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Welcome to the Test Drive Meme for

escordvi! Anyone can participate in the test drive, regardless of invite eligibility. Just keep in mind that only those who have received invitations from the mods can actually reserve on June 24th and apply on July 1st. Our EMP/ATP can be found here.

For your toplevel, please include the following: Character Name | Canon | Armada Choice | TDM (IF TDMING). Current players can use the same header, just without the "TDM" label. We do require those who are TDMin'g to include the label so other players can distinguish between others.

For everyone's convenience, TDM threads can be carried over in game if you wish! If you are still unsure which armada to place your character, you can play it a bit loose and vague in the TDM and make retroactive changes if you carry over the threads. The log itself is set to cover starting from June 16th until the end of the month. Characters will appear at random intervals during this time rather than all at once, so players have some more flexibility on how much more adjusted they are for someone else.

If you have any question about the TDM, comment here. If you have questions about the game in general, please comment to the Game Info.

TOPLEVEL DIRECTORY (Updated Month 06/19)

GETTING STARTED

This section can be timed for any time after June 16th until the end of the month, which includes during the current event. These prompts are to benefit those TDMing, but this portion can be handwaved instead and serve as a reference for players to know what their character will have experienced and learned on arrival.

STARTER SHIPS

There are two ships that serve as starting ships for each armada: Stormbringer for the Corsairs, and Royal Fortune for the Paladins. There are various ways new arrivals—or riftfarers as they will be called, among other creative names—will appear on or by these ships. The crews for both ships will also seem a bit odd to some, as it is a mix of humans and various animal folk, non-humans that look more animal than human. Some just look like large versions of their smaller counterparts. From birds, to seals, to even bears, there is no shortage of interesting faces and people on these ships.

🚪 Random room. It could be empty, filled with crates or supplies; down in the hull where the livestock are kept; have the luck to awaken in a bed...or the misfortune of that bed already occupied; somewhere in the kitchens; in the bathroom—any room! Now let's hope the doors can open or someone may have to try and ask for help. Or jump through the porthole if there is one and it's above water.
⛵ On deck. If not in the ship itself, another possible spot to wake up to is somewhere on the maindeck. If they're lucky, they're on the deck itself. More unfortunate souls may find themselves caught in the sails or netting, the crow's nest, or on the top of the masts. Someone should be able to help, right? Or catch.
🌊 In the water. The most unlucky sods will find themselves appearing in mid-air just past the ship and plummeting straight into the water. Good news, there's always someone on the look out for such a thing and calls for help to throw a lifesaver get the rowboat will be made. Are there sharks? Well... ...Are there?

However the new riftfarers arrive, they will be poorly clothed, practically rags or loose uniforms depending on the ship. Fortunately, veteran crewmates will guide them, escorting them to a room with a strange typewriter in it. After typing their name, the typewriter will magically continue and type by itself at a fast pace until it dings and rolls out the paper. This paper will have the following information:

• Name and Shellphone ID (journalname)
• Armada (Corsair or Paladin, will match the starter ship)
• Cabin Number for their personal cabin on the starter ship
• Apartment Address for their personal address at their base armada location
• A basic map of the starting locations in Eltrut, including written directions (continued in the Eltrut section)
• A basic map of where they can find a chest with their original clothes and belongings (this will be different for every person and will be anywhere either on the starter ship or on Eltrut—players can be creative here).

After that, the crewmate will do their best to explain the basics of how they got here, what's going on, and what they'll need to do to live in Escordvi while they are here, giving them a small leather pouch with money. They will be reaching Eltrut soon, so the crewmate will suggest they look around, meet the others who have arrived. Even from their distance, they will be able to see the giant sea turtle that serves as Eltrut's leviathan.

ON ELTRUT

Once in Eltrut, the new riftfarers will be greeted by several birdfolk who will be happy to give tours to those who may need them. Otherwise, anyone is free to roam as they please and will have a map for the following main places they should visit.

