The Alien Wars 5: Trinity

Session 84

Session Start: Wed Sep 22 18:22:04 2010
Session Ident: #Session84
03* Now talking in #Session84
01<@DeathStar> Date: That night
01<@DeathStar> 6* Using the caverns as shelter from the storm, rain pours down the hole and thunder booms. The team has spread out a little, due to the size, for some privacy, but close enough they can find each other easily in an emergency. Mercy quivers at the thundering, back in her maid outfit, which is torn a little along the stomach and shows her thighs now
<Sera> * Kaelan tosses a cloak over her, sitting next to her and wrapping her arms around her, comforting the girl.
01<@DeathStar> <Mercy> I-Is it the gods come to punish us?
<Sera> Kaelan> "No... just a summer storm I expect, they probably happen often in this region, if it's like the plains."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Another boom makes her quiver. Jean, meanwhile, looks scared and excited, peering at the hole, quivering with booms herself, but not edging away either
<Sera> * Seth peers out with her, grinning a bit. "You alright? Can't seem to decide if you need a hug or not."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> I-It's loud and hurts my ears. But the sky looks fascinating with light. 6* She jerks, quivering, but cranes to peer at lightning
<Sera> Seth> "Yes it does... there's beauty in everything if you look for it." *he slips by her and wraps a comforting arm about her, then considers, he pulls out some of the furs he's been gathering, starting to make something*
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at the arm, but smiles, leaning against him while looking up, quivering at another thunderboom nad leaning against him as she peers up.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Mercy puts a blanket over her head, looking miserible
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<Sera> * Kaelan kisses Mercy's cheek. Sneaking under the blanket with her.
01<@DeathStar> <Mercy> I was once told...that lightning and storms...is the gods displeasure with something we have done....
<Sera> * Kaelan shakes her head. "If that were the case we'd have nothing but storms all the days of our lives of late."
01<@DeathStar> <Mercy> I suppose that is so. 6* She peers out. Lenneth seems to be nowhewre to seen in the cavern camp
<Sera> Seth> "You've got pretty sensitive hearing, eh Jeanie?"
01<@DeathStar> <JEan> Do I? I guess so! I can hear pretty good! Like I hear Seth at night when he's aloen in the woods. You make strange grunting--
<Sera> Seth> "I-I'm training."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Oh. Can I train with you?!
01<@DeathStar> 6* Soma goes on the prowl through food sacks near Zeal, thinking her asleep
<Sera> Seth> "Ummm... sure."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles then jerks at another thunderous boom from above, craning to look at the pretty lightning
<Sera> Seth> "See there." *he points* "Notice how the lightning actually strikes? It doesn't actually come only from the heavens, but the ground too. It meets in the center, which is what I think makes the noise."
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01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Wow. So it's like a man and a woman!
<Ametsune> <Aschae> I wonder where Lenneth went...
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01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Oh, Lenneth is above and outside!
<Sera> Seth> "She's... where?"
<Ametsune> * Zeal opens one eye to peer at Soma.
<Ametsune> <Aschae> Curious." She rises to move outside to see for herself.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Soma works deligently to open the sack with his teeth
01<@DeathStar> 6* JEan points up.
<Sera> * Kaelan pulls Mercy closer.
<Sera> Seth> "What's she doing out there?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* As Aschae steps outside into the torrents of rain, she'd find Lenneth out there, eyes closed and letting the rain fall on her face, looking peaceful
<Ametsune> <Nephilim> Some people like the rain
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Nephilim right.
<Ametsune> <Aschae> Some attachment to the falling water, missy?
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Rain is nice except when it's cold. 6* She shivers, still slightly weak from the encounter earlier. She hasn't even tried to sexually pounce Nephi
<Ametsune> <Zeal> I don't even mind cold rain...
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth peers at Aschae, opening her eyes. "It feels....refreshing. Like something is washing over you and you can just let things fall away with the rain. And become clean. and something about the dark clouds, raging about, makes me feel...centered and safe"
<Ametsune> <Nephilim> I prefer the wind! It comes and goes, just like me!
<Sera> Seth> "Mmmm, well it makes for a good bath too. It has been ruddy humid, this should get rid of some of that for a time as well."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael sulks at Zeal, then shifts and goes to pounce her, but flops on her face instead, not having gotten far
<Sera> Kaelan> "So does rain."
<Ametsune> Zeal pats Rachael's head consolingly.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Mercy squeals at a very loud boom and quivers under the blankets
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> This sucks.... even Seth could carry me off and I'd be unable to stop it.
<Ametsune> <Aschae> It's my favorite element, especially to manipulate." She chuckles.
<Sera> * Kaelan pulls her close again and whispers into her ear comfortingly, pulling her close.
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> MAybe we should all go out in the rain later!
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth nods, moving closer to Aschae and standing near her as it storms; her darken, raven hair is a mess about her face, and her ears are showing clearly
<Sera> Seth> "Perhaps, best to wait till the lightning calms down though."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Mercy relaxes and nods
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Does lightning hurt?
<Sera> Seth> "I imagine so, some say the gods smite people with it."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> ... that's mean
<Ametsune> <Zeal> It can kill. People in the meadowlands hide when it strikes low.
