Flight of The Lady/Pirate Wars (anima: Beyond fantasy)

[flame12]

The gathered crowd stares at the sky, waiting for the arrival of the Lady. Many have never seen an airship, and those who can are pestered with constant questions. In the distance, someone yells and then a hush comes over the crowd, as the ship floats into view. The quiet doesn’t last long, as the gathered crowd begin to cheer the massive balloon onwards. All eyes watch the ship gently fly over the crowd, and people turn to keep their eyes on the ship as it comes in for a landing at the grounds that have been set up by the Merchants Council. As the ship slowly descends towards the grounds, the crowd rushes forwards, barely held back by barriers and security officers as they try to get a closer look.

Once it lands, you all get your first clear view of The Lady, as you are prepare to board the ship. You see the ship is comprised of three sections, one in the middle and one on either side for passengers. As you look at your ticket to confirm you are to be seated on the left section, you take another look at the ship. Each passenger section is connected by two sets of reinforced metal beams, one set near the front and one at the rear. Atop the beams is a pathway between the side holds and the main ship, with railing along the side to prevent people falling off at the heights the airship flies. As you notice these things, you see a door open up on the ship and a set of stairs come down from the door. A young man with fair features, short blonde hair and a decorated military uniform steps out, a sword strapped to his side and a pistol sitting in a holster on his belt. He faces the crowd and yells, his voice booming, silencing the crowd with a loud cry of “Attention”, followed by a pause before he continues.

“Would anyone with a ticket please come to the front to begin the loading process?”

He then heads to the bottom of the stairs, followed by several others soldiers, armed similarly to the first man but with the exception of the pistol being replaced with a small crossbow. Afterwards comes people who you assume are the serving staff from the way they are dressed and the lack of weapons on any of them. You head forwards, along with several others from the crowd. When you get to the man, he asks to see each ticket in turn, and requests that any larger pieces of luggage be handed to one of the serving staff. Some of the people in front of you seem to take this better than others, although in the end they all hand their suitcases and bags over to the staff before entering the ship.

One by one, the line in front of you decreases, although not as fast as you might like, since the blonde man at the front insists on inspecting each ticket thoroughly, as well as having two soldiers escort each passenger into the ship, and when he begins running low on soldiers he halts the inspection to wait for his men to return, and then resumes the inspection like nothing had happened.

[JigokuKensai]

Ren ran his hand through dark blue hair to maintain a formal slicked back look. An overall fruitless effort as locks of his bangs would find themselves setting back in place. He blew some air to push them back in one final attempt before conceding. Ren was wearing a black unpatterned kimono made to fit over and with his armor, with his katana snug into an obi. Honestly he'd prefer a western style suit, but it would seem that his boss, Mr. Roca, would have him wear something more akin to Ren's heritage. Still, Ren wasn't complaining, if anything he felt that he looked sharp, plus this guy had money and gave him a chance to travel.
As they neared the front of the line he noticed how each passenger would be escorted one by one with two soldiers. Part of his instinct told him that this was the time to at least play the part of a formal body guard.
Wearing a gentle smile, Ren placed a hand on the shoulder of his employer, "Mr. Roca, sir, before you board, allow me to speak to the escorting staff as so I may continue accompanying you. I understand that you are quite excited to board, but it would trouble me to lose sight of you due to an extended inspection." Ren placed a subtle wink as he said the words extended inspection, and quickly let go of Mr. Roca as to not be overly familiar.

[flame12]

The portly man frowns at the warning, never taking his eyes of the ship. He fumbles around in his pocket for a moment, before pulling out his ticket and handing it to you. The smile returns to his face. "If you feel it necessary my good man, then by all means. Here, you might as well take my ticket so you have them both for inspection." He falls in step behind you, continuing to gaze awe struck at the ship ahead.

[Rokku]

Somewhere towards the middle of the line, Sasha was practically vibrating with excitement. She wasn't just getting to be on the maiden voyage of this amazing ship, she was going to Abel. Her! She still couldn't believe her luck, getting a ticket in the lottery. For an ordinary girl working in a cafe to be flying to the capital of the Old Empire... she felt like her head was going to spin around and pop off.

