You have just entered room "Amaryllis New

Year."

AndrewRogue has entered the room.

popichuelo76 has entered the room.

popichuelo76: whoamg

popichuelo76: welcome to 04

Adm H Sopko: Yo

AndrewRogue: I emphasize with Alex so much

now. And happy new year!

Adm H Sopko: Heh. Emphasize? Why?<G>

AndrewRogue: I'm trying to start a BESM d20

campaign, and I already have a level 1

character with a +21 to hit >_<

Adm H Sopko: Heh

AndrewRogue: *blows out brains with uneering

accuracy*

Adm H Sopko: If Alex doesn't show, we're at

least in the position to freelance

AndrewRogue: Yay!

Adm H Sopko: Oh, and great news. Jerry was

arrested by paladins!<G>

AndrewRogue: O_o Wah?

Adm H Sopko: Thats whatChrome told me

popichuelo76: O_o

popichuelo76: for?

AndrewRogue: We just can't stay out of

trouble, can we? Does that mean Jac and

Adora (llama) got arrested.

popichuelo76: well, if we find rosa's house

popichuelo76: im so being a cat burgler

Adm H Sopko: Maybe

Adm H Sopko: And he is a Marquis, it should

be easy to find his house

popichuelo76: yeah

popichuelo76: ive got dust of tracelessness, a

pwn move silently check, and an equally pwn

hide check

popichuelo76: skill, rather

Adm H Sopko: Heh. And I'll gladly provide

distraction

popichuelo76: i have alchemists fire to plan the

escape

popichuelo76: or i might just torch his mansion

Adm H Sopko: He'll probably be keeping them

on his person though

AndrewRogue: I seriously recommend

distracting Arianna. She is rather morallistic,

and will prolly have trouble condoning this

plan <_< So, just keep her VERY busy if you

go through with it.

Adm H Sopko: Hence, the distraction<G>

popichuelo76: hehe

popichuelo76: arianna will be in charge of

reserving rooms for the night!

AndrewRogue: I'm not sure if I wanna know

what this "distraction" will be :p

popichuelo76: O_o

popichuelo76: isnt arianna 13?

Adm H Sopko: I can probably convince her to

at least let us go

AndrewRogue: Uh, 17. 17. 17

popichuelo76: well, 13 was mentioned last

session in something

Adm H Sopko: Ehh... dunno what thats about

Adm H Sopko: Hunter is 22, so there is no

confusion<G>

AndrewRogue: *shrugs* Honestly don't

remember. But she is 17.

popichuelo76: alright

popichuelo76: nash is 20

AndrewRogue: So hey, Nash is evil?

popichuelo76: no, chaotic neutral :-P

AndrewRogue: Oooh.

popichuelo76: thats why i didnt feel out of

character helping that guy =p

popichuelo76: plus, he WAS a rebel

Adm H Sopko: Hunter is Neutral Good.

AndrewRogue: Neutral Good, although leaning

heavily towards lawful.

Adm H Sopko: Ditto

popichuelo76: heh

Adm H Sopko: Where the bah is Alex

AndrewRogue: Dunno.

popichuelo76: i wish he was here -_-

Adm H Sopko: Ditto

Adm H Sopko: Holiday Roooaoaooaooaoaod

Adm H Sopko: Ahhh National Lampoon's

Vacation

popichuelo76: hehe

Adm H Sopko: Hmm...

Adm H Sopko: I suppose we should just

freelance?

AndrewRogue: Hmm, gimme a minute or two

here. Want to get Sun Ce's tenth weapons

real quick

popichuelo76: hmm

popichuelo76: what can we do?

Adm H Sopko: Well... we stopped right when

we were recovering from the Hideous

Laughter spell

popichuelo76: heh

Adm H Sopko: And we should have gotten +4

bonuses to our will saves

AndrewRogue: Didn't help me none >_<

Adm H Sopko: Woulda helped me a lot

popichuelo76: heh

Adm H Sopko: and remember how he said we

both missed critical rolls by 1?

AndrewRogue: You missed both by one I

believe. I failed em miserably.

Adm H Sopko: So... as we recover?

AndrewRogue: Just stall for like, 3 minutes

here <_<

popichuelo76: let me know when were starting

Adm H Sopko: K

popichuelo76: i need to find a reason nash didnt

help :-P

popichuelo76: im figuring he was talking to a

bar maid, while hunter worked things out

Adm H Sopko: Well, common sense dictates

that he would've been under the spell?

popichuelo76: and next thing he knew he was

on the ground

popichuelo76: yeah

Adm H Sopko: Sounds goos

Adm H Sopko: good even

AndrewRogue: Okay. All ready.

