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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.
pineapplesalmon: (goatee listen to me)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2022-05-18 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"True. I'll be happy to keep this." Mmm. Still sarcasm, ignore all you want.

"No." The response is immediate as César frowns. "Someone I know who's better at small talk is already talking to him. Putting myself at risk, too, is redundant and unnecessary."
makesomedeals: (Portrait)

[personal profile] makesomedeals 2022-05-18 07:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Max is also looking dapper and actually rather less villainous since he's not in black. It's not a bad look for him honestly. He could do with a little less of that whole aesthetic.

Now that he's gotten the stabbing out of his system, and watched Skulduggery try and fail to contain a teenager, he's simply wandering around with his hands behind his back. Still that was some A+ yeeting. Well done.

"It's locked I assume? Unfortunate, as I think I'm done here, since I can't eat any of the food." Thanks for taking care of that for him Ava.
mooninthewater: (125)

poor ebalon tbh lmao

[personal profile] mooninthewater 2022-05-18 08:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Aw, he's being thought of! Not that Mizuki can go reading minds or anything. He's got his face currently in phone, biting his lip out of nerves and probably texting. He's close by enough to hear their conversation, but... you know.

There's nervous glances at Ebalon to make sure he's okay. Mizuki's on The High Alert... please don't stab his bestie again. ]
light_mischief: (02. checking your vibe)

[personal profile] light_mischief 2022-05-18 08:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Max may notice that Skulduggery stares at him for just a tick longer than normal before responding. This is because he's got to debate whether or not to be mad about the stabbing incident. On the one hand, literally playing into the captain's hand... On the other hand, the guy's name is MOON MASTER EBALON. The stabbing might be just what saved them all from getting crushed by a meteor. ...Yep, that's probably the right takeaway from here. It's not like anybody died, after all.

"Unfortunately so, and since butter stains are impossible to get out..." He gestures towards... you know, all of it. "I'll let Ava have my share and wait for this whole thing to blow over."

And then, because he cannot resist, "I told you there was an evil captain."
serialskiller: (having an emotion)

[personal profile] serialskiller 2022-05-18 08:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Understood. Probably smartest.

After this, check in with me, though.
mooninthewater: (15)

[personal profile] mooninthewater 2022-05-18 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[ !!! Aw! How sweet and thoughtful of Venti?! Especially after their conversation they had prior, Mizuki assumed that Venti would just begrudgingly tolerate Ebalon's presence, but he's checking up on him?! So cute.

Mizuki is currently hanging off Ebalon's, but he does release one of his hands to wave at Venti. Hopefully Venti isn't expecting that apology now, however, because Mizuki is very intent to just let Ebalon rest for a bit. For as much as he can in this hell room. ]
makesomedeals: (Let's negotiate)

[personal profile] makesomedeals 2022-05-18 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"I can smell it, well not this maybe lobster doesn't have a strong enough smell, I can mostly smell the butter. But other things I can." He tilts his head, wondering if he actually would want to be able to eat. But then he has to digest the food and other unsavory things. Hm.

"Touch, smell and taste all coming together, now that is interesting."
pineapplesalmon: (goatee derpy smile)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2022-05-18 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
That brings a small smile to César's face as he looks down to his phone, and he seems a bit reassured.

I will. Thank you, Rin.
wimdy: (rather go out the martyr way)

[personal profile] wimdy 2022-05-18 08:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he watches friday fall with the knife in her throat and... ]

Was that really necessary? [ she hadn't been doing... anything? did she stand in the wrong spot or what. was it just a boredom throat-stabbing or what. maybe so? ]
barfeathers: (am i dreaming)

[personal profile] barfeathers 2022-05-18 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a weapon of war. I'd be concerned if it weren't gross.

[ Because war is gross. That won't stop La Pluma from partaking in it, but she's got her weird reasonings. ]
makesomedeals: (Council)

[personal profile] makesomedeals 2022-05-18 08:29 pm (UTC)(link)
No one has died and Max might inadvertently be a hero, but the night is young.

"I don't think it's going to blow over, I'm nearly certain we're all going to die before the end of the night. What remains to be seen is if it's from each other or something else."