<Ametsune> <Aschae> Not even worried your pale pointies are showing?
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael shifts onto her back, peering up at Zeal. "Honestly, I might would rather be out there..." 6* She mumbles, eyeing the cavern
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> ... 6* She looks conflicted, then forces it down. "If I am an elf, then so be it. I do not have my memories right now, after all...how would I know any different?" 6* She says myseriously
<Sera> * Kaelan pets Mercy's hair and rests with her, looking out towards the cavern entrance, she doesn't seem in the least bit frightened over thundering.
<Ametsune> <Aschae> I'm more curious why Gartareh allows you to do so much to affect their decisions even if you are under a geas spell.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth runs her finger along the collar, thoughtful
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael clamors to her feet. "I--I ahve to pee...will..w-will someone go with me?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* She peers down a narrow tunnel nervously
<Ametsune> <Zeal> Aye..." She rises
<Ametsune> <Zeal> Only two, Soma. You have had enough
01<@DeathStar> 6* Soma looks caught and uses tigoar eyes cutely
<Ametsune> Zeal pauses after a moment. "Did I just say... 'Aye?'"
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Yes.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael looks grateful, putting an arm around Zeal
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas looks up from a notebook, watching Zeal
<Ametsune> <Zeal> H-How unlady-like of me." She puts her pants over her mouth.
<Sera> * Kaelan whistles a little to Soma. "C'mere boy."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> That's unlady like?
01<@DeathStar> 6* Soma takes two pieces and moves over toward Kaelan and Mercy
<Ametsune> <Zeal> I was taught proper!!
<Sera> * Kaelan invites him into the land of blankets and maid pillows.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Soma hops inside and chews happily, while Mercy relaxes more, petting him his head. Rachael looks confused
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> So it's improper to use certain words?
01<@DeathStar> 6* She shows some of her initial naivity of culture like back in the beginning
<Sera> * Kaelan smiles and pets Soma too.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael walks with Zeal down the cavern tunnel
<Ametsune> <Zeal> W-Well, not everywhere I suppose. However as a representative of the chur--" She quiets.
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> I suppose there is much to learn about my past.
<Sera> * Seth finishes his little product, he gently lowers it over Jean's head for a fitting, a cap with earflaps.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles at Zeal even as she slips up, then blinks as her head gets covered, peering up
<Ametsune> <Aschae> Should I pry using my little angel?" She wiggles her fingers, huhuhuing.'
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> What that?
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> Perhaps in time. Some answers might bring unwanted attention, yes?
<Sera> Seth> "A leather cap, or sorts, pull it over your ears tonight to stop the loud noises from keeping you awake."
<Sera> *of
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean smiles and hugs Seth happily
<Sera> * Seth grins and hugs back.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> One day, as representative of the church, you'll fix it. Maybe Lenneth will even ... help you when the time comes.
<Ametsune> <Aschae> Ah, you should know that dpesm
<Ametsune> t --doesn't particularly concern me.
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> Maybe one should start lower on the food chain before getting the big fish's attention
01<@DeathStar> 6* Another thunderous boom shakes the area and JEan smiles with her hat on. Mercy flinches a boit
01<@DeathStar> 6* As Rachael and Zeal move, Rachael holds onto her tighter, moving just far enough away from privacy, but not enough the tunnel begins to shrink too much, and pulls her bottom off
<Ametsune> Nephilim wiggles up against Mercy, snickering.
<Sera> * Kaelan hugs Mercy closer, she blinks at Nephilim over the other side. "Hey you. Where've you been?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Mercy blinks at Nephilim sneaking under the blanket, and squeaks in surprise. Her maid uniform is torn in places, showing a midrift and thigh now
01<@DeathStar> <Mercy> Lady Nephilim is very quiet.
<Ametsune> <Nephilim> Pauses are just part of the music.
<Sera> * Kaelan giggles a bit. "True enough... come to play a comforting tune for our maid?"
<Ametsune> <Nephilim> I cooould.
01<@DeathStar> <Mercy> That would be nice, Lady Nephilim
<Ametsune> <Nephilim> What's in it for me?" She grins playfully.
01<@DeathStar> 6* As Rachael begins to tinkle, something moves along the dark toward them
01<@DeathStar> <Mercy> What would Lady Nephilim like?
<Ametsune> Zeal quietly slips her hatchet and butterfly knife out, moving between it and Rachael
<Sera> * Kaelan looks over at Neph.
<Ametsune> <Nephilim> Oh, nothing specific, as long as it's of value.
<Sera> Kaelan> "What's the standard rate on a loving kiss?" *she grins at Neph*
<Ametsune> <Nephilim> Depends on the client." She deadpans at Kaelan
01<@DeathStar> <Mercy> I do not have much of value... Lady Kaelan is much more valuable.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth shifts her arms around Aschae at another boom. "I believe we will learn more if we go to the Island Nations after Oas."
<Sera> * Kaelan blushes and gives Mercy a squeeze. "You're plenty valuable..."
