Southern Trade Route
The road here is dusty, wearing a weary path between the two towns. Already,
the faint scent of the ocean drifts to you from the south. there is not much
of interest to the west, only dunes and sand. Although, you're more than
welcome to head that way, if it suits your fancy. At least to the east, there
is a little green and a river, by the sounds of it. A worn place in the grass
to the east betrays the existence of a faint trail leading into some marshy
area along the forest's edge.
[Exits : Head (W)est to the desert, (E)ast along the trail, (N)orth to the
crossroads, and (S)outh into Matherion ]
[Players : Jordyn ]
[Sleepers: Seventeen ]
[Things : A Platoon of Royal Soldiers ]
Jordyn
A female of medium Height (about 5'6"), with long thick, straight blue-black
hair done into two braids and left to rest on her back, tied with leather
thongs interwoven through the hair. Her heart shaped face is attractive and
striking rather than pretty, with a small, full mouth and large lavender eyes
that startling to look at. Her skin is very pale, and she has minor scars
upon her bare arms that speak of previous battles fought and most likely won.
She has a sleekly muscled build of that of a runner or a gymnast, and moves
with an easy grace that speaks of great agility.
She wears soft tights of a forest green colour, covered by black leather
chaps for riding and a pair of knee high boots of the same colour. A soft
sleevless white blouse, tight and clinging to her form is tucked into her
chaps, and overlayed with a sleevless laced up leather vest, as body armor.
She wears black leather gloves, tight around the wrist and then flaring
outwards with slits along the undersides, reaching to elbow.
Strapped to her back and held in two light brown scabbards are swords, both
thin, one of a regular length and the other much smaller. A dagger with a
plain hilt is attached to her hip, kept strapped there by a plain brown
scabbard. She wears no jewelry save for a large ring kept on a leather
string and tied around her neck.
Carrying:
>Cloud is apparently heading south, down the road, towards Matherion
>Jordyn is seated upon the ground, cross legged, looking droopy and sniffling a
bit. She glances up at you with a forlorn face, her lower lip stuck out in a
pout that makes her look really young. "Hullo," she says quite tragically.
>Cloud pauses his trip momentarily, to look down at the young lady. Hmm. If
Cloud was more sociable, he might open up a discussion, as it is, he barely
asks, "... Something the matter?"
>Jordyn sighs, as if she's weary of what she's just about to say, but does it
anyway, raising up her hands and making the appropriate accompanying gestures.
"I'm looking for a Prince, about yea tall, with lavender hair, and a really big
sword." She stares up at you as if you were her last hope, her great saviour,
her eyes big and shiny.
>Cloud has a really big sword. One down. He's... kinda tall. Two down. Has blond
hair. No dice. "... I'm afraid I do not know him."
>Jordyn ohs and looks even sadder, but just nods her head, rather listlessly,
though even in her saddened state she seems to be unable to stop moving, her
heel thumping against the ground like a rabbit. "Well, thank you anyway, Sir.
My name is Jordyn." She holds out her hand, not really paying attention though
to whether or not you take it.
>Cloud doesn't take it. If you knew him better, you might not be offended...
just speaking to you is more sociable then he normally is. As it stands,
though, it just looks rude. He says, with a relatively drab tone, "Cloud." One
assumes it's his name, but he doesn't make it obvious.
>Jordyn just drops her hand, not really paying attention to you either, in fact
she isn't even looking at you but down at the ground where she's drawing a
makeshift portrait of some guy with long hair in the dirt and muttering under
her breath about lost Princes and stressful journeys. "Pleased to make your
acquaintance," she answers with a listless sigh.
>Cloud continues on his walk, but he gets no more then ten paces before he turns
around, and asks, "Why are you looking for this... prince?"
>Jordyn's lower lip starts trembling at that. "B-b-because his people need him
and are waiting for him and have been looking for him for a long time and he
has been gone so long that we worry that he will never return or is dead or has
been eaten by a dragon or some large monster and..." finally the steady barrage
of words stop, and she takes a deep breath. "...because I miss him." She looks
to you with guileless eyes, and shrugs her shoulders, sniffling again.
>Cloud replies, simply, in his same nearly emotionless tone, "... I'll see what
I can do."
