Viridian’s body like a gigantic cup. The ice begins to rise. Maki chokes on the water and pulls herself up onto the ice next to Xkoll. As soon as they broke the surface, she climbs onto Xkoll’s warm body and throws up a force shield over them. Xkoll heaves for air, coughing, red-black blood staining the white ice beneath them. Arrows thud against the shield. The tide pulls them out to the sea. Maki holds her breath, her eyes wide, her teeth chattering. The Kokkans were not pursuing by boat. As soon as they were out of arrow range, she drops the shield and turns to Xkoll, trying to use the remainder of the strength her adrenaline had given her to stabilize him. The healing just works. The bleeding stops, though the Viridian barely stirs. She breathes a sigh of relief, staring back at the island. “Wow.” Then promptly falls into a dead faint.
To be continued...
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