Ophelia Reers

Devilish Charming Rogue

Luck: 5 leaf clover(Rank 4)
Charisma: Gold- Tongued(Rank 4)
Dexterity: Magic Fingers(Rank 5)
Strength:Wussy(Rank 1)
Fortitude: Puny(Rank 1)
Cunning: Fox(Rank 3)

Fruit: Katai Katai no Mi (Hard-Hard Fruit)
Current abilities:
Devil level: (F)ebil(Rank 2)

Weapons: Brace of six guns and hidden dagger, Dial Pistol
Ship: Sloop
Current Cargo: Bottles of Blast Sand, Gold trinkets.
Rifles and Pistols(mediocre), Cutlasses & Katanas(Good) Odd Hat, Randybrew Wine (Half Keg)
Beri: 834,500


Crew:
Jojo:
Foul mouthed Zoan bird of paradise.
Has a strange effect on people
Obedient to Ophelia for whatever reason...
Combat: Hand to Hand???

Nicolas Le Lobo
Mysterious Priest
Multiple Personalities
User of the Warp Warp Fruit
Armed with two swords, a pistol, and Lily!
Combat: Good Fighter!

Our rules and guidelines!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schlock_Mercenary#The_Seventy_Maxims_of_Maximally_Effective_Mercenaries

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rules_of_Acquisition

"Would you care to show me a demo of your skill? Perhaps against my brightly haired associate whom You'd so recently licked into submission."

"Ohhh, heheh... She was slow, to slow for Meenique! That lick was a pressure point based on the cat's tongue! It made her feel so relaxed that she could just pass out! But if you want a demo..." Montique steps onto the counter and leaps at Jojo, taking her by surprise!

With a tumble, Montique jabs Jojo a few times in the and neck, putting her to sleep.

"Hmmyaaa... She needs more training! Meeenique feels like she was a great fighter, buuut she's ruuusty!. Montique can take a good hit too, hehe... Come on, take her plurrrease?!

>[] Accept
>[] Decline
>[] Write in.

>>23273188
Take her, why the hell not? We're gonna need a bigger boat, though, especially to carry all the extra wares that Montique will (hopefully) bring along.

>>23273188
lets take her in Jojo needs a friend

>>23273188
>>[] Accept
Gotta have a catgirl, and Jojo needs a friend.

>>23273314

She's not actually a cat... she's just a crazy cat lady.

>>23273344
not a catgirl yet...

>>23273344
>She's not actually a cat
yet.
We WILL get her cat ears and a tail. And she will wear them and like it.

>>23273379
or a devil fruit

>>23273404
The Ctarl Ctarl Fruit?

>>23273188

>[] Accept

>>23273425
or something close to it

>>23273188
>>[] Accept
"welcome aboard "

Well, I can't quite see where having Montique could possibly go wrong in the future, she seems nice enough, and her business seems to be... Very very slow... with a glance around, there seems to dust on just about everything in this shop. Save for the counter.. where there's a dust print and a spot of drool. She must've been napping before we came in.. poor girl...

With a nod, and a raised eyebrow," Well, I don't see why you shouldn't be welcome. Are you with the guild?"

Montique gives a sly mischievous smile," Yes, why yes I am. I'll run on over to the guild now and request approval of our business agreement, hm? I don't care much for Profit though... So... how about just a five percent of what I identify on top of the ship pay, hm? I'll pretty much quit purrrrchanting though, not really for me... heh.."

Montique strides over to some of her wares and dusts off a thick leather wrap with thick spikes attached to it.. there seems to be something off about them...

Whirling back up to me, she presents the wraps. "Here, A gift for the arrangement, hm? Celestial Dragon Cestus!"

You feel slightly woozy.

Primary
>[] Accept deal.
>[] Modify arrangement(State)
>[] Refuse

Secondary

>[] And what about the rest of your wares?
>[] What's with that Cestus?