>Jordyn blinks at that, all thoughts of sadness and crying driven out of her
mind as she stares up at you curiously. "...see what you can...do?" She says,
with another blink, staring at you as if you were some strange creature.
>Cloud elaborates, in the same quiet tone, "... I will let you know if I
encounter him."
>Jordyn blinks and then nods her head slowly, staring at you with a quiet awe.
"....all right." Even her foot stops thumping against the ground, she's so
mesmerized by your oddity.
>Cloud is quite odd, isn't he? Especially his eyes... With that, he resumes his
journey, heading south.
>Jordyn just quietly muses, watching you walk away. But then she remembers
herself and waves to you though you aren't looking at her, calling out, "Thank
you, Sir Cloud! I hope we meet again!" She seems rather rejuvenated, and
stands up as well to continue on her way, opposite from yours.
>Cloud doesn't respond. Well, maybe he did, but if so, he didn't speak loudly
enough to be heard.
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** Walk cut **
Seventh Heaven Bar - Main Room
You enter the bar known as '7th Heaven'. This place doesn't exactly match it's
name, unless you're reeeeaally drunk, or really strange. This isn't the kind of
place the average fisherman will go to after a hard days work for a drink, pass
out in, and stay at. It's simply a bar, and a shadey one at that.
The place isn't the largest drinking establishment. There's just about
enough room with the three round tables, chairs set about them, and the bar to
be comfortable. The tables have about five chairs a piece set about them. The
tables are rather sturdy, made from thick wood, and can take a bar fight or
two. Even the occasional smack with a sword. And they look to have gone through
just that...maybe more then once. They're set apart by about 2 yards, leaving
plenty of room for drunken idiots to go stumbling between without crashing into
sword wielding maniacs trying to have a peacefull drink. n.n The lightning in
the room is rather ominous. The steady throbing of the lanters and candles
leave the corners of well shadowed, and sketch stretches of darkness in bars
and blots over the walls and ground. Glowing nicely, they also shead an
illuminating light on...
....the bar! Ah. The bar. A well polished wooden bar for which to lean
apon, spill drinks, and fall unconscious on. It's usually cleared, save for the
spare lantern or bottle being worked away at. There are about five high stools
placed evenly around the bar, strong, thick legged wooden ones. Across the bar,
perhaps more interesting then the rest of the room, are rack apon rack of
*booze*. Yes, just about anything a drunkard or potential drunkard, or sailor
on leave could ever dream or want, without the woman. Tan bottles...green
bottles...clear bottles...dark bottles...even glowing bottles..? Wow. What a
selection. They stretch clear to the roof. Why, there's enough booze here to
suply .../alot/ of people! Pretty typical for such a place. One wouldn't want
to run out of it when you have such charming customers.
[Exits : (O)ut, and (B)ack Room ]
[Players : Utena, and Jinnai ]
[Sleepers: Ashram, Celes, and Mousse ]
[Things : Flier: Come to a Bold New World! ]
>Utena nods to Cloud from a mug full of tap-water-warm ale.
>Cloud steps inside, pausing in the doorway to scan the room, before taking a
seat at a table.
Jinnai
Here is what looks like someone that has lived out in nature for a long time
(it's actually Jinnai in disguise, but he's a lot better than the bugroms at
being disguised...). He's wearing the clothes of a woodsman and has a patch
over his eye. Meet Katsu- uh, Phred Jinnai.
Carrying:
>Phred looks up at Cloud, recognising him as the 'spy' but not saying anything
since he's in disguise.
>Phred sips his own Ale.
>'Spy'? What spy? Cloud's to laid back to be a spy, really. Indeed, if he didn't
blink occasionally, you'd almost think he was dead. He eventually manages to
make an order, when a handy NPC tavern girl passes by.
>Phred asks, "(OOC) what? don't you remember when Jinnai ordered the hoard to
'throw him in the river'?"
>Cloud (OOC) Was being sarcastic n.n; Mostly because Cloud didn't even KNOW
he was spying
>Phred says, "(OOC) well, Jinnai can be paranoid."
>Phred takes another sip of his ale. (He started drinking ale a while ago so he
could play this part well enough to not get drunk while doing it.)
