The Alien Wars 5: Trinity

Session 78

Session Start: Thu Sep 02 18:50:47 2010
Session Ident: #Session78
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01<@DeathStar> 6* The next day. Jean is asleep in a hut, after being watched during the night by KAelan alone, who insisted Zeal leave to go hang with Thomas. She's dressed in her clothing, and the witch doctor assures everyone that it's fine to be letting her sleep. The village has gathered in the baquent hall that morning with various fruits and meats for the group
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas sits at a long table, one of four, and the entire village seems to have gathered to eat, something they do on regularity it would seem. Due to the villagers being at every table, Faile ahs decided to sit near Thomas, Mercy, and Lenneth.
<Corvin> 6 Rynar brushes his clothes off and moves to sit by his companions.
<@Seraphna> * Seth sits eating, taking choice fruits and piling them on a plate, Kaelan currently absent, having decided to stay with Jean, ordering Seth to bring them a meal.
<Eluere> 6Zeal finds a place at Thomas' side, peering in awe at the table'
01<@DeathStar> 6* All the people seem to dress like Rachael; they wear animal skin bikini like tops and loin cloths. The men just wear the loincloths. Rachael finally enters, her hair all styled with various vines and flowers that grow about, twisted about to give her an exotic look, especially in her new top and loin cloth. Her hair covers her ears perfectly
<Eluere> 6Nephilim chases some kids around tables going "rawr" enthusiastically, but without zeal. Hoho.
<Eluere> <Aschae> A lively place indeed.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Soma climbs onto the benches and peers up at the table top, then begins to climb Rynar; Soma is a tigoar cub
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas nods at Aschae, adjusting his glasses. "They seem like a very close community."
<Eluere> <Aschae> Must be tragic when illness befalls.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "It seems quite a fun place to get a meal." *he oggles some of the tribal garbed ladies*
01<@DeathStar> 6* The children squeal and giggle, moving in and under the tables lightly; the adults never seem to yell at them and the most punishment a child gets for being bad is the entire village ignoring them, which causes the child distress
<Eluere> 6Nephilim being the agile and nimble sort slides under tables after them, but at the same time keeps her distance equal. It's obviously a game.
<Eluere> <Zeal> Ah, Rachael, you look lovely.
<Eluere> <Aschae> Quite so-- is this village all halflings, by chance?
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Interesting difference in community too." *he peers over at Rachael and looks over her with interest*
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael smiles at Zeal. "Thanks."
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> No; I've looked at their ears. They all appear to be human. I'm not even sure if they know about Rachael, the way she goes about
<Corvin> 6 Rynar reaches out and tenetively takes a piece of fruit.
<Eluere> <Aschae> That explains the lack of leylines.
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Halflings seem to be a rate of 95% with long ears from what I've seen.
<@Seraphna> * Seth grins to Rynar. "That's it mate, get some grub while it's good." *he puts another ripe fruit on a pile he seems to be collecting*
<Eluere> 6Aschae peers at Thomas slowly. 1"Ninety... five percent, you say?"
<Corvin> 6 He bites slowly into the fruit, tasting it, unused to such fresh food.
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Yes. I looked at some records when we were dealing with slavery in Nuege
<Eluere> <Zeal> They do not seem bothered by Nephilim, either. Do they not know about either of you, Rachael?
01<@DeathStar> 6* Soma climbs up onto Rynar's shoulder and leaps onto the table
<Eluere> 6Aschae chuckles. 1"Very astute of you. And what did you do with this discovery of yours?"
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> I--- well... they know. It was impossible to hide our ears all the time. They accepted us just the same. 6* She says lowly so Rynar doesn't hear
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Took notes; I mean, granted, those that can pass as fully human are less likely to be found out and can be intregated, so the numbers are skewed.
<Eluere> <Zeal> Mm." 6She nods slowly, then frowns. 1"I was... wondering. Although Nephilim "hides" her's as well, she doesn't make a large effort in some cases. Her habits do not help to that effect."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Soma begins to eat the meat next to Rynar, leaving the fruit
01<@DeathStar> 6* Some kids run around Nephilim in circles
<Eluere> <Aschae> The detection cantrips still work, however. I was asking if you turned them over. Huhuhu."
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Mmm, it may be a problem in the future, not here, but in other places if we have to travel further."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Well, Nephilim is Nephilim; the people here adore her.
<Eluere> <Zeal> She seems to like it here. That is wonderful..
<Eluere> <Zeal> How about you, Rachael?
<@Seraphna> Seth> "One wonders why you ever left."
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Of course; slavery is wrong. Look at Rachael. She is no different than anyone else. The only issue is the case of insanity that crops up sometimes, but I think that's because we don't have the right medicines to treat it because of how humans are too arrogant. They simply put a problem down than try to understand it
<Eluere> <Zeal> It is only natural to seek out what you do not know or have..." 6She frowns again, peering down.
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> I've theorized it may be due to their latent abilities mixing ill with their human blood.
<Corvin> 6 Rynar eagerly picks up another piece of fruit and eats it.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Some of the village girls, 16-18, smile at Rynar, leaning forward to talk to him. "Hello."
<Eluere> <Aschae> Is that so..? Then why is it that half-elves seem capable of better utilizing both leylines of mystics, hm? Half-elves have potentially held the ability to wield both faith of gods and the old ways.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael is quiet a bit, watching them all. "I--- it feels like home. But I don't know. ... I just don't know anymore, Zeal. I'm thinking maybe of staying here after I help you out of the jungle. Now that you have Thomas you really don't need me poking at you and teasing you
<Eluere> 6Aschae laughs, shrugging. 1"Not that the gods care about their faith."
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> It's questions I'd like answered.
<Eluere> <Zeal> Rachael... I-- You make it sound as if I would cast you aside."
<@Seraphna> * Seth peers at Rachael. "You sure about that missy?"
<Corvin> 6 Rynar smiles and nods, eating a piece of bread.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael peers at Zeal, ignoring Seth for now. "I know you wouldn't, narvan. But lately I just don't know what I'm doing anymore. I thought I ahd it together after knowing Valen was dead, but now knowing he's the enemy... I guess part of me aches for something of my past to cling to. Much like you seek your past, I want what I remember back as well."
01<@DeathStar> <Village Girl> What is your name? 6* She asks Rynar, leaning forward and trying to let him get a good look at her cleaveage; some of the women that enter the room go topless, as Rachael mentioned
<@Seraphna> * Seth takes a bite of fruit. "Won't get it back sitting here waiting, worse if he comes looking with the Church."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth quietly eats peering at Thomas. "What do halflings have that make them different from humans?"
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> If he came with the Church, all the more reason to be here to stop him
01<@DeathStar> 6* A few of the topless women laugh at the group's excess of clothes. Faile squints
<Eluere> 6Zeal fidgets, being a love of fine clothing.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Mmm... unless it's your presence here that brings him. We're not exactly people with a home anymore due to that."
<Eluere> 6Aschae tilts her head at the laughter, then starts stripping her clothing off.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> If he came looking, he'd come looking; if you didn't find what you wanted, wouldn't you lash out? The Church can't be trusted - there are good people in it, but the majority is corrupt, and some even do evil simply because they believe it the will of gods
<Eluere> <Aschae> Which is why I'm going to stay with the angel and topple them from their sovereignity." 6She smiles.
<Corvin> "Rynar." 6 He blushes slightly.
<@Seraphna> * Seth nods a bit. "Alright... on another perspective, Kaelan might miss you." *he looks down with interest at his plate, not looking at her*
01<@DeathStar> 6* The village girl grins at his blush, enjoying it. "I'm Lily. Do you like our fruit?"
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> ... 6 *She sighs and sits down, peering at the food without eating.
<Corvin> "I have never had such fresh fruit."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean prances into the room, looking all clean and refreshed, stretching. "Jean smell fruit!"
01<@DeathStar> <Lily> Our fruit is the best in Matias. 6* She says proudly.
<Eluere> <Aschae> I daresay you have not. I do not believe she's speaking of the food on your plate, boy." 6She chuckles, nudging Rynar.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan steps in behind her, in similar condition, looking very happy.
01<@DeathStar> <Lily> We even have fruit that aids in...intimate situations
<Eluere> <Aschae> But I would beg that my fruit has grown more ripe.
<@Seraphna> * Seth holds up the plate of fruit. "Got you food saved, Jean."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas coughs at Aschae
01<@DeathStar> 6* The women smile at Aschae's boldness and sit near her to talk
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Are we going to start comparing melons?" *He looks to Aschae.*
<Eluere> 6Aschae pauses, smirking at Thomas innocently as she finishes removing the last of her clothes-- all of it.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at the breasts and pulls her top off and takes the plate. "Thank you!"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas peers away noblely
<Eluere> 6Zeal sniffs proudly of Thomas.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth shrugs and removes her shirt, figuring it's custom. Faile leaves her clothes on. All of them
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan blushes softly and moves up behind Jean, looking shy now. "J-Jean..."
<Corvin> 6 He raises a brow at Lily.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Yes?
<Eluere> 6Azhren coughs and excuses himself to the balcony outside.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lily peers at all of them taking off their clothes, then at Rynar. "Would you like help out of your shirt, Rynar?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean sits down with her fruit, eating happily
<Eluere> 6Zeal stays clothed like a noblewoman from afar.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael, ironically, leaves her top on, lost in thought
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan sits with her. "Y-Your top..."
<Corvin> "Um, no thank you."6 He ties his shirt a little tighter.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> You saw me naked last night. You even---
<@Seraphna> * Seth gazes at the Melons of the Angel.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan blushes fiercely. "S-Sis!"