🐚 Microshell. The first stop that is encouraged will be Microshell, the main store to acquire their own personal Shellphone. The paper they received on their starter ship will have their ID and the staff at the store will set them up, explaining how the device and the network works.
✒️ Inkwave, Tattoo Parlor. The next stop is Inkwave, a tattoo parlor run by a very burly but friendly octopus, Knistej. Here everyone receives their own unique magic tattoo, allowing anyone to cast specific single element spells and other magic. Note: tattoos are required before anyone will be able to use their original magical abilities.
📜 MANTA office. The final stop is the MANTA office, where all the request, mission, and task notices are posted. Each armada has their own branch office for armada specific notices as well. A great place to find jobs to earn some cash so they don't stay a hobo forever.

LATROMMI

Latrommi, a beautiful, lush heart-shaped island renowned for its beautiful beaches and perfect weather, making it the perfect paradise for romantic getaways. When docking on Latrommi travelers are greeted with a small beachside town that has been built into the side of the beach and tropical mountainscape. Boardwalks, wooden bridges and ladders connect the shops and buildings for a nice walking experience. There are shops, taverns, rooms for rent, bard performances and more. The town also boasts of their special coffee or wine bath spa that is said to put some pep back into your step too. Although there is a discount promotion currently in place, those who wish to stay at the beachfront resort can also opt to help locals as a way to "pay" for their stay.

Exploring any of the beaches on the island is encouraged! But there are some warnings to be wary about while exploring the sandy beaches. Some of the beaches are rumored to make people feel like they are ten years younger while some of the beaches make them feel as if they are ten years older. No one knows how these time lapses affect the body and mind. But other than that, enjoy some of the simpler beaches that are just fun in the sun and seashell collecting all day long, no strings attached. Don’t forget the swimsuit!

🐤 Bird watching. Like many tropical islands, Latrommi is home to hundreds of exotic bird species. They are colorful as they are magnificent and range from common sights to rarer species like the Golden Seagull. Anyone savvy to bird watching can pick up a sticker book and try to mark off and collect each one. Some say if one is able to spot the Rainbow Huma Bird, one of the legendary guardians of the island, they will be granted a month’s worth of luck and love.
🐗 Some beasties. The island is home to several land and water creatures that aren’t found on other islands or leviathans as well. People are welcome to try their hand at capturing a cute blanket octopus that will snuggly wrap around their body, fish up a blood-sucking vampire squid that is apparently a tasty delicacy, or fight off some aggressive goblin sharks. Or take a crack at hunting down one of the many wild boars in the area that have massive tusks as sharp as swords.
⛲ Beauty pools. Various pools of water are scattered all over the island that seem to have a healing property to them. Many of them will rejuvenate skin or energize the body after a nice long soak. Anyone who takes a dip will feel smooth and hydrated after a swim in one of the many mineral pools or exfoliated and fresh after a soak in one of the mud baths too. Soak it up!
🐚 Hidden cove. Scattered around the island are small, hidden coves just waiting to be uncovered. They haven’t been explored in years so they could be rich in old treasures to find. Go digging and find ancient coins, rare shiny seashells or a hidden cache of special pirate’s rum. Some might even have buried gemstones that can be found. Or maybe a fancy relic or two?
🐴 Male seahorses. In this world, seahorses are horses that can be ridden like mounts in the sea. Around this time of the year, the male seahorses that have given birth to their babies have now migrated to Latrommi to grow and thrive. The waters are littered with hundreds of baby seahorses that can be played with in the ocean water. Play with them or teach them to become rideable mounts themselves. Or just give them snacks of shrimp and fish.

For those who wish to have a bit more privacy, be it for a romantic tryst or just somewhere peaceful to relax, there are a number of places one can find. Beaches, coves, grottos, groves, even caves in the mountain side. While there are wild animals, there are not too many aggressive beasts, so just take the usual care when venturing through. There are also a number of private cabins and cabanas that one can find. Some are for rent, some free to use, and some already occupied so be sure to knock!

