The Alien Wars 5: Trinity

Session 19

Session Start: Tue Jan 19 20:06:33 2010
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20100119.log'
<DeathStar> Date: 3.30.2389
<DeathStar> Location: Thome
<DeathStar> 6* Having been given three rooms by Raquel, the team divided into this scenario: Rachael/Valen, Zeal/Jean/Baby, and Dahok and Kaelan. While the first two groups probably slept contently, who knows about the last one. Morning comes and Raquel is already up, having paid extra money to get her hands on water, and is bathing in their room while talking to Valen. "So what is our plan now?" 6* She scrubs her long legs.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean sleeps cuddled to the baby boaroar, not having gotten up yet, dressed in the new outfit Zeal got her - which Kit can describe.
<Xanatos> <Valen> I guess we shouldn't linger long, head north.
<DeathStar> 6* The sounds of the city are loud, enough to wake them most likely, as traders and people move about; yelling and trying to sell, the city is certainly a trade city alright.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I only had enough to get ourselves a tent; I don't think anyone else purchased one, so we might need to share it on occassion if it gets too cold.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok begins putting his clothes on in his and Kaelan's room
* Kaelan is getting dressed in her own new outfit, having finished bathing, she runs a hand through her hair gently as she adjusts the top, trousers with comfy travelling boots, her blouse a loose affair which shows a little cleavage, possibly to draw some emphasis to her gender, a leather overcoat from her old outfit on much looser without the outer bindings.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Hmm. Or they can sleep in the cold because they're irresponsible. 6He finishes wrapping his arm, it still a little hard for him to move around. 1I need to go to the blacksmith shop sometime today.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> You sleep good? 6He glances at Kaelan.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Did you buy a new sword again? 6* She sighs at him, moving to wash her other leg now.
* Kaelan looks over at Dahok, smiling a little, she nods and stretches a bit, "And you?"
<Zeal> <Zeal> Irresponsible, was it? Excuse me for giving up all that I own to accompany you.
<Zeal> 6Zeal twitches slightly. 1"Or that I fair not even the amount to afford a tent, sir Lankin." 6She smiles slightly.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Hmph. And if I did? 6He peers at her, slightly taken aback.
<Zeal> <Zeal> Then next time, I will leave lady Al'ryl's clothing to your expense, perhaps. She seems to favor silk like I do.
<DeathStar> NRP: *pulls Kit into #ooc*
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Like a rock. 6He smiles a bit.
* Kaelan grins a bit and grabs her sword belt, she frowns a bit as she works it around her hips. "Maybe the outfit was a mistake... it's impractical."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances her over. 1"Why's that?"
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael shakes her head at Valen, amused it seems, then shifts her back to him. "Wash my back for me?"
<Xanatos> 6* Valen slides closer to her and begins to wash it. 1I bought some armor with the money I got from selling that sword. I figured that I would likely need it, you know?
<Kaelan> "My old trousers had straps to straighten the belt... now I need to rest it on my hips." *she fixes her sword on it's frog*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I hope you won't. 6* She notes with a sigh.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean finally stirs from the noises outside and sits up, rubbing at her face. She gets to her feet and moves to peer out the window, her dark hair all over the place as she peers down, looking unruly.
<Xanatos> <Valen> That makes two of us. It was expensive and I'm not enjoying being injured constantly.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Oh. Didn't even notice. 6He rubs the back of his head as he slides the two pieces of his staff in it's place and his wood sword and fishing rod. 1"Well I should go pick up some supplies before we leave."
<Kaelan> "I'll go with you... I could use some things as well." *she smiles* "All I got yesterday were some tools for maintaining our weapons."
<Zeal> Lady Al'ryl, combing proper might be enticing before wandering too far.
<DeathStar> 6* Once Valen is done with her back, Rachael gets up and uses a cloth to dry off, bending over to get her legs. "You should probably get the others and let them know the plans."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at Zeal bleary eyes. "Combing?" 6* She looks confused.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> The company would be nice. 6He gives her a smile and moves for the door and opens it
<Xanatos> <Valen> If we could put together 150 gold, we could afford a horse. It would allow us to let Solomon go free. 6He gets to his feet.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> You'd need to speak with the others, then, and see how much coin they have.
* Kaelan gets up and grabs the rest of her things, moving after him.
<Xanatos> <Valen> I doubt they've enough. But I'll see. 6He gives her a wink and moves to open the door and slip out, so as not to reveal Rachael to anyone outside.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok nods to Valen. 1"Morning."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen pauses and nods to Dahok. 1Mornin. We need to get everyone together and tell them the plan.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I need to get some supplies.
<Zeal> Yes, lady Al'ryl. Your hair." 6She gestures, finishing combing her own hair and holds out the utensil.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael finishes drying, then moves to get into her outfit.
* Kaelan rubs the back of her head a little bit. "I was going to accompany him."
<Xanatos> <Valen> I need to run by the blacksmith, so that'll work fine.
<Kaelan> "Oh right, the armor."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Coming with us then? 6He motions
<DeathStar> 6* Jean pads over and takes the comb, eyeing it with confusion, then at Zeal; after a moment, she begins to comb it through her hair with no rhyme or reason, making faces whenever it gets tangled in a knot.
<Xanatos> <Valen> After I tell the plan to everyone.
<Zeal> 6Zeal pauses, then smiles slightly, finishing up braiding her own for the moment and tosses it over her shoulder, reaching out. 1"Nae. Need to start at the end, you do, and work your way gently up-- then it will cease painful."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I'll wait till you wake everyone up then and do that.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Also, horses are 150 gold. We should try to pull our coin together so that we can let solomon go free.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> How many do we get for that?
<Xanatos> <Valen> One.
* Kaelan rubs the back of her head a bit more. "Can we all fit on a single horse?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> You plan on getting ... 6He just motions at Kaelan
<Xanatos> <Valen> We all can't fit on Solomon anymore. He's injured.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> He might have healed up.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen gives Dahok a look. 1No.
<Kaelan> "Hmm..." *she frowns a little* "Perhaps we could ride both?"
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok eyes the look back. 1"And you think a horse would stay near Jean's pet?
<DeathStar> 6* Jean pauses, then kneels and begins to reach down to her long hair, since it's down to her arse, and begins to work on combing it like Zeal instructed. The baby boaroar moves over and sits beside her, watching.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Yes, if it's trained right.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I didn't realize they could be trained to be near...those.
<Kaelan> "Well, you're good with animals Valen, if you say so."
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael finishes adjusting her top and moves out, giving everyone a smile. She smells of her flowers and looks freshly washed, probably to the jealousy of all women.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Our journey north will be on foot. The horse will help us carry supplies. I have 35 gold left. We'll see how much Zeal has.
* Kaelan smiles and nods to Rachael, she looks washed, but doesn't smell of flowers.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Morning Raquel
<Xanatos> 6* Valen glances at the three the steps over and knocks on Jean and Zeal's door.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> My name is Ra'chel'.
<DeathStar> 6* She smiles. "But good morning."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Right, Rachael. Sorry
<Zeal> 6Zeal pauses a moment, then moves to answer the door, already dressed, an early-riser from training over years no doubt.
* Kaelan crosses her arms a bit under her chest and peers over at Jean's door.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Once you and Jean are ready we'll begin to leave. We're going to try and pull our money to get a horse, then start traveling north, but some of us need to visit a few shops first.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Did you two sleep well?
<Kaelan> "OH I slept very well." *she grins a little bit*
<Zeal> <Zeal> We ... are, are we? When was this... meeting to decide?
