34th Song: A girl can only be pushed so far.

[ttlyisabard]

[The post opens up with heavy breathing.]On my world, Daved Daerkholm, the man who lead the revolution that birthed our Republic, once said that a government's most important duty is to protect its people. On sea, the laws of the land do not necessarily apply, and the captain is the ship's ruler. Thus, the captain and his crew is the ship's

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[ttlynotawizard]

I'm confirming things. It's stupid to take action if you're going to be wrong.

Confirm for me. What did you see, hear...anything.

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[ttlyisabard]

Not much, it's mostly a haze. I heard people saying "the captain is a great man", and I could hear Redd's voice but I don't remember what he was saying. Something about 4 ...

And people were wearing blue ...

Most of what I remember is the pain ... How long was I gone for? How long do we stay dead for?

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[ttlynotawizard]

Did you see anything?

You were taken two days ago. You had audio posted yesterday.

[Locked // 55% Hackable] Yeah you fail but I still <3 you.

[ttlyisabard]

Just people in blue clothes, like the crew's uniforms. I couldn't make out faces. I ... I don't remember being there for two days ...

[After she posts, she goes to check the audio post, shuddering to listen to it.]

[cow_druid]

Kate..

[Kiaran only met Kate once, but she was a very nice person..]

[ttlyisabard]

Yes?

[cow_druid]

... I'm sorry this happened to you.

[What could she really say? Everything that happens on this boat seems to be so out of their control...]

[ttlyisabard]

Thank you ...

We need to get everyone together and protect them. Then figure out who's doing this and kill them ...

[She was seething with anger.]

[roughcriminal]

On my world, there's this duck that talks, but he doesn't wear pants. How much sense does that make?

[ttlyisabard]

... ducks don't wear pants ... why is that odd?

[roughcriminal]

It wears a shirt.

[ttlyisabard]

I ... I guess that is a little weird ...

What does that have to do with anything?

[ixgideonxi]

Kate..?

[Gideon pauses. She doesn't sound too shaken up, but she does sound... upset. Angry. He's not sure quite what to do.]

Kate, I... I'm sorry I couldn't... do anything...

[He wants to see her, but guesses that with all her clothes burned, she's probably not going to be too fancy on that idea.]

Ah, if you get your wardrobe issues all worked out... and want to see me... well, I mean, I never did get to bring you food, and... what I'm trying to say-- Iwouldlikeverymuchtoseeyouwhenit'sconvenient.

[ttlyisabard]

It isn't your fault Gideon. It's Redd's. He's the one who needs to apologize, and more.

And I'd like that ... I'll let you know when things are ... settled.

[ixgideonxi]

[Gideon nods, already mentally wishing her well.]

I'll be here. You can get in contact with me any time... but take your time, of course. Good luck getting things settled.

[ttlyisabard]

Thank you Gideon.

[She sighs.]

You know, I realize that I melted my guitar in the fire ...

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[oblique_wisdom]

...!

[Zelda's relieved. There's no hiding that.]

I will be right on my way! Your room, you said?

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[ttlyisabard]

Yes ... and thank you Zelda.

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[oblique_wisdom]

[Oh, jeez. What to bring... Zelda will go in casual form, she decides. She brings something pretty for Kate, though.

And whoever would have thought she was on the same deck as Jak? That's sort of a plus.

Have a Zelda at your door, looking a bit anxious and rocking on her feet. She knocks and waits patiently.]

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[ttlyisabard]

[After a moment, Kate cracks the door open; seeing Zelda she opens it the rest of the way. The entire room was charred, the bed just a metal frame and a pile of burned cloth. The desk was still whole, but the veneer was black and curled. She hid behind the door and opened it to let Zelda in.]

Thanks for coming ...