Strangely enough, small and rare flower patches of Ethereal Emberblooms also appear on the island. Odd because the flowers themselves should only be able to survive on Elah. So, how did they get here? Sadly, they will wither and die by the end of the month.

FYRE FESTIVAL

Ever since the first sighting, Latrommi hosts the Fyre Festival every June, an event in tribute to their patron and mythical bird, the quetzal, Eternia. It is said that he will bless any marriage on this island, and anyone who sees the end of the Festival with a feather in their hand will be gifted by Eternia with eternal love and a happy family. That is what makes June the most popular month for weddings, and couples—both human and even inter-species!— from far and wide visit Latrommi not only to celebrate, but to wed with the hopes that Eternia will smile down upon their union.

The festival boasts all kinds of activities to try out with a friend or even a loved one, with different food stalls available to try out the local delicacies. Be careful, the Latrommians love their food spicy! There is also beer and grog available along the beaches and in many of the seaside taverns.

To kick off the festivities this year, the people of Latrommi are putting on a stage play about a recent tale of love and betrayal that has been going around, based on the newest hit that all the bards are singing across the land: Tempest Hearts. It is a story of two lovers, Karura, the Queen of Harpies and Indra, the Lord of Lightning who have recently had a bit of a spat, and their fight has taken them out to sea where they create violent storms.

Tempest Hearts, a Tale of Two Gods:

In the world where the sky meets the sea,
A love once prospered, fiery and free.
Karura, Queen of Wind and Flight,
And Indra, Lord of Lightning's might.

So in love, she would grow wings,
With every kiss, the winds would sing.
But whispers of betrayal spread,
Karura’s heart was filled with dread.

Indra, with a heart so true,
His love like thunder, a spark that grew.
He sought to shield her from the fray,
But fate’s cruel hand pushed her away.

Over the ocean, a fight so fierce,
The skies do roar, the seas do pierce.
Karura’s tears in stormy squalls,
Indra’s fury, thunder calls.

Misunderstood, his noble quest,
To guard his love, his very best.
But wounds of doubt and sorrow deep,
Turned love to storms that do not sleep.

Yet truth was found within the stars,
Their hearts began to heal the scars,
Karura saw his love so pure,
And Indra’s heart, she did secure.

Oh, tempest hearts, once torn apart,
Now healed by love, a brand new start.
Across the ocean’s endless blue,
Their journey ends in love renewed.

Their hands entwined, the storm did cease,
A love reborn, their souls at peace.
Begone the wind and lightning's feud,
Their love now calm, forever true.

So sail the seas, oh mariners brave,
For now the winds and waves behave.
In skies once stormy, clear and bright,
Rest Karura and Indra, in love's flight.

Throughout the festival, those with acting chops may be asked to take to the stage and act out their rendition of this story, and improvisation is more than encouraged! Take on the role of Karura or Indra and help spin this tale of betrayal and love renewed with a partner.

🦚 Feather exchange. When the festival begins, all festival goers are given a single blue feather. This feather is meant to signify a bond between two people when given to someone else. By the end of the festival, give this feather to another person to express that they mean something special, either platonically or romantically. Just remember, each participant is only given one blue feather to give to someone else.
💍 Wedding/Couples rings. Whether looking for something nice or needing them for a wedding, there is a current special on matching rings for couples! However, little do people know, they have been enchanted to fuse together, forcing people to hold hands. The only way to get them off? Exchange heartfelt vows to one another.
💥 Coal walking. One of the many challenges during the festival is barefooted coal walking! Resist the heat and walk across a bed of hot coals, and even try partnering up with someone to see how fast the challenge can be completed together. Alternatively, races are encouraged! No cheating with special abilities allowed!
👗 Corset competition. Any pirate worth their salt knows how to fashion and wear a corset. This year, there is a little competition to see who can tie a corset the tightest and wear it the longest without passing out. They can be tied solo or around a partner. Get those strings pulled and cinch in those ribs. Just don’t forget to breathe. Alternatively, those who have survived the corset tying competition could try the corset untying competition too. People are now challenged to get them off as fast as possible. No tools or tricks are allowed to be used. Only hands, toes and mouth. Animal folk are more than welcome to use their claws too.
🍰 Cake eating. There is a cake-eating contest to see who can eat the most cake, but with a twist! Partners must feed each other cake at the same time, so pair up and see who can eat more to win! Or just enjoy eating the free cake with someone.
🐦Hot ones. Sit down with a partner for this test on the stomach. The challenge is to eat a massive plate of spicy hot wings! The catch is that each time their partner is to eat an increasingly spicier hot wing, they must answer a question about themselves first. Ask a question, eat more spicy hot wings, and see who can last the longest without crying or dying for a mug of milk.

