Dark Japheth: For they do not merely show plays. It is considered a great honor to play on the stage in the Merry Old Inn.
AndrewRogue: Indeed!
AndrewRogue: I will cut slack.
AndrewRogue: *boredom having struck Landus, and another hour in Castle Grym appearing unbearable, he decides to strike out and meditate on life in the forest. But first... a stop at the Merry Old Inn seems on his mind.*
Dark Japheth: Where Caradoc smiles, and directs you to a seat, as she carries sixteen (!) mugs in her hands, delivering them to various patrons.
AndrewRogue: *he nods a brief 'thank you' so as not to distract her from the difficult task and takes his seat to kick back and consider a meal*
Dark Japheth: A rather fat gnome comes by, and seems to almost get his pad out to write down your meal, when he is nearly pushed across the room by Caradoc. Who smiles, breathes in deep, and says...
Dark Japheth: "What would you like tonight, Landus?" You note you have not been given a menu.
AndrewRogue: (I thought all Gnomes were dead.)
Dark Japheth: Karnage ain't around to kill them.
Dark Japheth: Reread your world Doc.
Dark Japheth: Look at Avernus. :P
Adm H Sopko: It's unclear, but they're obviously gnomes
AndrewRogue: (Oh. *sighs and gets out world doc to reread*) "Eh heh... whatever the special is tonight I suppose."
Dark Japheth: "Sure? Its Meatloaf, man." She smiles. "The soup is pretty nifty. Beef and Vegetable."
Adm H Sopko: (GET THE SOUP! GET THE SOUP!)
AndrewRogue: "The soup's fine then."
AndrewRogue: (*stabs meatloaf, the most evil creation ever*)
Dark Japheth: She smiles. "Alright. I'll get it for you." She scurries off, quickly, and jots a few notes down.
Dark Japheth: Just as the lights dim, and a dwarf stands on stage. His voice booms, and he laughs. "Welcome to the Merry Old Inn!"
Dark Japheth: "Here, we brew a beer so brown, the girl in the moon herself came down one night to drink her fill!"
Dark Japheth: There is hearty laughter and applause, and many beer mugs are raised to the sky.
Dark Japheth: "Tonight, we will be showing one of our greatest performers! Hunter Sopko, the head of Security here.." he pauses, and adds almost quietly.. "so don't cause any trouble..."
Dark Japheth: "Will be BLADEDANCING!"
Dark Japheth: And there is uproarious applause, and he bows, stands aside, and the curtains fall.
Dark Japheth: Caradoc brings your soup. And kisses your forehead. "I'll be back soon. I've got a thirty minute break in about ten minutes."
Dark Japheth: *bladeSINGING
AndrewRogue: "No prob Cara. Take your time." *he smiles at her*
AndrewRogue: *And then he will probably recognize Mr. Sopko once he steps out on stage. But being he never actually got his name... not a moment sooner.*
Adm H Sopko: ::There is a familiar looking man on the stage, standing ready with two unique looking longswords. He takes a deep breath, then begins going through a few basic warm ups with them::
*OnlineHost*: Adm H Sopko rolled 1 20-sided die: 9
Adm H Sopko: 26
Adm H Sopko: ::Strangely, you begin to hear what seem to be basic musical scales, in almost perfect key and rhythm::
Dark Japheth: The crowd is completely and utterly silent.
Adm H Sopko: ::Soon enough, he stops, and readies to go through his real performance. He takes a fighting stance, and you can almost hear a soft hum from the blades in the silence::
AndrewRogue: *watches curiously*
Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter suddenly lashes out, doing a double horizontal cut to the left, then sweeping down low with them both in a tripping motion. He brings his foot up and jumps up, bringing one sword in a direct
Adm H Sopko: vertical uppercut before going into a rapid topspin. When he lands, he fluidly just turns into several well executed cuts. However... instead
Adm H Sopko: of simple whiffs in the air...::
*OnlineHost*: Adm H Sopko rolled 1 20-sided die: 9
Adm H Sopko: 26
Adm H Sopko: ::You begin to hear an almost symphonic score. The melody is slightly haunting, but grand in a way. His swords soon become no more than flashes when they catch the light, and if you look closely, you can notice
Adm H Sopko: his eyes are closed gently as he loses himself to the rhythm and the music. Onstage you see some of the most deft feats of swordsmanship you've seen... ever, and with it corresponds music that
Adm H Sopko: many bards train their whole lives to simply hope to compare to. As it goes on, Hunter only becomes faster and more daring as the music's pace picks up as well. However, he eventually begins to slow down, the music
Adm H Sopko: taking on a romantic tone before turning down to an almost depressed state, as he winds down and eventually stops, ending in a kneeling position facing the audience with both swordpoints pointing down against the stage::
Dark Japheth: The audience, previously silent, stands up and begins applauding loudly.
