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  1. Penguinator

    Penguinator Former Mod star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    The Steam Chronicles

    It is the early 1800?s. But not that we know of. No, this is a world of steam and clockwork, airships and submersibles, Victorian and Modern. Queen Victoria sits on the English Throne, and London, the veritable ?Centre of the Modern World?, is advancing readily. Great structures tower above the Thames, and Zeppelins, Blimps, and all manner of other airships - Ornithopters, Bi-planes, and Gyrocopters - fly higher above them.

    On the ground, steam and clockwork rule the open roads, though their number and the population prevent it being too ?open?. And it is here that the crime begins. Pickpockets run amock, and murder happens every so often. But this is no tale of crime and punishment! This is grand adventure, a tale of people amongst the hustle and bustle of an expanding world.

    These are the Steam Chronicles.

    ***
    Excerpt from the Daily Mail, Sunday March 4th, 1829 AD

    London is buzzing with news that the famous adventurer Quincy P. Shackleford is about to embark on a new journey. Recently, Shackleford came into possssion of an ancient map that tells of a hidden island, supposedly the final resting place of Mayan gold. It lies to the far south of the Colonies, near Chile, and the esteemed Mr. Shackleford is reportedly assembling an expedition to find said treasure.


    Excerpt from Quincy P. Shackleford?s Journal, Monday March 5th, 1829 AD

    It was with great interest I read the article in the Mail yesterday, and was quite angered to find that it wrote of the expedition as though it were a mere treasure-hunt. I promptly wrote to the Mail, detailing the finer points of the journey. We plan to bring back specimens of flora and fauna, perhaps some ancient artifacts, too. I suppose, then, that this is a treasure-hunt, though more attuned to the scientific than the financial. We embark on Thursday, as per the Norse customs. The Hammer of the Gods shall drive our ships to new lands!

    ***
    This is a Steampunk RPG. For those of you not familiar with the genre, it involves Victorian settings and characters with technology powered mainly by Steam and Clockwork. Examples of the Genre include: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Hellboy, Van Helsing, Sleepy Hollow, and many more. An excellent source on the genre is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk

    As to characters, you are a member of Shackleford?s expedition. Are you a scientist, archaeologist, botanist, treasure hunter, indentured servant or rich patron? Perhaps even a stowaway... The possibilities are boundless.

    It is also possible to be a native of the island, though you?d have to PM for extra-special permission!

    ***
    RULES:

    -PM all character sheets to the GM(s)
    -GM?s word is law
    -No God-moding
    -Respect other players
    -Obey the Terms of Service
    -Have fun

    Try to write well, please. Spelling mistakes can seriously detract from the fun.

    ***
    Character Sheets

    Name:
    Gender:
    Age:
    Appearance
    -Eyes:
    -Hair:
    -Build:
    -Clothes:
    Personality
    -Likes:
    -Dislikes:
    -Habits:
    Inventory
    -Weapons:
    -Equipment:
    Job:
    Bio:


    ***
    Note: If anyone is interested in being a Sub-GM, then please, by all means, PM me.
     
  2. Dahlia_Santary

    Dahlia_Santary Jedi Youngling star 3

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    Jul 15, 2005
    GM Approved!

    Name: Abigail Clere
    Gender: female
    Age: 32
    Appearance
    -Eyes: green
    -Hair: light brown
    -Build: slender
    -Clothes:
    [image=http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/nashimari/captaintop.jpg]
    [image=http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/nashimari/captainpants.jpg]
    Personality
    -Likes: obedience, honesty, adventure
    -Dislikes: treason, lies, ignorance, sexual criticism
    -Habits: twitches her lip to one side when confused
    Inventory
    -Weapons: rapier sword, pistols
    Job: Captain
    Bio: Gail was orphaned when she was still a little girl, so she was raised by her uncle and older cousin. Her family were seamen, so they had no choice but take her along with them in their voyages so they could look after her. Gail was raised out on the open sea until she was twelve, when her uncle decided it was finally time to send her off to school. She studied in an all girl school in London. Six years later she returned to the sea, disguised as a man so she was allowed to be onboard. Her secret was eventually discovered, but the captain of the vessel allowed her to remain in service. In a port in the Caribbean, Gail met up with her cousin again and joined his crew. They returned to England, where her cousin married and settled. Gail was given command of his ship. Years later, Gail was hired by Quincy to lead them across the ocean on his expedition.
     