Like many festivals, there is a plethora of music and dance to participate in. Grab a partner and dance the night away, or participate in a dance partner swap where everyone is swapped with a random dance partner they might have never met before. There is also ribbon dancing where partners are tied together using a long red ribbon. Once they are all tangled up the ribbon will only completely loosen and untie once the pair manages to share a kiss on the mouth or the cheek, or if they confess a special thought to one another. Finally, for those who want something a little more exciting, fire dancing is a traditional dance where dancers take up long staves that are lit on both ends with torch-fire. Use these staves to dance and move to the music, creating an intricate glow of firelight in the night.

WEDDING WRECKERS

ALL PROMPTS IN THIS SECTION ARE WORTH 4 PTS.

While Latrommi wishes everyone their beautiful "happily ever after," there are those who wish the opposite, either jealous of those who manage to find their happiness or just revel in the chaos and thrill of ruining the lives of others. Thus wedding crashers have always been a problem, leading to increased security over the years.

However, this year there is a group called Captain Salt's Lonely Hearts Crew that has gone beyond simple disruption to outright bride and groom kidnapping. Some are done for ransom, others have a personal vendetta towards the couples. So far all victims have been rescued unharmed, but there is a fear that things could turn for the worst. Already there have been reported murders and attacks on those suspected of having affairs or adultery on their loved ones, and Captain Salt's crew is high on the list of suspects.

Various operations are underway to try and undermine the group as well as find the ringleaders and put a stop to it once and for all. This will require as much help from both Paladins and Corsairs as possible. However, there is tension between the two groups as Paladins suspect the Corsairs for the more heinous crimes while Corsairs counter this smells like something an overzealous justice loving Paladin would do.

IMPORTANT NOTE: while the prompts are written in the perspective of people helping save the victims, it is possible for characters to deliberately cause chaos. Whether they are for the Lonely Hearts Crew's cause or just want to mess with people, they can serve as antagonists for the prompts instead instead.

OPERATION: FAKE WEDDING. To try and capture those involved, volunteers are asked to either switch with real, targeted couples or host elaborate fake weddings. Some may have both individuals or only have one replaced with a fake. All replacements will try to look as close to the original as possible, but to help with the brides, they will have long, thick veils to help obscure their faces. For fake grooms, they will have hats or temporary magical glamor. Those who wish to act as security will also be disguised as attending guests or staff.

👗 Dress your best. Of course, no one will be getting through this without dressing their absolute best. While the tailors would prefer if the outfits are not destroyed, they see this as an advertisement opportunity and will dress volunteers into their dream dress or suit. No one will leave until they say "yes" to that dress!
🍰 Surprise cake. One "hiding" spot a guard may try to use is a fake wedding cake. Hidden in a large box disguised as an elaborate six-tiered wedding cake, it's the perfect place to spring out the moment trouble arrives. Just be careful because some may be fooled and try to take a stab for a slice.
💐 Flower toss. The flowers are enchanted to burst into different colored paint to help mark disruptors should they be jostled or knocked over. …And anyone else for that matter. No one said this was the best idea.
⚔️ Vicious engagements. Once the would-be wedding crashers and kidnappers appear, the silk gloves are off and weapons are out! Try and capture as many as possible to be taken in for interrogation.