Dark Japheth: Not as loudly as for the baudy tales told by the grim storyteller, as they *are* drunkards, but fairly loudly.
Dark Japheth: And the curtains fall, the lights return, and the dwarf stands on stage again.
AndrewRogue: *doesn't stand, but does give a fairly consistent bit of applause*
Dark Japheth: "How about THAT, people? Of all humans, only Hunter has mastered the art of bladesinging- it is taught by the elves, and it takes lifetimes to master! This man is a genius, and we should applaud him!"
Dark Japheth: An uproarious cheer.
Dark Japheth: How long did the performance take?
Adm H Sopko: around 5 minutes
Dark Japheth: Ah.
Dark Japheth: Landus, what'choo doing?
AndrewRogue: Hmmm... is there a/several dudes at a nearby table?
Dark Japheth: A few. A few elves, drinking good beer, and enjoying a fine pipe of tobacco.
Dark Japheth: Passing it around, for their low con prevents them from TRULY enjoying it
AndrewRogue: *Landus casually leans back* "'ey, this Hunter Sopko, you heard much about him?"
Dark Japheth: The elf smiles, coughing. "Yes. He arrested my younger sister for stripping. Personally. And gave her some money. And made her take up a trade."
Dark Japheth: ANother speaks up. "One of the kindest men I've ever met. And one of the deadliest."
Dark Japheth: First Elf- "I heard he used his swords, and killed an orc who was brutal and insane from fifteen feet away. Just the sound of those blades together made a sonic noise, slicing him in half."
Dark Japheth: Second- "Thats impossible.'
Dark Japheth: First- "Nothing is impossible. I have seen too much."
Dark Japheth: The second laughs. "You have also drank too much."
AndrewRogue: *listens curiously* "Reeeally now. So he's supposedly much more than a trader eh?"
Dark Japheth: The elf nods, silently.
AndrewRogue: "Gotta say, bladesinger, police officer, trader, head of security... he gets around huh?"
Dark Japheth: "Yes. He's been alive as long as I have, I hear."
Dark Japheth: The second elf- "He is but a human.'
Dark Japheth: The first- "So? Many stranger things have happened."
AndrewRogue: "So... what else you hear about this Sopko character? Sounds like an... interesting man."
Dark Japheth: The elves shake their heads. "Not much."
AndrewRogue: "A shame that. He come around here much?"
Dark Japheth: THe elf nods. "When he isn't here playing, he is hear drinking, not too much, but enough. Listening."
AndrewRogue: *he chuckles* "Bar conversations really so entertaining?"
Dark Japheth: The elf sighs. "Apparantly." The other smiles. "I wouldn't have guessed it."
AndrewRogue: "Oh I don't know. Don't you ever hear strange things while you sit there and drink?"
Dark Japheth: The elves shake their heads.
AndrewRogue: "What? Not even rumors about strange, strange humans doing far more than they ought be able?"
Dark Japheth: "No reason has been given. Not here. A few people speak of pacts, cults, and Thoth."
Dark Japheth: The other elf sighs. "You see the hand of Thoth in everything, Maglor."
Dark Japheth: "I do not, Maedhros. Pardon me for being a spiritual person."
AndrewRogue: "Oh? The hand of Thoth huh?"
Dark Japheth: Maedhros sighs. "Thoth. God of madness. Imprisoned by the Trinity, in his own altar. His followers acted more like a hive mind, than a group of priests to their god."
Dark Japheth: "Many people, Maglor included, think that Thoth is thus not gone. And could be in any of his worshippers. I think he's mad."
Dark Japheth: Maglor only raises his mug to his lips.
AndrewRogue: *he snorts* "Bah. Buncha crazy cultists obsessed with some lost 'god' are more dangerous if you ask me."
Dark Japheth: "Indeed."
Dark Japheth: Maglor glowers and drinks.
AndrewRogue: "You think some guys are getting the same idea as he is?" *gestures at Maglor* "Buncha people banding together to find some dumbass they can call their God?"
Dark Japheth: "No freaking clue, man." But Maedhros laughs. "Your next round is on me."