She began to let out a little squeal and then quickly clapped her hands over her mouth. And slowly, the line moved forward.

[DoctorFaust]

Tightly clutching an ornate walking stick and a small stub of paper, Sen whiles away the time spent waiting in the queue to board The Lady watching the other passengers. A man with a sword and blue hair initially catches his eye, since the plain black clothes he's wearing stand out against the man standing next to him.

The next several minutes of his time are spent idly wondering what the strange man does for a living, thinking at first that he might be a mob boss before discarding that on the basis of the man not having enough visible scars, but quickly decides on bodyguard when, rather boringly, he starts to act like one. Sen had been hoping that there would be at least one mob member on board, since they tended to know the best places to get magical texts.

Sighing disappointedly, he pulls his hood down deeper over his head and resumes people watching, waiting patiently for his turn to turn over his ticket and board the magnificent airship.

[JigokuKensai]

Ren claims the ticket with a shallow yet gracious bow, never keep your eyes down to low, as he finds that the two of them reach the front of the line he initiates to speak with the inspectors, "I am currently... accompanying Mr. Roca onboard this ship."
He motions to Mr. Roca, and then reveals both of their passes. "And I would like to request that we both be escorted at the same time, if that is of no concern." He flashes a smile as to help ease any tension that might come from his request. "And would both be willing to wait for both of us to be inspected for such a request to be handled."
There were subtle pauses between Ren's words as he tried to maintain his appearance, but he remained confident regardless.

[flame12]

The man in charge looks at Ren and puts on a very professional smile. "Of course. We wouldn't dream of forcing you to be separated from your employer. If you would kindly wait till the rest of my men return, we can make sure to have a proper escort for the two of you as you enter the ship." He motions to a man behind him, one of the non military ones. "In the meantime, please allow my associate to take your luggage to your rooms, as we do not permit bags into the main seating area, where you will need to stay seated during take off and landings." The young man behind him holds out a hand to take Mr. Roca's bag, which he hands over willingly. The man then turns to Ren, with a look of expectation his face.

[JigokuKensai]

Alright, so far so good. "Of course, that would be expected now would it?"
Ren handed over a backpack containing pretty much the entirety of his personal effects. Though that would mostly consist of clothes and exploration gear.
Wasn't really in the budget to do much but travel light, though perhaps this will change once all of this is done.

[flame12]

The server takes the bag nervously, then looks back to his commander. The man shakes his head and signals for the man to enter the ship. "Normally weapons are not allowed in the common areas, but I think we can make an exception for you, young man, due to the obvious dedication you seem to have. I will ask that you keep it sheathed while on board the vessel though."

After a few moments pass, the rest of the soldiers arrive and escort you and Mr. Raco up the ramp and down a carpeted path, taking a left turn into the main seating area. The room consists of three rows of table, the ones in the middle slightly larger and more ornate then those along the sides, which have window views to make up for the reduced seating capacity of the tables. On the far side you see two doors, both of which are currently closed. After a short while, you see the attendant who took your bag come out of the door on the right, and walk down the aisle, seemingly heading back to his post outside.

One of the older soldier motions into the room with his left hand. "Take a seat at any table, but please try not to disturb the other passengers." The soldiers stand waiting. They will wait to answer questions, but if you don't have any or just take your seat, they will nod politely and return for the next passengers.

[Neil Crow]

Wave waited in line feeling really uncomfortable and self-consciousness of the fact she was basically dressed like a ship-hand among such finely dress men and ladies, but at least she was not the only common looking person in the crowd waiting to board the air ship. Again she wished the prizes she had won had been coin and not a ticket on this ship, but as she had noticed three of Janek’s leg breaking thugs in the crowd of onlookers earlier, a trip didn't seem so bad right now after all.

Wave walked forward, the only items she was caring was a small canvas bag that held the few pairs of spare closes she had and her quiver and prized bow, which she clutched tightly as she steeped up the officer inspecting the tickets. Wave handed over her ticket but nothing else as she looked up at the officer, offering a simple greeting and awaited his inspection and hoping he didn't voice a opinion on her keeping the few belongs she had in the world.

