The Alien Wars 5: Trinity

Session 27

Session Start: Tue Feb 16 19:01:27 2010
Session Ident: #taw
* Logging #taw to 'logs\EsperNet\#taw.20100216.log'
<DeathStar> Date: 4.9.2389
<DeathStar> Location: A Village in Nuege
<DeathStar> 6* It is evening now of the same day the group arrived, and the tempature has gotten a bit cooler, though not horriblely so yet. Rachael sits outside the hut in her native outfit still, her head leaned back against the door, and she watches the children playing and the old ladies nagging. Jean is outside the hut with Baby, fussing over the bearoar and washing it
<DeathStar> 6* Baby keeps acting like it wants to eat Jean, but never does
<Xanatos> 6* Valen shivers slightly as he peers out towards the village walls, standing some distance from the others.
<Kit> 6Zeal finishes the upkeep on her bow and finishing up fletching new arrows, then shoulders it all and moves to the front, blinking at the children and Rachael. 1"Hmm..."
* Kaelan sits quietly near Rachael, listening to the activity of the village as she sits thoughtfully.
<DeathStar> <Jean> No eat Jean, Baby! 6* She says when the bearoar takes her hand into it's mouth and sits sullenly
<Xanatos> 6* Valen rubs his arms together and turns to move for the hut. 1I can tell nights are going to be miserable the further north we get.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Is he hungry again already?"
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok moves upto the hut from behind it, a concentrated look on his face as he tries to balance one of his half staffs on his finger
<DeathStar> <Rachael> He doesn't seem to like baths.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael glances at Valen, still stubbornly wearing her favorite clothing despite goosebumps on her arms. "I admit, I would prefer having gone south, but it was too risky."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> The cold weather can't be that bad, right?
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "We should get heavier clothing, more layers."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen peers to Rachael, tilting his head slightly at her before looking towards Dahok. 1A person can die from the cold, I would say it can be very bad.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean washes the bearoar's face, much to it's dislike, then offers it some meat to eat. It eats it sullenly, then roars pathetically when Jean washes it more.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> A person can die from the heat too. 6He points a finger up. 1"Specially out on the sea."
<Xanatos> <Valen> Fair point. 6He nods in agreement.
<Kit> 6Zeal smiles at Rachael, as if 'learning something' about her, then walks back to Jean and holds up a hand. 1"Lady Al'ryl, do behave. You especially, Baby."
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "As long as we prepare properly and take the right precautions we shouldn't have too much trouble, should we?"
<Kit> <Zeal> I am going to see if they would still require aid with the night watch.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean and the bearoar peer at Zeal, then each other. Both peer down, and the bearoar rolls over to let Jean wash it's stomach, which she does with a msile.
<Xanatos> <Valen> It's doesn't matter how many layers we get, it will be difficult still.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> ... 6* She glances at Zeal curiously at the smile, returning it cluelessly.,
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Never been in the cold. It could be fun.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Still, we're going to be a lot better off with some good warm clothes then we would in the buff."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I wonder how many of these tiny villages are scattered about.
<Kit> <Zeal> Later, everyone.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael nods to Zeal, and Jean peers at Zeal, then hops up to follow, leaving the wet bearoar behind
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Hey Zeal! Before you go..."
<Kit> 6Zeal pauses, eyeing Jean.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Probably less the further cold we go.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Where is...she going?
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "If you see any large sticks, good for walking, bring it back here?"
<DeathStar> <Jean> Shouldn't go alone!
<Kit> <Zeal> Lady Al'ryl, you are staying here.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Oh. I'm coming with you Zeal. 6He blinks at having misheard and moves towards Zeal.
<DeathStar> <Jean> But---you said people shouldn't go alone...
<Kit> 6Zeal gestures to Valen.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Plus you're luck isn't very good when you go off alone
<Kit> 6Zeal narrows her eyes at Dahok.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "I think that can be said for any of us."
<Xanatos> <Valen> My apologies, I was so focused on the conversation I didn't realize you were leaving already.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean nods once, then moves back to the bearoar and begins to resume watching. Rachael stretches, then hops off the spot she's on, and moves over to join Valen and Zeal.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok gives Zeal a charming smile in return to her narrowed eyes
<Kit> <Zeal> Lady Hilund, as well?
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Dahok and I can keep an eye on Jean... well... he can keep an eye, I'll keep an ear."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Jean, need any help with Baby?
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I could use a nice walk around the village. 6* She says pleasantly. "Unless you two want to be alone." 6* She teases Zeal and VAlen.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean glances up from the bearoar. "Need something big to dry him with!" 6* She says with a smile, peering at the bearoar roaring pathetically whenever a wind blows.
<Kit> <Zeal> I was more worried about leaving those two alone." 6She says quietly. 1"Though I trust Baby."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen jerks at that and peers at her, squinting slightly.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Hmm...6He peers around then looks inside the hut
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael peers back at the three, then Valen to see if he thinks he should keep an eye on them as well
<Xanatos> <Valen> Baby, protect Jean while we're gone. 6He says to the bearoar with a nod.
<DeathStar> <Baby> Roar!
<Kaelan> * Kaelan slowly stands up, putting her hands gently to the wall of the hut.
<Xanatos> <Valen> A short walk should be fine, I think he can handle things until then. 6He says to Rachael and Zeal.
<DeathStar> 6* Dahok wouldn't see anything except for a few cloths to keep people warm.
<Kit> <Zeal> Very well.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael nods, peering out around the village. "It's not very large anyway; we'd hear if something happened." 6* She points out
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Hmmm...Not seeing anything useful.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Yeah. 6He nods to Rachael and then holds his hands out. 1Lead the way, Zeal. I don't quite know who we're supposed to talk too.
<Kaelan> "I'll scream really loud if something bad happens."
<DeathStar> <Jean> .... 6* She looks around, then pauses as the bearoar shakes himself off, getting her wet. "...Baby's dry."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> He is..6He turns to look at her then let's out a laugh and he pulls his cloak off and puts it over her.
* Kaelan turns towards Jean's voice. "He is? What happened?"
<DeathStar> 6* Jean gives Dahok an apprecative smile, pulling the cloak around herself. "He shook water off."
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael walks along the village, taking in the sights; the village elder can be seen on one end of the village, standing there like a NPC
* Kaelan giggles a little. "Oh, wonder why he waited so long."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen walks along with Rachael, peering around. 1If only there were trees this would be more like home. 6He says to her in a pleasant tone.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> That should keep you warm until you dry off. 6He plops onto the ground and lays back, peering up at the sky
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Despite the lack of animals, trees everywhere, and the warmer weather? 6* She says good naturedly.
* Kaelan slowly makes her way over to the other three, minding her steps.
<DeathStar> <Jean> ... 6* She peers up as well
<DeathStar> <JEan> What are we looking at?
<DeathStar> 6* A few men can be seen near the elder, talking to him. They seem to be strong. Bad Strong.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Just checking out the sky.
<Xanatos> <Valen> I was mostly referring to the feeling I get. 6He peers at the men near the elder as he approaches.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> The clouds are nice to look at. Sometimes they look like things.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> They do seem to be close nit here.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Like what?
* Kaelan stops next to them, plopping down next to Jean, almost on top of her.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Close nit. That's the wording I was thinking of. Was on...the tip of my tongue, I think is the saying.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well that one...6He points at one. 1"looks like a fish from my area."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> And that one...6He points at another. 1"Kind of looks like Baby."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at each cloud curiously. The bearoar growls
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael laughs, leaning against Valen. "I'm sure." 6* She says with a smile, pausing at the elder and listening to the young men speak about where they'll be patroling and at what times.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> You don't agree Baby?
<DeathStar> 6* The bearoar looks insulted.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Fine...It looks like a less good looking you."
<Kit> 6Zeal walks over to the men and elder, having been put off a bit by their presence for some reason and not wanting to saunter and perhaps miss why
<DeathStar> <Jean> Dahok thinks you look good, Baby.