  3. Penguinator

    Penguinator Former Mod star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Quincy P. Shackleford's Sheet

    Name: Quincy Percival Shackleford
    Gender: Male
    Age: 28
    Appearance
    -Eyes: Blue
    -Hair: Long-ish brown hair, very well kempt and combed back. Small sideburns
    -Build: Tall, lithe, and lanky
    -Clothes: Dress shirt, surcoat, jacket, and overcoat, all in a brown tone. wears a bowler hat and black boots.
    Personality
    -Likes: New ideas, new places, books, people
    -Dislikes: apathy, and spiders
    -Habits: Smokes his pipe, gesticulating
    Inventory
    -Weapons: Sword-cane, Colt Single Action Army
    -Equipment: His pipe
    Job: Publishing Mogul, head of Shackleford Books
    Bio:


     
  4. Lucki

    Lucki Jedi Youngling star 2

    Registered:
    Jan 30, 2006
    GM approved

    Name: Maggie Brenners
    Gender: Female
    Age: 24
    Appearance
    -Eyes: Blue
    -Hair: Blonde, long and thick, straight
    -Build: five foot four inches, slim often complains of her boy like physique
    -Clothes: Khaki colored pants, blue buttoned up shirt untucked and white undershirt
    Personality
    -Likes: Plants, and digging into the past
    -Dislikes: Loud people, annoying people
    -Habits: wrinkles brow when frustrated, chews on end of her wire-rim glasses, very geeky
    Inventory
    -Weapons: none
    -Equipment: spade, shovel, brushes, books etc.
    Job: Archeologist, dabbles in Botony
    Bio: Maggie is a Duchess of Mayo a county in England but chose to live a life of Schlolar. She loves delving into the past and creating possible scenerios for the people of ancient times.
     
  5. DarthVercetti

    DarthVercetti Jedi Master star 4

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    Oct 18, 2005
    Waiting for approval now.
     
  6. BartSimpson-SithLord

    BartSimpson-SithLord Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    GM Approved

    Name: James Traber
    Gender: Male
    Age: 23
    Appearance
    -Eyes: A deep shade of jade
    -Hair: Ivory black, short
    -Build: Slim, yet muscular in his own right.
    -Clothes: Grey Corduroy trousers, an off-white linen pull over shirt, leather shoes, wool socks, and a nice sized hat.
    Personality
    -Likes: Treasure, adventure, thrills, money, easy girls, himself.
    -Dislikes: People of higher class than him, not easy girls, the law.
    -Habits: Is a heavy smoker
    Inventory
    -Weapons: Special made single-action revolver using S&W .44 special, one hunting knife placed in holder on pants, and two smaller knives hidden on his person. He also carries hooks in his bag as well as two large hook like melee weapons.
    -Equipment: Rope, shovel, handkerchief, duster, several cartons of cigarettes.
    Job: Treasure Hunter/Thief, but masquerading as an Archaeologist
    Bio: Born the fifth child of middle class parents. His mother died during childbirth and he blamed his father for both his creation of him and the death of his mother. Growing up, his father and he constantly butted heads until finally, at age 15, his father threw him out on his own. Upon entering the mean streets of London, James quickly assimilated to the culture of the streets. He became an excellent thief and made quite a good amount of money. He enjoys three things in life the most: Women, money, and drink. He heard of the riches of the expedition and has joined in an attempt to gain it all for himself.

    A deceitful, underhanded, unhonest, immoral man, he has no apprehension about killing for what he wants. In fact, he kind of enjoys it.