OPERATION: RESCUE. While it's ideal to stop anyone from getting kidnapped at all, there are some who are assigned to be deliberately taken. In this situation, the kidnapped will have a small, special feather attached to their outfit in some way that can be released to discreetly fly off and release an "SOS" flare of sorts. Just be careful as they will be taken deep into the surrounding forest, sometimes even as far as the mountains or out to sea…

🔍 Follow the signal. Upon seeing the flare, volunteers of the rescue group must now venture through the island and find the target location. Upon reaching the location, it's time to clear out the villains and capture them to return for proper punishments. However…
⁉️ Rescued affair!? Some of these acts of bride- or groomnapping is actually a twisted gesture of "romance" from the kidnapper, wishing to steal them away either to save them from an undesired marriage or a one last desperate attempt to win them over. Some are genuine with pure feelings and revelations of marriage, the victim wishing to flee with their secret lover. Others are clearly mad and the victim wants nothing to do with them. Perhaps there's an even bigger story. Will the rescuers help? Or stick with the job?
🏃 Escape. Forget waiting to be rescued, if it's possible to break out and deal with the kidnappers and escape, there's no one to stop them. Maybe there are other victims from previous kidnappings there that need help or could assist.

OPERATION: INFILTRATION. For those who want to try their hand and infiltrate Captain Salt's Lonely Crew, then they must somehow convince the members they want in. Or just volunteer like a mercenary and be paid for it. All they have to do is express disgust or anger towards weddings and they're pretty much in. A sob story filled with heartbreak will do, too. Note: these prompts can tie in to the other sections.

🗡️ Affair most foul. Rather than crash weddings, some are assigned to attack, even kill certain individuals who are said to be committing affairs or adultery. The problem is there is little evidence to prove it and the descriptions of the targets are vague at best. This results in mistaken identities. (Player options are 1) commit to the assignment and attack the target; 2) try and save the target; 3) be mistaken as the target.)
🎻 Bad Boy/Girl Band. One group uses enchanted instruments to either freeze or put everyone to sleep. Destroy the instruments without giving away their true identity.
🥷 "Kidnapping." Knowing the intended target, those who have infiltrated the group can try and reach the target first and prevent them from being taken.
🛑 Words of persuasion. Perhaps the salty crew members can be persuaded away from crashing a wedding. Is the one leading the crash someone whose heart was broken by one of the couples? Do they have a personal vendetta? Or is there another story here?

Those looking into the murders will also be tasked in finding and recovering missing bodies, though this will not be for the faint of heart. Some clearly were personal and quite gruesome. As for any bases or hideouts used for the kidnappings, once found permission is granted to destroy whatever is there and bring in all members. There are many of them, with clues to where Captain Salt's location is… However, Captain Salt will remain elusive for a time. For now, any clues to who and where Captain Salt could possibly go will be collected (player submission).

QUESTS

The current MANTA Board is available, but we have a couple of additional quests that are specific for the event! Teaming up is of course encouraged, no matter what the affiliation. You can assume they acquired some kind of ship for the quests out at sea, either the starter ship or some other ship heading out there. All quests will be worth 4 points.

The Shiny Exchange

Eltrut

The Crow's Nest, a group of local corsairs working out of Eltrut, is planning a unique get-together where everyone dresses up as crows by wearing all black and bringing their best shiny trinkets to the mini event. Inspired by a local folklore hero—a crow version of Robin Hood—the event will honor the person with the best shiny trinket with the title of Crow Hero. Gather together with other crows and trade shiny trinkets to your heart's desire. While there can be multiple winners of who has the best shiny trinkets, only the person with the shiniest items of all can be the Crow Hero. Feel free to play puzzle games and card games with other local crows as well, it's all about meeting with the locals.

