Our Little Island

Sep 20, 2025 4:40 pm

Muckleby

Coming from the direction of the station, a strange pink jelly blob is floating on the water towards the ship. "Oh.." Moon Prince says. "It's Muckleby!" as they recognize the blob.

Muckleby latches onto the side of the vessel and slowly climbs her way up. She makes a sound that sounds more like the sound a tar pit makes when a bubble bursts than actual talking. But somehow you get what she means. "Boat!" Is all she says as she comes aboard. As she gets closer, everyone can see bits and bobs floating around inside her jelly body.

OOC:

I'm not sure if Muckleby can talk. So I'm imagining she's can only talk in one or two word sentences.

Viv

Sep 23, 2025 12:32 pm

OOC:

In the past, Muckleby has spoken, but as always, any interpretation of her is the correct one! Maybe this is the version of her from the Saturday morning cartoon version of Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast aimed at a younger audience. :D

"Look how the train tracks float above the rippling water. It's quite mesmerizing," Viv says. She blinks, then shakes her head. "Wait, I mean the water is floating over the train tracks. You know, same difference."

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Whoopsie: Confuse "above" and "below" water.

Bud Woodruff

Sep 23, 2025 12:39 pm

The recently arrived alraune Bud Woodruff clambers onto the deck of the boat, ambulating on their vines. "Whoa, sick boat, bros!" he says as he looks around. "You dudes heading out to catch some gnarly waves? I left my surfboard back home, but I can totes improvise! Let's go find some big ones and get some time in the green room! Shaka!"

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Whoopsie: Fundamentally misunderstand what's going on.

The boat's getting crowded! Where to next, Captain Parish? :)

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Sep 25, 2025 7:24 pm

As the boat fills with passengers and luggage, it bobs low in the water. Once finished loading, the crew cast off and the ship begins to sail away from the station.

On the deck, Lady Sherry scowls as she watches the station recede behind the ship. "What a sorry cruise this is. I recall my first sea voyage from the old country. I had a private cabin and the bloody marys were to die for! And now I'm forced to squeeze between cargo like vermin!" she says in complaint to whoever might be nearby.

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Lady du Sang Whoopsie: Complain bitterly about the good old days

Parish senses that the passengers are growing restless and twirls the wheel dramatically to point the ship to the south. "Fear not, your vacation has just begun! Let us take a brief voyage while our illustrious chef prepares lunch and you shall all be back at Yazeba's, reposing while your cares slide away like wake around a prow!"

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Parish Bingo: Carry out a noble act with dignity and poise.

Let's head south!

Viv

Sep 26, 2025 7:58 am

Parish steers the ship to the south, leaving the train station behind. After traversing the waters for a while, another landmark rises up above the waves ahead. This time, you see a clothesline strung up between two tall buildings. Several bikini tops made of seashells, dried starfish, and other bits and bobs hang on the line.

Viv's eyes widen when sees all of the bikinis. "Those belong to mermaids! Which means... Oh! T-there are a bunch of topless mermaids nearby!" She blushes furiously and pulls the long sheets of her hair over her face to hide her embarrassment!

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Whoopsie: Hide behind my hair.

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Sep 26, 2025 3:02 pm

"Topless?!?!" Moon Prince says incredulously. "You mean like, they don't have a head?" They seem quite confused. "There are no mur maids on the moon. We're maid-less up there!" They walk to the edge of the ship to try and spot these headless people Viv was talking about. But there is no-one in sight. "I don't see anyone. With or without heads." They say sounding a bit relieved.

Not far off, Muckleby has somehow managed to grab hold of one of the bikini top's and is wearing it just below her bow-tie. "Pretty!" She calls out and she's not wrong. The colors do seem to match well and she's adjusted the shape of her jelly body to form somewhat of a bosom! Hopefully the mermaids won't miss it.

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Bingo: Change shape to fit what's going on

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Sep 29, 2025 2:43 pm

"Did you say headless mermaids? That would be quite the sight. It has been at least an age since I've had fresh seafood. Oh, topless - well that's even better. A good ceviche requires the freshest ingredients!" Lady du Sang says, a wolfish smile spreading on her thin lips. But then the sun strikes her pale skin through a gap in her coverings and she has to quickly fix her shawl. "This blasted sun! Ruining my vacation already! Bah!"

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Lady Sherry Bingo: Be inconvenienced by one of my many weaknesses

Parish looks away once he sees the mermaid brassieres, a blush spreading beneath the green skin on his cheeks. But then he notices Muckleby's new look - and supporting form - and blushes an even deeper red.

