You have just entered room "AND."

AndrewRogue: O_o Rawr?

AndrewRogue: ...so face ninja-ing is the key to making Chats appear on my screen?

Adm H Sopko: Heh

Adm H Sopko: FACE ninja-ing

Dark Japheth has entered the room.

AndrewRogue: FAAAAACE

Dark Japheth: BAT

Adm H Sopko: In other news

AndrewRogue: What is a Face Bat?

SirAlexTheFirst: It's a bat.

Adm H Sopko: Take the shot! has become a stable in-joke of my anime club

Dark Japheth: Nevermind.

SirAlexTheFirst: That eats your face.

AndrewRogue: ...that makes sense.

Adm H Sopko: For no other reason that I shout it out a lot

Dark Japheth: By the way. Alex, someone should ask Ev if he wants to watch

AndrewRogue: And I congratulate you on that Soppy.

Dark Japheth: being online and all while an actual session is happening.

Dark Japheth: >.>

Adm H Sopko: With what is projected to happen, it might not be the best time<G>

Dark Japheth: No timeline was given us.

Dark Japheth: Anyhoo.

SirAlexTheFirst: Actually I am kind of hoping Kirk or Staci will show up

AndrewRogue: OOOH

SirAlexTheFirst: Guh?

AndrewRogue: They're still alive?

Dark Japheth: Got their numbers?

Dark Japheth: I saw Kirk on today

Dark Japheth: Well

Dark Japheth: Sort of

SirAlexTheFirst: They're..... probably downstairs right now

SirAlexTheFirst: I'll go check

Dark Japheth: Stacy IM'd me and said "Sup hoss."

Dark Japheth: Me- "You are kirk, ain't yah, not stacy."

AndrewRogue: XD

Dark Japheth: Him- *in huge font* I WILL EAT YOUR BONES AND DEVOUR YOUR FLESH"

Dark Japheth: me- "So how was the move?" I said no name, cuz I didn't know who.

AndrewRogue: I... can't quite picture Staci saying that.

AndrewRogue: Close. But not quite <_<

Dark Japheth: I now have a funny mental picture

AndrewRogue: Oh?

Dark Japheth: of Alex stomping on the floor, and yelling "Knock it off 'afore I gotta get the hose."

Dark Japheth: And that is the method of checking.

AndrewRogue: ...its foggy, ass-cold, and I have two windows right next to me open, why? And XD

Dark Japheth: So how about that silence, huh

AndrewRogue: Its giving me time to remember I need to sign up for next semester courses soon.

AndrewRogue: In addition to time to work on my essay ^_^

Dark Japheth: Heh.

AndrewRogue: So how has life been since your return from the wedding Gorth?

Dark Japheth: Hmm.

Dark Japheth: Jennifer moved away. SHe was a friend of mine.

Dark Japheth: So now she calls and she misses me.

Dark Japheth: Jasmine won't talk to me no mo'.

Dark Japheth: And Melissa has sworn to kill me

Dark Japheth: in other worsd

Dark Japheth: mostly the same- surrounded by possessive, passive-agressive and openly hostile women.

Dark Japheth: :P

AndrewRogue: ...I really need to quit asking that question.

AndrewRogue: I get more depressed every time I ask someone how their life is :p

Dark Japheth: Don't be sad!

Dark Japheth: Be glad!

Dark Japheth: Nothing changes

Dark Japheth: so I know how to diffuse melissa, quiet down Jasmine, and be there for Jen!

Dark Japheth: Exp, man

AndrewRogue: Ah.

Dark Japheth: And yours?

AndrewRogue: You could ask them to visit me. One day with me and they'll come crawling back to you <.<

AndrewRogue: And I'm perfectly fine.

AndrewRogue: Life is life is life. Stuff gets done. I'm moderately cheerful and in decent health.

Dark Japheth: Crawling back? I can't ever stop dating a chick without her threatening to blow up a car with me in it.

Dark Japheth: Melissa will come crawling back, after shrapnel from her frag grenade hits her legs and renders them useless!

AndrewRogue: YAAAAY!

Dark Japheth: Indeed! With a knife in her jaw or something badass.

AndrewRogue: I perfer Plasma. They stick. <.<

AndrewRogue: And explode pretty colors.

Dark Japheth: ...Yes.

Dark Japheth: And they get warthogs on the roofs of desert bunkers.

AndrewRogue: Like this, except less agonizingly bright over white.

Dark Japheth: Like this.

Dark Japheth: Ah burning

AndrewRogue: That's tolerable compared to the blue.

Dark Japheth: Blue = easy to see.

Dark Japheth: Yellow = hurts eyes

Dark Japheth: Its just a blur.

Dark Japheth: Anyway where is our illustrious DM?

