City Square
Welcome to the middle of the sleepy (yeah, right), humble mountain city of
Midgaard. The peaks that surround the somewhat smallish sprawl of
constructions about you appear a vibrant, cool purple at this distance..capped
with off-white snow at the tops. Although the town itself recieves little
precipitation from being sheltered by this atol of sheer rock, a cold wind does
comb and filter its way through..providing a brisk, though arid, atmosphere.
On the southwestern pointing end of town, a small, manmade pass in the
mountain valley allows for easy access from the bustling world outside. To
your north and west are the commercial districts..manufacturing, shipping, and
selling various consumable goods. In the east, to the 'horizon', appear to be
homes of various architectural influences..the more wealthy of said houses
bordering a small alpine lake and park. To the south, the middle-class homes
continue, thinning out just before the open gap to the highway beyond.
As for where you stand..it is the Midgaard City Square..Several government
offices and the larger buildings can be found on the sides of the slightly
misnomered elliptical, cobblestoned intersection. No actual automobile traffic
passes here, being routed through the side streets..this is a strictly
pedestrian and bicycle zone. A large, granite fountain with a statue of Odin
atop it towers nearly two stories prominantly in the center. There are also
benches about for taking a quiet repose from the hustle of daily life.
[Exits : City (H)all, (T)ransit Station, (S)outh, (N)orth, (W)est, (E)ast,
and (F)ountain ]
[Players : Esmerelda, Satsuki, Keiko, and Sanban_Ryu ]
You found a gargleblaster!
[Things : The Wheel of Morality, and Ye Olde Message Boarde [IC!] ]
>Garr enters, utterly silently for his massive size, heralded only by the
*chime* of the rings on his spear. The light crowd parts, probably justifiably,
at his passage.
>Es-chan leans over the edge of the parkbench Satsuki finds herself seated upon,
she assides to her, "Whatcha listenin to deary?" her voice strangely audible
over the silent roar of music..
>Keiko's eyes widen.
>Garr . o O ( ... Ryu? How fortunate that my search is finished so quickly... )
>Es-chan of course doesn't see or register Garr yet
>S. Ryu glances over and up at the tall figure. o.-;; . o O ( ..Garr? Here? x.x )
>Keiko looks to Ryu. o O ( I'd better keep an eye on the kid while I can... )
>Satsuki's eyes widen a bit as sound breaks the reverie of her musical
indulgence. The first thing she sees, looking out across the square as she is,
is Garr. Oddly enough, she doesn't exhibit any of the usual symptoms of 'damn
that's a big monster', but catalogues him mentally as more scenery and leaves
it at that. His throat couldn't have produced the voice that whispered to her,
so she glances sidelong to try and find out who did.
>Es-chan smiles down to Satsuki, "Hi there deary." beaming her beautiful
expression as her long coiling seagreen locks spill over Satsuki's shoulder
while leaning over.
>Garr takes several steps forward, his spear chiming in rythmn. He says, a deep,
yet clear, voice, "Good evening, young Ryu." His gaze slowly turns to the girl
Esmerelda, and his eyes narrow...
>Keiko keeps a little protectively near Ryu. -.-
>l me
Garr(#1436PB$)
-=-=- Guardian Garr -=-=-
Wow. This being is quite impressive, to say the least. Standing well over seven
feet tall, and almost as wide, this man is a walking mountain of muscle. If
that were not intimidating enough, he is certainly far, far from human. As you
look up at his regal head, you note a distinct reptilian, maybe even draconic,
influence. His narrow, ruby eyes gaze down on you, seemingly with the wight of
centuries, and a pair of massive horns arc backwards and upwards from his noble
cranium. His skin is a deep tan, and is leathery, like the armored hide of an
elephant. As you can further down his body you see that his thick arms end in
powerful, four-fingered hands. His legs are reverse-knee, like those of
reptiles, or birds, and end in four-toed feet. Most unusually of all, a pair of
leathery wings sprout from his back, although you doubt they are little more
than vestigal.
You look over his clothing, and find that it is rather simple, as he wears a
red Gi, sized for his massive form. The Gi is a crimson red, trimmed with
yellow at the edges, and is tied at the waist with a broad blue sash. A string
of prayer beads hangs around the broad neck, while strips of cloth are wrapped
around his wrists and thighs. He goes barefoot, but you doubt there is footwear
available for one with reptilian feet like that.
All in all, He certainly stands out in a crowd.
Carrying: (Currency: 574 gargleblasters)
Spear(#1437), and Midgaard City Map(#1440)
>Satsuki is completely at a loss as to how she should react to this. Rather than
figure something out, she reaches into her fanny-pack to fidget with something,
and then quietly slips the earphones free and stuffs them into the pouch. Then
her words come to her: "Do I know you?" She reaches up to give her glasses an
unneeded adjustment, pressing them higher on her nose with a delicate finger.
>S. Ryu brightens up after a moment. ^_^ He waves a little over-enthusiasticly,
"Hi Garr! What're you doing -here-?"
>Keiko still keeps by Ryu. -.- . o O ( This guy may try to hurt this little kid
here... )
>Garr smiles, ever so slightly, at Satsuki. He bows gracefully to her, hands
clasped together. "I am afraid not." He turns to Ryu. "I came seeking you,
young one. Your disappearance had me concerned..."
>Es-chan giggles to Satsuki, "No you don't deary ^_^ But tell me..is it illegal
to make friends ne?" ^_^ She hops over the backrest of the bench..so far
unseeing the big monsters gaze upon her as yet..she settles down beside
Satsuki..crossing her legs ^_^
>l sat
Satsuki
Satsuki is a young girl, maybe sixteen or so. She stands about medium height,
with a slender, athletic build. She wears her dark brown hair long in the back,
bound by a cord into a tight tail which hangs over her shoulder. Her bangs hang
just above her eyes, and are accentuated by a light brown streak. She wears
glasses with thick frames which don't seem to detract from her appeal. Her
hazel eyes consider you from behind them, narrowing slightly in thought. Her
face is soft, and slightly boyish.
At the moment, she wears a white halter-top which contains her full, ample
bosom. Over this she wears a yellow hooded sweatshirt, worn open with the
sleeves bunched up just past her elbows. A pair of spandex biker shorts cling
to the contours of her hips, thighs and rear, ending just above her knees. She
has a fanny-pack belted around her waist. On her feet she wears tube socks
bunched up above a pair of hiking boots. Her hands, when not stuffed into the
pockets of the sweatshirt, sport brown leather fingerless gloves.
