(11:50:33 PM) You have just entered room "AND."

(11:50:48 PM) Sarcazmo47 has entered the room.

(11:50:52 PM) coughingpuppy has entered the room.

Sarcazmo47 (11:50:55 PM): I want love.

coughingpuppy (11:50:57 PM): Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!

SirAlexTheFirst (11:51:28 PM): For future reference

SirAlexTheFirst (11:51:33 PM): SirAlexTheFirst (11:36:43 PM): I was going to DM, but again, no Aurelia

SirAlexTheFirst (11:51:40 PM): SirAlexTheFirst (11:37:57 PM): So as soon as Dave comes by and fills out the room condition form which you never did get taken care of when you left, I'm headin to SC

coughingpuppy (11:51:52 PM): You should anticipate us talking on the phone.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:52:01 PM): That does not really translate into 'I want you to grab Staci so we can D&D"

coughingpuppy (11:52:16 PM): But aren't we more exciting than Starcraft? :-(

SirAlexTheFirst (11:53:11 PM): I assume there was a reason you weren't on AIM

coughingpuppy (11:53:19 PM): Yeah, I was talking to Kirk on the phone.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:54:38 PM): Isn't Kirk more exciting than D&D?

Sarcazmo47 (11:54:42 PM): No.

Sarcazmo47 (11:54:50 PM): No he is not.

coughingpuppy (11:54:59 PM): Yes, he is. But if I can have talking to Kirk AND D&D...

(11:56:45 PM) AndrewRogue has entered the room.

(11:56:51 PM) Adm H Sopko has entered the room.

Adm H Sopko (11:56:54 PM): Holy tapping Muhammed on a pogo stick

AndrewRogue (11:56:54 PM): Wow, we got gammage <_<

AndrewRogue (11:56:59 PM): And I got laggage...

Adm H Sopko (11:57:23 PM): Oh... and everyone, beware Sublime Panda

AndrewRogue (11:58:21 PM): Mass Carriers beat lag?

AndrewRogue (11:58:27 PM): A little bit.

Adm H Sopko (11:58:30 PM): I'm lagless

SirAlexTheFirst (11:58:48 PM): Lag?

SirAlexTheFirst (11:58:50 PM): Lag.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:58:55 PM): Not bad lag though.

SirAlexTheFirst (11:59:01 PM): Well... maybe bad.

Adm H Sopko (11:59:02 PM): I'm getting none

Sarcazmo47 (11:59:10 PM): Test.

Sarcazmo47 (11:59:18 PM): I'm good.

AndrewRogue (11:59:20 PM): Test again?

coughingpuppy (11:59:22 PM): Me too.

AndrewRogue (11:59:28 PM): Goodage now I think.

coughingpuppy (11:59:31 PM): *bounces around* So are we doing a game?

Adm H Sopko (11:59:45 PM): BEWARE SUBLIME PANDAS!!!!

AndrewRogue (11:59:54 PM): Game tonight = weeeeeird <_<

AndrewRogue (12:00:00 AM): Lag hates me. *kills lag*

SirAlexTheFirst (12:00:46 AM): Not weird.

SirAlexTheFirst (12:00:49 AM): Classes are over.

AndrewRogue (12:01:09 AM): Oh. Yay! I got to sleep so me happy.

Adm H Sopko (12:01:16 AM): Classes end Friday. I will be fucking blitzed Friday night

SirAlexTheFirst (12:01:50 AM): ~~~~~~

SirAlexTheFirst (12:01:51 AM): BEGIN

SirAlexTheFirst (12:01:53 AM): ~~~~~~

AndrewRogue (12:01:59 AM): (Wheee!)

AndrewRogue (12:03:26 AM): (Err... back in two minutes <_< Hang on)

Sarcazmo47 (12:03:35 AM): Ahh, pansy.

coughingpuppy (12:03:46 AM): Aurelia was at the table with Hunter and Jerri, Staci thinks, and just noticed that what she is eating is the exact same stuff she ate in Shiz-Rahn. She twists around in the chair and frowns briefly at the bartender.

Sarcazmo47 (12:04:46 AM): OH GOD! STACI IS IN AMARYLLIS!

coughingpuppy (12:04:58 AM): ((Yeah, I suddenly appeared in the middle of the inn.

SirAlexTheFirst (12:05:51 AM): The bartender stares back at Aurelia blankly.

Adm H Sopko (12:08:14 AM): ::Hunter eats his breakfast, not really caring what it is. He is partially refreshed after a night of sleep and is enjoying the bit of calm::

coughingpuppy (12:09:33 AM): Aurelia gets up and finally walks over to him, trying to see if she recognizes him at all.

SirAlexTheFirst (12:10:06 AM): You do not.

Adm H Sopko (12:10:45 AM): ((::In a Butthead voice:: "Huhuhuhhuh. Hey baby...")

coughingpuppy (12:11:30 AM): "Where did you get this?" she asks, gesturing towards the bowl.

Adm H Sopko (12:13:25 AM): ::Watches Aurelia with a vaguely amused expression::

SirAlexTheFirst (12:13:30 AM): "From the stockroom," he replies lazily.

AndrewRogue (12:16:10 AM): (Back...)

(12:16:19 AM) ForceJedi2001 has entered the room.

coughingpuppy (12:16:21 AM): Aurelia rolls her eyes. "Yes. And where did you get it from in order to put it into the stock room?"

Adm H Sopko (12:17:07 AM): ::After a few moments of deliberation, Hunter gets up and heads over to Aurelia, looking to see what she was eating::

SirAlexTheFirst (12:17:26 AM): The man shrugs, mumbles "I don't know. I'll go find out." and wanders into the back rooms.

coughingpuppy (12:17:50 AM): Aurelia nods and leans her elbows on the bar, waiting.

AndrewRogue (12:17:54 AM): *Aria lays in bed for several moments, vaguely considering whether getting out of bed is worthwhile. In the end, she makes the mature decision and realizes that even if she doesn't get up, the world will go on.*

Adm H Sopko (12:19:01 AM): ::Leans against the bar:: "Just what are you eating that you're going this far?"

coughingpuppy (12:20:10 AM): Aurelia looks like she's trying to comprehend that, and then just blinks. "What?"

Adm H Sopko (12:20:46 AM): "Why did you just ask that poor man to go look in the backroom?"

AndrewRogue (12:21:31 AM): *she slides out, looking a bit haggard and worn, a rather accurate description of someone who has barely slept for 2 days. She stands and dresses herself, ignoring her armor. Clothes were enough today*

coughingpuppy (12:21:44 AM): She just shakes her head and doesn't answer, waiting for him to come back.

Adm H Sopko (12:22:34 AM): ::Sighs:: "Fine... but don't freak out over every little idiosyncracy between worlds. You'll draw undue attention." ::Heads back to sit:

coughingpuppy (12:24:19 AM): Aurelia scowls at his back but continues to wait.

AndrewRogue (12:24:23 AM): *she starts for the door, but as a second thought, grabs her Guisarme and wraps the blade. Then she finally bothers to head to the main room and join everyone.*

SirAlexTheFirst (12:25:13 AM): (Back. Dave finally came.)

Adm H Sopko (12:26:20 AM): ::Smiles and nods to Aria as he sits back down, noticing her lack of armor:: "Expecting a light day?"

AndrewRogue (12:29:23 AM): *she takes a seat and situates the weapon by her seat.* "I don't know what to expect. I just don't feel like dressing for battle when I'm in my hometown."

Adm H Sopko (12:31:25 AM): ::Shrugs:: "Works for me..." ::Lazily picks at the rest of his breakfast::

coughingpuppy (12:32:49 AM): She glances around at Hunter and Aria briefly, frowning, and continues to lean against the bar. She's starting to get impatient.

Adm H Sopko (12:33:58 AM): ::Looks back to Aurelia:: "You could have just asked me, you know. I used to be a trader specializing in commodities."

coughingpuppy (12:34:23 AM): "It has nothing to do with you. I know where it came from, I want to know why he has it."

AndrewRogue (12:34:30 AM): *when the man comes back, or if there is a waiter of sorts, she orders something light enough to fit her normally small appetite*

SirAlexTheFirst (12:34:52 AM): He doesn't come back.

SirAlexTheFirst (12:35:06 AM): Grain pancakes and odd meat is all there seems to be.

Adm H Sopko (12:35:35 AM): "Alright... if you insist. I just think you're making a big deal over nothing..."

AndrewRogue (12:37:06 AM): *grain pancakes suffice for her then* "Why's it such a big deal that he has it?"

coughingpuppy (12:38:28 AM): Aurelia waits around for him for a few minutes, looking progressively more irritated, and completely ignores Hunter. She isn't sure whether to just go look for him or not, but that would be pretty ill-mannered.

AndrewRogue (12:41:19 AM): ~So Hunter, what do we do today?~

(12:42:30 AM) Adm H Sopko has left the room.

(12:42:54 AM) Adm H Sopko has entered the room.

(12:43:30 AM) tortgurt has entered the room.

tortgurt (12:43:36 AM): (yo)

Adm H Sopko (12:43:45 AM): ~Well, I don't think that meeting up with Bigsbie will be on the agenda... We need to have that talk with Verity to find out what he knows, and determine what leads to follow up, if any.~

tortgurt (12:44:11 AM): (any important points that ive missed?)

coughingpuppy (12:44:25 AM): ((Not much. Hunter and Aria are talking and Aurelia's trying to get the bartender to find something out.))

tortgurt (12:44:40 AM): (ok fun)

Sarcazmo47 (12:44:50 AM): Verity reappears in the doorway to the rooms at this point, fully armored. The plates of his armor shine a glossy black, and there's a satisfied smile on his face.

coughingpuppy (12:45:27 AM): Aurelia looks around at him from where she's at the bar. At least he managed to get his armor back together.

Sarcazmo47 (12:45:34 AM): Whom not of our party is in the building?

AndrewRogue (12:45:40 AM): ~...~ *mental sigh* ~We should probably check on Bandon this morning... I... I wouldn't want him to do anything rash. Besides... I don't think we mentioned where we were staying.~

Adm H Sopko (12:46:10 AM): ~Yeah. You've got a point.~

AndrewRogue (12:46:48 AM): (Yar! Was that IC Kirk?)

coughingpuppy (12:46:55 AM): After trying to look around for the bartender and deciding that he isn't coming back, Aurelia beckons Verity over.

tortgurt (12:47:55 AM): (at least one question, so is everyone happy happy with verity?)

SirAlexTheFirst (12:48:01 AM): Two guys in robes eating breakfast. They seem to enjoy the odd foods. Same guys that were down here last night.

AndrewRogue (12:48:09 AM): (...not really ^_^)

Sarcazmo47 (12:48:18 AM): No, that was not IC.

tortgurt (12:48:27 AM): (ok, are most ppl at least tollariting him?)

AndrewRogue (12:48:38 AM): (Oh, duh. Sorry. Can't read. And yes, toleration is high on the list.)

