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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 August 25th and apply on September 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 August 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 August 20)

GETTING STARTED

This section can be timed for any time after August 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.

ASTARES

Astares is known as the "Jewel of the Ocean," and for good reason. A glittering sea star covered in jewels produced by the leviathan itself, it is home to the rich and luxurious peacockfolk known as the Glitzenwings ("Glitzens" for short) who pride themselves on their diamond studded casino, the Diamond Dust. It is known for its top of the line entertainment, shopping, restaurants, and resort that many who have the coin to spare (or even if they don't have) try to visit whenever it's floating nearby. A beautiful, exclusive, luxury casino…

…That is now overrun by moogles.

Because of the distractions and messes and in some cases destruction they've left, many patrons have left and the Glitzens are molting, their once beautiful plumages wilting and even falling off for some. Not only that, there are some thieves taking advantage of the chaos to try and steal the sea star's jewels. However, the Glitzens refuse to close completely and have sent out requests for help. Those who do will be allowed to play a few rounds of the casino games at a discount.

🦚 Distressed peacocks. The stressed out birdfolk can be found throughout the casino and the leviathan, many with either missing feathers or feathers that are completely blanched white and gray. While most have been taken to the medical facilities, many are still out there and need to be found so they can be treated. To help improve their moods, offering shiny jewels and specially crafted items will go a long way. They do not need to have monetary value, but some kind of significant value, be it personal or not, will do.

🪶 Feather collection. Colorful feathers can be found everywhere, and the Glitzens request any feathers found to be collected. This is because the feathers from their kind are actually quite valuable…and flammable. Although the feathers can be used in garments and accessories they need to be treated first. Should a feather ignite, it will burn for quite a while and could risk a large fire if a bundle of feathers are together.

🎺 Moogle capture. To catch the rogue moogles, making loud noise, playing games, and generally trying to create an "entertaining" atmosphere will catch their interest. They also seem to hate the sound of the flute and some will rush in to try and beat up the flute player… In any case, once distracted, one can either bribe a moogle with food (kupo nuts are their favorite) or use force and throw a sack over them to catch them.

💎 Bejeweled. The Glitzens do allow their guests to take some jewels from Astares, however only designated areas and in limited quantities. With security down, opportunists, thieves, and even moogles are all over Astares plucking and chipping out the jewels that cover the sea star. The moogles will be easier to convince to move away, but the thieves need to be apprehended…or helped if those inclined to also take a share feel to do so.

💣 Sea star defense. In response to the rise in threats, Astares has released its own means of self-defense, diamond golems, sea urchin turrets, and sea star shaped traps that explode when stepped on. They look deceptively like precious jewels, and once triggered they will explode into sticky pink goop to trap the offender. If the caught offender is not found, they will either remain stuck to Astares…or if close to one of Astares's suckers, may be sucked in and turned into a jewel…

While Paladins are the ones the Glitzens will rely on most, they will accept Corsair mercenaries—begrudgingly. Given how there are also corsairs taking advantage of the riches of the leviathan, it's no surprise the Glitzens are more suspicious and hostile towards them. Paladins are also likely to be quick on arrests or confrontations against them, even if it may be unjustified. It doesn't help that a group of Corsairs are planning several small raids to mine and steal the jewels off the more remote areas of the leviathan. Paladins will be on the defense protecting targeted areas, and other Corsairs can either try to stop their members…or join in to get a score of their own.

Anyone wandering over Astares should take care as the leviathan is tense and on alert. Not only are its defenses activated, the sea star's suckers are large, huge pits that are not always noticeable. Should one slip and fall into it, they will be stuck there for quite a while, and as hinted in the mini prompt above, those trapped will slowly find themselves being encased in hard crystal and stone as Astares slowly turns anything stuck to it into a jewel. Should anyone be caught inside such a crystal, they can be rescued via breaking the casing.

Diving underneath the leviathan is not recommended because that is where its giant mouth remains hidden. Although beautiful above the surface, the circular rows of hundreds, large, serrated teeth can be quite terrifying underneath, and Astares may find any who venture too close as a threat. It will constantly create whirlpools at the center and if not careful, one may be sucked into the leviathan, and, well. There's no way out from there.

DIAMOND DUST CASINO

Standing tall and proud at the center of Astares is their biggest attraction: the Diamond Dust Casino, and boy, does it live up to its name. With the outer walls shimmering with jewels that glisten in the sunlight and the pearly cobblestone paths winding up to it, it really does look like a diamond. The inside is just as, if not more, glamorous, boasting high golden walls and tall, bejeweled pillars, velvet curtains in rich shades of green, diamond statues, arches, and fountains, all lit by rows of giant chandeliers suspended from the ceiling. Every corner of the casino is filled with well-dressed people and animal-folk alike, and there may be a pom or two hiding around a corner...

