The Alien Wars 5: Trinity

Session 48

Session Start: Tue Apr 27 19:00:19 2010
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<DeathStar> Date: 5.7.2389
<DeathStar> Location: Ship
<DeathStar> 6* Almost a week of uneventful sailing, they are coming closer to the capital of Navarro, according to the sailors. Carly continues to pretend to be the captain, having said something about leaving the real captain tied up somewhere on the ship. Jean leans against the railing, peering out at the sea with a smile, looking healthy as ever; even Rachael's wounds have healed well, and Thomas can now move his arm after being healed by Jean
<Kaelan> * Kaelan stands nearby Jean, looking out at the water and occasionally watching Jean as though worried she might go overboard.
<Kaelan> * Seth sits against the mast, humming a dirty tune to himself while he works out something on his bow.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers up and backwards, then hums the same tune
<Kaelan> * Seth smiles and hums it a bit louder for her.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan hums along, not knowing the nature of the tune herself.
<Kit> <Zeal> You are leaving it too loose." 6She notes to Seth, coincidentally on a certain part of the dirty tune unbeknownst to her.
<Kaelan> * Seth speeds up a certain part about a bar wench and three young men.
<Kit> 6Zeal frowns and snatches Seth's bow from him
<Kaelan> * Seth grins a bit, watching her work.
<DeathStar> <Jean> What's a bar wench?!
<Kaelan> Seth> "A professional lady who serves drinks."
<DeathStar> <Jean> She serves them the milk from her breasts?
<Kaelan> Seth> "Generally mugs from a tray... but the lady in this song is quite... umm... silly."
<Kaelan> * Kaelan goes crimson.
<Kit> <Zeal> Pay no attention to him.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas peers through his broken glasses as he steps onto dark, catching only the tail end of this conversation
<Kit> 6Zeal eyes Jean, huffing.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Can Jean be a bar wench?
<Kit> <Zeal> No.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean jerks, then pouts, peering down
<Kaelan> * Kaelan gives her a hug. "It's tiring work anyway Jean, you can do a lot better then that."
<DeathStar> <Jean> But bar wench sounds like having fun and has a 'happy ending'.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas raises a brow at that last bit, peering at Zeal almost questioningly.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "There's lots of things that can be fun."
<Kit> 6Nephilim giggles mirthfully, up in the crow's nest again. 1"Happy ending, indeed."
<DeathStar> <Jean> But Jean want a happy ending! 6* She whines
<Kaelan> Seth> "Happy for someone. Anyway, I think I like the refined lady type more then a barmaid."
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael giggles next to Nephilim.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "I'm sure we'll find one of those Jean." *she says softly*
<Kit> 6Zeal thrusts the bow back to Seth, tied properly.
<Kaelan> * Seth takes it. "Thank you kindly, Lady Zeal."
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael peers out, then points. "I see land!"
<Kaelan> * Kaelan looks over with interest.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas turns his gaze out and moves to the edge of the ship, squinting; the buildings of Navarro can be faintly seen, and as they draw closer, other boats as well.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Aye!
<DeathStar> 6* Jean gets distracted and looks out again
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Home sweet home." *she can't help but sound sarcastic*
<DeathStar> 6* As they draw closer, they can see a lot of the ships are war ships, on patrols, with others clustered near the land. Thomas frowns a bit at the number of the battle ships about
<Kit> <Zeal> Are they on alert..? This reminds me of the Sinai harbor..
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael leans forward, peering about.
<Kaelan> Seth> "Mmm... are they readying to hunt or preparing for an invasion? This seems a little over the top for one lady."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> They do seem more active than they were last time.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael glances at the sails, which they changed for normal ones so there is no Nuege markings on the ship.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Do you think they'll be able to tell this ship is from Nuege?
<Kit> <Zeal> This could be a problem if they are looking for us, Nuege or not.
<Kaelan> Seth> "Hope not, I have a feeling that won't go over well."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> It is probably time to dye Jean's hair, LAdy Zeal
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Probably best to dye mine as well."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean sulks at that and begins to try to sneak off. But bumps into Mercy, who grabs her by the scruff of her neck
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Jean, we'll do it together, kay?"
<Kit> <Zeal> Lady Mercy, please.
<DeathStar> <Mercy> Do you wish me to dye her hair, my Lady?
<DeathStar> 6* Jean flails. "Not want to change hair color!"
<Kaelan> Seth> "Aww, I was hopin to see how you look with darker hair."
<Kit> <Zeal> Yes, please.
<Kit> 6Nephilim peers down, then sulks back and hides against Rachael. 1"I don't wanna, either."
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael pats Nephilim. "But we can make your hair a pretty blue."
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy leads Jean into the cabin to begin preparations, the angel fighting the entire way and crying
<Kaelan> * Kaelan moves over to Mercy and Jean. "Come on Jean, it won't be that bad, at least no one's cutting hair this time."
<Kaelan> * Kaelan follows after the two.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> It may would be practical to cut her hair as well, but I somehow do not think she would let us
<Kaelan> Seth> "I don't want to be near you when Angel wakes up to find her hair cut, if we do."