[flame12]

"Ma'am, if you will just hand your bag to he attendant and your bow to the one of my security personal, these men will show you inside." The man said after verifying the ticket Wave had handed him. The soldiers who were to escort her inside looked nervously at the bow, but waited for their commander to finish his inspection.

[Neil Crow]

Wave squares up her shoulders and tries to stand a little taller as she speaks in what she hopes is a important sounding voice but even to her ears it sounds a little too soft, "This bow is a family heirloom sir, I will not part with it unless I can have some grantees of it safekeeping and I would like to inspect any area that it will be kept in or you could just allow me to keep it with me and take my word that I will not use it while aboard this fine vessel."

Although Wave tries to sound important on this matter if the officer pushes that she give up her bow and few belongings she has, she will do so as she is so out of her depth dealing with such authority figure this was a far cry from the docks, port side bars, fishing ships and merchant vessels that made up the world she knew.

[flame12]

The man sighs, shakes his head and motions to one of the other soldiers. "Take over inspection." The new soldier nods, and the officer smiles to Wave before motioning for her to follow him up the ramp. The soldiers takes the next passengers ticket while the officer escorts Wave personally into the waiting area, and then through it.

As they walk, he smiles and explains "I don't personally have a problem with you keeping the bow with you but the captain has asked that only my men and authorized individuals keep their weapons while on board. Now, I might be able to make an exception as chief of security but I insist you let me show you to your quarters, where the weapon would be stored otherwise, so that you can have your inspection. "

He smirks as they reach the door to a room on the side of the ship, nearer to the main section. "After all" he pauses as he opens the door "I would hate to seem rude to such a beautiful young lady."


The inside of the room contains a small nightstand, a spacious bed with embroidered sheets that show off the flag of Gabriel, and a window that stares out towards the main vessel, while also angling downwards allowing one to view the ground while in flight. Dark purple curtains hang on a silver rod, while a light Grey paint covers the walls.

[Neil Crow]

Wave is a little surprised that the officer is escorting her personally, but she says nothing about it as she quietly fallows in his foot steps. Being next to him in his well fitting and fancy military uniform makes her feel even more out of place and when her make his comment about her being "such a beautiful young lady" Wave is taken aback for a second. Was the officer joking or seriously flirting with her, she just didn't know? Wave normal experience with flirting came down to some half drunk guy who would say something rude or try to grab her and then she would say something rude about the size of the private parts or the lack there of and at most put a hand on the hilt of her dagger to show she was not interested which would make his buddies laugh about her being spirited and buy the heart broken guy a drink, but the officer was differently not what she was use too. As the officer smiled at her she noticed he had all his teeth and his eyes sparked, she had never seen eyes do that, and she felt her face redden as she realized she was staring into the officers eyes for a while as he waited on her to inspect the room.

Wave tried to hide her embarrassment by taking a step into the room and giving it a quick glance noticing a few places that after further inspection may work for hiding her bow. Wave turned back around to the officer saying, "Yes this will do just fine, I just need to keep my bow in here until the end of the journey right, but what about my dagger, am I allowed to have that on me? Were I come from girls learn from a young age to keep one on them at all time, I would feel naked without it."

As Wave finishes her comment she realizes that she just use the word naked in front of this very hansom officer and the slight heat to her face became a full on blush. Now out of places to escape too until he told her if she could keep her dagger or not she just stood there in silent embarrassment as she realized growing up around old salty fishermen and dockyard works had not prepared her for upper class social interaction.

[JigokuKensai]

Ren clenched the sheath of his sword for a fraction of a second. How fortunate, perhaps there was a purpose to this getup after all.
Having made it on board and into the main seating area, Ren took a step aside for Mr. Roca. "I believe that we are at liberty to relax. So please, Mr. Roca, feel free to accommodate yourself however you like."
Though even as Ren relaxed the mood for his client, he kept an ever watchful eye to his surroundings.

[flame12]

The man smiled at Wave and nodded. "Well yout don't seem the type to enjoy being naked amongst so many people, so I won't ask you to remove your dagger from your person." He chuckles at thjs before continuing.

"Besides, I suspect more than a few of the other passengers will be sneaking daggers in on their person, so at least you have been honest and up front."