He sighs, reaching up to briefly touch his chest before moving to adjust the lapels of his suit absently. "Yes yes, you were right. Feel free to rub it in."
serialskiller: (wtf)

[personal profile] serialskiller 2022-05-18 08:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"There's also the physiological effects to consider. Caffeine, alcohol, tryptophan. Those may make certain foods and drinks more desirable to organics even if the taste is gross. Coffee is absolutely disgusting."
makesomedeals: (Car)

[personal profile] makesomedeals 2022-05-18 08:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"So you're simply going to stand here. Against the wall. For the entirety of the night. That is your plan?"

He sounds less than impressed by this.
makesomedeals: (Caught)

[personal profile] makesomedeals 2022-05-18 08:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh is it? That's unfortunate." He actually sounds disappointed. Coffee is one of the few things he genuinely enjoys the smell of. He used to keep bags of it around just because he liked how it smelled.

"I own a distillery and I still don't understand the allure of alcohol. Usually everyone ends up miserable and vomiting. Humans leak far too much."
lightconductor: (calm)

[personal profile] lightconductor 2022-05-18 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Certainly enough going on in this room to want to keep an eye on it all. - JW
pineapplesalmon: (goatee slight smirk)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2022-05-18 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
César's breathes in a laugh through his nose, the corner of his lip twitching for a moment. "No. Just until this passes."

He doesn't want to see Johnny die from close up. There's nothing he can do. So, here he is.
light_mischief: (24. laidback)

[personal profile] light_mischief 2022-05-18 08:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Despite having literally thrown himself at a child out of fear of repercussions, Skulduggery seems absolutely unbothered now. It's entirely possible that he's imagining he's somewhere far away from here! That would be a great coping mechanism.

"I think, unless one of us does something terribly stupid like set the room ablaze while we're unable to escape, we'll probably be fine."

Hopefully that someone stupid isn't him! It all depends on how that teenager talking to the captain survives.

"And I will rub it in, just a bit, if you don't mind." Because he's mad nobody believed him, and now he feels bitter vindication. "Because I was right. There's an evil captain, and he wants us all to kill each other in brutal and awful ways for his own personal gain." A beat as he processes how little that actually improves his mood. Usually gloating does wonders for him! "It's not as satisfying being right as I would like it to be."
makesomedeals: (Martini)

[personal profile] makesomedeals 2022-05-18 09:01 pm (UTC)(link)
That would be an excellent coping mechanism were he to need such things. Which he doesn't because everything is going splendidly.

"Natsuno had a flame thrower, I wonder if he brought it. Do you happen to be fireproof?" Max is to a point, but not if there was a literal flamethrower pointed at him. So that's probably something to be concerned about, though he's not. He's expecting the Captain to kill them with a flick of his hand and they all drop dead.

"Well you're right about.. other things as well. And I will tell you about them later so you can gloat properly, and it gives you something to look forward to for tomorrow after we all respawn because of this." Yep they're definitely all going to die. He's convinced.

"Are you going to speak to him?"
makesomedeals: (Oh Please)

[personal profile] makesomedeals 2022-05-18 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"Would you like a knife? I left one in Ebalon I can retrieve should you want to be armed."
lightconductor: (eyebrow)

[personal profile] lightconductor 2022-05-18 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Eventually, Watson, who is dressed very fine indeed, wanders away from the most crowded table in the room to lean up against a wall with a glass of wine. The lobster was very nice and also it's a good thing he's got a strong stomach. After the throat-slitting. And then the stabbing. This is the worst party.

Ebalon might've got some professional concern but hey, it's Ebalon, he'll be fine.

"The gloating is probably unnecessary," he says, off-hand, gesturing in the Captain's direction with his wineglass.
opheliac: ✖ malagraphic (hold me close)

[personal profile] opheliac 2022-05-18 09:13 pm (UTC)(link)
'Less you mean breaking bonds and makin' more enemies, nada.
serialskiller: (snarky)

[personal profile] serialskiller 2022-05-18 09:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Unfortunately, this room contains more people I care about than I can easily monitor at one time.

Shhhh, don't tell anyone it cares, though.
serialskiller: (snarky)

[personal profile] serialskiller 2022-05-18 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, they're unfortunately very vulnerable to fluid loss, in many forms. I always had more trouble with them bleeding all over the place while I was working security." Of course, it leaks too, and that is as much of a problem as it is for humans, but we're going to gripe about them. Camaraderie!
serialskiller: (parade rest)

[personal profile] serialskiller 2022-05-18 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
It just pings an acknowledgement and stops being a distraction to César.

But it did glance over to catch that smile.
pineapplesalmon: (goatee general smile)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2022-05-18 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
You are a good friend, Rin.

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