Tiger's ship

[Crescent]

[[cont. from Tour of the Ship... Now, I know that the other pirate ship sailed for quite some time on the sea, but we did not specify at which time our ship docked here and since there was no talk on what time of day it was that I can recall, I'm making the executive decision that it's the same time as the other pirate ship arrives. Is that all right with everyone? If not, let me know and I'll correct the mistakeat once. ]]

Tiger drew his eyes off the map when he saw the other ship dock not altogether far away from his own. He could almost hear the yelling of the other captain. It made him smile a bit as he realised he had not yelled in a long time to his crewmembers. Was it just that they loved him or because they were too smart to need any guidance? He chuckled to himself as he turned his eyes on the map again. He wasn't going to bother himself on account of the other ship, not just now in any case. He had a plan to make, and the decision did not appear easy.

[WingSong]

((Hmm...let's say it wasn't yet when the other ship docked, and we've jumped ahead. Then we could say Cutter and Quicksand had already taken inventory, since that's not altogether interesting to play out. If that's okay with Jewel, that is. ))

[Crescent]

[[Sounds good to me, in any case. ]]

[Jewel]

((Sounds good to me. I'll place Cutter and Quicksand maybe just hanging out above deck, then? If that's cool with you, Wingsong I'll post in a bit when I'm not feeling so braindead )

[WingSong]

((Whatever's fine, as long as the storyline starts picking up soon! ;D ))

[Jewel]

Cutter's jade eyes scanned the port from his position on an upper part of the ship. The breeze picked up his black forelock, lifting and dropping it as it pleased. Anticipation was already growing in the stallion to move on and sail somewhere new. He lifted a crimson hoof as if to stamp it out of restlessness, but then, realizing the loud sound his large feet make on their own, thought better of it and placed it back alongside his other leg. The shark teeth which hung by small gold rings on a leather thong shook slightly as his hoof touched the deck once again.

Without even looking at the mare, Cutter addressed Quicksand at his side, "So, lassie," He said quietly, still scanning the decks and port area stoicly, "What on earth and sea made ye choose such a life?" Cutter turned to her, looking her in the eye with curiosity.

[WingSong]

Quicksand gave a slight nervous jump when she realized Cutter had been talking to her. "Me? Oh, well, I uh..." It didn't help any that she had no answer to the particular question he'd asked. Why had she wanted this? Her old life seemed so far away now - she could hardly remember.

"I guess...I just wanted a change...you know - something out of the ordinary, something interesting to happen in my life for once." The mare grew more confident as she spoke. Yes, that had been it.

[Jewel]

Cutter grinned slightly at her answer, showing a few gold teeth. It wasn't in a jestful manner, more of an acknowledgement.

"Ye can rest assure.. things are likely to get plenty interesting," He said quietly, pausing to think about the journey they'd be going on. Where were they going, anyway? Not that it entirely mattered to Cutter.. he was happy just to stay on the move. "This is a good crew.. good ponies." He nodded, "Ye might even befriend Bridie over yonder," The stallion grinned, motioning toward the white mare.

[WingSong]

Quicksand looked over at Bridie. "Hmm...do you really think so? Bridie and Pippi didn't get along too well..." She really didn't know what to think now. She liked Bridie okay, but Bridie made it clear how much she disliked Pippi, and she's liked Pippi okay too...then Pippi had been kicked off the ship...

Something had been nagging at the back of Quicksand's mind since Pippi had left, and now she realized what it was. She said it aloud before she could stop herself. "Hey - you don't think the captain will kcik me off the ship, do you? I mean, I think Pippi's way more of a pirate than I am..."

[Jewel]

Cutter raised an eyebrow at the mare, smiling slightly. It was slightly endearing how naive and innocent Quicksand seemed at times, characteristics that may entice such as stallion as Cutter to be protective of her down the road.

"Lass, why would Tiger go and do that, ye think? Unless ye plan on taking over the ship by yer lonely," He said, then paused, looking momentarily toward the sea, "Pull your weight however ye can, an' listen to ol' Tiger. Stay outta trouble and do what yer told, and ye'll be fine." Cutter was all too familiar with the way ships worked, and that was the most basic, clear outline he could suffice for the inexperienced mare. In some strange way, though he'd never express it, she was a breath of fresh air to the sea-hardy stallion.

[WingSong]

Relieved, Quicksand smiled at Cutter. "Really? Well, thank you - for the advice, I mean. I just...wanted to be sure." She tapped a hoof on the deck in thought for a moment. She still felt a little guilty - should she have followed Pippi? They'd agreed to be friends. But she was sure the other mare could take care of herself, and she didn't want to lose her new position on the ship...but wasn't that just her being selfish? Was she really such a terrible friend?

[Jewel]

Almost as if reading her thoughts, Cutter continued in a quiet, low tone, not putting much energy into his words. "Ye may not be a true pirate yet, lass, but trust me on this: Tiger, he knows who has the potential t'be a good pirate. Ye can banter on all ye want about being a 'pirate'," He said, referencing Pippi, "But words, they're worth nothin' till you've live it.

While often quiet and hard-working, as well as encased in a tough, intimidating appearance, Cutter also had an element of compassion, in some way. At the end of the day, he'd do whatever would benefit him the most, being as he was always on his own side. This didn't prevent him from truly appreciating comradery and trust within a crew.

[WingSong]

((This has nothing to do with anything, but Jewel - I've been wanting to tell you how much I love that drawing of Firefly. She's one of my favorite 80s ponies, and it really does her justice. ))

Quicksand smiled once more, truly thankful. After a moment of silence, she said, "I think I'm going to like it here."

[Delta]

Bridie sat on the deck, bored out of her mind and playing with her hair, which today had a nice beachy wave to it. She placed a frangipani, her favourite flower, one that matched her symbol, behind her ear for an extra look.

Her blue eyes swept across the deck, half closed out of boredom. There was no denying that life on the ship wasn't as fun without Pippi around.She had no one to pick on now, no one to poke fun at. Well, there was Quicksand but Bridie felt that Gan Ning had the hots for her, and if she were to do anything to her than Gan Ning would probably not be very happy, and also everyone on board would find out that she was jealous of the fact that the stallions were somewhat drawn to Quicksand's looks, and they were not to know that.

[Shadow]

Gan Ning, as he always did, seemed to apper out of the thin mousture in the air as he took twoi steps to stand next to Bridie. "Gold bar for your thoughts." He looked over at Cutter and Quicksand then. "I personaly think she has the potential to be a real pirate. She's got spunk, she's navie and thus can learn fast..." He chuckled as he spoke in his normaly teaseing tone. "She just might become a sweet version of you, Sis!" He grined ear to ear at that. He was more than likely going to be hit for that one; But Bridie was the only mare on board thus far allowed to hit him without him doing some fancy dodgeing.

Besides, he kinda liked her abuse. He eyed the other ship then in his true manner; That of a pirate that knew that another ship could lead to rivals. "Something is off about that ship, though. I'm eager to set sail, but I got a hunch we'll be crossing paths, maybe even blades, with those guys right next to us. Happened once in my fdays as a captain... Bah, I'm not gonna bore you to death." He then walked over to Cutter and Quicksand, eyeing the vast streach of water. "Man, I'm starting to get antsy. If we don't set out soon, I may just go for a swim right here and now!"