AndrewRogue: Devoured by the foul spirits of youthful sexuality while attempting to get them to come play I guess.

Dark Japheth: Hee hee, you said Come Play.

AndrewRogue: >_<

AndrewRogue: *politely executes*

Dark Japheth: Politely?

Dark Japheth: Like, you are all "Good sir, today is your hanging."

AndrewRogue: Something akin to that. Anyway final wishes?

Dark Japheth: Hmm.

Dark Japheth: Not to hang me?

AndrewRogue: Granted.

AndrewRogue: *shoots in the face*

Dark Japheth: Wow.

Dark Japheth: See, thats how Wishes are like in Amaryllis.

AndrewRogue: Cruel and better left unmentioned?

Dark Japheth: Sort of.

Dark Japheth: Actually.

Dark Japheth: One of my favorites is in a paper log I have of one of my early games.

AndrewRogue: Oh?

Dark Japheth: Karnage, god of Hate (and most common with death), stood over the broken monk.

SirAlexTheFirst: .....

SirAlexTheFirst: .............

SirAlexTheFirst: .......................

AndrewRogue: *waves* Hi Alex!

Dark Japheth: at the time.

Dark Japheth: I had only six deities then fleshed out!

Dark Japheth: :P

SirAlexTheFirst: I'm devoured by WHAT?

Dark Japheth: Anyway.

AndrewRogue: I have no idea really.

SirAlexTheFirst: ....

AndrewRogue: I was simply implying you met death along the way.

SirAlexTheFirst: Well

SirAlexTheFirst: Is Soppy alive?

Dark Japheth: Monk- "You are said to be wise in these matters, Maphai. You are said to be a god, whose kingdom is Hell and whose knowledge extends beyond the ken of mortals. I would question you therefore."

Adm H Sopko: I am alive

Dark Japheth: Karnage- "What is it you wish to know? I grant you the death-boon of a question."

SirAlexTheFirst: Cool.

AndrewRogue: *uses his Wild Sopko Call* Nina > An... a you're here.

SirAlexTheFirst: We can start then I guess

SirAlexTheFirst: Nina > what?

Adm H Sopko: ::Stabs Andy:: Ahem

Adm H Sopko: Ana, he was about to say

Dark Japheth: Monk- "There is doubt concerning a man when he is dead. Some say he still exists. Others say he does not. This thing I should like to know taught by you."

AndrewRogue: Ow.

AndrewRogue: That onee is so blatently obvious <_<

Dark Japheth: Not back then.

Dark Japheth: *quits messin up chat*

AndrewRogue: Anyway, yay! We get game-y happy game-y tonight?

SirAlexTheFirst: Yes

SirAlexTheFirst: Just you three, looks like.

SirAlexTheFirst: Pick a spot and ~~~~GO~~~

Adm H Sopko: All we need, reall

Adm H Sopko: Hunter meets Zao!

AndrewRogue: (Aurelia would be useful I suppose, but we can make do. And yep, need to do that.)

Adm H Sopko: And then Lea can plot with Aria

Adm H Sopko: Mwhaha

Dark Japheth: Ack.

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter is in a good mood after the morning's occurances and walks down to breakfast with an abnormal spring to his step::

Dark Japheth: Zao remains in his room until about 10:00, a little late. But hey, its jet lag.

Dark Japheth: At which point, he will go downstairs, quietly... very quietly, careful not to disturb anyone.

Dark Japheth: Looking for Arianna of Gelendar.

AndrewRogue: *gets up all sleepy-ish, but nonetheless eventually winds up going downstairs to the kitchen to get breakfast* (So you can either run into Hunter or run into Moi on the way)

Adm H Sopko: ::Instead, he runs into Hunter of Pernolde! Hunter looks at the man oddly, going back into a defensive stance before remembering Aria's words last night:: "Oh... you're the man who found Arianna's body, correct?"

AndrewRogue: (Choice made. Aria gets up an hour later to be lazy :p)

Dark Japheth: "Yes. Who are you?"

Adm H Sopko: "Hunter Sopko. This is my house."

Adm H Sopko: "Your name would be?"

Dark Japheth: "Ah, Hunter Sopko! YEs! I have a message for you from the Church of Luthien."

Dark Japheth: He seems ridiculously glad to see you. "You are a bodyguard to Arianna of Gelendar, right? She is dead."

Dark Japheth: "She is dead."

Dark Japheth: (Nix the second one. Ouch, I'm high. Stupid keyboard)

Adm H Sopko: ::For all intents and purposes, he can't hold back a laugh despite it all:: "I know... but as you have seen, she is alive and well."

Dark Japheth: "That is true. But that was not the message I was told to sent." He smiles a little mischeviously.

