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Watching the Waves
Jio watched as the ship cut the waves,
and rode with a steady footing on the gently rocking ship. He
watched the men and women move about the deck, doing their tasks
to a high quality, making the ship cruise as gently as it could
through the waves. There was one person though, one leaning against
a rail.
She was beautiful. Moving about the foredeck, he could only see part of her features, and it honestly still surprised him, being on land for the last few years as he had been, at the women's natural abiltity to go about half uncovered and not think two things about it. This woman though... he was awed. For the lack of a bette word, awed. He went down the starboard stair from the foredeck, and walked to the railing. he was sure she had seen him do it, and positive that she wasn't bline to the fact he was standing next to her. He opened his mouth, twice, then three times, searching for a word to say, and finally "hi" came out. he laughed at himsself, but never once faced the woman.
~~Jio
chuckle. He's not like vinn
Her heightened senses told her that someone was approaching, long before the shadow fell across the port railing. Annoyed, she ignored the man who intruded on her reverie, not even bothering to see who it was. After a few uncomfortable moments, a familiar voice said 'Hi' and nothing else. What under the Light did this shore-boy want? (Of course Jio is not a shore-boy, but growing up among the shorebound has made him one in her eyes)
She could not with honor ignore Jio when he spoke, so she sighed, and turned to look up at him. He was quite an attractive man, and he didn't tower over her quite as much as most, but a shore-boy he would remain in her eyes. Sidana's life had changed in many unexpected ways recently, but of that, at least, she was certain.
"Did you need something, Jio?" she asked, barely able to hide her irritation.
Sidana din Lorin
Windfinder
You didn't think I'd make it easy, did you? (and btw, have you
noticed how my life has started to bear some striking resemblances
to Sidana's?)
"When in danger,
Or in doubt,
Run in circles,
Scream and shout!"
~~Jio
chuckle
Yeah... i did notice.
But despite the fact that she (sort of) admitted to herself that she enjoyed being compared to the sun, she was still quite angry...and she still held saidar...
Before the shock could even register on Jio's face, he was being lifted into the air, over the railing, and had been dumped right overboard into the sea!
Sidana din Lorin
Affronted Windfinder *g*
Not to be trifled with
"When in danger,
Or in doubt,
Run in circles,
Scream and shout!"
RE: Watching the
Waves
Jio tried to yell... but hit
the water before he could get it out, but not before he could
open his mouth. he gagged for a moment, still surprised, but quickly
recovered. She had used the ability on him... he was torn over
that... Right up to the moment he was suckin water, he watched
the waves, not her, he didn't even get to see the look on her
face when he said that. He knew that he wasn't like those courtly
princess that rode people down in the streets, but this... he
didn't think he missed so much with his poetic sun reference that
it'd be a complete flop. He did learn one thing though, and that
was this woman was rough and tough, and needed to be treated as
such.
***
Jio had changed, and walked back out onto the deck. He saw
Sidana there with a curt smile on her face. He smiled, and cut
back down the deck, so that he was standing in front of her. They
were only a few feet from the railing, the same one that she had
lifted him over before. "Good day, apprentice Din Lorin.
How are you?"
She started to open her mouth, a slight annoyance coming to her
eyes when he said apprentice, and was staring so fiercly at him,
that she didn't see his arms come up, and clamp to her hips. her
eyes turned sour at that moment, and Jio knew he had to act fast.
There was no time to throw her over like he wanted to. So just
threw himself over the side, still holding on.
~~Jio
Chuckle
RE: Watching the Waves
Okay,
this is going WAY too far...Sidana is one pissed-off little Windfinder
*eg*
Jio had flipped them both over the railing...Sidana could not at all fathom why. Sure, he might feel a childish need for revenge, but why give himself another dunking at the same time?? If he thought that the mere fact of both of them being cold and wet at the same time would make her just fall at his feet...he must be insane.
