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sailmods ([personal profile] sailmods) wrote in [community profile] come_sailaway2022-05-18 12:35 am

pleased to meet you

CW: murder

[it is the morning of the 17th when the usual morning announcement is replaced with the sort of tentative, nervous tone that Friday takes on immediately before something insane happens.]

Good morning, passengers! It's, um... Well, I sure hope everyone had an interesting time on their shore excursion! The Captain sure did! In fact, he had such a good time, he's asked me to inform you all that, tonight, he's going to be hosting his usual captain's formal in the main dining room, but with a twist! This time, it's going to be a, um... victory party! For Natsuno! Because he won! [small laugh] And also to celebrate the opening of a new shop on the Promenade! Gosh, and that really is something to celebrate; I haven't seen that happen since he--

[LOUD STATIC NOISES]

-- Yes, well! The dress code will be cruise formal; everyone can find a new set of clothes in their cabin to celebrate the occasion! I-- Oh, right, we'll see you all tonight! 8PM sharp!

[the connection cuts off. today, for the first time that anyone can remember, Friday can't be found in the atrium. or any other room. smoke 'em if you got 'em.

at 8PM sharp, the door to the dining room swings open. it is mostly empty: the only tables left are a dozen or so under the main chandelier. there are name cards at each table setting, written in Friday's neat script; the seatings seem mostly random, except for everyone who was on the island, who will find themselves at a table with their killer and/or victim(s). except Natsuno, of course, whose name is displayed proudly at the head table, next to an unnamed place. once they are inside, all of them find themselves under the same sort of compulsion that they felt during the muster drill, and their legs will stop working until they have gone to their assigned seats.

Friday enters the room first, dressed up nicely, but with hunched shoulders and her hands clasped firmly in front of her. the door shuts behind her. she says nothing, and acknowledges no one, not even Natsuno, as she takes her spot behind the chair.

a few fashionable minutes pass. it starts as smoke pouring out from under the door, moving towards the table as it slowly solidifies into the form of... a rather normal-looking man. he sits, cross-legged, in the chair that Friday pulls out for him. he looks over the assembled crowd, visibly considering something... there is a flash of silver in the light, and the knife he'd had in his sleeve is across Friday's throat quicker than she can react, and she falls bonelessly to the ground, a spray of arterial blood across the table setting.]


There, perfect.

[he looks out at them again. and he smiles. the knife is placed back in his sleeve, and he holds his hands out, palms up.]

Well. Here's your chance. [he waves a hand lazily, and the compulsion keeping them seated fades like pins and needles.] Try not to embarrass yourselves.
yourotherleft: (listening)

[personal profile] yourotherleft 2022-05-25 12:16 am (UTC)(link)
"No, I get it. Most people don't want to test that, since being wrong is kinda permanent." Zoro tosses his head idly, he's not bothered. Really, it's his own fault for missing out on things, what with his multiple bad habits. "Nice of her to give you a crash course, at least. If that's how we learn anything around here..."

He looks rather pointedly toward the Captain. Demonstrations appear to be the order of the night.
light_mischief: (10. shadowy closeup)

[personal profile] light_mischief 2022-05-25 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm desperately hoping that there is an answer beyond power for power's sake," Skulduggery replies. He always winds up hoping that, in the end; every time he faces down some world-ending bad guy, he always hopes their motivation will be something richer than total domination.

Serpine was like that -- never focused on a single goal outside of himself, constantly looking for new sources of power and new ways to hurt people. He'd turned to necromancy to get himself invincible, instant-death powers not because he wanted to serve the Faceless Ones, no -- it had been because he wanted to hurt and torture and kill more efficiently. He'd wanted to cheat death and become a god himself, the red right hand of the Faceless Ones.

"It's pathetic," Skulduggery mutters. "Whatever his motivation is, it better be much better than that."
light_mischief: (23. saucy)

[personal profile] light_mischief 2022-05-25 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
"I'd appreciate it," he says. At the very least, if he's close enough to get tagged in...