Dark Japheth: at which point, Caradoc laughs, and hands you a cup of beer. "Nope. On me."
Dark Japheth: Maedhros only laughs, and tosses her a gold coin, which she promptly catches
AndrewRogue: "Eh heh... I guess I should thank you both then."
AndrewRogue: *he raises the mug to both Maedhros and then Cara* "So what's up Cara?"
Dark Japheth: She laughs. And has a mug of her own. "Not much. Enjoying my thirty. Good performance?"
AndrewRogue: "I must admit, that Sopko fella is pretty impressive. Songs with swords and all that."
Dark Japheth: She laughs. "He's a hopeless flirt. And he drinks more than any dwarf."
Dark Japheth: She sits down at your table, and with an Unseen Servant, beckons you to do the same.
AndrewRogue: *he seats himself* "The more I hear, eh heh, the stranger he sounds. Flirt, bladesinger, warrior, trader... and guy who I can't stop running into."
Dark Japheth: "Well. No, not really hopeless. A lot of girls here flirt. And he'll casually date them. But he goes no further."
Dark Japheth: "Strange guy."
Dark Japheth: "What?"
AndrewRogue: "I've run into him a couple times on the road while he was doing a caravan thing."
Dark Japheth: "Wow. Lots of people would give their left eye and hand to meet him."
Adm H Sopko: (Funny you should mention that...)
AndrewRogue: *shrugs* "Don't know why they'd bother really. I'm sure those bits are worth quite a bit more than a meeting with some man, no matter how talented he is."
Dark Japheth: She nods. "I happen to agree. Its just a phrase, though."
Dark Japheth: She sips her beer, and butters a piece of bread. "So whats Skocion got you doing nowadays?"
AndrewRogue: *he shrugs* "Nothing really. Your bro keeps busy with Krist while he's trying to learn Nagukorian. Most he asks me for these days is the occasional 'Landus, come read this to me.' Eh heh... basically
AndrewRogue: all I do these days is train or harp or just float around and explore. You keeping yourself busy?"
Dark Japheth: "Fairly." She looks around. And smiles a bit.
Adm H Sopko: ::It's at this time Hunter comes out from behind the backstage area, heading straight to the bar and ordering his usual::
Dark Japheth: And you are given your usual.
AndrewRogue: *he chuckles* "Maybe that laze about plan for life ain't so great. I'd almost kill to be doing something." *notes it out of the corner of his eye*
Dark Japheth: "Almost?" She laughs.
Adm H Sopko: ::His usual? A bottle of tequila. He pours some into a regular scotch glass and downs it like a shot::
AndrewRogue: "Its just so dull anymore *he shrugs* "But what can you do. Your bro is intent on this boat thing of his."
Dark Japheth: She nods. "Holy shit. See?" She points at Hunter downing the tequila.
Adm H Sopko: ::As opposed to his normal sunny demeanor, he seems quite absorbed in thought::
AndrewRogue: "Yup. That's the guy." *he stands up* "I'm curious if he remembers me."
Dark Japheth: "Go find out!" She laughs. And drinks a bit.
AndrewRogue: *and he approaches him a bit off from the side* "Welllll... if it isn't the trader, Hunter Sopko."
Adm H Sopko: ::He
Adm H Sopko: s in the middle of pouring himself another 'shot' as you approach:: "Hmm... and if it isn't Mr. Jolir."
AndrewRogue: "I see we remember me. Did you bring guards today, or are you striking out on our own today for the special performance?"
Adm H Sopko: ::He chuckles, turning to him:: "I'm usually alone when I come here. Did you enjoy the show?"
AndrewRogue: "I must admit Sopko, that was surprisingly impressive."
AndrewRogue: "I can only make music with instruments, not swords."
Adm H Sopko: "Yeah, it's a skill that catches the eye. It's fun to perform as well, if a little intense. I've yet to have been in a battle that matches the tension of a performance."
Dark Japheth: (Although Verity was close. >.>)
AndrewRogue: "With moves like that I'd wonder how much could fight with you on even ground. All this stuff about chopping orcs in half with sound and all."
Adm H Sopko: (Shame on you Gorth for taking things at face value)
Adm H Sopko: ::He laughs out loud:: "People talk, doesn't mean much. I get by. Any experienced fighter knows that all that flashy crap is next to useless in a real fight."
AndrewRogue: *he chuckles* "Eh heh... spoken like a true fighter Sopko. I must admit it piques my curiosity how good you really are." *he grins* "Most of what you hear in bars is shit, but 'ey, occasionally you hear neat
AndrewRogue: things."