He leans in and whispers "perhaps you would care to join me for a discussion on the finer points of archery? From the way you handle yourself, I suspect you have great dedication to your craft."

[flame12]

Ren clenched the sheath of his sword for a fraction of a second. How fortunate, perhaps there was a purpose to this getup after all.
Having made it on board and into the main seating area, Ren took a step aside for Mr. Roca. "I believe that we are at liberty to relax. So please, Mr. Roca, feel free to accommodate yourself however you like."
Though even as Ren relaxed the mood for his client, he kept an ever watchful eye to his surroundings.

The soldiers leave, and Mr. Roca quickly takes a seat near the windows facing the crowds so he can marvel at how high up he is. "Thank you for your concern, but I hardly think it necessary. Baron Sadler is a fine soldier, and I'm sure his men have everything under control."

[JigokuKensai]

"Hmm... is that so?" Ren speaks rather flatly as he takes his seat next to Mr. Roca, "I wonder if he is as handy with a sword as he is leading his men." He smirks, "Though if that were the case, I'd might have to ask if he'd ever be up for a friendly duel." Ren looks over the shoulder of his employer to the view outside. "Well preferably one on solid ground. I have to give him a fair advantage you know?"

[flame12]

Roca chuckles, before shaking his head. "While you probably could talk him into it quite easily, please refrain from doing so until after the wedding." (you have been hired on to escort him to and from his daughters wedding in Abel)

You see several other guests around you, although it appears that based on the number of people in here and outside, the Merchant Council has no intention of having all of its seats filled for the first flight.

[Neil Crow]

Wave gives a slight bow of her head in thanks to his approval of keeping her dagger and as she does she notices how nice he smells, men normal didn't smell this nice, but when she notice his, her heart rate speed up and she felt heat all the way to the tip of her ears. Wave had faced down pirate ships, storms that could twin a ship and swam in shark waters and yet her poor heart had never beaten this fast. In desperate need to distract herself and not stand there like a fool her mind raced on what to say to the officer as she stumbled out her worlds. "Well yes.. um my eldest father always said, you may be born dockside but that's no reason to be dock trash. Honesty has always been my policy, actually everyone says I'm as blunt as a mace to the face... not saying I'm violent or anything... I'm not, well not usually, only when I have to be...."

Wave stops talking for a moment and takes a deep breath before continuing, now having a touch more control over her speech, "Well thank you for allowing me to keep my dagger, and I would be quite okay with talking with you more to discuss the finer points on the craft of archery sir."

Wave almost laughs at her own joke before continuing, "I am sure you are quite busy so please let me put my bow away and you can escort me to where I belong, by the way can I have your name, my name is Wave Derda"

Once done talking Wave will quickly stow her bow by the bed, planning on hiding it in a more secure place in the room later, but not now while the officer is here and she is taking up his time.

[flame12]

With Sadler and Wave:
While most on this ship call me captain, sir or Baron, my name is Edmund Sadler." He bows deeply and majestically before continuing. "It is unfortunate, but you are right that I need to resume the inspections. If you will follow me back to the main seating area, you may pick a table to sit at. I may come see you for a while before take off, if that would be alright with you. "



Back outside:
The soldier covering the inspections calls forward the next guess in the same bored tone as the last. "Next in line" he says, gesturing at Sasha to step forwards.

[FriendlyLich]

Standing in the line, Alaric sighed softly.
He knew that winning the ticket had been a stroke of luck and he knew that it would shorten his journey considerably, not to mention making it much easier than it otherwise would be.
Still, he adjusted his hat again and cursed the damnable sun, all this standing around in the sun was intolerable.
He would have given respect to the young officer for his seeming dedication to his duties if the man had not taken leave of his post to flirt with the first attractive young lady to reach the head of the queue.

He adjusted his cloak for what seemed like the fiftiefth time scince boarding had begun, the dark woolen garment was far too warm but still he huddled in it, stoically enduring the miserable heat.

