14th Dogwatch: [Action/Accidental Audio]

[lists_to_port]

[It's evening, and the worst heat of the day is starting to dissipate, and a semi-conscious pirate is floating in the shallowest part of the river by the bridge behind House 15. When he fetches up against the bank, he scrabbles for a hold and drags himself out, journal in hand.]

Ils n'ont même pas posé de questions. Bugger.

{{{OOC: Mostly Jack

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[Action] Tagging before work...

[mountain_sage]

[And Saleh is passing by the river on the way back to the village when he sees the pirate dragging himself out.]

...Jack?

[Action] k

[lists_to_port]

Sage?

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[mountain_sage]

...What happened?

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[lists_to_port]

The metal men took me, savvy? And...

They took me. [He sits, arms wrapped around his knees, and stares at the river.] What day is it?

[Action]

[mountain_sage]

I see...

[He checks the calendar in his journal.]

It's September 1st, according to this world's calendar. Are you wounded?

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[lists_to_port]

Dunno. La douleur est partout, savvy? And my tongue's confused about its origins and purpose.

I feel sullied and unusual.

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[mountain_sage]

I...I cannot say I "savvy..."

[A pause, as Jack appears physically unharmed. The other strange effects obviously can't be cured by healing.]

It should wear off in approximately one week or so...

[Action]

[lists_to_port]

Not encouraging, that. [He stares moodily at the river.]

Damned Malnosso experimenters. How're things at the village, then?

[Action]

[mountain_sage]

Much better since the experiment. New arrivals appear to be coming in once again. I've been seeking to aid them and lead them to the village.

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[lists_to_port]

Any pirates among them? A man name of Gibbs, perhaps?

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[mountain_sage]

I've not met anyone by that name. If he is here, you may see him through the journals.

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[lists_to_port]

I see. I--haven't been around of late, but I shall keep a weather eye open.

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[mountain_sage]

You were taken by the Malnosso? What did they do to you? Do you remember?

[Action]

[lists_to_port]

Nah, I don't recall it, Sage. Most of it, anyway.

They never asked any questions.

[Action]

[mountain_sage]

Mhm. They did not speak to me either, when I was taken. It was quite an unsettling experience.

[Action]

[lists_to_port]

Aye. When you returned, what ailed you?