"Steady on crew! Let's leave these... unburdened Tritonian maidens to enjoy their nautical endeavors in private." He keeps the boat headed south so they can be on their way fastest. "Full speed ahead, mateys!"

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Parish Bingo: Blunder headfirst into the best solution

South again!

Sep 29, 2025 2:48 pm

You continue on to the south. As you draw near the farthest reaches of Veilridge, another welcome sight rises above the water to greet you. It's the grocer's! The itinerant staff of the shop have helpfully transferred their wares to a series of canoes tethered to the roof of the shop. It's time to stock up.

OOC:

Everyone may describe what supplies they collect from the canoes for the Bed & Breakfast to receive one token.

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Sep 29, 2025 8:01 pm

"Got anything that goes well with a fish meal?" Moon Prince inquires as they browse the different canoes. "Ooh, maybe some of those!" They point to a basket of avocados. "I don't know what they are, but I'd like to try one!"

The shopkeeper nods, eager to sell anything to anyone and Moon Prince grabs one to try a bite. Unfortunately that doesn't work out the way they thought. Half the contents of the avocado squishes out of the side onto Moon Prince's clothes, the avocado peel tastes horrible and just as they get to the good part, a huge seed spoils the fun. They drop it, tongue hanging out of their mouth. "Yuck! What terrible fruit!" They say as some of the guests around them point, laugh and/or snicker at Moon Prince's misfortune.

"Parish, what is this thing anyway?" They ask.

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Whoopsie: Embarrass myself with my own enthousiasm.

Parish

Oct 1, 2025 8:02 pm

"Oh hoho! Prince, that is commonly referred to as an avocado although in the swamps where I spawned, we called it an alligator pear! Once the skin and seed are removed you can use it in a whole kitchen's worth of recipes! I make holy guacamole and frog-fried avocado tacos with them," Parish exclaims with a chuckle.

He dons his monocle and examines the bill of lading from the grocers to compare it with the goods tied down in the canoes. "Now to ensure we've received all that we need. It is important to always verify contents of delivery as soon as possible. The whole Bed and Breakfast is counting on us to delight them with culinary creations."

OOC:

Bingo: Give a bit of fatherly wisdom.

To E4 in the west!

"I hope there are blood oranges in one of those canoes!" Lady Sherry grouses to herself.

Oct 2, 2025 2:26 pm

"Ah, sick! They've got sporting goods here too, bruh!" Bud Woodruff says excitedly. The alraune gathers up several vinefuls of accessories to take advantage of the B&B's new athletic venues. Amelie stocks up on cleaning supplies while Viv collects fishing hooks, lines, bobbers, and bait.

Parish steers the ship west, hoping to find another landmark to guide the way. And, as luck would have it, you soon draw near another familiar sight: the top half of the fiberglass mascot at Dino Donuts protrudes from the water, proudly holding its giant donut aloft!

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Oct 5, 2025 3:29 pm

As the boat sails toward the dino mascot rising out of the water like a sea monster, Parish calls out directions for the crew to sail by without running aground on the submerged shop.

He espies a colorful box perched atop the dinosaur's head and leaps onto the fiberglass creature's back. Looking a bit less spry than he was intending, the frog recovers the box and returns to the ship.

"The last dozen donuts are ours! Help yourselves - sailing is hungry work! There are coastal cruellers, beachy bearclaws, and several deep-sea delights!" he exclaims, still breathing hard from the extertion.

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Bingo: Lift everyone's spirits with the perfect refreshments

Lady du Sang pulls out a thermos from within the folds of her dress and pours out a cup of deep red tea.

"Would anyone like to try some tea as well? It is an old family recipe. The name roughly translates to tea of life. It is quite revivifying," she says with a hungry smile.

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Whoopsie: Pour a cup of strangely ferrous tea...

Oct 7, 2025 3:59 pm

"Oooh. Avocado tacos sounds really good!" Moon Prince tells Parish. "Please make me some when we get back."

From inside the ship's kitchen, Rag and Bones calls out "Yes, that sweet tea would go well with my 'poisson' sauce!"

Moon Prince, seeing the ferrous liquid drip from the kettle into Lady du Sang's cup, realizes that this tea is not something they would want is the chef's dish. "Me first!" they say as they snatch the tea pot from the vampire's hands. Then they stand by the edge of the boat and pretend to drink it all while actually pouring it next to their face into the water.

"Delicious!" They proclaim afterwards, handig the pot back. "Oh, I'm sorry, there's nothing left. How silly of me."