>>23273568
>[X] Accept deal.
>[X] What's with that Cestus?

>>23273568
Sounds like a deal to me. And holy shit, that thing's gotta be like the equivalent of a saint's fingerbone or something.

>>23273568
>[] Accept deal.
>[] What's with that Cestus?

>>23273568
>>[X] Accept deal.

>[X] And what about the rest of your wares?


>[] What's with that Cestus? its sea stone

>>23273672

She said last thread that it was from when the celestial dragons used to pit slaves against each other in a gladiator fashion...

She didn't mention that it was from before they got bored of it. . .

With a nod, "Why yes it's a fine deal.. but ehh... What's with this Cestus? It makes me feel weird.."

Montique perks up a bit, rather surprised," Woah.. woah, woah! You're a fruit user?! Holy crap! That's awesome! Oh... Um.. this is Seastone, heh... The slaves that fought with it had to go up against fruit users sometimes, ya know?"

I step away from the gift and look to my other crewmates... Well, none of us can carry them, but hey, that's gotta be worth a lot right?
"Hold onto those for now, I'd still like them, but none of us-"

"You're ALL fruit users?! Holy, like holllly crap! Hehe... Who hit the Jackpot, Meeenique! Aright, I'll head over to the guild right away, just you wait! Meet me here tomorrow, I'm going to be closing down the shop and putting these things in storage, ok?!"

Wait.. wait a second... I start rubbing my hands together, trying to rub down my greed," Umm, you don't want to take these things with you on the voyage? It's be amazing if we found buyers at sea.."

"Neee, sorrrry... Most of this stuff is old and dusty.. Needs to be dry because it's soooo old, ya know? Don't worry, we'll purrrvey more things on the voyage, yes? We can go on and sell that.." With a bow, she sets the Cestus on her counter and runs off to the guild... Well then... She's pretty excited about this whole thing..

It's getting dark... The sun hangs low in the sky.

The shops have closed.

>[] Shipwright Co.
>[] Ship
>[] Marine HQ

>>23273898
[X] Shipwright Co.

Let's see if we can get a new ship or at least talk about it.

>>23273898
>[X] Shipwright Co.
We sure need a fucking great ship if we want to venture in the grand line

>>23274045

Wasn't the going merry kind of a shitty ship?

>>23273898
shipwright Co.

Anyway op do you still need character concepts for Overhuman and Grand Ocean quests? Have a few that i thought of when i was bored cleaning.

>>23274055
nope it was a small but quantity ship

>>23274055
Erh well yeah ship was a piece of shit. only reason that ship kept floating was Usopp and Nami managed to make due with pure skill. Even then they occasionally had to get the stronger members of the crew to help with the heavy lifting.

>>23274064

Any and all would help.

>>23274055
If I remember correctly it was from Ussop/ Ussop's friend/ Ussop's enemies and it was a pretty cool ship

>>23274130
oh the cat claws guy I liked him

>>23273898
Shipwright co, and then the Marines HQ. We gotta see whats up with Bartelby and if he has bail or what

Well, with Monique coming onboard my small vessel, along with what I've heard in the past of the Grand line... I think it'd be prudent to look into a new ship..

As a note, even if it's a bit too much, the merchant guild will be good for it on credit.. then again, it's likely that's what they'd like me to do... Heh. They love that twenty percent interest rate to lock up some merchants, but hey, if it'll keep me from sinking in the ocean like a rock, I wouldn't be against paying out of pocket.

"Heh, the little bird is asleep! I, Nicholas the strong will carry her with us! Hyar hya rhyar!!!" Nicholas Roars as he throws Jojo over his shoulder and looks to me with a wide stance.

"Where we goin, Saucy?"

Oh, this one again," We're going to the Shipwright Co. We need a new ship. They may have some already built."

"Ah! Very good, a man as strong as myself needs a ship large enough to bear my incredible might! Hyar Hya-!"