Adm H Sopko: ::He smiles and nods:: "Spoken like a true information gatherer."
AndrewRogue: "Tch. What can I say? Idleness breeds boredom sometimes, and if you listen long enough, you're bound to wade through all the crap and find something to alleviate it."
AndrewRogue: (BRB)
Adm H Sopko: ::He nods:: "A noble cause. Boredom wreaks havoc on the mind and the senses."
AndrewRogue: "You seem to do that a lot. Bladesinger. Warrior. Trader. Security Guard. VIP. Celebrity."
Adm H Sopko: ::He chuckles:: "What? Wreak havoc on the mind?"
AndrewRogue: *he grins* "Get bored."
Adm H Sopko: "Humans get a bit shafted on the life front. We have to live it while we can."
AndrewRogue: "I feel your pain Sopko. Wings are fun, but they don't let us harpies live much longer."
Adm H Sopko: "Mmhm." ::He takes his glass and downs the entire thing once again::
AndrewRogue: The obligatory Sense Motive goes here.
*OnlineHost*: AndrewRogue rolled 1 20-sided die: 5
Adm H Sopko: Bluff!
*OnlineHost*: Adm H Sopko rolled 1 20-sided die: 19
AndrewRogue: *boots low roll*
Adm H Sopko: 19 + a lot = you're beat
AndrewRogue: Yeah yeah. Screw you :p
Adm H Sopko: No idea what you were sensing for...
AndrewRogue: General characterizations, feelings, etc
Adm H Sopko: You just can't seem to get a bead on him for some reason
AndrewRogue: "So how'd you pick up this whole bladesinging thing and fit it in with all your travelling and policing and all that?"
Adm H Sopko: ::He shrugs:: "You gotta pick up these things when you're young, you know... if you don't, it's harder to learn when you're older"
AndrewRogue: "Eh heh... and that's why the elves take so long to pick it up while you, a robust young man, already got the hang of it?"
Adm H Sopko: "Well, I have to cheat a little... my blades are specifically made for the craft. They have somewhat sonic properties to them, which enhance the vibrations a hundredfold."
AndrewRogue: *clicks his tounge* "Should never try to cheat actual skills with aides, or you start relying on 'em Sopko."
Adm H Sopko: ::He laughs a bit:: "Too true. I'll get it eventually, but even the elves use these blades for most of their lives."
AndrewRogue: *sighs* "What is the world coming to that we must cheat to learn an art?" *its not overly serious*
Adm H Sopko: "An end... or some reasonable facsimile of it anyway." ::This is also not overly serious::
AndrewRogue: (One sec)
AndrewRogue: *he chuckles* "Ah yeah. The end of the world. The Wheel still turns, and time repeats-Future and Past in Present meets-As the times that were will come again-He comes once more to bring the end
AndrewRogue: Order burns to clear his path-Balance fears the Dragon’s wrath-Changes comes to ever stay-Time itself will kneel and pray
AndrewRogue: The Prophecies he made come true-The fires lightened only grew-The sword shone bright in his hand-And his Glory burned the land
AndrewRogue: A Crown of Swords to adorn his head-An ancient symbol on a field of red-He’ll break our dreams and weave our fates-But the Dragon might yet learn too late
AndrewRogue: The Lions sing, the Hills take flight-Moon by day and Sun by night-Blind woman, deaf man, jackdaw fool-Let the Lord of Chaos rule… Like that huh?"
Adm H Sopko: ::He laughs:: "Well done... not many care to learn the old propecies of apocolypse. Especially those of the man whom you just quoted."
AndrewRogue: *he grins* "Eh heh... just a nifty thing I found in some torn up book. You know the author?"
Adm H Sopko: "The benefits of a classical education... It was Alexander. THE Alexander."
AndrewRogue: "I assume the emphasis on THE implies a level of importance, huh?"
Adm H Sopko: ::He shrugs:: "Pretty much. You should be able to gather who I am speaking of from that."
AndrewRogue: (Well Landus's player's brain is taking a vacation and remembering too many Alexanders <.< Was this the Heolstrom one?)
Dark Japheth: Nope
Dark Japheth: Try the most powerful thaumaturgist ever.
AndrewRogue: "Oh, that guy. Well ain't that nifty."
Adm H Sopko: "Heh. You learn something new every day."
