Author: Vela, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 7:55 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

Vela put on one of Drake’s shirts so she could come into the kitchen. They had a gate to Raile’s so they never knew when one of them would stop in. It had been a mistake last time when Rhenakos came in with documents and Vela was naked and cooking food.

Rhenakos was still pouting about it. “Because we stayed in a tavern stupid. This is our own house. I can be naked here…”

“Look at you settling down…” Rhenakos had rolled his eyes.

–

Thinking back on it Vela looked at Drake’s ass and tilted her head. “Have I really settled down Drake?” It was out of the blue and soon Vela was eating the delicious food at Drake had cooked for her. “It’s called Auclair. Rhenakos told me it’s a swamp so don’t wear anything you don’t like. It used to be a prosperous little city until the fire happened.”

She had the map of the area sprawled out and things were drawn in it, “Simone did great with this map though. It’s called Auclair. Was Simone’s last name before she took Terrowin.”

Author: Firesong, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 7:45 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

Drake woke up to Vela playing around, and while he didn;t mind it was definitely a surprise as she moved lower and lower. “H-hey now, I’m still waking up…no starting things…” As she came up and smothered him with hugs, he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her tight. “And now back to bed…” He squeezed just tight enough to know she couldn’t escape.

“No, Drake…we’re getting UP!” she said as she squirmed.

“Fine…” Drake grumbled, closing his eyes and snuggling in harder.

“I SAID UP!” Vela laughed as she kissed Drake. “Wake up.”

“Fine, fine,” Drake said, finally releasing her to stretch. She took full advantage of this to hop on top of him with a smile.

“Okay, now I’m starting stuff.” She just couldn’t resist how he looked.

With their morning off to a great start, Drake and Vela pulled themselves out of bed and into the kitchen. Drake hadn’t remembered much about himself in the five years they had been together, but he had at least learned he was a half decent cook when he needed to be. It was nothing fancy, but scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast was thrown into a plate on the counter for the two of them to eat.

“Today, Raile has us in an old castle. That whole thing where Simone is a princess and yada yada…well, Raile wants us to scope the surrounding ruins of the city. The castle itself is off limits…something about wanting to respect Simone’s wishes. I’m sure she wouldn’t mind, but he seemed like he didn’t want to ask her at the moment so I didn’t press. The town, though…seems they’re looking into finding some old tools and possibly some information.”

Author: Vela, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 7:31 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

Vela looked at him a bit and she chuckled, “Maybe… Maybe not.” She told him honestly. She was way more settled down than she had ever been before. Wanting to live in a space with someone was something she had never done before. Even with Claude she had slept in taverns at night.

“Yeah, he’s some genius fashion designer from Sularia. He’s sixteen. His sister is a genius blacksmith. They are twins. Raile introduced me once.” She looked him over, “I don’t have to stop wearing your shirts… I quite like them on me. They are soft, they smell like you… our bed is going to smell like us… I could steal your pillow at night… All of them.”

–

The next five years were eventful. They went ruin exploring. They fought off old boyfriends. They were together for all of it. It was early in the morning when she woke up… It was unlike her now to rise super early. She liked to wake up next to Drake and draw circles on his chest. “I’m gonna leave kissy marks all over your chest if you don’t get up soon.”

He eh’d her and she smirked before she started to lightly kiss all over his chest. Lower and lower before Drake’s eyes popped up. “I’m not starting stuff I swear. I’m just leaving kissy marks all over you. Going to cuddle you to death~" She dragged her naked form up his and wrapped herself around him.

Author: Firesong, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 7:05 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

Vela’s excitement over the alcohol was probably the best part about the trip so far, and Drake couldn’t help but smile. It was endearing how much of an alcoholic she seemed to be. The two moved on through each of the stores, picking and choosing what they needed. When Vela joked about being newlyweds, he rolled his eyes with a half smirk. “I barely know you, and I can already tell you’re not the settling down type…”

Yet, from afar, two very bewildered individuals looked on with shocked eyes. For Vela, this was settling down. They had never seen her act like this before. Certainly not with them.

–

Raile cleared his throat at the table. “All right, everyone…” He opened his arms. “Drake and Vela…let the betting games begin…”

–

“A kid named Kite?” Drake asked. He wondered if she was joking. “I never really put much stock into my outfits…as long as it works, I’m content.” He shrugged. “I do like the way you look in my shirt, though…” The two moved on from the store. “Maybe we should take a visit…it couldn’t hurt to update my wardrobe. Maybe you can help…”

It took a full week for the work to be done on the Nigrum Crista. When it set sail for the open skies that morning, though, it was a brand new ship with Drake behind the wheel. “Where to next? Did Raile give us a job? If not…we can go anywhere with this!” For some reason, he felt free.