Sarcazmo47 (12:48:38 AM): Verity will step over to the two gentlemen and, uh, loom.

tortgurt (12:49:27 AM): (ok then)

SirAlexTheFirst (12:49:45 AM): They look up at you.

Sarcazmo47 (12:50:32 AM): I'll give them a hungry grin. "You gentlemen look pale. A walk would do you good."

Sarcazmo47 (12:51:00 AM): A cursory glance at Verity's complexion reveals the irony of that comment.

SirAlexTheFirst (12:53:20 AM): One of them whispers to the other, and they both get up and leave.

SirAlexTheFirst (12:53:26 AM): They do not leave any money.

Adm H Sopko (12:53:40 AM): ::Sighs, shaking his head in slight frustration at both Verity and Aurelia's behavior::

Sarcazmo47 (12:53:54 AM): Are you displaying your frustration?

AndrewRogue (12:54:06 AM): *just ignores them as she quietly eats breakfast*

Adm H Sopko (12:54:18 AM): A bit, yes.

tortgurt (12:55:30 AM): (oh, another one, time frame from when i last played?)

Sarcazmo47 (12:55:32 AM): "Something on your mind, hero?"

Adm H Sopko (12:56:01 AM): "Just thinking about your splended job of blending in."

AndrewRogue (12:56:01 AM): (Its the next morning Tort.)

tortgurt (12:56:17 AM): (wow, time hasnt passed very much ok cool(

Sarcazmo47 (12:57:20 AM): Verity snorts. "That was never the intent. Or did you think having eavesdroppers in our buisness a good thing?"

Adm H Sopko (12:58:04 AM): "You think I'm foolish enough to discuss said business in a public place like this?"

Sarcazmo47 (12:58:39 AM): A toothy grin. "Why, yes. I do."

ForceJedi2001 (1:00:09 AM): (peer)

Adm H Sopko (1:00:39 AM): "Well, knowing is half the battle. Just sit down and enjoy some breakfast for now. We'll talk soon."

(1:00:46 AM) Chromeus18 has left the room.

coughingpuppy (1:01:26 AM): "If the tender would come back and answer my question I would be more inclined to sit down." Aurelia glances around the doorway, wondering where the hell the man got to. Maybe he's just busy, but she doubts it.

Sarcazmo47 (1:01:53 AM): "I've already eaten. I'd suggest the rest of you eat on the move. Our buisness will not improve with age."

ForceJedi2001 (1:02:26 AM): * stands in the background eyeing the poeple in their conversation, and drapes the hood of his cloak even further ober his face*

AndrewRogue (1:03:05 AM): *she pushes her plate up and sets a coin or two or whatever next to it* "And where are we going?"

Sarcazmo47 (1:03:26 AM): "Out. Bring your belongings - we won't be returning."

AndrewRogue (1:04:16 AM): *she sighs* "Out where? Knowing where we're going is useful."

Sarcazmo47 (1:05:14 AM): "And means I should tell you? Besides, you are the ones that know where we're going. I don't know where the rest of your companions are."

Sarcazmo47 (1:05:24 AM): *and that

AndrewRogue (1:06:57 AM): *she stands up stiffly to head to her room* ~I guess I should go get Bandon, unless you want to take Verity to the Temple of Luthien.~ *to Hunter*

Adm H Sopko (1:07:49 AM): "Fine. But first, we're having our little talk. In private."

Adm H Sopko (1:07:49 AM): ~I suppose~

AndrewRogue (1:08:55 AM): *she walks upstairs to assemble her things* ~Want me to wait until after we talk?~

Adm H Sopko (1:09:49 AM): ~Yes. I'd rather not split the group. Plus, it gives Bandon more time to do whatever he needs to do.~

(1:09:58 AM) ForceJedi2001 has left the room.

Sarcazmo47 (1:10:52 AM): "Then take us to a private location, hero. Outside."

AndrewRogue (1:11:32 AM): ~That's what worries me...~ *gets her stuff together, and stuffs it in her bag the best she can*

Adm H Sopko (1:11:33 AM): ((Do I know anyplace that would suffice, Alex?))

coughingpuppy (1:11:50 AM): Aurelia frowns. "I have something I need to mention to you first."

Sarcazmo47 (1:12:11 AM): Verity will step over to her. "Yes?"

SirAlexTheFirst (1:13:29 AM): (PLace... for...?)

AndrewRogue (1:13:33 AM): *then returns to the main room, a little dismayed by the weight of her belongings*

Adm H Sopko (1:14:03 AM): (A private meeting of the outdoors type)

coughingpuppy (1:14:05 AM): Aurelia glances pointedly down at the bowl still on the counter. "Did you notice anything strange about the food? The environment here is quite a bit different from what it was in Shiz-Rhan."

Sarcazmo47 (1:15:18 AM): Verity will look puzzled for a moment, then shrug. "What of it? I know nothing of local cuisine. Are you suggesting the bartender divined our origins and served us this to disconcert us?"

Sarcazmo47 (1:15:29 AM): But even as he says it, a harder look comes across his face.

Sarcazmo47 (1:15:39 AM): "Where is he?"

coughingpuppy (1:16:48 AM): "I asked him about it and he hasn't come back."

SirAlexTheFirst (1:16:50 AM): (You can find a place like that quite easily)

Sarcazmo47 (1:17:18 AM): Verity will furrow his brow slightly, then raise his fist to get everyone's attention.

Adm H Sopko (1:17:47 AM): ::Has been watching Verity anyway::

AndrewRogue (1:17:47 AM): *looks up at him curiously*

Sarcazmo47 (1:18:36 AM): Then, without speaking, he'll rest a hand on his blade and loosen it from its sheath a few inches. I assume there's an obvious backdoor/stockroom enterance?

SirAlexTheFirst (1:18:48 AM): Yes.

AndrewRogue (1:19:48 AM): "What... what are you doing?" *her voice takes on a nervous edge*

Sarcazmo47 (1:20:21 AM): Then he moves up to slowly and opens it abruptly, half-drawing his blade as he does so.

coughingpuppy (1:20:39 AM): Aurelia follows him. Her armor and blade are upstairs still, but she doesn't really need them, fortunately.

Adm H Sopko (1:21:19 AM): ::Steps closer to the bar, watching them closely, hand on his sword::

AndrewRogue (1:21:33 AM): *she looks back at Hunter as she rapidly unwinds the cloth wrap on the blade... although what she's getting ready for is unclear*

SirAlexTheFirst (1:22:02 AM): The bartender walks out and leans on the bar, saying nothing to anyone.

coughingpuppy (1:23:20 AM): Aurelia gives him a faint smile when she sees him walk out. "Were you able to find out where you got it from?"

Sarcazmo47 (1:23:21 AM): Just kind of brushes past the guy in heavy armor and a half-drawn blade?

Adm H Sopko (1:23:22 AM): ::Goes back to calm mode. He turns back to the table, rolling his eyes as he sits back down::

AndrewRogue (1:23:49 AM): *keeps her eyes trained on Arryx*

tortgurt (1:24:32 AM): (fucking hampster, afk, gone to buy him an aqurium so he cant chew out of it)

AndrewRogue (1:24:45 AM): (*chuckles*)

SirAlexTheFirst (1:26:49 AM): Yes, he just ignores you all.

Sarcazmo47 (1:27:22 AM): Is he leaning on the bar in a "I'm completely relaxed" manner?

SirAlexTheFirst (1:27:37 AM): Why, yes.

Sarcazmo47 (1:27:58 AM): Gee, thats not unusual at all.

Sarcazmo47 (1:28:46 AM): Verity will step up next to the bartender, not smiling this time. "I think you should show me your stockroom."

SirAlexTheFirst (1:30:50 AM): He nods and walks back through the door.

Sarcazmo47 (1:31:06 AM): Verity keeps very close behind him.

AndrewRogue (1:31:30 AM): *she follows Verity... she clearly doesn't trust his intentions. Wonder why.*

coughingpuppy (1:31:36 AM): Aurelia narrows her eyes at the man, regarding how easily the tender leads them in with some suspicion, and follows Verity.

Adm H Sopko (1:32:00 AM): ::Watches everyone, and with a shrug and a lazy sigh, trails behind::

SirAlexTheFirst (1:32:38 AM): The bartender stops in a back closet.

SirAlexTheFirst (1:33:05 AM): As you watch, several slabs of that meat and plates of grain pancakes appear from thin air.

SirAlexTheFirst (1:33:48 AM): brb

Sarcazmo47 (1:35:04 AM): Verity blinks. "What, precisely, is this?"

coughingpuppy (1:35:43 AM): Aurelia just looks confused, trying to recall what she knows of portals and trying to figure out whether this could be another one, or just some sort of teleportation.

Adm H Sopko (1:36:05 AM): ::Repeats Verity's blink, waiting for the Bartender to answer::

SirAlexTheFirst (1:37:17 AM): The bartender....

*OnlineHost* (1:37:25 AM): SirAlexTheFirst rolled 1 20-sided die: 13

SirAlexTheFirst (1:37:56 AM): Turns around and says, "Food."

coughingpuppy (1:38:27 AM): Aurelia's brow furrows. "I think he's being controlled."

AndrewRogue (1:38:41 AM): *tries to resist a chuckle*

Adm H Sopko (1:38:45 AM): "By?"

Sarcazmo47 (1:40:16 AM): Verity half-draws his sword again. "Are you certain?"

AndrewRogue (1:41:12 AM): "What do you mean?" *and keeps an eye on that weapon. She doesn't seem to like it.*

coughingpuppy (1:41:17 AM): "No." Aurelia takes another uncertain look around, as though trying to find someone or something. "But it seems so. Those men you frightened away..."

Adm H Sopko (1:42:07 AM): ::This makes Hunter move next to Verity:: "No rash actions, please."

Sarcazmo47 (1:42:18 AM): Verity closes his eyes for a moment, then opens them again, sheathing his sword. "Nevermind. Hero, go gather the others from the rooms. We'll be leaving now. From the back, if you please."

coughingpuppy (1:42:46 AM): "What are we going to do with him?" She gestures towards the bartender.

Sarcazmo47 (1:43:04 AM): Verity snorts. "He is a puppet, allright. But we need not fear it."

Sarcazmo47 (1:43:33 AM): "I'd suggest you appropriate his funds before we leave."

AndrewRogue (1:43:57 AM): "Appropriate his funds?"

SirAlexTheFirst (1:44:20 AM): The bartender looks at Aurelia with sudden energy, and speaks in a much lower voice. "You know, honey, you're awfully dense for a spellcaster." Then he walks back out to the bar.

Sarcazmo47 (1:45:09 AM): "Little warrior, if you would be so kind as to locate the rear exit for us."

coughingpuppy (1:45:33 AM): She just nods, turning to head out of the storeroom, and then looks in surprise at the bartender. She just shakes her head after he says that and heads upstairs to retrieve her equipment.

Sarcazmo47 (1:45:48 AM): Verity will ponder for a moment.

Adm H Sopko (1:45:56 AM): ::Hunter's frown changes to a grin at the bartender's words:: "Heh. One moment." ::He walks back up to the bar, back out in front of it:: "May I ask your name?"