Jojo clobbers Nicholas silent and slips out of his arms in bird form before resuming her human form. "Fuck'n bumbling oaf! Don't ya fuckin' touch me, ya hear?!"

"Ahm sorry ma'am, it won't happen again," Nicholas mumbles as her lowers his hat... to hide his swelling face.

These guys are delightful...

- - - - - -

At the shipwright Co. there's a sign that says closed for the night... well fuck guess we'll need to try tomorrow...

>Ship
>Marine HQ
>Write in

>>23274361
Marine HQ

>>23274361
>>Ship

We'll pick up a new ship and our bounty cash in the morning.

>>23274361
>>23274409
Marine HQ so we can help out Bartlby

>>23274361
Marine HQ
Let's just free the alchemist and make him pay us with interest

Well, with the shipwright Co. closed for the night.. there's still something to be done.. with Jojo's behavior from earlier.

I throw her a glare," W-What?!"

"You know what, we need to go to the Marine HQ and pick up Bartleby."

"H-hey, I aint goin near any freak'n fuzz! Did you NOT listen to what I said? I used ta be a fuck'n pirate! If they recognize me, that's it, caged bird, no more beautiful Jojo! Tha's it, I'm goin' back t' the ship!"

I roll my eyes,"Go on, fly away pretty bird, we'll meet you there later."

Jojo actually kind of smiles, though her soulless eyes are a bit more unnerving when she does that," You bet yer sweet ass! Later!"

Jojo transforms into her bird form and flies off in a hurry.

Nicholas steps up, still tipping his hat down to hide the swelling lump on his face," Ma'am, since it's just the two of us..."

"And me too! Don't forget me master!!" Lily announces, squirming in her holster.

"The three of us.. heh.. I could warp us to the Marine HQ."

"Wait, you say that now? There's a limit to your power?"

With a nod, Nicholas explains,"I can only warp someone about two people right now. Mor'n that is a bit too much, I reckon. Not counting Lily, Ah course."

"Heehee!" The gun giggles.

"Alright, to the Marine HQ it is."

"As you like it." Nicholas whirls his cape over me and we're in front of the HQ, two dozing off guards snap to attention and seem perplexed at our sudden appearance.

"W-who goes there?!"

"I was here earlier, name's Ophelia Reers, is Commodore Whale available? I need to see him about the release of someone brought in today..."

"S-sorry ma'am! Whale is asleep, and we detain people for at least a day before bail is offered! Now, p-please excuse yourself from the premises! M-ma'am!" The Talking Marine sounds shaky.. I may be able to seduce or persuade him... The other's just been staring at me the entire time. . . He may be a bit hardy to pull one over on...

>[] Seduce/persuade the Gate Marines.
>[] Have Nicholas spring Bartleby after walking away.
>[] Draw my gu- Oh wait, I just have the dial gun right now...
>[] Return to the ship.
>[] Write in.
>[]

>>23274775
Gol D., where did your name go?
>[x] Return to the ship.
He'll still be there in the morning.

>>23274775
>>[] Return to the ship.
We have three days to burn. Let's come back first thing tomorrow.

>>23274813

Woop, thanks!

>>23274481
C'mon, we don't exploit our friends.

Honestly...

You're going to love what prison does to Bartleby.

>>23274886
Did he get raped?

>>23274800
Also return to ship for today

>>23274895
Why the hell would we "love" that?!

But yeah, back to the ship.

>>23274775
>[X] Return to the ship.
Better make bartleby a wanted criminal.

>>23274874
We are just making sure Bartleby doesn't waste his money in something stupid and rather give the money to us.
It's a win win situation!

>>23274895
Not rape it was consensual

>>23274895

he said 'does' meaning future tense, thusly something that has not yet happened.

though as nice as springing him out would be, that would only increase our notoriety. not really something a merchant needs. though we could probably negotiate a lower bail for him...

so, a vote for back to ship. see if we can't harden Jojos body, essentially petrifying her, so that we can fully inspect the quality of her assets.