"But I would recommend caution. Not that you need me telling you, but you run a real risk of losing your sword if you go up against him." After all, they both saw Darcy trying to yank her sword from the stone, so to speak.
prodigalmess: (look down 2)

[personal profile] prodigalmess 2022-05-25 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
"Understandable," Malcolm replies. Watson's being a typical British soldier of his time. Stiff upper lip and all that. Honestly though, even in Malcolm's time, not much has changed in many people's reaction to trauma. "We've all been put in an untenable situation here."

He hates it. He hates whatever he might be forced to do here to survive.
prodigalmess: (looking up)

[personal profile] prodigalmess 2022-05-25 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
He definitely has no concept about being a magical girl, but he's trying to help. Maybe he's not any good at it. It wouldn't be the first time.

"The people that I've met here," Malcolm replies. "Conan. Watson. Ava. People that I like."

Are they friends? Malcolm's doesn't have many of those, but they seem to fit the description as far as he's aware.
yourotherleft: (fuckin smug)

[personal profile] yourotherleft 2022-05-25 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
Excuse the snort, but that's hilarious. "I'm not that dumb!" Zoro retorts. "A slash at close range might take out half the table but..."

He cranes his neck around to see how clear of a shot he's got - sure, he could launch from here but there are still too many people in the way. However, now that others, like himself and Skullduggery, are free of their seats, there are fewer clustered around trying to get close. Hmmm. He fingers Sandai Kitetsu's grip thoughtfully. "I'd have to get closer, but not look like I'm trying to get closer. Could be tricky."
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[personal profile] juststayalive 2022-05-25 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
This is the sort of thing he's good at normally, when he's not bombarded by unwelcome memories from all sides. When he's sober enough to remain aware of his surroundings. Which he knows that he should be, if there's any hope of coming out the other side of whatever this is. But the alternative, being aware of the thoughts rolling around his head, is unfathomable too.

"Fine. I'll either walk myself home or sleep here tonight." Which isn't exactly what she said, but it's the most he can agree to right now.
makesomedeals: (Make a deal)

[personal profile] makesomedeals 2022-05-25 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
"I wasn't armed at the time, I was working with what I had. Unfortunately I didn't get to keep my machine gun." said with a hint of sadness, he really loved that thing.

"I did stab him about twenty minutes ago so there's that. And it was extremely satisfying."

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[personal profile] juststayalive 2022-05-25 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
"Me too." Now that he's got someone to talk to, he'll slow down on his drink consumption. Because he's got something to distract him from the events of the evening. Because he can't drink and talk at the same time. Because he doesn't want others to notice certain habits of his. "I won't be surprised if we are though." In his experience, a small show of power isn't enough for those wanting to show it off. They'll go as far as they can, because they can.
sictransitgloriamundi: (is my shrubbery)

[personal profile] sictransitgloriamundi 2022-05-25 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
Eternity.

[beat] Most would die immediately. They'll be the lucky ones.
sictransitgloriamundi: (for that's all I crave)

[personal profile] sictransitgloriamundi 2022-05-25 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
Lots of objectively awful people, all scrambling to be the one who betrayed the others hardest. It makes for a fun time.
makesomedeals: (High Value Target)

[personal profile] makesomedeals 2022-05-25 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
"I don't need nor want her gratitude. She's not going to help us, she's simply a pawn for the Captain, likely an additional way to spy on us." He rolls his eyes, for all he cares Claudia can shove her body down the garbage chute.

"Why do you want to put her down there? What do you get out of this deal?" He's not someone who does anything out of the kindness of his non-existent heart. It's all to eventually gain something in the end, and as an incredibly selfish being he can't see how helping Friday benefits him in any way. But Claudia... assisting her might be useful. "And if I help you, what do I get out of it?"
sictransitgloriamundi: (with my whiskey)

[personal profile] sictransitgloriamundi 2022-05-25 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
If this were an exit survey, I'd say... "exceeded expectations."