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas peers at Seth. "I only said it would be practical, not that I would do it."
<Kaelan> Seth> *he grins* "I'm teasing you. Not that we could if we wanted to, look how the girl fights over a temporary change."
<DeathStar> 6* As they approach the harbor, one ship begins to approach, signaling with flags for them to allow them to come up beside them. Thomas turns to frown, moving closer to the side deck.
<Kit> <Nephilim> I like mine how it is." 6She snorts.
<DeathStar> 6* Wails come from the cabin.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I'm just teasing. 6* She peers down, looking blank again in thought
<Kaelan> * Seth sighs and gets up, moving along with Thomas.
<Kit> 6Zeal jerks and moves inward to check on Jean and provide support
<Kit> 6Nephilim hops up and leaps out, grabbing the mast and swinging around in a spiral to the deck, jogging to Thomas.
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy has tied Jean to the chair due to her fighting, and is now calmly dying her hair with Zeal's supplies. Jean thrashes in the chair like a child
<Kit> <Zeal> Lady Al'ryl, behave yourself!
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael blinks, then goes to mimic Nephilim's moves, shifting down
<DeathStar> 6* Jean stops and sulks with a pouty look
<Kaelan> * Kaelan tries to calm Jean. "Jean, come on... it'll wash out after..."
<Kit> <Zeal> I will buy you some melon if you calm.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks, then beams
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Zeal... can you help me with my hair while Mercy does Jean?"
<DeathStar> 6* The battleship comes up beside their ship, and a well built man in Navarro military clothing steps over to the side of the deck, eyeing the sailors, then Carly as she steps out onto deck, then finally at Thomas. "Where do you hail from and what business do you have in Navarro?"
<Kit> <Zeal> Uh, yes, Kael. You... want yours dark as well?
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy seems to be making Jean a redhead
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Sure, dark works."
<Kit> 6Zeal eyes her own hair making a slight face, then nods.
<Kaelan> * Seth stands by Thomas, crossing his arms, waiting for Thomas to speak.
<DeathStar> 6* Carly moves over. "We be stopping for supplies on our way south. We hear Navarro has the best supplies." 6* She shakes a pouch of gold.
<Kit> <Nephilim> I'm from all over! Need supplies to travel across seas!
<Kaelan> * Kaelan takes a seat so Zeal can work her alchemical magic better.
<DeathStar> 6* The man turns to eye Carly the captain, then Nephilim. "Then you hail from Nuege?" 6* There's a slight undertone of threat to his tone.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Nope! Travelling performer! ...of sorts." 6She adds in a mumble, standing and beaming.
<Kaelan> Seth> "Like they said, all over, none of us are from Nuege though. I'm native to Navarro myself sir."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> And we are diggers, taking passage on this ship. 6* He begins to show the licenses.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael waves at the sailors innocently behind Nephilim, while the officer eyes the license, then eyes Nephilim with a sniff. "Make you business in Navarro quick. We are at war and do not need burdens." 6* He waves them on
<DeathStar> 6* Carly the captain bellows for the men to continue sailing, and bows graciously at the military officer, who already seems to be ignoring them.
<Kit> 6Nephilim eyes Rachael oddly.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael reaches behind Nephilim's bananda and produces a gold coni
<Kaelan> * Seth yawns a bit and looks at Thomas. "So... that went well."
<DeathStar> 6* As they pull away, Thomas turns toward Navarro thoughtfully. "So, Nuege is already at war with Navarro; that would explain the intense state of affairs."
<Kit> 6Nephilim squints at Rachael.
<Kaelan> Seth> "Yeah, it would, and I'd take the man's advice, let's get supplies and get moving as soon as we can. Unless she needs something from here."
<Kit> 6Then takes the coin, smiling to herself.
<Kit> <Zeal> Finished. You can rinse your hair now...
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy dries Jean's hair, having made her a pretty redhead
<Kaelan> * Kaelan nods and does as instructed. "How's it look?"
<Kit> <Zeal> Dark. Just ...be sparing with the washing or it will fade.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> I will see what information I can get while I'm here. My church status should still be good here - there is no way Odin beat us here.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan looks at Jean. "Wow... very pretty!"
<DeathStar> 6* Jean sulks more now. "Jean not very pretty before?"
<Kit> <Zeal> It suits her, either way.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Oh you were, but this still looks good!"
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Of course... you'd look pretty no matter what hair color you had..." *she blushes a bit*
<DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles slightly, looking a bit more cheered up.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael leans against the side of the railings, looking distracted again as she watches Navarro get bigger and bigger. As they approach the docks, CArly looks at Thomas
<Kaelan> * Kaelan pulls some hair over her face a bit as she finishes drying, seeming a bit self concious.
<DeathStar> <Carly> Where should Carly put ship? <Thomas> You will find docking spaces there. 6* He points at a section, and Carly bellows orders to go there
<Kaelan> * Seth sighs a bit. "I don't think I've been identified just yet either, any idea Thomas?"
<Kit> <Zeal> Hmm... last time was such a casual visit. I still find it hard to believe we're here.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Jean met everyone here!
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Casual visit?"