She lost saidar in her shock, but retained enough presence of mind to kick away from Jio an instant after they hit the water, and to shed the heavy gold jewelry hanging around her neck. He would pay for the loss of that collection, built up over the past few years. So if she kicked away from him little more viciously than was necessary, well, she had reason. A little bruising wouldn't hurt him. When she surfaced, a flash of red under the water told her that he was about to come up a few feet away. She headed for the ladder (still hanging from the side of the ship from when he had climbed up before) without another glance at the idiot, and waited for the right moment to begin her ascent up the ladder.
As soon as she was certain the rocking of the waves would not dash her against the ship's side, she began clambering up the ladder as quickly as she could, reached the deck without looking down even once, and headed immediately for her cabin. They had drawn a small crowd, but she ignored them all. Once she had closed the door to her cabin she drew a deep breath for calmness, and then stripped off her sodden pants and sash. Hanging them up, she then pulled out another pair of the trousers in the same vibrant yellow, a green sash, and put them on. She then sat down on her bunk, fuming at that impossible man.
'If he even comes near me again'...she was thinking, just as a knock sounded at the door...
Sidana
Pissed-off little Windfinder
"When in danger,
Or in doubt,
Run in circles,
Scream and shout!"
Grumbling...
OOC: I'm very sorry but I did RP a
bit for your characters, so if any of it doesn't suit your char
or you just don't want it to be in there just tell me and I'll
edit the post :o)
Zhaneel paused in her writing as she heard a commotion above. A few minutes before something had started on deck but had stopped shortly and abruptly after resulting in a dripping Jio passing her cabin towards his own to change. She sighed and set down her pen. Walking calmly into the hall she was nearly knocked over by Sidana. The Windfinder was now also wet and Zhaneel could practically see the steam of her anger fuming off of her. Something was not right. Quickening her pace slightly she made her way up the narrow stairs in a flowing trot.
Once on deck she found a croud of crewmen and deckhands looking about nervously and some laughing behind their hands trying to conceal amusement. As Jio swung himself up over the top of the ladder Zhaneel nearly burst into laughter herself. Most likely he had been gawking at the women on deck again. Cargomaster or not he still behaved like a foolish shore-boy. Regaining her composure she stalked over to him and demanded to know the situation. He mumbled something about poetry and stubborn women before glaring at her as if the whole ordeal had been her own fault. With her eybrows drawn and her lips pressed into a tight line she did not look like the friendly young woman she tried to be. Zhaneel calmed herself with a deep breath telling herself she was imagining him looking at her bare chest.
Before she could open her mouth he was walking away towards the stairs to the cabins. Bewildered at his rudeness she deliberately stood on spot and called him back.
"Jio, I wish to speak with you in my cabin. You are not to be fooling around on deck, especially not with an AUDIENCE!" She couldn't help but feel sorry for him. Sopping wet and most likely beaten by Sidana. Which reminded her....
She turned to a young deckhand and spoke smoothly with some kindness in her voice so as not to frighten the girl. "Go fetch Windfinder Sidana and tell her to report to my cabin immediately." Hiding her smile she walked with the Atha'an Miere lilt to the steps. This was going to be amusing.
Once she reached her cabin she motioned Jio to a chair and took one for herself. She practically giggled. Despite the ruccus Zhaneel always felt excited when there was a spark between her shipmates. And she could practically see the flames between Sidana and Jio, whether they liked it or not.
Zhaneel
Sorry if that was a bit harsh......just couldn't resist *s*
A Simple
Task
OOC: I hope you don't mind
me jumping in here if it's a problem I can just delete this
Nerissa din'Canace had been on the ship but a short while but
was already due for promotion to crewman...and though she knew
that it was not her place, she had observed and silently analysed
the behavior of the Windfinder and the Cargomaster to herself
-- such figures she was and remained in awe of...yet...they behaved
like children! She pushed that thought out of her head and returned
to thought of the task at hand -- convincing Sidana to come to
the Sailmistress's cabin...and Jio was there. There was disaster
written all over her chore...Nerissa hoped wholeheartedly that
Sidana would spare her from her "rage" towards Jio.