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> What?
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael shifts her gaze at Kaelan, narrowing them a bit
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Oh, you did what last night, Jean?
<Eluere> 6Aschae blinks and studies the angelic sigil at the crest between her breasts.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Well, Kaelan showed me what you and Zeal do together to show your familyhood! And then we went to the hotsprings!
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth peers at the crest, then runs her finger along Aschae's breasts, touching it with a curious expression
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan looks down and rubs the back of her head.
01<@DeathStar> 6* RAchael coughs on her fruit, eyeing Kaelan. "Just what do you think we do?!"
<Eluere> <Aschae> Huu, that wasn't there yesterday.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "I-I don't know! I said I wondered!"
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "I was s-sure you kissed though... a-and cuddled..."
<@Seraphna> * Seth just smiles in happy rememberance.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> And made each other feel good inside!
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael deadpans
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "I-I was keeping her awake... and it sorta... I think we..."
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan looks confused.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lily sighs, looking disappointed at Rynar, but then holds out a fruit to him to bite
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael mumbles something, peering at Zeal
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean eats her fruit happily, acting like it were another day
<Eluere> 6Zeal is kissing Thomas' noble cheek
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas blushes at Zeal, smiling at her as if there weren't naked women around.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Heh. Narvan's got it lucky.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth hmmms. "What is it?"
<@Seraphna> Seth> "You want a man Rachael?"
<@Seraphna> * Seth waggles his eyebrows.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Me? No. Not right now. I'm not ready to get married. Or are you proposing, Seth?
<Eluere> <Aschae> I believe proof of a leyline connected between myself and the angel.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael glances at him, all smiles; she's come far it seems from the naive girl back in Navarro
<Eluere> 6Nephilim appears beside Rachael. k1"What?!"
<Eluere> <Nephilim> Who's proposing to cie narvan!?
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Seth is.
<@Seraphna> * Seth smiles, "More flirting then anything."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> You offered yourself just not; surely you plan to marry me. It's custom. 6* All the village women are staring at Seth now
<Eluere> <Nephilim> I contest, by the ways of the village old code, you are to fight me to the death for cie narvan's hand!
<Corvin> 6 He takes the fruit and bites into it. 1 "It is very good."
<@Seraphna> * Seth widens his eyes. "I-I did?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael jerks at Nephilim. "You're what?!"
<Corvin> 15 "It is very good."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lily peers at the commotion, then at Rynar. "So you know little Rachael?"
<Eluere> <Nephilim> He's not good enough for you!" 6She twitches, looking pointedly as she crosses her arms.
01<@DeathStar> 6* The village elders look sternly at Nephilim and Seth
<@Seraphna> Seth> "And if I win, do I get your hand too Nephilim?"
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Well, technically, y-yes.
<Eluere> <Nephilim> No. I'd be dead-- duuuh. Fight to the death, not half-death.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> If she wins she gets to choose who you marry.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Nephilim just added the 'to the death' bit to make it more dramatic
<Eluere> <Nephilim> Rach!!
<@Seraphna> Seth> "I see. Hmm... tempting. Two women or whatever Neph says I get..." *Seth seems to think in earnest* "If you're that eager for my hand... Neph..."
01<@DeathStar> 6* A village elder walks over, peering at Neph, then Seth. "The contested time will be at noon. Both contests may wear no armor and will be provided with weapons."
<Eluere> <Nephilim> Tch. If I win, he marries Gwen.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael peers at a fat woman in the corner, eating ten pieces of fruit
<@Seraphna> Seth> "What...? Wait we're being serious?"
<Corvin> "Not really. I was lost in the forest."
<Eluere> <Nephilim> I am always serious for my cie narvanae!" 6She pumps a hand up.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan sighs a bit.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Uh, heh... Nephilim... opens her mouth befrore she speaks. This rule was typically made so siblings could contest situations, but when I was little I declared Neph my big sis, so... the people literally see her and Valen as family."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean stares at all the commotion, then pumps a hand up.
01<@DeathStar> <Lily> Oh? You were lost in the jungle; why?
<@Seraphna> Seth> "I--- Yeeeeessss Jean?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth peers away from Aschae, finally, after looking tranced. "What is going on?"
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> May the best person win!
<@Seraphna> Seth> "I... wasn't planning on fighting her..."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Mercy frowns at people doing their own dishes
<Eluere> <Aschae> They will battle to the death for marriage of Rachael.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> If you decline from the battle, she wil lgets to choose who you marry.
<Eluere> <Nephilim> I'm totally fine with a win by default.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "But the challenge was brought on false pretense."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> You explain that to the elders. 6* She points at the stern faced older men
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> How archaic.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Sure." *he moves to get up*
<Eluere> 6Nephilim grins like a wicked fox.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael shakes her head in pity
<Eluere> <Nephilim> Eldeeeeer, this lout is disrespecting your authority!
01<@DeathStar> 6* The elders frown, peering at Seth
<@Seraphna> Seth> "I'm simply not abusing it like Nephilim seems to be."
<Eluere> <Nephilim> And he has declared Gwen unfit to marry...~
01<@DeathStar> 6* Gwen peers up from desert
01<@DeathStar> 6* The elders look at Seth. "Then you were merely jesting when you were offering yourself to Rachael?" 6* Their tones are like ice.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan eyes Seth, who seems to twitch.
<Eluere> <Nephilim> He has no fealty-- I don't think he respects the village manners at all." 6She shakes her head in dismay.
<Eluere> <Zeal> Oh dear. Thomas, is she not pushing this a little far..?
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Neph... come on."
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> I--- well... it is Nephilim; I do not know this village's standards, however, to know who is wrong here
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Seth--- runs his mouth without thinking. He meant no offense. 6* She says finally, taking pity
<@Seraphna> * Seth seems to twitch again. "Where I come from it's a common thing to joke between friends. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> He can't possiblely beat Nephilim, so you should overlook it
<Corvin> "I am running away."
<Eluere> <Nephilim> Rach...!" 6She nudges Rachael, pouting.
01<@DeathStar> <Lily> Running away? Well, why not stay here, then?
<@Seraphna> Seth> "She's right... because I don't hurt women."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> He doesn't know our ways, Nephilim; just like I'm pretty ignorant of outsiders ways. Three months ago, I would have thought he was serious and been offended to know he didn't mean it
<Eluere> <Nephilim> Now he is disrespecting me! I am outraged! As the children's champion I cannot abide tarnishing my reputation!
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Neph!"
01<@DeathStar> 6* The elders eye Seth, shaking their heads and mumbling about him; they all sit down and the women stop peering his way. However, he seems off the hook. Until Syd walks over, putting an arm around Nephilim. <Syd> Well, I'd be glad to battle him for you, my love."
<Corvin> 6 He frowns and turns silently to his water.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael sighs more, putting a hand to her face
01<@DeathStar> <Lily> Did I say something wrong?
<@Seraphna> * Seth breathes slowly. He takes a seat, ignoring Syd.
<Corvin> "It is... Complicated...
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean sends Seth a piece of fruit, smiling
01<@DeathStar> <Lily> Why?
<Eluere> <Nephilim> ..." 6She eyes Syd, then smiles sinisterly. 1"Suuure. I'd like that, kiddo."
<@Seraphna> * Seth looks up, he seems to calm and give Jean a warm smile.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan reaches over and pokes Neph.
01<@DeathStar> <Syd> If I battle him, though, I get to have you and Rachael's hand in marriage - as is my right as being your champion
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael makes a strangled noise from her throat like an animal might
<Eluere> <Nephilim> W-What? No.
<Corvin> "Don't want to talk about it."
01<@DeathStar> <Syd> You already said yes.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "I thought you were all about rules, Neph."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Syd smiles, turning to Seth. "I'll see you at noon." 6* He grins and walks out
<Eluere> 6Nephilim jerks, making a face.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Sure thing buddy."
<Eluere> <Nephilim> Son of a...
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "So what does Seth get now if he wins?"
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> If Seth wins --- Seth picks our partners. If he wins, we marry Syd. Nephilim!
<Eluere> <Nephilim> ...Well, good luck, Rach. Hope your engagement pans well, but it looks like it's time to be moving on again..." 6She makes for the door, waving and smiling cheerfully.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Well... that's what you get for trying to munipulate the rules in your favor..."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael leaps on Nephilim, straddling her to the floor. "Oh no you don't."
<Eluere> 6Nephilim flails, whining. 1"I don't wannnnnaaaa...!"
<Corvin> 6 Rynar, embarassed, stands up and returns to his sleeping place. He stands outside it looking forlornly in.
<Eluere> <Aschae> This is much more amusing than prison.
<@Seraphna> * Seth just smiles smugly and sighs.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Just look at it like this - if Seth wins, I'm sure you'll enjoy his charm. If Syd wins, you can teach him to be a real man.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth nods once. "They are comical; though it seems like Rynar isn't enjoying it."
<Eluere> <Nephilim> They're both uncute kiiiids.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at Rynar, and moves outside to stand behind him. <Jean> Are you alright, Mr. Rynar?
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> *Sighs* Did you do this on purpose so I'd have to leave the village?
<Eluere> <Nephilim> N-No. I was just messing with Seth and it wound up that way.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas rubs the back of his head, peering at Zeal. "I can see where Rachael gets her ways. These people seem to take everything at face value."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Uh huh
<Eluere> <Nephilim> I have a lot of luck!!