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Any idea if you have been identified? I do not know much about you, Sir Seth
<Kaelan> Seth> "Meant by the church. For being with this group. I'm a former Navarro Watchman."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> It may be best to avoid any acquaintances, then, while we're here. 6* They begin to pull into the dock and the sailors move to get the ship situated; the dock master moves to wait at the edge of the docks for them
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy styles Jean's hair in braids, and puts some over her gray eye, then unties her
<Kaelan> Seth> "Good point."
<DeathStar> 6* Carly moves down the plank to the dock, and the dock master eyes them. "Docking fees for each day will be 500 gold." 6* Carly stares a moment
<Kaelan> * Kaelan fixes her own hair, letting a large lock fall down over her dead looking eye and then gets up, grabbing her things.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Wow! Robbery!
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas steps down the dock, frowning at the price, then shifts to show his Templar insignia. "This is church business." 6* He looks reluctant to do this, but they need all their gold
<Kaelan> * Seth steps down after him, adjusting his cloak.
<DeathStar> 6* The dock master's eyes shit to the insignia and he licks his lips nervously as he peers back at Thomas' face. "Sorry, Sir Templar, I did not know." <Thomas> We are traveling incognito while tracking the angel. Do not mention us to anyone here else - you will be paid when we are done here.
<DeathStar> 6* The dock master nods a few times, still looking nervous, and bows before scurrying off. Jean hops out onto deck in her pretty dress from Nuege and runs to move down the plank
<Kaelan> * Kaelan jerks and moves after her. "Jean!"
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael shakes her head, peering at the large city, still the most massive city the group has been to since Session 13. "This place is so corrupt." <Thomas> The upcoming war will be sure to drive prices up - for even normal goods.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Did you just lie, Thomas?" 6She smirks.
<Kaelan> Thomas> "Nessecary evils."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Not exactly; we are traveling incognito and we are tracking the angel - since we go where she wants. And when we take off without paying him, he will report us to the church and they will likely reward him for information about us
<Kit> <Nephilim> Hee, just don't do that with Zeal!" 6She grins.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas looks flustered at that, but nods, playing with his broken glasses in one hand. "We should find an inn."
<Kaelan> Seth> "Hey, smooth thinking." *he pulls up his hood* "Yeah we should."
<DeathStar> 6* Soma begins to rush down the plank and to the dock, then runs along the docks toward ships where fish are being hauled off
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy moves to get Zeal's belongings below deck, bringing them up onto the deck and carrying them herself like a good maid. Jean looks around, then follows Soma happily
<Kit> <Zeal> Somaaa!" 6She wails, running down after him.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Ah, some things don't change. Ha ha.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan sighs as she gets to the dock, then follows after the two.
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy chases after Zeal with her belongings. "Lady Zeal, not so fast!"
<Kaelan> Seth> "I'll dare to say it, they're cute."
<DeathStar> 6* Soma stops at the fisherman's nets and begins to try to get into one to eat the fish.
<Kit> <Zeal> Soma! Behave yourself! You are as bad as lady Al'ryl...
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael smiles softly, but then peers toward the noble district, looking distracted. Carly moves along with a hum. Jean jerks at Zeal, peering down sadly now
<DeathStar> 6* Soma gets tangled in the net and mewls pathetically
<Kaelan> * Kaelan sighs and starts to untangle Soma. "We can buy you a fish sweetie."
<Kaelan> * Seth peers at her. "You alright there Rachael?"
<Kit> 6Zeal sighs, moving to get Soma free, but eyes Kaelan deroute her to her pet yet again, narrowing her eyes, then jerks at Jean.
<Kit> <Zeal> It is... not an unendearing trait, lady Al'ryl...
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael glances back. "Oh, yes."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean moves over to Zeal and puts her head into Zeal's cleavage like Soma does. "Pet Jean."
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "It's kinda cute..." *she says unhelpfully as she puts Soma in her cleavage*
<DeathStar> 6* The fisherman eye them all with annoyance, and Thomas quickly begins to head away from the docks into the streets of the city.
<Kaelan> Seth> "What're you planning?"
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I don't knwo what you mean. 6* She moves to follow after Thomas, adjusting her bow and sword as she does.
<Kit> <Nephilim> ..." 6She eyes Rachael and Seth quietly.
<Kaelan> * Seth shakes his head, as though not enjoying such an answer, and walks after them. "Come on girls!"
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy shoos Zeal along after Thomas, guiding her despite all the baggage.
<Kit> <Zeal> I--" 6She sighs frustratedly and pets Jean's head, leading her after the others.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan looks up and heads after the rest with Soma.
<DeathStar> 6* Soma mewls at the fish frustratedly
<DeathStar> 6* then hisses at Kaelan and looks at her tigoar eyes
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Be good and I'll get you one for dinner." *he taps his head*
<Kaelan> *she
<DeathStar> 6* Soma begins to howl loudly; people begin to look over at the commotion
<Kit> <Zeal> Soma behave or no dinner at all!
<Kaelan> * Kaelan sighs and baps him gently, "No."
<DeathStar> 6* Soma refuses to look at any of them now and ducks his head under his own arm like a mad cart
<Kaelan> * Kaelan pouts and pets him as she walks along.
