Migraines and things

[justicereigns]

Who: Smoker & anyone for any reason
Where: Fayren shore
What: Mr. Grumpypants marine has a migraine headache.
When: July 27th at like nearly 4 am.

[Leaving a small note, a pot of coffee sans one travel mug worth, and a pot of ramen soup sans one thermos worth, Smoker isn't completely sure that it'll be enough, but probably better than alerting any general populous that he's not there, even if he did set a couple of metaphorical watchdogs to keep an eye on things.]

[He takes along a small pocket radio, half curious if it'll even work in Fayren, and heads out to the beach.]

[For a breath of fresh air.]

[And to eat his ramen.]

[And think.]

[And overthink.]

[And over think everything ever.]

[As he does.]

[And to try to deal with a migraine headache that won't let him sleep.]

[But if he can't sleep? Neither can you.]

[Which is why he's sitting on the shore, trying to fiddle with the radio player.]

[And maybe toast marshmallows for s'mores.]

[Or roast fish he caught.]

[AND stack rocks.]

[And make a small sand castle you literally won't see until you crush it oops. That's okay, he didn't like it anyway.]

[But at least he'll get to greet the sunrise.]

[He hates sunrises =\]

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[enchantressofore]

Ah-- Thank you. Yes, I am all right.

[ Well, if she wasn't awake before... ]

Wait... Miss Tashigi?

[ Once she's actually standing and has the crutch back, she blinks up at the woman as she just tries to process it now that she's not about to fall down the stairs. ]

[swordlore]

[Tashigi nods, taking in the young lady's appearance. She's a lovely young girl, and she can't help but wonder how Adela fell in with Smoker.]

[... then again, some days Tashigi wonders how she fell in with Smoker.]

Smoker tells me you're very knowledgeable about swords. Perhaps we can talk about them sometime? I wouldn't want to interrupt your sleep, though.

[justicereigns]

[Don't mind him, he's just taking care of the puppies and bringing them to the kitchen for morning breakfast.]

[enchantressofore]

I fear I will likely not be able to go back to sleep now, but I can hardly say I mind. I would not say I am knowledgeable so much as I am a creator, but uhm... Welcome! It is great to meet you! Have you only just arrived?

[swordlore]

Yes, I've only been here for, oh, half a day maybe? But it's already been an... eventful night.

[But she'll wait to gossip until Smoker is solidly out of earshot.]

If you're sure you'll be awake for a while, we should head downstairs and talk. I'd love to know more about the girl who's kept the Vice Admiral in line.

[justicereigns]

[Snorts.]

[Some keeping in line. The harder people try the worse he rebels...]

[Really he needs to throw a bucket of water in his face or something.]

[Err anyway...]

You can take my room for now Tashigi until I find out if there's more room here I can get to convert. Either way, I don't think I'll get much sleep.

[enchantressofore]

Actually it might be easier to be upstairs, the kitchen has more clean places to sit and the garage is not exactly a good place to talk.

[ She snorts a little at the comment about keeping Smoker in line. If she does, she hasn't been trying to - not that she can tell anyway. ]

We do have some coffee and some nice blends of tea up there as well, if you like.

[swordlore]

[It's your very presence that keeps him in line. The trouble he gets into when left alone...]

Oh, some tea that sounds lovely! I'll follow you, then. I'm the one intruding on your home, after all.

[justicereigns]

[And Smoker will just put on a pot of hot water for tea, and get the dogs breakfast. Not saying a word.]

[enchantressofore]

Nonsense, it is clear you were invited in. It is no intrusion at all.

[ She'll pull a chair out for Tashigi before seating herself, giving a tired smile to Smoker. ]

Smoker, how about I open up and run the storefront today and you take the day after this? From the sound of it you were out most of the night.

[swordlore]

[Smoker, this girl is an angel and you better be treating her right. Tashigi takes her seat happily!]

Not only was he out all night, but he had an altercation as well. I'm sure he could use the rest.

[justicereigns]

[Tsks quietly.]

[But he agrees with Tashigi. He straight up told Ace he adored Adela <3.]

Thanks kiddo.

We'll see if the headache lets it. If nothing else, dark and quiet might help.

