[Gate of Heaven] – [Act 2]

[badbulletshield.livejournal.com]

[ The luxury cruise liner, the San Ariel, is truly a breathtaking sight, as it parts the sea about its bow, the only source of waves on the still surface. From the railing lining its massive deck, the world is water in every direction, pure, glittering blue to each horizon. Warm Spring air and the scent of saltwater fill the atmosphere, the sky above caught in the perpetual twilight of sunset.

And all throughout the ship, a sort of celebration seems to be going on -- every person is in high spirits, though they hardly resemble the type one might think to find populating such an extravagant ship as this. Almost all of the partygoers are... Well. Pirates, by all appearances. Their sense of style is tragically cliché, striped shirts and hook hands and peg legs and all. If approached, however, they're also quite friendly, willing to point even their "hostages" in the right direction.

Or toward the captain, more likely, because he does so love to meet new people.

Though, at the moment... He seems to be a bit seasick, hanging halfway over the rail at the bow, while one particularly surly young man stands at attention nearby, holding his hat for him. Some kind of miserable, incoherent groan drifts up from the other side of the railing, and then--

Was that a hiccup? ] Haahh... Have I ever told you about the time I fell in love with a mermaid?

[ He sounds positively dreamy as he asks, though the ridiculous question doesn't seem to be intended for the unflappably stoic man next to him, who doesn't reply. Maybe it's more like alcohol sickness, that he has, liable even to mistake members of his own crew for new faces, from this angle. ] It's a really beautiful story!

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[daha-az-tanrica.livejournal.com]

[This is a wonderful sight. While this is a scene she could have easily gone without seeing. She's standing not too far behind him, hand pressed to her head in an attempt to repress the mixture of disgust and confusion. Honestly. What is her dear brother's life?]

I'm sure it was a nice dream but let's attend to reality here, shall we?

[badbulletshield.livejournal.com]

Wha-What are you talking about? That was real!

[ And he's offended enough that she wouldn't believe him, in the first place, that he hoists himself halfway up, looking back over a shoulder in his impressive state of disarray. ]

She drew me overboard and tried to drown me, you know.

[daha-az-tanrica.livejournal.com]

[She shakes her head and goes over to stand beside him. While staring and judging him, of course.]

I'm sure it went just like that. Now maybe we should get you into a bed before you fall off the ship.

[badbulletshield.livejournal.com]

[ Oh, he is not going anywhere with this unbeliever! It was totally real and it totally happened, and she should be ashamed for doubting her totally reliable big brother. ]

It did! It was just like that. She was a beautiful and deadly siren who only wanted me for my body.

[daha-az-tanrica.livejournal.com]

[Someone clearly doesn't need to be standing around daydreaming anymore. She's grabbing his arm with a less-then-innocent smile.]

Of course. Regale me with the story, later. When you're tucked in bed and won't be able to harm yourself.

[badbulletshield.livejournal.com]

What? Where are we going, now? [ He will have dreams within dreams if he wants to. :| And get so belligerent about bedtime, over here. ] But I want to stay and enjoy the festivities! It isn't even that late!

[daha-az-tanrica.livejournal.com]

[He can have as many dreams within a dream as he likes. So long as he's completely sober and she's not involved. Otherwise it's time for bed.] I think you've enjoyed yourself enough.

[badbulletshield.livejournal.com]

[ No, Seth. We are going to film our own version of The Hangover and we are going to do this now. ]

How can you even suggest such a thing? The night has barely begun!

[daha-az-tanrica.livejournal.com]

[No. That's a bad idea. Terrible even.]

You clearly started your night a little too early.

[badbulletshield.livejournal.com]

[ It's too late. I've decided to steal Asthe's tiger. ]

Nonsense! It's never too early to enjoy oneself at such an extravagant party.

[daha-az-tanrica.livejournal.com]

[If he ever gets eaten, she's not saving his butt.]

For you there's a small window of time before it goes from enjoyment into stupidity.

[badbulletshield.livejournal.com]

[ Such a kind and caring sister. :c ]

Now, if you can't say anything nice, maybe it's better if we just part ways before someone's feelings really get hurt.

[daha-az-tanrica.livejournal.com]

[Only for Abel. Only for Abel.]

You'd leave me?! Your poor baby sister, all alone on a ship like this? What shall I do if a man comes after me? I'll have to blame whatever happens on you.

[badbulletshield.livejournal.com]

[ Feelin' so special. Yup. ]

Ah, but none of these men would ever allow such a scandalous thing! I assure you, you're in perfectly gentlemanly company, on this ship.

That is, uh. Unless you run into the Professor. In which case, I would suggest walking the other way just as quickly as possible...