Carrying:
>l esm
Esmerelda
before you stands a relatively tall japanese schoolgirl at 5' 7". She turns to
you and smiles sweetly..almost seductively. Her face seems soft and gentle,
crafted of a soft white velvet; smoothly curves over the contorts of her face
at eyepleasing angles. Her large, bright eyes glitter at you a depthless
emerald. Her hair is a shoulderlength sea-green. You could almost swear it
moves of it's own accord when you arn't looking... Her lips are a gentle pink,
warm and inviting.
As you tear your gaze from her face.. down lower her body is equally
captivating. She wears a deep green vestlike top fully open in the front yet
tied together just under her chest, the lonely knot straining to hold her upper
portions in place. It's efforts only supplemented by a lacy bikini top beneath
the vest, midnight black, starkly contrasting her pale curvacious flesh
beneath. Her cleavage is pushed together tightly from the constraining
material..but even still her figure is full with an effortless bounce and
freedom. Her arms and shoulders are completely unclothed. Her long serpent
tattoo weaves down her right arm all the way to the back of the hand, weaving
on her sineously graceful skin. Her midriff is left completely bare, showing
her slim waist and flawless abdomine, almost glowing with a soft ivory finish.
The serpent tattoo weaves down among the vague outlines of muscles and down
bellow.
About her hips she wears a full length skirt that tightly outlines her legs
within. The skirt is parted in the front for freedom of movement, however the
front of the dark skirt is buttoned closed to the knee..from there on down the
fabric is open..revealing the insides of her creamy calves.
Her hair is let down to trail around her shoulders in sea green waves and
dangle about her eyes giving her a mischevious shadow playing about her
otherwise perfect face.Her hair is let down to trail around her shoulders in
sea green waves and dangle about her eyes giving her a mischevious shadow
playing about her otherwise perfect face.
All in all, her appearance instantly invokes a longing in males... and terminal
jealousy in the fairer sex. She winks at you...almost breaking the spell as
you realize you were staring..
Carrying:
>Satsuki folds her hands in her lap and glances shyly down at her knees, keeping
Es in her peripheral vision so she won't miss something. "Um..I guess not." She
smiles a bit, and wiggles her feet nervously. She's not sure how to react to
Garr, but even less certain as to what she should make of Esmerelda, whom she'd
addressed in the first place.
>S. Ryu smiles meekly, "It had me worried too..this place is..strange." o.o;
>Garr smiles in return, an almost reassuring gesture coming from the behemoth.
"This place is most different, in many ways, yes..."
>Es-chan awwws at Satsuki..she bumps her shoulder against hers, "Shrinking
violet I see deary? Tell me..what are you doing here in this city hrmm?" ^_^
As her gaze looks about..she finally catches a clue and Spies Garr..her eyes
arch a bit in curiousity . o O (hellooo what have we here..)
>Keiko warily asks, "So... You're Ryu's friend?"
>Garr nods to the young girl. "His traveling companion, yes."
>Satsuki takes her lower lip between her teeth as she glances shyly to
Esmerelda. "I'm just new. It's not normal for strangers to talk to each other
where I come from. This is different."
>Garr . o O ( Someone here... someone is very dangerous. But who? )
>Es-chan continues glancing at Garr, taking in Keiko at a glance as well . o O
(Hrmm..that thing seems to be the brats friend..as well as that clueless one.
It seems allies mount) she then smiles back to Satsuki ^_^ "Aaah.. we're MUCH
friendlier here ne?" ^_^
>Garr clasps his hands together as he once more scans the area. And once again,
his ruby eyes fix upon the form of Esmerelda.
>Es-chan . o O ( Fudge. Damn priests. )
>Es-chan giggles as she shakes Satsuki's shoulders, "Hey! How about if we go
for a walk ne?" ^_^ "I'll show you around the city?" ^_^
>Garr smiles at Esmerelda, though oddly, he keeps his eyes narrow as well.
"Running off so quickly? Perhaps you could give me a tour as well... I have yet
to learn every street and passage here."
>Satsuki shrinks in on herself a bit more, raising her eyes to look from Garr to
Esmerelda as caution writes itself in her features. Inspiration hits as the
idea of going anywhere with the bigscaryman has less and less appeal to her. "I
know a good place! But..um..it's a secret."
>Es-chan ooohs at Satsuki, "Hai! Show me please?" she holds Satsuki's shoulder
enthusiastically as if begging ^_^ She looks back to Garr, "I'm sorry..but..
mom told me not to talk to strangers." ^_^ as she stands up..pulling Satsuki
with her ^_^
>Garr smirks slightly. "Understandable. Perhaps I could have your name before we
part?"
>S. Ryu scratches his head.. o.o;; . o O ( But isn't she walking with a stranger
as-is? )
>Es-chan assides to Garr, "Ask the little boy..." she smiles to Ryu, "We've met
before.." as she then tries to walk out of here with Satsuki in tow ^_^
>Satsuki giggles nervously and gives a quick bye-bye wave as she's swept up with
Esmerelda.
>Satsuki falls in line behind Esmerelda.
>Garr narrows his eyes once again . o O ( I must be careful with that one... )
>Esmerelda leaves north.
>Esmerelda leaves, with Satsuki following behind her.
>S. Ryu sweatdrops. -.-;
>Garr clasps his spear tightly. "Who was that lady, Ryu?"
>Keiko mumbles, "A rude lady who takes interest in scanty clothing. -.-"
>Garr rubs his chin, musing aloud. "Apparently." He chuckles, a rumbling laugh.
>S. Ryu glances at Garr seriously, then Keiko. After a moment of thought, he
puts a hand to each side of his head, knuckles of their index fingers touching
either ear, the fingers themself pointing up into the air. He drops the gesture
then indicates the direction Es-chan left with a motion of his thumb.
>You mumble, "If you know more about that lady, it may be wise to inform me..."
to Sanban_Ryu.
>Garr mumbles, "..... ..... ..... ..... about ..... ..... .. .....
..... be ..... ..... ..... me .. .. .." to Sanban_Ryu.
>Keiko looks to Garr. "I'm sorry I was so rude to you, Mister... err...?"
>Sanban_Ryu mumbles, "..She's a dragon too. And she's evil..she feasts on humans
daily." to Garr.
