(10:55:48 PM) You have just entered room "Waiting for Aleddoe Act 2."

coughingpuppy (10:55:55 PM): YAY!

AndrewRogue (10:56:03 PM): *waves*

Adm H Sopko (10:56:06 PM): ::Leads a Souza march::

AndrewRogue (10:56:52 PM): *joins in*

Adm H Sopko (10:57:06 PM): ::cuts off Andy's head:: There can be only ONE!

AndrewRogue (10:57:49 PM): *picks up his head in annoyance*

AndrewRogue (10:57:52 PM): Jerk.

AndrewRogue (10:59:03 PM): *coughs* Soo...

SirAlexTheFirst (10:59:17 PM): So...

coughingpuppy (10:59:51 PM): Game?

AndrewRogue (11:00:08 PM): Now? </Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead>

coughingpuppy (11:01:28 PM): Game? Please? *pouty face*

SirAlexTheFirst (11:01:36 PM): Are you?

AndrewRogue (11:01:51 PM): What?

SirAlexTheFirst (11:01:57 PM): Game?

AndrewRogue (11:02:10 PM): Repitition! Point! <_<

AndrewRogue (11:02:42 PM): ...now I have the urge to go find a copy of that again... bookstore this weekend I think.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:03:06 PM): Argh! A touch I must confess.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:03:20 PM): So what's going on?

AndrewRogue (11:03:29 PM): Shouldn't you know?

Sarcazmo47 (11:03:31 PM): You're running game.

Sarcazmo47 (11:03:33 PM): Right now.

Sarcazmo47 (11:03:36 PM): BLAM.

coughingpuppy (11:03:42 PM): YAY!'

Sarcazmo47 (11:03:51 PM): Wait.

Sarcazmo47 (11:03:56 PM): Do we still need to wait for Chrome?

Sarcazmo47 (11:04:00 PM): .....yes.

Sarcazmo47 (11:04:11 PM): We could do SoE.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:04:15 PM): I thought Andrew was running game... but.... mmmkay....

AndrewRogue (11:04:46 PM): I want some game! I was promised AND! TWICE! I'll run mine if we can't do AND though. But I'll be sad ;_;

coughingpuppy (11:04:48 PM): We started this because we wanted to run AND, Alex. We thought about running Andrew's because you weren't around.

coughingpuppy (11:04:57 PM): We usually play Andrew's on Friday.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:06:14 PM): You weren't promised anything, 'cept maybe by Kirk. *glare* But sure. Where is everybody?

AndrewRogue (11:06:27 PM): I never specified who promised <_<

Sarcazmo47 (11:06:36 PM): Right in front of you.

Sarcazmo47 (11:06:39 PM): Everyone important.

Sarcazmo47 (11:06:42 PM): Except for Chrome.

Sarcazmo47 (11:06:44 PM): Who left.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:07:08 PM): I meant in-game.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:07:12 PM): Maybe

SirAlexTheFirst (11:07:19 PM): ~~~~~~~~START~~~~~~~

SirAlexTheFirst (11:07:22 PM): will help.

coughingpuppy (11:07:52 PM): ((You puzzled me and Kirk for a second there, Alex.))

coughingpuppy (11:07:58 PM): ((But, er, where were we in game anyway?))

Sarcazmo47 (11:08:01 PM): Jerri finds Kate!

AndrewRogue (11:08:10 PM): (We'd been off on all those errands. Hunter finished getting supplies. Aria and Auerelia finished checking the inn. Bandon and Jerri were doing what Kirk said)

AndrewRogue (11:08:24 PM): \(Verity was... around. Somewhere.)

coughingpuppy (11:08:43 PM): ((They met up with Verity again, remember? Everybody except Bandon and Jerri.))

AndrewRogue (11:09:01 PM): (Oh yeah. *stands corrected*)

SirAlexTheFirst (11:09:25 PM): Jerri and Bandon.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:10:41 PM): They're out finding Kate's house, which is pink and fairly near the gate.

Sarcazmo47 (11:10:53 PM): And Bandon is being the sidekick.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:12:16 PM): Bandon gets to play front man because Jerri isn;t here.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:12:19 PM): *nudge*

Sarcazmo47 (11:13:34 PM): *is nudged*

Sarcazmo47 (11:13:52 PM): Bandon knocks.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:14:27 PM): House, Pink, By Gate. It's easily found. Righto.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:15:09 PM): After a few seconds, the door is opened by Kate, who looks like a wilted flower. "Hello?"

Sarcazmo47 (11:17:27 PM): "Miss Kate? Do you have a moment? Brother Jerriford and I have come to see you."

SirAlexTheFirst (11:19:01 PM): "Ah? Oh! You! Please, come in, come in." She backs into the house, perking up a bit.

Sarcazmo47 (11:20:48 PM): He comes on in.

Sarcazmo47 (11:21:28 PM): "You've got quite a home, sister. How did you decide on such a distinctive color?"

SirAlexTheFirst (11:21:45 PM): Assuming you follow her invitation, the interior of the pink house is similarly pastel and really rather small. The front room contains only a bookshelf, two chairs and a couch, which Kate sits in while motioning you to the chairs.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:22:08 PM): "Is everything all right? What can I do for you?"

Sarcazmo47 (11:24:20 PM): Bandon smiles and sits. "Everything is quite all right. We heard that you went to quite a bit of effort to see our release, and I was quite saddened that we didn't have a chance to properly thank you."

SirAlexTheFirst (11:26:23 PM): "Oh... it was nothing, really. But thank you!"

Sarcazmo47 (11:29:22 PM): "Nothing?" He quirks an eyebrow.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:31:00 PM): "Ah...." Kate smiles weakly and initiates a blatant subject change. "Hunter isn't with you?"

Sarcazmo47 (11:31:39 PM): "No, he went on an errand."

Sarcazmo47 (11:31:58 PM): "Sister....you seem unsettled."

SirAlexTheFirst (11:33:55 PM): "Ah? I'm sorry. It's just been... a long couple of days. Can I get you some milk, or anything?"

Sarcazmo47 (11:35:41 PM): "We're fine. Sister..." he gives her a look so disapproving that it might cow a baby rabbit, "It's not healthy to hide your troubles."

SirAlexTheFirst (11:38:17 PM): Kate sighs. "My brother was on duty at the Church of Christ yesterday. I haven't heard from him since."

AndrewRogue (11:38:25 PM): (>_<)

coughingpuppy (11:38:42 PM): ((Not one of the paladins, I hope.))

Adm H Sopko (11:38:43 PM): (::Imitates glasya:: )

AndrewRogue (11:39:01 PM): (We can assure it was the one who got Heart Clutched)

coughingpuppy (11:39:10 PM): (( :-D))

Sarcazmo47 (11:41:51 PM): Bandon goes and gives her a hug.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:42:41 PM): She hugs back, with crushing strength for a second.

Adm H Sopko (11:43:01 PM): Aww

AndrewRogue (11:43:18 PM): (^_^ <3)

Sarcazmo47 (11:44:22 PM): Bandon waits for her to feel better. Or start crying.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:45:38 PM): She releases you after a minute, looking considerably better though on the verge of tears.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:46:18 PM): "So..." she begins, looking at the floor.

Sarcazmo47 (11:46:24 PM): Bandon nods. "We should go check."

SirAlexTheFirst (11:49:10 PM): "On what?"

Sarcazmo47 (11:50:42 PM): "On the church. Will they be getting word to you soon?"

SirAlexTheFirst (11:52:06 PM): "They sent me a letter... you don't need to worry about it. Where - I mean, what, brings you both here?"

Sarcazmo47 (11:54:53 PM): Bandon shakes his head. "It's nothing. I'm curious, sister....how did you wind up with our case?"

SirAlexTheFirst (11:56:50 PM): "It seemed like a good one for my first assignment, and I know Hunter a little bit."

AndrewRogue (12:01:33 AM): (I'mma going to go jump in the shower real quick. Won't have time in the morning... Be right back.)

Sarcazmo47 (12:02:11 AM): Bandon blinks. "Well. We're all very grateful for what you did, Kate. I don't think anyone else could have looked out for us as much as you did."

SirAlexTheFirst (12:04:55 AM): She sighs. "I hope I did the right thing. Can you please try to make sure that Mr. Verity doesn't go kill people now? That would be... bad."

Sarcazmo47 (12:07:32 AM): Bandon blinks. "I'll do what I can, sister. Is there anything we can do for you? You've risked a lot to help us."