Adm H Sopko: "Do go on, then."

Dark Japheth: "I gave it to you. She is dead."

Dark Japheth: He sighs. "I wish my message wasn't obsolete by the time I got here."

Dark Japheth: he realizes exactly what he just said. So he stammers and says "I mean.. you know what I mean. And I'm sorry about her road burn."

Adm H Sopko: "But you said..." ::He shakes his head:: "Forgive me... it is early. Please, join me for breakfast. My hospitality is the least I can give you after your trouble."

Dark Japheth: "Thank you. You are very kind."

Dark Japheth: He smiles. And follows to breakfast.

Dark Japheth: Because free food is free food, after all.

Adm H Sopko: ::He shrugs:: "Some people wouldn't say the same..." ::He leads the way to the table, waiting for Pepito or one of the other servents to ask them what they would like::

Dark Japheth: When they do, all Zao specifies is "Orange juice". Yes. Orange juice. Everything else, he's cool with being surprised.

SirAlexTheFirst: Pepito is not there!

Dark Japheth: MYSTERY

Adm H Sopko: Is anyone else that should be there?

SirAlexTheFirst: There is noone else that should be there. Unless you say so, it is your house.

Adm H Sopko: C'mon, Alex, think! It's a house with servents! There has to be a butler!

Dark Japheth: If nobody is really there, Zao will offer to make breakfast!

AndrewRogue: ($10 says he's not half as cool as Walter or Norman <_<)

Adm H Sopko: (Fuck that, I want Niles as my butler)

Dark Japheth: (Nobody is cooler than Walter. Although jeeves was)

Dark Japheth: (for Daphne on Skooby Doo kids)

SirAlexTheFirst: O... kay....

Dark Japheth: Anyawy.

Dark Japheth: (Yeah, and Alfred was cool too)

Adm H Sopko: (Niles owns all of them

SirAlexTheFirst: So, then, Michael the butler comes in and begins to make breakfast quietly.

Adm H Sopko: Hooray.

Dark Japheth: "Anyway, I'm sorry about everything. And I'm sorry your cats tried to eat me and I'm sorry for the road burn."

Adm H Sopko: "Heh. No apologies necessary... I must applaud you though... getting here from Whittyre. How'd you know to find me anyway?

Adm H Sopko: "

Dark Japheth: "Well."

Dark Japheth: "First I went to the church of Luthien. I stayed there. I insisted on helping the girl I dragged three miles to find out she could not be ressurected.

Dark Japheth: "They led me to the Yarovan Building. Lea was on duty at the front counter, but she wasn't there. You are high up in the corporation, I'm filing that complaint."

Dark Japheth: (stupid zao...)

Dark Japheth: "They lead me to the Church of Gabriel. The man who assisted me also lacked honor, and lied in his own mind. And kept saying I was stupid and your father should lose his job."

Dark Japheth: "At Gabriels church, I found you were not there. I asked the congregation, and they lead me here."

Dark Japheth: "And then I looked for your estate, and I was going to hop the fence, but I couldn't get over, and the cats you have were going to eat me."

Dark Japheth: "So I projected my voice yelling so you'd hear me and I could give you the message, but you would not see anyone."

Adm H Sopko: ::He blinks:: "Aha... thats... quite a story. I have to admire your persistance... and... what about filing a complaint?"

Dark Japheth: "And then Arianna of Gelendar let me in, and she was not dead, and there were no roadburns.

Dark Japheth: "Oh. Complaint. SHe wasn't there. It appeared to be her job. She was also probably nicer than the man who did speak to me."

Adm H Sopko: "Heh... but what was it about me being high up in the corperation? Anyway... she is here... probably will be down shortly if you'd like to meet her... and again... thank you for coming all the way here. I apologize

Dark Japheth: "I mean, you are the son of one of the vice presidents. Doesn't that net you better benefits? Like dental?"

Adm H Sopko: for shutting myself off last night, but many things have happened, and I needed some time to myself"

Adm H Sopko: "Yeah... among other things..."

Dark Japheth: "It is alright. Each man should spend time in meditation and self-contemplation."

Adm H Sopko: ::He nods:: "Thank you for understanding." ::And enter Lea in all her 6'3" glory! She doesn't appear to be tired, and sort of saunters in, her tail swaying back and forth with her hips. She doesn't even

Adm H Sopko: seem to notice the newcomer until she sits down at the table. She blinks and looks to him then:: "Oh... hello. And you are?"

Dark Japheth: "I am Isawa Zao-Lot, formerly of Clan Phoenix, apprentice Shujenga."

Dark Japheth: He stands, and bows.

Dark Japheth: "And your name, Lady?"

