"Y-yeah, honestly yeah. I'm still just not used to...girls...you...I guess. I loved last night I swear, just your kiss was easier to get over with the wine in me that's all."
Sa'sori smiles and nods gentle putting a hand on her shoulder, "It's ok, ... I realize that... I'll slow it down a bit... I don't want you to feel uncomfortable..ok? Let's eat!"
She leads the way into their room {Evlar's and her's}... and lays out the platter with the fragrant breakfast food on the writing table.. toast w/Jam, scrambled eggs, and Ustalaavian Brots... with milk and fruits and a large steaming pot of coffee!
Ashlyn follows after you resting on the floor. Elvar attempts to cover himself in the bed slowly trying to force himself awake enough to eat.
Sa'sori is quiet eating her breakfast smiling with her two best friends in the world...just enjoying their company...
Eventually she speaks up, "Well I was VERY successful this morning... !"
Lifting her cloak, she shows the repaired and fully enchanted .
"I also sold the ... for this..." and she pulls out the spectacular diamond... setting it in the center of the tray where the sunlight beam for the cracked window shines on it's crystline beauty.
She smiles letting them stare in wonder for a few seconds before continuing on...
"So.. now we have some options... the Diamond has a market value of 5,000 gold. I was figuring we ALL made it possible to gain that item...so we ALL should make use of its wealth. When we get to .. in .. I'd like to purchase us all at least once set of courtiers outfits... for formal and dress occasions~ that's about 100 gold total. I'm thinking getting both me and Ashlyn and minor cloak of resistance would be a good investment... that's about 1,000 gold each. I personally want to replace my stolen composite longbow of masterwrok quality and made to my strength.. with a similar elven made bow... that's comes to about 500 gold. I think its time had a magic weapon.. some I'm going to give up to you... then it's a choice between use two ... which of us will get her weapon enchanted? The is a 2,000 gold investment. Ultimately.. I want all of us to have one enchanted weapon. Your Rapier is of enchantable quality right? That should leave 400 gold for us to split. Though I'm good with scrolls and such now.. I'd be willing to not take a share and let you two have 200 gold each if you so wish.. I do have the most magic items among us? So what do you say?"
Ashlyn's eyes gleam at the size of the diamond her breath catching at its beauty. "That would be spectacular. My blade is of the highest quality you can find in Greengold, so I'm sure a mage could enchant it. I would love to have a magic sword."
Elvar is stunned that you would give up the longsword to him knowing what it means to you and how it represents your friendship with the others. A soft smile on his lips at what that he means to you.
Sa'sori nods smiling at Ashlyn.. and actually missing Evlar's reaction, "Fair enough then! It's your weapon, , that gets enchanted first then.. I'll wait for another time."
Elvar glances up, "So...what do the robes do? You said they were powerful, but didn't work before. I don't remember you ever explaining what they would do."
Sa'sori grins.. and stands shrugging off her cloak.. to reveal the blue and white silk robe gives the impression of ice and frozen fog forming over its surface.
She explains, "...well power is a relative term. These robes are called robes... they provide a minor amount of protection from cold-based damaging spells. In general terms.. I'd likely have to be standing in the middle of a Blizzard to be at risk of even basic cold exposure hypothermia, but just cold weather won't bother very much at all. Against powerful cold magic spells.. well.. its better than nothing.. but not much comparatively speaking. The Robes can unleash a Burst of Cold in a 20'ft radius that I'm immune to, which can certainly hurt.. but its not a devastating attack... about as hurtful as a hit from a greatsword. The downside is no one else in the are is safe from the damage... allies included... and the robes can only do it once a day. The thing that makes the robes so power~ my conjecture at least is that any spellcaster who wears them has the power of all their cold based spells boosted in power. I know that does not sound like much but items that increase the wear's casting power are VERY RARE... these robes are one of the few items that can boost a spellcaster's spell power."
