RP channel logs: The investigation (Aran, Reidia, Taorin)

[RP]: (Aran): As night falls over the Nadrak beach, Aran sits alone.
[RP]: (Aran): He has taken some time off from Kadirae and Taorin to think.
[RP]: Aran sighs 'It's a bit silly, maybe .. but I've never told them of my fear of open seas'
[RP]: Aran says 'I guess it's too late now to back off. Not much of a choice anymore'
[RP]: (Aran): Silently cursing his own stupidity and silly fears, Aran stares out over the ocean as the last rays of the setting sun warm his back.
[RP]: Aran considers turning away from it all and going back to Camaar, but realises that he can't abandon Kadirae and Taorin now.
[RP]: Aran whispers into the wind 'Tomorrow we set sail to Mallorea. There's no telling what will await us there, if we actually even arrive'
[RP]: (Aran): giving one last glance towards the far horizon beyond which the unknown landmass of the Mallorean continent lies, Aran turns away from the sea and makes his way back to camp.






[RP]: Taorin sighs.
[RP]: Taorin pulls out the book of alphabet that Lady Kadirae had given her and tries to see how much she remembers.
[RP]: Taorin mutters 'Stupid symbols. Who ever designed these? They should have made it easier. Bah.'
[RP]: Taorin considers the letters on the page again. A B C... I guess it's not super hard
[RP]: Taorin mutters again 'Practice makes perfect.. I will read these letters. I don't want my new owners to sell me off again'
[RP]: Taorin sighs.
[RP]: Taorin says 'Hm... Kadi gave me these numbers to look over and learn how to calculate. I think I've learned the letters....'
[RP]: Taorin ponders 'Do I still remember my numbers like she taught me? Let me think. Oh no.. What was that first number?'
[RP]: Taorin says 'Rock. Wait. that's not a number is it.. Oh no. What do I do? I don't even remember the first number...'
[RP]: Taorin looks around her sadly hoping noone has noticed her confusion yet.
[RP]: Taorin quickly sees one of the men in the caravan and scurries over to quickly ask what the first number is.
[RP]: Taorin says 'OH! One. oops. I knew that was the first number. Really.'
[RP]: Taorin bonks herself and grimaces in pain.
[RP]: Taorin says 'Okay. So. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10'
[RP]: Taorin counts slowly on her finger. ' Oh no.... Why do I still have one finger left?! What am I missing
[RP]: Taorin sighs.
[RP]: Taorin says 'This number and letters business is hard.'
[RP]: Taorin sighs.
[RP]: Taorin returns to her book and continues reading.






