And everything I stir into my tea, comes back to conquer me

[decohere]

Who: Ava and whoever

When: Early June

Where: Various

Summary: More Cute! More Fun! Pre-camping ponderings. Possibly some thievery! 

Warnings: Currently none

i. NOT TOO BAD - (closed to Ed)
Ava narrows her eyes suspiciously as she reads over the changed details of the new yet shamelessly the same sign up sheet. Is it really that simple? Or is it just a false sense of security to lure more people in, fall for the same trick twice. It's got to be different, right? Somebody's been texting that annoying call for unity letter around, and she doubts they'd be given much a chance to attempt pulling it off.

She traces her finger over where she'd written her name before, now covered in a scribble, and ponders whether she ought to put her name back on the list.

"What do you think?" she asks, aware of the presence of somebody nearby, turning her glance and, oh, it's Blackbeard. She smiles.

ii. DOOM SCROLLING - (ota)
Since the new sign up sheet went out, Ava periodically checks back to see who else has added their name, how many more are willing to chance the excursion. If it's anyone she knows, what their plans might be to prepare.

"Are you worried?" she asks, either to somebody that's just signed up, or somebody that's instead turned away.

iii. INTO THE WOODS?
Back in the library, Ava is flipping through books that might take place in a forest, involves camping. Mostly she's going by covers, as much as she knows the old saying not to judge a book by one. A lot of them seem to be horror stories, but there's plenty of fairy tales that take place in the woods as well.

This really isn't getting her anywhere at all, and she gives a frustrated sigh at her growing pile, resigning herself to the fact they'll be eaten by bears or sacrificed in some weird ritual and there's nothing she can really do to prepare. The book in her hands gives her a confused pause though.

"You ever go on vacation?" she asks whoever else in the library.

iv. FINDERS KEEPERS? - (ota)
Other passengers seem to keep getting all sorts of neat stuff, and Ava has no idea why all she's gotten so far is some giant Hello Kitty. Is she doing something wrong? Is she supposed to want things a bit harder? Does whoever summon those gifts simply not like her? Is her player just too lazy?

Whatever, Ava knows one whole way to get what she wants. Stealing. She'll lurk about in common areas and the hallways, invisible, watching to see if anyone's got anything neat worth taking. Better not turn your attention, or she's going for it.

Alternatively, she might find another reason to spy on your character. Are they looking suspicious? Up to anything odd? Having a hushed conversation? (Feel free to even link to another thread that she's welcome to come spy on!)

v. KNOCK KNOCK - (open to cr or their roommates?)
It's the middle of the night, which is when Ava tends to be most active, most bored, and most likely to seek out somebody to talk to. She knocks quietly at a cabin door, dressed in pajamas and fuzzy slippers and holding a mug of tea.

vi. STEWING - (ota)
There's an uncomfortable awareness that the population of the ship is growing. Which has made the use of the hot tub a bit more competitive, and other areas of the ship far more busy as well. There's less and less place to simply be alone and undisturbed. But she catches the hot tub empty at some point and slips in, a piña colada in one hand and one of those Baby-Sitters Club books in another. Yes, the pages are a bit damp. No, she doesn't care.

If anyone choosing to join her is somebody she knows, Ava will give a small "hey" in welcome. If it's somebody she doesn't, she'll simply glare over the top of the book.

vii. WILDCARD - (ota) HIT ME UP!

Comments

[decohere]

She smiles, touches Stede's shoulder lightly. Ava can tell it takes a lot of determination for him to make that decision, and yet he doesn't allow himself any other choice but to put his name with the rest of theirs.

"That's what real courage is, you know. Facing the odds no matter how terrifying they are. I wish I worked for somebody like you, back in my world. I only took orders from those that hid behind desks in highly secure buildings, and instead sent a young girl out to do the dirty work."

She nods, short and sincere. "I'll have your back."

[touchofcashmere]

"Well, you're welcome to come back with me when we find a way home. It might not have all the fancy things your used to here but... it's a good crew." He's not even sure if this is a realistic offer, but he feels compelled to extend it anyway. After all, why not. It can't be impossible, can it?

"And thank you." For having his back. "That means a lot."

[decohere]

"Why home, when we can... wouldn't this be a better vessel? Here, I don't have to worry about... getting sicker. Here I don't have to hide away for what I am, worry about anyone trying to arrest me. Here is the most I've ever been free." Yeah death island nonsense and all.

[touchofcashmere]

Well that is incredibly sad. He understands somewhat why she would want to stay, above all else, not getting sicker stays with him. Maybe she's suffering from something that will kill her- or that the cure will be worse than the disease itself.

He can't guarantee her freedom from that if she comes back with him, or freedom for any of it really. Who knew what was going to happen out on sea?

"Well we'll just have to make this place better for you." He smiles. "So it can be somewhere you can stay."

[decohere]

"That's what I hope," Ava says quietly, wants so badly to stay when so many others talk about defeating the captain, going home. "Just have to make sure we're not boring. Easy enough for you, isn't it," she teases.

[touchofcashmere]

"Not boring?" Why should that make a difference? He's not sure what she means exactly by that last part but he smiles a bit as if he finds it amusing.

[decohere]

"The worst crime there is, apparently," Ava laments. But she doesn't think Stede is capable of a boring moment, no need to excessively warn him.

"Are you going to prepare for the trip?"

[touchofcashmere]

"I suppose I should. But... I'm not sure how to prepare for something like this." There will be probably plenty of death and chaos and mayhem...

But he is determined to stick it out.

"Any suggestions?"

[decohere]

"I can show you some good stretches and meditation techniques?" Ava suggests. "That's how I've always prepared before missions. Clear and center my mind."