Too much drink. Not enough sleep. Eh, all the same thing right? Gimme some lemonade and a nice strong drink of black tea and I'll find my brain again. :P

hands a green tea earl gray mix.

1, Clues have been updated 2. needs a team home. She is willing to do solo, but would just as soon not.

Gazing at the next couple on the ship, Willow observes just from the not so loving looks given to each that this voyage may be sorely needed. Perhaps they would benefit from one of her songs later.. maybe she could even talk May into singing a duet. It will be interesting to learn more of this Nikkel and the rather cold Ermentine.

Won't say it quite that way :) I just said my drow will get into trouble if I'm solo haha. So its all good.

The Svalbards were clearly a couple, They had reached that state of marriage where they actually started to resemble each other.

However with the way they were currently acting it seemed that not all was well in paradise. Nightshade wondered briefly if the lady might be interested in hiring an assassin. Probably in a year or two, not today though. not today.

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Frieda shuddered as the Svalbard couple came up the gangplank and entered the grand parlor of the Eros. She sensed their feelings and she was suddenly aware of the mixed emotions the couple had for each other. She felt in her heart that nothing good could come of this journey for them. In their state, it was folly at best. Nikkel...a demon? Ermentine...weasel-like? Is that meant as an insult to all mustilaids? She puts that thought out of her head and looks for her friends. It’s silly to take somebody else’s name personally.

Frieda trots to catch up with Teislyn ( ) and Mssr. Lion ( ) and takes them both by their elbows, as she tries to calm her worries about the new couple.

, "Why don'r we dine together and we can stratagize how to get our poor Benjamin to open up to his Aunties and Uncle, I think we've got an excellent start, the Port will help...Port always helps and cafe, I think" Quickly jots two notes, signals a steward after a whispered conference, they shake hands and the steward hurries off, pocketing something. "Handled. Desert will be a masterpiece and the Sommelier will provide a 25 year old Port. The ship's Patissier is a genius!

I even like the name, very evocative...do you think your Cousin Lizzie could scale it down to a Billiards Stick, ma Chere, a full length quarterstaff would raise too many questions."

Grabs you by shoulders and kisses you resoundingly on both cheeksEh, ma Petite, I have missed you! and alas, they are helpless before the accent," kisses your ear and whispers "It is always the accent." LOL So you see, Darling, it is not the fact that he's a flirt its the accent that has them drooling

"Mon Dieu!" Lion thinks to himself, absently massaging Noel's head with his chin, "I am betting that while Mssr has the company, Madam was left controlling shares by her Papa...perhaps in the hopes that they will work together to navigate the storm, maybe re-discover what attracted them to one another, but that was means to an end, I suspect, mon amore. If Mssr fell overboard or Madam had a fatal accident neither would be heartbroken

As you, Teislyn and Lion walk together, Noel crosses from Lion's neck to yours, rubbing her head against your cheek and purring hoarsely "C'est triste,I suspect that he courted her in hopes of inheriting the firm on her pe're's death which provided the much needed capitol to launch a political career. Pere may have willed her controlling shares...if something happens to Madam, he will make a great show of being utterly inconsolable then sneak off to make a ship to shore call to the estate attorney to see who inherits those shares. The answer will disappoint him, I think" he murmurs

looks up from drink Hmmm this Nikkel (is only worth 5 cents) has ambitions...marries bosses daughter and then inherits the business. Was his father in laws death suspicious (is he the dead guy?)

AND damn HE made Ermentine have like a dozen kids. And I would help him fall over board. Just saying...If she pays me.

Sorn pondered the information about Nikkel and Ermentine Blumsen Svalbard. A ship, he supposed, would be as good as any place to rescue a relationship... or kill someone to gain control and not have to bother with so much effort. It wouldn't be too complicated to shove someone off the ship and make it look like an accident now would it?