* Zeal crosses her arms, tilting her head slightly.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Like a rock. How 'bout you and Valen?
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael glances toward Zeal, frowning a bit as she talks to Valen like that. "Valen and I decided it while I bathed."
<Xanatos> <Valen> And technically we decided it before even getting here, when we were around the fire.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean finishes with her hair, moving to peer out around Zeal at everyone. She clicks her teeth and the bear follows her out into the hallway, where she stretches happily in her rabbit furs and stuff.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Now I have 35 gold. How much do the rest of you have? 6He peers to the others.
<Kaelan> "Still need warm clothes if we're heading north, I grabbed a cloak and some more layers... how did you do for tents, Rachael?"
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I have 5 gold.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances at his gold
<Kaelan> "Hmm? Oh 5 gold... I spent most of it on the tools."
<Zeal> <Zeal> I do not recall discussing anything about it, I am afraid." 6She shrugs. 1"Considering I hate horses, you would think I would."
<DeathStar> 6* Dahok has 90 gold.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok closes his Inventory Pouch. 1"I still have 90.
<Zeal> 6Zeal reaches into her satchel, holding out a pouch to Valen. 1"Thirty."
<Kaelan> "Oh, she meant the horse, not going north."
<Xanatos> <Valen> Hmm. Well now we have a choice. The horse is 150, but we only have 1 tent as of right now.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Tents can only fit three people at most, and that would be... tight.
<Kaelan> "I'd rather go slow and be warm at night then go fast and freeze to death."
<Zeal> <Zeal> Indeed." 6She nods to Kaelan. 1"Since he said "we" are pooling our money."
<Kaelan> "But I'm used to the heat of a forge, everything's a bit chilly to me."
<Zeal> I would be more concerned for the animal. If we venture too far into colder climates or arid ground, horses are unsuitable and it could only wind up poorly unless you are suggesting it food.
<Chad`Winters> 6DAhok yawns and stretches.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Valen, forget the horse. 6* She says suddenly, her mood less than chipper now. "Let them spend their money as they wish."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen pauses and nods to Rachael. 1Very well. I must stop by the blacksmith now. 6he bows his head to them and moves to step off.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean plays with 5 gold she took from Zeal, flipping it in her hands.
* Kaelan blinks a little. "Look... do you two think it's best?"
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael follows after Valen
<Xanatos> <Valen> It would make the trip easier. But we'll survive, we know how.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok moves off after Rachel and Valen
* Kaelan heads after them as well.
<Zeal> 6Zeal peers at them, then sighs, moving back into the room.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well we have what together...170 something?
<DeathStar> 6* Jean pauses, then jerks to follow after them, with Baby trotting along
<Kaelan> "I'm only giving my opinion, I'm far from the decider with only 5 coins to my name."
<Xanatos> <Valen> Yes, but tents are around 35 I believe. I'm not positive. So we wouldn't have enough and people would have to sleep out on the ground. It could be cold.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> What about all the furs you collected?
* Kaelan peers between the men.
<Xanatos> <Valen> We gathered up a bit. You may want to get yourself a good cloak though. Just in case.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well do you plan on using it for us or could you sell it or trade it?
<Xanatos> <Valen> The furs? For us. We will need them, trust me.
<DeathStar> 6* The streets' noise level increases as they step out, and the smell of unbathed bodies can be smelled now. Vendors on the streets sell their wares loudly, and Jean eyes some questionable fruit
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok nods and he peers around then at Jean. 1"Stay close."
<Kaelan> "Maybe we could make some coin before leaving?"
<Xanatos> <Valen> Go ahead and purchase whatever you want, but I do suggest a tent, at least for you and Kaelan.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Rachael, who was selling tents and warm clothes?
<DeathStar> 6* Jean pauses, then steps closer to Dahok, practically touching him now. She looks around, then eyes a vendor selling "jewelry"
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael points at the store right next to the Inn, nd then at the clothing store next to the item store.
* Kaelan smiles to Jean, "Save your join."
<Kaelan> *coin
<DeathStar> 6* Jean pauses, then holds up her empty hands, having put the 5 gold back into Zeal's pouch
* Kaelan blinks, "Where'd the gold Zeal gave you go?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well we should get some for Jean for sure. So I'll try to see what I can get cheaply for her and myself. And I'll pick up a tent and see what we have after that?
<Xanatos> <Valen> That should be fine. The blacksmith should have my armor waiting on me. I'll be back shortly. We'll meet back here before we depart and have a meal. 6He tells Dahok and pats his shoulder, then begins to move into the crowd.
* Kaelan nods. "Maybe we could talk down the price of a horse, you didn't really haggle at all, Valen."
<DeathStar> <Jean> Jean has warm clothing! Zeal bought! 6* She motions at her outfit, smiling happily. "I also have silk underwear."
<Xanatos> <Valen> Horses are not something you haggle on.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael grabs Valen's arm suddenly, her grip tight
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances at it and let's out a whistle. 1"Well I guess that just leaves me then." 6He smiles and moves for the vendor with the tents
<Xanatos> 6* Valen pauses, glancing to Rachael.
<DeathStar> 6* She seems to be looking down the road, an ill looking expression
<Xanatos> 6* Valen turns his head to peer down the road as well now.
* Kaelan raises a brow. "I don't know horses." *she nods to him*
* Kaelan looks between Dahok moving off, then Valen, and follows the gaze of the two slowly.
<DeathStar> 6* Templars are talking to the city gate guards, handing out parchments of the team's drawings. Though Valen and Rachael's faces remain not accurate, Zeal's is and Kaelan's old look is still being touted. Dahok's face is well done as well, having been a prisoner
<DeathStar> 6* The drawing of Jean makes her look demonic, however.
<Zeal> 6Zeal leaves the inn, heading to find an apothecary to see about selling herbs and salves, if for not finding something useful in turn.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok steps upto the vendor.
<DeathStar> 6* There's no vendors selling tents; Rachael pointed at an actual store building
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok moves into that then.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen pauses and frowns. 1We need to get everyone and get out. Though, if they guard the gates I'm not sure how.
<DeathStar> 6* The store is filled with items ranging from items claiming to stat boost, to leather and metal armors, to a few select weapons, to rope, other supplies, and tents.
* Kaelan frowns and moves to Dahok, taking his arm gently and moving into the store with him.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Should we head for the other gate? 6* She whispers, grabbing Zeal's arm as she passes.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances at her taking his arm and he rubs the back of his neck then moves over and grabs a tent. 1"How much for this masterpiece?"
<Xanatos> 6* Valen nods. 1That might not have made it there yet, it's our only shot. Someone get Dahok to hurry.
<Zeal> 6Zeal makes a slight noise, having not expected to pass right by whom she was basically evading for a short time.
* Kaelan whispers to Dahok, "You want something to hide your face, there's a lovely drawing of you outside."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> They got any cloaks here?
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Templars are here. 6* She tells Zeal, then lets go.
* Kaelan looks about, "There's a clothing store next to this if not, you can borrow mine till we get there."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I think Kaelan went to tell him. We should go to your blacksmith.
* Zeal eyes her, looking unsettled, then relaxes when she says that, oddly, looking more like her composed self and frowning.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen nods quickly. 1Get everyone and meet me at that gate. 6He turns to move off quickly.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well I have to pick up some clothes anyways.
