[IC] New Crobuzon & the World Beyond

[Selina Parcellus]

Simon replies, "I will write a letter and send it off to my friend immediately.  He will hopefully be able to make contact you by the time you return."

[Since hardly anyone is posting I'm going to push this forward...]

Tomeal suggests to everyone that they should get some sleep before leaving.  Assuming you all take him up on his suggestion, the hours pass quickly and soon you're awakened by Forge.  You all have a quick snack before leave.  When it's time to leave, you gather your things and head out the door.  The night is warm and humid.  The smog creates a haze that blocks out the stars and most of the moon light.  Lanterns line the streets offering you all dim light to make your way to the militia tower.  The streets are still fairly active except most of the vendors have been replaced by harlots and hustlers, most of which are Xenians (nonhumans), beckoning to you to sample their many skills.

After a quick 10 minute walk, you find yourselves at the tower.  You ascend the metal spiral staircase that's bolted to the outside of the spire.  By the time you reach the top, the wind has picked up, forcing you all to cling tightly to the rails.  The airship is waiting for you and you're quickly ushered abort.

"Welcome sailors," says a the man waiting for you as you step onto the ship.  "I hope you've said your prayers tonight.  This could be a rough voyage."  

[[Sorry.  Been going through a lot with work and class and the new boy.  I'll try to catch up.]]

Selina makes sure to take a watch with Forge close to nightfall, as she must pray to Selune by moonlight for guidance.  Her day had been quite hectic, and had resulted in near-death or mutilation on more than one occasion.  She was also not becoming any more comfortable with travelling the planes.  Once done, she quickly lapses into a meditative slumber, a gentle smile on her face...

Upon being awakened, she smiles and nods to Forge, requesting his assistance in donning her armor when he has finished arousing everyone.  Stretching and taking a small snack, she spends some more time bonding with the wolfhound who had followed them practically everywhere.  Truly, things were not so bad.  With such companions, she could probably manage this planar travel thing...probably.

When they arrive at the tower and ascend, the blessing of the captain is received with a solemn and grateful nod.  "Yes, indeed.  May the Moon guide our path into safety and truth."