Sarcazmo47 (1:46:07 AM): Then shake his head and return to the main room.

Sarcazmo47 (1:46:23 AM): Just in time to cut Hunter off with "Don't bother."

Sarcazmo47 (1:46:36 AM): "It doesn't even have a mind, at this point."

AndrewRogue (1:46:46 AM): *sighs, but quickly moves to see if there is such an exit. Avoiding trouble would be best.*

SirAlexTheFirst (1:47:01 AM): The bartender turns and whispers to Sopko, "Arryx!", then walks away laughing.

Sarcazmo47 (1:47:18 AM): Verity will seat himself at a table.

Adm H Sopko (1:48:11 AM): ::Laughs a bit, for some reason relieved at that answer before he heads up to get the rest of his stuff, as well as knock on the door to Karn and co's room::

Sarcazmo47 (1:48:27 AM): Verity waves at him as he goes to go upstairs.

Sarcazmo47 (1:48:34 AM): "My apologies. A false alarm."

Sarcazmo47 (1:48:40 AM): "We'll be staying after all."

coughingpuppy (1:48:53 AM): Aurelia takes a minute to put her armor and such on before she comes back downstairs, trying to figure out what the tender meant and wishing she were more familiar with magic.

Adm H Sopko (1:49:14 AM): ::Shrugs:: "We should wake them up anyway. Best not to get lazy."

AndrewRogue (1:50:48 AM): *shakes her head and takes a seat again*

Sarcazmo47 (1:51:10 AM): Verity peers at Sopko for a moment.

Sarcazmo47 (1:52:13 AM): Then he'll shrug and wait.

Adm H Sopko (1:52:39 AM): ::Knocks on the door to Karn and Co's room::

SirAlexTheFirst (1:53:11 AM): The door is pulled open by Arianya, who looks worn out. "Yeeees?"

Adm H Sopko (1:53:55 AM): ::He offers her a smile:: "Time to rise and shine and head downstairs." ::He then heads back::

coughingpuppy (1:54:47 AM): Aurelia eventually comes out of the room carrying the rest of her equipment in a pack and heads back downstairs.

Sarcazmo47 (1:55:50 AM): Verity waits for everyone to gather.

SirAlexTheFirst (1:55:57 AM): The door closes behind Sopko. Nobody comes downstairs.

coughingpuppy (1:57:56 AM): She comes up next to Verity, still shooting occasional glances at the bartender.

Adm H Sopko (1:57:57 AM): ::Smirks after a time, then looks to Verity:: "You go try. I tried the nice approach, maybe they'll respond to your methods."

Sarcazmo47 (1:58:50 AM): Verity shakes his head. "They're taking a well-deserved rest, and since we're staying after all, it's not necessary to move them. We can conduct our buisness here."

coughingpuppy (1:59:44 AM): Aurelia frowns. "We're staying?"

Adm H Sopko (2:00:13 AM): ::Simply nods::

Adm H Sopko (2:00:23 AM): ((Who was the Tick fan here?)

SirAlexTheFirst (2:01:22 AM): (Everyone)

Sarcazmo47 (2:01:28 AM): ((Correct.))

Sarcazmo47 (2:01:54 AM): "The puppeteer is known to us. Please, seat yourselves."

coughingpuppy (2:02:36 AM): Aurelia nods and just sits, setting the pack down on the floor.

Adm H Sopko (2:03:00 AM): ((Just be sure to turn down your speakers... http://spoon.ytmnd.com/ )

AndrewRogue (2:03:43 AM): *she looks at Verity curiously, but remains seated.*

Sarcazmo47 (2:04:52 AM): Verity just looks at Sopko. "It's generally appropriate for a leader to begin discussions like this one."

Adm H Sopko (2:06:59 AM): ::Seeing as it is just a few mere moments after Aurelia has sat down, he smiles:: "Right then. As you might have gathered, my friends and I are on a quest. It was given to us directly by one of the gods of this world. Don't ask

Sarcazmo47 (2:07:58 AM): Verity actually starts laughing as soon as you say the word "quest" but controls himself quickly.

Adm H Sopko (2:09:05 AM): me why, or why we went through with it, but here we are. Following leads related to our mission is how we came to be involved with you and your party. Apparantly, there are five parts of our mission, according to what the god

coughingpuppy (2:09:37 AM): A corner of Aurelia's mouth twitches and so she drops her chin into her hand, watching Hunter attentively.

Adm H Sopko (2:10:32 AM): decided to bless us with before disappearing completely. We've dealt with what we think are two parts already, but to no resolution. We think you might be connected with one of the parts." ::Looks over to Aurelia:: "The

AndrewRogue (2:11:34 AM): *sits very quietly*

Adm H Sopko (2:11:43 AM): girl we met at the battlefield, the one that transported us, is someone we've met before. She is directly related to what we're doing, though we're still working out fine details. So I must ask you this, what were your intentions

Adm H Sopko (2:12:22 AM): in this world when you arrived. I ask you to please be candid with me, as well."

Sarcazmo47 (2:14:17 AM): Verity draws his sword - somewhat awkwardly, being seated - and drops it on the table, pointed directly at Hunter.

Adm H Sopko (2:15:41 AM): ::Looks to it, a bit unnerved, but he looks back Verity, paying attention::

Sarcazmo47 (2:15:58 AM): "It was my intention to acquire a blade of this world, called Erryx by some, in order to defend what is worth defending. It was traced to a man named Raach, who was killed and it was stolen from him."

AndrewRogue (2:16:38 AM): *watches the blade uneasily, and continues listening... tensing as he talks about Erryx*

Sarcazmo47 (2:16:46 AM): "I also found that the first person who had that blade was a man named Bandon, and was the only one that was aware of its location."

Adm H Sopko (2:16:55 AM): "May I ask why you were searching for Erryx?"

Sarcazmo47 (2:17:08 AM): "You might, if you enjoy redundant questions."

Adm H Sopko (2:17:37 AM): "To defend what is worth defending, yes, but please elaborate"

Sarcazmo47 (2:18:25 AM): "Shall I tell you the story of my childhood, as well? Perhaps a few sad loves stories? You know as well as I do what needs defending - and what it needs be defended against."

Adm H Sopko (2:20:03 AM): ::Gives him a serious look:: "If so required, yes. Why not also your first memory, or any unfortunate training mishaps too?"

Sarcazmo47 (2:21:19 AM): Verity snorts. "I could gives you names, but they would mean nothing to you. Suffice to say that something is consuming my world, and what can be found here could very well decide whether or not is can be stopped."

Adm H Sopko (2:21:43 AM): "Do you have any idea what that something is?"

Sarcazmo47 (2:22:01 AM): "Hungry."

Sarcazmo47 (2:22:49 AM): Then he reaches out and pushes the hilt of his sword around the edge of the table, rotating it until it is pointed directly at Aria.

AndrewRogue (2:23:32 AM): *she watches that weapon very uncomfortably*

AndrewRogue (2:24:15 AM): "Y-yes?"

Sarcazmo47 (2:24:24 AM): Verity also looks at her. "You, little warioress, are the only one with the key to this Bandon's mind."

Adm H Sopko (2:24:25 AM): ::Nods:: "Currently, we have dealt with beings that are possibly being summoned here from another plane that might be related. Ones that hum incessantly. Have you ever come across such creatures either here, or where you

Adm H Sopko (2:24:30 AM): are from?

AndrewRogue (2:26:02 AM): "What... what do you mean?"

Sarcazmo47 (2:27:19 AM): "The key to any man's mind is his heart, girl. You would do well to remember that. In any case, imagine my surprise when I find you shielded from my eyes. You are protected. I doubt this surprises you."

AndrewRogue (2:28:33 AM): *her mouth opens slightly... but closes quickly.*

AndrewRogue (2:29:39 AM): *she looks startled, but at which comment is Verity's guess.*

Sarcazmo47 (2:30:07 AM): He continues, as passionate a discourse as a report on the weather, as the mass of his sword lies pointed directly at her.

Sarcazmo47 (2:30:38 AM): "When he made his opposition to me clear, I used what means I had."

Sarcazmo47 (2:31:03 AM): "When those failed me, I sought alternate ways - and you, keeper of his keys, were the way I found."

AndrewRogue (2:32:59 AM): "You... you wanted to use me to... to get him to tell you..." *she finally raises her eyes from Arryx to Verity*

Sarcazmo47 (2:33:46 AM): "I would rather see you flayed and gutted a thousand times over than watch my world consumed."

AndrewRogue (2:34:42 AM): *she swallows tightly*

tortgurt (2:34:54 AM): (back)

Sarcazmo47 (2:35:13 AM): "Moreover, if you judge me by ideals of mercy and love, then by rights you should feel the same. What is your life to the life of a world?"

AndrewRogue (2:36:18 AM): "I..."

Sarcazmo47 (2:36:57 AM): "But mercy and love could not bring us here. Sweetness and light would never have opened a gateway in time to reach this place. And where such as that will fail, blood will suffice."

Sarcazmo47 (2:37:38 AM): "The people of Begres died to keep the path between our worlds open."

SirAlexTheFirst (2:38:01 AM): (Begres died for D&D!)

Adm H Sopko (2:38:02 AM): "Don't take advantage of the poor girl, Verity. You have your idea of morality, we have ours. I wish I could say I could flail you to death if it meant the salvation of our world, but you are obviously not behind this. Death is

Adm H Sopko (2:38:20 AM): reserved for them, and those that aid them. That is my philosophy."

Sarcazmo47 (2:39:05 AM): "Then it is fortunate that the fate of my world does not lie in the hands of someone so free of conviction."

Adm H Sopko (2:40:15 AM): "I suppose if that is how you see it, then there is nothing I can do to change that. But can you reopen the portal with what you possess currently?"

Sarcazmo47 (2:40:40 AM): Verity gives him a grim smile. "I will do what I must."

Adm H Sopko (2:41:12 AM): "Can you reopen it?"

AndrewRogue (2:41:21 AM): *her teeth grit*

Sarcazmo47 (2:41:41 AM): Then he returns his attention to Arianna. "So, girl. This is the choice before you. Lives, and loves, and all the things you hold so dear stand in peril, and only a man willing to work in darkness can preserve it."

Adm H Sopko (2:42:40 AM): ::Sighs, musing more to himself seeing the attention is off him:: "Well, if you can't, then you are most unfortunate, because the fate of your world DOES lie in the hands of someone with that conviction. If you can't return,

Adm H Sopko (2:42:46 AM): THIS is your world now."

Sarcazmo47 (2:42:47 AM): "Will you cling to your own blessings and doom all those you do not know? Will you heed the words of greater powers who use you as their pawn? Or will you do what must be done, and sacrifice?"

AndrewRogue (2:43:37 AM): "Your way... it is wrong. It is wrong. One... one cannot make sacrafices of another..."

tortgurt (2:44:03 AM): (curing cancer with the death of one child......)