<DeathStar> 6* There doesn't appear to be clothing items in here, probably out of respect to the competition
<Kaelan> "Well let's get the basic supplies then, the others will want to get out of here as soon as we can."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok waves the tent at the seller. 1"How much?"
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael moves to tell the other two, since Zeal would have heard Valen. She steps in and moves over. "We'll be exiting the north gate." 6* Seh says politely.
<DeathStar> 6* The seller eyes the two, and as if sensing their need to hurry, shrugs. "45 gold."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok nods to Rachael. 1"I have an idea where that is."
<Zeal> How inconvenient..." 6She quietly follows Rachael, if only to enter the place herself, she moves to the counters, heading to the counter with a tent package herself. 1"I would like to purchase this, sir."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances at the seller and shrugs, still having his laid back look. 1"I thought they were 35.
<Zeal> 6Zeal blinks, peering at Dahok, then the keep. 1"They rose in price?"
<DeathStar> <Store Owner> Taxes are killer. 6* He says, straightfaced, though with two of them wanting tents now, he seems to lose some of that resolve.
<DeathStar> <Store Owner> 40 gold, since you two look nice. 6* Rachael pauses, handing Zeal her 5 gold, then moves on out to find Valen.
<Zeal> Unfortunate. I cannot afford it now." 6She nods, moving back toward the shelf to pollitely put it back where she found it.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> But a friend just bought one yesterday for 35. I can't believe the taxes raised that much
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> He even said this was the place to go for the best tents and prices in the city
<Kaelan> "Maybe we should look at other stores..."
<DeathStar> <Store Owner> You're free to look for another store, if you don't like the 40 gold price. 6* He notes, eyeing Zeal and chewing on his lip, then Dahok
<Kaelan> "Well you heard the man."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well that puts me in a pinch myself too. 6He turns to put it back
<Zeal> <Zeal> It... is no matter of convenience, sir. We simply cannot afford it. We amassed what we had overnight." 6She smiles softly.
<Zeal> Travellers are no match in wages for upstanding citizens like yourselves with good roots in trade.
<DeathStar> <Store Owner> ... 6* He drums his fingers, then snorts. "Fine, 35 gold. But when my seven kids ask me why there's no enough food on the table, I hope you people feel ashamed in your warm tent."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I will. 6He carefully fumbles around in his gold pouch and pools out 35 gold and sets it down for him.
* Zeal looks sheepish. 1"Well, I will feel better knowing that with that price there is seventy gold for their stomachs rather than no gold at all with tents to chew." 6She moves to set her pouch on the counter, bowing pollitely.
<DeathStar> 6* The store owner of Phan and Pher's eyes Valen step in. "Your armor is ready." 6* He moves into the back to get it, then steps out with the leather plate armor. It adds +1 Defense to be noted on your bio
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok shifts the tent over his shoulder and he moves to leave.
<DeathStar> 6* The owner takes the entire pouch and then the 35 gold. The owner tries to pocket the pouch, too, if Zeal doesn't comment
<Zeal> <Zeal> I suppose I should consider that good will.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen nods and bows his head. 1Thank you kindly. 6* He pays the difference he promised and moves to put it on.
* Kaelan eyes the pouch and the owner with a meaningful look.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances around as he steps out
* Kaelan frowns as Dahok leaves and moves after him, to quickly guide him to the clothing shop.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael peers into the blacksmith shop, looking relieved at seeing VAlen. The store owner takes note of her. "Looking for armor, little lady?"
<Zeal> Though I am quite fond of it, surely that little scrap of leather is not worth confiscating?
<Xanatos> 6* Valen glances to Rachael as he adjusts a strap. 1You can take my money to get some. 6He tells her quietly.
<DeathStar> 6* The store owner sighs, then returns the pouch
<DeathStar> <Rachael> That's okay. I'll already have to wear heavier clothes soon as it is.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok moves into the clothing shop and glances around
<DeathStar> 6* There's tons of clothing options for attire looks for "gold", as well as leather and metal armors for gold.
* Kaelan slips Dahok her gold. "Here... since I'll likely be sharing that tent..."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen nods and glances to the Blacksmith. 1Sorry friend, I try to do all the fighting. Have a good day. 6He nods and moves to leave.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok moves to what he thinks would be the clothes he'll need for up nort
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> This stuff keep me warm enough? 6He glances at Kaelan
* Zeal bows to the keeper, reaching into her satchel for a moment to stow the pouch, but also brings out a wrapped leaf, setting it on the counter. 1"Should you receive any cuts in your trade, use this sparingly to help it heal." 6Then goes to catch up to Rachael
* Kaelan moves over with him, "It looks warm, you want a good sturdy cloak too, with a good hood."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Right. 6He grabs the stuff and moves over to pay for it
<DeathStar> 6* The store owner peers at it as she exits. Rachael steps out with Valen, peering about, then bites her lip. <Rachael> I feel like we're forgetting something.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen glances around once outside, looking left and then right. 1Who is Jean with?
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I don't know. I didn't see her with the others; I thought she followed you.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael looks worried and panicked now, since Jean isn't with Valen. She looks up and down the crowded streets. "And with that bearoar, she'll probably draw a lot of attention to herself, Valen."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen lets out a sigh, frowning. 1That girl...we need to find her. 6He takes her hand so they won't be seperated and moves through the crowds, looking for Jean.
* Kaelan adds some clothing for herself to Dahok's pile.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok nods to the shopkeeper and he shifts the cloak on then wraps the clothing into the tent and slings it over his back
<Zeal> Lady Rachael." 6She hands her the 5 gold back. 1"Where is lady Al'ryl?"
* Kaelan let's Dahok carry for her, adjusting her own cloak, she looks him up and down. "Your hair's already short... we should do something though." *she whispers gently*
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael blinks, taking it as she's led along. "We're trying to find her now." 6* She pauses as they head towards a spot with a Templar, who seems to be scanning the street crowd
<Xanatos> 6* Valen pauses and moves left, trying to get out of his line of sight.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> There's not much you can do to it sadly. 6He shrugs and he moves to leave the store, glancing around again
<DeathStar> 6* A Templar enters the store before Dahok and Kaelan leave. He eyes the two, squinting. "Have you two men seen anyone suspicious?"
* Zeal makes a face, dodging behind Rachael a bit.
<Zeal> She was not with ye?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok jerks a bit, looking startled. 1"Wow you surprised me."
<DeathStar> 6* The Templar passes on by without noticing the three, pausing to eye the vendor selling some things. Rachael shakes her head no to Zeal
<DeathStar> 6* The Templar eyes Dahok, focused on him now, probably since he looks familiar. "Why?"
* Kaelan crosses her arms over her chest, looking up in surprise at the Templar and shakes her head.
<Xanatos> <Valen> No, she must have wondered off. 6he says to Zeal, glancing around to quickly move on, his eyes scanning carefully for Jean.
<Zeal> 6Zeal looks slightly panicked herself, then starts to hurry off, frantically gazing about as she goes.
<DeathStar> 6* Up ahead, there appears to be a commotion as a group of people are watching something
<Xanatos> 6* Valen gets a look of dread and moves for the group, trying to see what the commotion is all about.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Because I was focused on my lovely woman here. 6He leans over to kiss her on the lips.
* Zeal rushes to it at a jog, her hands tightening
* Kaelan blushes a little and leans into the kiss.
<DeathStar> 6* The Templar eyes Kaelan. "He's a woman?" 6* He pauses, then squints more, now seeing her as a woman and not a man. "You two look familiar now..."
