Host Arlene says:
SUMMARY:  With empty bellies and I guide who is terrified, the Avalon crew stop for some munchies... Mutton and Mead.... lots of Mutton and Mead...  Now it's time to go and see the Wizard but alas the purple ocean separating them is daunting...and there is only one way across.

Host Arlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin.... Crossing the Great Divide>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Fiffle says:
::looks for the blessed boats::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::eyes the water, can't afford to rust::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::Steps out of the pub, and looks out over the ocean::  ALL:  What is that?  Water?  Or Kool-aid?

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
ALL:  See any way of getting across?

Host Arlene says:
ACTION:  At the Docks is a Luxury Liner... Majestic in all its glory...

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
CO: if we have to swim, then I'm sitting this one out.

XO_Scraecrow says:
XO: Hey Look. ::Points at the boat::

Fiffle says:
::finally sees the boat::  All: There is the boat.

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
ALL:  Sufferin-sucatash, that's a nice boat.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
ALL:  That big boat looks like she'll do us well.

XO_Scraecrow says:
CO: I am an experienced seaman.

XO_Scraecrow says:
CO: I can run that thing.

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::backs away::

Fiffle says:
XO:  I don't think that would be a good thing.  the Captain of the ship loves his trusted crew and well is not particular to strangers.

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
ACTION:  Activity can be seen on deck...  People milling around.. Loud shouts... streamings coming off the sides...  Suddenly a loud horn can be heard.

Fiffle says:
::looks at the rest:: ALL: Come hurry or it will leave without us.

XO_Scraecrow says:
Fiffle: Well since you know everything you can get us onboard and across this ocean.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
ALL:  We better run for it.

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::would hold her hands to her ears if her elbows could only bend all the way::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
ACTION:  Slowly the gangplank begins to lift away.

Fiffle says:
::pulling out a piece of paper and hands it to the ticket man::

XO_Scraecrow says:
CO: We better hurry!!

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::has serious thoughts about such a venture::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
ALL:  Lets go   ::starts running for the ship::

Fiffle says:
<Ticket Taker> ALL: Hurry up you fools we're leaving.

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::follows behind the others, a bit stiff in the knees makes it difficult for her to run::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::runs for the boat, and jumps, eyes closed and claws out, hoping to latch onto something wooden::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
ACTION:  Champagne bottles pop.... and the liquid flows over the sides.

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::eyes the water coming closer and that champagne::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::knows she will regret this day::

Fiffle says:
::hears the champagne and know he is going to get wet::  Self: Ugh I hate getting wet.

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
::Standing at the door wondering if these strangers will even make it... Plasters a big smile on her face.::

Fiffle says:
::slipping and sliding he skids onto the ship::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::leaps for the ship::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::wind whistles past his ears as he continues to soar towards the boat, kind of in slow motion, note to special effects department::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::slips on the wet deck.........can't stop:: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

XO_Scraecrow says:
::Is right behind the CO::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
::Watches as the strangers stumble onto the deck.::

Fiffle says:
::looks up:: ALL; Did we make it?

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
ACTION:  the CMO Slams into the Ships Captain...  A bald Man......with a bright white smile.

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::stiff legged, arms out at her side, she slams into a wall which stops her foreward motion::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::lands heavily on the deck, claws digging into the deck and making a very effective brake::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Capt> ::Slams against the wall also::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::tries not to aim for anyone.::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::opens eyes and finds herself nose to nose::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
Stranger in white: Pardon me!

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
::Hands together.::  All:   Welcome Aboard the Richlin... I'm Julie your Cruise Director...  This porter here will see you to your quarters which I understand are on the Lido deck.. Roommm 32  34 36 and 20.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Fiffle:  I think we make it, well enough.

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::looks over the side, feeling green::  

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Capt>  CMO:   It's ok Madam Silver...  It happens all the time...  :: Stands up and wipes his sparkling white uniform which is not sparkling no more.::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::grins at the oil stains on the Stranger's uniform::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Capt> ::Continues to Grin... :: CMO:  It's a good thing I have another one of these... ::Points to his uniform.::  Please enjoy your stay and don't forget the Lifeboat drills... they are important.

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::eyes the deck as she steps away from the stranger in white::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy thinks:
::Wonders?  Four rooms for the Five of us?::

Fiffle says:
::picking himself up:: Miss Julie these are my friends and we have come aboard to get over the ocean to.......

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
Self:  Oh man, green and purple, aren't my favorite colors.

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::to self:: lifeboat drills...important.  You can bet your bippy, their important!

