Chloe's feet padded easily on the tropical grass, taking the off-road route on purpose. The setting sun let off enough light to barely see as the xweetok practically flew down the hill, heading into the outskirts of the forest and dodging trees somewhere along the famous beach on Mystery Island that constantly attracted tourists - or so it seemed. At any rate, it was deserted as the xweetok continued to worm her way through the forest, ignoring the shouts of the small mob behind her screaming "Catch that slave!" at the top of their lungs. She was grinning slightly despite the seriousness of this, her escape hadn't been timed perfectly it seemed, one of the sentries had been awake and seen her as she had run from the fruit plantation. Ah well, she knew this place better than her pursuers at least.

There was another near by sitting under one of the many trees. He looked strangely like a bori, but was nearly half the size of a normal bori. On top of his head was a pair of goggles and his long hair was half falling over his eyes. Down his back was a stripe of fur that went from the back of his neck and all the way down to the tip of his long skinny tail. He picked up a fruit and poked it with one of his large claws which easily broke through the fruit as he drank the juice from the hole, enjoying the quiet around him.

That quiet was soon shattered as a brown and pink xweetok flipped smoothly over him, hardly pausing a beat. Well, that wasn't exactly the quiet-shattering movement so much as a rather large set of noise in the distance accented with torches that you could see barely through the trees. Landing, Chloe turned to the other "I went that way." She whispered, pointing in one direction, and then hurrying off in the other, obviously asking the bori to misdirect the mob. She was starting to tire, but continued running at full speed, eyes narrowed now - not in laughter. Chloe flipped herself into a dense tree to rest, climbing with a practiced air and hiding in the foliage. The leader of the mob soon came up to the bori, a buff grarrl. "Did you see a xweetok come by here? Which way did she go?" He asked gruffly, and the mob behind him shifted in discontent, mostly made up of shadowy figures.

The bori watched her go saying nothing confused. When the mob showed up he stood looking up at the leader. He was quite small, looking like a small bori cub but in fact he was full grown, his size was more of a large Xweetok then a bori. "Who?" The bori asked confused "Its really rude to come up to someone asking demands" He said simply.

The grarrl leered at the other one, and moved back his fist, but a gelert appeared alongside him. "Come n, she'll be halfway to the docks by now." She said, nodding and the grarrl nodded reluctantly, moving off. Not, however, without sending a kick at the other's head and from there not paying attention as to what happened. The mob hardly separated as it ran straight at the bori, sometimes other parted around him, and sometimes they attempted to run the other over. Chloe tensed in the foliage, spotting the torches coming her way. She curled her tail up against herself, as if trying to make herself smaller, and acting as if this was a simple game of hide-and-go-seek.

The bori quickly brought his arms up to cover his head from the kick but with the large size difference he was forced back flying as he his a tree hard yelping in pain. He stayed where he was for a moment in pain but slowly stood looking at the mob. Quickly he turned to the tree and climbed it, a extremely odd thing to see a bori do, and so easily. By taking to the trees he was able to jump from one to another till he was ahead of the mob. Stopping in a high tree he grabbed some large fruits, including some coconuts and threw them right at the grarrl and any others close behind him, using the heaviest and hardest fruit at the grarrl. His throws seemed right on target, and where quite fast and strong as they shot at the mob.

The grarrl was tempted to turn around and butcher the bori for that, but the course of the mob kept the motion moving forward. Chloe was motionless in silent planning as the mob neared the tree that she was hiding in. However, a chirping from the other direction turned the mob. "That was defiantly Riza..." The gelert said, nodding to the grarrl overseer. The mob changed course, but discontent rippled through the crowd as the sun went down. Enough was voiced that the grarrl finally led them home, probably to face discipline himself before continuing the search tomorrow. Chloe grinned from her hiding spot, superstitious lot, that one. Being in the woods at night was probably too scary. She gave a low whistle when the crowd had gone so that even the light of the torches wasn't able to be seen and a small bird flew over to her. "Nice work, Riza." Chloe commented, and the little bird puffed itself up with importance. Easily and quietly, Chloe dropped out of the tree, letting her eyes adjust to the darkness. Now she just needed to get to the docks and stow away on a boat... which was easier said than done.