>Cloud finally recieves his drink as well. He doesn't bother with moderation,
although he doesn't seem to be getting drunk.
>Phred looks around at the denizens,
>Phred . o O ( I hope some notice those signs... )
>Cloud did. He just doesn't care. Don't take it personally, he just isn't a very
active person, at least at the moment.
>Utena can barely read, therefore usually ignores fliers.
>Phred (OOC) wonders what Cloud is on...
>Cloud (OOC) Mako n.n
>Utena OOC whees, lifestream junkies. ^_^
>Cloud does seem to have a little reaction from his drinking, at least. He looks
around the room again.
>Xelloss has arrived.
>Xelloss peeks in. n.n..
>Phred looks at the wierd guy with his eyes closed.
>Cloud is sitting at a table. Everyone's awfully quiet, as much as Cloud usually
is. Feel the silence. Whoosh.
>Xelloss . o O ( Ah, yes. Mr. Excitement is here. )
>Utena glances up, feeling.. oh, it's one of those hero things. You just know.
She turns and spots Xelloss right off, grinning as she waves her friend over.
"Hey!"
>Xelloss meeps. "Hi!" n.n; He stolls in, and has a seat next to Utena, as is his
wont. "How do?"
>Utena laughs. "I'm all right." She long since finished her nasty, tap-water
warm ale and sits there with the empty mug before her. "I'm thinking about
finding a clak though, it's getting too damn cold now.."
>Cloud suddenly pulls out noisemakers and party favors! *TWEET* (OOC)
>Utena OOC giggles at Cloud. n.n
>Xelloss (OOC) falls over. @_@;;
>Xelloss ohs, remembering something. He takes a shoebox sized container from his
coat, and pushes it across the table/bar/whatever to Utena. "The water
purification dust I promised."
>Xelloss says, "...and I think I know where you can find a cloak."
>"Oh!" Utena beams. "Thanks so much! This'll make things so much easier." She
slides the box in front of herself and pats the top. "I'm lucky.." She blinks
then, large eyes glancing over the Mazoku. "Well, I'm sure I could MAKE one
just about anywhere.."
>Xelloss asks, "Yes, but... ne, I forget, did you want to come with me on that
quest?"
>Cloud listens in, he does. I mean, it's not like he actually has enough
motivation to do anything else.
>Utena hrmphs! her chiseled features becoming the model of a frown. "I -told-
you I was coming along... geez, Xell!"
>Utena whaps the Mazoku. "You're getting forgetful as well as jealous, now.."
>Xelloss says, "Sorry, sorry... I have a spotty memory. n.n; In that case..
we're going to need to get you a SPECIAL cloak."
>Xelloss eeps, and ducks.
>Utena crosses her arms over the bartop, tucking back a bit of hair behind her
ear. "What kind of special cloak?"
>Xelloss says, "A black one. ^_^;"
>Utena is not convinced. "Black in which sense? I was thinking about a dark
cloak anyway, it wouldn't match my jacket otherwise."
>Utena says, "But if you mean black as in dark magic... well.. that's something
we'll be arguing about."
>Xelloss says, "Black as in the purest shades of midnight gloom, stretching
'twixt the multifold horrors of human imagination type black. You know, evil
villianess black."
>Xelloss says, "No no, an ordinary cloak. Just... black."
>Utena grins. "Well, that's fine, then."
>Xelloss says, "And we'll probably have to change the rest of your outfit too."
>Utena tugs on a low fold of her jacket near her hip unhappily. "Why?"
>Cloud shows his remarkable conversation skills. "............ ..."
>Xelloss says, "The country we're travelling to... well, let's just say you
would REALLY stick out in that ensemble. We need to blend in."
>Utena OOC swears, Xell, if you dress me like Naga...
>Xelloss (OOC) n.n;
>Phred says, "(OOC) LOL"
>Xelloss unfolds a map, with lots of twisted roadways, dinky towns, and tons of
wasteland. A few active volcanoes too. "Here's where we're going : Evilania."
>Phred exclaims, "(OOC) oh, no!"
>Cloud (OOC) snerks, and coughs
>Utena sighs with the air of one rapidly becoming used to putting up with weird
things and, then, peers inquisitively at the map. o.O
>Cloud . o O ( ................................. Evilania? )
>Phred says, "(OOC) He's gonna HAVE to dress you like Naga."
