https://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=LadyiolantheRocksfallWiki - User contributions [en]2026-05-08T01:57:42ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.31.12https://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Free_Land_of_Whidbey&diff=13374Free Land of Whidbey2020-03-08T04:35:21Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* Characters */</p>
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<div>The tale of the Free Land of Whidbey and their struggle to maintain their independence and safety from friends and foes alike.<br />
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==Details==<br />
*GM: Josh<br />
*System: (Slightly modified) Changeling 20th Anniversary edition<br />
*First session: 2019-10-30<br />
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=Characters=<br />
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* [[Darian Walsh]] - Unseelie Selkie Wilder (Gale)<br />
* [["Farmer" John Harvester]] - Seelie Sluagh Grump (Lily)<br />
* [[Grady Parson]] - Seelie Redcap Grump (Adam)<br />
* [[Lambert mac Cillian]] - Unseelie Sidhe Wilder (Hazel)<br />
* [[Lou Masters]] - Seelie Nocker Wilder (Alicia)<br />
* [[Peony Harvester]] - Unseelie Boggan Wilder (Zari)<br />
* [[Trolius ap Eiluned]] - Seelie Sidhe Wilder [[User:Elanya]]<br />
* [[Tyler Henderlen]] - Seelie(?) Nocker Wilder (Kate)<br />
* [[Yusri Williams]] - Seelie Eshu Grump [[User:ladyiolanthe]]<br />
* [[Mimi]] - ?? Pooka ?? [[User:wererogue]]<br />
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=Factions=<br />
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* [[The Free Land of Whidbey]]<br />
* [[The Duchy of Evergreen]]<br />
* [[The County of Endline]]<br />
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===External Factions===<br />
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=NPCS=<br />
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* [[Ablah al-Wadūd]] - member of the Citizen's Council<br />
* [["Gentle" Annie Darach]] - nominal head of the [[Whidbey Rangers]]<br />
* [[Baldr Strongarm]] - member of the Citizen's Council<br />
* [[Bryce]] - runaway/fugitive kelpie<br />
* [[Connor Yeoh]] - mortal writer and artist visiting Whidbey<br />
* [[Emily Bialik]] - mortal high school student with an interest in the macabre<br />
* [[Duke Finnlach Sitheach]] - House Balor ruler of the [[The Duchy of Evergreen|Duchy of Evergreen]]<br />
* [[Sir Gabe Tarrant]] - loyal retainer of [[Duke Finnlach Sitheach|Duke Sitheach]]<br />
* [["Graveyard" Anderson"]] - wraith haunting the Langley Woodman Cemetery<br />
* [[Jessamine ]] - pooka wandering bard<br />
* [[Jiminy Wrenchworth]] - member of the Citizen's Council<br />
* [[Kyou Whitaker]] - fanfic writer <br />
* [[Mildryth Spinner]] - sluagh librarian at the Freeland public library<br />
* [[Mim Riese]] - young piskey member of the [[Whidbey Rangers|Whidbey Rangers]]<br />
* [[Naomi Cottager]] - pooka diplomat in service to [[Duke Finnlach Sitheach|Duke Sitheach]]<br />
* [[Nils Skadison]] - troll guard serving the Countess of [[The County of Endline|Endline]]<br />
* [[Pipbomb]] - goblin weaponsmith for [[Duke Finnlach Sitheach|Duke Sitheach]]<br />
* [[Primrose Evans]] - unofficial head of the Citizen's Council<br />
* [[Serafina Curanderita]] - satyr resident of Oak Harbor<br />
* [[Sila Lychfield]] - member of the Citizen's Council<br />
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=Geography=<br />
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=The Annals=<br />
==Session Summaries==<br />
[[Whidbey Summaries Page]]<br />
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==Logs==<br />
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:Logs of game sessions and solo scenes.<br />
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{{WCPF}}</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Yusri_Williams&diff=13369Yusri Williams2020-02-23T21:46:55Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: </p>
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<div>Seeming: Grump<br />
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Kith: Eshu<br />
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House: N/A<br />
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Age: 36<br />
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Born and raised in Atlanta, Eshu wanderlust with a dollop of irresistible adventure brought Yusri to the Northwest, where he became a favoured member of Countess Luighseach Ahearne of House Fiona’s court of Endline (roughly analogous to Tacoma, WA) for nearly ten years. That ended early in 2019 when his Bard’s Tongue revealed an unfortunate truth about Luighseach that immediately threw him out of the Countess’s favour. As she tried to make Yusri’s life a living hell after that, he moved to Whidbey in voluntary exile. He has been there since March 2019, having established himself as a businessman and small-scale philanthropist. It is close enough to Tacoma that some of his more well-to-do clients may travel out to continue their sessions with him, but his livelihood now is mainly derived from the café and his not-inconsiderable investments.<br />
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Yusri is 5'7" with a slim build. He has medium brown skin with warm orange undertones and dark violet eyes (dark brown in mortal seeming). He prefers to wear his hair cropped close to his scalp and styled to a line up fade with very short twists. He has a very short beard; hair & beard are both very well maintained. He tends to wear stylish business attire in a variety of colours. "Dressing up" for him in his mortal seeming means adding a fedora. For special fae occasions, his toile incorporates traditional textiles from many different African cultures, since he doesn't know what regions in Africa his mortal ancestors were kidnapped from, but of course it's mixed with starlight and gossamer because why not?<br />
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Random Yusri stuff:<br />
Personality - https://www.16personalities.com/infj-personality</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Rachel_%26_Nikolai,_10/10/2001&diff=13353Rachel & Nikolai, 10/10/20012020-02-01T17:52:32Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: </p>
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<div>* Nikolai hasn't been around before.<br />
* Rachel_ is sitting desultorily in the gardens.<br />
* Rachel_ notices the strange Sidhe man.<br />
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<Rachel_> (is he attractive?)<br />
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<Nikolai> (i'm not strange... perfectly normal. perfectly normal!)<br />
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<Nikolai> (and how)<br />
* Nikolai is a tall, well-built sidhe with a slightly dark, slavic tint to his rugged features. He has short, raven black hair, slicked back, and dark maroon eyes, that reflect light in a most peculiar way...<br />
* Rachel_ tries not to look at him. It wouldn't do any good to have him think she found him attractive... men are more trouble than they are worth.<br />
* Nikolai is dessed in a vaguely 18th century style, with a gold and black doublet under a black waitcoat, and white breeches with black riding -type boots.<br />
* Nikolai is strolling down the gravel path, looking bored.<br />
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<Rachel_> . o O (He probably won't leave me alone, though...)<br />
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<Rachel_> *sigh*<br />
* Nikolai looks in the direction of the sound, his ears pricking up.<br />
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<Rachel_> . o O (I wish I could meet a blind man.)<br />
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<Rachel_> . o O (He dresses like daddy.)<br />
* Nikolai cocks his head to one side very slightly, then walks towards her.<br />
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<Rachel_> . o O (Oh boy... more "You are the most precious and rare creature on this planet! A vision of beauty, blahblahblah)<br />
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<Nikolai> Pardon me...<br />
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<Nikolai> Do you know what time it is?<br />
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<Rachel_> Ah, yes.<br />
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<Rachel_> It is half past ten.<br />
* Nikolai has the slightest trace of a british accent, as of a foreigner who's been living in the UK...<br />
* Rachel_ checks her watch.<br />
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<Nikolai> Oh, already...<br />
* Rachel_ has a very upper class accent! ;^D<br />
* Nikolai frowns.<br />
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<Rachel_> . o O (Well, at least he had a legitimate excuse for speaking to me...)<br />
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<Rachel_> Did you have an appointment with the Countess?<br />
* Rachel_ hazards a guess.<br />
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<Nikolai> Yes, but I do believe I'm being snubbed...<br />
* Rachel_ looks a bit incensed.<br />
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<Rachel_> My grandmother does not 'snub' people.<br />
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<Rachel_> Maybe you are in the wrong place.<br />
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<Nikolai> Oh, I don't believe so...<br />
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<Rachel_> Do you know where her audience hall is?<br />
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<Nikolai> that Windrider fellow told me I should wait in the garden, and someone would fetch me.<br />
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<Nikolai> At eight o'clock.<br />
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<Rachel_> Hmmmm...<br />
* Nikolai says matter-of-factly, and not very humbly.<br />
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<Rachel_> Windrider is known for being somewhat scatterbrained at times.<br />
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<Rachel_> Or maybe a page has not done his duty.<br />
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<Rachel_> Well, I can try to find out where my grandmother is, if you like.<br />
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<Nikolai> Well, there is the fact that Duke Giacomo sent me.<br />
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<Rachel_> Oh.<br />
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<Nikolai> That might have something to do with the lack of punctuality.<br />
* Rachel_ 's expression turns icy.<br />
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<Rachel_> Indeed.<br />
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<Nikolai> I'm just here as a favour to him.<br />
* Nikolai says, indifferent to her coolness.<br />
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<Rachel_> As I am sure you are aware, he is not in favour at this court at the moment.<br />
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<Nikolai> I keep up with current events.<br />
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<Rachel_> Well then. <br />
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<Rachel_> My grandmother has her reasons.<br />
* Rachel_ stands up.<br />
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<Nikolai> But his family and mine are old friends, and I was summering at his villa in Switzerland, so I couldn't really refuse.<br />
* Nikolai shrugs.<br />
* Nikolai sits down on the bench Rachel vacated.<br />
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<Rachel_> All the same, it is rather unbecoming for your appointment to be cancelled, even if you are sent from Duke Giacomo.<br />
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<Rachel_> If you wish to sit there, you are welcome to, but I thought I might intercede on your behalf.<br />
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<Rachel_> I imagine your Duke doesn't want to see you return until your errand is complete.<br />
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<Rachel_> Am I correct?<br />
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<Nikolai> He's not my personal liege, but that's essentially right.<br />
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<Nikolai> He'd be disappointed.<br />
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<Rachel_> Well then, I'm sure you want to get it over with as soon as possible.<br />
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<Nikolai> I can't imagine it will be that terrible.<br />
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<Rachel_> You obviously don't know the Countess Diamond.<br />
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<Nikolai> I've heard all the rumours, naturally; but I'm very quick.<br />
* Rachel_ says dryly.<br />
* Nikolai smiles.<br />
* Nikolai follows Rachel.<br />
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<Nikolai> So...<br />
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<Nikolai> If you are the COuntess' granddaughter, you must be the Lady Rachel...<br />
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<Rachel_> I am.<br />
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<Rachel_> I expect you have heard all the rumours about me as well.<br />
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<Nikolai> (I forget what the rumours are... Is she supposed to be a lesbian?)<br />
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<Rachel_> (A Commoner lover, I suppose, yes, probably some about her being 'butch' since she seems to have a singular disdain for men, other stuff like she made a vow to love no man but a blind one, etc.)<br />
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<Nikolai> Well, you know, one *does* try to keep informed.<br />
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<Rachel_> (And of course, the rumours of her impossible beauty, likening her to a moon goddess.)<br />
* Nikolai glances over her wings.<br />
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<Rachel_> Well, the rumours about my being the bastard offspring of an unholy union between my father and a Commoner are true, as are those of my campaign for equality for Commoners.<br />
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<Rachel_> The rest you may interpret however you wish, Lord...?<br />
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<Nikolai> Nikolai.<br />
* Nikolai looks vaguely put off by her words.<br />
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<Max> (I think you guys should start capitalizings Words at Random, like you'd see in Eighteenth Century Scientific Works of Some Note.)<br />
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<Nikolai> (hee)<br />
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<Rachel_> (does he have any insignia denoting him as a higher rank, actually?)<br />
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<Nikolai> (nope)<br />
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<Rachel_> (ok)<br />
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<Nikolai> . o O (Lovely she may be, but she has no Manners!)<br />
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<Rachel_> What about my words dismays you, my Lord?<br />
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<Nikolai> Maybe I'm old-fashioned.<br />
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<Nikolai> But it still dismays me to hear a lady use such language...<br />
* Nikolai shrugs.<br />
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<Rachel_> Well, tell me another word that has the same connotation and is more polite, and I shall endeavour to use that.<br />
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<Nikolai> . o O (It would be Polite to leave it out of casual conversation.)<br />
* Nikolai looks away, sighs.<br />
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<Max> (Whee!)<br />
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<Nikolai> . o O (Not my Problem.)<br />
* Rachel_ seems to have 'approved' of Nikolai somehow... evidently because his problem was with her use of 'bad' language and not with her sentiments for Commoners.)<br />
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<Rachel_> ( ;^D )<br />
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<Rachel_> (is he wearing House colours?)<br />
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<Nikolai> (I told you what he's wearing... ^-^)<br />
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<Nikolai> (He's not wearing any insignia, if that's what you mean)<br />
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<Rachel_> (Yeah, I just went back up and read it again... black and gold, eh?)<br />
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<Nikolai> (eyep_<br />
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<Rachel_> May I ask what House affiliation you have, my Lord?<br />
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<Nikolai> You may ask.<br />
* Rachel_ smiles slightly.<br />
* Nikolai smiles.<br />
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<Rachel_> Consider it asked.<br />
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<Nikolai> I dwell within my father's house.<br />
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<Rachel_> Ah, secretive, are we?<br />
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<Nikolai> We are.<br />
* Nikolai smiles again.<br />
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<Rachel_> So I shall introduce you as Lord Nikolai of His Father's House, emissary of Duke Giacomo of House Fiona, then?<br />
* Nikolai laughs.<br />
* Rachel_ tries to hold back a smile.<br />
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<Nikolai> You may do as you like; as soon as you say the Duke'a Name, the Countess is likely o forget all that went before!<br />
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<Nikolai> (Duke's)<br />
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<Nikolai> (and to)<br />
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<Rachel_> Indeed.<br />
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<Rachel_> Well, it is this way, my Lord.<br />
* Rachel_ gestures for him to walk with her.<br />
* Nikolai goes along with her.<br />
* Rachel_ heads towards Diamond's audience hall.<br />
* Nikolai allows himself another tiny glance at Rachel, noting this time the unusual quality of her hair...<br />
* Rachel_ leads Nikolai through several doors in grand hallways lined with art and sculpture; each doorway flanked by a pair of guards in Diamond's livery. The guards salute her as she passes. She rolls her eyes as they pass the last set.<br />
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<Rachel_> In one respect, you and my grandmother shall certainly get along, the two of you being traditionalists.<br />
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<Nikolai> Is that a real David?<br />
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<Rachel_> It is.<br />
* Nikolai wonders out loud as you pass a particular painting.<br />
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<Nikolai> Impressive...<br />
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<Nikolai> Napoleon Crossing the Alps at somesuch...<br />
* Rachel_ shrugs.<br />
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<Rachel_> I suppose. It was easy to purchase grand masters when the Plagues started killing the mortals off.<br />
* Nikolai idly wishes he had a cane to spin.<br />
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<Rachel_> Art has little value when one is dying.<br />
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<Nikolai> Yes...<br />
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<Nikolai> The mortals.<br />
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<Nikolai> ...<br />
* Rachel_ stops in front of a set of carved oak doors. She asks the page standing there whether the Countess is in.<br />
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<Rachel_> (Do you want her to be around? You get to roleplay her... ;^) )<br />
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<Nikolai> (She won't see him. She's still having fits. Windrider is trying to convince her, but she's hopping mad. Let's say this is shortly after she spoke to Janus...^-^)<br />
* Pageboy explains to Rachel and Nikolai that the Countess is not seeing anyone.<br />
* Nikolai sighs.<br />
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<Nikolai> Perhaps she'll calm down over the next three days...<br />
* Rachel_ 's lips thin in disapproval (looks much like Diamond... ;^D )<br />
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<Rachel_> Perhaps.<br />
* Rachel_ doesn't sound convinced.<br />
* Nikolai pulls a sealed envelope out of an inside jacket pocket.<br />
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<Nikolai> Could you at least see that she gets this?<br />
* Nikolai asks the page.<br />
* Pageboy nods.<br />
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<Pageboy> Yes, my Lord.<br />
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<Nikolai> Thank you.<br />
* Nikolai hands it over.<br />
* Pageboy takes the envelope from Duke Giacomo.<br />
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<Nikolai> (it has his seal on it, yah)<br />
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<Rachel_> (yeah, I just assumed...)<br />
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<Rachel_> Well.<br />
* Nikolai looks to Rachel.<br />
* Rachel_ turns to look at Nikolai.<br />
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<Rachel_> I'm afraid I haven't been much help, have I?<br />
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<Nikolai> You did try.<br />
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<Nikolai> I thank you for your efforts.<br />
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<Rachel_> You're welcome.<br />
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<Rachel_> Will you be staying for a few days, then?<br />
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<Nikolai> I suppose I'll wait the three days, and see if she feels more friendly.<br />
* Rachel_ nods.<br />
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<Rachel_> Have you been given quarters yet?<br />
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<Nikolai> Yes, theoretically.<br />
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<Nikolai> I haven't been shown there as of yet.<br />
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<Rachel_> Ah.<br />
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<Nikolai> . o O (The eyes are truly remarkable...)<br />
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<Rachel_> Well, let us go ask the Chatelaine where you will be staying and arrange for you to be shown.<br />
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<Rachel_> I'll not have you leaving saying the Gwydaine family's hospitality is lacking.<br />
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<Nikolai> You are a worthy hostess, Lady.<br />
* Nikolai smiles.<br />
* Rachel_ 's eyes flash to a darker shade.<br />
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<Nikolai> I suppose, when one's family has the reputation that yours has acquired, perhaps it does give some license for... eccentricity?<br />
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<Rachel_> . o O (It better not start now; he's been quite bearable thus far.)<br />
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<Rachel_> And what reputation might that be?<br />
* Rachel_ asks sweetly, with a hard edge buried deep.<br />
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<Nikolai> Well, the family is an old and powerful one<br />
* Nikolai says non-chalantly.<br />
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<Nikolai> Not to mention your noble father's war-hero status.<br />
* Rachel_ may be in open rebellion to her family's ideals but she is still proud of her lineage. ;^)<br />
* Rachel_ softens a bit.<br />
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<Nikolai> I do know my history, Lady Gwydaine.<br />
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<Rachel_> I wouldn't dream of accusing you of not knowing it. It's just I get tired of hearing all the petty, jealous talk that goes about among the courts.<br />
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<Nikolai> ('Start', hmf!)<br />
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<Nikolai> Well, I have the advantage, perhaps, of being a visitor, then.<br />
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<Nikolai> But personally, I never get tired of it...<br />
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<Nikolai> It's useful in gauging the... temperature of things.<br />
* Rachel_ sets her jaw a bit.<br />
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<Rachel_> Well.<br />
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<Rachel_> Shall we find the Chatelaine, my Lord?<br />
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<Rachel_> . o O (He is being purposefully ambiguous.)<br />
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<Nikolai> . o O (Sensitive thing.)<br />
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<Nikolai> Certainly.<br />
* Rachel_ nods curtly, and heads off towards the Chatelaine's office.<br />
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<Nikolai> . o O (Funny girl. I wonder if she really is a lesbian.)<br />
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<Nikolai> ...<br />
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<Nikolai> Have I offended, my Lady?<br />
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<Rachel_> (what do you think she ought to be... Sidhe? Boggan? Something else?)<br />
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<Nikolai> (anything but redcap or nocker. ;D)<br />
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<Rachel_> I am not sure. You speak in riddles.<br />
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<Nikolai> (A satyr...! )<br />
* Rachel_ says bluntly.<br />
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<Rachel_> (Really? A satyr? ;^) )<br />
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<Nikolai> (A grump Satyr... that way she could sort of play matchmaker, by putting people in certain rooms)<br />
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<Rachel_> (heheh, ok)<br />
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<Nikolai> Riddles, my Lady?<br />
* Nikolai says innocently.<br />
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<Rachel_> Yes, riddles. I prefer more open men, myself.<br />
* Nikolai arches an eyebrow.<br />
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<Nikolai> You're in the wrong court for that, my Lady.<br />
* Nikolai smiles a bit.<br />
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<Rachel_> I am not here by choice, my Lord.<br />
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<Nikolai> . o O (Was that an insult or a come-on?)<br />
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<Nikolai> And how is that?<br />
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<Max> (Can't it be both?)<br />
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<Rachel_> My father sent me here to learn how to be a proper lady of the Gwydaine family. He does not approve of my 'hobbies'.<br />
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<Nikolai> (House Eiluned.. you're supposed to love riddles!)<br />
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<Nikolai> (Silly rachel.)<br />
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<Nikolai> Ah.<br />
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<Rachel_> (Mysteries, maybe... riddles can be infuriating.)<br />
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<Nikolai> What sort of hobbies would a proper Gwydaine lady pursue?<br />
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<Rachel_> Certainly not befriending Commoners.<br />
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<Nikolai> Countess Diamond's closest advisor is an Eshu, is he not?<br />
* Nikolai looks vaguely puzzled.<br />
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<Rachel_> The Gwydaine family seems to have diverging opinions on Commoners when it comes to those who serve them and to those who do not serve an immediate and useful function to the family.<br />
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<Nikolai> Ah.<br />
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<Nikolai> . o O (Such as your mother...?)<br />
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<Rachel_> Certainly no Commoner should aspire to be a ruler themselves. It is the divine right of Sidhe to rule; the divine right of the Commoner to serve.<br />
* Rachel_ says bitterly.<br />
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<Nikolai> ...<br />
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<Rachel_> Look, we are here.<br />
* Rachel_ raps on a door.<br />
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<Nikolai> . o O (Surely she knows what she wants is impossible.)<br />
* Chatelaine answers the door; she is a grump Satyr with greying blonde hair and good-natured, somewhat laughing brown eyes.<br />
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<Rachel_> Hello, Marguerite, how are you today?<br />
* Marguerite curtseys.<br />
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<Marguerite> Very well thank you, Lady Rachel.<br />
* Marguerite directs a questioning glance in Nikolai's direction.<br />
* Nikolai bows his head to the Satyr woman.<br />
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<Rachel_> This is Lord Nikolai.<br />
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<Nikolai> Good morning.<br />
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<Rachel_> He has claimed the right to hospitality and requires some accomodations.<br />
* Nikolai smiles charmingly for the chatelaine.<br />
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<Rachel_> He apparently has some arranged already but has not been shown to them.<br />
* Marguerite smiles back and curtseys.<br />
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<Marguerite> (again, to him, this time).<br />
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<Marguerite> Ah, yes, the emissary from the Duke...<br />
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<Nikolai> Yes, I drew the short straw...<br />
* Nikolai shrugs in mock dismay.<br />
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<Marguerite> We do have rooms prepared for you my Lord. Shall I show you to the-<br />
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<Rachel> That won't be necessary, Marguerite.<br />
* Nikolai looks at Rachel, arching an eyebrow.<br />
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<Rachel> I am sure you have a busy schedule to attend to. I will show him to his rooms once I know where he is to rest.<br />
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<Marguerite> Ah, very well, my Lady...<br />
* Marguerite looks a bit thrown for a loop.<br />
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<Marguerite> He has the green room in the east wing... you know the one? Ah-<br />
* Marguerite fumbles with the keys jangling from her belt.<br />
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<Marguerite> This is the key.<br />
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<Nikolai> Ah, green. MY favourite colour.<br />
* Marguerite says, taking one off and offering it to Rachel.<br />
* Nikolai smiles at the satyr again.<br />
* Rachel_ takes it from the satyr.<br />
* Marguerite smiles a bit at Nikolai.<br />
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<Rachel_> Thank you, Marguerite.<br />
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<Marguerite> You're welcome, my Lady-<br />
* Marguerite starts to curtsey again.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Oh, stop it with all the bobbing!<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> And please just call me Rachel.<br />
* Marguerite looks taken aback.<br />
<br />
<Marguerite> Sorry, my Lady.<br />
* Rachel_ directs a 'look' in the Satyr's direction.<br />
<br />
<Marguerite> I mean, sorry, Rachel.<br />
* Nikolai watches the exchange silently.<br />
<br />
<Marguerite> <m> The Countess will have my head...<br />
* Rachel_ smiles.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Not if you don't say anything!<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> . o O (Silly leftists.)<br />
* Rachel_ sings.<br />
* Rachel_ turns to Nikolai.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> You *know* what they say about secrets, my Lady.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Well my Lord. Shall we?<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Remind me, what do they say?<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> That three can keep one only if two are dead...<br />
* Nikolai smiles a strange smile.<br />
* Rachel_ starts walking towards the east wing.<br />
* Nikolai follows her.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> (is he like a serial killer or something? ;^) )<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (he has a funny sense of humour is all ... ^-^)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> (American Psycho...)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> ( :^D )<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> If you're thinking of snitching on me to gain favour with my grandmother, I can assure you it won't work.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> I'd already dismissed that idea.<br />
* Nikolai says offhandedly.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> It will just launch her into an even fouler mood, and then you will be here weeks before she will hear your entreaty.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> You are a wise man.<br />
* Rachel_ smiles.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Some say so.<br />
* Rachel_ walks on in silence to his room, unless he ventures any talk.<br />
* Nikolai looks thoughtful.<br />
* Rachel_ is too well-bred to ask what he is thinking of.<br />
* Rachel_ eventually stops at a door down another corridor lined with beautiful things.<br />
* Rachel_ slides the key into the lock and opens the door, then gestures for him to enter.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Cassatt...<br />
* Nikolai notes appreciatively.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> (who/what is Cassatt?)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (a female impressionist painter)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> (oh, OK... Never encountered her works, I'm pretty sure)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (O_o)<br />
* Nikolai steps through the doorway.<br />
* Nikolai looks around the green room.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Lovely...<br />
* Rachel_ steps into the rooms after him. The walls are white and there is a large Renaissance tapestry on one wall depicting a forest scene; the bed is a four-poster Queen size, hung with green velvet curtains; the windows also are bordered with green velvet. There are a couple green leather upholstered chairs arranged about a stone hearth beside which is piled some wood; there is a painting above the mantlepiece.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Leads one to wonder what sort of accommodations she gives people she *likes*...<br />
* Rachel_ smirks.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Old World freeholds are always impressive.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> The Countess does not usually bother with the day-to-day, mundane tasks such as assigning rooms.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> That is what she has a Chatelaine for.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> You don't think she'd make an exception for a friend of the DUke's?<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> If you were an /important/ visitor, the Countess might have had something to do with your arrival.<br />
* Nikolai smiles teasingly.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Oh, *touché*, my Lady.<br />
* Rachel_ smiles a bit more broadly.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Here is the key.<br />
* Nikolai holds out his hand to take it.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Not that it offers much security; there are probably a few other copies floating around in the household, this being an Eiluned freehold and all. <br />
<br />
<Nikolai> To be expected.<br />
* Rachel_ drops the key into his outstretched hand, then strides towards a second doorway.<br />
* Nikolai 's fingertips brush Rachel's as the key passes from her hand to his.<br />
* Rachel_ flushes and her eyes flash a bit.<br />
* Rachel_ strides over to a smaller door.<br />
* Nikolai doesn't let on that anything 'happened'.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Private bath in here.<br />
* Nikolai nods.<br />
* Rachel_ says stiffly.<br />
* Nikolai tucks the key into a pocket.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Supper is generally served at 6 pm sharp in the dining hall.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> If you curry the favour of one of the page boys, you might be able to have it sent here to your rooms.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> . o O (Very touchy...)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> I'm not particularly interested in page boys.<br />
* Nikolai smirks.<br />
* Rachel_ 's features harden into a cold stone mask.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> And I am not particularly interested in strangers.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> . o O (Wow. And I wasn't even thinking that. Amazing.)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Awfully conceited, aren't you.<br />
* Nikolai says pointedly.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> . o O (No point in making nice if every little thing is going to be misconstrued.... Pity. We could have had some interesting discussions....)<br />
* Nikolai masks his disappointment with a slight scowl.<br />
* Rachel_ looks quite taken aback; her eyes widen and change colour.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> . o O (It must be interesting to have the world revolve around you, Lady Rachel... Equality, indeed...)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> I apologize if I have misread your intentions.<br />
* Nikolai stares back at her impassively.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> I am used to those of the male persuasion seeing me as an object and not a person. It gets tedious.<br />
* Nikolai arches an eyebrow but still doesn't look impressed.<br />
* Rachel_ doesn't seem to care whether he's impressed or not.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> My father taught me to be a gentleman. <br />
* Rachel_ seems unsure what to say to that... then:<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> . o O (She's completely unaware of her own hypocrisy....)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Well, I am glad. There are too few of those around these days.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Now, if you'll excuse me, my Lord.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Good day, Lady Gwydaine.<br />
* Rachel_ walks past him toward the door.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Rachel.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> . o O (She's not apt to find any of them, with that attitude...<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Good day.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> (heehee)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Good day.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (good ic, that... and leaves the door open to more!!!)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> (heheh... snotty Rachel, eh?)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (She's the snottiest!!)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (Nik was trying to be nice, but he got fed up)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (Like, jeez lady, it's not my fault I'm a man!! :P)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> (heehee)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (what did you think of the character?)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> (maybe it's from hanging around with all sorts of leering Commoners... ;^D )<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> (Is he a Riddler?)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (That's one of his legacies)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> (I could tell. ;^) What house? Balor?)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (I havent decided what his seelie one is yet)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (you couldn't tell?)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (I was leaning toward Peacock when I first made, him, but he's leaning more towards Sage or smething now)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (er, not peacock... that's unseelie too... I meant dandy)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (actually, th desc of that or Courtier still fits him)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> (OK... no, I can't really tell what house.)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (he was tempted to tell her, but he thought she really ought to have been able to guess)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (silly Riddlers)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> (Fiona? ;^) )<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (I wish I had the players' guide, though; THe seelie legacies in the main book aren't a perfect fit... I wonder if there's something better...)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (nope)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> (Eiluned?)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> I practically did tell her... :D<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> <Rachel_> Ah, secretive, are we?<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> <Nikolai> We are.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> ^-^<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Eiluned, indeed<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> I'm a good Riddler.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> I would have gotten a Willpower.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Heheh.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> I sort of though that Eiluned might be the case when he said that, but it might also have been his being a Riddler; or, if he was an evil house, he wouldn't want to tell the truth.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Well, the cat thinks I should go to bed.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> hehe, you listen to cats now, do you?<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> ;^)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Only when I agree with them<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> ^-^<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> heheh<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> So, without further ado<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> 'Night! :)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Rachel was mostly pleasant; it's just when she thought he might be hitting on her that she turned acid.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Night!<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (Yeah, and he totally wasn't...<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Yeah, but she's used to that being the case...<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (I mean, obviously he found her attractive, but he wsn't hitting on her<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> so unfortunately she generalizes.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (He *was* going to ask her for dinner or something (politely), but the she turned into the ice queen and he gave up...)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Heehee<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> He thought it would be interesting to discuss her political views<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Maybe he'll be able to win her trust eventually.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Well, there's not mch incentive, atm<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> It's harder for male Sidhes than anyone else.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> ;^)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Most sidhe girls are so redictable there's no fun in debating...<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Or they just agree with him because they want to mary into his dad's $...<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> marry even<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> heheh<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Rachel feels most men are predictable... or they want to marry into her dad's money. ;^)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Oh well, Rachel probably would have taken things too personally in any debate anyhow<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Maybe.... she is kind of young.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> She's actually older than Niko...<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Oddly enough<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> He was born during the plague years<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Cool.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Rach was pretty sheltered...<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> And he's pretty not<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> ;)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Is her hypocrisy the way she is so stuck up when it comes to Sidhe?<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> well, to men<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Ok.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> She's a raging sexist pig!<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> ;)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Fair enough. ;^)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> She is. ;^D<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> She's a hard nut to crack.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> That's like me saying, well, all commoners I've met are stupid, so wy shouldn't I just assume that any given one I meet will be stupid as well?<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> ^-^<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> If Aliss were male, she might try for someone like Rachel... what a challenge.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> ;^D<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Right now Nik is like, yeah, she's pretty, but her personality sure isn't!!<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> It detracts a couple of dots in his eyes, anyway<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> heheh<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Holy Taming of the SHrew, Batman<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> It stems from past experiences with men.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Unfortunately, she doesn't provide a manual when you meet her<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Indeed. ;^)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> And no one wants to stick around long enough to figure her out.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> ;^)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Or a little note from Janus: "Please excuse Rachel for being a brat. She has had Bad Experiences with Men. Signed, her Father."<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> teehee!<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> :^D<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Well, he has to stick aound *some*...<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> I look forward to the ics<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Anyway, Rachel's attitude is having the effect she wants it to have - turning men off.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> I would have loved to have really seen the look on her face when he called her conceited! :D<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> She was pretty taken aback.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> And kind of angry that someone dared say such a thing to her.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> And also a bit "Is that how people /see/ me?"<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> "That's not so good..."<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Well, when you assume that everything someone says/does is a veiled come-on, because you're so damned irresistable, that's pretty conceited<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> I could be gay for all she knows<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Not /everything/.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Well, that's a bit of a hyerbole, but you know what I mean.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> That finger-brushing thing though... that sent alarm bells ringing in her head. ;^)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> s/hyperole/hyperbole<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> A complete coincidence. But I thought it would be fun to see if she'd take it the wrong way, which of course she did.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> heehee, she is very shrew-esque, ain't she?<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> I mean, it's pretty hard to take something from someone without touching them<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> It's not like he tried to hold her hand...<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> I know.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> ;^)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Niko is sort of like Rachel...<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Except, being a guy, the girls don't bother him so much<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Unless he's looking for intellectual stimulation...<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> What Rachel needs is to have an arranged marriage foisted on her.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Janus wouldn't do that to her!<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Although yeah, he should...<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Maybe DIamond will do it<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Oh dear, does he find Sidhe women so non-intellectual? (Nikolai)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> If she set everything up and then told Janus about it...<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> heheh<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> hehehe...<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Many of them aren't interested in intellectual pursuits<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Now who's generalizing? ;^)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> I said many, not most<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Sidhe girls at court, though?<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> heheh<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> I bet there are some who are there for the intrigue or for intelligence gathering, and not to find husbands.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> I would think that yeah, finding someone to discuss stuff with honestly, without trying to use you to climb the social ladder in some way would be tough, as the heir to a big chunk of title and cash.,<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> I'm not talking just about husband-finding<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Yes indeed; and that is exactly Rachel's problem as well... the cash. Also finding someone who is interested in her intellectually and not for her beauty.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Nikolai likes intrigue and stuff like that, too<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> But he needs more than just that<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Rachel really hopes there's some man out there who will love her for her mind and not her body.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Hard to find, when you look the way she does, and men are such visual creatures.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> The stereotypes you're assigning to female Sidhe also don't work in Rachel's favour...<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Oh, it's plain to Nik that you fall outside the norm<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> but Rachel's still a brat<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> heheh<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> and how!<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> ;^)<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> (y'arrr!)<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> she can be taught, though... ;^) <br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Taught to grow up, that is...<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> we shall see<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> She needs to be put out in the cold, hard world, out from her daddy's protection, out from her brothers' protection, out from her grandmother's protection...<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> you still haven't reall said what you think of the character<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> Then she'll grow up. No one left to baby her.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> I think he's interesting.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> But I don't know much about him yet.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> So it's hard to give a really insightful opinion.<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> Well cool<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> I think 'm gonna go to bed now though<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> I do have to get *some* work done tomorrow.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> ok<br />
<br />
<Nikolai> See you later.<br />
<br />
<Rachel_> lates!<br />
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{{cv}}{{cv-log}}</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Anastasius_and_Aneirin,_4/19/2001&diff=13352Anastasius and Aneirin, 4/19/20012020-02-01T17:23:06Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: </p>
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<div>* Anastasius is relatively young at this point as well<br />
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<Anastasius> (16-17)<br />
* Aneirin has taken Anastasius from the people who brought him and has brought him down to his study.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc awwww!<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc cute little albino boy<br />
* Aneirin has done so silently. He leads Ana into a chamber with a fireplace and gestures for him to sit down.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Please, sit.<br />
* Aneirin 's first words since a discussion with those who brought you here.<br />
* Anastasius sits<br />
* Anastasius seems kind of nervous<br />
* Aneirin sits down across from him.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> So boy, tell me your name.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (First words in how long since I was brought here?)<br />
* Aneirin 's manner is commanding but not intimidating.<br />
* Anastasius looks Aneirin over<br />
* Anastasius has had a very abbreviated intro to the faery world...<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> Jeremy Vale<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc: hmmm, I'm going with you've just been brought to F'ton. It was a confusing, probably harrowing trip.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc: the people who brought you didn't volunteer too much information. How long do you suppose it has been since Jeremy's Chrysalis.<br />
* Aneirin will ask that in game.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Good, good.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (ooc: maybe a month? Time enough for it to be happen, be noticed by other changelings, be noticed by the *right* cahngelings, and then acted upon...)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc ok, sounds good.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> twenty seven days.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> I am Aneirin ap Puk. Have you been told anything about your recent transformation?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> very little<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Good, those imbeciles did something right.<br />
* Anastasius looks like he's trying not to squirm<br />
* Anastasius is oocly trying to recall what Aneirin looks like besides the purple hair ;)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> I am glad to hear this. It means I will not have to do extensive deprogramming. Very good.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> ahh...yeah...<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> . o O ( deprogramming? )<br />
* Aneirin is tall, slender, with light purple hair and dark violet eyes, fair skin, exquisitely pointed ears; well-attired in obviously expensive garments, good breeding evident, cultured demeanor, commanding presence.<br />
* Aneirin doesn't bother pretending he's Dana's gift to Changelingdom to you, though. So although he is not exactly cruel to you, he isn't indulging you like he does the childlings of his duchy, either.<br />
* Aneirin is observing Ana quite intensely.<br />
* Anastasius isn't quite sure what to make of the scrutiny<br />
* Anastasius has balor's eyes, awwwww ;)<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (They flash red ;)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> You are now a Changeling. Forget about your past, your human family if you still have one, your old friends, your old school, all of that, because frankly, it is now meaningless to you.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Unless-<br />
* Aneirin draws this out.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> They can do something for you.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> what do you mean?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> People are marvelous tools. Use them, if you can think of any use for them.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> so this.. (gestures to himself) means that I never see my parents again, unless it's to trick something out of them, then.<br />
* Aneirin gets a bit hard-featured.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Think about it, Jeremy.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc: ooh, backtrack. I was assuming his parents are human. stupid Ceiridwen. he will have asked whether they were, knowing that they probably aren't, or Jeremy wouldn't be here.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc I mean, knowing they probably are human or Jeremy wouldn't be here!<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (They are)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc ok, good.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc back on track then,<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> What do your parents do, Jeremy?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (his dad is a professor of history and mythology ;)<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> My father is a professor at Acadia. My mom is a legal secretary.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc ok, good, back to "Think about it, Jeremy."<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (when would he have asked this? Right after my insolent question?)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc he asked whether his parents were human right after talking about deprogramming. Then I'm assuming we had the rest of the conversation in the order we had it- the insolent question and all.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> What does your father teach?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> ....<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> History and Mythology<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Really?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> That's excellent.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Although it would be human history, and human mythology.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> oh?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> Is this Where you tell me that that is all wrong too?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> By 'human mythology' I mean it probably has some grain of truth to it but it has likely been altered by those who documented it, those who translated it, those who collated it, and all the millions of other human hands that that information has gone through.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> So no, I would never say it is all wrong.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> It could actually be quite useful to you.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> But, Jeremy, you say your parents are human.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> You are not, anymore.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> The lives of humans, and what you have now become, seldom cross, because humans for the most part can't bring themselves to believe such as we might exist.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Do you understand?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Humans see us as creatures of your father's mythology. Which, most of them believe, is an explanation of things beyond their ken.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> And since it is beyond their ken, they prefer to sweep it under their carpet.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> They'd rather not deal with things they don't understand.<br />
* Anastasius looks away, to the side, as if he is thinking about something<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Jeremy, I would like you to know that I encourage you to always speak your mind.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Please, if you feel you can share your thought with me, tell me.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> The pursuit of knowledge is neverending, and ideas you have may further my own understanding of things.<br />
* Anastasius looks up at Aneirin and considers<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> I hope you will view my ideas as a way to expand your own body of knowledge.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Not as dogma.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> You may embrace or reject them as you see fit.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> I've always been seen as different. People have come to accept me anyway<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> Why should that change now?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Hmm. Why have you been seen as different? Because of your colouring? Or something else?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> Mostly because of that<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Hmm-mm<br />
* Aneirin nods sagely.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Humans can explain away your colouring. It's a genetic default, which results in the lack of pigmentation.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> See? They understand that. So they come to accept it, although I must assume it took your schoolmates, when you first started formal schooling, quite a while to accept you.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> But how would a human explain away this?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> what is there for them to explain?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc just sec, trying to think of a cantrip whose effect cannot be written off to sleight of hand or something...<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc: is Ana asking about how a human could explain his becoming a changeling? <br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc: or taking something out to show Aneirin? (the limits of IC's...) ;^)<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (asking what there is for humans to have to explain away)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc ok.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Most things.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> What is science, but the pursuit of explaining things satisfactorily to oneself and other humans?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Of discovering /why/ things work the way they work.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Of finding out how humanity, and other lifeforms, came to be?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> not all humans are scientists<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> True.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> But all humans have a desire to find reasons for why things are the way they are.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Now, humans have developed a certain blind spot.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> For creatures like us, and others, whom I will tell you about in due course.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> We can do things that seem to defy their ideas of what can and can't be done.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> This makes a lot of humans uncomfortable.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> For example, humans can fly. But only when they are aided, by wings, propulsion, hang gliders, and other means.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> How would they explain away what you are doing right now, though?<br />
* Aneirin has caused Ana to levitate.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Granted, this is not flying. It's a confined space.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> If we were outside, or in a larger room, I could make you fly. On your own. No wings, no engine.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> And you can learn how to do this too.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> ...<br />
* Anastasius is kind of staring at himself in interest<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> ...how?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> I think you will see that there are no strings attached...<br />
* Aneirin smiles.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Ah-ha. It's a cantrip.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> One of many that you may wish to study.<br />
* Anastasius looks interested now<br />
* Anastasius looks down at the floor<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> I can't really explain how I do it. I can just make it happen.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Want down now that I have caught your attention?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> ...<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> alright<br />
* Aneirin puts him down.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Have you ever read Peter Pan?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> but if there is no cause to do that in front of humans...<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> yes.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> You can do it if you believe you can, and if you know the right way to manipulate things.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> You're catching on quickly.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> You don't have to do that in front of humans.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> In fact, you probably would find it rather difficult to do in front of humans.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> So you can still associate with humans, if you like.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> The thing is, what will you discuss with them?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> the same things I discuss with them now, I suppose...<br />
* Aneirin shrugs.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> True.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> But I think soon, as you learn more about being a Changeling, your old life may grow... a bit dull.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> And you are bright enough to understand that the things I can teach you aren't really suitable topics for conversation.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> In fact, you'd likely end up on a psychiatrist's couch, or even in an institution.<br />
* Anastasius smirks<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> What, already been there?<br />
* Aneirin grins; he's teasing.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> not yet..<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> And you won't, either.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> hmm<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Because just to have undergone the change, I know you must be somewhat open to all this.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Some never do.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> And here, I think, is a good place to tell you about what you are, and how you came to be it.<br />
* Anastasius is listening with interest<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Unless you have some other questions? Objections?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> o... go on<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (no, even)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc I knew what you meant... ;^)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Very well.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> We will be here for a while.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Do you drink wine?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> On occasion...<br />
* Aneirin settles in for a long discussion.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Good.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> . o O ( with parental approval... But then. )<br />
* Aneirin snaps his fingers, and a big ugly grey-skinned guy with no nose and red hair comes in.<br />
<br />
<Tel> What, Lord?<br />
* Anastasius eyes the guy warily, but I expect he sin't my first redcap...<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Tel. Please bring some wine for myself and my young friend.<br />
<br />
<Tel> Sure thing, Boss.<br />
* Tel goes away and comes back a bit later with two golden goblets encrusted with gems, and a bottle of vintage wine.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Thank you, Tel. <br />
* Aneirin pours some for himself and Ana, and passes a goblet over to the boy.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Tel is a Redcap, another of our kind.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> But what is our kind?<br />
* Aneirin swirls his goblet and takes a sip.<br />
* Anastasius sniffs the wine, imitating his dd, and sips it<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> changelings?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Yes. But what are they? In our earliest form, we were nature spirits, thought up by a group of primates with nascent consciousness. We were how they explained things like wind, and thunder and fire and we were the spirits of trees and streams and mountains.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> As this group of primates evolved, we evolved with them, constantly being molded in their imaginations, growing with them, and often a step or two ahead of them because we were what they dreamed they could be someday. <br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Eventually, we had established forms, many of which have lived on in the collective human consciousness to this day, though they would like to forget us.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> why?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Because they believe they have grown beyond us.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> They don't need us anymore.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Science has largely reassured them that many phenomena are not supernatural but indeed something they can explain with logic.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Wind is a movement of air molecules from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Not playful spirits pushing the air around to make the trees dance.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Fire is a chemical reaction, the oxidation of compounds, which releases a large amount of energy which had formerly been tied up in the bonds of the molecules of the compound.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> In the form of heat.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Not a magical, living entity that kept the early humans alive and made possible all their other achievements.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> You see?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> And all this technological advancement has weakened us.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> because they don't believe in us?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Once, we were truly magical entities, spirits of trees, and we lived completely off the power of the humans' imaginations.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> This power we call Faerie Glamour.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> We still must live off of it, and indeed, it is the energy I used to make you levitate, and I can use it for many other things.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> But since the Renaissance, the humans have turned more and more to science, to rationalization, and there is less superstition, less imagination going around.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> So, less Glamour.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> But you are making me jump ahead.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Before I go further into this weakening, I must tell you of the various forms we come in.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> imagination is superstition?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Not quite.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> hmm<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> They are two separate things, and perhaps I am misleading you. I have not had a pupil in some time.<br />
* Anastasius half shrugs<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Suffice it to say that when humans still believed that bogeymen waited for them in the dark, they made up lots of stories about it which uses imagination. Really, what I should have said is that Glamour is belief.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> ahh<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Belief in Faerie creatures and Faerie magic.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Which, I think you will agree, requires imagination.<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> or proof<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Yes, yes!<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> But sadly, most humans cannot accept the proof that we exist.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> if their scientific minds require to explain us... why not simply prove it to them?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> That is the irony of our situation.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> The humans would believe in us if they had proof, but since they have stopped believing in us, for the large part, they have made it impossible for themselves to see us, hence, we cannot offer them proof of our existence.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> They generally explain anything unusual they see in terms they can understand.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> hmm<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> so it's a paradox, then?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> and we can't do anything about it?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> and eventually we will just cease to exist...<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Not really a paradox, I'd say. An irony.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> And yes, it seems likely that eventually we will cease to exist.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> unless their thinking comes to accept us, or we change?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> But as long as there are a few humans who have the courage to believe that there may be more to the world than is conventionally accepted, we will persist.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> hmm<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> There is also a matter of politics.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> A large proportion of the Changelings believe it is wrong to force our presence onto humans.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> hmmm<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> they want to die?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> or, want us to die?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> No, I would not say that.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Perhaps it is merely ignorance.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Mainly, it is fear.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> fear of what?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> There are some humans, and other supernatural creatures who would hunt us down if they knew we existed.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Scientists would probably like to do tests on us, to see how we work.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> hmm<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> And in fact for many centuries since the Renaissance, our kind have been hunted wherever they made themselves known, accused of witchcraft, or other nonsense.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> I myself do not hold that we should hide our presence completely from humans or not make use of our advantages, so long as we do so subtly.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> I do occasionally use cantrips to have things go smoothly when dealing with humans, if I know there is more to be gained by such usage than lost.<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Caution is the byword of the day, not only when dealing with humans, but also with others of our kind, and certainly with the other supernatural creatures.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> Politics?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> The other thing you must always remember is that some humans have so thoroughly denounced even the possibility of our existence that our cantrips simply will not work on them.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> I'll tell you of the politics at a later date.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> Oh<br />
* Anastasius ponders for a moment<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> One must learn the basics before dabbling in larger things...<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (How much more do we want to continue in this vein? I'm thinking I might like to skip time a bit)<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (This is good and all, but we're not really talking about anything either of us don't already know.)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc sure, he'll basically make sure you know about the various kiths, including the rarer ones such as Selkies, Clurichauns, etc., that you know about Houses, and the difficulties between Sidhe and Commoner, Seelie and Unseelie Court, tell you about the Parliament of Dreams, etc, over a period of a couple weeks.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> This will give you an idea of Ana's first reaction to / opinion of Aneirin, anyway. Ought to help a bit, I hope.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc where to now?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> Some sort of social interaction that isn't necessarily a teaching thing or a formal lesson.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc: hmm. <br />
<br />
<Anastasius> Maybe some sort of discussion of plans or dreams or something like that<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc: sure, once Ana has a good ground in things, Aneirin will ask him about what he hopes to achieve now that his life is significantly altered. By the way, Aneirin will not have told Ana about the Shadow Court until he was fairly sure the kid would remain loyal to him, also after performing some Soothsay on him to find out what House he belonged to... fairly obvious but Caution is the Byword so Aneirin would wish to make sure.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> ('k)<br />
* Aneirin comes down one afternoon (you think it's afternoon but you haven't been outdoors in weeks and the clock's a twelve hour one so no help there, could be am or pm. ;^) ) and has Draco and Tel bring in a delicious meal for you and him to share.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (which one is Draco again?)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc They're both Redcaps. They're brothers, but not twins.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc: Draco's the older brother.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (oh, right)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc They ran DT Hempster's but they didn't just sell hemp wallets and shirts and things...<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (what would my relationship to them be, anyway?)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc: They are Aneirin's henchmen. They'd prolly treat you reasonably well because Aneirin would have told them to.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc: But they're also Redcaps, so reasonably well means prolly little respect.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc: They tolerate you, bring you food when Aneirin doesn't, make sure you don't go places you're not supposed to yet (like the dungeon and lab)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc: And they'll talk to you sometimes and try to be friendly but they're not really interested in becoming chums. <br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (Fair enough)<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (How henchmen-y are they, anyway?)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc: Aneirin trusted them quite well. They're who he sent to kidnap childlings when the time came. They're prolly geased not to betray him but they like being with him anyway because torturing people is fun and they usually got to eat the leftovers.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Well, good afternoon, Jeremy.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> How have you been making out?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> well<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Glad to hear it.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Glad to hear it.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> I hope you'll join me for dinner.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> You have an interesting library<br />
* Anastasius stands<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> It's fresh from my hotel's kitchens. The Master Chef, Taso, is really quite a treasure.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> of course...<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Thank you. I've collected my books over years.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> I trust you have found some that interest you? That you enjoy?<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Good. Tell me about them.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> What have you learned from them? Have they helped equip you for your future?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> The histories... the magics<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Mmm-hmmm.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Practiced any magic yet?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> the different versions of each<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> some<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Good.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> So you've been reading some of the Seelie histories, as well as those of the various kiths?<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> I always enjoy the different perspectives.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> I find they give you much to think about.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (did you tell me what house I am yet? ;)<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (or you, for that matter. I'm sure I would have asked by now)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc prolly by now! You've shown a keen interest and he's prolly mildly impressed by you.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (yaaaay! ;)<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc: I mean, you don't often find a kid who is so interested in scholarship these days.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> Our house is rarely mentioned<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Yes. We like to keep it that way.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> (good home environment for it ;)<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> it makes it harder to learn anything about it<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> The entire Shadow Court, as a matter of fact, is nearly mythical to those of the Seelie Court.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> You can ask me whatever you wish to know.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> I think, too, that you will also find your father's human mythology most useful in the pursuit of knowledge relating to our House.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> The shadow court?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Yes.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Our House, House Leanhaun and House Ailil make up the Shadow Court.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> We tend to move in the shadows of Changeling Society, hence the denomination.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> what do we do?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> We are the movers and shakers. <br />
<br />
<Aneirin> We pull strings in the background, and make the Seelie dance.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> They never know quite who does it, though.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> what do you mean?<br />
* Aneirin smirks.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> There are great wheels in motion, turning, turning.<br />
* Anastasius thinks<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Have you read your pre-Sundering history, Jeremy?<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> some of it<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> What have you learned about the Seelie and Unseelie courts back then, in your readings?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> They each ruled for half the year, taking over from each other at the spring and fall equinoxes...<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> ooc: Sorry, he always has to do a bit of teaching... you're his student.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> Seelie in summer, Unseelie in fall<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Yes. And what has happened since?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> Seelie rule all the time<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Yes.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> And why did the courts alternate, before the Sundering?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> I'm not exactly sure. The books don't explain everything. It was more than politics. I think it was because of our nature. Our duality represented in our <br />
leadership<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Yes... but it was also to keep a balance.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> All things are poised on a knife's edge, and our duality is no exception.<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Did you know that everything, all existence, is a carefully choreographed dance?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> But since the Seelie have ruled nonstop for six hundred years, things have been thrown off balance.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> The dancers make sprightly leaps and airy twirls when the music is slow and somber, and they move with solemnity when the music is fast.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> The dance and the music of the spheres is in discord, the balance gone awry, and the orchestra faltering.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> hmm<br />
* Anastasius thinks<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> and all our other problems... are because of this? being out of balance?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> It seems the most likely explanation.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> And so the wheels of the Shadow Court turn, to fix this?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Something like that, yes.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> And they are turning down in your lab?<br />
* Aneirin raises an eyebrow and a corner of his mouth curls up in a smirk.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Not entirely here.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> hmm<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> And don't think this has all happened in a very short period of time.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> The wheels have been grinding slowly onwards towards this goal for centuries.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Do you think it is foolish or rash?<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Or /not possible/?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> ...<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> It seems to make sense...<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Speak, boy.<br />
<br />
<Aneirin> Yes, it does. And many of both courts have come to a similar conclusion.<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> both courts?<br />
<br />
<Anastasius> I suppose, if they were wise...<br />
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<Aneirin> Yes. The Seelie Courts seem to turn a deaf ear on those soothsayers of doom, however.<br />
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<Aneirin> They prefer not to think that their rule could be flawed.<br />
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<Aneirin> It's only among the Unseelie Court that anyone seems to take things seriously.<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
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<Aneirin> and it is certainly only in the Shadow Court that anyone has the courage, the gall, to actually act upon it.<br />
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<Anastasius> And what is going to happen?<br />
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<Aneirin> Well.<br />
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<Aneirin> Many things.<br />
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<Aneirin> Even now things are in motion, gathering impetus.<br />
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<Aneirin> There will be a war, most certainly.<br />
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<Aneirin> I will be forcing the Seelie Court's hand in this issue.<br />
* Anastasius seems mildly surprised<br />
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<Anastasius> you personally?<br />
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<Aneirin> Why not? Someone must do it.<br />
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<Aneirin> And I'm already in a perfect position to do so.<br />
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<Anastasius> what is your position?<br />
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<Aneirin> Well, not perfect. Never, ever rely on a false feeling of perfection.<br />
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<Aneirin> But close to.<br />
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<Aneirin> Dear boy.<br />
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<Aneirin> I'm a fair bit older than I look.<br />
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<Aneirin> I've been working on this for centuries.<br />
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<Aneirin> Slowly, slowly, gaining the ear of the most powerful Shadow Court members.<br />
* Anastasius listens intently<br />
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<Aneirin> You will find that time, and patience, are your best allies.<br />
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<Aneirin> You also must be diplomatic.<br />
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<Aneirin> And you must understand what will draw people to your cause.<br />
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<Aneirin> That is why reading all those histories, from different points of view, is so very useful.<br />
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<Aneirin> You get an insight as to how the minds of the different kiths work, and while I would hate to generalize- never generalize, Jeremy- most members of a kith share a common heritage, a common tradition handed down through the ages, and so it is possible to predict how they may react.<br />
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<Aneirin> As a whole.<br />
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<Aneirin> Offer them what they would like.<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
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<Aneirin> And then act on it!<br />
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<Aneirin> Give them some of what they want, so they know it is within your power to do so.<br />
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<Aneirin> But don't give it all.<br />
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<Aneirin> Not until they've done what you want them to do.<br />
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<Aneirin> And even then, it is useful to hold some back.<br />
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<Aneirin> They'll keep coming, if they think they can get something more from you.<br />
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<Aneirin> Also get to know individuals.<br />
* Anastasius nods again<br />
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<Aneirin> While the various social gatherings of the Courts may sometimes be dreary affairs, go to them.<br />
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<Aneirin> Speak with people, joke with people. Get to know their names, ask about their families, their farms, whatever.<br />
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<Aneirin> They'll swiftly learn to like you.<br />
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<Aneirin> Be kind to their children.<br />
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<Aneirin> Encourage the best in all your subjects, and they will do their best for you.<br />
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<Aneirin> But also, show them a hint of steel.<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
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<Aneirin> So they know that you are not someone they want to cross.<br />
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<Aneirin> Subtlety.<br />
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<Aneirin> It is another good ally.<br />
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<Anastasius> . o O ( so that's what goes on in the dungeons.... showing people 'a hint of steel'.... )<br />
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<Aneirin> If someone really displeases you, don't suffer them to live, but don't make a huge affair of their death either.<br />