The theme for the month is "Wild West", a concept that the Glitzens have taken a great interest in after hearing about it from other riftfarers. With the staff and the casino decked out to fit the theme, they encourage everyone who steps foot into the casino to put on their best cowboy hats, denim jeans, and boots to fit into the crowd. They have even set up several saloon bars (along with their regular, non-themed bars) where there will be drinks, music, and singing. Don't forget to check out one of the many endless seafood buffets!

The sights and sounds are what one would expect when walking into the world's most famous casino. In the main hall, there are games available to test one's luck. Slot machines, card tables, roulette wheels—any game that exists in a casino will be here. From blackjack to poker to slots to baccarat, people are welcome to try their hand and test their luck.

May Lady Luck be on your side!

Everyone just needs to be sure to check over their shoulders every once in a while to make sure there are no moogles peering over them trying to cheat...

🐂 Buck-le Up. By far the most popular attraction this month are the magitech-powered bull rides in the Event Square. For a fee, people can place their bets and try riding these bucking bulls, either solo or against an opponent. Like every other mechanical bull, they'll spin and rock and pick up speed to knock off the rider, so be sure to hold on tight! The peacocks will even hand out foam and rubber weapons to competitors to make things more interesting: try to knock each other off, and the person who stays on the longest wins bragging rights and the majority of the dubloon pool.

🏇 Off to the Races. Head on over to Seahorse Square to bear witness to the races. Everyone can gamble on their favourites, or if they are feeling especially brave, participate in the races themselves. With the seahorses bred for different traits such as speed or stamina, everyone should pick their mounts carefully. There are tracks for beginners, intermediates, and expert races, so there's something for everyone. Moogles are around trying to lure people to these slug races instead but be careful, those are probably a scam...

👻 Ghost Square. In one section of the casino is the haunted mansion (hotel) where guests are free to stay the night. It does live up to its name, so scaredy-cats beware. It serves as a haunted house and live actors are there to make sure the experience is as immersive as possible, dressed up as ghosts, zombies, and vampires (with cowboy hats) to leap out and jumpscare people when they are least expecting it. Make sure to check for skeletons in the closets and under the beds! There is one not-so-small problem, however: the moogles have somehow gotten hold of the books and have started to mess around with the bookings, so some unfortunate folk may end up forced to spend the night in the same room with a stranger.

🎈 Wonder Square. For those not interested in gambling but still want to have a bit of fun, then Wonder Square is the place to be. Run on mostly some of the most advanced magitech, there are all kinds of games: mini crane games, pachinko, punching games, basket shooting, whack-a-mole. There's also a petting zoo where people can meet and play with exotic animals, and a rattlesnake wrangling ring.

🧸 The Claaaaw. Found in Wonder Square, this is a game that requires two people. One person will have to be the navigator while the other is strapped into some ropes to become the claw. Pairs must work together to move "the claw" through the cage so that they can reach down into the prize pool and fish out the rewards that they want. Most of the prizes are bags of candy, large stuffed leviathans and toys, but if people are lucky or really good at the game, they might find jewelry or even small sacks of money hidden among the many giant teddy bears and turtles.

💃 Step By Step. As people explore the casino, they may be randomly pulled into a line dance and joined up with a partner (or they are free to jump in of their own free will!). The catch is that they must follow the glowing arrows that light up on the floor that will guide them through the steps, and some are more elaborate and quicker than others. But try not to mess up, there are moogles ready with buckets of water or glitter to dump on those who miss even one step.

🔫 Shoot 'Em Up. Behind the casino, several shooting ranges have been set up to keep with the western theme. Activities here include target practice, shooting games, and duels (no real guns allowed, people will be provided with toy guns). There is also a hay bale maze where people can play paintball matches with their friends. Or foes.

🎡 Gondola Ride. Those looking to relax can hop aboard the gondola ride, either alone, with friends, or that special someone. The gondola takes riders high above the ground around the top of the casino on a leisurely journey around the outside, so sit back and take in the sights and revel in the spectacular magical light shows beneath the stars and fireworks.