AndrewRogue: "That you do Sopko. So I gotta ask, what the hell are you up to anyway?" *he chuckles* "I can't seem to stop running into you."
Adm H Sopko: ::He pours himself another glass:: "State secrets, my friend." ::He then laughs:: "Nah... just a tour of some company holdings, add a dash of coincidence, and there you go."
AndrewRogue: Whee, try the S&M again
AndrewRogue: <.<
Adm H Sopko: S&M?<G>
AndrewRogue: Hunter's mommy likes it, why shouldn't he?
Dark Japheth: Sense and the Motive
Dark Japheth: omg man
*OnlineHost*: AndrewRogue rolled 1 20-sided die: 7
AndrewRogue: *boots crappy rolls*
*OnlineHost*: Adm H Sopko rolled 1 20-sided die: 15
Adm H Sopko: A lot
Adm H Sopko: It's a total coincidence
Adm H Sopko: "The time in Jolir was luck... but if you come in here with any frequency, you're bound to run into me."
AndrewRogue: *he grins* "Before Jolir too. But hey, maybe you're right about it being coincidence. But then again, I have bad luck with those."
Adm H Sopko: ::He nods and sighs:: "Don't we all..." ::He downs the glass::
Dark Japheth: By all rights, this man should be horrifically and inconcievably drunk.
Dark Japheth: However, a DM does not determine how drunk a character is, since its not just con. :P
Dark Japheth: And his tolerance may be... through the roof.
AndrewRogue: "Ah, so is there more to this Sopko character than trader and performer? Maybe some truth to the rumors of a god-like human?"
AndrewRogue: "Or are we just another man who had one too many bad things happen and we occupy ourselves other ways?"
Adm H Sopko: ::He laughs:: "God-like? Heh... thats a new one..."
AndrewRogue: "Chopping orcs in half with sonic cuts and all that wonderful crap, hey?"
Dark Japheth: (For that, I just said "what is the least believable thing about Hunter they might say...")
Dark Japheth: (Hmm! He cuts people in half! With SONIC BOOMS! BECAUSE HE'S GUILE!)
Dark Japheth: (man, I'm witty.)
AndrewRogue: (Sonic BOOM!)
Adm H Sopko: "Well... there is a little truth in all rumors... I was traveling once with the main caravan when a band of orcs attacked. My swords also sing while in battle, so it might stem from when I killed a few orcs"
Adm H Sopko: ( with them)
AndrewRogue: "Eh heh... what's a little truth mean though? Part truths are still most lies. I can claim I singlehandedly slew a dragon."
Adm H Sopko: "I'd tip my hat to you then."
AndrewRogue: "Then please do so Sopko."
AndrewRogue: "For I have. My dear friend Cara can vouch for me."
Adm H Sopko: "If you'd noticed, I'm not wearing one." ::He chuckles:: "And I must ask why you're calling me by my last name."
AndrewRogue: "Huun-ter. Sop-ko. Second one just has a better ring. But yes indeed, I singlehandedly slew a dragon. Even if it was sleeping and a youth at that."
Adm H Sopko: "Heh. Can't say I've done the same. Bravo."
Dark Japheth: At this point, a rather cute girl comes up to the bar. "Hey Hunter! I watched your performance. You were REALLY good." She smiles.
Adm H Sopko: (Nope... not the same at all... mine was adult... and awake)
Dark Japheth: She looks even bouncy. Like, she's been filled with helium and caffeine.
Adm H Sopko: ::He chuckles and motions for Landus to wait, turning to the girl:: "Well hello, Molana. Glad you enjoyed it."
AndrewRogue: *shrugs and leans against the counter*
Dark Japheth: "I really did." She puts her arm around Hunter. "Can I buy you a drink? Something?"
Adm H Sopko: ::He laughs, putting his arm around her:: "Well, I've already got my usual, but you can join me in a round if you'd like." ::He motions for two shot glasses::
AndrewRogue: (Then Ninjas attack. Thousands of them!)
Dark Japheth: She shakes her head. "No, its alright. Your drinks are too strong."
Dark Japheth: She looks up the stairs to her room. "Well, I guess I'll see you later...?" she mouths the numbers one one three.
Adm H Sopko: ::He chuckles a bit:: "Perhaps." ::He winks to her and gives a wave as she walks away::
AndrewRogue: "Eh heh... quite the ladies man eh Sopko? Just a work of the charm?"
Adm H Sopko: ::He shrugs:: "A man shows skill in any one area, he's bound to garner a few fans. The groupies come with the status... I mostly just let it roll off my back."