The bori watched from the tree sighing a little as he sat. His back was badly bruised from the hit and was in a lot of pain but just ignored it for the most part as he finally and slowly climbed down the tree his claws digging into the bark of the tree easily giving him quite a good grip. As his feel landed back on solid ground he looked around for the xweetok from before, his lime green eyes scanning the area as they began to adjust to the darkness.

Chloe fell into a crouched position, catching sight of the bori. Had one been too thick-headed to leave? She asked herself, nodding for Riza to go scout ahead. The bird flew forward circling his head once and Chloe rolled her eyes. Subtly wasn't one of the bird's characteristics at the moment, but if Riza was being so open, it would be alright, right? She ran to a tree and jumped up into it, looking down at the strange bori half-hidden. Riza let out a few chirping noises to signal it was okay, and flew up to her mistress, who was watching the bori with an air of complete unconcern.

The bori noticed the bird not seeming to care at all about it as he looked around a bit before sitting with a sigh and wincing as he moved, that kick had ended up doing a fair bit of damage to the small bori. He looked around a little more from where he sat, not thinking to look above as his ear's twitched a little hearing the bird but paid no attention to it, a bird was a bird.

Chloe smiled to herself, shrugged, and hopped out of the tree. "Hey... HEY!" She called, Riza flying and landing smoothly on the xweetok's shoulder. "You didn't tell them where I went, did you?" She asked, figuring if they'd almost gone to her tree he must have. Or something along those lines, it didn't matter too much really.

The bori blinked looking towards the xweetok when he heard her and he shook his head a little "Nope, why would I?" He asked casually "And why would you ask a total stranger to lie for you? Doesn't that seem kind of stupid?" He asked looking at her and wondering why exactly they where chasing her.

Risks are fun. Anyway, better I give a total stranger direction than taking the chance they blindly give me away, eh?" She said, grinning, Riza chirping agreement from Chloe's shoulder. "Anyway, wouldn't chucking random fruits at a mob seem stupid?" Chloe retorted cheekily.

The bori shrugged "Better to try that then get kicked again by that big idiot and possibly gain broken bones the next time then just a painful back" He explained looking at the xweetok then the bird.

Eh, well, true. Nice shot, by the way, too bad I didn't get the chance to chuck fruit at him." She said wistfully, "What's your name anyway? And know of any boats leaving tomorrow out of this place?" Chloe asked, intent suddenly, a slight shift in character.

Eori" The bori said simply watching her for a moment "Why would you ask something like that?" He asked confused.

She sighed, "Because I wanted to leave of course. Anyway, do you know or not?" Chloe asked - the night was going by faster now it seemed and she needed to get out of here fast.

Eori shrugged as he walked past her towards the docks "Won't know till you go and check right?" He asked looking back at her "Come on, I'll help you look.

Chloe shrugged, "Yeah, okay then." She said, skipping along and apparently light-hearted despite the fact she'd just been chased by a mob. It was almost as if the xweetok had purposely forgotten about that little detail as well as whatever else her past life had brought. Or it could have been the night playing tricks on others. She scampered up to a list of destinations, and randomly selected one - ship number 568, leaving early tomorrow. The destination was too dark for Chloe to be able to adequately see, but she at least found the ship, within reach and with plenty of spots to stow away. Chloe grinned, good. "Well, I'll just use this one." She said to Eori. "Thanks, and bye I guess." Riza chirped her own goodbye and Chloe stood there awkwardly for a moment. So, time to go. Right. She swung herself onto a rope holding the ship on and peered back over the deck at her ex-home, grinning. So, she'd wanted adventure. Looks like it was about to be found.

Eori watched her silently for a minute seeming to ponder something "Hey, mind if I come with you?" He asked curiously. He had been on the island for years...and had really wanted to leave and go other places for a while...he did like the island...but he wanted to travel more...What was good being free if you stayed in one place for ever?