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<Aneirin> Arrange for them to disappear.<br />
* Anastasius 's eyes narrow a bit, thinking about killing people and Aneirin's downstairs activities<br />
* Aneirin catches it.<br />
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<Aneirin> You don't like the idea of killing, do you.<br />
* Aneirin narrows his eyes.<br />
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<Anastasius> I've never done it before. I've never needed to<br />
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<Aneirin> And you shouldn't, unless you really have to.<br />
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<Aneirin> My planning has taken me hundreds of years.<br />
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<Aneirin> I can't afford to have one person, one lonely person, possibly destroy all that.<br />
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<Aneirin> Think of all the lives that have been lost because of the six hundred years of Seelie rule. <br />
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<Aneirin> The lives that never came to be because Banality prevented them.<br />
* Anastasius wonders...<br />
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<Aneirin> A good general knows that to save the country, some soldiers must die.<br />
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<Aneirin> Think of the human world wars.<br />
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<Aneirin> How many people died during them? Thousands.<br />
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<Aneirin> Yet thousands more lived because of the sacrifice of some few.<br />
* Anastasius nods again<br />
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<Aneirin> Life is cruel. <br />
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<Aneirin> But we must make what we can of it.<br />
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<Aneirin> And Jeremy, you must learn that truth, embrace it, for otherwise you will never succeed. <br />
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<Aneirin> You can achieve anything you desire, so long as you are willing to take the necessary actions to achieve it.<br />
* Anastasius seems to be considering what you've said<br />
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<Aneirin> But if you are too weak to do so, you might as well just give up now.<br />
* Aneirin lets him consider it.<br />
* Aneirin eats some of his food, which has grown a bit cold.<br />
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<Anastasius> I'm not weak<br />
* Aneirin looks at Ana proudly.<br />
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<Aneirin> Of course you're not. That's why I am telling you all this.<br />
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<Aneirin> Because I believe you will make good use of it.<br />
* Anastasius smiles in slight satisfaction at Aneirin's comment<br />
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<Aneirin> Have some food; it's growing cold.<br />
* Aneirin lifts his plate up with one hand, gestures, and heats it from underneath with a small fireball held in his palm.<br />
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<Aneirin> Have you grown weary yet of the rooms I have given you down here, Jeremy?<br />
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<Anastasius> It's very confined down here<br />
* Aneirin nods.<br />
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<Aneirin> I am sorry for that.<br />
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<Aneirin> And truly, it is not only your mind you must exercise but your body as well.<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
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<Aneirin> Perhaps you should start learning swordplay.<br />
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<Aneirin> Or maybe you prefer archery?<br />
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<Aneirin> More modern weapons are also available. Guns and the like.<br />
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<Aneirin> Does any of that appeal to you?<br />
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<Anastasius> I've taken some fencing<br />
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<Aneirin> Hmm.<br />
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<Anastasius> People think that I'm frail because I'm pale.<br />
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<Aneirin> People should learn not to judge others by their appearances.<br />
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<Aneirin> But that, too, is something you can turn to your advantage.<br />
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<Aneirin> In some situations, it may be useful to have people underestimate you.<br />
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<Aneirin> Would you like to continue to learn more swordplay, Jeremy?<br />
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<Anastasius> I think I would<br />
* Aneirin nods.<br />
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<Aneirin> Well.<br />
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<Anastasius> I need to do something active<br />
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<Aneirin> There are some good knights at my estate who can teach you a lot.<br />
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<Aneirin> Tomorrow, I'll start teaching you a useful cantrip.<br />
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<Aneirin> You'll be able to disguise yourself.<br />
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<Anastasius> (Rondell? Fiachra? ;)<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
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<Aneirin> Then you can come and practice swordplay a few hours each day.<br />
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<Aneirin> I think you are ready to interact a bit more with others of our kind.<br />
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<Aneirin> See what you can learn about my servants... Befriend them.<br />
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<Aneirin> Because that's another thing you should know. It is useful to have contacts in all places.<br />
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<Aneirin> Regardless of their stations in life.<br />
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<Aneirin> Each person has some talent, skill, or knowledge that may be useful to you.<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
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<Aneirin> Perhaps not right this moment, but in the future you may be glad of their friendship.<br />
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<Aneirin> Well then.<br />
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<Aneirin> You've been immersed in Changeling things for over a month now.<br />
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<Aneirin> What sort of goals would you like to see yourself achieve?<br />
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<Aneirin> What sorts of plans do you have for your future, Jeremy?<br />
* Aneirin finishes up his meal, pats at his lips with his napkin, and sits back, ready to talk about Jeremy for a while.<br />
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<Anastasius> I still need to lean more.... about Magic, and about our house<br />
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<Anastasius> And now you're telling me that there is a war coming, and that you hope to change what is<br />
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<Anastasius> So, I'm not sure what my plans are yet<br />
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<Anastasius> I suppose I will have to wait and see how the world is reshaped, and fit myself into it<br />
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<Aneirin> No, Jeremy, fit the world to yourself.<br />
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<Aneirin> But you have nothing for the immediate future?<br />
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<Anastasius> Right now, you are the only connection I have to the world I'm supposed to belong to now. I don't thihk that it is enough leverage.... Unless I want to stand in your shadow forever<br />
* Aneirin pauses a bit.<br />
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<Anastasius> For now, I wish to continue my studies, and expand on them<br />
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<Aneirin> Not forever, Jeremy, but you'd do well to stand there for a while yet.<br />
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<Aneirin> Very well. Are there any particular areas you'd like to delve into more deeply?<br />
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<Aneirin> This library-<br />
* Aneirin gestures to the one full of arcane and rare books you're sitting in.<br />
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<Aneirin> Is by no means all of my collection.<br />
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<Anastasius> oh?<br />
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<Aneirin> I can bring some further study material in for you, if you like, in areas you are particularly interested in.<br />
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<Aneirin> Hmm... there will be a gathering at my freehold a week from today.<br />
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<Aneirin> I think you might like to come see what it's about. Immerse yourself a bit deeper in Changeling culture.<br />
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<Anastasius> I want to know more about our house... everything in the histories here is very vague... but it contradicts so much of what others says about the Sidhe and the other houses<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
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<Anastasius> That would be interesting....<br />
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<Anastasius> what is the date?<br />
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<Aneirin> It's one of our festivals- Highsummer Night. July 17.<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
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<Anastasius> That is something else I have been reading about... the various festivals, the reasons behind them...<br />
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<Anastasius> (That's when Aneirin got hitched, isn't it?)<br />
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<Aneirin> Good. <br />
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<Aneirin> ooc yes it is, but I'm assuming this isn't the same year.<br />
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<Anastasius> (You know, I'm such the perfect student. And then, you went and taught Janus naming instead of me. :p)<br />
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<Anastasius> (true ;)<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc Rondelle and Fiachra are here, because they're beholden to Aneirin.<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: I didn't know you existed yet. And he had a reason to teach it to Janus. He had Janus perform a service in return for him, if I remember correctly.<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: He isn't as stuck up about who should have what magics as Seelies might be. But he wouldn't give it to a stupid person who didn't understand the consequences of the Art. Janus did. :^)<br />
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<Anastasius> (Yup.... I think he didn't, in the end, though...)<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc Anyway, who says he didn't teach Ana Naming?<br />
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<Anastasius> (ooc the fact that Ana doesn't have that much naming? ;)<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc well, that's not /my/ fault, is it? ;^D<br />
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<Anastasius> (ooc well, I couldn't give him *everything*.....)<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: I know. But you could give him anything you wanted... Aneirin knew ALL arts and ALL realms. ;^D<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: he had centuries and a predisposition to it on his side. :^)<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc plus, of course, access to evil stuff.<br />
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<Anastasius> (yeah... he does have some naming.... just not all of it. I think up to 4)<br />
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<Aneirin> Highsummer Night, I'm sure you've read, is one of the few nights of the year that Seelies actually condone interference with mortals.<br />
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<Aneirin> We'll have some enchanted and brought to the Freehold. While they are enchanted of course, they can see us as we truly are, and interact with us.<br />
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<Aneirin> It usually results in an interesting evening.<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
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<Aneirin> . o O (If we get some street people, I'll have a very interesting evening. No one notices missing derelicts...)<br />
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<Aneirin> Well. Do you have any more questions, Jeremy?<br />
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<Aneirin> Can I do anything more for you this evening?<br />
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<Anastasius> I have a lot to think about now, I think<br />
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<Aneirin> . o O (Draco brought in that new Childling today... good, I can put some of my hypotheses to work.)<br />
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<Anastasius> I'd like to learn more about the Shadow Court... your plans<br />
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<Anastasius> all of it<br />
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<Aneirin> Well, all in due time, Jeremy.<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
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<Aneirin> But if you have no further use for me, I believe I have some business to attend to down the hall.<br />
* Aneirin calls for Tel.<br />
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<Aneirin> Tel!<br />
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<Aneirin> Please clean up the meal once young Jeremy has had his fill.<br />
* Tel comes in.<br />
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<Tel> Sure thing.<br />
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<Tel> Hi there, kid.<br />
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<Anastasius> hello<br />
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<Anastasius> (How old is Tel?)<br />
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<Tel> ooc An older Wilder- looks about 18.<br />
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<Aneirin> Good night, Jeremy.<br />
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<Anastasius> good night...<br />
* Aneirin leaves and heads down the hall.<br />
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<Anastasius> (What am I supposed to call him?)<br />
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<Tel> ooc he introduced himself as Aneirin ap Puk, and never told you to use any honorific. So, Aneirin. ;^)<br />
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<Tel> Had enough to eat yet, Jeremy?<br />
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<Anastasius> ahh, no.<br />
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<Tel> Ok.<br />
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<Tel> Too much here for you?<br />
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<Anastasius> Too busy listening...<br />
* Tel looks hopeful.<br />
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<Anastasius> help yourself though<br />
* Tel grins a frighteningly large-toothed grin.<br />
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<Anastasius> I don't eat that much<br />
* Tel digs in.<br />
* Anastasius picks at food, thoughtfully<br />
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<Tel> Draco's missin' out. Has to help the boss...<br />
* Anastasius seeems relatively immune to simple bullying<br />
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<Anastasius> help him with what?<br />
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<Tel> Experimentation.<br />
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<Anastasius> oh?<br />
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<Tel> The boss is trying to develop the perfect soldier.<br />
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<Tel> Fearless, big, and powerful.<br />
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<Anastasius> hmmm.. that makes sense<br />
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<Anastasius> Loyal too, presumably<br />
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<Tel> Of course.<br />
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<Anastasius> how is he doing this?<br />
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<Tel> <m> All his troops are loyal, 'cept maybe for those Ailil. Backstabbers, the lot of them...<br />
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<Tel> Why don't you get him to show you some time?<br />
* Anastasius frowns a bit<br />
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<Tel> It's really educational. Hawhawhaw<br />
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<Anastasius> I'm sure he will, in time<br />
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<Tel> I don't think you could watch for long.<br />
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<Tel> You're too nice.<br />
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<Anastasius> oh?<br />
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<Tel> Yeah.<br />
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<Tel> I remember the first days you were here, you missed your family.<br />
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<Anastasius> and?<br />
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<Anastasius> That makes me nice, does it?<br />
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<Tel> Makes you a wuss.<br />
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<Anastasius> Draco's your brother, right?<br />
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<Tel> Do you miss them still, Jeremy?<br />
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<Tel> Yeah, he is. Whatcha gonna do about it?<br />
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<Tel> He'd tear you limb for limb if you tried anything, and swallow your still-beating heart whole.<br />
* Anastasius shrugs casually, but his eyes just do that weird freaky balor glowy thing at juuuust the right time<br />
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<Anastasius> Awfuly defensive for someone who thinks that relying on one's family is for wussies<br />
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<Tel> No way. I'd kill him myself if I had anything to gain from it.<br />
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<Tel> But right now, suits me fine that he's alive.<br />
* Anastasius shrugs<br />
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<Tel> Do you have a brother? Or a sister?<br />
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<Anastasius> no<br />
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<Tel> Too bad.<br />
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<Tel> I've never fucked albino pussy before.<br />
* Tel grins to himself.<br />
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<Anastasius> Well, if you ever do, I'm sure your life will be fulfilled.<br />
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<Anastasius> Keep me posted<br />
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<Tel> Hawhaw, that's the spirit, kid.<br />
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<Tel> You're not so bad, y'know?<br />
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<Anastasius> hmm<br />
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<Anastasius> I've heard that one before<br />
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<Tel> Sure.<br />
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<Tel> Really, though, you ain't so bad for a Sidhe kid.<br />
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<Tel> Most of them are fucking brats.<br />
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<Tel> I'd eat 'em all for breakfast if boss'd let me.<br />
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<Tel> Maybe I'll get to, tomorrow morning.<br />
* Tel grins in anticipation.<br />
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<Anastasius> I can't say I've ever met any... except Aneirin. I don't think he qualified as a kid, though. Or a brat.<br />
* Anastasius raises an eyebrow<br />
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<Tel> Nope, and you know, I don't think he's exactly a Sidhe, either.<br />
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<Tel> He's a fucking monster.<br />
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<Anastasius> oh?<br />
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<Tel> 's why I love working for him so much.<br />
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<Tel> Hell yeah.<br />
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<Tel> The fringe benefits are great.<br />
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<Tel> Well, see ya!<br />
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<Anastasius> ...<br />
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<Tel> Give me a shout when you're done eating.<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
* Anastasius narrows his eyes as Tel leaves the room<br />
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<Tel> ooc you gonna do anything more? 'Cause that's all I really had planned for this segment.<br />
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<Anastasius> (that was groovy. I'll definitely use that. but I'd like to explore the whole crazy torturer Aneirin parts...)<br />
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<Tel> ooc things are still quiet down the hall. <br />
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<Tel> ooc no screams quite yet.<br />
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<Anastasius> (thats' not quite what I mean, but brb<br />
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<Tel> ooc we can do another time leap, if you like.<br />
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<Anastasius> (yeah. See, mostly I'd like to do a short one about what Aneirin might do to Ana, not really detailed necessarily, I'm good enough at gore on my own, but still, A was crazy, and it'll help flesh out Ana's ideas about why his house is crazy.... I'd also like to do one nearer to the war, so I can get a grasp on what Ana would have been doing then)<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: Ok, Aneirin likely wouldn't harm Ana unless Ana did something to displease him. <br />
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<Anastasius> ooc are you sure? he was kinda crazy after all ;)<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: He likes Ana, remember. In a twisted, psychopathic sort of way.<br />
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<Anastasius> Ooc: yeah, well, hanible Like clarise, too ;)<br />
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<Anastasius> ooc mind, having said that, I'm not really sure if he did anythig to her besides make her crazy...<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: I don't think he would. He likes torturing women for sheer art, and the childlings to satisfy his curiosity about how Changelings work, and to see what he can make of them.<br />
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<Anastasius> ooc okay, then we'll just assume it never happened, which is fair too.<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: he didn't harm her ever. Made her eat her rival's brain and stuff. But he never hurt her.<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc Well, no, it might happen if you even said one thing that Aneirin might think was stupid. Or if you bungled a small mission or something.<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: Aneirin was a perfectionist.<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: not even bungled a small mission. Made one clumsy mistake, although the mission pulled through fine.<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc he'd whip out a knife and give you an idea of how it felt to die, and how making a single mistake could lead to your death. To make a point, you see.<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: he tortured women because of unresolved issues with his mother.<br />
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<Anastasius> Ooc how freudian ;)<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: he might eventually take Ana in to the chamber to watch the transformation from childling to nightmare monster...<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc indeed. It is very Freudian.<br />
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<Anastasius> (I think Ana could handle the childling thing better than the women thing, personally)<br />
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<Aneirin> Well, he might get to watch Aneirin do that to a woman, too, if he were ever to say he wished he knew his teacher more, or do everything his teacher did. ;^)<br />
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<Anastasius> I can see him saying that once, near the beginning of their relationship, and never again<br />
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<Anastasius> :D<br />
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<Anastasius> what would Aneirin do to that?<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: All right. Aneirin will tell Ana a bit about himself, and then start talking reverently about his art, since it is an expression of himself.<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc and if Ana wanted to see his art, Aneirin would show him the next night, after procuring a woman.<br />
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<Anastasius> (well, would Aneirin say what his art was, or would he insist that it required a demonstration?)<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc Aneirin is not ashamed of what he does because he doesn't really register that it's wrong.<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: "I render beauty even more beautiful."<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: "I can't really express in words the transcendent beauty I create. It would be best if you were to see it."<br />
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<Anastasius> ooc I mean, if he doesn't come right out an say 'I liek to put ladies under the knife'.... probably he would want to see. If he does, then, probably not<br />
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<Anastasius> ooc well, then he'd have to see<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: He wouldn't say it that way because he doesn't see it that way. He's fucked up.<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: okely dokely. Wanna do this then?<br />
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<Anastasius> ooc sure<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc ohhh-kaaaay... You of course can embellish the gore in your write-up, in case I don't think of sufficiently gory details.<br />
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<Anastasius> 'k<br />
* Aneirin ushers Ana into the forbidden section of his underground complex, the night after they have the conversation about being more like his teacher. ;^D<br />
* Anastasius is not sure quite what to expect<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: hopefully this will be long enough into the relationship for ana to have come to respect the brilliant aspect of Aneirin, so he won't completely turn away from his teacher, which would kinda wreck things.<br />
* Aneirin leads him past some cold iron cells, most of which are empty but one holds an emaciated Pooka of some sort, clasped in irons.<br />
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<Aneirin> He broke an oath to me.<br />
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<Anastasius> ahh<br />
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<Anastasius> (was that anyone in specific?)<br />
* Aneirin continues down the corridor to a well-lit room. It has natural stone walls like everything else but there's stainless steel trays with various wicked-looking medical implements.<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc no, I made the Pooka up just now.<br />
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<Anastasius> ooc 'k :)<br />
* Anastasius looks from the tray to Aneirin, slightly worried<br />
* Aneirin smiles at a reasonably attractive woman strapped down to a high surgical table, looking past panic, and nearly too weak to struggle. She summons up a last bit of strength to struggle against the straps as Draco looks on.<br />
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<Aneirin> She's lovely, Draco. Where did you find her?<br />
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<Anastasius> (just to note, for the poor girl, that on top of everything, I have slipped seeming ;)<br />
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<Draco_> Brothel in Thailand. She's clean, just been sold by her family. Being saved for a rich customer.<br />
* Aneirin looks saddened.<br />
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<Anastasius> (white is the colour of deaaath in many eastern mythologies ;)<br />
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<Aneirin> My poor, dear girl. If only you could understand me.<br />
* Girl looks with widened eyes at Aneirin, responding to the warmth in his voice.<br />
* Anastasius is still not exactly sure what is going to happen here...<br />
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<Aneirin> What sort of world holds people that sell their own beautiful daughters into such a terrible life?<br />
* Girl sees you for the first time past Aneirin. Her eyes widen in fear and she starts blubbering and screaming something in a language you don't understand.<br />
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<Aneirin> Oh, shh-shh-shh.<br />
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<Aneirin> I've rescued you from that fate.<br />
* Anastasius glances cautiously at Draco, trying to gage from him what he should be expecting here<br />
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<Aneirin> When I am done with you, you will never have to fear again. Never cry, never be sad.<br />
* Aneirin says it in a very gentle, soothing voice.<br />
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<Aneirin> I will take your beauty to its fullest extent.<br />
* Draco_ licks his lips in anticipation.<br />
* Anastasius purses his lips unconsciously<br />
* Aneirin slowly removes the girl's clothing, as if she were a delicate gift.<br />
* Aneirin looks over her body, nodding in appreciation.<br />
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<Aneirin> Such beautiful skin...<br />
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<Aneirin> Such small hips.... such perfect breasts.<br />
* Anastasius shifts a bit, trying to remain impassive, but still not comfortable with here he should be resting his eyes...<br />
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<Aneirin> Your eyes... I always loved oriental eyes, you know. There is something about them, they add so much more mystery to a woman...<br />
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<Anastasius> (LOL! Sugar Sugar on my playlist o_O)<br />
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<Aneirin> The high cheekbones, sweetly curved lips... an elf-lord's dream come true.<br />
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<Aneirin> But you are made ugly!<br />
* Aneirin strikes her.<br />
* Girl 's eyes well up with tears as the red mark comes up on her face.<br />
* Anastasius flinches at the suddenness of it, but hopes that Draco and Aneirin are too wrapped up in what's gong on to pay attention to him right now...<br />
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<Aneirin> You are made ugly by your appetite. You feel like nothing without a man. You hunger for a man. You want to feel him inside you, to make him give you children, whom you will poison with your false love!<br />
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<Aneirin> You are no creator! You are a destroyer!<br />
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<Aneirin> But I.. I can change all this. i can make you beautiful.<br />
* Aneirin turns to Ana.<br />
* Anastasius tries to be impassive again, but is clearly tense<br />
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<Aneirin> She has such beautiful eyes, don't you think?<br />
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<Aneirin> But first, I must make her lose her hunger for men.<br />
* Anastasius nods briefly<br />
* Aneirin proceeds to the cart with surgical tools and selects a scalpel.<br />
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<Aneirin> Pain purifies.<br />
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<Aneirin> It cleanses out the poisons of the system, makes you think clearly.<br />
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<Aneirin> And I will cleanse her of her hunger.<br />
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<Anastasius> (just to make thin more interesting for you, I'll type out my thoghts for ya ;)<br />
* Aneirin gestures to Draco, who seems to know the routine. He moves to help Aneirin spread the girl's legs. They rearrange the straps and things to make it possible.<br />
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<Aneirin> A woman's hunger is derived from the pleasure she takes from the act.<br />
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<Anastasius> ....<br />
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<Aneirin> Take away the pleasure, and she will no longer hunger.<br />
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<Anastasius> . o O ( no... he can't... )<br />
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* Aneirin proceeds to give the girl a 'circumcision'.<br />
* Girl screams.<br />
* Anastasius can't help but stare in gaping horror<br />
* Aneirin lays the parted flesh gently on a bare table.<br />
* Anastasius stands in shock for the time being<br />
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<Anastasius> . o O ( this.... isn't real... )<br />
* Aneirin pauses for a moment to contemplate what he should do next.<br />
* Aneirin turns to Ana, a happy expression on his face. He thinks he's making something beautiful. He doesn't seem to notice Ana's look of horror.<br />
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<Aneirin> That's not enough, though.<br />
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<Anastasius> . o O ( he's utterly insane! )<br />
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<Aneirin> They have children, even without their pleasure.<br />
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<Aneirin> And then they fill their children's ears with poison.<br />
* Aneirin moves up to the girl’s face.<br />
* Draco_ moves up and pries the girl's mouth open.<br />
* Anastasius can't help thinking of his own mother when he's going on about this...<br />
* Aneirin looks in her mouth for a moment, brow creasing.<br />
* Aneirin selects a clamp and some surgical scissors from his table.<br />
* Aneirin nods at Draco.<br />
* Draco_ pulls her tongue out and places the clamp on it, holding it out of her mouth.<br />
* Anastasius knwows what's coming next<br />
* Aneirin moves in with the large scissors, and proceeds to cut the girl's tongue out. He lays this on the table next to her other appendage.<br />
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<Anastasius> (its like a car wreck...)<br />
* Anastasius would be pale as a sheet, if he weren't pale as he could possible get already.<br />
* Draco_ moves quietly over to a suction tube like they have at the dentists' office, which he holds in her mouth to suck the blood away.<br />
* Draco_ winks at Ana.<br />
* Anastasius swallows hard once<br />
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<Draco_> Can't have her choke to death before she's pure!<br />
* Anastasius is frozen, for now, by Draco's casual reaction and Aneirin's ecstatic demeanor<br />
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<Aneirin> Still, they have children! And they are never happy with their children, always urging them to do better, go farther.<br />
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<Aneirin> Best to go to the source.<br />
* Aneirin carefully changes the blade of his scalpel, and then moves to hover over the girl's abdomen.<br />
* Draco_ continues sucking blood out of her mouth, matter-of-factly.<br />
* Anastasius closes his eyes<br />
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<Anastasius> . o O ( He's sick. They're both sick. )<br />
* Aneirin procedes to give the girl a hysterectomy. Thankfully she faints before too long.<br />
* Anastasius turns and leaves the room before the 'operation' is complete<br />
* Aneirin lays the excised uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries on the side table.<br />
* Aneirin goes to the door and calls after him.<br />
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<Aneirin> Jeremy!<br />
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<Aneirin> Where are you going?<br />
* Anastasius can't untense his jaw enough to answer....<br />
* Anastasius pauses at the corridor exit to look back when Aneiring calls afer, but can't force himself to go back there<br />
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<Aneirin> I'm not done yet... you haven't seen her made beautiful yet.<br />
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<Aneirin> Shall I call you when I'm done?<br />
* Anastasius 's face contorts in a horrible grimace, and turns away more briskly<br />
* Aneirin wonders what he did wrong.<br />
* Aneirin wipes his hands on his apron and goes after Ana.<br />
* Aneirin locates Ana, looking genuinely concerned.<br />
* Anastasius is in his room, washing his face<br />
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<Aneirin> Jeremy... Jeremy.<br />
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<Aneirin> I'm sorry. I don't understand. I seem to have upset you.<br />
* Anastasius just shakes his head, still deeply disturbed<br />
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<Anastasius> ...<br />
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<Anastasius> Don't ever talk to me about your 'art' again<br />
* Aneirin looks a bit angry.<br />
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<Aneirin> You asked to see!<br />
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<Aneirin> And I decided to let you.<br />
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<Anastasius> I'm very sorry I did.<br />
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<Aneirin> I shared something very beautiful with you.<br />
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<Aneirin> And this is how you repay me?<br />
* Aneirin looks angrier.<br />
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<Aneirin> Scorn!<br />
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<Aneirin> You are scorning me, aren't you? Think you're better?<br />
* Anastasius looks kind of wild eyed<br />
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<Anastasius> You have an amazing mind, Aneirin, but you are very, very sick<br />
* Aneirin looks very wild-eyed, in an angry sort of way.<br />
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<Aneirin> I am not sick. I am an artist.<br />
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<Anastasius> I'd read.... but I *never* thought...<br />
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<Aneirin> What?<br />
* Anastasius shakes his head<br />
* Aneirin paces up angrily to Ana.<br />
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<Aneirin> Tell me, boy.<br />
* Anastasius steps back<br />
* Aneirin reaches out and shakes him.<br />
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<Aneirin> I share everything with you. I teach you how to be great, let you read my books.<br />
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<Anastasius> let go of me!<br />
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<Aneirin> You could be courteous enough to return the favour.<br />
* Aneirin lets go, shoving the boy roughly into a wall.<br />
* Aneirin pulls the scalpel out of his apron, and leaps down to the boy, holding the scalpel up against Ana's throat.<br />
* Anastasius freezes<br />
* Aneirin fixes Ana with a crazed, intense stare.<br />
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<Aneirin> You don't understand, do you?<br />
* Aneirin pushes the scalpel into Ana's skin.<br />
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<Aneirin> Life-<br />
* Anastasius can't really look away. It's like a deer being caught in headlights....<br />
* Aneirin pushes it a bit more, drawing blood.<br />
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<Aneirin> Is-<br />
* Anastasius tries desperately not to breathe or swallow...<br />
* Aneirin pushes in a bit deeper.<br />
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<Aneirin> Made-<br />
* Anastasius pushes Aneirin away<br />
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<Anastasius> Get off of me!<br />
* Aneirin is causing real pain.<br />
* Aneirin is too large and has Ana pinned.<br />
* Aneirin draws the blade across Ana's throat.<br />
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<Anastasius> (just makin' sure... ;)<br />
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<Aneirin> More beautiful because of its brevity.<br />
* Aneirin has not cut deep enough to kill.<br />
* Aneirin knew what he was doing, kind of.<br />
* Aneirin sees the blood pouring from the gash he made in Ana's neck and immediately sobers up.<br />
* Aneirin says coldly.<br />
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<Aneirin> Don't ask to see things you aren't ready for.<br />
* Anastasius puts his own hands to his throat<br />
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<Aneirin> Get up now.<br />
* Aneirin stands up so Ana can get up.<br />
* Anastasius gets up, quickly, but still holding his bleeding throat with one hand<br />
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<Aneirin> Come with me. We have to bandage that.<br />
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<Aneirin> . o O (He must learn who is his master. I'll let him suffer through the healing process for a while. Then maybe I'll Heather Balm it...)<br />
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<Anastasius> . o O ( I'll never *ever* be ready for that.... )<br />
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<Anastasius> . o O ( I should have known... )<br />
* Aneirin steers Ana to a seat and attends to his bandage.<br />
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<Anastasius> . o O ( after everything I've read here... )<br />
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<Aneirin> This hasn't been a total loss, Jeremy.<br />
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<Aneirin> You must learn your limits.<br />
* Anastasius stares fixedly at a wall.<br />
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<Aneirin> Sometimes, you have to do that the hard way.<br />
* Aneirin smiles encouragingly at Ana.<br />
* Anastasius is still looking at Aneirin kind of apprehensively<br />
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<Aneirin> You did well, with the knife to your throat. I'm proud of you- you didn't back down or give up.<br />
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<Aneirin> I might have killed you if I felt you give up.<br />
* Aneirin gives Ana a friendly shove on the shoulder.<br />
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<Anastasius> . o O ( why him? )<br />
* Anastasius make a concerted effort not to flinch<br />
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<Aneirin> You'll do well, at your Sain Day. Very well.<br />
* Aneirin smiles mysteriously, eyes glinting.<br />
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<Anastasius> . o O ( gods... what next? )<br />
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<Aneirin> Some wine?<br />
* Aneirin pours two goblets.<br />
* Aneirin hands one to Ana and sips the other himself.<br />
* Anastasius stares at it<br />
* Anastasius takes an experimental sip<br />
* Aneirin seems perfectly at ease now, and pleased with the world, but particularly with Ana.<br />
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<Aneirin> If I were going to kill you, I wouldn't use poison. <br />
* Anastasius makes an odd face, because it hurts to swallow<br />
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<Aneirin> But it's good that you're being so cautious.<br />
* Anastasius nods<br />
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<Aneirin> It could save your life some day.<br />
* Anastasius winces again because his throat is still bleeding<br />
* Aneirin watches him carefully.<br />
* Anastasius half considers quipping something about forgetting his canvas, but decides *not* to remind him<br />
* Anastasius takes another careful sip of the wine<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc wise decision. ;^)<br />
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<Aneirin> Do you think I am hard on you, Jeremy?<br />
* Anastasius looks at Aneirin, measuring<br />
* Anastasius whispers "Sometimes."<br />
* Aneirin crouches down and looks into Ana's eyes.<br />
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<Aneirin> If I am, it is for your own good.<br />
* Anastasius will not look away<br />
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<Aneirin> In the end, no matter how many alliances you have made, no matter how carefully orchestrated your plan is, you may only have yourself to rely upon.<br />
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<Aneirin> Good night, Jeremy.<br />
* Aneirin turns to go.<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: how was that? Gory enough?<br />
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<Anastasius> ooc it was wonderful :D<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: good. I hope Aneirin met your expectations.<br />
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<Anastasius> ooc oh yeah :)<br />
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<Anastasius> you know, I've realized that Ana could probably never do anything to hurt irene<br />
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<Aneirin> ooc: phew. <br />
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<Aneirin> Awww, that's good.<br />
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<Aneirin> 'Cause Hayley would avenge Irene or die in the attempt, if he ever did.<br />
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<Anastasius> and just how Aneirin's psychoses helped shaped his views on beauty, and women, and love<br />
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<Anastasius> heh<br />
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<Aneirin> He likes women because of what Aneirin did?<br />
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<Aneirin> Thinks Aneirin was totally wrong?<br />
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<Anastasius> see, I already had his views on these things worked out, but Aneirin just helps to reinforce them ;)<br />
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<Aneirin> What are his views??<br />
* Aneirin is curious.<br />
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<Anastasius> He sees physical beauty as a false mask.<br />
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<Anastasius> party because of how house Balor works, where you're either a freak or a psycho<br />
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<Aneirin> Right.<br />
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<Anastasius> so not being 'beautiful' is good, it means you have something else to offer<br />
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<Anastasius> Beauty is an illusion<br />
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<Anastasius> I really don't think he could ever lay a hand on a woman, either, after seeing that<br />
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<Aneirin> You mean in a cruel way?<br />
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<Anastasius> well, not in the violence sense ;)<br />
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<Aneirin> Or never ever?<br />
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<Anastasius> yeah<br />
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<Aneirin> Like he won't consummate his marriage ever?<br />
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<Aneirin> Ok.<br />
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<Anastasius> like he would never hit her<br />
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<Aneirin> Good.<br />
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<Anastasius> heh<br />
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<Anastasius> poor Irene ;)<br />
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<Anastasius> I wouldn't do that to her ;)<br />
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<Aneirin> That might be one of the good things Hayley would pick up on in him.<br />
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<Aneirin> That would be, I think.<br />
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<Anastasius> *nod*<br />
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<Aneirin> After the school...<br />
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<Anastasius> now that's not to say he wouldn't manipulate her in other ways, but never physically<br />
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<Aneirin> Yeah.<br />
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<Aneirin> I'm counting on him manipulating her!<br />
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<Anastasius> I think, actually, that acusations that he would or might, or has, or anything like that, would really make him angry, too.<br />
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<Aneirin> But one of the reasons she'd put up with him and keep going to him for help is because she would pick up on his innate kindness to women.<br />
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<Aneirin> Well, Hayley wouldn't accuse him of physically abusing Irene.<br />
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<Aneirin> But psychologically?<br />
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<Aneirin> Hayley wouldn't put that past him, probably, since she herself will have been a victim of his manipulations.<br />
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<Anastasius> see, that's the sort of thing he might not necessarily be aware of ;)<br />
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<Anastasius> somethings, yes, on purpose, but other, no<br />
* Anastasius is becoming a less and less coherent typist<br />
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<Aneirin> Yeah. ;^)<br />
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<Aneirin> It's late, we ought to go to bed.<br />
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<Aneirin> Did you log this?<br />
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<Anastasius> *nod*<br />
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<Anastasius> yup<br />
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<Aneirin> If not I'll locate mine and send you a copy...<br />
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<Aneirin> ok, n/m<br />
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<Aneirin> I hope that will help you out a bit.<br />
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<Anastasius> groovy. I'm going to bed :)<br />
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<Aneirin> It was fun!<br />
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<Aneirin> If a bit disturbing...<br />
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<Anastasius> now I just have to get to this part ;)<br />
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<Aneirin> heheh<br />
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<Anastasius> indeed ;)<br />
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<Anastasius> night!<br />
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<Aneirin> It will give you something to look forward to.<br />
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<Aneirin> A carrot on a stick.<br />
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{{cv}}{{cv-log}}</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Janus_%26_Hayley,_cinnamon_buns&diff=13351Janus & Hayley, cinnamon buns2020-02-01T16:42:15Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: </p>
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<div><Hayley> (Well, cinnamon buns are yummy, and I think Janus and Hayley need to get a bit more used to being around one another...)<br />
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<Janus> (I don't know if they can... I sense a lot of, um, tension... :o)<br />
* Hayley wakes up around 3 pm...<br />
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<Hayley> . o O (Uh-oh... hope I'll be able to sleep tonight...)<br />
* Janus will be down in his study, working on some theories, plotting some magical charts about how the curse's power might be weakening...<br />
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<Janus> Hmm...<br />
* Hayley looks fondly at the spot Janus had been lying in when she fell asleep, then throws the covers back and swings her little hooves out over the edge of the mattress.<br />
* Hayley looks sadly at her legs.<br />
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<Hayley> . o O (So ugly...)<br />
* Hayley decides she wants a bath... dust in her hair from the desert... oh, dear, the sheets. She bundles them up and makes a note to ask Tara for some fresh ones, and she'll offer to help clean the ones that are now dusty with Australian sand...<br />
* Hayley dresses and makes her way down to the bathroom... past Janus' study.<br />
* Janus nibbles on the end of a quil...<br />
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<Hayley> *clip-clop, clip*<br />
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<Janus> ..?<br />
* Janus 's concentration is broken...<br />
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<Hayley> (He would have heard her door creak a bit as well...)<br />
* Janus gets up, and pokes his head out the door.<br />
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<Hayley> (awwww, already this ic has such a warm, cozy, homey tone...)<br />
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<Janus> (until we start fighting about commoners... ;D)<br />
* Hayley is already past his study door and turning into the washroom. She raises a hand to her mouth to stifle a yawn as she ambles into the bathroom...<br />
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<Janus> ...<br />
* Hayley realizes there may not be any towels for her there... but smiles as she sees Tara's handiwork... three sets of towels, one for each member of the household.<br />
* Janus watches her, smiling...<br />
* Hayley closes the door behind her and starts drawing bath water... shortly thereafter she can be heard splashing about, and humming a bit.<br />
* Janus goes back to work, humming a little tune from his youth...<br />
* Hayley will emerge about a half hour later, after the occasional outbreak of a line or two from some song or other.<br />
* Janus feels better than he has in quite some time...<br />
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<Hayley> (awww... so cute)<br />
* Hayley feels better than she has in quite some time as well, hence the generally chipper mood.<br />
* Janus actually feels optimistic... He'll keep Hayley here, act as a benevolent mentor type, and break the curse on her before it's too late...<br />
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<Janus> . o O (No-one will have to suffer...)<br />
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<Hayley> (benevolent mentor, hmmm? ;^D )<br />
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<Janus> (Well, he doesn't want to take advantage of her.)<br />
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<Hayley> (The way Bastard was, maybe... ;^) )<br />
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<Hayley> (I know but it will be hard not to. ;^) )<br />
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<Janus> (So when *someone* isn't distracting him with that merit/flaw (which is it), he tries to think of their relationship in those terms for now.)<br />
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<Hayley> (you can hear the bathtub gurgling as it drains)<br />
* Janus plots out some astrological stuff.<br />
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<Hayley> (I know, I'm just teasing. and it's a merit. And besides that one, she also has voice of a songbird, which means she can sing the Gift of Pan, instead of having to play an instrument like most Satyrs do, and also even her speaking voice is rich with tones and inflections... she'd make a fine orator.)<br />
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<Janus> Hmm, hmm..<br />
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<Hayley> (Her speaking voice can emote many things... you can practically read her soul when she speaks)<br />
* Hayley opens the bathroom door and clip clops back down the hall, still humming.<br />
* Tara_ has good ears, and hears Hayley up and about, and smiles to herself.<br />
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<Tara_> Your Lordship! Hayley! Come and have a snack, will you?<br />
* Tara_ calls up the stairs.<br />
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<Hayley> (What would Janus do without Tara? ;^) )<br />
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<Janus> ...<br />
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<Janus> Food?<br />
* Janus realizes he is very hungry...<br />
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<Hayley> (The smell of cinnamon rolls has been wafting up from the kitchen for a few hours now...)<br />
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<Janus> *sniff, sniff*<br />
* Janus puts the quill down.<br />
* Janus strolls into the kitchen, humming a very old David Bowie song.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Good afternoon, Tara!<br />
* Hayley pokes her head out from her bedroom door, then emerges carrying the bundled-up sheets.<br />
<br />
<Tara_> Good afternoon, Your Lordship!<br />
* Tara_ beams.<br />
<br />
<Tara_> . o O (It's so good to see him happy)<br />
* Janus smiles, looks around.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I'm famished...<br />
* Tara_ has set the kitchen table up cozily (much more intimate than the formal dining room) with tea cups and saucers laid out for the three of you, a plate of still-warm cinnamon rolls, and she is just now pouring the water into the pot to steep the tea.<br />
<br />
<Tara_> Glad to hear it. <br />
<br />
<Tara_> This's just a little snack to tide you over until the evening meal.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Well, they smell amazing...<br />
* Hayley comes down the stairs and pokes her head into the kitchen.<br />
* Tara_ beams at Janus' compliment.<br />
* Janus sits down, then stands back up when Hayley comes in.<br />
<br />
<Tara_> Oh, it's nothing like what the fancy bakers used to make in London...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Hi... Smells yummy. I'll be right back...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Well, I wouldn't say that.<br />
* Hayley shows the bundle of sheets apologetically.<br />
* Janus gives Hayley a puzzled look.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I've really got to stop making a habit of sleeping on your sheets when I'm full of Australia...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Oh...<br />
* Hayley grins sheepishly.<br />
* Hayley ducks out to take the sheets to the laundry.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Well, we have more linen here than we know what to do with, really..<br />
<br />
<Tara_> You can never have too much linen, is what me mam would say.<br />
<br />
<Tara_> Never know when you'll have unexpected guests.<br />
* Tara_ says sagely.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Now that the children have all left...<br />
<br />
<Tara> They'll come back, for Christmas and such...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Christmas?<br />
* Janus looks puzzled.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Why?<br />
<br />
<Tara_> (Oh, you guys must have celebrated Christmas! Even if it isn't a Changeling thing...)<br />
<br />
<Tara_> Well... because this is their home.<br />
* Tara_ says with conviction.<br />
<br />
<Tara_> And they love you.<br />
* Janus is starting to get that I-dont-want-to-talk-about-this look.<br />
* Hayley traipses back into the kitchen and plunks herself down in a chair.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Perhaps Aidan will come...<br />
* Janus gathers himself together when Hayley comes in.<br />
<br />
<Tara_> They'll all come, just you wait and see.<br />
<br />
<Tara_> Rachel's only at the Countess' anyway. It's not far...<br />
<br />
<Janus> ...<br />
* Hayley raises an eyebrow, having only caught the tail-end of the conversation.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Hello again, Hayley.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> What are they supposed to come for?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Hello, again, Janus.<br />
* Hayley smiles, a bit shyly, perhaps.<br />
* Janus seats himself elegantly, flipping out the tails of his long jacket.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Tara is being awfully optimistic.<br />
<br />
<Tara_> We're just talking about Christmas, dear.<br />
* Hayley purses her lips a bit at the term of endearment.<br />
<br />
<Tara_> Well, shall we eat then?<br />
<br />
<Janus> My daughter delights in shaming and mocking me, and Tally and I seem to grow farther apart with each passing season...<br />
<br />
<Janus> (Oh please, boggans call everyone that :P)<br />
<br />
* Tara_ pours tea into each teacup.<br />
<br />
<Janus> But perhaps we shall see Aidan...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Enough of that, though...<br />
* Hayley looks a bit uncomfortable at the way Janus describes his daughter and older son.<br />
* Janus waves his hand dismissively.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I'm sorry...<br />
<br />
<Janus> You don't need to worry about it.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I shouldn't have said anything; I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable.<br />
* Janus manages to smile for her.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Well!<br />
<br />
<Janus> I am ravenous.<br />
* Hayley takes a cinnamon bun a bit disconsolately. She seems a bit doubtful, herself, but Janus smiling makes her feel more at ease.<br />
* Hayley smiles slightly, and cuts open a cinnamon roll, slathers butter on it.<br />
* Hayley takes a bite.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Oh, yummmmm, just the way I-<br />
* Janus prefers to unravel them...<br />
* Hayley stops short awkwardly, cutting off what she was about to say.<br />
* Hayley looks for distraction and sees Janus eating his cinnamon roll.<br />
* Hayley giggles.<br />
* Janus peels a bit off and eats it.<br />
<br />
<Janus> What?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> If I'd done that at Aberystwyth, I'm sure I'd have gotten a long, cold stare for playing with my food.<br />
<br />
<Janus> My mother watched you eat?<br />
* Tara_ smiles.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Not usually, no. <br />
<br />
<Hayley> I didn't really take any meals with her. The other Squires, though...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Piffle...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> They loved finding another reason to dislike me.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Jealousy, I'm sure...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Anyway, I always eat them like this.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Windrider never said anything.<br />
<br />
<Janus> And after I had my Chrysalis... well, Mother was just so pleased that I turned out that I probably could have shoved them up my nose.<br />
* Janus shrugs, and continues eating.<br />
* Hayley doesn't quite know what to say to that, and nibbles her cinnamon roll in silence.<br />
* Janus doesn't seem upset or anything, said it very matter-of-factly.<br />
<br />
<Tara_> . o O (Oh, Dana... these two are going to need a lot of work.)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Did Windrider ever drive you nuts?<br />
<br />
<Janus> No, why?<br />
* Janus looks up.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I mean, with his being happy all the time?<br />
<br />
<Janus> I always found him to be...<br />
* Janus pauses.<br />
<br />
<Janus> ...comforting, I suppose.<br />
* Hayley shrugs.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Sometimes I just want someone to sympathize, not try to cheer me up.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Oh... well...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It must be weird for you, being able to understand what I say now without having to think about it really hard.<br />
* Janus tries to hide his awkwardness. Windrider is pretty much the only father figure Janus had...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Is it?<br />
<br />
<Janus> (It makes him uncomfortable to hear him slighted...)<br />
<br />
<Janus> Yes, I suppose...<br />
* Janus eats the last bite of his roll, the middle bit, which is always the best part...<br />
* Hayley continues eating her roll and drinking her tea, but has an eye cocked towards Janus.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> . o O (What did I say?)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (she's picked up on his discomfort)<br />
<br />
<Janus> (*Debbie* would know. :P)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> . o O (Oh...)<br />
* Janus reaches for a second roll.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> . o O (*sigh*)<br />
<br />
<Janus> So, is everything to your liking in your room?<br />
* Hayley nods.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Is there anything you require?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Well... you know I like reading. It helps me get to sleep, sometimes, if I read for a while before turning out the light... especially if it's a good book so I can pretend I'm someone else...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Well, there certainly is no shortage of books here...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I know... but what am I /allowed/ to read?<br />
<br />
<Janus> Just ask...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> All right...<br />
<br />
<Janus> *unravel* *eat*<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (Memo to self: put *that* book on a much higher shelf.)<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (... and hide 'Lolita.')<br />
* Hayley looks out the window at the trees briefly.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I wish you were near the sea...<br />
* Hayley says wistfully.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I thought you didn't like it at the castle...<br />
* Janus says, puzzled.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I didn't, but I liked the sea...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Well, we could certainly visit the shore.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I kept my window open even in the winter so I could hear it...<br />
* Hayley turns back to Janus and smiles wickedly.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> You just want to see me in a bathing suit.<br />
<br />
<Janus> ...<br />
* Janus coughs.<br />
* Tara_ looks a bit startled.<br />
* Janus nearly chokes on the roll...<br />
* Janus turns bright, bright red.<br />
<br />
<Janus> ...Wh-what?<br />
<br />
<Janus> I don't believe I quite heard you right...<br />
* Hayley just smirks, eyes knowing and maybe a bit challenging.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I think you did.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Well, that is certainly not the case...<br />
* Hayley reaches for a second roll herself, cuts it and butters it nonchalantly.<br />
* Janus turns a deeper shade of red.<br />
* Hayley quirks an eyebrow up.<br />
* Janus taps a butterknife nervously on the table's edge.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (Calm, calm...)<br />
* Hayley eats her roll silently, watching Janus.<br />
* Tara_ sips her tea, eyes sliding from one to the other, uncertain whether to be amused or concerned.<br />
<br />
<Janus> (If I were her, I'd go with amused)<br />
* Janus gradually relaxes, the color fading from his face as he regains his composure.<br />
* Tara_ tries a ghost of a smile.<br />
* Hayley sips some tea.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> So...<br />
<br />
<Janus> So...<br />
* Hayley leans back on her chair, hooking her arms over the top rail of the chair-back.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> When are we going to the beach?<br />
<br />
<Janus> (what time of year is it?)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (I'll say Spring)<br />
<br />
<Janus> Well...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (a few months still before she turns 15)<br />
<br />
<Janus> That would depend on where you'd like to go.<br />
* Hayley blushes now... she didn't expect him to take her seriously and was actually hoping to get another rise out of him...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> <m> It's all right... I was teasing.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (Why the beach... I hate the beach... I always feel so ... exposed... )<br />
<br />
<Janus> OH?<br />
<br />
<Janus> Oh!<br />
<br />
<Janus> Well, that's too bad...<br />
<br />
<Janus> *relief*<br />
* Hayley focuses on finishing her tea and roll.<br />
<br />
<Janus> What *would* you like to do this afternoon?<br />
<br />
<Janus> Or are you still feeling tired...?<br />
* Tara_ gets ready to start clearing the table, since it seems like this little pastime is pretty much over.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I'd still be in bed if I was tired.<br />
* Hayley says a bit snappishly.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (Moody...)<br />
* Janus will ignore her rudeness.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I don't know what I want to do.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> What do you want me to do?<br />
<br />
<Janus> I hadn't planned an itinerary.<br />
* Janus ventures a smile.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I want to fight.<br />
<br />
<Janus> To fight?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Did you use a sword or was it always the scythe?<br />
* Janus echoes in puzzlement.<br />
<br />
<Janus> With me?<br />
<br />
<Janus> No, always the scythe... Why do you want to fight, all of a sudden?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Because I don't want my skills to get rusty.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I'm not expecting us to draw blood or anything. Just practice.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I personally don't engage in physical combat all that often...<br />
<br />
<Janus> I don't have any practice weaponry...<br />
* Janus looks a little dubious.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Who needs wooden dummies?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Totally different balance; you can't beat the real thing.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Unless you can't control the lightning.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I don't have any weapons at all, except for my own.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I mastered it quite some time ago, thank you.<br />
* Janus says, a bit more archly than he'd intended.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> All right... so now I just need a sword.<br />
<br />
<Janus> But there is no accounting for accidents.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Life is an accident.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I would have to disagree...<br />
* Janus frowns slightly.<br />
* Hayley shrugs.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> We're each entitled to our own opinions.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (She is trying to pick a fight with me....)<br />
<br />
<Janus> Indeed.<br />
* Janus says calmly.<br />
<br />
<Janus> In any case, I don't believe I have a sword, Hayley.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> You could always make one. Hey, you asked me what I wanted to do, I told you.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> So anyway, what do you want to do?<br />
<br />
<Janus> If you really want to spar...<br />
* Janus sighs.<br />
<br />
<Tara_> . o O (Oh dear...)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I do.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Although I do not see the point.<br />
* Hayley smiles.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It's good practice.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> You never know when your magic will fail you.<br />
<br />
<Janus> It never has...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Glamour is fickle.<br />
* Janus picks up the butterknife he was playing with a few moments ago.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> And soon there may not be much of it to go around.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Such a negative attitude is unbecoming.<br />
* Janus concentrates on the knife.<br />
* Janus closes his eyes, trying to visualize the simple runes that make up the object's name.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (*Fatalist* *Fatalist* in blinking lights... ;^D )<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (I'm sure he gets them)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (cause he's just cool that way)<br />
* Janus bends the knife as he twists the runes, and it becomes a simple shortsword.<br />
* Janus opens his eyes, and looks over the item.<br />
<br />
<Janus> When one possesses gifts such as ours...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Nothing is impossible.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Is it to your liking?<br />
* Hayley smiles covetously.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It looks good.<br />
* Hayley holds out her hand for it.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> But is the balance all right?<br />
* Janus hands it over resignedly.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I would not know.<br />
* Hayley takes it and hoists the sword, twists it about a bit, makes a few short jabs pointing away from anyone/thing she could unintentionally damage.<br />
* Hayley looks satisfied.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It's good.<br />
* Janus watches her stab the air with the same look of resignation.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Very well...<br />
<br />
<Janus> The garden, then?<br />
* Janus stands up.<br />
* Hayley nods.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I'll join you momentarily.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> How about the orchard? We can use the trees as cover.<br />
* Janus ducks into his study, where the scythe leans against a wall.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Certainly...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> . o O (And I'll have greater manoeuverability)<br />
* Janus shucks his jacket, and picks up the old weapon.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> . o O (With a short sword, over a long arm like a scythe...)<br />
* Hayley waits for Janus at the door.<br />
* Janus contemplates cantrips, briefly.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> . o O (Unless he plans to Flicker Flash there...)<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (Oh, no need to *cheat*, for goodness' sake.)<br />
* Janus wanders out eventually.<br />
* Hayley waits on the stoop, smiling.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> There you are!<br />
* Hayley says cheerfully.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Yes, there I am...<br />
* Janus smiles.<br />
* Hayley reaches for his hand and leads him towards the orchard.<br />
* Janus thinks...<br />
* Hayley stops halfway there and turns to face him, a bit guiltily.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (Better off using it as a staff in these trees...)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Do you really want to do it in the orchard?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I chose the place because I knew you'd be at a disadvantage...<br />
<br />
<Janus> I know.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> But that's not very courteous of me.<br />
* Janus says nonchalantly.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Wherever you like.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (Let's just get this over with.)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Let's go someplace it is fair for both of us.<br />
* Hayley leads him towards the fishpond instead.<br />
<br />
<Janus> The fish pond??<br />
* Hayley nods.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I don't want to get *wet*...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> There's open banks on its edges; we can fight there.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (It smells like fish in there!)<br />
<br />
<Janus> Very well...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Most of the rest of the garden's all wooded over, unless you changed things...<br />
* Janus smiles gamely.<br />
<br />
<Janus> No no...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Not a thing.<br />
* Janus drops the scythe on the bank and does a few stretches...<br />
* Hayley also warms up.<br />
* Janus looks up at the sky.<br />
* Hayley then assumes the starting stance, sword held at her side as if sheathed, and waits for Janus.<br />
* Janus unbuttons his shirt and throws it on a patch of grass, before picking up his weapon again.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (he's bare chested? Now Hayley's at a disadvantage... ;^) )<br />
* Janus assumes a stance with the shaft of the scythe held out in front of him, angled away from his feet, like a quarterstaff.<br />
<br />
<Janus> (ho ho, now who's sneaky)<br />
* Hayley tries not to look too obvious... but can't hide her feeling of desire... she swallows a bit nervously.<br />
* Hayley collects herself.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> First the salute!<br />
<br />
<Janus> (anyway, although I don't know how dexterous Janus is relative to Hayley, he does have a 4 or 5 melee, specialized in this particular individual weapon... I will attempt to block her blows with that curved part of the handle that sticks out (the guard, you know), maybe try to catch the sword on one of the hook things that comes off it, and try to hook her feet with the bottom of the staff...)<br />
* Hayley 'draws' her sword and holds it high in salute to Janus, then swings it down to her side and bows gracefully.<br />
<br />
<Janus> (Knock her down and such.)<br />
* Janus will reciprocate, planting the scythe solidly in the ground beside him, and bowing deeply.<br />
* Janus then resumes his stance...<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (I feel ridiculous!)<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (At least no-one's watching.)<br />
* Hayley brings her sword into a combat-ready position and begins circling, looking for weaknesses...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (except Hayley...)<br />
* Janus is patient, waiting for Hayley to present an opportunity...<br />
* Hayley holds her sword very competently, and as soon as she assumes the combat-ready position, her features seem to harden, all business..<br />
* Hayley moves in and makes a feint towards Janus, slips aside...<br />
<br />
<Janus> (I hate describing combats...)<br />
* Hayley keeps making feints... seems like she plans to tire you out.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (Hmmm...)<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (This is so banal...)<br />
* Janus sees that this approach will not work..<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (her Dex is 3, and she has about 4 dots in melee, specializing in sword (thanks to Siobhan and Marjolaine) so they're probably actually pretty evenly matched... except Hayley's Stamina is twice Janus' (4 compared to his 2... unless he's been working on that over the past century)<br />
* Janus waits for her next feint, just like every other time, then will attempt to hook her little goat legs up when she goes to move to the side this time...<br />
* Hayley makes a sudden flurry of movements, achingly graceful; the sword seems to be an extension of herself...<br />
<br />
<Janus> (Well, even if he did get a little more resilient, he wouldn't be a 4)<br />
<br />
<Janus> (Is she using a cantrip?)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (No, she's just a natural with the sword; it's like a dance... she is poetry in motion, as always, but there is more tension, more energy to her movements when she wields the blade.)<br />
* Hayley hits Janus' staff with a resounding *tock* as he blocks a blow that would have made it into him if he hadn't reacted so fast.<br />
* Janus frowns ever so slightly.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (She's actually trying to hurt me..?)<br />
* Hayley seems lost in her own little world of sunlight flashing off her blade...<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (A physical extension of her earlier behaviour...)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (She may have forgotten she's not supposed to hurt.)<br />
* Janus tries to concentrate more on the fight...<br />
* Hayley moves quickly around Janus, feinting, dodging, blocking...<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (I really hate this.)<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (I'm tired, and hot, and *sweating*... ugh!!)<br />
* Hayley 's mouth has curved up slowly into an exhilarated smile; she seems to really enjoy it.<br />
* Janus looks for some way to end this ordeal.<br />
<br />
<Janus> (Aww nuts, I can't describe anything cool, it would just sound dumb)<br />
<br />
<Janus> (or get me stabbed, anyway<br />
* Hayley moves in quickly; sensing Janus' distraction, will she get him?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (gonna block it?)<br />
<br />
<Janus> (yes, yippee)<br />
* Hayley overextends her reach...<br />
<br />
<Janus> (you don't have to let me win :P)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (ok)<br />
* Janus will try something she won't expect, though...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (do it...)<br />
<br />
<Janus> * as Hayley makes her attack, instead of just blocking, Janus will slide down the shaft of the scythe and try to actually kick her legs out from underneath her... Janus despises brawling, so it should come as a surprise...<br />
<br />
<Janus> (whether it is a successful one is another matter)<br />
* Hayley loses her footing, surprised, and falls to her back, the wind knocked out of her. In spite of gasping for air, she manages to bring her sword up instinctively to block a killing blow.<br />
* Janus hops to his feet, and reassumes his original stance.<br />
* Hayley struggles back up, still trying to catch her breath.<br />
* Janus is breathing heavily, and his hair is all dishevelled.<br />
<br />
<Janus> ...<br />
* Hayley 's face is flushed and her eyes shining with excitement.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> You could have taken me...<br />
* Hayley gasps.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Why didn't you?<br />
<br />
<Janus> What?<br />
* Janus lowers his weapon.<br />
* Hayley sucks in big breaths, trying to re-establish proper respiratory function.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Why would I want to hurt you, Hayley?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> No, not really...<br />
<br />
<Janus> *pant*<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Well, never mind...<br />
<br />
<Janus> (Unlike a certain satyr in this garden, *I* don't thirst for blood. ;)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I guess it wouldn't really be smart; I forgot they were real...<br />
* Janus drops the scythe on the ground, grimacing.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I think I'm getting a cramp.<br />
* Janus flops down on a patch of soft-looking moss.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I always got kind of an adrenaline rush in practice when someone beat me and brought their practice swords to my throat or whatever... to mimic a killing blow.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Don't sit!<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Keep standing, bend over and breathe.<br />
* Janus makes a face, but gets back up.<br />
* Janus bends over, his hair spilling down over his shoulders.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I feel silly.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> That's it.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> No one can see you but me.<br />
<br />
<Janus> It's going away...<br />
* Hayley moves closer and reaches out to lightly brush to the side a strand of sweaty hair from the nape of his neck.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> That was fun.<br />
* Hayley removes her hand.<br />
* Janus shivers involuntarily.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> . o O (What am I doing?)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Oh...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Heh...<br />
* Hayley glances at her arm.<br />
<br />
<Janus> (Did you forget I was ticklish? :)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I didn't even notice in the heat of the moment... one of your blocks must have got my forearm...<br />
* Janus straightens up slowly, stretching out his arms.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Oh... sorry about that...<br />
* Hayley goes over to the fishpond and washes away a stream of blood oozing from one of her suicide attempt scars.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (not)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It's all right.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Oh, that looks unpleasant.<br />
* Janus makes an endearing grimace.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Not the *fish* pond!<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Why not? It's water.<br />
<br />
<Janus> It's filthy!<br />
<br />
<Janus> Full of.. bacteria, or algae, or ... or fish droppings!<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I wish they'd heal... Don't ever try to cut yourself with cold iron... the burn blisters take forever to heal...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I guess being diabetic doesn't help.<br />
* Hayley pulls her arm from the water and puts some pressure on the bleeding to make it stop.<br />
* Hayley looks up at Janus.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Cramp gone?<br />
* Janus is looking a little grossed out at her talk of cold iron and blisters.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Ah, yes.<br />
* Janus smiles.<br />
* Janus sits back down on the moss.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Much better.<br />
* Hayley moves up to sit next to him, continuing to put pressure on her arm.<br />
* Janus looks concerned...<br />
* Hayley is still flushed with exertion; it brings out the colour in her lips and cheeks quite prettily.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I really didn't mean to hurt you...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Let me see?<br />
* Janus holds out a hand.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Heather Balm won't work, because of the nature of the wound... but take a look if you want.<br />
* Hayley lays her arm in his hand and removes her pressuring hand slightly.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Well, we could use my shirt to wrap it up...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It's slowing down already...<br />
* Janus looks at it, almost flinching.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It was stupid of me to try... but I couldn't think of any other way out, and I was desperately, desperately unhappy...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Hayley, I don't ever want to see you try to hurt yourself like this again.<br />
* Janus says sadly.<br />
* Hayley laughs.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Yes, daddy.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I'm serious!<br />
* Janus says indignantly!<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I'm not about to try again. It didn't work and I'm not into self-scarification.<br />
* Hayley says seriously.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Unlike some people...<br />
* Janus stares at her arm, saddened.<br />
* Hayley nods at the thin traces of scars on Janus' own arm from his blood magic efforts.<br />
<br />
<Janus> What?<br />
<br />
<Janus> Well, it has to come from somewhere...<br />
* Hayley traces a finger lightly down a scar.<br />
<br />
<Janus> ...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (One of his scars)<br />
* Janus 's skin tingles...<br />
<br />
<Janus> I look like a map...<br />
* Janus laughs lowly.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I wish you didn't do such magic.<br />
* Hayley says sadly.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Why not?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It's wrong to spill Faerie blood.<br />
<br />
<Janus> That's never stopped anyone before.<br />
* Janus shrugs.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It used to mean something...<br />
<br />
<Janus> It's exciting...<br />
<br />
<Janus> One of the few mysteries left for me...<br />
<br />
<Janus> And my experiments harm no-one...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It frightens me because it is easy to lose oneself.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Nonsense; I'm just the same as I ever was.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> They harm you, and the ones who love you.<br />
<br />
<Janus> How so?<br />
* Janus lies back on the ground, staring up at the clouds, hands folded under his head.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Because we worry.<br />
<br />
<Janus> You shouldn't.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I'm always in control.<br />
* Janus says confidently.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Why are you allowed to worry about me when I do stupid things, but I am not allowed to worry about you when you do the same?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Cutting yourself is cutting yourself, no matter what excuse you use.<br />
<br />
<Janus> (because I'm not a raging bundle of hormones and past lives?)<br />
<br />
<Janus> I'm not trying to cut myself.<br />
<br />
<Janus> It's practically the same as using medicinal leeches.<br />
<br />
<Janus> (hurt, not cut...)<br />
* Hayley flops down next to Janus.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Whatever.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Really!<br />
<br />
<Janus> Those leeches saved lives, you know.<br />
* Janus tries to stifle a laugh.<br />
* Hayley isn't amused.<br />
* Janus sighs.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Well, onto the next topic.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Your turn.<br />
<br />
<Janus> My turn to what?<br />
* Janus turns his head to the side to look at her.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> To decide what we're going to do or talk about.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I decide that we're going to lie here another few minutes.<br />
* Hayley is looking up at the clouds but slides her eyes over in Janus' direction.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Because I feel positively *wrecked.*<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Weakling.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Piffle.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Some of us aspire to intellectual pursuits.<br />
* Janus says teasingly.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Well, aspire away.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I'll listen and add my own two cents' worth.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I'm not sure, but I think you just insulted me!<br />
* Janus reaches over and playfully tugs on one of her curls.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (What... what did I just do there??)<br />
* Hayley 's hair is smooth and silky, completely different texture from Debbie's.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (...but it's so soft...)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (and the natural curls feel kind of neat in and of themselves)<br />
* Janus continues fingering her hair, fascinated...<br />
<br />
<Janus> (but not pulling it!)<br />
* Hayley smiles in satisfaction and lets him play with her hair.<br />
* Janus marvels at how the colour changes from root to tip, and how the curls spring back when touched or pulled straight...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Having fun?<br />
<br />
<Janus> Huh?<br />
* Janus starts.<br />
* Hayley asks when the curl-boinging gets a bit too annoying.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Sorry...<br />
<br />
<Janus> I hadn't... realized.<br />
* Janus drops his arm down to his side.<br />
* Hayley catches his hand in both of hers.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It's all right... it's just the boinging is a bit annoying.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (Propriety... propriety...)<br />
<br />
<Janus> I won't do it any more.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (but it was so cute...)<br />
* Hayley draws his hand up towards her head again... drops his hand when he says he will stop.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (shut up!)<br />
<br />
<Janus> ...<br />
* Hayley starts dropping his hand but brings it to her lips instead and kisses it.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (heehee)<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (Soft, fluffy... just want to bury my face in it...)<br />
<br />
<Janus> ...<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (I'm a terrible person)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (just watch out for the horns... which are pronged, unlike any other satyr you've ever seen...)<br />
<br />
<Janus> <w> What are you doing?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Kissing your hand.<br />
<br />
<Janus> <w> Hayley...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Yes?<br />
<br />
<Janus> <w> You know...<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (I'm burning...)<br />
* Hayley 's eyes flash briefly with hurt and she lets go of his hand.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I know...<br />
* Janus turns over onto his side so he can look at her better.<br />
* Hayley edges away from him and won't meet his eyes.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (We should go back to the house. That is what we should do. Definitely.)<br />
<br />
<Janus> <m> Hayley, don't be upset, please...<br />
* Hayley 's eyes water a bit with strain.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I'm not...<br />
<br />
<Janus> You know, you're very beautiful...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It's just, it's so hard, fighting it off... I just want to give in.<br />
<br />
<Janus> ...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Thank you.<br />
* Hayley says a bit bitterly.<br />
* Janus cups her face with a hand.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Don't be like that.<br />