>Sanban_Ryu mumbles, ".. .. ..... a dragon ..... .. ..... ..... evil
.. .. ..... ..... on ..... ..... .." to Garr.
>Garr narrows his eyes. "I suspected as much..." He shifts his spear slightly.
>Garr looks down at Keiko, raising a palm. "I am simply Garr."
>Keiko says, "Kei- err.... Miki."
>Keiko. o O ( Dragons...? )
>Garr . o O ( I should slay that dragon while she is weakened between meals...
alone, to leave Ryu none the wiser. )
>S. Ryu hastily adds something. c.c;
>Keiko says, "I just met Ryu here... and he told me he was staying by himself...
I... err... I thought you were being a little tto friendly with Ryu."
>Sanban_Ryu mumbles, "She has lots of friends, one of them..makes..huge monsters
that obey him." to Garr.
>Sanban_Ryu mumbles, "..... has ..... of ..... .. ..... of ..... .. ..
..... .. .. ..... monsters that obey ..... .." to Garr.
>Garr smiles, and comments, "I have known Ryu in the past, but I haven't seen
him in a long time..."
>Garr . o O ( Allies? They will all fall in time to my righteous blade. No
concern. )
>Garr nods to Ryu. "..."
>Keiko says, "Ah... Um... I'm a little new here."
>Garr says, in a deep voice, "As are a lot of people, it seems, these days."
>Keiko says, "Hai."
>Keiko says, "I just got here... I won't be staying long..."
>Garr holds up a hand and smile. "Fear not, for appearances are decieving. I am
quite harmless."
>Keiko says, "Nah. Your appearance doesn't surprise me in the slight, sir."
>Keiko says, "Well... It did. A little."
>Garr smiles, a gentle gesture from such a large man.
>Keiko. o O ( What if guys lik him challenge me at this week's arena show? I'll
be out of my job!
>Garr looks down at Ryu. "So, where are you staying, young one?"
>S. Ryu shrugs.. "Just set up tent where I feel like it." o.o
>S. Ryu says, "Oh, Nina's here too." ^_^
>Garr smiles again. "Such a shame." He removes a pouch from his belt, and shakes
it slightly, causing it to jingle. "The merchants here have a great love of
gold, I am sure a few of these should buy you lodging at a respectable inn, at
least for a time." He removes three gold coins (zenny?) from the pouch, and
holds them out for Ryu
>Garr raises an eyebrow. "Nina as well? And the rest...?"
>Keiko exclaims, "Wow!!"
>Keiko's eyes grow bigger than her glasses. O.O
>S. Ryu nods quietly and reaches up to remove the coins from his hands, not
lingering upon the smooth and warm surface of them. (not to mention tightly
muscled) "..Thank you..I left my pouch when I found myself here. x.x And no,
only her.."
>Garr replaces the pouch on his belt, and reaches up to clasp his chin. "I
wonder where they could have gone to...?"
>Keiko blinks, quite confused.
>Garr doesn't seem to elaborate on the situation
>S. Ryu shrugs. o.o
>Garr hmms. "We shall meet them again, if that is the way things will turn out.
Until then, we should just stay comfortable for the time being."
>S. Ryu nodnods. o.o "I hope everyone's okay.." ^_^;
>Garr says, in a deep voice, "My suspicion is that they are fine, if lost."
>Keiko asks, "Um... They? May I ask who they are?"
>Garr blinks, and looks down at Keiko. He turns slightly, to Ryu, to let him
reply as he wishes.
>Keiko looks sincere enough... for a mostly covered girl with bad fashion taste.
>Garr doesn't seem to care much about fashion,himself >^_^<
>S. Ryu shrugs. ^_^; "Erm..well..two friends of ours.."
>Keiko nods. "I'm sorry if I'm butting in... I didn't know what I was thinking."
>S. Ryu says, "..A red-haired scholar lady with a big boom-stick, and a bouncing
onion." o.o
>Keiko shakes her head.
>Keiko says, "Don't know anyone, really."
>Garr says, in a calm tone. "I am sure that will change in time. Maintain your
faith, and you shall do well."
>Keiko says, "You two are very nice, yet I think I'd rather not get too much
into my problems right now. I... err..." If it weren't for her glasses, you
would have noticed a rather strange yearning about them. o O ( Friends? Could
they be actually... friends? That I made, with them not knowing who I was? )
>Garr nods slowly. "Of course. People do not wish to speak of their troubles,
and that is their right."
>Keiko says, "Anyway, if you two need a place to stay.... umm... Keiko's a
really good friend of mine."
>Keiko says, "You can stop by the tent and ask for her! I'm sure she's love to
help you."
>Garr rubs his chin, slowly. "Keiko, eh? I will keep that in mind."
>Keiko says, "Unlike that cheesy advertisement, Keiko's more of a humble
person... She kinda just does it for money."
>Garr says, in a deep voice, "Of course, everyone needs to find a way to eat,
and live."
>Keiko's voice becomes a little nervous. "Eheh... Hopefully no one here'll
challenge her... She... um... isn't as good as some people I've seen."
>Garr smiles. "I was a champion at the Arena... perhaps I should enter."
He smiles, then looks down at Ryu. "But I may be occupied."
>Keiko smiles nervously. "Eheh... Of course... Making sure your friend is okay
is better than a silly tournament, right?" ^-^
>Garr says, in a deep voice, "Of course."
>Keiko says, "Right... eheh... Um..." She looks at her watch. "Gack! I need to
go... It was very nice meeting you two!"
>Garr nods to Keiko. "And it was pleasant meeting you, as well."
>Keiko bobs a curtsy and runs off. O.O;;
>S. Ryu waves. ^_^ "Take care ma'am."
>Keiko has left.
>Garr looks down at the young Ryu. "It is getting late, perhaps you should go
find a place to rest while I explore this city."
>S. Ryu shrugs. o.o "..Okay."
>Garr . o O ( But where could the girl dragon have gone to? This city is lagre,
and there are many hiding places... )
>Garr asks, once more, "Do you know the name of that other dragon, the one that
was here before?"
>S. Ryu's expression turns bitter. "..Esmerelda."
>Garr nods slowly. "I will have to talk to her some time..." . o O ( There is
no doubt she was fleeing from me... )
>S. Ryu shrugs. o.o "They went north, there's two restaurants that way."