<Kaelan> Seth> "Oh the troubles of child rearin'"
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas sighs in relief once they're past the main dock area and onto the streets - vendors are set up all over here, like at the city gates, due to those coming off the ships. There's even taverns in this area, and inns
<Kaelan> Seth> "Something small scale would be best."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean looks around interestedly, then hurries over to a vendor with fruit and melons
<Kit> <Zeal> She... wastes no time..
<DeathStar> 6* The prices of the melons are 3x the norm.
<DeathStar> 6* And Jean grabs the biggest and most expensive one
<Kaelan> * Kaelan giggles a bit.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas peers at the prices, and Rachael studies them as well, looking like she's doing some adding in her head to see what it will cost them to get the amount of supplies needed to go south
<Kaelan> Seth> "Expensive tastes, they say the finest of women are like that."
<DeathStar> <Mercy> Putting such a strain on Lady Zeal's coin purse. 6* She hmphs.
<Kit> <Zeal> I did promise..
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Let us keep traveling to find an inn; I do not want one near the docks. 6* He sets down the gold for JEan's melon, smiling at Zeal, then moves on
<DeathStar> 6* Jean happily carries the melon over to Zeal and Kaelan. "Jean share with everyone!"
<Kaelan> Seth> "Agreed."
<Kaelan> * Kaelan smiles and gives her a hug.
<Kit> 6Zeal jerks, peering at the coins poutily, but smiles at Jean
<DeathStar> 6* As they travel, Mercy and Jean get many stares due to their unusual hair color - which is more common in Sinai or the Island Nations than Navarro and Nuege
<Kaelan> * Kaelan walks by Jean, keeping Soma in her cleavage, her cloak covering her form, since the armor is so showy.
<Kaelan> * Seth keeps his hood up, seeming to know where he's going without having to navigate much.
<DeathStar> 6* After a bit of traveling through the city, and the sun reaching evening, Thomas selects an inn finally that's between the gates and the docks. He steps in and moves over to get rooms. <Innkeeper> We only have three rooms.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas considers, then nods, setting the coins down - the prices for rooms having gone up it seems
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "So the guys in one room, how do we divide the other two up?"
<DeathStar> <Mercy> I must room with Lady Zeal
<Kit> <Zeal> I--
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Only proper. I'll bunk with whoever, though I'd like to stay with Jean."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Hm, Zeal, Mercy, Kaelan and Jean in one room, and Neph and I in the other?
<Kit> <Nephilim> Now that I think about it, Zeal's hair is odd for Sinai, isn't it? Dark is more common here!
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Sounds alright to me."
<Kit> <Zeal> Wh-Why so many in mine..?
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas gets the keys and hands them out, then moves upstairs. "There are an equal number of dark haried people in Sinai as there are reddish hair. Kaelan's hair is unusal for the region, though
<Kit> <Nephilim> Hee. You mean mine, too, right?
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "I... got it from my mother... I think." *she bites her lower lip* "Dad always kept his head shaved so..."
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy carries Zeal's stuff up, and Jean prances up the steps with her melon, licking her lips.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> You are from Sinai, too, Lady Nephilim?
<Kit> <Nephilim> No, not really.
<DeathStar> 6* Carly follows up in her captain form and enters Thomas/Seth's room and plops on a bed.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Blonde is kind of rare, though, isn't it? Despite three blondes amongst us." 6She winks.
<Kaelan> * Seth follows her up and grins. "Joining us tonight are you?"
<DeathStar> 6* Once in a room, Jean sets down the melon and begins to pull out knives to cut it up into slices.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Though all three of us are a different kind of creature!
<DeathStar> <Carly> Oh, I didn't know you swung this way. 6* She says in her burly fat man form
<DeathStar> 6* Jean then sets down a tiny piece for Soma, who scrambles out of Kaelan's cleavage and moves over to nom on it
<Kaelan> Seth> "Only for you dear." *he smirks and sits next to her* "Though you take on such more interesting forms."
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael eyes Seth
<DeathStar> 6* Then steps into the Zeal's room; she begins to get all their coin together and count it out to see what they have to spend on supplies
<Kaelan> * Kaelan sits, watching Soma, she looks thoughtful. "I never did think about it... but I wasn't in central Sinai for much of my life. I spent most of my life in the Wastelands."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean happily eats some melon, the juices running down her chin
<Kit> <Zeal> We are from southern Sinai, Kael.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> We should probably split into groups - one group will get food, the other items we may need - like herbs and whatnot - and the third group will get clothing.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Well yes... and our haircolors so different. Is mine uncommon in Oas too?"
<Kit> <Zeal> Although I cannot remember... if either of us were born with the meadowfolk or came ot join them..
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy holds up a melon piece for Zeal to eat from - apparantly going to hold it for her while she does
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "I'd like to pick up supplies to maintain our equipment, but they seem like they'll be pricey."
<Kit> 6Zeal embarassedly nibbles on it.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael divides out the non-gold evenly into three piles, while the actual gold to buy actual items is...