Adm H Sopko: ::She nods sagely:: "Ahh... a Nagukorian." ::Hunter turns to her:: <H> "He came from Whittyre to tell us Aria was dead... he found her body."

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea looks a bit shocked and nods:: <L> "Ahh..." ::She then turns to Zao:: "Leatanna Scarlett..."

Dark Japheth: "Leatanna Scarlet, it is my pleasure."

Dark Japheth: "She is nicer than that man, I think." He nods sagely to Hunter.

Dark Japheth: *Scarlett

Adm H Sopko: ::She looks a bit confused, and Hunter laughs a bit, waving it off to her:: <H> "Nevermind that... he went to the company to find out where I was... and apparantly the man who was filling in for you at the

Adm H Sopko: desk wasn't too friendly." ::Lea laughs and smirks:: <L> "Ha! It was probably Kelliher... Damn right. That clod is about as customer friendly as a

Adm H Sopko: cultist of Sahkmet."

Dark Japheth: Zao nods. "The Lady Moon is frightening and not good."

Dark Japheth: He returns to his orange juice and food.

AndrewRogue: *and sleepy-head will choose now to enter, yawning tiredly*

Dark Japheth: Which Zao doesn't notice, as you aren't covered in Syrup.

AndrewRogue: *and looks a little surprised to see everyone up and aware* "Ah... good morning!"

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea nods in greeting to her. She seems much less hostile though. Hunter smiles:: <H> "Good morning."

Dark Japheth: "Good morning.' Zao turns around, and finishes, "Arianna of Gelendar."

AndrewRogue: *she nods to each of them in turn* "Lea. Hunter. Zao." *she laughs slightly* "Looks like I'm the only one who was slow this morning."

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea looks like she wants to jump on that opportunity, but a look from Hunter keeps her quiet::

Adm H Sopko: <H> "Well, these are days of rest for us... so it's not like you're committing a crime."

Dark Japheth: "Thank you for allowing me in last night. I am thankful for my unmauled skin."

Adm H Sopko: ::At that point, Shadow, Ava and Jolt enter for their breakfast as well! Seeing his master for the first time in so long, Jolt dashes over to Hunter and POUNCE!

Dark Japheth: "Ah! AH!" Zao stands up immediately, and stands behind someone. Like Aria.

Dark Japheth: Hiding his ridiculously thin frame behind her. Barely peeking out.

AndrewRogue: *looks a bit startled but... doesn't really get up* "Another cat?"

Adm H Sopko: He's knocked off his stool and is covered in kitty slobber as Jolt licks his face:: <H> "Ha! Hey Jolt! How've you been?! I missed you!"

Adm H Sopko: ::Shadow and Ava look at Zao incredulously. Well, as much as cats could look that way and wander to Lea, nuzzling their master and heading to their bowls to be fed::

AndrewRogue: *she looks up at Zao* "You can... uhm... sit down. You're a guest. They won't eat you... I'm sure."

Dark Japheth: Zao barely steps out, but remains standing behind Aria.

Adm H Sopko: ::After Jolt is finished, he wanders over to Aria and Zao, looking at both newcomers::

Dark Japheth: Zao- "...Hi kitty. I'm not food."

Dark Japheth: He nods this as he's saying it.

Adm H Sopko: (ROFL)

AndrewRogue: "Hi there... Jolt it was?" (XD)

Adm H Sopko: ::Almost as if he understood that, Jolt licks his chops menacingly::

Adm H Sopko: ::But on hearing his name, he turns to Aria, going closer to her and sniffing her a bit::

Dark Japheth: When his mouth opens, Zao flinches.

AndrewRogue: *she very carefully sets her hand on his head to pet him*

Adm H Sopko: ::Both Lea and Hunter are laughing at this show::

AndrewRogue: "See Zao? He's friendly like Ava and Shadow..."

AndrewRogue: (*CHOMP* <_<)

Adm H Sopko: ::Jolt purrs. After months of being left with the servants, he loves the attention::

Dark Japheth: "Friendly. Ok.' Very fearfully, he offers his hand to begin petting it. If the animal moves at all, I wanna use my AoO to RUN screaming like a little girl

AndrewRogue: (XD)

SirAlexTheFirst: You can't use an AoO for that.

AndrewRogue: (Can he ready an action?)

Dark Japheth: ...Ok. Then I'll take my hit, but I'm yeah

Adm H Sopko: ::Jolt really does seem to like the attention::

Dark Japheth: Readying an action to scream like a little girl

SirAlexTheFirst: Okay.

AndrewRogue: "See Zao. They just didn't want to let you in unattended." *scratches him in that manner befitting a young girl and adorable animal*

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter chuckles and looks to Lea:: <H> "Heh... good to know she has a way with animals." <L> ::Looks at Hunter humorously:: "Yeah, especially big, dumb ones."