>>23274974
idk, maybe he was being ironic

Well, this prospect just got cut short, oh well.

I notice that Nicholas is looking to me for some kiond of confirmation, those yellow eyes of his always seem to know what I want next...

I give him a nod and with a throw of his cloak, we're back on the ship.

Just as we left it, and Jojo squawking about up top in her bird-form.

"Oh, hey! You assholes are back! That was quick! Where's the fatass, huh?!"

"We're getting him tomorrow! Settle down, and I swear if you cause any more fights, I'll pluck your tailfeathers out!"

"I'd like to see you come up and try it bitch!"

"Oh, you know I can!"

Lily squirms in Nicolas's holster again," Guys! Guys! Stoooop fighting or I'm gonna have to go..." She starts screaming Blam as she goes off in Nicholas's holster, putting holes in the deck.

"Fuck! Nicholas! Stop her!"

"Right away Saucy!" Nicholas grabs Lily from his holster and points her at the sky, she keeps screaming "Blam Blam Blam" until she runs out of breath."

"Ye' done little pistolette?"

With a tired sigh, Lily says," Yeah.. Woo, that was some pent up Blam!" another shot goes off.

Throwing my palm into my face," I'm going to kill that Jack..."

Aside, it's getting darker by the moment.. I could evaluate my wares by candlelight and see about selling them tomorrow... Or I can hold that off and let Montique do it... Choices choices..

>[]Evaluate goods.
>[] Go to bed.

Secondary.

Something needs to be done about Lily..
>[] Throw her overboard.
>[] Have Nicholas set strict rules.
>[] Have Nicholas lay down some light rules.
>[] write in.

>>23275073
[X]Evaluate goods.

[X] write in.

Have Nicolas set up a carrot and stick system, she's a good pistol she gets rewards and positive reinforcement, she's a bad pistol she gets punishment.

>>23275073
>>[] Have Nicholas lay down some light rules.
>[] Go to bed.

>>23275073
>>[]Evaluate goods.
>[] Have Nicholas lay down some light rules.

>>23275099

seconding this.

if push comes to shove, we could always just cork up the barrel. especially if we can master our powers enough to essentially make something permanently harder...

>>23275073
>[x] Go to bed.
>[x] write in.
this >>23275099

>>23275208
Write in>>23275099
And go to bed.

>>23275073
We should try and build up a tolerance to Kairoseki somehow because once we do that then we outclass every DF user and can even use Kairoseki weapons.

Perhaps we can "Harden" our tolerance to it or if creative language doesn't work here, then maybe some kind of "solid air barrier" between us and the stone that is "too thick" for the stone to penetrate.

>>23275382
>build up a tolerance to Kairoseki
that's not how things work i'm afraid.

"Ok, look Nicholas, you need to set up some kind of a rule or somethng for Lily, I can't have her going off, blasting holes in things that might be valuable merchandise, MY valuable merchandise, understand?"

Taken aback a bit, North Nicholas nods his head," By me haggis, never 'ave I seen such a saucy lass 'ave such a big voice..."

Staring at the panting gun and bringing her to level, pointing up at that," Oi, Lil' pistolette! You be need'n t' behave... errr.. Lass, what do y' want her t' do?"

"Can't you figure out anything for yourself? Ugh." I sigh.. "Ok, look. How about you reward her for being a good pistol or something... punish her if she's bad... Lily, what do you like?"

Lily hums for a moment," I like it when I'm thrown in water... And I hate it when my barrel's polished!"

....

"Nicholas, when she does something bad, put her in a bucket of water, when she's good, polish her barrel."

"W-wait... I s-said I like it the other way around..." Lily says nervously.

"You're a horrible liar. Want to go into a bucket of water?"

"N-no! And No way! I don't wanna catch a cold!"

Who ever heard of a pistol catching cold?