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
ALL:  Should we head down to our rooms?

XO_Scraecrow says:
CO: Ok how are the Room assignments going

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::listens up::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::finds a deck chair with a blankie and a pillow, sits down and covers up::  Self:  Ahhhh, that's better.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
XO:  Let's get down there, check them out and then we'll see.

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
Fiffle:  Yes well you take your life in your hands.. but my job is to see that you have a good time before you get there.. It's formal night tonight so please dress appropriately.. Gowns for the ladies in the rooms, Tuxes for the men... Dinner is at 7... ::Turns to the CO.::  CO:  Capt, the Capt has requested that you join him for dinner, may I give him your consent?

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
CO: I suggest the putty tat stay on deck.

XO_Scraecrow says:
CO: After you.

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::looks over to the TinLizzy, continues to purr contently::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::snorts:: all: yeah, can you see me getting into a gown? Not on your life!

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Cruise Director Julie:  Yes, I will join him tonight.  What deck is the Lido deck?

Fiffle says:
::looks up all confused:: Self: Life in my hands?  Oh goodness gracious what have I done?

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
CO:  Great.. I'll tell him... Take the elevator to the left and go up 7 stories.. That is the Lido deck only the best for the Wizards guests.  ::Smiles::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::plans on dinning in tonight::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::eyes close and nods off, under the warm blankie::

Fiffle says:
::looks at Miss Julie::  Miss Julie:  Ma'am don't we all go to the Lido deck?

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
CO:  Oh Capt... be sure to wear a sweater tonight.... It's cool at night... Those icebergs you know.

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
Fiffle:  Yes Fiffle you do... you are in room 18.  The Wizard is looking after you tonight.

Fiffle says:
::begins to shake in fear::  Miss Julie: Yes ma'am, but what did I do wrong ma'am?  Why is he angry with me?

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::heads immediately to the lift::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
Fiffle:  He is not angry... ::Smiles to reassure him.::  Not with you.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
ALL:  Let's go check out our rooms and what they expect us to wear tonight.

Fiffle says:
::looks at her:: Miss Julie: He is not angry with me?  ::lets out his breath::  Ok thank you so much ma'am, I am going to my room.

Fiffle says:
::hurries to his room:::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
CO: If you don't mind Ma'am, since I this body isn't suited for wearing a gown, I would just love to pass up this event tonight.

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::starts to dream about a wearing thigh high boots and wielding a sword, and being contracted to go and kill an ogre::  Aloud (mumbling):  Pray for mercy from, Puss....  In boots.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
CMO: I think the "guests" of the Wizard will be expected at this gathering.

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Waiter> ::Walks up to the Kitty.::  CSO:  Sir may I get you a drink from the bar?

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
CO: But, I have nothing to wear!!!!

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
CMO and ALL:  If there is nothing in our rooms appropriate for us all to wear then you may be excused from tonight.

Fiffle says:
::pulls clothes out the closet but finds nothing that fits him::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
CD_Julie:  Mmmmm, yeah...  have any cat nip?

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Waiter>  CSO:  Yes Sir we do... would you like that in leaves.. brownies or in drink form?

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::nods and knows that since she isn't presently wearing anything that looks like clothes at the moment, then there can't be anything in her room::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
CD_Julie:  What ever way gets it here the fastest

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::takes the lift to room 20::

Fiffle says:
::pulls out the draws as well::  Self: I know there is something here for me to wear!!

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Waiter>  ::Smiles::  CSO:  Of course Sir... I'll be right back.  ::Goes to the nearest bar and talks with the bartender... flirting she waits for her order.::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::Steps on the lift and heads to the Lido deck::

Fiffle says:
::he opens another closet and there he finds what he is looking for::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::exits the lift and looks to the right and then to the left, trying to determine which way room 20 is::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::straightens his blankie and looks out at the horizon, feeling at peace::

Fiffle says:
::hastily puts it on and  heads for the Lido deck::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::stands outside a room with the number 20 on it::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Waiter>  ::Gets her order and goes back to the cute kitty.::  CSO:  I didn't know which you preferred so I brought you one of each.. ::Flashes a bright smile.::  Are you here for the whole voyage...and do you have a date tonight... I know a great party that will be going on below decks, I can take you if you want.

