ch.2 Make Your Mark on the Dotted Line [Action]

[not_a_codfish]

[Backdated to early this morning]

[As the residents awaken, they find a large note nailed to the front of each of their doors, written in a stylized script, with the first word of each paragraph starting with a large, illuminated letter:]

To all those residents who are in need of employment, who seek adventure, and who are willing to sail under a pirate's flag:

Your presence is requested in the lobby of Cair Paradisa, on this morning of September the 18th. Today I am holding a recruitment for my crew, and am seeking all those of mettle and courage. All are welcome. Trials and refreshments to be held in the lobby from Dawn till Dusk.

Your Fellow Prisoner in Paradise,
Captain James Hook

For those of you who are early risers, there seems to be a certain pirate captain bustling about the lobby. At his direction, the castle ghosts are rearranging some of the tables and laying out a spread of food. Hook sits himself behind a large wooden table with several large papers in front of him.

On these papers, the rules of recruitment are stated:

All those here undersigned agree to follow their captain, one James Hook, and obey his commands. To each man here undersigned, a percentage of all profits of this venture will be doled out in measure of his position.

Positions available:
OFICERS
First mate:
Second Mate:
Third Mate (Boatswain):
Quartermaster:

MEN BEFORE THE MAST


[ooc: feel free to sign up just to troll Hook, but I am also looking for people to help me with a certain venture I'm concocting. see paradisaooc for more details]

Comments

Dictated forever

[onlyanapple]

...And sail where? On the imaginary sea?

Dictated

[not_a_codfish]

Hmmm you sound very like the Journal’s voice, when I did first arrive... Mr. Book I presume?

Alas, I shall not be sailing with this crew, but embarking on a business venture of a more landlocked nature. I have plans to build an establishment in the town proper, and I cannot accomplish such a feat alone.

[onlyanapple]

[Pause] Okay we're still doing that, sure I'm the book.

Unless that business venture is some sort of pirate-themed brothel, I'm not interested.

[wagers]

[Vriska will be the first to show up! Enjoy your young alien girl in an outfit resembling something like this. Hey, when it comes to pirating, she goes all out. And watch, she has the ambition, too.]

Look no further for a worthy candidate, captain! You've got a ruthless gamblignant here, right before your very eyes!

[Bonus points if she's in character, right?]

[not_a_codfish]

[Well, imitation is the highest form of flattery 8)]

Welcome, Welcome. And is there a particular position you wish to sign for, miss...?

[Hook pauses for her to give her name

[wagers]

[She'll stand to attention, too! Maybe even give a salute?]

Serket, captain! Vriska Serket, at your service! And I will have nothing short of First Mate, my good sir! [Puffs out chest, ye!] Check my credentials, I have them!

Written

[jimfromit]

Pirates you say?

[He's both amused and yet...curious at the same time.]

Written back

[not_a_codfish]

Why yes, pirates indeed. I'm glad my invitations made it out to the residents on time.

I plan to fashion some semblance of a crew here, and, with their aid [read as "by their labors"] I hope to erect a most profitable establishment in the town proper.

[cheerupemoborg]

Where do you expect to get your profits from...? There's not exactly any ports to sail into around here.

[not_a_codfish]

Ah, but I will not have my crew plunder ships. Instead, I hope to build a... business establishment of sorts, with which to capitalize on the resident's constant need for entertainment and distraction.

dictated

[lord_wizard]

[Oh, it's you again. At least he knows what the Captain business was about, anyway.]

I cannot fault your enterprising spirit, Captain, though are you sure it's wise to be claiming to be pirate to the general populace?

Dictated

[not_a_codfish]

[Oh, hi you... He is reeeeealy sorry about last time... please don't set his hat on fire again 0.0]

I suspect there are those with far more collorful histories than my own who roam these halls. It would be teribly bad form to pretend to be other than I am.

[heloise]

[ She has the paper in hand, creeping about by the periphery of the lobby to watch him bustle about before speaking up. ]

Will you lead us to the edge of the world, Captain? To the Far East or to the New World?

[not_a_codfish]

[Hook recognizes the voice, and is glad to finally be able to match a face to it. He smiles and bows in his most gentlemanly manner. eloquence set to maximum captain!]

Ah, Lady Lucrezia, so glad you could grace this humble gathering with your presence.

Mayhap one day I shall. I can think of no better company for such a voyage. [if the opportunity arises, he kisses her hand]

I was disappointed to hear that I missed this last expedition by so short a margin, but such is life.

But, alas, I have not the means for such a voyage, nor, I think, would the denizens of this castle be so quick to take to lands afar after so swiftly returning home. This is a precursor to an adventure into capitalism. I hope that with the help of a crew, I may build a business establishment in the town.

[Dictated]

[sawyourwolfjunk]

Oh yeah? What kind of adventure are you looking for, me hearty?

Dictated

[not_a_codfish]

One that will require hard work, dedication, and liberal amounts of grog.

I plan to erect an edifice of piratical delights the likes of which this world has never seen. It is my purpose to hire a crew to aid me in this endeavor.

[foolreversed]

[oh god Adachi how low have you sunk to actually show up to this.

But let's face it you're:

1) jobless
2) never in a good mood anymore
3) could really use something to get your mind off of everything in this dumb castle
4) hungry

and most importantly

5) bored shitless again (THE WORST OF ALL)

And well it... had been fun during that one pirate adventure a year ago. Oh sure, you were on the Navy back then but your made up Navy Admiral life that the castle gave you was better than your life back home. Plus, you're already a cop turned criminal; may as well go for navy turned pirate too.

It couldn't hurt at least.

So have a mousy looking man showing up at the lobby]

Um...

[not_a_codfish]

[Hook greets him jovially. He seems in high spirits.]

Welcome, my good man. To what do I owe the pleasure, Mr...?
[Hook waits for a name]

/late sob

[is0latedthinker]

[He's clutching the paper now, journal having opened itself nearby.]

Fantastic. First I get kidnapped by a magical castle that grants wishes, of all things. Now there's pirates.

I didn't sign up for this.

Better late than never ;)

[not_a_codfish]

Aye, pirates. A most honorable and prestigious profession.

I know this is late but I cannot resist

[wizard_redfive]

[Side eyeing that note. Dairine is not particularly impressed.]

"Willing to sail?"

You do realize there isn't a sea for miles, right? Unless you're planning on commandeering the Season's Room on off days.

How can I say no to new CR?

[not_a_codfish]

'Tis but a turn of phrase. You will forgive me if the metaphors that spring most readily to me are of nautical nature. I have lived the last few centuries , [good God, had it really been that long?] of my life aboard a naval vessel.

late but dictated dfksafj

[psych0p0mps]

pirates are stupid

NEVER TOO LATE! [Dictaded]

[not_a_codfish]

Oh? I do not doubt that the common sailor lacks the inteligence of a cucumber, but I must say it is rather rude to geralize and say that all pirates are uninteligent.