Sarcazmo47 (2:44:32 AM): Verity closes his eyes and leans his head back. "Then will you make a sacrifice of yourself?"

Adm H Sopko (2:44:37 AM): (I'd do it... Hunter wouldn't (at this time anyway)

Sarcazmo47 (2:44:57 AM): (Ah, but this a different question. Curing cancer with your own death.)

tortgurt (2:45:07 AM): (i'd do it)

Adm H Sopko (2:45:39 AM): (Prolly still do it)

tortgurt (2:45:39 AM): (but i guess that is just me)

AndrewRogue (2:46:25 AM): (I hate morality... Lets not bring it into this. <_<) *She manages to pull herself up to some extent, swallowing tightly* "That... that is the one sacrafice I can make...

AndrewRogue (2:46:25 AM): that is the only sacrafice anyone can make..."

Sarcazmo47 (2:47:26 AM): "Indeed. One can sacrifice much of themselves for what they believe. They can even sacrifice their own beliefs in order to fulfill them."

Sarcazmo47 (2:48:45 AM): Verity opens his eyes again, and his eyes bore into Aria's. I'd roll an intimidate check, but it'd be pointless. You get the idea. "Will you help me preserve a world? Or will you stand by and watch it fall?"

AndrewRogue (2:50:08 AM): *she seems almost to reel back for a moment, and then summoning up every reserve she has, she meets his gaze* "And what is it you will do? What is it you ask ME to do?"

Sarcazmo47 (2:51:07 AM): "I would ask you to turn the keys you hold. I would ask you to do what only you can do - open the only path that can save a world."

Adm H Sopko (2:51:50 AM): "What path are you speaking of?"

Sarcazmo47 (2:54:08 AM): "The path that runs through Brother Bandon's heart and mind."

(2:55:02 AM) AndrewRogue has left the room.

(2:55:12 AM) AndrewRogue has entered the room.

Adm H Sopko (2:55:41 AM): "I will ask you this straight, Verity. If you were in my position, would it be a wise decision to be completely trusting of whatever you said? Especially given your moral elasticity?"

coughingpuppy (2:56:03 AM): Aurelia glances at Hunter. "What do you know of our moral elasticity? You hardly know us."

Adm H Sopko (2:56:38 AM): "Exactly. And I can hardly say I trust you either, which was the point of the question."

AndrewRogue (2:57:19 AM): "I... I..." *she wavers. She wants to accept him, she wants to deny him, she wants to know of Bandon's feelings, she wants the sword to be buried, she wants it to be extracted, she wants to follow her patron,

AndrewRogue (2:57:32 AM): she wants to follow her heart, her feelings, her morals...*

Sarcazmo47 (2:57:37 AM): Verity more or less ignores Hunter, leaving Aurelia to deal with him. He focuses solely on Aria.

Adm H Sopko (2:58:11 AM): ~Please, be strong, Aria.~

Sarcazmo47 (2:58:37 AM): "How much are you truly prepared to lay on the line, Arianna, daughter of your mother? Your words only? Your life? Or everything you are?"

Adm H Sopko (3:00:15 AM): ~You have already shown you are willing to lay down all of those things, Arianna... you have nothing to prove to him~

coughingpuppy (3:00:21 AM): Aurelia ignores him too, after that, keeping her attention on Aria and Verity.

Sarcazmo47 (3:01:02 AM): "Wll you make the hardest decision, or will you allow it to be made for you? I know more of the light than all of you combined."

Sarcazmo47 (3:01:23 AM): He works off a gauntlet and the glove underneath, and reveals a tatoo on the back of his hand. It's not immediately recognizable, but it's rather obviously a symbol of justice.

Sarcazmo47 (3:02:44 AM): "Justice can fail, and light fade to darkness. Loyalties can be betrayed, and truths made lies. I cannot tell you what stands before you - no one can. Anyone that claims to, lies."

Sarcazmo47 (3:03:36 AM): "What I can tell you, and you may know it to be truth, is that I have tasted a sweeter light than you have ever seen, and I turned away from it, because it had to be done."

AndrewRogue (3:04:42 AM): "There must be a way... there has to be a way that is right..."

Sarcazmo47 (3:05:04 AM): "Now my cause has fallen from my hands, and into yours. And you may drop it underfoot and crush it and believe that you do the right thing - or you can realize that not all that shines is right...

Sarcazmo47 (3:05:26 AM): ...and not all that walks the shadows is wrong."

AndrewRogue (3:06:17 AM): *she stands...* "I... I will speak to Bandon. Alone."

Sarcazmo47 (3:07:02 AM): Verity leans back in his chair and stares up at the ceiling. "Then I will wait to see what you do with what you hold."

AndrewRogue (3:08:30 AM): *Aria looks at her weapon and looks over to Hunter. She picks it up and hands it to him.* "Keep this for me, please?"

Adm H Sopko (3:08:59 AM): ::Nods, taking hold of it and leaning it against the table:: "Will do."

AndrewRogue (3:09:54 AM): *and with that she'll walk out, slightly unsteady*

Sarcazmo47 (3:11:47 AM): Cut to.......Temple of Luthien?

coughingpuppy (3:11:48 AM): Aurelia watches her go, then fixes her attention on the tabletop, silent. She's more than willing to wait a while.

SirAlexTheFirst (3:11:59 AM): Sure thing.

Adm H Sopko (3:12:19 AM): ::Leans back and relaxes a bit, thinking things over::

AndrewRogue (3:12:21 AM): (Heh... *hogs the spotlight tonight* <_<)

Sarcazmo47 (3:12:33 AM): Actually, that was mostly me.

Sarcazmo47 (3:12:51 AM): And my apologies for being a verbose jerk.

Sarcazmo47 (3:12:55 AM): It's my nature.

tortgurt (3:12:56 AM): (wow i love calculating golden sections)

Sarcazmo47 (3:13:20 AM): After the third instant chicken burrito, the poetry just flows.

AndrewRogue (3:13:26 AM): (Screw you and your questions of Morality :p Why oh why did I request the chance to be Exalted? -_-)

Adm H Sopko (3:13:49 AM): (WHY MUST YOU ALWAYS HOG THE SPOTLIGHT?! WHY DON"T YOU LET Alice, WHO IS SITTING HERE WITH ME, HAVE ONE NIGHT?)

Sarcazmo47 (3:14:15 AM): American McGee's Alice?

Adm H Sopko (3:14:21 AM): (The Critic)

Sarcazmo47 (3:14:36 AM): Ah. Right.

AndrewRogue (3:14:37 AM): (*needs to get more culture or something* <_<)

Sarcazmo47 (3:14:52 AM): Anyway.

Sarcazmo47 (3:15:29 AM): After his little morning adventure, Bandon is probably just waiting on the steps of the temple, and chatting nicely with any priestesses that might happen to come talk to him.

SirAlexTheFirst (3:16:28 AM): Yep.

AndrewRogue (3:17:05 AM): *walks the straightest and most direct route to the temple, and presumebly, sees Bandon upon said steps.*

*OnlineHost* (3:18:16 AM): Sarcazmo47 rolled 1 20-sided die: 16

Sarcazmo47 (3:18:44 AM): Bandon spots her, smiles, excuses himself from his current conversation, and moves to meet her.

AndrewRogue (3:20:23 AM): *she looks much like she was described this morning, except, if its possible, even more tired* "Hello Bandon."

Sarcazmo47 (3:20:57 AM): "Hello, Aria. I think you went to bed too late. Do you want to rest here for a while?"

AndrewRogue (3:21:26 AM): "I need to talk to you."

Sarcazmo47 (3:22:03 AM): Bandon nods. "Do you want to sit down?"

AndrewRogue (3:22:25 AM): "Is there somewhere inside where we could... could speak alone?"

Sarcazmo47 (3:23:17 AM): Bandon shrugs and moves to the nearest priestess. "Sister, could we impose on the temple for a moment of privacy?"

SirAlexTheFirst (3:24:13 AM): She nods. "Of course, Brother Bandon. Pick any room you like and close the door.."

Sarcazmo47 (3:24:32 AM): Bandon bows and kisses her hand, then walks inside.

Sarcazmo47 (3:24:37 AM): And, well, picks a room.

AndrewRogue (3:24:50 AM): *and follows.*

Sarcazmo47 (3:26:54 AM): Bandon closes the door and gestures Aria to any of the coushins around the room.

Sarcazmo47 (3:26:58 AM): And seat himself.

AndrewRogue (3:27:47 AM): "Thank you..." *she seats herself and adjusts her dress for appropriate modesty*

Sarcazmo47 (3:28:24 AM): "Are you sure you're feeling well?"

AndrewRogue (3:28:53 AM): *she gives him a strained smile* "Not really."

Sarcazmo47 (3:29:16 AM): "What is bothering you?"

AndrewRogue (3:30:11 AM): "Bandon... how do you... how do you feel about me?"

Sarcazmo47 (3:30:38 AM): Bandon gives her a confused smile. "Why, I love you, of course."

AndrewRogue (3:32:56 AM): *she can't seem but help giggles oddly for a moment as she flushes, and then sounds almost incredulous despite his and Verity's words.* "You... you love me?"

Sarcazmo47 (3:33:43 AM): He just smiles. "Of course."

tortgurt (3:34:40 AM): (all the suddon the jelious red dragon of anti love attacks!!!!!!)

AndrewRogue (3:35:06 AM): *her giggling grows fainter as tears start to build up in her eyes* "I... I don't understand..." (Quiet you :p)

Sarcazmo47 (3:37:41 AM): Bandon shrugs. "You can't force love on someone. You're not ready to be loved, and you don't love me. So I'll wait until you are ready." He smiles again.

Adm H Sopko (3:38:56 AM): (Bout time. Hopefully that means no sex until they love each other too<G>)

tortgurt (3:40:02 AM): (naaaa, sex dosnt require that kind of commetment =P)

AndrewRogue (3:40:05 AM): "I...I don't know how I feel..." *she looks at the floor* "But I don't want to hurt you."

Sarcazmo47 (3:40:30 AM): Bandon laughs easily. "You can't, unless you don't follow your heart."

AndrewRogue (3:42:10 AM): "I don't know what my heart wants... I don't know what I want... I can't even seem to tell right from wrong anymore." *she seems to be more upset than Bandon is. Guess she just can't relax...*

AndrewRogue (3:43:42 AM): *ellipses = period

Sarcazmo47 (3:44:30 AM): Bandon will scoot over and take her hand. "No one can tell you right and wrong, Aria. I know you can find it yourself."

Sarcazmo47 (3:45:00 AM): "And no matter what you do, I'll still love you."

Adm H Sopko (3:45:57 AM): ("I agree with Verity" "I HATE YOU!")

AndrewRogue (3:48:24 AM): "...Verity claims to want the blade to... to save his world... He claims he makes these sacrafices for what he loves... I... I'm supposed to... to convince you to reveal the true Erryx's location..." *she seems to want to

AndrewRogue (3:48:30 AM): cry quite badly*

Sarcazmo47 (3:49:35 AM): He's silent for a long moment. "That is what you are supposed to do. And what do you want to do?"

tortgurt (3:51:26 AM): (im predicting a great verity on brandon battle, that should be a few good hours of entertament, heh)

Sarcazmo47 (3:52:01 AM): (("....calm emotions?" CHOP.))