Sacabuffbaspis

Everywhere

The sacabambaspis fish is very popular in and around all the islands and leviathans. Lately, it appears someone has been making a mass amount of sacabambaspis merchandise including mugs, keychains, stuffed plush toys and painted posters of the strange-looking fish. But someone has also put up several paper posters of a very muscular and beefy looking sacabambaspis man all over the place which has deterred the fish's popularity (or in some cases made it more "popular" with certain groups of people with certain tastes...). Help the shopkeepers by taking down the buff-looking posters of the sacabambaspis man so that the sacabambaspis fish can retain its wholesome image. Unfortunately, the more posters you take down, the more get put up but... Do your best anyway.

That Much Hoppier

Naughtilust

Hasn't anyone ever told you not to lick toads and frogs? There's a strange trend going around Naughtilust where brothel goers have started to lick special frogs for the delightful little buzz it gives the licker. Licking these special frogs tastes like candy but the happy and hallucinogenic effects that come from licking the frogs is what everyone is after. If you lick a frog you might feel like rocks are popping in your mouth or you'll be able to see colors start to change or swap. Most importantly, it makes the licker feel so, so happy. So happy that you could kiss anyone! Dance with anyone! Strip off your clothes and jump in the ocean! Anyone on Naughtilust is more than welcome to try licking frogs to see what will happen to them. It'll only cost you a small amount of coins to do it.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[He's not a weird small dog!!

Goten pulls a little harder before finally letting go. He tilts his head again. Nope, everything is still here! You're suppose to pinch to check if its a dream right?]

You feel real and Im not waking up so maybe this isn't a dream. What happened? How come you're small like me?

[Would mom be upset? Goten isn't even sure about that...]

[Gohan tilts his head at Goten. He is... so confused right now. This kid is strange... He's acting so friendly and casual with him, like he knows him...]

Huh? What are you talking about? I'm small because I am small?

[What a weird question. Why else would he be small??]

With the way you're talking, I guess you must be new here?

[Why are you acting so weird?

Goten can't put his brain around it. Maybe this is some weird trick or something. The last statement makes him think Gohan is making fun of him. It makes his cheeks puff out a bit as he frowns.]

Huh? Of course I'm new here... Both of us are! Gohan, this isn't funny!

[His voice carries very much a 'I'm going to tell mom you're being mean to me' tone.]

I donno what you did but undo it. Stop acting weird...

[Gohan's just as confused as Goten is here, and he doesn't even have the benefit of knowing who the other boy is. Which results in some shock spreading across his face when the latter calls him by his name.]

How... do you know my name?

[This is getting weird... He's feeling a little concerned, especially by how familiar this boy feels to him when he doesn't know why.]

Umm... Could you tell me your name, please? I'm serious, before you think I'm messing around.

[You're hurting his feelings Gohan. Even if it makes sense that Gohan doesn't know who he is, in Goten's mind he just should! They're brothers after all.

He can't tell if this is still a trick or not. Gohan looks so genuine with his shock...especially after Goten said his name.

It makes Goten's heartache a bit.

His brother's never been a good liar and besides he wouldn't do something like this to hurt him either. It really does make Goten feel weird. Gohan really does look way younger and shorter...its like those pictures from when Goten was a baby.]

You really don't know me?

[He can't help the hurt in his voice as he watches Gohan closely. After a moment of searching his brother's eyes almost pleading for everything to click for Gohan---it doesnt and his shoulders sink a bit.]

It's me! Goten.

Goten...

[Well, that gets a reaction out of him.]

My baby brother's name is Goten. [Emphasis on BABY. That child is the smallest of smalls.]

[Aaaand now it finally all clicks together for him.]

...Huh?! Goten?!

[There's no way it could be, but... His name is Goten, and now that he's aware of it, it's impossible to ignore the family resemblance.]

But... But you're not a baby!

I'm not a baby.

[He can confirm.

Don't call him a baby either. Trunks would somehow hear it and tease him for it. Different world or not.

Still...the dots are sort of clicking together...sort of. It still bothers him that Gohan doesn't know him but if he remember him from a baby...and he looks like that Gohan too--then maybe? Goten knows there can be some weird things with timelines. Trunks had to experience that first hand so maybe this is like that?

