Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 10:10:45 PM)
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Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:12:16 PM)
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Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 10:13:31 PM)
*The Everbright is..well...bright, tonight. worklights flood the deck with a crisp white brilliance*

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:13:53 PM)
Azu headed up to and on the Everbright, ready to help as she was in work clothes (jeans and a t-shirt) instead of her usually nicer dress. Though apparently found there was less now to work on than expected?

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 10:17:00 PM)
*Indeed. Most of the hardest work seems finished. A lot of the wood is sanded smooth again, the burned bits are replaced with new material. Octavian is sitting at a little worktable, hunched over sparkling bits of metal, needle file in hand*

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:20:50 PM)
"I 'ave a few days o' class and den everything is all fixed." She commented lightly, hoping not to make him jump.

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 10:22:44 PM)
*he doesn't jump, fortunately, but he does look up, hands freezing in place* Hardly. Her structure is repaired. But that's...well, that's like letting her bones heal in casts. There's still muscles and skin to fix.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:24:01 PM)
"Should ah take off and let ye work?" Azu had covered some bruises neatly with make up but there's obviously something a bit off with all the bright lighting.

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 10:26:03 PM)
*He peers at her for a long moment, then shakes his head and motions to one of several folding chairs sitting nearby* sit with me. My hands know what to do. I don't need to watch them work.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:28:06 PM)
She'd move and sit down. "Well, I think she's looking much better at least, Everbright."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 10:30:44 PM)
She is. She's even sounding a little more cheerful.*true to his word, his hands start moving again, the flesh and blood one carefully feeling the little teeth on what prove to be gears, the tiny file, held in the metal hand, rasping with an almost musical sound now and then* Makes me feel like things are actually getting done.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:32:56 PM)
"Does seem ta be de case." She commented with a smile, crossing her legs and wincing a moment before settling. In her hair nameless fluttered a few times. "Ahm sure ye'll get her all fixed."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 10:34:04 PM)
Looks like she's not the only damaged beauty in my presence.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:34:46 PM)
Azu blushed, though it was hard to tell. "Yes well, I'm all right, I had a small issue with a troll teenager. Nameless frightened him off though."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 10:35:50 PM)
A troll teen, hmm? Someone I need to watch out for? I hardly have a concealed protector like you.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:36:51 PM)
"He attacked me when ah was takin the money fer the day at the store over to de bank. So unless ye be carrying bags o money about yer probably safe."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 10:38:16 PM)
I barely have two nickles to rub together...so no. I'm not carrying money. I wonder what's up though. It's not like we lack special skills to make money, so I can't see why any of us would try to steal from one of our own.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:39:35 PM)
"Hard to say, though perhaps they thought me an easier target, I'm not exactly large in stature and trolls have a bit of an advantage against any of us."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 10:41:37 PM)
Well, yeah. But most of us are not what we see,. so starting shit seems pretty stupid to me. But that's just me.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:43:15 PM)
"I imagine thats why they attempted to knock me out first." She said with a shrug. "Either way, I was lucky that nameless was able to help." The butterfly meanwhile sounded sad. "Not fast enough Mistress."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 10:44:38 PM)
Was there more then one? *Asked curiously. The rasp of file on brass continues, changing subtly in pitch as his grip on the parts change*

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:45:20 PM)
"Just the troll, neither of us spotted any others anyway." Azu answered, her butterfly back to his usual silence, though seeming more brooding at the moment.

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 10:46:35 PM)
*He frowns absently, puffing a little burst of air at the gear to clean away shavings before peering at it, then setting it aside* Have you told anyone else?

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:47:27 PM)
She shook her head negatively. "It was only a couple nights ago, and I'm usually rather busy with things. Nothings broken though, and I should heal up before long."

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:51:54 PM)
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Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 10:51:55 PM)
*He snorts, softly* If you had access to a Fire, you'd be healed already. *and picks up another gear to file, this one a bit lower on the scale as he runs the file over it*

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:52:39 PM)
"Well, one must take what they 'ave eh?" She commented, smiling softly. "I'm glad it wasn't worse."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 10:54:46 PM)
Ain't that the shit honest truth. On both counts. Maybe you should have one of your flock walk with you. A burly one, preferably.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:56:35 PM)
"There aren't many of us, and none that are particularly burly. But I'll be all right, I'll certainly be more careful after that. In part it was my own fault, I'd been a bit caught in thought."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 10:58:33 PM)
*He nods a bit* Well, if you spot anything you don't like, call me. I'll come over if I can. Or send the XO.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 10:59:21 PM)
"I appreciate that and I'll keep it in mind if anything seems off. Thank you Captain Octavian."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:00:13 PM)
It's only right. *Said as he lifts the gear towards the light, puffing on it again, running a thumb over it's surface* What anyone should do.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:00:41 PM)
"It seems today very few do what anyone should." She observed.