[RP]: (Lady Reidia Rhellan): Taorin and Reidia looked at the book, absorbed in its contents. With a flourish Reidia closed it. "Taorin, you have finished your first book!" The two women smiled broadly. It was A great accomplishment for the young dancer.
[RP]: (Lady Reidia Rhellan): Taorin and Reidia looked at the book, absorbed in its contents. With a flourish Reidia closed it. "Taorin, you have finished your first book!" The two women smiled broadly. It was A great accomplishment for the young dancer.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan Reidia embraced Taorin and watched as she rode away on her horse, clutching the book to her chest. With a smile Reidia looked to see Aran regarding her with curious eyes.
[RP]: (Lady Reidia Rhellan): Reidia embraced Taorin and watched as she rode away on her horse, clutching the book to her chest. With a smile Reidia looked to see Aran regarding her with curious eyes.
[RP]: (Lady Reidia Rhellan): ok due to the fact rei cant type im gonna start over, sorry sally and joran
[RP]: (Lady Reidia Rhellan): Taorin and Reidia looked at the book, absorbed in its contents. With a flourish Reidia closed it. "Taorin, you have finished your first book!" The two women smiled broadly. It was A great accomplishment for the young dancer.
[RP]: (Lady Reidia Rhellan): Reidia embraced Taorin and watched as she rode away on her horse, clutching the book to her chest. With a smile Reidia looked to see Aran regarding her with curious eyes.
[RP]: Lord Aran hesitates as he tries to find the right words.
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'There's something I've been meaning to ask you, Reidia'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'I am just not sure how to put it.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Sure go ahead Aran.'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'I've noticed something strange recently.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Well just be blunt? I find that works well.'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'Ok, I guess I can try that for a change.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan giggles.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Im always a bit strange, is there something specific?'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'I've noticed that, when you're talking to some of your fellow Merchants, you talk more .. how to say it ..'
[RP]: Lord Aran sits down and thinks deeply.
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'more animated, I guess.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan listens closely.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Animated? howso?'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'You move your hands more, I think. It's the best way I can describe it.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan grumbles and growls. You wonder what's wrong...
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan tries to cover her chagrin.
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'I'm sorry. Did I say something wrong?'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'My hands move?'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan sighs.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'WEll aran, youre trustworthy enough to know i guess.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'What you see is a language that we Drasnians use they is spoken with our fingers.'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'A language?'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'now that explains a whole lot'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'I've always wondered how you were able to get the information you did from seeming normal conversations.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'It's not entirely a secret, but we are cautious to whom is it revealed to. It is used when there are spies lingering to hear a conversation.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan chuckles politely.
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'I was thinking you used some kind of code words.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'I guess part of my allure is revealed.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Who says we dont?'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan looks around and whistles innocently.
[RP]: Lord Aran sighs.
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'I guess you have a point.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Why the sigh Aran'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'maybe I should just stop trying to understand you Drasnians.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan comforts Lord Aran.
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'I think you take all this spy stuff way too seriously.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'I know all too well how the whole 'Drasnian factor' affects Sendars.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan sighs.
[RP]: Lord Aran nods in understanding.
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'How could I forget, you were married to a Sendar once.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Want to lean the language? That way im not so, mysterious?'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'Could I?'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Aye, I was, but now Ordici, being Drasnian understands that part of me. Maybe in teaching you, you could learn more about me. IM not that complicated. It's really just all smoke and mirrors.'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'I mean, if you're not too busy teaching Taorin, that is.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Of course aran, You are the quintessential Sendar, practical and trustworthy. I trust you to not use the language unwisely.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'I think Taorin is about to start teaching herself, she's rahter smart.'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'You know, it might even come in handy when we eventually get to Melcene.'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'So, how does it work?'
[RP]: Lord Aran smiles happily.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Actually, we may find that your knowledge of the secret language could be our greatest advantage. I have made sure all the Managersof the Merchants' offices know it.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'well, it's basically finger waggling'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'But certain patterns indicate certain words, there's no real alphabet, It's each motion indicates a seperate word. first thing is, limber up your fingers aran.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan starts to stretch her hands widely.
[RP]: Lord Aran stretches his hands.
[RP]: Lord Aran grimaces 'Ouch, I think I pulled a muscle there.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan holds her hands against her stomach.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan giggles.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'this is the baseline from where all speech begins. I alweays enter an office with my hands pressed against my stomach.'
[RP]: Lord Aran folds his hands on his stomach in copy of Reidia.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Now, instead of a greeting like hello, we always are greeted by the motions indicating the number of spies listening to us.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'so, let me teach you how to count first.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan makes a small motion with her index finger.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'that is one.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'you try, Aran.'
[RP]: Lord Aran clumsily wiggles his index finger.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan giggles.
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'What's so funny?'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'ok, you need less wiggle and more swoosh. You told me ther geese look rather fertile.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'The language is rather.. specific at times.'
[RP]: Lord Aran gives it another try and moves his index finger with .. more swoosh?
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan smiles happily.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'that's it! Dont try too much or else you'll shout. It's a rather fluid language.'
[RP]: Lord Aran nods.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Ok now lets try the number two.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan moves the pinkie finger on her opposite hand.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'now that is a wiggle'
[RP]: Lord Aran wiggles his pinkie finger with as little swoosh as possible.
[RP]: Lord Aran wiggles his pinky again. 'Is this correct?'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'That was much better!'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan nods.
[RP]: Lord Aran smiles happily.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'now that my student Taorin has left my teachings, I guess I could corrupt another with my knowledge.'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'I'd love to learn this sign language. It looks very useful for our current endeavour.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Definately. '
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'So how do we proceed from here?'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'I don't suppose this is written down in some book somewhere.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'No, but, we'll learn the numbers today and tomorrow, we can start learning fun things to say.'
[RP]: Lord Aran wiggles and swooshes his fingers in vain attempts to copy Reidia's examples.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan giggles.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'aran, do that again and some big Nadrak named Gunter will be your lover forever.'
[RP]: Lord Aran blushes.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan looks around evilly. "I hear that nice Sendar priestes bring a high price in the backwoods of Gar og Nadrak"
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan looks around and whistles innocently.
[RP]: Lord Aran mutters something quietly to himself.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan blushs 'Im sorry aran, You are just too fun, I couldnt resist!'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan smiles, her dimples flashing.
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'Ok, well. Don't forget that this is all new to me.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Forgive me and my Drasnian inpetuousness?'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan chuckles politely.
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'I could just as well say "Your tulips are exceptionally bright today" when trying to say "How are you doing?"'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'gig '
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan giggles.
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'And if you start making fun of every little mistake I make, I might lose my confidence any time.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'nah not on my watch! I'll make sure you speak impeccibly, ok?'
[RP]: Lord Aran sighs.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'You dont joke much do ya?'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'That's second nature to us Sendars. We're mostly a serious people.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'The essence of being a Drasnian is to laugh, and to find out what others dont want you to know. It is essential to our national identity. I apologize if I have offeneded you.'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'Your apology is accepted, Reidia. I will try to see the funny side of things more often in the future.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan giggles.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Aran , you need to loosen up!'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'I am not sure if I can. I am Sendar, after all.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Sendars can relax, I have some of Chyre's special Othlass here...'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'Reidia, you know my opinions about intoxicating substances.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'and That is part of your problem! you need to relax! Enjoy life!'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'I need to keep a clear mind. My service to my God demands that from me.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan mutters something about stuffy sendars.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Myabe that's where Belar had his best points as a god. We Alorns are fierce warriors, shrewd Merchants but yet we know how to enjoy ourselves.'
[RP]: Lord Aran says 'You might be right, Reidia. Then again, we all have our own ways to serve our God.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan chuckles politely.
[RP]: Lord Aran tries to signal the number 6 to Reidia again.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'Well we all serve the same side of the prophecy. So, I think that's enough.'
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'ok, just angle a bit to the left and you have it just right.'
[RP]: Lord Aran nods understandingly as he quickly counts from 1 to 10, using just his fingers.
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan cheers and sings... she is just BURSTING with joy!
[RP]: Lady Reidia Rhellan says 'That was well done!'
[RP]: (Lord Aran): Satisfied with the progress, Aran and Reidia decide to quit the lesson for the day and to focus on the tasks at hand.

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