Dual Post 001 ⚜ Video ⚜ The boat

[paysdelamour]

[The scene that appears seems to be inside one of the Navy housing units. To the right is a man that seems very familiar, one ridiculously fashionable Frenchman. To the left, off in the background, is Portugal, who is busy scribbling on something with his back turned to the camera. France smiles a bit before speaking.]

Allo, mes amis! We are busy working on the finishing touches, mais, with a little help from all of you, Afonso and I just might have a plan to leave this island.

[France turns to look over at Portugal to see how it's going along. Then, he turns back to the camera.]

We are planning on making a boat, in the dead of night, and then sailing off the island. It will hold all of us here... that much has been taken care of. What we need is your help to complete this plan.

Would you stop with the dramatics?

Oh, very well then, spoilsport. [Francis may have just given the camera the teeniest bit of a pout.

Portugal pokes his head up from behind Francis for a moment--he's carrying the blueprints to the the boat in his arms, and despite his tone, he can't hide his smile.]

Allow me to describe what is going on, without the Shakespearean touches. I have been informed that every person here can simply wish for the things they want, so we are going to use that to our advantage. Each person is to wish for one part of the boat, as to not arouse suspicion. I have my plans, here.

[He lifts the blueprints, holding them up.] But as for who is wishing for what, I am not completely sure.

[Suddenly, Francis' head pops up in front of the blueprints, his charming smile having reappeared.] And this is where I will come in, mes chéris!

The Rose district, to the North, is closest to the docks. This means that to avoid as much interference from the Rulers as possible, we will meet at the Rose district, use someone's home to summon the parts, and then send them through town to the docks. Ah, if anyone in the Rose district is listening, let us borrow your homes, s'il vous plaît! The sooner we wish all the pieces into being, the better.

From there, we'll all come together and build the boat in the night. I will be supervising the building, and I need to speak with those of you that have any experience in working with this sort of thing. I tried to make the prints as simple as possible, though.

As for any other issues, I will be the captain of the voyage. Needless to say, I have a little bit of experience sailing off the end of the Earth. [Now Portugal's smiling like an idiot.] Does that make sense?

Perfect sense, mon ami. [He gives Portugal a little bit of a smile, before turning back to the camera.]

Alors, to sum up: this will all be happening tomorrow night, into the morning of the 24th. Everyone will meet in the Rose district, and those that are building can take the big pieces to the dock first to get started. Then those that are imagine the parts and bring them to the docks will stay. The rest will follow Portugal. And of course, when it is complete, we may all leave this island.

I suppose this is all we need to say about our plan... mais, if you have any questions, please ask! We will be more than happy to help you. Meanwhile we should continue working, to make sure everything is perfect. Au revoir, mes chéris!



(( ooc: France is in Blue, Portugal is in Green. Both of them will respond to posts with their own threads, unless a response is specifically directed to only one of them. If you have any problems with the colors, please let me know on Plurk or AIM and I will provide a transcript! ))

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Voice

[starofchaos]

...do you believe that leaving the island will be enough to allow you access to your own world and restore all that is lost?

Video

[paysdelamour]

If my theory is correct, at the very least, these Rulers will not have power over us anymore. Absolute power can only extend so far, in my experience, Louis.

Then we may gather what we can and strike back when the time is right.

[Video]

[dreamsonwings]

Um, I can ask my roommates if you want to use our place.

[paysdelamour]

Ah, that would be lovely! Merci beaucoup.

You may also help, if you would like. The more of us that work, the faster we should get it done.

For Port only... would be kinda weird to tag myself :|a

[argo]

[He looks over the two entries before his before responding. Hey Port, have a seven-foot tall stoic man staring right back at you.] You can use our house. I don't think Domon would mind, and it seems Sora wouldn't mind either.

o/

[lusitania]

[Portugal smiles confidently and nods--despite the fact that he has to crane his neck to look at him. Oops.]

Glad to have your assistance, senhor.

[ audio ]

[denies]

[ Having Amakusa awake again is a relief, and in a way seeing this is a relief as well - so they really went through with the plan, huh? Even if she still has her doubts due to her conversation about it with Amakusa as well, it's at least an opportunity she shouldn't miss. ]

You already got this far with the plan, huh? [ still eternally using audio, though. ]

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[paysdelamour]

[He smiles, quite proud of their plan.]

Bien sûr. The Rulers, they have not done anything in a while. This means it may be best to leave.

video

[waterformybath]

So this is what you've been working on? It's an ambitious plan.

[If only Calcifer were here...with him and his magic, they could have easily built such a boat.]

Video

[paysdelamour]

Oui, this is why I have been up in the long hours of the night! And now, finally, the time is right, I should think.

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[fools_journey]

... I will help with imagining pieces and assembly, but I don't think I will join you on the boat.

[ He says it smoothly and neutrally and hopes (perhaps vainly) that he won't get questioned too deeply. ]

Video

[paysdelamour]

... quoi?

Minato... it is your decision to stay, mais... may I ask why?

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[tomate]

Oh oh! You know I'll be a big help in building.

Video

[paysdelamour]

Ah, merci, ma petite tomate~. I will be happy to have you along!

