Setting Sail - Castaway
Characters: Oclan, Aikuen, Kentar, Star, William
Location: Golden Pike
A sad state Oclan was in right now, stranded on a piece of wood just large enough for him to sit on and hold him afloat, the male otter was rather ticked off at the state he was in a few colorful words where said to the sky in response to the storm that had took the ship out he was traveling on and left him to drift out in sea
The ole cappy-tan of the Golden Pike leans against the side railing. Humming little more than a just a tune. Happy that the storm they had recently, was just a little more than a trickle. So its a little surprising to see something floating around in the sea. Course. He thinks its just crap. Or... Is it. He blinks as he can see a beast floating the tiny wood, "Oi! Seafarer?" he yells out before looking to his crew for support.
Kentar was following behind Aik like a good first mate. He blinks a little as he spots something in the water with the otter. "Hm..." he peeks over and blinks at Aik's call. "Beast overboard!" he calls out...and that makes the crew get stuff. Rope, floatie thingys...towels...etc, etc.
Oclan was sitting on his little plan cross legged and thinking about this mess that he didn't even hear the captain call out to him, it was not until the words beast overboard where screamed did the annoyed otter look up about ready to yell at who ever interrupted his thinking only to realize that he was saved and not doomed to float around till he died, standing up, the otter checks to make sure his swords is buckled into its sheath and he had every thing before he dives in make his way to the ship poping back up a few seconds later waiting for a rope "id really like to be coming up now mates, thankee kindly." he calls up
Aikuen yells out in all his finery, "Get that rope tied to the pulley... Throw'em the other end mates... Get him up before we pass on by!" He barks out. The crew goes about tying the end to the pulley system set in the center of the ship. Aik peaks over the side, "Get a good grip mate..." he says to the other otter. He then barks to the crew, "Get em up!" and the crew turns the large wheel. Shooting the rope through the system.
Oclan waits for the rope to be thrown down catching it wrapping it around his arm before gripping it with both paws "ok im all ready, please get me out, this salt water doesn't taste to good." he calls up in a slightly cheerful tone as he waits to be lifted onto the ship
Kentar helps direct as the rope is thrown and then slowly pulled back up. "Heave!" he orders out over and over until finally the otter is pulled onto the deck. "We got him!" he nods.
Aikuen nods, letting his first mate give the orders as he goes back to watching the other otter as he shoots out of the waves. Flying over the railing. Aik then barks out, "OI! Get em some water and find the healer! MOVE!" before going over to Oclan, "What-a-do mate?" he smiles
Oclan gives a nod shaking his form and spraying water every where "healer is not needed just some water." he says softly before he moves his paw checking to make sure his sword is still there before nodding "thankee kindly mate, don't know what i would of done."
Kentar goes to get some water...and then comes back, handing the cup to Oclan. "Drifted about and had lots of time to think about how you got there." he chuckles. "Uh...how did you get there?"
Aikuen chuckles at Kentar, "Thanks mate..." shaking a paw off at the Healer that runs on top deck, "Oh aye. How did you get there?" he says standing up and crossing his arms.
Oclan chuckles "I can thank every ones friendly favorite storm, destroyed the whole ship and my squad." he sighs a little taking the cup and taking a nice drink "names Oclan, i was part of a squad of swords for hired." he takes a deep breath glade to not be breathing in nothing but salt "but not like mercenaries, we are more like guardians, we where hired to protect a cargo ship, but sadly i can't do any thing to large winds and and lightning."
"What was th cargo?" Will asks scanning the waves with the spyglass he'd swiped from Aik.
The steady thump-thud of a heavy, rubbery body announces the arrival of everyone's favorite Sea Lion; Star flops onto the deck, a fish hanging delicately from her muzzle. She is apparently trying to find the perfect place to eat it - but, ofcourse, all thoughts of food are shoved from her mind when she sees other beasts! And a new one! A joyful "Gark!", the 'phwup' of a fish being discarded onto the floor, and the sight of a large creature barreling towards Oclan - tongue lolling happily - is Star's way of just saying 'hey'.