She stealthily crept towards the Windfinder, attempting to make
as little noise and sudden motion as possible and searched for
words to start with...Sidana turned to face her. Nerissa stuttered
a little, in awe and fear towards Sidana...a woman she feared
and idolized at once, after all, it was her own secret dream to
be a Windfinder someday as her mother before her had been. Struggling
for words she started...
"Um...Windfinder din'Lorin? The Sailmistress wants you in
her cabin immediately"
She trembled a little and poised herself to be struck...but her
fears were not immediately justified and she relaxed a little...waiting
for a response from the Windfinder of whom she was in awe
Nerissa din'Canace
technically new Crewman on the Twilight Moon
RE: A Simple Task
OOC: Zhan, wonderful post!! (I was
literally lmao out loud at work) We are gonna have lots of fun
messing with Jio, I think *winks*
IC: Sidana frowned as she listened to the summons to see Zhaneel. Then she realized that the poor crewman was practically trembling with fear that she would lash out at her! She immediately softened her expression, but not too much. This girl would, after all, very likely end up as her apprentice before too much longer, if she could keep her nerve...
"Stand up straight, child, and stop shaking," she said sternly, looking up at Nerissa (OOC: Nerissa, I'm about 4'7" just so you know) "Lead on, then, since you were ordered to BRING me to the Sailmistress, instead of just telling me to go." She followed the girl, muttering about being led when she knew the way blindfolded. When she reached Zhaneel's door, she gathered her composure and calmly entered behind Nerissa. "Here is the Windfinder, Sailmistress," the girl said, still obviously very nervous.
Sidana was mentally steeling herself for the well-deserved tongue-lashing she would receive for her behavior. She didn't regret tossing Jio into the sea, however...the man was insufferable, and fully deserved both dunkings. With these thoughts in mind, Sidana saluted the Sailmistress, and meekly went to the table when bidden to sit. Only then did she notice Jio sitting there, face like a thundercloud...
Sidana
Windfinder and co-founder of the Twilight Moon
Okay, somebody sock it to me, I'm ready *winks*
"When in danger,
Or in doubt,
Run in circles,
Scream and shout!"
RE: A Simple Task
Jio was confused. All these crazy women
running about... It was enough to drive him insane...
After his fun with the windfinder, Sidana, he found himself, well... bounced around. He was the Cargomaster on the Twilight Moon, and here longer than all these crazy women put together... He scoffed as he watched Sidana come into the room. And he waited. Silently. His sword was already loose in his scabbard, the moment she walked in the room. He doubted he would draw on any female, but for some odd reason, he thought he'd get his point accross with it, if they started slapping him about too much... or even Sidana... the look on her face almost worried him.
~~Jio
i'm confused. lol. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?! i have read that
RP a couple of times, and i am just lost. lol... i'm goign to
read it again though... maybe more than once.
Ok
i got it now... i guess we're waiting on you Zah. *chuckles* And
i wouldn't draw on Sidana, no matter how much she slapped me about...
just for a note. *doubts there's room for it anyways*
Edited by: maglin (Jio) at: 9/27/01 6:59:18 pm
Discussions.....
OOC: hey Jio, sorry that I kinda took
over for your char there for a bit, and sorry I'm kinda taking
a seat of power but hey I am Sailmistress You gave me the title
*ggls* but no worries, I'll keep in mind that we're supposed to
be equal oh and sorry bout us girls picking on ya
IC: Zhaneel gestured to a seat in front of her when Sidana came in. The petite woman looked fairly disgruntled as she took her seat glaring at Jio. The two looked as if they wanted to go for each others throats, although Jio seemed a little more subdued. Clearing her throat Zhaneel decided to stop this before it began again.