SirAlexTheFirst (12:11:17 AM): She sighs. "It may be.... well... no, nothing really. Could you take this to Hunter?"

SirAlexTheFirst (12:11:48 AM): She gets up and quickly retrives an envelope from a table in the dining room.

Sarcazmo47 (12:11:49 AM): Bandon gives her the evil eye of total nonintimidation again.

SirAlexTheFirst (12:11:55 AM): And hands it to Brother Bandon.

Sarcazmo47 (12:11:58 AM): At the nothing comment.

Sarcazmo47 (12:12:03 AM): Bandon takes the envelope.

AndrewRogue (12:14:52 AM): (returns nice and squeaky clean)

Sarcazmo47 (12:16:36 AM): "Nothing, sister? Are you sure?"

SirAlexTheFirst (12:17:14 AM): "Just this. Please?" Kate gives you her best puppy dog eyes.

Adm H Sopko (12:17:22 AM): (How adorable)

AndrewRogue (12:18:13 AM): (She's so cute <3)

Sarcazmo47 (12:20:11 AM): Bandon nods and tucks the letter away in his robe. "I'll be certain he gets it."

Sarcazmo47 (12:20:40 AM): He starts to turn away, then says "Oh!" and turns back.

SirAlexTheFirst (12:22:49 AM): "Yes?"

Sarcazmo47 (12:25:54 AM): "I'm sorry. Hunter asked us to see if it was possible to retrieve the posessions that they were relieved of."

Sarcazmo47 (12:26:04 AM): He grins slightly and spreads his hands.

Sarcazmo47 (12:26:22 AM): "I'm not sure I'm quite the right man for the job, but I'm trying to help them. They've had a rough time."

SirAlexTheFirst (12:26:44 AM): "Ahh? Nobody should have taken anything, except the weapons, and those should have been at the door of the Temple."

AndrewRogue (12:27:07 AM): (>_<)

Adm H Sopko (12:27:36 AM): (Did we check the Umbrella/Weapon stand?)

AndrewRogue (12:29:13 AM): (That's got to be confusing. I mean, what if you're in a hurry and grab somebody's Greatsword +3 instead? That'll get you killed if you're confused in a thunder storm...)(

Sarcazmo47 (12:30:38 AM): Bandon nods. "Okay. I'll make sure that Hunter gets this. Thank you for everything, sister. You let us know if you ever need anything."

Sarcazmo47 (12:30:43 AM): He then gives her another hug.

SirAlexTheFirst (12:31:39 AM): She laughs and gives Bandon and Jerri pecks on the cheek. "Come back and visit sometime if you guys ever need anything, too!"

Sarcazmo47 (12:36:26 AM): He nods, smiles, and leaves graciously.

Sarcazmo47 (12:36:36 AM): He and Jerri go check the door of the temple.

SirAlexTheFirst (12:39:06 AM): Sure enough, right inside the front door and behind the desk is a rack with the weapons the paladins confiscated.

Adm H Sopko (12:39:48 AM): (AHAHAHAHAHAHA)

AndrewRogue (12:39:59 AM): (*slaps Hunter* You're the one with eyes!)

AndrewRogue (12:40:05 AM): (:p)

SirAlexTheFirst (12:40:56 AM): They appear to be just there for the taking.

Sarcazmo47 (12:45:08 AM): Jerri does just that.

Sarcazmo47 (12:45:16 AM): Bandon does not participate.

SirAlexTheFirst (12:45:21 AM): Righto.

Sarcazmo47 (12:45:35 AM): And BAM, PARTY'D.

AndrewRogue (12:46:05 AM): (*busts out the hats*)

SirAlexTheFirst (12:46:07 AM): Party on

Adm H Sopko (12:46:45 AM): Party on, Garth

AndrewRogue (12:47:54 AM): So, to avoid looking stupid or what not, where were we all meeting? <_<

Sarcazmo47 (12:48:06 AM): Outside the temple.

Sarcazmo47 (12:48:12 AM): Verity was standing like a beacon.

SirAlexTheFirst (12:48:12 AM): In the middle of the freakin town, with Verity

Sarcazmo47 (12:48:21 AM): A beacon of "Hey, I'm really freaking creepy".

Adm H Sopko (12:48:58 AM): ::Hunter stands there with the bag of tools at his feet, waiting::

AndrewRogue (12:49:58 AM): *is lazing about a good few feet from Verity, humming quietly*

coughingpuppy (12:50:06 AM): Aurelia's just standing around.

SirAlexTheFirst (12:50:55 AM): Karn is standing next to Verity, carrying an absurd amount of wood.

Sarcazmo47 (12:51:05 AM): Bandon and Jerri return with big smiles and lots of equipment.

Sarcazmo47 (12:51:13 AM): Bandon is bringing the smiles.

AndrewRogue (12:51:40 AM): *waves cheerfully as they approach* "Did things go well?"

Sarcazmo47 (12:52:35 AM): Bandon nods. "Very. Hunter?"

Adm H Sopko (12:52:57 AM): ::Looks over at the two as they approach, and spots the large amount of weapons:: "I think they were..." ::Looks a bit surprised:: "Yes?"

AndrewRogue (12:53:52 AM): *she walks on over to Jerri and takes her Guisarme, grinning broadly*

Sarcazmo47 (12:54:42 AM): Bandon strides over and hands the letter to Hunter. "Kate wanted you to have this."

Sarcazmo47 (12:55:04 AM): Verity, for his part, waits for them to reequip themselves.

Adm H Sopko (12:55:24 AM): :He blinks and nods, taking the letter and stowing it away in his pouch until there is a better time to read it, then gets his weapons back::

coughingpuppy (12:55:31 AM): Aurelia goes to get her sword and mace.

AndrewRogue (12:56:04 AM): "They didn't have anything else?" *because I keep forgetting about them, she takes her blah Warhammer and Shortbow*

Sarcazmo47 (12:56:32 AM): Bandon looks confused. "What do you mean?"

Adm H Sopko (12:57:31 AM): ::Sheathes his longsword and kukri, feeling better now that he's fully equipped again::

AndrewRogue (12:57:37 AM): *she pokes herself, smiling weakly* "Looks like the inn keeper took my armor when he closed up."

Sarcazmo47 (12:58:03 AM): Bandon shrugs. "I'm sorry."

Adm H Sopko (12:58:54 AM): "He took that armor? Damnit! That was the last piece remaining from that fight with the hummers! And that thing was damn useful too..."

coughingpuppy (12:59:22 AM): "Then you should have kept it with you. As I recall, we were going to try to find it again anyway."

AndrewRogue (12:59:38 AM): *she shrugs* "I guess I had it coming. Its not a big deal Hunter. And thank you Bandon."

Sarcazmo47 (1:00:03 AM): Verity grunts. "Are you children ready to move?"

Adm H Sopko (1:00:11 AM): ::Nods and shrugs:: "I guess.. better him than the Marquis..." ::He cracks a smile::

Adm H Sopko (1:00:51 AM): "Why not?" ::He walks over and picks up the bag of tools:: "Where to?"

AndrewRogue (1:01:02 AM): "Speaking of, are we going to go meet Rosa? He's... probably getting pretty unhappy..."

Adm H Sopko (1:02:09 AM): "Actually... he didn't sound all that angry when I told him we couldn't meet him."

Sarcazmo47 (1:02:19 AM): "Many people are. Into the wilds. Come along."

Sarcazmo47 (1:02:29 AM): And he turns on his heel and begins walking out of the city.

coughingpuppy (1:02:35 AM): Aurelia follows.

Adm H Sopko (1:03:31 AM): ::With a shrug, he follows as well::

Sarcazmo47 (1:05:00 AM): And away we go.

AndrewRogue (1:05:08 AM): *she looks a bit surprised...* "Er... ah, right..." *she casts a look back at the city, considering an errand and follow-age*

Sarcazmo47 (1:05:12 AM): Making for the ruined town of Begres.

Sarcazmo47 (1:05:18 AM): Bandon waits for Aria.

SirAlexTheFirst (1:05:29 AM): I'm being stolen

Sarcazmo47 (1:05:44 AM): Fight it.

Sarcazmo47 (1:05:51 AM): Beat them with sticks.

Adm H Sopko (1:05:54 AM): Fight the power

Sarcazmo47 (1:06:15 AM): You haven't run game in a week, and won't be able to for several days after this.

