forum Crystalline Pirates: Protectors of the Island (Closed! You can stalk though.)

Started June 19, 2018 by @ShadeStar

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"Urm….uh…." Zoe was trying to comprehend what just happened. "Sure………"

"Okay, well, long story short, I'm infested with bugs and sometimes they all gather there, and my spit plus my crystal drive 'em to the rest of my body again." He looked up at her. "Sorry if it makes you think I'm disgusting. It wasn't my choice - otherwise, I would have starved to death. I'm sorry."

"You know you can like eat and then like throw them up…..right?"

"No, not anymore. I've done it before and trust me, it was worse. You can't exactly throw up your bloodstream, can you?"

Houston heard the clunk clunk of Cicada's large boots above his deck. Hurriedly putting away his pets and unlocking the door just in case she came into his room, he hid in the large closet next to his bed. Hopefully, she wouldn't find him - just assume he died or something. The shame was too much, she couldn't see his tear-streaked face - even if he was already practically banished by now.

Cicada walked down into Houston's quarters. She called out into his room, "Houston. We need to talk."

"No, not anymore. I've done it before and trust me, it was worse. You can't exactly throw up your bloodstream, can you?"

Zoe winced. "we'll figure out something."

(Just for some extra context on the kingdoms:

JADE
Queen: Reagan Fleetfoot
King: Miseal
Princes: General of the Army Cilifton, General Ryder, Admiral James, Commander Quincy
Princesses: None
Out of all four kingdom's, Jade has the largest military and the most territory from conquering. They are very closeminded and being a soldier is considered an honor. Despite the fact most are treated like shit. Most of the citizens have darker skin tones, there government runs at corruption. Their search for the island is fueled by a need for a higher military technology. They would harvest the crystals and leave none left to regrow.

ONYX
Queen: Zanna Storm
King: None
Princes: None
Princesses: None
Onyx has no interest in war or fighting, the kingdom alone has almost every book written. Few books cannot be found in Onyx. The people are extremely open minded to anything and anyone. Citizens are extremely diverse in the people their, however there is a slight corruption in the government at the moment. They want to find Crystalline in order to study the crystals. Possibly leave none left to regrow, or transplant them off the island killing them.

RUBY
Queen: ?
King: Brecken North
Princes: None
Princesses: None
Ruby is riddled with crime, some of it organized, some of it not. Most thieves, pirates, gangs, and other criminals find refuge here. As long as you aren't an officer, the people have no problem with you being there. Citizens are often scarred otherwise they have a wide range of races, corruption is rampant, but not even closes to Jade's. Thought the people are criminals and rarely talk, all will stand up and fight for Ruby. If someone from Ruby found Crystalline, well look at the current timeline. That's what would happen.

PEARL
Queen: Breeze Pearl
King: River Pearl
Princes: None
Princesses: None
Pearl is the least militant country, it has low violence rates and get raided/attacked on an almost monthly basis. They are open minded to all people, however the older folks don't like this new take and will protest often. Most citizens have lighter skin tones, and no corruption in the government. If this kingdom found Crystalline, well. I honestly don't know, they would most likely share it with the other kingdoms.

Those with italic names have special spots in the rp. Just so you know :)

Houston didn't respond from inside the closet.

Cicada groaned, "If I don't see you by the count of three your punishment will get worse. 1."

Houston gulped. He considered just leaving the ship, but how could he? Taking a deep breath, he unlocked the closet, let himself out and opened the door, not meeting Cicada's gaze.

"No, not anymore. I've done it before and trust me, it was worse. You can't exactly throw up your bloodstream, can you?"

Zoe winced. "we'll figure out something."

"Whaddya mean, we'll figure out something? They're everywhere, Zoe. There's no getting them out at this point. Heck, they've bore holes in some of my bones!" He took a deep breath. "Do you think I'm disgusting? I wouldn't have done it, but I would have starved…" He trailed off.

Houston gulped. He considered just leaving the ship, but how could he? Taking a deep breath, he unlocked the closet, let himself out and opened the door, not meeting Cicada's gaze.

"Good," Cicada sighed as she said, "For your actions yesterday you are to not speak to anyone other than me or River, or we are all gathered for a meal. We will be given you tasks to do on the ship, we will only speak to you when giving you these tasks. You are not to leave the ship. Have I made myself clear?"

"Whaddya mean, we'll figure out something? They're everywhere, Zoe. There's no getting them out at this point. Heck, they've bore holes in some of my bones!" He took a deep breath. "Do you think I'm disgusting? I wouldn't have done it, but I would have starved…" He trailed off.

"No, we'll figure out something, nothing is impossible, there has to be something." She countered.

"Zoe…I don't think so. Perhaps a crystal immersion for a few days? No, the bugs are internal. But Zoe, you didn't answer my question. Do you think I'm disgusting? Do you not love me any-" Josiah stopped himself, almost wishing the bugs would eat him right then and there.

"There is always a way ok and I don't think of you any less. We are going to find something ok." She said in a firm voice

Josiah looked up at Zoe's firm face.
"Alright. I'd be glad to be rid of these pests. But it's going to be tough, I'm warning you."

"Watch me."

"I'm always watching you. God, that sounded creepy. Well - you know what I mean. I will be." Josie smiled. "Now, how's about some food?"

"I'm always watching you. God, that sounded creepy. Well - you know what I mean. I will be." Josie smiled. "Now, how's about some food?"

"uh, I brought you breakfast." She gestured to the plate on the side. "So um should I leave now?"

"If you must. I mean, you can, but you're welcome to stay." It wasn't like Josiah to fumble up his words - it was the strange effect that came whenever Zoe was around. He wrestled his shirt back on. "I can't thank you enough for all your understanding. Most people want to cremate me on the spot when they find out it's bugs inside of me."

Houston gulped. He considered just leaving the ship, but how could he? Taking a deep breath, he unlocked the closet, let himself out and opened the door, not meeting Cicada's gaze.

"Good," Cicada sighed as she said, "For your actions yesterday you are to not speak to anyone other than me or River, or we are all gathered for a meal. We will be given you tasks to do on the ship, we will only speak to you when giving you these tasks. You are not to leave the ship. Have I made myself clear?"

Silence for a few seconds. "Yes, Captain. I'm really sorry. I think you do hate me now, don't you? Can I still play my viola?"

"I'm, disappointed in you nothing more. Play your viola in your room. Not a cannon," Cicada spun on her heel and walked out of the cabin.

Houston watched her go sadly, then shut the door and did exactly as she said: Played symphony after symphony, hours and hours of classicals, wasting the night away exactly how he felt.