Trip 1

[misterhoodsir]

Hey, this thing's kinda handy...

Don't remember signing up for a cruise. But I am no way complainin'.

[There's definitely a smile in his voice.]

Where we going?

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[shenghuanzhe]

I'm First Mate Kage and you're on board the Elegante. We're goin' to the Golden Shore, so until we get there, your job is to chill out and enjoy yourself. We got plenty'a amenities on board, but if you need anythin' extra or got any questions, ask myself or any other crew member.

[misterhoodsir]

I've got a question or two;

Are you really the first mate or is this one'a those gimmicky cruises for like Disney or some shit?

[shenghuanzhe]

[That gets an amused laugh.]

Sure as shit am the actual, real First Mate. Right hand man to the Captain himself.

[misterhoodsir]

Cool. Makes me feel special, guy like you dropping a hello to a passenger like me.

What's there to do for kicks here?

[shenghuanzhe]

Part'a my job is lettin' new passengers know where they are.

Kicks, huh? We got a number of bars, restaurants--the bears are tame, don't hurt 'em--pools, gym, library, casino... all that good shit. If you're into somethin' a bit more--risky, head into Camp Carnival. Fair warnin', you go in there, we ain't comin' after you to save your ass.

[misterhoodsir]

[Impressed whistle.]

All the good shit.

How long before--oh shit wait, I'm not 'sposed to ask you that.

[shenghuanzhe]

No, you can ask, but I'll give you the same answer everyone gets. Trip takes as long as it takes.

[misterhoodsir]

No, see, what's the point'a asking?

If that's the answer?

[shenghuanzhe]

[Kage laughs again.]

We got some real pain-lovers on board. Maybe you love bangin' your head against the wall?

[misterhoodsir]

Not really for me.

...so hey, you...you greet everyone, right? You kinda sorta know all the passengers?

[shenghuanzhe]

Sure do. I'd be a bad First Mate if I didn't.

[misterhoodsir]

Cool, cool...

How many chicks on this boat?

[shenghuanzhe]

[Kage grins to himself.]

Not wastin' any time, man? There's plenty enough.

[misterhoodsir]

Why should I waste time?

And are there really? Cuz I already got maybe two guys on my case for being friendly.

[shenghuanzhe]

There's enough. If you're lookin' for friendly company, I suggest makin' the acquaintance of one Janelle no Bryony. She's a perfect fuckin' ten and likes t'drink and gamble. Sounds like your kinda girlie.

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[misterhoodsir]

Janelle...

Janelle, Janelle, Janelle...