[pause] Did you see the moon?
sictransitgloriamundi: (I'd move out from home)

[personal profile] sictransitgloriamundi 2022-05-25 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
Sometimes boring things are necessary to do interesting things. And the people I take are always very interesting.
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[personal profile] luminessense 2022-05-25 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ She's good, she's good, she's good, she doesn't want to hoist the Captain up and throw him onto the ground. She's good. ]

And what did you do before you started these groups? Do you remember?
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[personal profile] decohere 2022-05-25 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
She hasn't been lucky a day in her life. But this isn't about her. Ava stares for a moment, but it's difficult. What with that head wound. "And... were you one of the unlucky?"
opheliac: ヽ(✿゚▽゚)ノ (In control)

[personal profile] opheliac 2022-05-25 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, see!! We just some nice head bangers and we'll be cookin' with gas. Actually, I bet some music oughta calm all of us down.
light_mischief: (14. noir voiceover)

[personal profile] light_mischief 2022-05-25 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
Considering the absolute wild nature of the past you-know-how-long, Skulduggery can't imagine it being too hard to go unnoticed in the back of the crowd. Mingling towards the middle of the room might even get you near the front... but there's no denying that the captain has a full, clear view of everyone no matter where you wind up.

Even if it were possible to get up there without being noticed, what would be the end goal? "What would you be aiming for? He doesn't seem to have organs, or at least none in the right spot."
sabigoe: (⚙ 15)

[personal profile] sabigoe 2022-05-25 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ Fio doesn't question much about his appearance past the fancy new clothes. Maybe he just wants to feel more like himself, she assumes. She can understand something like that, even though she likes the provided attire.

A thoughtful hum at the name. That actually saves her some work from coming up with a nickname for him. ]


...Beej? Is that short for anything?
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[personal profile] mooninthewater 2022-05-25 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
its alright! weve got time
i have a few things i need 2 take care of, prbly even after the doors open, but once im finished ill come c u in ur cabin and we can come up w smth, ok?
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[personal profile] treadwater 2022-05-25 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
"Ava's my roommate, she's definitely one of my own anchors. I don't think I've met either of the other two, though. Not yet. They're good people, though?"
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[personal profile] sabigoe 2022-05-25 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's a terrifying, dangerous place, and yet in this place, she receives a lot of positive reinforcement that's been largely missing in nearly her entire life. And now she's being told that she's strong. It helps to be able to hear it from others and... she likes hearing it.

She drops her gaze briefly, unsure what to say. Her eyes flit back up in a shy manner. ]


I'm... I'm glad you can see something like that in me.
light_mischief: (06. extreme closeup)

[personal profile] light_mischief 2022-05-25 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
[He takes up her hand with both of hers and gives another firm squeeze.] You're still young, Fio. You'll see it too, in time.
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[personal profile] neverleave 2022-05-25 07:42 am (UTC)(link)
[It's a simple question, and he needs a distraction, yet it's still hard to drag up normal, human memories.]

If it's just me playing, I guess [insert the Legend of Zelda equivalent here.] I liked the puzzles. But for two players...

[He shrugs.]

I don't really care as long as the company's fine.
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[personal profile] skaikru 2022-05-25 09:37 am (UTC)(link)
( as long as the company's fine, he says, and also references (insert the legend of zelda equivalent here again) for it's puzzles. and clarke's about to offer to play chess with him — or teach him chess, because isn't that the ultimate stratagem puzzle game?

but then a tinny, console voice announces game start! and big, neon numbers flash across the screens in front of them. 3... 2... 1...

and all of a sudden, they're playing. clarke's scrabbling for her handlebars, maybe even lightly swearing under her breath because what was supposed to be the go button? she's driven cars before, and it doesn't take long to figure out the accelerator is beneath her right foot, break beneath her left. but god damn the steering here is inaccurate and she almost immediately wipes out against a wall.

struggles to make it past 7th place, accidentally discharges all her attack moves without anyone in her sights to actually hit. kicks to the side randomly, causing her to lose momentum and speed. and once her focus is entirely on (losing) the racing game, her mouth becomes unhinged in a torrent of teenaged competitiveness. )


Oh my — god! No!

Why am I doing donuts? I'm not even touching the gas!

I'm not — driving an actual rover is so much easier than this. Natsuno — help?

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