*crossdresses*

popichuelo76: whoamg, im stealing alex's

thunder

popichuelo76:

~~~~~~~BEGIN~~~~~~~~~~~

popichuelo76: *groans as he rolls over, his

knee's and head making a tri-pod on the

ground as he holds his stomach* "Well, it sure

aint my day"

AndrewRogue: *Arianna pushes herself off the

ground, wiping her water filled eyes as her last

laughs subside, leaving her able to finally put

together everything that happened*

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter, being the first to have

gone under the spell, recovers first. He simply

lays there, weapons in hand as his brain

processes what just happened::

popichuelo76: "Someone want to tell me what

the hell that was about?"

AndrewRogue: "Damn, heh, it..." *she gasps,

trying to catch her breath*

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter stays silent, dropping

his weapons and curling up into the fetal

position::

AndrewRogue: "Hunter... Nash... are you...

okay?" *her breathing is slowly becoming

normal again*

popichuelo76: *groans as he pushes himself to

his feet and slumps into a chair* "No."

Adm H Sopko: ::More silence from Hunter::

AndrewRogue: "Hunter?" *she looks over at

him concernedly*

popichuelo76: *sighs as he looks around the

bar* "She was about to go to dinner with me

too....."

AndrewRogue: (The man's got his priorities

straight ^_^)

Adm H Sopko: "What, Arianna?" ::His voice is

curt, but soft, very depressed sounding as

well::

AndrewRogue: "Are... are you okay?"

Adm H Sopko: "I guess..."

AndrewRogue: *her head droops as she lays

her hand on her Guisarme* "...I'm sorry..."

Adm H Sopko: "It's not your fault, Aria..."

popichuelo76: "I guess we would have been

better off if i was still sitting in that cell"

*forces a grin, trying to lighten to

atmosphere*

AndrewRogue: "I was wrong though... I

couldn't even do anything to help..." *she

pauses as she swallows tightly* "I... I meant

to kill him with that swing..."

AndrewRogue: *forces a very weak laugh*

"Right... heh... right, Nash."

popichuelo76: *grins and slaps aria on the

shoulder* "We always go for the kill when we

swing, you'll get 'em next time"

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter finally lifts himself to

sitting position:: "There is nothing wrong with

wanting to protect your friends, Aria."

popichuelo76: *Leans over and offers Hunter a

hand up* "I hope you have the same thing in

mind that i do, Hunter"

Adm H Sopko: ::Accepts the help up, then

leans down to collect his weapons::

"Probably, Nash, if it involves getting our

possessions back"

popichuelo76: "That, along with our pride"

Adm H Sopko: ::That finally manages to get a

small chuckle out of him:: "I like it."

AndrewRogue: *stands weakly, using her

weapon to lean on* "What do you have in

mind Nash?"

popichuelo76: *walks over behind the bar and

fixes himself a stiff pick me up, which he gulps

down and then walks back over* "Shouldnt

be too hard to find a Marquis"

popichuelo76: "I think I could break in, get our

items, and get out with a bit of ease, and

some assitance from you guys, of course"

popichuelo76: "Namely, I want Hunter to call

out the Marquis"

Adm H Sopko: ::Sits down at the table, kicking

out a chair for the both of them as well::

"Whatever you need, I'm game. Though, the

Marquis isn't stupid. He would most likely

keep the items on his person."

popichuelo76: "Then it is even easier, we know

his tricks this time, and dont you guys have an

armor that would immunize from them?"

popichuelo76: "Plus, i think he will be getting

those things to the alchemist as soon as

possible, who will be in his estate, i presume."

AndrewRogue: "He... he must expect us to

come for them though..."

Adm H Sopko: "I suppose... and maybe..."

::Takes out the list of things the swords are

said to be able to do:: "Heh... that woulda

helped..."

popichuelo76: *grins* "Well Arianna, who is

going to guard his home? the paladins of

Asgard who are currently up to their eyeballs

in controlling crowds?"

AndrewRogue: "I... I don't know. If he has so

much money, then, I don't know. Hires,

traps?"

popichuelo76: "Hmm.....well okay, here is a

thought"

Adm H Sopko: ::Nods:: "I'd imagine there

would be security. He is a Marquis, if a shut

in. Who knows what he's rigged that place

with"

popichuelo76: *thinks for a few minutes before

replying* "What if the Marquis is for the king?

I think we could provoke the rioters to move

towards his home, which would distract those

hired"

Adm H Sopko: "That is a thought. And I bet

Brother Joe can redirect the Gabriel Paladins

elsewhere for a bit"

AndrewRogue: "But wouldn't that just cause

more problems though?"

popichuelo76: "It will create the perfect

diversion for me to enter"

Adm H Sopko: "What do you mean?"

AndrewRogue: *reluctantly* "If the people are

already so worked up... well, agitating them

could just make the situation worse..."

*lamely*

Adm H Sopko: "Well, as long as they're

distracting everyone, we want them as

agitated as possible"

popichuelo76: "Hmmm, I think i should ask Jac

to come with me as well. Elves are known for

being sneaky and i dont want to run into

trouble inside if i am outnumbered" *notcing

Aria's concern* "Well, Asgard needs to work

itself out

popichuelo76: anyways, so maybe we would

be a push in the right direction?"

Adm H Sopko: "Taking Jac would be a good

idea. Especially if you run into the Marquis."

popichuelo76: "Well, we have a course of

action, we can fill in the details as we go.

How should we start?"

Adm H Sopko: "I suppose we should move

from here... word would spread that a duel

was going to be taking place here and the last

thing we need to do is get arrested again."

popichuelo76: *laughs* "Your telling ME"

Adm H Sopko: "You know these streets well,

know a place where we can hide for a while?"

popichuelo76: "Down by the market, i hear its

so secluded you could kill a man in the alleys

and no one would notice" *coughs*

AndrewRogue: *remains quietly seated,

listening carefully to their planning. For a

change, she is intently focused.*

Adm H Sopko: "Just the alleys? Or do you

know a place?"

popichuelo76: "Hmm, well, there isnt much for

slums here in the city, so I dont know a

safehouse, though i could try to find one"

popichuelo76: "I imagine thats going to change

before long too, this citys going to hell in a

handbasket"

Adm H Sopko: ::Nods:: "I suppose that would

be best. Or we could always go to the

Yarovan headquarters... I'm sure that'd be a

good place. Plus it gives me an opportunity to

check in"

AndrewRogue: *reluctantly* "Then perhaps we

should do it soon. We..." *unconvincingly*

...need to get the finger and rose back soon."

Adm H Sopko: "Yes. That asshole will most

likely be looking to cure his daughter as soon

as possible."

popichuelo76: "Yes, dear Uncle's rose shall be

returned to its rightful owner"

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter winces gently,

remembering Quek:: "What did you know

about your uncle, Nash?"

popichuelo76: *half grins* "Well, He was the

only uncle of aunt i ever knew. He spent a lot

of time with me as a child, but it became less

and less frequent as I grew"

popichuelo76: "I know he despised my father,

for good reason"

Adm H Sopko: "Why was that? Because of

his... condition?"

AndrewRogue: "...condition?"

popichuelo76: "I'm not too sure really, just he

would come and go a lot, but he always

managed to show up at the right time"

Adm H Sopko: "Right time for what?"

popichuelo76: "Well, generally it was when my

father was on the verge of killing me and

mum."

Adm H Sopko: ::Blinks, surprised::

AndrewRogue: "What?"

popichuelo76: "Oh, i must have only told Jerri?"

popichuelo76: "My father was a horrible

horrible man, and my Uncle despised him for

enticing his sister"

Adm H Sopko: ::Nods, listening intently::

popichuelo76: "And he would grow angry,

VERY quickly. So he saw fit to unleash his

anger upon me and mother, so he could calm

down"

AndrewRogue: "That's terrible..."

Sarcazmo47 has entered the room.

MysteryGiIgamesh has entered the room.

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oy. Which room?

MysteryGiIgamesh: I can only be in one at

a time.

Adm H Sopko: I dunno... we kinda started here

already

AndrewRogue: Perhaps inviting Alex'd be

good?

popichuelo76: *shrugs* "I dealt with it, and

grew up hating the man pretty much"

Adm H Sopko: I did..

AndrewRogue: Oh *smeck*

Adm H Sopko: "Is he still alive?"

popichuelo76: *chuckles* "Nope, me and

uncle saw to that"

MysteryGiIgamesh: Heh.

Adm H Sopko: "Guess we have one thing in

common, then."

popichuelo76: "and that is....?"

AndrewRogue: "...you..." *fades off, deciding

not to broach the topic*

Adm H Sopko: "We're both responsible, in

some way, for the death of a parent..."

popichuelo76: *nods* "I see, and yes Aria, I

helped kill him"

AndrewRogue: "And you, Hunter?" *quietly*

Adm H Sopko: "Mine was an accident..."

::Softly::

popichuelo76: *chimes in* "Anyways, thats a

tale for a time when we arent in a rush, lets

get some things settled"

popichuelo76: "We need to find Jerry and the

others first"

popichuelo76: *takes a quick look at Hunter,

not wanting him to get too emotional when we

need him*

AndrewRogue: (Yeah, that's MY job <_<)

MysteryGiIgamesh: *is off...somewhere?*

(And get Alex in here. =/)

Adm H Sopko: ::He closes his eyes for a

second in concentration, then looks to Nash

again, focusing back on the issue at hand::

"Yes... although I doubt Jerry will go along

with it, we need to get everyone together."

SirAlextheFirst has entered the room.

SirAlextheFirst: Right.

AndrewRogue: (And, intermission from the

Freelance discussion?)

Adm H Sopko: (sure)

MysteryGiIgamesh: (I need the sword stuff

Alex, since apparently, the others don't

want'em, but I do since they're

shortswords.)

SirAlextheFirst: I pasted it in the chat last

time! Nobody saved it? Bah!

Adm H Sopko: I'll give ya it

SirAlextheFirst: They're medium size

weapons, you know.

MysteryGiIgamesh: (I wasn't here last

time. >_

MysteryGiIgamesh: (...Medium sized

shortswords are normal shortswords, I

think.)

SirAlextheFirst: That's what I thought, too.

SirAlextheFirst: Someone said something

about shortswords being supposed to be

small-size. But meh. Medium is written

and medium they shall be.

Sarcazmo47: Right. Small shortswords would

be 1d4 damage.

SirAlextheFirst: Hokay.

SirAlextheFirst: So how is everyone? Happy

New Years all around

popichuelo76: ditto

Adm H Sopko: Good<G>

AndrewRogue: Fine, although reminded of my

perpetually lonely and pathetic existence ^_^

MysteryGiIgamesh: I'm alright, if tired.

SirAlextheFirst: Chrome's not here.

SirAlextheFirst: Neither is Adora.