01<@DeathStar> 6* As Zeal stands there, she'd see a plant vine snaking it's way toward Rachael
01<@DeathStar> 6* Mercy looks embarrassed slightly, more emotion than she typically shows.
<Ametsune> <Aschae> The stronghold of the church? How brash. I like it.
<Ametsune> Zeal drops the hatchet down on the vine.
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> Yes; the important documents the angel and her team would wish would be there, above any other place. Maybe this...Bishop Thomas knows can even help us get a way in"
01<@DeathStar> 6* It gets cut in half; at that moment three more shoot out, trying to snag Zeal and one to gag her
<Ametsune> <Nephilim> A 'maid in kiss' would be rather valuable." She chides, smirking.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Mercy blinks, but then shifts her head in a tilt and closes her eyes, as offering herself to Nephilim
<Ametsune> Nephilim smiles softly, leaning in to grasp Mercy's cheek and kiss her gently.
<Sera> * Kaelan watches, more watching Mercy then Neph, as though observing something.
<Ametsune> Zeal jerks, stabbing at one of the other vines and tries to parry one with her hatchet, but only has two hands. "Wh-What.."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael blinks, looking up, but squeaks as a vine gets her around the waist, too, with her pants down, and gags her, while the last one grabs Zeal's waist, jerking her to try to trip her and make her drop the hatchet as she kills two of the three
01<@DeathStar> 6* Mercy's face remains the same as she lets Nephilim kiss her, though Kaelan can see the gentle kiss makes her look a bit unnerved or unsure of it still; Mercy's hand rests on Kaelan's lap
01<@DeathStar> 6*
<Ametsune> Zeal gasps as she's dropped to the ground, stabbing with the knife in her other hand and trying to cut herself free.
<Sera> * Seth closes his eyes a moment.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Mercy's tongue shifts to meet Nephilim's
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean peers at seth. "You okay---" 6* She jerks and hurries off suddfenly toward Zeal and Rachael.
<Sera> * Kaelan squeezes her hand gently, as though letting her know she could stop if she wanted to.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Zeal cuts the vine, but Rachael's begins to drag her away into the dark
<Ametsune> Nephilim gives it a light nip with her teeth, giggles and then sits back, holding up a hand and starts to sing a song that can charm NPCs
<Sera> * Seth opens his eyes and blinks, he grabs his bow and heads after her.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Mercy opens her eyes, then peers at the singing, looking like she's relaxing and ignoring the storm entirely as she focuses on Neph
<Ametsune> Zeal shifts and clamours toward Rachael, picking up her hatchet and tossing it for the edge of the vine snatching Rachael
01<@DeathStar> 6* The vine is cut and Zeal hears the screech; a plant, bigger than a man-eater, but smaller than the Mother Plant, is there, perhaps a Daughter Plant. Jean, Seth, and Thomas come running up behind Zeal as the plant runs off, leaving Rachael taking deep breaths to tryh to not freak out
<Ametsune> <Zeal> You are safe Rachael, take it easy...
<Sera> * Kaelan blinks as Jean and Seth pass, she kisses their cheeks and reaches for her sword. "Seems there's trouble."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> S-Sorry...h-hate tiny places..
01<@DeathStar> <Mercy> Oh. Um...g-go help Lady Jean. I understand
<Ametsune> Nephilim just continues to sing.
<Sera> * Seth frowns and peers into the darkness. "More of those things? Mmm."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Mercy turns back, relaxed at the singing and not jerking at the boomsa
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Is Rachael and Zeal okay? 6* She hugs Zeal protectively as she helps Rachael up
<Sera> * Kaelan nods and kisses her cheek again, moving to the tunnel after the others.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> w-What do we do? It's still dark and there's still a storm. Do we leave or stay?
<Sera> Seth> "We could build a fire in the cave and keep close to it, it'd be a deterrent."
<Ametsune> <Zeal> We will be fine. We should build a fire between us and the rest of the cave.
01<@DeathStar> 6* A woman's voice giggles in the dark.
<Sera> * Seth grins at Zeal. "I love it when we think alike, Desert Rose."
<Ametsune> Zeal jerks, glancing around
<Sera> * Seth frowns and looks about.
<Ametsune> <Aschae> Did you hear something, rainlover?
01<@DeathStar> 6* Zeal walks out of the dark, but she's wearing grassland clothes that show a lot of her body. Thomas jerks at seeing it, peering away with a blush at seeing so much skin, and Zeal sunters up.
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> ... it is hard to hear over the rain and storms. Let me focus. 6* She closes her eyes
<Ametsune> <Zeal> A... another demon?
<Sera> Seth> "Carly."
<Ametsune> <Zeal> Is it true?
01<@DeathStar> 6* Zeal leans forward, showing cleaveage toward Thomas, a smile there. "Maybe I am Laez."
01<@DeathStar> <JEan> Hi, Carly! <Carly> .... pew.
<Ametsune> <Zeal> Laez?
<Sera> Seth> "Zeal backwards."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Mercy leans forward a bit to the song.
<Ametsune> <Zeal> ..O-Oh." She blushes.
<Sera> Seth> "...Still angry at us, beautiful?"
