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Aves's Vacation

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"Oh, so then it's a matter of reputation?" Drake asked. "Well, keep your hat on, I caused this mess so I'll fix it."


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"Maybe put to much power behind the spell so it effected a larger then thought area?" Dan asked, guessing what happened.  He looked around, "It may take a while to repaint."


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Reptation, AND honor, Drake. The Black Pearl sows fear in all who see her sails, for when they see them,  they know their time on this earth is near its end.." Jack said his voice becoming more and more passionate..
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"That was probably the problem," Drake said to Dan. "Where do you keep the paint?" He hoped there was some paint on the ship, otherwise he would be forced to try another spell, one that might backfire like this one had.


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"It was precisely that  which drew me to the Pearl. I'm a pirate after all, I pillage, steal , covort wity loose women, the lot of it. I've nearly been hanged for it, several times..." Jack replied. "Find the paint, and repaint this ship, stroke by stroke, and Drake, if this ship isn't back in its customary black colors by the time we reach Tortuga, Eddie is going to be serving LOTs of dragon stew... saavy?'
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"Sounds cool.  I guess if they see a white pearl they may think they are saved & cheer." Dan said.


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"There's no need for threats," Drake sighed. He couldn't see how he was going to repaint the whole ship before they reach Tortuga, wherever that was. He didn't really take the threat seriously though, several humans had already tried to kill him whether it was for setting something on fire, kidnapping a cute girl, or just because he was a dragon and an "instrument of the devil." It would take more than a drunken pirate to finish him.


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"Just FIX the Pearl" Jack said, finally.. "We'll be docking at Tortuga in a day or so..to get supplies, and supplement our crew.."
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"On it," Drake said, squeezing out of the room and heading towards the deck. He stopped and glanced back at Jack. "Does this mean I won't be getting any lamb chops?"


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No, I'll still feed you your lamb chops" Jack replied. "You'll be hungry after repaiting the Pearl, and I promised to feed you.."
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"At least the ship is still in one piece." Dan said trying to find a positive side.


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"Well that is true mate, thats about the only thing, Drake didn't do to it..' Jack nodded..
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The dragon growled in annoyance and ambled over to the cargo hold, deciding it would be the best place to check for paint first. He disappeared into the hold.


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"Hey, I'll help him repaint" Mause volunteered. 'In fact, everyone, except for the Captain and Aves should help Drake out. Its not fair to have one creature paint this whole ship.."
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"Good idea, if it's ok with the captain.  I would have offered but it sounded like he didn't want anyone to help." Dan said looking at the dragon amble off.


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Its your choice, you can help him if you want, I need to steer the ship" Jack said..
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The Pearl had apparently robbed a paint factory ship recently because Drake found a large stash of paint, thankfully most of it was black, but he still wasn't sure if it would cover the whole ship. He wrapped his tail around the barrel and raised it off the ground, carrying it outside and setting it down on the deck.


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I'll help you " Mause said, coming over and grabbing a paint brush from a small pile that Drake had dropped in the middle of the deck..
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"I will as well." Dan said, "3 Should make the job go much faster.   Do you think we should work together or go to different parts of the ship?" He said as he looked around for a brush and picked up one and a can of black paint.


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Different parts of the Ship I would say" Mause said.. "Each of us can focus on thier own section...'
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