Adm H Sopko: ::Sigh::

SirAlextheFirst: I vote for going on anyways.

MysteryGiIgamesh: Adora can't be on

past a certain time except for

friday/saturaday.\

popichuelo76: me too

MysteryGiIgamesh: *saturday

Adm H Sopko: I do as well.

popichuelo76: since we already started >.>

MysteryGiIgamesh: And Alex, I gave you

her new AIM name, right?

SirAlextheFirst: Yes.

MysteryGiIgamesh: yummeiness

MysteryGiIgamesh: (And you guy's gotta

stop going on without us. X_x)

MysteryGiIgamesh: (I have no idea what

the Hell's been going on. =/)

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Not to mention I lust

for exp, as always. >_>)

Adm H Sopko: (You gotta start being there for

games<G>)

popichuelo76: oh alex

popichuelo76: what is my xp from last session?

MysteryGiIgamesh: (You gotta start it

earlier. X_x 1:40 in the morning is not a

good start time for me.)

popichuelo76: id assume its much different than

the parties, as i wasnt with them =p

AndrewRogue: (*loves the West Coast*)

SirAlextheFirst: 600 for Popi

popichuelo76: whoo

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Hey Alex?)

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Any +'s on these

swords?)

SirAlextheFirst: Nope, no bonuses to hit or

damage.

MysteryGiIgamesh: (....o_O Then how do

they even have any abilities?_

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Since all weapons

gotta have at least a +1 to hit/damage to

have any ability...)

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Same with armors,

too.)

Adm H Sopko: They're Cool Swords of

Coolness, thats why

AndrewRogue: (*smacks Gil with rulebook*)

popichuelo76: cause alex is the DM!

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Yeah, but none of you

guy's even use shortswords except for

me. :P)

MysteryGiIgamesh: (So I'm the only one

gettin' use outta'em, heh.)

SirAlextheFirst: See, that's book thinking.

You gotta break out of that. There's no

good logical reason why you have to have

Magic Weapon as the first enchantment on

something.

SirAlextheFirst: Anyways.

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Yeah, there is.

Because you have to start somewhere.

Think of it like a puzzle.)

SirAlextheFirst: Y'all started something

already, you say?

Adm H Sopko: Yep

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Can't finish a puzzle

without the first piece, and the first piece

is enchanting it.)

Adm H Sopko: I can send you it

SirAlextheFirst: What happened in a

nutshell?

popichuelo76: we chatted

popichuelo76: made a plan

popichuelo76: and nash told a bit of his past

SirAlextheFirst: I won't be on this computer

much after tonight.

Adm H Sopko: They recovered from Hideous

Laughter, Hunter pouted, they talked of what

to do, Nash shared, you came

Sarcazmo47: Did they all just kind of chill at the

bar?

Adm H Sopko: They were preparing to leaver

Adm H Sopko: leave even

SirAlextheFirst: Very well.

SirAlextheFirst: ~~~~BEGIN~~~~

popichuelo76: ( i so did that part earlier >.> )

popichuelo76: "So, where are jerry and the

others anyways?"

Adm H Sopko: "They're researching at the

Temple of Tiyrael."

AndrewRogue: (lol) "Why don't you call on

them Hunter?"

SirAlextheFirst: (So, you're still in the

Shining Horse)

AndrewRogue: (Right, we haven't left yet.)

MysteryGiIgamesh: (And Alex, black

would be unholy, heh. White would be

holy. ^_^)

SirAlextheFirst: (Right. If that's reversed

somewhere, it's a mistake)

popichuelo76: *stretches out before he stands*

"well kiddies, i think its time to get this show

on the road"

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Nah, you just listed it

as Dark elemental, heh. Which, kinda

doesn't exist. >_>)

Adm H Sopko: ::Nods:: ~Yo Jerry, Jac, can

you hear me?~ ::Stands up with Nash::

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo Hm? oO

AndrewRogue: *stands up as well* "Agreed."

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo Yes, Son of Man?

Adm H Sopko: ~Are you still at the Temple?~

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo I am purchasing

worthy scabbards to house blades...oO

SirAlextheFirst: Jerry doesn't answer you.

MysteryGiIgamesh: *house these blades

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo What do you need,

oh Son of Man? oO

Adm H Sopko: ~Well... if you got my message

before... you know we've been mugged.

We're regrouping at the Yarovan

headquarters, so I want you to meet us

there.~

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo Mugged? oO

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo I did not recieve

the message. How odd...oO

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo I shall meet with

you shortly. My transactions are almost

complete. oO

Adm H Sopko: ~Yes... the crystal rose and the

HUNTER finger have been stolen~

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo The finger? Odd.

Why would someone want such

an...Eclectic item? oO

SirAlextheFirst: BRB

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Ack, brb as well.

Goddammit. >_

Adm H Sopko: ::Starts to lead the way to the

Yarovan HQ, being slightly careful while

leaving in case the authorities were notified of

a duel, also following the Marquis' blood trail

as they exit::

popichuelo76: *smiles at Aria* "So, you ready

to go for another deathblow?"

Adm H Sopko: ~Supposedly both of them

combined will heal his daughter of an

"unnatural, uncurable disease"~

AndrewRogue: *doesn't return it* "I don't want

another..."

popichuelo76: *nods* "Thats fine, not everyone

is fit to be a killing machine. Im sure you will

help out however you see fit"

AndrewRogue: *silence as she seems to fade

into her own thoughts*

popichuelo76: *Pats her on the back as he

goes and looks at the drips of blood leading

outside the tavern*

popichuelo76: ( *pokes chat* )

SirAlextheFirst: Back

AndrewRogue: "Hunter... Could I have a few

moments? I would like to try that White

armor on..."

Adm H Sopko: ::Chuckles:: "Aria... when we

get to where we're going. It'll be kinda hard to

do it while walking."

popichuelo76: *laughs*

SirAlextheFirst: *stabs parents* ANyways.

A voice says, rather loudly, "You won't be

doing anything where you get to where

you're going."

AndrewRogue: *light chuckle* "I... I suppose

you have a point."

SirAlextheFirst: And from around the next

corner steps a group of paladins and guards.

AndrewRogue: (*headdesk*)

popichuelo76: *Looks at them* "I think you

boys are a little misguided, you see, WE were

the victims"

Adm H Sopko: ::Blinks and looks them over,

judging to see what temple they are from::

AndrewRogue: "What are you talking about?"

SirAlextheFirst: Their evident leader, a man

in polished silver plate, draws himself up

and stiffy barks "Hunter Sopko and

associates!"

AndrewRogue: (back in just a moment, must

give dog medicine)

Adm H Sopko: ::Smirks:: "My comrades have

names too. What do you want with us?"

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Back.)

SirAlextheFirst: "You are all under arrest for

the crime of public brawling! Place your

weapons on the ground, and your hands on

top of your heads!"

Adm H Sopko: "Under one condition."

popichuelo76: *groans* "Didnt you boys just

let me out?"

SirAlextheFirst: They wait for Hunter's

condition, some drawing their swords

halfway.

MysteryGiIgamesh: (At least I'm not with

them right now. XD)

Adm H Sopko: "You find Marquis Dela Rosa

and have him return the property he stole

from me."

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo Son of Man? oO

Adm H Sopko: ::After that, he lays all his

weapons down and complies::

popichuelo76: *to aria and hunter, and jac as

well* <I'll be damned if i go back in a cell>

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo Do you think green

or brown best compliments me? oO

Adm H Sopko: ~We're kind of busy getting

arrested, Jac.~

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo Arrested? oO

AndrewRogue: (back) *lays her Guisarme and

War Hammer on the ground*

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo What did you do

now, Son of Man? oO

popichuelo76: <I was hitting on a bar maid and

was provoked into laughing -_- >

Adm H Sopko: ~Yes. Apparantly public

brawling is frowned upon, and they punish the

victims of muggings now~

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo Quite odd. I shall

be there post haste, Son of Man. oO

SirAlextheFirst: The lesser soldiers pick up

your weapons, while the paladins cuff you

all.

popichuelo76: "Well boys, i dont know who

you got your report from, but i didnt raise a

finger during the altercation, i am merely a

victim"

popichuelo76: hey hey

Adm H Sopko: ~No! keep safe.~

SirAlextheFirst: Unless someone resists, that

isd.

popichuelo76: i dont allow myself to be cuffed

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo Are you sure? oO

Adm H Sopko: ~Yes. We'll keep you

informed~

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo As you wish, Son

of Man. oO

Adm H Sopko: ~And keep your cool, Nash.~

AndrewRogue: "Hey!" *she grits her teeth

tightly* "Where do you get off doing that?"

SirAlextheFirst: *to Nash* "Sir, please do

not resist. These handcuffs are for the

protection everybody."

popichuelo76: <Im cool as a cucumber, just not

fond of cells, especially two in one day>

SirAlextheFirst: *OF everybody

popichuelo76: "Well, How about i just follow

you guys to the jail so we can sort this and get

my pals out? I was just trying to find a lady

for the evening"

AndrewRogue: (Oh, damn me and my

interpretation of the word cuff >_< Oh well,

works both ways)

SirAlextheFirst: "Certainly, sir. In handcuffs,

if you will. Oh, and..." He snaps his

fingers, and two more paladins relieve you

all of your circlets.

popichuelo76: even me?

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo Son of Man? oO

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo Odd. No

response....oO

AndrewRogue: (Sucker, I don't have one :p)

Adm H Sopko: ::Tries to get another appraisal

of what temple these Paladins are from::

SirAlextheFirst: They're standard Asguard.

popichuelo76: "Im not going to be cuffed, as im

an innocent. This is one time i DONT deserve

to go to jail. So just let me walk alongside you

boy and things will be fine"

SirAlextheFirst: (Go on, make fun of them

for that name. I dare you.)

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Asguard?)

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Well, if they're going

to prison, they'll certianly need

assguard. :P)

Adm H Sopko: "NASH! Let's just go with this

for now. Obviously they'll have to arrest the

Marqius as well, unless he has some sort of

special immunity"

popichuelo76: "He is rich, of COURSE he has