Dark Japheth: *nods fearfully, and genttly BARELY touches one on the top of his hands, and then backs off and nods like he's satisfied.

AndrewRogue: *she almost giggles* "Come on Zao. Even I'm not scared of him. Look how sweet he is!"

Adm H Sopko: ::Jolt looks like he's in heaven! Months of neglect, now this attention from a pretty lady::

Dark Japheth: "You fell roughly sixty bajillion miles and you still are able to talk to me. Of course you'd have no fear. You are invincible."

AndrewRogue: *she shakes her head a little sharply* "I... I'm definitely not invincible."

AndrewRogue: *she does maintain fawning over the cat like a person who couldn't have a pet as a child. For fear of forgetting to feed it. Because she would.*

Adm H Sopko: ::Shadow and Ava look a bit jealous. Shadow heads to Lea and Ava to Hunter looking to be pet::

AndrewRogue: "Its safe to sit now Zao. We've for them controlled now." *sh smiles*

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea rolls her eyes and laughs, petting her #1 kitty, and Ava looks happy as Hunter begins to pet her as well::

Dark Japheth: Zao creeps back to his chair.

Dark Japheth: But keeps an eye on the cats.

AndrewRogue: "Did you sleep all right Zao? You looked absolutely exhausted when you finally went to bed."

Adm H Sopko: ::After a bit, Hunter motions with his head for the cats to leave so Zao can relax. They walk off with their tails between their legs.::

Dark Japheth: Zao relaxes. And is fairly quiet.

AndrewRogue: *and the poor little girl's stomach growls* "Ah... is that all there was for breakfast?" *looking at their plates*

Adm H Sopko: "No... Michael can fix you whatever you might want."

Adm H Sopko: (That was Hunter)

Dark Japheth: "You seem to be gaining weight. You are healthier than when I found you." Zao says through a mouthful of food.

SirAlexTheFirst: The butler nods assent.

Dark Japheth: Heh, Michael thinks Arias fatter too.

AndrewRogue: "Ah... I... would hope I am." *she nods to Michael* "Whatever they had is fine Mister... uhm..."

AndrewRogue: (<_<)

AndrewRogue: "...Michael." *she nods* (On account of Hunter just mentioning it)

SirAlexTheFirst: "Micheal, madam," he murmurs. "Certainly."

SirAlexTheFirst: And he starts the fixins.

AndrewRogue: "You... really weren't kidding Hunter. You have a butler and cooks and... uhm... all sorts."

Adm H Sopko: ::Shrugs:: "Yeah. I have no reason to lie about it. It's only the guys who are lying, or are really insecure that boast about it."

AndrewRogue: "You just never really showed that you were... uhm... wealthy."

Adm H Sopko: "I try to get by best on my own."

Adm H Sopko: "It's nothing compared to the last few months though, but I've tried at least not to abuse it."

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea smirks and shakes her head:: <L> "You know, I've tried to teach you again and again about using your resources right, but no..." <H> "Well, if I need

Adm H Sopko: it I'll use it... but I wasn't exactly part of the company or in favor with Dad lately..."

Adm H Sopko: ::He turns back to Aria:: <H> "But you understand what I'm saying, right?"

AndrewRogue: *she nods* "You don't want to just use your father's money."

Adm H Sopko: ::He shrugs:: "It's really the family's money. Not to say we don't do our share of work, but we're old wealth."

AndrewRogue: *she pauses for a moment* "...speaking of Hunter. I was... I was thinking about the raid before I fell asleep."

Adm H Sopko: "Oh?" ::Both Hunter and Lea turn to pay close attention::

Dark Japheth: "Raid?" Zao is quiet, this isn't his home or his conversation.

AndrewRogue: "Ah!" *she suddenly looks quite embarassed* "Its... uhm... nothing really Zao."

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter isn't wearing his circlet today, so he can't ask through telepathy::

Dark Japheth: "Ok." He continues eating.

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea shakes her head at Aria's naivety::

AndrewRogue: ~I was thinking that maybe we should try talking to the council first Hunter. Even if they won't turn Verity over to us... we have no idea where he is in the labs~ *eats embarassedly*

AndrewRogue: ~If nothing else... maybe we could get them to show us where he is. I don't think we stand a chance not knowing that. There's... hundreds of tube things.~

AndrewRogue: "So... uhm... Zao. Why were you in Whittyre anyway? They... they don't really seem to get a lot of visitors."

Dark Japheth: "I was investigating their style of magic." He finally finishes, and spins around. "The.. technology."

Dark Japheth: "I thought many of their innovations could improve my homeland.

AndrewRogue: "Ah. I'm sorry I... uhm... interrupted that."

