[video] a pirate's life for me

[hot_mes]

[much as he really should wait and learn more information generally, Law feels like he has enough to go on to make this...declaration. And question. Mostly question but there's some solid plans up in there too.]

Is there anyone present with the capability of building pressurized underwater vessel technology and passable engines from the parts we have at the lab? If not that, what about breathing apparatus for underwater exploration?

Without a submarine, at the very least we'll need a vessel capable of holding up to lengthy journeys and containing supplies for the trip. Curufin, Floki, it's time we got working.

[those who know him well might note the lack of his casual -ya on those names]

I'm sure our hosts will be on this soon enough, but I'm not waiting for them. I'm also not planning on taking the entire city on a pleasure cruise. When I form a crew it will be of the most capable and functionally useful sailors, fighters, and explorers only. And the position of captain is already taken. [S M U G] As is ship's doctor. I could use a navigator so long as their experience isn't solely a set of stars that don't exist here.

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[glacius]

[Now that is interesting, and most certainly noted... though Glacius is not ready to take Law up on the offer just yet. The alien's culture dictates loyalty and he himself is so protective of his own people that he would rather allow himself to pass on than risk divulging information that could be used against them. It is possible that he could come to trust Law enough with information about his biology and physiology and even allow treatment, but it will take some work over time.

So for now Glacius does not commit to sharing anything of the nature that Law is inquiring. He is, however, clearly interested.] I see. You are a xenobiologist..?

[hot_mes]

Surgeon. [as a matter of fact] But there are no less than seven non-human or demi-human species in my world, and I make a point to be proficient in treating any of them. I'm already making myself familiar with three more here. Consider it a specialty.

[glacius]

Duly noted. [He hopes a human will never have to open him up on a table, like so many of them back on earth seemed to want to... but at least with this one the intent seems to be to help, not just to poke around or exploit. Maybe. Either way, he still seems a little bit uncomfortable with the idea, though he's still trying to be cordial.] Well, it is heartening to know that you have experience not only treating but coexisting with non-humans. That is, assuming your relations with those other species of your world were friendly?

[hot_mes]

Of course. My navigator is from the Mink Tribe, and he's the best navigator and friend I could ask for. I owe my present state of health to a pair of dwarves. Just a few examples.

For now, I'd prefer to focus on what's relevant to our mission, as I'm sure you would. The rest can come later, if necessary.

[glacius]

The individual does not always reflect the culture or species at large... but at least you seem to set a good example. [And really, they've already agreed to work with each other so what's the point of needling Law with suspicions now? Glacius will find out just how true this all is for himself shortly, or so he imagines.]

Yes, that is agreeable. Keep me informed of your efforts in this regard and let me know if I can assist you. We will retrieve these pieces. [The ice alien won't let it happen any other way; his is an indomitable will when he has his hearts set on something.]