Dreamlinger [permanently dropped]

[Takum]

==>Talk to the anonblood.

Before approaching the anonblood, you decide to get a drink. No sense in being sober in a bar, is there?



After asking for and receiving your drink, you grab a chair and after dragging it to the anon's table, sit in it backwards.

The anon looks around nervously. Definitely a young troll, from the lack of color in his eyes.



Ahoy there stranger, don't think I seen your face round the port much.
Ah well, um, that's a good thing- Wait, no, I mean, really? That's strange.

He laughs a little, but it's unconvincing. You take a swig of your drink, and pass it on to the other troll.

Yer a lil choppy there, take a drink of that grog, it'll loosen yer rigging up right good.
Oh, thanks!

He sips it nervously, and you can see that he's slightly revolted by it. You grin, showing all of your teeth.

First one always burns a bit, fergot ta warn ya.

After coughing a little, he sets the drink down, and tries to smile.

That tasted...interesting.
At's a good word, interestin. Always want more of interestin.

The greyblood nods earnestly.

Better than bored! Nothin' worse than bored. Well 'cept keelhaulin.
Anyway, whatcher called t'day? Name's Drosic. Least fer now.

He seems confused.

At least for now...?
Well ya heard what I just said 'bout bored. Same name all the time? Borin'!
Oh, that's an interesting idea!

You grin again. Maybe there was hope for this one, after all.

Then today I will be...Xillas?
Gots a nice ring to it, yeah.
Thanks!

The young anon seems pleased with himself.

So Xil whatcher brings ya ta th' barnacle?
It seemed somewhere fun to be! That's all.
S'a good place ta be.

Xillas nods earnestly again, and you take up your bottle to take another swig. He fidgets nervously, and you lower your voice before continuing.

Yer a bit jumpy, I aint gonner shell ya or nothin
O-oh, thank you! Do I stick out that much?

He fidgets with his vest, obviously there to hide the symbol on the shirt beneath it.

Yep, shrimpy bit. Yer want some advice? first one's free, on th' house as they say.

Xillas nods, his hair flying about, and leans in closer.

Alright, tips fer not standin' out. from a... well, yer can call me experienced on the subject, yer might say.
First and shoremost, yer gotta relax. Summat sneeze behind ya and yer gonna harpoon through the roof faster than a grub flyin' outta his lusus's blowhole.

There was an earnestness in the boy's eyes; it looked as if he wanted to take notes on the subject.

Two. Yer gotta look the part. Ya got yer fancy duds, if'n yer scrabbin' inta some goldblood's deck yer in good, but place like this, ya look like ya took a wrong turn downshore back at Troll Albuquerque. Means yer gotta get yerself a proper symbol too. No symbol sticks out like a red crab in the middle of a bluefish deck party jus' as much as a highblood symbol do.

Xillas looks down at his shirt with a frown, and then nods again.

An three, yer gotta have an' escape plan.

He looks up.

An escape plan...?
Nothin' ever goes as planned, y'see. Squalls always kickin' up when yer least expectin' em.
O-oh.
An' yer gotta be prepared. )ould be anythin'. Threshecutioners lookin' at yer wrong. )ops an' legislacerators gettin' the wrong name on the wrong list. Local sharks wantin' ter make an example of some chum. Small guppies lookin' ta make a name fer 'emselves.

Xillas looks terrified. You grin and take another drink.

But once yer learned the ropes, 's easy ta make yer way through the riggin.
I- I see. Thank you for the tips, Drosic.
Anytime!
Is there anything I can do for you in return? Perhaps..buy you a drink, as I have heard is customary.
Aye, sure, a drink'll be good. This barrel's almost bottomed out, heh.
And..would a meal be good as well?
Always good, aye.
Then, order whatever you would like. I will pick up the bill.

You grin and hop up from your seat, and then proceed to cartwheel over the table. You land in a handstand and walk over to the bar on your hands before righting yourself. While Xillas looks on, surprised and amused, you order a seacow steak and another bottle of grog.

Regardless, thank you, Drosic. I shall keep your tips in mind.
No problem. Thank yer fer th' meal.
Anytime.

Drosicquest sidequest “Talk to the anonblood”completed! Reward: Seacow steak x1 and grog x1.

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oh geez I'm so sorry guys for not updating this sooner
in return, have some higher quality than usual artwork

[Xindaris]

Artwork? Oh, yeah, that was neat too. Sorry, I was getting really caught up in this great conversation you wrote and forgot all about the visuals. Um, anyway...

>New quest: Eat steak uninterrupted, until it is all gone!

[Oblivion]

Artwork? Oh, yeah, that was neat too. Sorry, I was getting really caught up in this great conversation you wrote and forgot all about the visuals.

LMAO

Thanks, it was fun as heck to write.

[Takum]

==>Eat the steak.

You can do that.



You can definitely do that.

[Ouroboros]

> Forgo the fork; you are a SHARKMAN

[TobiasMoon]

tear into the steak. Literally.

[MathGirl277]

Seconding both of the comments above me. And yay updates for all!

[Takum]

==>Forgo the fork, the sharkman is you







This is going to be a long night.