Then she chuckles, "Of course irony of ironies... as YOU know at least ... my magic has more affinity with fire magics. I guess I could start focusing on cold based-spells... but there are a lot of creatures that are flat-out not affected by cold damage.. hence why I focus on fire."
"If I were a .. yeah.. the robes would be AWESOME... but as I'm not.. meh.. not so much so."
She smiles and takes her seat again, "...as I said .. power is relative... I could not tell the nature of the robes until they were repaired."
Elvar shifts in the bed keeping the sheet covering his lap, patting next to him lightly wanting some closeness to you. "I think they look nice on you."
Sa'sori beams a smile at Evlar and gleefully sits beside him, leaning her head on his shoulder~ her long honey-colored tressess tickling the length of his bare back, and she softly rests a hand affectionately on his thigh, "..thank you.. your sweet!"
Ashlyn shifts turning to face you both sipping the coffee lightly. "So do you guys have an plans before heading back to the ship today?"
Sa'sori shrugs, "I'd like to pick up two blank journal books for adventuring notes... but was not kidding about how DANGEROUS the of the River Kingdoms are! I'm not THAT interested in running into them anytime soon again! I'd only go to a bookstore if you two came with me.. and then I'd head right away to the ship... best put this place far behind us!"
"You know I would go anywhere with you," Elvar says with a reassuring squeeze on your shoulder.
After packing your things and Elvar finally getting dressed, the three of you make your way towards the docks, stopping at one shop to purchase the books you need before finding your way to the ship. Captain Cormack has still not arrived back to the ship, but Able is setting everyone up with tasks, preparing the ship for departure.
Sa'sori stows the two new blank Journal books in her cabin onboard the ... and is quickly back on deck... throwing herself into her assigned duties from Able... she is cheerful and ready to raise ship as soon as Captain Cormack is back onboard.
She will ask Able if ... the 'passenger' is confirmed to still be onboard?
"As far as I know, he never left the ship. Phargas hasn't made it back to the ship yet though which is worrisome, still he has a few hours left I suppose."
Sa'sori shrugs, "Ok.. well all we can really do for is wait and see.. he never told anyone where he was going. He may have decided to travel some route different than by boat who knows~ his loss if the Captain weighs anchor before he's back."
You have a few hours to settle in, and as you do, you can't help but notice the crew seems far lighter than it did when you arrived. It seems like more than a few of the crew took the Captain up on her offer to leave.
So far you've seen Able Rogers the first mate, who runs the night shift.
Ashlyn, whom you've grown to know well, who is currently assigned to Able's night shift.
Anthony Gibbs, a human who was on the Red Lady before you joined who is on days.
Elvar is obviously on days with you as well.
Hugo Longbottom, a halfling that joined the crew in Lastwall on nights.
Jamie Clark another human who was on the Red Lady before you joined who is on days.
Jamie Clark another human who was on the Red Lady before you joined who is on days.
Lindsay Moon, a half-elf who joined the crew in Lastwall and works nights.
and Zachery Riley a human that joined the crew in Lastwall and works nights.
Sa'sori is perplexed... she was sure more crew had decided to stay on!
She will draw Able aside whispering, "Hey what gives? Where is the rest of the crew?"
Able gives a gentle smile, "This is the crew. We'll make due with what we have."
She responds, "Crap.. if I had known we were THIS low in number... I would have bought myself a suit of armor! Is there still time before we leave?"
Able shrugs, "If you wish to. 5 people per shift is more than enough for the Lady."
Sa'sori nods, "Ok.. I'll go with Evlar... and be right back!"
She quickly goes to Evlar and grabs his arm gently, "Sweetie, with such a small crew.. I think I need to have armor ready to fight in an emergency... will you go with me to a shop?"
Elvar nods, gathering a few things to go with you. "I thought you had magic armor or something like that because real armor messed with your spells."
