Airshipping and Manhandling - RPLOG
Participants
Date
18/6/477
Log
A large crowd of beings of various shapes and sizes has gathered in the docks, mostly gathered around a single airship, and held back by beings enlisted in LongTech Industries' security-personell, making sure that the airship can't be boarded by anyone that doesn't pass muster.
Aboard the ship, a duo of beings currently standing on deck.
High Lady Longtail is currently flagging several beings carrying supplies around as to how and where they should move the last few supplies, while Matthews is keeping an eye on the security-corps.
Matthews humms gently as he taps his parasol on the deck, idly moving back and forth amongst the various members as he eyes the majority of the bags being loaded onboard. "Remember to record the weight of each bag, and if it seems unusually heavy have the owener with you for them to give permission to open it up... Don't want any stowaways attempting an easy ride."
Asher patters through the crowd, hardly slowed in his natural habitat of other beings' knees. His little satchel bulges a bit with all his travel preparations. Not that he is carrying a lot, mostly snacks really. "Here I am!" he calls out, trotting up to the security checkpoint, "I'm not late am I?"
Unlike Asher, Cassidy is carrying a fair many things! Several bags on her person, some of which are tied and hanging off her her body with straps due to not having enough hands. Doesn't help that one of those hands is occupied with carrying a parasol above her head to keep the rain off. She's not even wearing her creepy mask right now! What a treat. She approaches the airship and its security, giving a nod. "I am here now."
A few muffled shouts and frustrated 'hmmphs!' can be heard above the various conversations polluting the dockside as a certain skunkette tries to work her way through the throng. The tip of her cinnamon-hued tail wiggles in the air a little as she sidesteps around a large group of Beings, dissapearing a moment later with nothing but a shrill squeak and the sound of someone collapsing onto the floor!
Brutus strolls in to the checkpoint, walking-stick in one hand and umbrella in the other, seeming suspiciously unburdened for a long trip. He gives a smile and a nod to Matthews at the security checkpoint. "All is in order, I take it? Of course, I am accompanied by my friend and loyal servant," he says, with a nod behind him.
The reason for his light load(well, as far as baggage goes) comes stumbling behind him, as Hartford, the grand skunk-striped Deer follows along, with muttered apologies to surrounding folk as he manages to bop them with Brutus's bulging bags, his arms full and luggage danging off wildly. He even appears to have his own, simple burlap bag stowed between the base of his antlers, and a couple small purses hanging by their drawstrings from his points. "Just a minute Mister Brutus, I promise! I wouldn't miss this for all the stout in Sweetwater!" he exclaims in childlike excitement.
Head mostly upturned to the falling rain, the tallish plant lady shoulders her way through the throng, the joy imparted by the rain shifting her dislike of phsical contact off to the side for now. Reaching the boarding gate she nods lightly at the security. "Saviante." she says softly, hoisting her large and well-worn satchel over her back, though she holds her positon to the side of the security station, mildly concerned with the smaller creature who didn't quite make it to the gate.
Lina streches and hurries as she carries her baggage, random assorted things of use stuffed into sacks. The feline shoves her way through the crowd with a loud "Hi! I'm Lina, nice to meet you, I'm going this way thank you." and a "Hello! I'm Lina, please excuse me I have to get over there.", making surprising headway as she and her bodyguard make it to the group. "Okay, I'm here, where do you want me?" she says to matthews and Flora if she can find her in a glance.
A large group of people, and Flora finally gestures Lina, Cassidy, and Brutus on board. "Flora had already counted on Brutus bringing an extra, yes," she mumbles, before looking the gathered crowd over curiously.
The crowd that, by now, has parted lightly around Samira, and a wolf-being is extending a paw to help her up... What Samira doesn't see, or rather, doesn't see quite yet, is that he takes a moment to swipe a money-pouch from her, that is, until he disappears into the crowd, moving just a little too fast to be entirely natural.