AndrewRogue (3:52:20 AM): "I don't know... What if he speaks the truth and what if he lies? His way... its wrong but... And he is not the only one who... who wants me to convinve you."

AndrewRogue (3:52:57 AM): (Yeah... that battle lasts about 2 minutes tops, maybe 3 if Aria joins in :p)

Sarcazmo47 (3:53:50 AM): Bandon shakes his head. "If you don't know what you want to do, then you should stay here, or go somewhere else, somewhere away, until you do."

tortgurt (3:54:21 AM): (yeah, i guess that sounds right unless ish hits the fan in a non conbat way within combat)

AndrewRogue (3:55:59 AM): "I can't run from this... I doubt Verity will wait until I decide I'm ready..."

Sarcazmo47 (3:57:05 AM): ((Bandon can stand up to Verity. If what you mean by "stand up to" is "get his arms chopped off by".))

Sarcazmo47 (3:57:27 AM): "Maybe he won't. But I will."

tortgurt (3:57:43 AM): (lol yeah i guess he would get owned like horishima huh)

tortgurt (3:57:50 AM): (*shuts up*)

Sarcazmo47 (4:00:51 AM): Alas, poor Chat. I knew him well.

AndrewRogue (4:00:53 AM): *quietly* "I... I don't want to hurt you... I need you... I don't know where to turn anymore..."

AndrewRogue (4:01:10 AM): (Bah, bah, bah, I'm slow, sorry.)

Sarcazmo47 (4:02:56 AM): "The only one you can really rely on, Aria, is yourself. You know what the right thing to do is, inside."

Sarcazmo47 (4:03:13 AM): And then the Platitude Hunter shot Bandon in the face. Twice.

AndrewRogue (4:06:13 AM): "It goes beyond me... I... I am obliged to obey more than myself... It is the reason I'm still here, still alive. Beyond that... I... can't deny Verity's words... Bandon, can you... can you tell me where Erryx is?"

Sarcazmo47 (4:06:48 AM): He nods slowly. "I...can. Do you want me to?"

AndrewRogue (4:07:52 AM): "I want you to."

Sarcazmo47 (4:08:18 AM): Bandon will find something very interesting about the far wall all of a sudden.

Sarcazmo47 (4:08:47 AM): "I.....I put it in the basement of the Church of Christ here in Gelendar."

AndrewRogue (4:09:09 AM): *quietly* "It... is here?"

AndrewRogue (4:09:31 AM): (as in, "here in the city")

Sarcazmo47 (4:09:35 AM): He nods.

AndrewRogue (4:12:46 AM): *she stands up and clutches his hand tightly as she rests her head against his chest* "I'm sorry... I... I can't risk that he tells the truth... all I can do is guards Erryx's use..."

AndrewRogue (4:13:06 AM): *guard even

Sarcazmo47 (4:13:44 AM): Bandon holds her and says, after a moment, "Yes. And so can I."

tortgurt (4:15:02 AM): (ok sleep, yo is tired)

AndrewRogue (4:15:22 AM): (Sleep is for the weak, or those with classes :p)

tortgurt (4:15:35 AM): (i fall into both right now)

tortgurt (4:16:48 AM): (NIGHT)

Sarcazmo47 (4:17:04 AM): ((I nominate Bandon as a first-aid tool to induce nausea.))

AndrewRogue (4:17:16 AM): (Night... and I second Aria <_<) *she stands there quietly for a long moment* "I... I won't ask you to follow us anymore. I don't know where things will go from her... and... and its not right for you to come..."

Sarcazmo47 (4:18:40 AM): Bandon laughs softly. "It would be wrong for me not to follow my own words, Aria. I'll follow my heart."

SirAlexTheFirst (4:19:41 AM): (Sorry, folks)

AndrewRogue (4:19:53 AM): "Then you intend to come?" (Huh?)

Sarcazmo47 (4:20:22 AM): "I do."

SirAlexTheFirst (4:20:36 AM): (been away for a while)

Sarcazmo47 (4:20:48 AM): ((We haven't needed much DMing.))

AndrewRogue (4:22:13 AM): (Been busy making the watchers naseous...) "Are... are you sure?"

Sarcazmo47 (4:22:44 AM): "I already figured out what I want, Aria."

AndrewRogue (4:24:56 AM): *her muscles seem to tighten for an instant and she steps away from Bandon, a look of dread on her face*

Sarcazmo47 (4:26:10 AM): He looks confused. "What?"

AndrewRogue (4:28:47 AM): *for a moment her eyes seem far away and she shakes her head.* "I... I'm sorry. Can you, can you take me to the Church of Christ? To Erryx?"

Sarcazmo47 (4:30:10 AM): Bandon blinks again. "...Yes....but...why?"

AndrewRogue (4:32:15 AM): "If Erryx must be taken... I would rather it be in my hand, rather than Verity's. If I give him the blade... I will have take it from him sometime."

AndrewRogue (4:32:37 AM): *rather than = instead of

Sarcazmo47 (4:34:16 AM): "It's......not mine anymore, Aria. If you want it, you'll have to ask the Church for it."

AndrewRogue (4:36:21 AM): *she smiles softly* "Then let's ask. I know this is what I should do, what I have to do."

Sarcazmo47 (4:36:34 AM): Bandon nods and heads out the door.

AndrewRogue (4:37:10 AM): "Thank you... Bandon." *and follows*

Sarcazmo47 (4:38:18 AM): To the Church!

AndrewRogue (4:38:23 AM): (And do we go to the Church? Do we let the others finally have a turn again? Call it a night? You decide!)

Sarcazmo47 (4:38:28 AM): And OUT OF THIS HELL OF SAPPINESS!

AndrewRogue (4:38:45 AM): (Luckily I'm in a sappy mood :p)

SirAlexTheFirst (4:38:49 AM): Hell?

SirAlexTheFirst (4:38:54 AM): I thought that was pretty cool.

SirAlexTheFirst (4:39:10 AM): Swap back to the inn for a bit now, I think.

AndrewRogue (4:39:31 AM): (*kicks back and goes to see if there is caffienne in his house*)

Sarcazmo47 (4:40:46 AM): TO THE INN!

AndrewRogue (4:41:10 AM): INN-AGE! and on a positive note, SC won the GameFAQs poll. Yay.

SirAlexTheFirst (4:41:16 AM): Yay indeed.

SirAlexTheFirst (4:41:23 AM): Is Soppy alive?

Sarcazmo47 (4:41:28 AM): After a few minutes of staring at the ceiling, Verity's eyes go to the gem set in the pommel of his sword, and he stares at it intently.

coughingpuppy (4:41:35 AM): After waiting for a while Aurelia pulled a book out of the pack on the floor next to her, which she is now reading and has been for some time.

Sarcazmo47 (4:41:59 AM): Soppy is idle.

coughingpuppy (4:42:56 AM): ((He probably went to bed.))

Sarcazmo47 (4:43:09 AM): Foolish man.

coughingpuppy (4:45:11 AM): ((What are we doing, then? Unless Verity says anything Aurelia won't be talking.))

AndrewRogue (4:45:31 AM): (*e-pokes Soppy*)

SirAlexTheFirst (4:45:32 AM): Verity is having a conversation with inanimate objects.

Sarcazmo47 (4:45:38 AM): Rather abruptly, Verity will stand up, grab and sheath his sword, and head to the door.

coughingpuppy (4:46:05 AM): Aurelia looks at him in surprise and then gets to her feet, leaving the book on the table and following him.

coughingpuppy (4:47:06 AM): "Where are you going?"

Sarcazmo47 (4:47:45 AM): "I'm concerned little Aria may have gotten lost."

Sarcazmo47 (4:47:57 AM): "I'm going to go make sure she's on the right path."

coughingpuppy (4:49:19 AM): She nods. "I'll be along in case you need help in getting her to find it." Mostly in case of the cleric.

Sarcazmo47 (4:49:53 AM): Verity nods and strides out of the inn.

coughingpuppy (4:50:05 AM): She follows.

Sarcazmo47 (4:52:14 AM): And he'll seek directions to the temple of a goddess named Luth.

SirAlexTheFirst (4:53:45 AM): You are promptly directed to the Temple of Luthien, which I described last session.

Sarcazmo47 (4:55:03 AM): Roger that.

Sarcazmo47 (4:55:12 AM): I assume their reaction is, oh, slightly different?

SirAlexTheFirst (4:56:09 AM): Whose reaction>?

Sarcazmo47 (4:57:17 AM): The priestesses.

SirAlexTheFirst (4:58:07 AM): No, actually, it's about the same. They smile gently and welcome you, and ask what they can do for you.

Sarcazmo47 (4:58:11 AM): Verity will walk up the temple steps and wait just inside the doorway.

SirAlexTheFirst (4:58:34 AM): After you wait inside the doorway. Yes.

Sarcazmo47 (4:58:49 AM): And he'll put on his best not-maneating smile and ask them politely if they've seen Brother Bandon or a girl named Arianna.

coughingpuppy (4:59:30 AM): Aurelia takes a minute to have a look around the temple while they're waiting, trying to get an idea of what the religion is like from the way things are built.

SirAlexTheFirst (4:59:41 AM): "Why, yes. They're speaking privately in a room right now. You could wait here for them if you like." The priestess smiles back in a non-maneating fashion.

Sarcazmo47 (5:00:42 AM): Verity nods. "Certainly."

SirAlexTheFirst (5:00:52 AM): The interior of the temple of Luthien is full of curves, soft colored lights, pillows, blankets, odd cushions filled with sand or something similar, and gentle music all around.

coughingpuppy (5:01:46 AM): After a few minutes she's quickly dismissed it and stares ahead without much further interest.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:01:48 AM): The decor practically screams Love and Peace, except it doesn't seem like any of the people here are even capable of screaming.

Sarcazmo47 (5:03:05 AM): Verity will just kind of leap up against the wall and look vaguely uncomfortable.

Sarcazmo47 (5:03:09 AM): *lean

SirAlexTheFirst (5:04:19 AM): So you're just waiting?

SirAlexTheFirst (5:04:32 AM): I'd ask what Jerri and Hunter are doing, but they're not here.

AndrewRogue (5:04:43 AM): (Inconvenient!)

coughingpuppy (5:04:46 AM): Aurelia starts to shift from foot to foot after a few minutes of waiting. The last time she was in a temple she killed the priest there, and obviously feels rather out of place right now.

coughingpuppy (5:04:53 AM): ((Yep, just waiting.))

SirAlexTheFirst (5:05:14 AM): Kay.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:05:29 AM): Spot checks from Verity, Aurelia, Bandon and Aria, please.