>Cloud (OOC) THIS I have to see o.-
>Xelloss says, "It's a country dedicated to evilness, darkness, bad deeds,
naughty things, bad behaivor and impoliteness. They take candy from babies, run
with scissors, pet strange dogs no matter where they've been... that sort of
thing."
>Utena murmurs, "That name's a little cliche..." (OOC: Akio will LOVE it. ^_^)
>Xelloss says, "The COUNTRY is a little cliche."
>Xelloss says, "Trust me on this."
>Cloud just sweatdrops. Yes, you actually made Cloud sweatdrop. Are you happy
now?
>Xelloss says, "It's normally teeming with the most colorful flowers and plants
you can find, but since that doesn't fit the national image, they routinely
scorch the earth. Just as an example of how these folks thing."
think
>Utena groans softly, her forehead meeting the bar. *thump* "Great..." she moans
into the countertop... "What are you getting me into, Xell?"
>Xelloss smiles. "Now now.. it's for a good cause. The spells I seek are
somewhere in this country. We'd only have to visit for a little while."
>Cloud doesn't comment. Really. This is just... you're actually beleiving this
guy, Utena?
>Utena says, "Yeah, yeah, good cause, I know." She straightens up, rubbing at
her forehead. Can't HELP but be a little skeptical though. She ponders. "If
it's really as bad as that.. I mean.. I suppose you're going to want me to act
appropriately, too?"
>Xelloss says, "Oh, indeed. But it's not that hard. You just have to act all big
and bad and mean."
>Xelloss says, "You know, like, 'Grr, grrr, I'm dangerous, watch out, I'm a
pretty bad dude, look at the size of my sword.'"
>Cloud says, "..........................."
>Utena laughs faintly. "Maybe I should bring Akio with me.." a throwaway
comment, veiling a sudden anxiety; she waves her hand. "No.. I'll be fine with
it. But... it'll be hard for me to be like that."
>Cloud glances at his sword. "..."
>Xelloss glances over at Cloud. "Yes, like that. Compensation." n.n Then back to
Utena. "It'll be easy. But first, we need to get you an outfit consisting
mostly of black leather and metalwork."
>Cloud will let this sink in a moment. He'll have a scathing and witty comeback
any time now. Really.
>Utena grins quizzically. "And I suppose you've already picked one out, too?" A
dry smile.
>Cloud (OOC) is just... laughing here. This is a riot.
>Phred downs his ale and heads out.
>Phred . o O ( that guy scares me. )
>Jinnai exits the tavern, and goes out to the street.
>Xelloss says, "No, I'll just be going as myself. I'm fairly known there."
>Xelloss n.n
>Utena OOC bows. The Xelloss and Utena comedy duo...
>Xelloss (OOC) hits Utena in the face with a cream pie.
>Cloud is too boggled to be scared. I think you broke his mind. Not that it's
hard, or anything.
>Utena WHAPS the Mazoku priest in the arm again. "FOR ME, you idiot. -.O" She
sighs. "We might as well get started, if you have time..."
>Xelloss owies, and rubs his arm. "Indeed. Hmm........" he looks at Cloud. And
gets that 'I know something you will not enjoy' smile. ^_^ "Say, do you think
we'll need a backup man?"
>Utena says, "Sure..." Utena mutters. "More people to see me make an idiot of
myself.." She sighs. "No, let's just keep it small. Less people to worry about,
Xell."
>Xelloss seems to ignore Utena, studying cloud from all angles. >.> <.<...
"Hmm." Looks at the sword. "Um-hmm.."
>Cloud blinks. Cloud? Come along? Actually, he'd probably say yes, just to see
what Xelloss is actually planning.
>Xelloss says, "Are you for hire? n.n"
>Utena -.- "You're not listening to me. I hate it when you don't listen to me..."
>Cloud is assuming you're asking him. Seeing as how he's the only other person
in the room. He replys, in his usual dry tone, ".... Yes, actually."
>Xelloss says, "Trust me, Utena-chan. A third party member will be handy."
>Xelloss says, "Great! You're coming with us. Welcome to the fold."
