It's okay to cry, Benny. I will do everything in my power to protect my crew. Don't be afraid of death, Bennie. It's only the next great journey. Besides, haven't you ever seen a horror movie? You're the maintenance man and maintenance men don't usually last long. Neither do mechanics who keep running in and out and burn diaires... :-/

But think about all the good and happy things that have happened in your life and try to be happy for now. Look at the funny man hanging upside down from the nav mast, vomiting, and just be happy while you can...

..and cry if you need to. It's okay :'-(

Don't worry Bennie, you'll be safe as soon as you throw away all your red shirts

Geno, what are you talking about?

Geno, what are you talking about?

...

But...but you made a "Troubles with Tribble" joke...I thought you were a trekkie. I guess it was all a LIE, just like ever seeing my radio again in one piece :'-( You jocks are all the same. ALL THE SAME. I thought we were friends

Oh. Red shirts. Oh. Oh. I get it. Kinda.

*Hears a rat rustle*

AH! X-O

I know not so much about this fish-man. Only hear his name from me amigos back on the dry land... They say he is a curse upon gringo shipping for stealing simple villagers away from their life fishing the seas...

Geno, don't lose it on me!

*slap*

Oh, that felt good.

*slap* *slap* *slap*

Sorry, beating on nerds is addictive.

I missed the joke, sorry. The red shirt-ed crew members always died, I get it! I like it. It's a very good joke. I need you to keep it together. You're a trained security officer and I need your help keeping things secure. Okay?

I was afraid you were making an M. Night Shamalalaya Village joke :-| But red shirts, :-D that is funn...hey, your jacket is red. hmm...

Anyway Geno, in your expert opinion, how can we secure the ship?

I know not so much about this fish-man. Only hear his name from me amigos back on the dry land... They say he is a curse upon gringo shipping for stealing simple villagers away from their life fishing the seas...

Oh Manny, SORRY! YOU'RE ALWAYS POPPING UP AND SURPRISING ME! It's a good thing none of the americans on this boat stole any villagers, huh? El hombre de pescado no quiere matar nosotros, verdad? Por que el hombre de pescado quiere matar Stinky? No comprendo Manny. Comprendes? Como? Como? Como?

that is funn...hey, your jacket is red. hmm...

:'-(!

Anyway Geno, in your expert opinion, how can we secure the ship?

What's the point I'm gonna die anyway OH GOD :'-(

:'-(!

What's the point I'm gonna die anyway OH GOD :'-(

*slap!*

Stop giving me reasons to do that >:-( ! Any more and I'm not going to be able to stop myself from shoving your head in the toilet. Do you want a blue face? I'm sorry. I like you, you're my friend, but you're such a nerd, I can't help myself.

Now pull yourself together! >:-( *slap*

*slap!*

Stop giving me reasons to do that >:-( ! Any more and I'm not going to be able to stop myself from shoving your head in the toilet. Do you want a blue face? I'm sorry. I like you, you're my friend, but you're such a nerd, I can't help myself.

Now pull yourself together! >:-( *slap*

Stop slaaaaapping me *sing* *whine* I mean we're stranded here on this BOAT in the middle of nowhere with some monster killing people, blood, boxes that can't be opened, no power, AND I AM WEARING A RED SHIRT

And you broke my TV :'-(

I'm so sorry, buddy! I couldn't help it. Nerdy whining, it just triggers something in me. :-$

Did that snap you out of it? Are you ready to concentrate on surviving now? Be strong, buddy. I believe in you. I need you to be my Spock! Would Spock lose it like this? No! Vulcans don't show emotion. Will you be my Spock Geno? Please? *sweet*

I'm so sorry, buddy! I couldn't help it. Nerdy whining, it just triggers something in me. :-$

Did that snap you out of it? Are you ready to concentrate on surviving now? Be strong, buddy. I believe in you. I need you to be my Spock! Would Spock lose it like this? No! Vulcans don't show emotion. Will you be my Spock Geno? Please? *sweet*

*salutes* Yes sir, captain. That snapped me out of it, though I really wish you had flushed the toilet before you did that... :-/ *sigh* but this wasn't the first time

Anyway the best way to secure the ship would be to gather everyone in one central room, with only two access points. That way it's easy to guard, while giving us a way out. If we need to go somewhere, we should try to send as few people as possible to avoid possible casualties. This means some might get taken out, but at this point it's all about minimizing losses, not preventing them. How are we stocked on food?

:-) I knew you had it in you, buddy! ...and I'll try to remember to pre-flush next time :-$ ...you heard the Security Officer men! What rooms are centrally located and have only two access points? The galley comes to mind. Can anyone think of a better place?