"Sidana, Jio, I cannot understand the reasoning behind such irrationnal behaviour!! This is childish and you both know better than this!" Both turned to her and looked as if they had forgotten she was there. Shaking her head Zhaneel continued on.
"Never mind, I don't want an explanation. Your flirtations are none of my business so long as they stop putting a bad name to this ship!" This time Zhaneel lost control of her facial expressions for just a moment letting out a laugh which was so quickly stopped that it sounded more like a snort. Jio glared at her handling his sword by his waist. The man was insufferable. Did he really think she would raise a hand to him, her Cargomaster. Tsking, Zhaneel leaned back in her chair. Her eyes shifted to a sudden movement by the door. She had forgotten that the young crewman (well woman...) was still at the door. Relieved to be able to let out some of her humour Zhaneel smiled at the young girl. Sidana and Jio turned to her as well.
"I do apologize. Come in, you may take a seat." Zhaneel gestured to a wooden chair off to the side of her desk. "You are Nerissa din'Canace, yes? I believe you will be Sidana's apprentice soon enough." At the girl's slight nod Zhaneel looked to Sidana. "You will be taking her on as soon as she finishes her preliminary training. Now, before you all are dismissed, is there anything which you wish to discuss with me?"
Zhaneel
Sailmistress to the Twilight Moon
OOC: I kinda left the end open so if you want to bring up a
new topic that's fine with me or if you just want to continue
with this, whatever Sorry this one wasn't too interesting.....
Questions
Unasked
Nerissa had sat down in
the chair as motioned and then wondered what to say, now that
she was permitted to speak...he cheeks began to flush what little
they could as she fumbled for words. She knew now that she would
be allowed to have her dream...she would someday be a Windfinder...what
to say?
The Sailmistress smiled at her benevolently and waited for words...Nerissa
struggled to give them.
"So...I'm going to train to be a Windfinder?" she asked,
barely believing that the answer could be yes. The Sailmistress
nodded and Nerissa fumbled for something else to say...wondering
in the back of her mind when she would have lessons, if she could
indeed channel -- she knew that not all Windfinders could -- how
hard it would be to learn. The weight of the responsibility she
would one day take on when she was Windfinder on a ship hit her
-- she would have to be strong and not hesitant then...she straightened
in her chair and became concious of her wide eyed half aware expression,
exchanging it for a restrained smile in imitation of the fabled
Aes Sedai from tales she had heard told by those who were granted
the gift of passage on her aunt's ship...she knew from the tales
that those women could channel too. She wondered also, if those
channelers on the mainland could have anything so wonderful as
what Windfinders have -- to be accepted by soceity rather than
feared by it...she thanked the Light she had been born of the
Atha'an Miere.
Finally she broke the expectant silence... "Does this mean
that I can channel?"
The Sailmistress and Windfinder nodded in unison, Nerissa had
to restrain herself...the joy...the pain...the weight of it...the
beauty...all too much...to know agony and ecstasy in one...she
was...
OOC: hope this isn't too insane and off tangent...this is her lifelong dream and she's hardly believing it...I figure I've gotta give her some leeway to dwell on it just for a little bit...it's starting to sink in for her
Nerissa din'Canace of the Atha'an Miere
Crewman on the Twilight Moon
~~Jio
I'm Definitely the Sharper of the Two...lol
Sidana
needed to speak with the Sailmistress alone, so she gave Nerissa
orders to meet her abovedeck in one hour. Then she turned to Jio,
intending to say something, but he was rising to leave. In spite
of herself she met his eye for an instant, and what she saw set
alarm bells going off in her head immediately. His eyes held...something...inexplicable...
Then he was gone, before she could pinpoint what it was that she saw, but she felt relieved more than anything else, that she didn't have to stand coolly under that gaze any longer. The man just rubbed her the wrong way, that was all. The rest was her imagination - it had to be.