>Xelloss . o O ( I'll probably need live bait for Ozek. )
>Utena OOC BWHAHAHA
>Cloud doesn't even blink. Wow, he's taking it in stride. Feel the emotion.
"..........."
>Xelloss exclaims, "Sullen. Brooding. Angsty. Unemotional at most times. He's
PERFECT for Evilania!"
>Cloud says, ".........................."
>Xelloss turns. "Come along, bold adventurers! To the Item Shop! And to get you
some new clothes."
>You take Xelloss's hand firmly in yours.
>Utena says, "Xell, wait. Let me at least drop off the box with Akio first.."
>Xelloss says, "Oh, alright. We'll wait here until your return."
>Utena nods. "It'll only be a moment."
>Xelloss . o O ( I wonder if they actually do have a small store with a big sign
just reading 'ITEM' that sells potions and ethers around here. )
>Cloud can't wait to see what outfit Xell with pick for him. Hoo-boy.
>Utena slips off the barstool, drawing the box under her arm, then runs off
quickly to the inn to leave it with her Prince.... Call it about five minutes
before she darts back in, her face a bit flushed... from running, right.
Really...
>Xelloss asks, "By the way, sir, what's your name?"
>Cloud replies, with all honesty, "... ... Cloud."
>Xelloss asks, "Excellent. Ah, Utena-chan. All set to go?"
>Cloud . o O ( ......................... I hope the pay is good. )
>Utena uhms. "Yeah, I guess so. Ready as I -can be.." She reaches for the
purple-haired Mazoku's hand, blushing across the face rather brightly. "Don't
ask.." she mutters, just don't...
>Utena takes Xelloss by the hand.
>Xelloss perks an eyebrow. ^^? But nods. "Okay. We'll have to take a shortcut."
Black light floods the room for a brief second --
>Xelloss teleports out of the room.
>Xelloss takes you along with him, holding your hand.
Magic Shoppe
You enter a sorta smallish magic shop. The first thing you notice, is the
massive front counter that almost lines the entire back wall. On it are a
couple of very large, oversized books and a few baubles here and there. Along
the walls are huge bookshelves that reach almost to the ceiling. This is where
every type of spell book, imaginable can be found. Everything from beginers
magic to advanced magic, from white, to black to curses and even holy magic!
Some books are even dedicated entirely to folklore and mythes. Also, throught
the room are other shelves spread out the middle portion of the store. Here you
would find every trinket needed for any spell. There is atleast one of
everything laid out there. Amulets, charms, stones, potions, jars of all kinds
of ingredients and all sorts of curiousity. To the left of the counter you'll
see a heavy wooden door. It is labled NVAC room. Just ask Naga, but don't say
I didn't warn you Anyway,come on in,take a look around and remember.Shop
nice,OR ELSE
[Exits : (O)ut, (N).V.A.C. Room, and (To) the Back Room ]
[Players : Xelloss ]
[Sleepers: Lina_Inverse, and Luna_Inverse(Pup) ]
[Things : The Science of Magic, Sign:WARNING!!! very important. VERY!!!, Cane
of Somaria, Magic Cape, Sign2, and Sign: PLEASE READ!!! ]
>Xelloss touches down, teleport complete. "Okay. Purchase any equipment you may
want, then we'll get you costumes."
>Utena ponders an amulet of purity, eyeing the two men momentarily.. nah. She
crosses her arms over her chest. "Xell, you KNOW I don't like magic items..."
>Cloud looks around, at the various... thingies here. Cloud doesn't have
anything against magic items.
>Xelloss mms. "Straight on to costuming, then," he agrees, leading people to....
THAT room.
>Xelloss enters the N.V.A.C room.
>Xelloss takes you along with him, holding your hand.
Naga's Villainess Attire Collection Room(#452RL)
Behold, the best room of all! Here is the finest collection of villainess
attire in all the land! ( Of course I designed it myself!) So if you REALLY
want to look like a villainess or even just a powerfull sorceress ( or if you
have good taste ) you WILL buy from NAGA the WHITE SERPENT! - As you walk in,
you notice, accessories on one wall. (A few skull necklaces, a couple of pairs
of black boots , a purple and and a black cape, some Naga-like armor and some,
vulgar Naga looking tops and bottoms.) The room is stocked to the brim with all
sorts of scandelous looking clothing. Of course, to Naga, they are a reflection
of a TRUE villainess and ultimate superiority. - Enter is you can HANDLE it!
OOOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOOHOOO
[Exits : (Ma)gic Shop ]
[Players : Xelloss ]
[Things : None ]
>Xelloss says, "Here we are! It's just SO ideal for our purposes."
>Utena says, "Oh, LORD."
>Xelloss says, "Select any items you like. ^_^"
>Utena shrinks back, just barely stopping herself from drawing a cross over her
chest. o.O Particularly at the... SKIMPY size of some of those things. She
reddens again. "I'll FREEZE to death!"
>Xelloss exclaims, "Oh, no you won't. Evilania is very balmy and warm. Always.
They keep weather spells to make it sweaty and uncomfortable year round!"
>Cloud doesn't think most of the things in here will fit him. Really. Ignore the
little Wall Market incident. ".........."
>Utena OOC FACEFAULTS... wahaha
>Xelloss says, "Of course, Cloud we'll have to put in drag because we don't have
any male villian attire."
>Cloud's jaw drops to the floor.
"......................................................."
>Xelloss eyes Cloud. "Do you have any well phrased verbal objections?"
>Cloud looks down at his current clothing. "Isn't... this good enough...?"
>Xelloss mmms... he studies. "Too colorful. Too goody two shoes. Your hair's
golden, too."
>Utena just... peers at the skimpy black things. She closes her eyes. . o O (
Oujisama, PLEASE forgive me. I know I won't forgive myself... x.x ) And more or
less RANDOMLY picks out something, her hands fumbling through the presented
'clothing'... She GLOWS with embarrassment, red from scalp to throat.
>Cloud narrows his glowing eyes. ".............." After a moment of this, he
asks, "...... Maybe just a cloak?"
>Xelloss has never seen one's skin EMIT LIGHT from embarassment. He's impressed.
o.o He looks at Cloud. "Ah, yes. That'll work as well. Make sure it's a large
one and very black."
>Cloud nods, and tries his hardest to look for something vaguely... less
feminine. I mean, do you REALLY want to see Cloud in a skimpy black bikini?
>( Sephiroth might, if some fans are to be believed. @_@ )
>Xelloss says, "I think cloaks are in the back. Of course, if you wear one,
Utena-chan can't; it'd look odd to have two people cloaked."
>Utena fidgets, with a couple of items, bits of black leather and metal spikes
BARELY equating to clothing, draped over her arm, and resolves NOT to look any
further at, like, those spiked collar things over there.. then ERKS and GLARES.
"WHY NOT?"
>Cloud turns to look at Utena. "..."
>Xelloss says, "Because two cloaked people are usually Goons of a Villian who
has enough esteem to merit two goons.. and is usually attacked a lot. n.n"
>Xelloss says, "One Goon, though, is ordinary."
>Cloud will settle for being a 'goon'. It's better than being a transvestite.
>Utena's blue eyes sear into Xelloss, a silent "You are going to OWE me for
this" as she lets out a long, frustrated sigh. "All right..." She holds up the
various things. "Is this going to be enough..? -Please- say yes."
>Xelloss thankfully nods. "Looks about right. Should probably try them on for
size, though."
>Utena looks around. >.> <.< For a changing room, of course.
>There probably is one. It's a clothing store, and even Naga isn't surreal
enough to make people change in public.
>Xelloss hmmms, studying Cloud.
>Utena slinks off toward a small curtained room, miserably. "This is never going
to work..." she comments dryly as she disappears behind the shading fabric.
>Xelloss says, "I think you need an accessory or two to look more evil."
>Cloud finally finds something resembling a goon cloak, and holds it up for
inspection. "...?"
>Xelloss hands Cloud an eyepatch and two fake sticky-on scars. "Try these. And
sneer more." n.n
>Cloud looks at the eyepatch and scars. "..........."
>Xelloss exclaims, "Trust me!"
>Xelloss n.n
>Cloud takes them. It's better then the alternative. Why can't I be the
bishoneny evil villain type guy?
>Utena's voice is heard dimly from the background, "How the hell does this thing
go on... oh...." Various rustlings of fabric and leather creakings, muffled
behind the curtain.