As visitors may have noticed, the casino is filled with moogles who seem to have overrun the place, much to the frustration of the Glitzens. They do nothing but create havoc, cause trouble for the workers and patrons, setting up different kinds of booths just to scam people of their money, cheating on the games, and participating in all manner of terrorizing, especially in the Haunted Mansion. When asked, they say it is because they need money to find a place to live, but everyone knows that they are also doing it for a bit of fun. Catching one and giving their pom a good tug or two should set them straight for a while, but they are quick little things, and will lead people on a merry chase through the slot machines or throw glitter in faces if they feel threatened.

For adults who may want some more mature themed games, the Naughtilust has swum in to help ease some of the ruffled customers and guests. They are providing their own special brand of entertainment, and it is what one might expect from them, like drinking games, blindfold tag, and strip poker. They are also offering discounted rates for any couples who wish to stay in their hotels.

MOOGLE ISLAND

All prompts and threads in this section are worth 4pts each, and name suggestions for Moogle Island will be asked during AC!

A suitable island has been found for the moogles to live in, however it does require some "fixing." A decent sized island, it is filled with thick forests and cliffs with caves, all filled with abundant resources to let them be self-sufficient ~~without needing to invade other people's properties~~ create their own businesses and live well enough on their own. While it doesn't have extremely dangerous monsters, it does have a few creatures that could pose a threat for the little moogles including little mushroom fairies that may question their new neighbors…

The moogles also need to be convinced that the island is the perfect place for them, so the Glitzens will grant additional rewards for successfully transforming the island into the perfect moogle den. To encourage faster development, a competition between the Armadas is in place. Whichever side is able to curry the most favor from the moogles will have exclusive affiliation benefits. Of course, the loser will also be compensated, but it's certainly no jackpot.

🍄 Mushroom neighbors. There is a group of mushroom fairies called "Shroomies" that already inhabit the island. They're mostly friendly but understandably wary of the sudden activity. Make sure to not disturb their large mushroom habitats, or else toxic spores will be released to cause nausea and mild poison, even paralytic if not careful.

🍮 Flan-be. On cliffs, strange monsters called flans can be found sliding around. If left alone they aren't too much trouble, but the area needs to be cleared for moogles who wish to use the caves. Freezing them is effective, as well as melting them, and if one is careful enough, their remaining…goop…is said to make for a rare ingredient for pudding. Just beware as they can group up and converge to create a stronger, larger flan monster.

🪲 Bug begone. There is an area deep within the forest that the moogles have taken a liking to, however there is a problem—there are large insects that are currently there. Giant beetles, predatory dragonflies, spiders. The beetles are relatively friendly and can be relocated to other areas, but the rest are too hostile to "negotiate." Clear them out and their nests to the moogles can start building their homes.

🐞 Lucky ladybugs. Not all insects are bad on this island! There are ladybugs as large as sunflowers that will reward a special ladybug ruby if they are given sparkly flowers located on the top of the cliffs. These rubies are said to give good luck to the owner and can be kept, sold, or used however they wish. The peacocks may also find value in them… Just don't ask how the ladybugs produce them. They will only say they are…naturally processed.

The following prompts will increase favor from the moogles specifically.

🏡 Home building. The moogles prefer to live near and in the trees, but they will need larger buildings for workshops and social gatherings. Fortunately, the moogles aren't too particular, quite content with natural furnishings and wooden structures. However, when it comes to the interior decorating, well. Listen to the moogle's preferences, no matter how outlandish it may sound, and even if goods from other Elah or Nogard are needed.

🌰 Kupo for kupo nuts. One of the most favorite snacks for the moogle is the kupo nut. Although not native to this world, several bags have been procured from the rifts and can be planted so they can start creating their own grove. Help the moogles secure proper land, plant the nuts, and protect them pesky critters like squirrels that try to steal them.

📦 Supply drop. Collect various supplies and whatever items they ask for—and they will ask strangely random items, a lot of which may only be obtained from other islands and cities; help create boats so they can use them to travel via river to the small island pier; and help bring in the other moogles still hanging around the casino.

📋 Miscellaneous tasks. People may be asked to assist the moogles in other mundane tasks. Playing hide and seek, delivering packages and having to backtrack because they forgot the letter to go with it, babysitting the young moogles, repairs that seem to be never ending (fix one thing, and another breaks!?), and fetching weaved baskets from around the forest. Why? Who the hell even knows with these guys anymore, but it's best not to ask...

👤 Gentlemoogles. The gentlemoogles from the bounty are making an appearance here. They appear with a mysterious fog and seem to be targeting the moogles, whispering, "Faaake….fake…consume…take…" Needless to say the moogles are terrified and any taken must be rescued before the gentlemoogle consumes them. (This prompt is worth 6pts and counts for the bounty.)