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> A lot of bad luck
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> *gets up and sighs, she pauses at Nephilim* "Luck? You might get married to Seth today."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Well, I suppose that's one way to keep Seth from marrying Jean, though
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael peers back at him, all smiles
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> *snickers* "Yeah right, he'll try to marry us all if he can."
<Corvin> 6 He looks over his shoulder at Jean.0 "I'll be okay."
<@Seraphna> * Seth grins back.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at Rynar, looking serious and worried
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Well, you see, one of two things will happen; he wins and we become his. And in which case if he cheats on me and Nephilim, I will cut his di'ner off. And if he loses and we marry Syd, Jean will become very, very sad and not be happy
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael deadpans at Seth.
<Corvin> "I feel so guilty taking hospitality from these kind people."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> *frowns* "It was kinda mean what you did though Neph. Don't you remember why he's reacting so poorly?"
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Why? 6* She seems confused. "This is Rachael's home. They seem to like having visitors."
<Corvin> 6 He waves at his armor, neatly stacked in a corner. 0 "That's why."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> *whispers to Nephilim and Rachael* "He thinks he killed his sister. The idea of hurting a girl right now might be distressing him."
01<@DeathStar> 6* JEan glances at it, then at Corvin. "You have left the Church behind; you cannot stand on your own in such a world. You need others to help you, after all. And in return, you can help others. That way, everyone is helped.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael peers at Kaelan, wondering when she became A Seth expert.
<Eluere> 6Nephilim shrugs at Rachael. 1"G-Get off."
01<@DeathStar> 6 *RAchael blinks and stands up. "Anyway, Nephilim; go make this right with Syd, would you?"
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan blinks a bit and looks back.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "...You're gonna try and get it called off?"
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> If Nephilim tells Syd she doesn't want him as her champion, he has to listen
<Corvin> "By rights, they should hate me. I represent all that would see them gone."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> If you're not with the church, then you cannot represent it.
<Corvin> "I can't help feel that I do every day I put that armor on."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> We could get you new armor. 6* She suggests brightly
<Corvin> "With what coin? I am merely a begger at this point." 6 He frowns a little.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Oh?" *she looks at Nephilim* "So Rachael's freedom of choice is in your hands."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Oh. Would you like some coins? I have some!
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael peers down at Nephilim, expectantly
<@Seraphna> * Seth gets up, taking an extra piece of fruit, he moves for the door.
<Eluere> <Nephilim> I did before he walked off!
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth watches them all go, peering at Seth curiously
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> He walked off to ignore you; go talk to him. Seriously. He looks up to you. You're a goddess to him
<Eluere> 6Nephilim waves her hands. 1"I don't want him to!"
<Corvin> 6 He looks up at her. 1 "I couldn't. I would find new armor soon."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Then go explain that to him. Be the older sis for once
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Besides, if Seth winds up hurting him, he's getting hurt in your name."
<Corvin> "I couldn't. I would find new armor soon."
<Eluere> <Nephilim> ..." 6She peers at Rachael, sulking. 1"...No one would like me like that.."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Don't you call us your girls all the time and beat up people trying to hurt us?"
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Seems big sis like to me."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean puts her hands together behind her. "I am told that I represent the end of the world; that scares me more than anything - the idea of hurting people. I hate hurting people. I want everyone to be happy. But my friends tell me that I'm not evil and believe in me. You have to trust others, Rynar; I don't see you as a bad person! I think you'd like to do good.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> The choice is yours if you want to do good, though; even if it's just defending a person, isn't that a single step toward helping others?
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael guides Nephilim to the door. "Go on. Or by tonight, you'll be in Syd's bed. With me. And I will bite your ears."
<@Seraphna> * Seth pauses as he closes in on Jean, keeping away and out of sight and watching quietly.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth glances back at Zeal and Thomas. "May I ask a question?"
<Corvin> "I suppose you speak logic."
<Eluere> 6Nephilim skips off, still sulking.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan sighs and looks at Rachael. "That was interesting at least."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> That may represent bad. 6* She nods at the armor. "But maybe one day it can represent good, if people change the Church and make it better for people. IF more people like you, Zeal, and Thomas stood up to the bad people, I bet it would."
<Eluere> <Aschae> Indeed." 6She sips a wine about, still in the nude.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Dear lord, I hope I don't end up in Syd's bed.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael sighs, sitting down, but she seems to have lost some of her sulkiness
<Eluere> <Aschae> What's so bad about that child?
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Well, I don't love him
<Eluere> <Aschae> There are worse couplings in this world.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Mmm..." *she sits next to Rachael* "Anyone you are getting feelings for?"
<Eluere> <Zeal> Yes, Lenneth?
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Maybe, but that doesn't mean I should simply settle for something less than my heart wants, either
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Yeah..."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Me? No. I mean, I love Zeal, Nephilim, and the rest of you are okay, too. 6* She winks
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan smiles gently. "Just okay?" *she mocks hurt*
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> Are you and Sir Thomas getting married? You seem to look at each other with lustful eyes
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Maybe a bit more than okay.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan smiles. "So... were you thinking of staying here after we got out of the jungle?"
<Eluere> <Zeal> E-Er.." 6She flusters, shifting and peering at the floor.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> I suppose I should stick around to keep an eye on Zeal and Nephilim, and make sure Jean isn't taken advantage of...
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas reddens and looks down as well.
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> Then you don't plan to marry and will just copulate?
<Corvin> 6 He strokes his stubble on his chin. 0 "I suppose that's what I am trying to do."
<Eluere> 6Zeal jerks, peering at Lenneth-- then reddens in the face and faints.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan blushes. "Y-Yeah..." *she looks down* "...About that... would you teach me and Jean some things?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas jerks and catches her
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> I-- ... don't think we should rush Jean into such things. I mainly wanted to teach her what not to get herself into so she wouldn't get conned into giving her virginity one night for the wrong reasons
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> You-- didn't rush into things, did you, Kaelan?
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles at Rynar. "I'll let you think alone now if you want."
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan nods. "We... I was careful about that... it turned out that... well... nice things... were the best way to keep her awake and her blood pumping and when we were close I could feel how happy she was in the Mark..."
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan looks down nervously. "I didn't realize fully what we were doing until we'd already done a bit..."
<Corvin> "You are free to do as you will."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael peers at her, then shakes her head, peering at the table. "That's... what I wanted to teach her to stay away from. You're older than me, but in some ways you're like a child. You need to think of the consequences of your actions. How will she feel one day when she learns what that means? Are you the one for her? Does she love you in that way?
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean giggles and steps up beside him, peering out at the jungle. "I like this place."
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan looks guilty. "I don't know if I'm the one for her... she loves us all like family."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael nods. "Think of it like this; if Seth was there that night, and he tried whatever you did, do you think she'd let him since she loves us all?"
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> It's our job to teach her.
<Eluere> <Aschae> She's rather large, for an infant.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan lets out a breath. "I'll be more careful... I just... it was hard. I found when we'd gotten started that I liked how happy she felts and I didn't want to dissapoint her..."
<Corvin> "It is peaceful and pretty."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "I'll try to guard my emotions better."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael looks at Aschae. "Well, yes, but she's naive and ignorant, too. In a good way."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Less so then before at least. She's learning things."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> I hope one day all of Tareh can be pretty and peaceful! Wouldn't it be nice if everyone acted kind to each other and helped each other like Rachael's village?"
<Eluere> <Aschae> Oh, I agree entirely.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> I just wonder what the angel is going to do to you when she gets control. 6* She murmurs worriedly for Kaelan
<Eluere> <Aschae> Don't worry about that.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Whatever she pleases... huh?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth listens o them quietly; Rachael blinks at Aschae
<Corvin> 6 He scoffs. 1 "That would be a glorious day."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Then lets work toward that day! Both of us!
<Corvin> "That would be a glorious day."
<Eluere> <Aschae> The angel you speak of-- she has her uses. But she's much too reckless to allow to do as she pleases. Am I wrong?
<@Seraphna> * Seth moves up on the other side of Jean, holding out the peices of fruit to the two. "Glorious indeed."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "She's as much right to do with her life as Jean does."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "And she cares more for everyone then she lets on."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> How would you stop her?
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks, taking it, still topless. "Thanks!"
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> Hm, I am interested in this mark; you said it let you feel her emotions?
<Eluere> <Aschae> Hm, am I the only one that has noticed this mark of her's-- it's not just a mark? It's a gateway.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan blinks, noticing Lenneth. "N-Nell..."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael jerks at seeing Lenneth eating calmly. "If you can feel her emotions, that would seem like you are connected to her quite deeply. I don't know much,b ut it isn't normal, right?"
<Corvin> 6 He nods at.
<Corvin> *Jean
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "It isn't, but it is what it is. I'll try to make it right by teaching Jean to guard herself."
<Eluere> <Aschae> It's only natural that you would feel-- you're leaving yourself so open that she has more freedom within you-- usually she doesn't feel as free with us, so she opens up little by little.
<Eluere> 6Aschae chuckles. 1"The way you talk, it seems I am the only one who might have been doing the opposite."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "D-Doing the opposite?"
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> The opposite?
<Eluere> <Aschae> She's a cute child. She's begun trusting me as well, though perhaps not as much as one pleasing her sexually.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean eats on the fruit. "Seth, has Zeal decided were we're going to go next?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael eyes Kaelan
<@Seraphna> * Seth raises a brow. "Zeal? I thought you were the leader." *he grins*
<Eluere> 6Aschae closes her eyes, playing with a strand of her hair. 1"However, I have not opened myself as much as she has."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> So you're saying you feel her more than she feels you
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> A good leader knows when to let others pick destinations that the leader doesn't know about!