<Kaelan> * Kaelan pulls out the old tools. "I can only handle one more decent job with these."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Well, I will get us food. 6* She picks up one pile and steps out while Jean nibbles and Mercy feeds Zeal
<DeathStar> <Thomas> then I guess you will be in charge of getting items for us, Kaelan. You should take others with you, though - safety in numbs.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "True enough. Who'd like to come with me?"
<Kit> <Zeal> Quality tools seem hard to find.
<Kaelan> * Seth peers at Rachael passing, "Want some company? Last time you went out on your own..."
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael gives Seth a look that she doesn't want his company, then moves out of the inn
<DeathStar> <Jean> Jean go with anyone! Want to see things!
<Kit> <Nephilim> I'll go with her!" 6She laughs and sprints out before Zeal can protest.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> I will travel with Lady Zeal, where-ever she may go
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "And who's getting clothes?"
<Kit> <Zeal> ...I know cloth well. Come with me, then, Jean. Lady Mercy said she would demand clothing regardless.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Alright then, that leaves me with... umm..." *she peers about*
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy nods and looks ready to go with Zeal.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean nods, finishing her melon and hopping up. Soma looks up at Kaelan - only he and Seth are left.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "S-Seth. Oh good."
<Kaelan> * Kaelan picks up Soma and puts him back on her chest, eyeing Seth, who grins at her.
<DeathStar> 6* Soma mewls at them for food
<Kit> <Zeal> ...He is always hungry.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan sighs and pulls out some jerky, feeding Soma as she rises and readies to go out. "Alright, fine."
<Kaelan> Seth> "Growing boy."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> He will eat much more as he grows bigger
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "He's cute. I like making him happy."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Well, let us begin
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael travels beside Nephilim, peering at some pamplets she has, and is apparantly moving toward the noble estates of Navarro; she's still dressed in her tribal outfit
<Kit> <Nephilim> Sooo...
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael peers at Nephilim, then smiles softly. "Yes?"
<Kit> <Nephilim> Who's our mark!?
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Mmmm. The House of Lankin.
<Kit> 6Nephilim jerks. 1"Ehhh!?"
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael continues to walk without missing a beat; as they begin to get into the richer areas, the few nobles that are out on carriages eye the two with disdain and even the servants sniff their way
<Kit> 6Nephilim blinks, then turns her other cheek-- literally, lifting her skirt slightly and patting her rear at one of the servants, winking.
<DeathStar> 6* The servant recoils slightly
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael takes a left down a street without commenting on Nephilim's antics, passing some decent sized buildings
<DeathStar> 6* She slows a bit when walking along side a metal fence, revealing a large home with a yard space, rare in NAvarro except in nobility estates, and then peers at two guards outside the fence entrance has a stone archway leading into the yard. On the stone is a is a plaque that reads "House of Lankin"
<Kit> <Nephilim> Valen had a ... well, you know. A 'House?!'
<DeathStar> <Rachael> No. He didn't--- 6* She says, peering at Nephilim, then at the house - it seems to be in use. "This...is our father's estate. But I did not expect it to be upkept."
<DeathStar> 6* She peers at the guards, as if wanting to question them, but then looks back at the house
<Kit> <Nephilim> He was really your brother? I thought you just said that.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Yes - I took my mother's maiden name so that while we traveled in Navarro, people would think we were a couple and not try to do things to me.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> But I wonder who lives here now? The records did not indicate any other Lankins. And if another noble took the estate, would they not change the name?
<Kit> <Nephilim> We could... ask?
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I--- would you--- ask for me?
<Kit> <Nephilim> Me?
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael gives her a pleading look
<DeathStar> <Rachael> You have a way with people - they will surely answer you
<Kit> <Nephilim> I guess I could. But my way with people doesn't usually mesh well with noble-sorts.
<Kit> <Nephilim> But if they're looking for a pet I could wiggle my ears?
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I-I am sure the guards would tell you. Please, Nephilim? 6* She takes her hand and looks at her earnestly
<Kit> <Nephilim> Fine, fine!
<Kit> 6Nephilim smirks, shaking her head, then puts her hands behind her head and skips casually to the front gates.
<DeathStar> 6* The two guards peer at Nephilim's clothing a bit, then eye her. "State your business."
<Kit> <Nephilim> I want to talk to a Lankin..?" 6She smiles charmingly.
<DeathStar> <Guards> Sir Lankin is much too busy to speak without an appointment.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael jerks at the Sir Lankin, peering at the mansion again
<Kit> <Nephilim> Consider myself appointed!
<DeathStar> <Guard 2> And who are you? <Guard 1> Maybe she's a prostitute.
<Kit> <Nephilim> How rude! I'm a virgin, you know!
<DeathStar> <Guard 1> Of course. 6* His tone doesn't sound like he believes it. <Guard 2> What is your name?
<Kit> <Nephilim> Lady Nephilim of the Azure.
<DeathStar> <Guard 2> We do not have you listed as having an appointment.
<Kit> <Nephilim> I wouldn't imagine you would since I just appointed myself." 6She notes, as if that's obvious.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael steps over, rubbing her arms. "Um, excuse me...can you tell me... how long Sir Lankin...has been here?" 6* The guards peer over, then Guard 2 answers. "Valen Lankin arrived a few weeks ago with proof that he was the heir of Jolan." 6* Rachael's jaw drops and she stares
<Kit> <Nephilim> Ha! I haven't seen Vale in a while.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> V-Valen...?