[Q'telun]

A little further back in the line, Callahan finishes tying off his messy red hair into a loose pony tail and picks up his heavy canvas bag and sword to shuffle forward. With his free hand he stifles a yawn. Of course the military could make something as grand as boarding an airship seem boring. Or maybe it was all of the nobles and members of the bourgeoisie milling about. Though he couldn't quite place where the man in the hood fit into all of this, or the working girl with the bow.

Though the man in the cloak and hat in front of him seems to be having troubles. "Sir, are you alright? That outfit cannot be comfortable to wear in this heat. Is there something I could do to help you?"

[FriendlyLich]

Though the man in the cloak and hat in front of him seems to be having troubles. "Sir, are you alright? That outfit cannot be comfortable to wear in this heat. Is there something I could do to help you?"

Alaric turned, one hand clenching on his swords hilt, then relaxing as he took in the open features of the man behind him.
"Ah? No I am afraid not, though I thank you for the offer this is simply something to be endured, the sun would be less kind on my skin than the heat, hopefully they will have chilled drinks upon the ship."
He gives a thin smile.
"But for now it seems we must simply wait."
He turns back to the ship regarding it and the queue in front of it for a moment before turning back.
"I will again thank you for your concern, a rare virtue in these times and land. I am Sir Alaric Valmar and it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance."
He extends one gloved hand to the other man.

[Neil Crow]

Wave walks with Sir Sadler as they move towards the main sitting area and as they enter the room she smiles at Sir Sadler saying, "Yes I would greatly enjoy the chance to talk with you more. Now I will allow you to get back to your job sir,and again thank you for your kindness and help."

With her parting said Wave moves through the main sitting area, she spots the very wealthy look large man with a dark clothed bodyguard and decides well it is worth a shot and starts her job search with him. Wave moves up to take a seat across the way from the large man, although she never did catch the wealthy man's name or overhear the name of his bodyguard she figured she would introduce herself first and see how it went. Wave smiles and says to the large wealthy man, "Good morning Sir, I'm Wave Derda. Sir I was wondering are you maybe interested in hiring a guide to help you during your travels, or maybe another bodyguard if you see a need for such. Trust me sir I am highly skilled master of the bow and my abilities to notice trouble is renown back home."

Wave knew it was a long shoot that a man who already had one hired bodyguard would be interested in hiring another, but she was desperate for coin and well she had to start her job search somewhere.

[Rokku]

Sasha presents her ticket, nearly exploding with excitement.

[JigokuKensai]

Ren gave this stranger a most peculiar look. She had a... unique approach, to say the least, and Ren had to put in an effort not to laugh at the absurdity of the situation, "Please don't tell me you're serious? You know most people don't approach strangers looking to start immediate work. Well... aside from certain occupations."
Ren let out a chuckle as he leaned back into his seat before returning his attention back to the young woman with a much more serious expression, "Besides even if you're as skilled as you say, we don't know if we can trust you. So I can only assume you're either desperate or you're up to something."

[Neil Crow]

Wave expected as much, of course they were going to question her motives, and she was desperate as the black clothed bodyguard had pointed out, but when he joke about her selling her self there was a darkness that came to her yes and her hand went for the hilt of her dagger before she stopped her self in mid reach. Wave took a deep breath before she spoke hoping she had control of her voice, "I can understand you concerns sir, but I will be upfront and honest with you. Yes I am in need of coin, but I have never betrayed a ship or captain I worked for."

Wave set back in her seat and take moment to look out the window before she speaks again, "Now you don't know me so I'll let the insult drop and its up to you to decide if I'm worth hiring, just know that if you do it will be as a guide or bodyguard and nothing else. I will not do anything I feel is immoral and I will never betray those I work for or with."

With that said Wave decided she had put her foot in her mouth enough for the day and looks out the window at the people still boarding and the onlookers. She wonders if she would catch a sight of Sir Sadler again.

[flame12]

Outside the airship:
The soldier takes the ticket handed to him by Sasha, gives it a brief look, and hands it back, saying "Everything appears to be in order. Please hand your bag to the attendant and follow these gentlemen inside, and have a pleasant flight." While he says this his face never leaves a neutral expression.