Adm H Sopko (1:06:52 AM): More than a week

AndrewRogue (1:06:54 AM): You'll make me sad again ;_;

Sarcazmo47 (1:07:59 AM): Man doesn't even have the decency to put up an away message.

AndrewRogue (1:08:11 AM): While I'm thinking, wouldn't we be making for the imploded cave... and grah -_-

Sarcazmo47 (1:08:16 AM): No.

Sarcazmo47 (1:08:18 AM): We wouldn't.

Adm H Sopko (1:08:22 AM): Begres

coughingpuppy (1:09:02 AM): Hm. I wish I were more creative.

AndrewRogue (1:09:05 AM): Its been too long. <_< I'm having trouble even getting in an Aria groove. But mwah.

Adm H Sopko (1:09:46 AM): Can't wait to read this letter

AndrewRogue (1:09:55 AM): ^_^

Adm H Sopko (1:10:56 AM): I'm sure it'll make me forget all about Aria

AndrewRogue (1:11:24 AM): That's why you always keep two options open :p *huggles Bandon*

AndrewRogue (1:11:42 AM): *and kicks Hunter and Kate off a balcony*

Adm H Sopko (1:12:45 AM): Lea escapes!

AndrewRogue (1:13:05 AM): For now. BWAHAHAHAHA!

AndrewRogue (1:16:39 AM): ...so, since the existence of this chat is my only reason not to sleep... Why do you need to be more creative Staci-dear?

coughingpuppy (1:19:08 AM): I'm making up a prestige class and I need ideas for class abilities...

AndrewRogue (1:19:35 AM): Wha's it based on? Typically I'm useless, but maybe I can help out. *shrugs*

coughingpuppy (1:19:56 AM): Not really based on anything. I'm making it for Aurelia, so I'm just kind of tossing out ideas and writing them up.

Adm H Sopko (1:21:09 AM): And the moral of Cowboy Bebop is... "Bros before Hos..."

AndrewRogue (1:21:23 AM): Ah... then you're prolly on your own if you have no real concept :p I don't know her well enough.

AndrewRogue (1:22:17 AM): *specific is a better word then real

coughingpuppy (1:36:51 AM): Mrk. You guys think Alex will be back anytime soon?

AndrewRogue (1:37:23 AM): Judging by the way we've been gettign lucky with game-age lately?

AndrewRogue (1:37:30 AM): No :p

coughingpuppy (1:37:47 AM): I think I might go to bed then...

AndrewRogue (1:37:54 AM): (Yes Al, I'm kidding :p)

AndrewRogue (1:38:23 AM): Well then. Nighty night Stace.

AndrewRogue (1:38:46 AM): Sleep tight, no nightmares, avoid insects that like your bed for some reason. ^_^

SirAlexTheFirst (1:38:54 AM): back

coughingpuppy (1:39:03 AM): Whoa! He's back!

AndrewRogue (1:39:15 AM): O_o

AndrewRogue (1:39:22 AM): o_O

SirAlexTheFirst (1:39:22 AM): SAD but back

coughingpuppy (1:39:31 AM): Why sad?

SirAlexTheFirst (1:39:41 AM): Turned down going to Neglect

AndrewRogue (1:40:20 AM): If you're gonna regret it, you should go.

coughingpuppy (1:40:32 AM): Neglect?

SirAlexTheFirst (1:40:52 AM): Big Vampire conference this weekend, Brent and a lot of other people are going.

SirAlexTheFirst (1:41:00 AM): Lots of fun and RP and awesome.

AndrewRogue (1:41:07 AM): *shrugs* Then go ^_^

Adm H Sopko (1:41:08 AM): Why'd you turn it down?

SirAlexTheFirst (1:41:45 AM): I don't have $120 and I can't take off for four days when I have outstanding job applications.

AndrewRogue (1:42:05 AM): Ah.

Adm H Sopko (1:42:09 AM): Ahh

SirAlexTheFirst (1:42:58 AM): And you punks wouldn't let me live it down

AndrewRogue (1:43:12 AM): Huh?

SirAlexTheFirst (1:43:28 AM): About there being no game for another week

AndrewRogue (1:43:39 AM): *shrugs* Another week is another week.

Adm H Sopko (1:43:41 AM): ::Shrugs:: I don't mind as long as I know

Sarcazmo47 (1:44:14 AM): Indeed.

Sarcazmo47 (1:44:41 AM): I'm sure I'll carry on somehow.

Sarcazmo47 (1:44:49 AM): Anyway. We stopping for the night, or pushing on?

SirAlexTheFirst (1:45:33 AM): What do you all want?

coughingpuppy (1:45:51 AM): I'm fine with playing more.

Adm H Sopko (1:45:52 AM): I'd be fine either way.

AndrewRogue (1:46:54 AM): I'd like to keep going, but hey, if people got stuff to do otherwise, I'll just smile, kick up yon heels and go to bed.

SirAlexTheFirst (1:47:44 AM): Sarcazmo47 (1:06:15 AM): You haven't run game in a week, and won't be able to for several days after this.

SirAlexTheFirst (1:47:54 AM): ^^^ Whaaaat?

SirAlexTheFirst (1:48:25 AM): Continue

SirAlexTheFirst (1:48:40 AM): And hopefully we'll be playing the next few nights as well.....

AndrewRogue (1:48:48 AM): Not tomorrow.

coughingpuppy (1:48:48 AM): I can't tomorrow night.

SirAlexTheFirst (1:49:03 AM): Why not?

coughingpuppy (1:49:21 AM): I'm going to be in Canada tomorrow. But by Friday night I should be back, but I don't know what time.

AndrewRogue (1:49:28 AM): Moi has Grad Nite. Even >>I<< won't miss that.

SirAlexTheFirst (1:50:53 AM): Well....

Sarcazmo47 (1:50:54 AM): SO!

SirAlexTheFirst (1:51:01 AM): Continue?

Sarcazmo47 (1:51:03 AM): We're not going to the collapsed cave

Sarcazmo47 (1:51:12 AM): We're going to the collapsed and abandoned Begres.

SirAlexTheFirst (1:51:20 AM): You're not going to meet with Vincent?

AndrewRogue (1:51:37 AM): Boo...

Adm H Sopko (1:51:41 AM): We talked to him already... said we weren't coming...

Adm H Sopko (1:51:45 AM): He said it was alright

AndrewRogue (1:51:54 AM): We said we were going to be late as I recall...

SirAlexTheFirst (1:51:57 AM): Oh, did he.

Adm H Sopko (1:52:02 AM): You said it

AndrewRogue (1:52:10 AM): Gyah. *whips out log so his brain will work*

SirAlexTheFirst (1:52:22 AM): It doesn't matter for now.

SirAlexTheFirst (1:52:37 AM): So, Begres. It's a pretty long walk there y'know

SirAlexTheFirst (1:53:26 AM): Are you going all the way out there or just out in the woods?

Adm H Sopko (1:53:52 AM): Ask Mr. Fix-It

AndrewRogue (1:54:08 AM): (*shrugs* I am soooo lost right now...) *Aria follows off in her own world, humming*

Sarcazmo47 (1:55:10 AM): All the way out there.

SirAlexTheFirst (1:55:40 AM): You can't make it all the way today, so what are you doing for sleeping?

Sarcazmo47 (1:55:52 AM): He's walking through the night until he gets there.

Adm H Sopko (1:56:10 AM): No skin off my nose, I got Endurance

Sarcazmo47 (1:57:16 AM): I have good 'ol Fort save. Anyway, he keeps the pace until they reach Begres and then tries to set up temporary shop in whatever home looks to be in the best condition.

AndrewRogue (1:57:30 AM): >_< *as night begins falling, Aria will finally do the obvious and bloody ask* "What are we doing?"

coughingpuppy (1:58:47 AM): Aurelia's wondering that too, really, but had decided that Verity knows what he's doing. But probably being the least physically inclined of the group at the moment, she's just doing her best to keep pace.

SirAlexTheFirst (1:59:41 AM): Going to answer her?

Sarcazmo47 (1:59:52 AM): Verity's answer to Aria is "You're keeping me out of trouble."

AndrewRogue (2:01:00 AM): *she'll follow up, exasperated* "And how is walking... walking wherever in the middle of the night going to do that?"

Sarcazmo47 (2:01:52 AM): "I suppose you'd better find out, shouldn't you?"

Sarcazmo47 (2:02:10 AM): "Go to sleep. We'll be busy tomorrow."

