h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

*Finally gets a response with the greeting.*

Hmm... Ortung... interesting.

*Tells the tale in Ortung about the shipwreck, and embellishes that she and Raphiel are castaways.*

*the owner of ther hut replies that it's nothing to do with him, he's just a fisherman*

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Well, who's your leader? Is there anyone here who can help us?

Huh, the member of the concil, is that who you mean?

Yes, exactly! We need some help figuring out where we are, and how we might get home.

hmm, well ok, follow me.

*The man leads the way to a slightly more impressive hut and sounds a small gong hidden behing a small curtain in a cubby hole in the wall*

*Waits for the council.*

<< marks thread to find it again later >>

*the small boat makes it way speedily towards the beach and then slows following the shoreline. Ren stands in the boat- which surprisingly doesnt rock- and observes thoughtfully. The takes off his small shoes and jumps lightly into the shallows walking inland. The boat follows and runs itself in on the sand. Ren frowns and turns taking hold of it with his spare hand and pulling it ashore so it doesnt get swept away by the tide. He turns and looks down at the white fox.*

Well well, isnt this a nice seeming place? *he looks around skeptically* Couldnt ask for a nicer hunting ground.

*he crouches down by the fox which looks up into his face questioningly* Dont overheat yourself in this sunlight. Do you think you could track this mysterious man from here, or would you like to seek shelter first?

*the Fox apparently says nothing, but stares down the shoreline*

As you wish *Ren stands and rolls up his sleeves, his bright eyes searching the distance* but we must be out of this heat by midday. Agreed? Well then

*They walk along the shoreline looking for signs of disturbance*

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*appears round the corner and stops at the sight of Ren. He drives his sword down into the sand and stands next leaning on it watching Ren and the fox creature <?> *

<< I'm not sure myself. Was waiting to see what happened>>

*The fox creature looks up sharply and stares at the captain. Ren glances across at it then round at him*

[Ren] Might you be the mysterious Captian lost to the waves I have been sent to look for?

*He smiles strangely and takes a few cautious steps towards him, the creature following at his side*

You were sent to look for me? Why? By who? *he pulls the sword free again and starts to step slowly towards ren trailing it*

*The fox steps infront of Ren and growls quietly. He looks down at it considering soemthing, then up at the captain smiling dangerously*

[Ren] A young man at an inn in Warwickshire. He seemed a dangerous type similar to yourself, great skill with weapons... I never asked why. *he eyes the sword* I was merely asked to fetch you back.... I was told expressly not to kill you, if that will calm your nerves

A dangerous young man... skilled with weapons? *eyes narrow* The Assasin! What does he want with me..... *takes a few steps foward* If he sent you.... Then there is now way I will go with you! *swings his sword round suddenly towards Ren*

*Ren dodges to the left and the fox to the right. He smirks*

[Ren] Ah, so you want to play captain? But with me or my companion

*he moves around behind the captain quickly and starts to chant quietly under his breath *

*the captain looks over his shoulder at Ren then across at the fox creature. He snarls and whirls round swinging his sword up towards Ren again*

*Ren finishes his chant and takes a step back just out of the range of the captians sword. A blast of fire leaves his outstretched hand in the captains direction*

*The captain dodges and gets hit on the shoulder by the flames. He falls to his knees in surprise and claps a hand over the flaming shoulder of his shirt wincing*

what kind of strange elf are you doing odd jobs like this with such a powerful grasp of magic?

[Ren] *shrugs casually* What kind of weak captain are you and how did you end up on an island such as this? I dont think either of us are particularly normal

*the fox creature trots back to Ren's side as he takes a step towards the fallen captain*

[Ren] So, would you care to accompany me back?

*The captian glares at the ground, then starts to smile a little* If you think it would be this easy.... you are mistaken