<DeathStar> 6* The bearoar eyes Dahok
<Kaelan> "I wonder if baby prefers looking cute, or baby prefers looking big and strong."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen gives her a smile before glancing towards the elder, listening as well, waiting to be noticed.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Less cute you?
<Kaelan> * Kaelan reaches out slowly to pet Baby.
<DeathStar> 6* After discussing patrols, and apparantly ignoring the three, the young men move off to various huts - where young women wait with evening meals and probably sex. The elder peers at them. "Ah, can I help you, young travelers?"
<DeathStar> 6* The bearoar allows her to touch it. JEan smiles. "He's cute and strong!"
<Xanatos> <Valen> Well we would like to repay your kindness. So we came to offer help with the patrols tonight.
<Kit> <Zeal> As it stands, you appear to have none.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok tilts back to look at him. 1"Yeah I can see that now."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen glances to Zeal, then towards where the men left, a confused look.
<DeathStar> 6* The elder seems equally confused.
* Kaelan pets Baby slowly. "Wonder what we'll do when he gets big and strong."
<Xanatos> <Valen> Ignoring that, we just wanted to let you know that we're more than capable, and that you just need ask and we'll be here to help. It's the least we can do.
<DeathStar> <Elder> If you would like to join the patrols, that would be most kind of you. They plan to leave once the colors begin to change from blue to orange - about 30 minutes before dark.
<DeathStar> <Jean> We'll ride him!
<Xanatos> 6* Valen pauses and then nods twice. 1Of course, thank you.
<DeathStar> 6* The bearoar jerks.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Only something real strong could do that.
<DeathStar> <Bearoar> Rooooooar!
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Do you think you're that strong, Baby?
<DeathStar> 6* One of the children playing runs over to Valen, Zeal, and Rachael. They look at them all. "Are you all from Navarro?" 6* The elder frowns
<DeathStar> <Baby> Rooooooooooar
* Kaelan giggles softly. "He's so cute."
<DeathStar> <Jean> He says yes.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I don't know...6He sits up and taps his chin as he eyes Baby over. 1"Can you stand on up?"
<DeathStar> 6* The bearoar flops over. Jean pauses, then translates. "He says he's resting."
<Xanatos> <Valen> That's from where we traveled, but that's not where we're from. We are from many different places. I'm from Matias.
<Kaelan> "He's had a big day, and he has a battle wound." *she nods*
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok laughs a bit and he moves over to him quickly and sits on him
<DeathStar> 6* The bearoar cries out in pain as he sits and hurts his ribs.
<Kit> <Zeal> I am from across the seas. A place called Sinai.
* Kaelan gasps a bit. "Baby...?"
<DeathStar> <Kid> Ohhhh. We're going to beat up Navarro one day! 6* He announces proudly.
<Kit> <Zeal> What for?
<DeathStar> 6* Jean jerks and moves over to fuss over the bearoar, petting it's ears
<DeathStar> <Kid> 'cause they're evil.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok pulls away quickly. 1"Sorry!"
<Kit> <Zeal> Why do you say that?
* Kaelan joins Jean, taking her time a bit to move closer as to not crash into Jean.
<DeathStar> 6* The bearoar looks pathetic and plays it up, getting food from Jean
<DeathStar> <Kid> Daddy said so.
<Xanatos> <Valen> We didn't have the best of time in Navarro. I could see why you wouldn't like the place. 6He says with a nod to the kid.
<Kit> <Zeal> What do you think?
<DeathStar> <Kid> I think my daddy's never wrong!
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael studies the kid quietly
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok rubs the back of his neck and he pets his ears
<Xanatos> <Valen> Do you plan to grow up to be a fighter to help defend this village?
<DeathStar> <Kid> Yes! I'm going to hunt monsters for everyone to eat!
<Kaelan> "Will he be alright? What did Dahok do?"
<DeathStar> 6* The bearoar looks pleased with the attention
<Kit> <Zeal> Are you going to hunt for food or fight Navarro?
<DeathStar> <Jean> His ribs are sore from the battle. I haven't had time to heal them... 6* She says shamefully
<Xanatos> 6* Valen smiles slightly. 1That's very noble of you. BUT it's also a very big responsibility. You have to work hard for it.
<DeathStar> <Kid> Both!
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> It's alright Jean. I kind of forget he was still hurt.
<DeathStar> 6* The kid waves a stick, poking at Zeal with it. "See, I'm a good fighter."
<Kaelan> * Kaelan carefully pets Baby. "Poor bearoar..."
<Kit> <Zeal> The strongest man on earth is still but a man-- and as a man, he cannot be in two places at once. In the future you may find yourself stuck in a key battle, unable to return home and feed your family-- or you may choose to feed your family, and thus miss an important battle.
<DeathStar> 6* The kid stares at Zeal, all confused. The elder nods once to Zeal, then peers at the kid. "Consider her words and run off to your mother for dinner." 6* The kid nods, moving off
<Kit> <Zeal> Whatever happened to aspiring to be village elder?
<DeathStar> <Elder> Few children aspire to such a position.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok stands upright now and he stretches.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen seems amused at the boy still, glancing to the Elder. 1Youth can be inspiring sometimes though.
<Kit> <Zeal> Pity. Less violent and much more meaningful in my opinion.
<DeathStar> 6* A woman moves toward their hut with a pot of soup. The elder nods. "Your food is ready. You should eat if you wish to go out tonight; it will be cold."
<Kit> 6Zeal puts a hand to her chest and bows her head.
* Kaelan gently lays a hand on Jean as she sits back. "Hey Dahok? There's something I'd like to get done when we have a chance."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at Kaelan's hand on her breasts.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok looks at the soup coming. 1"Looks like some foods on our way, soup I think...What's that Kaelan?"
<DeathStar> 6* One of the younger men in the village steps over to Zeal. "Miss, would you like to join me for dinner this evening?" 6* He offers, a stammer to his voice. Rachael glances at him, amused, then turns to move back for the hut
<Kaelan> * Kaelan slowly feels, then turns red, feeling a bit higher. "Umm, I'd like to get a walking stick, at least sturdy enough for me if not for hitting. I keep fearing I'm going to trip over something."
<Kit> 6Zeal blinks at the man several times. 1"What for?"
<Xanatos> 6* Valen smirks at that himself, then bows slightly to the elder before turning to move with Rachael.
<DeathStar> <Man> W-Well, I-I thought maybe we could get to k-know each other
<Kit> <Zeal> I do not plan to stay in this village long.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I'll keep an eye out for you. 6He nods toward her
<DeathStar> <Man> O-Oh. 6* He glances down, his world looking crushed
<Kaelan> "Thanks, even an untamed one could do, I should be able to work a knife enough to whittle one down."
<Kit> <Zeal> If you wish to know of ...world things outside this village. I suppose we could talk." 6She looks confused.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> If that's what ya'd want, I'll do my best to get ya one then
<Kaelan> "You're a great man, Dahok." *she smiles and gently puts an arm around Jean when she's sure she's got a shoulder*
<DeathStar> <Man> O-OH, well... I just... 6* He turns red and hurries off suddenly
<DeathStar> 6* Jean looks up as Rachael and Valen return; the woman sets the pot of soup down and some bowls for them, then bows and moves back off
<Xanatos> 6* Valen moves along and peers out. 1I wonder how much furthur before we get to see snow. I've only ever heard stories.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen bows slightly to the woman, and moves to get some of the soup.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael gets a bowl and prepares it for Kaelan, moving over and taking her hands to put around it
<Kit> <Zeal> ... ..." 6She stares, then turns to follow the others back to the hut.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok moves inside to get some soup, smiling at Rachael when she passes
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "You've never seen snow...?"
* Kaelan takes the soup thankfully, smiling toward Rachael.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Not that I can remember. I'm positive that it snowed when I was younger, but my memories of then aren't the best.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael looks blank when Valen said that. "You've seen snow before?"
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok doesn't go inside to get the soup, he just moves over to it. 1"This smells good.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean gets a bowl and sets it down for the bearoar, who eats out of the bowl, leaving JEan without one now.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok gets a bowl then eyes Jean and he moves over, holding her out the bowl. 1"Here ya go."