immunity"

AndrewRogue: *silent, staring dejectedly at the

ground*

SirAlextheFirst: "Sir, I'm going to ask you

one more time. Please place your hands on

your head. If you resist..." He doesn't

finish the sentence, but hefts his longsword

in a rather menacing way.

Adm H Sopko: "Corruption isn't standard

Asgard practice." ::Looks to the paladins,

hands still on head:: "Unless things have

changed"

popichuelo76: *groans* "You no good

bastards, you better not make them overly

tight" *does as the guard asks*

SirAlextheFirst: Satisfied, they begin leading

you all right on back to the facility where

Nash was held earlier.

popichuelo76: "So, which side are you boys

on? the kings or the....uh, the other one?"

Adm H Sopko: ::Just follows, pissed, but having

hope that the Marquis will be brought on as

well::

Adm H Sopko: in even

SirAlextheFirst: The leader notices Sopko's

temper, and says, "We recieved a detailed

report of a large brawl in the Shining Horse

Inn and Tavern from the Marquis Dela

Rosa, in fact."

AndrewRogue: "What?" *sharply*

popichuelo76: "And he is rich, automatically

making him trustworthy!"

SirAlextheFirst: "He mentioned that you all

might try to indict him as an accessory."

SirAlextheFirst: "No, sir, he is a member of

the Council, and therefore trustworthy.

Things may be as you say, though. Just be

patient, and everything will get sorted out."

popichuelo76: "How many time i have heard

that. Well Hunter, looks like i should have just

lost my cool and split"

AndrewRogue: "He... he stole from us! He

lied... he lied to all of us!"

Adm H Sopko: "Well, I'll give it to you straight

then. His sick daughter? We apparantly had

something that would help cure her. Very

potent and dangerous items we could not trust

with anyone else. When we told him we

would not give them up,

Adm H Sopko: he attacked us in despiration

and stole the items. In fact, no one else was

even in the bar at the time. THey all cleared

out when the Marquis challenged me to a

duel"

SirAlextheFirst: *nods and smiles*

popichuelo76: "And totally ruined my evening,

which you boys have just stomped into

pieces"

*OnlineHost*: SirAlextheFirst rolled 1

20-sided die: 2

popichuelo76: i smell a sense motive

SirAlextheFirst: The leader stops for a

second, and frowns at Sopko. "Sir, lying

will not get you anywhere. I assure you, we

WILL find out who did what."

popichuelo76: *getting frustrated* "Oh, officer,

i have vital information to this case....hear me

out real quick"

SirAlextheFirst: *nods and smiles some

more*

popichuelo76: "Well, there is one piece of

evidence that i think will clear it all up"

popichuelo76: "All you need to do, is pull that

armor off, bend over, and shove your head up

your ass, and it will be plain as day to you!"

*preparing for some kind of a hit*

SirAlextheFirst: When you arrive at the

prison, the guards lead you in and

downstairs, and take you all to a certain

cell, which Nash recognizes.

SirAlextheFirst: They ignore that little

comment.

popichuelo76: "You guys are going to love the

cell, lunch is especially great"

SirAlextheFirst: And remove your handcuffs,

and poke you all into the cell.

popichuelo76: they took me weapons?

SirAlextheFirst: Yep.

SirAlextheFirst: Any resistance?

*OnlineHost*: MysteryGiIgamesh rolled 1

20-sided die: 19

Adm H Sopko: ::Growls at being called a liar

after what has happened, and laughs at nash's

comment as he sits in the cell:: "Well, this is

now the second time I've been stuck in a cell

during this little escapade" ::Quietly to his

Adm H Sopko: friends::

popichuelo76: hmm, i'll give them a little

resistance, just to piss them off

AndrewRogue: *nervous laugh* "First time...

Why did he do this? He stole from us, he was

wrong! But..." *lapses into frustrated silence*

SirAlextheFirst: The leader, still smiling,

whaps you with the flat of his sword.

SirAlextheFirst: Nash, that is.

*OnlineHost*: SirAlextheFirst rolled 1

20-sided die: 16

popichuelo76: whoo

SirAlextheFirst: I'm thinking that's a hit.

popichuelo76: unless his + to hit is 1, it is :-P

SirAlextheFirst: Yeah.

*OnlineHost*: SirAlextheFirst rolled 1 8-sided

die: 2

Adm H Sopko: The flat of a sword ain't doing 8

SirAlextheFirst: You take 6 subdual damage.

popichuelo76: *grins as he stumbles forward

and falls to his knees* "You know, my

grandmother told me that if you cant use a

sword right, you shouldnt wield one."

SirAlextheFirst: He then puts his sword

away, still smiling, and asks "Is there

someone named Aria here?"

AndrewRogue: "What?"

SirAlextheFirst: "Wonderful. Ma'am, please

come with me. Sorry to have

inconvenienced you this much."

popichuelo76: "Hey Aria, tell our tale to the

world, i want them to know we have met the

most ignorant guards asgard can muster!"

AndrewRogue: *steps forward uncomfortably*

"I'll be back soon, Hunter, Nash..."

Adm H Sopko: ::Nods:: "Be sure not to get

sucked into anything you don't understand. If

you get scared or confused, ask to be sent

back here."

AndrewRogue: "I will."

AndrewRogue: *and I suppose, follows them*

popichuelo76: "So hunter, do we want to break

out?"

SirAlextheFirst: Indeed. With Arianna in

tow, the guards exit, slamming and locking

the cell door behind them.

Adm H Sopko: "I suppose we want to be in

good standing in this city if we get out... I still

have other factors to think about"

popichuelo76: "Alrighty then, I guess we should

get comfy then"

Adm H Sopko: "Indeed." ::Sits against the wall,

much the same way as last time:: "I'm guessing

there won't be a HUNTER or a sympathetic

guard to let us out this time"

popichuelo76: "No, these guards still have to

figure out how to use their swords, emotions

they will not have"

popichuelo76: *plops down on the bed and

kicks back*

Adm H Sopko: ::Chuckles, closing his eyes for

a refreshing nap::

SirAlextheFirst: Very well.

SirAlextheFirst: Cut to outside the building,

where the leading paladin is giving Aria her

belongings back.

AndrewRogue: "Excuse me, but, why am I

being let out?"

SirAlextheFirst: "Because you have

commited no crime, madam. I'm sorry to

have inconvenienced you there, but your

friends might have become violent when

they learned you were not to be arrested

with them."

SirAlextheFirst: *hands her a circlet* "Was

this yours, as well?"

AndrewRogue: "Ah, yes. Thank you, I nearly

forgot about about."

AndrewRogue: *she smiles as brightly as she

can manage* "Uhm, sir?"

SirAlextheFirst: "Yes, ma'am?"

AndrewRogue: "Might I enquire as to where

Mister Dela Rosa's estate is? If possibly, I

would like to try and talk to him."

AndrewRogue: *possible

SirAlextheFirst: He starts laughing. "In fact,

good lady, he instructed me to arrange for

you to be taken to his estate."

AndrewRogue: *noticeably surprised* "He

did?"

SirAlextheFirst: "He mentioned that he was

interested in accepting a business deal you

proposed at the tavern, before things took

such an unpleasant turn."

SirAlextheFirst: "Now, if you'll come this

way, I believe he has a carriage standing

ready for you."

AndrewRogue: *doing her damndest to play

along with this* "Ah... yes, of course..."

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo Maiden. oO

AndrewRogue: *she places the Circlet on her

head as she approaches the coach* ~Now...

how does this... er, is this how it works,

Jac?~

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo Good, you can

hear my thoughts, oh Maiden. oO

SirAlextheFirst: He leads you to a very nice

looking, and quite enclosed, carriage, with a

driver in complete full plate.

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo I shall follow, if you

wish. oO

AndrewRogue: ~I think... yes, I don't know

why he would be calling me back.~

AndrewRogue: "Thank you for being so,

accomadating sir. I hope that I can, uh, see

you again soon...~

AndrewRogue: *"

MysteryGiIgamesh: *just follows along as

best as he can when they start moving,

remaining as unseen as possible*

SirAlextheFirst: *nods* "Safe jouney, fair

lady."

SirAlextheFirst: And the carriage departs.

MysteryGiIgamesh: *follows* (Whee)

AndrewRogue: ~Jac, be careful, please.~

SirAlextheFirst: Give me three Hide checks.

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Any chance I can

take10 on these or no?)

SirAlextheFirst: Considering you're trailing a

moving carriage, no.

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Okay. >_>)

*OnlineHost*: MysteryGiIgamesh rolled 3

20-sided dice: 4 13 16

SirAlextheFirst: Unless you don't care about

being noticeable behind it.

MysteryGiIgamesh: 16, 25, and 28.

SirAlextheFirst: Very well.

SirAlextheFirst: (Vote - continue with

Jacynth and Aria, or back to the prison?)

AndrewRogue: (Vote, back to prison so I can

get a bite to eat)

Adm H Sopko: (Alrighty. I'll go with him on

this)

SirAlextheFirst: Right, then.

SirAlextheFirst: So you're all sittin there in

the cell. Yep.

Adm H Sopko: Yep

SirAlextheFirst: It turns dark outside fairly

soon after your arrival.

SirAlextheFirst: Other than that, nothing of

interest is happening.

popichuelo76: *goes to the bars* "Excuse me,

I think my sheets need changed, could

someone get housekeeping?"

SirAlextheFirst: There is no answer.

Adm H Sopko: ::chuckles:: "Yeah, they're

gonna react to that"

popichuelo76: "Yeah, thats what i get for

looking for decense in ASSGUARDS"

*makes the last word real vocal*

popichuelo76: decensy, even

popichuelo76: i think i spelled that wrong both

times =p

SirAlextheFirst: Decency.

popichuelo76: thankee

SirAlextheFirst: After about fifteen minutes,

another small squad comes down, and

dumps Jerriford in the cell with you all,

then leaves. They don't answer any

questions, or, in fact, talk to you at all.

popichuelo76: "You know its bad when they

toss a cleric in this joint"

popichuelo76: "YOUR ALL GOING TO

HELL!"

Adm H Sopko: ::Nods to Nash and looks to

Jerry, who seems to have hit his head upon

being dumped into the cell. He smirks and

balls his fists in anger:: "Bastards..."

*OnlineHost*: SirAlextheFirst rolled 1

20-sided die: 4

SirAlextheFirst: Yeah, okay, they'll respond

to that.

SirAlextheFirst: One of them turns around

and whaps you with the flat of his blade.

Again.

*OnlineHost*: SirAlextheFirst rolled 1

20-sided die: 18

*OnlineHost*: SirAlextheFirst rolled 1 8-sided

die: 2

SirAlextheFirst: Take another 6 subdual.

MysteryGiIgamesh: (These guards are so

wonderful at bitch slapping you guys.

Oy.)

popichuelo76: heh

SirAlextheFirst: (being guards and all, they've

got practice.)

popichuelo76: *rubs his face as he jumps

backwards, out of their reach* "SINNERS!"

SirAlextheFirst: And then they, too, leave.

Adm H Sopko: ::Looks to Nash:: "Jerry's out

cold"

AndrewRogue has left the room.