Dark Japheth: "Its alright."

AndrewRogue: *she looks over at Hunter* "Is it all right if he stays here for a while? I'm sure he really doesn't want to have to deal with the hassle the teleporters have been giving."

Adm H Sopko: ::He nods:: "It's alright... he's earned it, I'd say."

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea, however, rolls her eyes, but keeps her opinion to herself::

Dark Japheth: "You are compassionate and kind, Hunter Sopko." He bows.

Dark Japheth: "Is there any way I can repay you?"

Adm H Sopko: ::He smirks:: "No need. I've got what I need."

Adm H Sopko: (Take one of these lovely girls!)

AndrewRogue: (Its the answer!)

Dark Japheth: He bows. "I am at your service."

Adm H Sopko: "Please... don't say that."

Dark Japheth: His eyebrow arches. "Why?"

SirAlexTheFirst: "That's my job..."

AndrewRogue: (WHOAMG Ninja Butler appear?)

Dark Japheth: "Ah. My apologies." Chibi Zao sits down, his legs hanging over the edges of the chair barely, and blushing.

SirAlexTheFirst: Micheal brings Aria her food, bows and withdraws

AndrewRogue: "Ah! Thank you very much Mister Micheal!"

AndrewRogue: *and starts eating in an uncharacteristically heavy manner. Apparently she was hungry*

Adm H Sopko: ::Both Hunter and Lea laugh a bit:: <H> "Speaking of money... you never gave the impression you came from money either, Aria."

AndrewRogue: "I... don't."

Adm H Sopko: ::Shrugs:: "Well, relatively less money, but still. That was a pretty posh home you had. And while you didn't know what your father did, he obviously provided well."

AndrewRogue: "I really never knew that we had anything... anything notable. Yes, we've got a real nice home, but Dad and Mom never showed we had any real significant money." *she sighs* "And... I'm still confused about Dad.

AndrewRogue: *she smiles* "And I still had to scrub the floor a lot."

Adm H Sopko: "Heh. I had chores too..." ::Lea smirks:: <L> "Yeah, right... Momma's boy."

AndrewRogue: "Do you... really think Dad is a general Hunter?"

Adm H Sopko: ::He nods:: "I wouldn't be surprised." ::He looks to Lea:: "Do you know anything about that?"

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea shakes her head::

AndrewRogue: "I wonder where he went after we... we beat him."

Adm H Sopko: "We didn't so much beat him as much as he just decided to leave. But I'm also wondering what he's been up to."

Adm H Sopko: ::He chuckles:: "And I'm sure he'd be enthused at seeing your taste in men..."

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea shoots him a short glare::

AndrewRogue: *you've never seen Aria turn red that quickl*

AndrewRogue: *quickly*

Adm H Sopko: ::He chuckles a bit more nervously:: "I didn't exactly make the best first impression... and they seemed pretty fixated on Bandon."

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea looks to Aria:: <L> "He did something stupid didn't he?"

AndrewRogue: "I... just about died. We helped a spy. My mother got kidnapped."

AndrewRogue: "And then on our second visit Mom just... didn't seem real fond of Hunter."

Adm H Sopko: <H> "Mouthed off pretty well to him as well..." ::Lea sighs and whaps Hunter upside the head:: <L> "You know, sometimes I really worry about you."

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter rubs the spot:: <H> "Ow..."

AndrewRogue: *she chuckles weakly*

Adm H Sopko: <H> "But yeah... something tells me I shouldn't expect a card from them around the holidays..."

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea shakes her head:: <L> "With all the money invested in your education to make you more sociable and train you for those situations, you blow it when it really matters. My Dad isn't too happy with

Adm H Sopko: you lately either."

AndrewRogue: "It... can't be much worse than me and your dad..." *her laugh... really isn't there*

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter chuckles weakly:: "Yeah... but that was the opposite... I can tell he likes you."

AndrewRogue: "...we should probably not ever mention this to my family."

Adm H Sopko: ::Thats Hunter and Lea's cue to crack up laughing::

Adm H Sopko: <H> "Right."

AndrewRogue: "Ah... I'm sorry Zao. This must all be going over your head."

Dark Japheth: He shakes his head. "Consider us even, Arianna of Gelendar."

AndrewRogue: "So we've got the day off Hunter?"

Adm H Sopko: ::He nods:: <H> "As far as I know..."

AndrewRogue: "Then... I think I might go lie down a bit. I'm still a little drained."

Adm H Sopko: ::He nods:: "Alright. Maybe later we can go out and get you some clothes and equipment to replace everything you lost."

AndrewRogue: "I... could use something other than Lea's dress to wear. I was kind of hoping the rest of my htings might still be at the Church of Gabriel. I... really don't want to have to replace it."