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Interesting... what have you heard about snow?" *she sips at the both carefully after blowing a bit*
<DeathStar> 6* Jean takes it, smiling. "Thank you!"
<Kit> 6Zeal rubs her face and prepares her own, moving over to Jean, but then pauses as Dahok provides and just sits to herself.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael dips herself a bowl silently, then hands it to Dahok and moves beside Valen, apparantly sharing a bowl with him
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok peers at Rachael giving him her bowl and he msiles at her. 1"Thanks Rachael."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen sits and offers her a smile, taking a bit to drink and then peering towards Kaelan again. 1Little, just that it's cold and fun to play in. You've seen snow?
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I've never seen snow. That I can remember. 6* She murmurs.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean sits by Zeal, leaning against her as she eats; the soup is on par with Rachael's latest meals, which have gotten better as the journey has continued
<DeathStar> <Jean> How does one play in snow?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok plops down where he's at and starts eating the soup. 1"Probably the same as one would play in the water.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Or the beach....Man I miss beaches.
<DeathStar> <Jean> What's a beach?
<Kit> <Zeal> It is a body of sand where water meets land.
<Xanatos> <Valen> A beach is where the water of the sea and the land meets. They're very pleasant places.
<Xanatos> <Valen> For the most part.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok begins to describe it in better detail then the other two just did
<Kaelan> "The outpost I lived in was far north. We had snow quite a bit in the colder months."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> The warm sand between the toes, finding things that have washed up from sea.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Can we see a beach after we see snow?
<Xanatos> <Valen> We may very well just do that.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> That would be nice. 6He smiles a bit.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael leans against Valen, opening her mouth now and again for some soup
<Kit> <Zeal> Considering our travels..
<Xanatos> 6* Valen seems amused at Rachael, complying with soup each time.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok finishes his soup and he wipes his face with his sleeve. 1"That was good."
<DeathStar> <Jean> What are other fun places besides .... snow, beaches, and oceans?
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I could take you sailing sometime.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "We should try to get some heavier clothing, like I said earlier. The worst is exposing your skin when it gets windy. The cold can actually burn you." *she takes a sip of the soup again*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> You didn't buy any back in Navarro?
<Xanatos> <Valen> I specifically remember telling everyone to get warm clothes to bring along.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok looks at Kaelan now.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "I know I did. I think I made sure Dahok did as well."
<Kaelan> * Kaelan tilts her head. "Did I?"
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael looks confused now, wondering why Kaelan keeps saying "we' need to get warm clothes
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I know I did, got busted by that Templar on our way out.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen glances to Jean now. 1There are mountains, forests, plains. Of course we've already experienced the plains, that's what most of navarro was. Ah and there's also deserts.
<Kit> <Zeal> I am wearing mine." 6She notes.
<Kit> <Zeal> I bought lady Al'ryl's.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Yes! 6* she seems to be wearing them right now. She pauses. "Don't know where got black clothing."
<Kit> 6Zeal smiles to Jean. 1"I lived in Sinai-- in a desert. Though I was born in Oas, a meadowland."
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Swamps, but they're the opposite of fun."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Deserts are like giant beaches aren't they?
<DeathStar> <Jean> I want to see mountains, forests, deserts, and meadows.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Without the water and a lot hotter."
<Xanatos> <Valen> Yes, Dahok. 6He nods.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> That doesn't sound that fun at all.
<Kit> <Zeal> It depends on the season. Many would be sparse of travelling in desertlands because of exposure which can cause exhaustion if you are not aware of its effects. Or sandstorms.
<Kit> <Zeal> Sinai is special. It runs along a very large oasis and actually grows a surprising amount of greenery-- it is also near a port. Although it is unusual for deserts to run directly to the ocean... it has happened.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> You seem to know a lot about the world, Zeal
<Kit> <Zeal> It is no mystery that books can take you places you have never been. That-- and being a service woman to the church who could be sent anywhere on special tasks... it did me good to know about regions in the very least.
<Kit> 6Zeal seems to daydream, smiling slightly. She doesn't notice this. 1"It also allowed me to dress accordingly.."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Unfortunately, most people can't read. I was lucky Valen had books for me to read.
<Kaelan> "I actually miss Sinai..."
<Xanatos> <Valen> My knowledge of the world came from our elder, he taught me a great deal.
<Kit> <Zeal> I should like to meet him.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I see. 6He peers up at the sky again. 1"I've read some books, but I usually get bored through them
<Xanatos> <Valen> The books were helpful too. 6He nods with a smile to Rachael.
<Kaelan> "Mom made sure I learned." *she sighs a bit*
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I just wish the church didn't restrict access to written materials; when I arrived in Navarro, I was sad to find the limitations
<DeathStar> 6* Twilight begins to dazzle the sky as they talk
<Kaelan> "Mmm..." *she seems quiet now, head tilting down*
<Xanatos> 6* Valen peers up slightly and hmms. 1We don't have much time left before patrol.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok peers upwards at the twilight start to creep in.
<Kit> 6Zeal rises, setting her bowl aside and preparing to go
<DeathStar> 6* Jean pauses, then gets up, too. Rachael takes Valen's bowl, dipping herself some soup to eat. <Rachael> Do you want me to accompany you?
* Kaelan finishes her soup, slowly setting the bowl down beside her carefully.
<Kit> <Zeal> We will be up late, lady Hilund.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok shifts to stand up and he looks over at Jean. 1"Can I have my cloak back for tonight?"
<DeathStar> 6* Jean pauses, then takes it off, holding it out to Dahok
<Xanatos> <Valen> You can if you want. But I'm sure we can handle it either way.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Are we leaving the village tomorrow? 6* She eats the soup
<Xanatos> <Valen> I personally would like to stay a little bit to let baby heal up.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok smiles at her and tosses it on himself, adjusting it a bit. 1"If you get cold, you can use some of my other clothes to keep yourself warm.
<Kit> <Zeal> I would like to as well, but I do not think it wise...
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I only ask since if we're leaving tomorrow, I should get things ready while you're all gone; if we're staying a bit longer, I'll join you
<Xanatos> <Valen> Why don't you think it wise, Zeal?
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Jean, I have a spare cloak in my things if you need it."
<Kit> <Zeal> This is the very first village you come to arrive in Nuego. It is the first place to look for us.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I thought it wasn't on the map
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "It doesn't seem like a very big town... you'd think a travel hub would be large, with at least an inn."
<Xanatos> <Valen> Hmm. Well, if that's what you think, we probably should continue on our way in the morning, I guess.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> There's a lot of small villages, I imagine, all over the plains that aren't on the map. But we are close to the border and they might find us, that is true.
<Kit> <Zeal> I never said it was large... but if it is documented to exist in any shape.. my point stands.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well I'm fine with whatever. 6He moves inside the hut to grab his wood sword
<Xanatos> <Valen> Maybe we can get a direction from the elder to move on to another village tomorrow. 6He nods.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Well, I'll stay here, then, and make sure we're ready to go in the morning if we decide. 6* She eats her soup. "Stay safe, everyone."
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Yes, please stay safe."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok steps back out and he moves over towards Valen
<Xanatos> 6* Valen bows his head to Rachael and turns to move for the meeting spot with Zeal and Dahok.
<DeathStar> 6* As they arrive back at the elder, they're paired together in one of the patrol groups; by the time they all set out, it's dark now, and people in the patrol have glowstones to light the way. With no sounds of insects, and clouds partially covering the glittering, it's an eerie night
<DeathStar> 6* With them are three other men and one woman in her late twenties
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok peers around at the eerie setting. 1"Tonights something else, that's for sure."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen peers at those with glowstones and shifts through his pack to see if he even has one.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean speaks up behind Dahok, having followed without letting them know. "What are we looking for?"
<Kit> <Zeal> I am... surprised you decided to come, sir Fyr-- lady Al'ryl!
<DeathStar> 6* Valen doesn't seem to have one.
* Kaelan yawns a little. "Do you need any help Rachael?"
