the shame the ones who died without a name

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:26:54 GMT

Bringing silks from Dentoria to Megam seems like an excercise in futility. I'm fairly sure that most silk is spun in Megam. It feels like going to Floran with a hold brimming with potatoes, or heading to Razen with a full load of carpets. Who's going to pay travel and shipping costs for something you can get in your backyard?

Never try to understand the market, I suppose, because I tend to make sales following the trade winds no matter how illogical the bargain.

~~Though this time, it does seem~~

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:58:29 GMT

[Filter: Private]

Oh, he can't be serious.

[Filter: Public]

Alright, then, let me give this a try. It's Wednesday, isn't it? And I don't see any question up, yet, so ... let me just wade right in here.

First times. Yeah, you know what I'm talking about. Who was it with, when was it, how old were you, you know, just give the full anecdote. And for those of you unfortunates who haven't yet tasted the that particular fruit, how about you tell us what your ideal image of it is. Ideal place, ideal time, ideal lover.

Don't be prudes, now, come on forth.

Sun, 31 May 2009 15:19:10 GMT

[Filter: Private]

And there we are, the last scrap that Aeda has tried its damndest to wrestle away from me. Not so fast, Aeda, I am much better at this game.

Silks, this time, Father? So predictable. Always comfort, isn't it?

Though I have to wonder ... just why has it been this hard to find out?

Hm, no matter.

[Filter: Ash]

Looks like we can finally be on our way. Azudesce is always nice this time of year.

Mon, 18 May 2009 01:37:59 GMT

[Filter: Private]

I really need to get out of the city.

Thank you so dragonsdamned much, Palmer, you fantastic son of a bitch, for making my life a little more difficult.

[Filter: Ash]

Well, alright.

With the five others we've ferreted out -- which is a real pain in the ass, Dragons, some of those are useful -- I think I have enough prospects to fill the ranks again. About eight I'm looking at that I need to narrow down. Too many cooks, and all of that.

I'm also going to need to promote someone to my first officer, but that's going to be a damned nightmare.

I know you don't have much input here, but I just need a sounding board.

I hate hiring. You never know just who you can trust. Times like this I almost want to go legal.

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:22:23 GMT

[Filter: Private]

This is just not a good place to look for new crewmen.

Everything hits a little too close to home, doesn't it? Huh. I could take an hour out of my schedule and walk right up to my house. Father knows I'm out there. He could have every sailor's pub in the city seeded with his men, looking to get close to me. Maybe even in the same way Jasen was. Yeah, that would suit his perfect ideals of justice, wouldn't it?

But maybe they don't even have that place anymore. With me two steps ahead of every single business venture they've undertaken, maybe they've had to downsize a bit.

There's a nice thought. Mother in last season's fashions, David and Caelin on the receiving end of Father's frustration, and Darnya about to be married off to a dusty old man with a conveniently big purse.

Yeah, that makes it all worthwhile.

I just need to be careful and not trust anyone. I'm good at that. ~~Or, at least, I~~

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:56:44 GMT

[Filter: Ash]

You can't be serious.

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:52:52 GMT

[Filter: Ash]

... are you all right? You've been a little ... off, lately.

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:38:45 GMT

[Filter: Private]

Right.

[Filter: Ash]

Well. I read your little tirade on the Wednesday entry.

This needs to stop.

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:19:56 GMT

[Filter: Private]

This is just getting ridiculous.

I might want to start thinking about doing something about it. Dragons, one would think that after the last time I hauled them together by their ears, they settled it all like adults.

Too much to hope, I suppose.

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:38:46 GMT

[Filter: Ash]

Alright.

We're resolving this. Today.

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:47:53 GMT

[Filter: Ash]

Here's a question I've been wondering.

How much do I still have to hide you? Obviously, Megam is going to be an issue, but how safe is Razen, now?

... and while we're at it, what exactly is up with you and Palmer? He got cranky as all get out when I finally decided I should ask him. Will I have better luck with you?

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:12:55 GMT

[Filter: Private]

I could have left.

But I didn't.

I'm asking for whatever I get, aren't I?

[Filter: Public]

There's nothing like the great blue stretching out in every direction, is there? Almost makes me want to start signing sea chanties, but I'm sure no one would join in with much enthusiasm. Not enough salty blood in these pages, if you ask me.

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:27:31 GMT

[Filter: Private]

I don't even know what he's doing, anymore. Hah, or what I'm doing, really. Absolutely precious.

Enough is enough.

[Filter: Ash]

Getting to the point right away, whyever you're looking nervous again can't be good, and we're getting out of this city. Been here too damn long as it is. Start packing.

Sun, 25 May 2008 03:00:59 GMT

[Filter: Private]

How much better would everything have been if I had just left her in Megam? I didn't owe a thing to her, and I still don't. I don't need her.

You'd think I could learn my lesson, but, oh no. Dragonsdammit, I'm pathetic.

[Filter: Ash]

So. You want to tell me who that guy trying to talk to you is, and why you keep looking over your shoulder like all of hell is chasing you ever since?

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:15:48 GMT

[Filter: Ash]

You've seemed a little distracted all day. Not impressed with the bags upon bags of money we're making?

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:58:14 GMT

Dragons I think I might not die

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:17:56 GMT

[Filter: Private]

If there's a flower alive in the city, I guess it's going to her. What option do I have?

[Filter: Public]

I've been single for far too long.

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:34:50 GMT

[Filter: Ash]

Son of a bitch.

This is getting a little dangerous. That was a little too close for comfort. I think we should either stay in the city of stay out, after this next trip. We're asking for trouble, really.

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:38:13 GMT

[Filter: Ash]

Well, we know what's going on in there. Now the question is, what do we do about it?

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:45:04 GMT

What do you mean, "Port's closed"? It's not Razen that got hit with a freak earthquake, and I've got six thousand gold worth of delicate merchanise to trade in this city. I demand a better explanation than, quote, "it just is."

A man's got to make a damn living.

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:47:11 GMT

[Filter: Private]

I really am thinking far too much about her. Why did I ever offer to transport in the first place?

You're laughing at me, wherever you are, aren't you, Jasen? "Reese didn't learn his lesson well enough after all." Well, that's Captain to you, you son of a bitch, and I don't trust her.

I just want to.

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:32:26 GMT

[Filter: Private]

Haha, dead to them, that is what they said, isn't it? I wonder if they light a candle for me, then. That would be too much to ask, wouldn't it?

No, Lady Ash, I'm quite fine. Just ... fine.

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:54:09 GMT

Razen at last! For a while, I thought we were never going to get here.

It's time to make some money.

(And for the authorities, I didn't dock today, so don't bother looking for me among the new arrivals. I'm not stupid.)

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 23:55:41 GMT

... Dragons, it sure as hell took long enough! It's not exactly a gale, but it's a breeze and that's better than nothing.

Dragons only know how off course we are, now, after floating around aimlessly for so long.

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:52:33 GMT

Dragonsdamned doldrums. We'll be at see for Flametongue, that's for certain. We'll be at sea for damned Festival if this continues. I never thought I'd be looking forward to hurricane season, if it gets some wind in these sails. Hm.

I guess it's time to start rationing provisions. Damn, as if morale wasn't already low enough.