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan looks back. "What...?"
<Eluere> <Aschae> Indeed. Therein, the angel might cut me off from her "benefits." But she also has less say over controlling me.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> But the angel is a different person; you can't predict what control the mark gives her. Jean seemed afraid of it hurting us
<Corvin> 6 Rynar starts to strap his gear on, hearing the talk of moving.
<Eluere> <Aschae> Yes, but put in simpler terms-- I can resist her more than you who left yourselves open freely can. I can reinforce Jean as I see fit.
<Eluere> <Aschae> Is it not Jean whom we support?
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Well, yes.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan shakes her head.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "I support both."
<Eluere> <Aschae> How foolish.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> But you have to admit, Kaelan; we don't know much about the angel. She tells us nothing about her motivations
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "She's told us some things. Unintentionally."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Most importantly, she's told us that Jean's feelings matter to her."
<Eluere> <Aschae> You know plenty of the angel. She is the one prophecized-- Jean Al'ryl is not.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "That to me is very important."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael considers Aschae's words, while Lenneth listens quietly
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan frowns. "She felt regret for Dahok too... that mattered a lot to me."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Hmmm. Where would it be best for J--me to go. If the church wants to kill me, I don't want to get others caught up in it
<Corvin> 6 He approaches the groub, straightening armor. He stands a little to the side.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Yet I feel--like something is tugging at me. 6* She sighs
<Eluere> <Aschae> Even if it is false, Jean is a part of the angel. Naturally she might feel attachment. She will speak less of her intentions so as those who cannot hold their tongue do not harm Jean's feeling.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "I think we need to follow the tug. To be honest. When your enemy doesn't want you to go somewhere, it tends to hold the answers."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> You think so?
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Yes. Both your sides feel the tug and I've always been a man to go with a feeling. The Gods don't want us to get these crystals, I say we take them."
<Eluere> <Aschae> That man speaks like a true pirate.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Aschae may have a point; I'd honeslty feel better if we could get the angel to talk to us so we can judge for ourselves
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean considers. "Lenneth took the two white pieces that Jean found, but I kept the magic gems hidden."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Maybe soon she'll have to level with us."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Do you think we could ask Jean to give up control one night when we're ready for such questioning?
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Good move on your part. The white pieces we can work on getting the rest of, if there's more to be found."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "I'm not sure Jean knows she even has any active control, but we could try."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> I wonder if we could ask Lenneth where she put them!
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Sadly no, darlin, she doesn't remember a thing." *he grins at her* "How are you feeling by the way? Kaelan's touch did the magic trick?"
<Eluere> <Aschae> Define 'ready.'
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> I feel good!
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Well, like - tied up?
<@Seraphna> * Seth nods a little. "Good. I think we should head to Matias next."
01<@DeathStar> 6* JEan points in the direction of the tugging, which is roughly the way Matias is
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "She won't answer questions tied up."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> She won't answer questions not tied up, either
<@Seraphna> Seth> "And it looks like I'm right. I bet a ruin near Matias has your next gem."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> The only time I saw her chatty was when she was berating Seth
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Do you think the gems are safe?
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Maybe Seth should do it. He seems to be comforterable around that personality."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean looks worried, peering down
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Because it has bbos
01<@DeathStar> *boobs
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Not in the slightest." *he smiles and lifts her chin* "That's why we go prepared."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> When do you think we should leave? I'd hate to make Rachael leave before she's ready
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Maybe, he's at ease with men too. But he doesn't seem intimidated easily."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean looks worriedly at the banquet hut
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Soon, I'd rather not fight that boy, to be honest, there's only one hand I'm interested in."
<Corvin> 6 Rynar listens to the conversation, not fully following the track of the conversation.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Hand? You have two hands, silly! 6 *She giggles and heads inside the hut
<@Seraphna> * Seth grins a bit and looks to Rynar. "Coming with us to Matias?"
<Eluere> <Aschae> You're awfully fond of the lad. I would have just said he's off his rocker.
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> I find him unpredictable and quirky.
<Corvin> "I guess I have no where else to go really."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Fond? I think I just understand him. I know what it's like to lose everything."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean looks at everyone. "Seth thinks we should go to Matias. Did you all want to stay another day, or go now?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael peers at Jean, topless, then at Aschae, completely nude
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> I--guess I'm ready to go if everyone else is. You're all my home now, I suppose.l
<Eluere> <Aschae> I say we go tomorrow.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas runs his hand through Zeal's hair, humming softly, while Soma plops onto Aschae's lap, looking fat from gorging on meat
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> I admit the food is nice here.
<Eluere> 6Aschae strokes Soma gently, grinning with her eyes closed. 1"We wish to have a word with the angel, my dear."
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan seems to think about it. She avoids looking at Jean's chest. "I'm for whenever... we should get supplies together and go before we overstay our welcome... or someone decides to renew thier faith."
<Eluere> <Aschae> And I would like to admire this village at least one full day and night before we move on.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Hm? You want to talk to -- her? 6 *She looks worried, but not for herself
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "I... a-already?"
<Eluere> <Aschae> They propose that Seth tie you up first." 6She says, rising to her feet.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Even Rachael looks at Aschae in surprise. The girl, Lily, peers over at Rynar, smiling as she cleans plates, checking him out
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "I didn't propose that!"
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> O-Oh. Um. Okay.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean looks at Seth innocently
01<@DeathStar> <Faile> Heh. Heh heh.
<@Seraphna> * Seth smiles a bit. "I don't see why we should."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> You can tie me up!
<Eluere> <Aschae> Ah, Kaelan suggested she please you sexually after tying you up-- to relax you. Have fun. I'm going to sightsee.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks, peering at Kaelan. "Oh, okay."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Stop putting words in my mouth!"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael snickers slightly.
<Eluere> <Aschae> That's not what should be in your mouth.
<Eluere> 6Aschae chuckles, exiting.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "I-I didn't..."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean sits down, as if waiting. Rachael shakes her head, following Aschae out
<Corvin> 6 He glances quickly over at Lily then back to the conversation.
<@Seraphna> * Seth just grins. "Don't let them get to you. You were two innocent flowers in the night..."
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan stares at him. "Y-You WERE looking!"
<Eluere> <Aschae> Does this village have any peculiar stories, Rachael?
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Hm? Well.. 6* She thinks. "I heard, when I was little, there was a place in the jungle that was haunted."
<Eluere> <Aschae> Oh? That sounds promising. Anything else?
<@Seraphna> * Seth leans over and kisses Jean's cheek. "We're not tying you up... yet. Though I think Kaelan needs to talk to you."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Just that. Really. Some claim the land is blessed due to the hotsprings
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Okay! What did you want to talk about, Kaelan
<Eluere> <Aschae> In that case I may have a chat with the elders. Huhuhu.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth rises and steps out, looking thoughtful; she glances at Rynar. "Are you feeling better?"
<Corvin> 6 Rynar sits on a nearby chair and begins to sharpen his sword.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Last night... I... we went too fast... what we did should only be done between two people who are in love... and I mean like... that special love like Zeal and Thomas have."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Alright. I'm sure they'd enjoy that
<@Seraphna> * Seth pats their shoulders and stands.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Oh. 6* She looks confused. "You mean the special laugh that involves Zeal crying out in the night over and over?"
<Eluere> <Aschae> That always depends." 6She chuckles. 1"Might you direct me, oh Lady of the Village?"
01<@DeathStar> *laugh = love
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael nods, and points out a large hut. "The elders will be there."
<Eluere> 6Zeal faints from having almost sat up
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan nods, and blinks, "Wait... she does that?"
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> I think so; I think it's Zeal's dreams.
<Eluere> <Aschae> Thank you, my dear." 6She treks for it after gently handing Rachael Soma-- still naked.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael takes Soma, petting his fat belly
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Sometimes she dreams that Rachael is there, too, with her and Thomas! 6* She nods sagely. Thomas just ... exits with Zeal; quickly.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan blinks and nods. She stares after them. "I-I see..." *she sighs* "Well... we shouldn't do that again, not unless you decide you... well... want to be with me like that."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Oh. I don't mind! I love all of you. 6* She smiles cheerfully, then looks worried. "Just promise to be careful of the other me."
<Corvin> 6 He sheathes his sword and leans against the wall.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan blinks. "What do you mean?"
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> I was wondering; would you mind training with me more, Rynar?
<Eluere> <Aschae> Hello..?" 6She calls out, entering the large tent
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> I ... just don't know her and I worry she might hurt you all.
01<@DeathStar> 6* The large tent is full of old geezers who peer at her
<Eluere> <Aschae> Greetings." 6She curtsies, despite nude, and waves cheerfully. 1"I came to ask of this villages legends. Would you mind telling me?"
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "I don't believe she will. I think she's a part of you, and you're a part of her. I think... I think we need to consider what she wants more then we do."
<@Seraphna> Seth> "She's learning."
01<@DeathStar> <Elders> You wish to know about legends? What sort of legends, young lady?
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> I-- suppose. I wish I knew her better
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth studies Rynar u pand down
<@Seraphna> Seth> "You could talk to her."
<Eluere> <Aschae> Young.. you flatter me." 6She chuckles. 1"Any you would be so kind to share. Though those of a people's foundings always have interesting things to speak of-- and I hear there's a haunted locale nearby."
<Eluere> <Aschae> I would not claim so now, but I was almost a priestess myself once; I still remember an adept's duties. Perhaps I could remedy the situation.