<Sera> * Seth seems to grin at saying that, since he's in effect calling Zeal beautiful.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Zeal, still in her skimpy outfit, walks over and wraps her arms around Zeal and leans in close to Zeal's lips. "Maybe. Maybe not. But I was a bit peckish and you were in the neighborhood, and our brave Knight did offer herself to me in any form I wished when I needed blood."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Thomas flusters more at the two Zeals touching, looking like he's about to pull them apar.t
<Sera> Seth> "She did make that deal."
01<@DeathStar> 6 *Rachael frowns, clearly worried. "T-Then I want to be there!"
<Sera> * Kaelan arrives, peering between them all. "...So what's going on? Why's Carly here?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* The other Zeal eyes Kaelan, deadpanned.
<Sera> * Kaelan smiles at her.
01<@DeathStar> <Zeal> You can call me the Bloody Rose.
<Sera> Kaelan> "Okay Rosie."
<Sera> Seth> "I think I could stand another session of blood lending myself if you're extremely peckish."
01<@DeathStar> <Zeal Carly> Maybe later. Maybe. After I have a talk with our dear Desert Rose. 6* She runs a finger down Zeal's chest, groping her breasts. Thomas flusters more
<Sera> Kaelan> "Should we give them privacy?"
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<Sera> Seth> "Hold steady there Tom. It ain't nothing that ain't been done before."
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> ... done before? 6* He looks at Seth, confused.
<Sera> Seth> "...Thought that was plain. Zeal's offered herself to Carly as a feeding stock in case she ever grows too hungry. It's to keep her from killin', I'll lend her blood too later."
01<@DeathStar> <Thomas> I see.. 6* He takes his glasses off to clean them. Rachael is quiet, but looking fiercely protective of Zeal
01<@DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
01<@DeathStar> Date: The next day
01<@DeathStar> 6* The storm has passed finally, and the night has had some events - like the Daughter Plant attacking once more and trying to get Kaelan and Mercy at one point when they were alone. Neither has taked about it, though Mercy looks shaken and the Daughter Plant is still out there. But with the storm gone, the team is out on the top. There's no sign of Carly, and there's no word from (cont)
01<@DeathStar> 6* Zeal what happened, though she looks a bit pale and weaker, as if she g ave up some blood. Seth also had a wet dream of sorts that felt real with a naked Jean dancing in the rain, but upon waking, she looks normal, though strangely her hair is wet and he woke up in his bed in the cavern, not outside. All these mini threads left out to play with
01<@DeathStar> 6* Valen has set off ahead of the team to scout the area, and Rachael follows his tracks, being good at it, with the group moving through the wet grass. So far there's no sign of Man-Eaters in it, but the threat of the Daughter Plant is out there.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael looks paleish herself but walks along, and Jean seems chirpy as she dances about puddles, smiling at Seth innocently. Faile flips her knife, looking annoyed
<Sera> * Seth keeps a wary eye as they move along for signs of the Man-Eaters, his bow at the ready constantly as they move along. He does smile whenever he sees her.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth moves along, her hair also dried funny from the rain, much like Jean's. She peers at Seth sometimes, as if she saw into his dreams, or something
<Sera> * Kaelan walks with Mercy, occasinally giving her a hug or a kiss to calm her, giving her a strong look, whatever happened, she seems more firm then ever about her.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Mercy looks at Kaelan with a smile, then ahead, fidgeting occassionally, but looking like she's holding it together, carrying her share at her insistance. Jean is carrying some stuff, but their food is dwindling fast
01<@DeathStar> 6 *As they move, Rachael pauses, kneeling as she eyes some new tracks - horses. While there's been farms here and there, and trails that lead to Matias, Valen and Rachael have kept them off the trails for the most part just to be safe. Which leads to questions on why there are tracks here
<Sera> * Seth kneels by her to look, frowning a bit. "Hunting party, maybe?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean leans in to peer at the tracks. "I miss riding horses"
<Sera> Seth> "We may get some after we take a ship from Matias."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> I don't know; it could be slavers. There's a group in Matias that's avoided being caught for years. They'd come into the forest sometimes and raid farms far from Matias
<Sera> Kaelan> "Mmm, we need to be wary then."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Mercy pales at that talk of slavers
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> We'll avoid them. We should probably get closer to farms though so we're near people
<Sera> * Kaelan hugs her protectively.
<Sera> Seth> "Mmm, they might serve as warning signs too."
<Sera> Kaelan> "We could stop at one of the farms? I might be able to convince them to trade some of this coin we've collected for supplies."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Okay! 6* She chirps in agreement.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael nods and lets out a pierceing whistle to let Valen know they're turning off his trail, then begins to move out, avoiding the horses to head closer to the main raod and the farms
<Sera> * Seth moves along, keeping a sharp eye out for anyone coming their way. Kaelan pulls out her headband and puts it on, the eyepatch covering her marked eye.
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> Why hide from the slavers? We should find them - and destroy them
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean pauses at that, and Rachael even looks at her
<Sera> Kaelan> "If they find us, it'll be karma against them."
