[Lepid]

Fawkes felt some very mixed emotions when the ship gave its final call to go. He lingered for a long moment and looked at the people that he had gotten so close to. He grew to love the island and everyone on there. He had so many adventures and new memories and he felt like he really made some connections with the people. Fawkes reluctantly dragged his bags into the ship though and boarded it. His heart felt sad to go so soon but he also had a garden house to attend to when he got home. He loved and cherished his plants and he couldn’t just leave them there alone to die. The thought of that made Fawkes even more sick. He stared out the window and watched the ocean waves gently brush up against the boat as it took off. He decided that he would go back for sure. Not just once or twice, but maybe a few times yearly. Fawkes got excited just thinking about telling his friends and dragging them to the island too. He spent the rest of his time in the ship writing out everything that had occurred on the island so he could use it for reference when trying to persuade his friends to go to a foreign and undiscovered island.

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[fangsnfluff]

Cherry absolutely loved to travel, and while this cruise hadn’t gone like he had expected, it had still been an incredible time. As much as it surprised him, now that it was time to leave the island he was absolutely not prepared to go. Well, he was. He wanted to see his kids again. He missed him house and his bed and his family. But, he also was not ready to leave behind the island. The salty breeze, the singing of the birds, and the soft sand of the beaches made the island one of the most naturally beautiful places Cherry had ever come across. But it was those who lived there that made it truly special.
He knew he would have to leave, he had known that from the moment they pulled into port. But he also knew he would not stay gone. He would come back, hopefully with his family and friends next time. He would come back to visit some old friends, nap beneath the shade of the palm trees, and swim in the cool ocean waters. But most importantly, he would relive ths memories he’d made here. Memories that, even as a god, were unlike any he’d ever made before.

[tigressa]

Prompt 15
tigressa // aden // squid
Aden is so READY to get off this island and smooch!

[magpie!]

username: magpie!
prompt: How do they feel about going home? Will they ever come back?
Do they head home, or maybe decide to stay?
sign up: here
team: squid


"I must go home, but I'll definitely be back!"

[Kyar]

Tʜᴇ sʜɪᴘ ʜᴀs ʙᴇᴇɴ ʀᴇᴘᴀɪʀᴇᴅ ᴀɴᴅ ɪᴛ's ᴛɪᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ʜᴇᴀᴅ ʙᴀᴄᴋ ʜᴏᴍᴇ.

Waves against the hull seemed distant now, Twig's stubby legs hanging over the side of the ship. He really shouldn't be so close to the edge, but he couldn't help it. He imagined he was flying, sideways, and the water down below was waving up at him as he said his last goodbye. The island was already shrinking in the distance. It was so weird, watching it go. He'd spent what felt like ages here, and he was sure he was leaving a different person than when he came.

Just think of all the friends he'd made, all the things he'd done! He'd discovered mermaids, learned how to break rocks, met some really strange crabs... what was with those crabs? That part he never was too sure about.

Do you think any stole aboard the ship before it left?

He may have lost his sheriff's star, and his little perfect butterfly, but he had candies and stories and all kinds of shells and trinkets to bring home to his family, and tell them all about it.

Twig watched Shark disappear over the horizon, and hoped he would see him again someday. Maybe he could convince his Mom, Dad, and siblings to come along next time.

There would be a next time, right?

He didn't know it then, he couldn't know for sure. But he could hope. Whether he made it back or not, he knew that he would have friends here forever. The adventures wouldn't go away just because he wasn't still on the island. That's what they say, right? Friends are forever. Kalokari was forever, too. He kicked his feet over the edge, leaning forward against the rail and raising his hand in one final wave goodbye.

But it wasn't exactly goodbye. Goodbye could mean forever. What he really meant was... "until next time." The thought made him smile, and he leaned his head against the cool metal rail. He probably better head inside. He was sure the kitchen was cooking up something... erm... something, anyway. He could hear his stomach growling.

Slipping his legs back through and pulling himself up, he looked out over the sea once more. He was pretty sure a pod of whales were making one last lurch for air in the distance, or maybe it was just a group of mermaids out for a swim.

As he left the sights, the smells, the adventures behind, he was already thinking of ways to persuade Mom and Dad -- "Can I pleeeeeeeeeease go again?"

[suneater]

day 15 - team squid - sign up

Though locked up for a fairly large portion of the trip, Vanilla found herself beginning to miss Kalokairi island. She couldn't tell if it was because she was disappointed in herself for not exploring, or if it was because Brandy made a mean virgin margarita. But either way, the familiar ebb of homesickness had been nagging at her since she stepped foot onto the cruise ship.

The boat was ready to sail, and Vanilla waved at the shore, hoping to ease the weird aching she felt in her heart. Something was missing.. but she couldn't figure out what. The anchor groaned as it began its climb from the sea floor, and the boat rocked underneath her feet. She flailed around, attempting to brace herself on... her absent son. That sinking feeling in her chest exploded, and she realized with a gasp that Jem was still (probably) snoozing on the beach. Panic took hold, and she nearly dived onto the dock. The words of caution and surprise of the other cruise members fell on deaf ears.

By the time she reached the beach, the cruise ship was just far enough that she wasn't able to get back on. Besides, if the look on Jem's face said anything, he would rather sleep on the sand than bother with rowing the two to meet it. It seems like they had no choice but to stay, but Kalokairi wasn't a bad place to be stranded (as long as they could get back).

