The boat was completely massive from first sight as the travelers gazed up at the modern design of the ship with the name plastered on both sides in a royal black color. Black chess pieces adorned the back of the ship and a stone mermaid sculpture holding her hands to her heart and her eyes closed was attached to the front of the ship. They could see life boats attached to the side of the ship and the rushing blue waters colliding with the exterior of the liner below their feet. Up on the roof, water slides and multiple pools, fitted for both adult and children, were located along with a musical sound stage for live performances where Moonrock would most likely jam out most nights. Sheila looked up with an astonished face as her eyes widened at the massive size of the cruise ship.
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I knew this thing would be massive, but I feel like a pea compared to it. Like it could stomp me like a marshmallow,” Sheila stated.
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Don’t look now, but I think it can sense your fear,” Sarabeth joked as Sheila blushed a bit still looking at the ship.
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I’m not scared! I just wasn’t expecting it to be more than what I naturally thought it was. That’s it,” Sheila defended herself as she shot a pouty look at Sarabeth.
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Too bad Meiyun couldn’t join us. I know her family gets a big boost this time of year,” Astrid stated.
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Don’t worry about her, mom. Jessie and Matilda will make sure to assist her with the dinner rushes,” Sarabeth stated with a friendly nod to her parent.
“And I heard the gym actually has a boxing ring onboard in their gym. Not exactly the same as a wrestling ring, but we called ahead and they say we can use it for sparring. They may even set up a small wrestling event for us,” Tylor explained as he wore a plain white t-shirt, black sweatpants, and black Under Armor sneakers while his wife wore a pink cotton sweater, a white skirt, and brown sandals.
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That’s awesome! I don’t get to wrestle much anymore and Jonathan can help me brush up on my technical moves. I’ve been feeling a little rusty from all the hardcore matches,” Rylie expressed her happiness as she pulled up next to the group.
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I’ve been meaning to ask you for a match, Rylie. I want to show you how wild I can get with weapons,” Sheila challenged as she turned to the Rascal as that drew a competitive smirk.
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Don’t get too carried away, little kangeroo. My bro, Oscar, and Drake know how hard I hit and I don’t go easy on the girls either,” Rylie playfully warned.
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Ye dolts goin’ ta destroy the ship?” Chelsea grumbled as she held hands with George in the back.
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Ah, let de young ones have der fun, luv. Who knows? Maybe som’ of de clubs aboard wil’ ‘ave som’ other fun matches ta explore,” George suggested with a little chuckle knowing how the lewdness of some LAW matches could be.
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Ye even fink of wrestlin’ som’ other broad and ah be send in’ ye over de deck ta sleep with de fishes! De sharks can deal with ye bullshite,” Chelsea cursed as she pointed a finger in George’s chest.
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Calm yerself, luv. Let’s not get too hasty on the first day,” George stated with a teasing smile.
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Ye best not test me patience,” Chelsea grumbled as her sister Molly and her friend, Harmonia, brought up the rear.
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I have do have to wonder, George, who is in charge of the pub while you and Chelsea are away?” Harmonia asked.
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Hmm? Oh, ah’m havin’ Karl an’ Tania take things over. Tania promised ta challenge cute girls ta oil wrestlin’ ta help take in more money,” George replied with a smile.
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I do have my concerns about her being a co-owner. She doesn’t hesitate to abuse the whiskey shots,” Harmonia stated.
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In ma eyes, luv, it is what it be. Pubs are all about fun and relaxation wit’ a twist of craziness. If all else fails, ah told her ta change de channel to ta football channel and let da drunktards rave. It keeps dem busy,” George explained with a cocky smile.
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You really know how to handle business, huh, George?” Molly asked with a raised eyebrow and an impressed expression.
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Yer fiancé ain’t de only business savvy person, Molly. Ol’ George has had dis mindset since de teenage years,” George boasted as Chelsea squeezed his hand to show her support.
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Regardless of business comparisons, I’m just glad we finally get to be a family for once. I’m dreamed that this moment would always come despite the hardships we faced in the past. We’ll be officially family one day so I want to capture every moment in detail,” Harmonia explained as she put an arm around George and Molly as they caught up to the others.
Way in the back, Chris Yukine stepped forward with her guitar case strapped to her back and carrying her red backpack filled with extra clothes, shampoo, necklace accessories, makeup, and her phone. Finella came beside her carrying her violin case and rolled a black suitcase behind her. Chris kept her distance as she sighed, but Finella caught on this and nudged her shoulder for a little comfort. Chris wasn’t at all estatic about taking this cruise. Sure, the performance would allow her to be herself and play with Finella all the while the paychecks would look good in her bank account when she eventually returned to Japan, but if one thing always stopped her enjoyment, it was learning Harmonia would be apart of it. Chris hates her or at least she wants to tell herself she hates her. And then there’s Chelsea, someone Chris has no love for either. Chelsea and Harmonia were neutral when they heard Chris would be taking this cruise and it seems a non-verbal agreement about keeping distances for now was in order. They were here to enjoy themselves so they would let things be unless someone started something.