AndrewRogue: "But... I don't have fans!" *he clicks his tounge* "Everybody wants a celebrity. But eh, what can you do. People are stupid sometimes."
Adm H Sopko: ::He nods:: "Yeah... an unfortunate side effect. I like entertaining people, but I'm a bit uncomfortable with the attention it garners."
AndrewRogue: *shrugs* "Wouldn't know nothing about that."
Adm H Sopko: ::He pours another glass:: "Really? Your adventures have never garnered any... unwanted attention?"
AndrewRogue: *he shrugs* "Adventures? None particularly. Just errands and, as of late, wishing I was doing something."
Dark Japheth: (Landus- "Not yet, but Gorth is DM. So its bound to happen. Fuck, man.")
AndrewRogue: "Not yet, but Gorth is DM. So its bound to happen. Fuck, man."
Dark Japheth: (Woah.)
AndrewRogue: (<.< Er... I mean, strike that.)
Dark Japheth: (your font is the most badass font ever.)
AndrewRogue: "So nah. This shit ain't getting us any attention. Unless you count mysterious masked dudes. But hey, that was just once." *he gestures* "About two people here know me. Not too much attention I think."
Adm H Sopko: "Heh. The waiting is always the hardest part... as well as having the struggle to find something to do... and these people? Meh... you shouldn't be concerned
Adm H Sopko: if too many people here know you. After all, there are so many other people in the world..."
tortgurt has entered the room.
tortgurt: yo
AndrewRogue: (Lurker <.<) *he shrugs* "Eh heh... and what does it really matter though. I'm pretty unimportant as things go anymore. And if they really feel a need to fuck with me more, then I'll cheerfully break them in two. I'm
AndrewRogue: tired of it."
Adm H Sopko: ::He laughs, patting him on the shoulder:: "Thats the spirit." ::He downs his drink, and it's now he seems to be more than a little tipsy::
AndrewRogue: *he waves a hand dismissively* "Eh heh... finally hitting your threshold Sopko? Most men would have died by now I think."
Adm H Sopko: "Heh... well, I rarely let myself get this far. You could say a mutual friend of ours has let me down a bit." ::He stands up, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath. When he opens his eyes and turns to Landus, he
Adm H Sopko: seems a bit better off. He extends his hand:: "It's been a pleasure seeing you again, Landus. Perhaps we'll run into each other here again."
AndrewRogue: "Riiight Sopko. Prolly will." *he accepts the hand* "But I run into you somewhere else and I'm gonna be convinced you're stalking someone."
Adm H Sopko: "Meh. Do something that warrants it and you just might be seeing me again. Though, of course, I'm good enough at my job that you won't notice me then." ::He gives him a manly handshake, then exits, leaving more Melona
Adm H Sopko: in her room aloine::
Adm H Sopko: poor Melona even
AndrewRogue: *he chuckles and returns to his table* (Poor... More... no difference <.<)
Dark Japheth: There, Caradoc is quietly eating.
AndrewRogue: "Eh heh... sorry. I got caught up. But yeeeah. Sopko is a weird man."
Dark Japheth: "Its alright." She munches a little.
AndrewRogue: Let's stop this a'fore it goes too far with a might Sense Motive.
AndrewRogue: *mighty
AndrewRogue: ...oh shit. I said mighty.
Dark Japheth: You did.
Dark Japheth: *expects a 1*
Dark Japheth: ...will andy get a 1?
AndrewRogue: Uh... can I pretend this next roll doesn't count and take the result after?
*OnlineHost*: Dark Japheth rolled 1 2-sided die: 2
Dark Japheth: Nope. One roll is all you get.
*OnlineHost*: AndrewRogue rolled 1 20-sided die: 11
Dark Japheth: NOT TOO BAD
AndrewRogue: Whew. AIM got confused and used 2 1's
AndrewRogue: <.<
Dark Japheth: No, she's not lying. She isn't secretly getting to you to kill your sister or family. She's just saying 'yeah, its alright that he's weird tho, cuz I've got a crush on a dude with wings.'
Dark Japheth: 'who eats birdseed.'
Dark Japheth: She munches the salad, a little more.
AndrewRogue: Ow.
AndrewRogue: That cuts me deep Gorth.
Dark Japheth: Note how much I'm losing sleep over it.
AndrewRogue: XD
Dark Japheth: Munch. "So what did y'all talk about?"