Aikuen holds out a paw to help the other otter up on his pads, "So. You are a fighter of sorts. Your ship was destroyed. And there was nothing you could do?" he asks, "Just want to make sure i got it right." he chuckles as salutes a bit, "The name is Aikuen. Im the Captain of this little ship you are on..." he points at the stoat, "This is Kentar, He be my first mate." Then at the rat, "This is my son." He then laughs at Star, "Watch it Oclan... You might want to move." he laughs.
Oclan yawns a little "didn't ask, but i heard it was some jewels and jewelry and such for trading poor beasts i hope i wasn't the only survivor." then swiftly side steps twisting a little so that he is now behind the sea lion "friendly one that one." he says cheerfully, then looks back to Aikuen giving a friendly nod "nice to meet ye all, and thanky kindly for 'elping me."
Kentar nods slowly and thinks with a nod. "Yeah. Nice to meet you too, Oclan." he smiles. "Oh, and you'll meet the rest of the crew later." he nods before blinking at Star, and laughing. "Haha...oh, Star!" he smiles.
Whats this? Her love has been denied? But she is, once again, distracted - this time by William. She flops towards him, trying to get enough leverage to lift herself up and lick at his face.
Aikuen nods at Oclan, "No problem mate. Floating around the sea is no fun... And Well keep a sharp eye out for any others that might be floating around." he then chuckles at Star, "Oh aye. It just easier to let her lick you. Or she'll chase you ta noon." he grins.
Not the face! Will is caught between the rail and a sea lion with no means of escape. He makes a face as he's licked. YUCK! "Ok, ok, that's enough!" he says trying to push Star away. Where are the twins when you need them? Surely they could distract this thing .... or torment her. He's not picky.
Oclan gives a chuckle "I'll remember that." he says happily as he finds a place to sit needing to rest a little "but aim i ever so lucky to have ran into you all." he says then his stomach giving off a low growl.
Star only ceases her love of Will when she decides that he has been thouroughly licked and drops back down to the deck. Her eyes slowly turn to Oclan.
Aikuen tugs at his chin, still talking to Oclan, "Hmmm. Well your luck might be running out soon. We need to talk to you. About things... But i think we can just discuss this over something to eat eh?" he chuckles a bit watching Star.
A few tentative paces bring Star to Oclan's feet. She sniffs. Sniffs again. And only then does she proceed to try to jump up and get at his face. Its like her initiation to the ship. Welcome aboard
Aikuen smiles as he reaches over and pats the lion, "Good Good. Lick the new otter clean." he laughs before heading over to the side of the railing again and leaning on it, talking to Will, "So. Got licked clean eh?" he winks at the rat.
William sticks his tongue out at captain. "Wouldn't hurt her to be a little less friendly," he grouses passing the spyglass back over to his father.
Aikuen laughs as he takes the spyglass back, "Ah... Well. Nothing i can do about that matey." he grins, "Just... Maybe she will get bored eventually of it..." he shakes his head, "Probably not. You better get used to it then!" he laughs.
Star looks up at them happily for a moment befre settling her head on the ground and huffing out a sigh. She's taking a nap, all that loving tired her out!
Looks like Oclan is taking a nap too that or Star knocked him out or something. The rat rubs an arm over his face where the sea lion'd licked him. Ewww. "Maybe th twins can train her or something. It'd keep all three of em busy."
Aikuen chuckles and nods, "Perhaps. I dont like to keep them on top deck. Lest they fall off." he hums, "But they love star... TO DEATH!" he grins, "Well see what we can do. Sides. She isnt all that bad. Dont you enjoy a slick shower once in awhile?" he asks with a chuckles.
Rats by majority don't care for water other than to drink it. "I'm not an otter," Will says still a little miffed.
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