look what the tide brought in -- open ; intro

[VANDAL R.]

"Spoilsports, the lot of you!" The teasing voice can only come from Vandal, swooping in from the skies before hovering just above the water's surface, her four wings churning the air to keep herself afloat. Her smile is lopsided on her face, good-natured and brimming with enthusiasm, and then she folds all four wings and lets herself drop into the ocean with a splash. The transition is easy enough. Her nostrils close and her gills come to life, glowing green under the clear depths - she's her own source of light. Being in the water again is... satisfying. Vandal hasn't been in the water since she first came to life and being back in it is like a piece she didn't even know she was missing until she had it again.

A pleased sound rumbles in her chest, and her head breaks the surface enough to show the others that she hasn't drowned herself stupid yet. She situates her airflow back to her nostrils for the time being, kicking her paws and spreading her wings for buoyancy. The larger maned wolf flashes them all an enthusiastic smile. She's feeling pretty damn good with all these kids around. "Who wants a ride on the S.S. Maxine? If you promise to keep your paws and your tails in the vessel at all times, we can go for a little ride."