*OnlineHost* (5:05:39 AM): AndrewRogue rolled 1 20-sided die: 8

*OnlineHost* (5:05:41 AM): coughingpuppy rolled 1 20-sided die: 9

Sarcazmo47 (5:05:45 AM): ...

coughingpuppy (5:05:46 AM): 23

*OnlineHost* (5:05:52 AM): Sarcazmo47 rolled 2 20-sided dice: 20 11

AndrewRogue (5:05:59 AM): Bah, 6.

Sarcazmo47 (5:06:09 AM): Something and something.

coughingpuppy (5:06:20 AM): ((Whoa, Verity didn't roll a crappy spot check.))

SirAlexTheFirst (5:06:47 AM): Looks like Verity and Aurelia spot Aria and Bandon as they're coming out of their room, but not vice versa.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:06:53 AM): So what shall you do.

coughingpuppy (5:07:38 AM): "Perhaps we should see where they go," Aurelia murmurs to Verity. It seems like the other two haven't noticed them.

Sarcazmo47 (5:07:54 AM): Yeah, sort of hide a bit and get ready for some really unskillful following.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:08:28 AM): Hide, then.

AndrewRogue (5:08:30 AM): (Heh.)

*OnlineHost* (5:08:39 AM): coughingpuppy rolled 1 20-sided die: 9

coughingpuppy (5:08:50 AM): Yay. 12 hide check.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:09:03 AM): Oh, and

*OnlineHost* (5:09:12 AM): SirAlexTheFirst rolled 1 20-sided die: 15

*OnlineHost* (5:09:26 AM): SirAlexTheFirst rolled 1 2-sided die: 2

*OnlineHost* (5:09:44 AM): Sarcazmo47 rolled 1 20-sided die: 19

SirAlexTheFirst (5:09:46 AM): Verity, Hide?

SirAlexTheFirst (5:09:49 AM): There we go.

Sarcazmo47 (5:09:50 AM): Gogo hiding Verity!

SirAlexTheFirst (5:09:52 AM): Nice hiding.

Sarcazmo47 (5:10:14 AM): Good thing I actually have ranks in it....

coughingpuppy (5:10:34 AM): ((Aurelia has high dex, and that's about it.))

SirAlexTheFirst (5:10:36 AM): So the priestess Verity spoke to approaches Bandon and Aria as they are leaving. "Brother Bandon, Miss Aria? There were a couple of people here who wanted to speak with you..."

*OnlineHost* (5:10:37 AM): SirAlexTheFirst rolled 1 20-sided die: 7

SirAlexTheFirst (5:10:49 AM): "... I don't see them around, though. Perhaps they left."

AndrewRogue (5:11:19 AM): "Really? Any idea who?"

SirAlexTheFirst (5:11:56 AM): "A man in armor, who looked like a paladin, and a quiet lady behind him."

AndrewRogue (5:12:49 AM): *to Bandon* "It looks like they were more impatient than I thought."

Sarcazmo47 (5:14:05 AM): Bandon just kind of looks worried. "If they left, I guess we should hurry."

AndrewRogue (5:14:55 AM): "You're right. They'll probably be expecting me back soon. Shall... shall we go?"

Sarcazmo47 (5:15:25 AM): Bandon nods and heads for the door.

AndrewRogue (5:16:24 AM): *follows*

SirAlexTheFirst (5:16:41 AM): And you guys go to the church from there

SirAlexTheFirst (5:16:42 AM): ?

Sarcazmo47 (5:16:45 AM): Yep.

AndrewRogue (5:16:51 AM): Uh-huh.

coughingpuppy (5:17:05 AM): And Aurelia and Verity follow along.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:17:40 AM): So they do.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:17:50 AM): Keeping carefully out of view, I suppose

Sarcazmo47 (5:17:56 AM): Or trying to.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:18:04 AM): Are Bandon and Aria particularly paranoid about being followed?

Sarcazmo47 (5:18:13 AM): Nope.

Sarcazmo47 (5:18:18 AM): Well, Bandon isn't.

AndrewRogue (5:18:27 AM): Nope. Aria has no reason to suspect such.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:22:18 AM): Okay then.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:22:28 AM): The CoC being next door...

SirAlexTheFirst (5:22:31 AM): There ya are.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:22:46 AM): And there Verity and Aurelia are behind you, out of sight.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:23:02 AM): Nobody comes to greet Bandon and Aria as they enter. Nobody is in view, in fact.

Sarcazmo47 (5:23:15 AM): Bandon says, "Hello?"

AndrewRogue (5:24:37 AM): *Aria will follow behind him quietly*

SirAlexTheFirst (5:26:13 AM): No answer comes.

Sarcazmo47 (5:27:12 AM): He'll head for the next door in, then.

AndrewRogue (5:27:17 AM): "Do we... do we just go in? Its kind of odd for a temple to be empty, isn't it?"

SirAlexTheFirst (5:27:36 AM): Ah... you're in the narthex at the moment.

AndrewRogue (5:27:57 AM): (Whaaaa?)

SirAlexTheFirst (5:28:13 AM): There are hallways leading to various offices and classrooms, the main doors to the sanctuary, and doors to the stairways to the balcony and basement, all here.

coughingpuppy (5:28:18 AM): ((Kirk, are we actually going inside with them?))

SirAlexTheFirst (5:28:31 AM): And a table with some cookies, and a sign saying "Take one!"

Sarcazmo47 (5:29:21 AM): Yup.

Sarcazmo47 (5:29:51 AM): And Bandon will take a cookie.

Sarcazmo47 (5:29:56 AM): And bite it.

Sarcazmo47 (5:30:02 AM): And head for the stairs to the basement.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:30:08 AM): It tastes excellent.

coughingpuppy (5:30:33 AM): Aurelia decides that it is indeed unusual for a temple to be empty, and so she hesitates in following Bandon down the stairs. They might know they're being followed, for all she knows.

AndrewRogue (5:30:35 AM): *she looks about curiously, and even walks up to the table and pick up a cookie as well before following* "Well... that's polite of them."

Sarcazmo47 (5:31:03 AM): A few moments later, once Bandon and Aria have headed Verity will also take a cookie, and hand it to Aurelia.

coughingpuppy (5:32:32 AM): Aurelia smirks at him and takes it, waiting until the other two are started down the stairs before speaking in hushed tones. "Do you think we should follow them down? We may be better waiting up here."

Sarcazmo47 (5:33:30 AM): Verity shakes his head. "It's below. He can feel it. I'd rather not wait for them to decide what to do with it."

coughingpuppy (5:33:58 AM): "But they'll have to come back this way sooner or later, with the blade."

Sarcazmo47 (5:34:46 AM): "Indeed. Blade in hand."

Sarcazmo47 (5:35:25 AM): "I'd rather come upon them unarmed, if it's all the same to you."

coughingpuppy (5:35:55 AM): She frowns for a moment. "If we remain hidden, I could cast a spell on the one who had the sword...but perhaps that's too much of a risk."

Sarcazmo47 (5:37:33 AM): Verity shrugs. "They seemed fearless enough. But....remain here. I'll go down. If I take them, fine. If not....do what seems best."

coughingpuppy (5:38:42 AM): "You may do better taking them if I go with you."

Sarcazmo47 (5:40:45 AM): Verity shrugs. "If there's no trouble, I'll be fine. And if there is trouble...well. I'ts your choice."

coughingpuppy (5:41:41 AM): She shrugs too. "I'll come."

Sarcazmo47 (5:42:33 AM): And tromp tromp tromp down the stairs and towards plot we go.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:43:13 AM): Indeed.

AndrewRogue (5:43:39 AM): (Plot... DUN DUN DUN)

SirAlexTheFirst (5:43:48 AM): Unless you all want to stop here? :P

coughingpuppy (5:44:11 AM): ((What the hell. I can keep going...I'll do better finishing my thesis if I don't go to bed anyway.))

Sarcazmo47 (5:44:13 AM): Don't make me shoot you.

AndrewRogue (5:44:31 AM): (3 hours till I have to wake up... at this point, it doesn't matter :p)

SirAlexTheFirst (5:44:39 AM): All right then.

Sarcazmo47 (5:45:10 AM): I have a Hex Cannon right here.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:46:40 AM): The basement seems to extend for quite a ways. At the bottom of the stairs is a hallway with several doors on the sides, lit by a glow from several paintings and tapestries on the walls.

SirAlexTheFirst (5:47:59 AM): Bandon remembers right where he stashed the sword, though.

Sarcazmo47 (5:48:03 AM): The paintings are glowing?

SirAlexTheFirst (5:48:08 AM): That they are.

Sarcazmo47 (5:48:17 AM): Well, that's exciting.

AndrewRogue (5:48:25 AM): "That's... odd lighting."

Sarcazmo47 (5:48:30 AM): Well, Bandon will head towards yonder sword stashery.

Sarcazmo47 (5:48:51 AM): "The magics down here were perfect camoflage."

AndrewRogue (5:49:07 AM): *looks to him* "What do you mean?"

SirAlexTheFirst (5:49:42 AM): Specifically, tis the storeroom, all the way right down the hall and around the corner and through two doors, tucked under the last set of crates of art.

Sarcazmo47 (5:50:54 AM): No hurry.

Sarcazmo47 (5:51:04 AM): But that's nicely concealed.

AndrewRogue (5:51:32 AM): "So Bandon... where is the blade?"

Sarcazmo47 (5:51:50 AM): "In the storeroom. I hid it as unobtrusively as I could."

Sarcazmo47 (5:51:57 AM): "It's under a few things."

SirAlexTheFirst (5:52:33 AM): A clerk walks out of another doorway, and waves vaguely to the two of you before heading upstairs.

AndrewRogue (5:52:38 AM): *she nods sadly* "You really... you really wanted to makes sure it wouldn't be found again, didn't you?"

Sarcazmo47 (5:53:31 AM): ".........yes."

AndrewRogue (5:54:06 AM): "I'm sorry to... to have made you do this."

Sarcazmo47 (5:55:09 AM): "You didn't make me do anything, Aria."

AndrewRogue (5:56:05 AM): *she manages a small smile* "You followed your heart?"

Sarcazmo47 (5:57:00 AM): He nods.

AndrewRogue (5:58:02 AM): *she quiets down as she follows him through the somewhat eerie basement*

Sarcazmo47 (5:58:49 AM): And.....Alex is gonna have to decide when the insane tension is released.

Sarcazmo47 (5:59:03 AM): Bandon + Aria go to the place Bandon stashed the sword.

Sarcazmo47 (5:59:47 AM): Bandon gets over to the crate in question and tries to move it.

AndrewRogue (6:00:29 AM): *Aria goes over to help him*

SirAlexTheFirst (6:00:42 AM): Awk

SirAlexTheFirst (6:00:50 AM): Lag?

SirAlexTheFirst (6:00:52 AM): Lag.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:00:59 AM): There.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:01:28 AM): This room has only one painting, a large mural, illuminating it from the ceiling.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:01:41 AM): Make Spot checks, both of you.