North Nicholas smirks at the pistol," Aye, Aye. Be good an' y' won't get th' wet. Can't have ye misbehavin fer the Saucy lass here! Hyar hyar hyar!"

"Shaddup! I'm trying to sleep goddamnit!" Jojo screams down from the mast.

Speaking of sleep, that sounds pretty good... I head to my quarters to turn in for the night.. I notice with a turn that Nicholas hasn't moved.

"Nicholas, are you ok?"

I see that the last strands of light are fading from the sky.

"I'm fine lass."

"Are you.. going to sleep?"

Nicholas turns, I see his yellow eyes faintly in the moonlight, only now do I see the bags" I... don't sleep."

R-right... He looks a bit crazy... I back off into my small and despairingly modest quarters, turning in for the night. . .

>>23275382
this could work because according to the wiki

>>It was stated by Vice Admiral Smoker that Seastone "gives off a wavelength that is the same as the sea itself" making him refer to it as a solid form of the sea. So far the material has only shown effect upon actual contact with someone who has eaten a Devil Fruit.

as long as we don't touch it we could be ok

With a good sleep under my belt, I rise with with the sun, heading on deck, Jojo and Nicholas are staring each other down... both appear very tired with deep bags under their eyes.

Jojo glances my way and mumbles," H-hey... you're up... This... guy... this faggot.. He was fuck'n serious... he doesn't sleep... I.. stayed up... to see if he was a lyin fruitcake... And... my fuck'n ass, he's still awake..."

She looks back to Nicholas and sees that he's snoring, "WHAT THE FREAKIN HELL!? THAT'S ANNOYING!!!" she screams, falling onto her back, passing out herself.

Well, so much for having a rested crew...

Things to do today...

>[] Stop by Montique's Antique Boutique to pick her up...

>[] Go to Marine HQ to deal with Batleby's release, and pick up bounty.

>[] Head over to the Shipwright Co. for a new ship..

>[] Set up shop to sell what I've got...
or
>[] Hand over goods to the guild, let someone else sell the goods and get 50% of money back.

>>23275662
Get Bartlby from the pound first. He doesnt need anymore of that rape

>>23275662
>>[] Go to Marine HQ to deal with Batleby's release, and pick up bounty.
lets do this

Rolled 85

>>23275662
>[x] Go to Marine HQ to deal with Batleby's release, and pick up bounty.
in that order

>>23275662
>>[] Go to Marine HQ to deal with Batleby's release, and pick up bounty.

>>[] Go to Marine HQ to deal with Batleby's release, and pick up bounty.

It's time to deal with this little problem.

>>23275662
>>[] Go to Marine HQ to deal with Batleby's release, and pick up bounty.

Also what happened to our Luck rolls?
Did you end up dropping them?

>>23275990

I dropped them in lue for luck making everything a bit better overall.. though if you guys would like the luck rolls to return, I can start them up again.

Just got used to running quests without rolling.

Err.. well.. I'll be going alone because of these two idiots and their sleep deprivation... but whatever. I step off the side of the ship and make a staircase out of solid air to get down to the dock. Obviously, I could have taken the ladder but... why should I when I could have class? I laugh out loud to myself as I realize there are dockworkers watching me with unnerved expressions. Umm.. Right... Heh.. Come on Ophelia, act normal!

To the Marine HQ I go!

- - - - - -

At the HQ, I see a different set of guards on duty at the door.

"Hello there boys, I'm here to see Commodore Whale about bounty money, hmm?" I rub my hands together to keep down my greed, oh boy do I have some greed...

"Miss Reers, correct? Wait in our office and we will fetch him for you!"

How accommodating..

One of the Marines leads me to a nice little office quarter where I recline on a rather comfortable coat and relax.

After some time, the huge Commodore Whale comes in the room, laughing heartily about my presence here," Gyohohoho! Good to see you Miss Reers! I'd like to congratulate you on that capture! As stated in their bounties..." He slides a briefcase across the table to me," 22,000,000 beri. for successful live capture! Thank you for helping us with the work of Justice!"