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Two updates in one day? Tiny miracles all up in here

[littlebeasti]

> Prong-horns: Have we seen you before? because you look familiar, but I can't seem to fin you.

[Fish]

>Anonblood: React.
-OR-
>Switch 2.

[MathGirl277]

New Girl: Reproach manners of that troll over there. Even seadwellers like us can be civilized.

[Fish]

I've figured out who UU reminds me of. (Hint: Her most recent line.)

[Eagle0600]

I've figured out who UU reminds me of. (Hint: Her most recent line.)

Isn't her most recent line "don't be a stranger, love. ta! ^u^"? How does that remind you of anyone (presumably in this adventure)?

[Takum]

Sorry for the slow updates again, I've found myself in midterm and papers season.

I am curious about the statement regarding UU, though. Do tell!

[Xindaris]

Who's UU?
I assume it was the only girl we've met all adventure, but I'm pretty sure that's not her initials? I went back when that post was first made and could find nobody with those initials, either in name or in trolltag. Then again, I might have missed something.

[Fish]

Who's UU?
I assume it was the only girl we've met all adventure, but I'm pretty sure that's not her initials? I went back when that post was first made and could find nobody with those initials, either in name or in trolltag. Then again, I might have missed something.

Yeah okay it was the jadeblood Cedras. And only because of {uranianUmbra}'s most recent line, as I look back. BUT IT COULD STILL TOTALLY BE THAT HUSSIE READS THIS.

[Takum]

Dude if Hussie read Dreamlinger and took something away from it I would backflip onto a skateboard and ollie into the sun
I doubt it though
anyway umm I'll be quiet now I feel bad when I post and people expect an update but it's just me

[Eagle0600]

Just you is fine Takum. People shouldn't expect an updoot just 'coz it's you posting and getting all socializing on us.

[Takum]

==> Reproach the other seadweller for his manners.



You approach him, a bit nervous, but all he does is continue devouring his steak without any sign that he's noticed you. You suppose you'll have to speak up.

Are you... Drosic Lamdeb?

He looks up, and swallows with an audible gulp.

Who's askin?
I'm Shanaa. Shanaa Apokas.
Are ya. Well yeah, I be Drosic, least fer today. What'cher wantin?

You look down at the torn up steak and messy seadweller in disappointment. You continue, but more softly than before, not that you've gotten his attention.

I was hoping the group would be a little more... civilized.
Group? No schools here, least none I seen.
Well, there are a few people I'm looking for, and if you're the person I think you are, you may know a few of them.

He squints up at you, his grin fading.

Maybe. I know a few folks, depends what sorta cargo yer wantin' ta sea.
Well, the first one is a young blue-blooded boy. He does a lot of dog things?



Dogboy? Yer lookin' fer that stowaway?
He's one of the people, yes. So you know him?
Shell, yer just missed 'em, headed t'words th' middle o' Gl'bgolybtown down Maritime Street.
Great! Just the fact he's here is good enough for me.
Wha'cher needin' him fer? Some bilgerat yer lost need sniffin' out?
Let's just say... you'll be meeting again sooner than you might expect.

He raises a brow at you, curious now.

Where ye washin' up that predictification from?
I know things. Let's leave it at that...for now, that is. There's still some people I need to ask you about.
Eh, shore, yer secrets are yer own. Ask away.



The next person is a greenblooded woman. She's a...I think goretesan's what the highbloods call them?
Whooooo. Yer lookin' fer one o' the pearl gals. Yer'll find a few of 'em places o' business downtownsish, nearers the edge o' the jade districts. Prolly best ta sink yer lures there fer startin'.
You don't know any specific ones, though?
Naw, ain't met none of them sorts meself. Not me sorta shindig, y'know?
Darn it.
What's next on yer manifesto?
First, if you do meet a greenblood like that with goat-like horns, contact me.
A'ight.
My handle's lockjawedAgent. I don't use my official one much.
Gotchyer. barmyXaositect here, least fer this bit. I'll let'cher know if it changes.

He rocks back and forth in his chair. You're beginning to suspect that he's not all there.


Thanks. The next troll's another woman. She's maroon-blooded, and-

Suddenly, you hear the sound of something breaking and whirl around to see- holy Gl'bgolyb what in the world is that



What the glub!?
Oh ship, that one was a s-
Man overboard!



Great.

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style consistency what is that
where can I download it

[Xindaris]

>Three-headed dogbeast: Seek out prey.

[Tenris Vahlen]

> Shanaa: Run. Run for your life.
Alternatively?
> Shanaa: Try reasoning with it.

[zapheil]

>Three-headed dogbeast's third head: Have your left eye be green. Because red would be too predictable.

>Drosic: Realize that you left the rest of your steak behind! Go back to get it!

>Three-headed dogbeast: Start eating the steak.

>Drosic: Wrestle the steak away from the dogbeast!

[JRCrusher]

HARDCORE PARKOUR

[Fish]

>Shanaa: Follow him out the window! YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS TO ASK.

[Takum]

==> Drosic: Aren't you forgetting something?



Wait.

==> Hellhound's third head's left eye: Be green.

Okay. You change up your other colors while you're at i- ooh, meat!



==> Drosic: React.

Oh hell no.
You run back in to reclaim your steak.
It's going down now.