Project Foki: Clash of the Ships Featuring the Fastest Man Alive Prologue After several months of preparation, Scarra, alleged father and mastermind of the OfflineTV house, was finally ready to finalize this year’s vacation plans. Though it had taken him a fair amount of time to do so, along with a countless number of arguments, he was now moments away from sealing the deal. Scarra: He smacked the table. “Wait come on Josh, you can’t back out now. We did all this prep and you’re just gonna walk out on us?”. Xell: “I really can’t come with you guys. I know this is one of those times that I should be keeping my promise, but it’s such a bad time for me.”, he said with a sad expression on his face. Scarra: He sighed. “First Mark, now you too? You’re telling me you weren’t able to get a week off from doing… whatever you do… for the sake of having all of OfflineTV go to Greece!? Xell’s hand shot up defensively. Xell: “Ok wait, hold up, first of all I’ve been writing a lot more recently.” Scarra: “Like what? What’s more important that Greece?” Xell: “Secondly, Chris and Pecca aren’t going either, so why are you bothering me!?”, he argued. Scarra: “Chris and Pecca already said they’d be out of town, and besides you told me you were totally down for Greece. I did so much research on the hotels, the sites, and all that stuff for 10 people…”. Xell: “But how does that make any sense!? Yoona said no too!” Scarra: “Alright I mean 8 people, but now because of you we’re down to 7” he sighed. Scarra turned towards his computer with a sour look on his face. “…Look dude…”, he paused. “You can’t leave me with them”. Xell: “With who? What are you talking about?” Scarra: He shook his head. “The ships. Foki, Joast, Liberty. What am I supposed to do if they decide to go all couple mode on me!?” Xell: “I don’t know, I mean you were ok in Taiwan … right?” Scarra: “But Taiwan was different. Foki was barely a thing, and Janet wasn’t there. It’s already bad enough dealing with this in the house. I literally can’t walk anywhere. I walk into Toast’s room and he’s giggling with Janet, I walk into Poki’s room and Fed’s on her bed, and don’t even get me started on Lily’s room, Albert was- “ Xell: “Ok ok I get it, but it’s just a meme, remember?”, he laughed. “Relax Scarra.” Scarra: “A meme? Just get out Josh. You haven’t seen any of what I’ve seen around here, … I’m so screwed.”, and with that Scarra clicked the purchase button; 7 Tickets for LAX to ATH (Los Angeles to Athens), return flight 7 days later. Day 0: Scarra’s Death Sentence Scarra: “Is everyone ready?”, he asked with a dull look on his face. Fed: “Uhm… I think so. Imane is just getting her bags…” his voice trailed off as he heard the sound of luggage wheels rolling from the floor above. Poki: “FED!~”, she yelled. Fed: “I’ll go help her”. Toast: “Yes. We are ready”, said Toast with a bored expression. Janet: “Come on Jeremy, we’re going to Greece! Isn’t this exciting?”, she smiled. Toast: “Sure”, he replied while staring impatiently at the front door. Albert: “We’re good to go”, said Albert, carrying Lily’s handbag while holding onto two luggage handles. Scarra: “Great. So, we should be at the airport in two hours. That’ll give us plenty of time to get comfy for the 16-hour flight”. Lily: “Ugh…this is Taiwan all over again.”, she sighed nervously. The sound of footsteps along with loud thumps could be heard coming from the top of the staircase. Fed: “I thought you said your luggage wouldn’t be heavy, this thing weighs a ton!”, Fed exclaimed. Poki: “I never said that, I said I wouldn’t bring any heavy clothes since we’re going to Greece.” Fed: “Wait, … is it even that hot in Greece?” Poki: She face-palmed. “Just bring the luggage down”, she smirked. “…Dumbass”, she murmured under her breath. Fed: He turned back, “What’d you say?” Poki: “Uhm nothing.” Fed: “You said something about ass”. Poki: “Uh ye I just said … you … I MEAN TOAST … has a …nice ass?”, she snorted while trying to hold her laughter. Janet shot her a glare. Fed smiled. Fed: “Imane, you fu- “ Toast: “-WELL OK, we’ll just… head outside then”, interrupted Toast, who quickly grabbed Janet’s arm and made his way to the door. Scarra closed his eyes. Scarra: “God help me.”, he prayed. With that, the OfflineTV gang, or at least, Foki, Joast, Liberty and Scarra, made their