A Christmas Reunion

[melodiesmods]

When Melodies of Life ended, the Heroes of Light were given a choice. They could opt to stay behind on Crystallis, to go back to their homeworlds or to go live on one of their friends's homeworld. Regardless of what choice their made, they were separated forever, their paths never to cross again.

But for the 25th of December, the PuPu returned Crystallis and made a final gift to the Heroes of Light! For the entirety of the day, they can board their spaceships and travel to other worlds… And thus, they can visit their friends! Due to how time works across dimensions, characters can stay a maximum of seven days in another world, before the PuPu are forced to take them back to Crystallis. They can visit as many world as they want, so long as it is the world of another Hero of Light!

A downside to the Melodies of Life’s ending was that the Heroes of Light couldn’t bring to Crystallis people from their homeworld. Friends, family... But thanks to the PuPu’s spaceship, it is no longer an issue. You want to stay on Crystallis but bring with you your brother and pet hamster? Now you can do it!

It is the only occasion you’ll ever have to visit your friends. Indeed, the PuPu are stopping interdimensional travel due to the Dream Width having grown exponentially more dangerous since the disappearance of the Calamity. More and more of their kind have disappeared because of it, and none of their scientists have any clue as to what it is or why it grew more dangerous following the Calamity’s disappearance*. But they still wanted to do this favor for their friends on Crystallis.

1. Post a top comment! Mention whether your character is on their homeworld (Homeworld) or if they’re using the PuPu spaceship to visit their friends (Traveler)!

2. Reply to other comments! Characters who decided to stay on their homeworld can also board the PuPu spaceship once they’ve been visited once, so there is no excuse for you not to visit everyone!

3. Profit!

* Please app to the upcoming sequel to Melodies of Life to discover all the truth! 2018, release date TBA.

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[not_most_days]

[There's something warm and familiar that fills Mary's heart in Edward's reaction. His shock is exactly as she expected, but so to is the quickness with which he gets a hold of himself and demands answers rather than blathering questions. She glances back at her crew and passengers and gives them a sign all is well before leaning out a bit with the help of the rigging. Just sky and sea below her as the ship dips a little lower for Kenway's sake.

But they don't come in for a landing just yet. A part of Mary wonders, fears, that if they were to touch down she wouldn't have it in her to take off once more. Or at least not with her crew.]

'The dead shouldn't return to the land of the living. That's just how it is...'

[But that's murmured to herself. Easily enough drowned out by the sounds of her ship. Her mask of worry only lasts a moment before she calls out again.]

This here's the Spizaetus. A ship that's served me well time and again, in spite of the punishment I've put it through. I suppose we've a larger one too but I left that one behind.

Seems when the sickness took me I went far further than either of us expected. A whole 'nother world in fact. Thought I'd let my new friends see where I came from while we have the chance.

[And to meet an old friend of hers, of course.]

[fameorfolly]

You are a sight for sore eyes, mate.

[It's, gods, he doesn't know what to make of it. He's missed her a great deal, especially times when he could use her council, her guidance or a mate to hand him a pint after a long haul. He missed all his pirate brethren but Mary held a special place in his heart. She was a mentor of sorts, more than just a brother/sister in arms. It damn near killed him when she died in his arms, when he carried her body to the shore where Ah Tabai and Anne lay in wait to escape. Seeing her now is both painful and amazing all in one. Losing her had broken him and yet helped him to change his ways and become better, because he'd made a promise.]

She's a grand bird your Spizaetus, a ship that sails the air, I could've never dreamed such a thing.

[He marvels at it now that he's up close, but only for a moment.]

Do you have time? Can you set her down in the water and come aboard for a spell?

[needsteaplz]

Oh, so we're finally gonna met that Kenway, huh?

[A woman with red hair walks into view and stands to the right of Mary. A pair of assassin's hidden blades can be seen strapped on her arms. World hopping is a feat but adding going back to time is makes it even more amazing. ]

I don't see why not, Mary. I'd like to meet him in person after all.

[umslay]

[Ales had been in hiding for the past six months - though he was welcome in the Neitherworld, it still felt like he was avoiding those that he met over the past years. Mary's invitation to visit his world (populated by humans no less) drew his curiosity, but he felt he had to hold back.

