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[touchofcashmere]

[the hologram starts to show a pastel vague cloudy room with smudges of brown, as if something is starting to take shape but is not quite there]

Hello...? Hello? Is this thing on? I'm just going to assume it is.

[he straightens and smiles]

Hello, everyone! My name is Stede Bonnet, otherwise known as the Gentleman Pirate. And wow! This place is incredible... and a little...startling to say the least. I wouldn't recommend the circus unless you are up for a bit of perforation. [a faint laugh]

I just want to say hello, and welcome, I suppose, and to see who my neighbors are here. I'd invite you in for tea but...I can't get the hang of the interior design and the moving stairs? Frankly terrifying. I prefer an elevator thanks.

[don't ask]

I'd also like to know if anyone else is from the Serena Eterna. If you recognize me give a little wave?

Beyond that! A little about me! I am a pirate captain, as I've said, and lead a crew of ruthless bloodthirsty individuals along with my co-captain. Together we tear a bloody swath across the sea [okay he might be overselling it a bit]

In a second-when I find them- I'll introduce you to my two crewmen who are here with us, going by the names of Frenchie and the Swede. They may seem like air-headed sweethearts but they will end you if they feel they have to so watch out. [and it's not...entirely a lie. They did want to end him after all. And it's best if the particularly murdery people are less inclined to murder]

While I'm not currently accepting applications for crew positions, you never know when that may change.

And oh! Before I forget... does anyone know a good boutique around here? Only I'm a bit lacking in the garment department.

Thanks a bunch!

[then after a little while longer of fussing with the pendant, he manages to get it shut off]

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Meeting Frenchie- Eventually OTA

[touchofcashmere]

Frenchie? Hello? [he's searching through another cloud. He's assuming it's Frenchie's because...well process of elimination. And he hopes it is or it's going to get very awkward] Are you here?

Meeting Swede-Eventually OTA

[touchofcashmere]

[in the distance, he spots the Swede near an escalator. A bit far in the distance so he waves, hoping the man will see him and jog over sparing him the trouble]

[Video]

[borntolove]

[Ten beams]
Hallo, I'm The Doctor. Blimey! I've never met a gentleman pirate before. And I hearts tea. Sounds like maybe your Cloud is still trying to settle on a design for you. Might be overthinking it. Might want to chat with The Outsider about both those things. You are welcome to come over to my cloud if you'd like tea, however.

[Video]

[touchofcashmere]

I am a rare sight, it's true! A bit of a collector's edition, that's me. [and not just a footnote in the history books, more like a rare find]

Not...sure how I feel about it thinking... [the cloud roils a bit] Or if I want to talk to the Outsider at all.. [it roils a bit more]

And... I think I met...a friend of yours but he was Scottish? [bit odd honestly, but maybe there's just a bunch of doctors?]

I'd like that but I'm not sure how to find you.

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[borntolove]

[The Doctor makes a such a chuckle]

Oh you should see my library. Oh yes!

It is thar realm. Might be a good idea to become acquaintanced at the very least.

I'm sorry? [Wut? Are you talking about his Second self?]

[The Doctor pops his mouth] You stay right thar and I'll find you. All-sony!

[crystalmaster]

[Radley watches the video with a raised eyebrow and a bit of amusement. It's nice, he supposes, for such enthusiasm. He definitely gets the feeling this guy is overselling, yes. He hardly seems the type to tear a bloody swath anywhere. Maybe it's a facade, like how Radley looks tough but is actually gentle and kind to most people.]

Hi there. I'm Radley. It looks like you're settling in pretty well. I passed on the circus. Sounds like that was a good idea. I'm not up for anything that would change this handsome bod.

[He smirks.]

I haven't heard of this Serena Eterna. What's that?

[He cringes at the descriptions of the crewmembers.]

Thanks for the warning. I'll ... uh ... watch for them.

I don't think I've run into any boutiques, but I'm sure there's something like that around somewhere.

[touchofcashmere]

No I don't blame you, but a scar can add mystery and intrigue! As well as amazing conversational pieces. I have a couple myself I'm quite proud of.

[he beams]

Nice to meet you Radley. What is it you do for a living? [out of curiosity] And where would you recommend I search?

[draculaslifecoach]

[...this guy has gotta be putting him the fuck on.]

Bullshit. Stede Bonnet's been dead a couple hundred years.

[Don't get Barney wrong--that would be pretty impressive if dead men could dream. Pirates are cool, and they certainly fit into Barney's overall skull aesthetic...but this? Is bullshit.

Sorry, Stede. Can't fool this ornery old mercenary. Nope.]

