Voice;

[mopirates_moproblems]

Some time ago, I posited the idea of building a ship. While it was met with derision by some -- [You know who you are.] -- recent events have convinced me that there is no other reasonable course of action.

We are entering a time of ease now, and I feel very strongly that we must act before the next catastrophe arises. While we have the opportunity and the materials, we can construct a proper ship. This will give us the freedom to explore beyond the turtle's shell, and give us a means of escape, should it sicken again.

I believe there is enough wood from the homes destroyed when the satellite fell to salvage and build a modest ship. It will not hold all of us, but it is a fine start. With more mobility, I believe we can find the materials we need to make a proper go of it.

For those who question my qualifications, I am an Admiral of his Majesty's navy, formerly in the employ of the East India Trading Company. I have more than the proper qualifications to oversee the construction and voyages of such a vessel.

Comments

[mopirates_moproblems]

I believe the last calamity was a nearer thing than any of us are comfortable with.

[neoguardian]

That's true, and experiencing all of it without our abilities only made the whole thing worse.

[mopirates_moproblems]

Hence why we ought to act now, when everyone is at full strength. So to speak.

[James is really uncomfortable with this whole "powers" thing, still.]

[neoguardian]

Probably the best time to do it, if you need any help my abilities allow me to lift and carry tons in spite of my size.

[Belatedly saying audio, if that's okay?]

[mopirates_moproblems]

I see. Well, the more help we can gather, the better.

[absolutely]

[neoguardian]

I'm just as eager as anyone to make it out of here without getting waterlogged. We all have important things to do where we come from so anything that can help.

I'm Lara-Su by the way.

Re: [absolutely]

[mopirates_moproblems]

Admiral James Norrington. It is my pleasure.

[neoguardian]

Ditto. Admiral...is that some sort of military term, I'm not really familiar with it?

[mopirates_moproblems]

Naval. And yes. It's a relatively high rank.

[Sarcasm that burns.]

[neoguardian]

Really, that does sound impressive! So you protect the seas then?

[Sarcasm, it's beyond her.]

[mopirates_moproblems]

Yes, as a matter of fact, we do. The seas, the colonies, and of course, His Majesty's interests.

[neoguardian]

I see some things don't change across dimensions. We have a King and Queen...well, they're really the King and Queen of Mobius...Angel Island is separate from the surface so we have Guardians instead.

[mopirates_moproblems]

That sounds... Rather different, to be entirely honest.

[neoguardian]

Well...Guardian's are different from royalty, we don't protect our interests, but those of our people with our own two hands.

[mopirates_moproblems]

No, I meant --

[Angel Island. Mobious. Landmasses separated from the surface. Not the mainland. The surface.]

Never mind.

[neoguardian]

[She, occasionally forgets that her world isn't like other words.]

No, no...if you have something to say, by all means.

[mopirates_moproblems]

Only that your geography is different. Markedly.

[neoguardian]

Ah! That's right...Mobius is the future of Earth so it's a little bit different. Yup, Angel Island floats on a path way above the planet's surface...that's all thanks to something called the Master Emerald.

[mopirates_moproblems]

The future. I see.

[Now he is entirely convinced she's insane -- none of the "futures" he's heard of in this place have involved emeralds, master or otherwise.]

[neoguardian]

Is that so hard to believe?

[mopirates_moproblems]

I have never seen nor heard of anything the like.

[neoguardian]

I've never seen a human, but I know they exist and I've never seen a floating turtle island, but I'm standing on one.

[mopirates_moproblems]

Never seen a -- what are you, then?

video;

[neoguardian]

[And she'll go ahead and turn the video on, it's better if you see it so you understand.]

I'm a Mobian or a Mobosapian.

Re: video;

[mopirates_moproblems]

[At least dragons he had a frame of reference for. She's a -- what? A rodent wearing glasses?]

Good lord.