<DeathStar> 6* Jean jerks at Zeal's loud words, and the villagers stop and turn.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen hmms and then glances up to peer at Jean, he frowns slightly.
<Kit> <Zeal> Why are you here, lady Al'ryl...?!
<DeathStar> <Jean> Zeal said we should stick together... 6* She whimpers a bit
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok jerks from Zeal yelling. 1"Holy...Jean?"
<DeathStar> <Village Male 1> ... we need to keep going and keep it down. Do you want all the monsters to find US before we find THEM?
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I think my heart skipped a beat. 6He let's out a huff of air.
<Kit> 6Zeal lets out a breath, twitching.
<Xanatos> <Valen> This one isn't supposed to be here, she's not a fighter. 6He motions to Jean, explaining to the man. 1She startled Zeal when she came.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean eyes the ground shamefully and looking sad.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok lowers his voice and he looks at Jean. 1"Just stay close to us."
<DeathStar> <Village Male 1> Well, we cna't go back now. When we get close to the village again, you can dump her off. Women shouldn't be out here anyway. 6* He earns a glare from the village female
<DeathStar> 6* Jean nods. "Jean sorry..." 6* She mumbles, falling back on using her full name, apparantly bothered enough she's forgetting proper nouns
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok just pats her back. 1"It's fine."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen straightens up slightly and peers out as he moves along, looking for any particular kind of movement.
<DeathStar> 6* In the darkness, a roar can be heard. The villagers stiffen, holding out the glowstones in the direction of the noise.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok peers around at the roar and he shifts his staff out.
<Kit> 6Zeal shakes her head, then raises her bow toward their lumination
<DeathStar> 6* Jean looks up. "Five creatures are approaching!" 6* She chimes up. "They look cute!"
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Five? 6He peers at her. 1"Which way?"
<Kit> <Zeal> ...Cute?
<Xanatos> 6* Valen slips his saber and grips his shield. 1Are they coming from the direction of the sound?
<DeathStar> 6* Jean points in the direction of the roar; as she does, five blue furred tiger monsters rush at them, fangs bared. The villagers curse. "It's Tigoars."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok eyes them and he shifts his feet abit to get ready. 1"Stay behind me Jean."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen lets out a slight whistle. 1Those seem very strong. What do you suggest we do?
<DeathStar> 6* The female villager, and one male get their bows ready, aiming. The other two hold their swords ready. "Don't get in close. They will rip you to shreds." 6* Tehy unleash the arrows and take one out together, the other four approaching. Jean stares wide eyed as they kill it, moving behind Dahok
<Xanatos> <Valen> Zeal, do something quickly. 6He says, referring to her not attacking, he grips his shield a bit more, watching the beasts carefully.
<Kit> 6Zeal waits until they're done firing, seeing what remains standing, then breathes out before loosing an arrow to another, aiming for the forehead
<Xanatos> 6* Valen pauses and nods slightly towards her.
<Kit> <Zeal> Shush.
<DeathStar> 6* Zeal strikes it's forehead and it falls over; by now, the other three are in close range, and leap at them. One villager is knocked over by one, and another gets clawed along his arm; the third one rushes at Dahok, as if sensing plump Jean meat
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok keeps his eyes on the left over Tigoars.
<Kit> <Zeal> When lady Al'ryl said 'cute,' I thought perhaps...
<Kit> 6Zeal quickly strings another arrow, making a hop back and to the side to get a bit of distance, aiming for the throat of the one felling a villager-- releasing again in rhythym to her breathing.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen sprints forward and brings his shield out for a bash for the tigoar clawing at the one's arm, hoping the bash would knock if aside enough so that he can stab hsi sabers in for it's underside.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok grabs his staff by the end and thrusts it forward at the tigoar, aiming for it's throat while he uses his other hand to get ready to push Jean out of the way
<DeathStar> 6* The tiger monster is hit in the throat and roars in pain, then gets stabbed by the villager, pinned under the dead body.
<DeathStar> 6* Valen bashes the tigoar with the shield and it stumbles, snapping at him angerily as it gets stabebd in the underside. The other villager, with his good arm, stabs it in the back and cuts the spinal cord.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok pulls his staff back and he twists it, swinging for the side of it's head
<DeathStar> 6* The last tigoar dodges Dahok, and snaps onto the side of the staff to hold on, and yanks it around, pulling Dahok around
<Kit> 6Zeal keeps moving in a stafe, circling the one attacking Jean and Dahok, pulling up another arrow aiming for the back of the head near the ear
<Kit> 6Zeal moves until she's sure she won't hit either of the two in the process, then releases it as well
<DeathStar> 6* But then gets hit in the back of the head by Zeal, and is killed, due being focused on Dahok.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok goes slide about as he holds on with his one arm and he reaches for his wood sword
<Xanatos> 6* Valen kicks out to mostly free his saber and knock the tigroar aside, nodding towards the man, then moves to help free the pinned villager.
<DeathStar> 6* 50 gold lays about after the 5 tigoars are beaten.
<Kit> <Zeal> I am sorry, lady Al'ryl.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at the dead creatures sadly, kneeling to look at one. She speaks softly. "Their friends are upset."
<Kit> <Zeal> What do you mean?
<Xanatos> 6* Valen pauses in helping the man up. 1Friends? There's more?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok pants a bit and he pulls his staff back. 1"That was kind of fun." 1"I think she means they don't like having their kind killed.
<DeathStar> 6* The villager nods to Valen as he gets freed, eyeing JEan. "How does she know this stuff?" 6* He whispers suspicously. In the darkness, a roar can be heard
<Kit> <Zeal> It makes sense. They appear to be a pack animal.
<Xanatos> <Valen> She's gifted. 6He says simply and peers towards Jean with a frown. 1How many?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances around now. And he shifts the wood sword away again as he backs up towards Jean
<Kit> <Zeal> They are indeed a beautiful creature. I would very like to be aquainted like yourself and Baby, lady Al'ryl, but as long as they attack the villagers and us, I have no choice.."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean's head snaps up. "Something strong is out there---" 6* AS she says this, the sounds of monsters crying out in pain can be heard, as if something is out there slaughtering them. One of the villagers quivers. "It must be Giantor." 6* He mumbles, apparantly not original in naming big monsters.
<DeathStar> 6* The villagers quickly begin to move back for the village. "We need to pull back!"
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Giantor? That doesn't sound good.
<Kit> 6Zeal quivers slightly. 1"Leave us light!"
<Xanatos> <Valen> Giantor? 6He glances to them pulling back and nods to the other, moving with them. 1Have you ever seen it before?
<Kit> <Zeal> Lady Al'ryl, it is preying on... them, is it not? They were running away, were they not? Damn..!"
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok takes Jeans hand and begins to lead her after the others, picking up what gold was left behind from the others
<DeathStar> 6* One villager tosses a glowstone down for them as they hurry off. "He's a big monster; he can tear apart men with his hands." 6* They rush onward to the village. Jean rises with a frown, peering in the direction as the last of the monsters can be herad dying
<DeathStar> 6* She stands her ground as Dahok tries to lead her
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok pauses as he looks at her. 1"..You want to fight it don't you?"
<Xanatos> 6* Valen pauses, kneeling to pick up the glowstone, then glances towards Jean with a frown.
<DeathStar> <Jean> It's mean. It's not even eating them.
<Kit> <Zeal> If we can get rid of it, the others will settle down and return to natural process. They would not attack the villagers without reason, right?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok rubs his head and he looks over at Valen. 1"Guess we get to take on a Giantor then."
<Xanatos> <Valen> Hmmm. THere's a large chance we'll die.
<Kit> <Zeal> That is the fact of our everyday life, sir Lankin, so the stakes are no higher or lower.
<Xanatos> <Valen> I'm sure they are higher.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I wouldn't say that, Zeal
<DeathStar> 6* The villagers are gone in the dark now, apparantly not sticking around to fight; the sound of something approaching can be heard
<Xanatos> 6* Valen shifts and holds the glowstone up high.
<Kit> <Zeal> Toss it forward, sir Lankin. Give us a preview. Lady Al'ryl, can you create light for us?