    -~This is no Zaku, Boy. No Zaku!~-
     
  7. Darth_Vaders_cousin

    Darth_Vaders_cousin Jedi Knight star 5

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    Nov 12, 2004
    Name: Tate Heckle

    Gender: Male

    Age:30

    Appearance
    -Eyes:Blue
    -Hair:Shaggy Brown
    -Build:Thin but well muscled
    -Clothes:Baggy Brown Pants, Off-White cotton shirt (sleeves normaly pushed up) Black vest and occasional black trench coat. Suspenders hanging from pants (doesn't actually use them)

    Personality
    -Likes:Adventrure, Excitement, Shooting things
    -Dislikes: Missing things, bad jokes
    -Habits: Shoot first, ask questions later

    Inventory
    -Weapons:Engraved Twin Pistols, Engraved Lever action Rifle, Gold Deringer strapped to his ankle.
    -Equipment: Gun Belt

    Job: Gunslinger/Bodyguard

    Bio:

    American born and raised, Tate ran away from home at the age of 15 to pursue a life of riches in the gold mines of California, Mexico.

    But, that's not how things turned out. Instead, Tate turned to a life of crime, stealing food to begin with, then moving on to greater prizes such as gold and weapons. He taught himself the art of the quick draw, and soon became a legend to every city in a 50 mile radius.

    Of course, only so long untill the law catches up with you. And, according to the law of the west, it'll be a short drop with a quick stop as soon as they get you pinned down.

    Taking what he had, Tate moved to East to New York...then further, onto England, where he lived for a few years untill his stolen gold ran out.

    Broke, with naught but 3 changes of clothes and his guns, Tate was back on the streets, but this time pursuing a leagal...and hopefully more profitable...job. Becoming the "insurance policy" for an expedition to a lost island. What could be easier right? Where you're guns and look busy, walk away with some money.

    He only hoped he wasn't wrong about the ease of this job...


    Pistols - [image=http://ssl.maxsell.com/tmpimages/lm2p4y45fyl44mqec0dkbf2t_2082.jpg]

    Rifle - [image=http://ssl.maxsell.com/tmpimages/lm2p4y45fyl44mqec0dkbf2t_1235.jpg]
     
  8. Penguinator

    Penguinator Former Mod star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    We have five people now, and if you, like me, are eager to start, then we can.

    A few things need to be cleared up first: The game begins in London, on the morning of March 8th, a Thursday. We depart on a ship, and head on a semi-long journey to the Island.

    We travel, we arrive, and we adventure. The Island will remain mysterious until we get there, but be on the lookout for a few hints at what it's like.

    Who's ready to start?
     
  9. -Jeb-

    -Jeb- Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Feb 18, 2006
    Before you do. Let me get me PM ready and sent. You've convinced me to actually read the intro. :p

    Sounds cool. Very King-Kongish.
     
  10. Penguinator

    Penguinator Former Mod star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    That's the idea. ;)

    EDIT: I seem to have forgotten my bio.

    So, here it is again.

    Bio: Quincy P. Shackleford was born into a wealthy family, but had to earn his lifestyle.

    Quincy served for three years in the British army. He began this career as a clerk, writing reports and managing the paperwork. He always looked forward to working at his father's book company, and got his chance when the war was over. Sadly, when he returned, his father lived only long enough to give him a starting position in Shackleford Books, before dying a year later.

    He worked hard for his father's company, rising in the ranks amidst accusations of nepotism and favouritism. He has worked hard to get where he is today, the owner of Shackleford Books. He managed to bring the company out of the ashes, a result of power-hungry men taking control after his father died.

    With his publishing house firmly established, Quincy turned his attention to other pursuits. He became an influential philanthropist, recovering many lost relics, charting mysterious islands, and even solving a mystery or two. He has traveled the world, meeting new people, learning about the world, and finding his way. Recently, after coming into posession of an ancient map, Quincy has put together a ramshackle expedition to find a mysterious island.
     