01<@DeathStar> <The Elders> Yes. It is a dangerous place none are allowed to go into. It is said to be a place of death - part of an ancient place long before our people came to live here after the breaking of Tareh by the gods
<Corvin> 6 Rynar meets Lenneth's gaze.
01<@DeathStar> <The Elder> Monsters breed there now
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> Well? Would you mind?
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> I can't talk to her; I don't know. She never responds when I talk to her, outloud or in my head
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean looks sad
<Eluere> <Aschae> Does it endanger the people here? You have shown great hospitality. I would gladly do what I can.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "I have a solution."
<@Seraphna> * Seth reaches into his cloak and pulls out some old parchment and writing charcoal. "Write down questions to her. When she's awake, I'll give it to her to write back. You can communicate through writing."
01<@DeathStar> <The Elders> Not directly, though we have learned to adapt by not living on the ground so monsters can prey on us. Young hunters who wander into it do not come out alive
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks and nods, smiling as she takes it, then begins to write in her strange symbols
<Eluere> <Aschae> Any reason they would gather there?
<@Seraphna> Seth> "And yes, since no one else can read in that, she'll know it's private."
01<@DeathStar> <The Elders> Well, some believe it as a place that a demon was cast down into by the gods. Others believe it is a place of humans that defied the gods and were punished into beasts by them. We just know that it is wise to avoid that which will bite
<Corvin> "Sure. I can help you train more."
<Eluere> <Aschae> Wise indeed. Maybe I'm still naive. It interests me. Hee.
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> Thanks. I'll meet you down on the surface then. 6* She moves off
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan smiles and fixes Jean's hair.
<Corvin> 6 Rynar moves to follow Lenneth.
01<@DeathStar> <The Elders> If you go, becareful. Be very careful; a beautiful rose such as yourself should not let herself be picked too soon
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan whispers, "Even though we're not doing that kinda love, we're sister right?"
<@Seraphna> * Seth snickers.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at Kaelan and hugs her. "Yep! And Seth is our brother!"
<Eluere> <Aschae> More flattery; too kind. Might you tell me of the springs, then... any reason they would have such a curious effect?
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth retrieves her sword and still shirtless, wearing only a top like the dressed natives wear, uses a ladder down to the surface
<@Seraphna> * Seth facefaults. "B-Brother?"
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan grins at Seth.
01<@DeathStar> <The Elders> We believe it is because of the land is fertile here for some reason; the springs are Tareh's lifeblood, rising from the surface and rejuvinating it's people. People who bathe in it look younger even when they are much older than visitors
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Yep!
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Eh... maybe I'll graduate some day?"
<Eluere> <Aschae> A planetary leyline.. huhuhu.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Only if you're super nice to Jean and show her lots of non-sexual love."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Um, graduate to sister?
<Eluere> 6Aschae curtsies. 1"Thank you, elders.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "I---"
01<@DeathStar> 6* The elders nod back to Aschae
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> *giggles*
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas stands near the hot springs, studying them curiously while he has Zeal soaking in them to rejuvinate her
<Corvin> 6 He follows her down to the ground.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth draws her sword and tests her balance while Corvin comes down, getting a feel for the blade
<Eluere> 6Aschae turns, leaving the tent and unshyly crossing the village to visit the springs, more to study them and their innerworkings than to soak.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas takes a sample of the water in a vial
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles, then goes back to writing, all serious like
<Corvin> 6 He draws his sword and faces Lenneth.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan hugs Jean. "Maybe one day he'll get brave enough to say what he means."
<@Seraphna> * Seth flails and looks away.
<Eluere> 6Aschae smiles, seeing Thomas and Zeal. 1"Learn anything, sir Scholar?" 6She holds her hands out, trying to feel out magical energies
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Not much; this water has some amazing properties. I wish I was at a church building if only to have access to equipment
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth gets on her feet lightly, and this time comes at him, swinging her sword down at him a graceful vertical chop, balancing herself to recover once blocked
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> What he means?
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Well he---" *she mfffs as Seth puts a hand over her mouth*
<Corvin> 6 Rynar sidesteps the broadcasted chop. 0 "Less arcs."
<@Seraphna> Seth> "I-I mean... I like you... and..."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth blinks and stumbles very slightly, since her balance didn't take that into account and she begins to fall forward before gracefully sliding her foot around to rebalance
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan bites on his hand, he jerks and holds back a protest.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> I like you, too! 6* She gives him a smile, then goes back to work
<Eluere> 6Aschae hmms, then moves to let herself into the water beside Zeal, reaching ove her head and jutting her chest out as she stretches and sighs luxuriously.
<@Seraphna> * Seth nods then turns to flee.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan pouts.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas glances at Aschae briefly, then jerks away, paying attention to his sampling as if they were fascinating
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Seth silly! I like his funnies
<Eluere> 6Aschae snickers, then reaches over, groping and feeling Zeal up. 1"Oh, she's soft isn't she? I can see why you might like her."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Syd walks past Seth, all depressed and looking like he wants to cry
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "And he likes you all over." *she sighs and hugs onto Jean some more*
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas jerks her way. "Um, Lady Aschae, p-please...you shouldn't..."
<@Seraphna> * Seth pauses, frowning. "You alright mate?"
01<@DeathStar> <Syd> Y-Yes. 6* He runs into his hut
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth frowns at Rynar, tensing and slashing horizontally at his chest
<Eluere> <Aschae> Shouldn't? I though we were very pretty creatures-- especially against one another's...
<@Seraphna> * Seth shakes his head, calling out, "Buck up lad! Keep a stiff upper lip and be a man about it!"
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> I--well...there is no arguing that, b-but she is asleep right now
<Corvin> 6 He slaps her backside with the flat of his blade.
<@Seraphna> * Seth then whistles and starts to walk on.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth makes a swuack and falls onto her knees, peering up at him. "How'd...?"
<Eluere> 6Zeal groans softly, her face reddening just a little.
<Eluere> <Aschae> I suppose she is.
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> P-Perhaps you should wait until she wakes.
<Corvin> "You announced your attack."
<Eluere> <Aschae> You would prefer I feel and examine her when she is alert? Perhaps she would do the same to me?
<@Seraphna> * Seth peers over a side, watching the training from above.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth frowns and begins to get back up when a shadow rushes out of the darkness and punches Corvin hard in the side, enough to send him toppling over despite his large size, having used a sneak attack on him. The shadow then grabs Lenneth and she cries out, going limp as it turns to speed off again into the darkness of the jungle
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean frowns, peering up, looking around. "Jean senses something...I sense something wrong."
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> I--well--I cannot say--but you should wait so she can decide if she wants---
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan blinks and looks around. "We should get the others then."
01<@DeathStar> 6* He looks flustered more and more since he's having to look at Achae to talk
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean frowns, getting up. "But I cannot tell what is wrong."
<@Seraphna> * Seth frowns and calls down, "Rynar? What was that?"
<@Seraphna> * Seth starts making his way to the nearest ladder to get down.
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan nods. "Do you know... where the wrong thing is?"
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> It feels like it's going away now
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean steps out of the hut, lookin around, then down
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Seth?
<Corvin> 6 Rynar stumbles up and cries out, 0 "Attack!" 6 He charges into the jungle.
<@Seraphna> * Seth calls back up, "Yeah Jean, something snatched Nell."
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan looks at Jean, she frowns and starts making her way down as well. "Try using the mark to urge the others to come."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks at Rynar's cry, peering down, then quickly begins to climb down; Rachael steps out of a hut, peering about. "Attack?" 6* As Rynar hurries, whatever he's after is faster than him, but apparantly is making no effort to hide their tracks - he'd see signs of a human like creature, at the least, or a very fast human, ahs run this way, kicking up dirt and crushing (cont)
01<@DeathStar> 6* Tinier plant life. They seem to be headed in the direction of Matias, though that would be over a week away.
<Eluere> <Aschae> It's fine." 6She crawls out of the spring, dripping. 1"I think that's all the mana I can acquire for now."
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> You can soak in the enegy directly? 6* He asks, in full science mode. Aschae would feel Jean's emotions about Lenneth through the mark
<Eluere> <Aschae> Only magic.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael frowns at everyone moving about and she hops down like the nimble person she is; her hair is still styled with the exotic vines and flowers
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Amazing.
<Eluere> 6Aschae tilts her head. 1"When you say energy.. what am I? A plant?" 6She pauses, lifting her head.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "If that thing harms her..." *he moves for the trees, tapping his bow gently as he waits for the others*
<Eluere> 6Aschae walks off quickly, still dripping without a word
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Well, no. I just meant this water seems to have many interesting---Aschae?
01<@DeathStar> 6* He turns his head to follow her; Zeal would get the same intensity, even in her unconscious state. As would Neph
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan hops down from the ladder and moves over after Seth.
<Eluere> 6Zeal jerks, peering around. 1"Wh-What..?!"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean hops down beside Seth and RAchael is already going after Rynar. "I-Is that the direction I think it is? Rynar's headed right for the haunted grounds."
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> OH, um, Zeal. Here. 6* He hands her a cloth to dry with
<@Seraphna> * Seth nods a bit and heads into the trees, moving after them. Kaelan puffs her cheeks and heads after them.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "I-It's not really haunted... is it?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean hurries along. "What's 'haunted'?"