Author: Vela, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 6:44 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

“A BAR?! ONLY THE BEST LIQUOR! The liquors from Baltil are my favorite we should ask for a crate of their best!” She jumped up in celebration. Vela knew what she liked and what she wanted. “We can invite all of our friends. Do we like those people? We could be friends with them~”

Vela ordered the rest of the bedroom set that went with the bed so they could store their clothes and whatnot. Tables, chairs, and anything else they needed was tested and tried. “I like the richness of mahogany.” She was pressing towels to her face. The washroom was easy enough as Vela immediately picked out the largest clawfoot tub she saw with arcane runes to fill and empty it. “This one. Big enough for two.”

“Linens next.” After they bought everything in the furniture department she bought all the bedding that matched. “We need plates too! This is like being newlyweds,” she joked with Drake. She gave him a mischievous smile before sending everything they ordered to the ship.

“I guess… That’s everything…” She realized the mental list she had was all crossed off. “Do you know of anything? I mean there are sexy outfits I guess… I did order a dresser. Most of my clothes come from a kid named Kite.”

Author: Firesong, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 6:37 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

It didn’t take much convincing for Drake to agree to doing the bed first. The fact that she pulled him down for a kiss wasn’t needed, but he quite enjoyed it all the same, and smirked as they made their way to the craftsman’s shop. At the front of the store were a lot of basic builds, but Vela skipped right over all of them and went towards the back, meant for the more rich and lavish lifestyle. The shopkeep seemed like he was going to complain, but at the sight of the silver bag from Vela, he shut his mouth and let them have the run of the place.

When Vela pulled Drake into the bed with the canopy, he blushed and smiled. “It does seem nice…” It was the whispering of sweet nothings and other devious ideas, though, that turned him a bit red. “Vela, let’s not antagonize the shopkeep…this is a good choice though.” He nodded to her, and the two did agree on purchasing this bed.

Of course, this was merely a floor model. The bed they had purchased was a large canopy bed with flowing blues, reds, and greens in Abedian style colors. In addition, they purchased many pillows to supplement the room that it was going in. All in all, it was far more silver than any sane person would have spent on something, but despite her looks, Vela was more than happy to satiate her desires, no matter the price.

That was something that Drake did like about her. She had solid goals, and never wavered from them. If she wanted it, she would find a way to get it.

“All right…next would be furniture for the rest of the ship. Tables, chairs, probably convert one of the spare rooms into a bar…” Drake was half joking. “What else…”

Author: Vela, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 6:26 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

She gave him the okay symbol and sighed, “Look, we have a bedroom now so we don’t have to stay in a tavern now. This means I won’t be getting into as many fights because men. So. You should be fine. Just go enjoy getting owned by two beautiful women and leave everything else to me, boss man.”

Vela took his hand in hers and pulled him with her. “Let’s go buy a bed first. Everything else is second important.” She smirked at him. “A big sexy bed… with bounce. A night headboard that won’t crack. Sound good?” She pulled both his hands as if she was convincing him. “Please…” She pulled him down and kissed him. “Pretty… please?”

They got to the furniture maker and she started to plop on beds. There was a colorful canopy one in the back but like a true master, Vela grabbed Drake and threw a bag of silver at the shop owner. “I’m going to test these beds true Vela style. No complaining. We could test them another way but that’s not child friendly.” She winked at the owner.

She finally took Drake back to the colorful bed and flopped on it pulling him with her. “What about this one?” She got close to him and kissed him. “It fits the colorful theme… The canopy is nice and sheer… You could come in after a long day and I could be hiding behind it.” She whispered a number of detailed scenes to him that were making the shop owner blush.

Meanwhile… Claude and Weylon were behind some furniture watching them. “Is she really settling down?” Claude was about to march in and demand payment for the sword she took. Weylon had lost so much more from Vela’s antics.

Author: Firesong, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 2:20 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

“I wouldn’t worry too much about him,” Raile said as he closed the chest he was in. “At least, not any more than you worry about any of your other former partners.” As Vela dropped down and kicked open the silver chest, he nodded. “The main overhaul has already been taken care of. Karith owes me a small favor so it was done at a hefty little discount. The work will be done in Bay nineteen. Just have whatever you buy sent there, and it should be good.”

