we rise and we fall and we break
On top of the anxiousness, the excitement, there's something else that she can feel as they near the whales. This sudden disquiet didn't feel like one of her own mind's manifestions and, as her eyes swept back towards the starlit whale, she wondered who she was sensing the emotions of...
Aurelia and Jack don't have long to discuss strategies or lack thereof when suddenly a shadow flickers in behind them on the deck. She turns around just in time to see an eagle change into a person, and she's automatically on the defensive what with everything going on. She even takes a squared step forward, gritting her teeth and ready to defend against whatever assault this could be - because Aurelia's a living weapon, let's be real.
But her gaze, her stance, her grip on her knife, it all wavers as the shout across the ship meets her ears. She glances at Jack briefly, to catch his gaze, a silent 'shit, here we go'. "I got the cannons, you worry about the rest!" She's already gone by the time her statement is finished, off to do as she says she will.
"You! Bird-lady! Think you can get back into the air and show us where the whales are going? Be much appreciated!" The words are said quickly as she passes the other woman, the stranger that's randomly spurred on to help them. Might as well see it through, whoever she is (Arialla). With another set of eyes on the whales, and with Jack directing the ship into a {hopefully} better position (or whatever he plans on doing to help), they might stand a better chance.
She tosses out orders to the other crew-mates, if any can be spared to help her man the cannons and prepare them for firing on each side of the ship. Thanks to Melita's care, they're well-stocked and ready to go.
"You there!" She directs the man she's never seen before, but has no time to wonder if he's actually a crewmate or not, (that's youNeos ) "Get moving! You're in charge of the cannons on this side. Make sure they're loaded," she turns away to go to the opposite side of the ship, where some crewmates are already loading the cannons. She adds over her shoulder, "If you see a whale, blow its ass up!"
Not waiting to see if the Attuned girl is good for what's been asked of her, Aurelia tries to catch sight of the ghost whales herself. She scans the water for their shadows or fins, splashing waves, anything determinate. Should she see them, she'll give the order to any helping crewmates to fire the cannons in the direction of the whales. She'll join in on this endeavor, as well, of course. If she doesn't catch sight of them, or if they hit the ship, she'll fire to see if that will deter or scatter them - or generally stir them up.
Aurelia quickly asks Arialla to shift back and track the ghost whales, and gives orders to Neos ready the cannons on the opposite side of the ship, and enlists the help of NPC crewmates to achieve this quickly and load multiple cannons.
If she's able to see any of the ghost whales, she'll give the order to the crew so they can all aim and fire the cannons at the whales. (or just her/Neos, I'm not certain on the logistics of the cannons and how involved the NPC crew can get)
If she doesn't see the whales, or if they already start hitting the ship, she'll still fire the cannons.
Either way, cannons go BOOM... hopefully.
Aurelia and Jack don't have long to discuss strategies or lack thereof when suddenly a shadow flickers in behind them on the deck. She turns around just in time to see an eagle change into a person, and she's automatically on the defensive what with everything going on. She even takes a squared step forward, gritting her teeth and ready to defend against whatever assault this could be - because Aurelia's a living weapon, let's be real.
But her gaze, her stance, her grip on her knife, it all wavers as the shout across the ship meets her ears. She glances at Jack briefly, to catch his gaze, a silent 'shit, here we go'. "I got the cannons, you worry about the rest!" She's already gone by the time her statement is finished, off to do as she says she will.
"You! Bird-lady! Think you can get back into the air and show us where the whales are going? Be much appreciated!" The words are said quickly as she passes the other woman, the stranger that's randomly spurred on to help them. Might as well see it through, whoever she is (
She tosses out orders to the other crew-mates, if any can be spared to help her man the cannons and prepare them for firing on each side of the ship. Thanks to Melita's care, they're well-stocked and ready to go.
"You there!" She directs the man she's never seen before, but has no time to wonder if he's actually a crewmate or not, (that's you
Not waiting to see if the Attuned girl is good for what's been asked of her, Aurelia tries to catch sight of the ghost whales herself. She scans the water for their shadows or fins, splashing waves, anything determinate. Should she see them, she'll give the order to any helping crewmates to fire the cannons in the direction of the whales. She'll join in on this endeavor, as well, of course. If she doesn't catch sight of them, or if they hit the ship, she'll fire to see if that will deter or scatter them - or generally stir them up.
Aurelia quickly asks Arialla to shift back and track the ghost whales, and gives orders to Neos ready the cannons on the opposite side of the ship, and enlists the help of NPC crewmates to achieve this quickly and load multiple cannons.
If she's able to see any of the ghost whales, she'll give the order to the crew so they can all aim and fire the cannons at the whales. (or just her/Neos, I'm not certain on the logistics of the cannons and how involved the NPC crew can get)
If she doesn't see the whales, or if they already start hitting the ship, she'll still fire the cannons.
Either way, cannons go BOOM... hopefully.
and we make our mistakes
Aurelia