way to the airport. After two whole hours of bantering and going through airport security, they finally boarded their direct flight to Athens, Greece. Since they were leaving Los Angeles at 5 AM, their approximate arrival time for Athens was 7 AM (GMT+2). To Scarra’s dismay, he was stuck on a Boeing 737 sitting next to Joast. It could be worse though, he thought to himself. At least he wouldn’t have to deal with Poki’s squeals or Lily’s complaints, or Fed’s stupidity. I mean Toast is … generally quiet right? Toast: “So, Janet-…”, Toast began, he gently caressed Janet’s arm but was interrupted by a grumpy Scarra. Scarra: “PLEASE. Just please let me have a peaceful flight. I usually don’t complain, but just imagining you guys in Greece… this is too much”, he panicked. Poki: “Why you so grumpy, Scarra?”, she said from across the aisle with a small grin. Fed: “He’s just so excited to be going to Greece. He can’t wait for their Souvlaki!”, he chuckled. Scarra: “…What did I do to deserve this…”, he sighed. Day 1: Ships in Athens Upon arrival at their Hotel in Athens, the OfflineTV squad doubled down on their vacation plans. It was almost time for breakfast, and after partially unpacking their belongings, they headed towards the Hotel dining hall. Against the wall of the large room, a variety of Greek-style breakfast foods was awaiting them. Before entering however, Albert insisted they recapitulate their plans. Albert: “So, we’re spending this whole day in Athens, and tomorrow morning we’re heading for Santorini. We spend two days in Santorini, and on the night of the 2nd day we head for Patmos. We spend the day in Patmos, and then we ferry overnight to Astakos. We then transfer to another ferry that heads to Erisos and we spend that day and night in Erisos. Finally, we head back to Athens the next morning so that makes our last day end in Athens …. Who came up with this plan again? Not that I’m complaining.”, he frowned while tapping his phone. Lily: “It’s complicated, but I mean we’re here for only a week. At least the Ferries have everything included, so we end up saving money by not going to as many Hotels.”, she explained. Poki: “Dude, why don’t we just spend two days in Athens, instead of like, splitting it?”, she questioned while glaring at Scarra. Scarra: “Ok look guys, Fed was the one who-“, Poki turned towards Fed. Fed: “Why is it always me?!” Scarra: He shook his head. “Honestly, I can’t trust you with anything. You booked the worst times for taking the ferries. And now we’re literally going from one end of Greece to the other. You’re just lucky I managed to book good Hotels.” Fed: “I’m not the one who wanted to go to Patmos! I don’t even know where that is-“ Toast: “Guys, guys. It’s fine. Let’s just follow the plan, and enjoy ourselves”, he said calmly. Janet: “We’re sleeping on boats for two nights Jeremy…”, she said softly. Toast: “They’re luxury ferries.”, he corrected. Poki: “What’s the plan for today anyways? … What was that thing you wanted to see again Scarra? The Acro- thingy.” Toast: “The Acropolis? I heard good things about it.” Fed: “It’s literally a bunch of old rocks.” Scarra: “They’re ruins, Fed! And we really need to see the Parthenon. Hopefully if we have time, we could go around the Plaka district too.” Lily: “We need to save something for our last day guys”. Janet: “I’m getting hungry…”, Janet groaned. Fed: “Uh”, Fed hesitated. “Ok, how about we eat and then do whatever Scarra says, … just for now?” But without paying much attention to him, Lilly and Janet were already making their way towards the food, while Poki trailed closely behind. Fed sighed and turned to where Scarra was just standing. To his surprise, Scarra was half way across the room stuffing his face with Pita. Albert: “I’ll prepare the stream”, said Albert as he slowly edged away from Fed, leaving him behind with Toast. Fed: “Wait since when do you prepare the stre-“, but before he could finish Albert was already with the girls, adjusting the camera. “I thought I was carrying the backpack today.”. Toast: “There there Fed, even though you’re an editor, I’ll listen to what you have to say. If it makes you feel better … I still think you’re a person.” Fed: “Hey man, that means a lot thanks Toa- Toast?”, but even Disguised Toast wouldn’t allow himself to sink to that level.