She nods in reply, "Yes, I do.. but its not very protective armor.. yet and I still run out of spells quick enough that unless all I want to do is stand around.. its best I have a set of battle armor to help out once all my useful magic is expended. Eventually I'll be able to enchant my Silken Ceremonial to be as good as any warrior's suit of armor.. but for now~ I need something better in a long fight. I didn't think I would need better armor cause we had a full crew... but now.. it seems I may have to multi-role in a serious fight!"
Sa'sori will lead the way off the ship looking for an armor's shop.. not wasting time she will ask the first guardsman she runs across for directions...
Sa'sori is looking for an armored coat... nothing fancy.. but it is quick to put on.. and quick to take off~ plus better protection than her silken ceremonial currently.
It is easy enough to locate the coat and purchase it.
So 50 gold lighter.. Sa'sori and Evlar return to the . She stows her new armor in her cabin and returns to her duties reading the ship for the Captain's arrival.
An hour or so later, Captain Cormack returns to the deck with Phargas not far behind clearly annoying her by talking her ear off. As soon as she is on board she begins to bark orders to depart.
Sa'sori does not speak to Captain Cormack but makes sure she catches her eye.. to beam a friendly smile of joy at seeing her again...
Then she focuses on her duties as the ship leaves port...
Sa'sori did not know that Lindsey Moon was a half-elf... so she will try to find a way to get the chance to converse with her a bit... but will likely have more opportunity to speak with Jamie Clark her fellow day shift crewman.. and she will not pass up that opportunity to be friendly and conversational with him either.
Jamie gives you a bright smile, her face has deep scars that are a bit shocking to look at at first, but over time you grow accustomed to it. "Morning Sa'sori, is that a new outfit?" her voice, like her hair, is like dipped honey that sings with a soft kindness that contradicts the dim grey eyes that have clearly seen horrors she will never speak of.
Sa'sori will smile.. but she cannot hide the deep hurt in her eyes at seeing someone so horrifically abused... her heart practically Aches to help in some fashion...!
"Good Morning to you too, ! Yes, it is actually... we er , and I saved some abducted children in a wizard's lair... this was part of the magical loot recovered!"
"That is so kind of you," Jamie says, the smile never leaving her slashed lips. "Were you able to spend any time resting with such an adventure?"
"Well.. I love children.. and can't bear to hear of them abused, harmed or lost... I simply had to help if I could!"
Sa'sori has the decency to blush when answering, "As for rest... well, ... is so demanding in bed.. but eventually yeah...", she smiles.
Leaning close she whispers, "Jamie... I don't mean to pry but I care and it aches my heart so much not to help if I can~ but everyone knows I was once.. I once served in a Callistan Temple. They taught me many things.. among them some bit of alchemy... I know of a astringent that the church used to sooth wounds and injuries. It has a side benefit of smoothing over scars... it will not remove them.. but it will make them over time and regular use not so prominent or so unsightly. I hurt to see how terribly you were harmed.. I mean no insult.. but I'd like to help.. if you would allow me to?"
"I have had them treated by many clerics. I appreciate your concern, but this is as much as they can heal without very powerful magic, the cost of which is both prohibitive to me as well as beyond my demand of my own vanity." there is not a hint of shame in her voice.
Sa'sori nods, "I see. So... if it were NOT beyond my means... would you accept a gift from my heart~ not in pity but a true desire to heal with no desire to be repaid... you are crew.. and thus family, would you consent to let me have them healed? Because.. such is not currently beyond my means."
"I'm not a Shelynite... but I am not against their desire to spread beauty in the world.. to try to make art a free gift in the lives of everyone! Not because your plight is an affront to me.. but because I want you also to be a part of the beauty of life... unhindered by the horrors of the past. The Captain has suggested I find a better path than Vengeance.. if I cannot punish.. then perhaps.. I can redress... in some small way?"
"I know I cannot change the past... and your scars being removed will not remove the scars on your heart or remove the memories of those horrors nor that you even need me to help you to move on.. clearly you have.. on you own; but why should you be forced to live the rest of your life with the badge on your flesh of the evil of other people's wicked and cruel hearts?"
