thinking about heading to high_seas

[agonybooth]

You want me to become a pirate?

I don't see any reason to object to that. In fact, I think it'd be an enjoyable experience, especially if I get the chance to destroy a few ships. If you wanted me to disapprove, I think you should have thought about bringing out the lieutenant instead.

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[tactical_alert]

But she knows all too well that I wouldn't approve of plundering and pillaging. That's why she's asking you instead.

[interspace]

I find it hard to believe you're not hydrophobic, too.

[agonybooth]

Not to mention that little phobia of yours. What was it again, drowning?

[keepurshirtonlt]

[brb, still laughing too hard to breathe]

[agonybooth]

I don't see why that's so hard to believe. We're different people, so we don't have to have the same phobias.

And it's aquaphobia. Hydrophobia is rabies.

[agonybooth]

What do you find so funny, Commander?

[keepurshirtonlt]

You. As a [wheeze] pirate. With the eye patch and parrot.

[interspace]

[ She gives a scoff of amusement. ]

That's the thing, though. You're not different people, you're just... different from him. In some ways. Not all, though.

[tactical_alert]

And I'm having oh so much fun with that as we speak. You really should try picking up a crippling, life-altering fear. It's all the rage.

[agonybooth]

To do that, I'd have to be as weak as you are and I don't see that happening.

[...even though he has it too, but is never going to admit it.]

[agonybooth]

Pirates don't automatically have a parrot.

[He can't comment about the eyepatch though because canonpoint.]

[agonybooth]

Perhaps due to our differences, we do not share a phobia, which is a possible outcome.

[keepurshirtonlt]

Doesn't mean you won't!

[agonybooth]

The only reason I could think of to keep a parrot around is in case of emergency rations.

[tactical_alert]

Oh, here it comes, the weaknesses. Yes, I'm sure you are so much stronger and so much more superior in every way than I am. Quite certain of it. Terribly sure.

[agonybooth]

You don't sound sure of that. In fact, I think you're trying to avoid the entire conversation.

[tactical_alert]

What conversation, the one where you think you're going to be a big bad pirate raider?

[itsapirateslife]

It's not all about destroying ships, mate. It's a bit more then that.

[agonybooth]

I'm well aware of that, but destroying ships is what I happen to do best. It's no surprise that I would be looking forward to that more than I would for pillaging and whatnot.

[agonybooth]

No, not the one where I know I'm going to be a pirate. The one about your precious little phobia.

[itsapirateslife]

You focus too much on the destruction! While I do enjoy tearing things up a bit, you have to think of the bigger picture. Is the ship itself worth more then it's cargo? Or it's crew for that matter...

[tactical_alert]

Very old news, Major. I'm trying to keep up with the times, but if you'd rather be stuck on the past...

[agonybooth]

If you don't want to speak of the past, then what of the future? I imagine the pitter-patter of tiny Reed feet will be something you'll be hearing soon enough.

[agonybooth]

[He would point out that the destruction is the best part, but he knows when to fold so he won't.]

Then taking over or disabling the ship would be the best option over destruction. I may prefer destruction, but I am aware of the alternatives. I wouldn't be very good at my job if I didn't.

[tactical_alert]

Is that the barbed jab you're going for. All right, I'll bite. Just why do you imagine that?