He turns to the crowd once Sasha is on the ramp and goes to yell, but before he can he hears someone coming down the ramp. He turns to see his commander resuming his post, and steps back to let him resume his position as inspector. Having come back from escorting the young lady inside, the officer steps back into his spot as inspector and yells to the crowd "next" While motioning for Alaric to come up.

Inside with Wave and Ren:
Mr. Roca looks up from the crowd and glances at the young woman who joined him and Ren at their table. He smiles but seems mildly disinterested as he speaks "I am afraid my good man here is correct. While I could use any free mercenaries once I arrive, I find myself currently in a position to question any one who-" he cuts himself off and his eyes go wide with realization.
"Wait, are you the young lady who was talking with Baron Sadler earlier?" For the first time since the airship landed, Mr. Roca pays serious attention to something other than the mechanical wonder, eyeing Wave with a questioning glance.

[JigokuKensai]

Ren let out a subtle laugh punctuated by a sigh and a wry smile, how droll. The woman before him seem rather insistent, among other things, and Ren himself couldn't help but feel like the bad guy in this situation. Though there really was no helping it, and at this point he figured it would be best to let things continue playing out. From Mr. Roca's reaction, it would seem there be something of note of this woman, though all that means to him was having to keep an eye out for her. At the very least, it shouldn't be anything Ren would have to stress too much about.

[Q'telun]

"Callahan Barr, a pleasure to make yours as well." He takes the offered hand with a firm grip. "I think you are next to board sir. We can talk more on the ship, if you wish."

[FriendlyLich]

"Indeed, we should."
Striding to the waiting officer Alaric carefully retrieves his ticket from a belt pouch and presents it.
"I am Sir Alaric Valmar, I believe my luggage has already been stowed?"

Noting the Officers eyes drop to his sword Alaric fixes the mans attention with his own firm gaze.
"I am a Knight, sir. I trust there will be no problem."

[flame12]

With Alaric:
"Of course not, but I do have to wonder at your clothes. Would you not be more comfortable handing your coat over with your luggage?" The man asks with a quizzical look.

[Neil Crow]

Wave turns back to the wealthy man who still had not given his name, for that matter the bodyguard had not given his name yet either. "Well Sir Sadler was kind enough to escort me in, seeing as I didn't want to part with my bow, I did say I was skill with a bow didn't I. Well other than a promise of a talk when the good sir has some free time that is all the interactions I have had with the gentleman. Do you know Sir Sadler?"

[FriendlyLich]

Alaric continued his level unblinking stare.
"No, I would not."

[flame12]

With Wave and Ren:

"I make it a habit to keep track of any other nobles when I can. I consider it a hobby more than other nobles." He stops, and shakes his head at himself, chuckling while he does.
"Forgive me, I seem to have forgotten my manners. My name is Count Deigo de la Roca, and this is my bodyguard Mr. Ren Izayoi." He gestures to Ren as he says his name, "Please stay. While I am not in need of another guard at this moment, we may be able to work out a position for you in my staff during my stay in Abel."

With Alaric:
The officer raises an eyebrow, but nods politely. "If you insist, then you may keep your coat, but should you change your mind during the flight before we stabilize our altitude, please simply ask for one of the attendants to take your coat to your room for you." With that, he motions for you to enter the ship, and two soldiers join Alaric to walk with him into the ship.

[Q'telun]

As Alaric is guided into the ship, Callahan steps up with his ticket in hand and a smile on his face. He hands over his ticket to the officer, and his bag and sword to the server. "Good morning! I understand I'm not allowed to have my sword, but I don't suppose you'd allow me to keep my dirk, would you?"

[flame12]

The officer takes the ticket and nods, smiling politely as he does. "Of course. Please follow these men onto the ship and enjoy your flight. " He hands back Callahans ticket and gestures for his men to take him into the ship.

[Neil Crow]

Wave's smile does nothing to hide her joy at hearing Count Roca's words while she says, "That would be much appreciated Count Roca and if it comes to pass I look forward to being a member of your staff."

Wave then turns to the man identified as Mr. Ren Izayoi, the dark clothed bodyguard, "It looks that in time we maybe working together and as such I hope you find my skill of use during our time together sir Izayoi. By the way where exactly are you from, your dress if of a style I have never encountered before, although I do have to admit my world experiences out side of the ports and seas where I grew up are very limited."