* Hayley slides her eyes away from his and swallows.<br />
* Janus wipes a tiny tear from the corner of her eye with his thumb...<br />
<br />
<Janus> ...<br />
* Hayley closes her eyes briefly.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Once you would have counselled me not to try to fight off what the Dreaming wants.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Why is it different now?<br />
<br />
<Janus> Did I say that...?<br />
* Hayley forces her eyes open and looks at him.<br />
<br />
<Janus> <m> Why, indeed...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It's your reasoning behind the right to rule of the Sidhe.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Why then should I not extend it to the other Kiths?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Didn't you say the Sidhe rule because that is how the Dreaming makes them.<br />
<br />
<Janus> <m> You are a clever girl...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I'm not a girl!<br />
* Hayley hisses.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I'm older than you.<br />
* Janus withdraws his hand, taken aback.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Or am I?<br />
<br />
<Janus> It's a figure of speech.<br />
* Janus says, wounded.<br />
* Hayley 's voice has settled back into more conversational tones.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Where do I fit in, Janus?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Where?<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (What is wrong with me...)<br />
<br />
<Janus> What do you mean?<br />
* Hayley 's voice is hitching a bit...<br />
* Janus looks like he is, perhaps, having some trouble thinking clearly...<br />
<br />
<Janus> ...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> How do I reconcile all these people in me?<br />
<br />
<Janus> I don't know what to tell you...<br />
<br />
<Janus> But I would like to help...<br />
<br />
<Janus> I want you to feel safe here, with me...<br />
* Janus brushes her hair back from her face...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I feel safe all right. Maybe too safe.<br />
* Hayley says petulantly.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Hm?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (referring to his restraint in carnal matters)<br />
* Janus doesn't get it.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Never mind.<br />
<br />
<Janus> (O-blivious.... ^-^)<br />
<br />
<Janus> I don't get it...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It's not important.<br />
* Hayley sits up, a dark cast to her features.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Okay...<br />
* Janus stares up at her<br />
<br />
<Hayley> We'd better get back to the house before Tara wonders if we've both died or something.<br />
<br />
<Janus> It's nice here.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I don't spend much time outside, for some reason...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It's dangerous here. I might rape you any minute.<br />
<br />
<Janus> What?<br />
* Janus laughs.<br />
<br />
<Janus> A chance I shall have to take, I suppose...<br />
* Hayley looks quite angry.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I wasn't joking.<br />
* Hayley gets up and picks up her sword and Janus' scythe.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Let's go back to the house.<br />
* Janus sighs.<br />
* Hayley hands his scythe to him.<br />
* Janus flops back over onto his back, holding the scythe across his chest.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (Neither was I... what the hell.. Did I just try to seduce a fourteen year old??)<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (... not to mention, fail at it...)<br />
* Janus scowls for the briefest of instants, involuntarily.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (only because she figures Janus is uncomfortable with the idea and so she's trying to protect him)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (by fighting off the urge)<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (I don't want to go in the stupid house!)<br />
<br />
<Janus> *Conflicting emotions scurry furtively across Janus' face... ;)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (it's not even been a day... ;^) )<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Are you coming?<br />
<br />
<Janus> (Hayley is maddening!!)<br />
<br />
<Janus> You go ahead...<br />
<br />
<Janus> I need to... pick some plants for my spells.<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (... beat my head against a tree...)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Really?<br />
<br />
<Janus> ...<br />
* Hayley brightens up.<br />
<br />
<Janus> No.<br />
* Janus says meekly.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I can help you with that. Oh.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Well, I am taking the hint that you want to be alone.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Never mind...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> So I go, I go, see how I go.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I don't know what I want.<br />
* Janus says, frustrated.<br />
* Hayley quotes Puck from A Midsummer Night's Dream unthinkingly...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Join the club.<br />
* Hayley slouches and heads off towards the house...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Don't go.<br />
* Hayley stops.<br />
* Janus stands up.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Don't...<br />
* Hayley waits for Janus, but doesn't turn around.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> . o O (What does he want now?)<br />
* Janus grabs his shirt and catches up to her...<br />
<br />
<Janus> I don't want things to be so difficult between us...<br />
<Hayley> (you can tell she's listening, though; her ears swivel back slightly in his direction. They're only marginally manoeuverable but they really make her look a lot like a deer...<br />
* Hayley turns to face him.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> So what do you propose?<br />
<br />
<Janus> ...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Did you just swivel your ears? That was amazing!<br />
* Janus is distracted.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> It's a talent I have. <br />
* Janus grins.<br />
* Hayley says dryly.<br />
<br />
<Janus> No really...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Fabulous!<br />
* Hayley gives him a typical teenaged "Oh, puh-leese" look.<br />
* Janus stops when it becomes obvious his compliments are not appreciated.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Well, *I* thought it was rather cute.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> They're just ears.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> And they're big.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Not as big as mine.<br />
<br />
<Janus> ^-^<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (they're pretty big, actually... one of the things that prevents her from attaining that full-blooded Sidhe level of beauty.<br />
<br />
<Janus> (pfft I say)<br />
<br />
<Hayley> (heheh)<br />
<br />
<Janus> And mine won't do anything interesting.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Well, off the topic of ears now...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> What were you going to say?<br />
<br />
<Janus> Say?<br />
<br />
<Janus> Oh yes.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> About not wanting things to be so difficult between us?<br />
<br />
<Janus> I remember now.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Yes, that.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I wanted to tell you that I really am very happy to have you here...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Honestly...<br />
<br />
<Janus> And I shall try to be more relaxed, if it would put you at ease...<br />
<br />
<Janus> I am merely unused to such company...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Eccentric recluse, I believe is the phrase...<br />
* Hayley half-smiles.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> At last you admit it.<br />
<br />
<Janus> In any case, I will do my utmost to be a better host to you, and now I am going to put my shirt back on...<br />
* Janus says all in one breath.<br />
<br />
<Janus> *phew*<br />
* Hayley looks a bit disappointed at the shirt announcement.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Or not?<br />
<br />
<Janus> I'm still rather warm...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Put it on. What would Tara think?<br />
* Hayley says regretfully.<br />
<br />
<Janus> Tara would think we were out sparring, and she would be correct.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Oh, Janus...<br />
<br />
<Janus> If I'd gotten grass stains on it, she'd have had fits.<br />
<br />
<Janus> ...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Yes?<br />
* Hayley suddenly looks small and frightened.<br />
<br />
<Janus> What is it?<br />
* Hayley moves in close to him for comfort.<br />
* Janus looks attentive and concerned.<br />
* Janus puts his arms around her...<br />
<br />
<Janus> What's wrong?<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I am so frightened...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> Am I doing the right thing, being here?<br />
<br />
<Janus> Yes.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> What if things don't work out...<br />
<br />
<Janus> I think so..<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I don't know, I just don't...<br />
<br />
<Janus> You don't have to know...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Just don't worry about it, for now.<br />
* Hayley sniffles a bit and nods.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I'm doing all I can, so maybe soon you won't have to worry anymore...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I'm an emotional mess...<br />
<br />
<Janus> Tell me about it.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> If you don't like my mood, just wait five minutes...<br />
* Janus smiles.<br />
<br />
<Janus> I thought that was me.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> And if you don't like my personality, wait a day.<br />
<br />
<Hayley> I wish I knew who I was...<br />
<br />
<Janus> I have some idea...<br />
<br />
<Janus> I know you're confused, overwhelmed...<br />
<br />
<Janus> But I sense that under that, you're a wonderful person...<br />
<br />
<Janus> <m> A light, as beautiful as love itself...<br />
* Hayley sighs and sinks into his embrace, trying to draw strength from his presence but unsure if she even has a right to do that...<br />
<br />
<Janus> . o O (Just don't get worked up about it...)<br />
* Hayley just seems to want to stand there and draw support from Janus for a while...<br />
<br />
<Janus> (fine with him, it seems...)<br />
* Janus will stroke her hair and neck...<br />
* Hayley just stands there, breathing in the scent of Janus (strong now after the sparring, I daresay, but still much beloved) and feeling his bare chest against her cheek; his hands lightly soothing and she will allow herself some moments of pure joy...<br />
<br />
<Janus> (You know what they say about pheromones...)<br />
* Janus kisses the top of her head...<br />
* Hayley is tensed like a coiled spring but as they stand together, Janus would feel her slowly relax as she lets fall her troubles for a few moments of peace... by the time he kisses the top of her head she would be completely relaxed...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> <w> The one thing I know for sure is that I love you.<br />
<br />
<Janus> <w> And I love you... Always.<br />
* Hayley 's breath catches in her throat and he can feel her muscles tense up again to hug him - not a tension due to stress or anything negative. He can feel her muscles harden and relax again with each small movement. It's amazing how much two bodies can communicate without words...<br />
<br />
<Hayley> heheh. They cuddle together until their feet ache, I guess... she actually doesn't have any sexual intentions for once... let that go during her meditation in Janus' arms.<br />
<br />
<Janus> (so cute...)<br />
<br />
<Janus> alright then<br />
<br />
<Janus> One whole day passes without me being overwhelmed by Hayley's satyr-ness!<br />
<br />
{{cv}}{{cv-log}}</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Free_Land_of_Whidbey&diff=13350Free Land of Whidbey2020-02-01T00:20:50Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: </p>
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<div>The tale of the Free Land of Whidbey and their struggle to maintain their independence and safety from friends and foes alike.<br />
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==Details==<br />
*GM: Josh<br />
*System: (Slightly modified) Changeling 20th Anniversary edition<br />
*First session: 2019-10-30<br />
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=Characters=<br />
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* [[Darian Walsh]] - Unseelie Selkie Wilder (Gale)<br />
* [["Farmer" John Harvester]] - Seelie Sluagh Grump (Lily)<br />
* [[Grady Parson]] - Seelie Redcap Grump (Adam)<br />
* [[Lambert mac Cillian]] - Unseelie Sidhe Wilder (Hazel)<br />
* [[Lou Masters]] - Seelie Nocker Wilder (Alicia)<br />
* [[Peony Harvester]] - Unseelie Boggan Wilder (Zari)<br />
* [[Trolius ap Eiluned]] - Seelie Sidhe Wilder [[User:Elanya]]<br />
* [[Tyler Henderlen]] - Seelie(?) Nocker Wilder (Kate)<br />
* [[Yusri Williams]] - Seelie Eshu Grump [[User: ladyiolanthe]]<br />
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=Factions=<br />
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* [[The Free Land of Whidbey]]<br />
* [[The Duchy of Evergreen]]<br />
* [[The County of Endline]]<br />
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===External Factions===<br />
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=NPCS=<br />
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* [[Ablah al-Wadūd]] - member of the Citizen's Council<br />
* [["Gentle" Annie Darach]] - nominal head of the [[Whidbey Rangers]]<br />
* [[Baldr Strongarm]] - member of the Citizen's Council<br />
* [[Bryce]] - runaway/fugitive kelpie<br />
* [[Connor Yeoh]] - mortal writer and artist visiting Whidbey<br />
* [[Emily Bialik]] - mortal high school student with an interest in the macabre<br />
* [[Duke Finnlach Sitheach]] - House Balor ruler of the [[The Duchy of Evergreen|Duchy of Evergreen]]<br />
* [[Sir Gabe Tarrant]] - loyal retainer of [[Duke Finnlach Sitheach|Duke Sitheach]]<br />
* [["Graveyard" Anderson"]] - wraith haunting the Langley Woodman Cemetery<br />
* [[Jessamine ]] - pooka wandering bard<br />
* [[Jiminy Wrenchworth]] - member of the Citizen's Council<br />
* [[Kyou Whitaker]] - fanfic writer <br />
* [[Mildryth Spinner]] - sluagh librarian at the Freeland public library<br />
* [[Mim Riese]] - young piskey member of the [[Whidbey Rangers|Whidbey Rangers]]<br />
* [[Naomi Cottager]] - pooka diplomat in service to [[Duke Finnlach Sitheach|Duke Sitheach]]<br />
* [[Nils Skadison]] - troll guard serving the Countess of [[The County of Endline|Endline]]<br />
* [[Pipbomb]] - goblin weaponsmith for [[Duke Finnlach Sitheach|Duke Sitheach]]<br />
* [[Primrose Evans]] - unofficial head of the Citizen's Council<br />
* [[Serafina Curanderita]] - satyr resident of Oak Harbor<br />
* [[Sila Lychfield]] - member of the Citizen's Council<br />
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=Geography=<br />
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=The Annals=<br />
==Session Summaries==<br />
[[Whidbey Summaries Page]]<br />
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==Logs==<br />
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:Logs of game sessions and solo scenes.<br />
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{{WCPF}}</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Free_Land_of_Whidbey&diff=13349Free Land of Whidbey2020-02-01T00:20:31Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: Don't want my real name here since it's rare & easily googled.</p>
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<div>The tale of the Free Land of Whidbey and their struggle to maintain their independence and safety from friends and foes alike.<br />
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==Details==<br />
*GM: Josh<br />
*System: (Slightly modified) Changeling 20th Anniversary edition<br />
*First session: 2019-10-30<br />
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=Characters=<br />
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* [[Darian Walsh]] - Unseelie Selkie Wilder (Gale)<br />
* [["Farmer" John Harvester]] - Seelie Sluagh Grump (Lily)<br />
* [[Grady Parson]] - Seelie Redcap Grump (Adam)<br />
* [[Lambert mac Cillian]] - Unseelie Sidhe Wilder (Hazel)<br />
* [[Lou Masters]] - Seelie Nocker Wilder (Alicia)<br />
* [[Peony Harvester]] - Unseelie Boggan Wilder (Zari)<br />
* [[Trolius ap Eiluned]] - Seelie Sidhe Wilder [[User:Elanya]]<br />
* [[Tyler Henderlen]] - Seelie(?) Nocker Wilder (Kate)<br />
* [[Yusri Williams]] - Seelie Eshu Grump ([[User: ladyiolanthe]])<br />
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=Factions=<br />
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* [[The Free Land of Whidbey]]<br />
* [[The Duchy of Evergreen]]<br />
* [[The County of Endline]]<br />
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===External Factions===<br />
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=NPCS=<br />
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* [[Ablah al-Wadūd]] - member of the Citizen's Council<br />
* [["Gentle" Annie Darach]] - nominal head of the [[Whidbey Rangers]]<br />
* [[Baldr Strongarm]] - member of the Citizen's Council<br />
* [[Bryce]] - runaway/fugitive kelpie<br />
* [[Connor Yeoh]] - mortal writer and artist visiting Whidbey<br />
* [[Emily Bialik]] - mortal high school student with an interest in the macabre<br />
* [[Duke Finnlach Sitheach]] - House Balor ruler of the [[The Duchy of Evergreen|Duchy of Evergreen]]<br />
* [[Sir Gabe Tarrant]] - loyal retainer of [[Duke Finnlach Sitheach|Duke Sitheach]]<br />
* [["Graveyard" Anderson"]] - wraith haunting the Langley Woodman Cemetery<br />
* [[Jessamine ]] - pooka wandering bard<br />
* [[Jiminy Wrenchworth]] - member of the Citizen's Council<br />
* [[Kyou Whitaker]] - fanfic writer <br />
* [[Mildryth Spinner]] - sluagh librarian at the Freeland public library<br />
* [[Mim Riese]] - young piskey member of the [[Whidbey Rangers|Whidbey Rangers]]<br />
* [[Naomi Cottager]] - pooka diplomat in service to [[Duke Finnlach Sitheach|Duke Sitheach]]<br />
* [[Nils Skadison]] - troll guard serving the Countess of [[The County of Endline|Endline]]<br />
* [[Pipbomb]] - goblin weaponsmith for [[Duke Finnlach Sitheach|Duke Sitheach]]<br />
* [[Primrose Evans]] - unofficial head of the Citizen's Council<br />
* [[Serafina Curanderita]] - satyr resident of Oak Harbor<br />
* [[Sila Lychfield]] - member of the Citizen's Council<br />
|}<br />
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=Geography=<br />
<br />
=The Annals=<br />
==Session Summaries==<br />
[[Whidbey Summaries Page]]<br />
<br />
==Logs==<br />
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:Logs of game sessions and solo scenes.<br />
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{{WCPF}}</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Yusri_Williams&diff=13348Yusri Williams2020-02-01T00:19:19Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: Added Yusri's biographical information</p>
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<div>Seeming: Grump<br />
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Kith: Eshu<br />
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House: N/A<br />
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Age: 36<br />
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Born and raised in Atlanta, Eshu wanderlust with a dollop of irresistible adventure brought Yusri to the Northwest, where he became a favoured member of Countess Luighseach Ahearne of House Fiona’s court of Endline (roughly analogous to Tacoma, WA) for nearly ten years. That ended early in 2019 when his Bard’s Tongue revealed an unfortunate truth about Luighseach that immediately threw him out of the Countess’s favour. As she tried to make Yusri’s life a living hell after that, he moved to Whidbey in voluntary exile. He has been there since March 2019, having established himself as a businessman and small-scale philanthropist. It is close enough to Tacoma that some of his more well-to-do clients may travel out to continue their sessions with him, but his livelihood now is mainly derived from the café and his not-inconsiderable investments.<br />
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Yusri is 5'7" with a slim build. He has medium brown skin with warm orange undertones and dark violet eyes (dark brown in mortal seeming). He prefers to wear his hair cropped close to his scalp and styled to a line up fade with very short twists. He has a very short beard; hair & beard are both very well maintained. He tends to wear stylish business attire in a variety of colours. "Dressing up" for him in his mortal seeming means adding a fedora. For special fae occasions, his toile incorporates traditional textiles from many different African cultures, since he doesn't know what regions in Africa his mortal ancestors were kidnapped from, but of course it's mixed with starlight and gossamer because why not?</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_76&diff=12524Diablotin 3 session 762018-07-15T23:01:34Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: </p>
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<div>{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|76}}<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: June 17, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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==Prologue==<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> My first and clearly most important question is, is anyone giving Servan a weapon? I just want to know how/if he's going to factor into this fight :)<br />
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<Malqatar> Ummm... I got a spare dagger I use for opening letters.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yeah I wasn't sure who might have a weapon to spare<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (assuming you're even willing to let him have one ;)<br />
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<Malqatar> heh<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> he'd prefer a gun but he's not picky<br />
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<Malqatar> I only have the one and it's my baby.<br />
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<Genevriel> I can give him my non-lethal shotgun with salt cartridges.<br />
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<Argent> ill lend him my revolver<br />
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<Denise> I think we talked about this - I only have the gun I got from Ander and no.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay, Argent's gun seems best :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Let's go over to roll20 and roll init then<br />
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'''Off to roll 20 for combat, huzzah'''<br />
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<Malqatar> (I assume we tie her up, gag her and... I don't know, staple her third eye shut or something?)<br />
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<Malqatar> (Maybe her other towo while we're at it.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> once she goes unconscious, it closes of its own accord<br />
* Genevriel checks on Claar, ties her up, gags her, etc.<br />
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<Hugonel> (I could cast power word blind on her, render her permanently blind. Take that, third eye!)<br />
* Malqatar looks at the smoking, fused lump of metal in his hand and sighs.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - what are you going to do from here? Call for authorities? gather up what you can and burn the entire place to the ground? ;)<br />
* Genevriel will cast Detect Magic to remove any magical items from Claar's person, as well.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> She has.. many.<br />
* Malqatar will examine the robots<br />
* Argent likes the plan of gathering and burning<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> They look to be warforged bodies, just not activated yet.<br />
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<Hettienne> If there's a phone I could call Nycki >.><br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The tanks along the sides contain the recognizable spindly elongated pinkish-grey forms of cyst entities.<br />
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<Dorien> (Are they like... ensouled, just turned off? Or not yet finished?)<br />
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<Genevriel> We should contact the Warlord so she can be taken into custody and the Imperial Guard can collect and document evidence from the premises.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Dorien - you'd say they are not activated yet. I.e. they are constructed but haven't been made 'alive' yet.<br />
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<Dorien> Void...<br />
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<Genevriel> Also make sure there's no way those Cyst entities can get out of their tanks. They might be needed for questioning...?<br />
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<Dorien> ...<br />
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<Aubrienne> We can cast Magic Circle if necessary, no?<br />
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<Argent> I think this is obvious evidence in support of our worries about Claar.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Also, Sending to get in contact with whoever we need to contact.<br />
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<Dorien> I'd feel a lot better if we just burned the damned things.<br />
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<Denise> I guess like.... who can we trust to look at 'em?<br />
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<Denise> The warlord don't evwn know who he can trust of his own folks yet<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, he can trust himself.<br />
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<Aubrienne> But burning all this might not do what we want. They at least seem to be contained right now.<br />
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<Denise> yeah but he aint' no sorcerer<br />
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<Genevriel> Burning all this destroys the evidence.<br />
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<Dorien> I could pump their chambers full of my serum. See what that does to them. I don't know if it will kill them but it might.<br />
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<Genevriel> I don't much like them myself, but I doubt killing them is the best course of action when they might have information about their plans for invading our plane.<br />
* Dorien looks unhappy, but won't protest.<br />
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<Denise> well like... I guess we can... make sure somehow that only folks who can be trusted with it can....do whatever...with this? >.><br />
* Denise looks to Argent<br />
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<Argent> I know who to get a hold of<br />
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<Argent> let me do so, well keep Claar in custody, and keep those cyste contained<br />
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<Argent> as much as I want to tear this place down to the foundation, we need the evidence<br />
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<Dorien> Are you sure we can trust your friends?<br />
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<Argent> They're far from perfect, but they're trustworthy.<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Argent will find a way to get a hold of Briony and Sister Alma<br />
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<Denise> I'll let Ander know.<br />
* Dorien will go about his usual task of taking samples of anything suspicious<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can find a phone somewhere, I assume she has one ;)<br />
* Denise can leave keeping an eye on Aigel to Hettie :V<br />
* Genevriel will tend to injuries if anyone has them, and keep monitoring Claar for weirdness or waking.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> And that's a good question, what are you doing with Servan? just keeping an eye on him for now? <br />
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<Denise> (Judith is in the car with Madds still, I assume?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yes<br />
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<Dorien> (I assume turning them over to the authorities when they get here.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> which authorities >.> Briony and Alma?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, they are authorities, I guess.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> well if you are also calling Ander, he's going to at least get the Warlord out there, presumably.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> so you could turn them over to the Warlord, or to the church, basically.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> or yes, I suppose, kill them when no one is looking ;)<br />
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<Dorien> We can call both and let them fight it out.<br />
* Genevriel would be more in favour of the Warlord. And she is always looking.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I will assume you can gather up any notes, unusual items, etc. and occupy yourselves with those until such time as the others show up.<br />
* Dorien is good at scrounging.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> At which point they will take over and you can go home. It's very late by this point.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (brb bio)<br />
* Dorien will hold a funeral service for his revolver the next day. Everyone is invited. Please send cash in lieu of flowers.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> heh<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Claar and the cyborgs (well, former cyborgs) will be taken into custody by the Warlord, the church will take charge of dealing with the cyst entities.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Now I have a short scene for each of you... I want to try and keep this within time limits as much as possible, and we're already later than I'd hoped, so I'm sorry if these are brief.<br />
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===Dorien and Misery break the news to Sylvise and Jerard===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Dorien, you can continue to try and come up with ways to safely kill the zygomind, and some of the things you found in Claar's factory may be able to help. With time and consideration you come up with the idea of flooding the entire barn with a cloud of spore-killing gas, which you can deliver via the killer robot wasps you found there ;)<br />
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<Dorien> (Sweet :) )<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Now, I also believe you have some news to break to your parents? ;)<br />
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<Dorien> Ahem... Yes.<br />
* Dorien will show up for dinner at their house one evening not long after all this is over.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (alone or bringing Misery with you?)<br />
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<Dorien> (With Misery, of course)<br />
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<Dorien> ;)<br />
* Sylvise and Jerard are glad to see you, of course<br />
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<Dorien> How are you two doing? <br />
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<Sylvise> Oh, we're fine. How are you?<br />
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<Dorien> Good. Really good, actually.<br />
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<Sylvise> oh?<br />
* Sylvise glances back and forth between the two of you, trying to guess what you're so happy about<br />
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<Dorien> Actually, I had a question for you mom. Do you still have that old crib up in the attic? The one you used for me and Lucette?<br />
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<Sylvise> Well, yes, of course we do, but why... oh :o oh!<br />
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<Jerard> hrm?<br />
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<Dorien> we might be needing to borrow it soon.<br />
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<Sylvise> They're having a baby, Jerard!<br />
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<Jerard> oh :o well... when is the wedding?<br />
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<Sylvise> I don't think her people do weddings, dear. <br />
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<Jerard> well obviously they'll have to get married... <br />
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<Dorien> We haven't really talked about it, but... IF we get married, it will be our decision. <br />
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<Misery> We'd have to have two more kids first :p<br />
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<Dorien> Let's... take things one at a time, hun.<br />
* Sylvise smiles<br />
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<Sylvise> Jerard, they will sort things out on their own. <br />
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<Jerard> Hm. Well, good luck to you both.<br />
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<Dorien> Thank you. thank you both for everything.<br />
* Sylvise hugs you and Misery<br />
* Dorien will give his parents teary eyed hugs.<br />
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===Aubrienne says farewell to Jean-Faust in the First World===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> okay - Aubrienne next?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Sure :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Aubrienne, I believe you wanted to try taking Jean-Faust to the First World and see how that goes?<br />
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<Aubrienne> I believe that was the plan, yes.<br />
* Jean-Faust is nervous as you make your preparations to go. Are you going through the Irminsul?<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I think that's what they told us to do, right?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (yeah I think that was the plan)<br />
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<Jean-Faust> What if it makes me worse again? :/<br />
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<Jean-Faust> what will you do?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Then I'll come get you, and we'll work through things, like we did this time, <Rat> little brother.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I'll always be here for you.<br />
* Aubrienne smiles reassuringly.<br />
* Jean-Faust smiles back<br />
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<Aubrienne> Ready?<br />
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<Jean-Faust> As ready as I'll ever be, I guess...<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I'm assuming this conversation is happening in front of the Irminsul?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (yeah)<br />
* Aubrienne will offer Jean-Faust her hand and step through.<br />
* Jean-Faust takes it and steps through with you<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The world brightens around you, and you find yourselves in a forest with a large tree behind you where you've just stepped through.<br />
* Jean-Faust looks around nervously<br />
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<Aubrienne> See, not so bad.<br />
* Jean-Faust nods<br />
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<Jean-Faust> It's nice... it feels good to be back here.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I had a feeling it might. You've got a strong connection to this plane.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> "Hey, what're you doin'... oh, it's you!" calls a voice. Danys approaches you with a big smile.<br />
* Aubrienne smiles brightly and goes to hug Danys.<br />
* Danys comes over, one of her ratte friends perched on her shoulder, and gives you a hug in return<br />
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<Aubrienne> Nice to see you, Danys.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Who's your friend?<br />
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<Aubrienne> This is my brother, Jean-Faust. Jean-Faust, Danys. :)<br />
* Danys smiles, but her expression changes as she looks at Jean-Faust, surprise and a bit of confusion.<br />
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<Danys> Draga? I thought you were gone for good.<br />
* Danys comes over to take his hand.<br />
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<Jean-Faust> ... do I know you?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Draga?<br />
* Jean-Faust asks, looking similarly confused<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (You know the word... name...? is a term of affection in Rat, like 'darling' or something, so maybe he's met her before?)<br />
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<Danys> I missed you so much... I didn't know if I'd ever see you again.<br />
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'''Stuff missing here because my connection failed'''<br />
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* Danys asks you both, stepping back to give him some space since he seems confused<br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, I am, but as for Jean-Draga here, that's up to him.<br />
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<Jean-Faust> I... was hoping to stay for a while. See how things ... go...<br />
* Aubrienne grins.<br />
* Jean-Faust says uncertainly, glancing over at you<br />
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<Aubrienne> Sounds like they might go pretty well.<br />
* Danys grins<br />
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<Danys> Yeah, of course they will :) <br />
* Jean-Faust turns to you<br />
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<Jean-Faust> We'll see each other again soon, though, right? You're coming back and you'll bring Hyacinthe for visits?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Of course. I haven't gotten to take Titania here, yet, and there's so much to see.<br />
* Jean-Faust smiles<br />
* Jean-Faust looks more at peace here, and you have hope that he'll be all right - especially if he has Danys to look out for him<br />
* Jean-Faust gives you a big hug<br />
* Aubrienne gives him a big hug back.<br />
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<Jean-Faust> <r> Thank you<br />
* Aubrienne will hold out an arm towards Danys.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Come here, you get another one, too.<br />
* Danys will come join in your hug :)<br />
* Aubrienne doesn't really have words. She'll just cry a few happy tears and nod.<br />
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===Hettienne receives a visit from Serge-Yves===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hettie's up next.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You're busy with the babies, of course - it was such a relief to get back to Nycki and little Minerva and Georges after all that you went through.<br />
* Serge-Yves will come by to visit and hold his new niece and nephew :3<br />
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<Serge-Yves> Aw look at these little bundles of joy :3 <br />
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<Serge-Yves> How's bein' a mom treatin' you?<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah they came out real cute :3<br />
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<Hettienne> Well... it's tirin' that's for sure.<br />
* Serge-Yves nods<br />
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<Serge-Yves> Well, if you want a break, you got lots of folks who'd be willin' to take care of 'em for a bit I'm sure :)<br />
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<Hettienne> Perks of havin' one o' them big Rat families, heh.<br />
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<Hettienne> I'll take you up on that, just watch out ;)<br />
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<Serge-Yves> Yeah, I knew just as it was comin' out of my mouth that it'd get me in trouble ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> Not the first time *that*'s happened either I bet<br />
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<Serge-Yves> hah<br />
* Hettienne snickers<br />
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<Serge-Yves> Hopefully I'll be pickin' up a bit of extra work, but I should still have time to babysit now an' then.<br />
* Hettienne nods.<br />
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<Serge-Yves> Some researcher's askin' for folks who've been to the new world to just talk about it, answer questions an' the like, an' make some extra money that way. Seems easy enough.<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh yeah? Who's that?<br />
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<Serge-Yves> Orecalo... one of 'em. <br />
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<Hettienne> Hm, alright...<br />
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<Hettienne> SO they're probably not gonna trick you into lettin' em harvest your organs... Probably<br />
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<Serge-Yves> uh ... I sure hope not :o<br />
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<Hettienne> I hear things about some of them palace types is all >.><br />
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<Hettienne> Anyway!<br />
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<Hettienne> Congratulations!<br />
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<Serge-Yves> I mean, I got an organ for 'em if they want it, but like... that's a whole other kind of research :p<br />
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<Hettienne> Pfff.<br />
* Hettienne laughs.<br />
* Serge-Yves is happy to chat and hang out with you and hold babies to give you a break :3<br />
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<Hettienne> (thanks bro :3)<br />
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===Denise finds out that the Ander and the Empress are expecting===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Next up, Denise.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Ander will always make time to talk with you :)<br />
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<Ander> Hey Dee - how's things?<br />
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<Denise> They're okay, I think - gues it deoends on what all turns out to be the case with the Cyste stuff? Liek are they're gone now for real or did we just stop 'em comin' here for now :x<br />
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<Denise> how are you though, boss?<br />
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<Ander> I'm doin' okay. Still tryin' to wrap my head around all this, but I'm gettin' there. Janelle's a big help.<br />
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<Denise> Everythin' going okay? Liek, I'm sure bein' Emperor is a real swell headached for you...<br />
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<Denise> Things are okay with like... you an her...an ralf?<br />
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<Ander> Yeah - it's workin' out. <br />
* Ander says with a smile<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Ander> Can you keep a secret? ;)<br />
* Denise will trust that you know what you;re doing with all that @_@<br />
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<Denise> ARE YOU HAVING A BABY?<br />
* Ander laughs<br />
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<Ander> Man, okay, I guess it ain't much of a secret then :)<br />
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<Ander> Janelle don't wanna tell a whole lotta folks yet, before she's sure things are okay, you know?<br />
* Denise looks around to make sure not any and everyone heard that excited squeal<br />
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<Denise> yeah :3<br />
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<Denise> I won't say nothin'<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
* Ander nods, smiling<br />
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<Denise> I'll just be like.... over here bein' real quietly excited like :3<br />
<br />
<Ander> Well hopefully in a couple months everyone'll know, then you don't have to keep quiet :)<br />
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<Denise> Gosh, yeah, *everyone* everyone :o<br />
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<Ander> Yeah.<br />
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<Denise> liek the whole empire @_@<br />
<br />
<Denise> gosh<br />
* Ander nods<br />
<br />
<Denise> well they won't all get to snuggle 'm and teach it to throw a punch<br />
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<Denise> like, when they're old enough >.><br />
<br />
<Ander> nah, that's gonna be your job ;)<br />
* Ander says with a grin<br />
<br />
<Denise> :D<br />
<br />
<Denise> I'm really happy for you boss :3<br />
<br />
<Ander> Thanks :)<br />
* Denise will give him a big hug<br />
* Ander hugs you back<br />
<br />
<Denise> an Janelle :3<br />
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<Ander> I'll let her know you said so.<br />
<br />
<Ander> I'm just real glad you're around - it's good to have someone I can just talk to, who ain't some palace type. I mean... they're nice, mostly, but you know.<br />
<br />
<Denise> uh huh<br />
<br />
<Denise> Well boss, I'm here, an if you;re gonna keep me around, I ain't goin' nowhere<br />
<br />
<Denise> You're the best, and Janelle an Ralf an the whole empire are real lucky to get you<br />
<br />
<Ander> If you want that, yeah. I mean - you got a life, I mean, you an' Enver might have plans, I don't wanna get in the way of that. But if you wanna stick around, I can always find a place for you at my side.<br />
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<Denise> thanks boss :3<br />
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===Hugo asks Loick for help getting a new job as a diplomat===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hugo, you can go next.<br />
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<Hugonel> (cool)<br />
* Loick will stop in to talk with you.<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> (at home, presumably?)<br />
<br />
<Loick> (yes)<br />
<br />
<Loick> Hugo, how are you doing?<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> Ah ... good afternoon, Uncle. I'm ... well, I think.<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> It's been a crazy year.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> I half expect the city to burst into flames or something, just to spite my sense of calm.<br />
* Loick chuckles<br />
<br />
<Loick> I know the feeling...<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> What have you been up to?<br />
<br />
<Loick> Oh, this and that. Trying to keep busy even in retirement.<br />
<br />
<Loick> Listen, I may have an opportunity for you, if you're interested.<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> Oh?<br />
<br />
<Loick> Word has reached me that the Empress wants to establish a more long-term diplomatic presence in some of the other adjacent planes.<br />
<br />
<Loick> How would you feel about being an ambassador?<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> An ambassador ... to what?<br />
<br />
<Loick> Well, there may be several options in play, but if you're asking my advice, I'd suggest you go for the First World. It's more pleasant than some of the alternatives, and I believe you have excellent qualifications for the role.<br />
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<Hugonel> The First World ... well ... yes, I'm interested! Mostly in what it means to be an ambassador to a *plane*. It's not like there is a single First World country to hang out in.<br />
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<Loick> No, indeed. It's still a work in progress I suspect, this plan. They may decide to appoint several representatives to cover the various courts or areas of the plane, I'm not certain.<br />
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<Hugonel> What do I have to do to convey my interest?<br />
<br />
<Loick> I would be pleased to put your name forward to the Empress, with my recommendation behind it of course.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well, then ... let's do it!<br />
<br />
<Loick> Excellent!<br />
* Loick claps you on the shoulder.<br />
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<Loick> I think this will be a most interesting change of career for you.<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> The cabaret has been very good for me ... but people are moving on to other things. And the people has mostly been why I've stayed around as long as I have.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
<br />
<Loick> I'll be fascinated to hear all about it. If I were twenty years younger, I might consider it myself, but... alas ;)<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> I'm sure you'll find ways to keep yourself entertained.<br />
* Loick chuckles<br />
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<Loick> I can always visit you.<br />
<br />
<Loick> Just drop in unannounced... it'll be a delightful surprise :)<br />
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<Hugonel> It always is, Uncle. :)<br />
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===Argent invites Margaux to travel with him===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - next up, Argent. I think you have a girl to invite on your trip? :)<br />
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<Argent> (I do!)<br />
* Argent will swing by and visit Margaux<br />
* Margaux probably hasn't been unaware of your packing/preparations...<br />
<br />
<Margaux> oh - hi :)<br />
<br />
<Argent> All rested up from smiting evil?<br />
<br />
<Margaux> More or less. <br />
<br />
<Argent> good to hear<br />
<br />
<Margaux> I'm still worried about those things ... whether there are more of them, what they wanted...<br />
* Margaux says with a bit of a shrug<br />
<br />
<Argent> I know... its a setback, hopefully a big one, but that doesn't mean that they're done<br />
* Margaux nods<br />
<br />
<Argent> Sister Alma has those prisoners, and I'm sure she'll get something useful out of them to help keep things safe<br />
<br />
<Margaux> I hope so.<br />
<br />
<Argent> I wanted to ask you something...<br />
<br />
<Margaux> oh?<br />
<br />
<Argent> with things calmed down and at least in some semblance of control... I'm going to go on a trip for a while, and I want you to come with me, if your willing.<br />
<br />
<Margaux> where are you going?<br />
<br />
<Argent> It's a trip to the Planes.<br />
* Margaux smiles at that<br />
<br />
<Margaux> I'd love to.<br />
<br />
<Margaux> Maybe we can find out where they came from... or ... or find out who my parents were... or just see new places and new things :)<br />
<br />
<Argent> All of the above... and help those in need as well<br />
* Margaux nods excitedly<br />
<br />
<Argent> I was planning on traveling with Silver and Aux at the start, till I got my feet under me. Does that sound good?<br />
* Margaux chuckles at that<br />
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<Margaux> Well, I'm sure it'll be interesting!<br />
<br />
<Margaux> I'll be honest - I wasn't sure what you were planning. But... I'm glad you want me to go with you :3<br />
* Margaux says, taking your hand.<br />
* Argent smiles<br />
<br />
<Argent> It's not like we wont come back here and check up on things either<br />
* Margaux nods<br />
* Margaux gives you an excited hug<br />
<br />
<Argent> I want to forge my own path, but that doesnt mean I need to walk it alone.<br />
* Argent hugs her back<br />
<br />
===Genevriel makes peace with Tehan===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> And finally, Gen's turn...<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, you're at home one day - as things have settled down, Veronise has resumed her work at the experimental farm, with you as her second in command (and so you can keep an eye on things there :) - but this is a day off for you, so you're taking the opportunity to relax a bit.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> There's a knock at your door.<br />
* Genevriel answers.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Standing outside is a young man, and after a second you recognize him as Tehan - the boy you saved from the fire.<br />
<br />
<Tehan> Hello, Genevriel...<br />
* Genevriel looks... something. All sorts of things.<br />
* Tehan speaks Aveyronnais with a Psyrene accent<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Hi... Tehan?<br />
* Tehan nods<br />
* Genevriel hopes she remembers his name right.<br />
<br />
<Tehan> It's taken me a while to work up the courage to come and talk to you. May I come in? <br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Yes. Of course.<br />
* Genevriel swings the door wide enough for him to come in.<br />
* Tehan steps inside, looking around a bit curiously.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> I should apologize for not... trying to talk to you sooner.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Would you like some tea? Or coffee?<br />
<br />
<Tehan> It's all right. I can understand it being... difficult. I felt the same, to be honest.<br />
<br />
<Tehan> Coffee would be nice.<br />
* Genevriel falls back on social niceties.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> All right...<br />
* Genevriel smiles nervously.<br />
<br />
<Tehan> Eventually I just felt I couldn't put it off any longer. <br />
<br />
<Tehan> There's something that's been pushing me to come and speak to you, but I've been afraid.<br />
* Genevriel closes the door behind him and nods slightly.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> I've been afraid to talk to you, too.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Um... you can go to the sitting room if you like, or come with me to the kitchen while I brew the coffee.<br />
<br />
<Tehan> Thank you.<br />
* Tehan will come join you in the kitchen.<br />
* Genevriel kind of robotically brews some coffee. How do you talk to the kid whose family you helped destroy?<br />
<br />
<Tehan> After what happened that day... ever since then, I've felt ... different. It changed me.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Yeah...?<br />
* Tehan nods a bit uncertainly<br />
<br />
<Tehan> Ever since then there's been a voice... in my head. I know this probably sounds crazy.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> "We are all one?"<br />
* Genevriel hazards a guess.<br />
* Tehan nods<br />
<br />
<Tehan> Do you hear it too?<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Yeah... Yeah. You were dying, and I wasn't a healer. I just prayed to... whatever was out there that could help you.<br />
* Tehan nods<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> The... ummm... As far as I've been able to piece together, they're the spirits of everyone who died while the Arch was broken and Serpent was trapped.<br />
* Tehan 's eyes widen a bit at that<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> They're what answered.<br />
<br />
<Tehan> It sounds like you've been able to figure out more about it. It's so confusing...<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> I'm so sorry... <br />
<br />
<Tehan> please don't be.<br />
<br />
<Tehan> It's confusing, but without you - or without them - I wouldn't be here. I owe you my life.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> No, no you don't. I helped kill your... your family. You don't owe me anything.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> . o O (Except maybe a knife through my chest.)<br />
<br />
<Tehan> We would have killed you if we'd been able to. It was... an awful time. I think we have both lost our families, yes?<br />
* Genevriel nods, looking away. It's still hard to think of never seeing Andri or her parents again.<br />
<br />
<Tehan> There's one voice that stands out, among all the ones I hear. I don't know for certain but... I think it is your brother's. He kept asking me to come find you. <br />
<br />
<Genevriel> ...<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> You reminded me of him.<br />
<br />
<Tehan> He said to tell you about Miel, and the horse he made for you when you were children... he said you would understand that, and know that I was speaking the truth.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> ...<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> . o O (But how? He died after the Arch was fixed and Serpent released...)<br />
<br />
<Tehan> I know this is probably all very strange, and I don't want to impose on you. But I hoped that... if you were willing, we can try to figure this out. I don't understand it either, but perhaps working together will be good for both of us.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> ...<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> . o O (Is this what you need me to do?)<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> The voices seem to swell for a moment with affirmation and support.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> There's at least one other. I'm not sure what we have in common... other than that we all very nearly died.<br />
* Tehan nods<br />
<br />
<Tehan> Maybe there are more. Maybe we can find out what this all means.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Sure.<br />
* Tehan smiles with relief<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Are you... marked in any way? Do you have any gifts?<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> My arms are permanently burnt, but I can heal people.<br />
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<Tehan> Well... other than feeling like my mind isn't entirely my own, I don't think I'm marked in the way you mean.<br />
<br />
<Tehan> But I do have some abilities I didn't before all of this happened.<br />
* Tehan will hang out with you and talk further about your respective abilities (and drink coffee)<br />
<br />
===Titania's Cabaret reopens===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Now... one last thing for everyone.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Tits' grand re-opening!<br />
<br />
<Dorien> (Woooo!)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You are all, of course, invited, whether or not you're involved in the show :)<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> The club is packed on the night of its grand re-opening, and the crowd is bubbling with excitement. The anticipation of performers both familiar and new to this stage grows with each passing minute. <br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> You can spot friends at other tables, and wave to them or go over and chat. Lathra is there with Leiris, and many others are in the audience.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> At last the show begins, with Tits herself coming out to deliver the opening welcome.<br />
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<Titania> Thank you so much for coming. It's been far too long - but I hope we'll make it worth the wait :)<br />
<br />
<Titania> Without further delay, I give you the magificent Zola!<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Zola takes the stage and performs several of her old familiar numbers. The crowd goes wild for her, of course, but falls more quiet as she begins Mico’s biggest hit "Ring Ring Ring" - at first they wonder if she’s simply covering the popular song, but the rendition is too spot-on. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> As the realization dawns on the audience they begin to cheer more wildly, some shouting "Mico!" and others "Zola!" without distinguishing between the two. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> As her set concludes, Zola finishes her performance by descending from the stage and approaching the table where Noren sits. The spotlight follows her, suggesting she’s planned this ahead of time.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> "Noren," she says, taking his hand as he blushes under the bright light and the gaze of the audience, "would you make me the happiest girl in the world and marry me?"<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> As he stammers out a yes and stands to embrace her, the crowd cheers and applauds, their happiness contagious.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> The air is hazy with smoke and the smells of perfume and alcohol, and the band’s music is a constant joyful background to the hum of conversation and laughter. It feels like old times and old friendships, like a memory that’s now fading into the past, as you move on into new lives and in some cases, new worlds - but you know that wherever you go, this place is still here for you whenever <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> you miss it.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The end.</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3&diff=12523Diablotin 32018-07-15T22:47:07Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* The Annals */</p>
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<div>==Details==<br />
*GM: [[Curtana]]<br />
*System: Pathfinder Modified<br />
*First session: October 5, 2014<br />
*Last session: June 17, 2018<br />
*[[Diablotin 3 character creation rules]]<br />
*[[Questionnaire of Doom!]]<br />
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==Game Tools==<br />
* [https://app.roll20.net/join/506826/QZhp5A Diablotin 3 roll20 gameboard]<br />
* [http://scionbcs.forumotions.net/ RP and OOC forum] - scroll down slightly for Diablotin 3 board.<br />
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==Setting==<br />
* [[The Aveyrone Empire]]<br />
**[[The Past Thirty-two Years]]<br />
* [[Diablotin]]<br />
* [[The Houses]]<br />
** [[House Bear]]<br />
** [[House Lizard]]<br />
** [[House Ox]]<br />
** [[House Wolf]]<br />
** [[House Owl]]<br />
** [[House Cat]]<br />
** [[House Rat]]<br />
** [[The Houseless]]<br />
* The outsiders<br />
**[[Cozovodë]]<br />
**[[Seventh]]<br />
**[[Demons]]<br />
**[[Shadar-kai]]<br />
**[[The Cyst]]<br />
* [[Languages]]<br />
* [[2280s Fashions]]<br />
* [[D3 Political and Religious Climate]]<br />
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==Characters==<br />
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*[[Argent Lundi]]<br />
*[[Aubrienne Romilly]]<br />
*[[Denise Murodea]]<br />
*[[Dorien Voclain]]<br />
*[[Genevriel Doucette]] ([[Gen research]])<br />
*[[Hettienne Murodea]]<br />
*[[Hugonel Silveira]]<br />
*[[Lathra]]<br />
*[[Zola]]<br />
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===Supporting cast===<br />
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====Notable Supporting Characters====<br />
*[[August Merrion]]<br />
*[[Ander Suterre]]<br />
*[[Briony de Jazet]]<br />
*[[Loick Silveira]]<br />
*[[Korisse Severin]]<br />
*[[Mireva]]<br />
*[[Sirris]]<br />
*[[Syrez Rhlandar]]<br />
*[[Titania Trueblood|Titania "Tits" Trueblood]]<br />
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====Notable Organizations====<br />
*[[Titania's_Cabaret#Employees|Employees of Titania's Cabaret]]<br />
*[[Serpent#Known_Members|Member's of Sirris's Church of Serpent]]<br />
*[[Serpent#Known_Members_2|Members of the Shadar-kai Church of Vrag]]<br />
*[[Mala Tajna|Members of the Mala Tajna]]<br />
*[[Red Squadron|Members of the Red Squadron]]<br />
*[[Fey#Known_or_suspected_fey_in_the_empire|Known or Suspected Fey]]<br />
*[[Members of the Kizer Imperial Family]]<br />
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====Others====<br />
*[[Alea Pervenche]]<br />
*[[Annyck Duployé]]<br />
*[[Bella Demarn]]<br />
*[[Bright Rionet]]<br />
*[[Dasra Neherin]]<br />
*[[Enver Raspail]]<br />
*[[Maddox Falgout]]<br />
*[[Mikel Murodea]]<br />
*[[Misery]]<br />
*[[Noren Errazuris]]<br />
*[[Raimond Neherin]]<br />
*[[Silvia Rionet]]<br />
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==The Annals==<br />
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* [[Diablotin 3 timeline]]<br />
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:Logs of game sessions and solo scenes.<br />
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==D3 creations==<br />
===Fiction===<br />
*[http://archiveofourown.org/tags/Diablotin/works The Diablotin tag on AO3]<br />
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===Artwork===<br />
*[[Diablotin 3 avatars]]<br />
*[https://imgur.com/a/wjeC8 Character portraits]<br />
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===Playlists===<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Mcpz4nWMOO56EvpnmHKon7XX683ZZjC Diablotin 3 Giant Playlist of Doom]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Mcpz4nWMOP6CnYhqYz1LZ_JtDoJpYpI Diablotin 3 Characters, places, and themes]<br />
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{{game}}{{d}}{{d3}}</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_75&diff=12522Diablotin 3 session 752018-07-15T22:46:33Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: </p>
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: May 27, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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==Prologue==<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Did everyone level up? any new exciting powers I should know about?<br />
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<Dorien> I can grow magic plants!<br />
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<Dorien> :D<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> that's cool :)<br />
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<Dorien> But nothing in game effecting, no ;)<br />
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<Lan-home> I feel like that's what got us into this who situation n the first place<br />
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<Lan-home> so maybe don't do that :V<br />
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<Dorien> Other than my bomb now doing stupid ridiculous damage<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Dorien gives up chemistry to take up magical gardening<br />
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<Dorien> heee<br />
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<Lan-home> I get 6 attacks in a full attack?<br />
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<Dorien> Yeah, I figured if I was going to do so I should at least have the feat that lets me know what I'm doing<br />
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<Genevriel> I can turn into a life elemental.<br />
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<Dorien> Sweet!<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> cool :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay, let's get started as there's a lot to get through today and I don't want to keep people late if I can avoid it :)<br />
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<Dorien> okie<br />
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===Nycki has a baby===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Starting out with Hettie...<br />
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<Hettienne> coo<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Things have been going all right at home with Baby Minerva, as you and Nycki are getting used to having her around, and are finally able to set up Denise's room as a nursery and so on now that she's moved out.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Although I imagine for now, since she's still tiny, you can just keep her in your room as things are getting organized :)<br />
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<Hettienne> (yeah :3)<br />
* Nycki wakes you up in the middle of the night, which wouldn't be too unusual because you get woken up a lot at night these days, but this time it isn't because the baby needs something.<br />
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<Nycki> Hey.. hey Hettie, I think it's startin'.<br />
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<Hettienne> oh shit hon :O<br />
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<Hettienne> (I assume we'd have planned on someone to call for this? Lathra or mikel?0<br />
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<Nycki> yeah, I ain't been able to sleep an' I thought it was just cause I was big as a house an' everything hurts all the time but I think it's more like... really happenin'.<br />
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<Hettienne> Alright, okay, okay.<br />
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<Nycki> (yeah I'd assume you have made arrangements - maybe with both, so in case one isn't available you can get the other)<br />
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<Hettienne> Uhh we gotta call... Lathra. Mikel.<br />
* Nycki nods<br />
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<Hettienne> I'm gonna do that, just uh, just stay here an I'll be right back<br />
* Hettienne will try to get a hold of them!<br />
* Nycki nods, then gives a groan that sounds pretty familiar (and painful)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can get both of them, and we'll say Lathra is able to come at once and Mikel can show up in the morning if things are still going on by then.<br />
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<Hettienne> (yay Lathra!0<br />
* Lathra will bike over ;)<br />
* Hettienne will go back to Nycki.<br />
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<Hettienne> Okay, how we doin'?<br />
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<Nycki> uhh... okay in between the parts where it feels like I'm tryin' to shit a watermelon.<br />
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<Hettienne> You know what maybe I'mma call Dee too if that's alright? If minerva wakes up we're gonna need more hands :x<br />
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<Nycki> yeah sure<br />
* Hettienne does that<br />
* Hettienne will also get Nycki some water and try to make her as comfortable as possible<br />
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<Hettienne> They're on their way babe<br />
* Denise can also bike over, but on her motorbike<br />
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<Nycki> nhhh.. this sucks >:(<br />
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<Hettienne> I know babe, I know :(<br />
* Nycki complains, trying to adjust herself to get comfortable somehow and finding it impossible<br />
* Denise will make coffee when she gets there<br />
* Hettienne will hold her hand, rub her back/shoulders, whatever she wants to try :x<br />
* Lathra arrives a bit after Denise (I assume Denise will get there first ;)<br />
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<Lathra> Good morning! <br />
* Lathra announces although it's like 2am<br />
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<Hettienne> Uh I guess? Technically?<br />
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<Lathra> How are you feeling?<br />
* Lathra asks either of you, but mostly Nycki<br />
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<Nycki> regretting my life choices<br />
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<Lathra> Hmm, yes, let's take a little check on how things are proceeding...<br />
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<Lathra> But if you've reached the stage of wishing you were dead, then I'd say we are pretty close! :)<br />
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<Nycki> nhnnh >:(<br />
* Nycki will grumpily agree to let Lathra examine her<br />
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<Denise> You just tell me what you need<br />
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<Lathra> Yes, I think not too long now. You can do it, it's only a little bit more of this and then it'll be over and you'll have your baby :3<br />
* Minerva will wake up with all the commotion now and start fussing<br />
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<Hettienne> Can you take care of Minerva?<br />
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<Hettienne> I mean I'll feed her an' then...<br />
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<Denise> yup :3<br />
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<Denise> I'll bring her over :3<br />
* Denise can fetch her for you<br />
* Lathra encourages Nycki to try getting up and walking around a bit, to see if that moves things along faster<br />
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<Lathra> Gravity will help, after all, that's the direction things need to move in :)<br />
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<Nycki> fuck gravity >:(<br />
* Hettienne will help her after Minerva is full<br />
* Nycki will grudgingly get up though and try walking, leaning on Hettie for help<br />
* Denise will baby snorgle<br />
* Denise will tell Minerva that sh'es gonna have a new littlebrother or sister soon, but she's the oldest, so she's gotta look out for them :3<br />
* Nycki will eventually, after some while of walking and leaning against you and/or the wall for support and grumbling a lot, get more quiet and focused<br />
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<Lathra> hmm, I think you are ready to have this baby... let's get you as comfortable as we can.<br />
* Nycki just nods, looking pale and determined<br />
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<Hettienne> You're doing amazing sweetie ;_;<br />
* Nycki settles for going to the edge of the bed so she has something to lean against, but staying standing<br />
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<Nycki> <w> this part sucks, baby, but you're almost here...<br />
* Lathra gets down on the floor so she can see what's going on and get ready to catch<br />
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<Hettienne> Not long now...<br />
* Nycki nods<br />
* Nycki pushes hard, with your encouragement and Lathra's advice on when to push and when to wait for a little bit, and finally the baby arrives, born with its caul over its face so that Lathra needs to clear that aside before it can start breathing on its own. It's a boy, with a bit of reddish fuzz for hair :3<br />
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<Hettienne> He's got your hair babe!!<br />
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<Nycki> oh :o<br />
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<Nycki> he's so small :3<br />
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<Hettienne> He's gorgeous...<br />
* Hettienne passes him to her.<br />
* Nycki cradles him<br />
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<Nycki> look at him, I made that :3<br />
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<Hettienne> Good job babe.<br />
* Nycki gives you a kiss<br />
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<Nycki> what're we gonna call him? :3<br />
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<Denise> What are you gonna... hyeah :3<br />
* Hettienne thinks...<br />
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<Hettienne> What's your idea?<br />
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<Nycki> well like... I know we mentioned Georges. D'you wanna go with that? :3<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
* Hettienne tears up a little... Yeha... yeah let's do that.<br />
* Nycki puts her arm around you (that isn't being used to hold baby Georges)<br />
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<Hettienne> Dee, can you pass me Minnie?<br />
* Denise will bring her over<br />
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<Denise> Awww, you guys all look so sweet :3<br />
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<Hettienne> Look sweetie, it's your little brother...<br />
* Minerva gurgles<br />
* Nycki starts crying, but in a happy/exhausted way<br />
* Denise can make something for adults to eat<br />
* Hettienne is sniffling too; and hugging Nycki and the kids...<br />
* Lathra can stick around for a while to make sure things are okay and help out with cleaning up and so on, but will eventually leave you to your family :3<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (awww babies :3)<br />
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===Argent and Dorien learn that the Warlord wants to see them and their friends===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - let's go on to our next scene, which is Argent and Dorien and... probably some other people but I'm not sure entirely who yet.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Your phone rings, let's flip a coin to see who answers ;p<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (1 for Argent, 2 for Dorien)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> !roll 1d2<br />
* Denise rolls for DiablotinNarrator: [ 1d2 ] getting [ 1 ].<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay, Argent answers the phone - seems more plausible anyway ;)<br />
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<Argent> HELLO!<br />
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<Bryson> Hello, is this Argent?<br />
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<Argent> YES!<br />
* Dorien stopped lunging for the phone after the last black eye.<br />
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<Argent> WHO IS THIS?<br />
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<Bryson> It's Bryson Arguelles. Ah, I wanted to meet with you and your companions to discuss some of the issues we talked about at our previous meeting.<br />
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<Bryson> Can we meet at 9am tomorrow, at my home?<br />
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<Argent> I will try and contact everyone. Can I call you back<br />
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<Argent> ?<br />
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<Bryson> Yes, please use this number [he'll give you what is presumably his home number, not office]<br />
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<Argent> Ill let you know as soon as I do<br />
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<Bryson> Very well, thank you. I appreciate your discretion in this, and your sense of urgency.<br />
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<Argent> ok<br />
* Dorien looks up from scribbling in his notebooks. <br />
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<Dorien> Who was that?<br />
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<Argent> Bryson Arguelles... he wants to meet with our cadre tomorrow morning<br />
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<Dorien> We're a cadre now? When did that happen?<br />
* Argent shrugs<br />
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<Argent> well its a reasonable name for our little group I guess<br />
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<Argent> I got calls to make<br />
* Argent glares at the phone trying to decipher this challenge<br />
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<Dorien> Sure thing. Should I get ahold of Mis and Neddie?<br />
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<Argent> yeah that would be good<br />
* Argent will call people<br />
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===Everyone meets with the Warlord===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - calling all PCs, I guess, plus who else? Misery, Nedezde, ...?<br />
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<Dorien> (yeah)<br />
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<Argent> (let people bring others that they want... ill grab Margaux<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
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<Denise> (If enver wants to and is available sure?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I can only play so many people at once but it's good to know who all is in attendance :)<br />
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<Dorien> (heh)<br />
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<Denise> is hettie coming?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> We'll say this is a few days after Nycki gave birth, so that Hettie doesn't have to feel terrible about leaving her for a meeting ;)<br />
* Aubrienne will drive people as necessary<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (not like... the next morning or something ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I can come, I guess. I'll see if Madds wants to, since he was at our first meeting with Bryson.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> sure, he can come<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - so that is 12 people, I think, if I counted correctly<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> you can all go to Bryson's house which is a mansion in the Grand (of course).<br />
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<Denise> fancy :3<br />
* Bryson will have breakfast foods available for you, as a thanks for showing up ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
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<Bryson> (I mean real breakfast too, not just muffins or something. eggs, bacon, toast, etc.)<br />
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<Dorien> Oooooh<br />
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<Denise> oooh<br />
* Genevriel (and by extension Madds) probably didn't leave the apartment without eating, but I guess it's the thought that counts. She will politely take a small something to nibble on.<br />
* Denise is up for second breakfast ^_^<br />
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<Bryson> Good morning, thank you for coming.<br />
* Hettienne is starving. Feeding a baby takes a lot out of you @_@<br />
* Bryson says once you have a chance to get some food and settle into your seats around the table.<br />
* Dorien is probably running on tea and cigareetes, so he will eat all the things<br />
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<Bryson> I'm sorry that it's taken this long to follow up on our previous discussion, but there were a number of things I had to look into, and I couldn't go through the normal channels for some of them.<br />
* Genevriel will have put some of the ointment on just before coming, so if he's compromised with a Cyst hoepfully she'll see.<br />
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<Dorien> (Good call)<br />
* Bryson is not<br />
* Hugonel will chow down while listening, not entirely sure what's up though.<br />
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<Bryson> First and foremost, the previous warlord, Fredericia Hartzell. I have reason to believe that she was for a time overtaken by one of these 'cyst' creatures, but that it was removed from her by the efforts of Reverend Mother Alma, her sister-in-law, sometime around the end of the war. This was, for obvious reasons, kept quiet - only a few people knew.<br />
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<Denise> :o<br />
* Dorien pauses with a mouth full of food.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Void...<br />
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<Denise> well geeez they coulda said :|<br />
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<Bryson> She is not currently affected, but there may still be others within the upper echelons of the military who are. As such, I am not sure who I can and cannot trust in that hierarchy.<br />
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<Dorien> Did you use that cream I gave you?<br />
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<Bryson> Yes, I used it to visit the former Warlord, and determine that she wasn't currently affected.<br />
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<Bryson> If you can produce more, I'll certainly use it to examine others in high ranks in the military.<br />
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<Aubrienne> So, what does this mean? You're going to have to go through the entire command structure?<br />
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<Bryson> Yes, and until I do so, I'm not comfortable relying on them for tasks related to the cyst - which brings me to my next order of business.<br />
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<Bryson> I found some information indicating Claar has a secret research facility, not one on the books so to speak.<br />
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<Bryson> In Morterasch, where her family's holdings are.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Of course she does. -_-<br />
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<Denise> is that the one we were at?<br />
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<Denise> or a different one?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (That's a bit north of the city - not super far away but not the one you were at, which was only a couple hours drive away)<br />
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<Bryson> A different one. All that I was able to find was that it is for research into 'advanced constructs' of some kind - presumably some sort of improvements or enhancements to the warforged?<br />
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<Denise> I'm guessin we're gonna find out :|<br />
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<Bryson> If you are willing to undertake this investigation - in the utmost secrecy of course - I will provide transportation there and back via the teleportation circles, and ensure that whatever the results are, they are dealt with appropriately. If that means bringing Claar up on charges, we will do that. If it means eliminating her is the safest option... I authorize that if necessary.<br />
* Bryson says a bit unhappily, but firmly.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Whoa, whoa, is that what we do?<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm not an assassin.<br />
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<Bryson> If you can take her in without harming her, then obviously that would be preferable.<br />
* Aubrienne points to Gen and nods.<br />
* Denise shrugs<br />
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<Hettienne> I'm an assassin<br />
* Hettienne shrugs<br />
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<Hettienne> mostly retired.<br />
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<Genevriel> Does the Empire perchance have any items that might help us succeed in taking her in without harming her?<br />
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<Bryson> Any items I could procure would draw attention from possibly implicated parties. If they see me requisitioning suspicious equipment from the Treasury, then word may get back to her.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Right.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Okay, well, we need to plan this, right? Do we know anything about the facility?<br />
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<Bryson> I know roughly where it is, outside the village of Morterasch itself.<br />
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<Madds> Maybe Veronise or Clarence knows more about it. If we think it's safe to inquire with them, it might be worthwhile.<br />
* Argent nods<br />
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<Madds> They were all wrapped up in Claar's research, maybe they have been there, or at least heard about it.<br />
* Denise listens for this part - planning isn't her strength<br />
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<Argent> its not like some of us asking them more questions would be suspicious<br />
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<Argent> much better than going in blind<br />
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<Bryson> And they are still under supervision, correct? so they shouldn't be able to get a message to her if they decided to try and warn her. <br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, I assume we'll also scout it out like we did last time?<br />
* Argent nods<br />
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<Bryson> I think a small group would be good, if possible.<br />
* Bryson says, eyeing the dozen people around his table.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, the scout team is usually smaller, yes.<br />
* Bryson nods<br />
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<Aubrienne> Argent and Denise, with me in shadow form for support, like last time, presumably.<br />
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<Bryson> Very well.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Unless there's a more optimal team?<br />
* Aubrienne looks around, particularly at Argent, for confirmation.<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm happy to serve however I'm best needed.<br />
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<Argent> we'll figure it out<br />
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<Dorien> I'll put together as much serum and eye cream as I can manage<br />
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<Argent> how soon do we leave?<br />
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<Bryson> If this can be accomplished quickly and with minimum disturbance, that would be ideal. And depending on the results, I will assist as necessary in resolving the outcome.<br />
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<Madds> We can go talk to the other scientists today, and leave tomorrow maybe? Or even tonight?<br />
* Argent nods in agreement<br />
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===Argent, Denise, and Gen question Clarence and Veronise===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - who all wants to go talk to the scientists?<br />
* Argent raises his hand<br />
* Aubrienne will let other folks do that while she goes to let Tits know she's going off into danger.<br />
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<Denise> I can if you need me...<br />
* Genevriel will since she has a sort of rapport with Calondres.<br />
* Dorien will be at the lab scrounging up supplies<br />
* Hugonel can go, sure<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay - so Argent, Denise, Gen, and Hugo can go talk to the scientists. Others can be making other preparations :)<br />
* Veronise and Clarence are still being held in safe custody, but have some degree of freedom like being able to hang out with each other (which they seem to be doing a lot of)<br />
* Argent is hopeful that being together will make them more honest with us<br />
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<Argent> Hello again<br />
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<Veronise> Hello...<br />
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<Genevriel> Hello. How have you been treated?<br />
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<Clarence> We're all right. it's better than my last prison.<br />
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<Denise> hey<br />
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<Denise> I'm takin' good care of Daisy too<br />
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<Clarence> oh :) <br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
* Clarence seems pleased with that, and that you named her<br />
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<Genevriel> The zygomind is still contained.<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Genevriel> (Has Dorien had any luck finding something that will kill it without releasing spores?)<br />
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<Veronise> Good... I hope soon I can get back to trying to find a way to destroy it safely.<br />
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<Veronise> Thank you for your help.<br />
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<Veronise> (not yet no0<br />
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<Argent> with your help now, that may happen sooner<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Veronise> what sort of help?<br />
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<Argent> We're looking for information on Claar's facility outside Morterasch<br />
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<Argent> have either of you been there or know anything about it?<br />
* Veronise glances at Clarence<br />
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<Clarence> I know a few things about it. I haven't been there but I helped design some of its features.<br />
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<Denise> oh goody<br />
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<Denise> how do we turn 'em off -_-<br />
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<Argent> yes please explain<br />
* Argent will SM to make sure he is being honest with us<br />
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<Clarence> Well... one of the items I developed, that wasn't quite ready for use in the war, was repurposed there. Flying constructs that deliver doses of .. well, whatever you put in them. Poison, or a sedative, for instance. Like robot wasps :D<br />
* Denise sighs<br />
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<Argent> what else?<br />
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<Genevriel> All right. How are the wasps controlled, and is there a way to turn them off?<br />
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<Clarence> They'd be programmed with simple commands - to guard a particular area, for instance. They aren't intelligent, they can only do what they're programmed to do, and nothing too complex.<br />
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<Denise> or do you just gotta swat 'em >.><br />
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<Clarence> Swatting would work. So would finding a way to bypass them - they aren't powerful enough to follow you over long distances, for instance.<br />
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<Hugonel> So they're not actually controlled by a person - once programmed they're stuck with those orders?<br />
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<Clarence> Well, someone with the right skill set could change the commands - but in general, no, they can't be changed in the middle of a fight for instance.<br />
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<Clarence> There would be a central 'hive' that would be where the controls are set - if that was somewhere accessible, you could knock it out I suppose.<br />
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<Clarence> If I was controlling them, though, I'd put that somewhere out of easy access >.><br />
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<Hugonel> Right, of course.<br />
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<Denise> what else is there?<br />
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<Clarence> well... there was something Suzetta showed to me. I don't know exactly what purpose it might be put to, but I can tell you about its properties.<br />
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<Clarence> She brought me a sample of a greenish metal substance unfamiliar to me once, to ask me to analyze its properties.<br />
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<Clarence> It was strongly magically resistant - in fact, more than just resisting, it was almost like it absorbed magic.<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Clarence> It was extremely strong and light, and would have made excellent armor or coating.<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Denise says, cracking her fingers<br />
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<Clarence> I asked her where she got it, but I never got a clear answer on that.<br />