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Can you tell him Rachael and Nephilim are here to see him. Please? He knows us. 6* The guards eye her, then Guard 2 looks at the first, telling him to stand there and he moves through the archway and toward the house
<DeathStar> <Guard 1> I did not know Sir Lankin had taste for prostitutes. 6* He eyes Nephilim as he says that
<Kit> <Nephilim> Good taste in them. A virgin prostitute's pretty hard to come by, eh?
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael toys with her hair, a habit from her childhood when she's nervous or worried about something, peering at the house as she paces. "Vale...why...how..."
<Kit> <Nephilim> Could be a trap?" 6She snickers.
<DeathStar> 6* The second guard returns and bows quickly toward Rachael and Nephilim. "My apologies, Lady Lankin. Please come to the mansion." 6* The first guard stares in disbelief now as the second hurriedly moves back to the mansion. Rachael follows without hesitation
<Kit> 6Nephilim sticks her tongue out at the other guard, winking playfully.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* As Kaelan moves about, she'd see a group of servants exiting stores, along with some church officals. The nobles' mark she recognized. House Kalo.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan does her best to not glare too hard as she moves her way around the officals, keeping clear of that hated sign.
<DeathStar> 6* And among the group is a face she'd recognize above all others - her father. He wears a church outfit, his head bowed as he moves with them - blacksmith tools in some of the servants hands, likely purchased from the store they were just in
<DeathStar> 6* The outfit recognizes him as a lowly caste in the church - a sinner who's repenting for grievous sins
<Kaelan> * Kaelan stops, watching him, feeling her blood run cold. She stands there numbly and Seth puts a hand on her shoulder. "Keep moving." *he whispers*
<DeathStar> 6* One of the church officals is a templar - one Seth would recognize. His sister.
<DeathStar> 6* They group move off toward Kalo's estate
<Kaelan> * Seth grips her shoulder and looks away, pulling down his hood, he pulls Kaelan away from them as they move off. He peers at Kaelan, who's eyes look dim.
<Kaelan> Seth> "What is it?" *he says quietly*
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "...Dad... he was with them. My Dad was with them..."
<Kaelan> * Seth peers over her shoulder, watching them go.
<Kaelan> Seth> "Count your luck then and move on. We can't go after them... my sister is with them."
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "...Your... sister?"
<Kaelan> Seth> "She's a templar. Surprised? Let's get what we need and continue on."
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "But Dad..."
<Kaelan> Seth> "Is dead to you. If you know what's good for him, you stay the hell away."
<Kaelan> * Kaelan glares at him as he tugs her into a shop.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* Jean holds up some Navarroian dresses and rubs her cheek against the fabric
<Kit> <Zeal> Hm. More conservative than she usually pries..
<DeathStar> 6* Then Jean holds up a dress that would make a bar wench blush. "Want THIS one!"
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy stands by, waiting to see what Zeal picks out for her
<Kit> <Zeal> ..." 6She pinches Jean's ear, dragging her away from that section.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean cries out in pain
<Kit> <Zeal> Lady Mercy, you insisted you would want clothes, will you not pick some?
<DeathStar> <Mercy> I need clothing that my lady finds desirable. If I am to be your maid, I must dress how you view approproiate.
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy motions at maid outfits
<DeathStar> 6* Jean then rubs her cheek against see through silk lingere. "Want THIS one!"
<Kit> <Zeal> Lady Al'ryl..." 6She sighs, then peers at Mercy. 1"What you wear is more than agreeable..." 6She muses, but then goes to browse herself.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean takes the lingere, then begins to pick out cute things - ranging from racey, to fluffy and cute
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas stands by, looking embarrassed ,and eyeing the male clothing
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy peers over to look at her selections, while Thomas picks some neutral colored cloaks and outfits, then asks the owner where he could repair his glasses
<Kit> 6Zeal frowns at most of the outfits, though nice-looking most lack any sort of functionality or are obviously for ulterior motives. She seems to favor cotton, which breathes, but then drifts towards sets accentuated in silk and elaborate embroidery-- always lured by fancy things.
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy points at one with ulterior motives. "Would my lady like me to wear this on occassion?"
<Kit> <Zeal> I-- wh-what?
<DeathStar> 6* Jean grabs one with ulterior motives, oblivious to them, adn chimes in. "Now Jean can be maid to Zeal, too!"
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy looks at completely neutral, as if asking about the weather
<Kit> 6Zeal facepalms. 1"Y-You two.."
<DeathStar> <Mercy> I serve my ladies' EVERY desire.
<DeathStar> 6* Jean moves over with her bundle of clothing and sets them at the counter, then begins to pick out outfits for Kaelan - pretty dresses mostly
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas puts down his selections without looking, including some warmer clothing for Matias. He tells Jean she should do the same, and she bounds around, grabbing summer outfits now that show a lot of skin
<Kit> <Zeal> I--!!" 6She thrusts a set of cotton undergarments, pettiskirts and garters at Mercy, the dress itself in layered accents of white and faded blue silk, accentuated with black embroidery. More elaborate and gratuitous than alluring.
