Aug 22 21:59:42 **With three hours til the tide turns and they need to set sail, Morgan leaves their chambers to sort out Davos and his men* Aug 22 22:04:00 * Morgan walks onto deck, looking for Davos Aug 22 22:04:25 **he hears shouting before he reaches the top of the stairs, but can't make it out* Aug 22 22:05:33 * Morgan picks up his pace Aug 22 22:09:32 **Varick is stood by the rail next to the gangplank. He's feeding a small black cat. The shouts are coming from the dock, and have a castillean accent Aug 22 22:13:07 Don't you feed my cat, Boy! You will return him right this instant! Aug 22 22:13:43 * Morgan walks up behind Varick Aug 22 22:14:59 *Varick continues to feed the cat, unperturbed. Morgan spots Claudia also hovering in case intervention is needed Aug 22 22:16:18 Varick, don't you think you should give the man back his cat? Aug 22 22:17:07 *Varick looks at Morgan, the cat for a moment, then Morgan again, with a little shrug* Suppose so. Aug 22 22:18:05 * Morgan crouches down Aug 22 22:18:07 whats wrong? Aug 22 22:18:42 * Molly is now known as Varick Aug 22 22:18:51 Don't like that man, Aug 22 22:19:22 whys that? Aug 22 22:19:30 Dont know Aug 22 22:20:09 You must have some reason, surely? Aug 22 22:21:19 **The cat looks at Morgan. Its a small male, black with white paws, a white moustache, white beard, and a white bit that looks like a pirate eye patch. He looks both comical and very sure of himself Aug 22 22:21:40 * Varick shrugs Aug 22 22:21:57 He's rude, he shouts at his sailors Aug 22 22:22:25 a lot of people shout at sailors... I might need to myself Aug 22 22:23:03 * Varick looks at the cat again, then Morgan Aug 22 22:23:13 Ok, he can go back Aug 22 22:23:33 * Morgan tickles the cat under the chin Aug 22 22:23:59 *The man is still shouting* You will return Pedro, or I'll have your Captain whip you! Aug 22 22:24:11 **The cat purrs deeply* Aug 22 22:27:44 mind you, I can't say I like him very much Aug 22 22:28:52 **Varick picks the cat up, and goes to carry him down the gangway* Aug 22 22:30:32 * Morgan follows him closely Aug 22 22:31:07 * Varick hands over the cat silently Aug 22 22:32:13 Man: *He looks at Morgan* You should watch out for this one, could be a thief in the making! *He holds the cat though it is wriggling* Aug 22 22:32:30 * Morgan shrugs Aug 22 22:32:44 I'd be more concerned about him banning your ship from any ports in his land Aug 22 22:34:13 **he damn near sneers at Varick, then turns to walk off, his grip on the cat tightening* Aug 22 22:34:31 I believe you forgot to say thank you... Aug 22 22:37:31 **He turns** Yes, thank you for returning my property that- **he yelps as the cat scratches and gets free* Aug 22 22:38:59 your property doesn't seem to like you very much Aug 22 22:40:56 *He shouts at the cat* Come back here you little fiend! Aug 22 22:41:30 **The cat runs away, jumping off the dock and into the water. Varick chases after it* Aug 22 22:42:21 * Morgan grabs for Varick Aug 22 22:44:08 *Varick looks worried* The cat! Aug 22 22:44:28 cats can swim... I'll get it Aug 22 22:46:05 **The castillean man curses in his mother tongue. Suddenly a dripping wet cat appears, not on the dock, but rapidly scaling the hull of the Rose, claws finding purchase in the wood. Within ten seconds, it is sat on the rail, watching them. Aug 22 22:46:45 * Morgan shrugs Aug 22 22:46:46 or not Aug 22 22:48:33 * Varick looks at Morgan Aug 22 22:48:43 He can stay, can't he? Aug 22 22:49:54 * Morgan sighs and looks at the castilean Aug 22 22:53:08 **He looks at Morgan* Aug 22 22:54:39 Ten guilders. Aug 22 22:54:47 for a cat? Aug 22 22:54:54 ((worth 5 at most)) Aug 22 22:55:09 Morgan He just scaled a ship. Aug 22 22:55:21 man* Aug 22 22:55:56 like climbing a tree in the rain... I'll give you two Aug 22 22:56:43 Eight Aug 22 22:57:14 * Morgan snorts Aug 22 22:57:16 three Aug 22 22:59:09 Seven Aug 22 22:59:52 oh please Aug 22 23:01:33 Six then. Only because it saves me the hassle of finding the harbour master Aug 22 23:02:18 four Aug 22 23:02:43 Five, and that is my lowest Aug 22 23:03:27 done Aug 22 23:04:49 *man nods* Have it sent to my ship. Aug 22 23:07:12 * Morgan shrugs Aug 22 23:07:14 as you wish Aug 22 23:07:50 *he storms off. Varick looks at Morgan* Aug 22 23:08:41 Does he still have to be called Pedro? Aug 22 23:09:12 No... do you have a name in mind? Aug 22 23:09:47 * Varick thinks. He looks at the cat Aug 22 23:10:09 Captain Ulysses