A’ro just stands quietly as the gold is dispersed. As Crispin mentions going to a different tavern he just smiles and begins to follow the man just waving at the others "Think I'll join Crispin for a drink and we'll double back to meet you all at The Siren's Song. So, what is your story?" he asks just walking casually next to the man.

There isn't any other way to enter the building without cutting in line without causing a scene, life was simply back then in your pirate days and not caring about those simple rules. Port Damali have changed a lot during those past few years! a lot of newer businesses starting to appear out of nowhere, some of them are replaced with newer ones as the rent in Port Damali is rising and a lot of foreigners are taking space. Not the same old Port Damali you use to know in your youth.

You learnt a lot by being discreet and avoiding the authorities is a piece of cake, as you traverse your way to the port. you see a nice beautiful crimson robes with gold trims lying one on the crates. you quickly snagged it before anyone notices. Crispin you notice that A'ro is quickly catching you up. As you wore the robes, it's snugs perfectly on you and the material is smooth as silk and you notice this beautiful badge with a symbol on it. three diamond-like shapes pointed inward toward themselves representing a some sort of flower, underneath, eight spires that curl up around it representing some sort of wings.

"Huh? I just put my robes here a minute ago and It's disappeared in thin air! The Archmage isn't going to be happy!" The man shouted as he searches for his robes as you see some of the Zhelezo approaches the man. Crispin and A'ro your this "close" to the scene of the crime.

     “If you want to follow me, then follow me,” Crispin says to A’ro, stepping right in front of him to try to use him to cover his back as he continues walking away from the scene and trying to leave the docks.

(to be clear, not looking to go to the Commodore, just trying to get away from the docks and further inland away from the ships and all…)

     Crispin proceeds to calmly but steadily move through the crowd, heading away.  “It’s your chance though, if you think I deserve to be arrested you can call out at any time… your call.”

"Well it seems that we have some waiting time ahead of us " says Xan'drila looking at the queue of sailors and captains "And since it seems that you are going to be well accomodated in that tavern, the Siren's song you say?" she ask to Vivien and Lyla " I will take this time to go and buy me some proper clothes and equipment now that our good friends were so generous. " she asks the for some directions to buy clothes and armor and after excusing herself she hurries to buy some equipment. 

Thanks to her friends directions it takes less time than expected when she cames back to the tavern finally dressing something more than a pareo and bikini. Black leather boots and trousers, white shirt and a leather corset for added protection. She wears a dark cloak and a big hat with a grey feather on it. Her mood seems to have improved when she returns. 

While the boys are away doing their own things…

You see Xan’drila is dressed nicely as she enter the Siren’s Song and sitting at a table that is already booked by Vivien. You can tell that Aurillio is feeling uncomfortable and being a islander you never been into this place before. “I’ve never been to a tavern before and is it me or Mr Crispin is not the gentlemen type that leaves the woman behind!” Aurillio click his tongue as he makes his escape. “If I remember correctly you wanted to give him a piece of your mind Lady Vivien and Lady Xan’drila?!” The cleric boy looks up to you. "Reminds me of that old man...cheeky bastard always ogle at beautiful woman!" 

Time passes by pretty quickly as you guys waiting for the line to the Commodore seems to disappear as you look out of the window Lyla.

Lyla idly listens to the sounds of conversation around her as they wait for the line to shorten. Noticing Aurillio, and perhaps anyone else feeling uncomfortable, she comments, "It takes a while getting used to. It usually helps to focus on only a thing or two rather than it all at once. And keeping an eye on your coin purse."

As she notices the the line mostly disappear, she nudges her two companions. "We should be going soon. Do we want to decide who will speak?"

"That man..  I am not quite sure about that man.  I was meaning to speak with him privately before getting off the boat to avoid a scene, but I kept getting distracted.  If also happens to be coming over to my home, I feel that would be the best place to do it.  If he attempts to steal from my own home, he'd be at the mercy of my father who'd see him hanged by this thumbs..."  She takes a sip from her beverage before noticing Lyla.  "Oh?  That was quickly!  I believe we all should have our say with the commodore, as five witnesses."

A'ro just follows giving a chuckle "Thought you weren't one of those, so what would you have to fear?" he just keeps his head forward as the two walk "Shouldn't muddle your seas with stuff like that, plus now he's going to be affected now. Maybe you should give it back? I'm just looking to grab a drink with a ship companion before we head back to the boat. You are headed back right?"

     “Thought I weren’t one of what?” Crispin asks, curious.  “You do jump to conclusions quick.”

     “A drink, eh?  That does sound better than aiding and abetting but call it what you wish,” Crispin continues, thinking he should have grabbed something a bit less distinctive.  Still and all, it was of good quality…

     “As for the ship, we’ll see.  Captain Three Earrings seems an interesting sort but I tend to see how the wind is blowing before I decide which ship to sign on to.  Don’t want to sit around waiting to launch watching better opportunities slip by.”

A'ro just chuckles a little more as he just stares over the oncoming crowd "One of those I would need to call the authorities on. As for jumping to conclusions I only asked for clarification why you would say something like that if you didn't think you deserve to be arrested." he just looks around "Eh, I haven't done anything and who knows still a chance to just shout and inform the man what you did. Technically I'm still just a stranger who happens to have been walking beside you. Though I'm not really one to watch someone go into a cage, there are other ways people can atone for things they've done besides their freedom being taken. Though seems we have that in common at least, see already bonding."