Meanwhile, Flora is moving to the side of the boat, besides the gangplank. "Beings of Firmament. We, LongTech Industries and company, will be heading for Shralesta soon. As you all know, LongTech Industries has offered a small group of you the unique opportunity to join us on this trip. Be warned, any costs you make when we are there will NOT be paid for, we simply offer you the means to visit the Jewel of the Desert, as it is often called. If you miss our trip home, you are on your own. We will NOT wait for anyone but our own personel, because we're on a tight schedule, although what you there is your own choice. You are free to join in what few public activities we have, but Flora encourages exploring the city, talking with the beings, and making the most of your time,"
"Without further ado, Flora will name those beings lucky enough to go. Allow our security-personel to inspect your bags and search you for weapons, and if it all checks out, feel free to step forward," the she-cat speeches, starting off her list.
Matthews nods gently as Flora speaks, the Tomcat's tail swaying gently before he looks back over the crowd. "Failure to comply with security proceedures will result in termination of your stay upon the ship when it is discovered, understand that no weapons will be kept by security personnel, only stored and locked away for the duration of the trip to ensure maximum safety of our passengers. That being said, in the request to ensure a speedy embarkment, please surrender any weapons to the security personnel before presenting your bags for inspection."
A final nod, and Matthews steps back slightly so as to give the group of security officers room to work, as he looks to Flora. "Should be rather simple, basic identification, we hold their weapons in a locked chest guarded in the storage hold, and return them when we land." The Tomcat giving her a slight smile before glancing to Samira and the Wolf with a sigh. "... I shall ensure the sides of the ships are properly safety-proofed to help prevent someone falling off as well."
Samira looks a little dishevelled by the time she accepts the wolf's hand and gets up, tilting her head a little at his speedy departure. Shame, she'd have liked to know his name. As she turns back around to face the boat she starts to thing something's amiss, patting each of her pockets before she checks her waist, only to find that her coinpurse is gone! Concerned for her chances of sampling the cuisine at this new place she starts scanning the ground, spinning on the spot for a moment.
It takes her a good bit of time to realise what just happened, enough that the wolf has a decent head start. Not one to be detered by silly things like a lack of athletic prowess she immediately starts sprinting as fast as her little legs can carry her, all the while shouting 'Theif!' at the top of her voice and gesturing wildly at the fleeing canid!
Asher bounces up and down a little as his name is called. He already knew he was on the list, since Flora had warned him earlier, but it was still awfully exciting. The corgi patters up to the security detail and offers up his little satchel, hoping that they don't spill his box lunch. Or his afternoon snack. Or his other snacks. Then, as an afterthought, he starts to produce a plethora of knives from all over her person and handing them over one at a time to the incredulous security officer.
Cassidy steps aboard and gestures to one of her bags, willingly letting the security at least -know- where her weapons were. Most of them. "My bow is in that one, along with my arrows. One of the blades in the black bag, along with some of my clothes." Then there were the ones she kept out of sight, in case she had to go and defend anyone. Like the spiritdagger on her thight under her dress, or the wristmounted crossbow under her sleeve. "I am assuming you do not need to liberate me of them, given my circumstances for being here?"
Brutus smiles broadly as he takes a couple of the bags loaded in Hartford's arms--though the Deer is still quite overladen. "Hm...this would be your first trip to a foreign land, wouldn't it?" He ponders for a another second. "And mine on official business...well, official LongTech business; I had gone with the family on a few excursions..." he begins to trail off, talking to himself--until he hears Samira's cry for help!
The overlarge Skunk almost seems to snarl, and throws the bags right back onto Hartfords arms, causing him to stagger into quite a few nearby Beings. The Deer apologises profusely as Brutus bowls his way through the crowd--though, given his shape, the only hope he has of catching up is that the crowd is easy for him to plow through, but enough of a hindrance to slow the thieving Wolf down...
Savi smiles softly as she sees the little skunk get back to her feet though the plant seems only concerned with her falling and loses intrest quickly once it is clear that the creature hasnt actually been harmed physically. Her smile however vanishes as she hears that weapons are to be taken. With a frown the surprisingly well armed plant begins to drop her plethora of weapons at the feet of the waiting security. A pair of woodchopping axes, a sword, two hammers, one large, one small, a small bundle of various scrolls and parchments, a blunderbuss, a rifle, and finally a small bladed knife. With a light shrug to the expression on the security guards face, Savi holds out her satchel with one hand, intoning in her whisper soft voice, "I'm fairly sure I got everything."