AndrewRogue (2:02:36 AM): "I just want ONE straight answer from somebody!"

Adm H Sopko (2:03:48 AM): "I'm guessing you'll take watch, Verity? Thanks a bunch! I'm going to sleep..." ::He'll put his sack of tools down and find someplace comfortable to set up a fire. After he does so, he settles back to read the letter::

AndrewRogue (2:03:57 AM): *and that is directed with moderate annoyance towards Verity*

Sarcazmo47 (2:04:05 AM): Verity blinks. "Then ask someone else."

AndrewRogue (2:05:02 AM): *she grits her teeth slightly before relaxing... or trying to* "And is there some reason you can't say something straight out Verity?"

Sarcazmo47 (2:05:34 AM): He diverts his attention from Aria for a moment. "Take some rest, Karn. It's been a long day."

Adm H Sopko (2:06:03 AM): ::He first looks over the envelope before opening the letter to read it::

Sarcazmo47 (2:06:05 AM): Then he lays down on the floor, wrapping his cloak around himself, and answers Aria as he does so. "Probably."

AndrewRogue (2:06:32 AM): *staaaaaaaaaaaaaaare*

SirAlexTheFirst (2:07:41 AM): Karn puts the wood down and prepares a bed for himself in the grass.

AndrewRogue (2:09:10 AM): "Darn it Verity! I will not continue following you without knowing what I'm doing! I won't... I refuse to be fooled again!"

coughingpuppy (2:09:21 AM): Aurelia takes a minute to carefully set her armor and other equipment aside before dropping to the ground and pulling her cloak over herself. "Eventually you'll get an explanation, I'm sure. Be patient."

SirAlexTheFirst (2:09:22 AM): As for Hunter - the envelope is perfectly plain, except for Bandon's fingerprints and the words "To Hunter Sopko" in large letters on one side.

Adm H Sopko (2:09:44 AM): ::Opens it and reads the contents::

SirAlexTheFirst (2:10:57 AM): A spray of color erupts from the envelope, and forms into a large cluster of beautiful, shining butterflies which flit about everyone.

coughingpuppy (2:11:45 AM): Aurelia flicks an ear in irritation and promptly proceeds to cover her face with her cloak and an arm so she can try to sleep.

Adm H Sopko (2:11:51 AM): ::He blinks in complete surprise, then laughs heartily::

AndrewRogue (2:12:33 AM): "...wha...?" *she looks positibely dumbfounded taken aback and other such words*

SirAlexTheFirst (2:12:51 AM): Several of the butterflies go to each person around and alight on them, fly around, and generally are pretty and silly.

Adm H Sopko (2:13:04 AM): ::He looks inside the envelope to see if there is anything else::

SirAlexTheFirst (2:13:06 AM): There is nothing tangible left in the envelope.

Adm H Sopko (2:14:04 AM): ::He just chuckles and puts the envelope back in his pouch, sitting back and enjoying the reactions of the others::

Sarcazmo47 (2:14:45 AM): Verity reacts by sleeping.

Sarcazmo47 (2:14:56 AM): Bandon reacts by smiling broadly and catching one in his hands.

AndrewRogue (2:15:19 AM): *she can't help but crack a little bit of a smile* "What are they?"

SirAlexTheFirst (2:15:22 AM): Karn looks at them, amused, then lies down.

AndrewRogue (2:18:12 AM): *provided no response is really forthcoming, she'll move towards the edge of the camp-type thing, jam her guisarme into the ground, and sit up against it, taking it upon herself to do the first watch*

Adm H Sopko (2:18:50 AM): "A present from Kate..." ::With another smile, he leans back a bit more and falls asleep, still in his equipment. He's kinda gotten used to it after so long::

SirAlexTheFirst (2:19:56 AM): Hokay.

Sarcazmo47 (2:20:17 AM): Bandon also watches.

SirAlexTheFirst (2:20:38 AM): What's the watch schedule?

Sarcazmo47 (2:20:50 AM): How long until sunrise?

SirAlexTheFirst (2:21:53 AM): 8 hours

(2:21:53 AM) Adm H Sopko has left the room.

(2:21:55 AM) Adm H Sopko has entered the room.

Adm H Sopko (2:22:05 AM): (I back?)

Adm H Sopko (2:22:08 AM): (Yep)

AndrewRogue (2:22:43 AM): "You can go to sleep if you want Bandon..." (1st Watch is Aria/Bandon... mmm... that's an annoying amount of time to switch on. Aria could be a bad girl and stay up I suppose. :p)

coughingpuppy (2:23:13 AM): Aurelia only needs about four hours, so she'll eventually wake up and take one of them.

AndrewRogue (2:24:23 AM): (That would be useful probably. Aria'll go for a lovely 5-6 hours. Once you get to 4 hours or less, it doesn't make that big a difference. Or something. I'm not leader damnit :p)

(2:25:22 AM) Chromeus18 has entered the room.

Chromeus18 (2:25:39 AM): holy shit, this chat is still awake?

Adm H Sopko (2:25:51 AM): (Hunter will probably wake up around the same time as Aurelia)

coughingpuppy (2:25:53 AM): ((Yep. Awake and RPing.))

*OnlineHost* (2:25:57 AM): SirAlexTheFirst rolled 2 20-sided dice: 15 20

AndrewRogue (2:26:11 AM): (That's never good...)

Chromeus18 (2:26:20 AM): *slips on Jerri overalls*

AndrewRogue (2:26:48 AM): (Ack, hang on one moment. BRB)

Chromeus18 (2:27:08 AM): (what have i missed?)

SirAlexTheFirst (2:28:42 AM): Nothing of note happens during the night.

AndrewRogue (2:28:58 AM): (Oh. Yay.)

coughingpuppy (2:29:12 AM): ((You know, somehow I think that's worse.))

Sarcazmo47 (2:29:16 AM): Anyway.

Sarcazmo47 (2:29:21 AM): Dawn breaks?

SirAlexTheFirst (2:29:51 AM): No, it bends.

coughingpuppy (2:30:00 AM): ((*cries*))

Chromeus18 (2:30:08 AM): (Jerri and Bandon with the party or no?)

AndrewRogue (2:30:29 AM): (Yeah. You guys got our stuff back. For some reason Verity's hauling us back to Berges.)

Chromeus18 (2:30:40 AM): (kk)

AndrewRogue (2:31:34 AM): *Aria's not much for getting up, curled up by her Guisarme and what not*

Adm H Sopko (2:31:43 AM): (The sun flows into the valley like molten gold. Only, the trees to no burst into flame, the lakes don't flashboil, and thousands of people are not subjected to a most gruesome death. I guess the correct term would be,

Adm H Sopko (2:31:50 AM): 'not like molten gold'"

Adm H Sopko (2:31:52 AM): )

AndrewRogue (2:31:57 AM): (No ripping from Terry Pratchett!)

Adm H Sopko (2:32:11 AM): ((::Bows:: ))

AndrewRogue (2:32:12 AM): (Plus, you did it wrong <_<)

coughingpuppy (2:32:20 AM): Aurelia's just sitting - silently, as though one would expect otherwise - with her sword in front of her. She's alternating between watching the sky and looking around, since this is a watch.

Adm H Sopko (2:32:27 AM): (I'm doing it from memory from a book I read two years ago)

AndrewRogue (2:32:57 AM): (:p I'm a Discworld fanboy. Annnyway...)

Sarcazmo47 (2:33:19 AM): Annnyway.

Adm H Sopko (2:33:38 AM): ::Hunter does a bit opposite. He gets up and stretches, beginning to go through some basic two-weapon drills like he was during incarceration, just with his weapons this time::

Sarcazmo47 (2:33:39 AM): Verity wakes with the sun and starts to wander around, surveying the landscape.

Sarcazmo47 (2:33:50 AM): Bringing Karn along.

coughingpuppy (2:34:15 AM): If the others start to wake up Aurelia goes into a trance for a while to prepare some spells and such.

Chromeus18 (2:35:00 AM): *awakens and dons his armor, and sends a coffee break prayer to Tiyrael*

SirAlexTheFirst (2:36:04 AM): Not your day. The coffee bends too.

coughingpuppy (2:36:14 AM): ((*cries more*))

Chromeus18 (2:36:16 AM): :P

AndrewRogue (2:36:18 AM): (Pun'd!)