<Xanatos> 6* Valen glances to Zeal and then does so.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok takes a deep breath. 1"Any idea which way it is, Jean?"
<Kit> 6Zeal draws up two arrows, aiming ahead of where the light would land.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean focuses with determination, and a blue light forms slowly. As the light lands, they can see something like a massive beraoar, only without fur, and instead has spikes on it's shoulders, and a mouth full of razor sharp teeth, and stands at about 9 feet. It's paws have 5 inch claws
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Oh hell...
<Xanatos> 6* Valen widens his eyes. 1That...
<Kit> <Zeal> Roughide. Damn it." 6She fails to not look surprised, but quickly studies it, at the very least it should have eyes.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Is one ugly thing
<DeathStar> 6* The Giantor approaches on two feet, drool coming from it's mouth; as it approaches, they can see eyes that are catlike in nature
<DeathStar> 6* Blood drips from the claws, and they can see flesh from tigoars hanging off of it; and the smell is rank from it, as if dead carcasses are no stranger to it's claws
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> So any suggestions?
<Kit> 6Zeal quickly takes the second arrow into her mouth, favoring accuracy for the one and takes an aim, exhaling and then looses for the eye.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen rotates his saber slightly and then slowly begins to move towards the right.
<Kit> 6Zeal then starts to backstep slightly, preparing the second arrow from her mouth to bow.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok begins moving to the left now
<Kit> <Zeal> My suggestion is to stay away from it..
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Sounds like a pretty good one. But unless you can kill it with just arrows..
<DeathStar> 6* The arrow hits the eye and the monster lets out a thunderous roar of pain, looking enraged. It comes down on all four and just charges at Zeal, moving fast
<Xanatos> 6* Valen jerks and dashes forward, attempting to slice out for it's leg as it passes.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> It's fast! 6He moves in from the opposite side and swings his staff in, aiming to try and trip up the other leg
<Kit> <Zeal> ...Maybe." 6She twitches slightly, trying not to lose her nerves, aiming for the second eye-- but before it gets too uncomfortably along in its charge, she releases the second trying for the second eye and scrambles to run toward the right like a matador
<DeathStar> 6* Valen's sword cuts against tough flesh, barely grazing it. It ducks it's head and lets the arrow strike along it's head, barely grazing it; as Dahok tries to trip it, the impact would knock him back and around in a circle
<DeathStar> 6* The monster roars as it slides along, then turns toward Jean, and opens it's mouth, biting at her
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok spins around and stumbles a bit.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen spins around and tenses, dashing for the backside of the beast, attempting to leap and pin the sword into it's back.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> JEAN RUN!
<DeathStar> 6* As the sword sinks a few inches into the monster, it roars in anger and begins to twist and turn; if Valen holds onto the sword, he'd be swung around like a ragdoll. Jean stumbles back and away from the monster, holding up her hand for light, not going far lest they not see the monster
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok quickly pulls out his wood sword and he moves in from the back side.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen grits his teeth, trying to get enough to put his feet against the back so he can pry out the sword, in a way that would make the wound larger if possible.
<Kit> 6Zeal rolls along the ground and turns, kneeling to draw another arrow and shake her head to loose the adrenaline, then lets the hair fallen into her eyes remain so she can focus with just one, aiming again for its head in wait.
<DeathStar> 6* The monster keeps thrashing about, not giving Valen the chance to do so. It then shifts to roll along the ground, aiming to crush Valen under it
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok waits for it start rolling and he swings the wood sword at a leg
<Xanatos> 6* Valen lets out a noise and lets go, hoping it'll shove the sword in furthur and cause more damage, he rolls along the ground roughly.
<DeathStar> 6* The wood sword bounces off, and the monster maeks a noise as it gets back up, bleeding from the back, the sword now fully stuck in it. It eyes Dahok, then lashes out with it's razor claws
<DeathStar> 6* for his face
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok leaps backwards to try and dodge it
<Xanatos> 6* Valen slowly pushes himself up, holding his head and letting out a groan, like he may be a little motion sick.
<DeathStar> 6* The claws rake along his nose as he does, clipping a small bit off. It roars in anger at missing and begins to advance
<Kit> 6Zeal grimaces a bit, then strains to pull the bow back further and make use of the composite coils, then whistles three notes, like the entry of a song.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok howls in pain and he starts backing up
<Xanatos> 6* Valen quickly peers towards the back and sighs, knowing there's no chance in hell he can get the sword back while the beast is alive, he lifts up the foldable crossbow and closes one eye, aiming.
<DeathStar> 6* The monster keeps advancing, and Jean throws dirt at it, distracting it; it turns to face her
<Xanatos> 6* Valen knows he doesn't have the best aim, so he fires the bolt for the beasts back, trying to get in the same region as the sword.
<Kit> 6Zeal adjusts to aim for the eye that looks to Jean and releases almost immediately, stumbling slightly at the added recoil of her bow.
<DeathStar> 6* The monster's head snaps from the arrow entering it's eye and it actually falls backwards onto Valen's sword, driving it in more and letting out a roar as it lays there, stunned
<DeathStar> 6* The monster blindly, and weakly, claws at the air
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok grabs his bo and he twists it, swinging it down for the arrow that's lodged in it's one eye in an attempt to drive it further into it's skull
<Kit> 6Zeal just sits there panting for a moment, then moves over to Jean. 1"Are you okay?"
<DeathStar> 6* The monster makes a noise and claws the bo, hitting it and sending it flying up in the air. It sniffs, then swipes at Dahok in a vertical motion from up to down
<DeathStar> 6* Jean nods, pointing. "Still alive!"
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok swings his wood sword upwards as he kicks backwards
<DeathStar> 6* The claws hit the sword and sends it flying
<Xanatos> 6* Valen reloads the crossbow and fires it against for the general area of the things head.
<DeathStar> 6* It bounces along the ground; the arrow hits the monster's head and it make a noise of anger
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> How isn't it dead yet?
<DeathStar> 6* The monster begins to weakly rise again
<Kit> <Zeal> To be certain, I am not.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen reloads again, firing for the arm, just trying to keep it busy.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok shifts to look for his two weapons
<DeathStar> 6* It opens it's mouth to roar blindly, the arrow to the arm bounces off mostly
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Aim for it's mouth the next time it roars
<DeathStar> 6* The monster steps forward, standing over Dahok's weapons, as if daring him
<DeathStar> 6* It roars at Dahok
<Kit> 6Zeal nods slightly, bringing up her bow and arrow-- then snaps it off toward the inner throat when it does
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok eyes it then the monster and roars back at it
<DeathStar> 6* The monster jerks as the arrow hits it's mouth and it falls over
<Xanatos> 6* Valen reloads the bolt and creeps close, aiming towards the skull.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean lets out a breath, her light vanishing and she falls to her knees tiredly
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> ...Yeah that'll teach you to roar at me.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Is it dead, Jean?
<DeathStar> <Jean> No, it's gathering it's strength. 6* The monster is on it's side, the sword visible again
<Kit> <Zeal> Strength ... for what?
<DeathStar> <Jean> To eat Dahok.
<DeathStar> <JEan> It doesn't like him
<Kit> 6Zeal jerks. 1"Sir Fyro, get away from it!"
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Like I'm going to go near that thing until I know it's dead for sure.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen releases the bolt for the head, then drops the crossbow to rush forward and grab the saber, jerking to pull to try and sever the spinal cord like eh saw before as he rips it out.
<DeathStar> 6* The monster's arm reaches for Dahok as he talks, the claws aiming for it's foot
<DeathStar> 6* But then jerks from the arrow and the saber being yanked out, going still now as it's spinal cord is cut
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok leaps back, having not taken his eyes off it
<Kit> <Zeal> ...Make sure it is not breathing.
<DeathStar> 6* 50 gold lays next to it
<Xanatos> 6* Valen lets out a breath, slowly peering forward at it's chest.
<DeathStar> 6* It's no longer moving
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Valen, you should cut off it's head so we have proof we killed it. We'll be heroes tonight
<Kit> 6Zeal sighs at Dahok, moving to make sure of its dead-ness by approaching from behind the back to check pulse if possible.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen aims and shives to try and cleave the head off, though it might take a few chops.