[DoctorFaust]

Sen walks up after Callahan and hands the man his ticket with a broad smile. "Hi! This is a really gorgeous airship," he says as he hands his bag over to the porter. "I don't suppose you could tell me how it stays up? Are you using fires to heat air to make it float, or is it full of a gas that makes the ship lighter than air, or is it held up by something even more interesting?"

[JigokuKensai]

Ren nods, "It looks like we will be in business then, it's my pleasure. As for the kimono," Ren puts a hand on his chest and closes is eyes with a soft wry smile, "It's clothing native to Lannet, not that I've actually ever been. I am of Lannetense descent and I guess you could say I have inherit a part of that culture."
Focusing back into the moment he motions back to Mr. Roca, "It is of course thanks to Mr. Roca that I am able to represent this culture. Got to look sharp you know?"

[flame12]

Inside with Ren and Wave:
Count Roca smiles before speaking up "I would prefer you to call me mister rather than count."
With his preference in title out of the way, he resumes his crowd watching for a brief while, before raising his hand to stop a passing member of the crew. "While we wait for take off, I would like a glass of white wine. I have no particular preference for the vintage, whatever happens to be open. As for my companions-" He smiles at the attendant before motioning for Wave and Ren to add any order they have for the serving staff.

Outside with Sen:
The officer chuckles as he takes your ticket. "Quite curious, aren't you? Most people only care that it flies right. Still..." He looks up at the ship as he hands back the ticket and continues speaking.
"To the best of my knowledge it's a combination of the first two. Dangerous stuff to tamper with, but those Lucrense engineers have had three other working models for almost a year now, so I presume they have all the problems with flying solved by now."

[JigokuKensai]

Ren contemplates the offer given to him with a brief stoic expression, and then with a smirk he responds directly to Mr. Roca, "I wouldn't mind a glass of wine myself."
He turns his attention to the ship staff, "I think I'll have the same white wine Mr. Roca is having."

[DoctorFaust]

"That is very interesting!" Sen says, taking back the ticket stub with a grateful nod. "I was actually studying at the Great University not too long ago, but I hadn't heard that they had gotten all the way to working prototypes."

He sticks the stub back into the pocket of his jacket and smiles disarmingly at the officer. "Do you need anything else from me?"

[FriendlyLich]

With a slight sigh of relief Alaric unclasps his cloak and drapes it over his chair.
He had chosen a table currently unclaimed in the middle row, most passengers seeming to favor the view offered by the side rows.
Waving down a servant he placed an order.
"Red Wine."
After a moments pause he recalled he was expecting a guest.
"The bottle and two glasses please."

[flame12]

With Ren and Wave:
The serving staff simply nods at the order for the white wine for two before turning to Wave and asking "And will the young lady be having anything before take off?"

With Sen:
The officer shakes his head and motions for the escorting staff to show Sen to the main area. He then turns to the last few people in line and continues to work through them, and eager expression on his face.

With Alaric:
"Did you have any preference as to the vintage of your wine, or shall I bring you a bottle of our local favorite? Also, will you be requiring any food to go with your wine?" The man asks, a hint of unease in his voice as he glances at the sword hanging from Alaric's belt.

[Neil Crow]

Wave smiled up at the serving staff, her smile did little to hide her nervousness as she was not use to such treatment and felt quite out of place, "I will take a glass of the same thank you." she said hoping she didn't say anything out of place or draw attention to much attention to herself.

[DoctorFaust]

Sen follows the staff member through the airship and into the seat given to him, which just so happens to be near where Callahan was led to. He leans his walking stick up against the chair and dismisses the staff with a grateful nod before addressing the other man. "So", he says, turning to his traveling companion, "What brings you aboard the Lady? Traveling somewhere special? Or did you just win a ticket like me?"

[JigokuKensai]

Ren chuckles, "Perhaps you should just bring the bottle then. I'm sure we're in for a long trip anyway."

[Q'telun]

Callahan ambles amiably through the ship, admiring the interior and seating area, and inspects his seat carefully when he reaches it. He turns and faces the man addressing him. "Mostly the fact that flight has been opened to the upper echelons of society." He smiles. "It's not every day that you get to be aboard an airship for its maiden voyage, now is it?"