AndrewRogue: "Eh... poetry, boredom, bladesinging, lying, fame... not that I actually managed to learn anything except he's mostly a humble son of a bitch."
Dark Japheth: "Admirable. Few people are humble."
AndrewRogue: "Eh heh... you're pretty spot on there. But 'ey, some still remain." *he smiles* "You really don't ever talk about yourself."
Dark Japheth: She laughs. "I'm not that interesting."
Dark Japheth: "I'm an NPC given a personality only by accident because I actually appeared in the story instead of remaining in Skocion's backstory."
Dark Japheth: *"Really, I'm not that interesting."
AndrewRogue: "And that will teach you never to have mysterious NPCs taunt things like 'You should introduce him to your sister.'"
AndrewRogue: "And more importantly, never to let the player who is in control take a hiatus long enough that boredom strikes for solo RP."
AndrewRogue: Ahem... <.<
Dark Japheth: ....whoops.
Dark Japheth: (And no, that was Kirk who kept pushing for you to fall in love with Cara.)
Dark Japheth: (bastard! *shakes fist*
AndrewRogue: *he shrugs* "And that is humility to say that. Even if it were true, you still make no motion to put yourself above others or nothing to cover the failing." *he chuckles* "Besides, what the hell is 'interesting'
AndrewRogue: anyway?"
AndrewRogue: (Kirk really does own this game in some ways <.<)
AndrewRogue: (Then fine, that will teach you not to let player pushes force your hand and the follow through :p)
Dark Japheth: (*makes sure he kills Landus's sister*)
Dark Japheth: "Interesting is something beyond the ordinary."
Dark Japheth: "Someone who is important, someone with the ability to do important things."
AndrewRogue: (Been there done that. <.<) *he chuckles* "Well then that discounts a whole lot of life... or makes everyone interesting. Take your pick Cara."
Dark Japheth: "Which one gets me to remain mysterious?" She smiles.
AndrewRogue: "Number two would be what you want then."
AndrewRogue: "For then we can all do whatever the hell is 'important' because I could care less what some god-like man across the world is doing compared to what you are doing."
Dark Japheth: At this, she somewhat blushes, and smiles.
Dark Japheth: "Lets see. I'm nineteen years old, I'm six years younger than my brother..."
Dark Japheth: "Dad died when we were young, leaving us to run the inn."
Dark Japheth: "Or do you mean recent stuff?"
Dark Japheth: She gently touches the pendant around her neck, the fanged tooth inlet with gold.
AndrewRogue: "Whatever you think is important." *he chuckles* "You still have that I see."
Dark Japheth: She laughs. "Yeah."
Dark Japheth: "Hmm. I was able to get the leave of absence approved by the dean."
Dark Japheth: "And I'm learning a bit. I don't know yet what school of magic to specialize in. I'm thinking Divination, but I don't know. Maybe evocation."
Dark Japheth: "Some kid from the enchanter school keeps asking me out, and trying to Suggest it. And I keep ignoring him. Its really kind of funny."
AndrewRogue: "Eh... heh..."
AndrewRogue: "That ain't a very proper use of magic I'd say."
Dark Japheth: "Its rape, according to the law. Which is why he'll be expelled... in..." She looks outside, at the moon. "My guess is in six hours."
AndrewRogue: "Oh ho? Only expulsion though? That's... almost disappointing. One would hope he gets something a little worse."
Dark Japheth: "What did you have in mind?"
AndrewRogue: "Nothing in particular. Perhaps just enough of a blow to the head to make sure he can't even remember what a Suggestion is."
Dark Japheth: She sighs, smiling. "You know, you don't have to beat the crap out of every low life scum I meet."
Adm H Sopko: (But... isn't that what love is?)
Dark Japheth: (...What is love?)
Dark Japheth: (Baby don't hurt me. Don't hurt me. No more.)
AndrewRogue: "Juuust suggesting alternatives for the proper functioning of law Cara. Expulsion seems like such an insignificant thing. Doesn't really keep him from being low life scum."
AndrewRogue: (Love is... a long philosophical discussion. Or a cool catchphrase. Or threesomes. Whichever.)
Dark Japheth: "This is true. When he's expelled, do you think I should make a formal protest in a court of law?"
AndrewRogue: "Eh heh... I think you should hit him with something moderately heavy. He's scum."
AndrewRogue: "But eh... formal protests can work too."
Adm H Sopko: (Love is threesomes)
Dark Japheth: "Alright. His name is Gato Steelbone. If you ever feel the need to do more than is required by law, by all means, I won't stop you."