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<Genevriel> Another plane, I suspect.<br />
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<Clarence> possibly.<br />
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<Clarence> Using magic against it was ineffective in harming it, and actually seemed to 'heal' it in some sense, if it had been damaged.<br />
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<Argent> that is very useful to know, thank you<br />
* Clarence nods<br />
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<Veronise> Are you going to kill her?<br />
* Veronise asks worriedly<br />
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<Genevriel> Not if I can help it. We're not assassins.<br />
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<Genevriel> Anything you can tell us that might help us apprehend her safely would be helpful.<br />
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<Veronise> I don't know... she's been withdrawing more and more from sharing information with us. I'm not sure what she might be capable of these days. She's a spellcaster, of course - she knows spells such as teleport and dimension door that she might try to use to escape, if she's cornered. <br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Denise> I thnk we can lock her down<br />
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<Genevriel> I can, and possibly Aubrienne as well.<br />
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<Veronise> She can set up protective wards, and disguise herself, and she knows a great deal about divination as well, such as clairvoyance or detect thoughts, so she might know you are coming if you aren't careful.<br />
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<Veronise> I've never known her to use a lot of offensive magics though - beyond things like magic missile, the only one I know of is that one with the black tentacles.<br />
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<Denise> eww<br />
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<Veronise> She's more focused on protecting herself, though, than on harming others. In the war she would use things like walls of stone or repulsion or slow to halt attackers.<br />
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<Veronise> The woman I knew wasn't evil - she was devoted to learning more about the world, above all else, so that she could better protect it. I... I don't know what's changed but I'm very concerned :(<br />
* Clarence takes Veronise's hand, comfortingly.<br />
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<Argent> for her sake, its best that this gets resolved sooner than later, before it goes to far and there is no coming back for her<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Argent> your information will help make that happen<br />
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<Veronise> Please... be careful, and don't kill her if you don't have to.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do either of you have anything else to add?<br />
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<Veronise> just the knowledge she alone has.. it would be a terrible loss to science.<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
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<Hugonel> We will do our best to bring her back alive to face justice.<br />
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<Clarence> only to be careful... I'm less confident than Veronise, I think, that she can be saved.<br />
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<Clarence> I've had more... personal contact with her recently, and I do think she's dangerous.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Clarence> The way she treated even her own father - I'm not sure she cares about anything anymore other than her own advancement.<br />
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<Denise> yeah.... that was harsh<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Okay - anything else you want to do before you go?)<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> (I would like to get on so we have hopefully enough time to finish this today :)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'm good)<br />
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<Argent> (im good)<br />
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<Denise> (also good)<br />
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===Dorien says good-bye to Misery and Nedezde===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Dorien, you have stocked up as much as possible on your anti-cyst serum, and presumably other stuff?<br />
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<Dorien> Yeah, explosives and eye cream foremost.<br />
* Nedezde and Misery can help you prepare<br />
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<Misery> Babe, as much as I love you, I don't think I'm in a good position to go on this. I ... don't want anything bad to happen to the baby.<br />
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<Nedezde> you're having a baby?!<br />
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<Misery> Yeah...<br />
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<Dorien> Heh... Um... yes?<br />
* Nedezde smiles widely and comes over and gives her a hug.<br />
* Dorien hugs her back<br />
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<Dorien> (Oh, her, heh)<br />
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<Nedezde> (well I mean... it can be a three-way hug ;)<br />
* Dorien hugs them both<br />
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<Misery> Be careful, okay?<br />
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<Misery> If you don't come back, I'll have to hook up with Neddie and raise your bastard in sin :p<br />
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<Dorien> ...<br />
* Nedezde raises an eyebrow at that too, but does not actually object ;)<br />
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<Dorien> I'll be careful. I intend to be around for a long time yet.<br />
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<Misery> good.<br />
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<Dorien> You won't get rid of me that easy<br />
* Misery gives you a kiss<br />
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<Dorien> AAnd you be careful too.<br />
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<Dorien> I love you. You know that, right?<br />
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<Misery> sure, I'll try not to trip over anything around the lab while you're gone.<br />
* Misery nods with a smile<br />
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<Misery> Yeah, I know. I love you too.<br />
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<Dorien> Neddie, are you coming with us?<br />
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<Nedezde> I don't know, apparently I have a baby to look after if you die ;)<br />
* Nedezde turns more serious, though<br />
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<Nedezde> I can come if you want me to but I won't hurt anyone - I can hang back and help out if needed.<br />
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<Dorien> I understand. I don't want to hurt anyone either. Hopefully we won't have to.<br />
* Nedezde nods<br />
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<Dorien> But if it comes down to that or letting these things invade...<br />
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<Dorien> Let\s just hope it doesn't.<br />
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<Nedezde> all right.<br />
<br />
===The heroes' heist of Claar===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> So of the other NPCs, Margaux and Enver are happy to come smite things, Madds can come if requested but probably is less useful in a fight - he can have a gun for self-defense and hang around with Neddie, maybe ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Aww, less useful in a fight? He's a military man. Ah well.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (well he's not 15th level :o)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I mean he can be in the fights if you want but he probably has like 1/4 the HP of most other folks ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I'm just trying to avoid killing some of the squishier NPCs here ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Gen wouldn't request that he come, but she'd invite him to come if he so desired.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> He can come as your getaway driver if you want ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Sure.)<br />
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<Argent> (so we do careful scouting first, then make a plan to get in I guess.... not sure in how much detail you want to handle this)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Yeah - I can skim over most of the scouting in a couple of sentences, as I'll assume you have the means to do it competently.<br />
* Denise nominates hette for the scouting team if she isn't alreayd on it<br />
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<Denise> (Hettie)<br />
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<Argent> (anyone who could spot magical traps would be most welcome)<br />
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<Hettienne> (kk)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The factory is some ways outside the village itself - it seems like most of the villagers work there in some capacity or other. It's a large facility, you can explore around it and have a look at possible entrances.<br />
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<Hugonel> (I have true seeing but otherwise my divination powers are pretty limited)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The factory is in a hilly area that has been cleared of trees and most other vegetation. Even at night, the smokestacks are still emitting thick columns of black smoke that give the air an acrid smell. <br />
* Denise wrinkles her nose<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The exterior of the factory is coated with some odd lichen and mold, with larger patches of fungus in some areas, which serves to help it blend in with its surroundings somewhat. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You're able to scout around it and find a back entrance - an area where trucks can make deliveries or pick-ups, it seems, as there's a ramp leading to the doors there. You can make Perception checks as well.<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+12<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+12 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 12 ] totals [ 13 ].<br />
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<Lan_phone> !roll 1d20+15<br />
* Denise rolls for Lan_phone: [ 1d20+15 ] getting [ 8 ] which, after the modifier [ 15 ] totals [ 23 ].<br />
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<Hettienne> !roll 1d20+20<br />
* Denise rolls for Hettienne: [ 1d20+20 ] getting [ 17 ] which, after the modifier [ 20 ] totals [ 37 ].<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+31<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+31 ] getting [ 10 ] which, after the modifier [ 31 ] totals [ 41 ].<br />
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<Aubrienne> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Aubrienne: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 2 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 10 ].<br />
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<Denise> (is this everyone or just the scout group?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (scout group)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Hettie and Argent, you can notice there's also a smaller door sort of underneath the ramp area - maybe it leads to a basement or lower level of some kind. It's somewhat concealed and might be less obvious of an entrance than the big double doors at the top of the ramp.<br />
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<Denise> (so we need Aubrienne?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Aubrienne rolled)<br />
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<Denise> (oh so she dd, I'm blind)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (So is Aubrienne)<br />
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<Hettienne> (mmm kay... imma check it for traps/security)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay - you can roll Perception specifically on the door, then.<br />
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<Hettienne> !roll 1d20+20<br />
* Denise rolls for Hettienne: [ 1d20+20 ] getting [ 5 ] which, after the modifier [ 20 ] totals [ 25 ].<br />
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<Hettienne> (:/)<br />
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<Argent> (you should get half your level as a bonus on traps)<br />
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<Hettienne> (oh right... 33)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The door is locked and you think it might have an alarm set on it. If/when you open it, you could make a Disable Device roll to try and prevent the alarm from triggering. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - want to go get the others and make your plans?<br />
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<Hettienne> (yeah ok)<br />
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<Argent> (so plan is buff, sneak in this door capture Claar)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Hopefully everyone's clear on the capture part.)<br />
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<Hettienne> (lol)<br />
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<Dorien> (Let the sneaky people go first)<br />
* Genevriel pops off a Magic Circle of Protection Against Evil<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I'm just getting things ready in roll20, you can come on over there<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I just need to grab Enver and Margaux I think - I tried and it gave me an error so I've refreshed the page and am trying again<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> there we go<br />
* Argent will have barkskin on himself, see invisible, enchantment foil, greater magic weapon (on rapier and on Denise's fists (+3)) and life bubble on everyone<br />
* Hugonel appears very strange - before your eyes, he turns into an extremely elderly version of himself, recognizable only through his purple silk scarf.<br />
* Dorien casts see invisibility, heightened awareness, and mage armor on himself<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d8<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d8 ] getting [ 8 ].<br />
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<Argent> hp<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> nice :)<br />
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<Dorien> (Oh right, I need hp too)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d8<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d8 ] getting [ 7 ].<br />
* Aubrienne will cast Mage Armor, Shield, Protection from Evil, and Stoneskin, plus using her Invisibility ring.<br />
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<Hugonel> OK, greater heroism and Grand Destiny on ... me, Argent, and two more: who wants it?<br />
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<Denise> me me me<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> one more<br />
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<Hettienne> give me things<br />
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<Hugonel> sure<br />
<br />
<Denise> thanks<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> OK, so me, Argent, Denise, Hettie, +5 attack morale saves, +15 hp, immune to fear; also you can choose any 4 rolls to add an additional +5 on (stacks)<br />
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<Hugonel> this lasts for 150 minutes, so ... we'll be fine<br />
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<Hettienne> nice<br />
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<Denise> thanks man<br />
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==Prologue==</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_75&diff=12520Diablotin 3 session 752018-07-15T22:27:05Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: Created page with "{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|75}} ==Summary== ==Session== : Session date: May 27, 2018 : Diablotin date: ==Prologue=="</p>
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==Prologue==</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_74&diff=12519Diablotin 3 session 742018-07-15T22:26:00Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: Created page with "{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|74}} ==Summary== ==Session== : Session date: May 13, 2018 : Diablotin date: ==Prologue== <DiablotinNarrator> Okay - as mentioned, we don't have Tuck to..."</p>
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: Session date: May 13, 2018<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - as mentioned, we don't have Tuck today, so I think we have everyone who is expected to be here<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Just one thing before we start, in case I forget to mention it at the end. Even though it's a session early, I'm going to have you guys level up after this game. The main reason is because I think we are probably 2 or maybe 3 sessions from the end, and if I leave it until after next session it might be in an awkward place to level (or else be kind of pointless at that point).<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> you might as well get the benefit of your last level before the climactic showdown ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> cool<br />
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<Denise> woooh!<br />
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<Argent> neat<br />
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<Hugonel> yay levels!<br />
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<Genevriel> cool<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - are there any questions before we get started?<br />
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<Hugonel> do we have an order or is it just chaos?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I was going to do your thing first, just in case you need to leave to go get Arthur<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> other than that, no specific order unless someone requests it<br />
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<Hugonel> ok<br />
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<Denise> did steve's thing from last time ever get finished? :o<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> ... apparently we forgot ;p<br />
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<Denise> heh<br />
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<Hugonel> well let's get started because arthur could call at any moment<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
<br />
===Hugo invites Dasra to Denise's wedding===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hugo, you get a phone call at home.<br />
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<Hugonel> (what time of day is it?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (afternoon - let's say this is a couple days before Denise's wedding)<br />
* Hugonel answers the phone.<br />
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<Hugonel> Hello?<br />
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<Dasra> hi Hugo. <br />
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<Dasra> how are you?<br />
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<Hugonel> Dasra! How nice to hear from you!<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm well - and you?<br />
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<Dasra> I'm all right. I got back to the city yesterday and thought I would call.<br />
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<Hugonel> Things here have been all right - quiet for me, at least, for the past little while, compared to my many recent travels.<br />
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<Dasra> Hopefully you haven't been bored.<br />
* Hugonel laughs.<br />
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<Hugonel> No, I could use the rest. <br />
<br />
<Dasra> Well, that's good then.<br />
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<Dasra> I had a good break as well. Quiet. Lots of time to think.<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm afraid it's just a brief pause in my case.<br />
<br />
<Dasra> Oh? What do you have coming up?<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> Well, other than the usual weddings, family events, and so on, I seem to have a number of unresolved threads in my life.<br />
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<Dasra> Hugo dear, I think that's just life. Unless it's over, there are unresolved threads.<br />
* Hugonel laughs.<br />
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<Hugonel> That's the truth.<br />
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<Hugonel> What do you have coming up?<br />
<br />
<Dasra> Well, a few plans with friends - lunches and so forth, to try and start to catch up on what I've missed since I've been gone... or even before, really. Other than that, not too much.<br />
<br />
<Dasra> I'm trying to ease back into life.<br />
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<Hugonel> I get that.<br />
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<Hugonel> Hey, here's a crazy thought, maybe.<br />
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<Hugonel> Come with me to Denise Murodea's wedding.<br />
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<Dasra> ah... all right. When is it?<br />
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<Hugonel> In two days. <br />
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<Dasra> Okay. isn't she a bit young to be getting married? Who is she marrying? will I know anyone else there besides you?<br />
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<Hugonel> His name is Enver. Good sort, nice working class fellow, but friends with the Emperor.<br />
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<Hugonel> You'll know all of my random collection of friends who seem to get mixed up in things.<br />
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<Hugonel> I think the Emperor and Empress are coming - I assume they are at least, I haven't seen a guest list.<br />
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<Dasra> all right.<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> I've never been to a Rat wedding - are they different, I wonder? <br />
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<Dasra> I imagine it depends on the Rats. Some of them have priests - I think there are others as well, but I'm not really an expert.<br />
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<Dasra> I won't put you on the spot by asking what we're going as, other than old friends. <br />
* Hugonel laughs.<br />
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<Hugonel> As my guest, of course. Guest and guest, arm in arm.<br />
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<Dasra> That seems fair.<br />
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<Dasra> All right - when shall I expect you to pick me up, then?<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> Ah, that's a good question, let me check the invitation.<br />
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<Hugonel> It starts at 3, so, let's say, I'll come over early afternoon, we can have a drink and then head over?<br />
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<Dasra> Sounds lovely. See you then!<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> Of course, it'll be a grand time!<br />
<br />
===Denise gets ready for her wedding===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, on to the actual wedding then :)<br />
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<Denise> EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> The wedding is being held at a hall in Rhenea (I think I said Rhenea, now I'm second-guessing myself)<br />
<br />
<Denise> (sure sounds good ;)<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> People will be gathering ahead of time, of course. Since the bride's family's side is large and the groom's side is small, I think they can probably fill up Enver's side with friends and associates ;)<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> I have a list of about 70 people who'll be there and I've probably forgotten someone or not included people who don't have an NPC description, like, idk, Denise's next door neighours or whatever other people she invited from her home neighbourhood :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> so I would figure there are probably 100 or more people there.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> And of course, because two of those people are Janelle and Ander, there's a cluster of photographers and reporters outside, but they don't get to come in ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I'll go over at least some of who is there, for reference of who is available to talk to later, or just in case you're curious :)<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> All the Murodeas, obviously. That's a lot right there.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Denise's various mobster friends and associates. <br />
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<Denise> (did Yvie make it? :3)<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Yes, Yvie will be there, but she will basically just be staying for the ceremony.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> I'll imagine Margaux is sitting with her :)<br />
<br />
<Denise> (yay!)<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> A contingent of family members from Ariege. That includes Denise's great-grandparents, and her aunt Aina, and Aina's four kids. As well, Enver's grandmother and his uncle came.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Various folks from Tits' - Jed (and Vera), Jonas (and Caurisa), Haft, Geff and Osmyn, Neva.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Zola (and Noren), Lathra (and Leiris).<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Xan and Justen.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Silvia, Sirris, and Iris.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Helgea, Swynny, Ralf's little sister Dinah.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Alea Pervenche, who may or may not have been invited.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Syrez and Lhyphena, in order to terrify Dorien.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> I assume all of you are bringing various +1s as well :)<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Mikel is performing the ceremony. No pressure.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Let's do a couple short scenes with the bride and groom (separately) before the ceremony :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Denise, you have Mireva there to reassure you, and ... are you having your dad walk you down the aisle?<br />
<br />
<Denise> (keen)<br />
<br />
<Denise> (Yeha, I think thwy're at a point where that seems like a reasonable thing)<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> (okay)<br />
* Denise is trying not to fuss with her hair and stuff<br />
* Elcie can also be there, making sure everything is okay before the ceremony :3<br />
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<Elcie> You look lovely, sweetheart. Don't worry about a thing.<br />
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<Denise> I know, I'm so excited, I don't know why I'm so nervous :3<br />
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<Mireva> 'Cause you're getting married! <br />
* Patric is mostly quiet and focusing on straightening his tie.<br />
<br />
<Denise> yeah, like, just - it don't seem real, or somethin' @_@<br />
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<Elcie> You too, Pat - your tie is fine, leave it alone.<br />
* Denise keeps herself from fussing with her own tie >.><br />
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<Denise> You look nice, Da :3<br />
<br />
<Patric> Ah... it'll do I guess. <br />
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<Patric> Everyone'll be lookin' at you, not me. You're the star of the show.<br />
* Denise bites her lip at that, then looks in the mirror to see if the smudged her lipstick or gt any on her teeth<br />
<br />
<Denise> ugh, I just gotta... not touch nothin D:<br />
<br />
<Elcie> Just be yourself, and be happy - that's all that really matters.<br />
<br />
<Denise> :3<br />
<br />
<Denise> okay<br />
* Elcie sniffles a little, getting a handkerchief out of her purse.<br />
<br />
<Elcie> My little girl :3<br />
<br />
<Denise> oh ma'am :3<br />
* Denise will giver her a hug<br />
* Elcie hugs you back<br />
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<Elcie> All right I guess it's time for me to go sit down... I love you, dear. <br />
<br />
<Denise> I love you too :3<br />
* Elcie hugs Patric too, before going to take her seat.<br />
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<Patric> Hrm. Well. I'm real happy for you, Denise. Seems like you got a good fella, an' he makes you happy. <br />
* Patric seems to feel like he should say something.<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Denise> He is - thanks da.<br />
* Denise will hig him too<br />
* Patric hugs you back.<br />
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<Patric> I hope you'll be as happy as me an' your mam have been. Even through hard times, you'll have each other.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> We'll be real happy - an real strng together. You'll see.<br />
<br />
<Denise> (strong)<br />
* Patric nods<br />
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<Denise> Do I still look okay?<br />
* Denise checks with Mireva<br />
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<Mireva> You look perfect... here. <br />
* Mireva makes a tiny adjustment to your hair<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
* Denise gives her a hug too<br />
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<Denise> OKay, now I'm ready.<br />
* Mireva hugs you back<br />
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===Argent helps Enver overcome his nerves===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Meanwhile, Enver and Argent are hanging out as well - Enver is nervous so probably needs some reassurance.<br />
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<Enver> There's a lot of people out there @_@<br />
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<Argent> Relax... you got this<br />
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<Argent> A lot of people are happy for your and Denise<br />
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<Argent> (you)<br />
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<Enver> yeah... <br />
* Enver smiles a bit at that<br />
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<Argent> forget about them, and just focus on her, and this will be everything you want<br />
* Enver nods<br />
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<Enver> oh, uh, sorry if it's weird for you to stand up with Mireva - I didn't really think about that when I asked you >.> But you two are friends, right, so it'll be okay?<br />
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<Argent> It's fine, we're fine<br />
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<Enver> okay<br />
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<Argent> even if we weren't neither of us would let it get in the way of today<br />
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<Argent> so not a thing to worry about, even for a minute<br />
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<Enver> I know. I mean, I know you wouldn't, I just... want everyone to have a good time, you know? Not have anyone be awkward or upset or anything.<br />
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<Argent> I'm just really glad to be a part of all this<br />
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<Enver> Thanks for doing this.<br />
* Enver takes a couple of deep breaths, working on calming himself down.<br />
* Argent gives him a big smile<br />
* Enver manages a somewhat more nervous smile back<br />
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<Argent> besides, this will probably be the last time either of us sees Denise in a dress<br />
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<Enver> hah... I'm not sure she's wearing a dress :o I mean.. I don't know, but I seen some sketches Hettie made...<br />
* Argent rolls his eyes<br />
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<Argent> ... can't even let me get one jab in<br />
* Enver smiles at that<br />
* Argent shrugs<br />
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<Argent> there goes half my speech<br />
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<Enver> heh<br />
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===The wedding===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Just before the ceremony is about to start, some more guests arrive, a rather odd assortment. They look more or less human (maybe less if you look closely) and will sit near the back of the hall, just watching curiously or cautiously, and occasionally shushing their pockets.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Of course those of you who were in the First World will recognize them, or most of them. Some look a bit different than you remember (Giant Hettie is Medium Hettie for the occasion, for instance) and a few you don't recognize at all, but maybe they're in disguise.<br />
* Mikel will get up at the front of the hall, wearing his green Channel cloak, and Enver and Argent can take up their positions as well.<br />
* Mireva will enter from the back of the hall, followed by Patric with Denise beside him.<br />
* Denise is wearing a very nice pantsuit, like this, only on a more sandy colour and with a long jacket, with a bouquet of white and pale pink roses<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Of course, everyone will look to see the bride enter :3<br />
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<Denise> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/night_owl_inthewoods/5712308583/in/photostream)<br />
* Enver looks kind of stunned and then gives a big smile.<br />
* Patric walks his daughter down the aisle, looking Very Serious, and will give her a kiss on the cheek before letting go.<br />
* Denise is smiling like a fool as well<br />
* Enver takes your hand when you get to his side.<br />
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<Enver> <w> hi... you look great :3<br />
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<Denise> <w> you too :3<br />
* Enver says while there's still music playing to cover his words<br />
* Mikel looks out over the assembled guests, trying not to be nervous even though it's his sister's wedding and if he screws it up she'll never let him forget about it ;)<br />
* Denise smiles encouragingly at him<br />
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<Mikel> <r> Brothers and sisters, today we meet to join together two of our loved ones in marriage. <br />
* Mikel then repeats the same words in Aveyronnais, but I'm not going to do every line twice ;) just assume this is being done bilingually, for the benefit of those who don't speak Rat.<br />
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<Mikel> <r> Denise and Enver, you have come before us to receive our blessing on your union. By making your promises to one another, you are joining not only yourselves, but your families, all those who come before and after you.<br />
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<Mikel> <r> From this day, you will walk the same passages, watching over one another, taking each step together.<br />
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<Mikel> <r> Before these witnesses, let your vows be spoken, that all may bless them.<br />
* Mikel turns to Enver first.<br />
* Enver clears his throat, a bit nervous, before speaking.<br />
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<Enver> Denise... I am so honoured to be standing here with you. You have made my life so much brighter and more full ever since I met you. <br />
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<Enver> Today I give myself to you, without holding anything back. I promise to always be there for you, through good times and bad, helping us to find the way forward together. <br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Enver> I love you for your bravery and determination and kindness, your sense of adventure and the way you can find fun in any situation. I vow to be there to support you as you kick ass, now and for the rest of our lives.<br />
* Denise sniffs<br />
* Enver nods to show he's done :3<br />
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<Denise> Oh gosh I'm gonna cry :3<br />
* Denise says, sniffing again and wiping her eyes with her free hand<br />
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<Denise> Um.<br />
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<Denise> Beloved Enver - you took a chance on a weird girl, and you've never asked me to be anyone other than myself.<br />
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<Denise> You've loved me for who I am, and supported me, and helped me. I want to be the same for you - to be there for you and help and support you and stand by you, for whatever you need, because I know that when we're together, nothing and no one can stop us :3<br />
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<Denise> You're so smart, and thoughtful and brave, and I just love you so much :3<br />
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<Denise> I vow to to be your friend and partner through good and bad times, and what ever lies ahead, because I love you and can't imagine not being with you.<br />
* Denise manages to get through her vows without sniffling tooo much :3<br />
* Mikel smiles<br />
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<Mikel> <r> Now you have spoken your vows truthfully, willingly, and openly. <br />
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<Mikel> <r> May you hereafter be joined together, to support and care for one another, with respect and honour for the past, and trust and hope for the future.<br />
* Mikel gestures for you to lift your joined hands, and puts his hand over both of yours<br />
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<Mikel> <r> Together, we bless your union, we join in your hope, and we celebrate your happiness.<br />
* Denise does as directed<br />
* Mikel gives you a nod and a smile to indicate that you can kiss one another now ;)<br />
* Denise 's hands are a bit sweaty but she's still smiling and crying a bit :3<br />
* Denise will haaaaaappily do so :3<br />
* Enver pulls you close for a kiss. and you're not in church so technically there can't be church tongue, but there's definitely some wedding hall tongue ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Lady will then perform her very important task of bringing the rings, which are fastened on to her collar.<br />
* Denise is okay with that, but also a litlr self conscious so won't let that go on tooooo long :3<br />
* Enver will detach them so he can put one on Denise's finger, and give her the one for him :3<br />
* Denise will do so, being very careful not to drop it<br />
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<Denise> (plain platinum bands - fancy because apparenlty we can afford it, but plain because we both work >.>)<br />
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<Mikel> <r> Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you M. and Mme. Enver and Denise Murodea :3<br />
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<Genevriel> (Is applause the correct response?)<br />
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<Denise> :3 :3 :3<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (yes, that would be appropriate :)<br />
* Genevriel applauds with the crowd.<br />
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<Argent> YEAH!<br />
* Argent claps loud<br />
* Denise is sniffling again, holding her husband's hand tight. Maybe a little too tight >.><br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Daisy the robot spider will precede the newly married couple out of the hall, scattering flower petals from a tiny basket.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Everyone from House Wolf in the audience eyes it speculatively.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> After the ceremony is complete, there's some time while the hall gets set up for dinner/dancing later, so there's a bit of a break and chance for people to talk.<br />
* Genevriel gives Madds a shy smile, glad that he took a chance on a weird girl, too. She has been practicing walking in heels for a few weeks, perhaps to Madds' and the downstairs neighbours' detriment. And she instructed Madds to pick her up from a beautician's in time to attend Denise's wedding. She is very boldly wearing a dress for the first time since she was old enough to tell her mother "No; I hate dresses!"<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> aw :)<br />
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<Genevriel> ( https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a8/af/f9/a8aff9fb5a118e849f04aa05ee2954d7.jpg )<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> pretty!<br />
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<Genevriel> (And her hair and makeup were done by the beautician, obviously. She just wanted to look on the outside the way she feels on the inside when she is with Madds. :) )<br />
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<Denise> (awwww)<br />
* Genevriel 's heels are very modest since she is so self-conscious about her natural height! She is still shorter than Madds while wearing them.<br />
* Argent will make the rounds as much as he can<br />
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===Aubrienne introduces Thea and Titania===<br />
* Aubrienne will mingle, but make sure to go greet the fae guests.<br />
* Thea will smile when you approach, although she doesn't 'see' you of course.<br />
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<Thea> We made it... <br />
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<Aubrienne> Thank goodness. I'm so glad you were able to come.<br />
* Thea nods, smiling.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I know Denise will be very pleased as well.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I hope the trip wasn't too much of an ordeal. :)<br />
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<Thea> Thank you for your directions. It was very helpful.<br />
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<Thea> I'm glad we were able to make it at the correct time.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I do what I can.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh! Let me introduce you to my wife. Let me see where she is...<br />
* Aubrienne will look around for Titania.<br />
* Titania makes her way over when she sees you looking for her.<br />
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<Titania> Hi :) These are your, ah, friends from out of town?<br />
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<Aubrienne> That they are, sweetie, though friends is not entirely accurate for some. I'm still not entirely sure what Thea and I are to each other.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Titania, this is Thea. Thea, this is my wife, Titania.<br />
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<Titania> nice to finally meet you :)<br />
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<Thea> likewise.<br />
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<Aubrienne> So, are you or any of the others planning on sticking around for a while? We'd be happy to have you stay. I have a whole apartment mostly going unused right now. :)<br />
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<Thea> Well, I think some of us will need to get back - but some might like to stay for a little while, if that's possible. <br />
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<Thea> I'm certainly interested in learning more about this place...<br />
* Aubrienne smiles.<br />
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<Aubrienne> You could come to the club re-opening. It's going to be great.<br />
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<Aubrienne> How are things, ah, back home?<br />
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<Thea> It's been ... eventful.<br />
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<Thea> Linthira has been deposed from her throne, and Lamis, by virtue of his marriage to her daughter Helia, has taken up the mantle of Summer King.<br />
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<Aubrienne> o.O<br />
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<Aubrienne> Interesting.<br />
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<Thea> Yes.. we'll see what comes of it.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I hope that will calm things down some.<br />
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<Aubrienne> What happens to Linthira?<br />
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<Thea> She's been bound into her tree for safekeeping. There is some hope that being there will help her to heal and recover.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, I'll share that hope for now.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Anyway, today is a happy day. Let's not dwell on that stuff. There are a *lot* more people to introduce you to. :)<br />
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<Thea> I'm looking forward to it. Ah... do they know who we are?<br />
* Thea asks a bit concerned<br />
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<Aubrienne> I think the important ones have been apprised. Did you have a cover story in mind if necessary?<br />
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<Thea> I admit I have no idea what kind of cover story might be appropriate in this situation.<br />
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<Aubrienne> You're basically family. I can say you're visiting from out of town. ;)<br />
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<Thea> All right. That sounds good to me :)<br />
* Aubrienne will take Thea around to introduce her to folks.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay :)<br />
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===Gen introduces Madds to Vreel===<br />
* Genevriel mingles for a bit with Madds in tow, but kind of wonders if Vreel came with the fae delegation.<br />
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<Madds> <q> So are those... people... you've met before?<br />
* Madds asks, seeing you glancing in that direction<br />
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<Genevriel> Yes - you did too, remember? It's Eletheni and Giant Hettie and the others from the First World.<br />
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<Genevriel> I kind of wonder if Vreel came with them. I doubt it - she didn't think very highly of our plane.<br />
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<Madds> Some of them look a bit different... <br />
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<Madds> For instance, there are no giants ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> She shrunk herself down - that's her.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
* Genevriel indicates Giant Hettie in her medium form.<br />
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<Genevriel> They can do things like that. Vreel can make herself invisible, or at least unoticeable. Everyone just kind of forgets about her, when she wants them to.<br />
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<Madds> Ah... so I guess she could be here and we wouldn't know?<br />
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<Genevriel> Yes.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> There's a little tug at the hem of your dress, Gen.<br />
* Genevriel looks down.<br />
* Vreel is standing there, looking quite nervous.<br />
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<Genevriel> Oh, hi. Vreel, this is Madds. Madds, this is Vreel.<br />
* Vreel waves<br />
* Genevriel crouches down so she isn't towering over Vreel.<br />
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<Madds> Hi, it's nice to get to meet you.<br />
* Vreel nods<br />
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<Genevriel> I wasn't sure if you'd come.<br />
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<Vreel> <q> I wasn't sure either, but I wanted to see you.<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
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<Genevriel> I hope my being part of you for a while didn't mess things up for you.<br />
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<Genevriel> I was in a bad place at the time.<br />
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<Genevriel> In my head, I mean.<br />
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<Genevriel> The First World was quite lovely.<br />
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<Vreel> <q> It was strange. But I learned some things as well. It broadened my horizons, I suppose you could say.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> You... helped me, too.<br />
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<Genevriel> I didn't want to come back to all the sadness. But you lost everything too, and still found things to live for.<br />
* Vreel smiles a little at that.<br />
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<Genevriel> I guess you're kind of responsible for me and Madds getting together. Thank you so much for that.<br />
* Vreel gives a little 'ah it was nothing' kind of smile/shrug.<br />
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<Vreel> <q> What happens next at this event? I haven't been to a human wedding before.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, I'm not exactly an expert myself, but we just hang out for a bit while the bride and groom fill out paperwork and they might also be getting some commemorative photographs taken. When they come back, the reception begins.<br />
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<Genevriel> Food and dancing, like the party at the Hollow Hall.<br />
* Vreel 's eyes widen a bit at that<br />
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<Vreel> <w> well, I'll be around, but I might not show myself to others. But I can speak to you, at least.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right. It's your call to make.<br />
* Genevriel smiles.<br />
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<Genevriel> You'd be welcome to sit with Madds and I, if you like.<br />
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<Vreel> <q> Thank you :)<br />
* Vreel will slip away for a bit, but at least you don't forget you saw her.<br />
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===Hettie meets her long-lost relatives from Ariege===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hettie, you have baby Minerva there and she's been pretty good during the ceremony, mostly just sleeping, but she wakes up as there's more commotion and is a bit more fussy.<br />
* Hettienne will see if she's hungry...<br />
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<Hettienne> Hey there li'l bit, shh<br />
* Nycki is huger than ever and can provide some screening for you if you want a bit of privacy ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> A woman comes over to you - she looks ... a lot like you, but blonde. And she isn't Giant Hettie ;)<br />
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<Aina> Hey there... ah, I guess you must be Hettienne?<br />
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<Hettienne> Uh...<br />
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<Hettienne> That's me.<br />
* Hettienne eyes her with wary curiosity.<br />
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<Hettienne> You must be... from Ariege<br />
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<Aina> I'm Aina... your mam's other daughter.<br />
* Aina says, not quite wanting to say 'your sister' yet.<br />
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<Hettienne> Dee said good things about you...<br />
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<Aina> She's a nice kid - not really a kid, I guess. <br />
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<Hettienne> So, uh, nice to meet you.<br />
* Hettienne awkwardly extends a hand while holding up the baby with the other, boob out and all<br />
* Aina shakes hands, indifferent to boobs ;)<br />
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<Aina> Is this your first?<br />
* Aina asks of the baby.<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah. It that obvious?<br />
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<Hettienne> Her name's Minerva...<br />
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<Aina> Aw that's pretty :) <br />
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<Hettienne> and this here's Nycki<br />
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<Aina> Nah, not obvious, just I figured if you had bigger ones they'd be hangin' around you. 'Course, mine aren't, so what do I know?<br />
* Hettienne looks up at her very pregnant partner :3<br />
* Aina gestures in the general direction of wherever her kids have run off to.<br />
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<Nycki> Hi, nice to meet you<br />
* Aina will shake her hand as well.<br />
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<Aina> My kids are around somewhere.. four of 'em.<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh yeah? how old?<br />
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<Aina> Reva's nineteen, the twins are thirteen, an' Cylla's the baby, she's six.<br />
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<Hettienne> They enjoyin' the city?<br />
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<Aina> Yeah, it's their first time here, everything's real exciting. <br />
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<Aina> We're plannin' on stayin' for about a week, if you wanna see 'bout gettin' together sometime... that'd be nice. I don't wanna impose though, I know you got a new baby an' all.<br />
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<Hettienne> No that'd be... that'd be real nice...<br />
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<Aina> All right :)<br />
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<Hettienne> You got a phone where you're at?<br />
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<Aina> Yeah, it's a hotel, the Silver Lion. Nice place.<br />
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<Hettienne> I'll give you the number then. :)<br />
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<Aina> Hey, an'... my folks - my grandparents, I mean - they're over here, if you wanna come say hi. Once you finish feedin' the little one, of course. But I know they're real excited to meet you an' your brothers.<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh... :o<br />
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<Hettienne> Sure!<br />
* Hettienne peers at them curiously.<br />
* Aina gestures to a rather nervous looking older lady and a matching little old man who keeps asking her who people are.<br />
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<Hettienne> :3<br />
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<Aina> Well, it's real nice to meet you. I'll talk to you again soon :)<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah! Have fun! :3<br />
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<Aina> thanks :)<br />
* Aina heads off to check on what her kids are getting into.<br />
* Nycki puts a hand on your arm.<br />
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<Nycki> you okay?<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah...<br />
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<Hettienne> It's just... weird.<br />
* Nycki nods<br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno if it's gotta be more weird for her or us.<br />
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<Nycki> yeah... well, she seems nice at least. hopefully it'll get less weird.<br />
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<Hettienne> I wonder why she never told us...<br />
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<Hettienne> I guess I ain't never gonna know.<br />
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<Nycki> People make dumb choices sometimes. I guess she prolly figured she was doin' what was best for her kids - all of 'em. But it don't mean she was right, necessarily.<br />
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<Hettienne> S'pose so.<br />
* Hettienne sighs.<br />
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<Hettienne> (what's my dad doing)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I'll say Patric's keeping an eye on him so he doesn't get hold of booze, and they're sitting and not talking to each other.<br />
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<Hettienne> I hope Dee talked to Papa.<br />
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<Hettienne> About them Ariege folks I mean. <br />
* Hettienne frets.<br />
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<Nycki> Ah I'm sure she woulda... she wouldn't wanna spring that on him at her wedding.<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah.<br />
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<Hettienne> Well, he seems alright.<br />
* Nycki nods<br />
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<Hettienne> I should go see those folks. My.. grandparents?<br />
* Hettienne says, tucking her boob away.<br />
* Nycki nods.<br />
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<Hettienne> Would you come with me? <br />
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<Nycki> 'Course.<br />
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<Hettienne> Thanks, babe...<br />
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<Nycki> If they ain't okay with their granddaughter bein' a big old dyke then you don't want 'em anyway, so might as well know up front ;)<br />
* Hettienne laughs loudly.<br />
* Hettienne gets up and takes your hand, cradling Minerva in her other arm.<br />
* Nycki will go over to the elderly couple with you.<br />
* Hettienne approaches with caution.<br />
* Corinne looks up at you and gives a nervous smile.<br />
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<Hettienne> Uh, hi there<br />
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<Hettienne> You uh, enjoyin' the party?<br />
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<Corinne> Hello.. oh.. you look so much like your mother :3<br />
* Corinne says a bit wistfully<br />
* Hettienne laughs nervously.<br />
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<Hettienne> Ain't no one said that to me in... a long time<br />
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<Corinne> Monty, this is Yvonne's girl - Hettienne, is that right?<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah... you can call me Hettie, if you want.<br />
* Corinne nudges her husband to say something<br />
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<Corinne> Hettie, then :) Such a lovely name...<br />
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<Hettienne> An' this is m' wife Nycki<br />
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<Hettienne> and Minerva :3<br />
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<Monty> Hm? Wife? What? <br />
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<Corinne> She said this is her wife, and her little girl.<br />
* Corinne says louder for her somewhat deaf husband's benefit.<br />
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<Monty> All right, woman, you don't need to yell. I got it. Nice to meet all you lovely ladies.<br />
* Monty will stand up and shakes hands with you and Nycki.<br />
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<Hettienne> It's real nice to meet you.<br />
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<Corinne> We're just glad we could come... It was a long trip but we're so happy to be here.<br />
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<Hettienne> D'you uh, d'you wanna meet the boys?<br />
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<Corinne> Oh yes, we'd love to!<br />
* Hettienne scopes out the room to locate her brothers.<br />
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<Corinne> It's just so.... such a relief. To know that our Yvie was happy and had such a lovely family... <br />
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<Hettienne> SHe wa... the was great.<br />
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<Hettienne> You guys must have missed her a lot...<br />
* Corinne dabs at her eyes with a handkerchief, which she's had ready since even before the wedding ceremony I'm sure.<br />
* Hettienne says a little guiltily<br />
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<Hettienne> (she was great)<br />
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<Corinne> oh yes, we did. but we had Aina and we knew at least that Yvie had found a place for herself too. It was hard not having her in our lives, but ... I hope now we can make up for some of that time.<br />
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<Hettienne> I hope so too...<br />
* Nycki can go help round up your brothers to bring them over and meet their grandparents too ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> (cool cool)<br />
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<Nycki> Hey - maybe when you're done here, we could take Minnie over to meet Ander too. If you want, anyway. I know there's a lot goin' on right now, don't wanna get carried away.<br />
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<Hettienne> Sure!<br />
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<Hettienne> she's awake anyway, so now's as good a time...<br />
* Nycki says to you as an aside, while your grandparents are busy commenting on how handsome all these boys are, re your brothers :)<br />
* Nycki nods<br />
* Ander is trying to hang back and not cause too much fuss by being The Emperor ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> Heya<br />
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<Ander> oh, hey :)<br />
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<Hettienne> Swell shindig huh<br />
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<Ander> it's real nice - they're a great couple, I'm real happy for 'em both.<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah.<br />
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<Ander> How're you doin'?<br />
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<Hettienne> So far so good... <br />
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<Hettienne> This here's Minerva<br />
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<Hettienne> Thought you might wanna say hello<br />
* Ander smiles<br />
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<Ander> She's lovely. Is it... could I hold her?<br />
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<Hettienne> Well sure...<br />
* Hettienne will make certain he holds her right though.<br />
* Ander will take her carefully, following your directions.<br />
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<Ander> hello there, Minerva :)<br />
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<Ander> Look, ah, I was wantin' to say. I know when we made this plan, I weren't Emperor, an' it weren't all so complicated. <br />
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<Ander> I don't wanna hold you to it if it's gonna be a pain for you an' your family. Ain't fair on you to get dragged into things you didn't sign up for.<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh, well.. we don't wanna make trouble for you neither...<br />
* Hettienne glances surreptitiously at Janelle<br />
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<Ander> Well... Janelle's all right with it, like - it weren't up to her, but she ain't mad or nothin'. <br />
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<Ander> I figure it's no one else's business, but that don't mean they'll look the other way. I mean - the Scourge or whoever.<br />
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<Hettienne> Hm.<br />
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<Nycki> Well, we can prolly deal with that if it happens. I mean I ain't above threatening reporters if I gotta :p<br />
* Nycki says, glancing at you.<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah.<br />
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<Hettienne> We're big girls<br />
* Hettienne shrugs<br />
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<Ander> okay. <br />
* Ander seems relieved but also a bit nervous, like "oh now I have to figure out how this will actually work in practice"<br />
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<Ander> I guess we'll figure things out as they go. I'm glad that you got such a beautiful baby :3<br />
* Ander says, cooing a bit at Minerva before handing her back over to you.<br />
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<Hettienne> :3<br />
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<Nycki> Yeah, an' like... another one any day :)<br />
* Ander nods, smiling.<br />
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===Denise plots Helgea's future===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Denise, Mikel and Helgea seem to be there together, so maybe things are back on with them, or they sorted stuff out? You could introduce her to Korisse/Jed/Aubrienne if you still think she would be good in movies ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> although if Josh just stepped away maybe that can wait.<br />
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<Denise> (HECK YEAH)<br />
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===Hugo chats with Eletheni===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hugo, a woman will step over to you and Dasra - you don't recognize her at once, but at the same time you do. It's Eletheni, only in a human form.<br />
* Hugonel is momentarily unsure what to say, as if caught double-timing someone ... but not?<br />
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<Hugonel> Ahh ... Ele ... theni?<br />
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<Eletheni> Hello, Hugo.<br />
* Eletheni 's voice is familiar at least ;)<br />
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<Hugonel> It is you! I hadn't imagined, I mean, rather, that I hadn't thought that you would be able to come.<br />
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<Eletheni> It was a fortuitous opportunity, to be sure.<br />
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<Eletheni> It's remarkable to be here.<br />
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<Hugonel> Ah, how rude of me. Please allow me to introduce you to Mme. Dasra Neherin. Dasra, this is Eletheni.<br />
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<Dasra> Lovely to meet you.<br />
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<Eletheni> And you as well.<br />
* Eletheni says, bowing politely to her.<br />
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<Hugonel> (what does she look like in this form? )<br />
* Eletheni looks sort of like her upper half, at least a bit - she has the silvery-white hair, and looks like an attractive human woman of maybe in her 30s or so.<br />
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<Hugonel> Is this the first human wedding you've attended?<br />
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<Eletheni> Indeed it is - is this a typical ceremony for your people?<br />
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<Hugonel> I suppose so, yes. It is a little odd in that the Emperor and Empress are here, despite it otherwise being fairly modest. <br />
* Eletheni nods<br />
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<Hugonel> And I wouldn't call Denise and Enver particularly traditional, so ... perhaps a little unexpected if you've been to lots of them.<br />
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<Eletheni> And now they are pledged to one another forever?<br />
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<Hugonel> Indeed.<br />
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<Eletheni> Vows are very serious things, among our people as well. I hope they will be able to keep theirs.<br />
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<Hugonel> I think they will. They're young but they've seen a lot. They know the stakes of what they're committing to.<br />
* Eletheni smiles<br />
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<Eletheni> May it be a fortunate day for them.<br />
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<Hugonel> What, uh, have you been up to of late?<br />
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<Eletheni> Oh... this and that. Helping overthrow the Summer Queen.<br />
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<Hugonel> Ah, yes, err, and that was ... a success?<br />
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<Eletheni> It is yet to be seen - the situation is still uncertain, but I hope so.<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Hugonel> Obviously things here are more stable than they had been, but still ... well, there is much still uncertain.<br />
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<Eletheni> I hope that your efforts will also prove fruitful.<br />
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<Hugonel> Have you and the others had a chance to meet the Empress?<br />
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<Eletheni> I have not - would it be appropriate?<br />
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<Hugonel> I don't see why not. You're both guests here.<br />
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<Eletheni> Very well.<br />
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<Hugonel> Here, come with me.<br />
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<Hugonel> Dasra, dear, I'll just be a moment.<br />
* Dasra nods<br />
* Hugonel heads over to the Empress, wherever she is, fending off anyone else who may be interested in her time.<br />
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<Janelle> Ah... good afternoon, Hugo.<br />
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<Hugonel> Empress, how lovely to see you on this joyous day.<br />
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<Janelle> Yes - it was a beautiful ceremony :3<br />
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<Hugonel> I have someone I would like you to meet.<br />
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<Janelle> Oh?<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes. Please allow me to introduce you to Eletheni. <br />
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<Eletheni> Empress, it is an honour to meet you.<br />
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<Janelle> It's very nice to meet you as well, Eletheni. <br />
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<Janelle> Am I to take it that you have travelled quite far to be here today?<br />
* Hugonel laughs.<br />
* Janelle asks with a bit of a smile<br />
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<Hugonel> Is there a prize for that?<br />
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<Janelle> Perhaps only the prize of building better ties between our lands.<br />
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<Eletheni> I hope that may be so.<br />
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<Eletheni> There is still much to be done, and many who do not trust your people.<br />
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<Eletheni> But perhaps with time and goodwill, those of us who have tried to bridge those gaps will be successful.<br />
* Janelle nods<br />
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<Janelle> I hope so as well.<br />
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<Hugonel> Please let me know if there is anything I can do to facilitate these interactions, Empress.<br />
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<Janelle> Certainly. Thank you, Hugo.</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_73&diff=12518Diablotin 3 session 732018-07-15T22:05:25Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: </p>
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<div>{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|73}}<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: April 29, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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==Prologue==<br />
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===Hettie has a baby===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hettie, you're being kept very busy - between working on the Empress's gowns, and Tits' gearing up to re-open, you have enough work for several of yourself.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You've been having some back pain and (if I know Hettie) probably trying to push through it just to get a few more things done. You're in the process of doing a fitting for Janelle for a fancy evening gown, when it starts getting too uncomfortable to ignore.<br />
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<Hettienne> mother fuck... X|<br />
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<Janelle> oh :o Are you all right?<br />
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<Hettienne> too much bendin' over I guess<br />
* Janelle turns to look, being careful because her gown is full of pins<br />
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<Janelle> Is it your back? <br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah...<br />
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<Hettienne> Let's just get this done so I can sit my big ass down<br />
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<Janelle> are you sure?<br />
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<Hettienne> unless you wanna go through your day gettin' stabbed by pins.<br />
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<Janelle> all right...<br />
* Janelle says a bit uncertainly<br />
* Hettienne will try to power through just a little longer.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You finish up pinning the hem, and as you finally stand up you feel a sudden gush of wetness.<br />
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<Hettienne> uh... shit<br />
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<Hettienne> (DID IT GET ON THE DRESS)<br />
* Janelle looks down and manages to dodge the flood so your work doesn't get drenched<br />
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<Hettienne> GET AWAY GET AWAY<br />
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<Hettienne> DON'T GET IT ON THE DRESS<br />
* Janelle hauls the train with her<br />
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<Hettienne> Aw fuck<br />
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<Hettienne> This is real embarrassin'<br />
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<Janelle> got it, it's okay <br />
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<Janelle> just a second... <br />
* Janelle calls for one of her ladies in waiting to get some help, and another to get her out of the dress, so she can have it safely out of the way before she comes to check on you in her slip :p<br />
* Hettienne is kind of stunned<br />
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<Janelle> It's okay - I was a nurse, I can help.<br />
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<Hettienne> Uh. Sure<br />
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<Hettienne> I guess?<br />
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<Janelle> The back pain was probably contractions... sometimes that's what they feel like.<br />
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<Hettienne> You had a lot off babies then??<br />
* Hettienne snaps<br />
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<Hettienne> Ugh. Sorry.<br />
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<Janelle> no, but I've delivered some. it's okay. I know it hurts :(<br />
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<Hettienne> Fuck me sideways this is worse than gettin' shot<br />
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<Janelle> do you want me to call for anyone for you?<br />
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<Hettienne> Nycki...<br />
* Janelle nods<br />
* Janelle will help you to a couch so you can sit/lie down<br />
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<Janelle> I'll get someone to track her down. <br />
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<Janelle> in the meantime, since it's your first it probably won't be here really quickly...<br />
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<Hettienne> Ugh...<br />
* Janelle will try to help make you comfortable, as much as that's possible anyway... she'll have servants get you water, snacks, clean towels, all that good stuff, and will stay with you, helping count the length of time between contractions to get a sense of how far you've progressed.<br />
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<Hettienne> This is terrible<br />
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<Hettienne> Why do people do this<br />
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<Janelle> Well... you do get a baby out of it...<br />
* Janelle holds your hand<br />
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<Hettienne> >:|<br />
* Janelle will keep you company/keep checking on you to make sure you're doing okay - probably an hour or so later, Nycki shows up.<br />
* Nycki waddles in, huge as well, and will come over to you quickly (for some values of quickly)<br />
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<Nycki> hey babe... you're doin' great.<br />
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<Hettienne> i am not<br />
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<Hettienne> this ain't in no way great >:|<br />
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<Nycki> yeah... but it'll be over soon, an' you'll be able to lie down like normal again, an' eat without gettin' heartburn all the time, so there's that...<br />
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<Hettienne> HOW SOON<br />
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<Nycki> fucked if I know, hon. I know it's not soon enough :/<br />
* Janelle cancels her meetings for the rest of the day due to incoming baby ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> After far too much time (from Hettie's perspective anyway) finally the time has come to push, and with encouragement from Nycki and Janelle (and probably a lot of swearing) you can finally manage to get this dang baby out.<br />
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<Hettienne> (yay!)<br />
* Janelle will catch the baby<br />
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<Janelle> oh! there you go :D a girl!<br />
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<Hettienne> Really?<br />
* Hettienne is exhausted<br />
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<Hettienne> Lemme see..<br />
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<Nycki> oh my gods :o she's got your hair, hon :)<br />
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<Hettienne> Ha! Nice<br />
* Janelle will carefully bring the baby up to set in your arms. As Nycki indicated, she has a full head of thick dark hair.<br />
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<Hettienne> (is she huge, or hettie-sized :v)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> She is smol :3<br />
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<Hettienne> She felt a lot bigger...<br />
* Nycki grins<br />
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<Nycki> look at her...<br />
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<Nycki> she's so pretty :3<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah.. yeah she is... ;_;<br />
* Nycki gives you a kiss.<br />
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<Nycki> what are we gonna call her? <br />
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<Hettienne> I uh... oh, fuck<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't know ;_;<br />
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<Nycki> well.. we ain't gotta decide right this second. <br />
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<Nycki> if I get a vote, Anny's cute though ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> What about... Minerva<br />
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<Nycki> awww :D<br />
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<Nycki> I like it!<br />
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<Hettienne> Anny for the second?<br />
* Nycki grins<br />
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<Nycki> well if we got a girl in here, too, sure :)<br />
* Nycki says, patting her own belly.<br />
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<Hettienne> I meant second name but heh, sure :v<br />
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<Nycki> oh, heh<br />
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<Nycki> Minerva Anny?<br />
* Nycki looks down at her to see if it fits<br />
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<Nycki> I think it looks good on her :3<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah... :3<br />
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<Nycki> here... can I hold her for a bit so you can get cleaned up? :3<br />
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<Hettienne> yeah!<br />
* Nycki takes her carefully then, being not an expert at babies ;)<br />
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<Janelle> was it worth it? :)<br />
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<Hettienne> Heh...<br />
* Janelle asks as she helps you get more comfortable<br />
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<Hettienne> She's so pretty ;_;<br />
* Janelle smiles<br />
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<Janelle> it's fine for you to stay as long as you need to - but if you want to get home, we can arrange for a car and everything.<br />
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<Hettienne> Awright...<br />
* Hettienne has to try to figure out feeding this small creature an' everything<br />
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<Janelle> she's lovely :)<br />
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<Janelle> thank you for letting me help. it's an honour.<br />
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<Hettienne> no, thank *you*...<br />
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<Hettienne> Now I get t' tell them they were delivered by the Empress, heh.<br />
* Janelle smiles at that<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (okay, I think we can leave you there, dealing with a cute new arrival, and move on to Hugo)<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok)<br />
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===Hugo meets Eirini===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hugo, you are, idk, sorting your cloaks into day wear, evening wear, and fancy, when there is a knock at your door.<br />
* Hugonel answers the door.<br />
* Eirini 's hair is shading into white, still just a little red at the ends.<br />
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<Hugonel> Oh -- ahh, hello, Eirini.<br />
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<Hugonel> Ahh, would you like to come in?<br />
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<Eirini> Please... <br />
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<Eirini> How have you been?<br />
* Eirini asks as she steps inside.<br />
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<Hugonel> I've been well, all things considered. The past few months have been rather chaotic, so I suppose I would say ... unsettled.<br />
* Eirini nods<br />
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<Hugonel> I haven't decided yet whether or for how long I would want to stay at the Cabaret. It seems like I'm - well, past all that.<br />
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<Eirini> what would you do instead?<br />
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<Hugonel> I don't know - perhaps find some work in the government? Or at the Castalia?<br />
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'''Stuff missing here'''<br />
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===Gen looks into an outbreak of Filth Fever in the Shade and the Shambles===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, as part of your usual volunteering to help heal the poor, you have been hearing some unusual reports recently. At first it was just a few rumours - shadar-kai disappearing, which was often attributed to them deciding to leave this plane and return home.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> But lately there have been more such stories from the people you are treating, and also you've been finding cases of a contagious disease spreading in the Shade and Shambles.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You're able to treat them so they shouldn't spread the sickness further, but new cases keep cropping up anyway.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Is it fungAL BASEd?)<br />
* Genevriel would try to figure out what the disease is, and working from there.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can roll a Heal check.<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+23<br />
* Korivan rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+23 ] getting [ 14 ] which, after the modifier [ 23 ] totals [ 37 ].<br />
* Genevriel will also start keeping records of where the sick people have been, so she can try to pinpoint a source, if there is one.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You don't think it's fungal in nature. It is something generally called Filth Fever, which is usually spread by rat bites. It causes fever, exhaustion, etc. However this is somewhat different than the typical cause, as they don't all show signs of having been bitten.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The cases seem especially focused in the Shade, with a few outliers in the Shambles, Castalia, etc. who might have been in the Shade in the recent past.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (brb sorry)<br />
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===Gen tells the other PCs about the rat-borne disease===<br />
* Genevriel will alert health authorities if any exist, and share her discovery with the rest of the PCs since it's possible this has something to do with the as-yet-unapprehended Father Willem.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, let's say you can be over at Dorien and Argent's place, telling them about it.<br />
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<Denise> (do I know about the BABY yet? :3)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Who all is here? Hopefully everyone who is mobile? Denise ought to know since she's the Imperial Correspondent for our group. ;D )<br />
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<Eirini> (I'd say yes, this is probably a couple days after BABY ;)<br />
* Dorien is at home on one of the rare nights he isn't working or at the farm.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Denise can be there, sure)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Aubrienne too if Josh is available :)<br />
* Argent and Denise can be playing cards<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I assume Hettie is a bit busy, and Hugo is unavailable since Steve had to step out ;)<br />
* Denise has so much baby related news :V<br />
* Genevriel fills you in on the weird disease.<br />
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<Denise> wait what does it do?<br />
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<Genevriel> It causes a fever, tiredness - the usual sort of thing you'd inspect from an infection.<br />
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<Denise> uh, okay<br />
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<Argent> but no indication of a source of the infection?<br />
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<Genevriel> But this version is somewhat remarkable in that the majority of the patients I've seen have no sign of a rat bit, which is the usual route of infection.<br />
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<Denise> but like, worse than regular just gettin' sick?<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, the source of the infection is likely in the Shade, but I can't narrow it down any more than that.<br />
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<Dorien> Do you have any clue as to the vector?<br />
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<Argent> The Victor?<br />
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<Dorien> Vector... the thing that passes on the infection.<br />
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<Genevriel> I don't, but that Father Willem character is associated with rats, and is still on the loose in our plane as far as we know. It's not out of the realm of possibility that he might have something to do with it.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Denise> we can go pokin' around a bit?<br />
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<Genevriel> That's what I hoped we might be able to do.<br />
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<Dorien> Poking round where? The Shade's a big place.<br />
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<Denise> see if there's any... unusual shifty rats?<br />
* Denise shrugs<br />
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<Argent> or ghost rats<br />
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<Denise> less big if you know the right folks<br />
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<Denise> oooh, right ghost rats :o<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, we can ask around.<br />
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<Denise> I dunno though, I thought they got sorted out<br />
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<Aubrienne> I imagine ghost rats might be hard to track down. Maybe they didn't get all of them.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ghost rats might be a vector, since in theory a ghost wouldn't leave a bite mark...<br />
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<Dorien> huh.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> At that point, the telephone rings.<br />
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===Mireva asks for help===<br />
* Dorien will answer it.<br />
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<Argent> I GOT IT<br />
* Dorien or not.<br />
* Argent dives for the phone<br />
* Dorien retracts his hand quickly so that Argent doesn't take it off at the wrist.<br />
* Argent holds it up victoriously<br />
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<Argent> HELLO?!<br />
* Denise half considers answering it<br />
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<Mireva> <q> Argent? is that you? <br />
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<Argent> YES IT IS.<br />
* Mireva is almost whispering, or sounds very far away, but you can make out her words.<br />
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<Mireva> <q> quiet! everyone'll hear...<br />
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<Argent> is everything ok?<br />
* Argent sounds worried<br />
* Denise frowns<br />
* Argent mouths "its Mireva"<br />
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<Mireva> <q> I'm at the olvir, and there's someone - something - here... we need help.<br />
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<Denise> :o<br />
* Denise looks More Concerned<br />
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<Argent> we'll be right there as fast as we can<br />
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<Mireva> <q> a shadow with a sword...<br />
* Mireva 's voice cuts off and the line goes dead<br />
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<Argent> VOID<br />
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<Dorien> Uhhhhhh...<br />
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<Denise> Where is she /<br />
* Denise is already on her feet<br />
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<Argent> The olvir<br />
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<Denise> OKay come on<br />
* Argent grabs his sword/gun belt<br />
* Denise will head out the door<br />
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<Dorien> I... what? What are we doing?<br />
* Dorien follows.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Guys, there's a quicker way<br />
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<Genevriel> What's the olvir?<br />
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<Argent> Can you get us there Aubrienne?<br />
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<Genevriel> And who was that?<br />
* Denise turns back at the door<br />
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<Argent> its was Mireva, a friend<br />
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<Denise> My best friend, an she's in trouble<br />
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<Denise> one of<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, I should be able to. Directly in, or just outside?<br />
* Denise ammends with a glance at Argent<br />
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<Denise> in :|<br />
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<Argent> right in<br />
* Genevriel follows everyone else<br />
* Dorien pops open his desk drawer and grabs his revolver.<br />
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<Dorien> Ok. <br />
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<Dorien> So much for my night off.<br />
* Genevriel is not armed, but she has quite a few spells these days.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Okay, can do.<br />
* Aubrienne will Mage Armor up at least.<br />
* Argent will cast see invisible on himself<br />
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<Misery> what's going on?<br />
* Misery asks, puzzled<br />
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<Argent> Mireva is in trouble<br />
* Dorien will drink a cognatogen and cast Mage armor on himself<br />
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<Aubrienne> Argent and Denise need to do their whole day-saving routine.<br />
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<Aubrienne> We're along for support.<br />
* Genevriel casts Magic Circle of Protection Against Evil since it's the only thing that will last a good chunk of time. Other stuff will have to wait for a combat situation.<br />
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<Denise> come ooooon >:|<br />
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<Argent> lets go<br />
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<Dorien> It's ok, Mis. I'll be back soon.<br />
* Aubrienne will Teleport folks when we're ready<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, so you're teleporting the 5 PCs to inside the olvir?<br />
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<Dorien> <W> She is gonna be soooo mad.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (That is the plan.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> just adjusting on roll20 slightly :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> but you can get roll20 loaded up<br />
