Gratitude for Winterstide gifts + Raiders of the Lost Arts recruitment

[emet_sulk]

Type: Video
Sender ID: emet-sulk (Emet-Selch)
To: Public
Subject: Gratitude for Winterstide gifts + Raiders of the Lost Arts recruitment
Warnings: None

[ Hello again, Escordvi. It is Emet-Selch, sitting at his desk in the cabin on the Phantom Moon. ]

Firstly, my thanks to those who left gifts for me during the local celebrations. I would return the favour but only one of you left a name. If you desire a gift yourself, I've left them with my assistant at the Adamantine Forge.

...Now, to business.

[ He clears his throat. ]

The Raiders of the Lost Arts welcomes all who have a keen interest in exploration, discovery, and research whether that be for esoteric relics or more mundane interests. I am currently its acting captain until such time as our original captain returns - if he does, indeed, return. Our ship, the Phantom Moon, has ample space for your needs and will be docked at Eltrut for a week or so whilst our new arrivals find their feet. Do come find myself or one of the crew should you be interested. Your assigned armada matters not to us.

[ He snaps his fingers and faintly shimmering, translucent faces of the current crew - Professor Turo, Ryotaro Dojima, and Reno - appear. ]

--And if you happen to be interested in magitech research and development, the Adamantine Forge can be found on the same leviathan, away from the main docks.

Comments

[phoenixdominant]

I see. Of course.

[Yes, ship maintenance isn't something he would be able to help with much.]

I think it's important that you do make those considerations. It would be a shame to lose the progress your crew has made, others having left or not.

[He agrees that Emet-Selch should keep things in working order.]

Yet, please do remember that I do have a fair bit of free time on my hands now that I am free of ... certain burdens. If I can be of any help in any capacity, please do not hesitate in asking.

[emet_sulk]

[ He thinks for a moment. They have hired hands to help with sailing and keeping the exterior in working condition, but thus far the vacant rooms are left to accumulate dust. Emet-Selch thinks the occasional blast of wind is perfectly fine but what about the floating garden...? ]

If you like, you could help the Professor maintain the garden from time to time. Our ship tows one at its rear. He and I take turns keeping an eye on it currently. If nothing else, 'tis a nice spot for some peace and quiet.

[phoenixdominant]

[Oh, how interesting.]

A garden that is towed behind your ship? What an interesting addition. While I wouldn't say I'm much of a green thumb, I wouldn't mind helping with it from time to time.

[He can do some simple gardening. And it would be a nice place to visit.]

If you don't mind the visiting, of course.

[emet_sulk]

You are welcome to visit. I'm not sure why our captain decided to add such a cumbersome thing but, well, I cannot simply let it wither now, can I?

[ Joshua just has to avoid killing the plants. How hard could it be, really? Don't answer that. ]

Ah, and I suppose the others won't mind if you wish to use the laboratory to research anything which catches your eye. 'Twould be a shame for the facilities to go to waste.

[phoenixdominant]

Perhaps your captain took a liking to gardening. I can't fault him for that, seeing as we're all out to sea more often than not.

[He chuckles a bit. Honestly, nothing tastes better than home-grown herbs and fruits, too. He couldn't care less about the vegetables, though.]

And I wouldn't mind taking a look if you're offering. Do you know what he might have been researching before?

[emet_sulk]

No. Much of our crew is quite independent and I never bothered to enquire too deeply into his work since he held himself rather aloof.

[ Emet-Selch appreciates it honestly. Even if their island base feels a bit desolate without much activity. It would be nice to have someone with an active spirit for exploring... ]

You can use it for whatever you wish. Don't mind the others if you see them there. There's room for several to work at their own benches.

[phoenixdominant]

Then you have my thanks. I'll be happy to make use of it.

[If he runs into the others on Emet-Selch's crew, that quite alright as well. Joshua has invited Emet-Selch to The Hideaway's crew functions before (like after defeating Ultima, for example) so it goes both ways.]

If I find anything of interest, I'll be sure to share the details with you.

[If Emet-Selch cares to know, that is!]

[emet_sulk]

You're welcome. And thank you - all new discoveries are appreciated.

[ If the island weren't so...wild and untamed, he might invite Joshua to it as well. Maybe some other time... ]

[phoenixdominant]

Of course. And it is high time I had something new to pursue.

[Don't worry, it won't be nearly as white-hair inducing this time. Maybe.]