“Speaking of my family,” Raile said with a smile. “I have a date planned later this evening with my wonderful wives…so I really do need to get going.” He looked directly at Vela. “Please, for the love of everything…do NOT destroy anything while you’re here. If you do, I can’t guarantee your airship will be finished…they may just take it as collateral for all the damages…”

With that, Raile excused himself, leaving Drake and Vela.

“Well…I guess we go shopping now?”

Author: Vela, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 2:02 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

“Oh you are just adorable,” Vela said to Raile as she waved her hand to Drake. “He knows. He always knows. He has ears everywhere.”

Vela was pleased with the great meal she was gifted and happily plopped the meat in her mouth. “It’s been a while since I had a nice dinner like this. I think last time was when you had me dating that duke so we could get that stolen silver back…” She shivered and stuck her tongue out in gross. “Imagine being arm candy for an old man. It was gross.”

She sat up high in the hold once they were appraising the goods. “It’s almost scary how much time you have even though you have twins and two wives.” Vela leaned back and crossed her arms. “This is going to put a target on our backs by Weylon though so we best be careful.”

She hopped down and kicked open one of the chests with silver in it, “Can we use this to decorate the airship boss? I did spend all my money on the security… and I would like to make this place a home. The market be calling my name.”

Author: Firesong, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 1:55 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

Raile took a sip of his own wine, and looked at Vela with a knowing gaze. “Does it have anything to do with the fact that a certain man you used to associate with is now putting out a notice for his ship on the black market?” He was still smiling, though, and seemed not to be mad with her despite the potential problems that it could cause.

Drake looked at the merchant, and then to Vela. “What…is even going on here?” He had ordered some of the steak and a glass of wine as well. The wine came out first, and he took a sip of it. It tasted absolutely delicious, but he doubted it was really worth the price that Raile was probably selling it for.

“Weylon, as it turns out, is wanted by the authorities on Canelux. He created a rather large problem for himself on Horae sometime last month, and that’s the reason he moved his operations over to Onnen. He was trying to get rid of quite a lot of that stuff on the black market. Funny thing…” He smirked. “If I…say acquired some of his stolen goods and gave them back to Horae, they’d owe me a favor. That favor being a reward, and they’d look the other way about a certain report of a stolen airship and forged documents.”

The merchant took another few sips of his wine. “That being said, it will take quite some time for the renovations on the Nigrum Crista. As we speak, I already have arrangements being made.”

“How did you-” Drake started to ask.

“Don’t worry about it,” Raile replied before being asked the question. “Now…not everything he has was stolen from Horae. Let’s finish eating here, and take a gander, shall we?”

The meal went about as well as expected, and Drake was absolutely stunned at the quality of food that he was being served. It wasn’t long before the trio were back at the airship, and in its hold appraising the items below.

“Believe it or not,” Raile said as he dug through one of the chests. “This…here is more important than anything else.” He produced a folder filled to the brim with documents. “They don’t care about anything else…as long as they get this back, the rest of it is ours to keep.”

Author: Vela, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 1:38 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

Vela crossed her arms. If only this waiter knew he was talking to blue blood like that… Not that she would claim it even for this. She would die to see him shit himself.

“Who the fuck did you scam this time?” The waiter jumped as soon as Vela finally opened her mouth. She plopped into a chair. “Fine, I’ll get that. This. That.” She pointed at the menu. “And a glass of wine…. Then a glass of dragonfruit juice.” She wasn’t ordering hard liquor which was a first for her.

“Okay, let me get down to business. I need you to come to the airship docks after this. We have a surprise. We also own an airship now. The Nigrum Crista. She needs a new interior and a new paint job. I just spent all my silver installing magic security on it. That’s it, boss man.”

She sipped on her wine. “We got you a fuck ton of treasure though. You’ll love it. It’s not from the ruins though. It’s a long story but once you see it…”

Author: Firesong, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 1:26 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

The Nigrum Crista docked on one of the upper levels of Karith, and as Drake disembarked, he wondered if he had been here before. There were things about the city that felt familiar, as though he had been somewhere similar before. The quick fixes that were made to lock the airship down were expensive, but Vela seemed more than happy to shell out the silver to do it.

“We’re supposed to meet Raile in a…restaurant on one of the highest levels. I think they called it…the Ruby Dream.” Just by the name alone, it sounded expensive, but Raile was always the one picking up the tabs whenever they met. The two ascended Karith, and soon they found themselves outside of the restaurant. Like many of the upper level houses and shops, it was painting a brilliant red, with a gemstone motif outlining the whole building. Even the door handles were made of ruby.

“I’d hate to know how much all of this cost,” Drake said with a sigh. The two walked in, and were immediately met with stares.