<@Seraphna> * Seth keeps a fast pace, though with all the obvious tracks he probably doesn't have to pause much to figure out where they're going. Kaelan shrugs, "N-Not sure."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rynar as he hurries along would find suddenly a large branch, not as big as the ones the huts are built on, swing down on him after he trips a wire. IT swings right for hisw heade
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael picks up the trail quickly and moves the group along after her, whistling sharply for Neph's benefit knowing her ears will pick it up
<Corvin> 6 He throws and arm up to try and duck the branch.
01<@DeathStar> 6* The branch swings overhead, barely missing him, then begins to swing back at him; though as long as it stays low and moves it won't get him.
<Eluere> 6Zeal blinks, then dries herself. 1"Wh-Where are my clothes? Why am I here?
<Corvin> 6 He dives forward into a roll.
<Eluere> 6Aschae trots along the forest floor trying to catch up-- having snagged part of her white robe-like gown, her midrift and a lot of thigh and cleavage showing since it's missing layers-- though she appears to have her panties back on at least.
<Eluere> 6Nephilim makes a mad sprint through the trees to catch up to Rachael's whistle
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> You passed out so I thought soaking would be good for you; I had a village woman undress you, I promise
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan and Seth hurry along, Kaelan moving with Jean protectively.
<Eluere> <Zeal> I-- I almost would prefer you had." 6She reddens.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rynar finally reaches what appears to be a cave like hole in the ground, but it's not a natural cave, due to the fact there appears to be a stone like archway half-sunk into the ground. Moments later, Rachael catches up, out of breath from her running, not having good stamina
<Eluere> <Zeal> Lady Al'ryl felt uncomfortable... is she okay?
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Oh. Well. I will be sure to undress you next time. -- Jean? I don't know. I haven't seen her
<Eluere> <Zeal> We should look to be sure.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas nods, heading back to the village proper
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael walks up beside Rynar, gasping for air, eyeing the 'cave'. "Great, this is the haunted spot. Any who enter die."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean reaches the spot with Seth, looking out of breath herself.
<Corvin> 6 Rynar slows down and peers into the cave.
<@Seraphna> * Seth pants a bit himself, though Kaelan doesn't seem very out winded. She peers at the cave. "Doesn't this feel familiar?"
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Do you... sense any demons, Jean?"
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Um, --- there's evil in there. And... other things
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> But also Jean feels a gem.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas comes back to Zeal to let her know the villagers saw the group run off to the haunted cave of doom
<@Seraphna> Seth> "So this is where the tug was, huh?"
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "We'll need light if we're going down there."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean nods. "Also feel another one further away."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> I didn't think to bring any torches. I guess we can use a branch and set it on fire with Seth's magic
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael peers about for one
<@Seraphna> Seth> "No problem."
01<@DeathStar> 6* There appears to be a dead branch from a tree, but it's higher than Rachael can reach; only Seth or Rynar could
<Eluere> <Zeal> ..Wonderful
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Should we go?
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Kay, light, check."
<Corvin> 6 He reaches up for the branch.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rynar easily grasps it and would be able to yank it down.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> We need to be very careful; strong hunters have gone in there and never returned.
<Eluere> <Nephilim> They never had me!
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael peers at Nephilim, while Jean giggles and nods
<Corvin> 6 He hands the branch to Rachael.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "We should still be careful."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> I also heard rumors that the reason some men have gone in there is they were drawn to it by a woman's voice
01<@DeathStar> 6* She takes the branch. "And that any who here it go insane."
01<@DeathStar> 6* She holds the branch out to Seth
<@Seraphna> * Seth walks over and casts a fireball over the top of the branch.
<Eluere> 6Nephilim does a somersault and lands from above
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Sounds like Carly's got a sister."
<Eluere> <Nephilim> W-Well that's not me. I lure with my voice, but I don't drive them insane!" 6She huffs.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael smiles, handing it to Seth. "So -- l-lead the way?" 6* She looks scared. Those who know her know she's terrified of enclosed places underground
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> I wonder why a woman would take Miss Lenneth
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan reaches over and puts a hand on her shoulder, Seth nods and makes his way towards the entrance.
<Eluere> <Nephilim> I make them buy and give me stuff!
01<@DeathStar> 6* As Seth enters, the light from the torch reveals the ground is slanted downward, descending into it.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael gives Kaelan an apprecative smile
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan peeks around. She walks leading Rachael in, keeping a hand on her to show support.
<@Seraphna> * Seth moves in careful, testing the ground's traction as he moves.
01<@DeathStar> 6* It seems solid enough; Seth can see human foot prints, barefoot
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean bravely walks up beside Seth, acting like a leader; though her fingers are twisting around each other nervously
<Corvin> 6 Rynar takes up the rear watching their backs.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Seems our little hunter or huntress at least walks like a human." *he moves along slowly, so others can keep up, and so he can check their footing as he moves, Kaelan moves with Rachael.
01<@DeathStar> 6* As they descend down, the light reflects the walls, which are slanted and smooth, as if they were actual building walls, but these seem to made of some sort of seemless stone. It's almost as if the place tilted downward into the ground and was swallowed up
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "...This is like a ruin..."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> They're really all over Tareh, aren't they?
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Remnants of what we were before the Gods."
01<@DeathStar> 6* As they move downward, indeed there appear to be door like seams on the wall, but they've been filled in completely with dirt; only the passage they're in seems not to have been. The foot steps continue all aover the place; back and forth in and out
01<@DeathStar> 6* Suddenly as Seth steps forward, he trips a wire and a skeleton swings down from the ceiling into his face, grinning in death
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael lets out a girly scream
<@Seraphna> * Seth frowns at it. "Scuze me sir, can you point us towards the closest evil presence?"
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan hugs onto Rachael, acting brave.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Um, he's dead, Seth; he can't tell you
<Eluere> 6Nephilim squints, clutching Rachael's other hand-- way too hard.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael whimpers a bit at the clutching and makes a face
<Eluere> 6Then she jerks when Aschae's staff swings over her head and smashes the skeleton back like a piñata.
<@Seraphna> * Seth smiles, shifting it aside. "Oh now now, just because he's a bit thin doesn't mean you should call him dead." He pauses at the violence.
01<@DeathStar> 6* As the skeleton is moved from the impact, it triggers a trap and arrows shoot down into the ground before them
01<@DeathStar> 6* A note flutters down from the skeleton's hand after it falls
<@Seraphna> * Seth hops back a bit, pulling Jean back with his free arm.
<Eluere> <Aschae> Nor harmless.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean squeaks
<Eluere> 6Nephilim blinks, crouching to pick up the note.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "See? He got mad because Aschae hit him."
01<@DeathStar> 6* The note reads, in their language, not Jean's: "Do not come any further. You have been warned."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> I-I see!
01<@DeathStar> 6* Soma pokes his head out of Rachael's cleaveage, mewling fiercely
<@Seraphna> Seth> "A demon that leaves friendly warnings... something seems off here."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> M-Maybe it's a polite kidnapping demon?
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Tjhe village doesn't set up traps to ward people, do they?"
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas' voice> That is unlikely. 6* He walks up with a glowstone behind the group
<Corvin> 6 Rynar moves to the front of the group. 0 "Shall we?"
<@Seraphna> * Seth passes Rynar the torch. "By all means."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> N-No.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> None of us go near here if we can help it
01<@DeathStar> 6* As Rynar gets the torch, it's light reveals a narrow doorway ahead that one has to duck in, leaving them at a disadvantage upon entering
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan frowns. "This is really, really odd."
<Corvin> 6 Rynar takes the torch and moves down the corridor.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas adjusts his glasses, peering at the trap, mumbling to himself about how intelligent a demon could be
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean hurries to follow Rynar.
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Carly was very intelligent..."
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> She was also once human
<@Seraphna> * Seth frowns, moving after Jean.
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Perhaps it's Carly doing this? She hasn't been seen in a while
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan moves on. "I'm starting to wonder how demons come to be demons."
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Odd way of saying hi." *she sighs and moves after the others*
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean eyes the narrow passage they have to duck in, then waits for Rynar to go first
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> G-Great---it's getting narrower...
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael breaths more deeply
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan hugs her. "Breath evenly..."
<Corvin> 6 Rynar leads the group through the door.
<Eluere> <Nephilim> W-We'll be fine.
<Eluere> <Zeal> ...It does seem strikingly similar to that one that... bit me..
01<@DeathStar> 6* As Rynar begins to move through, the ground suddenly opens up and drops him in a hole too big to get out of; Jean jerks and grabs his arm and squeaks as she's pulled in, her foot catching Seth and tumbling him in; he in turn bumps Aschae, who tumbles in after them; the floor then swings shut after they fall out of sight and off camera, their scene done for now
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> J-Jean!
<@Seraphna> Kaelan> "Jean!!!"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael hurries to the spot and pushes down on the ground, trying to get it to open, but it doesn't seem to anymore. Thomas frowns. "Yes---I wonder if this a demon that bites, too."
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Carly also drank blood
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan frowns and pushes with her, then sighs. "We keep going down. Hopefully we'll meet up with them."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas kneels, feeling along the ground, but it seems locked tight. "It would seem this trap will no longer spring. Perhaps until whoever set it comes out."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas peers at Rachael. "Could you return to the village and get us some supplies, and let the villagers know?" 6* Rachael pauses, then nods, looking grateful. <Thomas> If we don't return in a few hours, have Azhren and Faile and any who are brave enough come look for us." <Rachael> I will. 6* She squeezes Neph and Kaelan's hands, then turns and runs off
<Eluere> <Nephilim> ... My luck only applies to me, by the way. I think.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas nods at Nephilim, then shines his glowstone forward since they lost the torch. "Well, follow me."