Fiffle says:
::straightens his collar as he steps out and onto the Lido deck::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::finds that the last several days have left her with not only a hollow sounding chest, but with an migraine that has been pounding in her skull, if you can call this tin head a skull::

Fiffle says:
::looks wildly around for the others::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
CD_Julie:  Ahhh, thanks, and yes, the whole voyage, and no I haven't got a date, and sure, I'd love to go.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::steps off the lift and heads to the right to room 36.::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::enters the room and closes the door behind her. Takes a moment to enjoy the peace and quiet and the darkness of the room::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Waiter>  ::Grins::  CSO:  Great...  I'm Tessa by the way... ::Slight green tinge to her skin it looks like it was lightened.  Runs a finger along his check... the nail very long.::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::giggles::  CD_Julie:  Nice to meet you, Tessa.  ::purrs::

XO_Scraecrow says:
::Enters the room in a White tux with long coattails::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::feels to her right for a light switch and turns on the room lights::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Tessa> ::Growls deep in her throat.::  CSO:  What do they call you handsome?

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
Tessa:  They call me....  TIGER!  Baby!

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
;:narrows her eyes as the lights come up quite bright::

Fiffle says:
::thinks:: Self: Oh my goodness I am lost!

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::reaches for the door knob and turns the handle and enters her room. ::

XO_Scraecrow says:
::Sees the Grand Piano off to the right::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Tessa> ::Settles beside him::  CSO:  Well Tiger....what would you like to do?

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::looks around the room, eyeing the soft bed::

Fiffle says:
::begins to run up and down the deck looking for his friends::  Self : Oh Miss Julie isn't going to like this at all.

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::purrs::  Tessa:  What ever, this is your boat, what is there to do?

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::to herself, under her breath:: I'm sorry Captain, I just don't think I'm going to be able to make the dinner tonight.........::sits on the bed::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::a light is on low in the farthest part of the room.::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Tessa> ::Grins:: CSO:  Well we can go for a swim... I've got this great teeny tiny bathing suit... Emerald Green of course... ::Pouts::  I can show it off if you like?

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::leans back across the bed and sighs:

XO_Scraecrow says:
::Sits at the Piano and begins to play::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::her eyes close::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
Tessa:  Ah, water and me don't get along...  I could watch you swim though.  I get along better with teeny tiny bathing suits.  ::smiles::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
ACTION:  Docile tones of the XO's playing can be heard throughout the room... A small crowd gathers and the jar on top of the piano begins to fill.   He breaks into a rousing round of Billy Joel's Piano Man.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::feels for a nearby light switch and flips the lights on.::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Tessa>  ::Smiles and she strips down to her bathing suite... She holds out her hand.:: CSO:  Lets' go handsome.::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::throws his blankie away and jumps up into Tessa's arms::

Fiffle says:
::stops as he hears the piano and hurries in its direction and finally finds his friends::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Tessa> ::Giggles as the  big strapping handsome man jumps into her arms.. She lays a big kiss on him.::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Out loud:  I don't have much time until dinner.  Let me see what they expect me to wear with these red platforms.

XO_Scraecrow says:
::Finishes playing the Piano Man and starts a new song::

Fiffle says:
:: poor Fiffle has tripped and slid into the XO::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::rolls over on the bed, and wishes she had turned off the lights first::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
ACTION:  Loud clapping can be heard...  Someone throws a bra at the Scarecrow.

XO_Scraecrow says:
All: Hey Jude, don't make it bad, take a sad song and make it better, just let her into your heart, and make it better..........

Fiffle says:
::just lays there stunned::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
ACTION:  Lighters begin to shine as the crowd swings back and forth to the Scarecrow...soft mesmerizing voice.

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::pushes herself up from laying on the bed and eyes the light switch::  Computer: dim lights by 75% ::hopes they will do as ordered::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::pulls open the closed doors to find a dress that matches her shoe color exactly.::  Now how did they do that so quickly??

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::sighs::

Fiffle says:
:: completely catatonic from listening to the Scarecrow::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::rises from the bed and begins the short walk towards the light switch::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Tessa> ::Takes Tiger by the Paw and leads him to a private swimming pool for crew only.::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
And look a sweater to match.

XO_Scraecrow says:
::Decides to crank up the tempo a little::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::looks around, being lead::  Tessa:  Wow, this is a pretty dumpy pool.

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
ACTION:  A loud deep horn can be heard from up top.

Fiffle says:
::suddenly wakes up and hears the horn::

XO_Scraecrow says:
All: Well I heard about the fella you been dancin with all over the neighborhood.............

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::holds head at the sound of the loud deep horn:: AGH!