This makes his head start to ache. Still he points at himself.]

I'm Son Goten. You don't look like you either, Gohan. You were way taller and had taller hair. If anything....you're sort of a baby now.

[At least compared to the Gohan he knows. Goten can't help giggling a little at that.]

[Taller hair? Gohan glances up, tugging at a lock of his hair. He already had pretty big hair... He was thinking about doing something about it at some point. He didn't really want to cut it, he liked it the way it was. It reminded him of his dad. But maybe he could start slicking it back...

Gohan frowns seeing Goten get upset and frustrated. It tugs at his heart, sending his big brother instincts into overdrive. He reaches out and puts a hand on Goten's head, comfortingly.]

I don't really get what's going on, but... I'm not a stranger to time travel being a thing. So I guess that's what happening here? But, umm... I was here first, so I think that makes you the time traveler, Goten.

[Goten still looks upset over Gohan not knowing him. He doesn't get how Gohan couldn't--baby or not. Even with mentioning time travel it still bothers Goten but he blinks Gohan reaches out to him. The weight of his hand on his head is familiar. So familiar.

Younger or not...this is still his brother. Gohan always will be, no matter what.

It does comfort him, making him miss Gohan over all. Truth be told his big brother has been busy and a lot so things have been changing...but this reminds him of home.]

[Goten can't help the small smile that slowly pulls at the corners of his mouth. He can't stay mad at Gohan]

Huh? I don't remember you ever leaving to somewhere. How have you been here?

[But after a moment, Goten ducks under his arm and just collides into him, wrapping his arms tightly around Gohan!]

[As Goten wraps his arms around Gohan, he places a hand on his back, gently rubbing it. There, there, it's all okay. This is a weird situation for both of them to be in, but this is definitely Goten. Even if their ages are different, you can't change the brotherly bond so easily.]

Umm... It's complicated, Goten. [Gosh, how does he explain this to his not-so-little brother?]

I've been here for a couple months now. But they tell me that, back home, it'll be like I never left. Which is good, I don't think Mom'd be very happy if I disappeared...

[Goten hugs him tight. It might be the exact same as hugging his Gohan, his arms can fit more around this one for example, but its still Gohan! He loves any version of his favorite brother. That's what counts for now.
Goten can't help but linger for a moment longer before finally parting and giving a grin]

Mom would be really upset! She gets mad if any of us are away for too long. I got a curfew and stuff so...if its really like you never left than maybe it's like that for me too? I don't wanna be in trouble.

[Maybe that's why their dad hasn't come for him? Honestly he half expected Goku to just instant transmission here like it was no big deal.]

Do you like it here Gohan? It looks like fun!

It's okay, Goten. [Gohan pats his little brother on the head again.] If we were really missing from home, Mom would find us. ...Somehow.

[Goten has not experienced the full depths of how far their mother will go... And since they're from two different time periods, that's twice the mom to come after them. That's a scary thought...]

Umm...

[Gohan has to think about Goten's question. It's a difficult one, to be sure...]

...I miss home. I miss Mom, and Grandpa, and you, and Mr. Piccolo and Dende, and all our friends. B-but there's so much to do here, every day's like an adventure! I get to see and do much that I never even would have dreamed of getting to do back home...

Really?!

[Goten gasps, his eyes practically lighting up with the mention of adventure. Goten has always been adventurous. If their mom wasn't starting to get onto him for studying too he'd be out and about a lot more.]

Can we go on an adventure too then? You gotta show me, Gohan! I wanna see everything!

[He's practically bouncing on his toes, eager to explore. Eventhough Gohan is younger than his Gohan---Goten still defaults to treating him as an older brother. It is still Gohan! Goten still respects and looks up to him. How could he not?]

...oh! Since we're here we dont need to go to school or anything right? I know mom will be mad but I don't think she'll find out. This kinda feels like being a pirate like in the video game I played at Trunks' once...

[He can't help but look around the ship more. Its a big ship....not very pirate-y though]

Mmm... [Goten did raise a good point, there didn't seem to be any formal school system here.]