"I would not. I have lived like this for many years and I am accustomed to my skin. It would be a waste of gold better spent on greater things."
Sa'sori will smile, and her eyes tear slightly.. as she gently reaches up a hand to softly caress her scarred cheek, ".. YOUR happiness is NOT a waste to me!"
Gently she pulls the human woman to her into a sisterly embrace, "..It would be MY HONOR to and PRIVILEGE heal you! My reward... is seeing your smile.. and knowing.. some small weight of the burden upon you was lifted!"
She will release her and wipe a tear from her eye, "I did not risk life and limb to rescue those children for repayment... I was paid IN FULL hearing their happy voices and seeing the joy-filled tears of them and their parents... knowing... I had simply spread some small measure of happiness in the world. For I well know... beauty does not bring happiness.. my life only until recently has been bereft of such happiness too. I think, my life, would not be a waste.. spreading happiness to others if that was ALL I ever accomplished in life!"
Her voice shifts to a bit of firmness, though still softened with a honeyed tone. "Child, I said no. I do not want them removed. They do not hurt me, and the damage is healed. All that remains is just vanity. I carry no burden."
Sa'sori will relent bowing her head, "If that is your wish .. my friend.. I will honor and respect your choice as well."
But it is clear she is saddened...
Once the dock is fading into the horizon, The night shift begins to make their way below deck to rest for their shift. You spot Able talking to Anthony near the mast. Phargas is still talking to the Captain, but it is hard to overhear what. A heavy breeze whips the ship in a frenzy, but the Captain's hand keeps the ship steady.
Sa'sori finds the time to make her way to the poop deck and give Mr. Phargas a withering glare, "Oh please, give it a rest Mr. ...! Your tongue has been wagging non-stop since you left the ship and joined Captain and returned to the ship at her side! Honestly, what are you jabbering on about...? Forget it~ you're not charming your way into her bed... go bother some other young seamaid more interested in sly talk!"
Phargas is confounded for a moment, flubbing out a jumbled incomprehensible mess. He gives a hard tug on his beard which dislodges a mix of breadcrumbs and dirt. "You should be more respectful of your elders like young Miss Cormack here. Sit a spell and you may learn a thing or two."
Sa'sori rolls her eyes chuckling at the effect she has upon him, "Sorry, no time for idle chatter, I have a ship to be sailing... guess I'm just an irreverent youth!"
She skips away going back to her duties chiding over her shoulder, "..oh and the scraggly 'old-man-of-the-sea' beard and grime.. a definite turn-off!" {tee-hee}
Sa'sori returns to her duties only occasionally casting a teasing glare Mr. Phargas' way... in his completely unsuccessful attempt to the Captain.. chuckling aloud sometimes....
The old man pulls a deck chair closer to the Captain's wheel, still rambling on about one thing or another. The next time you glance over, his head is slumped, appearing as though he fell asleep mid-story, much to the relief of the Captain.
Sa'sori will continue her duties but will take time to slip below decks to grab a small blanket to drape over Mr. Phargas... considering that its fall turning cooler... especially on the windy inland sea...
But other than that she enjoys her day shift of sailing ...feeling the sea breeze on her face and letting her long hair whip about loosely in the days work... luxuriating in the freedom of travel.
The day passes faster than usual, maybe due to the break in your routine, or simply because you're sailing east. The ship is brought to a halt and anchor dropped as the crew gathers for their communal meal.
Sa'sori will met with Evlar and Ashlyn briefly telling her lover she will speak more with him tonight .. but also wants to get to know others of the crew and lead them all over to speak with Lindsey Clark... the half-elven woman on night shift with Ashlyn.
"Hello ... I never got a real chance to welcome you to the crew... and speak with yo as your on night shift and I'm not! Where are you from if I might ask?"
Sa'sori looks the young woman up and down trying to get the measure of her..