     Crispin Barnaby continues making his way away from the docks and will eventually look for a clothing shop of some kind or another.  Something that sells everyday wear for the commoner.  He is looking to blend end, as well as a generic robe or long coat which would help conceal his holsters and guns.

     As he walks and looks, he talks amiably enough to A'ro.  "I'm not really the bonding type, my friend.  Not that I am judging at all...  Just enjoy the freedom that comes without them.  Choice of ships, choice of jobs.  Choice of companions.  Something seems to be going on with that random group we just walked away from.  Perhaps this bonding you seek.  Maybe their adventure with Captain Fur Face will turn them into a real team or something.  Me though?  Well it could be an interesting lark if I find no better prospect before then but I find it best to not just sit around in one spot too long..."

     "I'm sure you understand."

"Same, it's how I've been since I was 8 probably be how I am until I die. The sea is a great place for freedom, I think people sometimes forget that and they corrupt that freedom though." he just maintains his eyes forward as the two talk "There does seem to be something happening, though couldn't hurt to tag along a little longer. Could be a good way to build up a good reputation in case it is needed at some point in ones life. Especially makes you choice selection on a crew if you saved an entire island and then did whatever it is the Captain wants us to do."

    "Well fur face did carry what evacuees she could, that is true enough...  But I not entirely sure her reasons for going back are all that pristine.  They could be, but she was awful vague about it," Crispin notes.  "And sure enough, I'll like as not return to the ship just to see things out if nothing better comes along.  But they mostly do seem a decent sort.  Could be my returning doesn't do them any favors."

Meanwhile back at the Siren's Song...

Lyla stands up, and looks around at everyone who stuck around. She motions to the door with a smile. "Well... no time like the present! And we all have plans after this no doubt. I'm sure they'll listen to us." 

With a nervous laugh, she makes her way to join the shortening line.

The line was short and it’s going faster than usual and finally reach to the end where you see a half elf woman doing a lot of paperwork with multiple sending stones on the table as she rearrange everything she had and looks up at you Lyla forcing a smile at you! You can tell her that she is “very” busy and working for the Clovis Concord is stressful enough.

“Welcome how can I help you miss?” The elven woman replied and studies you for a minute. “Oh a reprehensive of the Cobalt Soul? Are you here to file a report on the missing cargo?” She touches her head again and nods. “Yep? Ok…ok got it” then face you again. “Forgive me… there seems to be a minor inconvenience but anyway is there anything I could help you with?” The receptionist replied to you waiting for your responds.

-

Unfortunately you can’t find a shop that sells normal clothes to conceal your identity and your stuck with the fancy red robes you just stole it from the fine gentlemen earlier. From what you remember Crispin there a small bar that you use to go when you’re a young lad. “The Bard & the Dragon” a famous bar back in the days but now you see this old building and a few customers hanging out in the bar, the place is not very hygienic.

You enter the building with your new buddy A’ro as you see this water gensai man wearing a sailor’s garb as he looks up at you two. “Ahh...Welcome!  It’s nice to have customers, please have a seat and forgive me, we don’t have much since business isn’t blooming! We have our speciality Ale that was modified from Emon! It’s a family recipe!” The man replied.

As he pours out two jugs of ale that is ice cold to touch, a perfect drink for the summer!

Lyla's brows furrow at the mention of missing goods. She tries to remember if anyone had mentioned ordering something before her vacation. After a moment, she shakes her head. "No, Ma'am, but if you have any updates, I can pass it along. My reason for coming is to bring news from Palma Flora. We... well, it's quite dire what happened."


( History check for the missing cargo tidbit: 13 )

     "Ah, right," Crispin says as the barkeep complains about his lack of customers, finding it an odd conversation opener... But that could perhaps explain his situation. "Have you thought about bringing in a bard?  You know, some music to liven the place up?"

     Crispin takes his ale and looks at the barstool he's about to sit on dubiously.  "Or... You know... a maid?"  Crispin uses the edge of his newly acquired robe to wipe off the top of the stool and then carefully sits upon it.  He vaguely gestures to A'ro to do the same, if he wants.  Sipping the ale Crispin is prepared to be assaulted but he finds himself quite pleased with the quality of it despite the dismal surroundings.  He tips his mug to their server with a genuine smile and says "You may as well pour us another while you're at it," and puts a few coins upon the counter to cover the cost.

     "Hey now," he asks as he shrugs out of the robe.  "You wouldn't happen to have a Lost and Found or such back there, would you?  A friend lent me this robe but I'm afraid red just isn't my color!"  As Crispin takes off the robe and bundles it up, he examines the badge or insignia on it, trying to figure out if he recognizes it and knows anything about it.

(History, Insight, Arcana all the same modified so:  18 )

     "Anyway, A'ro...  Why exactly did you tag along?" Crispin asks.

Xan'drila follows Lyla and Vivien towards the Commodore's office, trying to keep herself on a second plane. She is there just as a witness and they are the o nes who really have some weight here. 

A'ro just walks up to the bar shrugging off everything as he just grabs an ale "My friend has a point, it might help with business."

He just let's Cirspin finish talking as the emblem catches his eye as well. His attention snapping back to Crispin when he asks his question "I wanted to grab a drink of ale and I'm not from here so figured you knew a good place." he said taking a sip of the drink in front of him as he looks around "Though I'm thinking this place has changed since you were last here?"

     “I find that if you head in one direction long enough you eventually find an ale,” Crispin replies, raising his mug with a smile.

     “So your intent is to sign up with Cap’n Fuzzball then?  Sail off to a sunken island to find her treasure?  Because…?”