Well, even without a school, I still plan on keeping up with my studies, and you should too! [He will tutor you, Goten. That's not a threat, it's a promise.

There's a pause. He's sure Goten won't like this. Goten seems very similar to Dad.]

...But, I promise we'll still make plenty of time for adventures.

[There's a pout and a slight whine that escape Goten at that. Gohan is right.]

Whaaa? But mom isn't here. We don't gotta study! I mean...I know you like studying a lot but I really don't think we gotta.

[If mom isn't here then there's really no one that can make him. Gohan can try but that probably won't be fun for either of them. He's different from his brother.]

Back home you're always super busy with stuff like studying and work so here you should make the most of it Gohan! We can explore all day and train too. It's like....what's that called when you go out to study something? Um...it's like that! Adventuring can be studying kinda..

[Goten thinks he's clever, but unfortunately for him, Gohan is incredibly stubborn. Sorry, little bro, he's not budging on this. And he's too young for you to use your little brother wiles on him, too.]

You're right. [Gohan leaks forward, planting his palms on his knees so he's more at Goten's level.] That's called field research, we can do lots of that together.

[You volunteered yourself for it, Goten.]

[He's clever! He has dealt with Trunks countless times and he knows his big brother even better! Gohan does give into him so this one shouldn't be that different.
Goten is a good boy but he is still mischievous and stubborn about getting his way when it counts. Stubbornness runs in their blood.

Goten grins more at that!]

Then we can do lots of field research instead of staring at books.

[Got him! ~~right?~~

But he won't stop you, Gohan. He knows you love to study and read. Heck! Study enough for both of them!]

Mmm... I dunno, Goten...

[It's hard to resist Goten's wiles, but... He can hear his mother's voice echoing in his head...]

I don't think Mom would like that very much. We'd be in huge trouble if we didn't keep up on our studies and she found out.

Aw c'mon Gohan, I don't think mom will know. Even when I sneak out I'm not grounded for that long.

[Maybe cause dad takes a lot of the blame, who knows. Still he understands. Their mother is the strongest and scariest in the universe when shes upset]

But its okay if you gotta study. I know you like it.

[Gohan is the only person he knows that would stay up to study because he enjoyed it. Back when they shared a room, Goten would try to stay up with him but he could never last and just wake up the next morning all tucked in]

[Gohan's a little disappointed to hear his little brother doesn't seem to share his flare for knowledge.]

You'll get it someday, Goten. Learning's great!

[Sorry Gohan. You're the scholar of the family. Goten really only studies and does homework when he has too. He is a good kid and obeys their mother most of the time but if he can get out of homework he will.

A new world full of new things? Yeah, no way does he want to go back to doing homework.]

If you want, you can have my homework since you like it so much.

[He grins a bit]

Gohan, is it really just us here? I don't sense Trunks or anybody!

It was just me... [He frowns a bit as he says that. He felt pretty lonely here his first couple days without anybody from back home.]

...B-but I've got lots of friends here now, and even a crew I'm part of now! [It was weirdly invigorating for him in a way. He didn't really have any friends he'd made on his own back home, unless you counted Piccolo. He kind of just inherited his dad's friends. They were more like family in a way? Especially Krillin, Krillin was like his weird uncle.

But here, he met people by his own merits. It felt great to him. Like an accomplishment or something.]

So we'll get by even without the others. I'll even introduce you! [Because, of course, he's going to insist his little brother be part of the crew. There was no way he was going to let Goten be on his own.]

You're in a crew? Wow so you really are a pirate?

[He never thought Gohan would want to be one. He looks on in awe though. Being a pirate has got to be exciting. If nothing else, they're going to see a lot of things!]

I'm glad you made friends. I wanna met them.

[He really is happy for Gohan. His brother is great so lots of people should want to be friends with him. Goten smiles warmly and grabs his brothers hand reassuringly.]

Now that i'm here you got me too, Gohan! I got your back!

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