ITT: We Are All Pirates' Revenge

"By the way, Ira..." says Victor. "You, uh, look different than you did earlier. How did you do that?"

Oh, I'm a dragon that can shapeshift called a drameleon. I can take lots of different forms! (Ira explains.)

(Ira demonstrates by morphing into a double of Victor.)

Victor is taken aback.

"Wha— Oh, man, that's incredible," he says, looking at the double of himself. It was even more accurate than looking in a mirror.

Satisfied with Tom's performance, Melvin goes back to wandering around the ship. He finally comes to the captain's quarters.

"Duane? You there?" he says as he opens the door.

Duane is pacing atop a desk in the Captain's Quarters. He takes note of Melvin's presence. Hey Cous'. I've uh... I've been doing some thinking about this crew.

Edited by TacoBadger on Mar 22nd 2019 at 11:00:32 AM

Melvin shifts uncomfortably. "It's about the Sharkazil, right? I know, that was rash..."

...that's a separate issue. I was already outvoted there, so I don't see the need to revisit it.

Duane approaches his cousin. My concern came up with Victor, but it's not entirely based around him. It's more... everyone. Aside from us, the kids probably, and Zeke, we know nothing about the lives these people lead, and, well, the people they are. And that could be a problem.

Heh heh, pretty neat, eh? (Ira says. He shifts back to normal form.) Hey, what say we go back above deck, eh?

"Well, the kids, sure, but... after all we've done, you think some might still have bad intentions? I mean, sure, it really hasn't been too long, but... you think they would keep up an act like that for this long?"

"I don't know... I just don't see a reason not to trust-" Melvin stops at that last word and starts to panic. He clutches his head and starts breathing quickly.

"Oh... oh Poseidon, what has happened to me? How could I let myself become so blind? What have I been thinking? The last time I trusted... other crewmates..." Melvin has to lean against the chair to keep from fainting.

Edited by DrNoPuma on Mar 22nd 2019 at 12:28:11 PM

Duane looks frantic as he sees Melvin start to go limp. Hey, hey, Cous', stay with me! Hey, listen, don't think about that... let's just stay focused on the present okay? Listen, hey, I've been thinking in here, I;ve got an idea. It doesn't fix the problem, but it helps, okay? Just stay in the moment, alright, Cous'?

"Ah, okay…" Kauri gets up from behind his cannon friend and starts following Ira and the others. "It's, um… nice to meet you, too, Mr. Victor."

Melvin tries to calm down. "Okay," he says, breathing slowly. "It's fine. I'm listening. What is it?"

Duane looks into Melvin's eyes to assure he's okay. Once Melvin tells him to talk, he averts his gaze downward, as if to recall his thoughts.

Well, I was thinking, we call the whole crew together, and we all just... spill our stories. We tell them all to just come clean about their past. They can lie, sure, but they just gotta say somethin. That way, I dunno, maybe we could get a better gist, y'know?

Edited by TacoBadger on Mar 22nd 2019 at 11:36:00 AM

"Good idea," Victor says to Ira. "I could use some fresh air, and maybe the captain needs help with something..."

(Ira goes above deck along with the others. He sees that Tom's at the ship's wheel, the others are doing whatever, but there doesn't seem to be any sign of Melvin.)

Huh, guess Melvin's in his captain's quarters or something. (Ira remarks.)

Melvin looks at Duane curiously.

"That... that's brilliant. You know, I've always been afraid to tell anyone besides you about what happened to me, but if we all did it, that would make it less uncomfortable for all of us... and I would like to know who exactly this Victor is running from..."

"Good idea, Cous. Should I call them together now?"

If you'd like, captain. Duane smirks.

"Alright then," Melvin says, slamming the door open with enthusiasm. He makes his way below deck, looking around for everyone.

"ATTENTION EVERYONE! All hands on deck! We're going to have a crew meeting! Everyone meet on deck!"

Edited by DrNoPuma on Mar 23rd 2019 at 2:16:52 PM

"Y-yes, sir!" says Victor promptly. He feels somewhat nervous again, wondering if this was related to his arrival on the ship.

Duane scurries by Melvin.

Oh, there he i- (Ira doesn't finish his sentence before Melvin suddenly calls for a meeting.) Oh, a meeting? Alright...

(He moves out onto the deck.)

Klamptrap hears the order and responds with his usual attitude.

Klamptrap:   A meeting aye? 'Bout time we had one, was beginning to think this was a disorganized lot.   

Being as he's already on the deck, the chest doesn't move from his spot.

Edited by TheGamechanger on Mar 23rd 2019 at 7:06:22 AM

Nephenee came up on deck and stood in place, arms folded.

Kauri follows Ira and Victor to the top deck.

...huh?

Sven, in his infinite wisdom, has fallen asleep looking at the ship that now the crew have left behind. The sound of Melvin calling a crew meeting has now woken him up.

He awkwardly shambles his way over, either not noticing or not commenting on Victor.