Chloe folded her arms and inspected him from the ship. She had accepted his help earlier simply because she figured that it would be polite. Riza chirped loudly in Chloe's ear and the xweetok almost fell over, "Alright, alright!" She muttered to the bird, before addressing Eori again. "Sure, your choice." She said, before scampering down, inspecting the ship and settling herself in a dark corner on deck, behind a few barrels. Seemed good a spot as any other, and Chloe leaned back against the railing, Riza hopping into the rigging and staying perched there. The sun was starting to come up now, so it seemed they were all just in time to avoid any prying eyes.

Eori easily climbed up onto the ship looking around before he found a place to hide, a little ways off from Chloe but he was still in sight of her hiding place at least as he squeezed in behind a few boxes, for once happy about his small size, as he laid down best he could and his tail went around his body to try and make sure he was completely out of sight.

There wasn't much that they could do now, but wait. The sun was up and the harbor was starting to bustle, but shade was cast over both of the hiding places, and Chloe soon started to drop off to sleep, Riza having flown up into the crows nest.

Eori just relaxed laying his head down on his large clawed paws. He wasn't tired at all but made sure not to move. Not only not to be found, but moving to much just made his back hurt more.

With early morning sun Kolh and his crew were up and about, checking everything before they left the harbor. Kolh was itching to be away, their smuggling had gone perfectly thanks to Vita's skills but he didn't want to stay any longer than necessary for fear of seeing Hotategai Basket. "Rise and shine, you dupes, I want us out of the bay before mid morning!" He shouted before going up on deck, adjusting his captain's hat as he inhaled the fresh morning air.

Naturally, Albredos was perched on the tip of the crows nest, meditating and letting some of his butterflies lazily flap around him. He didn't even flinch as he heard the echo of Kolh's bellow from below decks, though his ear did twitch a little. Pike was a little less awake than Al--alright, he was a lot less awake, and when Kolh bellowed he grimaced, burying his face deeper into his master's mane. Maybe if he ignored him long enough he'd go away. Ha. Right. If he had been more awake, he would have realized that it wasn't likely.

Chloe was still fast asleep, but Riza was wide awake and watching the butterflies with a hungry gleam in her eyes. She swooped forward and catching one, before landing once again on her perch, watching the crew as she munched happily, and keeping an eye out for anyone who might venture near Chloe's hiding spot.

Eori's ear twitched very slightly as he heard the yell but he didn't move besides that not wanting to be caught.

Teo groaned in his sleep at Kolh's cry. The captain may be an adolescent still in many ways but he was an early riser. Teo wasn't. Rolling out of bed (and over Pike) he fell to the floor on all fours, eyes opening lazily as he yawned widely. Vita sat on her bunk, tying her bandanna over her hair, and making sure her clothing was adjusted, then she looked over at Teo, rolling her eyes. "Come on, there's a lot to do if we're gonna be out of here on the captain's timing." She said, eyeing Shu as she got to her feet, kicking Teo into motion in front of her.

Shu lumbered awake, rolling his shoulders and yawning hugely. He shot a glance at the others, before shrugging and stalking up to the deck. He was ready to get work done. Albredos merely opened a single eye at the near-sacrilege,"...be thankful I don't feel like explaining the reasons behind making the crows nest explode again, else you might be in an uncomfortable position.

Riza gulped the last bit down, and cocked her head to the side looking at Al with unconcern. It had tasted good, and Riza was none too picky about her meals. Chloe shifted in her sleep, foot kicking a small barrel over, which jerked the xweetok awake. It hadn't made much noise, but it was now rolling across the deck. She swore softly and neatly in her head, tensed and ready in case someone came over for investigation.

Eori heard the barrel fall, being not to far off from Chloe as he bit his lip, that wasn't good...He kept completely still though not making a sound and hoping what happened would go unnoticed.

Kolh had been tapping his foot, back to the barrel so he didn't hear anything.

However, Teo spotted the renegade as he walked up on deck and was quickly at it's side in one long elastic stride, catching it and putting it back where it belonged. "Hum hum..." Teo mumbled as he secured the cargo, and looked around, spotting Chloe behind the barrels as he did so, but saying nothing. Vita blinked, looking over at Teo as she clambered up behind Kolh.