OOC:

bingo: keep myself or someone else safe, even if it's against the rules.

"Let's go that way, Captain!" They point north.

Bud Woodruff

Oct 9, 2025 2:39 pm

"Aw, sweet! That tea looks delish, Lady S!" Bud Woodruff exclaims. They happily take the next cup Lady Sheridan pours and chugs it like a champion, letting out a happy belch! "Noice!"

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Whoospie: Chug some sports drinks, brewskis, or blood.

At the Moon Prince's urging, Parish turns the boat to the north. After traveling for a bit, a chorus of honks fills the air. Your passage has disturbed a flock of geese, and they're angrily flocking your way!

OOC:

Hazard! We each lose a token to navigate the danger!

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Parish

Oct 13, 2025 2:05 pm

"Take a gander, crew, at the flock of avian fury that seeks to sink our ship. Their cacophonous honking portends our doom! But fear not, for I have with me a new sword - the Foeslayer! Forged from orichalcum by the legendary blacksmiths of the fire swamps. Set with the jewel of the stormlord that can... Just a moment... Hrmph. Now where did I put the damn thing," Parish says as he feels around his belt and begins searching the deck, a look of consternation on his face.

OOC:

Going for the Forge a new sword from rare, legendary metals... and forget where I put the damn thing part of his Glory Days journey

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Viv

Oct 14, 2025 12:38 pm

"Eep!" Viv squeaks as the angry geese come a-honkin'. Her first instinct is to cower in the corner of the ship and hide behind her hair, but when Parish starts looking for his missing sword, the one-time Lady of the Lake knows what to do. She dives smoothly into the water with nary a splash.

A short time later, Viv resurfaces, holding aloft a gleaming silver blade. "Here you are, Parish! It may not be the sword you're looking for, but it's the sword you need right now. You'd be surprised how many people just toss their weapons into random bodies of water."

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Bingo: Offer someone a sword, a wand, or a key to their destiny.

Oct 14, 2025 3:47 pm

Moon Prince looks at what's going on wide-eyed. The furious honking combined with Parish's description and Viv's immaculate sword has left them gobsmacked. Blood rushes from their head down to their feet, leaving behind a light-headed mess of a person. The feeling makes Moon Prince dizzy and their natural reaction is to lean back and drift slowly to the moon's surface so the blood can reconfigure itself accordingly.

But of course they are not actually on the moon right now. With a smack they hit their head on the boat's floor. "Ouch!" At least it has a similar effect, the sting of a brewing bruise resets their system enough to think logically again. As the geese start a dive-bomb maneuver, Moon Prince thinks quick and rolls out of the way. "Duck for cover!" They yell.

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Whoopsie: Forget about earth's gravity

Muckleby

Over on the back of the ship, just barely in Viv's vision and stuck to the side like a pile of glue is Muckleby. A new object is glinting from inside her gelatinous body. The bikini she was wearing earlier has been completely absorbed, and is now wrapped around a large golden-yellow orichalcum blade. "Sword!" She says happily.

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Parish

Oct 14, 2025 8:29 pm

Parish grabs onto a rope of the ship and uses it to swing out and grab the offered sword from Viv. "You are a true gem, Lady Viv! These foul fowl will not deter us from our task!" he says, landing back on the deck, ready to fight the flock.

"These are geese, not ducks, my good Prince! But fear not, I shall avenge thee!" he exhorts as his muscle memory takes over and he swings Viv's silver blade in broad slashes against the rampaging gaggle of beaked death. (He had not looked at Moon Prince and assumed their fall was due to goose violence.)

Definitely not Rag and Bones

Oct 16, 2025 2:21 pm

Definitely not Rag and Bones

At that exact moment, Rag and Bones opens the cabin door. He's carrying a plate of delicious looking fish up above his shoulder in a triumphant way. The smell of it wafts across the deck. "Dinner is servaaaahhh!" He exclaims when several geese flap and flutter in his direction. Their hungry eyes dead set on gobbling up the tasty snack that is being delivered.

"Hey! No! Stop that! You'll ruin my plan!" The geese give no heed to the objections and start pecking away at the fish greedily. "Stupid birds!" Rag and Bones continues while waving his other arm franticly. "How will I be able to get Yazeba's spellbook if you eat her poison?!?" He says aloud, without thinking about who could be overhearing.

In the midst of all this flapping and flailing, Rag and Bones' disguise mustache falls and is swiftly picked up by one of the angry geese who suddenly looks much more dignified.

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Whoopsie: reveal my entire plan

Lady Sheridan du Sang

Oct 21, 2025 2:17 pm