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'''In to Roll20; combat ensues'''<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I'm assuming this is either a "Seen Casually" or "Studied Carefully" situation)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yeah I assume Aubrienne at the very least knows where it is and has been by there before.<br />
* Mireva is a bit singed but seems okay<br />
* Denise turns to Mireva as Father Willem falls<br />
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<Denise> ARE YOU OKAY<br />
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<Mireva> I.. I'm all right. Are the kids okay?<br />
* Denise grabs her by the shoulders with bloody hands<br />
* Denise hugs her and looks over her shoulder at Aubrienne<br />
* Dorien reloads and goes to check the doors in case there's anything else waiting.<br />
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<Genevriel> Can you all help me find the children?<br />
* Argent will rush to check the kids and Aubrienne<br />
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<Genevriel> If we can fit them all into a small circle, I ought to be able to cure them all at once. Or twice, if necessary.<br />
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<Dorien> Gen, you and me can check for others.<br />
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<Genevriel> Please don't kill the rat kings, either. I may be able to cure them. They're just animals and it looks like they've been tortured, to make their tails stick together like that.<br />
* Denise recovers from th stabbing but less so the fire<br />
* Argent satisfied the children and Aubrienne are fine returns to Denise and Mireva<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can check and find where the other kids are hiding out. A number of them are also sick, but otherwise they seem okay - no deaths here.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, you can work on healing them from their illness.<br />
* Dorien and Gen will help them all back to the main room where she can cure them.<br />
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<Argent> It was just him and his rats?<br />
* Genevriel coaxes everyone into the big room and asks them to play a game with her - how small a space can they squeeze into?<br />
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<Mireva> I... I heard some of the kids were sick so I came by to see if I could help out.<br />
* Mireva says to Denise, her voice still shaky<br />
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<Genevriel> (If I can get everyone into a 30'circle then I can cast Mass Heal and heal injuries/cure disease all at once.)<br />
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<Denise> Its okay, you did the right thing, callin' Argent. <br />
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<Denise> if that's who I think then folsk have been huntin' him for a while<br />
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<Genevriel> (If there are too many to squeeze into 30 feet of one another then I can cast it twice.)<br />
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<Denise> an we oughtta find out more ;bout what he was doin'....<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I'll assume with one or two castings you can get them all.<br />
* Denise will pick up his sword<br />
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<Denise> in case there's more to it<br />
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<Dorien> Careful with that...<br />
* Genevriel will then cast Bountiful Banquet once or twice to give them all something delicious to eat as thye try to recover from the terror.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Dorien> Might be some bad magic on it.<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'll do that in the dining hall, though.)<br />
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<Denise> Argent maybe you oughtta go get that Church lady<br />
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<Genevriel> (Each casting lets me serve 28 people.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
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<Argent> Should probably take the body back to her<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Denise> I can help if you need<br />
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<Denise> unless you need me.<br />
* Denise says to Mireva<br />
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<Aubrienne> Is there a phone? I can go call a cab. Or maybe Denise should call Ander?<br />
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<Mireva> I think I'm okay...<br />
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<Genevriel> (Was I able to cure the rats within a Mass Heal, too? ^-^)<br />
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<Dorien> Yeah, and I need to call Misery. <br />
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<Dorien> She is going to stab me.<br />
* Genevriel would try carefully to untangle their tails.<br />
* Argent will wrap the body up as best he can<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Sure, I'm willing to say that would work, Gen. they are just regular animals, as far as you can tell, that have been messed with magically somehow.<br />
* Denise will help out as needed now that her part is done :p<br />
* Genevriel helps the rats as best she can and will relocate them to somewhere outside the orphanage.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I mean... unless they're some of his victims. then you'd have to keep them to observe for a while and see if they turn into people I guess :)<br />
* Denise can make some calls and such<br />
* Genevriel will keep them if there is any chance that they are people.<br />
* Denise can turn into a rat in another room and come out and talk to them maybe :V<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yes, you can try that, Denise<br />
* Denise will, in case they are people, in case they know anything useful, and 'cause dre rats are cool<br />
* Genevriel will help Denise determine if the rats are people.<br />
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<Denise> (If they are just rats, I'll send them to the channels)<br />
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<Argent> Mireva, is there anywhere you want to go somebody to call?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Denise, when you talk to them, yes, they are people. Very confused and upset people who've been transformed into rats.<br />
* Denise will ell them it will be okay and will still take them to the channelsw and tell them we can help them<br />
* Genevriel will help you take them to the Channels.</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_73&diff=12517Diablotin 3 session 732018-07-15T22:04:37Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: </p>
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<div>{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|73}}<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: April 29, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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==Prologue==<br />
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===Hettie has a baby===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hettie, you're being kept very busy - between working on the Empress's gowns, and Tits' gearing up to re-open, you have enough work for several of yourself.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You've been having some back pain and (if I know Hettie) probably trying to push through it just to get a few more things done. You're in the process of doing a fitting for Janelle for a fancy evening gown, when it starts getting too uncomfortable to ignore.<br />
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<Hettienne> mother fuck... X|<br />
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<Janelle> oh :o Are you all right?<br />
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<Hettienne> too much bendin' over I guess<br />
* Janelle turns to look, being careful because her gown is full of pins<br />
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<Janelle> Is it your back? <br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah...<br />
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<Hettienne> Let's just get this done so I can sit my big ass down<br />
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<Janelle> are you sure?<br />
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<Hettienne> unless you wanna go through your day gettin' stabbed by pins.<br />
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<Janelle> all right...<br />
* Janelle says a bit uncertainly<br />
* Hettienne will try to power through just a little longer.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You finish up pinning the hem, and as you finally stand up you feel a sudden gush of wetness.<br />
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<Hettienne> uh... shit<br />
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<Hettienne> (DID IT GET ON THE DRESS)<br />
* Janelle looks down and manages to dodge the flood so your work doesn't get drenched<br />
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<Hettienne> GET AWAY GET AWAY<br />
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<Hettienne> DON'T GET IT ON THE DRESS<br />
* Janelle hauls the train with her<br />
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<Hettienne> Aw fuck<br />
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<Hettienne> This is real embarrassin'<br />
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<Janelle> got it, it's okay <br />
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<Janelle> just a second... <br />
* Janelle calls for one of her ladies in waiting to get some help, and another to get her out of the dress, so she can have it safely out of the way before she comes to check on you in her slip :p<br />
* Hettienne is kind of stunned<br />
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<Janelle> It's okay - I was a nurse, I can help.<br />
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<Hettienne> Uh. Sure<br />
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<Hettienne> I guess?<br />
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<Janelle> The back pain was probably contractions... sometimes that's what they feel like.<br />
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<Hettienne> You had a lot off babies then??<br />
* Hettienne snaps<br />
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<Hettienne> Ugh. Sorry.<br />
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<Janelle> no, but I've delivered some. it's okay. I know it hurts :(<br />
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<Hettienne> Fuck me sideways this is worse than gettin' shot<br />
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<Janelle> do you want me to call for anyone for you?<br />
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<Hettienne> Nycki...<br />
* Janelle nods<br />
* Janelle will help you to a couch so you can sit/lie down<br />
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<Janelle> I'll get someone to track her down. <br />
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<Janelle> in the meantime, since it's your first it probably won't be here really quickly...<br />
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<Hettienne> Ugh...<br />
* Janelle will try to help make you comfortable, as much as that's possible anyway... she'll have servants get you water, snacks, clean towels, all that good stuff, and will stay with you, helping count the length of time between contractions to get a sense of how far you've progressed.<br />
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<Hettienne> This is terrible<br />
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<Hettienne> Why do people do this<br />
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<Janelle> Well... you do get a baby out of it...<br />
* Janelle holds your hand<br />
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<Hettienne> >:|<br />
* Janelle will keep you company/keep checking on you to make sure you're doing okay - probably an hour or so later, Nycki shows up.<br />
* Nycki waddles in, huge as well, and will come over to you quickly (for some values of quickly)<br />
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<Nycki> hey babe... you're doin' great.<br />
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<Hettienne> i am not<br />
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<Hettienne> this ain't in no way great >:|<br />
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<Nycki> yeah... but it'll be over soon, an' you'll be able to lie down like normal again, an' eat without gettin' heartburn all the time, so there's that...<br />
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<Hettienne> HOW SOON<br />
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<Nycki> fucked if I know, hon. I know it's not soon enough :/<br />
* Janelle cancels her meetings for the rest of the day due to incoming baby ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> After far too much time (from Hettie's perspective anyway) finally the time has come to push, and with encouragement from Nycki and Janelle (and probably a lot of swearing) you can finally manage to get this dang baby out.<br />
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<Hettienne> (yay!)<br />
* Janelle will catch the baby<br />
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<Janelle> oh! there you go :D a girl!<br />
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<Hettienne> Really?<br />
* Hettienne is exhausted<br />
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<Hettienne> Lemme see..<br />
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<Nycki> oh my gods :o she's got your hair, hon :)<br />
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<Hettienne> Ha! Nice<br />
* Janelle will carefully bring the baby up to set in your arms. As Nycki indicated, she has a full head of thick dark hair.<br />
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<Hettienne> (is she huge, or hettie-sized :v)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> She is smol :3<br />
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<Hettienne> She felt a lot bigger...<br />
* Nycki grins<br />
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<Nycki> look at her...<br />
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<Nycki> she's so pretty :3<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah.. yeah she is... ;_;<br />
* Nycki gives you a kiss.<br />
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<Nycki> what are we gonna call her? <br />
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<Hettienne> I uh... oh, fuck<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't know ;_;<br />
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<Nycki> well.. we ain't gotta decide right this second. <br />
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<Nycki> if I get a vote, Anny's cute though ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> What about... Minerva<br />
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<Nycki> awww :D<br />
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<Nycki> I like it!<br />
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<Hettienne> Anny for the second?<br />
* Nycki grins<br />
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<Nycki> well if we got a girl in here, too, sure :)<br />
* Nycki says, patting her own belly.<br />
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<Hettienne> I meant second name but heh, sure :v<br />
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<Nycki> oh, heh<br />
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<Nycki> Minerva Anny?<br />
* Nycki looks down at her to see if it fits<br />
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<Nycki> I think it looks good on her :3<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah... :3<br />
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<Nycki> here... can I hold her for a bit so you can get cleaned up? :3<br />
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<Hettienne> yeah!<br />
* Nycki takes her carefully then, being not an expert at babies ;)<br />
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<Janelle> was it worth it? :)<br />
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<Hettienne> Heh...<br />
* Janelle asks as she helps you get more comfortable<br />
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<Hettienne> She's so pretty ;_;<br />
* Janelle smiles<br />
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<Janelle> it's fine for you to stay as long as you need to - but if you want to get home, we can arrange for a car and everything.<br />
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<Hettienne> Awright...<br />
* Hettienne has to try to figure out feeding this small creature an' everything<br />
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<Janelle> she's lovely :)<br />
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<Janelle> thank you for letting me help. it's an honour.<br />
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<Hettienne> no, thank *you*...<br />
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<Hettienne> Now I get t' tell them they were delivered by the Empress, heh.<br />
* Janelle smiles at that<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (okay, I think we can leave you there, dealing with a cute new arrival, and move on to Hugo)<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok)<br />
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===Hugo meets Eirini===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hugo, you are, idk, sorting your cloaks into day wear, evening wear, and fancy, when there is a knock at your door.<br />
* Hugonel answers the door.<br />
* Eirini 's hair is shading into white, still just a little red at the ends.<br />
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<Hugonel> Oh -- ahh, hello, Eirini.<br />
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<Hugonel> Ahh, would you like to come in?<br />
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<Eirini> Please... <br />
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<Eirini> How have you been?<br />
* Eirini asks as she steps inside.<br />
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<Hugonel> I've been well, all things considered. The past few months have been rather chaotic, so I suppose I would say ... unsettled.<br />
* Eirini nods<br />
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<Hugonel> I haven't decided yet whether or for how long I would want to stay at the Cabaret. It seems like I'm - well, past all that.<br />
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<Eirini> what would you do instead?<br />
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<Hugonel> I don't know - perhaps find some work in the government? Or at the Castalia?<br />
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''Stuff missing here''<br />
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===Gen looks into an outbreak of Filth Fever in the Shade and the Shambles===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, as part of your usual volunteering to help heal the poor, you have been hearing some unusual reports recently. At first it was just a few rumours - shadar-kai disappearing, which was often attributed to them deciding to leave this plane and return home.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> But lately there have been more such stories from the people you are treating, and also you've been finding cases of a contagious disease spreading in the Shade and Shambles.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You're able to treat them so they shouldn't spread the sickness further, but new cases keep cropping up anyway.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Is it fungAL BASEd?)<br />
* Genevriel would try to figure out what the disease is, and working from there.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can roll a Heal check.<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+23<br />
* Korivan rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+23 ] getting [ 14 ] which, after the modifier [ 23 ] totals [ 37 ].<br />
* Genevriel will also start keeping records of where the sick people have been, so she can try to pinpoint a source, if there is one.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You don't think it's fungal in nature. It is something generally called Filth Fever, which is usually spread by rat bites. It causes fever, exhaustion, etc. However this is somewhat different than the typical cause, as they don't all show signs of having been bitten.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The cases seem especially focused in the Shade, with a few outliers in the Shambles, Castalia, etc. who might have been in the Shade in the recent past.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (brb sorry)<br />
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===Gen tells the other PCs about the rat-borne disease===<br />
* Genevriel will alert health authorities if any exist, and share her discovery with the rest of the PCs since it's possible this has something to do with the as-yet-unapprehended Father Willem.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, let's say you can be over at Dorien and Argent's place, telling them about it.<br />
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<Denise> (do I know about the BABY yet? :3)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Who all is here? Hopefully everyone who is mobile? Denise ought to know since she's the Imperial Correspondent for our group. ;D )<br />
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<Eirini> (I'd say yes, this is probably a couple days after BABY ;)<br />
* Dorien is at home on one of the rare nights he isn't working or at the farm.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Denise can be there, sure)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Aubrienne too if Josh is available :)<br />
* Argent and Denise can be playing cards<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I assume Hettie is a bit busy, and Hugo is unavailable since Steve had to step out ;)<br />
* Denise has so much baby related news :V<br />
* Genevriel fills you in on the weird disease.<br />
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<Denise> wait what does it do?<br />
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<Genevriel> It causes a fever, tiredness - the usual sort of thing you'd inspect from an infection.<br />
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<Denise> uh, okay<br />
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<Argent> but no indication of a source of the infection?<br />
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<Genevriel> But this version is somewhat remarkable in that the majority of the patients I've seen have no sign of a rat bit, which is the usual route of infection.<br />
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<Denise> but like, worse than regular just gettin' sick?<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, the source of the infection is likely in the Shade, but I can't narrow it down any more than that.<br />
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<Dorien> Do you have any clue as to the vector?<br />
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<Argent> The Victor?<br />
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<Dorien> Vector... the thing that passes on the infection.<br />
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<Genevriel> I don't, but that Father Willem character is associated with rats, and is still on the loose in our plane as far as we know. It's not out of the realm of possibility that he might have something to do with it.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Denise> we can go pokin' around a bit?<br />
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<Genevriel> That's what I hoped we might be able to do.<br />
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<Dorien> Poking round where? The Shade's a big place.<br />
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<Denise> see if there's any... unusual shifty rats?<br />
* Denise shrugs<br />
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<Argent> or ghost rats<br />
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<Denise> less big if you know the right folks<br />
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<Denise> oooh, right ghost rats :o<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, we can ask around.<br />
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<Denise> I dunno though, I thought they got sorted out<br />
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<Aubrienne> I imagine ghost rats might be hard to track down. Maybe they didn't get all of them.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ghost rats might be a vector, since in theory a ghost wouldn't leave a bite mark...<br />
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<Dorien> huh.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> At that point, the telephone rings.<br />
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===Mireva asks for help===<br />
* Dorien will answer it.<br />
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<Argent> I GOT IT<br />
* Dorien or not.<br />
* Argent dives for the phone<br />
* Dorien retracts his hand quickly so that Argent doesn't take it off at the wrist.<br />
* Argent holds it up victoriously<br />
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<Argent> HELLO?!<br />
* Denise half considers answering it<br />
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<Mireva> <q> Argent? is that you? <br />
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<Argent> YES IT IS.<br />
* Mireva is almost whispering, or sounds very far away, but you can make out her words.<br />
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<Mireva> <q> quiet! everyone'll hear...<br />
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<Argent> is everything ok?<br />
* Argent sounds worried<br />
* Denise frowns<br />
* Argent mouths "its Mireva"<br />
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<Mireva> <q> I'm at the olvir, and there's someone - something - here... we need help.<br />
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<Denise> :o<br />
* Denise looks More Concerned<br />
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<Argent> we'll be right there as fast as we can<br />
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<Mireva> <q> a shadow with a sword...<br />
* Mireva 's voice cuts off and the line goes dead<br />
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<Argent> VOID<br />
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<Dorien> Uhhhhhh...<br />
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<Denise> Where is she /<br />
* Denise is already on her feet<br />
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<Argent> The olvir<br />
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<Denise> OKay come on<br />
* Argent grabs his sword/gun belt<br />
* Denise will head out the door<br />
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<Dorien> I... what? What are we doing?<br />
* Dorien follows.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Guys, there's a quicker way<br />
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<Genevriel> What's the olvir?<br />
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<Argent> Can you get us there Aubrienne?<br />
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<Genevriel> And who was that?<br />
* Denise turns back at the door<br />
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<Argent> its was Mireva, a friend<br />
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<Denise> My best friend, an she's in trouble<br />
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<Denise> one of<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, I should be able to. Directly in, or just outside?<br />
* Denise ammends with a glance at Argent<br />
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<Denise> in :|<br />
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<Argent> right in<br />
* Genevriel follows everyone else<br />
* Dorien pops open his desk drawer and grabs his revolver.<br />
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<Dorien> Ok. <br />
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<Dorien> So much for my night off.<br />
* Genevriel is not armed, but she has quite a few spells these days.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Okay, can do.<br />
* Aubrienne will Mage Armor up at least.<br />
* Argent will cast see invisible on himself<br />
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<Misery> what's going on?<br />
* Misery asks, puzzled<br />
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<Argent> Mireva is in trouble<br />
* Dorien will drink a cognatogen and cast Mage armor on himself<br />
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<Aubrienne> Argent and Denise need to do their whole day-saving routine.<br />
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<Aubrienne> We're along for support.<br />
* Genevriel casts Magic Circle of Protection Against Evil since it's the only thing that will last a good chunk of time. Other stuff will have to wait for a combat situation.<br />
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<Denise> come ooooon >:|<br />
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<Argent> lets go<br />
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<Dorien> It's ok, Mis. I'll be back soon.<br />
* Aubrienne will Teleport folks when we're ready<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, so you're teleporting the 5 PCs to inside the olvir?<br />
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<Dorien> <W> She is gonna be soooo mad.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (That is the plan.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> just adjusting on roll20 slightly :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> but you can get roll20 loaded up<br />
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'''In to Roll20; combat ensues'''<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I'm assuming this is either a "Seen Casually" or "Studied Carefully" situation)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yeah I assume Aubrienne at the very least knows where it is and has been by there before.<br />
* Mireva is a bit singed but seems okay<br />
* Denise turns to Mireva as Father Willem falls<br />
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<Denise> ARE YOU OKAY<br />
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<Mireva> I.. I'm all right. Are the kids okay?<br />
* Denise grabs her by the shoulders with bloody hands<br />
* Denise hugs her and looks over her shoulder at Aubrienne<br />
* Dorien reloads and goes to check the doors in case there's anything else waiting.<br />
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<Genevriel> Can you all help me find the children?<br />
* Argent will rush to check the kids and Aubrienne<br />
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<Genevriel> If we can fit them all into a small circle, I ought to be able to cure them all at once. Or twice, if necessary.<br />
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<Dorien> Gen, you and me can check for others.<br />
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<Genevriel> Please don't kill the rat kings, either. I may be able to cure them. They're just animals and it looks like they've been tortured, to make their tails stick together like that.<br />
* Denise recovers from th stabbing but less so the fire<br />
* Argent satisfied the children and Aubrienne are fine returns to Denise and Mireva<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can check and find where the other kids are hiding out. A number of them are also sick, but otherwise they seem okay - no deaths here.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, you can work on healing them from their illness.<br />
* Dorien and Gen will help them all back to the main room where she can cure them.<br />
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<Argent> It was just him and his rats?<br />
* Genevriel coaxes everyone into the big room and asks them to play a game with her - how small a space can they squeeze into?<br />
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<Mireva> I... I heard some of the kids were sick so I came by to see if I could help out.<br />
* Mireva says to Denise, her voice still shaky<br />
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<Genevriel> (If I can get everyone into a 30'circle then I can cast Mass Heal and heal injuries/cure disease all at once.)<br />
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<Denise> Its okay, you did the right thing, callin' Argent. <br />
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<Denise> if that's who I think then folsk have been huntin' him for a while<br />
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<Genevriel> (If there are too many to squeeze into 30 feet of one another then I can cast it twice.)<br />
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<Denise> an we oughtta find out more ;bout what he was doin'....<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I'll assume with one or two castings you can get them all.<br />
* Denise will pick up his sword<br />
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<Denise> in case there's more to it<br />
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<Dorien> Careful with that...<br />
* Genevriel will then cast Bountiful Banquet once or twice to give them all something delicious to eat as thye try to recover from the terror.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Dorien> Might be some bad magic on it.<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'll do that in the dining hall, though.)<br />
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<Denise> Argent maybe you oughtta go get that Church lady<br />
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<Genevriel> (Each casting lets me serve 28 people.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
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<Argent> Should probably take the body back to her<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Denise> I can help if you need<br />
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<Denise> unless you need me.<br />
* Denise says to Mireva<br />
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<Aubrienne> Is there a phone? I can go call a cab. Or maybe Denise should call Ander?<br />
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<Mireva> I think I'm okay...<br />
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<Genevriel> (Was I able to cure the rats within a Mass Heal, too? ^-^)<br />
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<Dorien> Yeah, and I need to call Misery. <br />
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<Dorien> She is going to stab me.<br />
* Genevriel would try carefully to untangle their tails.<br />
* Argent will wrap the body up as best he can<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Sure, I'm willing to say that would work, Gen. they are just regular animals, as far as you can tell, that have been messed with magically somehow.<br />
* Denise will help out as needed now that her part is done :p<br />
* Genevriel helps the rats as best she can and will relocate them to somewhere outside the orphanage.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I mean... unless they're some of his victims. then you'd have to keep them to observe for a while and see if they turn into people I guess :)<br />
* Denise can make some calls and such<br />
* Genevriel will keep them if there is any chance that they are people.<br />
* Denise can turn into a rat in another room and come out and talk to them maybe :V<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yes, you can try that, Denise<br />
* Denise will, in case they are people, in case they know anything useful, and 'cause dre rats are cool<br />
* Genevriel will help Denise determine if the rats are people.<br />
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<Denise> (If they are just rats, I'll send them to the channels)<br />
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<Argent> Mireva, is there anywhere you want to go somebody to call?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Denise, when you talk to them, yes, they are people. Very confused and upset people who've been transformed into rats.<br />
* Denise will ell them it will be okay and will still take them to the channelsw and tell them we can help them<br />
* Genevriel will help you take them to the Channels.</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_73&diff=12516Diablotin 3 session 732018-07-15T22:03:59Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* Prologue */</p>
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<div>{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|73}}<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: April 29, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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==Prologue==<br />
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===Hettie has a baby===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hettie, you're being kept very busy - between working on the Empress's gowns, and Tits' gearing up to re-open, you have enough work for several of yourself.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You've been having some back pain and (if I know Hettie) probably trying to push through it just to get a few more things done. You're in the process of doing a fitting for Janelle for a fancy evening gown, when it starts getting too uncomfortable to ignore.<br />
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<Hettienne> mother fuck... X|<br />
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<Janelle> oh :o Are you all right?<br />
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<Hettienne> too much bendin' over I guess<br />
* Janelle turns to look, being careful because her gown is full of pins<br />
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<Janelle> Is it your back? <br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah...<br />
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<Hettienne> Let's just get this done so I can sit my big ass down<br />
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<Janelle> are you sure?<br />
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<Hettienne> unless you wanna go through your day gettin' stabbed by pins.<br />
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<Janelle> all right...<br />
* Janelle says a bit uncertainly<br />
* Hettienne will try to power through just a little longer.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You finish up pinning the hem, and as you finally stand up you feel a sudden gush of wetness.<br />
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<Hettienne> uh... shit<br />
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<Hettienne> (DID IT GET ON THE DRESS)<br />
* Janelle looks down and manages to dodge the flood so your work doesn't get drenched<br />
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<Hettienne> GET AWAY GET AWAY<br />
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<Hettienne> DON'T GET IT ON THE DRESS<br />
* Janelle hauls the train with her<br />
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<Hettienne> Aw fuck<br />
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<Hettienne> This is real embarrassin'<br />
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<Janelle> got it, it's okay <br />
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<Janelle> just a second... <br />
* Janelle calls for one of her ladies in waiting to get some help, and another to get her out of the dress, so she can have it safely out of the way before she comes to check on you in her slip :p<br />
* Hettienne is kind of stunned<br />
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<Janelle> It's okay - I was a nurse, I can help.<br />
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<Hettienne> Uh. Sure<br />
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<Hettienne> I guess?<br />
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<Janelle> The back pain was probably contractions... sometimes that's what they feel like.<br />
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<Hettienne> You had a lot off babies then??<br />
* Hettienne snaps<br />
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<Hettienne> Ugh. Sorry.<br />
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<Janelle> no, but I've delivered some. it's okay. I know it hurts :(<br />
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<Hettienne> Fuck me sideways this is worse than gettin' shot<br />
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<Janelle> do you want me to call for anyone for you?<br />
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<Hettienne> Nycki...<br />
* Janelle nods<br />
* Janelle will help you to a couch so you can sit/lie down<br />
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<Janelle> I'll get someone to track her down. <br />
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<Janelle> in the meantime, since it's your first it probably won't be here really quickly...<br />
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<Hettienne> Ugh...<br />
* Janelle will try to help make you comfortable, as much as that's possible anyway... she'll have servants get you water, snacks, clean towels, all that good stuff, and will stay with you, helping count the length of time between contractions to get a sense of how far you've progressed.<br />
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<Hettienne> This is terrible<br />
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<Hettienne> Why do people do this<br />
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<Janelle> Well... you do get a baby out of it...<br />
* Janelle holds your hand<br />
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<Hettienne> >:|<br />
* Janelle will keep you company/keep checking on you to make sure you're doing okay - probably an hour or so later, Nycki shows up.<br />
* Nycki waddles in, huge as well, and will come over to you quickly (for some values of quickly)<br />
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<Nycki> hey babe... you're doin' great.<br />
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<Hettienne> i am not<br />
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<Hettienne> this ain't in no way great >:|<br />
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<Nycki> yeah... but it'll be over soon, an' you'll be able to lie down like normal again, an' eat without gettin' heartburn all the time, so there's that...<br />
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<Hettienne> HOW SOON<br />
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<Nycki> fucked if I know, hon. I know it's not soon enough :/<br />
* Janelle cancels her meetings for the rest of the day due to incoming baby ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> After far too much time (from Hettie's perspective anyway) finally the time has come to push, and with encouragement from Nycki and Janelle (and probably a lot of swearing) you can finally manage to get this dang baby out.<br />
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<Hettienne> (yay!)<br />
* Janelle will catch the baby<br />
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<Janelle> oh! there you go :D a girl!<br />
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<Hettienne> Really?<br />
* Hettienne is exhausted<br />
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<Hettienne> Lemme see..<br />
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<Nycki> oh my gods :o she's got your hair, hon :)<br />
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<Hettienne> Ha! Nice<br />
* Janelle will carefully bring the baby up to set in your arms. As Nycki indicated, she has a full head of thick dark hair.<br />
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<Hettienne> (is she huge, or hettie-sized :v)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> She is smol :3<br />
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<Hettienne> She felt a lot bigger...<br />
* Nycki grins<br />
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<Nycki> look at her...<br />
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<Nycki> she's so pretty :3<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah.. yeah she is... ;_;<br />
* Nycki gives you a kiss.<br />
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<Nycki> what are we gonna call her? <br />
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<Hettienne> I uh... oh, fuck<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't know ;_;<br />
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<Nycki> well.. we ain't gotta decide right this second. <br />
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<Nycki> if I get a vote, Anny's cute though ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> What about... Minerva<br />
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<Nycki> awww :D<br />
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<Nycki> I like it!<br />
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<Hettienne> Anny for the second?<br />
* Nycki grins<br />
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<Nycki> well if we got a girl in here, too, sure :)<br />
* Nycki says, patting her own belly.<br />
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<Hettienne> I meant second name but heh, sure :v<br />
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<Nycki> oh, heh<br />
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<Nycki> Minerva Anny?<br />
* Nycki looks down at her to see if it fits<br />
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<Nycki> I think it looks good on her :3<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah... :3<br />
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<Nycki> here... can I hold her for a bit so you can get cleaned up? :3<br />
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<Hettienne> yeah!<br />
* Nycki takes her carefully then, being not an expert at babies ;)<br />
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<Janelle> was it worth it? :)<br />
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<Hettienne> Heh...<br />
* Janelle asks as she helps you get more comfortable<br />
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<Hettienne> She's so pretty ;_;<br />
* Janelle smiles<br />
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<Janelle> it's fine for you to stay as long as you need to - but if you want to get home, we can arrange for a car and everything.<br />
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<Hettienne> Awright...<br />
* Hettienne has to try to figure out feeding this small creature an' everything<br />
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<Janelle> she's lovely :)<br />
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<Janelle> thank you for letting me help. it's an honour.<br />
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<Hettienne> no, thank *you*...<br />
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<Hettienne> Now I get t' tell them they were delivered by the Empress, heh.<br />
* Janelle smiles at that<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (okay, I think we can leave you there, dealing with a cute new arrival, and move on to Hugo)<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok)<br />
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===Hugo meets Eirini===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hugo, you are, idk, sorting your cloaks into day wear, evening wear, and fancy, when there is a knock at your door.<br />
* Hugonel answers the door.<br />
* Eirini 's hair is shading into white, still just a little red at the ends.<br />
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<Hugonel> Oh -- ahh, hello, Eirini.<br />
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<Hugonel> Ahh, would you like to come in?<br />
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<Eirini> Please... <br />
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<Eirini> How have you been?<br />
* Eirini asks as she steps inside.<br />
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<Hugonel> I've been well, all things considered. The past few months have been rather chaotic, so I suppose I would say ... unsettled.<br />
* Eirini nods<br />
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<Hugonel> I haven't decided yet whether or for how long I would want to stay at the Cabaret. It seems like I'm - well, past all that.<br />
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<Eirini> what would you do instead?<br />
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<Hugonel> I don't know - perhaps find some work in the government? Or at the Castalia?<br />
''Stuff missing here''<br />
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===Gen looks into an outbreak of Filth Fever in the Shade and the Shambles===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, as part of your usual volunteering to help heal the poor, you have been hearing some unusual reports recently. At first it was just a few rumours - shadar-kai disappearing, which was often attributed to them deciding to leave this plane and return home.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> But lately there have been more such stories from the people you are treating, and also you've been finding cases of a contagious disease spreading in the Shade and Shambles.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You're able to treat them so they shouldn't spread the sickness further, but new cases keep cropping up anyway.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Is it fungAL BASEd?)<br />
* Genevriel would try to figure out what the disease is, and working from there.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can roll a Heal check.<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+23<br />
* Korivan rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+23 ] getting [ 14 ] which, after the modifier [ 23 ] totals [ 37 ].<br />
* Genevriel will also start keeping records of where the sick people have been, so she can try to pinpoint a source, if there is one.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You don't think it's fungal in nature. It is something generally called Filth Fever, which is usually spread by rat bites. It causes fever, exhaustion, etc. However this is somewhat different than the typical cause, as they don't all show signs of having been bitten.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The cases seem especially focused in the Shade, with a few outliers in the Shambles, Castalia, etc. who might have been in the Shade in the recent past.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (brb sorry)<br />
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===Gen tells the other PCs about the rat-borne disease===<br />
* Genevriel will alert health authorities if any exist, and share her discovery with the rest of the PCs since it's possible this has something to do with the as-yet-unapprehended Father Willem.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, let's say you can be over at Dorien and Argent's place, telling them about it.<br />
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<Denise> (do I know about the BABY yet? :3)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Who all is here? Hopefully everyone who is mobile? Denise ought to know since she's the Imperial Correspondent for our group. ;D )<br />
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<Eirini> (I'd say yes, this is probably a couple days after BABY ;)<br />
* Dorien is at home on one of the rare nights he isn't working or at the farm.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Denise can be there, sure)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Aubrienne too if Josh is available :)<br />
* Argent and Denise can be playing cards<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I assume Hettie is a bit busy, and Hugo is unavailable since Steve had to step out ;)<br />
* Denise has so much baby related news :V<br />
* Genevriel fills you in on the weird disease.<br />
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<Denise> wait what does it do?<br />
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<Genevriel> It causes a fever, tiredness - the usual sort of thing you'd inspect from an infection.<br />
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<Denise> uh, okay<br />
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<Argent> but no indication of a source of the infection?<br />
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<Genevriel> But this version is somewhat remarkable in that the majority of the patients I've seen have no sign of a rat bit, which is the usual route of infection.<br />
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<Denise> but like, worse than regular just gettin' sick?<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, the source of the infection is likely in the Shade, but I can't narrow it down any more than that.<br />
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<Dorien> Do you have any clue as to the vector?<br />
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<Argent> The Victor?<br />
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<Dorien> Vector... the thing that passes on the infection.<br />
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<Genevriel> I don't, but that Father Willem character is associated with rats, and is still on the loose in our plane as far as we know. It's not out of the realm of possibility that he might have something to do with it.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Denise> we can go pokin' around a bit?<br />
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<Genevriel> That's what I hoped we might be able to do.<br />
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<Dorien> Poking round where? The Shade's a big place.<br />
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<Denise> see if there's any... unusual shifty rats?<br />
* Denise shrugs<br />
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<Argent> or ghost rats<br />
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<Denise> less big if you know the right folks<br />
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<Denise> oooh, right ghost rats :o<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, we can ask around.<br />
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<Denise> I dunno though, I thought they got sorted out<br />
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<Aubrienne> I imagine ghost rats might be hard to track down. Maybe they didn't get all of them.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ghost rats might be a vector, since in theory a ghost wouldn't leave a bite mark...<br />
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<Dorien> huh.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> At that point, the telephone rings.<br />
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===Mireva asks for help===<br />
* Dorien will answer it.<br />
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<Argent> I GOT IT<br />
* Dorien or not.<br />
* Argent dives for the phone<br />
* Dorien retracts his hand quickly so that Argent doesn't take it off at the wrist.<br />
* Argent holds it up victoriously<br />
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<Argent> HELLO?!<br />
* Denise half considers answering it<br />
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<Mireva> <q> Argent? is that you? <br />
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<Argent> YES IT IS.<br />
* Mireva is almost whispering, or sounds very far away, but you can make out her words.<br />
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<Mireva> <q> quiet! everyone'll hear...<br />
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<Argent> is everything ok?<br />
* Argent sounds worried<br />
* Denise frowns<br />
* Argent mouths "its Mireva"<br />
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<Mireva> <q> I'm at the olvir, and there's someone - something - here... we need help.<br />
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<Denise> :o<br />
* Denise looks More Concerned<br />
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<Argent> we'll be right there as fast as we can<br />
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<Mireva> <q> a shadow with a sword...<br />
* Mireva 's voice cuts off and the line goes dead<br />
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<Argent> VOID<br />
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<Dorien> Uhhhhhh...<br />
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<Denise> Where is she /<br />
* Denise is already on her feet<br />
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<Argent> The olvir<br />
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<Denise> OKay come on<br />
* Argent grabs his sword/gun belt<br />
* Denise will head out the door<br />
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<Dorien> I... what? What are we doing?<br />
* Dorien follows.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Guys, there's a quicker way<br />
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<Genevriel> What's the olvir?<br />
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<Argent> Can you get us there Aubrienne?<br />
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<Genevriel> And who was that?<br />
* Denise turns back at the door<br />
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<Argent> its was Mireva, a friend<br />
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<Denise> My best friend, an she's in trouble<br />
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<Denise> one of<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, I should be able to. Directly in, or just outside?<br />
* Denise ammends with a glance at Argent<br />
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<Denise> in :|<br />
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<Argent> right in<br />
* Genevriel follows everyone else<br />
* Dorien pops open his desk drawer and grabs his revolver.<br />
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<Dorien> Ok. <br />
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<Dorien> So much for my night off.<br />
* Genevriel is not armed, but she has quite a few spells these days.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Okay, can do.<br />
* Aubrienne will Mage Armor up at least.<br />
* Argent will cast see invisible on himself<br />
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<Misery> what's going on?<br />
* Misery asks, puzzled<br />
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<Argent> Mireva is in trouble<br />
* Dorien will drink a cognatogen and cast Mage armor on himself<br />
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<Aubrienne> Argent and Denise need to do their whole day-saving routine.<br />
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<Aubrienne> We're along for support.<br />
* Genevriel casts Magic Circle of Protection Against Evil since it's the only thing that will last a good chunk of time. Other stuff will have to wait for a combat situation.<br />
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<Denise> come ooooon >:|<br />
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<Argent> lets go<br />
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<Dorien> It's ok, Mis. I'll be back soon.<br />
* Aubrienne will Teleport folks when we're ready<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, so you're teleporting the 5 PCs to inside the olvir?<br />
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<Dorien> <W> She is gonna be soooo mad.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (That is the plan.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> just adjusting on roll20 slightly :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> but you can get roll20 loaded up<br />
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'''In to Roll20; combat ensues'''<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I'm assuming this is either a "Seen Casually" or "Studied Carefully" situation)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yeah I assume Aubrienne at the very least knows where it is and has been by there before.<br />
* Mireva is a bit singed but seems okay<br />
* Denise turns to Mireva as Father Willem falls<br />
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<Denise> ARE YOU OKAY<br />
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<Mireva> I.. I'm all right. Are the kids okay?<br />
* Denise grabs her by the shoulders with bloody hands<br />
* Denise hugs her and looks over her shoulder at Aubrienne<br />
* Dorien reloads and goes to check the doors in case there's anything else waiting.<br />
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<Genevriel> Can you all help me find the children?<br />
* Argent will rush to check the kids and Aubrienne<br />
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<Genevriel> If we can fit them all into a small circle, I ought to be able to cure them all at once. Or twice, if necessary.<br />
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<Dorien> Gen, you and me can check for others.<br />
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<Genevriel> Please don't kill the rat kings, either. I may be able to cure them. They're just animals and it looks like they've been tortured, to make their tails stick together like that.<br />
* Denise recovers from th stabbing but less so the fire<br />
* Argent satisfied the children and Aubrienne are fine returns to Denise and Mireva<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can check and find where the other kids are hiding out. A number of them are also sick, but otherwise they seem okay - no deaths here.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, you can work on healing them from their illness.<br />
* Dorien and Gen will help them all back to the main room where she can cure them.<br />
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<Argent> It was just him and his rats?<br />
* Genevriel coaxes everyone into the big room and asks them to play a game with her - how small a space can they squeeze into?<br />
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<Mireva> I... I heard some of the kids were sick so I came by to see if I could help out.<br />
* Mireva says to Denise, her voice still shaky<br />
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<Genevriel> (If I can get everyone into a 30'circle then I can cast Mass Heal and heal injuries/cure disease all at once.)<br />
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<Denise> Its okay, you did the right thing, callin' Argent. <br />
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<Denise> if that's who I think then folsk have been huntin' him for a while<br />
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<Genevriel> (If there are too many to squeeze into 30 feet of one another then I can cast it twice.)<br />
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<Denise> an we oughtta find out more ;bout what he was doin'....<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I'll assume with one or two castings you can get them all.<br />
* Denise will pick up his sword<br />
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<Denise> in case there's more to it<br />
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<Dorien> Careful with that...<br />
* Genevriel will then cast Bountiful Banquet once or twice to give them all something delicious to eat as thye try to recover from the terror.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Dorien> Might be some bad magic on it.<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'll do that in the dining hall, though.)<br />
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<Denise> Argent maybe you oughtta go get that Church lady<br />
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<Genevriel> (Each casting lets me serve 28 people.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
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<Argent> Should probably take the body back to her<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Denise> I can help if you need<br />
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<Denise> unless you need me.<br />
* Denise says to Mireva<br />
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<Aubrienne> Is there a phone? I can go call a cab. Or maybe Denise should call Ander?<br />
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<Mireva> I think I'm okay...<br />
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<Genevriel> (Was I able to cure the rats within a Mass Heal, too? ^-^)<br />
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<Dorien> Yeah, and I need to call Misery. <br />
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<Dorien> She is going to stab me.<br />
* Genevriel would try carefully to untangle their tails.<br />
* Argent will wrap the body up as best he can<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Sure, I'm willing to say that would work, Gen. they are just regular animals, as far as you can tell, that have been messed with magically somehow.<br />
* Denise will help out as needed now that her part is done :p<br />
* Genevriel helps the rats as best she can and will relocate them to somewhere outside the orphanage.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I mean... unless they're some of his victims. then you'd have to keep them to observe for a while and see if they turn into people I guess :)<br />
* Denise can make some calls and such<br />
* Genevriel will keep them if there is any chance that they are people.<br />
* Denise can turn into a rat in another room and come out and talk to them maybe :V<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yes, you can try that, Denise<br />
* Denise will, in case they are people, in case they know anything useful, and 'cause dre rats are cool<br />
* Genevriel will help Denise determine if the rats are people.<br />
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<Denise> (If they are just rats, I'll send them to the channels)<br />
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<Argent> Mireva, is there anywhere you want to go somebody to call?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Denise, when you talk to them, yes, they are people. Very confused and upset people who've been transformed into rats.<br />
* Denise will ell them it will be okay and will still take them to the channelsw and tell them we can help them<br />
* Genevriel will help you take them to the Channels.</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_73&diff=12515Diablotin 3 session 732018-07-15T22:03:21Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: </p>
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<div>{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|73}}<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: April 29, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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==Prologue==<br />
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===Hettie has a baby===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hettie, you're being kept very busy - between working on the Empress's gowns, and Tits' gearing up to re-open, you have enough work for several of yourself.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You've been having some back pain and (if I know Hettie) probably trying to push through it just to get a few more things done. You're in the process of doing a fitting for Janelle for a fancy evening gown, when it starts getting too uncomfortable to ignore.<br />
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<Hettienne> mother fuck... X|<br />
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<Janelle> oh :o Are you all right?<br />
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<Hettienne> too much bendin' over I guess<br />
* Janelle turns to look, being careful because her gown is full of pins<br />
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<Janelle> Is it your back? <br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah...<br />
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<Hettienne> Let's just get this done so I can sit my big ass down<br />
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<Janelle> are you sure?<br />
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<Hettienne> unless you wanna go through your day gettin' stabbed by pins.<br />
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<Janelle> all right...<br />
* Janelle says a bit uncertainly<br />
* Hettienne will try to power through just a little longer.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You finish up pinning the hem, and as you finally stand up you feel a sudden gush of wetness.<br />
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<Hettienne> uh... shit<br />
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<Hettienne> (DID IT GET ON THE DRESS)<br />
* Janelle looks down and manages to dodge the flood so your work doesn't get drenched<br />
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<Hettienne> GET AWAY GET AWAY<br />
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<Hettienne> DON'T GET IT ON THE DRESS<br />
* Janelle hauls the train with her<br />
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<Hettienne> Aw fuck<br />
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<Hettienne> This is real embarrassin'<br />
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<Janelle> got it, it's okay <br />
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<Janelle> just a second... <br />
* Janelle calls for one of her ladies in waiting to get some help, and another to get her out of the dress, so she can have it safely out of the way before she comes to check on you in her slip :p<br />
* Hettienne is kind of stunned<br />
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<Janelle> It's okay - I was a nurse, I can help.<br />
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<Hettienne> Uh. Sure<br />
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<Hettienne> I guess?<br />
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<Janelle> The back pain was probably contractions... sometimes that's what they feel like.<br />
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<Hettienne> You had a lot off babies then??<br />
* Hettienne snaps<br />
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<Hettienne> Ugh. Sorry.<br />
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<Janelle> no, but I've delivered some. it's okay. I know it hurts :(<br />
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<Hettienne> Fuck me sideways this is worse than gettin' shot<br />
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<Janelle> do you want me to call for anyone for you?<br />
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<Hettienne> Nycki...<br />
* Janelle nods<br />
* Janelle will help you to a couch so you can sit/lie down<br />
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<Janelle> I'll get someone to track her down. <br />
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<Janelle> in the meantime, since it's your first it probably won't be here really quickly...<br />
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<Hettienne> Ugh...<br />
* Janelle will try to help make you comfortable, as much as that's possible anyway... she'll have servants get you water, snacks, clean towels, all that good stuff, and will stay with you, helping count the length of time between contractions to get a sense of how far you've progressed.<br />
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<Hettienne> This is terrible<br />
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<Hettienne> Why do people do this<br />
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<Janelle> Well... you do get a baby out of it...<br />
* Janelle holds your hand<br />
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<Hettienne> >:|<br />
* Janelle will keep you company/keep checking on you to make sure you're doing okay - probably an hour or so later, Nycki shows up.<br />
* Nycki waddles in, huge as well, and will come over to you quickly (for some values of quickly)<br />
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<Nycki> hey babe... you're doin' great.<br />
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<Hettienne> i am not<br />
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<Hettienne> this ain't in no way great >:|<br />
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<Nycki> yeah... but it'll be over soon, an' you'll be able to lie down like normal again, an' eat without gettin' heartburn all the time, so there's that...<br />
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<Hettienne> HOW SOON<br />
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<Nycki> fucked if I know, hon. I know it's not soon enough :/<br />
* Janelle cancels her meetings for the rest of the day due to incoming baby ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> After far too much time (from Hettie's perspective anyway) finally the time has come to push, and with encouragement from Nycki and Janelle (and probably a lot of swearing) you can finally manage to get this dang baby out.<br />
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<Hettienne> (yay!)<br />
* Janelle will catch the baby<br />
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<Janelle> oh! there you go :D a girl!<br />
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<Hettienne> Really?<br />
* Hettienne is exhausted<br />
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<Hettienne> Lemme see..<br />
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<Nycki> oh my gods :o she's got your hair, hon :)<br />
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<Hettienne> Ha! Nice<br />
* Janelle will carefully bring the baby up to set in your arms. As Nycki indicated, she has a full head of thick dark hair.<br />
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<Hettienne> (is she huge, or hettie-sized :v)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> She is smol :3<br />
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<Hettienne> She felt a lot bigger...<br />
* Nycki grins<br />
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<Nycki> look at her...<br />
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<Nycki> she's so pretty :3<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah.. yeah she is... ;_;<br />
* Nycki gives you a kiss.<br />
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<Nycki> what are we gonna call her? <br />
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<Hettienne> I uh... oh, fuck<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't know ;_;<br />
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<Nycki> well.. we ain't gotta decide right this second. <br />
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<Nycki> if I get a vote, Anny's cute though ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> What about... Minerva<br />
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<Nycki> awww :D<br />
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<Nycki> I like it!<br />
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<Hettienne> Anny for the second?<br />
* Nycki grins<br />
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<Nycki> well if we got a girl in here, too, sure :)<br />
* Nycki says, patting her own belly.<br />
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<Hettienne> I meant second name but heh, sure :v<br />
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<Nycki> oh, heh<br />
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<Nycki> Minerva Anny?<br />
* Nycki looks down at her to see if it fits<br />
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<Nycki> I think it looks good on her :3<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah... :3<br />
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<Nycki> here... can I hold her for a bit so you can get cleaned up? :3<br />
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<Hettienne> yeah!<br />
* Nycki takes her carefully then, being not an expert at babies ;)<br />
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<Janelle> was it worth it? :)<br />
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<Hettienne> Heh...<br />
* Janelle asks as she helps you get more comfortable<br />
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<Hettienne> She's so pretty ;_;<br />
* Janelle smiles<br />
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<Janelle> it's fine for you to stay as long as you need to - but if you want to get home, we can arrange for a car and everything.<br />
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<Hettienne> Awright...<br />
* Hettienne has to try to figure out feeding this small creature an' everything<br />
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<Janelle> she's lovely :)<br />
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<Janelle> thank you for letting me help. it's an honour.<br />
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<Hettienne> no, thank *you*...<br />
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<Hettienne> Now I get t' tell them they were delivered by the Empress, heh.<br />
* Janelle smiles at that<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (okay, I think we can leave you there, dealing with a cute new arrival, and move on to Hugo)<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok)<br />
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===Hugo mets Eirini===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hugo, you are, idk, sorting your cloaks into day wear, evening wear, and fancy, when there is a knock at your door.<br />
* Hugonel answers the door.<br />
* Eirini 's hair is shading into white, still just a little red at the ends.<br />
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<Hugonel> Oh -- ahh, hello, Eirini.<br />
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<Hugonel> Ahh, would you like to come in?<br />
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<Eirini> Please... <br />
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<Eirini> How have you been?<br />
* Eirini asks as she steps inside.<br />
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<Hugonel> I've been well, all things considered. The past few months have been rather chaotic, so I suppose I would say ... unsettled.<br />
* Eirini nods<br />
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<Hugonel> I haven't decided yet whether or for how long I would want to stay at the Cabaret. It seems like I'm - well, past all that.<br />
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<Eirini> what would you do instead?<br />
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<Hugonel> I don't know - perhaps find some work in the government? Or at the Castalia?<br />
''Stuff missing here''<br />
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===Gen looks into an outbreak of Filth Fever in the Shade and the Shambles===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, as part of your usual volunteering to help heal the poor, you have been hearing some unusual reports recently. At first it was just a few rumours - shadar-kai disappearing, which was often attributed to them deciding to leave this plane and return home.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> But lately there have been more such stories from the people you are treating, and also you've been finding cases of a contagious disease spreading in the Shade and Shambles.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You're able to treat them so they shouldn't spread the sickness further, but new cases keep cropping up anyway.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Is it fungAL BASEd?)<br />
* Genevriel would try to figure out what the disease is, and working from there.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can roll a Heal check.<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+23<br />
* Korivan rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+23 ] getting [ 14 ] which, after the modifier [ 23 ] totals [ 37 ].<br />
* Genevriel will also start keeping records of where the sick people have been, so she can try to pinpoint a source, if there is one.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You don't think it's fungal in nature. It is something generally called Filth Fever, which is usually spread by rat bites. It causes fever, exhaustion, etc. However this is somewhat different than the typical cause, as they don't all show signs of having been bitten.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The cases seem especially focused in the Shade, with a few outliers in the Shambles, Castalia, etc. who might have been in the Shade in the recent past.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (brb sorry)<br />
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===Gen tells the other PCs about the rat-borne disease===<br />
* Genevriel will alert health authorities if any exist, and share her discovery with the rest of the PCs since it's possible this has something to do with the as-yet-unapprehended Father Willem.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, let's say you can be over at Dorien and Argent's place, telling them about it.<br />
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<Denise> (do I know about the BABY yet? :3)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Who all is here? Hopefully everyone who is mobile? Denise ought to know since she's the Imperial Correspondent for our group. ;D )<br />
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<Eirini> (I'd say yes, this is probably a couple days after BABY ;)<br />
* Dorien is at home on one of the rare nights he isn't working or at the farm.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Denise can be there, sure)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Aubrienne too if Josh is available :)<br />
* Argent and Denise can be playing cards<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I assume Hettie is a bit busy, and Hugo is unavailable since Steve had to step out ;)<br />
* Denise has so much baby related news :V<br />
* Genevriel fills you in on the weird disease.<br />
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<Denise> wait what does it do?<br />
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<Genevriel> It causes a fever, tiredness - the usual sort of thing you'd inspect from an infection.<br />
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<Denise> uh, okay<br />
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<Argent> but no indication of a source of the infection?<br />
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<Genevriel> But this version is somewhat remarkable in that the majority of the patients I've seen have no sign of a rat bit, which is the usual route of infection.<br />
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<Denise> but like, worse than regular just gettin' sick?<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, the source of the infection is likely in the Shade, but I can't narrow it down any more than that.<br />
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<Dorien> Do you have any clue as to the vector?<br />
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<Argent> The Victor?<br />
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<Dorien> Vector... the thing that passes on the infection.<br />
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<Genevriel> I don't, but that Father Willem character is associated with rats, and is still on the loose in our plane as far as we know. It's not out of the realm of possibility that he might have something to do with it.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Denise> we can go pokin' around a bit?<br />
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<Genevriel> That's what I hoped we might be able to do.<br />
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<Dorien> Poking round where? The Shade's a big place.<br />
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<Denise> see if there's any... unusual shifty rats?<br />
* Denise shrugs<br />
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<Argent> or ghost rats<br />
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<Denise> less big if you know the right folks<br />
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<Denise> oooh, right ghost rats :o<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, we can ask around.<br />
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<Denise> I dunno though, I thought they got sorted out<br />
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<Aubrienne> I imagine ghost rats might be hard to track down. Maybe they didn't get all of them.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ghost rats might be a vector, since in theory a ghost wouldn't leave a bite mark...<br />
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<Dorien> huh.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> At that point, the telephone rings.<br />
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===Mireva asks for help===<br />
* Dorien will answer it.<br />
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<Argent> I GOT IT<br />
* Dorien or not.<br />
* Argent dives for the phone<br />
* Dorien retracts his hand quickly so that Argent doesn't take it off at the wrist.<br />
* Argent holds it up victoriously<br />
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<Argent> HELLO?!<br />
* Denise half considers answering it<br />
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<Mireva> <q> Argent? is that you? <br />
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<Argent> YES IT IS.<br />
* Mireva is almost whispering, or sounds very far away, but you can make out her words.<br />
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<Mireva> <q> quiet! everyone'll hear...<br />
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<Argent> is everything ok?<br />
* Argent sounds worried<br />
* Denise frowns<br />
* Argent mouths "its Mireva"<br />
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<Mireva> <q> I'm at the olvir, and there's someone - something - here... we need help.<br />
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<Denise> :o<br />
* Denise looks More Concerned<br />
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<Argent> we'll be right there as fast as we can<br />
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<Mireva> <q> a shadow with a sword...<br />
* Mireva 's voice cuts off and the line goes dead<br />
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<Argent> VOID<br />
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<Dorien> Uhhhhhh...<br />
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<Denise> Where is she /<br />
* Denise is already on her feet<br />
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<Argent> The olvir<br />
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<Denise> OKay come on<br />
* Argent grabs his sword/gun belt<br />
* Denise will head out the door<br />
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<Dorien> I... what? What are we doing?<br />
* Dorien follows.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Guys, there's a quicker way<br />
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<Genevriel> What's the olvir?<br />
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<Argent> Can you get us there Aubrienne?<br />
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<Genevriel> And who was that?<br />
* Denise turns back at the door<br />
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<Argent> its was Mireva, a friend<br />
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<Denise> My best friend, an she's in trouble<br />
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<Denise> one of<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, I should be able to. Directly in, or just outside?<br />
* Denise ammends with a glance at Argent<br />
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<Denise> in :|<br />
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<Argent> right in<br />
* Genevriel follows everyone else<br />
* Dorien pops open his desk drawer and grabs his revolver.<br />
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<Dorien> Ok. <br />
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<Dorien> So much for my night off.<br />
* Genevriel is not armed, but she has quite a few spells these days.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Okay, can do.<br />
* Aubrienne will Mage Armor up at least.<br />
* Argent will cast see invisible on himself<br />
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<Misery> what's going on?<br />
* Misery asks, puzzled<br />
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<Argent> Mireva is in trouble<br />
* Dorien will drink a cognatogen and cast Mage armor on himself<br />
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<Aubrienne> Argent and Denise need to do their whole day-saving routine.<br />
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<Aubrienne> We're along for support.<br />
* Genevriel casts Magic Circle of Protection Against Evil since it's the only thing that will last a good chunk of time. Other stuff will have to wait for a combat situation.<br />
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<Denise> come ooooon >:|<br />
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<Argent> lets go<br />
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<Dorien> It's ok, Mis. I'll be back soon.<br />
* Aubrienne will Teleport folks when we're ready<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, so you're teleporting the 5 PCs to inside the olvir?<br />
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<Dorien> <W> She is gonna be soooo mad.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (That is the plan.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> just adjusting on roll20 slightly :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> but you can get roll20 loaded up<br />
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'''In to Roll20; combat ensues'''<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I'm assuming this is either a "Seen Casually" or "Studied Carefully" situation)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yeah I assume Aubrienne at the very least knows where it is and has been by there before.<br />
* Mireva is a bit singed but seems okay<br />
* Denise turns to Mireva as Father Willem falls<br />
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<Denise> ARE YOU OKAY<br />
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<Mireva> I.. I'm all right. Are the kids okay?<br />
* Denise grabs her by the shoulders with bloody hands<br />
* Denise hugs her and looks over her shoulder at Aubrienne<br />
* Dorien reloads and goes to check the doors in case there's anything else waiting.<br />
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<Genevriel> Can you all help me find the children?<br />
* Argent will rush to check the kids and Aubrienne<br />
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<Genevriel> If we can fit them all into a small circle, I ought to be able to cure them all at once. Or twice, if necessary.<br />
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<Dorien> Gen, you and me can check for others.<br />
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<Genevriel> Please don't kill the rat kings, either. I may be able to cure them. They're just animals and it looks like they've been tortured, to make their tails stick together like that.<br />
* Denise recovers from th stabbing but less so the fire<br />
* Argent satisfied the children and Aubrienne are fine returns to Denise and Mireva<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can check and find where the other kids are hiding out. A number of them are also sick, but otherwise they seem okay - no deaths here.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, you can work on healing them from their illness.<br />
* Dorien and Gen will help them all back to the main room where she can cure them.<br />
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<Argent> It was just him and his rats?<br />
* Genevriel coaxes everyone into the big room and asks them to play a game with her - how small a space can they squeeze into?<br />
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<Mireva> I... I heard some of the kids were sick so I came by to see if I could help out.<br />
* Mireva says to Denise, her voice still shaky<br />
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<Genevriel> (If I can get everyone into a 30'circle then I can cast Mass Heal and heal injuries/cure disease all at once.)<br />
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<Denise> Its okay, you did the right thing, callin' Argent. <br />
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<Denise> if that's who I think then folsk have been huntin' him for a while<br />
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<Genevriel> (If there are too many to squeeze into 30 feet of one another then I can cast it twice.)<br />
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<Denise> an we oughtta find out more ;bout what he was doin'....<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I'll assume with one or two castings you can get them all.<br />
* Denise will pick up his sword<br />
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<Denise> in case there's more to it<br />
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<Dorien> Careful with that...<br />
* Genevriel will then cast Bountiful Banquet once or twice to give them all something delicious to eat as thye try to recover from the terror.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Dorien> Might be some bad magic on it.<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'll do that in the dining hall, though.)<br />
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<Denise> Argent maybe you oughtta go get that Church lady<br />
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<Genevriel> (Each casting lets me serve 28 people.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
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<Argent> Should probably take the body back to her<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Denise> I can help if you need<br />
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<Denise> unless you need me.<br />
* Denise says to Mireva<br />
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<Aubrienne> Is there a phone? I can go call a cab. Or maybe Denise should call Ander?<br />
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<Mireva> I think I'm okay...<br />
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<Genevriel> (Was I able to cure the rats within a Mass Heal, too? ^-^)<br />
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<Dorien> Yeah, and I need to call Misery. <br />
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<Dorien> She is going to stab me.<br />
* Genevriel would try carefully to untangle their tails.<br />
* Argent will wrap the body up as best he can<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Sure, I'm willing to say that would work, Gen. they are just regular animals, as far as you can tell, that have been messed with magically somehow.<br />
* Denise will help out as needed now that her part is done :p<br />
* Genevriel helps the rats as best she can and will relocate them to somewhere outside the orphanage.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I mean... unless they're some of his victims. then you'd have to keep them to observe for a while and see if they turn into people I guess :)<br />
* Denise can make some calls and such<br />
* Genevriel will keep them if there is any chance that they are people.<br />
* Denise can turn into a rat in another room and come out and talk to them maybe :V<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yes, you can try that, Denise<br />
* Denise will, in case they are people, in case they know anything useful, and 'cause dre rats are cool<br />
* Genevriel will help Denise determine if the rats are people.<br />
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<Denise> (If they are just rats, I'll send them to the channels)<br />