Dark Japheth: She sips from her beer.
Dark Japheth: (...I want a plush version of the common cold.)
AndrewRogue: (YES. *wants the Black Death plush*)
Dark Japheth: (*has a 152 dollar check*)
AndrewRogue: (*doesn't*)
Dark Japheth: (...new computer with the 250 I saved already, or buy.. PLUSHIE MICROBES)
Dark Japheth: (......Hmm.)
Dark Japheth: ('tis a difficult decision)
AndrewRogue: Eh... Sense Motive ooone more time.
*OnlineHost*: AndrewRogue rolled 1 20-sided die: 11
Dark Japheth: Just for the hell of it
AndrewRogue: "Nice name." *he sighs* "But I suppose when I actually stop to think of it, this is the kinda thing likely to get me in just as much trouble. So 'ey, I suppose we'll let the law thing go for now." *he
AndrewRogue: smiles* "As long as he never, ever tries such a thing again."
Dark Japheth: She laughs. "Don't worry. If he comes near me again..."
Dark Japheth: Something taps your shoulder. Kind of fiercely- five pounds of pressure. And a gentle squeeze on your shoulder, and caradoc is smiling, and making somatic gestures.
Dark Japheth: "Imagine what that could do to more delicate portions of the lechers anatomy."
AndrewRogue: *he chuckles* "Ah yes, I imagine that would be... unplesant."
Dark Japheth: At this, she nods. "Yeah. May be irritating, but I'm sure he'd walk fine after a few weeks or so."
Dark Japheth: ...and I'm unfortunately going to have to end this.
Dark Japheth: So to speed things up
Dark Japheth: Diplomacy check
Adm H Sopko: Can I make one too?<G>
Dark Japheth: .....Sure.
*OnlineHost*: Adm H Sopko rolled 1 20-sided die: 14
Dark Japheth: Pray you don't get a 1, Andy.
*OnlineHost*: AndrewRogue rolled 1 20-sided die: 8
AndrewRogue: Add Empathy for a wonderous 12.
Dark Japheth: Huzzah!
AndrewRogue: The same number I keep getting <.<
Dark Japheth: She is nice. And the date ends on a good note.
Dark Japheth: An AWWWW moment
Dark Japheth: not a Bow Chicka Bow Wow moment
Dark Japheth: But you aren't skocion.
Dark Japheth: Sadly and amusingly he might have a better chance at a one night stand with Cara than you.
Dark Japheth: By the way. I'm making an amendment/edit to Empathy.
AndrewRogue: Damn <.<
Dark Japheth: Landus, for you, score it as follows- 10 base.
Dark Japheth: Each bonus I've given you adds one to that.
Dark Japheth: Treat it as an ability. You can replace the Charisma with Empathy whenever you think it fits.
Dark Japheth: :P
AndrewRogue: Yay!
AndrewRogue: *loses nifty bonuses to Heal and Sense Motive*
AndrewRogue: Boo <.<
Dark Japheth: Well you see
Dark Japheth: :P
Dark Japheth: It was that or say "Hmm. I think you get a major hit. All those bonuses I gave you? Take em away."
Dark Japheth: See, this is why I like my RPers. Gil would WHINE
Dark Japheth: You just say "Boo." and that is all.
AndrewRogue: Naw. Its cool. 20+ SM no matter what I roll is kinda scary.
AndrewRogue: On that note though, you want me to do something with my Inisight and Unamed bonuses too? <.<
Dark Japheth: I haven't noticed a problem with the insight yet.
Adm H Sopko: Ooo... he has Insight as well?<G>
Dark Japheth: You will note what I did. Kirk made an uberchar who can talk AND can fight better than a lot of people
Dark Japheth: so to make it fair, y'all become better at talking.
Dark Japheth: Not YOUR insight, granted by the Insane God
Dark Japheth: No, his is just a good old mundane insight.
Dark Japheth: Anyway
Adm H Sopko: +20 to SM? Sounds like he got mine
Dark Japheth: i gots to get going.
Dark Japheth: lol.
AndrewRogue: Adios then. :p
Dark Japheth: No, I've just offered "You can get 500 XP this session, or a permanant +1 bonus to sense motive, Diplomacy, or Bluff."
Dark Japheth: Him- "...This is a gorth game. I'd better get SM."
Dark Japheth: so anyway good night.
AndrewRogue: Thanks for making my night less sucky ^_^
Dark Japheth: Any time man!