..and that we will, but  we'll have to leave  Ironmound first, Last thing the city needs  is merfolk  swimming around

 he waves  his  hand a bit at the river,that's not to say there is not any in there right now...

Lysander takes a look at the river, seeking sign of anything out there being amiss.  He thinks to himself that it will be an interesting voyage, as the only time he has been on the water is walking across a bridge, or, more recently, his time today, on the docks.  This draws his attention back to the docks.  He will take a walk around the area, just seeming to saunter to all but the most observant, but he will take everything in.  What might they have missed?  Are they still being watched?  He is determined to know.

 Elandra listened at sat with Hooka. She really liked the dragonette. When they talked of the viles and returning them she replied,Yes we should return them, and I believe you made the right choice, money comes and goes but making Peace and allies with others will always help us on our journeys.

  Kree  went to the  wheel  and looked around , pulling out a case , he used The Master's Telescope...on a warship... the boatswain  could  lash me  50  times for  touching the captain's  spy glass... But?/ right now?..I'm captain...

 he looked out over the  water  at teh  Naval  Docks  and the   inns and bars there....no  ship's  boats in the water... so i have to believe  we won;t be seeign the captain until Morning.. he'll ahve to  gather  his  Volunteers   and thier   gear and  row   back over.

"Do you suppose he just put too much faith in the dragonette?" she asked, looking around but keeping Kree in sight. Maybe it was due to losing her brother but she wasn't going to let him down either.

  Kree   keeps searching the   water  around them, lookign up and down the river.....I think  he  is either  a fool.. or some one attached  by coin, to the crown... neither is  a good thing for us...

 we also have a Jolly boat  cupping from the North.. 10 people in the boat.. dressed  like sailors, but  not Ironmound Navy..... It maybe  be , we  are getting another   visit..

"Well it's a good thing we are all already warmed up," she snorted, doing a quick count of her arrows. Once that was done, she looked out in the direction that Kree had said to see if she could spot said boat.

  He watched.....if that boat is comign fro us.. we have about  15 minutes.... mine be a good  idea to  'return the   mugs and  pitched  and  return with  somefresh?..maybe... have some  folks help you out  with them?

.............

 Lysander is  finished  walking about, he doesn't see any one  to his eyes, who look  like they want trouble.

huh.... warm'd up, aye mate, mayhaps we mak'n coin t'nite fer the Arr'ws.  Sign'in on w'th th's crew keep yee in shape, fer sure. He checks his shield lanyard to his wrist and the the same on the hammer, and comfortably waits.

Quirking a brow, Riven looked to Kree. "Are you asking me to go get more refreshments? Because if so...I want a tip this time." It was said in a more serious tone but she was glad her smile was hidden. Mihail was gone and nothing she did was going to bring him back...but she wasn't going to let anyone else on her team die if she could help it.

  Kree never looked away from the Jolly boat as he tried to see the people  rowing.. they didn't have lights..which was against  the dock rules.. they had to have a Lantern fore  and Aft.

...Just make sure  you  get help  carrying   thigns out. Especially Ivy..... as for your tip?... Make sure your boots fit, before you buy them...

"Oh no...that won't do as a tip I am afraid...but I will come collecting when appropriate..." With a snicker, she shook her head and headed back to the Plank, wondering when she signed up to be a mere serving wench. Grant it, she at least had some experience with it.

Lysander came back to hear talk of the incoming boat.  Now, a crossbow could reduce the amount of folks coming ashore, but their intentions were not really known, for now.  He decides to hide in the shadows of the crates and await the entertainment.  He has his throwing knives in hand, but his axe is leaning against a crate so he can grab it as soon as the knives leave his fingers.

 Elandra listened and then when Kree said a boat was coming down the river she got herself ready but was going to stay near Hooka. " How many people are they going to keep sending at us? It seems they might want to try a different approach, but who am I too say." Elandra readies herself to another possible combat.

  the  others  walked out of The Plank Cala  followed  as well... when they reached  the  ship  Kree looked Back,Cala?..Make sure my dress tunic  make it up to my room. aye?

 she  nodded as she put the tray of mugs  and   hustled off to get the tunic.

 ..Jolly boat coming slow  and strong.. taking  slow  deep pulls to keep the splashes   down, no  lamps fore or aft..  10 People  plus  the  man at the  rudder.. there might be a Mage with them as well, someone's  hidden in the back..so?.. 12  all together..

 ..They know what they are doing... used to taking ships  at night....

 Kree handed   Ivy    the scope  as  Ivy  handed Kree his pack, Kree    put his leather jerkin on again, and his cloak...Ivy watched  for a  minute.....no armor  that i can see?.. they sure  and the hells  aren't going into the water?..