When the cabin was quiet once more, Sidana turned to Zhaneel, intending to discuss their plans, when a bell rang up on the foredeck. "Land in sight," a voice bellowed. Sidana sighed, and saluted Zhaneel before turning on her heel to head for her own cabin, to don a green silk blouse. They had made better time than even she had expected, and would be putting into port in less than 24 hours. Damn! This would mean another confrontation with Jio when she informed him that she would be joining him on the trip to the brewery. And that was another experience she would rather avoid...
Sidana din Lorin
Making this up as I go...to see where y'all take it...
"When in danger,
Or in doubt,
Run in circles,
Scream and shout!"
Stayin with the
ship.......
Zhaneel nodded in reply
to Sidana's salute and then raised the arm of her own chair to
go find her blue blouse and her cream coloured sash. Swaying with
the lilt of the ship she walked to her apartments and quickly
found the appropriate clothing. She carefully unhooked the chain
from her earing and placed the remainder of her medallions on
it. She sighed at the extra weight as she hooked it back into
place. Flicking her long black hair behind her shoulders she made
her way to the upper deck. The Sailmistress always seemed to be
needed on deck.
Once there she found her crew milling about productively. Sidana was standing at stern keeping a curious eye on Jio. Zhaneel supposed that Sidana would be going on the visit with Jio. It was all the better anyhow for Zhaneel didn't particualrily like being off of the calming waves for very long, it reminded her too much of her childhood. She shook her head with jingles from her chain as she cleared her head.
"You boy, I want you to tie the larger sails down and continue ahead, we will continue at this speed for about another 5 hours. Make sure to tell the others that so everyone is coordinated." A ship couldn't run itself, he needed his mistress to care for him. Looking out towards the land Zhaneel estimated they would be approximately another 18 hours. Less time than she had predicted, but it usually was. Better to overestimate than underestimate.
She walked over to Jio to discuss the time that would be spent ashore and the items whiched needed to be purchased. Jio would also need to discuss these things with Sidana. The two needed to get along for the trip if they were to be respectable. Besides they should have some time alone to work out what had happened.
Zhaneel
Sailmistress to the Twilight Moon
OOC: Its late, I'm tired, sorry guys..... its not that interesting
and not so good either......:P
RE: Not stayin with the ship.......
Jio
smiled as he approached Sidana. "I hear you're going on land
with me?"
She looked at him, an almost forced scowl on her face. "Yes"
Jio grinned, and looked out into the city. "We need to purchase
more cloth, for various reasons. I also want to buy an extra sail
for the spinnaker mast. We'll get them from the harbor, and then
head into town to talk to the brewer i know of there, yes?"
Jio looked at this woman, waiting for her answer.
~~Jio
I believe that front mast is named the spinnaker mast... they
name it that because it carries the same shape sail that the spinnaker
does itself. *shrugs if it isn;t*
Joining the fun!
Akasi
was as scornful as ever of Sidana, the difference now was she
wasn't allowed to show it. At least not in public. Now she had
to listen to everything the windfinder said. It was awful having
to take orders from Sidana as she didn't like Akasi anymore than
Akasi liked her. Lucky for Akasi she was due to be raised to Windfinder
soon. In the mean time she was Sidana's apprentice, of all things.
She was never sure how she had let it happen. What made it worse,
Sidana treated Nerissa more as her apprentice and Akasi she just
tried to make miserable. Akasi admired Nerissa. She had worked
with her once or twice, and the girl learned quickly. She also
had her heart on becoming a Windfinder, a dream Akasi could very
well relate to. She reach the position of windfinder very quickly
in Akasi's estimation if she learned to channel quickly and the
potential was strong in her. Akasi looked forward to the possibility
of instructing her. Her only fault was that she idolized Sidana.
