JACK
Vesper hoists (with all his 8 might), Calypso and Nova help to bind things down, and the crew swarm into position as Jack heads for the helm, the captain letting out a short, shrill whistle (and receiving a few in return) to signify that they are ready to go. The gangplank is drawn away, The Ark pulls up anchor and, now that the main sail has been replaced, the men around Vesper manipulate the rigging to open her in full.
In a scatter of starlight and with the ruddy red colour a marked contrast against the deep blue sky, Jack flies them up into the air until they can catch a warm thermal to coast on, just as they would on some calm sea. Leaving the wheel to his second, the captain heads back down to the deck once things are steady, gesturing for the three Marin siblings to join him at the side of the ship. "Ain't much you can do for these last checks- I doubt any of you know how to fly a skyship. So enjoy your joyride - unless you really want to put yourselves out there."
Leaving them to it, the captain goes to join his crew in inspecting the integrity of the ship now that she's airborne - a feat involving rope and harnesses and dangling over the side of The Ark to caulk and check and sand her hull.
Last round! You can enjoy the joyride, but if you want to be impressive overachievers, get into a harness and help check The Ark's hull!
In a scatter of starlight and with the ruddy red colour a marked contrast against the deep blue sky, Jack flies them up into the air until they can catch a warm thermal to coast on, just as they would on some calm sea. Leaving the wheel to his second, the captain heads back down to the deck once things are steady, gesturing for the three Marin siblings to join him at the side of the ship. "Ain't much you can do for these last checks- I doubt any of you know how to fly a skyship. So enjoy your joyride - unless you really want to put yourselves out there."
Leaving them to it, the captain goes to join his crew in inspecting the integrity of the ship now that she's airborne - a feat involving rope and harnesses and dangling over the side of The Ark to caulk and check and sand her hull.
Last round! You can enjoy the joyride, but if you want to be impressive overachievers, get into a harness and help check The Ark's hull!
you're the last of a dying breed; write our names in the wet concrete
I wonder if your therapist knows everything about me
I wonder if your therapist knows everything about me
Code stolen from Queen Sky
- Secret Telepath
- Functionally Immortal (Forever 35)
- Two small star tattoos beneath his left eye
- Click for The Ark!