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> 6* They arrive back at the village an hour later, with a headless monster --- as Jean has insisted Valen and Dahok drag it along to eat. And not taking no for an answer. The elder stands there with a stick, eyeing as they drag the monster up
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael hurries over, her bow in one hand. "They told me the monster ate you all---!" 6* She exclaims to Valen, grabbing him in a hug in relief, though avoiding the monster's blood on him
<Kit> <Zeal> It did no such thing. In fact, Jean insists we do the reverse.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok plops down, panting now. 1"Such a heavy...."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean nods sagely. The elder steps over. <Elder> You beat the Giantor...you are truly skilled warriors. Here---from the village. 6* He produces 100 gold for Valen
<Kaelan> * Kaelan tilts her head, standing awkwardly with her sword, she slowly puts it away. "Well this is a relief."
<Kit> <Zeal> Lady Hilund... if you might humor me along with lady Al'ryl...
<Xanatos> 6* Valen hugs her back slightly and shakes his head, he seems exhausred, plopping down to pant, then peers at the 100 gold and bows his head.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Humor you?
* Kaelan slowly wanders in the direction of Rachael and Zeal's voices. "Everyone's okay then?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I bet the hide off this thing could make some nice armor, Valen.
<Kit> <Zeal> I want to um.." 6She peers to the side, as if shamed a bit. 1"See if we could..."
<Xanatos> <Valen> We thought this may be the reason for the attacks on you, and decided to give it our best. if Zeal hadn't been there we wouldn't have been able to take it down. 6He explains to the elder.
<DeathStar> 6* The villagers move over to take the monster and drag it off. The elder speaks up. "We will feast tonight in celebration to these warriors!" 6* He announces, and the villagers cheer
<DeathStar> 6* The elder nods to Zeal, then takes her arm. "Then she shall have the seat of honor." 6* The elder leads her along.
<Kit> <Zeal> M-Me..!? Sir Lankin, you were the one who finished it! You sh-should!
<Kaelan> "Good going Zeal!"
<Xanatos> 6* Valen smirks at that, amused, pushing himself to his feet.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> We could? I'm confused.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I kept it distracted!
<Kit> <Zeal> L-Lady Hilund, c-come here." 6She begs, being lead off.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael follows after Zeal, as the elder leads her to where the villagers are skinning and cutting the monster up to cook along with other food they're getting out; male villagers eye them all enviously and jealously
<Xanatos> 6* Valen moves along, though he looks like he needs a good wash down with all the blood.
<Kit> <Zeal> I would like to seek out the.. um.. den. With lady Hilund and lady Al'ryl's help it should not be hard..
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok huffs and he pushes himself up. 1"I think I might need a weapon that's sharp, Val.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> The den?
* Kaelan gently puts a hand on Rachael's shoulder to follow her.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Maybe one of the soldiers here could assist you.
<Kit> <Zeal> Yes. We encountered some tigoars fleeing that beast.
<DeathStar> 6* The women hurry over to Valen and take him over to buckets of water to wash him. Rachael eyes it briefly, not seeming bothered, then looks at Zeal. "You want to find a den of ... "Tigoars"?
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I wonder if the wood sword I got can be sharpened. 6He touches his nose and winces a bit
<DeathStar> 6* Jean walks along happily
<Xanatos> 6* Valen seems offtput, mumbling quickly about being okay.
<Kit> <Zeal> We killed them since they attacked us in their path, but if they were fleeing it must mean the den was nearby, right..? You are skilled at tracking and lady Al'ryl can sense and reason with them under the right circumstances. I want to be sure there are no young left behind such as Baby.
<DeathStar> 6* They giggle at his shyness
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I got cut...6He points at his nose as they lead Valen off.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael pauses, then nods with understanding. "Alright. Of course." 6* She peers at Jean, who looks hopeful.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen seems to look sullen like baby, not sure what else to do in this situation.
<Kit> 6Zeal leans over and hugs Rachael quickly, then leans back, coughing and peering to the side.
<DeathStar> 6* The old ladies move over to tend to DAhok's nose - very old ladies
<Kaelan> * Kaelan tilts her head at all the movements nearby her. "So lost."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok hangs his head
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> 6* A wood table is set up with lots of food, with Zeal at the "guest of honor" chair, and Valen and Jean on either side of her - Dahok is set with Rachael and Kaelan in the "friends of the heroes" seats.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok sits there with his arms crossed, grumbling a bit
<DeathStar> 6* The Giantor is served to Zeal for first plate to eat.
<Kit> 6Zeal blinks at it, then takes out a fork to poke.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen watches Zeal.
* Kaelan leans over and gives Dahok a pat on the shoulder. "I know you helped, even if people don't seem to recognize it. More then I could have done."
<DeathStar> 6* It seems rough, but looks like it was seasoned well
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> It's like I wasn't even there. 6He let's out a huff and rests his hands behind his head as he leans back.
<DeathStar> 6* The kids ask Valen questions about how he and Zeal beat it, while the man who talked to Zeal watches her from afar with ga-ga eyes.
<DeathStar> 6* RAchael pats Dahok's other shoulder. "I'm sure you played a vital role, Mr. Dahok."
<Kit> 6Zeal reluctantly tries it. Still offput at eating 'monster,' but getting over that since they have travelled.
<DeathStar> 6* It tastes like a rough roast
<Xanatos> 6* Valen explains how Zeal exploited the beasts weak points with her highly skilled precision with the bow, while he and Dahok provided the distraction, though he of course explains how it attacked Jean and he leaps on it's back with his sword.
<DeathStar> 6* Everyone else gets served Giantor.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> A very vital part.
<DeathStar> 6* The kids look awed.
* Kaelan gently reaches out and puts a hand to Dahok's cheek.
<Kit> <Zeal> Hm. Surprisingly edible.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael glances at Valen, then tells him about Zeal's request to look for the den.
<Kit> <Zeal> No joke, however, an archer is nothing without front lines. Even a sniper is no good if the enemy focuses on advancing their presence, especially in full armor.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen speaks to the children with a smile, clearly enjoying talking to them, though he pauses and glances to Rachael, giving her a nod. 1I understand.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok smiles at Kaelan then sits forward to start eating
* Kaelan smiles back, feeling the movement in his cheek, then turns to eat as well.
<Xanatos> <Valen> I would like to be present though. 6He notes to her.
<DeathStar> <Elder> How long will you all stay at our village? You are welcomed here for as long as you wish.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael nods to Valen, probably figuring as much
<DeathStar> 6* One of the kids switched KAelan's food with a lizard and giggle as she eats it
<Kit> 6Zeal lectures, gesturing with her fork. 1"A well-comprised unit deserves at least half properly-equipped frontlines, a support, a tactician with sufficient skill and then ranged units."
<DeathStar> 6* The kids that aren't evil stare at Zeal, then look back to Valen, clearly finding him cooler
<Kaelan> * Kaelan pauses halfway through eating the lizzard, she slowly reaches to it and pulls it out. "What is this I just put in my mouth...?"
<Xanatos> 6* Valen smiles at the kids and begins to tell them the story of the monster in the cave.
<Kit> <Zeal> A reptile.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> We were planning to leave tomorrow, elder. 6* The villagers look saf.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok glances over, his eyes going wide a bit as he tries his best to keep himself from laughing. 1"A lizard."
<DeathStar> 6* Harbinger senses Kaelan will get her ass kicked soon
<DeathStar> 6* The kids stare, wide eyed. "You beat a demon?!"
<Kaelan> * Kaelan pauses a moment. "I thought it tasted odd. Not cooked..."
<Xanatos> <Valen> It was a very difficult fight, but we had no choice, we had to save our friends life. 6He nods towards Zeal.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> It was my idea that beat the demon!
<DeathStar> 6* The evil kid laughs at Kaelan
<Kit> <Zeal> ...I believe I have lost my appetite." 6She notes softly.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean eats her food, then pauses, peering at Zeal, then leans over and holds up a fruit that she stole from Rachael
<Kaelan> * Kaelan tosses it aside. "Where did my food go?"