I take the bounty money without the slightest hint of reservation.

"Hmmm, how... delightful.. Now... there's another bit of business I have here..."

"Gyohoho, and what would that be Miss Reers?"

"Well, I need a man detained here to be released. I'll use the bounty as bail if need be... There was an incident with a pub, and a brawl, and a fire yesterday..."

"Gyohoho! Ahh, you must mean Bartleby, yes? Heard some stories from other marines about him! Ol' Nobrow Bartleby stirring up trouble... It's a messy one this time, since it took down a pretty nice pub.. and Marines can't cover his damages as he's ex-marine... I could likely take the cost in bail money..."

The fee is 800,000.

>[] Try to Negotiate lower...(Write in)
>[] Hmm, that's ok... I'll pay it.
>[] Nah, I'll just leave him here, he's not worth that...
>[] Write in.

>>23276065
>>[] Hmm, that's ok... I'll pay it.

>>23276046
Negotiate.
"Look, we both known he's drawn to trouble, so how about I take him off your hands before he ends up blowing up the entire prison?"
That or the fact that its always good to have merchants appreciate you individually.

>>23276065
>[] Try to Negotiate lower...(Write in)

How about something along these lines?

"Look, we both know that he wasn't at fault here, and that even if he was, blowing up a tavern is just a year's sentence at most.
And if I'm not here in one year what will you do? Let him out in the streets with nobody taking responsibility for his actions? The way I see it is I'm setting sail as soon as I'm done with this island, and if you want to get rid of him for good this is your best chance."
*flash "cleavage" and "ass(?)" in a cute defensive way*
You trust little old me don't you?

>>23276135
I like htis

>>23276135
lets give it a try

>>23276135

(Might be reaching a bit but...)
"Also if you want to make sure his ghost doesn't haunt you until you die you better help me get a better ship. The more expensive it is the more likely it is for him to not die,"

>>23276240
Ya, I think that's reaching

I just GOT beris... I really don't think I want to just "give them away" without a damn fight...

With a pleasant smile, and a slight rub of my hands to keep my greed down,"Look, we both know that he wasn't at fault here, and that even if he was, blowing up a tavern is just a year's sentence at most.

Also if I'm not here in one year what will you do? Let him out in the streets with nobody taking responsibility for his actions? I'm setting sail as soon as I'm done with this island, and if you want to keep him out of this town, I'm your best chance." I conclude with a wink and put a finger to my cheek," Besides, you trust little old me, don't you?"

Whale crosses his arms in contemplation," I see what you mean about this... I'm sure that the Pub owner has insurance too.. I can release him, but you'll still need to pay us 150,000 beri for his crimes of Arson, and vandalism."

Well, I came to pay for bail, guess I'm not getting out from that. . .

>[] Accept.
>[] Refuse.
>[] Write in.

>>23276274
Accept

>>23276274
>[x] Accept.
It's good to see the Marine is open for negotiation

>>23276274
>>[] Accept.
>[] Accept.

>>23276274
>>[] Accept.

That's significantly cheaper.

[X] Accept.

If we came here expecting to pay the bail anyways. It's not like we could get him out of here for free without any trouble.

>>23276329
>>23276327
>>23276323
But we can all agree its coming out of his pay check right?

>>23276337
Of course other wise how can we call ourselves a merchant.

With a smile, I hand the money over to Whale, making sure that it's not a beri more than he requested.

"Certainly, I'll pay that off. . . I originally intended to pay for his crimes after all. Truth be told, he's apart of my crew and I need him."

"Gyohoho! Well, hope he doesn't do to your ship, what he does to that pub! Wait by the entrace and I'll have him brought out!"

"Thank you kindly, Commodore Whale."

Whale gives me a salute and leaves the room, ducking down to fit through the door frame. A marine's outside the room, waiting to escort me out.