AndrewRogue has entered the room.

AndrewRogue: (well, that was interesting. Dog

pulled out my cable line <_<)

AndrewRogue: (*pokes chat*)

MysteryGiIgamesh: (I'm going tp pass out.

X_x)

MysteryGiIgamesh: *to

AndrewRogue: (How come?)

popichuelo76: "Great, they knocked out a

cleric, such darling people in Asgard"

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Been up late every

night for the past...Oh...6 months.)

AndrewRogue: (^_^)

AndrewRogue: (*crickets chirping*)

SirAlextheFirst: Darkness and night lies upon

the prison.

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Why can't darkness

ever tell the truth? *cries*)

popichuelo76: what are we supposed to do?

make a harmonica and sing the blues? =p

Adm H Sopko: ::Just sits there, waiting for

something to happen::

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Play "Avoid the

Prison Assrape"?)

MysteryGiIgamesh: ("I got them Bubba

tried to raaaaaape me iiin the

shooowwwaaaa bluuuuues...")

SirAlextheFirst: But alas, Sopko's hope is

thwarted.

SirAlextheFirst: Nothing happens.

popichuelo76: "okay, you ready to leave yet?"

SirAlextheFirst: Darkness and night lies upon

the prison.

Adm H Sopko: Cut back to freaking Jac and

Aria then if nothing will happen.

AndrewRogue: (Yeah... that seems like the

best idea. Besides, my salad sucks -_-)

SirAlextheFirst: Y'all should probably sleep,

then.

popichuelo76: *naps*

popichuelo76: there =p

Adm H Sopko: "I'm not breaking out. And it's a

moot point anyway since Jerry is out cold.

Let's just sleep."

Adm H Sopko: ::Does so::

SirAlextheFirst: Back on the road, the

carriage travels out of Asgard, and to the

south for about half an hour.

MysteryGiIgamesh: *follows along*

AndrewRogue: (Uh hey, is there enough room

in the cart to change armor? She'd like to be

ready this time)

SirAlextheFirst: Certainly.

AndrewRogue: (She'll dress herself in the nice,

shiny white armor then)

AndrewRogue: ~Jac... are you doing okay?~

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo Do not worry,

Maiden. oO

SirAlextheFirst: After taking several odd

turns and side roads, it enters a forest path,

and minutes after that, arrives at a

dilapidated yet still lavish mansion.

AndrewRogue has left the room.

Adm H Sopko: Get that damn dog from the

cable

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Eat the dog.)

Sarcazmo47: (Eat the cable.)

AndrewRogue has entered the room.

AndrewRogue: (That was... interesting) *steps

out of the cart when they arrive*

AndrewRogue: *looking to the coachman*

"Ah, sir? What am I supposed to do now?"

SirAlextheFirst: Four muscular guards are

patrolling the front of the mansion; one

opens the carriage door, and another holds

the front door of the mansion opne.

SirAlextheFirst: *open.

Sarcazmo47: From the driver's seat, a familiar

voice can be heard. "I believe that's up to

you."

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo Hm. Maiden, it

might become difficult to follow once you

are inside. oO

AndrewRogue: ~I know. Just be careful Jac.

I... I can handle this myself~

AndrewRogue: *uncomfortably, especially in

light of this surprise* "I believe... I believe I

will take the offered hospitality."

Sarcazmo47: The Marquis climbs down from

the carriage quite nimbly and lands near Aria,

giving her a bow. "I'm pleased to hear it.

Please, come this way."

MysteryGiIgamesh: Oo Do not worry,

Maiden. Those of the Blood are hardier

than you would think. oO

AndrewRogue: *follows, warily*

Sarcazmo47: The Marquis steps through the

gate with a nod to the guards and proceeds

up a brick path towards the front of the

mansion.

SirAlextheFirst: And the gate is close behind.

SirAlextheFirst: *closed

SirAlextheFirst: Keep in mind that it's quite

dark now.

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Thats what LL vision

is for.)

AndrewRogue: "So, where are we going?"

Sarcazmo47: The Marquis shrugs. "Are you

hungry? Or cold? My home is not what it

used to be, but I still have a variety of

amenities if you are tired."

AndrewRogue: "I'm fine. My friends however,

are rather uncomfortable."

Sarcazmo47: He shrugs. "An unfortunate

circumstance, I agree. But you can see how

they left me little choice." He reaches the

great doors and swings them wide open,

revealing a lovely if somewhat dusty interior.

popichuelo76: ( tell him your in the mood for

crystal rose and hunter finger soup >.>)

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Tell him you're in the

mood for hot sex and then smash his

face in when he turns to grab the

sextoys, and then steal back the stuff

and run for it.)

AndrewRogue: (double :p) "... ... you have a

nice home."

MysteryGiIgamesh: (And...I'm about to fall

asleep here. X_x)

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Sorry guys, but I need

sleep. Have a good night all, alright?

Don't get too far without me. >_

Sarcazmo47: He nods, slowly. "I did, once."

He steps forward a bit, and raises his voice.

"Marian! I'm home!"

AndrewRogue: (Pah, oh well :p)

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Sorry, it's just too

much for me. Headache, and my eyes

hurt from the screen. X_x)

MysteryGiIgamesh: (Good night, all. :D)

AndrewRogue: (Naw, I can understand. I've

had it like that before. Night)

SirAlextheFirst: Good night.

MysteryGiIgamesh has left the room.

SirAlextheFirst: Lag?

AndrewRogue: "Mister Rosa, why did you

have me exempted and brought here?"

SirAlextheFirst: I think lag.

popichuelo76: im not lagging

AndrewRogue: (nor moi)

Adm H Sopko: (Not me)

SirAlextheFirst: Apologies for interrupting

RPing, if I am, but I can't see this, so...

yeah.

AndrewRogue: (lol ^_^)

Sarcazmo47: He turns and looks at her, a

politely confused look on his face. "You

asked to be present when I used the finger,

and I agreed."

AndrewRogue: *she looks slightly shocked*

"You, you're still going by the deal?"

Sarcazmo47: The look remains. "Of course."

AndrewRogue: *silence reigns for a moment*

"When is the antidote going to be made?"

Sarcazmo47: He shrugs again. "Now, if you

are ready."

AndrewRogue: "...Mister Dela Rosa... I

can't..." *fading off* "Before we continue,

may I see your daughter?"

Sarcazmo47: He pauses, and looks down at the

floor for a moment.

Sarcazmo47: "I......I suppose."

Sarcazmo47: He turns and shuts the enterance

doors, then moves towards the stairs.

AndrewRogue: *quietly* "Thank you."

SirAlextheFirst: (WHAM text rush)

AndrewRogue: (Alex is back ^_~)

Sarcazmo47: The stairs circle the foyer and

eventually lead to a hallway of significant

length, filled with identical doors paneled with

identical wood.

SirAlextheFirst: A young girl, maybe ten

years old, steps into the hallway as she

hears your approach.

SirAlextheFirst: "Daddy? Did you have a

good day at work today?"

Adm H Sopko: (Of course, dear! I framed two

suckers. That'll buy you a new yacht!)

Sarcazmo47: Dela Rosa smiles widely when he

sees her, although the lines of tension remain.

He quickens his pace and hurries over,

kneeling to be face to face with her. "Yes,

dear. (more)

Sarcazmo47: I found something that will make

you feel better. How were you today?"

AndrewRogue: *silent as she looks the little girl

over*

SirAlextheFirst: The girl is quite pale, and

wears a bright red silk dress. Even her hair

is white, although its roots are a bright red.

AndrewRogue: *walks slowly over, smiling at

the girl* "Hello..."

SirAlextheFirst: "Hello."

AndrewRogue: *she kneels down, presumably

going eye level with the girl* "And are you

Mister Dela Rosa's sweet daughter?"

Sarcazmo47: "Ah, I've forgotten my manners.

This is Marian, my daughter. Marian, this

is....Miss Aria?"

SirAlextheFirst: "Hello, Miss Aria."

AndrewRogue: "Just... just Aria will suffice."

SirAlextheFirst: The girl curtseys, walks over

to the Marquis, and hugs him.

popichuelo76: <GET ME OUT OF.....oh wait

they took that too ;_;>

popichuelo76: (just showing life >.> )

Sarcazmo47: He hugs her fiercely, still smiling.

He's not crying - it's clear he's been through

this far too often.

AndrewRogue: *turns away prudently, her

eyes beginning to tear* "Mister Dela Rosa...

might we, discuss the last of our buisness?"

Sarcazmo47: She hears a bit of shuffling and

then, "Go back to bed, dear. I'll bring you

your medice shortly."

SirAlextheFirst: "Yes, daddy. I love you."

Sarcazmo47: "I love you too, dear. Go on,

now."

SirAlextheFirst: Small footsteps run down

the hall, and a door slams.

Sarcazmo47: A moment later, Dela Rosa steps

back into her field of view. "So. Do you still

intend to attack me and take your posessions

back?"

AndrewRogue: *she is clearly on the verge of

crying* "Mister Dela Rosa. I gave you the

finger of my own free will. I have no intention

to take it back..."

AndrewRogue: "And, I would give anything of

mine to know your daughter would be well,

anything that I had!"

AndrewRogue: "But that Rose, it is precious to

both Hunter and Nash... I, I have one final

request of you."

Sarcazmo47: He blinks at her. "Which is?"

AndrewRogue: "I ask that you allow me to

accept the duel in Hunter's stead! The finger is

yours, but you must understand... That Rose

is the only reminder Nash bears of his uncle,

and Hunter a dear friend."

popichuelo76: ( O_o )

AndrewRogue: *the tears flowing freely* "I

cannot allow you to have it freely."

Adm H Sopko: ...

AndrewRogue: (... <_< Like she'd have a

better idea?)

Sarcazmo47: He blinks. "I...your friend declied

my offer. There is no duel to be fought."

AndrewRogue: *trying to drive forth on

determination* "Then the rose... it is not yours

to be had..."

Sarcazmo47: He shakes his head. "Will you

attack me, unarmed, if I refuse?"

Sarcazmo47: ((Referrring to him, not you.))

Adm H Sopko: ((Who do you think I am,

you?<G>))

AndrewRogue: *she grits her teeth tightly*

"I..."

Sarcazmo47: He steps forward, until he's nearly

face to face with her. "Will you cut me down

to deprive my daughter of her one chance at

health? At life?"

popichuelo76: ( DO IT! )

SirAlextheFirst: By the way, Aria, give me a

spot check.

Sarcazmo47: (Go on, do it. He deserves it,

right?)

*OnlineHost*: AndrewRogue rolled 1

20-sided die: 12

AndrewRogue: 9 ;_;

popichuelo76: O_o

popichuelo76: i need to figure out how you

have negative everything =p

Sarcazmo47: (Really low wisdom score?)

AndrewRogue: I'm anti-skilled ^_^ And all of

you, quiet! This is a tough moral dilemma

here. And yes, and really low Dex too.

AndrewRogue: :p

SirAlextheFirst: Heh. I think 9's enough to

notice the dark handprints on the Marquis'

clothing where the girl hugged him.

AndrewRogue: Oh, you're cruel. You're cruel.

popichuelo76: ( OMG THE LITTLE GIRL IS

KARNAGE! OR

GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

EEEEEEEEEEEL)

Sarcazmo47: (Go on. Stab his pompous,

aristocratic face.)

popichuelo76: </Lan>

AndrewRogue: *she tosses her guisarme to the

ground and turns away, slumping down* "...

just go ..."

Sarcazmo47: He stands for a moment. "Once

my daughter is well, I will give you, and your

friends, as much satisfaction as you desire."

AndrewRogue: ~I'm sorry Hunter... I can't get

it back for you.~

Sarcazmo47: There's silence for a moment, then

the sound of receding footsteps.

SirAlextheFirst: No response comes to that,

of course. The circlets have a range limit

on projecting to people who don't have

one, though Aria probably doesn't know

that.

AndrewRogue: (Like she ever know anything

^_~)

SirAlextheFirst: So what's Aria doing now?

AndrewRogue: "What a wash I've been...

heh..." *walks back down towards that main

parlor area* "I became a shivering wreck

after we fight those bugs, and here, I can't

even get the Rose back..."

AndrewRogue: (Is the mansion, uh, empty?)

AndrewRogue: (brb in just a sec)

SirAlextheFirst: More or less, except for the

guards you saw outside, and another shift in

one wing.

AndrewRogue: *up to one of the guards if its

possible* "Where... where did Mister Dela

Rosa go?"

SirAlextheFirst: "That's not a smart question

to ask, ma'am. Is there something you

need?"

AndrewRogue: "Yes. I was promised that I

would see the creation of the antidote, and

considering that's why I was brought here, I

would like to see it."

SirAlextheFirst: The guard ponders.

*OnlineHost*: SirAlextheFirst rolled 1

20-sided die: 3

SirAlextheFirst: "I'll ask him. Wait here."

AndrewRogue: "Okay..."

SirAlextheFirst: (And Sopko and Popi, you'll

be up soon. Sorry if you're rather bored)

AndrewRogue: (Sorry I'm boring >_<)

popichuelo76: muaha

popichuelo76: bored? me?

Adm H Sopko: (I'm keeping myself occupied.

Not in the way Zenny does, though)

AndrewRogue: (Ah, bad mental image >_<

*bleaches brain*)

SirAlextheFirst: (NOT in the way Zenny

does!)

AndrewRogue: (So, I still have to deal with the

half of the image that Soppy ain't responsivle

for :p)

SirAlextheFirst: The guard returns, bearing a

small bottle, and the words "The Marquis

will speak with you momentarily, Lady

Arianna." He then brushes past you and

goes upstairs.

AndrewRogue: "Thank you..."

Sarcazmo47: A few minutes later, the Marquis

appears, bearing a flask in one hand. It looks

like a potion, except that it is unsealed and

steaming.

Sarcazmo47: The Marquis has acquired a

distinctive smell since he left you.

Sarcazmo47: "Yes?"

AndrewRogue: "I am done here then?"

Sarcazmo47: He shrugs. "You wanted to see

the procedure. It will be few hours before I

am ready, and the process itself will last into

tomorrow. You are welcome to stay here if

you wish."

Sarcazmo47: "This-" he hefts the potion, "Is just

a concotion to help her sleep and reduce the

bleeding."

AndrewRogue: *she nods almost

imperceptibly* "Then I will stay... If you will,

just point me to a place I can sleep until you

are ready." *she sighs* "It has been a long

day/"

Sarcazmo47: He nods, and the ghost of the first

real smile you've seen on his face appears.

"I'll ask Jorim to direct you towards the guest

suite. I'll wake you when I'm ready to use the

HUNTER's parts."

AndrewRogue: *she remains silent, just

nodding tiredly*

Sarcazmo47: He walks away, although while

still in view she can see him pull aside a guard

and speak to him for a few moments, then

move up the stairs towards his daughter's

room.

SirAlextheFirst: That guard then walks

toward Aria respectfully, and bows.

"Milady, the guest suite is in the east wing.

If you would follow me?"

AndrewRogue: *another nod*

SirAlextheFirst: He tugs open a door, and

leads you down the hall....

SirAlextheFirst: Here we shall return to the

prison.

Adm H Sopko: ::Where they are still asleep::

AndrewRogue: (Yay! *goes to get a soda to

keep his concious*)

SirAlextheFirst: Are y'all going to sleep at

any point during the night- nevermind.

popichuelo76: *yawns as he stretches and

stands* "HEY! How long are we going to be

here?"

popichuelo76: err

popichuelo76: i guess its not morning yet

popichuelo76: so save that line till morning

SirAlextheFirst: The first rays of dawn shine

through the window as you say that.

Adm H Sopko: ::Groans:: "Nash... keep it

down..."

Sarcazmo47: (Wow, early risers.)

popichuelo76: *grumbles and peeks out the

cell, looking for anyone*

SirAlextheFirst: And mere seconds after you

do, Brother Joe comes barreling down

shouting "Idiots! Incompetant..." and

several more unclericlike things.

SirAlextheFirst: At the guards above, not at

you all.

popichuelo76: *laughs* "Hunter check this out,

this guy is putting the words in my mouth"

Adm H Sopko: "It's too damn early, Nash..."

SirAlextheFirst: He runs over to your cell,

pulls out a key, and unlocks and swings

open the door.

popichuelo76: "Fine, miss out on all the fun.

Give him one for me buddy!"

popichuelo76: "or....that works too"

SirAlextheFirst: "Are any of you hurt? I'm

sorry, I came as soon as I could find where

you were!"

popichuelo76: "I got a couple SMALL lumps

on my head"

Adm H Sopko: ::Looks over to the person

opening the cell and almost jumps out of the

thing they call a bed:: "Brother Joe!"

Adm H Sopko: "We're unharmed... well, as

long as it's not our pride..."

SirAlextheFirst: Joe blinks and sighs. "Good,

good. Come on out of here, you're not

under arrest."

popichuelo76: "Finally, they should make you

captain of these buffoons" *walks out*

Adm H Sopko: "Heh. I guess you're a better

influence on reality than I, Brother Joe. I

could have sworn we weren't either, but try

explaining it to them and suddenly it's a

dreamworld."

Adm H Sopko: "Can I get some help?" ::Hefts

Jerry onto his shoulder::

popichuelo76: *gives him a hand to grab the

cleric* "I think Tiyrael needs weight limits......"

SirAlextheFirst: ""Of course, of course." He

helps lift Jerry, whilestarting an explanation.

SirAlextheFirst: "So, from what I can figure

out, the Marquis attacked you, right?"

Adm H Sopko: "You got my message, I'm

assuming?"

SirAlextheFirst: "Yes. So did everybody on

the network. None of them could or would

respond right then, though."

SirAlextheFirst: "I think most of them were

either attending the trial or too far away."

Adm H Sopko: "Heheh... I guess I did sort of

panic... However, it is with due cause. Both

the rose and the HUNTER's finger we

possessed were stolen"

popichuelo76: "I just hope im not in an Asgard

prison again for a LONG time"

SirAlextheFirst: "Stolen? By Dela Rosa?"

Adm H Sopko: "Yes. He intends to use them to

cure his daughter..."

SirAlextheFirst: Joe snorts as you exit the

prison at last. "Idiot. He's gone way too

far this time. Always thought he might. ...

er, where are we going?"

popichuelo76: "Dont you know where he

liveS?"

Adm H Sopko: "I suppose we need to find

Aria..."

SirAlextheFirst: "I don't, at that, but I can

find out if you wish."

popichuelo76: ( do we assume we got our

things back? )

AndrewRogue: Argh, I can't find it. My internet

is all fucked up >_< Search for Anime Pics

Angel and you should find some pics, or porn,

or something.

SirAlextheFirst: Ach, yes.

AndrewRogue: whoops >_<

Adm H Sopko: "He intends to make the cure as

soon as possible, if he is as desparate as I

think he is. I should think we should find out

immediately and pay him a visit, possibly with

some Paladins behind us"

SirAlextheFirst: Joe also shows you into the

closet where your weapons and circlets

were kept, and we'll assume Jerry wakes up

and is fine.

popichuelo76: whee *gears up*

Adm H Sopko: ::Puts on a circlet and

immediately:: ~Aria, where are you?~

AndrewRogue: (Assume I'm in a position to

respond?)

SirAlextheFirst: Er, no.

AndrewRogue: (Pleh, no response then)

SirAlextheFirst: You're asleep, unless you

stayed up or something.

AndrewRogue: (nope, I had napped off)

Adm H Sopko: I'd think that'd wake her up

SirAlextheFirst: No.

Adm H Sopko: K...

SirAlextheFirst: Joe stares off into space for a

few seconds, then turns around.

"Apparently, Dela Rosa lives in a mansion

some ways outside the city these days."

Adm H Sopko: ::Nods:: "Then lets head there

immediately"

SirAlextheFirst: "You're sure, now? And

don't want any help?"

popichuelo76: "on foot? cant we get horses?"

Adm H Sopko: "Well, if you can spare any men

to help, it'd be appreciated"

SirAlextheFirst: *nods, and blinks some

more* "Right, right. Horses. Um. Take

the ones from the stables here - the

Asguards won't mind." He smiles grimly.

Adm H Sopko: ::He chuckles:: "Don't mind if I

do." ::Looks through the horses and takes

what looks to be the best one::

popichuelo76: "oh i would

LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE to" *runs

and grabs a horse*

popichuelo76: "Hmm, i wonder which is the

captains...."

SirAlextheFirst: "How many men, and what

sort? I don't know if taking guards away

from the city is a good idea, even if they

aren't doing much good here."

SirAlextheFirst: Joe takes another look

around, and you all notice that the streets

are starting to have people flowing through

them - running, even, unlike yesterday.

Adm H Sopko: "Anyone that has the skills to be

of help. As many as you can spare."

Adm H Sopko: ::He blinks as he notices the

scene on the street::

popichuelo76: "Looks like its happy hour at a

local pub"

SirAlextheFirst: "Huh. At least they got the

news - did you? No, you wouldn't have.

The King squashed his accusers." Joe

looks quite happy. And insomniac.

Adm H Sopko: "Did he? Well, if it means a bit

of stability, I'm all for it. I'm betting this

business has caused hell at headquarters..."

SirAlextheFirst: "All over the place. He

came out of his funk long enough to bring

out loads of old dirt and throw it all over

the Council members trying to remove

him."

AndrewRogue: (lag, or just a break?)

SirAlextheFirst: "Not the nicest tactic,

maybe, but it worked. Most of them are

going to resign. You should have seen it.

And then he promised stability to the

people, and gave the Castellan the authority

to provide order."

SirAlextheFirst: "But I'm blathering on - the

upshot is that things are all right, for now.

I'll see about getting some men to help

you."

SirAlextheFirst: Joe returns to the prison -

yelling - and you are left to get horses for a

bit.

Adm H Sopko: ::Smirks, then chuckles a bit::

"Well, I suppose it's all for the best. And

thank you."

SirAlextheFirst: He waves off your thanks

humbly as he goes.

Adm H Sopko: ::Has already selected the best

one for himself and hops onto it::

popichuelo76: *tries to guess the captain of the

guards horse and takes it*

