Voice [un:grey]

[lucky_e]

I know there used to be a port used for freight, but has been out of use following an enemy attack. So, out of curiosity how many of you are sailors?

[A pause as she thinks for a moment before continuing.]

To add to the question, how many of you have explored this world's seas and what could you tell me of what's outside the city. I've been meaning to travel this world's oceans but have also been told that traveling too far from the city tends to drain Chroma as you move away from it.

[Being on dry land has made her feel a bit antsy at not having to put out to sea for a good long while. Not that she had any problem living on land. More that she was a ship first and foremost. To be away from the salty water simply didn't feel right to her. She wanted to feel the breeze and ocean spray against her and listen to roar and crash of the waves as she passed through the water or flew high above.]

For those who are not sailors and have never been aboard a vessel...would any of you like to be?

[The last part was more or less an after thought. Enty hadn't really been thinking anyone here would actually have any interest in sailing; let alone the ocean. In either case she was in a good mood, if not somewhat bored (she might blame it on being bored).]

Comments

[resenting]

I've been on a few boats, but I can't say the experience was all that great.

Fighting monsters off a ship's deck tends to do that, I guess.

[lucky_e]

Thats a shame. There's nothing quite like sailing.

That said, protecting a ship is part of a sailor's duties.

[resenting]

Well, the sailing part itself was fine, I guess. I'm supposed to protect everyone, so it can't be helped either way.

[lucky_e]

There's nothing wrong with attempting to help others, or having a sense of duty for doing so.

[Lord knows that was something she knew all too well herself.]

But would you like to give sailing a try without having to worry about protecting anyone?

[resenting]

There's plenty of things wrong with being forced into it, but I guess it doesn't really matter here in this world.

Might as well. Can't hurt to learn more about it, never know when I might end up needing it.

[lucky_e]

It is a useful skill. But if it's something that you don't hold much interest in then you shouldn't force yourself into it.

[resenting]

There's plenty of things I didn't think I was interested in that have saved my life. If you're willing to teach, I'm willing to learn.

[lucky_e]

Hm, I don't mind teaching; I was the one that was asking after all.

Can I know who I'm talking to?

[resenting]

Naofumi Iwatani. I'm guessing you've never heard of the Shield Hero, but that's me if that's an issue.

[navegador]

[ Ah, a woman after Portugal's own heart.

It's been a long time since he's sailed seriously, but the sea will always be his one, true love. ]

On my world, my country is famous for inventing the caravel. It allowed us to explore not only coastlines, but also the ocean. Unfortunately, we had to give all of that up many centuries ago because of wars, economic troubles, and other problems...

[lucky_e]

Hm, then have you sailed yourself? It's fine if you haven't and wish to learn.

honestly the original bracket text made me laugh, no worries

[navegador]

Yes, I have.

In fact, I remember sailing on that very first caravel. And it was terrifying because there was so much that we didn't know back then. [ It's okay to say that he's near-immortal here, right? That doesn't seem terribly unusual for a Moonblessed. Besides, he wants to gush about memories of his golden age for a bit. ]

But the fear's part of the fun of sailing, too. The whole point is to unmask the unknown, right?

<3

[lucky_e]

That's excellent, sailing by tack and sheet alone takes quite a bit skill to achieve. [So says the ship powered by steam turbines and shoots planes using a bow.]

Mm, sailing helps to fight against the unknown and brings it into light.

[navegador]

[ Portugal's not sure whether he should feel proud or insulted by that. ]

Hey, now. [ Okay, okay. So maybe he's a little insulted and he's pouting oh-so-slightly. ] Without those tack and sheet ships, the sailing advancements we know today wouldn't have been possible.

I can't say I'd prefer them today if I had a choice, though. The comforts of modern sailing technology really are amazing!

[lucky_e]

[She's not certain why he should be.]

Hm? I didn't say anything against. But yes, more modern vessels are quite amazing in their own right. I was interested in looking at this world's ships as well.

[navegador]

And you're not the only one.

I think the recent floodings have everyone on edge, so sailing's a hot topic right now. [ Not that he minds. It gives him a reason to keep checking Prismagram. ] But it sounds like you're asking out of genuine interest.

Do you plan to travel alone?

[lucky_e]

[To be honest all she's really been hearing about recently had been music and generating Chroma. Both of which are fine topics, but she was quite interested in the world beyond the city. To see if she could find anything of interest.]

It would make sense that the flood has caused many to be anxious about the water.

[Cue thoughts of her sisters sinking into the cold, ocean depths.]

But yes, I had been planning on going alone. However, that seems to be ill advised, at least for distant trips.

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[kerontribution]

Oryou's husband is the father of the Japanese navy.

[Oryou says this with no small amount of pride in her voice, but...]

She prefers to fly, but ships are good too.

[lucky_e]

The father of the Japanese navy?

[Does she mean the Sakura navy? Best not tell her that she helped to dismantle said navy. Enterprise vs. Japan. That is, if the woman would even care at all. Most she's met so far are either from parallel worlds or places that simply have never heard of her or her sisters. ]

Mm, flying is quite nice, but sailing on the ocean can be just as nice. I'm guessing you have some experience with ships then.

[kerontribution]

Mhm. Ryouma founded the Kaientai.

[The first navy in Japan, a trading and shipping company founded in 1865. So probably not the navy Enterprise fought against, but its spiritual predecessor.]

Oryou helped him inspect the ships for toughness.

[lucky_e]

Ah, I'm somewhat familiar of a version of that from my world.

[Nope, definitely not the navy she's familiar with! Though she is familiar with the name itself, its mention makes her think the woman was either from another time or another world, or both as seems to be the case here and there.]

Ship maintenance and inspection is quite an important and difficult job. It's also a very useful skill to have for sailing and owning a vessel.

[kerontribution]

Oryou usually just punched the hull to see if it could stand up to her.

[lucky_e]

[Oryou-san that...honestly doesn't sound all that odd to Enty at all...unfortunately.]

Ah, and did they?

[kerontribution]

Sometimes. If Oryou went easy on them.

[It's bad business to break all of your ships.]

[lucky_e]

You must be quite strong then if you have to hold back.

[I mean, lets face it, using your dragon wife's strength to test a ship isn't the best way to go about things...right?]