Dark Japheth: "A few of them are, I believe." Zao nods, and continues drinking. Oranges. In JUICE. Strange yet blissful.

AndrewRogue: "Ah! You think so Zao?"

Adm H Sopko: "Well, we'll still need something temporarily." ::Lea chimes in: <L> "I'll take her." ::Hunter looks at her quizzically, and she holds up her hands in innocence:: <L> "Hey, I'm not having her

Adm H Sopko: modeling clothes for you."

Dark Japheth: "If it would resolve things, I can take her. I was there yesterday."

AndrewRogue: "We actually have to go back to Whittrye soon." *she smiles* "If you want to wait, I'm sure we can take you and get through the teleporters easier."

AndrewRogue: "And thank you Lea."

Adm H Sopko: ::She nods to Aria:: <H> "How easy do you think it will be to get back into the country?"

AndrewRogue: "Well... they let us in because we were the investigators from the Church of Gabriel. And... if nothing else... I'm supposed to be Genral Tarin's daughter."

Adm H Sopko: <H> "You're forgetting that you're supposed to be dead, and they probably want to find my father and I..."

Adm H Sopko: "Not to mention to mention what Bandon will want to do to me once he finds out about what happened."

AndrewRogue: "Oh... I never even htought about that! Do you really think news of my death is really spread out?"

Adm H Sopko: ::He turns to Zao:: "Was it?"

Dark Japheth: "Yeah."

Dark Japheth: "I saw it on the news, Arianna of Gelendar."

Dark Japheth: "Who is Bandon?"

Adm H Sopko: "Bandon is someone who used to travel with us. He parted ways with us in Whittyre over... differences."

AndrewRogue: "Ah... Hunter... do you think they'd send the news all the way back to Gelendar?" *she suddenly sounds a little edgy*

Dark Japheth: Hmm. Sense motive.

*OnlineHost*: Dark Japheth rolled 1 20-sided die: 13

Dark Japheth: 13.

Dark Japheth: I don't get anything. -20 modifier being male and you being female and all

AndrewRogue: Sense motiving me?

Adm H Sopko: "Maybe, but Whittyre is actually a pretty secular nation. Not much news comes out of there. But again, they would probably report a non-resident's death."

Dark Japheth: Yeh

Dark Japheth: Why you were edgy.

Dark Japheth: I'd do detect thoughts, but I have a strict "don't do things like that to fellow PC's" rule.

AndrewRogue: You can probably garner that that's, you know, where her parents live. And them hearing about her dying would probably dampen their day.

Dark Japheth: Ah.

Dark Japheth: Poor girl.

Dark Japheth: Zao will say nothing.

AndrewRogue: "Hunter... do you think we can go to Gelendar? I... I really don't want them to find that out. Or if they have..."

AndrewRogue: "I didn't even thinkk about that getting around."

Adm H Sopko: "If you want to do that, we'll have to go today."

Dark Japheth: (I've got to get going in five minutes. Stupid mom)

AndrewRogue: "We can just do it real quick this morning. Nothing more than an hour or two out. I... can go by myself if you want..." (Awww ;_; )

SirAlexTheFirst: (Aww)

Adm H Sopko: "Okay. Sounds fine." ::He looks to Lea:: "Want to come?" ::She shakes her head:: <L> "No... I've got things to do around town."

Dark Japheth: "I can accompany you, m'lady." Zao nods. And promptly turns into a Llama. Later y'all.

Dark Japheth has left the room.

AndrewRogue: "Thank you Zao."

AndrewRogue: (And... lo... we use the teleporters to go visit Gelendar? Or be there obstacles in our way?)

SirAlexTheFirst: Lo!

Adm H Sopko: ::Lea stands up:: "If you're going to do that, I think I'll leave now then actually. I'm going to head to the office to see what I can find out."

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter nods to her:: "Alright, Lea. Thanks a lot. We'll see you soon." ::Lea smiles bravely and nods:: "Yeah..." ::She winks to him:: "Later, sugar. Have fun." ::She exits::

AndrewRogue: (One sec. Bathroom.)

SirAlexTheFirst: To Gelendar?

Adm H Sopko: Yep

SirAlexTheFirst: Rightyo

SirAlexTheFirst: No problems are encountered en route; where are you going once there?

Adm H Sopko: Aria's house, I assume

SirAlexTheFirst: Rightyo again

SirAlexTheFirst: Nobody seems to be home when you arrive there.

Adm H Sopko: Hunter knocks anyway

SirAlexTheFirst: No answer.

AndrewRogue: (Return'd) *Aria shall produce a handy dandy door opening key*

SirAlexTheFirst: Rightyo!

SirAlexTheFirst: Nobody's home.