*OnlineHost* (6:01:56 AM): AndrewRogue rolled 1 20-sided die: 6

AndrewRogue (6:02:01 AM): Bah, 4

*OnlineHost* (6:02:31 AM): Sarcazmo47 rolled 1 20-sided die: 18

Sarcazmo47 (6:02:40 AM): Twenty five.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:03:05 AM): Bandon notices a loose board behind the crate, and remembers hiding the sword there.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:03:21 AM): Where are Verity and Aurelia?

coughingpuppy (6:03:42 AM): ((Following, but they talked for a minute or two, so how close they are behind I don't know.))

Sarcazmo47 (6:03:50 AM): As close as they can be. Verity is following Arryx's directions if he can't see Bandon and Aria.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:06:10 AM): Close enough to just see the ahead couple turning corners and such.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:06:33 AM): Arryx directs you well. So V&A are at the doorway to the stockroom watching B&A now.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:06:41 AM): So.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:06:47 AM): Moving the crate out of the way?

Sarcazmo47 (6:06:59 AM): Yup yup.

AndrewRogue (6:07:04 AM): Uh-huh.

Sarcazmo47 (6:08:09 AM): We are the puppets of fate.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:08:36 AM): It is easily pushed aside, and the loose board falls down to reveal a plain-looking sword in the cavity in the wall there.

AndrewRogue (6:09:42 AM): "Is... is this it?" *she reaches for the blade*

Sarcazmo47 (6:09:58 AM): Bandon nods slightly and just kind of looks at it.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:11:01 AM): There are no markings whatsoever on the sword.

AndrewRogue (6:11:05 AM): *extracts the weapon from the cavity to examine it*

coughingpuppy (6:12:35 AM): Aurelia frowns at the weapon. It's quite a bit plainer than Arryx, though she realizes that that doesn't necessarily mean anything in regard to enchantment.

Sarcazmo47 (6:13:05 AM): Bandon looks......confused.

AndrewRogue (6:13:10 AM): *she holds the blade out to feel its balance and weight*

Sarcazmo47 (6:14:20 AM): In fact, Bandon looks VERY confused.

AndrewRogue (6:14:28 AM): "What's wrong Bandon?"

Sarcazmo47 (6:14:53 AM): He shakes his head. "This...this is it. But......I don't....quite understand...."

AndrewRogue (6:15:17 AM): "What don't you understand?"

Sarcazmo47 (6:16:27 AM): Bandon just shakes his head. "I...nothing."

Sarcazmo47 (6:17:21 AM): Verity will step into the room, and thus into the open, at this point.

coughingpuppy (6:18:01 AM): Aurelia, despite misgivings, follows.

AndrewRogue (6:18:40 AM): *she jerks back in surprise as she sees those two step into the room*

Sarcazmo47 (6:19:13 AM): Verity just has a mildly inquisitve look on his face. "And what, precisely, were you planning to do with that, girl?"

AndrewRogue (6:20:10 AM): (What kind of sword is Erryx anyway?) "I was doing what you wanted... getting Erryx."

Sarcazmo47 (6:21:13 AM): "Indeed? Outstanding." And he'll put out a hand to take it.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:21:16 AM): At the moment it looks like a perfectly normal longsword.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:21:24 AM): With no markings whatsoever.

AndrewRogue (6:23:11 AM): *she makes no movement to hand it to him* "However, I... I have no intention to hand it to you either."

Sarcazmo47 (6:24:24 AM): Verity's expression changes ever-so-slightly.

Sarcazmo47 (6:25:03 AM): "And what are your intentions, then?"

AndrewRogue (6:26:52 AM): "My intentions are to... I will carry the blade until I am sure of its use." *she swallows tightly again*

Sarcazmo47 (6:28:10 AM): He'll take a step forward. "And if I do not intend to allow such?"

Sarcazmo47 (6:28:29 AM): And.....right about there, Bandon will interpose himself between Verity and Aria.

coughingpuppy (6:28:33 AM): Aurelia frowns at that and straightens, preparing to cast if need be.

AndrewRogue (6:30:23 AM): "Bandon, please, get behind me. I won't have anyone else hurt for my decisions..."

Sarcazmo47 (6:30:40 AM): "Don't. Don't do this. This is....something's not right, here."

Sarcazmo47 (6:31:00 AM): For his part, Verity looks like he can't decide whether to be pissed or amused.

Sarcazmo47 (6:31:28 AM): "Move aside, Brother, before I move you."

SirAlexTheFirst (6:34:01 AM): Multiple sets of footsteps echo in the hallway outside.

AndrewRogue (6:34:20 AM): "Bandon... what is this?"*her grip on the weapon looks uncomfortable as she holds it in a defensive position*

coughingpuppy (6:35:38 AM): Aurelia immediately turns around, still prepared to cast. She'd thought that the emptiness of the temple was strange.

Sarcazmo47 (6:35:44 AM): Bandon just shakes his head. "You shouldn't have come here."

Sarcazmo47 (6:36:11 AM): Verity simply draws his sword and moves to be able to face Aria and Bandon and still see the door.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:36:15 AM): A few thumps and muffled cries can be heard, and the jovial man Bandon had spoken with earlier appears in the doorway, excited.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:36:32 AM): He opens his mouth to say something, but a sword hilt hits his head and he slumps to the ground.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:37:17 AM): Two men enter the room, stepping over that dude's prone form.

Sarcazmo47 (6:37:25 AM): Are they good-aligned?

SirAlexTheFirst (6:37:34 AM): Not really.

Sarcazmo47 (6:37:53 AM): Not really as in detect good says zilch?

SirAlexTheFirst (6:37:58 AM): Indeed.

Sarcazmo47 (6:38:06 AM): What do they look like?

SirAlexTheFirst (6:39:18 AM): They look like an elegant aristocrat, wielding a rapier, and.... a butler.

Sarcazmo47 (6:39:28 AM): .....

AndrewRogue (6:39:32 AM): (...well.)

AndrewRogue (6:39:43 AM): (Aria score any recognition points?)

SirAlexTheFirst (6:39:47 AM): Why, yes.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:39:57 AM): Aria and Bandon remember these folks.

Sarcazmo47 (6:39:58 AM): Alex......

coughingpuppy (6:40:11 AM): ((What the hell is going on?))

AndrewRogue (6:40:13 AM): (Poor Kirk...)

Sarcazmo47 (6:40:34 AM): Well, first of all, Kirk's brain is slagging and melting down.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:41:00 AM): (It's Vincent, Kirk's OTHER character, and his manservant/butler.)

SirAlexTheFirst (6:41:11 AM): (To be played by me now. But the irony is there.)

AndrewRogue (6:41:23 AM): *incredulous* "Rosa?"

SirAlexTheFirst (6:42:13 AM): Rosa, as he has been named, levels his rapier at Verity. He looks very angry, and sounds the same as he asks, "What have you done with my daughter?"

coughingpuppy (6:43:37 AM): Aurelia just looks highly confused, since they don't even know this man.

Sarcazmo47 (6:43:42 AM): Verity...actually is managing to present a relatively cool demeanor to the new guy pointing a sword at him. Possibly because he can't quite believe his ears.

AndrewRogue (6:44:10 AM): (Timer Warning- I've got 45 minutes to an hour worth of energy in me and then I'm literally going to pass out. Just an advanced warning ^_^)

SirAlexTheFirst (6:44:11 AM): Not getting an immediate answer, Rosa's eyes flicker to Aria, and he repeats himself to her. "Child? You were there! What happened?"

Sarcazmo47 (6:45:04 AM): Everybody do the Will Save! Altogether now!

*OnlineHost* (6:45:11 AM): Sarcazmo47 rolled 1 6-sided die: 1

*OnlineHost* (6:45:18 AM): Sarcazmo47 rolled 1 20-sided die: 1

Sarcazmo47 (6:45:25 AM): Wow.

*OnlineHost* (6:45:27 AM): AndrewRogue rolled 1 20-sided die: 6

AndrewRogue (6:45:32 AM): FAILED!

*OnlineHost* (6:45:47 AM): SirAlexTheFirst rolled 2 20-sided dice: 13 18

Sarcazmo47 (6:45:58 AM): Verity, fortunately, feels no burning desire to kill anyone at the moment.

*OnlineHost* (6:46:12 AM): coughingpuppy rolled 1 20-sided die: 8

coughingpuppy (6:46:22 AM): ((Sorry that was belated.))

Sarcazmo47 (6:46:27 AM): Having pointy things waved at him is not a good way to sustain that, unfortunately.

Sarcazmo47 (6:46:30 AM): I think only Verity failed.

AndrewRogue (6:46:41 AM): (Nope, I blew it too. 5 total.)

Sarcazmo47 (6:46:55 AM): Tis mind-effecting.

AndrewRogue (6:47:15 AM): (And guess who isn't wearing armor or even carrying their standard weapon >_<)

Sarcazmo47 (6:47:20 AM): Oh.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:47:24 AM): Aria is in a dress.

Sarcazmo47 (6:47:27 AM): Well, Aria, you feel the happy juice too.

coughingpuppy (6:48:00 AM): Aurelia's eyes are still narrowed at the man leveling the sword. "We don't even know who your daughter is."

AndrewRogue (6:48:52 AM): *her guard pose falls off as she smiles vaguely at Rosa* "I wasn't there exactly. She did show up when their portal was collapsing though... She and two HUNTERs went to seal it I think."

SirAlexTheFirst (6:49:08 AM): Vincent's hand trembles a bit, but he snaps it back to rigidity, and answers Aurelia. "Her name is Marion. You would be Aurelia. She spoke with you after this man died. Then she told me she was going into a cave..."

SirAlexTheFirst (6:49:32 AM): "She went in and never came out again. And she hasn't talked to me. Nobody's seen her."

coughingpuppy (6:50:26 AM): Aurelia blinks, remembering the girl on the battlefield. "The cave collapsed...the portal inside was ripped apart by one of our former allies. I didn't see her among those who left the cave."

SirAlexTheFirst (6:50:28 AM): He affixes a glare upon Aria. "What do you mean, portal? Seal? Where is she?"

Sarcazmo47 (6:50:35 AM): Verity just looks at the man. "You've answered your own question. I've done nothing to your daughter, as I was dead at the time."

SirAlexTheFirst (6:51:28 AM): And, turning back to Verity, "Don't lie to me! It was your magic in there! The same that destroyed that village!"

AndrewRogue (6:51:56 AM): "Verity and Auerelia had a portal open to their world and it was collapsing because... right, because Verity was dead. She went rushing in but I busy being rushed out... I could barely see. And then we got sidetracked. H

AndrewRogue (6:52:06 AM): aven't even had time to think about it."

coughingpuppy (6:52:56 AM): Aurelia nods. "Whatever happened with the portal was not his fault, if you wish to throw blame."

SirAlexTheFirst (6:53:13 AM): "Oh? Then whose fault was it?"

Sarcazmo47 (6:53:48 AM): "Perhaps her own, for running into a collapsing cavern. Or perhaps the gods, for not preserving her."

Sarcazmo47 (6:54:10 AM): "Or perhaps yours, for not protecting your own child."

SirAlexTheFirst (6:54:27 AM): Jorim's hands move to the twin scabbards at his sides.