Chromeus18 (2:37:07 AM): (guess that makes my straight black coffee crooked)

SirAlexTheFirst (2:37:15 AM): So. Morning stuff, finishing the journey to Begres, Karn and Verity leave.

AndrewRogue (2:38:02 AM): (I'm about as sure of things as Aria at this point. I have no idea what in the hell we are doing :p)

Adm H Sopko (2:38:31 AM): (I'm betting he wants to rebuild the town)

SirAlexTheFirst (2:38:45 AM): What are the rest of you doing?

coughingpuppy (2:38:56 AM): Aurelia's doing the trance/spell thing for about an hour or so.

Sarcazmo47 (2:39:10 AM): Actually, anyone watching will see Verity and Karn in animated discussion, generally gesturing to nearby hilltops and such.

AndrewRogue (2:39:43 AM): Aria is getting as much sleep as she can unless someone goes out of the way to bother her. She's still not adapted to having painfully long days following murder and chaos and trials :p

Sarcazmo47 (2:40:03 AM): Shake it off, shake it off.

Chromeus18 (2:40:10 AM): (*farts a burly dwarven fart in Arai's face*)

Adm H Sopko (2:40:19 AM): ::About every 15 minutes, Hunter starts a new set of sequences with his blades. He starts off slow and increases the speed gradually, until by the end his blades seem like a blur of movement as he flows through the motions. Once

Adm H Sopko (2:40:34 AM): he feels satisfied, he moves on to the next set::

Chromeus18 (2:40:41 AM): *goes up to Verity and Karn and listens in*

Sarcazmo47 (2:41:13 AM): They're talking likely places for a construction project.

SirAlexTheFirst (2:41:19 AM): Yep.

Chromeus18 (2:41:38 AM): "What are ye planning on erectin' here?"

Sarcazmo47 (2:42:05 AM): "A home. Your help would be appreciated."

coughingpuppy (2:42:28 AM): After a while Aurelia gets up and wanders off for a little while.

Chromeus18 (2:42:39 AM): "Homes for the Begres refugees?"

Sarcazmo47 (2:42:44 AM): "Maybe later."

Sarcazmo47 (2:43:09 AM): He treads back for the camp and notices Aria and Bandon sleeping whilst Hunter drills himself.

Chromeus18 (2:43:27 AM): "Establishing yerself in this world, I guess that's a start. I'll help out."

coughingpuppy (2:43:35 AM): ((Wow, I just used the same phrase twice in one sentence. *shakes head*))

Sarcazmo47 (2:43:42 AM): He prods Bandon with a toe and says loudly, "Wake up, children. Time to get to work."

AndrewRogue (2:44:25 AM): *mumbling as her eyes blink open* "I am... I am not a child."

Chromeus18 (2:44:36 AM): (in other words, Verity toe Bandon up *rimshot*)

AndrewRogue (2:44:44 AM): (... >_<)

Sarcazmo47 (2:44:52 AM): Verity grunts. "Then don't act like a petulant one. Come along."

Adm H Sopko (2:45:11 AM): ::Hunter pulls himself out of his workout and sheathes his weapons, wiping his forehead with his sleeve::

Sarcazmo47 (2:45:12 AM): He snags the bag of tools and heads for an ridgeline overlooking the town.

AndrewRogue (2:45:32 AM): *she pushes herself up off the ground, blinking dazedly*

Sarcazmo47 (2:46:13 AM): Bandon gets up and waits for Aria.

Adm H Sopko (2:46:36 AM): ::Waits for both of them as well::

AndrewRogue (2:46:53 AM): *she shakes her head annoyedly and sets her teeth* "Morning." *to both Hunter and Bandon*

Sarcazmo47 (2:47:20 AM): Bandon smiles. "Bright and early. Shall we see what he's up to?"

Adm H Sopko (2:47:29 AM): ::Chuckles a bit:: "Morning. You look pretty happy."

AndrewRogue (2:47:51 AM): "I would love to know." *she doesn't seem quite so cheery. Its morning and all.*

Chromeus18 (2:48:30 AM): *is along with Verity*

Adm H Sopko (2:48:32 AM): ::That was the point... but he doesn't really seem to mind as he turns to follow the rest without another word::

Sarcazmo47 (2:49:33 AM): Well. Verity and Karn make for a positively picturesque spot along the ridgeline. Verity puts down the bag o' tools, looks around for a moment, then turns to Karn. "You're in charge. Direct us for clearing the land

Sarcazmo47 (2:49:39 AM): and getting construction started."

AndrewRogue (2:49:45 AM): *she finally gets to her feet* "Let's go Bandon..." *following*

Sarcazmo47 (2:50:07 AM): The he strips off most of his equipment, down to basic clothes and his belt, and starts trying to chop down trees with a sword.

SirAlexTheFirst (2:50:32 AM): Karn blinks. "I do not know how to construct houses. But we shall try."

Sarcazmo47 (2:50:35 AM): Bandon follows along.

Chromeus18 (2:50:40 AM): (wouldn't a lumber axe be included with tools?)

Sarcazmo47 (2:50:45 AM): It probably would.

SirAlexTheFirst (2:50:48 AM): Yes indeed

Sarcazmo47 (2:50:50 AM): Nevertheless.

Sarcazmo47 (2:50:54 AM): Someone else can use it.

SirAlexTheFirst (2:50:54 AM): And Karn has a whole lot of wood

SirAlexTheFirst (2:51:07 AM): Not ENOUGH for a house, of course.

Adm H Sopko (2:51:10 AM): Hahaha

Sarcazmo47 (2:51:25 AM): Trees need to be cleared to create enough of a flat space anyway.

Chromeus18 (2:51:28 AM): "Tisn't too incredibly hard when you're workin with wood."

SirAlexTheFirst (2:51:39 AM): He turns to the rest of the party, and calmly commands, "Clear this land and level the earth."

SirAlexTheFirst (2:51:52 AM): Then takes an axe and starts chopping.

AndrewRogue (2:51:53 AM): "Why?"

Sarcazmo47 (2:52:05 AM): Verity gets to trying just that, chopping trees, pulling up bushes, the whole deal.

Sarcazmo47 (2:52:37 AM): "To keep me out of trouble. And do something productive while you're at it." His voice is strained, as he's hauling at a large bush as he speaks.

Chromeus18 (2:53:07 AM): *goes next to Verity and works in the opposite direction he is, digging up bushes, choppin trees, moving rocks, etc.*

Sarcazmo47 (2:53:11 AM): Bandon looks confused, but proceeds to moving the debris out of the way.

Adm H Sopko (2:53:22 AM): ::Bowing to the inevitable, he also removes his armor and equipment, down to his clothes. If anyone would remember, they're actually the same clothes that the shopkeeper gave him after the Marquis sent them away with nothing::

AndrewRogue (2:53:47 AM): *...she just sort of stares...* "Darn it! Verity! I'm not doing anything until you explain this!"

Sarcazmo47 (2:54:08 AM): Verity grunts, not stopping his work. "I'm building a house."

Chromeus18 (2:54:29 AM): "Consider it a base of operations for us, lass... " *grunts as he rips a bush from the ground*

Chromeus18 (2:55:03 AM): (BS's himself just for the hell of it)

*OnlineHost* (2:55:07 AM): Chromeus18 rolled 1 4-sided die: 1

Chromeus18 (2:55:22 AM): (what'd i get?)

Adm H Sopko (2:55:24 AM): ::He cracks his knuckles and sighs:: "Well, it's a step up from being a Janitor..." ::He then gets to work, doing his best to pull his own weight in this operation::

Adm H Sopko (2:55:39 AM): (1)

Chromeus18 (2:55:48 AM): whoo, +2 to strength

Sarcazmo47 (2:56:00 AM): 3.5 spell.

Chromeus18 (2:56:01 AM): massive 15 str!

Sarcazmo47 (2:56:03 AM): +4.

Sarcazmo47 (2:56:07 AM): No rolling required.

Chromeus18 (2:56:15 AM): oh really? kickass

Chromeus18 (2:56:29 AM): i need to brush up on 3.5 spells

Sarcazmo47 (2:56:39 AM): And so, they labor away.

AndrewRogue (2:56:42 AM): "...a base of operations? What? Why?"

SirAlexTheFirst (2:56:42 AM): I actually said not to use that version... but anyways

Sarcazmo47 (2:56:46 AM): Oh.

Sarcazmo47 (2:56:51 AM): I'll quiet down, then.