  11. -Jeb-

    -Jeb- Jedi Padawan star 4

    Registered:
    Feb 18, 2006
    GM APPROVED

    Name: Irvin Jonas Anderson

    Gender: Male

    Age: 34

    Appearance
    -Eyes: Green
    -Hair: Brown, short, combed back - moustache.
    -Build: Stands two meters tall, well muscled.
    -Clothes: Loose khaki trousers, hiking boots, dress shirt with the sleeves rolled to the elbows.

    Personality
    -Likes: Hunting, cigars, calm.
    -Dislikes: Ignorance, excessive chatting and commotion.
    -Habits: Licks his moustache constantly whilst thinking.

    Inventory
    -Weapons: Single, modified 40. Caliber Sniper Rifle. Foot-long combat knife.
    -Equipment: Cigars, ammo, attitude.

    Job: Hired gun, strictly for protection of the staff and crew.

    Bio:

    Born and raised pure Yankee in the Bronx, New York, Irvin J. Anderson grew as the oldest of two in a middle-class Caucasion family. His father, Trevor, being an avid hunter himself had begun taking his oldest son to ranges at the tender but eager age of 5.

    Irvin quickly picked up several different styles and proficiencies with weapons ranging from simple revolvers to more complex fire-arms like shotguns, Thompson machine guns, and sniper rifles.

    He preferred the latter above all, seeing as it worked best with his passion for hunting, a passion that had been molded into his mind since as long as he could remember by his late father.

    Before he managed to finish highschool, Irvin ditched and began travelling the world, abandoning his family, who had been tearing itself apart over petty vendettas. He joined and left behind many crews, spanning the globe many times over, residing in nations from five distinct continents including Asia, South America, and of course, Europe.

    Now in his thirties, Irvin has joined the fray with a new crew and captain under the name of Quincy P. Shackleford, being paid as a hired gun for the sake of the staff's protection.

    Good pay. Good luck. Good riddance.
     
  12. kiskolou

    kiskolou Jedi Knight star 2

    Registered:
    Mar 23, 2005



    GM APPROVED
    Here's my character:
    Name:Rick Whatson
    Gender:Male
    Age:Just a "ungratefull,stupid,Punk kid"(no one knows exact age)
    Appearance
    -Eyes:brown
    -Hair:Messy brown,a bangs a little over eyes.
    -Build:Skinny,young.
    -Clothes:jeans,Combat boots,A way too big trenchcoat,pilot goggles,slouch hat.
    Personality
    -Likes:Machinery,airships
    -Dislikes:police,bossy people
    -Habits:wears an eerie grin often.
    Inventory
    -Weapons:a flintlock pistol,Bowie knife
    -Equipment:Wrench,welding torch
    Job:Mechanic
    Bio:Deserted as an orphan,Rick lived a life of poverty.
    Early on in his life,He got a job at a dock,repairing airships.Pilots would tell him stories of adventure,about life away from the scummy streets of london.After getting fired from his job(for being an ungrateful stupid punk kid),he begged his way onto Shakkleford's expedition.He'll do any odd job for a chance of something better.
     