SirAlexTheFirst: Except Aria now, as it's her house and all.

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter sighs:: "Well... great"

AndrewRogue: *she sighs* "We have horrible timing."

AndrewRogue: (She have any idea where her dear mother might be?)

Adm H Sopko: "Seems so... do you want to wait here, or check out the town in the meantime?"

AndrewRogue: (Like... any old fashioned routines or anything?)

SirAlexTheFirst: No real idea.

SirAlexTheFirst: She might be out shopping, or visiting friends, or at a meeting, or something

SirAlexTheFirst: No real routines

AndrewRogue: *she shrugs helplessly* "I... have no idea where she'd be this time of day. We could look around town a little bit I guess. Just let me get changed first." *and she jogs upstairs to her room to get, y'know, undies*

Adm H Sopko: ::Waits for her. It's the first time he's dressed casual in quite a while::

AndrewRogue: *and assuming nothing is amiss, she shall dress herself in a moderate length skirt and plain t-shirt. She's running out of clothes to steal*

AndrewRogue: *and return* "All right Hunter."

Adm H Sopko: ::He smiles:: "Alright. Where would be a good place to go?"

AndrewRogue: "Well... there's a lot of shopping and resteraunts towards the center of the city. I know she liked to go up there when she had the chance..."

Adm H Sopko: ::He nods:: "Yeah... it's one of the most profitable shopping spots in town, if I remember."

AndrewRogue: *she nods* "And its really the only place I can think she'd be."

Adm H Sopko: "Lets go then." ::He heads out, remembering vaguely how to get there from here::

SirAlexTheFirst: Going uptown, are we.

SirAlexTheFirst: Anyplace in particular/

SirAlexTheFirst: ?

Adm H Sopko: Places it'd seem likely for her mother to be

Adm H Sopko: Oh, and as they're walking, Hunter holds her hand

AndrewRogue: (Awwww... Anyway, yes. Places that she'd think her mother would be. If you want a suggestion from me, a wonderful little art gallery where she like to look at new pieces.)

SirAlexTheFirst: The art gallery?

SirAlexTheFirst: Hokay.

SirAlexTheFirst: *thinks*

SirAlexTheFirst: So, the Gelendar Museum of Art is indeed a nice little place, with gardens of sculptures and tasteful arrangements inside, not just paintings on sterile walls.

Adm H Sopko: (Well if they'd stop building art galleries near toxic waste dumps, the walls wouldn't become sterile in the first place)

AndrewRogue: (OH! Like the awesome central courtyard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art? *loves that section* And heh! XD)

SirAlexTheFirst: Miss Jess is nowhere to be seen inside the gallery.

SirAlexTheFirst: In fact, there are very few people there, and the ones that are are admiring the few places where there are large paintings on walls.

Adm H Sopko: What are the paintings og?

SirAlexTheFirst: Hm. The one that the most people (three) are staring at depicts a large spire of ice, rising into a moonlit sky.

SirAlexTheFirst: It is titled "The Palace of Frost", and sends chills down your spine. Pun not intended.

AndrewRogue: (Is it as pretty as the one on the website <_<)

SirAlexTheFirst: (it IS the one on the website)

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter thinks back, to when they were standing on the spot the Palace of Frost once stood on::

AndrewRogue: *unconciously squeezes his hand a bit. She too remembers standing there*

Adm H Sopko: ::He gives her hand a reassuring squeeze in return, moving on::

SirAlexTheFirst: To the next painting>?

Adm H Sopko: Yes

AndrewRogue: Yup.

SirAlexTheFirst: This one is a smaller and rather dark, old painting. Lemme bring it up...

SirAlexTheFirst: http://gryjhnsn.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/ sitebuilderpictures/santiago_de_compostela _catedral.jpg

SirAlexTheFirst: This one is titled "The Cathedral of Hope"

Adm H Sopko: Is it familiar to either of us?

SirAlexTheFirst: Vaguely.

SirAlexTheFirst: Much more so to Aria than to you.

AndrewRogue: Ah. Akin to the church in the ruins then?

SirAlexTheFirst: Yep!

AndrewRogue: "It... looks like where I spoke with Nellix."

Adm H Sopko: ::He blinks:: "Does it? When you were... in Hell?"

AndrewRogue: *she nods slightly* "The church in the ruins. It... really looks like it."

Adm H Sopko: ::He nods:: "Wow..."

AndrewRogue: "Its... prettier than I remember." *she motions for them to move on* "But it still sends shivers down my spine."

SirAlexTheFirst has left the room.

AndrewRogue: Plan- Murder Alex went off to early.

Adm H Sopko: Yes... but for all intents and purposes, I'm glad. Me sleep now

AndrewRogue: Aww. Night-y night then ^_^