Chromeus18 (2:57:12 AM): *labors away with 15 str, chopping, uprooting, and rolling stones*

Sarcazmo47 (2:57:31 AM): Verity'll try to pull out unfriendly stumps by wrapping a length of rope around them and pulling away at them, trying to rip them out of the ground.

Sarcazmo47 (2:57:49 AM): And otherwise work his little behind off.

Adm H Sopko (2:58:28 AM): ::Hunter follows suit, working just as hard, if not harder, than he did when he was cleaning floors::

AndrewRogue (2:58:44 AM): ...Aria is a slacker. Naughty bad. She just sort of walks off in a daze to somewhere slightly away and quiet to collect her thoughts... This kind of stuff is getting to her...

Chromeus18 (2:58:59 AM): *on hearing Aria, he goes to her and speaks quietly* "Once this is done lass, we'll talk Verity into bringing the refugees from Begres back, and help rebuild their town."

Chromeus18 (2:59:03 AM): *then back to work*

Sarcazmo47 (3:00:04 AM): So what's the damage, boss?

SirAlexTheFirst (3:01:06 AM): Damage?

Sarcazmo47 (3:01:20 AM): Yes. I attack the landscape.

SirAlexTheFirst (3:01:20 AM): None. You can spend all day doing this.

*OnlineHost* (3:01:27 AM): Sarcazmo47 rolled 1 20-sided die: 3

Sarcazmo47 (3:01:30 AM): Damn, I miss.

Chromeus18 (3:01:30 AM): "You should try and cut the large roots off the stump before you pry it out of the ground, Verity."

Sarcazmo47 (3:01:43 AM): He just grunts and keeps pulling.

Adm H Sopko (3:01:51 AM): Yay! No Fort checks to see if we ruin our hands like the stones!

Sarcazmo47 (3:02:08 AM): And yes, spends all day at it, and, if the land gets cleared, start laying down the framework of a home with the lumber Karn brought.

Chromeus18 (3:02:15 AM): (that means we're guaranteed blisters,-1 to attack for the whole day :P)

SirAlexTheFirst (3:02:43 AM): Yep.

Chromeus18 (3:03:10 AM): (.... sorry guys)

SirAlexTheFirst (3:03:17 AM): It'll take about a week to completely build the house, and you'll have to send people back to Gelendar for food and such occasionally, if the clerics don't just make it.

SirAlexTheFirst (3:03:24 AM): But we're getting way ahead of ourselves.

Sarcazmo47 (3:03:33 AM): Way ahead, indeed.

Adm H Sopko (3:03:52 AM): ::He comes to a small stump and decides to try out an idea. he goes to his pack and gets an acid flask out, then carefully pours some out around the edges of it, then attempts to pull the stump when the smoke clears::

AndrewRogue (3:03:58 AM): *Aria goes off to find a quiet meadown to sit down and meditate on WHY*

Chromeus18 (3:04:08 AM): are there enough stones around to lay any sort of decent foundation?

Sarcazmo47 (3:04:33 AM): Stonecunning it up, man.

Chromeus18 (3:04:45 AM): heh, it's the dwarf in me

SirAlexTheFirst (3:04:46 AM): Yes, there are.

Adm H Sopko (3:05:13 AM): How does my acid stump experiment work out?<G>

Sarcazmo47 (3:05:13 AM): So. We're getting ahead of ourselves, indeed. Bandon makes with the restorations spells and the create food and water spells.

Chromeus18 (3:05:18 AM): "How big is this house gonna be, Verity?

Chromeus18 (3:05:21 AM): "

Sarcazmo47 (3:05:27 AM): "Big enough for three."

AndrewRogue (3:06:02 AM): (Keep me updated on what day we're on here...)

Chromeus18 (3:06:03 AM): "..Just three?"

Adm H Sopko (3:06:21 AM): (Does Verity seem the fatherly type?)

Sarcazmo47 (3:06:33 AM): "Mmm. Good point. A few extra rooms would not go amiss."

Sarcazmo47 (3:06:53 AM): How DOES Hunter's acid experiment work out?

Chromeus18 (3:07:16 AM): *takes a spade and starts digging a 12 inch deep square hole for 700 square feet, and hopes to Tiyrael someone helps*

Sarcazmo47 (3:07:37 AM): I don't know, does a +20 intimidate check seem fatherly to you?

Chromeus18 (3:07:46 AM): (700 will be small, but you can always add another story :P)

Sarcazmo47 (3:08:22 AM): Verity will indeed help, once the land gets cleared. Anyway, we spend all day doing this? Or does Other Stuff occur?

Adm H Sopko (3:09:01 AM): ::Hunter: I'm a helper!::

Chromeus18 (3:09:39 AM): *digs and sweats profusely!* "Haw, I haven't worked this hard since I was... much younger." *wheeze*

Adm H Sopko (3:10:35 AM): ::Chuckles softly:: "I've never really pushed myself this hard at manual labor... except maybe that time in Asgard..."

SirAlexTheFirst (3:11:32 AM): Acid stump works wonderfully, although it deals 1 acid damage to your hands.

Chromeus18 (3:12:12 AM): "Yer lucky ye didn't grow up with..." *grunts as he shovels* "My father!"

Adm H Sopko (3:12:48 AM): "I guess... I was pretty lucky growing up, it's been established..."

Adm H Sopko (3:13:24 AM): (Feh. 1 acid damage is nothing compared to the utter mutilation wrought upon my hands from the scrubbing of the floor)

Chromeus18 (3:13:58 AM): "Nah, my toil wasn't needed, it was to beefen up my brothers and me."

Adm H Sopko (3:14:19 AM): "What happened, exactly?"

Chromeus18 (3:15:01 AM): "Eh, he just wanted us all to be great warriors to follow in his footsteps and whatnot."

Chromeus18 (3:15:16 AM): "Sure worked us early though."

Adm H Sopko (3:15:55 AM): "But you entered the priesthood.... what happened?"

Chromeus18 (3:17:38 AM): "Well, as ye've probably noticed, I'm not particularly adept in swingin' big weapons at foes. I couldn't see a reason for it unless it was needed."

Adm H Sopko (3:18:21 AM): "Somewhat... though you do have a pretty loose definition of "needed""

AndrewRogue (3:18:36 AM): (ZING)

Chromeus18 (3:18:53 AM): "As my brothers were learning to bash rocks with their bare knuckles, I went to the Temple of Tiyrael alot more."

Adm H Sopko (3:19:25 AM): ::He nods:: "I suppose this lead to problems?"

Chromeus18 (3:20:32 AM): "Well, my father was none to happy with it, said I was abandoning the family tradition."

Adm H Sopko (3:20:50 AM): "Heh... if he could see you now..."

Chromeus18 (3:21:12 AM): "The runt of the litter normally isn't the strongest."

Adm H Sopko (3:21:36 AM): "I wouldn't know much about that... I'm an only child."

Chromeus18 (3:22:27 AM): "Bah, if he saw me now he'd probably mock me. Then try and kill our new comrades for their past actions."

Chromeus18 (3:22:55 AM): Jerri says that very confidently

Adm H Sopko (3:23:14 AM): "Forgive me for saying so... but that sounds quite familiar."

Chromeus18 (3:24:21 AM): "There aren't many who can find a spark of redemption in others...."

Chromeus18 (3:24:41 AM): *plops on the ground, obviously taking a break*

Adm H Sopko (3:25:23 AM): ::He considers this seriously for a moment, before nodding:: "I suppose you're right..."

Chromeus18 (3:26:48 AM): *lays in the grass and looks at the sky* "I've made my choices, and I'm quite happy with them. Tiyrael is my father in spirit more than my real father ever was."

Adm H Sopko (3:28:30 AM): ::Hunter stops, but remains standing there, looking out over the town and letting that last bit settle for a minute::

Sarcazmo47 (3:29:09 AM): Mmm. Class = sacking out time.

AndrewRogue (3:29:31 AM): Bummer...

coughingpuppy (3:29:33 AM): (('Night, Kirk.))

Adm H Sopko (3:29:44 AM): "How long has it been, Jerry? 4, 5 months?"

(3:29:52 AM) Sarcazmo47 has left the room.

Chromeus18 (3:30:07 AM): "Lemme think..."

Chromeus18 (3:32:01 AM): "Been about 10 years since I last saw him."

Chromeus18 (3:32:41 AM): "about 40 since I left to become a priest."