01<@DeathStar> -CONTINUED-
Session Close: Fri Sep 03 01:24:59 2010

Session Start: Thu Sep 02 11:28:44 2010
Session Ident: #taw-medieval
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03* Topic is 'The main channel for The Alien Wars 5's Medieval characters. Side-sessions will be held in here about the characters'
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01<@DeathStar> 6* Aschae and Jean land on Seth; water is all around them, wetting their clothing instantly, but it only seems to be about knee deep
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Oof... two lovely soft things have landed on me, and now I'm all wet. This defines a good day."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean makes a noise, laying there on him
<Eluere> <Aschae> New guy's missing.
<@Seraphna> * Seth works to sit up, wrapping an arm around his angel. "Can't see in this dark."
<Eluere> <Aschae> You can't?
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rynar is unconscious and bleeding; the torch floats, wet now
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean sits up, looking about. "We fell down."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean peers around; there's almost a yellow glint in her eyes
<@Seraphna> * Seth frowns and looks about, grabbing up the torch. "Well this is no good... and no, I can't see in the dark, though I get a little bit after my eyes focus."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> We're in a dark pit with walls all around us!
<@Seraphna> Seth> Good to know... any other details?"
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Um, there's water, too
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Ahah..." *he sighs, staring straight ahead as his eyes adjust*
<Eluere> <Aschae> And the new guy's out like a light and bleeding.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Yep; .. how do we get out....? I'm cold..
<@Seraphna> * Seth frowns. "Has to be a lever or something in here."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> I don't see one
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Perhaps it's in the water, or there's another pressure plate about here."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at the water like a wet cat would
<@Seraphna> * Seth starts feeling about in the water.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean would touch Aschae's inner thigh
<Eluere> <Aschae> Nope, no levers there.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks, peering at the water; Aschae's earth magic would sense the walls are weak
<Eluere> <Aschae> We might be in a form of box-cage. The walls don't seem very sturdy, though.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean pokes in the water where Seth was feeling
<Eluere> 6Aschae bends her fingers, then draws some strength from Jean and slams her palm into one of the walls near her.
<@Seraphna> * Seth looks up curiously. "Mmm?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks a bit, but doesn't complain as the wall shatters apart, revealing a passage
<Eluere> <Aschae> And there we go.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Wow, Aschae is amazing
<@Seraphna> * Seth peers at Rynar. "We can't just leave the lad here."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Perhaps we should look ahead then come back to save him
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<@Seraphna> Seth> "Hmmm... I suppose. He'll be hard to carry about." *he moves Rynar to a comfy position, tying off his cuts*
<Ametsune> <Aschae> As long as he won't bleed to death, he's safer off, I should think.
01<@DeathStar> 6* JEan shifts to move through the passage, standing up and looking about, dripping water
<Ametsune> <Aschae> We should find some light, or our off-minded companion shall be rather useless, my dear.
<@Seraphna> * Seth heads after them. "How is it you see in the dark, Aschae?"
<Ametsune> <Aschae> I don't.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Jean can see! Seth, put your hand on me!
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Then... how..." *he puts his hand on Jean's butt*
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean squeaks
<Ametsune> 6Aschae strikes Seth's hand roughly with her staff.
<Ametsune> <Aschae> I'm more aware of my surroundings in general compared to you lot. But I'm used to seeing in shoddy light. I've been a prisoner for a long time, ne?
<@Seraphna> * Seth's hand slips away before she hits.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean squeaks as she gets struck on the butt
<@Seraphna> * Seth tisks and rubs it. "Poor girl. Asch, you should be more careful with that stick."
<Ametsune> <Aschae> One wonders how you know it was me or my stick when you supposedly cannot see.
<Ametsune> 6Aschae tilts her head, then moves ahead.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "The staff makes noise as it moves in the dark my dear."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean hurries to follow. "F-Felt weird."
<Ametsune> <Aschae> Far less than you do.
<@Seraphna> * Seth follows with Jean.
01<@DeathStar> 6* The passage leads along in total darkness as Jean leads them; she stops and pauses. "The path goes left and right now."
<@Seraphna> * Seth pauses, he sniffs the air and licks his finger, checking for air current.
<Ametsune> 6Aschae stands still, listening and using other means.
01<@DeathStar> 6* No wind blows, but Aschae would hear growls to the right; far off
<Ametsune> <Aschae> Something liveth toward our right.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Perhaps we should go that way and see if they have Lenneth
<@Seraphna> Seth> "No wind, so I agree, follow the signs of life."
<Ametsune> <Aschae> I do warn ye, it doth not seem human nor likely friendly.
01<@DeathStar> <JEan> Oh. ... maybe...we can... ... reason with it?
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Mmm, better be ready to fight."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean sighs and nods, moving to the right
01<@DeathStar> 6* Her hand touches Aschae's a bit as she passes
<Ametsune> 6Aschae grips Jean's hand slightly, then lets it pass.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean leads them down the dark corridor and pauses, frowning. "Something feels wrong here." 6* The hallway looks normal enough, so Jean focuses and brings a light to her hand, lighting it up. Your party finds itself in a hallway. Where will you look
<@Seraphna> * Seth peers along the walls carefully.
01<@DeathStar> 6* There are tiny holes in them
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Trapped hallway."
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Wall is lined with holes, probably got darts or arrows that shoot out."
01<@DeathStar> 6* The holes seem to be about mid-high in the hallway, so about 3 feet up
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> That's not very nice
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<Eluere> <Aschae> Not very low. We could crawl under them.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean shifts onto her knees, her butt sticking up
<@Seraphna> Seth> "After you ladies." *one wonders if his eyes are adjusting*
<Eluere> <Aschae> Oh no, I insist. You first." 
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean begins to crawl frist
<@Seraphna> * Seth gently moves over and takes the lead from her.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks. "B-But I'm the leader."
<@Seraphna> Seth> "S'why we can't have you taking unncessecary risks."
<Eluere> <Aschae> Or having your rear unnecessarily poked
<Eluere> 6Aschae kneels and crawls after Jean.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean pouts; as they crawl, Seth doesn't have the benefit of Jean's light since she's crouched and thel ight source is muted; as he crawls, an arrow shoots up from the ground and hits his arm
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<@Seraphna> * Seth hisses in pain as he recoils.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> S-Seth?!
<Ametsune> <Aschae> Is that blood I smell?
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Arrow... in the arm. Can't see things comin..."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Yes. 6* She moves over and licks the blood and begins to clean it with her tongue, then puts pressure o nit, frowning in worry
<@Seraphna> * Seth looks at her in the dark. "It'll heal, faster due to your gifts, darlin. Better it was me and not you."
<Ametsune> <Aschae> Indeed-- though it be unfair to taste the blood I cannot.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean nods, then blinks. "You want to taste his blood? I was cleaning the wound!"
<Ametsune> <Aschae> My mistake? Huhuhu.
<@Seraphna> * Seth raises a brow. "Aschae, you are one... interesting... woman."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean waits for Seth to continue
<@Seraphna> * Seth begins to move on again, he pulls out an arrow, tapping along the ground in front of him as they go, to let it take traps for him.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Seth's tapping triggers one more arrow and then they're clear
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean rises up; ahead, illuminated by her light, is a L turn
<@Seraphna> * Seth rises up and pulls out his bow, he looks along the floor and walls for more traps.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean creeps along; the noises are getting closer
<Ametsune> <Aschae> Jean, dear, can you make out what the sounds are, yet?
<@Seraphna> * Seth listsn carefully as he keeps the lead, watching out for more trouble as they move.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean focuses and apparantly has acute senses because she says ---- "The thing that attacked us outside camp! The big hairy thing on two feet and growled!"
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Huh... a hairy demon?"
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> The thing we ate!
<Ametsune> <Aschae> A wolf.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Surely it's not the same one... I mean, that'd be a tad messy..." *he narrows his eyes, moving slowly on*
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Maybe it's a brother
01<@DeathStar> 6* As they round the L corner, and peer into the darkness, there's definitely something there as the hallway opens up into a larger room, that's mostly dishelved and destroyed, with walls crumbled in and the ceiling caved in spots, and Jean's light doesn't full illuminate it all. Jean begins to look distracted
<Ametsune> <Aschae> Dearie?
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> We're near thing. J-Jean has to find it. 6* She steps into the room
<@Seraphna> * Seth puts an arm on her shoulder. "We will, focus."
<Ametsune> <Aschae> I'm up for it, I guess.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean blinks, stopped just in time as a monster's claw swipes where she would have been if not hindered. A wolferine steps forward, growling
<Ametsune> 6Aschae juts the end of her ringed staff at its face.
01<@DeathStar> 6* The wolferine is hit and it growls in rage, grabbing at the staff and jerking it
<@Seraphna> * Seth pulls Jean back, then knocks an arrow to bow, following the monster's direction along the staff he fires at it.
01<@DeathStar> 6* The wolferine hisses as the arrow strikes and it charges Seth, aiming to rush him, or if he moves, clash into Jean
<@Seraphna> * Seth raises his "arrow hand" as the monster comes rushing in and fires a fireball at it. Keeping himself between the monster and Jean.
01<@DeathStar> 6* As the fire strikes it, the monster roars, and the smell of burnt hair and flesh drifts about, and the monster howls in pain, apparantly weak against fire. It stumbles back
<@Seraphna> * Seth pulls another arrow to bow and using the flames as an outline of his target, fires a mercy shot for the beast's head.