Chloe's eyes met his, and she tensed, ready to attack, run, or simply do nothing, whatever the situation needed. Riza squawked, and flew down landing on Chloe's shoulder and practically taking Kolh's hat off as she flew over it. "Stupid bird!" Chloe muttered to Riza affectionately, and avoided glancing at Eori and possibly giving him away.

Eori held his breath watching silently from between two of the boxes he was hiding behind, petpets seemed to be nothing but trouble...and he was glad he didn' have one.

...Since you also dislike it, can I kill it?" Albredos asked flatly, as he jumped silently down. A few of his butterflies wings grew to buffer his fall, and he landed soundlessly beside Chloe. It was rare that his voice held any emotion, but occasionally he let his body language be more easily read. To those who knew him, they'd be able to tell that he was mildly eager to kill that bird. Pike moaned as Teo fell over him, pouting at the loss of body heat before scrubbing at his eyes and grumpily trotting after his master. Shu merely chuckled softly, rolling his eyes as he noticed the kit emerge from below.

Ah well, guess the girl *wanted* to be found. Teo thought to himself, as he grabbed Chloe by the scruff of the neck and pulled her out from behind the barrels (and away from Al.) "Captain, I think we have an aspiring pirate who wants to join us~" He said swiveling around to present Kolh with Chloe. Vita was undoing the moorings and checking the sails, only looking sideways to see what was going on deck. "Shu, get those sails open!" She ordered, pointing up at the closed sails.

Kolh had ducked when the bird tried to relieve him of his hat, and he turned with a scowl to see what was happening. "What??" He regarded Chloe and the bird, frowning. "She looks more like a potential stowaway than a pirate." He remarked. "Just throw her out, and get on with work." He waved his hand dismissively.

Eori watched in shock not knowing what to do...should he try and help the girl? No...that would get them both kicked off...but why the heck did she pick a PIRATE SHIP to get onto anyways...?! Great...he kept still and hidden watching with worry...not good...not good...He kept telling himself as he held his breath not wanting to be found to.

No, you may not kill *her*." Chloe glared at Al, seeing how... eager he was looking at Riza, and really not minding be pulled farther away from him. She moved her paw up to her shoulder, ignoring the fact she had just been pulled up to her feet, and Riza hopped on it. With a swift movement, she raised her paw fast, tossing Riza up into the air, who promptly flew around them, circling the three from the air. Excreting on both of their heads was an idea going through Riza's mind. "I'm not /that/ easy to get rid of." She said, addressing Kolh, surprisingly calm for the moment. "Soo, pirate ship?" In her mind Chloe was already judging the footing and other obstacles, marking off where she'd be able to best handspring, parts that cartwheels should not be, and all the time conveniently forgetting about Eori for the moment so as not to give him away. If worst came to worst, she had an idea of how to stay on, depending of course, if pirates listened to deals. She watched a slight gold glint from Riza, that was hidden by feathers again. Chloe at least had a way to tempt him into accepting.

No problem," Shu mock saluted as he we went on his way to ready the sails. Pike was swabbing the deck away in record time, but unfortunately, couldn't stop in time and ended up tail over paw into a pile of boxes with a surprised yelp. When had *they* been moved there? he griped. "Hmm."Albredos lazily followed Riza's movements, and let a butterfly waft out from under his cloak. It stiffened and sharpened, becoming one of his notorious 'butterfly knives' and he gripped it, wondering just how much trouble he'd get in for throwing it at the meddlesome bird.

Eori was still watching silently and had just enough time to cover his head with his paws as he felt the boxes fall on top of him ANNOYING BRAT! He yelled in his mind as he tried to keep still as much as possible, but you could see some movement from under the fallen boxes.

Teo hummed, lifting her off the ground and turning to the edge of the ship, holding her over the water. "You sure Captain? If we did that after my little slip she could alert the marine about us and they'll come chasing us..." He said idly, looking rather fondly at Chloe. "Pike! I'd rather less speed and more precision!" Vita turned to the slave and the boxes. "Get those boxes back in order!