<Sera> Seth> "I believe in avoiding trouble when we can... it often has a way of coming down on innocent people in the end."
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> How? If we stop them, then innocent people wouldn't suffer
<Sera> Seth> "Oh, it just seems to happen. You're right though, they deserve justice, but for right now we should just proceed."
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> I ... see. 6* She murmurs, but agrees to follow after them. Rachael treks across the land, getting them near the road. Soma peeks of out of Mercy's breasts, mewing for food
<Sera> * Kaelan giggles, slipping a peace of jerk to Soma. "Poor little guy."
01<@DeathStar> 6* As he eats, there's a little girl scream nearby. Rachael jerks; her hair, not styled in the vines and flowers due to the rain, swishes about, and she takes off. Jean is right on her a moment later
<Sera> * Kaelan grabs her sword and moves after the scream as well. Seth moves after Jean, right on her tail... well, the figurative one.
01<@DeathStar> 6* As they move along, they'd find a little girl with brown hair, trembling as two men in slaver armor get off their horses, approaching her. "Come on, little girl - make it easy on yo'self."
<Sera> * Seth's bow comes up, three arrows in hand, one already being pulled back, he fires it between them men's heads as a warning shot, aiming to avoid theg irl, of course. Very Robin Hood.
<Sera> Seth> "I think maybe you boys want to step away from the girl and show me your hands."
01<@DeathStar> 6* The men jerk as the arrow goes by and they turn, swords in hands. They eye the number, pausing, and shrink back
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean shifts toward the girl despite the men
<Sera> * Kaelan pulls her shield up and holds her sword ready.
01<@DeathStar> <Man> I think you people should be going - now
<Sera> * Seth holds an arrow trained about their heads. "Drop the weapons, one move and I put it between your eyes."
01<@DeathStar> 6* The men jerk, eyeing JEan as if to grab her, but they step back. "We'll go. But we're not dropping out weapons." 6* Lenneth's eyes are narrowed, like she plans to strike them down right there. Jean picks up the four year old, glaring at the men and hurrying back to the others
<Sera> Seth> "Wrong, you're going to drop them, because I'm very good with this bow, and if you want to WALK away from here, you'll do as I say."
<Sera> * Kaelan looks about ready to charge them as well, she pauses and looks about for other slavers.
01<@DeathStar> 6* The two men eye each other, then Seth. "You made a big mistake." 6* They say, tossing their weapons down and moving for the horses
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael seems to be looking about, and Faile's hand, tightening on the knife, is also doing so, looking as cold as Len
<Sera> Seth> "I didn't say go yet, did I?" *as he breaths the last word, his arrow is let loose, shifting his aim for one's leg*
01<@DeathStar> 6* The man curses as the arrow hits his leg and he kneels down, cursing under his breath. "You dog - Daemon will kill you!" 6* He hisses, using the name of the big bad slaver from Navarro that whooped their asses
<Sera> Seth> "Him again?"
<Sera> * Seth's next arrow is pulling back, he aims at the other man's leg. "If you're really working for that rat bastard, you've got a base. Guess who volunteered to take us there."
01<@DeathStar> 6* The other man eyes them, a hand on his friend. "You will all die. Daemon will set you on fire and kill you."
01<@DeathStar> <Man> Let us go now and we'll let you live
<Sera> * Kaelan smirks a little. "Really? You know, we were captured by him before. See a collar on me?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean frowns, and Mercy looks paler than ever, hiding behind Kaelan. Lenneth's lips curl and she steps forward. "Your slaver magic uses fire? Magic fire?" <Man> Yeah, so you better nack off.
01<@DeathStar> 6* The other man eyes her, then whispers. "They're the ones. Daemon let them go that one time..." 6* He says softly and the man nods, eyeing them both carefully. "Yeah. We'll take you to the base. Just foller us."
<Sera> * Kaelan peers at Jean. "For some reason I thought... she... took care of him."
01<@DeathStar> <Jean> Daemon was gone from room when we arrived. 6* She notes, recalling in flashback lines them getting to the room and no sign of him
01<@DeathStar> 6* The two men move toward the their horses, limping. "If you don't mind us using the horses, since you shot us."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth looks like death, but Jean strokes the girl's head. <Jean> We cna't follow them right now! The little girl needs her mommy!!"
<Sera> * Seth points at the injured man with an arrow in his leg. "He can, you're walking."
01<@DeathStar> 6* The man frowns but helps his friend up
<Sera> * Kaelan jerks, looking at the girl. "How'd you get out here... is your home nearby?"
01<@DeathStar> <Girl> *sniff* M-My mommy was taken by bad people and my daddy was hurt...t-they told me to run so I did. 6* Her little eyes are teared up. Rachael fidgets, moving over and stroking the girl's head, and Jean hums a tune in her foreign language to the girl, soundingl ike a lullaby.
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> Fine; part of our group is already separated. Jean and some others take the child somewhere safe - like a farm - and the rest of us will see to these slavers.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth eyes them, and they shrink back
<Sera> * Seth grips his bow. "We'll get your mother back."
<Sera> * Kaelan looks at Mercy and kisses her forehead. "You should go with Jean."