Akasi was very amused with what had been going on lately. The sparks between Sidana and Jio were obvious, but they were handling it rather childishly. Sidana had been making a fool of herself lately, an event that was always to be enjoyed in Akasi's eyes. And not only that Sidana was still infuriated with the Cargomaster and as result Akasi was forgotten by the Windfinder and therefore not miserable. And the best thing yet was Sidana was going to be gone for a few days. And it was Akasi who would get to take over her duties while she was gone. Not that that was a huge deal, considering the ship wasn't going to be going anywhere, but it would give her a taste of what it was like to be windfinder when the time actually came, if only a brief one.
Akasi was at that moment heading towards her Rival and superior's quarters for her final orders before she left. She had already donned her blouse and was looking forward to a eventless afternoon. When she finally got there she found that the woman had already left. Akasi really had been forgotten. Not knowing exactly what to do she went to go find Zhaneel. She wasn't on intimate terms with the Sailmistress, but that could change.
She found Zhaneel on the deck admiring the view. "Sailmistress?" Zhaneel turned and Akasi began to explain herself, "...you see Sidana asked me to come to her quarters this morning so she could give me some final instructions, but..."
Akasi din Kalin
Apprentice-Windfinder. (for now)
Spouting ideas :) .....
Zhaneel
turned at the sound of someone's voice. It was Akasi. So, Sidana
had forgotten to give last instuctions had she? Zhaneel chuckled
to herself shaking her head at the unknowing love-struck girl.
Bringing herself back to reality she concentrated on thinking
of instructions for Akasi.
"Well, the sails do need to be checked and we're going to need to find a good wind to get back out onto the sea...." She continued to list off the chores that Sidana would otherwise have to do when she got back. But Akasi's face did not brighten at the chance to do all that a windfinder would. Instead she began to look pouty and Zhaneel could almost see her grumbling to herself. Perhaps she had thought the job of Windfinder would be all fun and games. Most likely not, the girl was, after all, about to be raised to Windfinder herself. "I suppose if you just check the sails and search for a good wind which I'm sure you have already learned, I can set some of the more insignificant tasks for Nerissa who has not learned Saidar yet." She smiled as Akasi's face brightened and decided she ought to be doing some chores herself.
Dismissing Akasi, Zhaneel set out to find Nerissa to give her her chores.
Zhaneel
OOC: If you guys want you can start up something fun, start a
commotion, you know have a shore-born come on deck without permission,
or requesting passage, and Akasi, you and I could work out the
gift of passage or something.....just spouting ideas
Oh and Jio and Sidana, if you two want you can start your adventure
in a new post so you don't have to switch back and forth, and
when your done, just come back to this post.....
The Root of Dedication
Nerissa went about her chores, trying
to pretend that nothing had happened...but after that meeting
in the cabin, reality had rooted itself too deeply in her to be
denied. She could channel...it seemed an age had passed since
she'd felt landlegs from standing on the docks while in port,
though this trip had been shorter than some she had been on in
her youth. She had never liked the feeling of firm and unmoving
surfaces under her feet...but now she almost embraced it as a
pleasant novelty -- that is, until she became a little dizzy and
stumbled while moving some crates of cargo, nearly spilling their
valuble contents meant for trade upon the dock. She regained herself
and focused on the attempt to walk on land again...it wasn't so
hard, she'd spent a few years of her life ashore after all --
and hated every moment of it until now when she found the ability
to walk on land useful.
She set the crates down and looked for some other order to carry
out...anything to keep her occupied. She tugged at her blouse,
unable to bear wearing it, but fully aware that it was neccessary
while ashore.
She turned to see Zahneel, the Sailmistress and knew that she
would be put to some task...she wondered what it would be this
time. Whatever it was, she was committed to doing it. Nerissa
prided herself on being a hard worker and a dedicated one...even
if she was perhaps a little too ready to bow to authority. Nerissa
didn't see it that way...she only wanted to do what was best for
the ship and those aboard him and respected her higher ups greatly
for all that they knew...all that they could teach her...even
through her simple chores she could learn things and become stronger.
Nerissa looked to Zahneel...waiting for her task to be named,
and Zahneel began to speak.
