daemon: zeymahd; video

[drehnifusbahi]

[Vanyel has apparently gotten his daemon's cooperation for a change, because the first panning shot (several different maps, all in the same blue ink, apparently showing an island off the coast of Xistentia) is slow and smooth, and Zeymahd isn't even grumbling about it.

Finally, the camera comes to rest on the latest map, ink still glistening wetly on the parchment. It holds for a long moment, as if maybe the daemon is reading over it himself. Then comes a tapping, off-screen but very close to the camera, and it swings up so that Vanyel is in the shot too.]

This is my prize from one of the fair games, evidently. [He says, then grins.] So - who's up for a bit of exploring?

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[drehnifusbahi]

[It would be wiser! That is a good thought, Alec. Unfortunately...]

I've tried, and so has one of the other responders. Neither of us were able to even see the island, when flying over the area it's supposed to be in.

[So diving in blind it is. #yolo, or something.]

[helical]

[ oh. huh.

this is making his gears turn. he's been wondering what his 'prize' was for, if there was a point to it. ]

Could it be submerged? [ he rubs a spot on his arm. ] I got something after the fair, too. I can control the sea, in a way. Maybe this is why?

[ex_stony881]

I happen to know how to sail, too.

Kaz Brekker.

[hasitsthorns]

[ If things still aren't better by the time they actually shove off, she'll just- Keep to herself, away from the railings. Probably below deck. Speaking of, ]

You'll get a sturdy boat, right?
I just
Sailing makes me really nervous, even if I can't pass up this kind of opportunity.

[cantseame]

[He nods, understanding how Van feels.]

We could meet up to discuss the voyage if you like. Show you how I'm gonna do things.

[A beat, there's much he wants to say but he keeps himself restrained.]

Maybe take your mind off things for awhile?

[Because if he can focus on making Vanyel feel better he won't have to deal with his own feelings.]

[drehnifusbahi]

[Rough patch or no, he'll definitely be keeping her needs in mind when selecting a boat.]

The sturdiest I can find, yes.
[After a brief hesitation, he sends]
It makes me a bit nervous as well, I have to admit. I don't have much experience even with short voyages.

[drehnifusbahi]

It's certainly possible.

[It would be a real first for him, if so; he's been in partially submerged ruins before, but none that were fully underwater.]

I suppose we'll find out soon, one way or another.

[drehnifusbahi]

Good. The more of us who do, the better.

Vanyel Greyjoy.

[The Anvil docks were practically his backyard, growing up; it was inevitable he'd learn at least a little about boats and sailing, even if it's mostly theoretical.]

[drehnifusbahi]

[He appreciates the restraint, and that offer even moreso.]

I'd like that. [He admits, offering up a brief smile. Both because he's curious about the workings of the spell in question, and because-

Well, he wouldn't say no to a distraction from his feelings, either.]

Shall we meet at the beach, then?

[healingdork]

Would we be taking a boat?

[cantseame]

Yeah. I'll be waiting out there. Bit closer to home for me, y'know?

[He's tired of feeling like this. Maybe helping Van with this expedition will clear things up for him.]

I can put on some tea if you'd like.

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[moshennik]

Uhhhh a treasure hunt? Hells yeah. Count me in.

[helical]

Is there a boat you can take there? [ he's thinking of the rune on his arm, and what happens when he activates it, how he can feel the sea. ] I could try and see if I can part the water, otherwise.

[vexy]

I'll always climb aboard you, luv.

[hasitsthorns]

[ Unfortunately, in this moment, his thoughtfulness only reminds her of how much she doesn't deserve him. ]

You've got a lot of good people offering to help.
I'm sure we'll be able to manage alright.

[remarkablymodest]

[ It's true. Most High Elves don't smile so kindly or have quite the same charismatic nature that Aymeric does either. ]

Thank you, ser. I admit I'm a bit new to adventuring as a whole, but I have a rather experienced friend who would likely join as well to aid in this endeavor.

[ex_stony881]

A pleasure.

I must admit, I'm skeptical that the fair would really be giving away anything of greater value than a stuffed toy... but I'm interested to see what comes of it.

[servomotor]

Are we anticipating hostiles?
Could we perchance make use of a jet to transport the raid party?
Are you familiar with video games?

[mordacita]

well
if you should find one i shall come
the glasses that keep me from burning in the sun last for four hours at a time. i am interested, but not enough to burn for

i wish you luck, all the same

[drehnifusbahi]

That's the goal - as soon as I get ahold of one, anyway.

[drehnifusbahi]

I know.

[Things are better than they've been since the fair, between he and Rose, but still awkward. Which might be part of the reason he's throwing himself into this so wholeheartedly - maybe that's his version of running away.]

I would like. Thank you.

[ooc: if you want to thread this out, maybe we can take it to one of their inboxes? just for the sake of keeping things organized. ^.^]

[drehnifusbahi]

Wonderful. The more the merrier. [He says, grinning.]

[drehnifusbahi]

I'm working on getting hold of a boat large enough to accommodate everyone who's expressed an interest. [Because his original plan, when he thought the party would be much smaller than this, was to just fly. But there's no way he can carry so many.] But if I can't find anything the right size and seaworthy, we may well have to try that.

[drehnifusbahi]

[That gets a chuckle out of him.]

Maybe I ought to let you one of these days - might make for a nice change of pace.

[drehnifusbahi]

[Much as he'd like to convince her otherwise.]

More of them than anticipated, even.
So I'm feeling cautiously optimistic on that score.