- - - - -

After about an hour of standing outside, I see two marines releasing a man about Bartleby's height, but there's something off about him.. like.. there should be fat.. and not so much sheer... muscle.

"Ah, um... Bartleby?" I ask hesitantly.

The muscled man turns and smiles at me, a jolly grin with no eyebrows," 'allo there Miss Reers! I'm deeply sorry for me behavior the other day, never shall it happen again!"

"Ah, I uhhh... What happened to you?"

Bartleby walks up to me, I swear his arms are the size of a gorrila's now.. "Well, I didn't know for sure whether y' would be com'n back f' me or not, so I was preparin' meself for me life in prison."

"How..."

"Just kept doin me some pushups! Hyek hyek hyek! We ready t' set sail yet Miss Reers? Or d' we 'ave other things t' do?"

"Y-yes... we have other things to do... Oh, and by the way Bartleby,"

"Yes'm?"

"This bail is coming out of your paycheck."

"Expected me as much, least I'm free again, Hyek hyek hyek!"

-Bartleby has rejoined the crew! Bartleby is now ripped!-

Where to now?

>[] Return to the ship to check on the two idiots.

>[] Stop by Montique's Antique Boutique to pick her up...

>[] Head over to the Shipwright Co. for a new ship..

>[] Set up shop to sell what I've got...
or
>[] Hand over goods to the guild, let someone else sell the goods and get 50% of money back.

Bartleby:
Jolly muscled alchemist that likes blowing things up.
Fabricates useful potions and salves
Somewhat of a doctor..
Combat: Uses explosives and hazardous mixtures.

>>23276436
Head to the shipstore were we can buy sweet new ships

>>23276436
>>[] Stop by Montique's Antique Boutique to pick her up

>[x] Stop by Montique's Antique Boutique to pick her up...
She might come in hand when we try to fix our ship or buy a new one

>>23276491
Actually, do this first then go to the shipstore. It should be in one fell swoop though.
Have Bartlby come too

>>23276501
I don't see a reason why we shouldn't do this.

Well, with Bartleby back in tow as a free man, I decide to bring him along with me while the two idiots back on the ship get their much needed rest.

I decide to hit the marketplace again to check on Montique. It's about noon when we arrive at her store and it seems she's actually getting some good business right, now... must be a clearing out sale or something..

Bartleby growls sone of the crowding people away and we shove past to get inside and meet with Montique.

I notice a shadow as I get knocked to the floor, and feel a lick applied to my neck," ooohhhh///"

"Ahhh! It's you, it's you! You really came back, you did!"

Standing up, Montique blurts out to the people in the shop," Alright, everyone out! we're closing up forever!"

Some disgruntled customers slink outside.

"W-well, it's nice to see you Montique..."

Bartleby laughs heartely," Hyek, hyek, hyek! An antique shop owner, eh? Well, seems like you've found a good one Miss Reers!"

"ohhh, I've not met small musclemen like yourself yet.

Bartleby just kind of smiles," It's catching on."

"Onto what? Montique asks curiously."

"Bah, you'll see. Anyway, Miss Reers, we're goin' fer a ship first, yes?"

"Y-yes..." I get up, shaking off the weird relaxing feeling from her tongue. It felt so... bizarre.

"Oh, the Cestus Montique?"

With a smile she hands them to me, I feel myself getting a bit woozy...

I hand them over to Bartleby that just kind of smiles," W'as the matter Lass?"

"It's... it's seas stone. I just .can't be near it."

Bartleby wraps one around his fist," I can see THIS happening! hehehe."

Right.. well bartleby will have his fun...

We continue on our way to the Shipwright Co. Not closed this time...

(I need to hit the sack, having trouble focussing. Have a good night guys! Overhuman should be tommorrow at about 8'ish UMT-8

Thank you for your participation!)

Also, whoever has character or concept ideas for Grand Ocean or Overhuman.

>>23276735
Email's in the field.

Good night and good luck with future endeavors