<Kit> 6Zeal blinks at Jean.
<DeathStar> 6* Baby eats Kaelan's food.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Fruit?
<Xanatos> 6* Valen eats his food without complaint.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan feels around for something to eat.
<DeathStar> 68 Kaelan would feel Dahok's penis
<Kit> <Zeal> I do not really feel like eating with the memory of being close to demonification being reared before me.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I think Baby's eating i---woh!
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "What..."
<DeathStar> 6* As they finish their meal, several girls move over to Valen to invite him to their hut for the night; some of the old ladies offer Dahok the same thing, while a couple of the single men approach Zeal, opening their mouths to ask her to their huts
<Xanatos> 6* Valen politely stammers out a decline.
<Kit> 6Zeal shakes her head, bowing pollitely. 1"I have another matter to attend to in the morning. I shall rest with my comrades."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Sorry ladies, I should get a good nights rest after carrying Giantor all the way back.
<DeathStar> <Man> You would get plenty of rest with me.
<Xanatos> <Valen> I'm sorry I bothered you Zeal, but the children loved the story.
<DeathStar> 6* The women pout at Valen, and one moves to massage his neck. <Woman> Are you sure you won't reconsider?
<Kaelan> * Kaelan yawns a little. "You have fans at least, Dahok."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at everyone. "Everyone is trying to pick up men and Zeal."
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael laughs softly. "They seem to like you, Dahok."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok sighs longily at Valen getting the attention, he then looks at Rachael. 1"It's my charming good looks."
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "I bet."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen jerks and reaches out to take Rachael's hand. 1I-I have...someone else. 6He breathes out.
<DeathStar> 6* One girl, sighing at Valen's rejection, and glaring at RAchael, move to Dahok. "Would you like to come to my hut?"
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael pauses, peering at her hand, then at Valen with a smile. She gives him a quick kiss on the lips, amused
<Kaelan> * Kaelan stiffens a bit at the younger voice asking Dahok.
<DeathStar> 6* The man sees his charm isn't working on Zeal, so he puts a hand on Jean. "Would you like to join me, then?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Well hello there. 6He smiles at the girl.
<Kit> 6Zeal reaches out with a vicegrip to the man's wrist, eyeing him with a neutral expression and calculating eyes.
<DeathStar> <Female Villager> I could share some of my nice dessert. 6* She smiles at Dahok invitingly.
<DeathStar> 6* The man jerks and Jean pauses before she can even answer, watching the man bow his head and hurry off
<Xanatos> 6* Valen shakes his head. 1I never did like that. 6He says in a low voice to Rachael. Referring to the girls wanting to be with the strongest warrior.
<Kit> <Zeal> Hrmph..
<Kaelan> * Kaelan listens to the two.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> That sounds like an offer I'd hate to turn down. 6He leans forward now with interest
<DeathStar> 6* The female villager smiles and takes DAhok's hand to lead him to her hut
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok stumbles out after her.
<Kit> <Zeal> Lady Al'ryl, we are going." 6She says simply, moving for their hut.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> They always did it back home, too. You always got embarrassed so easily then, too.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan sighs and wanders closer to Rachael.
<Xanatos> <Valen> It should be about more than just that. 6He says with a slight hmph in his tone.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean pauses, getting to her feet obediently and follows. Rachael watches Dahok go, frowning a bit, then pats Kaelan, getting up. "Well, let us return to the hut and see when Zeal wishes to search for the den."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen nods and gets to his feet, then moves back for the hut.
<Kaelan> "Sure... sounds good."
<DeathStar> 6* The female villager leads DAhok into her tent adn to her bed, closing the hut door. Apparantly she's the dessert.
<Kit> <Zeal> With morning light. We need rest and I realize there is significant danger in treading nightfall..
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael steps into their hut, peering as Jean settles down with a full bearoar, who burps almost, as if bragging he got Kaelan's food. Rachael moves to sit on one of the cloths on the floor.
* Kaelan slowly takes a seat, not noticing the bearoar's antics right now. She crosses her arms and lowers her head.
<Kit> 6Zeal quietly unpacks at least a bedroll and sets down a bundle of her spare clothes for a pillow and moves to lie down.
<Xanatos> <Valen> We'll divvy out the gold in the morning when Dahok gets back. 6He says to everyone, then moves to sit down by Rachael.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> This is a nice village; a bit... sexual. Then I guess, they do not meet many outsiders. Our village was the same. Boys would always be attracted to girls who arrived in our village and knew no one.
<Xanatos> <Valen> I remember that one girl...Amelia I think. ALl the boys acted like fools to get her attention.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Hmph. She got lost in the forest every day and needed to be saved.
<Kit> <Zeal> They likely thought an outsider would not have been 'shared' yet." 6She hrmphs, rolling over.
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<Kaelan> "There weren't many kids where I grew up. After leaving Oas, that is."
<Xanatos> 6* Valen lets out a laugh. 1You really didn't like her.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> She was stuck up and knew nothing about the forest.
<Kaelan> "Sure she wasn't getting lost on purpose to get attention?"
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael eyes the wall. "She also tried to take advantage of me one time during bathing."
<Xanatos> <Valen> That's very true. I hear she was a good kisser though. 6He teases.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen jerks, going wide eyed. 1WHAT?!
<Kaelan> "Sh-She what?"
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Why do you think none of the boys ever got her? 6* She notes, peering at Valen with a smile.
<Kit> 6Zeal can't help but chuckle slightly despite seemingly to rest.
<Xanatos> <Valen> ... 6He opens his mouth. 1... 6He then closes it and furrows his brow slightly. 1I...think I'll go to sleep now.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Don't worry, nothing happened. I saw how she treated people.
<Xanatos> <Valen> I'm not worried, I'm just a little in shock still.
<Kit> <Zeal> So there are those like that all over.
* Kaelan rubs the back of her head. "Huh..."
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<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP-
<DeathStar> 4.10.2389
<DeathStar> 6* Morning comes along and after eating a meal provided by the village. RAchael pets a horse, peering at the female's hut for Dahok.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean yawns and works to try to pick up the bearoar onto the retarded horse, but it seems he's getting heavier
<Xanatos> 6* Valen kneels aside the hut, whittling on wood to make more bolts.
<Kit> <Zeal> Are we not going to look for the den first..?
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok steps out of the hut, pulling his shirt on, his cloak under his arm
<DeathStar> <Rachael> It will be easier to look on a horse. We can't know how far from the village it is.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael pulls herself up, then holds out a hand to Zeal to take.
<Kit> <Zeal> Hm.. I was thinking not far if they fled from it so close to the village. I am not learned or remembered enough to read tracks well from atop something...
* Kaelan pets the same horse Rachael is. She's quieter then normal.
<Kit> 6Zeal takes the hand, mumbling about being on a horse again
<Xanatos> 6* Valen gets to his feet and puts the bolts in his pouch before moving to get up on his horse, patting it.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I'm moderately good at it. 6* She adjusts Zeal's hands around her waist to interlock them under her breasts. "Remember, if you slip off, feel free to grip onto my breasts."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean moves over and climbs up after Valen
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok moves over to the others. 1"My stuff still in our hut?
<Kit> <Zeal> ...right..
<Xanatos> 6* Valen gives Jean a smile.
<DeathStar> 6* The bearoar sits on the retarded horse, roaring'
<DeathStar> <Rachael> It should be still, yes. 6* She tells Dahok
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok nods and moves into his hut and quickly gathers his stuff.
* Kaelan stands by the horse still.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael urges the horse on and moves out of the village.
<Kaelan> "H-Hey..."
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok steps out and he moves over to the dumtard horse and ties his stuff next to Baby and he climbs up, patting the horses head. 1"Morning good looking."
<DeathStar> 6* Kaelan's good luck discovers a coin under her foot -- but she is blind and can't see it
<Xanatos> 6* Valen trots his horse over to Kaelan. 1Jean help her up.