[video] he completely misses what is really important about this post

[unionjackoff]

[his eye is twitching irritably when his video appears]

And why, pray-tell, did you not ask me to assist you? [oh yeah, he's pissed. ESPECIALLY AT YOU, PORT, FOR KEEPING A SECRET FROM THE BEST PIRATE EVER. POUTPOUTPOUT]

Video

[paysdelamour]

We are asking you now for assistance. All of our work was simply planning and drawing up these blueprints. This is the important part, non?

[video]

[vongolastorm]

If it means there's a chance of gettin' off of this goddamn island, you can count me in. I'll help with both the conceivance of the parts and the construction of the boat.

Video

[paysdelamour]

This is my hope, oui.

It may be best to work on construction - we have plenty of people to summon the parts, it is builders we need more of. Good, strapping men such as yourself. [He'd love to help, really, but someone needs to be making sure everyone's summoning the parts they need.]

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[femininetomboy]

[ A... boat. That was so simple. But what if the rulers overhear this? There would be punishments! Madoka didn't want to see the people she loved hurt.. Yeah, skeptical little girl here. ]

Are... you sure this is safe?

[ She wants to leave, too, yes, but... but... And then Madoka quickly shakes her head. Hadn't she learnt anything over time? Friends could do anything together and more than anything they needed to be brave. ]

Let me help! I never had to do with boats and the likes, but I have a lot of technical knowledge and I'm really good at building and repairing things.

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[lusitania]

We will gladly take any help we can get, senhora. [He smiles at the girl on the other side of the screen, his look soft.] And I promise you are in the utmost of good care.

[video]

[awesomemich]

[of course Prussia had not known about this plan at all, but of course he's going to take credit for it...if only on getting France to actually think about it]

Kesesesese~ Of course this is an awesome idea! I'm glad you took my awesome advice!

What do you need imagined?! I'm awesome at doing that!

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[unionjackoff]

[looming shadow]

What do you mean your advice? You knew about this too?

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[get_the_win]

I'll gladly let you use my house. I will help you build it too, as long as someone can give me instructions.

But... [He hesitates for a moment. He looks uncertain, like he can't figure out how to say what he wants to.] I'm not... I don't think I should go with you. What if the Rulers use me against you? What if they turn me into that thing again?

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[paysdelamour]

Merci beaucoup, Domon. And this will be no trouble either - my friend here, he knows what he is doing. And I do, too.

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[hyahahacool]

Hyahaha! I have to admit.... this is a pretty good plan. I had my doubts.

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[paysdelamour]

Did you? I am glad to see we meet your approval, monsieur.

[video]

[ex_unitedstates491]

Whoa, you guys are serious! [America pops on screen looking at the plans with boyish curiosity.] I get that you're gonna bust outta here, but I dunno, that's kinda lame! Heroes fight the bad guys head on, y'know? But whatever floats your boat, dudes! Ha ha ha ha, get it?!

Video

[paysdelamour]

Of course we are serious! It may be our only way out of here, Amérique. Our "heroes" who have gone against these Rulers "head on" have not managed to succeed yet. They have been caught within seconds.

... that was a terrible pun, mon ami.

[Video]

[dragondictation]

I don't get all the complicated stuff, but it sounds like a great plan! Uh, just one thing, though. How are we going to be able to get everyone home? Does anyone know where this island is located?

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[paysdelamour]

We do not. Mais, Spike, this is the thing - the Rulers seem to have a lot of power on this island. My theory is, they will have less power the further we are from the island. When we are away from them, we will not have to worry about the Rulers changing us anymore, and then devote all our time to returning you and Rarity home, and all of the others from different times and worlds...

... that is, assuming this is Earth. It would be easier for us all if this place was on Earth somewhere, mais... we cannot be sure until we leave.

[everdistant_utopia]

Ah, so what you spoke of earlier has come to fruition. Yes, I would be willing to assist.

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[paysdelamour]

Magnifique! We would be happy to have your help. Would you like to build or gather materials?

[video]

[pawsitively]

[Oh hey, she's in the Rose district. Looks like they got a house to work in but it wont hurt to offer. And clearly she doesnt need to ask Karkat because he will be 100% okay with this.]

You can use our hive --bluh-- I mean, HOUSE too if its needed!

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[paysdelamour]

Ah, parfait! This will make things much, much easier. We will be less crowded this way!

[video] [sorry this is so late, school ate me]

[lovefool]

[It's a little later in the night, after Minato has spoken to her about about the plan. It might be a risk, but with how things were now- even being new, she wants to protect her brother. She has a determined expression on her face.]

Minato is definitely coming along with me! So, we'll do whatever it takes to help. [Once that's declared, her face can relax into a smile.] Even lost is better off than stuck with Rulers trying to change who you are... I'll trust in your plan.

Permavideo, sorry this reply is so late

[paysdelamour]

Minato...? [He's confused for a moment, but then realization lights up on his face.] Ah! You must be his sister, non?

[Francis smiles brightly at her through the screen. Aah, she's so cute~] Merci beaucoup. I am happy to have you on board, and Minato, aussi. And what is your name, ma chère?