SirAlexTheFirst (6:55:47 AM): Vincent says absolutely nothing. His rapier hand, however, is trembling like an earthquake was occuring.

AndrewRogue (6:56:30 AM): "Verity, that's rather impolite."

Sarcazmo47 (6:56:40 AM): Verity just looks them over. "You know who I am. Who are you, and what are you doing here?"

Sarcazmo47 (6:57:14 AM): So, Alex, just how much irony is there right here? Can I get a quantitative value?

SirAlexTheFirst (6:57:53 AM): Vincent struggles to form words. "I... am.. a father, and your magic.... has... taken... my... daughter..."

SirAlexTheFirst (6:58:07 AM): (A lot.)

SirAlexTheFirst (6:58:51 AM): Jorim draws his swords halfway out.

Sarcazmo47 (6:58:54 AM): Verity's eyes blaze at that. "You are not the only one, sir! And I am no mage."

SirAlexTheFirst (6:59:22 AM): "Then, who?"

Sarcazmo47 (6:59:37 AM): "You need someone to blame?"

AndrewRogue (7:01:18 AM): (Annnny chance of stopping in the near future? I'd hate to leave early, but my brain is about to die <_<)

Sarcazmo47 (7:01:37 AM): Oh, THIS would be an EXCELLENT cliffhanger.

SirAlexTheFirst (7:03:14 AM): Vincent spins around abruptly. "I don't want blame, I want answers. Finish killing yourselves down here and meet me at that cave tomorrow at noon. Have an explanation."

SirAlexTheFirst (7:03:22 AM): And he leaves.

AndrewRogue (7:03:34 AM): "Ah, leaving already Rosa?"

SirAlexTheFirst (7:04:01 AM): The butler glances at Aria and shakes his head, then walks out himself.

AndrewRogue (7:04:24 AM): "What?" *to Jorim or whomever*

SirAlexTheFirst (7:04:43 AM): They're gone.

SirAlexTheFirst (7:04:53 AM): Nice mortally offending.

coughingpuppy (7:05:06 AM): Aurelia frowns after them. All she can think to do is explain what Zane did, only she doesn't really know if Zane was behind any of it, other than circumstances.

Sarcazmo47 (7:05:08 AM): What, with the accusing him of being a shitty father?

AndrewRogue (7:05:30 AM): "...ah, they show up so randomly and leave so suddenly. That's really impolite."

SirAlexTheFirst (7:05:33 AM): And this leaves the room empty once more but for you four and the knocked out pastor.

SirAlexTheFirst (7:06:07 AM): This looks like a good place to stop since people are dying.

Sarcazmo47 (7:06:14 AM): They are?

Sarcazmo47 (7:06:16 AM): OH!

Sarcazmo47 (7:06:18 AM): Right.

Sarcazmo47 (7:06:19 AM): Yeah.

Sarcazmo47 (7:06:22 AM): How about that.

Sarcazmo47 (7:06:30 AM): Mmm..

Sarcazmo47 (7:06:42 AM): Work in four hours.

AndrewRogue (7:06:43 AM): Uhnf... today is going to suck >_<

Sarcazmo47 (7:06:54 AM): How about that calling in sick.

coughingpuppy (7:06:58 AM): Hm...I wonder when I can get in a nap...

coughingpuppy (7:07:05 AM): I have community service this afternoon...

SirAlexTheFirst (7:07:12 AM): Comments and questions welcome.

Sarcazmo47 (7:07:18 AM): My brain hurts.

AndrewRogue (7:07:25 AM): Wow... that was so freakin' random O_o

Sarcazmo47 (7:07:32 AM): Yep.

SirAlexTheFirst (7:07:46 AM): Breakfast also welcome if Staci wants to go get food before sleeping.

Sarcazmo47 (7:07:54 AM): I'm so confused......and....irony.......there is no talking. There is only pain.

AndrewRogue (7:08:06 AM): Question the first real quick though: Do I have a chance of surviving this scenario?

SirAlexTheFirst (7:08:26 AM): Oh sure.

Sarcazmo47 (7:08:28 AM): Well, considering that Verity is currently pacified....yes!

coughingpuppy (7:08:49 AM): Sure, we can go for food.

AndrewRogue (7:09:00 AM): Yay ^_^ I 'hink. I made the Aria-esque choice, which, to be honest, wasn't a very wise one.

SirAlexTheFirst (7:09:22 AM): Nothing really changed, except that the CoC support is all knocked out, Marion is dead and Vincent is pissed about it.

Sarcazmo47 (7:09:46 AM): I.....need to shoot myself. Or reproduce asexually so that my clones can run my characters.

AndrewRogue (7:09:58 AM): And two people are now pacified ^_^ And yes, I pity you Kirk.

Sarcazmo47 (7:10:27 AM): Marion is dead? No way.

Sarcazmo47 (7:10:33 AM): I don't believe it.

Sarcazmo47 (7:10:37 AM): Unless...

AndrewRogue (7:10:38 AM): Anyway, to hell, I need sleep. I'll probably have questions tomorrow or Thursday, depending on when I'm awak... Marion's dead? O_o

Sarcazmo47 (7:10:43 AM): ULTRALISKS!

coughingpuppy (7:10:48 AM): It would be sad if Marion was dead, she was kind of cool.

SirAlexTheFirst (7:11:11 AM): Kind of cool?

SirAlexTheFirst (7:11:23 AM): Heh.

AndrewRogue (7:11:26 AM): XD

Sarcazmo47 (7:11:36 AM): Senor Cardgage!

AndrewRogue (7:11:55 AM): Oh oh oh, standard qquestion crap... XP-age of any sort?

coughingpuppy (7:12:01 AM): Right, XP!

SirAlexTheFirst (7:12:02 AM): XP - 500 to y'all, mainly for being here since scenario XP will be done when this is finished.

coughingpuppy (7:12:11 AM): Yaaaaaaay.

AndrewRogue (7:12:21 AM): Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Sarcazmo47 (7:12:29 AM): Is there going to be a trail of unconcious people out the door here?

AndrewRogue (7:12:36 AM): I thought Erryx was a Falchion <_<

SirAlexTheFirst (7:12:37 AM): Oh yes.

SirAlexTheFirst (7:12:56 AM): Yeah, people thought Erryx was a falchion and had markings like Arryx.

SirAlexTheFirst (7:13:03 AM): Interesting point there.

Sarcazmo47 (7:13:15 AM): So they were planning to ambush Verity, but weren't able to fend off a prissy nobleman and his butler?

AndrewRogue (7:13:25 AM): If that's a plain ol' longsword, Aria's in trouble :p

SirAlexTheFirst (7:13:51 AM): Correct, Kirk.

AndrewRogue (7:14:02 AM): The Marquis is scary <_<

SirAlexTheFirst (7:15:05 AM): Hope I didn't go crazy with the OOC.

AndrewRogue (7:15:14 AM): Whozzawhat?

Sarcazmo47 (7:15:16 AM): Nope, you were good.

Sarcazmo47 (7:15:26 AM): I'm just confused by....everything.

SirAlexTheFirst (7:15:33 AM): On another note, Alex is nocturnal and goes to sleep at about 1 or 2 PM.

AndrewRogue (7:15:38 AM): Welcome to my world Kirk ^_^

SirAlexTheFirst (7:15:51 AM): If you beg him for D&D, be prepared to stay up for it. :P

coughingpuppy (7:16:08 AM): Well, it's not like I have class today anyway...and I just woke up at three yesterday, anyway.

AndrewRogue (7:16:25 AM): Hey, I'm sacraficing man. I have class in 3 hours. Guess who's going to look stupid today?

Sarcazmo47 (7:16:30 AM): So...why did the CoC do all this? And why did they get taken out by Vincent? And why is Vincent here? And how does he know all this stuff?

Sarcazmo47 (7:16:35 AM): Who am I?

Sarcazmo47 (7:16:38 AM): What's going on?

Sarcazmo47 (7:16:45 AM): What's my name?

AndrewRogue (7:17:01 AM): ...I think you broke Kirk.

Sarcazmo47 (7:17:11 AM): OW MY BRAIN

AndrewRogue (7:17:32 AM): Now you know how I felt when Verity came back ^_^

Sarcazmo47 (7:18:15 AM): But...my character...and...other...character...and...n ames from....but....and....character......

Sarcazmo47 (7:18:22 AM): AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HH!!!!

Sarcazmo47 (7:18:28 AM): *dies*

AndrewRogue (7:18:31 AM): Well, gotta admit, tonight had just about EVERYTHING that could happen: drama, angst, action, romance, sappiness, comedy, randomness, weirdness, mystery, multi-character playing...

coughingpuppy (7:18:37 AM): But, see, that wouldn't happen if you didn't have so many characters.

Sarcazmo47 (7:18:56 AM): The only solution is to reduce their numbers.

Sarcazmo47 (7:19:00 AM): Have Bandon kill Verity.

AndrewRogue (7:19:08 AM): XD

SirAlexTheFirst (7:19:09 AM): I did warn you that everything was going to come back and hit you in the face, and making multiple characters would lead to this.

Sarcazmo47 (7:19:18 AM): You did?

SirAlexTheFirst (7:19:18 AM): On the flip side, though

SirAlexTheFirst (7:19:33 AM): There's this person called a DM

SirAlexTheFirst (7:20:03 AM): They generally have to play... a total of a hundred or more characters, often multiple ones in a scene.

SirAlexTheFirst (7:20:27 AM): And develop them all at least enough to be believeable and interesting.

Sarcazmo47 (7:20:39 AM): Sure, but it's different for NPCs than it is for PCs.

SirAlexTheFirst (7:20:50 AM): So, I really don't see the cause for any complaint here :P

SirAlexTheFirst (7:20:55 AM): Oh really

Sarcazmo47 (7:20:58 AM): I'm not really complaining.

SirAlexTheFirst (7:20:59 AM): It is

Sarcazmo47 (7:21:03 AM): I'm just dying.

SirAlexTheFirst (7:21:07 AM): PCs have more fleshed out personalities

SirAlexTheFirst (7:21:12 AM): And are therefore easier to play

SirAlexTheFirst (7:21:29 AM): Or so I would think

Sarcazmo47 (7:21:30 AM): Is that so, Mr. Sassy Pants?

SirAlexTheFirst (7:21:30 AM): :P

AndrewRogue (7:21:38 AM): Heh.

Sarcazmo47 (7:21:44 AM): Well, what I have to say about that is SLEEP.

(7:21:46 AM) Sarcazmo47 has left the room.

AndrewRogue (7:21:49 AM): XD. Anyway, peace all. I NEED this two hours of sleep. To be honest though, I think I'm sick. Seriously. Staying home tomorrow may be needed. Ung... I'd love to stay and chat, but yeah. Wheeeee.

coughingpuppy (7:21:56 AM): Breakfast, Alex?

SirAlexTheFirst (7:21:59 AM): Yes indeed.

coughingpuppy (7:22:08 AM): I'll head down to your room.