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<Argent> Mireva, is there anywhere you want to go somebody to call?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Denise, when you talk to them, yes, they are people. Very confused and upset people who've been transformed into rats.<br />
* Denise will ell them it will be okay and will still take them to the channelsw and tell them we can help them<br />
* Genevriel will help you take them to the Channels.</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_73&diff=12514Diablotin 3 session 732018-07-15T21:50:36Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: Created page with "{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|73}} ==Summary== ==Session== : Session date: April 29, 2018 : Diablotin date: ==Prologue=="</p>
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==Prologue==</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_72&diff=12398Diablotin 3 session 722018-04-29T15:40:26Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: Created page with "{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|72}} ==Summary== ==Session== : Session date: April 15, 2018 : Diablotin date: ==Prologue== ===Genevriel and Dorien try to find a way to gently kill a..."</p>
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: Session date: April 15, 2018<br />
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==Prologue==<br />
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===Genevriel and Dorien try to find a way to gently kill a zygomind===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> So Gen, with Veronise in 'protective custody', she's put you in charge of some of the more sensitive projects at the farm - particularly the feeding and care of the zygomind. As such, if you want to take Dorien there to test his fungicide on it, you can do that without having to jump through a million hoops.<br />
* Genevriel will suggest that to Dorien, then. And make sure he has all the safety protocols memorized, because he sometimes seems a little impulsive.<br />
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<Dorien> (lol)<br />
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<Genevriel> (It's a Take Your Cousin To Work day)<br />
* Dorien will meet up with Gen at the entrance to the farm with a full kit of testing supplies, exfoliant, and other assorted chemicals.<br />
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<Genevriel> Hi Dorien.<br />
* Genevriel smiles happily.<br />
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<Dorien> Hi Cuz<br />
* Dorien will hug Gen<br />
* Genevriel will hug him back.<br />
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<Dorien> I hear you have a fungus problem.<br />
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<Dorien> That... sounded wrong, didn't it?<br />
* Genevriel rolls her eyes.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you remember the rules?<br />
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<Dorien> Yeah, yeah, I know my way around a lab.<br />
* Dorien rolls his eyes also<br />
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<Genevriel> Not a lab with a sentient fungus in it that really wants to feed off you.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's over this way.<br />
* Genevriel leads him towards the big barn that houses the zygomind.<br />
* Dorien will follow<br />
* Genevriel follows all Veronise's safety steps by the book, and makes sure her and Dorien's PPE is on properly. Then she leads you in to the barn where a biggish fungus is hanging out.<br />
* Dorien has his own goggles, thankyouverymuch<br />
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<Dorien> Thaaaaat's a thing.<br />
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<Genevriel> And this is a tiny specimen, as far as this species goes.<br />
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<Dorien> Have you done any experiments on it yet?<br />
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<Genevriel> I assisted Veronise once before she decided to turn herself in.<br />
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<Genevriel> Other than that, I've just been following regular procedure for keeping it from starving to death.<br />
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<Dorien> (How big is it?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (about 20x20 feet)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (just a baby :3)<br />
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<Dorien> Hmmmmm...<br />
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<Genevriel> (But they usually get up to 300 feet, if not starved and rigorously controlled.)<br />
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<Genevriel> So we have this equipment over here that we can use to try applying your fungicide.<br />
* Genevriel refuses to call it defoliant/exfoliant since fungi don't have leaves. ;D<br />
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<Dorien> I'm wondering if just spraying it is going to be enough. We may have to flood the room for something this size. Is this place airtight?<br />
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<Genevriel> (Is it, Julia? I assume so since Veronise was very careful about preventing the spread of spores.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (it's as airtight as it was possible for them to make it. Which probably means, not 100% airtight.)<br />
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<Dorien> (k)<br />
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<Genevriel> It's not completely airtight. It's a converted barn. And the goal of this experiment is not to kill this one outright but to see how it reacts to your fungicide. We want to find a way to kill a zygomind that is NOT growing in a controlled environment like this without having it release its spores.<br />
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<Genevriel> So that IF we find wild zygominds we can do something about them without contaminating our entire empire.<br />
* Dorien nods<br />
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<Dorien> Ok, well, let's give it a shot then.<br />
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<Genevriel> Okay.<br />
* Genevriel will involve Dorien with the test process as much as she can.<br />
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<Genevriel> (I will basically follow the same procedure Veronise was using for testing the substances she was trying.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, can you each make a Nature or Alchemy check, which ever is better, to see how the testing goes?<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d20+24<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d20+24 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 24 ] totals [ 25 ].<br />
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<Dorien> (lol)<br />
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<Dorien> (nope)<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+24<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+24 ] getting [ 11 ] which, after the modifier [ 24 ] totals [ 35 ].<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - since Gen is the one enforcing the safety protocols, I'll say that your 1 doesn't mean a containment breech, but it does mean your current formulations don't work against it.<br />
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<Dorien> Huh.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, damn.<br />
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<Genevriel> Back to the drawing board, eh?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can make observations based on what you tried, though, and maybe can try to reformulate based on that.<br />
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<Dorien> Well, it wasn't formulated for these things specifically. I can take it back to formula and try again. I don't suppose I could have a sample of the thing to use?<br />
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<Genevriel> Once we're back in the office, I can show you Mme Calondres' research notes, too. That might help you narrow down what doesn't work.<br />
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<Genevriel> No samples are leaving this building, sorry. It's too much of a risk. The spores are pretty much invisible and are airborne.<br />
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<Dorien> Hmmm<br />
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<Genevriel> You can come out here to test directly on the creature.<br />
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<Dorien> Well, I'll do what I can.<br />
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<Genevriel> If it saves time I can probably even set you up here temporarily.<br />
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<Genevriel> We can carpool.<br />
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<Dorien> Hmmmm<br />
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<Dorien> Well, I suppose I can set up a temporary workstation here for a little while. Assuming I can use your fancy government equipment.<br />
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<Genevriel> By definition, 'government' equipment belongs to the people.<br />
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<Dorien> I'm people.<br />
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<Genevriel> Also, this project is poentially a matter of Imperial security and you're already on on that kind of stuff with all these little adventures to the First World and everything.<br />
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<Genevriel> I doubt Her Majesty will mind, if it helps her prevent us being turned into an Empire of zombies and corpses.<br />
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<Dorien> Well, let's hope savign the world doesn't take too long. I'm already working ten hour days just to keep up with the lab.<br />
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<Genevriel> Misery can probably handle it.<br />
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<Dorien> I don't doubt she can, but I hate dumping stuff on her like that.<br />
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<Genevriel> I think she'd understand. Especially if her nerdy boyfriend finds the way to destroy these things safely. Big damn heroes are attractive, I understand.<br />
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<Dorien> I've been called many things in my life, but I don't think "Hero" is one of them.<br />
* Genevriel smiles.<br />
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<Genevriel> Come on, let's go decontaminate so I can show you those notes.<br />
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<Genevriel> (I think we probably don't have photocopies or even gestetner machines yet...?)<br />
* Dorien is probably crazy fast at writing in chemistry shorthand that only he can read so he can copy what he needs.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, you can copy what you need from the notes and then head home.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (or maybe back to work, in Dorien's case...)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Back to work for Gen, too, surely... Since she is at work. ;) )<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> heh, yes<br />
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===Dorien learns that Misery is pregnant===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Dorien, you arrive back at work to find Misery sitting on the steps, even though it's chilly out.<br />
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<Dorien> Heya, Dollface. Whatcha doing out here?<br />
* Dorien will walk up and give her a hug<br />
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<Dorien> Is everything ok?<br />
* Misery looks sort of ... puzzled and/or annoyed?<br />
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<Dorien> ...what did I do this time?<br />
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<Misery> well... I suppose it IS your fault.<br />
* Misery smiles a little though, so you can tell she's not really mad.<br />
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<Misery> I think I'm pregnant.<br />
* Dorien sits down.<br />
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<Dorien> Oh.<br />
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<Dorien> Oh...<br />
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<Misery> are you okay?<br />
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<Dorien> I'm... yeah. I think so. Are you?<br />
* Dorien looks Misery up and down<br />
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<Misery> I feel like shit, but otherwise, yeah.<br />
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<Dorien> How sure are you?<br />
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<Misery> well, the feeling like shit was my first clue. so I whipped up a little test in the lab and... unless I screwed it up... I think it's fair to say I'm knocked up.<br />
* Dorien nods.<br />
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<Dorien> I...<br />
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<Dorien> I love you so much.<br />
* Misery smiles at that<br />
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<Misery> I love you too. so... we'll figure this out?<br />
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<Dorien> Of course we will. <br />
* Misery hugs you back<br />
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<Misery> maybe those potions don't work as well on shadar-kai :p<br />
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<Misery> if I can formulate a better one, maybe we can get in on the market... :p<br />
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<Dorien> We'll double check. And we'll triple check. And if it's true, whatever we do we'll do it together.<br />
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<Misery> hey I'm not testing it on myself :p<br />
* Misery says with a chuckle<br />
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<Misery> at least, I think I'm out of the testing game for a while.<br />
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<Dorien> Well, for the foreseeable future you're not testing anything on yourself, yeah.<br />
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<Dorien> ...is this something you want?<br />
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<Misery> Well, it wasn't something I was expecting, but I'll be fine. I'm just still in shock I think.<br />
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<Dorien> Yeah...<br />
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<Dorien> Yeah, I think I need a drink.<br />
* Misery will bring you inside to your supply of important research alcohol ;)<br />
* Dorien will take the rest of the day off work.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Aubrienne, you have a chance to spend some time with your brother, and have him spend some time with Hyacinth :3<br />
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===Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust===<br />
<Aubrienne> (Where are we spending time?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (hm, maybe at your parents' house is easiest)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Okie doke)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> We can say they wanted to have a family dinner and are currently cooking it while you guys chill in the sitting room.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Sounds good)<br />
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<Aubrienne> So, how is it being more or less a free man? ;)<br />
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<Jean-Faust> It's strange...<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh?<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Do we have the logs from last time?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (it would appear not)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I mean, they exist, they just aren't posted yet)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (is there something you needed to check?)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I just couldn't remember everything Thea said about Jean-Faust specifically)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Oh, nvm, I scrolled up. It's right there.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (okay)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> They say I have to keep coming in for regular check-ups, to make sure I'm not... relapsing or whatever, but otherwise they think I'm okay.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (ww)<br />
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<Jean-Faust> They say I have to keep coming in for regular check-ups, to make sure I'm not... relapsing or whatever, but otherwise they think I'm okay.<br />
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<Aubrienne> That's good. How are you feeling, in general?<br />
* Jean-Faust considers that question, looking at Hyacinth, who is on his lap, sitting up and looking around.<br />
* Aubrienne will make googly faces at her niece.<br />
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<Jean-Faust> I feel like... everything is sort of flat and grey. Like I should feel happy - I'm getting better, Hyacinth is healthy and happy, things are all right... but I just feel blank most of the time.<br />
* Aubrienne frowns at that.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I think...there might be something for that.<br />
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<Jean-Faust> what?<br />
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<Aubrienne> I was in the First World recently, and a...friend? Reflection? Andwho, someone I know and trust told me that taking you to the Irminsul might help you feel better.<br />
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<Aubrienne> And I trust her, especially on something like this.<br />
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<Jean-Faust> are we... am I... allowed to do that?<br />
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<Aubrienne> I've got a few connections. I think I could swing it.<br />
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<Jean-Faust> well... all right. I'll try it, if you think it might help.<br />
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<Aubrienne> It's just, there's something of a caveat.<br />
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<Jean-Faust> oh?<br />
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<Aubrienne> I think, if you go, if you decide to go to the First World, you'd have to stay there. Or you would choose to? Thea wasn't entirely clear.<br />
* Jean-Faust looks a bit concerned at that<br />
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<Aubrienne> But I can go there whenever I want now, and I could bring Hyacinth and Mama and Papa and, well, whoever.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I just want you to be happy.<br />
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<Jean-Faust> would it be like last time? where I don't remember things? I don't want to forget...<br />
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<Aubrienne> I'm not sure.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I don't think so?<br />
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<Aubrienne> But I can't say for certain.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Would I know?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (well, you think that probably at least some part of that was specifically due to Eirlys - if he isn't back with Eirlys, working her magical wiles on him, probably it wouldn't be the same as before.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (there could still be strange side-effects - like time not passing the same there. but you don't think he would forget his life here or anything as extreme as that.)<br />
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<Aubrienne> There might be some weirdness, but that's to be expected with the First World. But I think you'd keep you memories and such.<br />
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<Jean-Faust> all right...<br />
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<Jean-Faust> you know, this is probably the exact opposite of what people treating me said I should do. but ... if this is what the rest of my life is going to be like, then I'll take the risk of trying something else.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Like I said, I'll check with people to clear it, but we should be able to manage it, and I trust Thea with knowing this sort of thing. She's got kind of an inside source. In that it is inside her.<br />
* Jean-Faust looks a bit puzzled, but nods.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh, if you do stay, I should be able to visit soon, as I'm going to be doing a movie in the First World.<br />
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<Jean-Faust> as long as I could still see everyone ... even if it was only sometimes... it would be okay.<br />
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<Jean-Faust> you are? they can do that? :o<br />
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<Aubrienne> We're going to see. :)<br />
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<Jean-Faust> wow...<br />
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<Jean-Faust> things are changing so fast.<br />
* Aubrienne shrugs.<br />
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<Aubrienne> They always are.<br />
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<Aubrienne> It'll be okay.<br />
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<Aubrienne> You've got me looking out for you. ;)<br />
* Hyacinth burbles something at her father, who gives a little smile back<br />
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<Jean-Faust> You too, huh?<br />
* Aubrienne smiles.<br />
* Jean-Faust will spend a bit longer cuddling her before she gets squirmy and insists on being put down on the floor to roll around<br />
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===Argent and Hugo visit Katha===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - Argent, you wanted to go and try to talk to your mom, I believe, which apparently first requires talking to Hugo?<br />
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<Argent> (yes to find the portal)<br />
* Argent will track Hugo down then<br />
* Hugonel can probably be found at home most of the time lately<br />
* Argent will head there then<br />
* Argent knock, knocks on the door<br />
* Hugonel opens the door.<br />
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<Hugonel> Oh, hello, Argent! <br />
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<Hugonel> What a pleasant surprise.<br />
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<Argent> Hi Hugo. I was hoping to talk to you and get your help with something if you have time.<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, of course, come in. Would you like a drink?<br />
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<Argent> Sure I guess<br />
* Argent will step inside and take off his jacket<br />
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<Argent> How you been?<br />
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<Hugonel> Not bad. Trying to figure out next steps, think about what I want to do with myself, that sort of thing. You?<br />
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<Argent> funny enough similar stuff<br />
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<Argent> my faith in some things is being stretched<br />
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<Hugonel> What do you mean?<br />
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<Argent> its just some of the shit that's happened... the whole arch incident... stuff like that<br />
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<Argent> it's kinda why I need you help.<br />
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<Hugonel> For me, even though the end result was a good one, it does make me rather less trusting in these processes and powers, if that's what you mean.<br />
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<Argent> Like that... it really bugged me.<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Argent> I spoke with Mother Alma, and she was very contrite, admitting she should have done more sooner<br />
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<Argent> which helped, but still<br />
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<Hugonel> A lot of people underestimated the threat.<br />
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<Hugonel> So what is it that you want my help with?<br />
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<Argent> yeah... I wanted to see Katha<br />
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<Hugonel> I see. Just for a ... family reunion, or something else?<br />
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<Argent> I have questions, questions I didn't get a chance to ask last time I saw her<br />
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<Hugonel> Do you have any reason to think that she'll give us truthful answers? Not to seem too cynical, but ... she's two millennia old and I don't know what her motives really are.<br />
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<Argent> maybe she will maybe she wont, but I need to at least try and ask<br />
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<Hugonel> Right. Well, I'm happy to help you try, just as I was the last time we talked about this.<br />
* Argent smiles<br />
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<Argent> Thanks<br />
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<Argent> Can we go now?<br />
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<Hugonel> I don't know exactly what to do, but I have questions of my own. As long as you're not squeamish about hearing about the circumstances of your own conception. <br />
* Hugonel smiles.<br />
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<Hugonel> Not the fine details, of course.<br />
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<Argent> Like why you? Why make me?<br />
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<Hugonel> Right, like that.<br />
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<Hugonel> I don't even presume that question has an answer. But, when I think about the circumstances of her own creation, her father, Laeken, being a human of ancient times, I do reflect on that sometimes.<br />
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<Argent> we both have questions, so go do this<br />
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<Hugonel> Right, just let me grab a scarf.<br />
* Argent stands and grabs his jacket<br />
* Hugonel does so, and a few other things that he might want for a planar jaunt, then we can head out.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, you can head out - to where?<br />
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<Argent> (wasnt the portal he rememebered in a particular corridor at the Castalia?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (yes)<br />
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<Hugonel> (well, I guess that alleyway)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I think that's right - that alley anyway. I think it's in the Castalia district :)<br />
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<Hugonel> (yes)<br />
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<Hugonel> (there's an alleyway with a door in a brick wall)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - you can make your way back to the alley in question, and then... open the door I guess?<br />
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<Hugonel> (I want to inspect it closely first - any signs of anything unusual?)<br />
* Argent was hoping Hugo may have some ideas on opening it<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can make a Perception check<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+13<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (oh right, Heather's offline)<br />
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<Hugonel> (no I can't ...)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (well, Heather's rolling ability)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (welp, roll with an actual die, or we can go on roll20 just for one roll ;)<br />
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<Hugonel> 13 + 13 = 26<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You take a close look at the door and you determine that there's some things off about it - like when you look closely, it seems more like an image of a door than an actual door, if that makes sense. Like as though it was in a stage set for a play, rather than real life.<br />
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<Hugonel> I could cast true seeing on it, if we wanted. Or we could just see if we can go in.<br />
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<Argent> lets try the latter to see if it works<br />
* Hugonel tries to touch the door and see if it is solid, and then tries to open it.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You put your hand to the door, trying to open it, and it seems to change before your eyes - both of you are able to see it now as a portal, rather than a door, with a sight of green foliage and blue sky beyond.<br />
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<Argent> looks like we're invited<br />
* Argent will head through the portal<br />
* Hugonel follows.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You step through and find yourselves in another place - familiar to both of you in some ways, but different as well since your last time visiting. Grassy hills, with flowers in bloom, suggest you are clearly not in Diablotin any longer. Ahead you can see a pond, and a small house.<br />
* Hugonel lets the memories wash over him.<br />
* Argent will head toward the house, assuming he doesn't see Katha elsewhere<br />
* Katha steps out of the house, apparently aware that you are here, and will smile to see you both.<br />
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<Katha> You made it.<br />
* Hugonel smiles.<br />
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<Hugonel> It's ... good to see you.<br />
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<Argent> Thanks for seeing us.<br />
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<Argent> Do you have time to talk?<br />
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<Katha> You are always welcome here.<br />
* Katha nods and will invite you inside.<br />
* Hugonel comes in.<br />
* Argent follows<br />
* Katha gestures that you can sit down on a bench that is along the inside wall.<br />
* Argent sits<br />
* Katha offers you some food and drink - what seems like honeyed oatcakes and some kind of herbal tea.<br />
* Argent takes a drink of the tea to settle himself<br />
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<Argent> Listen... I have some questions, which I hope you'r willing to answer<br />
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<Katha> I can imagine. I'll answer as well as I can.<br />
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<Argent> thank you<br />
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<Argent> I guess first of all, and I think Hugo has a similar question... why? why me? why Hugo? this feels vague and strange but I don't know how else to ask<br />
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<Katha> Why did I create you?<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, that's one way to put it, I suppose.<br />
* Argent nods in agreement<br />
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<Katha> There are so few strong forces for good in the world. I feel like it's my duty to adjust that balance when I can. <br />
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<Hugonel> Not to seem ungrateful, but there were any number of people you could have chosen to ... help you in that duty. And yet you seemed to think, even back then, that I was ... special? That seems hard to believe.<br />
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<Katha> You are right that there could have been others chosen. But you *are* special. You have a rare quality within you, a strain of blood that is in danger of being lost.<br />
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<Hugonel> What strain is that?<br />
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<Katha> Your family descends from another great force for good in the world, a powerful being that was long ago wiped out by humans - the dragons. They left traces behind, but over time those strains fade and disappear, absorbed into the ocean of humanity.<br />
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<Hugonel> Hmm ... and you are saying that the Silveira bloodline is in danger of fading? That would ... surprise ... many of my relations. <br />
* Argent chuckles at that<br />
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<Katha> Offspring are one thing - power, or the potential for it, is another, and the two are not necessarily connected.<br />
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<Hugonel> At the Castalia there are those who have speculated that I have what is known as an "Imperious" bloodline - that my magical ability comes from my ancestry. I've never quite known what to make of that.<br />
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<Argent> guess you need the right spirit mojo to make it work<br />
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<Katha> ...yes... 'mojo'.<br />
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<Hugonel> All those many years ago, you spoke as if you knew we would see each other again. How can that be?<br />
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<Katha> I gave you the ability to return here... I don't do that lightly. I felt that, one day, we would need to see one another again. When you were older and less... hm... easily distracted.<br />
* Katha says, not unkindly.<br />
* Hugonel smiles.<br />
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<Argent> if I was to be this force for good, why not leave me with a family? Why dump me in an orphanage?<br />
* Katha looks a bit pained at that.<br />
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<Katha> Your society is ... misguided. Why do these 'orphanage' places even exist? Surely there is enough for all - when there are children in need, why are they not cared for? <br />
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<Hugonel> That is a very good question. <br />
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<Katha> I suppose it is my way to say, I didn't know what it would be like. I couldn't keep you by my side - you needed to understand the world you would live in, and be a part of. But I thought it would be only a short while until you were with those who would care for you.<br />
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<Hugonel> Why didn't you tell me about Argent's existence? As his father, don't you think I should have known?<br />
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<Katha> At that point in your life, what would you have done?<br />
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<Hugonel> Well I grant that I wasn't the most responsible, but I have many wealthy and powerful relatives who I surely would have begged for assistance. <br />
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<Hugonel> ... how did your father come to know of your existence? Did you ever spend time with him?<br />
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<Katha> Yes, of course. He raised me, after my mother was gone. <br />
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<Hugonel> Why did you not raise Argent yourself? Or was that not possible?<br />
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<Katha> I am not ... a part of the world you live in. He needed to be - not simply one who visits it from time to time, but one who understands it completely because it is his world. I couldn't give him that.<br />
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<Hugonel> Hmm, I see what you mean. Look, I know that you don't understand our world, but aren't you able to check in on us, see what we're doing? You must have seen that Argent was not growing up in a good environment.<br />
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<Katha> You think he would have been better off with you, or your relatives?<br />
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<Hugonel> I don't know. I just feel very guilty that I didn't even know I had a son until .. well, until after I knew him as a person for a long time. I feel that I should have known, and I feel terrible that he has suffered.<br />
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<Hugonel> I had an extremely fortunate life, so much so that I could squander a decade of it and still come out very well. <br />
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<Hugonel> I would have wished the same for any child of mine.<br />
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<Katha> I regret that you feel that way. And I know I can't change how things happened, but if I were to do it again, I would do it differently. When I have had children before, things were different - different for me, different in terms of the rest of the world. <br />
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<Katha> But Argent has also grown strong and learned much through his life - perhaps if he had been raised as a Silveira, there would be things he would not have gained. Or at least, he would have gained different advantages and disadvantages from such an upbringing.<br />
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<Hugonel> That is surely the case.<br />
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<Argent> I asked because I was curious... no my childhood wasn't the greatest, but I did make good friends that have helped me on the way, and it did lead me to the Church, which was a good thing<br />
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<Argent> I can wish I had a better childhood, and a family, but that time is past.<br />
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<Argent> I know there are things both of you would change, but I harbour ill feelings to either of you, just regret I didn't get to meet you earlier.<br />
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<Argent> (dont harbour)<br />
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<Argent> (don't!!!)<br />
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<Katha> (heh)<br />
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<Katha> I am glad of that. I have had children grow to resent me in the past, and I hoped that would not be the case here.<br />
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<Argent> Truth is, I'm feeling a little lost right now.<br />
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<Katha> Is there a way that I can help you?<br />
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<Argent> The Church of the Seven has always been a pillar for me, but recent events, specifically the incident with the Arch... has made me question the institution <br />
* Katha nods<br />
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<Katha> It seems to have moved far from its original purpose.<br />
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<Hugonel> How much do you ... follow the events of our world? Are you mostly removed from them, or do you spend much time attending to them ordinarily?<br />
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<Argent> exactly!<br />
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<Argent> how do I support an organization that a part of it would want to kill me if they knew my heritage?<br />
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<Argent> a part that was supposed to be gone but it probably bigger than ever<br />
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<Katha> I visit when I can, but it is like visiting a distant land now - I am far removed from the changes that take place.<br />
* Katha replies to Hugo<br />
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<Hugonel> When I first started to have memories ... resurface, of you ... was that something you brought into being, or was that just a coincidence that it happened now?<br />
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<Katha> I suppose you have two choices, Argent. You can stay within the church and try to change it from within - to work to remove those factions that do not belong - or you can leave and seek another path. There are risks to both, of course.<br />
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<Argent> what would you do?<br />
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<Katha> I've always preferred forging my own path over following in the footsteps of others. <br />
* Katha turns to Hugo.<br />
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<Katha> Perhaps that knowledge came to you when you were ready to receive it. It was not my doing.<br />
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<Hugonel> Hmm ... interesting.<br />
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<Katha> I am not the only factor at work, of course - it could be that another power gave you those visions.<br />
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<Argent> can you help against the Cyste?<br />
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<Katha> It's not a part of my sphere of influence. It's possible I could <br />
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<Katha> (er, cut off too soon, sorry(<br />
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<Katha> It's possible I could help you locate the source of the infestation, however.<br />
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<Argent> I have strong ideas where that could be, but yes that would be very useful<br />
* Katha nods<br />
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<Argent> any chance you have a flaming rapier or something similar I could borrow to do some good ol' smiting?<br />
* Katha smiles at that<br />
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<Katha> I don't have a flaming rapier, but I might be able to give you something else. <br />
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<Argent> Anything that helps is appreciated.<br />
* Argent smiles at Katha<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I'm giving some thought to what she could provide - I want it to be something cool ;)<br />
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<Argent> (you can decide later)<br />
* Argent will get up and give Katha a hug<br />
* Katha embraces you in return<br />
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<Hugonel> Thank you for your answers, and your time. <br />
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<Hugonel> I am sure I will return again.<br />
* Katha nods<br />
* Katha takes a small metal lantern from outside her door, where it hung on the wall, goes to her fireplace, and lights it from the fire there. She hands it to Argent.<br />
* Argent will take it<br />
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<Katha> This will help to guide your path, I hope.<br />
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<Argent> thank you<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/artifacts/minor-artifacts/beacon-of-true-faith/<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can continue to have small talk with her until you leave, then.<br />
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===Denise asks Gen about healing===<br />
* Denise will call ahead to Gen's and see if she is home and if she can stop by to just catch up on any new info<br />
* Genevriel is home, fortunately.<br />
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<Genevriel> Sure, come on over. Madds is out with friends.<br />
* Denise will hop on her bike, then, and zoom on over ^-^<br />
* Genevriel ushers you in after you ring her doorbell.<br />
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<Denise> Hi!<br />
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<Denise> So your man is out?<br />
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<Denise> Seems like he's gettin' around better :3<br />
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<Genevriel> Hi Denise. Yes, he went out with some friends tonight. I was just finishing up some stuff in the kitchen; I know it's very uncivilized but would you like to sit at the kitchen table?<br />
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<Genevriel> And yes, he's feeling a lot better.<br />
* Genevriel smiles happily.<br />
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<Denise> oh I ain't fancy, kitchen is fine for me :3<br />
* Genevriel has an apron on and was clearly not expecting guests.<br />
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<Genevriel> Right then, this way.<br />
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<Genevriel> (I imagine the kitchen table is really small and kind of battered, used mostly for cutting veggies and stuff. I picture mismatched chairs because originally there would only have been Madds using it to prep food, but now there are both Madds and Gen. :3 )<br />
* Genevriel has a bunch of herbs out on the table, and a scale and stuff. She sits down and continues weighing out different herbs and mixing them together in a jar while we talk.<br />
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<Genevriel> Dorien came out to the farm the other day and we tried his fungicide on the zygomind but it didn't work.<br />
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<Denise> that's the big.... zombie plant thing that's been eatin' all that meat right?<br />
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<Denise> me asks, just making sure she has it right in her head<br />
* Denise asks, just making sure she has it right in her head<br />
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<Genevriel> Yes. Mme Calondres was trying to find a way to kill them without triggering a release of spores, which would be catastrophic.<br />
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<Genevriel> Imagine hundreds of those things springing up all over the Empire, wherever the wind could carry them?<br />
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<Denise> ugh, I'd rather not<br />
* Denise makes a face<br />
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<Genevriel> Anyway, in the absence of any other authority I decided to share Mme Calondres' notes with him so he can learn from what didn't work and hopefully come up with something that does.<br />
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<Genevriel> I also set him up a workspace at the farm since he wanted a sample of the zygomind but I thought it would be too risky to take any parts of it out of the warded barn Mme Calondres has been keeping it in.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Aside from that, I don't really have anything else to report, I'm afraid. I can keep you posted and so can Dorien if he discovers anything that works.<br />
* Genevriel smiles.<br />
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<Denise> okay, I'll let folks know then<br />
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<Genevriel> Did you ever imagine you'd be the right hand woman for an Empress and her husband?<br />
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<Denise> oh gosh, no this ain't nothin' like I ever figured @_@<br />
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<Denise> I just wanted to help do right for folks in the neighborhood, an look out for 'em, you know?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Life can certainly take you in strange directions, can't it?<br />
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<Denise> no kiddin'...<br />
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<Denise> Even just ;ike.... home tuff<br />
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<Denise> Like, Yvie's gone to be the rch Guardian... that's my little sster<br />
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<Denise> an mam's pregnant again so I'm gonna have another littler one..<br />
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<Denise> or I guess maybe another brother<br />
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<Genevriel> And your wedding to Enver is coming up, isn't it?<br />
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<Denise> un huh @_@<br />
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<Denise> like... soon<br />
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<Denise> We're buyin' a house :3<br />
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<Genevriel> That's great!<br />
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<Denise> un huh!<br />
* Genevriel smiles happily for you.<br />
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<Denise> It's maybe in where just anyone wokd wanna live, but its still close to my folks, and to the bridge for gettin' to work<br />
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<Denise> I fiure mam's gonna still need help with the baby, even if she's doin better than she was before<br />
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<Genevriel> Oh? Has she been sick?<br />
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<Denise> But even without that, I just do't wanna be too far, ya know?<br />
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<Denise> oh...<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
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<Genevriel> Would you like some tea?<br />
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<Denise> She was in a big accident a few years back, an she was hurt real bad<br />
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<Denise> oh, sure, thanke<br />
* Genevriel asks sympathetically, maybe misconstruing your 'oh...' for dismay.<br />
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<Denise> There was a big fire at the factory where she was workin'.... lotsa folks didn't even get out >:|<br />
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<Denise> folks runnin' those kinda place don't care about peopel who work there, just about makin' money<br />
* Genevriel will get some water boiling, grab some mugs, some herbs from a different but very similar-looking jar, and drop them in the pot while you talk.<br />
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<Genevriel> ... :/<br />
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<Genevriel> Madds' parents own a textile factory but they do seem to care about their workers.<br />
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<Denise> mmhmm<br />
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<Denise> me says, politely dubious<br />
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<Denise> anyway, used to be she coudln't hardly get out of bed too much 'cept for a few hours a day, an she had someone in to care for her<br />
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<Denise> but Lathra came by... gosh, a monh now? Maybe more?<br />
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<Denise> I'm all mixed up on time<br />
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<Denise> An she cast some spell that fixed up the worst of it<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Denise> she still gets tired real easy and she's still got some pain but, like, it;s a lot better @_@<br />
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<Genevriel> I could have a look at her, if you wanted, though if Lathra's already seen her, I doubt I could do much better for her.<br />
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<Denise> I mean, it can't hurt I guess, like, especially with the baby<br />
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<Denise> I know Da's still worried.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Pregnancy's risky for her, then?<br />
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<Denise> Yeah, I guess so?<br />
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<Denise> Like, I an't a healer.<br />
* Genevriel gets up to get the pot of boiling water and pour it into the teapot. While she's at it, she rummages through a drawer where she finds a little paper bag, might once have contained sugar or something.<br />
* Genevriel sits back down and puts some of the herb mix she has been working on into the paper bag.<br />
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<Denise> My brother is, but like, I dunno if he's lookin' after mam or if they got someone else<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, it's a bit too late now, but this tea will minimize the chance of getting pregnant in the future. You just mix it up like ordinary tea the morning after you have intercourse.<br />
* Genevriel passes the little paper bag over to you.<br />
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<Denise> oh, like the potions only tea?<br />
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<Denise> I mean, like, *in theory* they oughtta know these things<br />
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<Genevriel> There are potions?<br />
* Denise rolls her eyes at her parets irresponsibility<br />
* Genevriel looks puzzled.<br />
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<Denise> Oh yeah! I take 'em all the time, just in case!<br />
* Denise says, then blushes<br />
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<Genevriel> I'll have to look into that. I mean, it's basically the same skill that lets you make potions or herbal remedies. I wonder how similar the recipes are?<br />
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<Denise> I dunno. Maybe ask Dorien<br />
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<Genevriel> I will.<br />
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<Genevriel> I grew up making this tea. Maman taught me.<br />
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<Denise> Obvioulsy mine didn't know aout this kinda thing...well Otherwise I prolly wouldn't be here :V<br />
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<Genevriel> Has your mother got a midwife? Maybe your brother? Or would that be too awkward...<br />
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<Denise> Um, I think prolly? I know Mickey will make she shes' looked after thiugh, he's good at that<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Denise> He's a Druid. Like the empress :3<br />
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<Genevriel> That's good...<br />
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<Genevriel> Oh, um... is your mother very religious?<br />
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<Denise> Well, like, druids religious I guess?<br />
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<Denise> It's ain't like the seven <br />
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<Genevriel> Like, would it bother her if the ability I have to heal comes from millions of dead ancestors instead of Rat?<br />
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<Genevriel> If I were to see her and be able to do something for her, I mean.<br />
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<Denise> Oh, I don't think so<br />
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<Denise> I mean like<br />
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<Denise> the druids care about that sirta thing anyway, really<br />
* Genevriel smiles.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right, well, I can't promise anything but I can certainly have a look at your mother and ask the One if it wishes to help her. When would be a good time? And you'd come with me, right?<br />
* Genevriel is a little shy of meeting new people.<br />
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<Denise> oh yeah!<br />
* Denise will work out a time for us to drop in :3<br />
* Genevriel pours a mug of tea for you and one for herself, then reaches behind her for a bowl of honey from the counter which she sets down on the table.<br />
* Denise will add a generous amount :3<br />
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<Genevriel> (By bowl, I mean a little pot with a lid and a honey stick)<br />
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<Denise> (I figured :)<br />
* Genevriel will make small talk with you as best she can. She's probably kind of awkwardly charming when it comes to small talk, at this point. She'll ask about your wedding plans and all the deets on your new house and stuff, I guess.<br />
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===Denise brings Genevriel home to heal Elcina===<br />
* Denise will have set up with her folks to bring 'abnother one of her healer friends around" to see if there ia anymore that can be done for her mam :3<br />
* Elcina and Patric will be waiting with some nervousness, and Mikel will come by as well since he's curious ;)<br />
* Genevriel will have arranged to meet up with you, I suppose, and accompany you to your parents' home.<br />
* Genevriel brings a basket of home-baked goods, because she probably reflexively made some because she's used to doing that whenvever we meet up.<br />
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<Denise> aww, thats nice, mam'll like that :)<br />
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<Genevriel> They're lemon squares. They always remind me of my family. Papa always used to bake them.<br />
* Genevriel has brought lemon squares to meetings before, and vaguely remembers that you liked them, she hopes.<br />
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<Denise> oh yeah, those are real good<br />
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<Genevriel> Thanks.<br />
* Genevriel smiles.<br />
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<Genevriel> Papa was amazing in the kitchen.<br />
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<Genevriel> Does your Papa bake, too?<br />
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<Denise> nah, that was moastly me an Mikey when mam was sick<br />
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<Denise> he was always workin' or tryin to keep the house together <br />
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<Denise> Da, that is.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> It must have been tough.<br />
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<Genevriel> To have all those responsibilities all of a sudden.<br />
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<Denise> yeah...<br />
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<Denise> We got through it.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Denise> an we'll get through the rest :3<br />
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<Genevriel> I have no doubt you will. :)<br />
* Denise grins<br />
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<Denise> alright then, come on in an Ill let folks know we're here<br />
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<Genevriel> Okay.<br />
* Denise says, strolling up to the door<br />
* Genevriel gathers her courage to meet a houseful of strangers.<br />
* Denise will just roll in like she still lives there, though she doesn't >.><br />
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<Denise> Mam? Da?<br />
* Patric comes to greet you when you call for him<br />
* Genevriel looms somewhat awkwardly behind Denise. Two very tall young women. ^-^<br />
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<Patric> So this must be your friend?<br />
* Patric says by way of 'greeting'<br />
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<Denise> UH huh - this is Gen. Umm. Mlle Doucette.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm - yes.<br />
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<Denise> This is my Da. Patric Murodea :3<br />
* Genevriel nods at Denise, and extends her hand to shake M. Murodea's.<br />
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<Genevriel> Pleased to meet you, sir.<br />
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<Denise> Where's Mam?<br />
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<Patric> She's in the sitting room<br />
* Patric shakes your hand<br />
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<Patric> Thank you for coming.<br />
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<Genevriel> You're welcome.<br />
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<Genevriel> I, ah, brought some baked goods. I have a habit of baking before meeting people, I guess. Helps calm me down.<br />
* Genevriel extends the basket to him.<br />
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<Patric> Ah, thanks - that's real thoughtful.<br />
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<Genevriel> You're welcome.<br />
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<Denise> Her lemon squares are real good too @_@<br />
* Patric smiles at that<br />
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<Patric> Well, I'm sure Elcie will like that.<br />
* Denise will head into the sitting room, glad it no longer is doubling as her father's bedroom >.><br />
* Elcina is sitting there, working on some knitting for the new baby, and Mikel is also there, keeping her company.<br />
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<Denise> HI Mam, Mickey!<br />
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<Mikel> Hey Dee, how're you doin?<br />
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<Denise> This is my friend I was tellin' ya about, Gen Doucette<br />
* Elcina sets aside the tiny hat she's knitting and smiles to see you.<br />
* Denise will gove her brother a hug if he'll get up for her, and one for her mother as well :3<br />
* Mikel will ;)<br />
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<Elcina> Nice to meet you, Gen.<br />
* Denise takes much less after her mother, physically, though her brother does<br />
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<Genevriel> Nice to meet you, as well, Mme. Murodea.<br />
* Genevriel extends her hand to shake both Elcina and Mikel's in turn.<br />
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<Genevriel> And you, young M. Murodea.<br />
* Denise giggles at that<br />
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<Elcina> Ah, thanks. I mean, thanks for comin'.<br />
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<Elcina> (ww, meant that to be Mikel)<br />
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<Mikel> Ah, thanks. I mean, thanks for comin'.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's my pleasure.<br />
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<Denise> YOu wanna sit downI can get soem tea goin' if you wanna chat a bit first?<br />
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<Denise> or coffee<br />
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<Genevriel> Oh, thank you. Tea would be great.<br />
* Genevriel finds Diablotin coffee quite bland compared to Psyrene coffee. ;)<br />
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<Denise> an I can bring out some fo those squares too, if Da ain't got em ste up yet :3<br />
* Denise says and will bustle off to the kitchen<br />
* Genevriel will take a seat and attempt to make small talk until she gets back.<br />
* Patric is indeed working on putting some of the lemon squares out on a plate, along with some cookies that they must already have had on hand.<br />
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<Patric> So, your boss there - he's settlin' in as Emperor?<br />
* Patric asks casually<br />
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<Denise> Yup! He's doin' just swell.<br />
* Denise says a tad defensively/warily but also with a hint of sass<br />
* Patric nods<br />
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<Denise> They're gonna set a lot of things right.<br />
* Denise will get the kettle going if it isn't already, and get some tea things together<br />
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<Patric> well, I hope that's so.<br />
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<Patric> He ah... came by here th'other day. We had some words out on the porch.<br />
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<Denise> What! :o<br />
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<Denise> what kinda words >.><br />
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<Patric> Mm.<br />
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<Patric> He wants to give me a job.<br />
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<Denise> what!?<br />
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<Denise> I mean.... doin' what? :o<br />
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<Patric> Well.<br />
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<Patric> At first I weren't real pleased to see him - pullin' up in his fancy car an' all. I came out to tell him to take off, but he's a stubborn one. Said he understood how I felt, but he had somethin' important to talk about.<br />
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<Patric> They got some kinda plan, I guess, on makin' factories safer. Passin' laws or what have you, to make the owners do better by their workers. He said ... since I know 'bout the ways they try an' cut corners, an' how they'd rather have things get done fast instead of safe, that he figured I'd be a good like... inspector, kinda.<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Denise> well... he ain't wrong...<br />
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<Patric> I was gonna say no, but then... I think on what happened to your mam, an'... if I could stop that from happenin' to more folks, then.. I guess I'd even work for him.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> it ain't *so* bad :p<br />
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<Patric> Yeah, well, now he can change the laws so he ain't breakin' them no more :p<br />
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<Denise> well, yeah, lik Isaid, they can get things fixed up. SOme of the laws are stupid, lettin' folks get away with all kinds of things.<br />
* Patric nods<br />
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<Patric> He said they'll give me a team, go 'round to factories an' sweatshops an' all that, see what kinda stuff they're doin' and come up with reports to help 'em decide how to change stuff.<br />
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<Denise> I thkn YOu'll be real good at that<br />
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<Denise> an it *will* help lots of folks :3<br />
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<Patric> yeh well... if i can get someone else to write the reports, it's okay I guess >.><br />
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<Denise> they can get that sorted out easy<br />
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<Patric> an' it'd be good if I can be home with your mam when the baby comes, not workin' long hours anymore.<br />
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<Denise> yeah :D<br />
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<Patric> they'd give me vacations an' sick days an' all that.<br />
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<Denise> that's real swell :3<br />
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<Denise> I'm so happy for you!<br />
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<Patric> well, we'll see how it goes.<br />
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<Denise> un huh<br />
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<Denise> It'll go fine.<br />
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<Denise> well, let's go see how they're gettin' on I guess :3<br />
* Denise willtake out the tea things and on a tray<br />
* Patric will join you back in the sitting room<br />
* Genevriel has probably been struggling a little with the small talk, unless we stumbled onto a topic she is passionate about, like plants or something.<br />
* Elcina and Mikel are talking about gardening with Gen ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (heh, gmta)<br />
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<Genevriel> (lol)<br />
* Denise will ut out the tea stuff and pour some tea for folks :3<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you, Denise.<br />
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<Denise> you're welcome :3<br />
* Denise will also take a lemon square for herself @_@<br />
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<Genevriel> So, I have some seeds of traditional healing plants used in Psyra. I can give you some to plant next spring if you're interested, M. Murodea. (addressing Mikel, not Murodea Sr.)<br />
* Genevriel tries to wind down the plant conversation.<br />
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<Denise> YOu can just call him Channel too<br />
* Denise says because that's just *weird*, it's Mikel :V<br />
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<Mikel> That'd be real swell, sure :)<br />
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<Genevriel> Right! Like Channel Silvia. I'm so sorry.<br />
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<Mikel> It's fine :)<br />
* Genevriel blushes with embarrassment for forgetting that, or assuming that he was still in training and couldn't be addressed as a Channel, yet. ^-^<br />
* Genevriel will nibble a cookie and sip some tea while she tries to regain some confidence.<br />
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<Denise> anyway, I was tellin' Gen about what Lathra did...<br />
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<Denise> She's got healin' magic too<br />
* Genevriel nods, remembering the real reason she's here.<br />
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<Genevriel> I don't know what all Denise may have told you, Mme Murodea, but... I don't follow the Seven or Serpent. The gifts I have come from... an entity I call the One, because it's a multitude of voices that speak as one. From what I have been able to figure out with a lot of help, they're likely the souls of all those who passed on while the Arch was broken in half.<br />
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<Genevriel> They were trapped in the Void for thousands of years, and when the Arch was repaired they chose to remain there rather than be reborn. There are good souls, evil souls, and every shade of grey between. But overall, the sense *I* get from them is that they value and honour life.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm telling you this, Mme Murodea, just in case you have religious beliefs that mean you wouldn't want to accept the help of the One. If you're okay with it, then I'd like to carry out a physical exam to make sure that your injuries are ones the ancestral souls would be able to heal. And then we'll see what we can do for you. Do you have any questions?<br />
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<Elcina> Well... I suppose it's all one and the same, in the end. If you think you can help, I wouldn't mind if you got your powers from the gods or your 'One' or some magic beans.<br />
* Genevriel chuckles.<br />
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<Denise> heh<br />
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<Genevriel> Right then.<br />
* Genevriel will make appropriate arrangements to complete a thorough heal check... Not sure if that means Elcina has to strip down or not.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (she might need to take off her sweater so you can see the extent of the scarring I guess)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (but everyone here's seen it before anyway... >.>)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Yes, but if we're in a living room with windows we might at least want to draw them closed so people walking by don't catch an eyeful. ^-^)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Fair :)<br />
* Genevriel will do a heal check to figure out what ails Elcina/still ails her, and will check on the baby's health while she is at it... Presumably healing magic doesn't harm babies.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (But Gen would want to make sure whatever she does doesn't harm the child.)<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+23<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+23 ] getting [ 16 ] which, after the modifier [ 23 ] totals [ 39 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (that's my Heal check)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The main problems are scarring-related - Lathra's spell was able to heal the internal damage (and stat damage) but didn't fix the scars from her injuries, so she has soreness/stiffness/difficulty moving in some ways.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> And you don't think that your spell would harm the baby.<br />
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<Genevriel> (And using my real world knowledge, a Regeneration spell has a good chance of fixing the scarring since skin is an organ.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (yup)<br />
* Genevriel smiles warmly at Elcina when she is done.<br />
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<Elcina> so... do you think you can help?<br />
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<Genevriel> I think the One can, yes.<br />
* Denise sips her tea anxiosuly while this goes on<br />
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<Genevriel> In many ways what troubles you is just like what was troubling Madds. Ah... my boyfriend.<br />
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<Genevriel> So, I'll pray and see if we can help you like we helped Madds.<br />
* Elcina nods, listening<br />
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<Elcina> all right. is there anything I should do, or just... wait?<br />
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<Genevriel> You don't have to do anything.<br />
* Genevriel will pray and ask the One if it is willing to heal Elcina/ cast Regeneration.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You cast the spell, requesting help from the One, and when you finish, which takes only a few seconds really, you see that her skin has changed, no longer red and gnarled where it was burned, but clear and smooth as if it had never been harmed.<br />
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<Elcina> oh! <br />
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<Denise> :o :3<br />
* Elcina 's hair hasn't regrown but it looks like it *can* regrow at least, since the skin is healed.<br />
* Genevriel smiles happily and steps back so the family can be all happy family.<br />
* Genevriel quietly thanks the One.<br />
* Denise will give her mom a big hug, and inher excitement give Gen one as well ^_^<br />
* Patric comes over to hug his wife, running his hand over her cheek gently, like he's afraid of hurting her.<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Mikel> wow, that worked real good! <br />
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<Elcina> Thank you so much, Gen.<br />
* Genevriel is kind of surprised by Denise's hug but hugs her back.<br />
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<Genevriel> It wasn't me... It was the One.<br />
* Elcina nods<br />
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<Elcina> I know it's only ... only on the surface, but it means a lot to me.<br />
* Elcina goes to look at herself in a mirror.<br />
* Genevriel is a little flustered by being thanked.<br />
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<Denise> even if it was their magic there wouldn't a been anyone to do it if it weren;t for you so it still counts.<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, I think Clerics of the Wheel could do it, too. And possibly Channels, too...<br />
* Genevriel glances over at Mikel.<br />
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<Genevriel> But maybe it takes time to be able to do it.<br />
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<Denise> studyin' an all that<br />
* Denise says, poking her brother<br />
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<Mikel> yeah...<br />
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<Denise> still :3<br />
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<Denise> You'll have to go see Yvie :3<br />
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<Denise> she'll be so happy too :3<br />
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<Elcina> oh, yes :) <br />
* Elcina gives hugs again, including to Gen if she wants one.<br />
* Genevriel will hug Elcina back, glad to have been able to help someone else.</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_71&diff=12397Diablotin 3 session 712018-04-29T15:22:44Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* =Argent and Briony report to Alma */</p>
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<div>{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|71}}<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: April 1, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Before we start, I have a thing for you guys :) Since we're getting close to the end of the campaign, I wanted to do something nice for folks, and commemmorate the game, so I got portrait commissions done of all your characters (plus Ander because it made sense to get 10 ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> https://imgur.com/a/wjeC8<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The artist is Dragonnova on tumblr. These are the low-res versions - if you want a higher res one for instance to print out or anything like that, let me know, I have them too :)<br />
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<Dorien> OMG!<br />
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<Dorien> Holy shit<br />
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<Genevriel> Awwwwww!<br />
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<Hugonel> hey that's awesome!<br />
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<Genevriel> Everyone is so cute :D<br />
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<Dorien> That's awesome!!!<br />
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<Aubrienne> Wow, those are amazing!<br />
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<Denise> I love them :3<br />
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<Dorien> lol, Dorien's bowtie :3<br />
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<Dorien> Me too!<br />
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<Hugonel> my blue seducing scarf, even<br />
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<Dorien> They're amazing!<br />
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<Denise> he looks like such a dork and I love it :3<br />
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<Dorien> heeeeee<br />
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<Dorien> yes<br />
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<Dorien> Denise looks like a little newsie :3<br />
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<Aubrienne> hee<br />
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<Dorien> And wow Aubrienne's hair is magnificent!<br />
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<Genevriel> That's really cool. Thank you, Julia.<br />
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<Dorien> Thank you so much!<br />
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<Aubrienne> And her suit is so shiny. :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yes, thank you Julie. These are great.<br />
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<Hettienne> zola feels ;_;<br />
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<Hettienne> they are all beautiful :3<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah<br />
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<Hettienne> thank you so much!<br />
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<Hugonel> <33333<br />
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<Dorien> I was totally considering getting a portrait of Dorien, too :3<br />
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<Hettienne> hettie looks so grumpy it's perfect<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> well don't let me stop you :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> and please show Lathra to Ian too :)<br />
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<Dorien> heee<br />
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<Dorien> Oommg Lathra is adorable<br />
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<Denise> I sent him the link<br />
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<Aubrienne> Hettie's hat is really great<br />
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<Dorien> She looks like a chibi came to life<br />
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<Genevriel> I love Dorien's plaid sweater<br />
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<Dorien> heee<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I'm really glad you like them - I've been getting them done over the last couple months so it's been hard to sit on them and not immediately show them to you all :)<br />
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<Dorien> :333<br />
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<Dorien> I love that Hettie is the only one not smiling. Not even ironically ;)<br />
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<Dorien> Hettie disproves of these shenanigans :V<br />
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<Denise> I love Ander's Classic Mobster look ;)<br />
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<Denise> ans Sewer Crawl Action Denise :3<br />
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<Dorien> So how long do you think we have left in the campaign?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I don't know for sure, but maybe 5-6 sessions? that's my best guess anyway. it could wind up going slightly longer depending how things shake out.<br />
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<Dorien> oh wow<br />
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<Dorien> I didn't realize we were that close!<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yeah, it was my expectation that we'd be finished by June or so. <br />
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<Denise> it's still like 3 months<br />
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<Denise> but stll ;_;<br />
* Dorien petitions for a 6 year extension.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> heh<br />
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<Aubrienne> Heh<br />
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<Denise> hee<br />
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<Denise> give her some time to recover and then we can petition for D4 ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> well Heather is ready for D4 by next year, I hear :)<br />
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<Dorien> Ooooooooh<br />
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<Denise> :V<br />
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<Aubrienne> I was gonna say<br />
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<Dorien> Heather is running it? :D<br />
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<Denise> no<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> haha no just she's ready for me to run it ;)<br />
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<Dorien> Oh, lol<br />
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<Dorien> I gotcha :)<br />
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<Hugonel> heh, no D4 until Julie gets her sleeps back<br />
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<Denise> I expect she'll be thinking about it by then ;)<br />
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<Dorien> Well, we can give you like a month off. That's the best I can offer.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I mean she'd probably be ready for me to run it by July, but she's being patient ;)<br />
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<Dorien> ;)<br />
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<Denise> lbr I will just make her run things fir Xan in the interrim ;p<br />
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<Dorien> hah<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> hee<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I can tide you over with homos ;)<br />
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<Denise> :D<br />
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<Dorien> We can just do Dorien/Misery sex solos<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> hee<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay, did anyone have any questions/issues before we get started?<br />
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<Dorien> Not I<br />
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<Dorien> I do have to leave early as per usual<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> kk<br />
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===The PCs decide what to do with the Irminsul seed===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> All right, let's start with some group discussion/planning of what to do with your newly-acquired Irminsul seed, which I believe Dorien is currently keeping in a jar.<br />
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<Genevriel> (If we're going on missions, Gen would have extended the invitation to Madds to join them (it can be a date!) so he can experience first hand the weirdness that is Gen's life.)<br />
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<Dorien> (Indeed)<br />
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<Genevriel> (And did Xan come back?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> maybe we can have you meet at Denise's, by which I mean Hettie's :)<br />
* Denise is okay with that if Hettie is<br />
* Hettienne grumps<br />
* Denise can make a cake and coffee<br />
* Hettienne is grumpy about everything. I'm too large for this.<br />
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<Denise> well, you din't gotta go anywhere at least<br />
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<Hugonel> (yeah, what of Xan?)<br />
* Genevriel brings baked goods to share.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Upon inquiry (maybe calling his office, or checking with Silvia and co, you can find out that Xan did make it back safely.<br />
* Aubrienne will likewise bring baked goods. (I feel like we didn't coordinate food and will end up with a bunch extra. :))<br />
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<Denise> (Xan is awesome. And yes he is back if anyone inquires, and fine)<br />
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<Denise> (he is also fiiiiiine)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> heh<br />
* Dorien will bring baked goods also. From the bakery.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> he's probably sleeping and recuperating ;p<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> so there are many baked goods :)<br />
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<Dorien> Man, how can we be coordinated enough to save the world and not enough to get a sign up sheet for baked goods?<br />
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<Hettienne> Shut up you can never have too many<br />
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<Denise> It's a rat thig :3<br />
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<Genevriel> (Is Madds accompanying me to the meeting?)<br />
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<Denise> you always gotta bring food<br />
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<Aubrienne> Also, I feel like we kind of wing saving the world.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Just eat the food, Dor.<br />
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<Dorien> I think that's just a people thing<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I'll assume no significant others are at the meeting, but if you decide based on the outcome to do something, NPCs can accompany you as needed :)<br />
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<Genevriel> (OK, thanks.)<br />
* Denise will get everyone some cake<br />
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<Denise> so, liek.... are we taking the seed to the first world?<br />
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<Genevriel> Or just hucking it through the Irminsul in the Shade and hoping for the best?<br />
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<Dorien> That seems... not great.<br />
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<Aubrienne> We should probably be a little more responsible than that.<br />
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<Denise> yeah...<br />
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<Dorien> I'm all for irresponsibility but I actually agreee.<br />
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<Denise> I mean, like, we gotta take it somewhere it'll be okay, right?<br />
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<Aubrienne> The problem is, it's going to cause trouble there, too. Any party that controls it gains power. We don't want to shift things too much.<br />
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<Denise> NO so, like, whatever fey are shifty overthere acan just bring it back, or whatever<br />
* Denise nods to Aubrienne<br />
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<Denise> I think.... we oughtta ry an find, like... the folks who we were when we were there<br />
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<Hugonel> What about Eletheni?<br />
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<Denise> Some of 'm, anyway<br />
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<Denise> they can take care of it :3<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
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<Hugonel> I mean, I have my bond with her still<br />
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<Denise> an' Hettie an Dani and Thea, an them<br />
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<Aubrienne> So we just pass the buck on to ourselves? ;)<br />
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<Denise> Other Hettie<br />
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<Denise> , I guess<br />
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<Denise> But like<br />
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<Denise> I'd trust Danys, she was real responsible an strong<br />
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<Denise> an she knew about trees and magic stuff<br />
* Aubrienne nods.<br />
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<Aubrienne> That makes sense.<br />
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<Denise> n maybe if we s=found Other Hettie we coudl find iut where the scissors came from<br />
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<Genevriel> Vreel might be hard to find. She's mercenary by nature.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I'm not sure they're all still together. Do we have a preference?<br />
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<Genevriel> By which I mean she travels a lot on odd jobs for people. I think she has the integrity not to sell an Irminsul to the highest bidder.<br />
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<Denise> well we don't gotta find *all* of 'em if we dn't think they'd help<br />
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<Hettienne> she might be able to see a good place to put it.<br />
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<Hettienne> Hettie I mean.<br />
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<Denise> I dunno about Silver, say<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> okay so.... we go over there, an we try an get ahold of some of these folks with magic an see what they say?<br />
* Denise looks at Hugo<br />
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<Denise> or can you still, like, talk to Eletheni or something?<br />
<br />
<Denise> Maybe she can get them together for us an just meet up there :p<br />
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<Hugonel> I can still talk to her, yes<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> We were, in some sense, I think, linked before this, and certainly are now<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
<br />
<Denise> then let's do that :3<br />
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<Denise> She knew where other folkd were when we saw her last time, anyway<br />
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<Genevriel> We can always use a Sending if Hugo is unable to contact Eletheni through their soul-link.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, we have options.<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> Mostly I use Sending to contact her anyway. The difference is that she will come here pretty readily, I think.<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Denise> well.... then let's do that?<br />
<br />
<Denise> 'cause, like, I feel the sooner we get it away from here the better<br />
<br />
<Dorien> Can't we destroy it?<br />
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<Genevriel> Agreed.<br />
* Genevriel nods at Denise.<br />
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<Genevriel> Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't the destruction of the Irminsul at Seda Grove lead to the fae invasion last winter, at least in part?<br />
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<Aubrienne> I think there are some extenuating circumstances to that, but, yes.<br />
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<Denise> I don't think we wanna do it *here*<br />
<br />
<Denise> Like, maybe ove there, it wold be safer to mess with it<br />
<br />
<Denise> But probably someone who is fey would know better, too :p<br />
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<Genevriel> And for the sake of inter-planar peace it's probably best for us not to just destroy it.<br />
* Hugonel casts Sending to Eletheni: "I and my allies seek your wise counsel and aid. We have an Irminsul seed to be rid of. Your presence in Diablotin is needed."<br />
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<Eletheni> "If you bring the seed to the First World, I will meet you there and aid you however I can. It must be kept safe."<br />
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<Hugonel> Hmmm ... Eletheni tells me we should bring it to the First World and she will meet us there. She indicates that it must be kept safe, which suggests that destroying it is not an option.<br />
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<Denise> okay, well..... then let's go!<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Ugh, boo.<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> Here we go again ...<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> I am sick to death of plane hopping :|<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> I wonder whether we get a discounted ticket after so many trips.<br />
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<Dorien> They should make us ambassadors.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'd be a terrible ambassador.<br />
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<Denise> well... I dunno about that :p<br />
<br />
<Denise> But maybe after this we can just stay in our own plane for a bit, yeah<br />
<br />
<Aubrienne> Hugo could ambass. It seems his type of gig.<br />
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<Dorien> I'd be an awesome fucking ambassador<br />
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<Dorien> I'm totally with it.<br />
<br />
<Aubrienne> Anywho, any preparations people need to make? I should probably call my wife if I'm going to another plane today.<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> I put the ass in ambassador.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Self-awareness is a good thing.<br />
* Genevriel teases.<br />
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<Dorien> Yeah, I should let Misery know. At least we have more help at the office now.<br />
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<Genevriel> I should let Madds know. He tends to worry about me.<br />