“How may I…help you,” the red and gold vested waiter said with a sneer. “If you’re looking for a diner, I suggest dropping to the middle levels.”

“We’re here to meet with Raile?” Drake said with a confused tone.

“Ah yes…” The waiter nodded. “That…makes sense.” He grabbed a few menus, and motioned for Drake and Vela to follow. Instead of going into the main dining area, they were led behind it, and to an upper level. It was quiet here, and although there were several tables, only one was occupied.

“Ah! You made it,” Raile said with a grin. “Thank you, Ryan! I’ll be sure to tip everyone well.”

“Of course, Master Raile,” the waiter said with a half bow before disappearing.

“What…was that about?” Drake asked.

“Well…in a roundabout way….I own this place,” Raile said as he pointed at the chairs. “Sit down, please. This place has a great ‘ruby marbled’ steak. I recommend it. You would not believe what I had to do to get them imported from Onnen. They sell like hotcakes…”

Author: Vela, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 1:09 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

“I liked him for the way he could sniff out a good treasure chest. It was the only thing sexy about him,” she waved her hand as she popped the treasure chests open. “Raile is going to be so happy…” She hopped over to the chests and her eyes got stars in them. “They just might! He’s going to be so happy!”

She pulled the silks up gently and rubbed her face on them. “He’s going to be so happy! We did so good. This is better than all that stuff in the mountains. Though we did get him quite a little haul from there too.”

Vela did a little dance of success. “I can’t wait to have my new wing! I heard Lady Shiloh is a perfectionist and that’s why I don’t have it yet!”

Once they got to Karith they got her docked and paid the docking fees. Immediately she got someone to make it so only she and Drake could power it on. It was expensive but she threw the sack of silver easily. “There. Now we have a not so easily stolen airship. We should have Raile unload all the treasure first then just hire someone to gut the whole thing…”

Author: Firesong, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 1:02 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

Drake rolled his eyes, “You really can’t expect a tavern of that quality to really invest in the furniture. We’ll be able to pick out what we want when we get to Parvpora.” He held out his hand to pull her up. “Let’s get going to the hold. I want to know what we’re working with.”

The two wandered down to the lower level of the airship, and Vela easily picked the lock on the door. As they entered and lit the torch on the wall, they both gasped. To at least Drake’s surprise, there were several large chests, paintings, armor stands filled with shining armor, and more relics behind it all.

“He may have been a lousy ex, but he’s got a hell of a haul here,” Drake said as he walked up and opened one of the chests. “There’s got to be several thousands worth of silver here!” He looked in the next chest, which was filled with fine silks and other luxurious fabrics. “Vela…this might be enough to pay off Raile for the medical bills…”

Author: Vela, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 12:48 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

Vela was checking out the interiors. “He’s a dreadfully boring guy. This ship shows it. The colors suck. There’s no adventure in his blood.” She opened up the master bedroom and it was even more painful in there. Not to mention the number of female clothes strung about from his room. “Look at all of his trophies…” She took her foot and moved some of it. “Right, the first thing we do is strip the entire place. Sell what’s worth and use that to fund the new overhaul along with what I have saved up.” She put her hands on her hips.

“I always liked the color of Abed. The way it was so bright and full of life. Pinks, greens, and blues. The glassworks. The pillows! I bet Karith has a lot of it in their marketplace. Just likes of silks.” She flopped on the bed. “This is horrible.” She got up and bounced on it.

“This has no… bounce. This has to go. I would break this. We would break this like we broke that bed in the tavern.”

Author: Firesong, Posted: Sun Apr 4, 2021 12:40 PM, Post Subject: Treasure Hunting Break [P/R]

“The Nigrum Crista,” Drake said back to her, testing the way it sounded. “Quite a good name.” The two discussed what to do next, and decided that the best course of action, before exploring the ship, was to set a course for Parvpora. They would need to meet up with Raile at some point, but the journey was bound to take quite some time. Calling on Raile could be done at a later time, and the two decided to go ahead and explore the ship more. If there was treasure to send to him, it wouldn’t be the worst idea to break the idea of overhauling a stolen airship with a little bit of good news.

“This is not…anything like what I was imagining,” Drake said as they walked down the solver, gold, and crimson colored halls. The rugs were a mix of disgusting browns and grays, and nothing seemed to match. “I would literally go for anything other than this.” He sighed. “What do you think?” He looked around. “I’m assuming that room at the end is the master. There are a few others on each side…and the hold is probably where the treasures are kept. Lead the way, Lady Vela” he said with a joking bow.