Lina smiles to Flora and nods, being directed to board she stops to look in her bag, two small swords a great sword sticking out and one on her back probably don't mater, probably. She can put them in a locker herself. She looks to see if there are any staff around who would be staying. "Make sure they take care of Gimpy!" she says before she starts to board the ship, oblivious to the world around her as she gets pumped for the excitement of travel and seeing new things.
The crowd, seeing an oversized skunk heading straight their way from one side, and a smaller, shouting skunk from the other side, quickly parts to make way for both of them, exposing the poor wolf for all to see. As it turns out, the guy is an apostate, and with him cornered, it doesn't take much for him to drop the pouch of money and try to run off again... Whether or not either of the two goes after him is their choice, of course.
Meanwhile, Flora is steadily working down the list, and around ten other beings finally make their way towards the security-station, before being allowed on board. "Now... The trip will take around two days, food and beverages are available on board, though we will incur a small cost for the more expensive dishes and drinks," the she-cat notes, looking in the direction of Brutus and Samira curiously, while the security-personel looks rather... Amazed of the amount weapons they manage to collect from the Gifted people.
In particular, the guard searching Cassidy seems a little... Displeased, shaking his head and gesturing at the bag for confiscated weapons. "I'm sorry, miss Solacious. You may feel free to take it up with Mister Matthews later, but for now, I've got standing orders to confiscate any weapons not in the possession of LongTech Industries' personel."
Matthews peers up and over the crowd at the duo of skunks chasing after the wolf, tsking gently before he turns back to Flora. "I can send two boys out to the end of the docks if you want, prevent any other pickpockets that think your employees are an easy mark." The Tomcat's tail twitching slightly before he looks to the weapons taken custody of already. "... Are folks aware we are not heading out to war exactly?"
Asher is completely oblivous to the drama happening in the crowd, aside from Brutus's sudden disappearance. After retrieving his satchel and snacks from the nice security people, the little canine finally notices Hartford, draped with all of Lord Blackback's luggage. "Need some help there, Hartford?" he asks, happy to see another friend among the travelers.
Cassidy folds her arms, seeming rather displeased as well. "Where is he? I shall take it up with him now. Or perhaps I could just go. I'm -sure- Flora will be able to convince Shralesta's church to agree with her ideas just fine without me, and I could always catch another ride..." She doesn't leave the side of her weapons, though, trying to follow them wherever they might go. She doesn't give up her posessions very eagerly.
"Oh, heh! It's alright," Hartford chuckles, still swaying and trying to catch his balance. "Lord Blackback trusts me to--take care of them, and--oop!" The topmost bag spills from his arms, nearly hitting Asher. "Uh-oh. Sorry! "The Deer starts to squat, tilting his head down to look for the bag--and down tumbles his own luggage from his antlers--"Ah, shoot!" As he reaches an arm out to grab that, more bags slide off his arm and land beside the poor little Corgi, and he turns to face Asher with a sheepish smile. "...well...okay. But only what ya can handle. I got the big stuff..."
Brutus, for his part, doesn't break stride once the Wolf drops the purse. Doubtless Samira will grab her money, but he's eager to give the little sneak thief a lesson he won't soon forget, letting out a far more bestial bellow than one would expect from a noble Skunk...
Samira gives out a little cheer as she spots the coinpurse drop to the ground, closing in quickly to scoop it up before anyone else can nab it. This time she puts it into one of her more protected pockets. With a wide smile on her face she stands up and starts glancing through the confused crowd to work out just where Brutus and that wolf have gotten to...
It doesn't take long before she spots the rotund being. Well, hear might be the better word. Samira's ears flatten down as that mighty bellow rings out and she lets out an insignificant squeak, chasing after Brutus to make sure everything's okay!
Smiling inwardly, knowing how Cassidy feels, Savi steps around the fennec, gathers her own satchel and starts up toward the main section of the ship. Passing the Cat in charge of security she smiles outwardly as well. "We are always heading off to war... always." With this small whispered statement, she continues up in hopes of finding a comfortable place to sit, hopefully away from the edges of the ship. While not afraid of heights per-say, the plant has never been farther away from the soil than the thickness of her armored boots.