SirAlextheFirst: Probably the one Hunter's

got.

popichuelo76: bah

popichuelo76: damn you hunter

Adm H Sopko: =-)

popichuelo76: i'll take any of them then =p

SirAlextheFirst: Quite so. There are a good

twenty horses in there, all well-groomed

and in good health and temper.

popichuelo76: *cues bonanza music as they

ride to the mansion*

SirAlextheFirst: And Brother Joe returns,

with five sheepish and barely awake

guardsmen, who all take saddle behind you.

AndrewRogue: (if it matters, BRB)

SirAlextheFirst: Joe waves farewell as you

ride away, while providing directions to

Hunter through the circlets.

SirAlextheFirst: And music is cued.

popichuelo76: dun du da dun dun dunnnnn

Sarcazmo47: So who no longer has a circlet?

SirAlextheFirst: LOL.

Adm H Sopko: Everyone has one.

SirAlextheFirst: 100 XP to Kirk.

Adm H Sopko: Eh?G>

SirAlextheFirst: I was saving that for if

someone asked that question.

Adm H Sopko: Heh

popichuelo76: O_o

SirAlextheFirst: Brother Joe brought more

circlets, of course.

Sarcazmo47: Of course.

AndrewRogue: (*headdesk* Kirk is teh

winnar!)

SirAlextheFirst: (Joe's the guy who gave

them out in the first place. He knew some

people didn't have them and probably

wanted them.)

SirAlextheFirst: So.

Adm H Sopko: ::As they arrive at the Marquis'

mansion, Hunter reigns in the horse to avoid

hitting the front gate. He turns to one of the

guards:: "I suppose you have the authority to

get us in?"

SirAlextheFirst: 45 minutes later, you are at

the gates of the mansion.

AndrewRogue: (whoah, Soppy's like, psychic

<_<)

Adm H Sopko: (I can be, sometimes)

SirAlextheFirst: The guard, who is indeed

standing there, replies "I do not. Only the

Marquis allows people inside."

popichuelo76: "Well he is about to let Nash in"

Adm H Sopko: ::Nods and sighs, looking to

Nash:: "I guess we should have brought those

protestors after all"

popichuelo76: *laughs as he sizes up the gate*

popichuelo76: (how does it open?)

SirAlextheFirst: "Sirs, it is early in the

morning. Do you require assistance?"

Adm H Sopko: ~Just curious, Brother Joe...

why are you so intent on preventing the

Marquis from using the HUNTER parts?~

SirAlextheFirst: The gate is a fancy iron

grillework, with a lock on the inner side.

popichuelo76: can i reach the lock by putting

my hands through the grill?

SirAlextheFirst: You get a bleary response

from Joe. <Me? I'm not. You seemed to

be.>

Adm H Sopko: Watch out for booby traps...

SirAlextheFirst: No, it is unreachable in that

manner. The holes in the grille are only an

inch or so square.

popichuelo76: how high?

Adm H Sopko: ::Blinks, a bit confused on why

Joe would help them this much, or having the

reaction he did when he got them out, if it

were just for that reason::

SirAlextheFirst: It is part of a wall about 12

feet high, which reaches around the entire

property, presumably.

popichuelo76: "You boys want to give me a

boost?"

SirAlextheFirst: You can see a small tower

on the wall with another guard sitting in it a

ways down.

SirAlextheFirst: "Sir? Can I help you?"

popichuelo76: (oh, i thought he was one of our

guards O_o )

popichuelo76: (take back all the stuff i just said

=p )

Adm H Sopko: "Yes. We are here to see the

Marquis"

SirAlextheFirst: Egads no.

SirAlextheFirst: This is the guard inside the

gate.

popichuelo76: ok

popichuelo76: my bad

SirAlextheFirst: "Ah. That is generally

considered unwise, sirs. While I am sorry

that you have wasted your time, I must

recommend you leave."

Adm H Sopko: "I believe he might be expecting

us."

popichuelo76: "Now do people really think

things work out this easily? He asks us to

leave, and we are just supposed to go?"

*sighs deeply*

SirAlextheFirst: The guard shakes his head.

"I can assure you that he is not."

Adm H Sopko: ::Snickers:: "Well, I should have

guessed this is how the Marquis treats

everyone he steals items from."

SirAlextheFirst: No, the guard does not open

the gate at this accusation.

popichuelo76: "Should i just hop the gate?"

SirAlextheFirst: "Sir, I can most definately

assure you that THAT is not a good idea."

popichuelo76: "Oh will you bugger off, im

asking my comrade something"

SirAlextheFirst: The guard's hand now rests

on his sword hilt.

AndrewRogue: (lol)

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter canters back a bit, his

face screwed in concentration in trying to

think of a way to get in aside from barging in::

~Keep egging him, Nash. He just may open

the gate for us.~

popichuelo76: "You dont have the brass to

strike me in front of these asgard guards

anyways"

Sarcazmo47: Hey, they're making friends! Isn't

that cute?

popichuelo76: *dismounts and puts his hand on

his rapier*

popichuelo76: "What do you say, chum?"

SirAlextheFirst: "Sir, I assure you that

trespassing will be punished."

popichuelo76: "All im hearing is a lot of talk,

you lughead"

SirAlextheFirst: As for the Asguards, they're

looking kind of edgy, matter of fact.

SirAlextheFirst: One of them canters up and

whispers to Hunter, "Are you sure that we

should be doing this?"

Adm H Sopko: ~If he opens it, subdue him, do

not attack.~ ::Canters over to the guards and

whispers to them:: "This may seem wierd, but

help him in his taunting. If we can get him to

open the gate to attack, subdue him"

SirAlextheFirst: Hah. I beat you to using the

verb "canter"!

Adm H Sopko: Mine was longer

Adm H Sopko: O wpi;d

Adm H Sopko: Ack

Adm H Sopko: I would've beaten you to it if I

hadn't have written so much

popichuelo76: *Nash walks over to the gate

and rubs his hand across it* "I do believe im

touching private property now...."

SirAlextheFirst: Owpi;d to you too. The

Asguards... don't do as you say. Taunting

does not seem to be in their nature.

SirAlextheFirst: While the gate guard doesn't

respond to Nash's latest taunts, the

Asguards are shifting and muttering to each

other. Another one speaks up.

SirAlextheFirst: "Mr. Sopko, isn't this a little

bit.... illegal?"

Adm H Sopko: ::Smiles:: ~Well... it's not like

they have loyalty to me or anything...~

"Illegal... maybe. But so is theft of property

and mugging. The reason for this little

escapade is to reclaim the items the Marquis

stole from me."

SirAlextheFirst: And another: "I don't really

see any atrocities being commited. Why are

we here, again, exactly?"

popichuelo76: "Because the bastard in this

mansion stole from us and ambushed us!"

popichuelo76: *points to the gate guard*

"Yes...YOUR lord"

SirAlextheFirst: The Asguard, not at all

happy, continues "But that doesn't justify

attacking the guards, even if it is true."

SirAlextheFirst: And the gate guard remains

silent.

Adm H Sopko: "I know... I am not proposing

anything of the sort... however, we have to

get him to open the gate somehow. Agitating

him might cause a lapse of judgement, which

we then might be able to exploit."

popichuelo76: *throws his hands up in

frustration* "If its not one things its another"

popichuelo76: *give the one finger saulte to the

gate guard, or amaryliis's equivalent, and then

turns around to work things out with asgairds(

SirAlextheFirst: The Asguards are openly

unhappy now. "Mr. Sopko, I think we

should leave, and come back with a formal

warrant."

popichuelo76: "Oh, i'll be inside and back in

Asgard before that happens, you see ive got

one up on this guard"

Adm H Sopko: ::Sighs and pinches the bridge

of his nose, muttering:: "The law works in the

shittiest ways."

AndrewRogue: (Never works in your favor

<_<)

popichuelo76: "But hey, you guys go run off

and play good cop while i throw my plan into

action"

SirAlextheFirst: So.

SirAlextheFirst: The Asguards take that as

their cue, and turn to leave.

popichuelo76: "Ah heck Hunter, i was just

bluffing"

SirAlextheFirst: And the gate guard smiles.

popichuelo76: <I'm going to try and break in>

popichuelo76: "shit...im just going to go back

with them, you try and sweet talk mr guard

here"

popichuelo76: "BUT DONT THINK THIS IS

OVER!"

Adm H Sopko: ::Sighs and shrugs:: "Doesn't

matter much" ~Fine. I'll take the place of the

crowd.~ ::He points in the direction of the

men:: "Go back" ~Sneak around while I

distract them~

popichuelo76: *hangs his head as he rides

slowly behind the men*

Sarcazmo47: Are you going to retry Aria, given

that at least an hour has passed?

SirAlextheFirst: Actually, we should take a

short cut to inside the mansion sometime.

Adm H Sopko: Do that now, if you wish

popichuelo76: yeah

SirAlextheFirst: Because it's about time Aria

woke up.

SirAlextheFirst: And if not, then she's going

to be woken up by Jorim.

SirAlextheFirst: Or rather, his knocking.

AndrewRogue: (Jorim <_<)

SirAlextheFirst: Loud knocking.

SirAlextheFirst: Incessant, too.

Sarcazmo47: Much like somone who won't

stop talking in chat.

SirAlextheFirst: KNOCK

AndrewRogue: *opens her eyes slowly at the

sound of rapping on the door. It takes her a

moment to put everything together as the

sound continues.* "Fine, I'm awake..."

SirAlextheFirst: ETCETERA

SirAlextheFirst: He speaks loudly, though

the door. "Lady Arianna? The Marquis

would like you to go with him, now."

AndrewRogue: "In a moment..." *she sighs as

she practically rolls out of bed. Despite the

sleep, she still seems rather listless. She

dresses with no particular enthusiasm or rush

and opens the door, stepping out.*

SirAlextheFirst: Jorim is there, with a muffin

and a blindfold.

AndrewRogue: *she stares at the two items,

slightly confused*

popichuelo76: (kinky )

SirAlextheFirst: Handing you the muffin, he

bows and says "Good morning. I am sorry

that we have no proper breakfast for you,

but I hope that this will do for the moment.

Please allow me to put this on you."

Adm H Sopko: ...

AndrewRogue: *she draws back as she takes

the muffin* "What for?"

SirAlextheFirst: "It is by the direction of the

Marquis. Please, madam." He looks

pained that you would question his

integrity.

AndrewRogue: *she sighs* "Fine then."

Adm H Sopko: I need an adult! I need an adult!

Sarcazmo47: Hey, you're just a fat kid!

AndrewRogue: (:p)

Adm H Sopko: It's okay, it's just a fat kid! Ain't

that right fatty? Ya fat bag of fat, you.

Sarcazmo47: Have some chocolate, fatso.

SirAlextheFirst: Jorim blindfolds you swiftly

and skillfully as you eat, then says "Please

stand up, Lady Arianna."

AndrewRogue: *she follows directions*

SirAlextheFirst: And then he takes you firmly

by the shoulders and spins you around

several timse.

AndrewRogue: (oh, she is guaranteed to end

up face first on the floor >_<)

Adm H Sopko: Put you left foot in

popichuelo76: lol

SirAlextheFirst: Give me an Intuit Direction

check.

AndrewRogue: What

popichuelo76: O_o

AndrewRogue: 's that based off?

popichuelo76: the ONE time ive seen that skill