Kolh twitched, turning back to Teo. "You idiot!" Teo shrugged. "So do I let go?" He loosened his grip on Chloe.

Yess'm! Pike is sorry for the--eh?" Pike blinked, as he had begun rearranging the boxes. Much to his surprise, he discovered something--or, rather, someone, that he was *sure* didn't belong with them. "Uhm, Vita? Pike found someone that Pike has never seen before...

Chloe nodded at Riza, who flew to the OTHER end of the ship from Al, staying calm with the loosening grip and judging how far she was from the edge of the ship. There was a rope tying them to the dock just in reach, and she could swim. Chloe let out a yawn, after grinning slightly at Teo who she judged was her best bet for not getting kicked off. "Wouldn't do very well for the mighty pirate captain to be in jail, now would it?" Chloe asked Kolh, with some form of mock innocence. She grimaced as Eori was found, and gave a shrill whistle, at which point Riza flew over and dropped something into Chloe's paw. Something that glinted gold for a few seconds as it fell... and hopefully interest the pirates somewhat.

Eori blinked looking at Pike and biting his lip min worry...great...Now what the heck was he going to do?! He was worried he would just end up getting attacked more then anything else...these where pirates after all...

Vita scowled, but unfastened the last mooring and pushing her foot against the harbor, sending the ship away from it as the sails opened, grasping the wind. Whatever they did with the two stowaways she wanted them far from port before they could give the alarm. Curse Teo and his loose mouth... she'd have to talk to him later about that. "Al steer her out of here, will you?" Pointing to Al, then to the wheel, she moved over to Pike, regarding the second stowaway. "So why exactly should we spare you two and not kill you and feed you to the sharks?" She spoke, as she studied Eori. Teo laughed at Chloe's demeanor. "Ya know, she's pretty haughty for someone dangling over the water." He remarked, eyes following the flash of gold.

Kolh felt about ready to throw them ALL overboard, but managed to hold his temper. "Ok, same question Vita asked the other kid to you." He pointed a black finger at Chloe.

Eori sighed a little, they had found him of course. He stood looking at Vita, trying to think of what to say. His tail curled around his back leg and his large ears where pinned back against his head. He looked up at her, think of something to say already! He told him self biting his lip. These where pirates...but he didn't exactly have anything to give them as a trade...and if they threw him over board...he was dead and knew it. "Um...Well...I..." He muttered not knowing what to say.

Well, I can swim, so it's not that big a deal and - oh sweet, sharks? Niiiiiiice. Heard if you punch them in the nose they do away." Chloe said, half to herself. "First off, because even if we're chucked overboard we'll probably survive, and then next place we go and everyone knows you guys are pirates. Secondly, because we can work - well, I can - and thirdly... but lets not go there." She looked at what she was holding meaningfully when she mentioned the third option, tossing it up, and letting Riza catch it. Upon catching it, Riza promptly flew higher and tucked it under her left wing with her beak. Chloe caught a glance of a green grarrl and blue gelert on the dock and frowned. "We may be going off, but hanging me out over the water isn't exactly... discreet." She eyed the pair, getting farther off, but it didn't take a genius to recognize those two.

But little one, being able to swim would do you no good were you unconscious when we tossed you off, hmm? And while you might have been able to fend off *one* shark, though I doubt it, if you hit the water bleeding you'll attract every shark within a few miles. Their scenting for blood is rather sharp, from what I hear," Al smiled, and though his garishly bright colors seemed to make him harmless at first, somehow he still managed to look intimidating; perhaps even more so *with* them than without, "If you wish to bargain with us, it'd be a good idea to try not to bully a bully, dear. Especially when it seems that you're running from something." He had followed her gaze, and trailed his look over in the direction she had, spotting the two that she had seemingly recognized, "After all, who would question us were we to merely hand in two stowaways to the authorities, rather than just toss you out, all piratey-like?