>Garr rubs his chin slowly. "I shall see you tomorrow, young one. Rest well." He
turns, and starts to walk north, his spear chming each step.
>S. Ryu wavies. ^_^ "Bye Garr, take care."
>Garr nods to Ryu as he exits
>n
You depart to the north.
Tyr Road [200](#228RL)
The 200 block of Tyr Road is almost exclusively fancy hotels and high-rise
apartment buildings. Available in a wide range of designs, from the mundane
box-shape, to more architecturally enthralling towers such as 'The Obelisk'.
Housing this close to the middle of everything isn't cheap, but it isn't as
expensive as owning your own home farther out to the east, either. The area is
also clean..and a few commercial buildings are scattered about..though they're
rather limited.
[Exits : Obelisk (A)partments, (N)orth, and (S)outh ]
[Players : Pikachu(Pup) ]
[Things : None ]
>Garr walks by, his spear chiming with every step.
>You depart to the north.
Intersection: Thor/Tyr
This intersection is relatively nice, if not for the lingering darkness to the
west on Thor Street. Luckily, all the streetlamps here are replaced
regularly..any graffiti is cleaned up almost immediately..and a neighbourhood
police patrol keeps an eye out for any shifty and suspicious types wandering
about. To the east, Thor Boulevard is a much more lively and light
place..housing many people in small housing complexes, and a few larger,
upper-middle class homes. To the South, Tyr Road continues in that direction,
with a mixture of hotels and apartment buildings. To the north, it seems to
disperse at an obscure point..though a few eateries catering to myriad tastes
can be seen.
[Exits : (C)orner Cafe, (E)ast, (N)orth, (S)outh, and (W)est ]
[Things : None ]
You depart to the north.
Tyr Road [300]
The apartment buildings and hotels give way to smaller, less expensive and
privately owned buildings of like sort. Then those eventually dwindle to what
you find on either side of you now. Yes, various scents of delicious food of a
wide assortment of styles, flavours, and nationalities entices your olfactorial
senses..attempting to lure you in for a bite, or five. Make no mistake,
however. It doesn't come as cheap as those fast food places around southern
Tyr Road..though you'll definately appreciate the higher quality. At a point
up ahead, the road and street becomes an unpaved trail, towards the start of
the steep walls that the mountain atol surrounding Midgaard creates. A deep
gorge carved by forces long forgotten and lost to legend is to the west
here..and a suspension bridge has been erected so that pedestrians might take a
stroll across it to Sif Way to the east, and marvel at it.
[Exits : (N)orth, Tifa's Seventh Heaven (7), (T)ransit Station, Path (D)own
to the Gorge, Suspension (B)ridge, and (S)outh ]
[Things : None ]
>Gunter has arrived.
>Gunter looks around. c.c
>Garr walks in from the south, the rings on his spear chiming with every step.
>Gunter eehs... o.-
>Garr barely gives Gunter a glance as he heads towards the bar. Yes, there's
something unusual about this man...
>Gunter hmms at the weird guy... then decided to ignore him like every other
person in this town does. u.u
>7
Seventh Heaven Bar - Main Room
Tifa's Seventh Heaven Bar has a campy feeling to it, primarily constructed of
dark wood with occasional items for decoration. Several worn tables grace the
area near the door, looking beaten up from years of patrons. The bar is more
well kept, stocked with a vast amount of alcoholic beveragesand components for
mixed drinks. The room is just a tad dimly lit, feeling cozy and familliar at
the same time. Other areas of interest are the entrance to the kitchen, and a
porch with some comfy chairs. All in all, the Seventh Heaven is a nice
tribute to what someone can put together for a buisness if they try. A machine
for a game similar to pinball sits on the less used side of the room, sporting
an "Out of Order" sign.
[Exits : (B)ack Room, (K)itchen, (U)pstairs, and (O)ut ]
[Players : Yuffie, Lyrae, Alhana, Tifa, and Cloud ]
[Things : None ]
>Garr ducks his head to fit through the doorway, and steps inside. He places his
spear aside and clasps his hands together as he surveys the room.
>Yuffie dreams about Materia, Materia, and more Materia. *u.u* "Mmn..."
>That's close enough o.o
>Lyrae is still out cold, quite probably the only one not dreaming. z.z
>Tifa says, "(OOC) OOC note, the place should be a bit of a mess o.o If you're
here for service the waitress is out cold, along with several other people ^_^"
>Lyrae (OOC) n.n
>Six or seven little teeny-tiny Urds zoom into view from out of the shadows.
They collide in a huge POOF and from the resulting cloud of silvery smoke
emerges the full-sized Urd.
>Urd arrives, with Derek following behind.
>Garr narrows his eyes as he observes the devestation. "..."
>Alhana turns to look over at Yuffie, and notices Garr. And looks up to him..
and up.. and up. Her jaw grows slack as she stares at him in surprise.
>Cloud sighs, bringing Tifa up in his arms, looking towards Lyrae. "..." Who's
bringing her up?
>Urd lets go of Derek's hand. "Oh, Derek, remember what I said about 3 feet?
Forget it. Everything's normal again."
>Derek blinks and then nods, "Normal...got it."
>Garr asks, "I am seeking an individual. Perhaps you could enlighten me?"
>Gunter has arrived.
>Garr is standing just inside the entrance. YOU try to squeeze past him.
>Gunter walks back in.. looking all cheery now after his water splurge. n.n
Tifa falls in line behind Cloud.
>Derek looks over at Cloud, then at Lyrae, "I can.."
>Urd says, "See ya Derek.. -.-;"
>Urd has left.
>Cloud adjusts Tifa in his arms, holding her closer, else she falls.
>Alhana has disconnected.
>Garr says, quite loudly, in a deep, rumbling voice, "I am looking for a lady
known as Esmerelda."
>Lyrae frowns as if she registered that name even in her sleep.
>Tifa mumbles something incomprehensible in her sleep
>Yuffie suddenly sits up, though her eyes remained closed. >.<
>Derek looks over at Garr as he kneels down to carefully pick Lyrae up in his
arms, "Hmph, join the club.. pal?" o_o;
>Garr narrows his eyes as he walks further into the bar. "So, you do know her?"
>Lyrae nfs, squirming a moment before tucking herself in more comfortably in
>Derek's arms, a slight frown on her face smoothing out again.
>Lyrae falls in line behind Derek.
>Cloud climbs the steps slowly. Anybody want to take care of Yuffie is welcome
to her. MORE than welcome.