<Kaelan> "Who am I riding with? Oh, hello." *she reaches her hands out*
<DeathStar> 6* Jean leans over and grabs at Kaelan like she would the bearoar, trying to pull her up awkwardly. She begins to slip off
<DeathStar> 6* The retarded horse blushes
<Xanatos> 6* Valen reaches out a hand to hold Jean up.
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Morning Baby. 6He reaches behind to pat him then moves the horse over to Val
<Xanatos> 6* Valen points ahead towards Rachael for Dahok with his free hand. 1We'll catch up.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan climbs up with Jean's help.
<DeathStar> 6* The bearoar roras back; Jean gets Kaelan on up.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen glances over his shoulder and then lets out a satisfied sound. 1Actually we won't have too. 6He urges the horse forward to follow Rachael.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael rides out until she finds the corpses, peering down at them, then studying the ground, trying to make sense of the tracks
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Alright. Morning Kael, Jean. 6He smiles at them and moves the horse after the two
<DeathStar> 6* Jean grips onto Valen instinctively.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Morning!
<Kaelan> "Good... Good morning, Dahok."
<DeathStar> 6* Last night, Dahok discovered women can bend in ways that he never knew.
<Kit> 6Zeal looks over with Rachael, not having as much experience, and rusty in what she does know, but clearly trying to learn and relearn
<Xanatos> 6* Valen slows to a stop by Rachael, peering out himself now. 1They came from that direction. 6He points it out for Rachael.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael points at the tigoar's feets, then the tracks that match it; once Valen and Dahok catch up, she begins to head in that direction
<DeathStar> 6* One of the horses has a pouch on it, not put there by the team. A paper parchment sticks out. It's Valen's horse
<Xanatos> 6* Valen tilts his head and reaches out to take the parchment, unrolling it, he eases the horse along with his free hand.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok peers around at the landscape, taking it in as the ride along
<DeathStar> 6* It's a map of the area, with Xs marked with the wandering villages, in case he needs a place to stop. It's only for this area, though
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael follows the tracks as best she cna, the thin grass and dirt making it a bit easier, but the ground seems hard, so at the same time, tracks don't always show up.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen smiles. 1Excellent. 6He slides it back into the pouch. 1Oh Dahok, give me 10 of that gold so I can divvy out 40 to everyone fairly.
<Kit> <Zeal> Lady Hilund... I remember some basics, but when we have time, I might appreciate some learning in tracking.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok peers over and nods. 1"When we stop I will."
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael brings the orse to a stop, spotting a small hill with a cave like entrance. "Of course, Lady Zeal."
<DeathStar> 6* She slides off the horse, kneeling to double check the tracks, then seems satisfied.
<Kit> <Zeal> Just 'Zeal' is fine." 6She slides down beside Rachael.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> IF you will call me Rachael. 6* She flashes a smile.
<Kit> <Zeal> ... ..Well...
<Xanatos> 6* Valen nods to Dahok and then brings to horse to a stop, helping himself off, then Kaelan.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean climbs off, then frowns as she peers at the cave.
* Kaelan nods her appreciation at the help, putting her hand on the horse afterward.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Something wrong Jean?
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael approaches the cave a bit intrepidly.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok brings the dumb horse down to a stop and he shifts to get off. 1"Is Baby coming with? 6He reaches for his pouch of gold and holds out 10 for Valen
<DeathStar> 6* Dahok holds out 10 wood chips
<Xanatos> 6* Valen peers at the wood chips. 1That's not it.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Sense fear and hunger.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok peers down at them, then shifts to pad himself down for the gold
<Xanatos> <Valen> How much?
<Kit> 6Zeal follows Rachael, undoing the buttons on her sheathes holding the knife and hatchet.
<DeathStar> 6* He'd find just wood chips, made to look like gold
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Man she's good.
<Kaelan> "Wait... you sense fear?"
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> I think the girl from last night took them all.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael approaches the cave slowly; a roar can be heard and a single tigoar, the mother it seems, steps out, trying to look fierce, but without her pack, probably isn't that much of one. It growls. Rachael pauses.
<Kit> <Zeal> Is... this the only one?
<Xanatos> 6* Valen sighs slightly at Dahok, before arching a brow at the tigroar, he holds up a hand slowly, letting out a shh sound, trying to put it at ease.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean nods. "One other. Hungry. Feels tiny."
<DeathStar> 6* The tigoar snarls at them warningly, telling them to back off.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Ah. A mother and it's child. We should probably leave them be.
<Kit> <Zeal> Hm. But the mother is here to provide.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok rubs the back of his neck and he moves over to pats Baby.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Will she be able to without the pack?
<Kit> <Zeal> I am unfamiliar with them.
<Kaelan> "Let's not repeat our history."
<Xanatos> <Valen> I'm not so sure either. 6He admits to Rachael.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean shifts, not wanting to go, it seems, but peers at Valen for his decision
<DeathStar> 6* The tigoar mother roars again, but doesn't attack, probably knowing she'd lose alone
<Kaelan> "Let's just leave them be."
<Kit> <Zeal> Similar creatures can often integrate to other societies, yet..." 6She looks sheepish. 1"Young are often killed, since they represent a different breed."
<Kit> <Zeal> If she can provide on her own, it is well. After all, I do not know if they would follow the same habits.
<Xanatos> <Valen> Jean, we can't help every animal along the way I hope you understand. But I can't very well make you leave. I don't think we can get the mother to calm down, though.
<DeathStar> <Jean> ... 6* She nods sadly, peering down. Baby seems indignant at the idea of another cub
<Kit> <Zeal> Sir Lankin, do not be tried with lady Al'ryl. This ... time it was not her.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok shifts to get back up on the horse. 1"If you have any meat you could give them some
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael watches the tigoar, as if feeling something for it.
<Xanatos> <Valen> How about this. We'll stick close to this area for a little while, I have a map of other villages. I will come here from time to time to check on the mother and it's child, alright?
<DeathStar> 6* Jean pauses, then hurries over to a pouch, grabs the meat, then hurries over and holds it out, standing 5 feet from the tigoar, who looks ready to eat her up
<Kit> <Zeal> ... I have a simpler solution. Sir Fyro is right.
<Xanatos> 6* Valen widens his eyes, going tense.
<Kaelan> "...Alright."
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> ...6He looks back at Baby. 1"Did Zeal just agree with me?"
<Kit> 6Zeal tenses also, moving closer to Jean. 1"If she takes this back to the other we will know."
<Kit> <Zeal> If she keeps it to herself... then...
<DeathStar> <Rachael> J-Jean... 6* She pauses when the tigoar takes the meat, then runs back into the cave with it; it carries the cub out and drops it in her hands, then retreats back to her cave.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers down at the tiny tigoar cub in her hands
<Kit> 6Zeal jerks, jawdropping.
<Chad`Winters> 6Dahok turns to stare.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael looks completely lost. "What--in the gods?"
<Kit> <Zeal> What in the seven wonders..?
<Kaelan> "What? What is it?"
<Xanatos> 6* Valen can't do much else than blink. 1...a trade?
<Kit> <Zeal> Could it even fathom an idea such as that? Let alone... it traded its kin?
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Did it think Jean was a superior food provider...? Or did Jean somehow use her powers on her like she did with Baby?
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> Looks like you got a play pal, Baby
<DeathStar> k6* The bearoar sulks
<Chad`Winters> <Dahok> It's alright. You're still my favorite strong Baby,.
<Xanatos> <Valen> I...have no idea. 6He rubs his neck slowly.
<Kit> 6Zeal moves over to Jean, peering at it. She leans in slightly, looking curious, then holds out a finger toward it, her cheeks reddening a bit.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean squeals with joy at the cub adn rubs her face against it, then offers it to Zeal; the cub licks the finger
<DeathStar> <Rachael> ... you were saying, Vale, about not adding more animals...? 6* She says with dry amusement
<DeathStar> -END-
<Kit> <Zeal> ..." 6She softens a bit and smiles, eyeing it dreamily.
Session Close: Tue Feb 16 22:14:33 2010