Kolh had been judging the possibility of keeping the two kids, he was still short of crew after all, but Al's idea seemed quite possible too. He motioned to Teo who swung Chloe back on board, though keeping a firm hand on her. "Right right, looks like some people have already come looking for you, so perhaps it'd be in our best interest to hand you over, sides, I doubt anyone would believe the ramblings of a kid about pirates when we're obviously just a small merchant ship from Shenkuu." He said, as he started for the wheel to take the ship back into port.

Chloe decided to ignore Al, aside from a short, "It's called debating." Then, Riza landing on her shoulder once more, she picked something out of a small pouch under Riza's left wing, and pulled its contents out, being careful not to show what she had, before picking out two things and depositing the last back into the pouch. "But what if I can pay for us?" She asked, showing two gold coins briefly, before balling her paw into a fist around them in case anyone decided they wanted to relive her of them. She'd done some.... "money management" in the main house several months ago, and they had suspected robbery. Originally, Chloe had kept them hidden and snuck on board because this was all she had money-wise for her entire trip to anywhere else. Still, if she couldn't at least get herself off the island, then there would be no point and Chloe knew rather than thought that if she was found then the punishment... it had happened on the plantation once before. She'd rather not be whipped till she bled and then left without any food or water for two days.

Eori looked at Chloe confused, why the heck was she acting so...CALM?! These where PIRATES they could just go ahead and kill them both easily...besides no one would come looking for him...at least on the island he knew that! Must be some of the ones who where chasing Chloe. He didn't know what to say at all, but he was ready if they did land to bolt and head for the trees. He listened silently...so she actually had a plan? But...he was worried that wouldn't work at all...

Al let out a raspy chuckle, "And dangling a prize in front of those who would sooner take it from you than compromise for our own convenience isn't wise, either," he pointed out, playing with the butterfly knife idly as he seemed to ponder how many cuts he could make before she'd notice the pain. Shu rolled his eyes; Al got *way* too into his intimidating bit, especially when he was offended. With the way he was leering at the bird nastily, the gender-confused xweetok deduced it was most likely the fault of the bird feasting on one of Al's little winged critters. Geez. Pike, meanwhile, turned back to swabbing the deck; Vita and the others had the situation well in hand, and he had chores to do. One might note, that his pace was significantly slower than what he started out with, but still rather quick overall. He didn't like being slow.

Kolh sighed, this was getting rather boring by now. He swerved the wheel and led them out of the harbor, sails catching stronger winds as they left the safety of calmer waters. "Ok you two, you have a minute to tell me why I'd rather keep you on board and not kill you, keep your scrawny coins and throw you overboard." He said with finality.

Eori bit his lip looking at Kolh then Chloe, he hadn't even known her for a day yet? What was he supposed to say?! "W...Well..." He muttered looking back at Kolh "I'm not sure about her...but I'm a good worker...And...Stronger then my size makes me look..." He muttered. Truth be told he had worked in mines for quite a few years...never a ship...but he would keep quiet about that.

Chloe's first instinct was to look at Eori and go, what was our reasoning again? But instead she headed for another route. "We can work well - well, I can at least. I can climb, keep my balance in almost the worst conditions... soo..." Here her mind worked furiously to think of something. "Provided Riza doesn't eat any more butterflies, we could probably work as crew for you pretty well with a little learning on our part." She said, at almost the same time as Eori, going with the first thing that she could come up with. Okay, so she hadn't wanted to escape work for work, but being on a ship and traveling the world sounded a lot more fun than being on a boring plantation. She was paying no attention to Al's attempts at scaring them, it was doubtful that Chloe even knew the meaning of that word.

Teo grinned, "I'd say that works, heck, from what I heard Al knew nothin' bout ships when *HE* stowed on board!" Vita rolled her eyes. Half the crew had joined as stowaways... ragged band of creeps...

Kolh sighed in mild defeat, "Fine then, but you two'd better work your keep or I'll throw you overboard when we're flying. See if swimming lessons help when we're soaring over Terror Mountain.

...if the bird eats another of my butterflies, I'll save us all the trouble of deciding and kill all three of you myself." Al promised promptly. Shu frowned, "We'll have to see just what you two are able to do; I don't see the harm of at least taking a look, eh, Kolh?" Pike finished the last of the deck, and zoomed back to Teo's side, finally taking a good look at Chloe.