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:02:33 PM)
Decay of modern society, The Admiral would say. Just not like it used to be.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:03:38 PM)
"My gran said it was because 'young people are lazy'." She mimicked an older ladies voice fairly well.

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:05:06 PM)
I would wager it's all part of the same thing. Something to do with texting, I'm sure.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:07:21 PM)
"I'd think a member of your house would enjoy cell phones and the like." She commented, her accent not quite as thick as it was when they first met, there were moments where it seemed to slip in and out. She adjusted so one of her feet was underneath her and folded her hands on her lap.

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:11:14 PM)
Oh, I love them. If I had money, I'd be one of those guys who bought one of every gadget that came out, just to play with them. Ironicly, perhaps, as I live on a sailing ship. Powered by steam.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:13:46 PM)
She smiled. "Well, you're welcome to fiddle with mine if you like, the warrenty is still in place."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:15:10 PM)
*he laughs, softly* I have a new phone. But I limit myself to just the phone. If I didn't, I'd fill my little cabin with little toys.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:16:51 PM)
"At least you should be easy to get gifts for." She commented thoughtfully. "When's your birthday anyway?"

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:19:37 PM)
*he waggles a hand* Some time in early april.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:20:38 PM)
She nodded and dug out her own phone to put it in.

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:22:00 PM)
I hate birthdays. *he mutters, peering at the gear again*

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:23:02 PM)
"Well, you already act like a grump, you should have nothing to fear right?" She stated, tone light but playful.

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:24:54 PM)
I'm just a bitter old man is all. *said with a smirk, of course* Everbright used to tease me about it all the time.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:26:29 PM)
"I know the feeling." She glanced up though there was no way for her to actually see the butterfly in her hair. "I'm ready for any bit of adventure really, I enjoy my work with my congregation but I don't get nearly enough interesting stories from it."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:29:23 PM)
...If you're hungry for adventure, gather me a crew. I just finished repairing Everbright's Dreamgate generator. She has no limit to where she can go now.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:32:23 PM)
"Oh?" She defintely looked tempted by that. "Well, I don't know if I could get you a crew permenently but I could probably gather a few folks interested in exploring a bit. Least I'd be willing to try, though I've been hoping to research some in the Library held by Dee before I headed into the dreaming again."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:36:16 PM)
While I'd prefer a permanant crew, a temporary one will be fine for this purpose. And there's no rush. Actually, a bit of time would be better, as it gives me time to finish more of Everbright's repairs. Maybe even add some upgrades I've been working on.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:37:08 PM)
She nodded some. "Good, I'm not sure what I'll have to pay to convince the cap to allow me use of the library."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:38:20 PM)
Well, that's easy. Maybe.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:39:10 PM)
"I have a bit of dross saved, so I think I'll manage, I just won't bother if it's too pricy."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:41:22 PM)
You could offer tasty dreaming creatures. Even convince Antoine to cook them up for you, then pay this cap with them.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:43:51 PM)
"Hmm, somehow I would prefer to keep things on a more monetary value. My grandmother always told me to avoid feeding caps when possible. Don't want them thinking you're a source of nourishment."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:44:31 PM)
Some truth to that, I guess. So much more boring though.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:45:51 PM)
She chuckled. "Fair enough I suppose." Seeming to think about it.

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:47:31 PM)
*that earns a snicker* Go with your instincts. Or just ask the person what they want. Simplest way is usually the best.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:48:15 PM)
"Well, with what I'm planning to research, probably wiser to keep my head down."

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:49:26 PM)
Ahh. A secret then? Never good to poke the curious captain with those.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:50:04 PM)
"Well I don't think you'll be wandering about telling them." She said as if pondering if she should tell him or not.

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:51:16 PM)
As if. *he says, touching a palm to his chest as if to suggest he's insulted by the very idea*

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:52:25 PM)
She grinned. "I want to see if there's any information on the fountain of youth. The lower eastern part of the states was one of the areas rumored to possess it in what I've read of it before...so I'm curious." As if that was reason enough to go on such a quest.

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:55:46 PM)
*He nods a bit, musing on this* Florida, at least that's what de León thought. Though there's one wrinkle that might pay to ponder.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:56:04 PM)
"Hmm?"

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:56:27 PM)
After centuries of dreaming about such a thing...it almost surely exists in the Dream.

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:56:47 PM)
Wether or not it exists in the real, I mean.

Azu Ongokos (Feb 4, 2011 11:57:57 PM)
"Well, hard to say, but I still think it'd be an interesting find. Worthy of a story or two at very least." She commented with her grin still in place.

Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 4, 2011 11:58:28 PM)
Great, that means I need to find or forge some conquistador armor for myself. To make it official.