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael follows Valen up, worriedly. They would see people watching and clapping as Jean and Baby are there; a piece of meat on Baby's nose, but it doesn't eat it, standing on two legs and balancing until Jean says "Good boy" and it snaps it up
* Kaelan blinks a bit. "Can't say I've ever seen you before sir."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean then does a little dance as the crowd claps.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok breaks it off. 1"You're just seeing things. But I really haven't seen anyone suspicious around here. Well other then the shop owner of the supplies. He tries to raise the price on something.
* Zeal facepalms.
<DeathStar> <Templar> ... waitaminute, YOU two are them!
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Tried
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok sighs and he swings his fist to punch the templar in the face
<DeathStar> 6* He goes for his sword on his side, fumbling in surprise and confusion
* Zeal claps her hands together once, hissing. 1"Lady Al'ryl..!!"
<Xanatos> 6* Valen puts a hand to his temple, rubbing his head slightly.
<DeathStar> 6* The Templar is hit in the face and stumbles back down the store steps and hits the ground in a grunt
<Kaelan> "Time to run I think."
<DeathStar> 6* The crowd tosses Jean a few coins, and she moves over, smiling. "Hello! someone said Jean was a performer."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances to see if he's out
<DeathStar> 6* The Templar strains to get up; the people in the busy streets peer over now, however, and vendors quiet down. The crowd begins to make a hole for them so they can be spotted easily, clearlhy used to commotions in a fort town
<Zeal> Lady Al'ryl, the idea is that one should not draw attention.." 6She sighs, hugging her.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Yep, time to go. 6He shifts moving quickly now, glancing around for the others
<DeathStar> <Jean> Oh. Just wanted to play while everyone shopped.
* Kaelan moves after Dahok quickly.
<Chad`Winters> 6He pauses and swings to knock the guy out. 1"That's for touching my girl."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen glances to Rachael, then the two. 1Come'on we should go. 6He turns and motions, moving for the other gate.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan makes a face like she's been horribly offended.
* Zeal nods to Valen, taking Jean by the hand. 1"It was not wrong, lady Al'ryl, merely inconvenient in timing..."
<DeathStar> 6* The Templar goes down again. Some city guard begin to head their way, having picked up on the commotion
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok shifts to head for the north gate now, doing his best to avoid the guards
* Kaelan eyes Dahok and starts to head away. "Let's go..."
* Kaelan moves with Dahok.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael follows after Valen toward the north gate, while Jean clicks her teeth and lets the boaroar follow her and Zeal. When they reach the north gate, they would see Templars and City Guard there, more focused on who's coming in then out, probably not assuming they reached the city yet. A moment later, Dahok and Kaelan catch up to them
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> We need to leave right now.
<DeathStar> 6* When they do, a city alarm goes off - a banging gong noise that echos. Those at the north gate turn to face into the city now
<Kaelan> "Great."
<Xanatos> <Valen> .... 6He eyes the two and sighs. 1Maybe some of them will move away from the gate.
<Zeal> Most unfavorable." 6She frowns, obviously not wanting to fight them, perhaps sentiments to other templars, or people in general.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I kind of had to knock one out.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> What happened? 6* She looks confused and scared, looking up and making faces at the gong.
<Xanatos> <Valen> ...you didn't kill him?
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I did say knock one out, right?
<Kaelan> "He only knocked him out."
<Xanatos> <Valen> IF they spotted you as part of this group, Kaelan's disguise is a bit worthless now.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael pauses, then touches Kaelan sympathically
<Zeal> You wanted him to kill him because of that..?!
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> They did. But we shouldn't stay here.
* Kaelan looks down, sighing.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen glances tot he guards now at the gate, to see if they're going to make any movement of leaving.
<DeathStar> 6* They appear to be sticking there; 3 Templars and 6 city guards.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok pauses and looks around for a kid.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Do you think we could lure them away somehow? Or should we return to the city and laylow for a while?
<Kaelan> "Going to the gate now will confirm we're here."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> They know we're here.
<Zeal> I do not recall seeing any underground or such, so they will keep it guarded until they comb the city.
<DeathStar> 6* There doesn't appear to be any kids near the city gate; just vendors and people shopping.
<Xanatos> <Valen> I...think staying is a bad idea. 6He frowns and tries to think. 1Is there no other ways out? 6He considers.
<Kaelan> "A man who was laid low for insulting someone thinks we're here."
<DeathStar> 6* The city walls are too high to climb, being a fort city. The city's defenses is also good at keeping the riftraft in
<Xanatos> <Valen> Wait. He didn't identify you as part of the...group?
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well...I think he did.
<Kaelan> "He thought I was a man at first, then said we were... them."
<Zeal> We need a diversion...
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> But she could run up to a guard and say she saw someone that looked like us on the other end.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen glances from Dahok to Kaelan. 1...that means he did. 6He notes to Kaelan.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> He did. Those templars didn't. 6He motions at the ones at the gate
<Xanatos> <Valen> Give me a second. 6he glances to them and then moves for the gate.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I don't seem to be drawn well; I could try to tell them I saw you all somewhere else. But if they learn I'm lying, then they'll know what I look like.
<Kaelan> "Seems Valen has that idea already."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Not entirely. They might just think you're a citizen
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael frowns worriedly as Valen heads off, not liking it one bit. Jean pets Baby, who's roaring in fear, trying to shush the monster
<Zeal> The best I can think of is setting fire elsewhere.
<DeathStar> 6* The city gate soldiers eye Valen approaching.
<Kaelan> "Cutting my hair was entirely worthless... damnit all. And no, last thing we need is more tales of how we're evil."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances at the baby then at a vendor for some meat food
<Xanatos> <Valen> Excuse me, what exactly is going on?
<Zeal> You do not become more 'evil' than helping the apocalypse.
<DeathStar> <City Gate> A Group working with the Angel has been spotted in the city.
* Kaelan looks at Zeal. "It won't help our case in having others see."
<Zeal> If anything, I am the worst of all, having 'fallen' from graces of the church to do so.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean looks down, looking ashamed.
<DeathStar> 6* The vendors indeed sell meats and whatnot
<Xanatos> 6* Valen jerks. 1S-Should I be worried? I have family in the city.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok shifts over to the closest one to buy a small piece of meat
<DeathStar> <City Guard> Just return to your home and wait there
<DeathStar> <Vendor> The best meat in the city, good sir!
<Xanatos> <Valen> W-we just stopped in for supplies, planned on leaving today. Maybe I could help? We were staying at the inn.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok nods to the vendor and buys a piece then moves over to Baby and rips off a small chunk, holding it out to him
* Kaelan pat's Jean's shoulder. "Don't."
<DeathStar> 6* A hand comes down on Valen's shoulder, and the guy in the store from the other day talks to the guards excitedly. "I just saw the Angel's group! They're planning to start a fire! Follow me, quickly!" 6* He shifts to rush off - but not in the group's direction. All the Templars go, and 1 soldier follows, leaving 5 city guards
<DeathStar> 6* The Baby bearoar reaches up and eats it, looking content. Rachael pauses, watching the Templars go. "Valen did it."
* Kaelan peers over, frowning. "Amazing..."
<Zeal> No, that man did-- who was that?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances over at Valen.
<Kaelan> "Valen and I met him yesterday..."