 I do not know... if  i didn't have  much  doubt i'd  send some shafts into the back of the  first rowers, and challenge them after.. but  we  have to wait for them to  do somehting... or else   we will be  charged   and that will slow us in our task..

 Reedrick looked at the beastie.....ye gonna do sumpin  this  time?..or  just snort more smoke...?

  Hooka  just sighed

Lysander suggests, "why not put a flaming arrow into the bow of the ship.  Lights them up and lets them know that they don't have the upper hand."

He fades back into the shadows.

 Elandra looked at Hooka and said," Hey they caught you by surprise , well this time kick some butt ok Hooka. I think your great."  Elandra really liked Hooka, but Elandra would get ready with her hand x-bow and her magic. She would move away form Hooka a little bit so she had room to move if she had too.

  I do not see them signaling anyone.... I think, they think..no one sees them... if they are comign for us? you would think they might have mentioned ..elves?

 Kree    shouldered his   quiver, feeling much  better  with the cloak , pack and  quiver.......ley them come, if they are comign for our ship, we weill kill them.. if they attack another  ship.. we will kill them for that as well....Unless its that damn big friagate. they can take care of themselves...

When Krwyn comes out of the Pland, he looks for a spot between the crates on the dock that doesn't give him away immediately, someway off their own ship to bring crossfire on the men in the boat, should need arise.

She moved to the shadows, her bow out along with an arrow, ready for anything should those on the boat prove to be unfriendly. It was assumed so...but there was really no way of knowing yet.

Aye, e'ther way, if'n th'y baddies, th'y baddies, meet th' Cold Ones th'y will :shrugs: Good f'kls?

"Who are the Cold Ones?" Tyri asked softly, looking up at Vilmund, that curiosity clear in her icy blue eyes. There was a slight tilt to her head, brows raised as she regarded her fellow Arrow.

Looking at her as tho everyone knows,.... Th' Cold ones Lass, are the dead, them th't died in combat, cold and in the ground, wait'n a great feast with God Trall. Die in combat, honor'ble death. As he said the last part, he gripped the handle of his hammer, looking at the head and then smiling, he looks toward the craft coming in from the dark Honor'ble death. He stands tall, arches his back, stretching his shoulders, then stands ready, tense for the fight that may or may not come.

  Kree     takes the   scope from Ivy and  jerks his  head  to the Bow, he carefully puts the Master's  scope  away , secured it in the  chest   near the wheel.

  Ivy     points    to everyone  and  Motioning  for them to  Get  down....Hooka looked at  he   and he pointed  a finger at he r and  shook his ehad.. she lowered  her   head    and  watched...

 Kree had  his   Bow  in  hand, his  hood up   as  he stood  by the stern  railings , The Elf's  voice  was  changed , just a bit, the elven Lilt almost gone, and the vocie , slightly higher...

  HAIL!..THE BOAT!..where are your   running lights...and  do not  come near my ship! I have a Bow, and I am not afriad  to use it!!

 The Boat  glided  now, about   70 yards  from the  ship..a  thick voice from the boat said.....I ..yer the Lad  we're  supposed ta meet. ain't ya!..yeah..yer  captain told me about   your  bow!

   Did he now!.. whadda he say?

 you're a brave fine  Marksman ye are, for a Lad... we just come to   find our  berths, we did.. we's the new crew...

 //the Master  and Firstmate   aren't here.. you have to go elsewhere and until he returns!

 ahh..Laddie, i know ye  ain't for it yet?.. But   the Master  and first  mate  are greeting some of the Ladies, and they are makin' feel at home, don't ya know...

 I  will not let you board... you come  with in bowshot.. I will shoot you dead... turn,,go down the docks, you can charge a  a night to the ship...

 ..Can't   do that Lad?  we have to  be up an' goin' in the mornin'... ye wouldn't
 put a shaft in a futrue crewamte would ya...

 if you are a future  crewmate..you would have had your  lantern's  lit and Hailed me, before i hailed you... Turn about.... you can take it up with the Master, in the Morning...

 50 yards  and closing..   a few bold  strokes  now  to get the ship gliding through the  still water..

an' Lad?.. I know  fer a fact..you ain't  hitting one of  us , from  that far away...

 ..Aye?... Let us see....  the elven accent was  back the arrow   hissed   across the   water into the  Back of  the starboard , bow  oarsmen..  He  screamed in Pain  and fell  over his  oar, making it  stick into the air..

..ye little Bastard!.... you'll pay fer this in a big way...

 the   boat was   closing in on  30 yards...

 Right?... Arrows....  time to feed the serpents.

Krwyn waits till the boat has passed the place where he is hidden. Now he stands and send a burning arrow at the man who did the talk.