White-Beard Aug 22 23:11:27 * Morgan nods slowly Aug 22 23:11:38 right. Get him below decks and dry him off then Aug 22 23:13:06 * Varick runs up the gangway, and talks to the cat. The cat trots along behind the boy, down into the ship Aug 22 23:14:17 * Morgan shakes his head briefly before going in search of Davos again Aug 22 23:16:36 **Davos is going through a few checks to prepare the Rose to sail with a couple of his men Aug 22 23:16:54 Davos... Aug 22 23:17:15 * Varick is now known as Davos Aug 22 23:17:32 Yes, Sir? Aug 22 23:18:01 I've thought about the situation we discussed earlier... Aug 22 23:19:22 * Davos looks untroubled Aug 22 23:19:26 Yes? Aug 22 23:19:46 I want you an what remains of your crew off my ship Aug 22 23:20:04 Why?! Aug 22 23:20:15 * Morgan speaks quietly Aug 22 23:20:55 you used my ship to transport alleged pirates... the potential damage to my reputation is huge and because of that I want no further association with you Aug 22 23:21:19 * Davos frowns Aug 22 23:21:34 How do you prose we get back to Avalon? Aug 22 23:21:38 propose* Aug 22 23:21:49 I propose you find another ship Aug 22 23:22:02 or walk... I'm not terribly concerned which Aug 22 23:22:26 And our payment for refloating this monstrosity? Aug 22 23:22:34 * Davos looks angry Aug 22 23:23:01 will be forwarded on to your offices in Avalon...  Aug 22 23:24:08 I'll be speaking to the man who paid for the transport. He is very powerful. I'll let him know how you've behaved, and you'll regret it! Aug 22 23:25:34 Yes, I'm sure I will... and then he'll regret his reputation being destroyed by his links to piracy and the Queen will have him hung... hmmm, maybe you're right, maybe I had better let you get off scot free, his being punished for piracy is a real risk to me... Aug 22 23:28:16 it would be his word against yours, and he is a favourite of the Queen, you would be the one to be destroyed. You and your common-born wife! Aug 22 23:29:04 I'll give you a chance to retract that, and leave the ship peacefully Aug 22 23:30:07 Retract what? Adam is a friend of her family, it isn't a lie! Aug 22 23:30:33 * Morgan steps closer Aug 22 23:31:09 get off my ship, Davos, or I'll remove you Aug 22 23:31:34 Fine, we'll leave. But this is not the end of the matter! Aug 22 23:31:47 Oh, I think it had best be...  Aug 22 23:32:35 Or what? Aug 22 23:32:56 * Morgan smiles Aug 22 23:34:14 * Davos calls his men Aug 22 23:34:17 Just accept it, Davos...  Aug 22 23:34:37 Gentlemen, grab your things, we're leaving! Aug 22 23:35:33 **The crew slowly appear, and file down below to get their kit. Whilst the deck is empty, Claudia comes over** Aug 22 23:35:44 * Davos is now known as Claudia Aug 22 23:36:06 That saves me running anyone through and throwing them overboard Aug 22 23:37:01 sorry Aug 22 23:39:36 * Claudia smiles slightly Aug 22 23:39:52 what have they done? Aug 22 23:41:01 some of the crew were on a ship that might have been involved in piracy... he was paid to transport them here and send them on their way Aug 22 23:43:27 * Claudia nods Aug 22 23:43:48 You aren't reporting it? Aug 22 23:44:03 and link the rose to piracy... Aug 22 23:46:49 Be easier to remove the problem. Aug 22 23:47:02 * Morgan nods slowly Aug 22 23:49:21 People get illnesses at sea... Aug 22 23:49:35 or slip and fall... Aug 22 23:49:57 exactly Aug 22 23:51:57 couldn't do that with Varick around Aug 22 23:52:55 * Claudia sighs Aug 22 23:52:57 true Aug 22 23:56:14 **They reappear on deck. Davos still looks annoyed, the others range from embarassed, confused to troubled. Adam is at the back, and looks quite neutral Aug 22 23:56:36 Claudia, go and fetch Adam would you? Aug 22 23:59:03 **She goes to him, motioning for him to follow her back to Morgan. He looks at Morgan* My Lord? Aug 22 23:59:22 If you wish to, you can remain aboard until we reach Avalon Aug 22 23:59:50 A: *he looks confused* But I thought we had to leave? Aug 23 00:00:01 they do... _you_ don't Aug 23 00:02:18 a: Why, my lord? Aug 23 00:02:43 for all manner of reasons I'm not going to go into right now Aug 23 00:05:05 A: *he shakes his head* Thank you, my lord, but if I do, I lose my job Aug 23 00:05:23 What if you were offered another job? Aug 23 00:05:48 A: That might work Aug 23 00:09:13 **With a look of disgust thrown at Morgan, Davos orders his men off the Rose. Adam sets down his bag, standing beside Morgan. Davos rolls his eyes, before leaving the ship. 