>Gunter hmphs... letting out a sigh and rubbing the back of his head. u.u
>Derek asks, "She's...not very popular around here. Why're you looking for her?"
>Garr pauses a moment, hands clasped in front of him, as if in prayer. "So I can
end her existance for the good of the world."
>Yuffie stumbles to her feet, still asleep. z.z
>Cloud has left.
>Cloud leaves, with Tifa following behind him.
>Marlene has arrived.
>Derek blinks and then grins widely, "Then you've come to the right place. Have
a seat, we can talk in a little while."
>Yuffie begins to walk towards the nearest source of Materia. z.z
>Garr doesn't look like he could fit in most seats, so he walks over to the bar
and places himself on one of the stools.
>Lyrae has her bracelet curled against herself. You're -not- getting her materia
^_^
>Marlene hops down the stars and starts mixing drinks. Hey look, an eight year
old is behind the bar handling vodka o.o
>Derek moves AWAY from Yuffie, and goes up the stairs as quickly and as gently
as he can..
>Derek has left.
>Derek leaves, with Lyrae following behind him.
>Garr watches the two go, hands still clasped before him . o O ( They'll be
back. )
>Yuffie peeks an eye open, frozen in mid-sleep walk. "... damn... they left."
-.o
>Garr looks down at the materia-lusting lady. "..."
>Yuffie looks up... up... up at Garr. o_o "...."
>Garr says nothing. His appearance should be enough.
>Garr turns his head, so very slightly, to look at the young girl mixing drinks.
"Do you have any sake?"
>Marlene nods, although she doesn't speak any words to strangers. She pulls out
a bottle in a warm bath, and sets it on the counter.
>Garr nods slowly in return, taking the bottle. It barely fits in his hands, but
he manages well enough.
>Yuffie continues to stare at Garr. O_O
>Garr reaches a hand out towards the young Wutaian. "Good evening, madam."
>Yuffie shakily holds out her own. o_o "... um... um... yeah..."
>Garr gently shakes her hand. He looks up, around the room, and repeats his
earlier question. "I am looking for information on a girl named Esmerelda."
>Gunter shrugs at Garr, "She's gone.. no one knows where she is..."
>Garr narrows his eyes as he fixes his gaze upon the young lad. "So... you know
of her?"
>Gunter shrugs, "I used to work for her..."
>Garr narrows his eyes even further. "Perhaps we should talk in private."
>Yuffie keeps silent.
>Garr opens the bottle with his thumbnail, holding it up to his mouth and
taking a large drink.
>Gunter eehs... "Maybe..."
>Garr smiles. "Outside, perhaps?"
>Gunter shakes his head, "Not now... I'm tired..."
>Garr narrows his eyes. "But I insist."
>Gunter smirks, "... and I could care less." He chuckles softly... walking over
to the bar.
>Garr takes another swig . o O ( How stubborn. ) He reaches into a pouch on
his belt, removing a single coin and placing it on the counter in payment.
>Yuffie reaches out to poke Garr.
>Gunter sighs and just walks out...
>Gunter has left.
>Garr gets poked. He's rather stiff. Garr looks down at Yuffie, an eyebrow
raised.
>Yuffie pokes big, tall, and beaked again. o_O
>Garr gets poked again. He speaks, in his usual deep tone, "... May I ask what
you are doing?"
>Yuffie continues to poke. "Making sure you're real."
>Garr narrows his eyes... then he chuckles. "Yes, I am quite real, young one,"
>Yuffie looks up at Garr again, rubbing her nose. "Are you like some kind of
monster?"
>Garr raises his eyebrow. "No, I am the hand of God. You need not worry." He smiles
sincerely.
>Yuffie boggles. O_o; "Huh?"
>Garr stands up, and walks slowly over to the exit to recover his spear. He
comments, "It is exactly as I said, young one." He bows to the almost empty
room, and ducks his head as he walks out.
>o
Tyr Road [300]
The apartment buildings and hotels give way to smaller, less expensive and
privately owned buildings of like sort. Then those eventually dwindle to what
you find on either side of you now. Yes, various scents of delicious food of a
wide assortment of styles, flavours, and nationalities entices your olfactorial
senses..attempting to lure you in for a bite, or five. Make no mistake,
however. It doesn't come as cheap as those fast food places around southern
Tyr Road..though you'll definately appreciate the higher quality. At a point
up ahead, the road and street becomes an unpaved trail, towards the start of
the steep walls that the mountain atol surrounding Midgaard creates. A deep
gorge carved by forces long forgotten and lost to legend is to the west
here..and a suspension bridge has been erected so that pedestrians might take a
stroll across it to Sif Way to the east, and marvel at it.
[Exits : (N)orth, Tifa's Seventh Heaven (7), (T)ransit Station, Path (D)own
to the Gorge, Suspension (B)ridge, and (S)outh ]
[Things : None ]
You depart to the south.
Intersection: Thor/Tyr
This intersection is relatively nice, if not for the lingering darkness to the
west on Thor Street. Luckily, all the streetlamps here are replaced
regularly..any graffiti is cleaned up almost immediately..and a neighbourhood
police patrol keeps an eye out for any shifty and suspicious types wandering
about. To the east, Thor Boulevard is a much more lively and light
place..housing many people in small housing complexes, and a few larger,
upper-middle class homes. To the South, Tyr Road continues in that direction,
with a mixture of hotels and apartment buildings. To the north, it seems to
disperse at an obscure point..though a few eateries catering to myriad tastes
can be seen.
[Exits : (C)orner Cafe, (E)ast, (N)orth, (S)outh, and (W)est ]
[Things : None ]
You enter the cafe.
Main Room
This is a sizable and comfy room of a relatively small cafe on the corner of
Thor East and Tyr. Tables are lined about neatly in an L coordination about a
likely L-shaped counter, where foot stools are placed for extra seating.
Behind the counter, a large cutout in the wall allows communication between the
registreers and the cooks, and the waitress or waiter on duty moves back and
forth from this room to the kitchen through a wooden door placed to the side of
it. Set into the northeastern corner, are two public payphones, the restrooms,
and some stairs, apparently leading up to an apartment above. There is little
to know decoration of the mostly wood-furnished structure, and what there is
seems to be following a 50s theme. With a few nostalgic objects of yore, most
notably a jukebox. (Use 'menu' and 'order' to order things.)