<DeathStar> 6* Zeal would recognize him a bit - but hard to place him
<Xanatos> 6* Valen blinks to glance towards the man and then glances to the man. 1This place is dangerous, I'll get my family and be on my way. 6He nods and moves towards the others.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean gives Dahok a smile and hug
<Zeal> ...Like before, seems familiar but.." 6She frowns, looking thoughtful again
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok blinks a bit, caught off guard and he gives her a hug back.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Man was listening to us. 6* She announces.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean points up at a roof top, where a perch could be seen.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances that way
* Zeal stares upward, then blinks. 1"Why would he.."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen clears his throat. 1Let's go. Cover up, those of you that've been identified. 6He motions and then moves back towards the gate.
<Kaelan> "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I guess we shouldn't talk in the open like we do...who knows who all can hear us
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glacnes then leans down to pick up any dirt on the ground he can and rubs his face with it
* Kaelan pulls her hood up and closes her jacket to hide her chest, moving after Valen.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael scrambles after Valen. Jean gets her bear to follow her, then gets on him to ride like she did coming in, looking like a beast girl. The remaining guards eye them approaching. <Guard> Oh, it's that group with the monster.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok moves after them.
* Zeal wraps a fur scarf around her neck and mouth, looking plainer despite the nice winter outfit now with her headress and the likes away.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Yes, but this place is too much, we're going to go south to try and make some money performing there. Good luck catching those evil people.
<DeathStar> <Guard> Wrong gate, then. You should go to the South Gate.
<DeathStar> 6* The guard nods in the other direction.
<Xanatos> <Valen> But they're back that way, We'll go around, I've got family to protect.
<DeathStar> <Guard> I guess that's true; who'd want to get involved in the Templars' affairs, eh? 6* He shrugs. "Your feet, your time."
* Kaelan nods a bit.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen bows his head. 1Good luck. Come'on dear. 6he grabs Rachael's hand and begins to move on, going west once outside the gate.
<DeathStar> 6* The soldiers eye them passing with little mind, giving Kaelan no glance thinking she's a guy
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok moves on through with the group
* Zeal follows along beside the bear, looking like an accompany to Jean the beast-tamer
* Kaelan walks along with them, deciding she'd rather be mistaken for a boy then identified again.
<DeathStar> 6* After a few moments, they're out of the soldiers' line of sight. Jean gets off Baby and pets him happily. Rachael lets out a breath, and falls to her knees; she looks relieved and shakey.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I don't know if I'll ever get used to this. 6* She admits, looking weak
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok tosses another piece of meat at Baby. 1"Well that was exciting."
<Kaelan> "Hopefully we'll find a place where we don't need to."
<Xanatos> <Valen> That man... 6He frowns slightly and kneels to peer Rachael over. 1I'll get you home, I promise.
<Zeal> <Zeal> Is it the same man from before, sir Lankin?
* Kaelan pulls down her hood. "Dahok, while I appreciate you defending my womanhood, next time a Templar mistakes me for a man, let him keep on thinkin it."
<Xanatos> <Valen> The one Kaelan and I met. I'm afraid he knows who we are...but why help us? 6He considers curiously.
<Zeal> Oh... well I thought perhaps it was the man from the last town I thought I recognized... I was not with you and Kael.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> MAybe he doesn't like the Church, either? We're helping Jean, after all. Though I think perhaps we should watch what we say in public
<Kaelan> "You know... I think I've met him before then too... could just be a coiincidence, but when Jean saved me, a nighttie climber ran past us over the rooftops in Navarro."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Oh I didn't even realize that until he said something. 6He rubs the back of his neck. 1"I just kissed you to try and draw his attention away. My bad."
* Kaelan gives Dahok a smile. "Not complaining about the kiss." *she winks a bit*
* Zeal just frowns, crossing her arms and looking thoughtful once more, trying to think of anyone she would know who might have reason to stalk them, or would even know to.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael studies the two. "Are you tw obecoming intimate?"
<Xanatos> <Valen> That could be it. We'll need to watch what we say. We're not the Angel's group. We're just a group of traveling performers. But either way, we'll need to keep an eye out for him.
* Kaelan blinks and looks away. "I... I haven't..."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances at Rachael but doesn't say anything. 1"Well if we stay here any longer, they can catch us easily.
<Zeal> Performers? Should we not stick with something believable?
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael smiles a bit at Kaelan's reaction, as if pleased for her.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean wiggles her fingers and has Baby do rolls. Rachael peers over and watches her. "I would believe it."
<Xanatos> <Valen> He had a scar here. 6He motions slightly above his lip. 1But either way. 6He gets to his feet, then motions to Jean. 1I believe it.
* Zeal pauses, turning. 1"It was the man I saw!"
<Xanatos> <Valen> You did? Where?
* Kaelan rubs the back of her head, she glances at Dahok a bit shyly before resuming her usual look.
* Zeal looks exasperated. 1"He... is following us, but why. The only people given reason to follow us would be to capture or kill, not ...assist."
<Xanatos> <Valen> Where did you meet? In Navarro?
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well if he's following us, atleast we know where to find him.
<Kaelan> "He might be a friend... it'd be nice to meet one of those for once."
<Zeal> <Zeal> Yes, sir Lankin. During our trip to the archives.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Do you think he noticed you in the archives, then? 6* She asks curiously
<Kaelan> "Wait... he was the man we saw, Zeal?"
* Zeal rubs her face. 1"It was the man who nearly came upon Kael and I. I could not speak for if it was the man on the roofs Kael speaks of."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> If he was in the archives wouldn't it mean he's with the church?
<Kaelan> "We were in the archives."
<Zeal> He did not seem to notice us-- but if he is here now, would that not mean he is cunning enough to feint ignorance?
<Kaelan> "And he seems quite... adept... at taking alternate paths into and around places."
<Zeal> He had a lamp and entered from the door. He would appear to have been allowed into the archives..
<Xanatos> 6* Valen considers. 1We'll think of him as a threat for now. But I hope he isn't. We have enough of them.
<Kaelan> "Yeah... I guess so."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well atleast with Valen convincing the guards we went south, the Templar might now follow us north now.
<Zeal> It makes no sense. If he was with the church, necessarily, why would he assist us now instead of cinching the capture?
<Xanatos> <Valen> Unless they realize I'm lying. It's a double edged sword.
<Kaelan> "We'll have to hope fortune's with us."
<Kaelan> "Not much else we can do."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen considers then glances around, he lets out a shrill whistle, hoping it might attract Solomon.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok jerks, and he rubs his ear.
<DeathStar> 6* IT attracts a horde of evil deeretards. Kidding
<Xanatos> 6* Valen stands there patiently, peering out. 1Hmmm. He might be too far away.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael looks around, waiting. "He might be at the other gate, too. How can we get his attention?"
<Kaelan> "Hmm, we may have to walk... unless we have something else that can attract him."
<Zeal> He might have gone for food?
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Other then going that way and risking getting noticed, I don't know
<DeathStar> 6* A deeretard slowly begins to approach
<Xanatos> 6* Valen pauses and squints, trying to make out if it's Solomon.
* Zeal follows Valen's gaze and looks for the bandaging
<DeathStar> 6* It continues to approach, and gets closer; they can finally make out where Solomon gnawed the bandage off, having not gotten it all. He comes to a stop.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well looks like we have our faithful steed.
<Kaelan> "Yeah, he's proving dependable."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen lets out a slight smile. 1Hello friend. 6He pulls out a bit of fruit.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael moves over and puts the pouches on him to carry. "How much weight do you think he can support, Valen?"