  13. YoungAngus

    YoungAngus Jedi Master star 5

    Registered:
    May 7, 2005
    APPROVED

    Name: Conan Fitzpatrick III
    Gender: MAae
    Age: 37
    Appearance
    -Eyes: Brown
    -Hair: Brown
    -Build: Well Kept Body, his years of travel have kept him in shape.
    -Clothes: Worn-out brown suit, several areas stictched back together, and some areas stained; Brown 'India Jones' Type hat which is very worn out; wheres eithier a monocle or reading glasses
    Personality
    -Likes: Obsessed with the inventions of Steam and clockwork, ancient artifacts, outdoors
    -Dislikes: Globalazation, Rainforests being intruded by industries, snakes
    -Habits: Adjusts glasses regularly, uses hat as fan and something to grab onto and hold to his chest when nervous, gloats about exotic travels.
    Inventory
    -Weapons: Has become a master of the Crossbow, and a chrome revolver.
    -Equipment: Several books filled with his inventions and writings
    Job: Archaeologist, Inventor
    Bio: Born in Ireland in a rural area, Conan was never exposed to the Modern-Industrial world which centered in England. When he was sent to visit his uncle for one Summer, his life changed forever. He saw the great workings of steam which fasinated him. His Uncle told him about this New World, and taught him to respect the Old World as well. Conan visted his Uncle every Summer, and would come home to Ireland where he would write down his accounts and try to design inventions of his own.

    When he turned 18, Conan and his Uncle traveled to South America where they discovered ancient ruins and artifacts. This started Conan's second career as an archaeologist. He traveled the world in blimps, and planes he had designed on his own and took up residence in England.

    When he learned about Quincy's adventure to find the gold, he couldn't resist joining the team.
     
  14. kiskolou

    kiskolou Jedi Knight star 2

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    Mar 23, 2005
    We should start!I'm getti'n a bit ansey!
     
  15. Penguinator

    Penguinator Former Mod star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Calm down! We do have enough players, but I'm awaiting word from a few others. Once they confirm their status, then w'll get started.

    EDIT

    Okay, and we are good to go. We begin shortly, at about One o'clock tomorrow (Sunday) Pacific time. It is now 6:28 PT.
     
  16. Penguinator

    Penguinator Former Mod star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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  17. YoungAngus

    YoungAngus Jedi Master star 5

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    May 7, 2005
    You gotta bump when there's only one page lol.

    And I noticed my CS says I'm a MAae, my character is not a MAae, he's a Male.
     
  18. Penguinator

    Penguinator Former Mod star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Hey, the bump was in case people didn't read my edit.

    [face_laugh]

    Heh, you're a MAae!
     
  19. kiskolou

    kiskolou Jedi Knight star 2

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    Mar 23, 2005
    Um...hello everybody?
    I wanna start now.
     
  20. Penguinator

    Penguinator Former Mod star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Here we go...

    The Steam Chronicles

    The morning was wet and foggy, but Quincy P. Shackleford could've cared less.

    Today was the day. The beginning of the expedition. The ship was not 20 metres away from him, and right now, he couldn't even remember it's name, he was so excited. Its skipper was one Cpatain Clere, who Quincy had only spoke with via correspondence. Awkward, yes, but Quincy was a busy man. Publishing companies don't run themselves.

    As he left the steam carriage, his aide, Asad, an Arab, followed after him, giving a fair sum of money to the driver. Asad picked up the bags, no mean feat, considering there were a good number of them, about five. Quincy only carried his briefcase and cane, walking towards the boat. Getting closer, it's name came to his mind again: the Acta Era, a Latin name, if his schooling served him correct.

    He saw the crew, preparing the ship for it's journey, and noticed Rick Whatman's airship being loaded into the hold. Good. Tate Heckle and Irvin Anderson were due to arrive any minute, unless they were already here. And where was the Duchess of Mayo? Surely, she was already here. Conan Fitzpatrick and James Traber were also on the list, and Quincy only hoped that they were here already.

    He came up to group of men, preparing equipment and weapons for the journey. There were five of them, men that Quincy had hired from Switzerland. They supposedly had specialized clockwork gear, and were here to oversee not only the technology, but the transfer of funds, such as gold.

    It was a very good to be Quincy P. Shackleford.

    Tag: ALL! Let's start!
     
  21. Dahlia_Santary

    Dahlia_Santary Jedi Youngling star 3

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    Jul 15, 2005
    IC: Abigail Clere
    Location: London docks, Acta Era

    The men were keeping a good pace. If they kept working in their pleasing speed they would be ready to set sail before noon. Hopefully the fog would clear up before then.