[Exits : (O)ut ]
[Players : Minako, Satsuki, and Esmerelda ]
[Things : None ]
>Garr ducks his head to fit through the doorway, and steps inside. He places his
spear aside and clasps his hands together as he surveys the room.
>Es-chan suddenly pauses, doesn't even need to look. the telltale jingle of that
staff rather giving the identity away . o O (Oh bother..)
>Garr strides forward, taking a seat across the room from our dear Es-chan and
company. You're quite surprised he FIT in the chair, actually. He clasps his
hands in front of him, as in prayer.
>Satsuki was just about to nod fervently to a question asked by Es, but gets
distracted as the gargoyle with the jingly-stick makes his entrance. Normally
this wouldn't provoke even that much of a response, but she detects a note of
antipathy between the two, and she's already chosen a side.
>Minako BLINKS as Garr walks in...and stiffens. She looks right, then left,
checking to see if she can find a quick way out without calling attention to
herself...
>Minako . o O ( ...crap...why do youma have to show up every time I go out to
give myself a treat.../ )
>Garr smiles slightly as he rouses himself from his reverie, and looks at the
menu. Go figure.
>l mina
Minako
Short bangs and a cascade of golden hair that extends as far as her hips frame
the face of this lovely young woman. The long tresses are held in check by an
almost everpresent bright red bow at the back of her head. She wears a pair of
orange stud earrings, little more than tiny dots of color at the lobes of her
ears...this girl has no need of excessive jewelry. Her large blue eyes sparkle
with the smile that's nearly always gracing her delicate lips. Apparently,
she's either not wearing any makeup atall, or she's applied it sparingly and
expertly enough that it's not in itself noticable. All this adds together to
make up the face of Minako Aino.
Today, Mina's dressed for the warming weather. She's wearing a dark blue
'muscle' shirt over a white t-shirt, both of which are tucked into a matching
dark blue skirt that hangs down to just below her knees. The skirt flares out
a bit whenever she moves quickly, being loose and comfortable. On her feet are
a pair of blue sneakers, not one of those uber-expensive 'ohmigawd lookit the
size of that endorsement' brands, but rather a generic 'they work, they're
comfortable, and they match my dress' brand.
Carrying:
>Es-chan frowns distastefully at the monster on the table across from her and
her companion. But otherwise no longer makes a sound. o O (Oh bother..a rather
annoying one isn't he?)
>Garr is, yes indeed. He maintains the slight smile on his face as he orders a
hamburger, of all things. Or tries too, but the waitress has gone into shock.
>Minako slowly, calmly, unhurriedly gets up, looking like she's completely at
her ease...TOO much so, in fact. She's so much at ease that it practically
screams that she's on the edge of running screaming from the room.
>Es-chan looks back to Satsuki..and she begins whispering softly to her..
>Satsuki decides to play tactful ambassador. The gleam of the unhinged dances in
her eyes as she turns in her seat to address the monster man. "Hey mister,
what planet are you from?"
>Garr raises an eyebrow. "A different one." He smiles, as if this was funny.
>Es-chan ooohs as she smiles broadly...looking to the Gargoyle as well...
>Satsuki seems to agree with Garr. She giggles softly and nods, accepting his
answer. She follows her first question with, "What do you use that jingly-stick
for, mister?"
>Minako walks slowly for the door, passing by Es' table as she does....
>Garr keeps his smile. It's oddly unnerving, but likewise, you feel, sincere.
"It is simply a sign of my faith."
>Es-chan's eyes suddenly shift up to Minako almost errily..fixing her with an
unnerving ..almost inhuman..stare..
>Minako blinks and pauses, returning the gaze... o.o
>Garr hmms quietly as he considers the two over there...
>Satsuki seems faintly skeptical, but politely so. She settles in her seat a bit
and points, an unconvinced frown wrinkling her brow. "Okay, so...that stick is
symbolic of what? Do the rings mean something?" She's honestly just being
curious, although this directness toward a total stranger is quite outside
normal human behavior.
>Es-chan slowly twists the upper edge of her lip into a devillian smile..as her
exotic emerald eyes twinkle deeply into Minako's...almost callingly..
>Garr doesn't seem to mind. Indeed, he answers straight out, "The harmonous
chimes of the rings symbolize the chorus of God, while the blade symbolizes
the... guardianship of God's faithful."
>Satsuki ohs softly, watching Garr for a moment longer before nodding and
returning her attention to Esmerelda.
>Minako just continues to stand there staring into Es' eyes...looking for all
the world like a deer caught in the headlights of a car...
>Garr narrows his eyes at Esmerelda as he chants a prayer under his breath.
>Es-chan continues smiling at Minako..before intoning, "Hello there deary... I
couldn't help but notice..what beautiful eyes you have.." in a rather odd and a
bit errie statement.
>Garr . o O ( As long as she stays to herself, I shall not intervene. But if she
attempts to destroy that human child... )
>Minako blinks and blushes faintly, "...a..arigatou..." She seems
confused...perhaps the oddness of the situation is throwing off her normal
calm...
>Es-chan comments to her, "Please? Sit down deary?" gesturing to the table
Satsuki and she are at. as she continues her odd cheshire smile..
>Minako casts a furtive glance over at the large, scary creature glowering in
this direction...
>Satsuki watches all of this with a kind fo detached interest, wondering if
maybe this was the magic trick Es had promised her.
>Garr turns his gaze to Esmerelda once again, his ruby eyes staring down upon
her. He smiles ever so slightly as he holds the gaze.
>Es-chan continues glancing at Minako whom is glancing at Garr whom is glancing
at Es. And nobody is shifting.... this could be awhile..
>Garr doesn't seem to mind. He has a LOT of patience...
>Minako slowly sits down...still appearing uneasy and glancing over at Garr
occasionally.
>Satsuki breaks the silence in a rather unconventional fashion. She hammers her
fists on the table and hollers, "I'm bored!" at the top of her lungs, rather
like a kindergartner who's not getting her way. Then, as though a switch were
flipped, she pushes her glasses up on her nose and quietly assumes an air of
innocent detachment that suggests she couldn't possibly have done such a thing.
>Garr smiles, though he does not avert his gaze
>Es-chan erps as her eyes suddenly tear free of Minako and look over to Satsuki,
"ooh!" a few hairs out of place, "Indeed ^_^; Where IS that waitress with our
order anywho.." she glances back to the kitchen beyond..frowning a bit. She
then favors Minako with a glance, "Well hellooo there deary! Tell me..new in
town hrmm?" ^_^
>Minako blinks, "Kind of..."
