Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2011 21:58:04 GMT -5
[/size]Two days had passed since the Hard-Hats had fled from the Baratie. It seemed as if the amazing weather was finally going to break, as the temperature had dropped and grey clouds could be seen on the horizon. Choosing initially not to implement Darius’ abilities; as the extra time could be used to rest up, they were now fully embracing the concept of arrow power. Whizzing towards their destination, Shell Island! They arrived at the dock.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
“-aaand that’s that!” Taro concluded, as he finished running over the plan for the final time.
Darius was the only person on the ship not to have their hands bound with rope. In addition, Can’t Count was gagged, as he had been from about two seconds after he came to. It was fair to say not one of the Hard-Hats ever wanted to hear a maths based pun again. With a few last minute concerns Taro tried to clarify what should happen, but also predict a worst case scenario.
“Ideally, Darius walks us into the marine base and is paid up front. At which point we simply pull our arms outwards and these knots will loosen, then we peg it. However, if we are taken into the cells first... then Darius will have to break us out, that’s one of the worst outcomes. Pausing a moment Taro considered an alternative outcome.
"The worst cased scenario, financially; Darius is recognised as one of us. If this happens, we’ll have to try bargaining. After all, Captain Can’t Count on him being anything but a douche, here.” Can’t Count let out a few muffled cries of anger in protest. “He’s worth, for some reason, more than any of us. So we can use him.”
“Hopefully however, this will go relatively smoothly, and we will leave here with the knowledge that we were paid by the marines for turning ourselves in.” Grinning at just the idea, Taro left the ship. “Now remember Darius... look aggressive... like you’ve captured us and make it look like your making us move... which in Can’t Count’s case... you will be.” Then doing his best, ‘I’m awfully sad about being captured’ face, Taro, with the others made his way onto Shell Island, destination the marine base!