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<Genevriel> How are we going to ge there, by the way? Can any of you teleport us there, or do we need to call on M. Orecalo again?<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Do Hettie and Denise have a phone?)<br />
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<Denise> I gotta let the boss know too.... but I think he ain't gonna be surprised ;p<br />
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<Denise> (yes)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh! I can get us there. :)<br />
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<Denise> (Denise and Nycki both need one for work)<br />
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<Denise> An Enver :3<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Legit)<br />
* Aubrienne will go call Tits to let her know what's going on.<br />
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<Genevriel> Excellent, Aubrienne. How many people can you take? Should we bring anyone along?<br />
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<Hettienne> I'm really startin' to wonder if spending all this time in other planes is good for the baby...<br />
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<Hettienne> What if they come out funny :(<br />
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<Denise> They'll still be a murodea.<br />
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<Denise> An like.... Yvie never spent no time in other planes :<br />
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<Denise> :/<br />
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<Dorien> Bri can give you a hand. She has experience with fay babies.<br />
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<Denise> that too<br />
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<Denise> like, they were already over there.... an that's really the only plane they been in :3<br />
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<Denise> err<br />
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<Denise> it. One babye. Probably >.><br />
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<Aubrienne> Anyway, I can bring up to eight, including myself.<br />
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<Genevriel> There's six of us... Would anyone mind if I invite Madds to join us, if he's so inclined?<br />
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<Aubrienne> I don't have a problem with it.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I'm assuming Argent would want to be there too - he can be quiet. I just don't want to leave Terry out if he does manage to show up later or if you guys are there longer than just this session.)<br />
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<Denise> I'd ask Enver but he's gotta work. I bet Veren would be good to ask about this stuff too though<br />
* Genevriel glances around for any objections.<br />
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<Denise> (Argen is sulking because Denise dissed Silver ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Right, Julia, so let's say Gen said there were seven of us.)<br />
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<Genevriel> Madds has missed out on all the 'fun' but returning a seed shouldn't be too perilous, I hope.<br />
* Genevriel smiles slightly.<br />
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<Genevriel> (If no one objects, I will invite Madds to join us, then. XD )<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (okay, he can agree to join you)<br />
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<Hettienne> we went to andusk too though.<br />
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<Aubrienne> If I get a chance, I can try to read up on planar travel and babies. I think it will be fine, though, Hettie.<br />
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<Genevriel> (to Madds on the phone) Great. Maybe we'll meet your fae alter-ego while we're there. How much do you want to bet that he's a satyr? See you soon, love.<br />
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<Dorien> (lol)<br />
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<Hettienne> Thanks Brie...<br />
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<Denise> we weren't really there, not the bodoes though<br />
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<Hettienne> That'd be swell :/<br />
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<Denise> just like.... dreamin' of it<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah but... I dunno >.><br />
* Denise will give you a gentle hug<br />
<br />
<Denise> Your baby is gonna be so great no matter what<br />
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<Aubrienne> Besides, while she can be a handful, Hyacinth is a lovely baby.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Having a fey baby wouldn't be so bad, would it? :)<br />
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<Denise> an we'll all take care of it real good<br />
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<Hettienne> as long as they aren't 50 feet tall :/<br />
* Genevriel will let you all know that Madds is on his way. ^-^<br />
<Denise> you ain't *that* big :V<br />
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<Hettienne> not yet <.<<br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, they probably wouldn't start that way.<br />
<br />
<Denise> But like<br />
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<Denise> Maybe twins big >.><br />
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<Hettienne> wh... what<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> why would you say that<br />
<br />
<Denise> well maybe!<br />
* Hettienne pales.<br />
* Aubrienne will quickly hide her smile.<br />
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<Denise> They run in the family!<br />
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<Hettienne> void...<br />
* Hettienne says in a very small voice<br />
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<Denise> Aw come on, you tellin' me you ain't thought of that before?<br />
<br />
<Denise> they oughtta be able to tell though, right?<br />
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<Dorien> I mean imagine if you and Nycki *both* had twins.<br />
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<Hettienne> Dorien YOU can fuck right off outta my house :|<br />
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<Denise> They don't run in Nycki's family<br />
<br />
<Denise> ...I don't think >.><br />
* Denise says, trying to be reassuring<br />
<br />
<Dorien> ...can I keep the pastries?<br />
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<Denise> Anyway I bet you can get any kinda help you need<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> ... I gotta call Lathra<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> and no you may not<br />
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<Denise> well, maybe Danys can tell, too :3<br />
<br />
<Denise> She's the one who said about the babies in the first place :3<br />
<br />
<Denise> no wait<br />
<br />
<Denise> it was that Satyr guy<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> yeah.<br />
<br />
<Denise> but she said for sure<br />
<br />
<Denise> I still bet she could<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Maybe...<br />
* Madds will arrive after a little bit. You can notice he is no longer walking with his cane, and seems to no longer have a limp.<br />
* Genevriel greets him with a happy smile and a kiss on the cheek.<br />
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<Dorien> Hi Madds!<br />
<br />
<Madds> Hello :)<br />
* Hettienne grumbles about so many people in her house<br />
* Dorien says from the porch<br />
* Genevriel slips her hand into Madds'.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, we're all here now. Shall we?<br />
* Genevriel asks Aubrienne.<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm ready<br />
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<Dorien> Can I come back in then?<br />
<br />
<Denise> (I will presume we have all done the necessary informing and thank goodness that if wiretaps have been invented, they're probably all run by Nycki anyway)<br />
* Denise rolls her eyes<br />
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<Hettienne> you dolt.<br />
<br />
<Denise> yes<br />
* Hettienne sighs.<br />
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<Denise> cme on, then<br />
* Denise looks at Aubrienne<br />
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<Aubrienne> Okay, everybody hold hands.<br />
* Denise will do so<br />
* Dorien will as well<br />
* Aubrienne will cast Plane Shift once we're all ready.<br />
* Denise makes sure Dorien has the seed :p<br />
* Dorien will check his pockets and find it eventually<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - having ensured that you have in fact got the seed, you can Plane Shift to the First World. <br />
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<Denise> Oh shoot did we bring the scissors? :o<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> (I am willing to assume you brought them if that was your intention :)<br />
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<Hettienne> (I was asuuming I had them(<br />
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<Denise> (cool)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (kk)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> !roll 5d100<br />
* Denise rolls for DiablotinNarrator: [ 5d100 ] getting [ 63 71 47 85 61 ] for a total of [ 327 ].<br />
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<Denise> (ehhh?)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah...<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> (plane shift is not very accurate for destinations ;)<br />
<br />
<Aubrienne> (Plane Shift is not an accurate spell...)<br />
<br />
<Denise> (ahh)<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> (I was just curious about how far away you ended up)<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> (it's ok, Eletheni will find us)<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> (Meanwhile we can have an adventure.)<br />
* Genevriel looks around to get her bearings, if any bearings are to be had.<br />
* Denise also, ready to FITE if needed but hoping it isn't<br />
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===The PCs figure out where they are and Hugo contacts Eletheni===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> You arrive in an area that is warm and seems to be made up of a bunch of small ponds interspersed with trees. The ponds are of various colours and sizes.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh, pretty.<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> (I also automatically know what direction passes for "North" here, so combined with having lived as Vreel for a while, I *might* be able to figure out where we are or how to get to some place a little more populated.)<br />
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<Dorien> A little *too* pretty -_-<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> sure, you can roll K:Nature, Gen.<br />
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<Denise> pfft<br />
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<Denise> don't worry, it ain't gonna rub off :V<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+24<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+24 ] getting [ 13 ] which, after the modifier [ 24 ] totals [ 37 ].<br />
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<Aubrienne> Dor, did you bring a sample kit?<br />
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<Aubrienne> You never know what these ponds might be.<br />
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<Dorien> What... what kind of question is that?<br />
<br />
<Dorien> Who do you think I am?<br />
* Dorien pulls out a rolled up leather test-tube case from his coat and starts sampling aaaaaaalll the things.<br />
* Hugonel will start quietly singing to himself, or to no one in particular, and looking up to the skies<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, you think this is a region called the Rainburst Forest - it would be in Linthira's territory, although fairly far from her main palace of Summerveil.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> You can walk around a bit, exploring the general area (cautiously). Hugo, after a little bit, you can hear, or maybe sense, Eletheni's song answering to yours.<br />
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<Genevriel> (And what direction would her palace be from here? Do I know of other population centres that might be closer than her palace, and what direction they lie?)<br />
* Denise pokes around<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> There we go ...<br />
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<Genevriel> We're in the Rainburst Forest.<br />
* Genevriel mentions casually.<br />
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<Hugonel> Eletheni hears us ... she's on her way.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> In Linthira's domain.<br />
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<Denise> hmmm<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Do you know how long Eletheni might be, Hugo?<br />
<br />
<Aubrienne> (Julie, is it possible any of us with K:Planes or Nature might have heard of this place?)<br />
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<Denise> can we use tht spell to call for any other folks?<br />
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<Aubrienne> We could Send, I guess.<br />
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<Hugonel> I don't know ... it's hard to say.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yeah you can roll K: nature if you have it to use it to know more about this place or the general geography of the plane<br />
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<Genevriel> (Should I roll again...?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> no I was just answering Josh<br />
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<Genevriel> (OK. Thanks.)<br />
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<Aubrienne> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Denise rolls for Aubrienne: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 22 ].<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Wow)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I don't know nothing)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Clearly these ponds are likely to be poisonous or acidic or otherwise dangerous ;)<br />
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<Denise> me is poking them with a stick to see if they contain any neat fey creatures :3<br />
* Hettienne is not touching anything unnecessarily... don't want to end up turning into a damn panda every time I take a bath or some shit<br />
* Denise is poking them with a stick to see if they contain any neat fey creatures :3<br />
<br />
<Denise> (LOL)<br />
* Dorien is actively sampling them<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, her palace would be further west, and your guess for other nearby communities or settlements is that the Hollow Hall is probably the next closest, although it's still some distance away.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Can I get a sense of how many hours/days/weeks to Hollow Hall?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> ah, distances and travel time are tricky here, but probably 3-4 days at least.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> (I'm just trying to figure out if I need to go into full Survival/Scout mode and start building us some temporary shelters in case the Rainburst Forest lives up to its name.)<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> The Hollow Hall is the closest settlement. It would take us three or four days on foot to get there. So, do you want to start walking or should we set up a camp here? Assuming that we can find any potable water here.<br />
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<Denise> well, ets see what Eletheni says<br />
<br />
<Denise> maybe she can carry us again :3<br />
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<Genevriel> Hugo doesn't know how long she'll be.<br />
<br />
<Denise> I don't wanna have to be here for days @_@<br />
* Genevriel reminds Denise.<br />
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===Eletheni and Co. arrive===<br />
* Eletheni appears overhead and she has some passengers with her - likewise at the same time, you hear large footsteps coming through the woods, and Giant Hettie appears, being even more giant than before. Both in terms of height and pregnancy.<br />
<br />
<Denise> Gah!<br />
* Hugonel smiles<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Never mind.<br />
* Genevriel smiles.<br />
<br />
<Dorien> I think the party came to us.<br />
* Eletheni descends carefully through the trees, landing not too far away, so that her passengers can dismount. They include Thea, Veren, and Danys.<br />
* Genevriel will slip back to Madds' side and quietly tell him who these entities are/who from Diablotin is soul-linked to them. ;)<br />
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<Denise> :D<br />
<br />
<Denise> Oh gosh!<br />
* Denise will go give Danys a big hug for sure<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> oh my gosh :o<br />
* Danys hugs you back warmly<br />
* Genevriel is unsurprised that Vreel isn't among them. :)<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> I'm huge :o<br />
* Hugonel goes over to Eletheni, unsure quite what to do with himself.<br />
* Aubrienne will go hug Thea.<br />
* Giant_Hettie has Anny on her shoulder :3<br />
<br />
<Aubrienne> Heya folks! :)<br />
* Eletheni will embrace you, Hugo.<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> It's good to see you again.<br />
<br />
<Eletheni> (awkward hugs all around)<br />
* Giant_Hettie will (carefully) crouch down to greet you. She's larger than before by maybe a foot or so? Like she's growing up into a full-grown norn :3<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Hello :o<br />
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<Denise> I'm so glad I get to see you again for real :3<br />
<br />
<Denise> I mean, all of the rest too, but, like....<br />
<br />
<Denise> you know<br />
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<Danys> Me too! <br />
* Giant_Hettie smiles a little to see that you are also huge, Hettie :3<br />
<br />
<Giant_Hettie> I suppose in a way I have you to thank for this... Norns don't usually reproduce this way.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Well... uh... I hope it's ok with you <br />
<br />
<Giant_Hettie> Yes... although I'm looking forward to their arrival. <br />
* Giant_Hettie says, laying a hand on her huge belly.<br />
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<Denise> (is anny also huge? relatively?)<br />
<br />
<Aubrienne> Their?<br />
<br />
<Denise> IT IS TWINS :D<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Anny is tiny but huge :)<br />
* Denise looks to Danys<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Me too, sister<br />
<br />
<Denise> Is our Hettie havin' twins?<br />
<br />
<Giant_Hettie> Triplets actually. Norns come in sets of three.<br />
<br />
<Denise> she ain't thought to check<br />
<br />
<Denise> Oh gosh @_@<br />
<br />
<Aubrienne> Oh, wow.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> ...<br />
* Danys can look over at regular-sized Hettie<br />
<br />
<Denise> that's a *lot* of babies @_@<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> W... what<br />
<br />
<Aubrienne> (Ratte equivalent of "mazel tov")<br />
<br />
<Giant_Hettie> Mine I mean - you will have three but not all at once :)<br />
* Giant_Hettie says to Hettie<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> Uhh ... now I am very confused.<br />
* Dorien clears his throat and whistles an awkward tune.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> oh... okay :o<br />
<br />
<Danys> She just has one right now :)<br />
* Danys says, looking her over<br />
* Genevriel quietly awaits her turn to greet the fae politely and introduce them to Madds, since he wasn't with us when we were here before.<br />
* Hettienne sighs with relief<br />
<br />
<Denise> but she's gonna have three?<br />
<br />
<Denise> Is that includin' Nycky's or, like, just her :o<br />
* Aubrienne will give Hettie's shoulder a comforting squeeze.<br />
* Denise hops with excitement<br />
<br />
<Giant_Hettie> That's what the threads of fate tell me. I don't know more than that.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
<br />
<Denise> :3<br />
<br />
<Denise> um, I guess, speakin' of the Threads of Fate an all.... @_@<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> (I would like to ask them if they know how Vreel is, too.)<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> yeah we uh... we found these shears.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> This crazy woman had 'em, she was using them to try an' cut up this wallhanging<br />
* Giant_Hettie frowns slightly<br />
<br />
<Giant_Hettie> May I see them?<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> 'course.<br />
* Hettienne will get them out.<br />
* Giant_Hettie will examine them<br />
<br />
<Denise> she was cuttin the threads bwteen the worlds, si what she was doin'<br />
<br />
<Denise> I dunno where she got them though<br />
<br />
<Denise> She woudln't a had them when she went in the arch<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> yeah, that's what we were hopin' maybe you could tell<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Who gave 'em to her.<br />
<br />
<Giant_Hettie> These belong... or belonged... to one of my sisters, Hilde. <br />
<br />
<Hettienne> oh... oh no<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> :(<br />
<br />
<Giant_Hettie> but she would never have given them up voluntarily<br />
<br />
<Aubrienne> Oh, I'm so sorry.<br />
* Denise looks worried<br />
<br />
<Eletheni> And you have an Irminsul seed as well?<br />
<br />
<Hugonel> We do.<br />
<br />
<Dorien> Yeah...<br />
* Dorien will pull out the jar with the seed.<br />
<br />
<Denise> we took it out f someone's head in a dream<br />
<br />
<Denise> we figured here would be a better place for it, but we don't knwo what to do with it<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> There are several more people in our world who have them in their heads, as well.<br />
<br />
<Denise> so we were hopin' maybe you would<br />
<br />
<Denise> also, yeah<br />
<br />
<Denise> prolly there's gonna be more, if we can get them out too<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> So... if any of you have any ideas on how we might be able to safely get them out without killing the patients, I'd very much appreciate it.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> We can do the same thing we did to get this one, but if there's another way, I mean.<br />
<br />
<Dorien> Yeah, it wasn't exactly super easy.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> And I doubt everyone has the will of Sirris to keep it contained.<br />
* Eletheni and the others will consider this for a bit<br />
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<Eletheni> You say that the shears were given to this person while she was between worlds?<br />
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<Denise> I mean... I think so?<br />
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<Denise> they checked her before she went in<br />
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<Denise> to make sure she didn't have nothin<br />
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<Denise> unless it was the folks checkin' her, but I don't think so<br />
* Danys will meanwhile examine the seed<br />
* Denise watches :3<br />
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<Eletheni> There is no permanent connection to the realm between worlds from this world, not like your 'Arch'. <br />
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<Eletheni> So either someone would have had to bring the shears to a world with such a connection accessible to them, and deliver them that way, or...<br />
* Eletheni glances over at Giant Hettie<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> A rift. They could have taken them through a rift, if they found one or made one.<br />
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<Denise> a what?<br />
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<Dorien> A rift?<br />
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<Genevriel> Like a rent in the Dark Tapestry?<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> The Dark Tapestry was woven by others of my kind, long ago. <br />
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<Denise> :o<br />
* Giant_Hettie hands you back the shears, Hettie<br />
* Denise seems a bit surprised at that<br />
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<Denise> does she get to keep 'em :o<br />
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<Hettienne> Do you think there's a chance Hilde is... that we could give them back to her<br />
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<Hettienne> ?<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> If there are those here who intended to use them for evil, they are likely safer with you than they would be with me.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> And... I don't know. I believe I would sense if she was dead, so I don't think that is the case. But it is possible that her mind has been corrupted or otherwise manipulated to evil ends.<br />
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<Hettienne> -_-<br />
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<Denise> :(<br />
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<Denise> ...can we help?<br />
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<Genevriel> Amanita rent the Dark Tapestry when we first came here. She was allied with the Cyst, wasn't she? Could she still be under their sway?<br />
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<Eletheni> A rift was created here once, before time and death, and allowed the entrance of those forces into the world. It was contained only with supreme effort, and great sacrifice. <br />
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<Eletheni> It was the way by which those you call the Cyst left this plane to explore the far realms beyond. But it came at a great price.<br />
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<Denise> wait<br />
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<Genevriel> What sort of price? How did you close the rift? And is there a way to confirm whether there is another rift currently that remains open?<br />
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<Denise> so .... if another rift was made, could they come *back* here?<br />
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<Veren> The price of opening the rift last time was the beginning of time, death, entropy. It was sealed only by the strength of the Twins, who formed into one and became the Serpent, existing outside the world and binding it together. <br />
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<Dorien> ...whoa.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Okay...<br />
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<Hettienne> Heavy.<br />
* Genevriel nods, looking thoughtful.<br />
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<Denise> Woah :o<br />
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<Hugonel> So ... here we are. <br />
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<Genevriel> I think our Hettie managed to close another rift when Revelyne Fourre was cutting threads while inside the Arch...?<br />
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<Veren> so... yes, the kaorti could return through such a rift, were one to be created. <br />
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<Denise> so then, like.... prolly thre;s not a new one? Right?<br />
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<Hettienne> I had help<br />
* Giant_Hettie smiles a little at that<br />
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<Genevriel> Except that some kaorti ARE coming through. How? From where?<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I thought it was you - I tried to lend what aid I could.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Would there be a way to find a new one? Through the tapestry, or the, ah, threads of fate?<br />
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<Aubrienne> If there was one, I mean, but it seems likely.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> if I had the Tapestry, I could examine it.. read its threads and see.<br />
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<Denise> we could prolly getit<br />
* Eletheni looks concerned<br />
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<Denise> what?<br />
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<Denise> my boss...<br />
* Denise looks to Danys<br />
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<Denise> *my* Ander<br />
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<Denise> Is the emperor now and he'd let us it it were to help.<br />
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<Eletheni> Since the Lords and Ladies of the Seasons cleansed the Blight, Linthira has been acting oddly - more secretive, more vicious. While I don't know, it's possible that something of that sickness, or its source, took root inside her.<br />
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<Denise> :?<br />
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<Denise> :?<br />
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<Denise> :/<br />
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<Denise> we can see that though<br />
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<Hugonel> What would the risks be, of bringing the Tapestry here?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Would she know if we brought it here?<br />
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<Denise> lettin' her get ahold of it, I guess?<br />
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<Denise> ....Maybe you could come back with us?<br />
* Denise asks Hettie<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> If she was responsible for corrupting my sisters, I would rip her limbs off with my bare hands.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> Dorien give her some of the stuff!<br />
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<Dorien> Oh! Right!<br />
* Dorien fishes in his pockets for eye cream.<br />
* Dorien and the removal tonic.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (who are you giving those to?)<br />
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<Dorien> (I guess Eletheni)<br />
* Eletheni will accept them<br />
* Dorien will explain briefly how to use them.<br />
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<Dorien> ...and don't eat the eye paste. Bad idea.<br />
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<Hugonel> You should really have warning labels, Dorien, otherwise your customers are going to be eating poison cream left and right.<br />
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<Dorien> Hey, it's not ready for mass production yet.<br />
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<Hugonel> That's reassuring.<br />
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<Danys> While you're all thinking about that... I think I can take care of the seed.<br />
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<Denise> oh, good!<br />
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<Danys> And maybe I can find a way to use it to get the other ones out of people's minds.<br />
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<Denise> ooh gosh that would be even better :o<br />
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<Danys> I'm not sure but I can try, anyway.<br />
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<Denise> I bet you can do it :3<br />
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<Aubrienne> We're happy to offer any assistance you may need.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> for either thing.<br />
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<Danys> Thank you :)<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> If you think you can bring the Tapestry here, I can examine it... it might prove useful. <br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Genevriel> And if there's a way to get the seeds out of the other patients' heads safely please do let us know.<br />
* Danys nods<br />
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<Eletheni> how many others are there?<br />
* Genevriel will give the number... (I think its 3 or 4?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (something like that, yeah. you have 2 current patients, 1 died in the rescue, and there might have been 2 others left at the facility.)<br />
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<Genevriel> Only two of them are in our care, though.<br />
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<Danys> It shouldn't matter where they are.<br />
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<Genevriel> The one that died when we got three out - that Irminsul didn't last long. Do you have any idea why?<br />
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<Danys> Well... your world can only have one at a time. So since there already was one, I think it probably couldn't take root properly. Here we can have lots, though.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ah, that makes sense...<br />
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<Genevriel> But I guess also that we needn't have worried about getting this one out of M. Neherin. It would have just dissipated?<br />
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<Danys> probably but it could have done damage to its surroundings in the process. It's still a very large release of energy.<br />
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<Genevriel> Fair.<br />
* Genevriel looks relieved that Sirris didn't go through all that suffering for nothing.<br />
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<Denise> Maybe thats all they wanted...<br />
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<Denise> to make more warforged or somethin'<br />
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<Dorien> Or to weaponize it...<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm not sure that it is. They would have let the remaining patients at Lynwood die, or even killed them, if they wanted to capture the energy.<br />
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<Genevriel> Unless they haven't figured out how to do that yet.<br />
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<Genevriel> But that seems unlikely since they did capture the energy from the Irminsul at Seda Grove - that's how they made the Warforged.<br />
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<Genevriel> So they know a way to capture the energy.<br />
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<Aubrienne> From a fully-formed and established one, at least. Maybe the dream plane interaction changed the process.<br />
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<Aubrienne> No way to know right now.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's something to think about, certainly.<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
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<Genevriel> Do any of you know what became of Vreel?<br />
* Genevriel asks the fae who aren't busy working on something at the moment.<br />
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<Eletheni> I believe she had taken work with Linthira...<br />
* Eletheni says, looking concerned<br />
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<Genevriel> Ah.<br />
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<Genevriel> So... do you need our assistance dealing with Linthira, or would it make more sense for us to get the Tapestry here for Hettie to look at?<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> The Tapestry first - it may provide insight into the course of action we should take.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Denise> can you find us when we get back?<br />
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<Denise> Like, I thinkwe don't get too much of a choice where we wind up -_-<br />
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<Aubrienne> I can do my best to come back to here, but no guarantees.<br />
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<Hugonel> I'll sing my loudest when we get here.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Also, I won't be able to bring us back until tomorrow. Or at least after 8 hours of rest. >.><br />
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<Eletheni> That will be all right - we'll find you.<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Eletheni> In the meantime, I could try to locate Vreel... if Linthira truly has become corrupted in some way, Vreel might be best placed to know more about that.<br />
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<Denise> I mean, we do gotta *talk* to the boss an stuff too...<br />
* Aubrienne nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> That makes sense. I mean, I could have tried Sending her, too, but I wasn't sure how she'd take it. "Hi, it's me Gen... the human who took over your body for a while? Just wondering how you're doing."<br />
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<Genevriel> Seems a little awkward.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, I didn't really take her over, either - mostly just lost myself within her consciousness. So I guess I was more like a parasite. Still a high potential for awkwardness.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - so you are going to go back home, arrange to get the tapestry, and plan to return and meet up with them (and/or whoever else they can get) the following day?<br />
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<Genevriel> (I think so, yup. Gen will ask Madds what he thought and if he wants to return with us the next day, or if he's had enough of a taste of the First World already. ^-^)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (That seems to be the case, yes.)<br />
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<Dorien> (Yes'm)<br />
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<Denise> (yarp)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> !roll 5d100<br />
* Denise rolls for DiablotinNarrator: [ 5d100 ] getting [ 27 13 15 28 13 ] for a total of [ 96 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Lower is better, right?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> oh you don't end up super far away from Diablotin at least ;) you can make it back by evening for sure.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yes, it's the number of miles from your desired destination that you wind up.<br />
* Dorien can totally walk 96 miles in an evening.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I could teleport us)<br />
* Denise can call for a car ;p<br />
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<Denise> (or that!)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Hey, it's out at Madds' uncle's farm! We can borrow a car. ;D )<br />
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<Aubrienne> (She'd have to make two trips, but she can do it)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> teleport is probably simplest, yeah :)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'm not sure the farm is that far, honestly. ;))<br />
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===The PCs return to their plane briefly===<br />
* Denise will see about getting in to talk to Ander and/or Janelle once we are back<br />
* Ander can make time to talk with you<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (just Denise, or anyone else going along?)<br />
* Denise will give him a brief run down :V<br />
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<Denise> ...So, like, if we bring it to her, maybe she can figure out who gave her the shears to take in the arch, and maybe figure out some other bits of what's goin' on too<br />
* Ander nods, listening<br />
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<Ander> Well, that all sounds like good stuff to figure out. But then what happens with the tapestry after?<br />
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<Denise> um<br />
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<Denise> I assumed we'd jusy bring it back...<br />
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<Ander> what if she doesn't wanna let you? I mean if it's like.. her people who made it or whatever, maybe she figures it belongs to them.<br />
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<Denise> I gues.. prolly if she wanted to keep it we coudlnt' *stop* her...<br />
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<Denise> but like if her folks did make it maybe that's where it ought to be?<br />
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<Ander> well like - for me, I ain't against that. We don't know what to do with the thing, we can't use it right, it's causin' problems, but like... there's some elves who want it back too, an' it might piss them off if we give it away.<br />
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<Denise> well, they can go ask for it back from Hettie >.><br />
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<Denise> an see how that goes for 'em >.><br />
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<Denise> But like she didn't say nothin' about wanting to keep it<br />
* Ander nods<br />
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<Denise> and she gave Hettie her sister's shears to keep 'em safe so I don't figure her wanting the Tapestry in a place where there's danger for it neither<br />
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<Ander> okay. well I'll run it by Janelle but I think she'll say it's okay.<br />
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<Ander> she wants all this stuff to get sorted an' settled too.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> okay :3<br />
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<Hugonel> Recognizing that there is a diplomatic issue here, we can assure you that we'll keep this matter as confidential as possible.<br />
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<Denise> uhh, right >.><br />
* Ander nods<br />
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<Ander> well, we'll see about gettin' it wrapped up for you to take. plain brown paper wrapper kinda thing. <br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Hugonel> Thank you.<br />
* Denise grins<br />
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<Denise> thansk boss<br />
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<Ander> no problem. say how's Hettie doin'? she must be ready to be done with all this shit.<br />
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<Denise> oh yh, real done @_@<br />
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<Denise> but I think she's worried for the norns, too<br />
* Ander nods<br />
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<Ander> well I hope she can catch a breather anyway.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> soon :3<br />
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<Ander> okay, good luck tomorrow. lemme know how it goes.<br />
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<Denise> will do, boss!<br />
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===The PCs return to the First World with the Dark Tapestry===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - you can recuperate for the night, and gather the next day to return with the tapestry.<br />
* Denise can carrpy the totally not suspicious looking roll of...something wrapped in paper :V<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> heh<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> why do these campaigns always end with something wrapped up in a carpet<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> at least it's not the Patriarch this time<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> just the fabric of space-time<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, Madds will agree to return with you the next day, he wasn't too scared off :)<br />
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<Denise> hee<br />
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<Genevriel> Great.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Aubrienne's inter-planar express, all aboard!<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> !roll 5d100<br />
* Denise rolls for DiablotinNarrator: [ 5d100 ] getting [ 20 9 63 7 23 ] for a total of [ 122 ].<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> not too bad :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> the 9 and the 7 helped<br />
* Genevriel will try using her sense of direction and knowledge of the Fae to figure out where we are again.<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+24<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+24 ] getting [ 17 ] which, after the modifier [ 24 ] totals [ 41 ].<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> This time when you arrive in the First World, you wind up in a valley between steep, spiky mountains of a striking violet-coloured stone. It's cooler here, sort of rocky and less vegetation. Gen, you believe this is somewhere in the Thistlespan, a range of mountains which border between Linthira's and Eranthis's territory.<br />
* Genevriel relays that to the rest of you.<br />
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<Genevriel> The good news is, we're not vastly distant from where we were. But it would still take a day or two of walking to get to where we were yesterday.<br />
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<Genevriel> Time for you to sing, Hugo.<br />
* Hugonel sings his happy song.<br />
* Genevriel explores (within eyesight of everyone else) with Madds while we wait for Eletheni et al.<br />
* Genevriel is just really happy to be able to ramble with him again. It reminds her of pre-war life.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> After a while of waiting, you can spot Eletheni flying towards you. <br />
* Giant_Hettie also arrives on foot, only a bit behind.<br />
* Genevriel and Madds return to the rest of the group to greet the fae.<br />
* Denise is holding the tapestry, only a little nervous now<br />
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<Denise> >.><br />
* Eletheni lands and will let her various passengers dismount.<br />
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<Hugonel> Hello again. <br />
* Eletheni nods gracefully<br />
* Denise waves<br />
* Giant_Hettie will sit to catch her breath because she's carrying giant triplets ;)<br />
* Genevriel greets the fae politely again.<br />
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<Denise> so, um, we got it!<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> may I see?<br />
* Denise says.<br />
* Giant_Hettie asks<br />
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<Denise> well, I mean, that's whyb we brought it, but like.... we do gotta take it back, if thats okay....<br />
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<Denise> or I guess elves will be mad >.><br />
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<Giant_Hettie> who will be mad? o_O<br />
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<Hugonel> There are a group of elves, in our world, who claim the Tapestry as their own. Whether their claim is valid, I cannot say.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> Hm.<br />
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<Denise> I mean like<br />
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<Denise> I believe your folks made it<br />
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<Denise> I don't know what the deal is with the elves, really, just they say it is here an they'll be mad it we, just, like, give it away.<br />
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<Denise> but like... it ain't liek we can stop you of you wanna take it >.><br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I am not old enough to know the reasons behind its creation, or why they might have had it.<br />
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<Denise> meeee either<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> But I also think it's possible that it's safer in your world, at least for now.<br />
* Denise shrugs<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Giant_Hettie will get some of you to unfold it and hold it up so she can look at it<br />
* Genevriel will help with that since she isn't hugely pregnant, etc.<br />
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<Denise> (same)<br />
* Giant_Hettie looks it over, running her fingers over Hettie's mended spots in particular.<br />
* Genevriel looks over the tapestry curiously, looking for tears or threadbare areas that she can see with her mortal eyes.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> You did well... you've stopped the worst of the damage, at least for now.<br />
* Giant_Hettie says to Hettie<br />
* Genevriel also, being ever the curious one, will reach out mentally to the tapestry since the words 'Dark Tapestry' meant something to her.<br />
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<Hettienne> I did my best...<br />
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<Hugonel> You did a fine job. <br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Genevriel> . o O (Are you there? Can you hear me?) (Addressing the souls in the realm between worlds.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, you believe you hear some echoes, but it's difficult to make them out<br />
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<Genevriel> . o O (Held back by the threads, probably.)<br />
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<Aubrienne> It's great, Hettie.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> It shows that great changes are coming. Danger that threatens to unravel the bonds between worlds. <br />
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<Giant_Hettie> But it is not too late to stop them. They can be driven back into the far realms, outside time.<br />
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<Hugonel> Does it indicate how?<br />
* Denise listens<br />
* Giant_Hettie peers closer at the tapestry's details<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I see a tree of cold iron. It was made to bridge the distance between worlds, like an Irminsul, but unnatural... twisted. <br />
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<Genevriel> That's at Lynwood.<br />
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<Denise> I thought it was just to keep out the fey :o<br />
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<Danys> It would probably do that too... ugh, cold iron.<br />
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<Denise> hmm<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> The iron tree must be destroyed. And with it, the knowledge that created it, and allowed the Cyst to begin to take root in your world.<br />
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<Denise> like.... you mean... take out the folks?<br />
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<Hugonel> Destroying the tree may be the easy part of that.<br />
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<Denise> or like.. wreck their notes? or both >.><br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I can't tell you whether you need to kill those who were responsible for its creation. But if they can simply create another, then the danger will only be delayed.<br />
* Giant_Hettie turns to Hettie for a moment<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I believe my sister's shears came to you for a reason. You will know what to do with them when the time comes.<br />
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<Denise> :o <br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Denise> . o O ( My aunt is SO COOL )<br />
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<Hettienne> ...<br />
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<Hettienne> I guess you'd know<br />
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<Hettienne> :o<br />
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<Denise> an so will you :D<br />
* Aubrienne smiles at that.<br />
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<Eletheni> Meanwhile from our side, I have given the ointment to Vreel - I believe that is our best chance of seeing if something is wrong with Linthira, and perhaps healing her, or if that isn't possible... ending her reign.<br />
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<Denise> :o<br />
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<Denise> you mean Vreel'll take her out?<br />
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<Denise> :o<br />
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<Denise> you think she can?<br />
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<Denise> she's so tiny :o<br />
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<Aubrienne> She seemed like she can take care of herself. And something tells me she won't be alone.<br />
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<Eletheni> She promised to return and report back, and then we can decide what to do from there. If we need to, we can work together against her.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Genevriel tries not to give up what she and Madds know: that Vreel poisoned Giant Hettie's food at Hollow Hill. To be fair it wasn't a deadly poison. Just one strong enough to make a Norn sick, as a prank.<br />
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<Denise> I bet Silver an Aux would come help with *that* oart, if you needed em<br />
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<Genevriel> . o O (That took balls.)<br />
* Eletheni nods<br />
* Giant_Hettie will carefully wrap up the tapestry.<br />
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<Denise> we're taking the best care of it we can<br />
* Giant_Hettie then comes over to Hettie's side for a moment and puts one large hand on your belly.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> Your child's thread is bright - she will be strong and healthy. <br />
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<Denise> :3 :3 :3<br />
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<Hettienne> oh, a girl? :3<br />
* Giant_Hettie nods<br />
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<Denise> Murodea girls are the *best* :3 <br />
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<Hettienne> thank you so much...<br />
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<Denise> an she can play with Avionne :3<br />
* Denise gives her aunt another big hug<br />
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<Hettienne> yeah!<br />
* Eletheni gives Hugo a hug before you go, and Danys will hug Denise, etc. hugs all around ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> Could I- Could I walk with you a moment, Hettie? (Addressing Giant Hettie). I have something to ask. In private. It shouldn't take long.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> All right.<br />
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<Denise> oh I got a questio too but maybe its a dumb one<br />
* Genevriel smiles apologetically to the rest of you, who are probably looking forward to getting home.<br />
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<Denise> why's it called the *dark* tapestry?<br />
* Genevriel pauses for an answer to Denise's question, if one is forthcoming.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> According to our legends, there were two made - a dark and a light tapestry. The light tapestry was made to show the past, and the dark the future. I don't know where the light tapestry is, however. <br />
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<Denise> huh, neat!<br />
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<Genevriel> Maybe it's in all of us.<br />
* Genevriel turns to Giant Hettie so they can stroll off for their little chat.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Thea might want to take Aubrienne aside for a few words in private as well :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (okay)<br />
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<Denise> (solos?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yeah<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I'll assume after people talk to whoever they need to talk to, then you can safely return home.<br />
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==Solos==<br />
===Gen asks Giant Hettie about her life-thread===<br />
* Genevriel walks beside Giant Hettie until we are out of earshot of the others.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you for this.<br />
* Giant_Hettie nods<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> what is troubling you?<br />
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<Genevriel> Rifts and kaorti, mainly.<br />
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<Genevriel> Supposing that they do create a new rift, we don't have the... Twins?... anymore. Serpent is already one.<br />
* Giant_Hettie nods<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I don't know if it's possible to create a new rift. It was one possibility.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm just trying to start a contingency plan, in case.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> All right...<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm a little concerned about who we have that can pay the price this time around. I don't know the answer to that, and my guess is you don't either. But, I have some limited contact with the souls who got trapped in the realm between the worlds and I will at least ask them about it, if I need to.<br />
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<Genevriel> My fate seems wound with theirs, since the war.<br />
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<Genevriel> So... I wanted to ask you a couple of things. If you can see the thread of my life, is there a... knot in it?<br />
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<Genevriel> I have felt like I've been on borrowed time since they saved me from what would certainly have been deadly burns.<br />
* Giant_Hettie considers that<br />
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<Genevriel> I did get a memory back about that night, from a Chrestomath, and I should have died. But I took the... welcome from all those souls, and used it to heal a young boy instead.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> If they saved your life, then it was surely for a purpose. but perhaps it was another purpose than what you think.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> And if you used their power to save the life of another, perhaps his life was also saved for a purpose. Perhaps the other lives you have touched on your path are also there for a purpose. The threads of our lives are never in isolation - they exist alongside and intertwined with many others.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Yes, I understand that, but you haven't answered my question.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I'm not sure what you want to know. Whether you should have died on that occasion, but did not?<br />
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<Genevriel> Just whether my thread was cut but then extended somehow. It would give me some peace to know, with certainty.<br />
* Giant_Hettie reaches out to place her hand on your head, if you'll allow her.<br />
* Genevriel will.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> Your thread has been thin at times, frayed, close to breaking... but it has persisted unbroken.<br />
* Genevriel lets out a breath she didn't realize she had been holding.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right. Thank you.<br />
* Giant_Hettie nods<br />
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<Genevriel> The other thing I wanted to ask is whether some of the things those souls have said to me mean anything to you.<br />
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<Genevriel> I feel like you have a bit of a bigger picture perspective on things than I possibly could.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I can try...<br />
* Genevriel laughs slightly.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right, so there's "You are the instrument; We are the song / You are the brush; We are the colours / You are the fuel; We are the fire / You are the harvest; We are the seed" and "As the fire allows the seeds to grow stronger, so your strength emerges from your suffering. Like the lyre, our song speaks through you, and you will carry our words: we are all one. Here at the hub of the wheel, where all is still, we embrace you. Be at peace, child."<br />
* Giant_Hettie considers your words<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> You have certainly suffered - and emerged stronger from it.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> It seems as though they wish to speak and spread their message through you.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> Beyond that, if they have ulterior meanings, I am not aware of them.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right. Thank you.<br />
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<Genevriel> That's all I had to ask you. The others are probably ready to go back to our plane, so I should return to them.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> Very well.<br />
* Giant_Hettie will return to where the others are, then.<br />
* Genevriel returns to Madds' side and gives him a hug. She appears content with whatever she had to talk to the Norn about.<br />
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<Genevriel> (But also like no matter how curious he might be, she won't tell him. ;) )<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (heh)<br />
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===Thea and Aubrienne chat===<br />
* Thea will take you aside for a few words, Aubrienne<br />
* Aubrienne is happy to catch up.<br />
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<Thea> are you doing well?<br />
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<Aubrienne> I try to take it one day at a time.<br />
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<Aubrienne> And you?<br />
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<Aubrienne> That seems like less of an option for you.<br />
* Thea smiles a bit at that<br />
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<Thea> I'm all right. It's been good traveling with Hettie and Anny.<br />
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<Thea> They need someone not pregnant to keep them steady sometimes.<br />
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<Aubrienne> If they're anything like my world's versions, they're good people.<br />
* Thea nods<br />
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<Thea> It can be challenging at times, but we've managed to work our way through it.<br />
* Thea says, blushing a bit.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I can imagine they might need some help. It seems like it would be difficult for them to help each other with some things.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Though I guess Hettie can change size and all.<br />
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<Thea> size issues are a thing >.> but yes.<br />
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<Thea> But I was hoping to talk to you about your brother - and your niece.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh, um, okay.<br />
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<Aubrienne> What about them?<br />
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<Thea> Well... how is he doing? Your brother, I mean.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Last I remember, he was doing okay. Has anything changed?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (he seems to have been doing better lately, yeah. more able to spend time with people/family, hold conversations, not break down often, etc.)<br />
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<Aubrienne> It's been a struggle, but he seems to be doing better these days. He's not exactly better, but he's managing.<br />
* Thea nods<br />
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<Thea> Good.. that's good.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Is there something I should be looking out for?<br />
* Thea considers, like she's trying to think how to explain something carefully<br />
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<Thea> I just wanted to tell you that... his destiny could bring him back here. If he wishes, that is. He could stay in your world, but ... perhaps something would always feel like it was missing. <br />
* Aubrienne sighs and frowns.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I can't say I'm entirely surprised.<br />
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<Aubrienne> But, with Linthira...like she is, what is there for him here?<br />
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<Thea> I hope that we'll be able to deal with that, if it becomes necessary :/<br />
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<Thea> But I've seen a path that could be open to him, if he chooses it.<br />
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<Thea> When it's safe - if you think it's right - bring him to the Irminsul and he'll be able to make his choice there.<br />
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<Aubrienne> All right.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I...can do that.<br />
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<Thea> Only if you think it's right. I don't want to tell you what to do - just provide another possibility.<br />
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<Thea> Whatever happens, his daughter will always have a place here, as well as in your world. She can keep a foot in each, I think, without harm.<br />
* Aubrienne nods.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I just want him to be happy.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, and safe.<br />
* Thea nods<br />
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<Thea> I know. And I know how hard you've worked to help him heal. I don't mean to diminish that at all. <br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh, that's not it. I just...we lost him, and then he came back, and I worry if he took this path, we'd lose him again.<br />
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<Aubrienne> But I suppose I can always come here now. And Hyacinth could as well.<br />
* Thea nods<br />
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<Thea> I don't think he would be lost to you. It might allow him to be truly found.<br />
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<Aubrienne> That would be nice.<br />
* Thea offers you a hug.<br />
* Aubrienne will gladly return the hug.<br />
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<Aubrienne> You know, you're always welcome in our world, too.<br />
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<Thea> I might just take you up on that sometime.. when things are a little quieter.<br />
* Aubrienne smiles.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Great.<br />
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<Aubrienne> But, yeah, we have a lot to take care of now.<br />
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<Thea> I'd very much like to meet your 'Tits' :) <br />
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<Aubrienne> ...If only Dorian could hear you right now.<br />
* Thea smiles<br />
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<Thea> I can imagine.<br />
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===Denise and Danys chat===<br />
* Denise will approach Danys before we go since apparenlty pwople are conferring anyway<br />
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<Denise> I just wanted to say.... gosh it is so swell to get to meet you for real. Like I guess I sorta asid it ysterday, but like...<br />
* Danys smiles<br />
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<Denise> I dunno, you were so nice an wise an smart and I though you were swell<br />
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<Danys> It's really great to meet you too - properly, that is. I feel like I know you already :)<br />
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<Denise> I wanted to know if you got to go home to your boy after all that happened before :3<br />
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<Denise> yeah :D<br />
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<Danys> Oh... no :/ well it's kind of weird and confusing.<br />
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<Denise> no?<br />
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<Denise> :(<br />
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<Denise> was that just all me then?<br />
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<Danys> I don't know if it's that my memories were all mixed up with yours, or what... but once we were separated again, I remembered I didn't have a boy :/ It felt so real then.<br />
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<Denise> aww, I'm sorry :(<br />
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<Denise> what about the rats?<br />
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<Denise> were there really rats?<br />
* Danys nods, smiling at that<br />
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<Danys> That part was real, anyway :)<br />
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<Denise> aww good :3<br />
* Danys will reach into her back and bring out some rattes :3<br />
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<Denise> :D<br />
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<Denise> My brother is named Mikel... I duno if that carried over<br />
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<Denise> an then my boss is Ander...<br />
* Danys nods<br />
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<Denise> <q> I can turn into one now too :3<br />
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<Danys> you can? that's so neat :)<br />
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<Danys> I think I learned how to hit people better with my tail from you.<br />
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<Denise> yeah! :)<br />
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<Denise> I just.... heal real fast @_@<br />
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<Denise> form you<br />
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<Denise> but hittin' things better is good!<br />
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<Denise> I can show you a few other things if you want<br />
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<Danys> okay! :)<br />
* Denise will make sure she knows how to throw a proper punch, and a few other basics, and if she knows those, we can more on to some more complex things :V<br />
* Danys is an enthusiastic learner :)<br />
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<Denise> it's great cause you're so strong :3<br />
* Denise will also make sure to pet all the rattes :3<br />
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<Danys> :3<br />
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===Argent and Briony report to Alma===<br />
* Alma can welcome you and Briony to her home, that probably works best for a setting<br />
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<Argent> Thank you for meeting us<br />
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<Alma> Of course.<br />
* Alma has some tea and snacks available<br />
* Argent accepted some tea but had not drank any<br />
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<Argent> Is there any news on the search for Father Willem?<br />
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<Alma> Some, yes. I believe we have made further progress since this necklace was recovered. <br />
* Alma gestures to a necklace that is sitting on her desk.<br />
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<Argent> further progress how?<br />
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<Alma> I've managed to scry on him, and I believe track down where he is hiding. Now it's a question of getting in there to deal with him.<br />
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<Argent> Surely the Spokesmen that are available are more than a match for him<br />
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<Alma> he's moving about in the form of a rat, which makes him more difficult to track.<br />
* Argent nods<br />
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<Argent> but significantly slower<br />
* Alma nods<br />
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<Argent> so its should be just a time now.<br />
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<Alma> He's got a hiding place in the sewers - I've appealed to those who know that area well for aid.<br />
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<Argent> within the Church or outside it?<br />
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<Alma> outside... I've sought help from Seth Argo. There's no one more ... intimately aquainted with that part of the city.<br />
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<Argent> I've never heard of him. Is he trustworthy?<br />
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<Alma> I've known him for many years. While he might be eccentric, I do trust him in these matters. He knows how dangerous Father Willem is.<br />
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<Alma> And ... I've become increasingly aware that there are factions within the Church itself that I am reluctant to entrust with such matters.<br />
* Briony nods<br />
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<Argent> increasingly aware?<br />
* Argent shakes his head<br />
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<Alma> I hoped it might be isolated incidents of bigots and fanatics... I thought we had managed to remove the worst of them years ago. I know now that it is more widespread than that. That we need to act in order to cleanse the church, or see it taken over by evil.<br />
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<Argent> I'm glad to see someone is finally going to act, but how did this get missed?<br />
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<Argent> What were people doing?<br />
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<Argent> One Reverend Mother an agent for the Cyst... how does that just slip by?<br />
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<Alma> I agree. It should not have, and I accept the fault for this failing.<br />
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<Alma> I knew of their threat, and yet didn't see this danger within our own midst.<br />
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<Argent> I just don't understand how it got so bad and nobody noticed or did anything.<br />
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<Argent> They arranged a candidate for the Arch!<br />
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<Argent> how much pull did that take?<br />
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<Argent> How does that much fear build up and not get notice or acted on?<br />
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<Alma> I hate to say it, but she would have been a candidate either way. She might even have been chosen without their aid, I don't know. I think that their sway helped her, but there is enough fear and racism within people who've never been so much as touched by the Cyst that I can't say for certain.<br />
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<Alma> Gods willing, I will be Matriarch one day. I will have more power to act on my concerns then, and I'll need trustworthy associates like you.<br />
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<Argent> thats all well and good one day<br />
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<Argent> but there's alot to deal with today<br />
* Alma nods<br />
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<Alma> On the previous subject, I believe I've been able to determine the function of the necklace Willem tried to have Empress Janelle wear.<br />
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<Argent> I'm guessing its to tie her to her shadowy other half<br />
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<Alma> It would have enabled a connection between her and Channel - a link between their minds.<br />
* Alma nods<br />
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<Alma> It suggests at least part of his aim continues to be establishing a link between them, by nurturing the connection they forged in the Arch.<br />
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<Argent> Andusk has become quite the pain we dont need right now<br />
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<Alma> I have mixed feelings about them... While I agree that it is troubling to consider the continued ties between our planes, even after they were ostensibly severed, I also have no wish to see them perish if their plane should continue to destabilize and collapse.<br />
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<Alma> I hope that they can reach their own solution and save themselves, without resorting to whatever nefarious plans Willem has in mind.<br />
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<Argent> some of their other plans are just as nefarious, such as aligning with the Black Ship of Leng<br />
* Alma nods sadly<br />
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<Alma> Yes, that would be ... unfortunate.<br />
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<Argent> one problem at at time<br />
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<Argent> so when its time to move on Claar and her allies, what resouces are we going to have to help us?<br />
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<Alma> What do you think will be required?<br />
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<Briony> .. Dimensional anchors?<br />
* Briony suggests<br />
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<Argent> something that will let us kill or destroy the Cyste on this plain a little more easily, or at least force them from thier hosts?<br />
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<Argent> I mean, I've done it, but its not easy and we have don't have a real good guage on how many are here with here<br />
* Alma nods<br />
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<Argent> (her)<br />
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<Argent> and then there is that giant construct she was building... I expect more progress has been made on those<br />
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<Alma> I would also advise consulting with Clarence Molniere on that matter. He is expert in constructs and may also have helpful insights into the bloodforged that would aid you if you should need to face any of them.<br />
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<Briony> And he seems willing to turn against his former ally...<br />
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<Argent> I get the feeling he was in it for the science, not the world destroying<br />
* Briony nods<br />
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<Briony> And possibly a little to impress a girl... :p<br />
* Argent smiles<br />
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<Alma> I can provide dimensional anchors - I think it would be helpful so that even if the Cyst are forced out of their hosts, they can't escape.<br />
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<Argent> Thank you for talking to us Mother Alma... I was very... angry about the state of the Church before coming here.<br />
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<Argent> I'm glad to hear I'm not only one<br />
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<Alma> I understand. And I am sorry. I should have done better. sometimes I can be .. preoccupied with internal matters, to the point of neglecting the issues under my own nose.<br />
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<Alma> Anything I can do to help, please, you need only let me know.<br />
* Argent nods</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_71&diff=12396Diablotin 3 session 712018-04-29T15:22:16Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: Created page with "{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|71}} ==Summary== ==Session== : Session date: April 1, 2018 : Diablotin date: ===Prologue=== <DiablotinNarrator> Before we start, I have a thing for you..."</p>
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: April 1, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Before we start, I have a thing for you guys :) Since we're getting close to the end of the campaign, I wanted to do something nice for folks, and commemmorate the game, so I got portrait commissions done of all your characters (plus Ander because it made sense to get 10 ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> https://imgur.com/a/wjeC8<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The artist is Dragonnova on tumblr. These are the low-res versions - if you want a higher res one for instance to print out or anything like that, let me know, I have them too :)<br />
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<Dorien> OMG!<br />
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<Dorien> Holy shit<br />
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<Genevriel> Awwwwww!<br />
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<Hugonel> hey that's awesome!<br />
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<Genevriel> Everyone is so cute :D<br />
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<Dorien> That's awesome!!!<br />
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<Aubrienne> Wow, those are amazing!<br />
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<Denise> I love them :3<br />
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<Dorien> lol, Dorien's bowtie :3<br />
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<Dorien> Me too!<br />
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<Hugonel> my blue seducing scarf, even<br />
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<Dorien> They're amazing!<br />
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<Denise> he looks like such a dork and I love it :3<br />
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<Dorien> heeeeee<br />
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<Dorien> yes<br />
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<Dorien> Denise looks like a little newsie :3<br />
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<Aubrienne> hee<br />
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<Dorien> And wow Aubrienne's hair is magnificent!<br />
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<Genevriel> That's really cool. Thank you, Julia.<br />
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<Dorien> Thank you so much!<br />
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<Aubrienne> And her suit is so shiny. :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yes, thank you Julie. These are great.<br />
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<Hettienne> zola feels ;_;<br />
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<Hettienne> they are all beautiful :3<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah<br />
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<Hettienne> thank you so much!<br />
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<Hugonel> <33333<br />
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<Dorien> I was totally considering getting a portrait of Dorien, too :3<br />
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<Hettienne> hettie looks so grumpy it's perfect<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> well don't let me stop you :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> and please show Lathra to Ian too :)<br />
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<Dorien> heee<br />
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<Dorien> Oommg Lathra is adorable<br />
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<Denise> I sent him the link<br />
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<Aubrienne> Hettie's hat is really great<br />
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<Dorien> She looks like a chibi came to life<br />
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<Genevriel> I love Dorien's plaid sweater<br />
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<Dorien> heee<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I'm really glad you like them - I've been getting them done over the last couple months so it's been hard to sit on them and not immediately show them to you all :)<br />
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<Dorien> :333<br />
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<Dorien> I love that Hettie is the only one not smiling. Not even ironically ;)<br />
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<Dorien> Hettie disproves of these shenanigans :V<br />
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<Denise> I love Ander's Classic Mobster look ;)<br />
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<Denise> ans Sewer Crawl Action Denise :3<br />
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<Dorien> So how long do you think we have left in the campaign?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I don't know for sure, but maybe 5-6 sessions? that's my best guess anyway. it could wind up going slightly longer depending how things shake out.<br />
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<Dorien> oh wow<br />
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<Dorien> I didn't realize we were that close!<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yeah, it was my expectation that we'd be finished by June or so. <br />
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<Denise> it's still like 3 months<br />
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<Denise> but stll ;_;<br />
* Dorien petitions for a 6 year extension.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> heh<br />
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<Aubrienne> Heh<br />
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<Denise> hee<br />
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<Denise> give her some time to recover and then we can petition for D4 ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> well Heather is ready for D4 by next year, I hear :)<br />
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<Dorien> Ooooooooh<br />
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<Denise> :V<br />
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<Aubrienne> I was gonna say<br />
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<Dorien> Heather is running it? :D<br />
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<Denise> no<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> haha no just she's ready for me to run it ;)<br />
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<Dorien> Oh, lol<br />
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<Dorien> I gotcha :)<br />
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<Hugonel> heh, no D4 until Julie gets her sleeps back<br />
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<Denise> I expect she'll be thinking about it by then ;)<br />
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<Dorien> Well, we can give you like a month off. That's the best I can offer.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I mean she'd probably be ready for me to run it by July, but she's being patient ;)<br />
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<Dorien> ;)<br />
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<Denise> lbr I will just make her run things fir Xan in the interrim ;p<br />
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<Dorien> hah<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> hee<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I can tide you over with homos ;)<br />
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<Denise> :D<br />
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<Dorien> We can just do Dorien/Misery sex solos<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> hee<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay, did anyone have any questions/issues before we get started?<br />
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<Dorien> Not I<br />
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<Dorien> I do have to leave early as per usual<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> kk<br />
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===The PCs decide what to do with the Irminsul seed===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> All right, let's start with some group discussion/planning of what to do with your newly-acquired Irminsul seed, which I believe Dorien is currently keeping in a jar.<br />
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<Genevriel> (If we're going on missions, Gen would have extended the invitation to Madds to join them (it can be a date!) so he can experience first hand the weirdness that is Gen's life.)<br />
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<Dorien> (Indeed)<br />
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<Genevriel> (And did Xan come back?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> maybe we can have you meet at Denise's, by which I mean Hettie's :)<br />
* Denise is okay with that if Hettie is<br />
* Hettienne grumps<br />
* Denise can make a cake and coffee<br />
* Hettienne is grumpy about everything. I'm too large for this.<br />
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<Denise> well, you din't gotta go anywhere at least<br />
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<Hugonel> (yeah, what of Xan?)<br />
* Genevriel brings baked goods to share.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Upon inquiry (maybe calling his office, or checking with Silvia and co, you can find out that Xan did make it back safely.<br />
* Aubrienne will likewise bring baked goods. (I feel like we didn't coordinate food and will end up with a bunch extra. :))<br />
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<Denise> (Xan is awesome. And yes he is back if anyone inquires, and fine)<br />
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<Denise> (he is also fiiiiiine)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> heh<br />
* Dorien will bring baked goods also. From the bakery.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> he's probably sleeping and recuperating ;p<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> so there are many baked goods :)<br />
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<Dorien> Man, how can we be coordinated enough to save the world and not enough to get a sign up sheet for baked goods?<br />
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<Hettienne> Shut up you can never have too many<br />
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<Denise> It's a rat thig :3<br />
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<Genevriel> (Is Madds accompanying me to the meeting?)<br />
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<Denise> you always gotta bring food<br />
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<Aubrienne> Also, I feel like we kind of wing saving the world.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Just eat the food, Dor.<br />
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<Dorien> I think that's just a people thing<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I'll assume no significant others are at the meeting, but if you decide based on the outcome to do something, NPCs can accompany you as needed :)<br />
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<Genevriel> (OK, thanks.)<br />
* Denise will get everyone some cake<br />
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<Denise> so, liek.... are we taking the seed to the first world?<br />
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<Genevriel> Or just hucking it through the Irminsul in the Shade and hoping for the best?<br />
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<Dorien> That seems... not great.<br />
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<Aubrienne> We should probably be a little more responsible than that.<br />
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<Denise> yeah...<br />
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<Dorien> I'm all for irresponsibility but I actually agreee.<br />
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<Denise> I mean, like, we gotta take it somewhere it'll be okay, right?<br />
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<Aubrienne> The problem is, it's going to cause trouble there, too. Any party that controls it gains power. We don't want to shift things too much.<br />
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<Denise> NO so, like, whatever fey are shifty overthere acan just bring it back, or whatever<br />
* Denise nods to Aubrienne<br />
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<Denise> I think.... we oughtta ry an find, like... the folks who we were when we were there<br />
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<Hugonel> What about Eletheni?<br />
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<Denise> Some of 'm, anyway<br />
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<Denise> they can take care of it :3<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
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<Hugonel> I mean, I have my bond with her still<br />
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<Denise> an' Hettie an Dani and Thea, an them<br />
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<Aubrienne> So we just pass the buck on to ourselves? ;)<br />
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<Denise> Other Hettie<br />
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<Denise> , I guess<br />
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<Denise> But like<br />
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<Denise> I'd trust Danys, she was real responsible an strong<br />
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<Denise> an she knew about trees and magic stuff<br />
* Aubrienne nods.<br />
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<Aubrienne> That makes sense.<br />
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<Denise> n maybe if we s=found Other Hettie we coudl find iut where the scissors came from<br />
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<Genevriel> Vreel might be hard to find. She's mercenary by nature.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I'm not sure they're all still together. Do we have a preference?<br />
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<Genevriel> By which I mean she travels a lot on odd jobs for people. I think she has the integrity not to sell an Irminsul to the highest bidder.<br />
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<Denise> well we don't gotta find *all* of 'em if we dn't think they'd help<br />
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<Hettienne> she might be able to see a good place to put it.<br />
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<Hettienne> Hettie I mean.<br />
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<Denise> I dunno about Silver, say<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> okay so.... we go over there, an we try an get ahold of some of these folks with magic an see what they say?<br />
* Denise looks at Hugo<br />
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<Denise> or can you still, like, talk to Eletheni or something?<br />