>Minako . o O ( I was just reincarnated again, that is... o.o Wonder when
Artemis will find me...? )
>Es-chan ooOOohs? "Really deary? where from ..originally?" ^_^ apparently
completely uninterested in the fact that a hulking MONSTER is sitting not to
far away..what kind of crazy city is this? She looks to Satsuki, "Well..I
suppose we get what we pay for ne?" ^_^;
>Minako says, "...someplace...far away..."
>Es-chan ooohs, "A far away place hrmm? Do tell deary?" she arches her eyebrow
once more.inquisitively..
>Garr just... keeps... staring. Es-chan probably doesn't give a spit, but the
rest of you...
>Satsuki doesn't spit. It's a nasty habit.
>Es-chan actually does care..care a great deal..as she counts every second
diligently and intently as Garr stares at her..recording the data for a neat
little idea she bandies about in her mind..but otherwise..keeps staring at
Minako ...as if curious..
>Minako keeps looking furtively over at the large...thing...her hands drop
underneath the table for a moment as she begins to sweat...
>Minako . o O ( ...that thing looks pretty big...I hope I can take it down if I
have to... )
>Garr . o O ( With time, her victims will leave. Then I can confront her
directly. )
>Es-chan suddenly recoils back from Minako...eyes widening just a bit...before
smiling . o O (Well well well... what have we here...sometimes hunches payoff.)
she then glances to Satsuki to see how she's holding up..regretting that the
merriment of the moment is over..pouting even
>Satsuki has zoned out to the sounds filtering into her ears from a pair of
headphones, their cord trailing into her sweatshirt.
>Minako blinks at the recoil, and reaches up to absently rub at her forehead...
>Es-chan gives Minako a secret smile... as she looks to Satsuki, not
particularly minding if she can't hear, "Well deary..unfortunately I can't wait
for my dinner any longer..I believe I will sally forth for the evening ne? But
do remember that job offer.. I hope to get settled into the new job fairly
soon." she intones. Then smiles over to Minako, "It was good to meet you
deary...I do hope that we..stay in touch ne?" holding out her hand to
Minako...her arm is coiled in a serpent tattoo..rather..forboding..
>Minako blinks, but reaches out and takes the proffered hand, shaking...
>Es-chan continues that cheshire smile as she daintily shakes Minako's hand..and
then simply saunters on out...giggling to herself softly
>Esmerelda has left.
>Garr stands up, and walks out, quite obviously following Esmerelda. He bows his
head at the exit to fit through the door.
>o
Intersection: Thor/Tyr
This intersection is relatively nice, if not for the lingering darkness to the
west on Thor Street. Luckily, all the streetlamps here are replaced
regularly..any graffiti is cleaned up almost immediately..and a neighbourhood
police patrol keeps an eye out for any shifty and suspicious types wandering
about. To the east, Thor Boulevard is a much more lively and light
place..housing many people in small housing complexes, and a few larger,
upper-middle class homes. To the South, Tyr Road continues in that direction,
with a mixture of hotels and apartment buildings. To the north, it seems to
disperse at an obscure point..though a few eateries catering to myriad tastes
can be seen.
[Exits : (C)orner Cafe, (E)ast, (N)orth, (S)outh, and (W)est ]
[Players : Esmerelda ]
[Things : None ]
>Es-chan is currently walking down the street..sauntering along
>Garr steps out of the cafe, bowing his head at the door to fit through the
egress. "Good evening, Dragon."
>Es-chan frowns as she pauses, "It's impolite to go around speaking a ladies
race openly..."
>Le'San arrives from the south.
>Le'San has arrived.
>Garr narrows his eyes as he hefts his spear forward. "Do not trifle with me,
Dragon. You will leave the citizens of this city unharmed, or I shall slay you
personally."
>l le
Le'San
This rough looking man is what most of society would refer to as unkempt. He
looks to be in his late 20's by your guess, but it's difficult to tell really.
His hair is uncombed, and looks dirty, with bangs hanging down slightly over
his slitted eyes. It's pulled back into a loose ponytail behind his head, held
with a simple rubber band. His outfit is definately dark. All black. It must
be some kind of a trend thing. Black jeans, black shirt, black belt, and large
black boots on his feet. A black trenchcoat even is worn over all of that,
with the collar worn up. Not the friendliest looking guy you've ever seen, and
unclear if he's harmless or not. You certainly feel like he wouldn't be fun to
meet in a dark alley, that's for sure.
Carrying:
>ex le
Owner: Kim
>Es-chan slowly turns to Garr, "Is that so deary?" her voice just dripping with
venom..
>The bum pauses in his casual stroll, sucking on the end of a small flask of
liquor.
>Garr says, in a deep, booming voice that seems to echo down the street, "I have
personally slayed over 950 of your kind. One more would not be a difficult
task."
>The bum opens an eye, peeking over the end of the bottle at the discussion.
>Es-chan frowns at that undeniably impressive number.. as she intones, "Is that
so deary? I find that relatively hard to believe.." she holds out a hand in a
grand gesture, "Unless you were a God of incalculable strength.. you have
probably been preying on some small Drakes.." she suddenly considers..tilting
her head to the side, "Tell me deary...that boy before in the city square... is
he also one of these 950 Dragons?"
>The bum shrugs, moving over to the side of the street, sitting down right on
the sidewalk, leaning up against a building as he puts the flask away.
>Garr takes a step forward. He speaks, with the fervor and tone of a righteous
inquisitor, "I have no time for mind games. The 'boy', and his allies, are
under my watch. If you can control yourself, I shall let you live. But if you
try to harm them, or anyone else, I will cut you down where you stand. This
isthe will of God."
>The bum reaches into his coat, pulling out a crunched package of cigarettes,
pulling one out, fiddling with his lighter next.
>Es-chan sighs, "I have to deal with Goddesses directly deary...somehow I find a
little priest with a stick somewhat regressive." she waves a hand to you,
"Don't worry deary..as long as they don't cross me or interfere with my plans..
I will leave them alone." she states.
>Garr smiles, slightly. "I hope never to see you again." He turns and walks
south, the rings on his spear chiming with every step.