01<@DeathStar> <Mercy> I--- 6* She nods shamefully. Jean blinks, then frowns. <Jean> But Jean is leader.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> You're the only one who can lock onto us, Jean. Once you get the girl safe somewhere with Valen's help, you can lead the others to us
<Sera> Kaelan> "Don't be ashamed, I need you with the girl to see she's cared for properly." *she smiles* "This is a warrior's work."
<Sera> * Seth keeps his arrow trained on the men.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Jean hangs her head at that, but nods, carrying the girl off and Rachael points the direction to go, and she moves with Mercy off. The men watch them go, then at the others; the one off the horse holds up his hands and leads them in another direction
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth follows, and Faile for once commits to going, following after them
<Sera> * Seth moves after them, relaxing the bowstring, but still held in a way that he could fire quickly if they make a sudden move. Kaelan watches Mercy go and then moves after the others.
01<@DeathStar> 6* The two slavers lead them along, both men looking relaxed and harmless. They head for some trees up ahead. "The base is near here - the woods hide them."
<Sera> Seth> "Don't take us up the front, he'll have a back way."
01<@DeathStar> 6* They nod and as they get near the woods, suddenly something strikes Seth's head hard, knocking him completely down, and ten men come up from the thich grass and some from the trees, surrounding them with bows and swords. Something is thrown down, a gassy like substance explodes, filling their lungs.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth blinks, coughing on it and falls over, and FAile does the same
<Sera> * Seth goes down hard, Kaelan tries to put her hand over her mouth, struggling to keep concious.
01<@DeathStar> 6* As Kaelan collapses, she'd see the imposing figure of the slave lord, and can hear him say "Ah, Nephilim's group...how good to see you again."
01<@DeathStar> 6* When Kaelan wakes up again, she'd find herself stripped of her things, only in her bikini armor, in a room with Lenneth, who's been stripped down to fur top and loin cloth, and Faile who's chain has been locked to something on the wall. There's no sign of Seth.
<Sera> * Kaelan shakes her head a little, looking at the other girls.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth groans, looking groggy, her collar looks like it's on good, and Faile is out of it. She also has something on her top that is gold - Kaelan is silver and Faile is silver. Lenneth's elven ears are showing as well
<Sera> Kaelan> "...Slave markers..." *she grumbles and checks to see if she's bound*
01<@DeathStar> 6* Kaelan would find her arms bound behind her indeed, though her legs aren't. Lenneth is bound as well, and she eyes the mark on her, and looks enraged, as if she knows why - elves sell better. Elves and halflings. There's no sign of Rachael either
<Sera> * Kaelan takes a deep breath, then starts to exert herself, tugging at her bonds.
01<@DeathStar> 6* The door opens and Daemon walks in; his red hair is slicked back and he looks strong and confident. "We meet again, Kaelan Di'neer. Though your other two friends are new." 6* He peers at Lenneth and Faile
<Sera> * Kaelan stops and looks up at him, glaring. "Daemon."
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> I see Nephilim is not with you. 6* He sounds actually disappointed. "Nor the special guest wit hyou - the ... angel. Though my men tell me she is still nearby."
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> If I recall, you all used a connection to find her last time. I'm guessing it's that. 6* He points at the mark on her eye. "I examined you all and only found it on the halfling other than you."
<Sera> * Kaelan glares. "Where is she?"
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> Around. I see only two ways to reach the angel. You - or her. Threatening either of you directly would not work, so I will have to threaten your friends instead by offering them to my slavers." 6* he glances at Lenneth at that, who's jaw is set, and there's a fire in her eyes, but she looks far from scared
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> So the question is - will you lead me to the angel, Kaelan Di'neer?
<Sera> * Kaelan stares, "No, I won't betray her. That threat isn't going to work on any of us, Daemon."
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> I thought so. Very well. Since I picked you first, you will choose who will be given to the slavers. Rachael, or one of these two. 6* He says, sounding resigned, like Kaelan is forcing this evil
<Sera> Kaelan> "You have no idea what you're stepping into, do you?"
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> Perhaps you do not know as well, either. 6* He notes, waving his hand and Kaelan is brought closer to him by an invisible force, her eyes forced to peer into his. "Now choose one or I will choose two because you did not pick one."
<Sera> * Kaelan tests her bonds as she looks coldly into his eyes. "...Fine. I choose Nell." *she tries to sound like she doesn't feel bad about it*
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth says nothing, and Daemon looks into her mind, then shifts her higher into the air as Kaelan tests. <Daemon> Don't try too hard. 6* He waves his hand to do the same to Lenneth, and carries them out the door and down it
<Sera> * Kaelan grits her teeth, she looks to Lenneth apologeticly when Daemon isn't looking. Though she has a trust in her eyes for Lenneth.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth says nothing, looking resigned, but full of hate for Daemon. She doesn't peer Kaelan's way as they're brought into a room and both dumped onto a bed. Daemon chimes a bell on the wall and a large man walks in, smelling of alcohol and looking greasy and large.
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> You will not reconsider, I take it?
<Sera> Kaelan> "My virginity isn't worth her life."