As for the competition between the two Armadas, most members will play "fair"...however, it's only natural that the two opposing forces will clash, with both sides cheating or undercutting the other one way or another. Paladins will be quick to claim certain areas as "theirs" to focus on while Corsairs will make it difficult for the Paladins to complete whatever they're set off to. They also hold their own competitions such as who can kill the most monsters or who can build the house the fastest among other things.

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.

Crab Life by the Horns

Everywhere

There have been numerous sightings of crabs swarming various beaches and docks on all leviathans and islands. At first glance, these crabs are seemingly harmless, but if anyone gets close to them, they tend to pinch and headbutt any threats nearby. If they get a hold of anyone, they seem to open up their tiny little mouths and chomp down on any soft flesh they can get their beady little faces on. What’s worse, is that some of them seem to have gotten a hold of little knives, too! These aggressive man-eating crabs are extremely dangerous! Be sure to clear them out and fry them up before they stab and eat people first. And don’t get into a knife fight with one!

Carpe Diem

Eltrut

A school of giant golden carp have been spotted near Eltrut. Fishermen boats are swarming for these schools of golden fish to try and fish up as many as possible. It’s become a little game to see which ship or solo pirate can scoop up as many glittering carp as possible. The only twist is that these golden carp seem to be magical, and traditional nets and fishing rods don’t seem to work on them. The only way they can be fished up is with special giant paper scoops. So, grab some paper scoops and try and catch gold! But a bigger question is… How exactly do golden carps taste?

Floundering Flames

Eltrut

One mid-summer tradition around Eltrut is to create giant bonfires at nighttime. It symbolizes a special light in the darkness and brings good luck to the ships travelling in the dark on the horizon and out at sea. Various bonfires have been lit all around Eltrut. And the tradition calls for travellers to take up giant wooden paddles and fans and use them to fan the flames to extraordinary heights. It takes a lot of muscle and a lot of fanning power but try and make the flames as big and as bright as possible. Without burning anything down…! And show the ships in the distance just how bright this world can be even in the dark.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

It makes sense, and identical twins is as likely as anything else. [Most wouldn't directly go thinking the man made a robot bodied AI copy of himself.

So, identical twin brothers it was.

Turo -Floretino, or Tino- took a sip of his coffee, and there was some further tension melting from his shoulders as it went down. Even reaching out for a few of those cinnamon coated roasted nuts/large seeds to eat slowly.]

You may wish to tell him more about Moon Supreme, he should likely speak to our Captain given... well, he is one of the few who knows the truth of me.

Mm. I always wanted a brother.

[Holding his drink in two hands and taking a sip- ah. Good. He can taste the alcohol, this should help whatever nerves are being stubborn.

~~Your AI is sapient!~~

Thank you, silent echo of 'Chris', who more or less primed him to at least parse the information. Though he would prefer not to re-experience such in the future. ~~His balls still hurt.~~]

Moon Supreme- is that a title?- and anyone else who knows the truth. Other than that, as far as I'm concerned, he's as human as you or I.

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Mm, yeah. It's his title--his full name is Dongfang Qingcang. His world is... very, very much on the magical side of things--I got it written down in the census there. Reminds me a lot of old books I read about ancient China way back when I was in school.

[ The Professor would be able to tell how... uncomfortable that still made Dojima. Look, his world was totally mundane, to his knowledge. Until about 5 Months ago. He was allowed to be uncomfortable.

Hey Professor, don't look now, but Iron Bundle was tugging on your labcoat, staring up at you with those big cute LED eyes... ]

How to describe him... Loyalty is extremely important to the guy. If you're part of his crew, he considers you... his, and will protect you as such. I was worried he was going to be some crazy power hungry type, but...

[ Remembering that conversation between him and Orchid... ]

...I think he's just been raised to be a Royal Leader, and doesn't know how to relate well with people emotionally. But he's been working on it.

[ Taking a sip of his coffee before continuing... ]

Rem used to be on the ship with us, but moved to a different one. Sweet girl, looks about 16, smart as hell too. She and Tino... Ah,[ a pause, remembering that conversation-- ] well, Tino can go into more detail with you about it, but they're a potent pair when working together.

Chris... [ a glance to the side, ] on one hand, he's got a chip on his shoulder the size of Area Zero, but the pain to back it up with substance. He's not just angry at the world without reason, awful shit happened to him. But-- [ Glancing up at the Professor, his expression serious-- ]

If it wasn't for him and Ranma, we'd both be in a rough state--Ah. I guess Ranma also knows now about you, huh, Tino?