Otto, how is our food supply?

Gopher, let our prisoner down, but keep him tied up and keep him close. If he steps out of line, introduce him to the steel-toed boots.

I'm so jacked up by this turn of events I'm going to sing you all a song!

"All the old paintings on the tombs

They do the sand dance don't you know

If they move too quick (oh whey oh)

They're falling down like a domino

All the bazaar men by the Nile

They got the money on a bet

Gold crocodiles (oh whey oh)

They snap their teeth on your cigarette

Foreign types with the hookah pipes say

Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh

Walk like an Egyptian "

:-D :-D :-D Now that's what I call SLOSHY!

Gopher, let our prisoner down, but keep him tied up and keep him close. If he steps out of line, introduce him to the steel-toed boots.

Aye Aye Captain! He is down, with his hands tied behind his back.

Err... perhaps we should clarify what compartments this ship has. Such as;

Engine Room

Galley

Bridge

Radio room

Cabins for all crew memebers (?)

Communal Heads (?)

Bilge spaces

Anything else?

The captain gave me a brief tour when I first came on board.

I believe I recall the following:

Steering Room/Bridge w/radio

Engine Room

Mechanical/Utility access room

Galley

Kitchen

Captain's Quarters

First Mate's Cabin

Two large crew cabins

Guest Cabin

(Bathrooms are combined with the cabins)

Cargo Hold (outer middle of ship)

Supply Room

There may be more, but these are the areas that I visited.

The galley would work nicely because we have some forms of entertainment in there, the Love Boat board game *wub* ... for example. It is closer to the deck and will probably get more outside light. One of the crew quarters will work nicely too as there is plenty of room for everyone to get the rest we need at this point.

Otto, we'll have to send you with either Geno or Columbo to check out the food supply, yah?

Slosh... Slosh... Slosh...

What is that outside the cabin door? :'-( I don't know about you Otto, but I'm not going to the kitchen without the rest of the crew.

Captain's orders: Everyone to the kitchen for a food inventory. If we hear more sloshing everyone be quiet and try to locate the source of it, but if we hear a lot of it, run like hell! Be careful, everyone watch out for one another! We have to go into this like a team.

Now, we've all seen horror movies before. In case you've forgotten, here are the rules:

1. From now until we solve this, no sex! Sex is always punished with death. Of course we are all guys but...I'm just going to leave that one alone :-$

2. Don't go investigating a strange noise and never say "Who's there?"

3. The first noise you hear is always just a cat...

4. If you're being chased by the monster, don't run down further into the belly of the ship, run up to the deck! There's more chance of attracting someone else's attention and less chance of being trapped...

5. If the monster's attacking you and you're fighting back and doing well, don't get cocky! And never swing at a noise you hear behind you when the monster is in front of you. Remember The Descent.

6. Minorities and nerds are always killed first, so if that applies to you, be smart and watch your megablocks at all times!

7. If it's getting towards the end of the story, try not to get killed because those are always the most gruesome deaths... *skull*

8. Above all, keep it together. No hysterics. Keep a level head. People die in situations like this all too easily by not being able to handle what they see. So everyone imagine the most hideous monster they can and that way when we see this megablocksing thing, it won't totally freak our balls!

Otto lead us with your Luger. Shall we use the buddy system?

The captain gave me a brief tour when I first came on board.

Thanks Pete! You are a very useful person to have on board.

1. From now until we solve this, no sex! Sex is always punished with death. Of course we are all guys but...I'm just going to leave that one alone :-$

Does that include self servicing Capt'n? I've been feeling a bit of stress lately and filling the ole sock always makes me happy.

This is no time to be thinking of socks Chief! You heard the Captain, we ought to get to the Kitchen!

This is no time to be thinking of socks Chief! You heard the Captain, we ought to get to the Kitchen!

I never said I needed privacy! :-D I'm already there...

I never said I needed privacy!

You see your socks in public? 8-

Those lobsters are already dead for 2 years. Ich think they are not so tasty anymore.

We don't have that much food left. Actually, there is almost no food... except for 1 bag of paprika chips...

Ich was hoping we could do some fishing during the trip, but with all these problems there was almost no fishing done.

Edited September 9, 200717 yr by Bonaparte

You see your socks in public? 8-

You were going to feed us fish, fish and fish? 8-

Hey don't look at me like that.

Ich got instructions to try to save some money on the food.

All right, I'm sorry. I suppose I over-reacted, and it's stupid to annoy a cook with a Lugar anyway! 8-| Besides, I have six months supply of chocolate and grog on boards anyway, even though thanks to the Capt'n I probably went through a months worth in a day. :-P