<DeathStar> 6* Solomon eats the fruit; he seems to pay the boaroar no mind, who sniffs him
* Zeal rubs her cheek then walks over to inspect his leg and the tattered bandages.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Maybe enough for two people. Three would be pushing it for now I think.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> We could just use him for our supllies for now.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael nods, then motions Jean to climb on. Jean pauses, then does so.
<Kaelan> "I'm fit to walk."
<Xanatos> <Valen> We can take turns riding him. 6He feeds him the fruit and pets Solomon's neck.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Lets go, then. 6* She pauses, eyes the sky, then heads north after settling the correct direction. Jean pets Solomon, who's wound seems to be doing better, and more so with Jean on him
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok puts his stuff on Solomons back so he's not weighted down
<Zeal> Not perfect, but it seems to be doing well.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen begins to move along with them, seemingly happy at Rachael's abilities.
<Kaelan> "He'll be fit in no time." *she starts to move along*
<DeathStar> 6* Time trudges along slowly, with little to see, and their pace at a crawl on foot. By the time afternoon comes, their legs would be sore and they'd be hungry.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> We're not making good time anymore. 6* She notes, going through the pouches to get some food she managed to buy cheap - it takes like it's price. Some sort of jerky. She passes it around
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok takes a small piece and eats it. 1"Well we didn't have much time to buy a horse...
<Xanatos> 6* Valen moves to sit down, letting out a breath, rubbing at his legs. 1That's to be expected.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Any incoming funds should be saved for a horse or maybe two if we're lucky.
* Kaelan takes a seat by Dahok and chews on her jerky.
<Kaelan> "Agreed."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean hands Baby her jerky. It eats it greedily
* Zeal facepalms and splits her's with Jean
<Zeal> Solomon is a special case... he is quite large and barely holds us all. A regular horse I should think would not be able to carry more than two, correct..?
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Hm. 6* She seems to be doing thinking. "It didn't list miles, but if I had to guess, it'll take us 5 days to reach Navarro's northern city."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well we can always eat some more monsters on the way there.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles, eating Zeal's half. She innocently looks at them all. "Get more Solomons?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> That wouldn't hurt. 6He points at Jean
<DeathStar> 6* Solomon eyes Dahok
<Kaelan> "...Doesn't sound so bad an idea right now."
<Zeal> If it were possible, even a single companion to Solomon would help tremendously.
<Xanatos> <Valen> I think one Solomon is enough for me. The horses could technically hold three women easily.
<DeathStar> 6* There's a slight noise approaching them from the west
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok raises a brow, glancing that way
* Zeal glances westward slowly.
<Kaelan> "There's 6 of us and a bear, but Baby seems able to keep up."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen glances to each of them, then west, his hand sliding into his cloak slowly.
<DeathStar> 6* A dustcloud approaches; judging by the noises, made by horses. A lot of them
<Zeal> Uhm...
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Something tells me we should probably leave?
* Kaelan frowns a little, her hand going to her sword hilt. "That's not good..."
* Zeal tries to make out colours of any sort squinting, but reaching for her bow.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen pauses and frowns. 1We need to move, quickly. 6He jumps to his feet and begins to gather up everything. 1No fighting, let's go.
<DeathStar> 6* As they get closer, the horses and riders can barely be made. They appear to be wearing brown cloaks and whatnot. Raiders. Or Slavers, perhaps.
* Kaelan grabs her things, nodding.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok tries to count how many there are
<DeathStar> 6* At this point, that's too hard to say, but at a glance, there apperas to be at least 7 dots on the first row, with probably another row or two
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael gets to her feet, frowning. "We'll never outrun them, Vale."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at the dustcloud curiously. "More Solomons?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I see atleast 7...6He squints. 1"I don't know if we can take them out.
<Xanatos> <Valen> We just need to keep moving, maybe they'll move on.
<Kaelan> "Yeah, I'd rather not risk another fight."
<DeathStar> 6* The riders seem to take notice, steering their horses in their direction.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> They changed directions.
<Kaelan> "...I think we jinxed it Valen."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen tchs. 1Rachael, Jean. Get on Solomon and get out of here.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> But--
<Zeal> Do as he says." 6She brings her bow out, readying.
<Kaelan> "You can take care of Jean, I'm not about to have lost everything only for it to end here for her."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen nods to her, giving her a look of complete serious.
<Xanatos> NRP: seriousness.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok makes an odd face and he shifts one of his bo pieces up his sleeve, his other hand shifting under his cloak
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael peers down, then nods, climbing the deeretard and helping Jean up. Jean pulls Baby up, which makes Solomon put up a fuss, before his ears flaten at the approaching riders and decides they're a bigger problem. He takes off northward with the two.
* Kaelan keeps her hand on her sword, the snap of the sword leaving it's sheath enough to be pulled free is faintly heard.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen reaches his hand into his cloak and nods to the others. 1They'll likely want to rob us.
<DeathStar> 6* As the riders get closer, a second row can be made out with 5 of them. Those 5 break off after the deeretard, while the first seven ride in at those who remained. A few have their swords ready, a few have their arrows ready.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Oh I think they want us dead. Zeal, take out archers
<Zeal> Can we be... sure?
* Zeal frowns, looking hesitant to want to kill other people.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Hm. They don't seem friendly. 6He's tense, but not attacking.
* Kaelan tenses as well, looking ready for a fight, but not attacking.
* X1 has joined #taw
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Some of them are heading for Jean and Rachael. You really think they can be trusted?
<DeathStar> 6* The riders slow down a bit as they get closer, and they seem to be going for a circular position. The leader, if he is, seems to be positioning himself in front of them
<Kaelan> "I think they're more after Solomon. But we don't know yet."
<Xanatos> <Valen> May we help you? 6he calls out.
* Zeal trains herself on the leader, eyeing those circling.
<DeathStar> <Leader> What do we have here. 6* He eyes them all, his eyes locking onto Zeal mostly. "Traveling north, strangers?"
<Zeal> Indeed.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> That's what our plans are.
* Kaelan narrows her eyes at the leader, but keeps still.
<DeathStar> <Leader> Oh. Well, you do know there's a tax to cross these lands, right? 6* He says, a big smile there on his face. The other six riders chuckle.
<Xanatos> <Valen> No. There's not.
<Zeal> A shopkeeper tried to say so, I suppose, he reconsidered in good nature.
<DeathStar> 6* The leader eyes Valen, his eyes narrowing a bit and his smile vanishing. "If you want to pass, it's 50 gold."
<Xanatos> <Valen> And your group that went after our pet?
<DeathStar> <Leader> They have to pay, too. 6* He says with a smirk.
<Xanatos> <Valen> We don't have 100 gold. Amongst us, I'm afraid.
<DeathStar> <Leader> That's too bad. I guess we could settle for your weapons and gear.
<Zeal> Honest travellers need not hold so much to threaten the Glittering's glow.
<DeathStar> <Leader> To make up the difference.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances at Valen
* Kaelan keeps quiet, since her coat is closed. Her fingers grip the handle of her sword.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Surely 50 will be enough, but without our gear we will die out here.
<DeathStar> <Leader> Not our problem. This isn't negotiable, pal. 6* He waves a hand, his people aiming their bows and those with swords getting ready. 3 seem to have bows, while the remaining 4, including the leader, have swords
<Zeal> That is little his concern, sir Lankin. His eyes sayeth all. I wonder, however, how much more he concerns of his own health.
* Zeal eyes the leader calmly, having had her bow on him from the start.
<Kaelan> "I'd say we can prove a little more cost effective to leave be."
<Xanatos> <Valen> ... 6He frowns. 1Be decent, please.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances around at the 3 with bows.
