1. The Steam that Rises from the Water What scares Johnny Summer the most is not being on a ship--an impressively large ship, decked out in a manner he could hardly imagine, bigger than any cruiseliner on the ocean in 1907 (his native time). It's that he's away from his building--his home and business alike. Anywhere that isn't the Margrave Building is foreign territory these days; the city center would be as panic-inducing as this situation, in some ways.
But Johnny is a man of poise, if nothing else. He arrived in a dinner suit with a white summer jacket, and even found a tin of hair pomade in his pocket (along with the other items that should be). Even before he left his room, he'd paused to slick back his hair, adjust his jacket and try to find his dignity. By the time he arrives at the muster drill, he's managed to almost seem more curious than scared witless.
It's an act. He's curious what acts other people will have, to cover their fear and bewilderment.
2. Tells Me You Are Satan's Daughter A. Tauva It took only two confrontations with Gal Friday for Johnny to realize that the local smoking restrictions were inescapable. So, he's retreated to Tauva, where he can get away with lighting up one of the thin black cigarettes he's brought with him and think.
As he notices a stranger approaching, his eyebrows both lift, his lips curl, and he holds out his cigarette case in an invitation. "No offense to whoever's running the humidor, but I'm not sure I trust the local cigars."
B. Pool Bar The first time he hears the sound of the blender at the pool bar, Johnny is first confused, then intrigued. Such things simply don't exist in his time; he's over 40 years before the invention of the pina colada.
So the sound that comes out of him at the first sip of one (served in a festive pineapple with paper umbrella garnish, of course) is one of delight and surprise. "Well, will wonders never cease. I'm going to need to figure out how to make these, when I get back to my place. They're sure to be a hit."
3. If I Am the Devil's Son Unfortunately for Johnny, he's in the Stellar dining room, eating a plate of duck a l'orange when the poultrygeist...erm, poltergeist activity begins. The unused place settings begin to dance along the edge of the table, before the forks and knives begin throwing themselves at the hapless diners.
With a yelp, Johnny throws himself out of his chair, trying to take cover under the table. But it too seems to be starting to float.
"What is this madness?!"
X. Then into the Darkness We Should Run [Wildcards always welcome. Plurk darkersolstice or Discord darkersolstice#9463 if you want to plot a thing!]
Johnny Summer | Lavender Jack | OTA
What scares Johnny Summer the most is not being on a ship--an impressively large ship, decked out in a manner he could hardly imagine, bigger than any cruiseliner on the ocean in 1907 (his native time). It's that he's away from his building--his home and business alike. Anywhere that isn't the Margrave Building is foreign territory these days; the city center would be as panic-inducing as this situation, in some ways.
But Johnny is a man of poise, if nothing else. He arrived in a dinner suit with a white summer jacket, and even found a tin of hair pomade in his pocket (along with the other items that should be). Even before he left his room, he'd paused to slick back his hair, adjust his jacket and try to find his dignity. By the time he arrives at the muster drill, he's managed to almost seem more curious than scared witless.
It's an act. He's curious what acts other people will have, to cover their fear and bewilderment.
2. Tells Me You Are Satan's Daughter
A. Tauva
It took only two confrontations with Gal Friday for Johnny to realize that the local smoking restrictions were inescapable. So, he's retreated to Tauva, where he can get away with lighting up one of the thin black cigarettes he's brought with him and think.
As he notices a stranger approaching, his eyebrows both lift, his lips curl, and he holds out his cigarette case in an invitation. "No offense to whoever's running the humidor, but I'm not sure I trust the local cigars."
B. Pool Bar
The first time he hears the sound of the blender at the pool bar, Johnny is first confused, then intrigued. Such things simply don't exist in his time; he's over 40 years before the invention of the pina colada.
So the sound that comes out of him at the first sip of one (served in a festive pineapple with paper umbrella garnish, of course) is one of delight and surprise. "Well, will wonders never cease. I'm going to need to figure out how to make these, when I get back to my place. They're sure to be a hit."
3. If I Am the Devil's Son
Unfortunately for Johnny, he's in the Stellar dining room, eating a plate of duck a l'orange when the poultrygeist...erm, poltergeist activity begins. The unused place settings begin to dance along the edge of the table, before the forks and knives begin throwing themselves at the hapless diners.
With a yelp, Johnny throws himself out of his chair, trying to take cover under the table. But it too seems to be starting to float.
"What is this madness?!"
X. Then into the Darkness We Should Run
[Wildcards always welcome. Plurk