used

Sarcazmo47: WIS.

Adm H Sopko: Heh. I know my damn

direction. Face first into the floor

*OnlineHost*: AndrewRogue rolled 1

20-sided die: 16

popichuelo76: wow O_o

AndrewRogue: 13 ^_^

SirAlextheFirst: You have no idea which way

you're facing.

AndrewRogue: "What was that for?"

SirAlextheFirst: You hear "Please, follow my

guidance, madam," and Jorim then leads

you around by the arm.

SirAlextheFirst: You go through a few doors,

and halls, and turn some circles, and make

some turns.

Adm H Sopko: Her inner ear condition should

kick in any time now

SirAlextheFirst: Then your arm is released,

and Jorim's voice says "Here she is, sir."

Sarcazmo47: "Thank you, Jorim."

AndrewRogue: (Alex is going faster than I'm

used too >_<)

Sarcazmo47: "Did you rest well, lady?"

AndrewRogue: "Not particularly." *she steps

forward as she pulls off the blindfold,

stumbling in this oh-so-complicated series of

actions*

Sarcazmo47: "Don't do that."

AndrewRogue: *her hand freezes mid-pull*

"What?"

Adm H Sopko: I can't have my sacrifice seeing

her death coming, can I?

Sarcazmo47: His tone is sharp, but continues

much more gently. "I'm sorry for the

necessity, but we still have a little further to

go." He re-seats the blindfold and puts his

hand gently on her arm.

Sarcazmo47: "If you'll please follow me?"

AndrewRogue: "I have enough problems

walking when I can see... I trust I don't need

to be spun about again?"

popichuelo76: let me know when i can play

ninja

Sarcazmo47: "No that's fine." He starts

moving. Give me a listen check, please.

*OnlineHost*: AndrewRogue rolled 1

20-sided die: 9

AndrewRogue: 6

AndrewRogue: Quit giving wisdom checks

dude :p

Sarcazmo47: You hear the sound of stone on

stone. It gets noticably darker as you go

forward, even through the blindfold. You

know you're going downward.

Sarcazmo47: Eventually, he stops and releases

your arm. "You may remove your blindfold

now."

AndrewRogue: *she sighs as she pulls it off,

this time remaining stull*

AndrewRogue: *still even

Adm H Sopko: Ever seen Temple of Doom?

Yeah, thats where you are

Sarcazmo47: Acutally, you're in a quite cozy

room.

Sarcazmo47: Very similar to the one you left,

except that there's no obvious enterance or

exit.

Sarcazmo47: The middle of the room is filled

with tubes, pots, fire - alchemy stuff.

Sarcazmo47: The far wall is lined with books

and scrolls, and a number of lamps keep the

room well lit.

Sarcazmo47: There are several leather chairs in

the corners of the room.

Sarcazmo47: All in all, it's quite nice.

Sarcazmo47: The smell is...less than appealing.

AndrewRogue: *wrinkles her nose* "This is,

ah, an interesting room."

Sarcazmo47: Vincent proceeds among the

tables and tubes and various glass

thingamajiggers.

AndrewRogue: (oh, technical terms)

Sarcazmo47: "I built it when my wife died." He

responds, without much enthusiasm.

Sarcazmo47: "If you'll please step this way?"

AndrewRogue: *that pretty much cuts her off*

"Ah, yes, of course..."

Sarcazmo47: As you watch, he retrieves a pair

of tongs and uses them to take the Hunter

finger out of a...brine, you might suppose.

Sarcazmo47: He takes it and submerges it into

a cauldron, which is, in fact, not boiling, nor

even simmering, although it is under an open

flame.

AndrewRogue: *watches intently fir a change*

Sarcazmo47: He withdraws the empty tongs

and sets them aside, then murmurs a few

words and makes a gesture at the concoction,

whic you're fairly sure is the substance

resopnsible for most of the smell in here.

Sarcazmo47: It immediately begins to boil,

violently. It's a large cauldron and a small

amount of potion, though, so it doesn't go

anywhere.

Sarcazmo47: He looks at her. "Satisfied so

far?"

AndrewRogue: *she simply nods*

Sarcazmo47: He sets the tongs aside and selcts

a clean pair. As he walks back into the glass

jungle, you suddely see the rose - suspended

over a blue flame by a steel clamp. It appears

fine.

Sarcazmo47: He gets a careful grip on it with

the tongs, and then slowly loosens the clamp.

AndrewRogue: *she purposely adjusts her

gaze to avoid seeing the rose*

Sarcazmo47: He takes it back over to the

cauldron, and holds it over the concoction.

Sarcazmo47: He stops for a moment, then

begins a very quick and muttered chant (Do

you speak Draconic?)

AndrewRogue: (Nope)

Sarcazmo47: It's gibberish.

popichuelo76: ( whee, rose gets tossed in

without us having a second to stop it, how fun

-_- )

Sarcazmo47: He continues for a moment, then

uses his free hand to make gestures over it,

raising the volume and tempo of his chant, and

lowers the rose into the boiling bew.

Sarcazmo47: The boiling stops immediately.

Sarcazmo47: He holds it there for, oh, ten

seconds, and then slowly withdraws the

tongs.

Sarcazmo47: The Rose....

SirAlextheFirst: Is still right there.

SirAlextheFirst: With its slight purple tint.

SirAlextheFirst: Just the same as it always

was.

Adm H Sopko: 'scuse me, I'll just go shoot

myself

Sarcazmo47: He nods, looking rather satisfied.

popichuelo76: that is so lame -_-

AndrewRogue: *she stands in shock* "But,

you said...!"

Sarcazmo47: He shrugs. "I was wrong,

apparently."

AndrewRogue: (must not violate alignment,

must not violate alignment, ...)

Sarcazmo47: "I'll have you return this to your

friend, if you'll wait a few moments for it to

cool and for me to clean it."

Sarcazmo47: (Screw it! KILL HIM!)

AndrewRogue: *just sits, pretty much

stupefied, dumbfounded and whatever other

similar adjectives apply here*

popichuelo76: ( im with him )

Sarcazmo47: (:-D)

SirAlextheFirst: (If you strike him down,

Arianna, he will become more powerful

than you can ever imagine.)

AndrewRogue: (Then I'll just imagine very

small <_<)

popichuelo76: (eat the rose and drink the

potion!)

SirAlextheFirst: (.... no Star Wars fans?

Bah!)

Sarcazmo47: He steps aside towards another

table and begins messing around with the

rose, using a great deal of running liquid and

clothes and a lot of steam.

Adm H Sopko: (How dare you, Alex)

AndrewRogue: (Well, now that I look like a

total idiot Alex <_< *imitates Glaysa*)

SirAlextheFirst: The rose becomes very clean

indeed, and quite cool.

Adm H Sopko: (You must not blasphem the

holy trilogy that way!)

Sarcazmo47: After, oh, ten minutes or so, he

turns around, Rose in hand.

Sarcazmo47: He proffers it to her.

AndrewRogue: *takes it, her brain clearly still

on the back burner here* "Thank you..."

Sarcazmo47: "Thank you, Miss Aria, for your

faith."

Sarcazmo47: He moves over to the cauldron

and opens a small valve at the bottom, letting

the fluid within run into a decanter.

AndrewRogue: *as she looks at the rose, she

begins to smile, and at his words, she even

begins to giggle*

popichuelo76: i would really like a chance to

intervene with things -_-

popichuelo76: unless this is all happening while

we are on our way to the mansion

SirAlextheFirst: It kinda is. And while you're

taunting the guard.

popichuelo76: bleh

Sarcazmo47: Once the cure is in the decanter,

he takes the blindofld once more, and holds it

up. "If you don't mind?"

AndrewRogue: "Oh, what does it matter

anymore?" *still chuckling and giggling*

Sarcazmo47: He shrugs, smiling himself, and

gently places the blindfold on her. She hears

him take the decanter in one hand, and then

start to lead her forward again.

SirAlextheFirst: And cut.

SirAlextheFirst: Back outside...

popichuelo76: *turns around, mid trot and then

rushes back to the gate* "Hey Hunter?"

popichuelo76: <Up and over?>

AndrewRogue: (bathroom break. Don't wanna

fail the Fort save <_<)

SirAlextheFirst: Sopko and Nash vs the 12

foot guarded wall, go!

Adm H Sopko: ::Looks to him, nodding:: ~You

read my mind~

SirAlextheFirst: The gate guard's eyes

narrow.

Adm H Sopko: ~You go first.~

popichuelo76: <My Pleasure>

popichuelo76: *moves his horse to the side of

the wall, stands on its back, and quickly

makes the hop up and over the wall, landing

and hightailing it towards the Mansion*

Sarcazmo47: ((BTW, all flames should be

directed to prpl@iup.edu))

SirAlextheFirst: "Stop! Help! Code one!"

yells the gate guard, chasing after Nash/

popichuelo76: *As he runs, He projects out

everyone in range of his circlet* <Oh, ROSA!

I think you forgot about this not so sly thief>

SirAlextheFirst: The tower guards continue

the shouting, and the front door opens

upon two more guardsmen.

Adm H Sopko: ::He merely trots up to the gate,

jumping up and going over calmly, climbing

down and taking off after them::

AndrewRogue: (Uh, would I hear that?)

SirAlextheFirst: They draw their longswords.

popichuelo76: probably

popichuelo76: how far in front of me'?

SirAlextheFirst: 10 feet.

popichuelo76: wow O_o

popichuelo76: not a big yard

SirAlextheFirst: Right inside the front door.

SirAlextheFirst: The gate guard covers

Sopko.

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter hadn't even caught up

yet, and seeing this mini-blockade, takes a

circling route around to try to avoid them::

popichuelo76: hmm, are they just stopped at

the gate of the mansion?

popichuelo76: err

SirAlextheFirst: Yep.

popichuelo76: doorway

popichuelo76: then i shall toss a thunderstone at

them

SirAlextheFirst: And the tower guards are

coming down and towards you all now.

popichuelo76: are their windows?

SirAlextheFirst: There are.

popichuelo76: could i toss a stone and then

dive in a window?

AndrewRogue: (So, uh, Alex... Did I hear

Nash's taunt? It just seems like it would be

important for me to respond if I did...)

popichuelo76: with a nice tumble check =p

SirAlextheFirst: If you don't mind broken

glass, then you could.

popichuelo76: i sure dont

popichuelo76: so, roll to hit with the stone?

SirAlextheFirst: You, Lady Aria, are not

wearing the circlet.

popichuelo76: she can still hear it though

popichuelo76: but cant project it back to me

;-)

AndrewRogue: (Oh, well, me = pwned ^_^)

SirAlextheFirst: Nope. Not in range.

popichuelo76: O_o

Sarcazmo47: Why isn't she?

popichuelo76: these things are shittier than my

cellphone

SirAlextheFirst: Because the range on people

not wearing circlets and not in vision is

very short indeed.

popichuelo76: well

popichuelo76: the stone....

Adm H Sopko: ::Hunter rushes in the front door

while all the guards are distracted:: "Damn

you, Marquis! Where are you hiding!"

SirAlextheFirst: She's also in the lab with you

at this point.

*OnlineHost*: popichuelo76 rolled 1 20-sided

die: 19

popichuelo76: heh

popichuelo76: they are so deaf

SirAlextheFirst: Whomping occurs with the

thunderstone.

popichuelo76: and now, tumble check through

the window?

*OnlineHost*: SirAlextheFirst rolled 2

20-sided dice: 8 10

SirAlextheFirst: One of them falters, but the