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy smiles at her
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael and Nephilim wait around in a large waiting area - pictures of past LAnkins are on the wall, with a new one just recently pained - Valen himself. Rachael stares at it
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Valen...
<Kit> <Nephilim> Rach." 6She notes, in a warning tone despite her earlier playfulness.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> He's alive. He did what he planned to do - learn more about our father. He even got the estate.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael runs her hand along the painting. "Vale..."
<Kit> <Nephilim> Why would he do that without finding you first?
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I'm sure he had reasons. I-- 6* They both can hear some approach, and stepping into the room is none other than Valen Lankin, wearing a noble outfit, even though his hair is long and over his ears. "Rachael..." 6* He steps over and grips her in a hug, lifting her up as he does
<Kit> 6Nephilim rubs her chin thoughtfully.
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Valen! Narvan! 6* She begins to cry, tears running down her face as she hugs him back. <Valen> Shh, shh, it's okay. I'm fine. I'm sorry for not finding you. I found myself somewhere unknown and since I didn't know how to meet up with you, I came back to Navarro to reclaim father's estate.
<DeathStar> 6* Valen sets her down, stroking her cheek, then peers at Nephilim. <Valen> ... Nephilim, isn't it?
<Kit> <Nephilim> ..." 6She just smiles, swaying on her heels as she studies Valen.
<DeathStar> <Valen> You both must be tired. Come, to the dining hall, I will have a meal prepared. TEll me, how is Jean and the others ? Are they here, too?
<DeathStar> 6* Valen takes RAchael's hand, leading her. Rachael opens her mouth, clearly about to answer
<Kit> <Nephilim> Nope, just us.
<DeathStar> 6* RAchael blinks and looks at Nephilim
<Kit> <Nephilim> The others went another direction, we came to see this 'House of Lankin!'
<DeathStar> <Valen> Are the others okay? 6* He sounds concerned as he brings them into the dining hall. "You left the angel, Rachael?"
<Kit> 6Nephilim grins mischievously. 1"You never told me you were rich!"
<DeathStar> <Rachael> I--- 6* She eyes Nephilim, but as she keeps talking she doesn't get a word in. Valen sits down with Rachael beside him
<DeathStar> <Valen> I used father's old sword to prove I was his heir. After spinning a story about what happened, they accepted me - said I had some of his featurs.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Who'd have thought... But what'cha going to do now, eh?
<Kit> 6Nephilim bats her eyelashes. 1"Rach is your sister, but gonna look for a pretty bride?"
<DeathStar> <Valen> I--- 6* He stares a moment, then clears his throat; some servants bring in trays of food and set them down. Once they're gone, he speaks again. "Rachael, I want you to stay here with me. Navarro and Nuege may be at war, but with father's estate, we will be reasonablely safe."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> Valen...I--
<Kit> 6Nephilim pouts in mockery as she's blown off.
<DeathStar> 6* Valen stares intently at her, and Rachael looks down. <Rachael> But Jean needs...our help...
<DeathStar> <Valen> Then you are still with her?
<Kit> <Nephilim> You would be safe here." 6She notes to Rachael. 1"You should stay."
<DeathStar> <Rachael> ... 6* She jerks to peer at Nephilim
<DeathStar> <Valen> I have the servants making a room for you. You look tired, Rach. Stay and rest.
<DeathStar> 6* Rachael opens her mouth, then closes it. "I-- alright." 6* She gets to her feet. Valen calls for a servant and one comes out, leading her to the stairs
<Kit> <Nephilim> Guess I'll be going, then." 6She stretches.
<DeathStar> <Valen> So soon, Nephilim? There will be a room for you, too.
<DeathStar> 6* He motions at her meal. "How did you come to find Rachael?"
<Kit> <Nephilim> Well, it was pretty clear you only got eyes for Rach, she's all you kept saying.
<DeathStar> <Valen> She is my sister.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Was nice seeing you, though!" 6She waves, pacing for the door.
<DeathStar> <Valen> And I think you're hiding something. 6* He notes.
<Kit> <Nephilim> When am I not?
<DeathStar> 6* Valen presses his lips together. "I cannot make you stay..."
<DeathStar> 6* He moves to follow her to the door
<Kit> <Nephilim> You're right about that, at least.
<DeathStar> 6* Valen opens the door and nods to a guard to escort Nephilim away. "Take care of yourself, Nephilim."
<Kit> 6Nephilim peers around, taking notes, smiling to the guard. 1"Maybe I'll visit sometime?"
<DeathStar> <Valen> I hope so. Rachael likes you.
<Kit> <Nephilim> Ouch.
<DeathStar> 6* Valen closes the door after that, and the guard smirks at Nephilim as if pleased to escort her away
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* KAelan, after finding she doesn't have enough gold to get more tools, would find herself back at the inn. And facing a mountain of clothing as Jean drops them down.
<DeathStar> <Jean> These are Kaelan's! 6* She shifts aside dresses that are both slinky and showy to the side, then some summer outfits that barely cover anything.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan stares at the clothing, looking somber and distant, "Thanks... Jean..."