Lalana had heard the rumors about the imminent divorce of Nikkel and Ermentine and about clutching to this love cruise as a last straw. She really hoped love would win out over alienation.

She also has overheard that their relationship lead to a dozen children. What a lucky pair, blessed with so many kids! Would they be at their cruisade, too? No, Lalana thought, the pair looked wealthy, certainly they were in charge of a wonderful nanny. With her head bowed, she tried to sense the atmosphere between the former lover, would there be a chance to make amends for them? The Part-Limnad really liked a good love story.

(Lalana, The Leviathans)

Ilaera looked at the Svalbards, they were clearly a couple, but she was aware of the mixed emotions they showed. It was obvious that Nikkel has arranged for their journey, as Ermentine didn't look pleased to be on board at all. Ilaera didn't think this journey would do them any good and realized that it was probably one last try to rekindle.

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May took one look at the Svalbards, and instantly had a feeling that love was no longer the reason they were still together. She had a thought and glanced over at Willow. That quick look confirmed that Willow was having the same thought as May. May took the opportunity to sit down at a nearby table and started scrawling out some melodic ideas. It certainly helped that their last name happened to be Svalbard.

ahhh, Monsieur Lion, it is not JUST the accent. The accent would be nothing, if your sauve address did not please. Your manner is above reproach! It cannot be helped, that the bonne femme's swoon at your approach.

turning back to Lovecraft, she says "HAHAHA , I agree! But really, Ms.Svalbard seems to have the power. Why didn't she just tell him "NO MORE CHILDREN"? Maybe she thought she could fulfill her life, more fully, if she had more children? Especially if her husband was keeping her away for the shipping office? mmmmm, something to think of. Later." takes another sip of this very good wine.

turning to a mutter witchy happen to overhear, She sees Sorn gazing at the Svalbard's. , "I agree, Sorn. It would be so easy and so obvious if he happen to 'fall overboard'. And if LOVECRAFT was around, well, Ms Svalbard would have an easy person to blame." witchy looks sadly at Lovecraft well. she DOES have that reputation.

Sorn looked over at the direction of the person who addressed him. () "Do I know you?" he asked with a slightly cold voice. He certainly didn't remember her, yet she seemed to know him. "What is a ?"

((Sorn's not the nicest guy, don't pay his gruffness any mind. haha.))

"Nope" says Witchy to Sorn, , "but i've noticed you on the adventures, you're such a grump, I was wondering if you'd like to share my rainbow i[/i] with me? It might relax and mellow you out. Of course, it won't hurt my feelings if you'd rather not. More for me" she says with a grin, taking another gulp sip of wine. and turning back to the canape's looking for another munchie.

(lol. No problem. It's Rainbowy that is always catching my eye. and your outfits. I always love the way you dress) :D

"Hmph," he said to being called a grump. "I enjoy many things, including eviscerating random victims." The drow wasn't entirely sure what the woman was offering him. Then he saw the wrapped paper and understood. "That will not work for my species."

(aww <3 thank you.)

In the distance Tea_Roll can be seen on the beach near the dock; chasing anything that moves, scuttling around like a crab and poking sun bathers with a stick, completely oblivious to anything going on the ship. Name Pending, while sunbathing has found something to munch on and is sufferer to also being poked with a stick from time to time.

(( Is Sorn still looking for a team to call home? I'm sure could use an adult on this adventure. Don't let him get lured into the !!!))

Willow glances at then moves to the table that May () is working on. Taking out her lute, she glances around at the other Travelers before beginning to softly play some notes as if hunting an appropriate song. ((, I think we are filled up or you would be more then welcome at the Travelers :())

While following Lion and Frieda, she had a mind to look out one of the round windows and gasped. "Oh goodness! We forgot to get Tea onto the ship, someone go get her before she gets arrested."

Teislyn sat down next to Kat () and Ebele () to see how the other ladies were doing. "I don't know how we managed to leave her on the beach, I had thought someone had her with them."