>The bum leans his head back, closing his eyes as he sucks down the toxic fumes
of the cigarette, breathing deeply.
>Es-chan hrmphs as Garr and her come to an understanding. She then turns on her
heel and begins sauntering away in the opposite direction
>s
You depart to the south.
Tyr Road [200](#228RL)
The 200 block of Tyr Road is almost exclusively fancy hotels and high-rise
apartment buildings. Available in a wide range of designs, from the mundane
box-shape, to more architecturally enthralling towers such as 'The Obelisk'.
Housing this close to the middle of everything isn't cheap, but it isn't as
expensive as owning your own home farther out to the east, either. The area is
also clean..and a few commercial buildings are scattered about..though they're
rather limited.
[Exits : Obelisk (A)partments, (N)orth, and (S)outh ]
[Sleepers: Pikachu(Pup) ]
[Things : None ]
>s
You depart to the south.
City Square
Welcome to the middle of the sleepy (yeah, right), humble mountain city of
Midgaard. The peaks that surround the somewhat smallish sprawl of
constructions about you appear a vibrant, cool purple at this distance..capped
with off-white snow at the tops. Although the town itself recieves little
precipitation from being sheltered by this atol of sheer rock, a cold wind does
comb and filter its way through..providing a brisk, though arid, atmosphere.
On the southwestern pointing end of town, a small, manmade pass in the
mountain valley allows for easy access from the bustling world outside. To
your north and west are the commercial districts..manufacturing, shipping, and
selling various consumable goods. In the east, to the 'horizon', appear to be
homes of various architectural influences..the more wealthy of said houses
bordering a small alpine lake and park. To the south, the middle-class homes
continue, thinning out just before the open gap to the highway beyond.
As for where you stand..it is the Midgaard City Square..Several government
offices and the larger buildings can be found on the sides of the slightly
misnomered elliptical, cobblestoned intersection. No actual automobile traffic
passes here, being routed through the side streets..this is a strictly
pedestrian and bicycle zone. A large, granite fountain with a statue of Odin
atop it towers nearly two stories prominantly in the center. There are also
benches about for taking a quiet repose from the hustle of daily life.
[Exits : City (H)all, (T)ransit Station, (S)outh, (N)orth, (W)est, (E)ast,
and (F)ountain ]
[Players : Akio, and Sanban_Ryu ]
[Things : The Wheel of Morality, and Ye Olde Message Boarde [IC!] ]
>S. Ryu waves. o.o
>Garr walks in from the north, the rings on his spear chiming with every step.
He looks noticably less happy then the last time you say him.
Akio
Bemused and regal, the glittering green eyes of this *literally* tall,
dark and handsome man lock upon you; an adult's gaze, powerful and
magnetic, like knives that casually sink through your flesh and expose
your insides to his sight. Creamy tan in color, his face belies an exotic
heritage of Indian origin, strong cheeks and a narrow, tapering chin; this
below a contained shock of lavender-shaded hair; short and vaguely
upturned curled at the ends all along the top, a single loose lock arcing
over one eye, the rest caught back at the nape of his neck, and bound
into a long, jaggedly slender ponytail. The man's thin lips are curled
into a smile that is by turns mocking, bored, amused, secretive, or cruel
depending on his whim; his unusually long and slender fingers are
graceful, usually resting lightly at his sides if standing or curled
together in his lap lazily if reclining. A blood-red shirt, neatly tucked
into black slacks, with curious bindings of the sleeves near the middle of
his biceps, is his general outfit; a purple tie hangs with precision down
the center of Akio's chest, never seeming to move from its place. Every
angle, fold and gesture of his tall body is rigidly controlled; even his
clothing dares not move out of place for fear of offending his will.
He is definitely a man who knows his strength, his tastes, his whims, and
his power; you can see it with even a passing glance into those remarkable
adult eyes. And he's very *much* an adult, far removed from childish whims
and fancies... a man of the world, refined and elegant, of the type who'd
prefer champagne to beer, gentlewomen to kitchen maids. Or at least... so
it would seem. So... why are his eyes so disturbing, so haunting...?
Carrying:
>S. Ryu sweatdrops. o.o; "..What's going on?"
>Akio glances curiously at Garr, looking him over.
>Garr turns to Ryu and forces a smile. "I just encountered someone I do not like
at all. It is a personal matter."
>S. Ryu nods. x.x "..If you say so.."
>Akio's thin dark lips coil into a dry, narrow smile. He listens with great
interest, but holds his tongue.
>S. Ryu waves to Garr, yawning. "..I think I'll go find a room now..sleep well,
Garr.."
>Garr looks down at Ryu, gently resting one of his massive palms on his head.
"You seem tired, yes. Sleep well."
>S. Ryu squeezes the hand briefly, and stumbles off north, looking like a
sleepy little kid that stood up past his bedtime. z.z
>Sanban_Ryu leaves north.
>Sanban_Ryu has left.
>Garr turns slowly to size up Akio.
>Sanban_Ryu arrives from the north.
>Sanban_Ryu has arrived.
>S. Ryu walks south, mumbling about 'being too expensive'.
>Sanban_Ryu leaves south.
>Sanban_Ryu has left.
>Akio's narrow emerald eyes follow the man as he moves away, like a hawk
tracking an interesting mouse... but as Garr regards him, this dark man raises
an eyebrow slightly, silent... that smile never leaving his lips. He seems
powerful and intelligent, not at all a fool, with expensive clothing and an
aura of refinement.
>Sanban_Ryu walks in from the south.
>Sanban_Ryu has arrived.
>Garr nods his head to the side as he addresses Akio in a deep, booming voice.
"Good evening, sir."
>S. Ryu mumbles something about even -more- expensive. x.x
>Sanban_Ryu leaves north.
>Sanban_Ryu has left.
>Akio's own baritone voice holds a faintest note of amusement, yet is cordial
and distinctive. "Good evening." He nods his head, not deferent but
acknowledging, a single loose strand of lavender-colored hair slipping before
his nose, the rest bound back into a long ponytail at the back of his neck.
:nods to Akio. He turns slowly and plods his way north, every step causing the
rings on his spear to chime.
>Garr nods to Akio. He turns slowly and plods his way north, every step causing
the rings on his spear to chime.
>Akio . o O ( How very interesting... These people may be of use to me. )
>Garr . o O ( Hmm... another threat to Ryu? He must be protected until I can
find out... )
>n
You depart to the north.
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