Task Name:New information.
Tier: 1
NPC or PC: PC
Location: South Blue
Crew, Team, or Personal: Crew or Personal
Description: Many Marines will be called for this meeting, the majority with high Ranks. During the course of the meeting many things will be gone over and Marines, along with their crew, will be assigned certain tasks to take care of; all tasks will be linked to a common goal.
Enemy Details: N/A
Boss: N/A

The meeting had been called and all Marines in the South Blue, that could make it, were ordered to report in. This was the first of many meetings to take place, as something big was going on, and only a select few new in detail what it was. The meeting was to be held at the Marine Base located in the Briss Kingdom. The room this meeting was being held in was on the fifth floor, there being a total of seven in this building specifically. Though only high ranking Marines were told to come they could bring along at least one other, this being their second in command. At this time no one had made it to the meeting yet, but a few people were within the room. That being the Marine officer that would lead this meeting, and two strange men wearing black suits. One of the men though could be identified as CP, from the badge on his right breast.

Now, that left who the last man in black was. Because he seemed to have a smile on his face whilst the other two looked at him with utter disgust. "Come on guys, don't look at me like that. I just got back, I could've been dead."

"Ugh, quiet Ensign Derous. And speak with respect, we aren't equals." The Marine would say looking at Derous but then turning his gaze away as other were now pouring into the room and taking seats.  

Derous would watch them take their seats and wonder if they would enjoy the meal that was before them. He didn't make it, he wasn't into all that kinda stuff, but he did request that a meal be served at this meeting. Even though he knew it was serious he felt people should be more comfortable, as there will be more meetings like this in the upcoming weeks, sadly.

Derous would wave to Steele, when he spotted his Commanding Officer. As Derous still was under the command of that man, even when he was told to do other things. He kept his eyes on the big green monster though, as he stood out.

"Okay, now that every is settled in, lets begin." The Marine would announce as he would scan around the room. Though, most of the Marines called here today weren't he enough came. And he knew why the others couldn't attend, as they had their own tasks they were currently in. The Marine would clear his throat, "Ensign, pass those out." He would tell the Ensign.

Derous, playing his role, saluted and would do as he was told. Derous had been standing beside a table the whole time he was within the room as he was here on his own little task, and that was to simple help. So, he would begin to pass the packets out to each and every Marine Officer within the room. As he did this the Marine leading this meeting would begin to speak again.

"As you see, within the packet, there are a list of things that must be done. Along with who is assigned to do such. Each packet is special to you though. You will be given brief information of what the others are doing, but your tasks are gone into great detail. I trust you all. But don't show anyone else your packet, and keep it safe. You will need it int he future.

So, after all of theses tasks are finished we can have the majority, if not all, report out the South Blue. Or any Blue for that matter, as there are more pressing matters within the Grandline, that you. My Elites should be able to handle. "

The Marine officer would say. From Derous point of view, and what he has read up on this man. He knows that he holds the Marines within the South Blue dear to his old heart, as he has also been instructor for many years now. Well, he didn't so like Derous though. But that may be because Derous wasn't from this Blue, and a few other issues that won't be spoken about right now.  After the Rear Admiral had finished talking he felt a little bit of pain in his throat and would cough a bit.

On the list, when it came down to Captain Steele's name it would detail that he and his crew would have to head to Centauruea. There mission was to see what happened to a battalion of Marines that were sent to that specific Island to capture a group of pirates. They hadn't returned or reported in a week though, and many are worried. It also details that Steele's crew would need to go undercover and not as pirates, as that place has been listed as extremely dangerous to Marines.

"You all are dismissed." The Rear Admiral would announce.

"Captain, lets get out of here. Our task is the most important one! And we also have to get ready!" Derous would say with a bit of excitement. Derous didn't stand real close to Steele, as he didn't trust the Green Monster.

'I guess I gotta watch this guy.' Derous would think to himself as he was forced to take the creature into his arms, not really wanting to. But, he had to play his role for the time being. So he would just give Beki an nervous but friendly smile. That well still didn't stop the hungry little guy from biting into Derous' arm.

"Ouch! Lets make sure to feed you when we get too the ship." Derous would say as he just let the creature chew on him. It's teeth weren't that developed that much to do any real damage to Derous' arm, he would still have to bandage himself up though. Derous was just glad the other creature with them, Croc, wasn't the one trying to sink his teeth in him. Actually, Derous wasn't even really sure if the guy wouldn't or not. He was so close behind that Derous could feel it's breathing, and it was off putting. Sooner or later Derous might have to deal with Croc, not in a lethal way but to show he wasn't a threat.

"Man, what a weird bunch." The Rear Admiral would comment about Steele and the others, mumbling this under his breathe. It was strange that the Marine would bring such a creature into a meeting like this. As it wasn't even dressed in Marine attire and that caused many not to trust it, this being about Croc. They didn't say anything though in a bit of fear of the Creature, and also that Steele seemed to have it in check. So, there was no real reason to make a big fuss about it.