Adm H Sopko (3:32:54 AM): ::He chuckles:: "Not for that, Jerry. I meant since we started... but we've seen people come and go... whether they die or leave... we've been here for it all... and this is actually the most we've ever spoken to each other

Adm H Sopko (3:33:01 AM): about ourselves..."

Chromeus18 (3:33:31 AM): "Eh, I have my moments, lad."

Adm H Sopko (3:34:39 AM): "Of course... but ten years... thats one damn long time from where I'm sitting... this whole trip has been the longest I've ever gone without seeing mine... we've always had to deal with each other, you know? It was

Adm H Sopko (3:34:45 AM): the nature of the job..."

Chromeus18 (3:35:17 AM): "When yer as old as I am, lad, the years slip by like weeks. Sometimes."

Adm H Sopko (3:36:07 AM): "Heh... I can see the pluses and minuses to it... I can't tell if I'd go for a long life, myself."

Chromeus18 (3:36:55 AM): "Well, if I have any say in it, you'll live to a ripe old age." *rises, and pats Hunter on the back in a very manly way, and resumes digging*

AndrewRogue (3:37:45 AM): (As opposed to patting him on the back in a... girly way? :p)

Chromeus18 (3:38:24 AM): "Ye'll have little feet pattering about, a wife to cook your dinner every night, and a home to live your days in!"

Chromeus18 (3:38:45 AM): *takes a dig at every comma while he's speaking*

Chromeus18 (3:39:17 AM): (a girly way would be patting his ass. Jerri may wear a thong, but he ain't gay)

Adm H Sopko (3:39:31 AM): ::He smirks for a brief moment, then chuckles before being silent for a moment:: "I suppose thats a noble goal to work towards. But I'll leave that for then. This is now..." ::He also continues to work::

AndrewRogue (3:40:28 AM): (Ahh...)

Chromeus18 (3:40:37 AM): "Yeah, I'll find meself a little woman soon, hopefully."

Chromeus18 (3:40:51 AM): (is Alex still even conscious?)

Adm H Sopko (3:41:20 AM): ::Chuckles:: "That'd be a sight to see... as for me... well, something will work out, I bet."

coughingpuppy (3:41:23 AM): ((Yep. He and Aurelia are having a nice long conversation.))

AndrewRogue (3:41:42 AM): (Ah, that explains your relative silence ^_^)

Adm H Sopko (3:41:44 AM): (He as in who?<G>)

Adm H Sopko (3:41:51 AM): (Character wise<G>)

coughingpuppy (3:41:51 AM): ((Nellix.))

Adm H Sopko (3:42:00 AM): (Heh)

AndrewRogue (3:42:35 AM): (Keep it up Soppy/Chrome! Ya'll are entertaining me. Plus, its been a while since I've been quiet for so long :p)

Adm H Sopko (3:42:38 AM): ((Fun with dwarven character development!)

Chromeus18 (3:43:57 AM): heheh

Adm H Sopko (3:44:05 AM): (It's Jerry's line!)

Chromeus18 (3:44:16 AM): (as long as he knows i contributed this session :P)

Chromeus18 (3:44:31 AM): "Ye know... "

Adm H Sopko (3:44:47 AM): ((::Scribbles down something about a Aurelia/Nellix love affair for the next AND: Behind the Music:: )) "Hm?"

Chromeus18 (3:45:04 AM): "I've noticed Arianna's eyes become a less burdened when you're around."

Adm H Sopko (3:45:34 AM): ::He chuckles:: "You noticed that too, huh?"

Chromeus18 (3:46:05 AM): "Haw, I've seen it before. What do ye think of her?"

Adm H Sopko (3:47:58 AM): "Well, I know exactly how she feels about me... we had this exact conversation when we were in prison... I... don't know how to handle it, really"

Chromeus18 (3:48:19 AM): "Really? What did she say?"

Chromeus18 (3:49:18 AM): (suddenly, a tarrasque charges!)

AndrewRogue (3:50:10 AM): (Somewhere far off, Aria sneezes... </anime>)

Adm H Sopko (3:51:07 AM): "She told me she cared for me. I had suspicions for a while, but I wasn't exactly sure until then."

Chromeus18 (3:52:14 AM): "And the words come out. How do ye feel about her?"

Adm H Sopko (3:53:25 AM): ::He pauses his work for a moment:: "It's difficult to tell. I do care for her in some ways... but there is someone else. Or two people, if you look at it from both perspectives."

Chromeus18 (3:54:10 AM): "Who is it for you?"

Adm H Sopko (3:55:10 AM): "Old flame... Leatanna Scarlett, I don't think you were with us when we helped her... First love... only love, really."

Chromeus18 (3:55:34 AM): "I see... "

Chromeus18 (3:56:52 AM): "So you still have feelings for her?"

Adm H Sopko (3:57:36 AM): "We've been friends since we were kids... we got together when we were around Aria's age, and were an item for almost three years before she decides to take a hiatus from her parents and me. She disappeared for a few

Adm H Sopko (3:58:44 AM): years, then came back finally when her father demanded she return... it's... been wierd since then... I still love her immensely. At times it's like no time has passed, but others, it's very awkward and cold. I can't tell

Adm H Sopko (3:59:27 AM): if there is still something there or not. If anything, both of us are too afraid to ask the other."

Chromeus18 (4:00:55 AM): "Well, I'm not much help in affairs of the heart, but I can say this. Find out your feelings for her firstmost. Get that issue settled."

Adm H Sopko (4:01:05 AM): ::He chuckles:: "I mean... back there in that hellish maze... when Jacynth insinuated we were lovers... she out and out slapped him."

Chromeus18 (4:01:45 AM): (sorry if i seem distracted....Miistyyy: besides I've got my own softcore porn anytime I wanna watch it lol)

Adm H Sopko (4:02:05 AM): ::He nods to him:: "My feelings are and have always been settled... I'm just reluctant to confront her."

Chromeus18 (4:02:15 AM): "I wish I could've met her."

Adm H Sopko (4:02:30 AM): ::He nods:: "I do too."

Adm H Sopko (4:03:08 AM): "And of course, you know the other X factor in the whole equation is Bandon."

Chromeus18 (4:03:29 AM): "Yes, he's vieing for Arianna as well."

Chromeus18 (4:03:41 AM): (my girlfriend buys porn)

AndrewRogue (4:04:03 AM): (*insert angry single comment here*)

Adm H Sopko (4:05:07 AM): "He's probably got the upperhand, if it were to be put that way... I've done no actual vying outside that one conversation and any subconcious flirting... I didn't even leave Aria with a solid answer."

Chromeus18 (4:06:39 AM): "Well, settle things with Leatanna, one way or the other."

Chromeus18 (4:06:45 AM): "That is your priority"

Adm H Sopko (4:07:47 AM): ::He sighs:: "It'll be a problem... remember the vice president we always dealt with when I brought you guys into the Yarovan headquarters?"

Chromeus18 (4:08:08 AM): "Yes... let me guess. She's his daughter?"

Adm H Sopko (4:08:40 AM): ::He laughs:: "Bingo. And not only that, she's his youngest daughter. The guy actually has five kids." ::Hunter mentions that like it's an odd thing::

Chromeus18 (4:09:20 AM): "Haw, I have eight brothers, lad."

Adm H Sopko (4:10:52 AM): "Yeah, I know it's common, just not for people in our families' types of positions at the Yarovan. The entire family ends up being the same level, but if they have a specific job aside from President and his Vice Presidents,

Adm H Sopko (4:11:39 AM): it's handed down in the family. So to avoid a lot of fighting, it's common to have only one or two kids."

Chromeus18 (4:12:24 AM): "That's understandable."

Chromeus18 (4:12:45 AM): "What position was your father in?"

Adm H Sopko (4:13:02 AM): ::He chuckles again:: "For all the strict professional Mr. Scarlett is at his job... he certainly has snubbed many of the traditions in his personal life... I guess thats where Lea gets her independence streak too..."

Adm H Sopko (4:14:36 AM): "My father? I was a caravan leader. You know the major caravan that operates between Asgard, Pernolde, and Gelendar nine months out of the year? My father is in charge of that whole operation. It's the number one trade circle

Chromeus18 (4:15:11 AM): "Ah, ok. I've seen him before."

Adm H Sopko (4:15:15 AM): of the whole Yarovan, and my family has operated it for almost 300 years... of course, unless I get my ass back in, it ends there."