Fiffle says:
::crawls out from under the XO's piano chair::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Tessa>  CSO:  Dumpy.... ::runs and finger down his check again:: I think you are in error...  ::Lays another kiss on him::  You sure you don't want to help me swim?

XO_Scraecrow says:
All: Why didn't you ask me baby, didn't ya think I could......

Fiffle says:
::begins to shake uncontrollable::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::looks at the water, then at Tessa::  Tessa:  Ohhhhh, yeah....  But you go right ahead.

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Tessa> ::Slides into the water grinning at him.  Suddenly she splashes him with some.::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::changes into the red dress and pulls on the sweater.::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
:: sighs again, can't even shower without getting rusty, I guess I'll just go to bed::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::flips the light switch off::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::jumps back from the water::  Tessa:  Hey now

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
ACTION:  A knock can be heard at the CMO's door.

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
:::looks annoyingly at the door:: GO AWAY!

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Tessa>::Giggles and does the back stroke.::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Porter> CMO:  I just have your clothes for the evening!  They just took longer to make is all.  Would you please take them?

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
Porter: GO away!

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::heads out her room and knocks on the rooms meant for the others.::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Porter> ::Long suffering sigh:: CMO:  Ok, but I'll leave the dress just outside.. Change if you want to come.  I'm not a glutton for punishment.

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
Porter: Fine, leave it, but don't expect me to attend, I have a headache

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Porter>  CMO:  I can send for the doctor?  ::Concern in his voice::

XO_Scraecrow says:
All: Well I know that the boogaloo is out of sight........

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::no answer comes from rooms 34 and 32.::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::crawls under the cool covers::  Porter: No, go away, I don't want to see anyone, just leave me alone!

XO_Scraecrow says:
but the shingalings the thing tonight

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<Tessa> ::Slips out of the pool.::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
<POrter> CMO: Ok then, just call if you need anything.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::heads down the hallway and knock on room 20, hoping someone managed to make it to one of these rooms.::

XO_Scraecrow says:
All: But if that was you and me now baby.......

XO_Scraecrow says:
All: I would have to show you how to do it right........

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
Porter: can't you take a hint? I said GO AWAY ::at the knock on her door::

XO_Scraecrow says:
All: Twistin shake it shake it baby.............

XO_Scraecrow says:
All: Hey we gonna loop de loop

Fiffle says:
Self: This is not good not good at all.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
CMO:  Are you in there?  Knocks again

XO_Scraecrow says:
All: Shake it up baby

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::sighs at the sound of the CO and gets out from under the soft covers to answer the door:: CO: Ma'am.

XO_Scraecrow says:
All: Hey we go loop de la.............

Fiffle says:
::opens his little tiny mouth and yells::  ALL: Miss Julie Where are YOU????? Help???????

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
ACTION:  Merriment can be heard throughout the ship.  Couples having fun... music can be heard from all decks... Lovers in secret corners crooning their song... Champagne is flowing..Food is being served and the fog horn blows.

XO_Scraecrow says:
Bend over let me see ya shake your tail feather..........

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
CMO:  Wasn't sure anyone was here?  Not joining us, well me,  no one else is answering their doors or just aren't in their rooms.

XO_Scraecrow says:
::Doing his beat Ray Charles imitation::

Fiffle says:
::getting no answer and since no one wants to talk to him, he turns and goes back to his room::

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
CO: Ma'am, if you don't mind, I'm not in the mood for dinner......I'm made of tin, look at me!  I have no stomach, I have no shape to hold a dress, and I apparently have no heart...but I do have a brain, and I have a headache right now.

XO_Scraecrow says:
::Finishes playing and stands::

CSO_LT_Putty_Tat says:
::walks along the edge of the pool, lets his tail touch the watch to test::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
CMO:  I understand ,  I will give your apologies if anyone asks.  I'll let you all know if I find anything new out.

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
CO: All I want is to either go to sleep or GO HOME, I hate this place!

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
CMO:  Me too.  I'll see you later.

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::nods:: CO: Thank, you.  That's the first kind thing someone has said to me since we arrived here.

CMO_Cmdr_TinLizzy says:
::closes the door and heads for the covers::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::heads to the lift and takes it to the dining deck.::

XO_Scraecrow says:
::Bows to his audience::

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
ACTION:  Unknown to the passengers an iceberg rips through the side of the ship... a loud screeching sound can be heard... a lone scream, running footsteps.... and someone yelling... "Man Overboard!"

XO_Scraecrow says:
All: Thank you!!!!

Host Cruise_Director_Julie says:
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