OOC: sorry if this is horrid (or if I'm putting it on the wrong board)...*sighs*...*loathes her midterms* I can change it if need be
Nerissa din'Canace
Crewman on the Twilight Moon
Assigning more
chores...
OOC: Its seems I'm doing
a lot of that......oh and don't worry Nerissa, it seems I have
taken over this post, so Jio and Sidana are being forced to start
a new trading one...sorry guys *smiles sheepishly*
IC: Zhaneel grumbled at having to walk on the firm ground. Her stomach lurched as if imitating the waves she wanted. She walked over to Nerissa and took a deep calming breath before risking opening her mouth.
"Since you will soon be an aprentice windfinder I would like you to do a few of the windfinder's chores since she will be away. And since you have not yet learned to channel I will set you with the easier chores. First off I would like you to keep a close eye on any who may want to board our ship. While you are doing this you will check the hull of the ship for any damage which has been done. He may need some repair after that storm we passed. Now don't forget, if anyone asks for passage you must bring them to me at once. Don't try to do anything yourself, you haven't had the training. And fetch Akasi if someone does come, for she has had training and is taking the position of windfinder until Sidana's return. I will be in my cabin should I be needed." Zhaneel winced at the harshness of her own words but did not allow herself to take any of them back. She was Sailmistress and must keep her respect. She turned on her heel and headed back for her ship.
Sitting down behind her desk Zhaneel picked up her pen and sighed thankfully for the calm waves which gently rocked the ship.
Zhaneel
Feelin a little queezy......sorry it was so short.....
Watching
the Docks...
As soon as the Sailmistress
was out of sight, Nerissa went to work, inspecting the hull...the
damage to him was not horrible, but is was worth noting -- damage
could accumulate over long voyages if left unchecked. She then
went about setting right what little bits she could while keeping
watch and making note of what repairs would have to fall to others
more skilled in them...tough places she dared not try to get at.
She went on deck once she was done inspecting the hull and stood
for a second, observing the milling masses around ships nearby...comforted
by the gentle rocking here. She didn't trip over her own feet
on a ship...never...she never became sick here either. She thought
back to when she tripped on the docks -- she had felt high and
almost alive for a second before her stomach had lurched and her
steps faltered -- ...she shook her head in remembrance of that
feeling...so strange and mixed. Like strange liquors and dishes
of some countries...nice at first and then...
She chose not to think of it any longer and focus on her task
at hand...she had been given the job of keeping watch and minding
that no one come onboard without fetching Akasi and bringing the
seeker of passage to Sidana's cabin. There was no one who might
be seeking passage quite yet...but without a doubt they would
come -- the ships of the Atha'an Miere were legendary for their
speed and Nerissa noted that the Twilight Moon was certainly deserving
of the praise in legend...it had, after all, made the voyage in
very good time. She studied, from the corner of one eye, a man
on the docks nearby who seemed to be sizing up the ship and noted
his appearance...so fair...like the Amayar, only taller. She puzzeled
at him and corrected her posture to be more dignified yet not
overstepping rank in a graceful segue so as not to make it obvious
should the observer cast him eyes upon her. He finally walked
away and she sighed...she wondered if he would be back so she
could study him some more -- strange and unattractive to her as
he was, he held himself oddly for a mainlander...
She turned her eyes to look at Akasi as she tended to the sails
and immersed herself in the duties of Windfinder with passion.
She hoped in her heart that she would be there one day...
Nerissa sighed and turned her eyes back to the milling crowds
of the port...those who would seek passage, those who would trade,
the hoodlums, the crewman and deckhands, passengers hauling their
possesions off the docks at the end of their voyage at sea, and
the ever present people who came near to the Twilight Moon just
to study or stare...
Nerissa patiently posed and waited for them all...some might be
back to board in a while while others looked ready to leave at
a minute's notice. She smiled to herself...always something new
in this life...always something interesting.