Adm H Sopko (4:16:36 AM): "I still haven't seen my father after I ran off after the accident with my mother... so he still hasn't seen me since I was kicked out either..." ::His talking has gotten softer, slower::

Chromeus18 (4:17:06 AM): "Well, sometimes ye have to ask yourself if that's where ye want your life to go."

Adm H Sopko (4:18:30 AM): "I could see myself there... I wanted that life. Much like you, I was raised to do it. I wanted nothing more than to succeed my father and continue it all... and now this... I've been confused lately."

Chromeus18 (4:20:02 AM): "Ahh, but I didn't want a life of a warrior. I can fight if needed, but I prefer not to. And I wasn't nearly as fit as my siblings were for battle."

Chromeus18 (4:20:39 AM): "I made my choice on my own decision of what I wanted to do."

Chromeus18 (4:21:15 AM): "Tiyrael guided me to his doors and opened them, I just took the step inside."

Adm H Sopko (4:21:43 AM): ::He nods:: "I understand, I guess. I too wasn't bred to be a warrior. I was taught to fight... but I'm still no warrior. I made one decision during this whole thing... and I don't think it was wrong... I just don't think

Adm H Sopko (4:21:48 AM): it's what people want anymore"

Chromeus18 (4:23:16 AM): "There is no use worrying about the past."

Adm H Sopko (4:24:36 AM): "Not the past... it's the very real present..."

Chromeus18 (4:25:27 AM): "The decision is in the past though, you can either follow through with it or make a new one."

coughingpuppy (4:26:56 AM): ((Urf. I'm heading to bed. 'Night guys.))

SirAlexTheFirst (4:27:10 AM): Night

AndrewRogue (4:27:13 AM): (*waves* Nighty night)

(4:27:16 AM) coughingpuppy has left the room.

Chromeus18 (4:27:22 AM): (i hate IM RP's for that reason)

Adm H Sopko (4:27:24 AM): ::He chuckles:: "Exactly. I'm trying to decide between those."

Chromeus18 (4:29:36 AM): "My suggestion... first find out how your plans come together. If they don't match what you had in mind, then change direction a bit."

Chromeus18 (4:30:57 AM): "Just don't let the original ideal be compromised."

Adm H Sopko (4:31:09 AM): ::He nods:: "Thanks... I'll keep that in mind."

Chromeus18 (4:34:28 AM): "Always remember the Warriors of Hope."

AndrewRogue (4:34:54 AM): ("Especially Chromeus. He was bad-ass." *shuts up again*)

Chromeus18 (4:35:53 AM): "Sir Throkk started in a tribe of barbarians, and rose to greatness to defeat even the Hells themselves."

Adm H Sopko (4:36:06 AM): ::He nods softly, staying silent::

Chromeus18 (4:36:51 AM): "Nellix was schooled in Gelendar, never knowing of his ultimate fate as the progeny of Amaryllis itself."

Chromeus18 (4:37:53 AM): "Sir Evrain battled his own inner demons as valiantly as he battled the forces of evil in that time."

Chromeus18 (4:38:48 AM): "Master Chromeus fell the god of Evil with his blows."

Chromeus18 (4:39:28 AM): "Ceredryn rebuilt the world after the Fall, and made many of the lands habitable again."

Adm H Sopko (4:39:50 AM): "I know the story, Jerriford..."

Chromeus18 (4:40:38 AM): "Johan Cinlach advised the... " *stops* "I'm sure you do, but it never hurts to remember."

Adm H Sopko (4:41:10 AM): "All that time in the library in Asgard allowed me to catch up on it... but you're right. It only serves to remind me, though, of how far we still have to go."

Chromeus18 (4:42:32 AM): "The greatest heroes of our world originated much the same as anyone else, it is an ideal to keep in mind at all times."

Chromeus18 (4:43:24 AM): "It gives hope, if nothing else."

Adm H Sopko (4:43:59 AM): ::He nods softly:: "Still... we're no Warriors of Hope... hell, the Warriors of Hope weren't even that until the very end... we're simply travellers on the road, as they were... as everyone is."

Chromeus18 (4:45:16 AM): "True, but ill times are already afoot, lad."

Adm H Sopko (4:45:35 AM): "They always are."

Chromeus18 (4:47:47 AM): "Called's death is not a random casualty. It's not menial forces of oppression at work, It's an uprising of pure evil."

Chromeus18 (4:48:17 AM): "If we could find the source of the Hummers..."

Chromeus18 (4:50:34 AM): (i've got to be presentable at noon tomorrow, i need to go soon)

Adm H Sopko (4:50:43 AM): "Jerriford... I don't take this as lightly as you seem to think I do... I've already come to realize most of what you say... most of it has been in the painful lessons as of late... Don't worry. We'll get it it all in

Adm H Sopko (4:50:45 AM): due time"

Adm H Sopko (4:50:53 AM): (I need to be at work at 10)

AndrewRogue (4:51:04 AM): (Ouch)

Adm H Sopko (4:52:38 AM): ::Hunter then goes back to work::

Adm H Sopko (4:52:43 AM): (Annnnnnnnd cut)

Chromeus18 (4:53:07 AM): "Let's just remember that we have an agenda as well, and as we help Verity and his friends, they should help us the same."

Adm H Sopko (4:54:05 AM): ((::Has stuff Hunter will counter to that, but we'll save it... )

Chromeus18 (4:54:10 AM): (Alex, wake up and end session :P)

AndrewRogue (4:54:18 AM): (He's awake.)

SirAlexTheFirst (4:54:20 AM): Yo

SirAlexTheFirst (4:54:27 AM): I'm right here, doin stuff with Aria

SirAlexTheFirst (4:54:40 AM): End anytime

Chromeus18 (4:54:43 AM): two out of three players need to go :P

Adm H Sopko (4:54:48 AM): We're done

AndrewRogue (4:55:00 AM): *forges Alex's DMing*

AndrewRogue (4:55:06 AM): ~~~~~END~~~~~

SirAlexTheFirst (4:55:06 AM): So, like, go. NO! YOU MUST STAY! THE DM COMMANDS YOU!

SirAlexTheFirst (4:55:17 AM): Pfft.

Adm H Sopko (4:55:23 AM): OH! COMMAND ME LORD!

Chromeus18 (4:55:33 AM): i only leave when my judgment makes me

SirAlexTheFirst (4:55:37 AM): Naw. Every decision I make is the wrong one anyways.

Adm H Sopko (4:55:45 AM): I wonder if Alex lives on a Mountain of Pain, where he sits on a Throne of Blood

SirAlexTheFirst (4:56:08 AM): I live in Brent's House, where I sit on a Comfy Recliner.

Adm H Sopko (4:56:12 AM): He is ALEX! The scourge of Carpathia, the sorrow of Moldavia

AndrewRogue (4:56:19 AM): XD

Chromeus18 (4:56:23 AM): life is but a door, time is but a window, HE'LL BE BACK

Chromeus18 (4:56:30 AM): ack, death, not life

Adm H Sopko (4:56:32 AM): Hehehe

AndrewRogue (4:56:42 AM): xD'd

Adm H Sopko (4:57:03 AM): What if those damn kids break my time again playing their damn baseball?

AndrewRogue (4:57:38 AM): Then you break their heads with the remains of your time!

Chromeus18 (4:57:41 AM): Alex, do you have a witless eastern european cohort who never does anything right?

SirAlexTheFirst (4:58:29 AM): .....

SirAlexTheFirst (4:58:39 AM): You break their heads with your time?

SirAlexTheFirst (4:58:41 AM): No no no.

SirAlexTheFirst (4:58:51 AM): It's MAKE your time, not BREAK with it.

AndrewRogue (4:59:02 AM): True story... I'm witless and 1/4 Lithuanian

Adm H Sopko (4:59:26 AM): From Lithua, eh?

AndrewRogue (4:59:40 AM): Apparently my ancestors were.

Adm H Sopko (5:00:28 AM): ::Chuclkes:: anyway... I gotta run. Hope you all enjoyed the looong conversation between Jerry and Hunter

AndrewRogue (5:00:36 AM): That was cool ^_^

AndrewRogue (5:00:58 AM): I enjoyed it at least/

AndrewRogue (5:01:02 AM): So, nighty night.

AndrewRogue (5:01:04 AM): ^_^

SirAlexTheFirst (5:01:05 AM): It rocked

Adm H Sopko (5:01:20 AM): Wow... praise from Caesar.

(5:01:23 AM) Adm H Sopko has left the room.