Skaldi puts his back into it, where it's possible to do so when making post-storm repairs. Unfortunately, the repairs seem to call for more skill than strength and he's just not coherent enough to pull it off.
He does take time out of his day to visit the Quartermaster. He thanks for her getting his gear back and promises that any luck issues are his along now. Case in point, that line that snapped just a few minutes ago while he was repairing a spar.
During the late morning as you work, either catching fish, repairing the ship, rising and lowering sails... you hear Conchobar shouting from his place as lookout: " There is a small boat aport!"
These working on the deck notice Plugg confering with the captain in the foredeck soon Plugg shouts orders to turn the ship towards the boat.
Lux looks out toward the commotion and pointing.
Confused he works somewhat distracted by the commotion but nothing to see.
Maeleg is too deep in his thoughts to hear the shouts.
Satinder just caught a big one, when she stands up and peers into the distance.
"There be 4 men in there, and a man. Anyone else can see them?"
"Ey mons, ya be seein' what I be seein', or is mah mind playin' tricks on meh again?" Bodh wakes the others up, as he had taken the late night watch that night. He nudges each of the others awake, with his boot if necessary, and points yonder at a ship in the distance.
"Can't be seein' what flag they be flyin', but any ship be better than tha one we be on." Bohd takes the tip of his short spear, brings it close to his mouth as he whispers an incantation, and casts Light on the spearhead, before raising it as high as he can and waving it about, attempting to get the ship's attention.
With Satinder pointing it out Lux calls, "Rowboat to the (port/starboard)." He makes his way to one of the life boats and starts to stoe it and unhook it from the pullies so the new boat can be hauled up. He keeps his ears perked for direct orders and to see if there are efforts to reach the row boat fron others. He calls out again. "Ill fates to leave sailors lost at sea they may rise to haunt us."
Skaldi, curious as he may be, keeps at his work. He knows he's behind on duties from his trip down to the Quartermaster's store and hopes that he can catch up a bit during the distraction.
Later ship and boat meet side to side, and after some rounds of shouting the boat is lifted to the Wormwood's deck, the drifters are rounded in front of the captain, most of them staying silent except for the woman who tries to object but is cut short. After all of them are in a line in front of him Barnabas speaks: "Welcome aboard the Wormwood, I'm captain Barnabas Harrigan, I don't care what your story is so don't talk to me, this ship doesn't take passengers so unless you want to go back to the sea you're going to work. Mr. Plugg see if you can make something out of these guys."
After the captain leaves Mr. Plugg begins speaking: "A new bash of recruits eh? Good you don't shirk, you don't steal, and you don't do magic in this ship and I won't have to punish you right? Like the captain I don't care who you are and if I were you I be glad for that. You're going to work from now and if I catch any of you shirking I flag you." He then turns towards the crew and shouts: "We got new recruits who wants to show' em the ropes eh!?"
No one voluteers except to help the woman luckly for her it is Sandara that Plugg choses, because if nothig else the redhead probably wouldn't shirk work to try and get inside that rich dress.
Lux greets and helps everyone but the Chels aboard. When it is their turn to climb the rail Lux, mentions to them, "You will find no slaves to work for you hear." Damn Chels all perfume and brimstone. Should use them for bait. Though the fish would spit them out.
Lux volunteers to show any of the riggers or sail wranglers the 'ropes' (ha ha) except for the Chels.
When either of new chelish are mentioned Lux adds within earshot of Plugg, "Nice dress perhaps nice ransom, should throw em in the brig."
Satinder will assist the lady who is too obviously out of place here.
"Here, let me help you, mi'lady," she says with a wry smile. "Listen, I ain't one for buddy buddy and sleepovers with pillow fights, but us women have to stick together. I can try to get you a job in the kitchen, our 'chef' could use some extra hands and it will get you a few days to get used to the life on board. In return, I want someone I can trust to turn my back to. I know about Cheliax, but I'm giving you this chance to prove that big oaf of a cat wrong."
Maeleg will help the varisian sailor for his first day aboard the Wormwood.
"Welcome aboard. I'm Maeleg. I know I don't look like a varisian but I can assure you I have family there."
He gives a broad and friendly smile to the man.
"I thought we could help each other. I could watch your back and you could maybe speak about my mother's country. I never managed to go there."
Bohd examines the crew as he gets onboard the Wormwood, and doesn't notice anyone that caught his interest, so he instead speaks to Plugg, who seems to be in charge after the captain, "Nah magic? Ya don' even be wantin' magic tha' can predict tha' weatha'? Bah, me bein' reduc'd ta a simple saila'. Well, what be me job, eh? Bohd looks at Plugg as he speaks, arms crossed and obviously not happy that he's not allowed to do magic.
Lux hisses annoyed at Satinder and looks honestly a little wounded. Trying to turn the nature of the conversation. "You certainly sing like your up for pillow fights and sleep overs." Lux winks playfully at Satinder.
"You know kitty, I'm still not sure whether you're a male or a female. But I know one way to *make* you not a male..."
She winks back, and lets her hand play across her dagger.
"No worries, I like you too much for that."
The lady seems to be about to say something but decides to shut up, she clearly seems to be out of her depth, she looks troubled over you words to Lux, still she accompanies you and Sandara away from the deck. The red-head turns towards her and asks: " My name is Sandara whats yours girl?" The woman hesitates for a moment before answering with more confidence: "Abelia, My name is Abelia."
The other three remain lost for a moment then the varisian youth approaches you Lux and asks with an extended hand: "I'm Vili, I'm sorry but could you show me what I have to do? Unfortunately all I have to repay you are stories, and my arm if you ever need it."
Finally the chelish man is approached by Tam who begins to whisper lowly and gesture around the ship.
"My name is Satinder, and I'm sure you're pleased to meet me, Abelia!"
Satinder smiles, and makes a courtsey.
"But apart from the joking, if there is anything I can do to help you, let me know. I only ask for the same courtesy in return."
Lux smiles, Stories go along ways with honest pirates. Theres a few them aboard. Folks all calls me Lux. I can show whats whats, are you a climber, have worked ship before.
Maeleg smiles and bows.
"Glad to meet you. I confess I never played towers but I'm always eager to learn."
"Guys, be sure to keep an eye on your work! Don't want to get the cat's tail tonight! Wouldn't want to set a bad example for our honoured 'guests' now would we?"
She laughs, and starts to hum a song, reminding her how much her belly and head are aching!
Of all the days!