<Zeal> I am being decent under these circumstances. He could easily take my life-- but in doing so, the tension on my bowstring would certainly release.
<DeathStar> <Leader> Hm. I guess we could forgo the equipment and take her. She'd fetch a nice prize on the market. Doublely so if she's a virgin. 6* He eyes Zeal.
* Zeal twitches slightly. 1"I would sooner take the arrow's approach."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen lets out a breath of annoyance. 1If you'd just kept quiet. 6He hisses at Zeal. 1I'm sorry, I can't let you take her, I doubt the others would like that. We have 90 gold, would that be enough, sir?
<DeathStar> 6* The leader makes a show of thinking, then nods. "Can't complain. 90 gold it is."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen motions to Dahok and pulls out his 35.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances at Valen again, then at the Leader. 1"How do we know we can trust that your others haven't harmed our friends?
* Zeal frowns at Valen, but doesn't lower her bow, thinking that suicide.
* Kaelan keeps her hand on her sword, she's gripped it tighter since the man offered to trade their weapons.
<DeathStar> <Leader> Time is money, friend. Should I insist on 95?
<Xanatos> <Valen> Now Dahok. 6His tone is short and to the point.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok shrugs and he pulls out what he left over, tossing it on the ground
<Xanatos> 6* Valen makes a look of annoyance and kneels to pick it up, holdin it up towards the man. 1We'll be on our way now.
<DeathStar> 6* The leader looks ready to deal with Dahok, then pauses at Valen. He leans over to take the gold. "At least one of you sees sense."
<Xanatos> <Valen> Please call your men off and we'll be on our way.
<DeathStar> <Leader> Come on boys. Lets go meet up with the others. 6* He shifts his horse forward, and the group begins to ride off, their backs to the group
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> We should take them out now. I don't trust them. 6He says quietly to Valen
<Xanatos> <Valen> WE would die. 6He says simply, moving after them.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> And so could Jean and Rachael.
* Kaelan eyes their backs bitterly. "Everyone seems to prey off everyone else." *she moves after Valen*
<Xanatos> <Valen> You attack and they will for cetain.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> You don't think Jean could take out the two archers before they turn around with their swords? Plus we'd have horses then
<Zeal> If we do not, they could 'meet' with the others and do as they please to two women.
<Chad`Winters> NRP: Zeal I mean
<DeathStar> 6* The riders are about out of archery range.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen ignores the two as he moves along.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok eyes Valen and shrugs, moving after, knowing it could take them forever to catch up now.
* Kaelan just walks quietly, looking quietly infuriated.
<Zeal> If miladies come to harm..." 6She utters darkly.
<Xanatos> 6 Valen is running, for reference
* Zeal scowls, sprinting along after Valen, hissing through her teeth
* Kaelan runs!
<DeathStar> 6* The boring terrain provides little in the way of obstacles. After 20 minutes of solid running, they'd reach a hilly area with what appears to be caves and whatnot. Solomon can be seen wandering about without riders; their pouches still on him
<DeathStar> 6 There also appears to be a lot of horse tracks about
* Zeal shifts toward Solomon, her expression darkening
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok peers around at all this. 1"Well this doesn't look good."
<Kaelan> "Not sure... the supplies seem to be intact."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen makes a face. 1Damnit. 6He moves oup to Solomon and peers around quickly, looking for Rachael's tracks.
* Kaelan looks around, clearly hoping the two are just nearby.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Makes you think we should've taken the risk and took them out while it was fairer odds.
* Zeal glances. 1"Even Baby is missing."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen gives Dahok a look.
<DeathStar> 6* Solomon trots over once he sees them, then trots toward one of the many caves
<Xanatos> 6* Valen follows Solomon.
* Kaelan blinks a bit and follows Solomon.
<DeathStar> 6* There's footsteps near it; one barely visible, the other visible, though clearly a female, too. And bear tracks
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok gives him a look back as he follows after.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen sucks in his breath, holding it as he moves, looking worried.
* Zeal draws in a breath, moving into the cave. 1"Lady Al'ryl? Lady Hilund..?"
<DeathStar> 6* A pause, then Rachael's voice. "Oh, you all are okay. Are they gone?" 6* She steps out, letting a relieved breath out
* Zeal sighs her own of relief. 1"Yes."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean and Baby come up, too. Jean fidgets worriedly, eyeing the cave with apphrension.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok let's out a low whistle.
* Kaelan sighs with relief. "They're gone. See? I knew it was a good sign Solomon still had the gear.:
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Looks like we lucked out.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen lets out a breath and moves forward to grab Rachael in a ug.
<Xanatos> NRP: hug
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I sent Solomon on his way to make them think we were still on him. I think they wanted to take us prisoner. They looked for a long time for us.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael returns the hug.
<Zeal> I was fearful of that.
<Xanatos> <Valen> I'm glad you can think on your feet. 6He says with a nod.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well they took the rest of our money.
<Kaelan> "Yeah... we lucked out."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Were they Templars? 6* She seems confused at the idea of 'slavers'. Jean peers deeper into the cave, fidgeting.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Nope.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Bad men, at any rate.
<Kaelan> "Bandits."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances at Jean. 1"Something wrong?"
* Kaelan peers into the cave too now.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Something in here. Something... powerful. 6* Despite her words, the cave looks ordinary and there's no 'feel' to it.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen glances from Jean to the cave now. 1...powerful how?
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> What kind of powerful? Like our certain death powerful?
<Zeal> Templars would do no such thing." 6She sounds indignant, then blinks at Jean
* Kaelan peers in more. "I don't see anything..."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean shrugs to both their questions. She bites on her nails quietly
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I think we should check it out.
<Xanatos> <Valen> We have two options. Move to another cave to rest for the night, or explore this one.
<Kaelan> "Jean?"
<Xanatos> <Valen> Right, well we'll do the exact opposite that Dahok wishes to do. 6He turns to leave.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean looks at Kaelan, blinking her eyes. Rachael rubs her arms, peering at the darkness of the cave. It doesn't seem to bother her much, though. "It goes pretty far back." 6* With the complete darkness, it's hard to tell how far that id
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well I think we should always listen to you. Hey, guess that means we shouldn't.
<Kaelan> "Pretty far back... we'd need torches or glows."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean follows after Valen, as does Rachael.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen pauses to peer over his shoulder. 1I think my joke was lost.
* Kaelan looks between the boys.
<Zeal> ..." 6She just stares at Valen.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok just moves after them.
<Xanatos> <Valen> ... 6He rubs his neck. 1Honestly I don't think checking the cave out would be wise. But I wasn't trying to offend, I was...just joking.
<Zeal> I do not disagree.
* Kaelan sighs and moves with Dahok.
<DeathStar> 6* When they exit back out of the cave, they can hear noises as if riders are still about the area. Rachael rubs Valen's back. <Rachael> Valen isn't good at socializing. The girls all tease him back home.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Cleary he's not. 6He pauses to listen. 1"Well it sounds like they might still be out there.
<Kaelan> "I'm starting to get used to it."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen lets out a sigh. 1...the riders are near, if they come back we may have to deal with them. 6he looks for another cave.
<DeathStar> 6* There's a few in the hills and whatnot. It would mean traveling out in the open from one to another
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> We'ld be safer stayin in this cave. 6He notes.
<Xanatos> <Valen> ...I agree. 6He peers towards it with a frown.
* Kaelan rubs her forehead a little, she peers at the cave again.