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[sicknasty]

How do they feel about going home? Will they ever come back?
Do they head home, or maybe decide to stay?
sicknasty - levi - octopi - 224 words

going home? wouldn't that be nice, huh. levi would love to go back to their home, the gods' realm, to the place where their heart is at rest - without being too poetic, of course. but it's been a long time since they were welcome there, and it'll be a long time before they can go back again, if they ever do. sometimes they wonder if they'll make it back, or if they'll fade and forget and live out a short peaceful mortal life with only faint memories of where they came from.
the island has been a pleasant excursion, though - they've always liked a warm climate, and the beaches are beyond divine. if they're entirely honest, they liked it a lot more than the cruise, and they're a little disappointed to get back on the loud, smelly and crowded cruise boat to go back home.
but they won't stay. the hospitality of the locals can only last so long, after all, and levi is too much of a free spirit to be confined to the small island. sooner or later, they'd get sick of the villagers, feel like the island's coasts were closing in on them, and the whole place would be spoilt to them. they'd rather leave with happy memories than wait till they turn sour.
and besides, they're out of clean underwear.

[lonk]

how do they feel about going home? will they ever come back? do they head home, or maybe decide to stay??
venita - eh | palmer - very good | rudy - very bad | 593 words

the trio stared at the ship, ready to step off of kalokairi and head back to their room for the last time. rudy was the first to turn back to look at the island, a mask of sadness on his face. "aw, man. i didn't think i'd ever say this string of words, but i'm gonna miss being stuck on an island."
palmer put his hand on the taller boy's shoulder, grinning. "c'mon, kiddo. we're going back to the land of good wi-fi and more than three restaurants. once we're home, you'll forget why you missed this place. i mean, it's pretty, but really," he said, throwing his arm out with a flourish, "there are so many places to explore in this crazy universe we're in. this little island is just a blip on the map."
rudy frowned. "don't say that, dude. we've done so many cool things here, and met so many cool people... i'd love to come back someday. it's a real unique place."
"oh, boy. if you didn't like what i said before, i'll just keep my mouth shut." palmer laughed at his own statement. ven didn't think it was very funny. when he noticed her look of disapproval, he raised an eyebrow. "you're awful quiet, princess. got any hot opinions to put on the table?"
venita forced a smile. "ha ha. very funny." she stopped to think for a moment. "i think... i think both of you are right. kalokairi was a place that presented us with so many opportunities, and allowed us to meet so many different people, but at the same time... there's such a big world out there."
she glanced over to rudy, looking miserable as ever. "i know you're sad now, bud, but think about all the other destinations you'll go to in the future. sure, they might not be the same, but this experience has left its mark, right?" he nodded, listening as she continued. "plus, you said you had a friend waiting for you back home."
rudy smiled weakly. "man... i almost forgot about desiree. she and her girlfriend are busy watching my cat." he ran his fingers through his hair. "okay. i'll stop being sad. but it doesn't mean that palmer gets to be nasty!"
venita agreed, and turned to face the other man. "speaking of nasty, you shouldn't dump on the island, palmer." he smiled sheepishly, quickly looking down after their eyes met. "while you're right that there's other places out there like this, you'd be pissed if i said something like that about your catcho... cathori... your whatever place you come from."
"alright, alright. no need to scold me. let's get going." palmer took a step onto the boat, and without looking back, began to walk to their room.
rudy's exit was far more hesitant. he took in a breath, and got one last good look at the island. "man," he said under his breath, "i'm gonna miss this place." letting out a sigh, he shook his head, and followed palmer's path back onto the boat.
venita was the last of the three to board. what a vacation this was. she expected to relax by the pool the whole time, or take endless naps in her room... but instead, she spent countless hours sweating in the scorching heat, doing fetch quests for islanders, and getting constant, painful reminders of her childhood home.
while it was sad to leave, ven felt a wave of relief when she watched the island shrink in her window, swallowed by the sea.

[bark]

How do they feel about going home? Will they ever come back?
Do they head home, or maybe decide to stay?
Didn't have much time, plus I'm running low on sleep askjfaf sorry if it's rushed



Ever since he made it to the island, Finson actually made peace with the crabs in the end!

[Midnightkitkat]

When the announcement went out that the ship had been fixed Latona felt a wave of relief wash over her. As much as she had enjoyed her time on the island the thought of seeing her son again overwhelmed all other thoughts. Looking out over the railing of the ship the mother of one almost seemed to lean out, as if she would swim out herself if the ship would not. "It's good to see you well madam." Ears flicking back she gave her new friend a small smile "Merchant I was not aware that you were a passenger. It's good to see you." The mystery man joined her on the rail as he perched upon it "In fact I'm not. I just supposed that I should say farewell before your departure, and to give you a bit of advice."
"Advice?" Peering curiously for a bit she glanced a face white as bone under the hood for the first time. "I've gone by many things in my life and you define yours as mother. Your son will do well but do not worry for him when your gone. It is never my job to become so close to another but you.. for you I see that death will not be your end." With that final word he fell back. Quickly glancing over the edge of the ship she seen nothing fall to the water below. As if he had vanished leaving nothing but mild fear and confusion.
[247 | Merchant/Death is not owned by anyone]