Beki finally had stop biting Derous and was now making playful noises as they walked, and Derous also petted it. "Seems you've gotten a few new...pets.. Captain, while I was MIA. Which I apologize for."

New Task:

Finally, they would make it to the ship. And, like in the past, Derous would be told to get everything ready for their journey. "Hello! Everyone, we have an important task! So, please get everything ready." Derous would say loud enough so that everyone would be able to hear him. One of the Ensigns would come up to Derous.

"While the Captain was at the meeting some other marines dropped off a few crates. We haven't opened them yet, but we can now, if you want?" The Ensign would say to Derous.

"Oh, I know. Those things are for our mission! We will get to them after I feed Beki here. So, go back to getting ready." Derous would tell his fellow Ensign. Beki was really showing that it was hungry the squirming around and growls got annoying, honestly. But, Derous didn't show that he was annoyed just just kept his light smile. While everyone was doing their jobs and Steele had retired to his office Derous would decided to head to the kitchen. He would sit Beki down on the table, once down there. And would search around for something.

"Since you took a bite out of me, I guess you like meat. I would cook it for you, but you wouldn't be able to stand my Devil cooking. AH! Here we go!" Derous would say as he would go over to a barrel that had live fish within it, as to keep them fresh. He would then find a knife and reach into the barrel. He would pull out two fish and place them down on the counter, cutting both head off before as to stop them from jumping around.

As he was going to feed Beki he noticed he wasn't the only one in the kitchen, but he was followed. "You really don't like me? Huh?" Derous would ask Croc with a large smile. The guy really has been following Derous around since they reached the Ship, it was getting annoying.

"Here, Beki baby." Derous would say as he would turn his attention to Beki, after Croc gave his threat. His gaze didn't really urn away from Croc, as Beki was on the table in front of them. Well, since Derous' hands weren't filled with fish anymore and Beki was busy eating he could address Croc.

"Friend or Foe. A question I've been asked so many times in my life, and each time. I have no real answer. As, I don't know what I really am in the eyes of others. Maybe, for you. I am simply food, as your lustful eyes tell me sooo much. As I know you are a fishman, or some weird offspring of one. And you are a simple beast, unlike us Humans. " A Derous talked he would move the table that was between them, as to make only space and opportunity. And need be react anyway to avoid any potential danger as he did this, as well as when he spoke. Also, as he did this it seemed to be a foul stench that would be smelled throughout the crew, the gas pouring out of Derous' pours when he first gave Beki it's fish.

So, when he had finally finished talking it had already reached it's max range. It wasn't lethal though, but if it was there would be no stopping it. The crew wold most likely have brief look of disgust on their faces, as that would be the normal reaction Humans would taken when smelling an rotten corpse. But, for two others on this ship the reaction might be different. Beki, an baby Bananawani, instinctively would stop eating and rush to the far side of the room; as the soon to be dangerous creature knew full well the danger before him. Not to cower in fear but make space. Growling and make it clear it would attack if Derous approached him.

"You shouldn't ask me if I am a friend or foe. But be very cautious of me, as well as everyone you ever come across. Though I hold no ill will to this crew, including you, nor our beloved Captain, I don't like threats. So, refrain from making them about anyone on this ship, please? We are all...Family." Derous, if not interrupted, would then walk past Croc and begin to ascend the stairs to the deck. If Croc did want to continue the next course of attention for Derous would be a bit more lethal, but he didn't think that would happen. Though this ability is usually used for creature that don't hold any real intelligence, well able to talk, like Fishman the effect would be the same. As at the end of the day Croc was still a creature of this world and not Human. And Derous didn't think he was dumb or didn't trust it's instincts. But, who knows what Croc will do. Maybe he doesn't care about what his instincts may tell him, or maybe he doesn't have or utilize them.

But if Derous was right and Croc would stand down Derous would tell him something before heading back to the deck. "Keep feeding Beki those fish in that barrel, I know he is still hungry. " And after uttering that the gas would no longer linger and would soon fade once Derous was back on the deck.

Passive:

Well, it seemed Derous wouldn't even be able to finish talking, but that was fine. "Beki, oooh! Beki, baby. Sorry, I will stop." Derous would say as he would no longer be producing the foul gas, and soon it would fade. Derous would leave the Kitchen though, "I will be back after you finish eating, don't go anywhere." Derous would say as he made it back out to the deck, closing the door behind him.

"Seems, Croc! Stunk up the whole ship, hehe." Derous would say as he would walk over to the crates. He had spent too much time within the kitchen, and everyone need to get ready. Using a crowbar next to eh crates he would open them and within would be just clothes, a lot of clothes.

"Everyone! We are heading to a place we Marines are welcomed, and death could be fall us, if we don't fit in. So, lets play dress up. Remove everything that can have you identified as an Marine, and grab some new clothes, and have fun. We are to look like pirates after all." Derous would say as he would be the first to remove what could identify him as a Marine, that being his Black trench coat that had the red words Marine on the back. Searching through the crate he would find a identical trench coat that didn't have Marine on the back of it. Also, he would remove a clown mask. Honestly, from how quickly he found these two things you could say he got all of this stuff for this mission.