[ Not... that he thinks Ranma cares much.... ]

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And I do not mind being the 'technically' younger brother.

[It fell into place well enough after all, as far as Tino could tell at least.

Nodding along as Dojima spoke of Dongfang-] When I told him exactly what I was, my circumstances, he made sure that before the conversation ended that I knew well that I was an important part of the crew. That I belong as much as anyone else, and am under his protection. Another reason I believe you should speak with him.

[Ah, Rem.] Miss Rem has been studying how the crystals of this world can be manipulated, amongst a few other things, alongside me to help further her knowledge. She is also one of the much fewer that know the potential power of terastal crystals. Miss Rem also understands certain powers should... not be allowed to fall into the wrong hands here.

[A longer sip of coffee after downing some of the cinnamon roasted seeds/nuts— oh, Ranma did know now, didn't he. Nodding as he looed between Dojima and the Professor.]

That he does, given there was no avoiding it given the dire predicament at the time.

[Turo...Turo isn't quite beaming. But he does rather seem satisfied with himself, as if he's accomplished something particularly difficult. Like a Skitty that got the snackie- or, well. In his case. A carajillo.

Sip.

While he listens politely and nods as he takes in the information, it's Tino's description of Rem that has him grow solemn, leaning forwards.]

Then there are Teams here, too...? Ah. [Then looking at Dojima.] Groups of...troublesome people. There hasn't been a truly dangerous one since Flare, though I think I saw a report of a Rocket resurgence in the Alola region...

[ Teams, Teams-- Dojima wasn't sure what the Professor meant, until he said 'Team Rocket'. Then it clicked in, when he'd asked about crime in their world-- ]

--Ah, right. Organized Crime Groups, Terrorist groups, or just general delinquents, I think is what it was defined as?

[ But, ah. So the Professor didn't know... ]

So... there are basically two known 'teams' here, on a larger scale. The Paladins and the Corsairs.

[ How to explain? Dojima rubbed the bridge of his nose, trying to gather his thoughts. ]

Paladins, mainly stationed on Elah, are both a police/Military and a research organization. The idea is they try to prevent large scale abuse from bandits and worse on civilians, as well as research any ruins or texts they find and keep those things intact to study. Corsairs, stationed on Nogard, meanwhile, can be a bit more like the Pirates in my world, but...

[ He has to be fair about this-- ]

It's more like they value their freedom above all else. The Order expected in the Paladins would stifle them, so they push back against it. Of course, this can lead to some Corsairs just being bandits, but... Truthfully, most I've met have been good people. Besides, [ A glance at Tino, looking tired-- ] when I arrived here, the Paladins had just gotten their asses handed to them for letting one Paladin wrongfully accuse Corsairs of crimes, and then out and out try to execute them unjustly, so--

[ Looking back at the Professor with a nod-- ]

It's less 'good' vs 'bad' and more 'Order' vs 'Freedom'. Hell, we're both Paladins, but our Captain and the majority of the crew are Corsairs. When I said Rem went to a different Team, I should've said 'Crew'-- she's still a Corsair, but joined up with the crew of the Hideaway, another ship... I think Cid's the name of the captain?

[ Tino would probably remember better- ]

As Dojima said, there are troublemakers amongst both groups- and you know which you are a part of by which ship you find yourself rescued by. The Stormbringer, which you told me you were on, is the Corsair's leading Armada ship. [Welcome to the Pirate Life—] I found myself upon the Royal Fortune, the Paladin's leading ship.

I have begun to worry that the Paladin leaders are not as keen on sharing information with how some act in collecting it, which is why I only send copies of my research to be placed within the Archives and share the rest amongst the crew of the Phantom Moon- what our ship is called. That entire matter has more than soured my opinion, but it will not stop me from sharing information I believe could be important for this world to know.

[Tino looked towards Dojima as he nodded, even if there was a brief nod at the mention of the name—]

Indeed- I ran into the man while near the bottom of that Abyssal crater. We spoke for a while and may be getting in touch again eventually over what I had found at the time of out meeting.

[...don't mind him bristling a little at the implications. He knows Dojima and Florentino aren't meaning to imply it, just stating facts, but- really? Really? A pirate, him?

He snorts, taking another long sip of the carajillo.]

...I'd like to see these Archives myself, but that's for another time. [Right now is taking in information.] Is there anything else I should know? Did you say you had other Pokemon than Iron Bundle?

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