<Sera> * Kaelan says it in a way where it would be silly to suggest 'Nell's' is either.
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> Your virginity? No, you will remain pure. 6* He says simply. "But I have no intention of harming the angel's life."
<Sera> Kaelan> "How could I ever trust that!? You enslave people! For all I know you've killed Seth."
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> He lives. And did I not make a bargain I kept to with Nephilim, and let all but three of you go? 6* He says simply and matter of factly
<Sera> Kaelan> "What do you want with her?"
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> To study her abilities. I can sense the abilities she's given you - which I've surpressed for now. In both of you. 6* He adds, to crush Kaelan's hope that Lenneth might be able to do something. "Her power is great that even the gods fear it."
<Sera> * Kaelan frowns, "That's all you want? Power?"
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> There are reasons. My reasons. I have simply given you my word I will not harm the angel's life, nor give her to my slavers.
01<@DeathStar> 6* He waits, and the big man seems to have been trained enough not to move near Lenneth yetg
<Sera> * Kaelan shakes her head. "I'm sorry, but just that isn't good enough. You'll have to guarantee my friends safety, all of ours. Then we can talk about your need to study magic."
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> I see. If I get the angel here to study her as I wish, then yes, none of your friends will be touched, harmed, or sold. And you will be free to leave when I am done. That is, of course, if none of you fight or try to go back on our agreement. <Lenneth> Slaver scum. Your word is worthless and you entire operation should be destroyed.
<Sera> * Kaelan grits her teeth, she seems to spit out her own words. "All of us will be free to leave? Jean included?"
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> Yes.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth seems to bristle at Kaelan making deals
01<@DeathStar> 6* But knowing her, once they're all free, she'll attack the slaver base
<Sera> * Kaelan lets out a breath. "I can tell you this, the only way you are going to get any power from the Angel is if she allows it. For that to happen, you're going to have to make another bargain."
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> We shall see; one step at a time. So, will you lead me? Know that if you cross me my people here will know and your friends will suffer for it. 6* He says honestly
<Sera> Kaelan> "Where's Rachael?"
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> Safe. We came to you first to make the deal. She will remain here as well. Then we are in agreement?
<Sera> * Kaelan bites her lower lip. She gently tries to feel if the mark itself is being suppressed somehow.
01<@DeathStar> 6* She can feel Jean's position out there, but her system is definitely drowsy, like she drank ale.
<Sera> * Kaelan frowns, "I... won't betray her. I cannot." *she mentally screams for Jean to wake up*
<Sera> Kaelan> "A hero cannot strike a bargain with the wicked." *she says* "You aren't showing much else."
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> I see. So you will not take me to her, even though I have given my word of no harm to her, or you all. 6* He sounds disappointed. "That is the problem with 'heroes' - they believe themselves so above things they allow evil to occur. Such as a rape of a friend." 6* He shakes his head at her, rising to his feet. "Even though I have proven to keep my word before."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Daemon motions at the tall man
<Sera> * Kaelan grips her hands and frowns, "Why do you do this?"
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> Now I will simply wait for her and the others you no doubt have to come and save you all, and will take you all then. 6* He turns to go. "Let me ask you this - why do you do what is to come to your friend 'Nell'?" 6* He moves to leave as the large man moves toward the bed, all grins
<Sera> * Kaelan spits out, "Wait..."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Daemon pauses, glancing back; the big man pauses, too, looking disappointed
<Sera> * Kaelan lets out a breath. "...I'll agree, but... I have to be with Jean while you study. I will not have her harmed or sullied."
<Sera> Kaelan> "And I want to see that everyone's really alright, if you're really a man of your word, that should be no problem."
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> Alright. 6* He moves over and helps Kaelan up gently, almost, no gloating on his face, and he steers her toward the door, speaking to the man. "If you touch this woman I will have your testicles roasting over a fire. I will keep in contact - if I fail to make the appointed time, then you can act." 6* He says simply, then leads Kaelan out the door. The man frowns and moves to a guard position
06* Sera lets herself be lead, she had to stall that long, she needed the time to think and weigh the options, just just hoped she trusted the right woman to start something.
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> A nice thought, but she won't be able to do anything - I studied the collar and my restraints are special
<Sera> * She twitches a little, "I feel dirty, dealing with a man like you. You have all this power and yet you use it to enslave innocent people. It makes you no better then the gods."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Daemon leads her down a hall. "Perhaps. My men mentioned to you they were taking a girl. We didn't attack the mother and father, and they were going to bring the girl here not to rape her, but to sell her to a family that wanted a child. Not all my operation is black and white. But gold is necessary to slowly take over all the slaving operations in Tareh. I've gained 60%
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> Simply changing that 60% overnight, all across the land, would lead to trouble. So one makes subtle changes. 6* He opens a door and she can see Rachael tied on a bed, her arms tied behind her back and to the wall. "Rachael."
<Sera> * Kaelan frowns, she grits her teeth. "You swear none of your men have touched her?"
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> Examine her if you wish; I will untie your hands. Be wise in your decisions afterwards. 6* He takes a key and unlocks it. Rachael, perhaps being a halfling, seems to be asleep still from the gas
<Sera> * Kaelan moves over, she soothingly pets ehr hair, looking for signs of forced entry or foul play.
