07-07-2004, 03:17 AM
Just as 'Vok's happy dance came to its triumphant finale, the telephone rudely interrupted. While it wasn't as bad as it would have been forty-eight hours previously, the ringing served to remind the hung over pirate of the ramifications of taking drinks from strangers. If only to make the blasted thing stop, 'Vok reached over to the counter and grabbed the phone, putting a halt to its incessant ringing.
He held it to his ear for a moment, listening for the voice on the other end. After reading the letter that had been left for the team, 'Vok half-suspected Val Cooper to be on the other end, bitching about losing yet another job. But, as luck would have it, it turned out to be De. Not even realizing that the team had made its way back to their island home without him, 'Vok was a bit taken aback at hearing his teammate's voice on the other end of the receiver. Making his voice sound as pleasant as he could manage considering the state he was in, 'Vok asked, "What the hell are you doing on the phone, mate? Ain't you supposed to be here with us?"
He held it to his ear for a moment, listening for the voice on the other end. After reading the letter that had been left for the team, 'Vok half-suspected Val Cooper to be on the other end, bitching about losing yet another job. But, as luck would have it, it turned out to be De. Not even realizing that the team had made its way back to their island home without him, 'Vok was a bit taken aback at hearing his teammate's voice on the other end of the receiver. Making his voice sound as pleasant as he could manage considering the state he was in, 'Vok asked, "What the hell are you doing on the phone, mate? Ain't you supposed to be here with us?"