>Xelloss says loudly enough for Utena to hear, "Now remember, you two, act mean.
Impolite. Nasty. We're trying to fit in." n.n
>Cloud stands there mutely. ".........."
>Xelloss says, "...that'll work too, Cloud."
>Xelloss waves a hand in front of Cloud's face just to make sure he's not, like,
asleep or something.
>Cloud isn't asleep. He was waiting for Utena to leave the changing room.
"..........." This better be worth it.
>Xelloss smiles, and waits as well. ^_^
>Utena's voice calls back, "Wearing this stuff, I'm gonna FEEL like killing
anyone that looks at me!" Eventually, the petite little thing emerges, and,
well. It's definitely a complete change of pace from her usual manner of
attire. Black, rather (ahem) SHAPING bra with straps arrayed in an 'x' of the
space underneath her collarbone, sloping over bare shoulders to a similar lower
x in the back, a slim midriff left completely bare and curving into a
nearly-too-short v-cut pair of leather shorts, slim bare legs down to the
kneehigh black boots. The poor girl is sooooo red. She has her eyes closed when
she steps out, and mutters something about, 'Don't laugh'.
>Cloud doesn't laugh. He'd have to be breathing to laugh.
"..........................."
>Xelloss is.. clam... stable.... not going to crack up. "Ah.. it's very well
assembled, Utena-chan. You have a good eye for, um, the cut of fabrics."
>Cloud meanders over to the changing room, trying his hardest NOT to look at
Utena.
>Utena shoots Xell a daggered look. She crosses her bare arms over her small
(but, with this thing, pretty hefty looking) chest and glowers miserably. "..."
Imitating Cloud for a moment in sullen silence, "I suppose you're going to tell
me that I need to cut my hair off or something..."
>Xelloss says, "No, no! Your hair is just fine. You'll simply need to add this."
>Xelloss offers Utena one of those keen spiked collars. n.n
>Cloud nearly falls over.
>Xelloss says, "They're in fashion for girls of Evilania right now. n.n;"
>Utena DOES fall over. *WHAM*
>Xelloss ^_^; "Utena-chan?"
>Utena jumps back to her feet... "YOU .... YOU.....!" *splutter* She snatches
the thing... "Dammit." She pulls her long hair back, piling it on top of her
head with slender arms raised. "Fine, fine... put it on me before I change my
mind."
>Cloud slips into the dressing room. This should be a riot.
>Xelloss fwipfwipfwips quickly before she CAN change her mind, and snip! It's
on. "There. n.n;"
Cloud(#573PB$)
-=O=- - - - - - -=- Look! It's evil Cloud! -=- - - - - -=O=-
A chill... something wells up in you as you look upon this man. Whatever it
was, it passes quickly, allowing you to focus in on the person. He's of average
height, perhaps an inch under 6 feet. Certainly a warrior of some sort, from
both dress and bearing, he isn't heavily muscled and bulky like many other
mercenaries... rather, he's lean and wiry, long of limb, cutting a
distinguished profile. As you look to his face, you are immediately drawn to
the blond hair that frames it... 'mop' is probably as suitable a description as
any, as it sticks out in every possible direction, adding several inches to his
height. His features are rather delicate, not a blemish to be seen (indeed, he
would almost qualify as 'bishonen', on the other side of the world... ), but
his sky-blue eyes seem to glow with a cold, inner fire... maybe you're just
imagining things.
His clothing is... quite unusual, to say the least. He has a trademark 'evil
villain brand dark cloak' (tm). Looks high-quality too, it billows behind him
dramatically in the wind and EVERYTHING. It even comes with a hood that comes
up over his head, casting a shadow on his face, making him look... mysterious.
Or something. Yeah. As if that weren't EVIL enough, he has a spiked leather
bandolier type contraption strapped to his chest, on which his huge sword
(which is evil enough as it is) is strapped to. Just for fun, he has black
leather gloves with spiked knuckles. Boy this looks stupid.
-=O=- = --- = --- = - -=-=O=-=- = --- = --- = -=O=-
Carrying: (Currency: 73 farthings)
Buster Sword(#585)
>Xelloss says, "Oh, easily done."
