Would you believe that I was the daughter of a fisherman? Of course you wouldn't.

🪙// To get things started. //

Oh, curious. She'd be disappointed if he were simply a children's magician, but the glowing sight of those cards has her intrigued. ❝ So you cannot enlighten me about this relic? Not a surprise... ❞ She draws the object back to herself. ❝ But if you insist on card tricks, please, go ahead. ❞

𝙻𝚎𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚜 - 𝚅𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝙷𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛@huntersmoon44.bsky.social · 3w ago

Leonard's brow raised, then with a smile he raised his hands. "Sorry, you see my mother was witchcraft-savvy, but my dad was a holy warrior, so I'm a Vampire Hunter more than I am a Wizard", he explained before drawing a deck of cards that, too, glowed with magic. "This is the kinda trick I know."

Counting good pieces with a steaming cup of tea beside her.

Is that a... small smile adorning her lips? It vanishes just as quickly as it appears. Crossing her arms, shifting her head slightly to the left. ❝ Of course... Jazz. Must be an Almyran word... Regardless, I expect nothing less than your best. Your suave and cheap smile may open a few doors +

Zayd.@ofmanofprogress.bsky.social · 3w ago

Sounds easy enough, he can definitely do that. He raises a hand amd gives a lazy two finger salute to the other. "Don't worry, captain. I'll keep you protected and all that jazz."

🪙// Credit to Locke.

A measured glance, for simply a moment. By simply alluding to her, she becomes conscious of the lump in the back of her throat. More blood perhaps, the abhorrent symptoms of her condition. ❝ Perhaps. It's rather pungent. ❞ A single gloved hand out, as him to give her the finished powder. +

𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙚𝙧!@saismithy.bsky.social · 3w ago

“Just a little something I found in an old book.” He answered as he examined how powdered the herbs were… not enough. He kept grinding. “A very old apothecary said that this combination of herbs was good for staving off infections. It would be very good for /someone’s/ constitution.“

❝ Jazz? ❞

The scent of the herbs is the first thing to catch her senses, second, the familiar sight of her first mate with their nose buried in a new project. Always diligent, forever useful. She'd smile, of she could. ❝ Carry on. Simply ensuring our vessel is being kept well. ❞ Stepping inside, eyeing +

𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙚𝙧!@saismithy.bsky.social · 3w ago

“Captain.” Bai greeted her without looking up from some herbs he was trying to powder. She didn’t need to speak. He recognized the familiar footsteps of an old friend with sea legs and a stride with a hint of pain to her gait. “Is there something I can do for you?”

❝ We'll certainly see. ❞ His smile is left without one in return. Her expression remains cold, humorless, as always. However, he can clearly tell that she's appraising him. As if to determine if his bite matches his bark. ❝ Nonetheless... You read the documents. Tardiness will make things +

Zayd.@ofmanofprogress.bsky.social · 3w ago

The less she knows the better. He wants to make his own name, he rather not let others know who he is. A laugh escaped him as he leaned back on the railing. "Think about it. I charm them and Haar scares them. --

🌺 temp pin - headcanon based leak/spoiler free portrayal of hong hua - serious/silly, nsfw jokes ahead - she’s gay - adult mun adult muse, minors do not interact - lewd accounts dni

🪙// Credit to Locke.

He wouldn't see much of a change on her face. Debonair charm, so cheap and simple, wouldn't impress her so easily... At least on the surface. ❝ I don't expect my guests to toil. ❞ Black, gloves hands find the railing as she gazes off toward the oncoming land mass ahead. +

Zayd.@ofmanofprogress.bsky.social · 3w ago

Upon hearing those words, Zayd quickly turned around. He placed a hand on his chest as he leaned back on the railing in mock offense. "I thought it was my charm and good looks that allowed such passage on your ship?" --

🪙// To get things started. //

Adjusting her silk dress, shimmering black and gold.

Even amongst the pirates in her association, she's never been one for jokes. ❝ Something of the sorts. ❞ Brushing his jest off, she turns and offers him the relic. ❝ If so, then put mommy's knowledge to work. Do me the honor. ❞

𝙻𝚎𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚜 - 𝚅𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝙷𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛@huntersmoon44.bsky.social · 3w ago

"I guess you're from a period of time before jokes were invented", he shrugged and sighed, yet the tome did catch his attention. "...I'm familiar with this type of item. My mother was a witch herself", he commented.

❝ 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡... 𝘪𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘐 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘺...❞ × 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐚 (𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐳𝐡𝐮 𝐙𝐡𝐚𝐨) × 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦: 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐂 × #ferp, #ocrp, #feoc × 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰

𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐚 ~ WIP@bl00diedmerchant.bsky.social · 3w ago

❝ 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝙂𝙤𝙙𝙨 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘰𝘸 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥... ❞

❝ Whichever way the die lands, we'll be on top. A wish without limitations, or rich enough to afford a vessel or two. ❞ A smile.

𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙚𝙧!@saismithy.bsky.social · 3w ago

He lifted a page on his clipboard. “As long as you don’t forget; that’s a dangerous game. We bet on ourselves.”

❝ An old tome. ❞ By a quick glance, she notices the ancient pictograms, denoting their age to her experienced, archeological eyes. ❝ A *very* old tome, early Dagdan era. Fascinating, but disappointing... ❞

𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙚𝙧!@saismithy.bsky.social · 3w ago

He pushes goggles up to his temples to take a look at the book. “What’cha find, Miska?”

❝ I'd have bet lower. I see them for what they are. Underdogs, who have little chance of winning, statistically... Yet I let my feelings get involved... ❞

𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙚𝙧!@saismithy.bsky.social · 3w ago

“Really? I was surprised you didn’t take them for more.”

❝ Perhaps ten-thousand was a steep sum to wager... Hm... No, it'll simply make it more exciting. ❞

❝ If you desire a children's book of fables, perhaps we may visit the local market. ❞ Oh, someone's feisty. ❝ This is a *relic*, adorned by magical pictograms, not... 'drawings'. ❞ Opening the book, a soft glow emanating off the pages.

𝙻𝚎𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚜 - 𝚅𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝙷𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛@huntersmoon44.bsky.social · 3w ago

"Does it got any drawing? I get bored when they come without drawings."

❝ ... ❞ She shakes her head, clearly annoyed. ❝ Is that what I said in the slightest? If you are to compete, you will have to face them. ❞

Zayd.@ofmanofprogress.bsky.social · 3w ago

He rubs the back of his neck, sighing. "I think beating up a bunch of kids is a bit messed up..."

❝ I've plenty to spare. ❞ 🤷🏻‍♀️ ❝ They defeat us in the games or we simply crush them, I will be victorious either way. ❞

Zayd.@ofmanofprogress.bsky.social · 3w ago

"That's a whole lotta gold to bet on a bunch of kids." ( 💧 )