[flame12]

With Wave and Ren:
The server nods at the order and bows slightly before heading out of the room. A short time later she returns with the wine and three crystal glasses, which she immediately serves before heading to another table that has flagged her down.

With Alaric, Callahan and Sen:
The server returns with the wine and two glasses, before turning and speaking to the two new arrivals to the table "my apologies, I'll fetch a third glass immediately. Do either of you need anything else before we take off?"

With Sasha:
Shortly after you take a seat, you feel someone tap on your shoulder from behind. "Hi, would you mind if I sit with you?"
Behind you is a young woman, maybe a year or two younger than yourself. She looks equal parts nervous wreck and excited beyond belief. Her long black hair is a mess and her clothes suggest someone used to working long hours inside a building.

[JigokuKensai]

Though unacquainted with the more subtle nuances of fine etiquette Ren understood that he should express the effort to appreciate the drink and company. Not feeling up for words, he gestures his glass in a smooth sweeping motion, "Perhaps either of you would like to say something to commemorate the Lady's maiden voyage? Mr. Roca? Wave?"

[DoctorFaust]

"Some cheese would be nice with the wine," Sen says to the waiter, taking his seat. "And no, it isn't. I haven't so much as gotten to see one before today, much less fly in one."

[FriendlyLich]

"They are a visible symbol of wealth, is it doubtful that many nations beyond Gabriel and Lucrecio would be able to afford them, Abel of course and perhaps Phaion."
Alaric smiles as he regards the stranger who had just seated himself.
"But where are my manners? I am Sir Alaric Valmar, I do not believe we have met."

[DoctorFaust]

"No, I don't think we have." Sen smiles at Alaric, and offers him his hand. "Senhinshi Nonokoribi Nohonō. Most people just call me Sen."

[flame12]

With Ren and Wave:
Mr. Roca raises his glass high as he begins his toast. "Though I have lived a long life, I have infrequently seen anything as fascinating as this ship. May this be the first of many fantastic voyages for this ship and her crew!"

With Sen, Alaric and Callahan:
The waiter takes down the additional order and leaves quickly, appearing a few moments later with the additional glass and an assortment of cheeses to go with the red wine.

[FriendlyLich]

"A pleasure to make your acquaintance"
He gestures to the cheese.
"and my compliments on a fine choice."

He looked across at the loud noblemans declaration before turning back to his table companions.
"Tell me, how full would you say we are, we were about halfway back if i recall correctly, surely it cannot be much longer now."

[flame12]

The room as a whole:
A guest is brought into the room, followed by the remaining soldiers from outside. Captain Sadler moves to the far side of the room, towards where the passenger rooms are, and then calls the attention of the entire room. "Your attention please. We will be departing soon. Please stay in the room until one of my men instructs you otherwise, and try to stay seated during launch. If you need anything brought to you, the attendants would be more than willing to provide you food or drink, as I see some of you have already begun to enjoy. Have a wonderful flight."
He heads out of the room, (those sitting near the interior side of the ship see him head along the walkway to the main ship a few moments later) and most of his men follow him, leaving only four of his men behind to watch over the eagerly waiting crowd.

With Wave and Ren:
When Baron Sadler finishes speaking, Roca pipes up with barely contained excitement evident in his voice. "Well, looks like we won't have to wait much longer! I wonder what it will feel like to fly!"
The mans energy levels peak to even greater heights as he hears the news about the imminent take off.

[DoctorFaust]

Sen is about to answer when the Captain comes in. After waiting through the short speech, he laughs and says, "Apparently, we were at the end."

He settles down in his chair, crossing his legs and idly playing with his walking stick. After a moment of silence, he asks, "And, by the way, what exactly brings you onto The Lady?"

[Neil Crow]

Wave looks a little nerves about the prospect of taking to the air, but tries to hide it with a laugh and a long drink before saying, "Well I have be wondering what taking to the air will feel like, is it like sail on the seas with the wind pushing as it wills or like riding a fast horse as you cut your way throw the wind?"