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[jackdaws]

[What greets the feed is a pair of frowning blue eyes and the sounds of buttons being hit on the console, along with the mutterings of a Welsh-accented voice.]

Is this blasted device going to function...? Might be a kick or two will sort it out--

[Thankfully, before he resorts to that, the man realises he's done something correctly and the feed is displaying. He draws back, revealing a tanned, weather-beaten and scarred face, and a nose that looks like it's been mashed in at least once, all framed by a mess of blond hair. The man seems cheery enough, at least, despite his potentially fierce appearance.] Ah-- Ahoy, lads and ladies. Seems I'm a new addition to this little turtle-backed voyage. Name's Edward.

[He almost considered giving a false name, but really, who would recognise him in this place? And even if they did, they'd pose no threat to him, alone and without allies here. In any case...]

This wouldn't be the first time I've been whisked away by some Emperor or another, but I've little reason to bend the knee to this one. [He smiles, mirthlessly.] To business, then. I'd be much obliged if one of you charming bunch could introduce yourselves, and tell me where the best place is to knock back a drink.

[Priorities. So in order.]

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[baniichan]

My name is Barnaby Brooks Jr. If you're looking for a place to drink, might I suggest the Brazen Turtle? It's foreign owned and run, and the atmosphere is quite comfortable.

[He also works there, so he's going to promote its interests whenever he sees an opportunity.]

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[jackdaws]

What are you meaning by "foreign", mate? Foreign to this city, or foreign to this realm altogether, as I am?

[Not that it matters either way, a drink is a drink. But he's curious.]

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[baniichan]

The latter. People like you and me, in other words.

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[jackdaws]

I'll pay this tavern a visit, then, supposing I can find it. Which district is it in?

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[baniichan]

[Barnaby texts the directions to the Brazen Turtle over to Edward.]

Hope that helps.

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[ancillary]

[ Miranda's interest is only piqued because Edward appears technologically illiterate, and she admits to find that fascinating given how far flung into the future she is compared to most others here. ]

Most people have more questions than 'where's the bar,' but I suspect you've already settled to ignore the concerns that fall more into the purview of a shared existential crises. Like the fact you're on a giant turtle.

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[jackdaws]

I've had enough surprises for one lifetime, lass. I feel I've earned a bit of a break before I start considering another. Besides, a bit of ale is good to clear the head.

[And he's pretty sure that if he thinks about this too deeply right now, he'll go mad. Seriously, giant turtles.]

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[ancillary]

[ Miranda only makes a humming noise of aggreance; she really didn't want his whole life story, or even a detailed explanation. She liked people fine enough if they had priorities and stuck to them. ]

Try the Bresilyk docks; I haven't found any strong here that wasn't bogged down with brown piss. [ Australia singing its praises muffled in the background. ]

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[jackdaws]

[Which works fine for him, because he wasn't about to share his life story either. Too messy, too unpleasant.]

Where are the docks to be found?

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[unobtainableredemption]

[These are priorities Kaine can approve of.]

There's a cheap place in the fire district, to the right of the big fire fountain. And while it might be cheap, their stuff doesn't taste like watered down piss either. [And when you've drank in as many dives as he has, you can appreciate that fact.]

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[jackdaws]

Sounds perfect. [Edward's had his fair share of pisswater, too, especially when supplies have ran low. Dark days, those.]

What's all this element business about with the districts, anyway? Does it have a deeper meaning, or is it just for show?

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[unobtainableredemption]

[Glances behind him, as if looking for someone, before looking back at the camera and shrugging.] Fuck if I know. Fire sector likes fire, metal likes metal, so on and so forth. No clue why. Don't really care.

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[jackdaws]

[Edward just shrugs it off. Fair enough.] I'll ask around. Someone here's bound to know a little.

How long have you been on this oversized lizard, then?

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[fuzzyelf]

Ahoy yourself Edward, welcome to Tu Vishan, I'm Kurt.

Seems like someone already beat me to mentioning the Brazen Turtle, but I guess more than one mention means it's worthwhile.

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[jackdaws]

Aye, I trust you're both gentleman of taste. And finding it will be a good way to get acquainted with the city.

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[fuzzyelf]

I'd like to think so.

[He nods to that.]

If you go to (insert the sector here cause I can't find where it is), you should be able to notice it no problem.

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[jackdaws]

Cheers, mate.

[And now he's getting a better look at the video...] Don't suppose you're one of those "kedan" I was told about, are you?

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[jirk]

I am totally gonna second the Brazen Turtle nomination. Great place.

[And he's not biased at all, of course. But Bryn is gorgeous, and he bartends every now and then, so.]

Name's Kirk. Captain. Welcome to Turtletopia.

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[jackdaws]

It seems a solid favourite, if any taphouse was.

What's your captaincy over, then? Navy? A merchant brig? Army?

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[jirk]

[Wow those are. Really old Naval terms. Which he suppose ties in with the dated dialect, but still. Jim raises an eyebrow faintly.]

A... ship. Called the USS Enterprise. We're not really your standard fleet.

[Every once in a while he actually tries to observe the Prime Directive!! ... Sometimes.]

We do-- you know, exploration and peacekeeping.

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[jackdaws]

"USS"? What's that stand for?

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[bludhavenknight]

Welcome to Keeliai, Edward, you'll find that this place isn't that bad. Not the best ever, but what can you really expect when living on the back of a giant turtle?

[He grins.] Everyone already told you about the Brazen Turtle, so I won't beat a dead horse. What they didn't mention is that the first drink is on the house, for anyone who just arrived.

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[jackdaws]

All I expect from giant turtles is to be drowned before the month is over, mate. They're sea beasts before aught else.

[Edward raises an eyebrow.] Aye, that did go unmentioned. But now I'm a great deal more inclined to pay the place a visit.

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[bludhavenknight]

I've been here for a few months now, and trust me. We're not worried about the turtle drowning, it's anything else that could hurt Asti that we need to watch out for.

[Dick grins, nodding.] I hope so. I'm a bartender there, I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't promote it a little.

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[jackdaws]

It's not the turtle drowning that concerns me, but what would happen to us should the turtle decide to take a dip beneath the surface. They're sea beasts, not ships.

[He grins a little in return. Free stuff is the kind of promoting he can get behind.] Naturally. I'll drop by and say hello, when I get a chance.