[As for Ace stealing his jitte... He's not sure what to tell Adela about it. Since... wow. yeah. That was........... a mess.]

[Welp.]

[He'll just...]

[Not say anything yet.]

[enchantressofore]

I hope it does.

[ She didn't know that was keeping Smoker up, poor guy.

... Wait. Turning to Tashigi after a moment. ]

An altercation?

[swordlore]

Yes, when I found him he was chasing down a notorious pirate. Though how he managed to take Smoker's jitte, I'm not sure.

[justicereigns]

[Grimace.]

It's nothing. I wasn't paying enough attention, that's all. I'll get it back soon enough.

Don't tell Kuzan. Either of you.

[:< He'll laugh at him!]

[enchantressofore]

[ Hopefully Adela's attempt to disguise a laugh as a sigh is successful. Sorry Smoker. ]

It was Ace, right?

[ NOT EVEN SURPRISED. ]

Do not worry, I am certain you will get it back one way or another.

[swordlore]

[She nods - clearly this isn't just a one time thing if Adela doesn't even have to ask. And like hell is she promising not to share.]

So, tell me about your work! Have you been at it a long time? Do you have any pieces I can see later?

[Her inner Sword Nerd has been activated.]

[enchantressofore]

Well, I have worked in the forge since I was a child - not the one in Fayren, my uncle's. I was to be tested as a journeyman soon before coming here, and apparently my work was at least satisfactory as I was working as a partner in Fayren.

Unfortunately, for the time being I must be on a hiatus from my work there. I do have one kept in my room that you could look at - it is one I intend to use personally.

[swordlore]

I'd love to see it later, if that's okay!

[Because she'd much rather focus on the good then what is very likely the obvious bad - being her missing leg.]

If you're this good already, I'm sure before too long you'll have some masterworks of your own.

[enchantressofore]

You are kind to say that, but it took me years to even get this far. Even if I worked as a journeyman, I am still technically untested so that title is not even truly mine yet.

[ She might be blushing a little, but she is still clearly pleased to hear that. Who knows if Tashigi will say otherwise upon actually seeing it, but for now it's a great compliment to hear. ]

I have been told you have great interest in swords, then? May I ask for how long, and what style you prefer? I have seen many here, though some I have yet to learn how to make - they seem to have very particular customs to them that I do not yet know.

[swordlore]

Oh, absolutely! I've loved swords since I've been old enough to learn to use them.

[She takes Shigure from her waist and holds the katana out for her to see - a sign of trust if there ever was one.]

Katanas are my preferred blade, though I'm not sure how familiar with them you are. That one is considered a 'named blade' - the Shigure. Though there are named blades of different qualities, they're all considered superb swords.

[enchantressofore]

Oh...

[ Her eyes widen as she sees it up close - it's not the first time she's seen a katana, but the one Tashigi is showing her is doubtless the finest one she has ever seen - possibly even the finest sword period she has ever seen. Even the sight has her speechless, and she's about to touch the blade before hesitating. Maybe she shouldn't, she wasn't given permission to... ]

... I do not believe I have ever seen its equal, truth be told.

[swordlore]

It's okay, you can hold it. I trust you.

[She moves it closer to her, inviting her to take it and blushing a little herself. A compliment to her sword is just as good as a compliment to her.]

I wouldn't trade it for the world, but it's actually on the lowest tier of swords of this quality. There are three steps above it, each one far better than the last. There are two I've confiscated in the next group above Shigure, but those weren't with me when I awoke.

[enchantressofore]

If that is true, then there definitely is still much I have to learn.

[ She'll take the offered sword then, smiling as she examines it, feeling the balance and testing slow movements with it. Slow, so that if the dogs find themselves curious about it she can stop and keep from hurting them or damaging anything in the kitchen. Once she's satisfied Adela will hand it back, her expression bright. ]

Shigure is its name? Truthfully naming swords is a little strange to me, but that may simply be because my home is so much different than yours. Perhaps I should take to starting to name the blades I make once I have become skilled enough.

[swordlore]

[Tashigi's practically beaming as she examines it - she loves sharing her passion with someone else who can appreciate it. When she takes it back, she's perhaps even more excited than when they started.]

Trust me, when you reach that level, people will need to name your swords. Every work of art deserves an equal name, after all!