    Abigail watched her crew work from the crow?s nest. She knew they must be nervous about this expedition. She would be lying if she said she wasn?t a bit concerned herself. It was a pretty perilous journey to circle the Americas all the way to Chile. The southern cape America, or La Tierra de Fuego, as sailors called it, meaning ?Land of Fire?, wasn?t really the easiest cape to cross. Mountain large rocks that appeared out of nowhere all of a sudden soiled the whole way. Abigail had only crossed it once in her life, and it had been with her uncle?s crew well she was still a young girl.

    The she Captain caught sight of a man boarding her ship. If it was who she thought it was, then it was time to go back down. Gail grabbed hold the latter to the crow?s nest and slid down to the surface of the ship. She moved across the deck and reached the new comer.

    ?Mr. Shackleford?? she asked the man inquiringly.

    TAG: Quincy Shackleford
     
  22. BartSimpson-SithLord

    BartSimpson-SithLord Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    James Traber
    London Docks


    The smoke drifted into the air, merging with the foggy overcast weather. The sea breeze wafted through the air, filling his nostrils with a salty smell that he'd gotten used to over time. More smoke came out his nostrils as he flicked the cigarette to the stone walkway and stepped on it, his shoes squeaking on the wet surface. Aw, bloody 'eck. he thought, noting that the water had invaded the inside of his shoes. I 'ate the rain.

    Looking up from his soggy feet he noted a man approaching the ship he'd been charged to work on, the Acta Era, the man was dressed reasonably well, almost too reasonably well. Look at th'bloody rich bugger. he thought to himself. Comin all inta th'docks like'e owns th'place.

    But he knew he had to go through the formalities. He didn't like this person, he didn't like the captain he saw approach his employer from the ship, women like her were bossy and uncontrollable. He didn't like the hired hands. And he doubted he'd like anybody else he met on this boat. They were all just pawns to him. He would get what he wanted, and that was money. If everything else failed, he would at least come back with money. Even if he had to sail the ship back himself alone.

    As he walked up to the man, he began. Who cares if the woman was already talking to him. That was of no consequence to James. "Oy! You must be the guv of dis'ere meetin o'th'minds. Name's James Traber. I'll be one o'the archaeologists on board dis'ere ship."

    TAG: Quincy, Abigail

    -~This is no Zaku, Boy. No Zaku!~-
     
  23. Penguinator

    Penguinator Former Mod star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Quincy P. Shackleford

    It wasn't long before Quincy found himself beset by a gruff man, and a well behaved young woman.

    "Yes, I am Quincy Shackleford," he said, amicably, addressing both of them. The man "introduced" himself as James Traber, an archaeologist, but Quincy had a sneaking suspicion that he wasn't who he said he was.

    He turned to the woman. "And to whom do I have the pleasure of speaking with?" he asked. The woman was dressed as a sailor, albeit with a bit more style. The thought that this woman was the Captain Clere crossed Quincy's mind, but only for a second.

    Tag: Abigail (Let's make Quincy feel a bit embarassed!)
     
  24. Dahlia_Santary

    Dahlia_Santary Jedi Youngling star 3

    Registered:
    Jul 15, 2005
    IC: Abigail Clere
    Location: London docks

    Gail smiled politely at Mr. Shackleford, and reached out her hand to shake his.

    ?Captain Abigail Clere, Mr. Shackleford? she introduced herself. ?A pleasure to finally meet you in person.?

    TAG: Quincy Shackleford
     
  25. Penguinator

    Penguinator Former Mod star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Quincy Shackleford

    Quincy shook her hand, and tried to remember his manners. His mouth was a little agape, but he managed to find words to say.

    "A, excuse me," he said, before coughing, then continued, "a pleasure to meet you too, Captain. I trust everything is in working order?" he asked, feeling a little awkward talking business with a woman.

    Trying to mask this, he looked over at the boat. "I see that the airship arrived safely. Have you heard from Mr. Whatson, yet?"

    Tag: Abigail Clere
     
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