Did the rest of the crew want him here? Would he be risking his life?

He was assured, though he had his doubts, that he would not be harmed as long as he did nothing to warrant it.

A small blue creature sits on the railing behind Mary, wearing a black cloak billowing in the wind.]

[acceptedlife]

We did come all this way. Seems a waste if we don't.

[A young man who didn't seem much younger than Kenway spoke, silver hair tucked into a pony tail save the strands that seemed keen on escaping to drape his face. Still, he looked more to the others aboard the ship than Mary's friend - especially Ales. While envy, anger and hate was a constant hum in the back of his mind, it oddly wasn't ever pitted towards the blue man (of the) group. If anything, he almost sympathized with him.

At the very least, he could shield the small blue creature if anyone did try anything. Not that he thought they would, since he was invited to join them. It was all force of habit now, thinking up every possibility before it could even happen.

Crossing his arms, he looked to Mary. She was the captain, after all.]

[not_most_days]

[She looks at all the others, and a soft smile crosses her face. Aye, it'd be tempting to stay but she has her new reasons to leave now. And they've been told there's no harm in their visit. The time limit was a bit concerning but she didn't foresee anything that might keep them from meeting their exit. She presumed the aliens would come to them if needed.]

Right. Bring it in, we're going in for a landing. Kenway, keep yourself steady lest you want to get caught in your broadside.

[She stepped back from the railing and gave signals and orders to her crew. The ship began to loop away, taking a long circle out as it came down for a landing, the propellers spreading the water out as they splashed down. The ship kept its bearing and as it cut back to minimal engine power its own momentum carried it back about to the side of the other ship.]

Permission to come aboard, Captain Kenway?

[fameorfolly]

[For a moment, as the red head approaches the rail to stand with Mary, he thinks it's Anne and his eyes light up. It's not till she speaks he realizes it's not her, but he does make note of the flash of hidden blades.]

Aye! [He cheered, climbing down to a good spot in the rigging, keeping a strong hold of the ropes.]

EASE OFF THE WIND! BRING IN THE SAILS AND WEIGH ACHOR!

[He finishes his descent as the other ship comes about, landing in the water and skirting up beside them. Kenway is still barking orders and his crew are throwing lines and hooks.]

BRING HER IN FOR A STEELY KISS!

[Of course its more out of excitement than to board, there won't be the crossing of blades so long as her crew get on well enough with his own. He calls his men to stand down and take it easy as they welcome their guests aboard. He'll then go to the rail, helping a few of his men lay out a plank between them to walk across, should they chose to.]

Permission granted Captain Kidd, you and a few others may come aboard for a few drinks, whatever suits yer fancy.

[not_most_days]

[Over the sounds of the airship and the sea it can be hard to hear all the commands that Kenway shouts, but Mary's familiar enough with them as it is. She can't help but smile, even as he makes call as if they were about to make due with battle.

She's just as glad it's not. She and her crew have still not had all of their reprieve that they've earned and she could do without crashing another ship in the name of victory. Hers or his, both are fine vessels and deserve better than that.

And she can't help herself either as she walks the extended gangplank, hands on her hips with an extra touch of swagger to match the smirk on her lips.]

I don't think you'll be shocked to learn that my fancy had gotten a bit broader in the time we've spent apart, but aye, a drink might do.

[She walks right up to him, bold as can be. The pirate woman stares him up and down for a moment before embracing him in a hard hug.]

I missed ya Kenway. I don't know how long it's been for you, but for me it's been a fair few years.

[umslay]

[Ales wasn't one for teary reunions. There were none waiting for him in the Glade of Dreams, and there wasn't one accompanying Lydia's when he moved to the Neitherworld. If he hadn't burned all his bridges, that could be him and Betilla exchanging pleasantries and talking about the past.

That doesn't matter anymore.

Might as well introduce himself. 6 months away from Crystallis improved his mood to the point that his smiles appeared natural. He approaches the gangplank without stepping foot on it.]

Hello~! [He waves at the two.] It's a pleasure to finally meet one of Mary's friends!