Eori listened glancing at Al, what he gets punished to if the stupid bird does something...Well these where pirates after all... His tail wrapping around him a little and his ears still pinned back as he looked at the others. Now what? He asked himself having no idea what to do on a ship.

So, then can you let me go now please?" Chloe asked Teo, starting to get a crick in her neck, making it mildly uncomfortable. Riza gave a fast loud chirp at Al, to communicate she understood the message. "You stay away from Riza, she'll stay away from your butterflies." Chloe pointed out to Al, waiting for Kolh's reply to Shu. Show what they could do... like how so?

Teo grinned at Chloe, "So we finally get another girl! And a cute little one too!" He promptly engulfed the xweetok in a bear-hug, "Gotta looove the cuties~" He said. Vita rolled her eyes at Teo. She'd punched him overboard when he'd tried to do that to her. "Right then, let's get these boxes organized and clean below deck, Shu, we still need to work on the cannon flaps.

Kolh was silent as he looked out at the ocean, they'd made it from Altador to Mystery Island without any sign of Hota... he wondered when his luck would run out...

Ack!" Chloe exclaimed as Teo randomly hugged her, the air starting to be squeezed out of her. "Could... you... let go?" She gasped, deciding that it would be a BAD idea to try and kick a crewmember already, even if he was starting to crush the breath out of her. She concentrated on breathing for the moment rather than asking what she was supposed to do chore-wise.

Eori blinked looking at Teo confused, ok...that was weird... He then looked at Vita biting his lip a little "Um...What...do you want me to do...?

Pike, slippery as ever, zipped up and managed to somehow weasel poor Chloe out of the friendly chokehold, setting her down and giving his master a rather reproving stare. Shu gave a stately salute, "You bet!" and scampered off to do as asked. Albredos stared at the pair for one last lingering moment, before nodding, and flicked his wrist. This, consequently launched the blade into the air, where it flapped, and fluttered over to him a moment later.

Teo pouted as he was relieved of his new toy. "Aww, yer not gettin jealous on me are ye?" He promptly dove for Pike to grace him with a similar hug. Vita motioned to Eori and Chloe to come over. "Ok kids, names and what you were doing before deciding to escape Mystery Island.

Thanks." Chloe said to pike, rubbing her neck and working out the crick. She caught sight of Kolh, blinking. Brood-ish captain? Ah well, and headed over to Vita. "I was a slave on a fruit plantation... escaped last night, hence people looking for me. Not sure about Eori, I only met him last night anyway." Chloe said, deciding that since she was now no longer a slave (depending on how you looked at it) she may as well just say it, even though she preferred to forget that she had been a slave.

Eori walked over to Vita "X...Eori... Names Eori" He muttered. His tail twitched a little behind him as he glanced at Chloe then back at Vita "Lived on the island for a few years...decided to leave." He explained simply. "Don't have the money to travel the right way, and most would never hire me

Pike merely nodded with a happy smile, glad to no longer be the only young-ish one aboard... Al huffed, and without another word made his way effortlessly back to the crows nest. A few butterflies crept out, orbiting him lazily as he began to meditate again.

Vita hummed slightly, eyeing Eori. "No one would hire you because you're a hybrid? Well we're all freaks on board, with the exception of the captain, so you'll fit in nicely." She nodded, "Chloe, if you're good at climbing I'll put you in charge of sails maintenance and Crow's Nest, so Al doesn't spend all day daydreaming up there." She said in a business like tone. She turned, heading down into the hold, "Come along kids, I'll show you your bunks and the rest of the ship.

Eori winced a little looking down towards the ground and biting his lip. She hit the nail on the head there...He thought to himself...but hoped he wouldn't be referenced as a freak again. He quietly followed Vita deciding that it would be best to say nothing for now.

Captain seems a freak to me. Chloe though cheekily, with a grin. "Alright sounds fun." She said - Chloe at least enjoyed climbing and views. She followed Vita without objection, walking behind her and looking at the ship as they passed various parts of it.