<Sera> Kaelan> "So explain to me... you're doing this... to undermine slavery from within?"
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael seems untouched and murmurs a bit like she might wake
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> A little; there's benefits to the slaving operation for now until I can change it more. Most of the men here on Matias would ahve raped you all before you even got to the base, multiple times. That hasn't happened." 6* He says.
<Sera> Kaelan> "When you took us last time, you nearly let us all be used, and you seemed ready to turn Jean in. What changed?"
<Sera> * Kaelan rises, moving back to him, she's careful to make no move to upset him.
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> Yes. Well. I took Nephilim to my room so she wouldn't be touched - I allowed the red haired one because she had been through sex multiple times roughly and I assumed it would be less likely to break her. And turning Jean in was simply a cover to the men there for the money. I had other intentions. Now, you wish to see Seth. Come with me."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Daemon motions her to come
<Sera> * Kaelan moves with him. "...Alright."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Daemon leads her to a cell where an angry Seth is no doubt heavily chained but unharmed. With three guards outside his door and one inside
<Sera> * Very angry, and a little crazy eyed. He's currently staring down the guard on the inside.
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> And despite this insane one, he is fine as well.
<Sera> Kaelan> "He's very unhappy with anyone who harms women."
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> Though you may watch him after I am done with the angel - his imaginary is quite vivid, like doing her from behind while she is on her knees. 6* He notes simply
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> Now, are you satisfied?
<Sera> Kaelan> "...Enough, yes." *she seems to at least be working on shielding her thoughts already, thinking numbers allowed in her head, counting as high as she can go as she nods*
01<@DeathStar> 6* Daemon seems amused. "So wil lyou take me to the angel - or not?"
<Sera> Kaelan> "Yes." *she doesn't sound unsure anymore, either trusting him, or deciding she has one last card to play if he crosses her*
01<@DeathStar> <Daemon> then let us go
01<@DeathStar> -END-
01<@DeathStar> DUN DUNDDUNDUDUN
Session Close: Wed Sep 22 22:25:36 2010

Session Time: Thu Sep 23 00:00:00 2010
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael breathes heavily at the camp fire, looking unnerved at the tunnel walls and sluggish again. Her fingers fidget
<Eluere> <Zeal> Rachael... we are fine now...
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth shifts her clothes off while in the rain above, enjoying it and thinking, the colalr the only thing on
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> I know....but ... don't the walls seem like they're getting closer together?
<Eluere> <Aschae> Well, now it's a view.
<Eluere> <Zeal> Not at all, dear. Please relax.
<@Seraphna> * Seth peers over at Rachael, musing.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> ...o-okay. 6* She leans against Zeal, while Mercy sways to Neph's song
01<@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth looks amused
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> Your clothes will get drenched, too. 6* She grabs Aschae's clothing to take it off
<@Seraphna> * Kaelan slides down next to Mercy again, kissing her cheek. "Feel better sweetie?"
<Eluere> 6Aschae raises an eyebrow. 1"They're already wet. You don't need to make excuses, I know I'm gorgeous.
<Eluere> <Zeal> Should I make you some tea?
<@Seraphna> Seth> "There's something you could try, Rachael."
01<@DeathStar> <Mercy> Mmmhmmm....Nephilim's song is niiiiice.
01<@DeathStar> <Lenneth> Yes. You are beautiful.
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> Tea would be nice. 6* She blinks at Seth
<@Seraphna> * Seth rubs his chin and leans over. "Close your eyes."
<Eluere> 6Zeal nods taking out a cup and a few herbs strung together, filling the cup with her canteen and sets it on rocks next to the fire.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael looks dubious, but does it
<@Seraphna> * Seth starts to speak gently. "The cave is getting bigger, wider and further apart the walls get, you feel the air about the room, feel it? That's air from a large opening to the cave. Visualize the room getting larger in your mind. It's practically an open field now."
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael's brow furrows
<@Seraphna> * Seth speaks softly still. "Relax your mind except for the feeling of the expansion."
<Eluere> <Zeal> You know hypnotism?
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael relaxes a little
<@Seraphna> Seth> "I know how a mind works, and what it can start telling you if you let it. All you need to do is tell it the truth. Good Rachael, now continue to focus on the room growing, it's big with lots and lots of room."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> But how can a cave have rooms...?
<@Seraphna> Seth> "You could think of a cave as just a natural building. It does make it easier to see it as a very, very big house."
01<@DeathStar> <Rachael> ... 6* She nods thoughtfully, reaching for the tea by smell
<@Seraphna> Seth> "This is sort of how I shoot so well, I'll teach you the trick for that if you master this."
<Eluere> <Zeal> It is very hot, Rachael, wait a moment.
01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael pauses. "I picture rooms with Nephilim and Zeal..."
<@Seraphna> * Seth chuckles. "Good picture."
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01<@DeathStar> 6* Rachael pauses. "I picture rooms with Nephilim and Zeal..."
<@Sera> * Seth chuckles. "Good picture."