>Xelloss snaps his fingers, and Utena's hair is black and more curly. "Illusion
spell." n.n
>Utena lets those very DISTINCTIVE pink tresses spill back down around her bare
shoulders. Yikes. Good thing neither of you have that unfortunate nosebleed
condition or there'd be problems. ^_-
>Cloud finally steps out of the booth, after a remarkably quick change. Hrmm.
Take a look. As for nosebleeds, luckily Cloud doesn't worry about those. But he
DOES stare.
>Xelloss ahs. "Good work, Cloud! You look finely evil. Well! Now, we can get a
good night's rest and leave tomorrow."
>Xelloss ^_^
>Utena nods, and notes her previous pose came before Xell's, (OOC) then turns
and glances at Cloud...
>Cloud says, rather meekly, "...... Will that be all?"
>Xelloss says, "For now, yes. When we're fresh and ready tomorrow, I'll
transport you both to Evilania. Feel free to wear your lovely outfits home,
though. n.n"
>Xelloss . o O ( ...I hope Utena doesn't realize I could have just expanded her
hair illusion to be a costume illusion too. )
>Cloud is glad he lives in a tent. "......."
>Utena mutters something about, "At least -you- get a cloak.." She glares and
goes to snatch one up anyway.. she is NOT walking around HERE like this... She
hastily wraps away her body under the enveloping black cloak and -sighs- deeply.
>Xelloss says, "If it helps, Utena, I really, really appreciate this. n.n; And I
owe you a favor."
>Xelloss tosses a small/medium sized bag of gold to Cloud. "And half your pay in
advance." n.n
>Utena says, "Yeah... well. Get me out of this alive and in the same condition I
started and I'll forgive you..."
>Cloud's mood seems a little bit improved by that. He's back to apathetic!
>Xelloss says, "Right, right. And either way, you have a cute little outfit to
play with Akio-kun in! ^_^"
>Xelloss (OOC) cracks up.
>Utena definitely seems crankier now with this stuff on, so in that respect, the
clothing does its work. She PUNCHES Xelloss in the arm again, not holding back.
-.- "Dammit!"
>Cloud nearly falls over. Again.
>Xelloss hits a wall from the impact. @_@ "Wow. You're getting better at that."
>Utena hmphglowersnorts. "You're messing with the wrong girl.."
>Xelloss says, "...you know, a colleague of mine in the Mazoku once tried to
scientifically prove that pissed off young girls are capable of far more
strength than a grown man."
>Xelloss says, "He didn't survive his own experiment. n.n;"
>Cloud isn't messing. Really. He's just standing here looking EVIL! Think
Sephy-chan would like this?
>Utena OOC tries to stop LAUGHING RL. Oh god, this is going to be one of THOSE
plots... ^_^
>Hmm... black leather, metal armor in odd places, bits of skin exposed, lurking
menace... yes, Sephy would dig it.
>Cloud (OOC) Indeed n.n;
>Xelloss (OOC) is shamelessly plagarizing himself for the ideas, of course. ^_^;
>Cloud (OOC) Still.... 'Evilania'? n.n
>Utena OOC nods... n.n
>Xelloss says, "(OOC) See also : Slayers Reflect #6, 'Fear and Loathing in
Evilania'"
>Cloud (OOC) Oh yes. n.n; o.o;
>Xelloss asks, "So! Anybody want to get a drink or some dinner?"
>Cloud says, "........................................"
>Xelloss says, "You're all on my payroll now. n.n"
>Xelloss says, "I'll provide."
>Cloud (OOC) would, but he has to go eat, and can't stop LAUGHING in RL n.n;
>Utena mutters something about crawling under a rock...
>Xelloss puts a little stone on Utena-chan's head. n.n "There."
>Utena turns red. Very red. Remember that experiment you just mentioned? You're
about to live its conclusions yourself....
>Cloud asks a relatively pertinent question. Surprisingly. ".... Where and when
will we meet?"
>Xelloss says, "....butmaybeweshouldgonow... ah, I'll come fetch you tomorrow at
an undisclosed time wherever you are. It's easier."
>Cloud nods, and slips out. Before this gets any worse.
>Utena OOC waves to you guys... bwahahah.
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