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy moves to properly fold the clothing. Thomas looks through his repaired glasses. "I should head out and look for some clues now. We can leave in the morning if all goes well."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean looks at Kaelan, then looks somber and upset, sitting on the bed listlessly
<Kaelan> Seth> "Thomas."
<DeathStar> <Jean> KAelan not like...
<Kit> <Zeal> Right. Thank you, Sir Thomas.
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas peers at Seth
<Kaelan> * Kaelan blinks and looks up, "O-Oh... I do... thank you Jean... it's just... something else happened."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at her
<Kaelan> Seth> "My sister is here, so I'll be staying incognito as much as possible."
<Kaelan> Seth> "She's one of the templars, Sally Vimes."
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas nods slowly. "I see; I will make note to not say anything to her, then." 6* He turns when Nephilim enters.
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "We... ran into Kalo. Dad was with him and some templars."
<DeathStar> <Jean> Your dad is alive! JEan happy for Kaelan!!
<DeathStar> 6* Jean hugs her
<Kaelan> * Kaelan smiles softly, hugging her back. "Thanks... I just... I'm confused... how can that be?"
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas peers at Kaelan at that, quiet with a frown, then sees Nephilim is alone. "Where is Lady Rachael?"
<DeathStar> <Jean> Jean not know!
<Kaelan> Seth> "The man was wearing repenter's garb, Thomas."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Lady Nephilim and Lady Rachael are late returning; I hope they are alright
<Kaelan> * Kaelan hugs her. "Thanks for the clothes... they're lovely Jean."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles.
<Kit> <Zeal> Lady Rachael is ... not back yet?
<Kaelan> Seth> "Me too, I don't like where this is heading very fast."
<Kit> 6Zeal looks worried and sulks also. 1"I bought her some clothing.."
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas peers at Zeal. "I will-- look for them. I had hoped to ask you out to dinner at a tavern before I began my searching, but perhaps I should just start."
<Kit> <Zeal> I will accompany you?
<Kaelan> Seth> "Check the Noble district."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> I am afraid you would be too recognizeable at the church, Lady Zeal.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Considering the interest the Duke had in you... 6* He notes, referring back to the early sessions
<Kaelan> Seth> "Rachael was eying it as we were heading from the docks, a terrible liar about not planning things too."
<Kit> <Zeal> Duke? Was he not a Bishop?
<Kit> 6Zeal frowns, rubbing her forehead, honestly having never returned favor enough to even learn about him past being important and persistent.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> He is an offical in the church, and second to the BIshop - he will take his place one day when the Bishop passes on
<Kaelan> * Kaelan looks through the clothing blushing, "You... think I'll look good in these?"
<Kit> 6Zeal smiles a bit. 1"We should.. be okay, right? I will just look like a maid accompanying you."
<DeathStar> <Thomas> It is---risky, Lady Zeal. I would not wish to put you in such a place.
<Kit> <Zeal> I-- I am a knight." 6She pouts childishly.
<DeathStar> <Thomas> Yes, that is true, but I still would not feel comfortable putting you in unnecessary danger
<DeathStar> 6* Jean nods to Kaelan
<Kaelan> Seth> "Zeal, don't take risks where you don't need to."
<Kit> <Zeal> Very well... I will await your return...
<DeathStar> 6* Thomas takes her hand and brings it to his lips, then steps out.
<Kaelan> * Kaelan smiles a bit.
<DeathStar> <Jean> Jean hungry. Can eat in tavern with bar wenches?
<Kaelan> Kaelan> "Sure."
<Kaelan> Seth> "I'll treat you ladies."
<Kit> <Zeal> Mm.." 6She seems slightly red, but nods.
<DeathStar> 6* Mercy sniffs, then selects a proper dress for Zeal, moving over to undress her from her current one to be placed into the new one
<Kit> <Zeal> E-Er..!
<Kaelan> * Seth shields his eyes.
<DeathStar> <Mercy> My lady must look her best if she is going to a tavern
<Kaelan> * Kaelan slowly lowers something she was about to throw at Seth. "Amazing, he's behaving."
<DeathStar> 6* Jean giggles and begins to undress, too
<Kit> <Zeal> Get him out of here!!
<Kaelan> * Kaelan smiles and starts to get changed.
<Kit> 6Zeal stammers. 1"A-And why... i-is a tavern not casual..!?"
<Kaelan> Seth> "I'll be in my bunk."
<Kaelan> * Seth ducks out to wait.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* The House of Lankin stands ominious as the sun begins to set.
<DeathStar> 6* Two guards are at the gate, and a few more can be seen on patrols in the yard. The fence is high
<Kit> 6Nephilim shifts along to the blind spot she at least thinks she observed on her way out, giving a careful glance before eyeing upward, then performs her feat of agility running up the fence and flipping to gain height.
<DeathStar> 6* AS Nephilim lands, something strikes her head and she would fall into darkness. The man over her tisks. "I was hoping she'd lead us to the others, but oh well." 6* Apparantly someone was following Nephilim the entire time
<DeathStar> -END-
Session Close: Tue Apr 27 22:10:16 2010