The sun beat down on her back through the light material of the
blouse and she wished that she didn't have to wear it...but comforted
herself that she only had to wear it a short while...
She held herself in anticipation as someone came near as though
pondering boarding...she waited for a moment...yes, she wanted
a definite answer before bothering Akasi or Zahneel...
OOC: I think I'm going to throw a copy of this up on the West RP board (is this okay?) *yawns and runs off to take cold shower*
Nerissa din'Canace
Crewman on the Twilight Moon
Hehe
Ooc: Totally fine
by me, but um...Zhaneel is the one in charge. *winks*
Akasi sighed as she got to her duties. Nothing was different. She had to do all the same things, except now she had more of those same things. On the upside she did have more of the authority that she wanted even if for now it lacked the respect she wanted with it. Not that they didn't respect her, just not as a windfinder even though for all intent and purposes she was one. One afternoon had been enough to discover that. She was not a superior, she was an equal to many and some of them felt they had to check with the Sailmistress just to make sure. And, she admitted to herself, had she been in there position she probably would have done the same as she was still their equal as much as she hated it.
She enjoyed being a windfinder more at sea where her special skills were needed. Where she could feel the sea breeze blowing in her face and the boat rocking beneath her feet...where she could channel. And that was not the most pleasant of thoughts. She loved to channel, to bathe in the ectasy it provided, but she was still afraid of it. That was why Sidana had been raised and she had not. As long as she was afraid she didn't have complete control.
Suddenly, out of no where, a wave of loneliness swept over her and she fought the urge to cry. She knew she had no friends. No real ones anyway and it was to the fault of no one but herself. She had been cold and distant and that never attracted possible friends. But she had her reasons...if only Meyadt were here she could bear it all...
Akasi and her older sister, Meyadt, were crouched behind a huge crate on the deck of the Water Dancer (sorry I'm not very original with names). They were waiting and their mother would be furious had she known what was going on. They had put a nest of scorpions (and no, they're aren't a poisonous kind) they had acquired on shore the day before in the crewmen's quarters. They sat restlessly.
"Meyadt, nothing's happening," whined a young Akasi, "the scorpions must not have been disturbed. We must have put them in the wrong place."
"Shh, don't say that so loud. Someone'll hear you. And don't worry. They just haven't all waken up yet. Be patient."
As if on queue someone screamed and before they could blink there were crewman and a few deckhands running around trying to shake off the little parasites. Akasi and Meyadt were rolling over in a fit of laughter. And then suddenly a shadow fell over them. It was the Windfinder staring down at them sternly. The two girls struggled to their feet still fighting off the last of their laughing attacks.
"Just what do you think is so funny?!" she demanded of them
"Mother..." Meyadt winced as soon as she began "I mean, Windfinder, please we were just..." she begain to explain.
Akasi could not help but smile at the memory. She needed to stop brooding her she realized. It was keeping her from enjoying the tasks onerous though they could be. And then the day and recent events didn't seem quite so bad.
Hours later she was mending the sails and enjoying it. Nerissa was watching as multitudes of people passed by and Akasi was keeping half an eye on her. She reprimanded herself for doing so because if she had been in Nerissa's position she would have been furious with someone not trusting her, not even giving her a chance to make a mistake. But Akasi couldn't help it. She noticed the person approaching the ship and was about to "welcome" him, but then hesitated. No, she would wait to see how Nerissa would handle it.
Akasi
Long-lost Sister of Meyadt
Rival of Sidana
Apprentice Windfinder
Hey girls, it's
Zahneel...also being lazy
OOC: I'm
not actually going to respond to this one because we are moving
to the West board and we're gonna see if we can actually find
someone who wants to rp with us and board the ship, it'll keep
the rp a little more interesting......so don't worry I'll get
it up soon and if you could, try just postin a couple comments
about some sailors needed for a lovely trip on a boat full of
topless woman....that should get them coming hehehe.....
Zhaneel
Sailmistress
Tryin her darndest
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