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Post by muse42 on Mar 4, 2019 5:37:38 GMT
[ASHRIJI TA-MUNIR]
So the boy did know much of Night Furies, if he was able to spot the differences so quickly. Ashriji had to admit that she'd only been graced with the opportunity to see a Northern once, and it was through cage bars. The poor, malnourished thing had left a lasting impact on her mind.
"You're right in that part, though I wouldn't blame anybody for turning down an opportunity in favor of duty," she said. Hiccup wasn't dumb, she'd gleaned that much. "But if it pleases you any, I agree wholeheartedly with your decision."
She pulled herself to her feet and grabbed her spear. "If you're ready to go, I'll order the ships to shove off. I'll make sure to show you to your temporary quarters aboard." Akkris mimicked her movements, standing to her full height and moving towards the door.
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Post by Hiccup on Mar 4, 2019 6:09:38 GMT
He nodded, glad that she seemed willing to have him along, not that he doubted she would. He had something she wanted, and him coming with her was mutually beneficial in the sense that they both got what they wanted out of it. Berk would be fine while he was gone, he trusted Astrid and his friends above anyone else, and Toothless would keep the dragons in line in turn. He could be gone for a little while surely?
"I have the privilege of friends I trust to keep Berk from burning down...Again..." He laughed this off, even though it still stung even as a joke, "I suppose that grants me some luxuries that other chieftains don't have," he sounded fond as he said this, sure he would miss his friends, he would miss Berk, but he was coming back, right? He wouldn't be gone forever.
Hiccup didn't hesitate to follow the war-queen and her dragon as they led him to the door, "I didn't have anything terribly important on the ship apart from provisions, so there's nothing I need to fetch,"[/b[ he agreed, taking the chance to get a better look at the deck of the massive ship as they made their way back there, "this ship is impressive, I think it dwarfs even the larger armada ships I've seen hunters sailing in the past," he didn't hide the impressed tone, eyeing her crew curiously as they milled around.
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Post by muse42 on Mar 4, 2019 6:41:53 GMT
[ASHRIJI TA-MUNIR]
"You and me both. I don't think I'd ever leave Sohai's walls if I had an inkling of a doubt that one of the people within would burn the kingdom to the ground," Ashriji admitted. "I've found that if you want a kingdom that runs well, you make sure it can function without its head."
She led him back up to the deck. It was indeed a massive ship, more feet in bow to stern than she cared to remember. Quite frankly, she knew next to nothing of nautical technology herself; it was the job of others to ensure that they didn't sink. She'd hand-picked every single member of the crew for loyalty and skill. They came from a diverse range of backgrounds - there were sailors from practically every banner, spanning places like Tylera, Chibah, and even Sikaron-ji-dar.
Turning to Hiccup for a moment, she said, "Armada ships, eh? I've seen a few - they are quite large, I must admit, though this is certainly a beast."
She tore her gaze away, and slammed the butt of her spear upon the deck several times. "GET READY TO SET SAIL!" she yelled to the crew, her voice slipping a little back into its old military-commander riff. "WE HEAD HOME!"
A meek deckhand stopped in their tracks to look at her. "To Solallen?" they asked.
She nodded. "And from there, we go upriver."
The crew sprung to life as wasps did when their nest was struck; soon, the deck was a flurry of activity, and the air was filled with shouts and commands. Soon enough, the anchor was lifted, and the ship sailed off.
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Post by Hiccup on Mar 4, 2019 7:02:52 GMT
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