<Zeal> Then it might be 'safer' to search it out after all.
* Zeal gestures. 1"We would not want to be caught sleeping, nor remain sleepless with worry."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean pauses, then begins to hurry for another hill.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> We'd need torches...6He pauses to eye Jean
<Xanatos> <Valen> I...guess Jean has chosen for us. 6he moves after her quickly.
* Kaelan frowns and moves after Jean.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok rubs the back of his neck and moves after the three quickly
<DeathStar> 6* Baby chases her. Rachael blinks in surprise, then follows after Jean. They seem to make it across the way to the next hill undetected, even with a bear and deeretard amongst them
* Zeal sighs, starting to run after Jean. 1"Lady Al'ryl." 6She hisses.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean ducks into the new cave, looking considerablely more relieved now. The bearoar plops down next to her.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen moves in and kneels. 1Didn't like the other one?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok steps inside and plops down on his ass, taking some breathes
* Kaelan moves in with her. "If Jean doesn't like a cave, it likely was wise to avoid it."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean nods at Valen; Rachael sighs a bit. <Rachael> I guess we'll be eating more of that meat I got." 6* She notes, not about to light up a fire.
* Kaelan takes a seat, sighing a little. "We should look for more of that stuff next time we're in a town, it's proving to be a useful snack."
<Xanatos> <Valen> I'm glad you bought it. I didn't even consider food.
<Zeal> We already ate the rabbit and ...other mammal?
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I didn't have much time to. 6He shrugs as he leans against a rock wall. 1"You pretty good with a sword, Valen?
<Xanatos> <Valen> I'm decent. Why?
<Kaelan> * Kaelan glances between them.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Yes, we ate all of the rabbit; and I don't want to risk making a fire to cook any more meat.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I've spent most my time learning to defend myself with either my bo or a knife. I'm not used to swords
* Zeal nods sulkingly to Rachael, then fishes into her satchel, holding out a berry to Rachael and Jean
<DeathStar> 6* Jean takes the berry and nibbles on it happily. Rachael smiles at Jean and her fondness for sweets.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Oh. Yes I can help you. 6He gets to his feet.
* Zeal gestures the second to Rachael.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Where's our berries? 6He looks at Zeal, a hurt look on his face
* Kaelan smiles a little.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael takes the second. "Thank you."
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<Kaelan> "I could give you some pointers if you'd like too, Dahok."
<Zeal> I only found two, sir Fyro. Should you object to my spoiling these two, might I suggest you tame monsters and cook our food.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well you don't spoil Kaelan tho. 6He looks at Kaelan. 1"Once he gives me some pointers you can."
<Xanatos> <Valen> I...surely wouldn't want to get in between you two.
* Zeal blinks at Dahok, since she mentioned what those two do, and peers at Kael questioningly.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Get between what? 6He looks at Valen with a confused expression
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael smiles. "I think Kaelan wishes to spend some time with you, Dahok."
* Kaelan blinks and looks away.
* Zeal shrugs and sits back in thought, drifting to postulates on berries for herself and trying to think of the scarred man
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok rubs the back of his neck. 1"Sure?"
<Xanatos> 6* Valen steps to the side and nods. 1We can train a bit later. 6he tells Dahok, moving to sit down by Rachael.
* Kaelan looks back. "A-Alright then."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> IF you think you can survive after what she teaches me.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael smiles, watching Kaelan and Dahok with a knowing smile.
<DeathStar> 6* An hour and a bit more later, the sun sets. Rachael finishes setting up the tent and is laying inside, asleep, so they can start off early, considering they have a lot of distance to cover. Jean snoozes on top of Baby, looking contently out of it. And the riders seem to be gone. The Glittering shines down on them, and the other cave seems to mock those awake.
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<Zeal> Curious phenomenae." 6She stretches and rises, moving for the entrance.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen sits outside his and Rachael's tent, peering upward towards the glittering. 1Be careful Zeal.
<Zeal> Yes, of course." 6She nods her head, the shoulders her bow and moves outward, gazing around.
* Kaelan eyes the entrance, she bundles her coat up a bit. Looking up from setting up hers and Dahok's tent.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok stands off to the side, swinging his wood sword around a bit
<DeathStar> 6* A warm breeze blows through the cave; there's a lack fo animal sounds here, like in the forest
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I wonder if these caves are connected. 6He pauses as he rests his sword across his b ack.
* Kaelan gets up and moves over to Dahok. "Could be... though Jean didn't seem bothered by our cave."
<Xanatos> <Valen> Jean didn't seem frightened of this case. So I don't think so. 6he glances over at the two.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> That's good to know.
<Kaelan> "Now with the swings, you want to move your whole body with each swing, not just your arms, there's more power behind it."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean murmurs in her sleep, and shifts to lay across Valen's lap when the babyroar shifts away from her, eyeing the two swordtraining with a grumpy bear look
* Zeal sighs, and moves to see about any plants in the area since it seems hunting might be fruitless.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances at Kaelan and nods. 1"I'll remember that."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen begins to whistle quietly, a weird little tune, peering slightly in to Rachel, then over to the others.
<DeathStar> 6* As Zeal searches the area, something emerges from one of the caves with glowing red eyes, and grabs her from behind, biting into her shoulder with sharp teeth. It seems to have waited until she was out of sight of the others, and struck without warning or indication to give Zeal time
* Kaelan smiles at him. "Men like Kalo, they think all their skill needs to be behind their personal strength, but that's only a small part of the whole. The way you move your feet, the speed at which you move are equally important."
* Zeal widens her eyes a bit and cries sharply, immediately reaching for her swords to fend it off
<DeathStar> 6* Arms wrap around Zeal, pinning her arms to her side as it bites in and she'd begin to feel weaker; her cry echos through the wind to the cave.
* Kaelan looks up at the cry, frowning, drawing her blade. "Zeal..."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen peers up and jerks, jumping to his feet, grabbing his weapons he begins to run in the direction of the cry.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok jerks to look and he moves after the others quickly
<DeathStar> 6* Jean falls onto the ground, waking up and looking dazed and confused.
<Zeal> Unhand-- me..!" 6She struggles, trying to see despite pain by craning her neck, wondering what would be intelligent enough to grab her intentionally as so
* Kaelan runs towards the direction of the cries as well.
<DeathStar> 6* All she would see in the darkness, even with the glittering glow, is skin that could be black it's so dark, adn glowing eyes of red. Zeal's vision begins to blur. As the others run by, they'd spot a large demonic looking figure holding Zeal. It turns once they approach, letting her go and throwing her at Valen
<Xanatos> 6* Valen jerks to try and catch her.
<DeathStar> 6* The demonic creature then runs off, rushing up a hill and over the side of it in seconds
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> What was that thing?!
* Kaelan narrows her eyes, she readies her blade, then pauses as it runs.
<DeathStar> 6* Valen would manage to do so, but would likely fall back from the impact. Zeal's shoulder is bleeding from two puncture holes
<Kaelan> "Whatever was in the cave I bet."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen widens his eyes to stare from the ground. 1Some...demon? 6He frowns slightly then glances to Zeal. 1Oh... 6He jerks to get to his feet and carry Zeal back towards the camp.
<DeathStar> 6* When they reach the cave, Rachael is awake, and Jean is there on her knees. Both peer at Zeal worriedly as she's brought in, and upon spotting the wounds, Rachael asks what happened, while Jean touches the spot, trying to heal it
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Session Close: Wed Jan 20 00:00:00 2010

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