[touchofcashmere]

[the dislike is immediate, but Stede at least is nicer than others]

I think you'll find that plenty of things are more malleable in these kinds of places. Unless you're used to talking to skeletons and living in clouds.

[theydrewfirstblood]

I don't know any boutiques, but welcome.

[Says the soft spoken soldier with the thousand yard stare--but his demeanor is peaceful, friendly enough.]

...are you really the Gentleman Pirate? That Stede Bonnet?

[touchofcashmere]

Yes I am. [he beams] You've heard of me? [if he had a doubloon for every time someone in this place knew who he was, he'd have two doubloons, which isn't a lot but strange how it happened twice]

[Video]

[peachiekeen]

A boutique is an excellent idea! I haven't seen one yet, but we should absolutely go in on one together with a Wish! Earning feathers has been pretty easy so far, I'm sure we can put enough together in no time at all!

[Video]

[touchofcashmere]

Oh hello!

Yes I'd like that. Still not sure...the actual mechanics of it and...hopefully it's not a monkey's paw sort of wish. Last thing I want is the night of the living undergarments situation. [that hasn't happened yet but he's not discounting the possibility]

I'd like to thank you again for your help earlier. I don't even have a scar! [which is good, he supposes, if slightly disappointing]

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[saltandpepperbeard]

[Perforation??] Fuck, Stede, did you go and get yourself stabbed again? You've been here, what, less than a week?

Let me know if you find that boutique. I'll go, get a lay of the land. [Sit outside the dressingroom and watch the fashion show.]

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[touchofcashmere]

Ed! There you are. I heard something about a twisted city, but I don't really know much about it.

[he makes a complicated sort of expression before deciding to be proud]

Right in the liver, like you said. But apparently you can't die here. [or he got lucky] And didn't even leave a scar, sadly. I feel like if a man is going to get stabbed at a mad carnival he should at least have something to show for it.

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[delinquent_track]

Woah! You mean we can talk over these things all the time? I thought it was just a special occasions kinda deal.

[Yes, Ryuji, because clearly this was the most important takeaway]

[touchofcashmere]

Yes it's amazing. It's sort of like a ...a...I don't know the word for it but...black box that you can talk into. It's sort of brilliant isn't it? We could use these back when I'm from, let me tell you.

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[dethroned_prince]

[Atem had debated whether or not to take this introduction seriously or not. It was hard to imagine that a pirate would just come out and boldly announce that he had committed heinous crimes with the intent to profit, and that his crew would cut down anyone that defied them.

And that thing at the end about the boutique wasn't helping this make anymore sense.

With a stern expression on his face, he ultimately decided to go ahead and address this.]

I.. do hope you realize that if you are who and what you claim to be, you won't be continuing those nefarious activities here. [Said with as much authority as a young prince-soon to be pharaoh could muster which... was a considerable amount.]

[touchofcashmere]

Sorry? What? Hard to hear you over that hair of yours. [it's a bit loud. And nefarious! Well! That was something to strive for!]

[originaldragoon]

[Rose arches a brow. Another pirate?]

You do not exactly paint yourself as a "bloodthirsty pirate" especially after introducing yourself as the "Gentleman Pirate."

[And asking about a boutique? Yeah, that doesn't help either.]

[touchofcashmere]

Fortunately I don't live my life to your narrow minded expectations of what a pirate is. [sniff] And I could still kick your ass. [probably]

[ace_of_hearts]

[Ace arches eyebrows.]

[What pirate captain brags about being bloodthirsty, ruthless, and planning to engage in bloody swaths? And "air headed sweethearts?" WOW. He cannot even IMAGINE how Whitebeard's crew would react to be called that. Wooosh.]

So you're a pirate too? What's your treasure?

[Ace is back in his usual topless state and orange cowboy hat, as you do. But he looks relaxed. Like a lounging panther.]

[touchofcashmere]

Ah, well I don't have one, as such. Not just yet anyway. [well that's not true, but he can't really say Ed can he?]

And yours?

[deaths_head]

[Not accepting applications...nope. Nope nope nope. The Shade did not, and is not, having any boyhood fantasies about the Gentleman Pirate hiring him on as a crewmate. He is absolutely not, that's all on you, and the Shade is a god of death, the grave, and a whole mess of truly intimidating things full of gravitas and dignity.

Shut. The hell. Up. He's just checking up on the guy because that circus stuff was seriously fucked.]

You ever want a talisman or mark to protect against that kinda batshit crazy homicidal bullshit in the future, come see me. My power seem to work here, for the most part, so I can help you out.

[touchofcashmere]

How...does it work exactly? [he does want to be protected but...he'd rather others be protected too]