01<@DeathStar> 6* The wolferine is struck and falls over from the arrow; then begins to rise again, despite the arrow, and lunges again at Seth
<@Seraphna> * Seth pulls another arrow to his bow as it rises and shifts his aim, shooting for the beast's leg in an attempt to trip it up as it lunges.
01<@DeathStar> 6* The wolferine is stripped, falling with claws stretched out, but Jean pulls Seth back, falling on the ground with him on top of her suggestively, even as the Wolferine collapses and quits moving
<@Seraphna> * Seth looks down at her, gives her a kiss on the cheek, and gets up, he turns to look at the beast, pulling a fourth arrow to his bow.
01<@DeathStar> 6* JEan blushes and before he sits up, kissing him back on the lips. But not a romantic kiss.
<@Seraphna> * Seth pauses and returns it as he moves up, smiling a bit, then lets the arrow fly for the beast's head, either to give it mercy or to ensure they don't get jumped, either way, it's an emotionless kill.
<Eluere> 6Aschae frowns to herself.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at Aschae
<Eluere> <Aschae> Yes, dear?
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Is Aschae okay?
<Eluere> <Aschae> Of course.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> You sure? 6* She smiles at her. "That monster was kinda scary, huh?"
<@Seraphna> * Seth looks about. "Lenneth ain't here is she?"
<Eluere> <Aschae> Was it..? Hm. I wasn't paying it much attention until it tried eating you.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean nods, and gives Aschae a hug of encouragement. She then looks distracted again, moving into the room and lighting it up; there's three paths - ahead, left, and right
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Which way, leader?"
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Um, Jean thinks -- I think --- the object is to.. our right. Not sure about Lenneth
<Eluere> 6Aschae ponders on it, then holds out her hands, trying to feel out a magical potential-- since people who can use it naturally gather it.
01<@DeathStar> 6* She'd feel something toward the left
<Eluere> <Aschae> I sense some magic toward our left. That could possibly be our girl.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "It could also just be the gem. It is magic."
<@Seraphna> * Seth peers back and forth in both directions. "Though that would be odd. I say we go right, since Jean's more focused on the gem her feeling is likely corerct in going to the left... however, most of the time when we lift a gem, the place we're in collapses."
<@Seraphna> Seth> "So let's be sure we don't trap the others."
<Eluere> <Aschae> She sensed the gem to the right-- why would I sense it to the left?
<Eluere> <Aschae> I had no doubts in her sensing that object, but I am more interested in saving our fellow, not leaving her to be perhaps raped by monsters and crushed by your exploits in collecting relics.
<Eluere> 6Aschae gives Seth a deadpanned expression with a lack of being impressed.
<@Seraphna> Seth> "Did... those words just serve any purpose considering I said go left?"
<Eluere> <Aschae> You just said go right.
<@Seraphna> * Seth pauses, seems to move his lips as if replaying is words in his head, then slowly looks away. "...So I did. Left. We go left."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at the two, blinking, peering to the right, clearly being drawn that way, though both can feel her urge to save Lenneth, too
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> R-Right
<@Seraphna> Seth> "We'll come back for it Jean. Master the impulse, lest it master you."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Seth is right. Sorry. 6* She looks sheepish and moves to the left with herl ight
<Eluere> 6Aschae tilts her head, rubbing her chin, then shrugs.
<@Seraphna> * Seth nods and moves with her.
01<@DeathStar> 6* As they move down the tunnel, her light reveals holes on the right, on the ceiling, floor, and left. Set up in a complete kill zone
<Eluere> 6Aschae makes a face, then brings up her hands, trying to manipulate the earth of the walls/floor and ceiling to close in on themselves.
01<@DeathStar> 6* The earth shifts, covering it up, but Aschae's normal magic output dries up; from now on, she'll have to steal from the angel if she has said skill
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Aschae is so smart!
01<@DeathStar> 6* She smiles and moves ahead
<@Seraphna> * Seth grins a bit and moves along with Jean.
<Eluere> <Aschae> You flatter me.
01<@DeathStar> 6* As they reach the door, the mini ends due to the rest being in session - should have gone for the stone
<Eluere> Booo
01<@DeathStar> %)
01<@DeathStar> 6* The day before all the craziness, Thomas walks along the village, peering about
<Eluere> <Zeal> Something bothering you, Thomas?
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Hm? No, quite the opposite infact. This village is so peaceful it's just hard to imagine how the people here live in such harmony
<Eluere> <Zeal> Is it so strange..? I should hope my people are not so different from this.
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> I look forward to meeting them. 6* He takes her hand. "But yes, it is strange; 9 times out of 10, if you put people together, they will not work in harmony, but only for their own self interest."
<Eluere> <Zeal> ..." 6She frowns. 1"That.. cannot always be true..."
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> There is always that special 1 out of 10.
<Eluere> <Zeal> It should not be so dismally few.
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> I agree. Maybe the world will change, though, given time. IF we can free it from the corruption the Church has put into it. I fully believe if we can reform the Church, it would help greatly for people to change
<Eluere> <Zeal> Yes, I would like to believe that as well. Though you see... there is this place working so well-- far from the church's hands.
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Yes. Though I wish they would wear a bit more clothes
01<@DeathStar> 6* He says as a topless woman walks by
<Eluere> 6Zeal murmurs in agreement
01<@DeathStar> 6* In the background, Rachael swings on a vine with some children, crossing gaps in the platforms; she's got her hair styled with vines and flowers, but has her top on
<Eluere> <Zeal> They are happy, though. It is a nice change of pace.
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Yes. ... Are you happy, Zeal? 6* He asks, peering at her
<Eluere> <Zeal> What do you mean?
01<@DeathStar> '<Thomas> I was just wondering if you were happy; In general. I know we go through a lot of pain and sadness, but ... I want you to be happy, too.
<Eluere> <Zeal> I will admit it is taxing-- but now that we have gotten away from... the vicegrip we were, I have been somewhat relieved.
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> I'm glad. 6* He takes her hand, smiling. "Whenever you smile, it makes me feel warm inside."
<Eluere> 6Zeal blinks, then smiles widely, chuckling.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas rubs the back of his head, smiling at her smile, though wondering about the chuckling
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01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Well, I'm glad I can make you laugh
<Eluere> <Zeal> Is it ill of me?
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> No, I think it's just right. 6* He kisses her hand
<Ametsune> 6Nephilim's cheek awaits Thomas as he does so. Zeal blinks, then jerks as she runs off giggling.
<Ametsune> <Zeal> Nephilim!! You... you thief!!
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas looks startled, peering after Nephilim like he just got slapped
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> I---how...I didn't mean to
<Ametsune> <Zeal> Oh, do not trouble yourself with her antics. Hrmph.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael swings by on a vine and grabs Nephilim, then swings back with her, holding her by her ass
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01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas watches Rachael swing Nephilim around, his hand moving around Zeal's waist
<Eluere> <Zeal> ...W-Wow.
<Eluere> <Nephilim> RAAAACH!!
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael giggles and swings back, dropping them both onto a platform and she laughs. "Who's the thief now?"
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> She seems at home here with the vines
<Eluere> <Nephilim> Thieves don't kidnap!
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Thieves kidnap treasures, don't they? That's all I did!
<Eluere> <Nephilim> I'm a person, not a treasure." 6She puffs her cheeks.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> You're the prettiest treasure there is - right, narvan? 6* She asks Zeal, clearly enjoying teasing Neph
<Eluere> <Zeal> And here I thought I was.
<Eluere> 6Nephilim blinks, then holds up a hand, snickering.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Awww, you're both gems and you know it. Just ask Thomas - isn't Zeal a ruby? <Thomas> Well y-yes she is. <Rachael> See? You're the only jewel in his eyes
<Eluere> <Zeal> I hope so." 6She looks sternly
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas jerks at her stern look and rubs the back of his head fretfully, wondering what to do, then leans in to kiss Zeal on the lips
<Eluere> 6Zeal jerks, peering at the other two and reddening, leaning back she gasps a breath, then shifts. 1"I-- was just teasing, too."
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Oh. S-Sorry. Um. I hope the kiss was not unwanted.
<Eluere> <Zeal> Never so.
<Eluere> <Nephilim> It's hard to understand these two sometimes.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas smiles at that, looking more relaxed. Rachael giggles and lays across Neph's lap, peering up at her. "Will we ever find true love like that, nervan?"
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01<@DeathStar> 6* A snake crawls toward Zeal
<Eluere> 6Zeal jerks, then draws her knife and throws it at it.
01<@DeathStar> 6* The snake gets killed instantly and 1 piece of gold drops out
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<Eluere> <Zeal> Phew..
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas picks the coin up, handing it to Zeal. "Are you okay?"
<Eluere> <Zeal> Yes." 6She takes her knife back, looking disgusted as she wipes the knife clean.
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> This place and it's snakes... 6* He murmurs
<Eluere> <Zeal> Sinai has its own.
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> Really? I suppose they are every where
<Eluere> <Zeal> I hear in some places they can grow as large as a sea serpent.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas pales
<Eluere> <Zeal> I wonder if this is one of those places..
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas pales more and begins to sweat, peering about
<Eluere> <Zeal> What is wrong, Thomas?
01<@DeathStar> <thomas> Um...well...I--I do not...like snakes..
<Eluere> <Zeal> Oh. I am sorry.
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> I-It is okay. 6* He notes. "Just has... an encounter with a pit of them when I was a child... to build character my father said."
<Eluere> <Zeal> Why that no good...
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas adjusts his glasses. "Well, that is behind me now. But I still tense at snakes, I confess."
Session Time: Tue Sep 07 00:00:00 2010