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<Denise> Maybe she can get them together for us an just meet up there :p<br />
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<Hugonel> I can still talk to her, yes<br />
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<Hugonel> We were, in some sense, I think, linked before this, and certainly are now<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Denise> then let's do that :3<br />
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<Denise> She knew where other folkd were when we saw her last time, anyway<br />
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<Genevriel> We can always use a Sending if Hugo is unable to contact Eletheni through their soul-link.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, we have options.<br />
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<Hugonel> Mostly I use Sending to contact her anyway. The difference is that she will come here pretty readily, I think.<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Denise> well.... then let's do that?<br />
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<Denise> 'cause, like, I feel the sooner we get it away from here the better<br />
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<Dorien> Can't we destroy it?<br />
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<Genevriel> Agreed.<br />
* Genevriel nods at Denise.<br />
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<Genevriel> Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't the destruction of the Irminsul at Seda Grove lead to the fae invasion last winter, at least in part?<br />
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<Aubrienne> I think there are some extenuating circumstances to that, but, yes.<br />
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<Denise> I don't think we wanna do it *here*<br />
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<Denise> Like, maybe ove there, it wold be safer to mess with it<br />
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<Denise> But probably someone who is fey would know better, too :p<br />
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<Genevriel> And for the sake of inter-planar peace it's probably best for us not to just destroy it.<br />
* Hugonel casts Sending to Eletheni: "I and my allies seek your wise counsel and aid. We have an Irminsul seed to be rid of. Your presence in Diablotin is needed."<br />
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<Eletheni> "If you bring the seed to the First World, I will meet you there and aid you however I can. It must be kept safe."<br />
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<Hugonel> Hmmm ... Eletheni tells me we should bring it to the First World and she will meet us there. She indicates that it must be kept safe, which suggests that destroying it is not an option.<br />
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<Denise> okay, well..... then let's go!<br />
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<Hettienne> Ugh, boo.<br />
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<Hugonel> Here we go again ...<br />
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<Hettienne> I am sick to death of plane hopping :|<br />
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<Hugonel> I wonder whether we get a discounted ticket after so many trips.<br />
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<Dorien> They should make us ambassadors.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'd be a terrible ambassador.<br />
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<Denise> well... I dunno about that :p<br />
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<Denise> But maybe after this we can just stay in our own plane for a bit, yeah<br />
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<Aubrienne> Hugo could ambass. It seems his type of gig.<br />
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<Dorien> I'd be an awesome fucking ambassador<br />
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<Dorien> I'm totally with it.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Anywho, any preparations people need to make? I should probably call my wife if I'm going to another plane today.<br />
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<Hugonel> I put the ass in ambassador.<br />
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<Genevriel> Self-awareness is a good thing.<br />
* Genevriel teases.<br />
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<Dorien> Yeah, I should let Misery know. At least we have more help at the office now.<br />
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<Genevriel> I should let Madds know. He tends to worry about me.<br />
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<Genevriel> How are we going to ge there, by the way? Can any of you teleport us there, or do we need to call on M. Orecalo again?<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Do Hettie and Denise have a phone?)<br />
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<Denise> I gotta let the boss know too.... but I think he ain't gonna be surprised ;p<br />
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<Denise> (yes)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh! I can get us there. :)<br />
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<Denise> (Denise and Nycki both need one for work)<br />
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<Denise> An Enver :3<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Legit)<br />
* Aubrienne will go call Tits to let her know what's going on.<br />
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<Genevriel> Excellent, Aubrienne. How many people can you take? Should we bring anyone along?<br />
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<Hettienne> I'm really startin' to wonder if spending all this time in other planes is good for the baby...<br />
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<Hettienne> What if they come out funny :(<br />
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<Denise> They'll still be a murodea.<br />
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<Denise> An like.... Yvie never spent no time in other planes :<br />
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<Denise> :/<br />
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<Dorien> Bri can give you a hand. She has experience with fay babies.<br />
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<Denise> that too<br />
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<Denise> like, they were already over there.... an that's really the only plane they been in :3<br />
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<Denise> err<br />
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<Denise> it. One babye. Probably >.><br />
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<Aubrienne> Anyway, I can bring up to eight, including myself.<br />
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<Genevriel> There's six of us... Would anyone mind if I invite Madds to join us, if he's so inclined?<br />
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<Aubrienne> I don't have a problem with it.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I'm assuming Argent would want to be there too - he can be quiet. I just don't want to leave Terry out if he does manage to show up later or if you guys are there longer than just this session.)<br />
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<Denise> I'd ask Enver but he's gotta work. I bet Veren would be good to ask about this stuff too though<br />
* Genevriel glances around for any objections.<br />
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<Denise> (Argen is sulking because Denise dissed Silver ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Right, Julia, so let's say Gen said there were seven of us.)<br />
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<Genevriel> Madds has missed out on all the 'fun' but returning a seed shouldn't be too perilous, I hope.<br />
* Genevriel smiles slightly.<br />
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<Genevriel> (If no one objects, I will invite Madds to join us, then. XD )<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (okay, he can agree to join you)<br />
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<Hettienne> we went to andusk too though.<br />
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<Aubrienne> If I get a chance, I can try to read up on planar travel and babies. I think it will be fine, though, Hettie.<br />
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<Genevriel> (to Madds on the phone) Great. Maybe we'll meet your fae alter-ego while we're there. How much do you want to bet that he's a satyr? See you soon, love.<br />
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<Dorien> (lol)<br />
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<Hettienne> Thanks Brie...<br />
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<Denise> we weren't really there, not the bodoes though<br />
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<Hettienne> That'd be swell :/<br />
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<Denise> just like.... dreamin' of it<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah but... I dunno >.><br />
* Denise will give you a gentle hug<br />
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<Denise> Your baby is gonna be so great no matter what<br />
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<Aubrienne> Besides, while she can be a handful, Hyacinth is a lovely baby.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Having a fey baby wouldn't be so bad, would it? :)<br />
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<Denise> an we'll all take care of it real good<br />
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<Hettienne> as long as they aren't 50 feet tall :/<br />
* Genevriel will let you all know that Madds is on his way. ^-^<br />
<Denise> you ain't *that* big :V<br />
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<Hettienne> not yet <.<<br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, they probably wouldn't start that way.<br />
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<Denise> But like<br />
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<Denise> Maybe twins big >.><br />
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<Hettienne> wh... what<br />
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<Hettienne> why would you say that<br />
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<Denise> well maybe!<br />
* Hettienne pales.<br />
* Aubrienne will quickly hide her smile.<br />
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<Denise> They run in the family!<br />
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<Hettienne> void...<br />
* Hettienne says in a very small voice<br />
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<Denise> Aw come on, you tellin' me you ain't thought of that before?<br />
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<Denise> they oughtta be able to tell though, right?<br />
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<Dorien> I mean imagine if you and Nycki *both* had twins.<br />
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<Hettienne> Dorien YOU can fuck right off outta my house :|<br />
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<Denise> They don't run in Nycki's family<br />
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<Denise> ...I don't think >.><br />
* Denise says, trying to be reassuring<br />
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<Dorien> ...can I keep the pastries?<br />
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<Denise> Anyway I bet you can get any kinda help you need<br />
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<Hettienne> ... I gotta call Lathra<br />
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<Hettienne> and no you may not<br />
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<Denise> well, maybe Danys can tell, too :3<br />
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<Denise> She's the one who said about the babies in the first place :3<br />
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<Denise> no wait<br />
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<Denise> it was that Satyr guy<br />
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<Hettienne> yeah.<br />
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<Denise> but she said for sure<br />
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<Denise> I still bet she could<br />
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<Hettienne> Maybe...<br />
* Madds will arrive after a little bit. You can notice he is no longer walking with his cane, and seems to no longer have a limp.<br />
* Genevriel greets him with a happy smile and a kiss on the cheek.<br />
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<Dorien> Hi Madds!<br />
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<Madds> Hello :)<br />
* Hettienne grumbles about so many people in her house<br />
* Dorien says from the porch<br />
* Genevriel slips her hand into Madds'.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, we're all here now. Shall we?<br />
* Genevriel asks Aubrienne.<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm ready<br />
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<Dorien> Can I come back in then?<br />
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<Denise> (I will presume we have all done the necessary informing and thank goodness that if wiretaps have been invented, they're probably all run by Nycki anyway)<br />
* Denise rolls her eyes<br />
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<Hettienne> you dolt.<br />
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<Denise> yes<br />
* Hettienne sighs.<br />
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<Denise> cme on, then<br />
* Denise looks at Aubrienne<br />
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<Aubrienne> Okay, everybody hold hands.<br />
* Denise will do so<br />
* Dorien will as well<br />
* Aubrienne will cast Plane Shift once we're all ready.<br />
* Denise makes sure Dorien has the seed :p<br />
* Dorien will check his pockets and find it eventually<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - having ensured that you have in fact got the seed, you can Plane Shift to the First World. <br />
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<Denise> Oh shoot did we bring the scissors? :o<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I am willing to assume you brought them if that was your intention :)<br />
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<Hettienne> (I was asuuming I had them(<br />
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<Denise> (cool)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (kk)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> !roll 5d100<br />
* Denise rolls for DiablotinNarrator: [ 5d100 ] getting [ 63 71 47 85 61 ] for a total of [ 327 ].<br />
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<Denise> (ehhh?)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah...<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (plane shift is not very accurate for destinations ;)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Plane Shift is not an accurate spell...)<br />
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<Denise> (ahh)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I was just curious about how far away you ended up)<br />
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<Hugonel> (it's ok, Eletheni will find us)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Meanwhile we can have an adventure.)<br />
* Genevriel looks around to get her bearings, if any bearings are to be had.<br />
* Denise also, ready to FITE if needed but hoping it isn't<br />
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===The PCs figure out where they are and Hugo contacts Eletheni===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> You arrive in an area that is warm and seems to be made up of a bunch of small ponds interspersed with trees. The ponds are of various colours and sizes.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh, pretty.<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Genevriel> (I also automatically know what direction passes for "North" here, so combined with having lived as Vreel for a while, I *might* be able to figure out where we are or how to get to some place a little more populated.)<br />
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<Dorien> A little *too* pretty -_-<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> sure, you can roll K:Nature, Gen.<br />
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<Denise> pfft<br />
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<Denise> don't worry, it ain't gonna rub off :V<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+24<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+24 ] getting [ 13 ] which, after the modifier [ 24 ] totals [ 37 ].<br />
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<Aubrienne> Dor, did you bring a sample kit?<br />
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<Aubrienne> You never know what these ponds might be.<br />
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<Dorien> What... what kind of question is that?<br />
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<Dorien> Who do you think I am?<br />
* Dorien pulls out a rolled up leather test-tube case from his coat and starts sampling aaaaaaalll the things.<br />
* Hugonel will start quietly singing to himself, or to no one in particular, and looking up to the skies<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, you think this is a region called the Rainburst Forest - it would be in Linthira's territory, although fairly far from her main palace of Summerveil.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can walk around a bit, exploring the general area (cautiously). Hugo, after a little bit, you can hear, or maybe sense, Eletheni's song answering to yours.<br />
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<Genevriel> (And what direction would her palace be from here? Do I know of other population centres that might be closer than her palace, and what direction they lie?)<br />
* Denise pokes around<br />
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<Hugonel> There we go ...<br />
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<Genevriel> We're in the Rainburst Forest.<br />
* Genevriel mentions casually.<br />
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<Hugonel> Eletheni hears us ... she's on her way.<br />
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<Genevriel> In Linthira's domain.<br />
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<Denise> hmmm<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you know how long Eletheni might be, Hugo?<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Julie, is it possible any of us with K:Planes or Nature might have heard of this place?)<br />
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<Denise> can we use tht spell to call for any other folks?<br />
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<Aubrienne> We could Send, I guess.<br />
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<Hugonel> I don't know ... it's hard to say.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yeah you can roll K: nature if you have it to use it to know more about this place or the general geography of the plane<br />
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<Genevriel> (Should I roll again...?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> no I was just answering Josh<br />
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<Genevriel> (OK. Thanks.)<br />
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<Aubrienne> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Denise rolls for Aubrienne: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 22 ].<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Wow)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I don't know nothing)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Clearly these ponds are likely to be poisonous or acidic or otherwise dangerous ;)<br />
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<Denise> me is poking them with a stick to see if they contain any neat fey creatures :3<br />
* Hettienne is not touching anything unnecessarily... don't want to end up turning into a damn panda every time I take a bath or some shit<br />
* Denise is poking them with a stick to see if they contain any neat fey creatures :3<br />
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<Denise> (LOL)<br />
* Dorien is actively sampling them<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, her palace would be further west, and your guess for other nearby communities or settlements is that the Hollow Hall is probably the next closest, although it's still some distance away.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Can I get a sense of how many hours/days/weeks to Hollow Hall?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> ah, distances and travel time are tricky here, but probably 3-4 days at least.<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'm just trying to figure out if I need to go into full Survival/Scout mode and start building us some temporary shelters in case the Rainburst Forest lives up to its name.)<br />
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<Genevriel> The Hollow Hall is the closest settlement. It would take us three or four days on foot to get there. So, do you want to start walking or should we set up a camp here? Assuming that we can find any potable water here.<br />
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<Denise> well, ets see what Eletheni says<br />
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<Denise> maybe she can carry us again :3<br />
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<Genevriel> Hugo doesn't know how long she'll be.<br />
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<Denise> I don't wanna have to be here for days @_@<br />
* Genevriel reminds Denise.<br />
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===Eletheni and Co. arrive===<br />
* Eletheni appears overhead and she has some passengers with her - likewise at the same time, you hear large footsteps coming through the woods, and Giant Hettie appears, being even more giant than before. Both in terms of height and pregnancy.<br />
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<Denise> Gah!<br />
* Hugonel smiles<br />
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<Genevriel> Never mind.<br />
* Genevriel smiles.<br />
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<Dorien> I think the party came to us.<br />
* Eletheni descends carefully through the trees, landing not too far away, so that her passengers can dismount. They include Thea, Veren, and Danys.<br />
* Genevriel will slip back to Madds' side and quietly tell him who these entities are/who from Diablotin is soul-linked to them. ;)<br />
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<Denise> :D<br />
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<Denise> Oh gosh!<br />
* Denise will go give Danys a big hug for sure<br />
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<Hettienne> oh my gosh :o<br />
* Danys hugs you back warmly<br />
* Genevriel is unsurprised that Vreel isn't among them. :)<br />
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<Hettienne> I'm huge :o<br />
* Hugonel goes over to Eletheni, unsure quite what to do with himself.<br />
* Aubrienne will go hug Thea.<br />
* Giant_Hettie has Anny on her shoulder :3<br />
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<Aubrienne> Heya folks! :)<br />
* Eletheni will embrace you, Hugo.<br />
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<Hugonel> It's good to see you again.<br />
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<Eletheni> (awkward hugs all around)<br />
* Giant_Hettie will (carefully) crouch down to greet you. She's larger than before by maybe a foot or so? Like she's growing up into a full-grown norn :3<br />
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<Hettienne> Hello :o<br />
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<Denise> I'm so glad I get to see you again for real :3<br />
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<Denise> I mean, all of the rest too, but, like....<br />
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<Denise> you know<br />
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<Danys> Me too! <br />
* Giant_Hettie smiles a little to see that you are also huge, Hettie :3<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I suppose in a way I have you to thank for this... Norns don't usually reproduce this way.<br />
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<Hettienne> Well... uh... I hope it's ok with you <br />
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<Giant_Hettie> Yes... although I'm looking forward to their arrival. <br />
* Giant_Hettie says, laying a hand on her huge belly.<br />
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<Denise> (is anny also huge? relatively?)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Their?<br />
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<Denise> IT IS TWINS :D<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Anny is tiny but huge :)<br />
* Denise looks to Danys<br />
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<Hettienne> Me too, sister<br />
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<Denise> Is our Hettie havin' twins?<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> Triplets actually. Norns come in sets of three.<br />
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<Denise> she ain't thought to check<br />
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<Denise> Oh gosh @_@<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh, wow.<br />
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<Hettienne> ...<br />
* Danys can look over at regular-sized Hettie<br />
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<Denise> that's a *lot* of babies @_@<br />
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<Hettienne> W... what<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Ratte equivalent of "mazel tov")<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> Mine I mean - you will have three but not all at once :)<br />
* Giant_Hettie says to Hettie<br />
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<Hugonel> Uhh ... now I am very confused.<br />
* Dorien clears his throat and whistles an awkward tune.<br />
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<Hettienne> oh... okay :o<br />
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<Danys> She just has one right now :)<br />
* Danys says, looking her over<br />
* Genevriel quietly awaits her turn to greet the fae politely and introduce them to Madds, since he wasn't with us when we were here before.<br />
* Hettienne sighs with relief<br />
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<Denise> but she's gonna have three?<br />
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<Denise> Is that includin' Nycky's or, like, just her :o<br />
* Aubrienne will give Hettie's shoulder a comforting squeeze.<br />
* Denise hops with excitement<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> That's what the threads of fate tell me. I don't know more than that.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Denise> um, I guess, speakin' of the Threads of Fate an all.... @_@<br />
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<Genevriel> (I would like to ask them if they know how Vreel is, too.)<br />
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<Hettienne> yeah we uh... we found these shears.<br />
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<Hettienne> This crazy woman had 'em, she was using them to try an' cut up this wallhanging<br />
* Giant_Hettie frowns slightly<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> May I see them?<br />
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<Hettienne> 'course.<br />
* Hettienne will get them out.<br />
* Giant_Hettie will examine them<br />
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<Denise> she was cuttin the threads bwteen the worlds, si what she was doin'<br />
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<Denise> I dunno where she got them though<br />
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<Denise> She woudln't a had them when she went in the arch<br />
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<Hettienne> yeah, that's what we were hopin' maybe you could tell<br />
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<Hettienne> Who gave 'em to her.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> These belong... or belonged... to one of my sisters, Hilde. <br />
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<Hettienne> oh... oh no<br />
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<Hettienne> :(<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> but she would never have given them up voluntarily<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh, I'm so sorry.<br />
* Denise looks worried<br />
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<Eletheni> And you have an Irminsul seed as well?<br />
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<Hugonel> We do.<br />
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<Dorien> Yeah...<br />
* Dorien will pull out the jar with the seed.<br />
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<Denise> we took it out f someone's head in a dream<br />
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<Denise> we figured here would be a better place for it, but we don't knwo what to do with it<br />
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<Genevriel> There are several more people in our world who have them in their heads, as well.<br />
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<Denise> so we were hopin' maybe you would<br />
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<Denise> also, yeah<br />
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<Denise> prolly there's gonna be more, if we can get them out too<br />
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<Genevriel> So... if any of you have any ideas on how we might be able to safely get them out without killing the patients, I'd very much appreciate it.<br />
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<Genevriel> We can do the same thing we did to get this one, but if there's another way, I mean.<br />
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<Dorien> Yeah, it wasn't exactly super easy.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> And I doubt everyone has the will of Sirris to keep it contained.<br />
* Eletheni and the others will consider this for a bit<br />
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<Eletheni> You say that the shears were given to this person while she was between worlds?<br />
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<Denise> I mean... I think so?<br />
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<Denise> they checked her before she went in<br />
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<Denise> to make sure she didn't have nothin<br />
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<Denise> unless it was the folks checkin' her, but I don't think so<br />
* Danys will meanwhile examine the seed<br />
* Denise watches :3<br />
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<Eletheni> There is no permanent connection to the realm between worlds from this world, not like your 'Arch'. <br />
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<Eletheni> So either someone would have had to bring the shears to a world with such a connection accessible to them, and deliver them that way, or...<br />
* Eletheni glances over at Giant Hettie<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> A rift. They could have taken them through a rift, if they found one or made one.<br />
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<Denise> a what?<br />
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<Dorien> A rift?<br />
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<Genevriel> Like a rent in the Dark Tapestry?<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> The Dark Tapestry was woven by others of my kind, long ago. <br />
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<Denise> :o<br />
* Giant_Hettie hands you back the shears, Hettie<br />
* Denise seems a bit surprised at that<br />
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<Denise> does she get to keep 'em :o<br />
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<Hettienne> Do you think there's a chance Hilde is... that we could give them back to her<br />
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<Hettienne> ?<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> If there are those here who intended to use them for evil, they are likely safer with you than they would be with me.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> And... I don't know. I believe I would sense if she was dead, so I don't think that is the case. But it is possible that her mind has been corrupted or otherwise manipulated to evil ends.<br />
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<Hettienne> -_-<br />
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<Denise> :(<br />
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<Denise> ...can we help?<br />
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<Genevriel> Amanita rent the Dark Tapestry when we first came here. She was allied with the Cyst, wasn't she? Could she still be under their sway?<br />
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<Eletheni> A rift was created here once, before time and death, and allowed the entrance of those forces into the world. It was contained only with supreme effort, and great sacrifice. <br />
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<Eletheni> It was the way by which those you call the Cyst left this plane to explore the far realms beyond. But it came at a great price.<br />
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<Denise> wait<br />
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<Genevriel> What sort of price? How did you close the rift? And is there a way to confirm whether there is another rift currently that remains open?<br />
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<Denise> so .... if another rift was made, could they come *back* here?<br />
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<Veren> The price of opening the rift last time was the beginning of time, death, entropy. It was sealed only by the strength of the Twins, who formed into one and became the Serpent, existing outside the world and binding it together. <br />
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<Dorien> ...whoa.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Okay...<br />
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<Hettienne> Heavy.<br />
* Genevriel nods, looking thoughtful.<br />
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<Denise> Woah :o<br />
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<Hugonel> So ... here we are. <br />
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<Genevriel> I think our Hettie managed to close another rift when Revelyne Fourre was cutting threads while inside the Arch...?<br />
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<Veren> so... yes, the kaorti could return through such a rift, were one to be created. <br />
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<Denise> so then, like.... prolly thre;s not a new one? Right?<br />
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<Hettienne> I had help<br />
* Giant_Hettie smiles a little at that<br />
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<Genevriel> Except that some kaorti ARE coming through. How? From where?<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I thought it was you - I tried to lend what aid I could.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Would there be a way to find a new one? Through the tapestry, or the, ah, threads of fate?<br />
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<Aubrienne> If there was one, I mean, but it seems likely.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> if I had the Tapestry, I could examine it.. read its threads and see.<br />
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<Denise> we could prolly getit<br />
* Eletheni looks concerned<br />
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<Denise> what?<br />
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<Denise> my boss...<br />
* Denise looks to Danys<br />
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<Denise> *my* Ander<br />
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<Denise> Is the emperor now and he'd let us it it were to help.<br />
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<Eletheni> Since the Lords and Ladies of the Seasons cleansed the Blight, Linthira has been acting oddly - more secretive, more vicious. While I don't know, it's possible that something of that sickness, or its source, took root inside her.<br />
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<Denise> :?<br />
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<Denise> :?<br />
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<Denise> :/<br />
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<Denise> we can see that though<br />
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<Hugonel> What would the risks be, of bringing the Tapestry here?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Would she know if we brought it here?<br />
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<Denise> lettin' her get ahold of it, I guess?<br />
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<Denise> ....Maybe you could come back with us?<br />
* Denise asks Hettie<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> If she was responsible for corrupting my sisters, I would rip her limbs off with my bare hands.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> Dorien give her some of the stuff!<br />
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<Dorien> Oh! Right!<br />
* Dorien fishes in his pockets for eye cream.<br />
* Dorien and the removal tonic.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (who are you giving those to?)<br />
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<Dorien> (I guess Eletheni)<br />
* Eletheni will accept them<br />
* Dorien will explain briefly how to use them.<br />
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<Dorien> ...and don't eat the eye paste. Bad idea.<br />
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<Hugonel> You should really have warning labels, Dorien, otherwise your customers are going to be eating poison cream left and right.<br />
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<Dorien> Hey, it's not ready for mass production yet.<br />
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<Hugonel> That's reassuring.<br />
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<Danys> While you're all thinking about that... I think I can take care of the seed.<br />
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<Denise> oh, good!<br />
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<Danys> And maybe I can find a way to use it to get the other ones out of people's minds.<br />
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<Denise> ooh gosh that would be even better :o<br />
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<Danys> I'm not sure but I can try, anyway.<br />
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<Denise> I bet you can do it :3<br />
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<Aubrienne> We're happy to offer any assistance you may need.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> for either thing.<br />
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<Danys> Thank you :)<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> If you think you can bring the Tapestry here, I can examine it... it might prove useful. <br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Genevriel> And if there's a way to get the seeds out of the other patients' heads safely please do let us know.<br />
* Danys nods<br />
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<Eletheni> how many others are there?<br />
* Genevriel will give the number... (I think its 3 or 4?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (something like that, yeah. you have 2 current patients, 1 died in the rescue, and there might have been 2 others left at the facility.)<br />
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<Genevriel> Only two of them are in our care, though.<br />
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<Danys> It shouldn't matter where they are.<br />
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<Genevriel> The one that died when we got three out - that Irminsul didn't last long. Do you have any idea why?<br />
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<Danys> Well... your world can only have one at a time. So since there already was one, I think it probably couldn't take root properly. Here we can have lots, though.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ah, that makes sense...<br />
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<Genevriel> But I guess also that we needn't have worried about getting this one out of M. Neherin. It would have just dissipated?<br />
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<Danys> probably but it could have done damage to its surroundings in the process. It's still a very large release of energy.<br />
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<Genevriel> Fair.<br />
* Genevriel looks relieved that Sirris didn't go through all that suffering for nothing.<br />
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<Denise> Maybe thats all they wanted...<br />
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<Denise> to make more warforged or somethin'<br />
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<Dorien> Or to weaponize it...<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm not sure that it is. They would have let the remaining patients at Lynwood die, or even killed them, if they wanted to capture the energy.<br />
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<Genevriel> Unless they haven't figured out how to do that yet.<br />
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<Genevriel> But that seems unlikely since they did capture the energy from the Irminsul at Seda Grove - that's how they made the Warforged.<br />
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<Genevriel> So they know a way to capture the energy.<br />
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<Aubrienne> From a fully-formed and established one, at least. Maybe the dream plane interaction changed the process.<br />
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<Aubrienne> No way to know right now.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's something to think about, certainly.<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
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<Genevriel> Do any of you know what became of Vreel?<br />
* Genevriel asks the fae who aren't busy working on something at the moment.<br />
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<Eletheni> I believe she had taken work with Linthira...<br />
* Eletheni says, looking concerned<br />
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<Genevriel> Ah.<br />
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<Genevriel> So... do you need our assistance dealing with Linthira, or would it make more sense for us to get the Tapestry here for Hettie to look at?<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> The Tapestry first - it may provide insight into the course of action we should take.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Denise> can you find us when we get back?<br />
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<Denise> Like, I thinkwe don't get too much of a choice where we wind up -_-<br />
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<Aubrienne> I can do my best to come back to here, but no guarantees.<br />
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<Hugonel> I'll sing my loudest when we get here.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Also, I won't be able to bring us back until tomorrow. Or at least after 8 hours of rest. >.><br />
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<Eletheni> That will be all right - we'll find you.<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Eletheni> In the meantime, I could try to locate Vreel... if Linthira truly has become corrupted in some way, Vreel might be best placed to know more about that.<br />
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<Denise> I mean, we do gotta *talk* to the boss an stuff too...<br />
* Aubrienne nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> That makes sense. I mean, I could have tried Sending her, too, but I wasn't sure how she'd take it. "Hi, it's me Gen... the human who took over your body for a while? Just wondering how you're doing."<br />
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<Genevriel> Seems a little awkward.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, I didn't really take her over, either - mostly just lost myself within her consciousness. So I guess I was more like a parasite. Still a high potential for awkwardness.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - so you are going to go back home, arrange to get the tapestry, and plan to return and meet up with them (and/or whoever else they can get) the following day?<br />
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<Genevriel> (I think so, yup. Gen will ask Madds what he thought and if he wants to return with us the next day, or if he's had enough of a taste of the First World already. ^-^)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (That seems to be the case, yes.)<br />
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<Dorien> (Yes'm)<br />
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<Denise> (yarp)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> !roll 5d100<br />
* Denise rolls for DiablotinNarrator: [ 5d100 ] getting [ 27 13 15 28 13 ] for a total of [ 96 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Lower is better, right?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> oh you don't end up super far away from Diablotin at least ;) you can make it back by evening for sure.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yes, it's the number of miles from your desired destination that you wind up.<br />
* Dorien can totally walk 96 miles in an evening.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I could teleport us)<br />
* Denise can call for a car ;p<br />
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<Denise> (or that!)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Hey, it's out at Madds' uncle's farm! We can borrow a car. ;D )<br />
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<Aubrienne> (She'd have to make two trips, but she can do it)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> teleport is probably simplest, yeah :)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'm not sure the farm is that far, honestly. ;))<br />
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===The PCs return to their plane briefly===<br />
* Denise will see about getting in to talk to Ander and/or Janelle once we are back<br />
* Ander can make time to talk with you<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (just Denise, or anyone else going along?)<br />
* Denise will give him a brief run down :V<br />
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<Denise> ...So, like, if we bring it to her, maybe she can figure out who gave her the shears to take in the arch, and maybe figure out some other bits of what's goin' on too<br />
* Ander nods, listening<br />
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<Ander> Well, that all sounds like good stuff to figure out. But then what happens with the tapestry after?<br />
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<Denise> um<br />
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<Denise> I assumed we'd jusy bring it back...<br />
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<Ander> what if she doesn't wanna let you? I mean if it's like.. her people who made it or whatever, maybe she figures it belongs to them.<br />
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<Denise> I gues.. prolly if she wanted to keep it we coudlnt' *stop* her...<br />
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<Denise> but like if her folks did make it maybe that's where it ought to be?<br />
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<Ander> well like - for me, I ain't against that. We don't know what to do with the thing, we can't use it right, it's causin' problems, but like... there's some elves who want it back too, an' it might piss them off if we give it away.<br />
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<Denise> well, they can go ask for it back from Hettie >.><br />
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<Denise> an see how that goes for 'em >.><br />
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<Denise> But like she didn't say nothin' about wanting to keep it<br />
* Ander nods<br />
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<Denise> and she gave Hettie her sister's shears to keep 'em safe so I don't figure her wanting the Tapestry in a place where there's danger for it neither<br />
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<Ander> okay. well I'll run it by Janelle but I think she'll say it's okay.<br />
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<Ander> she wants all this stuff to get sorted an' settled too.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> okay :3<br />
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<Hugonel> Recognizing that there is a diplomatic issue here, we can assure you that we'll keep this matter as confidential as possible.<br />
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<Denise> uhh, right >.><br />
* Ander nods<br />
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<Ander> well, we'll see about gettin' it wrapped up for you to take. plain brown paper wrapper kinda thing. <br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Hugonel> Thank you.<br />
* Denise grins<br />
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<Denise> thansk boss<br />
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<Ander> no problem. say how's Hettie doin'? she must be ready to be done with all this shit.<br />
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<Denise> oh yh, real done @_@<br />
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<Denise> but I think she's worried for the norns, too<br />
* Ander nods<br />
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<Ander> well I hope she can catch a breather anyway.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> soon :3<br />
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<Ander> okay, good luck tomorrow. lemme know how it goes.<br />
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<Denise> will do, boss!<br />
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===The PCs return to the First World with the Dark Tapestry===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - you can recuperate for the night, and gather the next day to return with the tapestry.<br />
* Denise can carrpy the totally not suspicious looking roll of...something wrapped in paper :V<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> heh<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> why do these campaigns always end with something wrapped up in a carpet<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> at least it's not the Patriarch this time<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> just the fabric of space-time<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, Madds will agree to return with you the next day, he wasn't too scared off :)<br />
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<Denise> hee<br />
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<Genevriel> Great.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Aubrienne's inter-planar express, all aboard!<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> !roll 5d100<br />
* Denise rolls for DiablotinNarrator: [ 5d100 ] getting [ 20 9 63 7 23 ] for a total of [ 122 ].<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> not too bad :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> the 9 and the 7 helped<br />
* Genevriel will try using her sense of direction and knowledge of the Fae to figure out where we are again.<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+24<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+24 ] getting [ 17 ] which, after the modifier [ 24 ] totals [ 41 ].<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> This time when you arrive in the First World, you wind up in a valley between steep, spiky mountains of a striking violet-coloured stone. It's cooler here, sort of rocky and less vegetation. Gen, you believe this is somewhere in the Thistlespan, a range of mountains which border between Linthira's and Eranthis's territory.<br />
* Genevriel relays that to the rest of you.<br />
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<Genevriel> The good news is, we're not vastly distant from where we were. But it would still take a day or two of walking to get to where we were yesterday.<br />
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<Genevriel> Time for you to sing, Hugo.<br />
* Hugonel sings his happy song.<br />
* Genevriel explores (within eyesight of everyone else) with Madds while we wait for Eletheni et al.<br />
* Genevriel is just really happy to be able to ramble with him again. It reminds her of pre-war life.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> After a while of waiting, you can spot Eletheni flying towards you. <br />
* Giant_Hettie also arrives on foot, only a bit behind.<br />
* Genevriel and Madds return to the rest of the group to greet the fae.<br />
* Denise is holding the tapestry, only a little nervous now<br />
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<Denise> >.><br />
* Eletheni lands and will let her various passengers dismount.<br />
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<Hugonel> Hello again. <br />
* Eletheni nods gracefully<br />
* Denise waves<br />
* Giant_Hettie will sit to catch her breath because she's carrying giant triplets ;)<br />
* Genevriel greets the fae politely again.<br />
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<Denise> so, um, we got it!<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> may I see?<br />
* Denise says.<br />
* Giant_Hettie asks<br />
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<Denise> well, I mean, that's whyb we brought it, but like.... we do gotta take it back, if thats okay....<br />
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<Denise> or I guess elves will be mad >.><br />
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<Giant_Hettie> who will be mad? o_O<br />
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<Hugonel> There are a group of elves, in our world, who claim the Tapestry as their own. Whether their claim is valid, I cannot say.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> Hm.<br />
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<Denise> I mean like<br />
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<Denise> I believe your folks made it<br />
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<Denise> I don't know what the deal is with the elves, really, just they say it is here an they'll be mad it we, just, like, give it away.<br />
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<Denise> but like... it ain't liek we can stop you of you wanna take it >.><br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I am not old enough to know the reasons behind its creation, or why they might have had it.<br />
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<Denise> meeee either<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> But I also think it's possible that it's safer in your world, at least for now.<br />
* Denise shrugs<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Giant_Hettie will get some of you to unfold it and hold it up so she can look at it<br />
* Genevriel will help with that since she isn't hugely pregnant, etc.<br />
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<Denise> (same)<br />
* Giant_Hettie looks it over, running her fingers over Hettie's mended spots in particular.<br />
* Genevriel looks over the tapestry curiously, looking for tears or threadbare areas that she can see with her mortal eyes.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> You did well... you've stopped the worst of the damage, at least for now.<br />
* Giant_Hettie says to Hettie<br />
* Genevriel also, being ever the curious one, will reach out mentally to the tapestry since the words 'Dark Tapestry' meant something to her.<br />
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<Hettienne> I did my best...<br />
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<Hugonel> You did a fine job. <br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Genevriel> . o O (Are you there? Can you hear me?) (Addressing the souls in the realm between worlds.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, you believe you hear some echoes, but it's difficult to make them out<br />
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<Genevriel> . o O (Held back by the threads, probably.)<br />
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<Aubrienne> It's great, Hettie.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> It shows that great changes are coming. Danger that threatens to unravel the bonds between worlds. <br />
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<Giant_Hettie> But it is not too late to stop them. They can be driven back into the far realms, outside time.<br />
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<Hugonel> Does it indicate how?<br />
* Denise listens<br />
* Giant_Hettie peers closer at the tapestry's details<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I see a tree of cold iron. It was made to bridge the distance between worlds, like an Irminsul, but unnatural... twisted. <br />
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<Genevriel> That's at Lynwood.<br />
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<Denise> I thought it was just to keep out the fey :o<br />
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<Danys> It would probably do that too... ugh, cold iron.<br />
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<Denise> hmm<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> The iron tree must be destroyed. And with it, the knowledge that created it, and allowed the Cyst to begin to take root in your world.<br />
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<Denise> like.... you mean... take out the folks?<br />
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<Hugonel> Destroying the tree may be the easy part of that.<br />
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<Denise> or like.. wreck their notes? or both >.><br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I can't tell you whether you need to kill those who were responsible for its creation. But if they can simply create another, then the danger will only be delayed.<br />
* Giant_Hettie turns to Hettie for a moment<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I believe my sister's shears came to you for a reason. You will know what to do with them when the time comes.<br />
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<Denise> :o <br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Denise> . o O ( My aunt is SO COOL )<br />
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<Hettienne> ...<br />
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<Hettienne> I guess you'd know<br />
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<Hettienne> :o<br />
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<Denise> an so will you :D<br />
* Aubrienne smiles at that.<br />
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<Eletheni> Meanwhile from our side, I have given the ointment to Vreel - I believe that is our best chance of seeing if something is wrong with Linthira, and perhaps healing her, or if that isn't possible... ending her reign.<br />
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<Denise> :o<br />
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<Denise> you mean Vreel'll take her out?<br />
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<Denise> :o<br />
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<Denise> you think she can?<br />
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<Denise> she's so tiny :o<br />
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<Aubrienne> She seemed like she can take care of herself. And something tells me she won't be alone.<br />
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<Eletheni> She promised to return and report back, and then we can decide what to do from there. If we need to, we can work together against her.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Genevriel tries not to give up what she and Madds know: that Vreel poisoned Giant Hettie's food at Hollow Hill. To be fair it wasn't a deadly poison. Just one strong enough to make a Norn sick, as a prank.<br />
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<Denise> I bet Silver an Aux would come help with *that* oart, if you needed em<br />
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<Genevriel> . o O (That took balls.)<br />
* Eletheni nods<br />
* Giant_Hettie will carefully wrap up the tapestry.<br />
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<Denise> we're taking the best care of it we can<br />
* Giant_Hettie then comes over to Hettie's side for a moment and puts one large hand on your belly.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> Your child's thread is bright - she will be strong and healthy. <br />
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<Denise> :3 :3 :3<br />
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<Hettienne> oh, a girl? :3<br />
* Giant_Hettie nods<br />
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<Denise> Murodea girls are the *best* :3 <br />
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<Hettienne> thank you so much...<br />
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<Denise> an she can play with Avionne :3<br />
* Denise gives her aunt another big hug<br />
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<Hettienne> yeah!<br />
* Eletheni gives Hugo a hug before you go, and Danys will hug Denise, etc. hugs all around ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> Could I- Could I walk with you a moment, Hettie? (Addressing Giant Hettie). I have something to ask. In private. It shouldn't take long.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> All right.<br />
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<Denise> oh I got a questio too but maybe its a dumb one<br />
* Genevriel smiles apologetically to the rest of you, who are probably looking forward to getting home.<br />
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<Denise> why's it called the *dark* tapestry?<br />
* Genevriel pauses for an answer to Denise's question, if one is forthcoming.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> According to our legends, there were two made - a dark and a light tapestry. The light tapestry was made to show the past, and the dark the future. I don't know where the light tapestry is, however. <br />
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<Denise> huh, neat!<br />
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<Genevriel> Maybe it's in all of us.<br />
* Genevriel turns to Giant Hettie so they can stroll off for their little chat.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Thea might want to take Aubrienne aside for a few words in private as well :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (okay)<br />
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<Denise> (solos?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yeah<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I'll assume after people talk to whoever they need to talk to, then you can safely return home.<br />
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==Solos==<br />
===Gen asks Giant Hettie about her life-thread===<br />
* Genevriel walks beside Giant Hettie until we are out of earshot of the others.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you for this.<br />
* Giant_Hettie nods<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> what is troubling you?<br />
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<Genevriel> Rifts and kaorti, mainly.<br />
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<Genevriel> Supposing that they do create a new rift, we don't have the... Twins?... anymore. Serpent is already one.<br />
* Giant_Hettie nods<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I don't know if it's possible to create a new rift. It was one possibility.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm just trying to start a contingency plan, in case.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> All right...<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm a little concerned about who we have that can pay the price this time around. I don't know the answer to that, and my guess is you don't either. But, I have some limited contact with the souls who got trapped in the realm between the worlds and I will at least ask them about it, if I need to.<br />
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<Genevriel> My fate seems wound with theirs, since the war.<br />
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<Genevriel> So... I wanted to ask you a couple of things. If you can see the thread of my life, is there a... knot in it?<br />
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<Genevriel> I have felt like I've been on borrowed time since they saved me from what would certainly have been deadly burns.<br />
* Giant_Hettie considers that<br />
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<Genevriel> I did get a memory back about that night, from a Chrestomath, and I should have died. But I took the... welcome from all those souls, and used it to heal a young boy instead.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> If they saved your life, then it was surely for a purpose. but perhaps it was another purpose than what you think.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> And if you used their power to save the life of another, perhaps his life was also saved for a purpose. Perhaps the other lives you have touched on your path are also there for a purpose. The threads of our lives are never in isolation - they exist alongside and intertwined with many others.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Yes, I understand that, but you haven't answered my question.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I'm not sure what you want to know. Whether you should have died on that occasion, but did not?<br />
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<Genevriel> Just whether my thread was cut but then extended somehow. It would give me some peace to know, with certainty.<br />
* Giant_Hettie reaches out to place her hand on your head, if you'll allow her.<br />
* Genevriel will.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> Your thread has been thin at times, frayed, close to breaking... but it has persisted unbroken.<br />
* Genevriel lets out a breath she didn't realize she had been holding.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right. Thank you.<br />
* Giant_Hettie nods<br />
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<Genevriel> The other thing I wanted to ask is whether some of the things those souls have said to me mean anything to you.<br />
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<Genevriel> I feel like you have a bit of a bigger picture perspective on things than I possibly could.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> I can try...<br />
* Genevriel laughs slightly.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right, so there's "You are the instrument; We are the song / You are the brush; We are the colours / You are the fuel; We are the fire / You are the harvest; We are the seed" and "As the fire allows the seeds to grow stronger, so your strength emerges from your suffering. Like the lyre, our song speaks through you, and you will carry our words: we are all one. Here at the hub of the wheel, where all is still, we embrace you. Be at peace, child."<br />
* Giant_Hettie considers your words<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> You have certainly suffered - and emerged stronger from it.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> It seems as though they wish to speak and spread their message through you.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> Beyond that, if they have ulterior meanings, I am not aware of them.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right. Thank you.<br />
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<Genevriel> That's all I had to ask you. The others are probably ready to go back to our plane, so I should return to them.<br />
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<Giant_Hettie> Very well.<br />
* Giant_Hettie will return to where the others are, then.<br />
* Genevriel returns to Madds' side and gives him a hug. She appears content with whatever she had to talk to the Norn about.<br />
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<Genevriel> (But also like no matter how curious he might be, she won't tell him. ;) )<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (heh)<br />
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===Thea and Aubrienne chat===<br />
* Thea will take you aside for a few words, Aubrienne<br />
* Aubrienne is happy to catch up.<br />
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<Thea> are you doing well?<br />
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<Aubrienne> I try to take it one day at a time.<br />
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<Aubrienne> And you?<br />
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<Aubrienne> That seems like less of an option for you.<br />
* Thea smiles a bit at that<br />
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<Thea> I'm all right. It's been good traveling with Hettie and Anny.<br />
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<Thea> They need someone not pregnant to keep them steady sometimes.<br />
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<Aubrienne> If they're anything like my world's versions, they're good people.<br />
* Thea nods<br />
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<Thea> It can be challenging at times, but we've managed to work our way through it.<br />
* Thea says, blushing a bit.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I can imagine they might need some help. It seems like it would be difficult for them to help each other with some things.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Though I guess Hettie can change size and all.<br />
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<Thea> size issues are a thing >.> but yes.<br />
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<Thea> But I was hoping to talk to you about your brother - and your niece.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh, um, okay.<br />
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<Aubrienne> What about them?<br />
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<Thea> Well... how is he doing? Your brother, I mean.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Last I remember, he was doing okay. Has anything changed?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (he seems to have been doing better lately, yeah. more able to spend time with people/family, hold conversations, not break down often, etc.)<br />
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<Aubrienne> It's been a struggle, but he seems to be doing better these days. He's not exactly better, but he's managing.<br />
* Thea nods<br />
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<Thea> Good.. that's good.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Is there something I should be looking out for?<br />
* Thea considers, like she's trying to think how to explain something carefully<br />
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<Thea> I just wanted to tell you that... his destiny could bring him back here. If he wishes, that is. He could stay in your world, but ... perhaps something would always feel like it was missing. <br />
* Aubrienne sighs and frowns.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I can't say I'm entirely surprised.<br />
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<Aubrienne> But, with Linthira...like she is, what is there for him here?<br />
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<Thea> I hope that we'll be able to deal with that, if it becomes necessary :/<br />
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<Thea> But I've seen a path that could be open to him, if he chooses it.<br />
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<Thea> When it's safe - if you think it's right - bring him to the Irminsul and he'll be able to make his choice there.<br />
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<Aubrienne> All right.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I...can do that.<br />
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<Thea> Only if you think it's right. I don't want to tell you what to do - just provide another possibility.<br />
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<Thea> Whatever happens, his daughter will always have a place here, as well as in your world. She can keep a foot in each, I think, without harm.<br />
* Aubrienne nods.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I just want him to be happy.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, and safe.<br />
* Thea nods<br />
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<Thea> I know. And I know how hard you've worked to help him heal. I don't mean to diminish that at all. <br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh, that's not it. I just...we lost him, and then he came back, and I worry if he took this path, we'd lose him again.<br />
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<Aubrienne> But I suppose I can always come here now. And Hyacinth could as well.<br />
* Thea nods<br />
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<Thea> I don't think he would be lost to you. It might allow him to be truly found.<br />
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<Aubrienne> That would be nice.<br />
* Thea offers you a hug.<br />
* Aubrienne will gladly return the hug.<br />
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<Aubrienne> You know, you're always welcome in our world, too.<br />
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<Thea> I might just take you up on that sometime.. when things are a little quieter.<br />
* Aubrienne smiles.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Great.<br />
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<Aubrienne> But, yeah, we have a lot to take care of now.<br />
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<Thea> I'd very much like to meet your 'Tits' :) <br />
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<Aubrienne> ...If only Dorian could hear you right now.<br />
* Thea smiles<br />
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<Thea> I can imagine.<br />
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===Denise and Danys chat===<br />
* Denise will approach Danys before we go since apparenlty pwople are conferring anyway<br />
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<Denise> I just wanted to say.... gosh it is so swell to get to meet you for real. Like I guess I sorta asid it ysterday, but like...<br />
* Danys smiles<br />
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<Denise> I dunno, you were so nice an wise an smart and I though you were swell<br />
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<Danys> It's really great to meet you too - properly, that is. I feel like I know you already :)<br />
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<Denise> I wanted to know if you got to go home to your boy after all that happened before :3<br />
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<Denise> yeah :D<br />
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<Danys> Oh... no :/ well it's kind of weird and confusing.<br />
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<Denise> no?<br />
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<Denise> :(<br />
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<Denise> was that just all me then?<br />
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<Danys> I don't know if it's that my memories were all mixed up with yours, or what... but once we were separated again, I remembered I didn't have a boy :/ It felt so real then.<br />
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<Denise> aww, I'm sorry :(<br />
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<Denise> what about the rats?<br />
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<Denise> were there really rats?<br />
* Danys nods, smiling at that<br />
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<Danys> That part was real, anyway :)<br />
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<Denise> aww good :3<br />
* Danys will reach into her back and bring out some rattes :3<br />
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<Denise> :D<br />
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<Denise> My brother is named Mikel... I duno if that carried over<br />
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<Denise> an then my boss is Ander...<br />
* Danys nods<br />
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<Denise> <q> I can turn into one now too :3<br />
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<Danys> you can? that's so neat :)<br />
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<Danys> I think I learned how to hit people better with my tail from you.<br />
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<Denise> yeah! :)<br />
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<Denise> I just.... heal real fast @_@<br />
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<Denise> form you<br />
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<Denise> but hittin' things better is good!<br />
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<Denise> I can show you a few other things if you want<br />
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<Danys> okay! :)<br />
* Denise will make sure she knows how to throw a proper punch, and a few other basics, and if she knows those, we can more on to some more complex things :V<br />
* Danys is an enthusiastic learner :)<br />
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<Denise> it's great cause you're so strong :3<br />
* Denise will also make sure to pet all the rattes :3<br />
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<Danys> :3<br />
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===Argent and Briony report to Alma==<br />
* Alma can welcome you and Briony to her home, that probably works best for a setting<br />
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<Argent> Thank you for meeting us<br />
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<Alma> Of course.<br />
* Alma has some tea and snacks available<br />
* Argent accepted some tea but had not drank any<br />
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<Argent> Is there any news on the search for Father Willem?<br />
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<Alma> Some, yes. I believe we have made further progress since this necklace was recovered. <br />
* Alma gestures to a necklace that is sitting on her desk.<br />
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<Argent> further progress how?<br />
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<Alma> I've managed to scry on him, and I believe track down where he is hiding. Now it's a question of getting in there to deal with him.<br />
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<Argent> Surely the Spokesmen that are available are more than a match for him<br />
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<Alma> he's moving about in the form of a rat, which makes him more difficult to track.<br />
* Argent nods<br />
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<Argent> but significantly slower<br />
* Alma nods<br />
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<Argent> so its should be just a time now.<br />
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<Alma> He's got a hiding place in the sewers - I've appealed to those who know that area well for aid.<br />
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<Argent> within the Church or outside it?<br />
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<Alma> outside... I've sought help from Seth Argo. There's no one more ... intimately aquainted with that part of the city.<br />
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<Argent> I've never heard of him. Is he trustworthy?<br />
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<Alma> I've known him for many years. While he might be eccentric, I do trust him in these matters. He knows how dangerous Father Willem is.<br />
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<Alma> And ... I've become increasingly aware that there are factions within the Church itself that I am reluctant to entrust with such matters.<br />
* Briony nods<br />
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<Argent> increasingly aware?<br />
* Argent shakes his head<br />
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<Alma> I hoped it might be isolated incidents of bigots and fanatics... I thought we had managed to remove the worst of them years ago. I know now that it is more widespread than that. That we need to act in order to cleanse the church, or see it taken over by evil.<br />
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<Argent> I'm glad to see someone is finally going to act, but how did this get missed?<br />
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<Argent> What were people doing?<br />
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<Argent> One Reverend Mother an agent for the Cyst... how does that just slip by?<br />
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<Alma> I agree. It should not have, and I accept the fault for this failing.<br />
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<Alma> I knew of their threat, and yet didn't see this danger within our own midst.<br />
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<Argent> I just don't understand how it got so bad and nobody noticed or did anything.<br />
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<Argent> They arranged a candidate for the Arch!<br />
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<Argent> how much pull did that take?<br />
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<Argent> How does that much fear build up and not get notice or acted on?<br />
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<Alma> I hate to say it, but she would have been a candidate either way. She might even have been chosen without their aid, I don't know. I think that their sway helped her, but there is enough fear and racism within people who've never been so much as touched by the Cyst that I can't say for certain.<br />
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<Alma> Gods willing, I will be Matriarch one day. I will have more power to act on my concerns then, and I'll need trustworthy associates like you.<br />
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<Argent> thats all well and good one day<br />
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<Argent> but there's alot to deal with today<br />
* Alma nods<br />
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<Alma> On the previous subject, I believe I've been able to determine the function of the necklace Willem tried to have Empress Janelle wear.<br />
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<Argent> I'm guessing its to tie her to her shadowy other half<br />
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<Alma> It would have enabled a connection between her and Channel - a link between their minds.<br />
* Alma nods<br />
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<Alma> It suggests at least part of his aim continues to be establishing a link between them, by nurturing the connection they forged in the Arch.<br />
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<Argent> Andusk has become quite the pain we dont need right now<br />
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<Alma> I have mixed feelings about them... While I agree that it is troubling to consider the continued ties between our planes, even after they were ostensibly severed, I also have no wish to see them perish if their plane should continue to destabilize and collapse.<br />
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<Alma> I hope that they can reach their own solution and save themselves, without resorting to whatever nefarious plans Willem has in mind.<br />
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<Argent> some of their other plans are just as nefarious, such as aligning with the Black Ship of Leng<br />
* Alma nods sadly<br />
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<Alma> Yes, that would be ... unfortunate.<br />
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<Argent> one problem at at time<br />
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<Argent> so when its time to move on Claar and her allies, what resouces are we going to have to help us?<br />
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<Alma> What do you think will be required?<br />
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<Briony> .. Dimensional anchors?<br />
* Briony suggests<br />
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<Argent> something that will let us kill or destroy the Cyste on this plain a little more easily, or at least force them from thier hosts?<br />
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<Argent> I mean, I've done it, but its not easy and we have don't have a real good guage on how many are here with here<br />
* Alma nods<br />
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<Argent> (her)<br />
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<Argent> and then there is that giant construct she was building... I expect more progress has been made on those<br />
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<Alma> I would also advise consulting with Clarence Molniere on that matter. He is expert in constructs and may also have helpful insights into the bloodforged that would aid you if you should need to face any of them.<br />
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<Briony> And he seems willing to turn against his former ally...<br />
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<Argent> I get the feeling he was in it for the science, not the world destroying<br />
* Briony nods<br />
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<Briony> And possibly a little to impress a girl... :p<br />
* Argent smiles<br />
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<Alma> I can provide dimensional anchors - I think it would be helpful so that even if the Cyst are forced out of their hosts, they can't escape.<br />
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<Argent> Thank you for talking to us Mother Alma... I was very... angry about the state of the Church before coming here.<br />
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<Argent> I'm glad to hear I'm not only one<br />
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<Alma> I understand. And I am sorry. I should have done better. sometimes I can be .. preoccupied with internal matters, to the point of neglecting the issues under my own nose.<br />
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<Alma> Anything I can do to help, please, you need only let me know.<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: March 18, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> The day of Empress Janelle's official coronation and the grand ball to celebrate it has finally arrived. While in some regards it will be a traditional ceremony, in other ways it's clear that the new Empress wants to distinguish her reign from that of her predecessors.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The ceremony will be the first to be broadcast over radio, and will be filmed by the noted director Korisse Severin so that it can be viewed by people anywhere in the Empire.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As well, the celebrations will be shared with more than just the wealthy and noble populace of the city in other ways. The Empress has ordered a civic holiday for all, and free food will be distributed in the public parks of Diablotin as part of the day's festivities.<br />
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===Hettienne prevents a disastrous coronation===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Hettie, you are on hand to assist the new Empress with the dress you've created for her. I was sort of picturing this kind of thing: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7c/d3/3d/7cd33df5ff47b3073c04834957ec2254.jpg<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Pretty but easy to step on a hem because it's so long and has a train, so you are around with a supply of pins in case of emergency repairs ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> niiice<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You don't need to do the actual 'helping her get dressed and move her train around', she has ladies in waiting for that, which is helpful because you're super pregnant anyway.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> although I'm sure you're on hand for that<br />
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<Hettienne> supervising :v<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> yeah :) <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You are watching as she finishes up getting ready, putting on her jewelry and any last touches on her makeup.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You do notice something a bit odd, though.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You had of course consulted with her about what jewelry she was planning to wear, so you could incorporate those ideas into the design of the dress. You recalled she had picked a particular necklace, one with diamonds and emeralds, but now she is putting on one with some black stones (onyx maybe?) instead.<br />
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<Hettienne> Huh.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> It doesn't really suit quite as well, since you'd planned the neckline and so forth to go with the other one.<br />
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<Hettienne> What happened to the green one?<br />
* Hettienne frowns.<br />
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<Janelle> Oh... I changed my mind. I hope it isn't a problem.<br />
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<Hettienne> Well no, I mean, I only designed the whole dress with that in mind :|<br />
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<Hettienne> But you're the Empress, so do what you want I guess. >:|<br />
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<Janelle> Oh.. I'm sorry :( I just felt like I should wear this one instead.<br />
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<Janelle> The dress is so beautiful - you really did an amazing job on it.<br />
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<Hettienne> The black one is so big and clunky... why?<br />
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<Janelle> It just called out to me. I don't know if I can explain it.<br />
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<Janelle> It seemed more... fitting.<br />
* Hettienne scowls<br />
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<Hettienne> You don't think that's weird<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> At that moment, there is a slight knock at the door.<br />
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<Hettienne> Ugh, go away!<br />
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<Ander> Ah, hi, am I allowed to come in?<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh it's you.<br />
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<Hettienne> MAybe you can change her mind about this gods-awful thing.<br />
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<Hettienne> Look at this!!<br />
* Ander asks, sticking his head in the door. He's wearing his military dress uniform with some extra fancy bits, plus his medals and so forth.<br />
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<Hettienne> THe whole look is ruined!<br />
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<Ander> Huh? What's up?<br />
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<Hettienne> She's insisting on wearing this lump of coal<br />
* Janelle frowns, looking upset<br />
* Ander takes a look at it<br />
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<Ander> Well.. I think the other one was nicer, the one with the emeralds.<br />
* Ander says, agreeing with you while trying not to piss off his wife on the day of her coronation ;)<br />
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<Janelle> Ugh, I can't even decide what necklace I want to wear?<br />
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<Ander> Well, like, it's up to you, sure, but I know Hettie worked real hard on this dress with the other one in mind, yeah?<br />
* Ander says, glancing at you<br />
* Ander is giving you kind of a 'wtf is going on here' look.<br />
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<Hettienne> She said it called to her.<br />
* Hettienne narrows her eyes.<br />
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<Ander> Uh, necklaces shouldn't do that. Ain't nothin' good about jewelry that talks to you.<br />
* Hettienne grumbles <m> she oughtta hang up the damn phone<br />
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<Janelle> Look, I need to get going, they're waiting for me... <br />
* Janelle starts to try to leave.<br />
* Hettienne gives Ander an angry, pleading look<br />
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<Ander> They can't start the show without you, I reckon.<br />
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<Ander> But sure, let's get on the way.<br />
* Ander lets her go ahead of him so he can cast Detect Magic while she isn't looking.<br />
* Ander glances over at you, Hettie, hanging back with you as Janelle is leaving the room.<br />
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<Ander> <w> That thing ain't right. There's some kinda magic on it, like ... not somethin' for protectin' her or whatever, like the ring an' that stuff.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> I thought this kind of thing wasn't supposed to happen!!<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> How are we gonna get it off?!<br />
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<Ander> <w> I dunno, I was thinkin' just grab it off her, but maybe we gotta be more careful.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> Well I could try<br />
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<Ander> <w> Like, I'll try to stall her, talkin' wit hher, an' you come up behind an' grab it?<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> yeah... yeah.<br />
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<Ander> <w> okay, let's do it<br />
* Hettienne rubs her hands together as though warming them up.<br />
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<Ander> Babe, hey, wait a sec, I should go with you, yeah? We're supposed to come out together on the steps, right? or do you go out first an' then I go after?<br />
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<Hettienne> (YOINK)<br />
* Ander stalls her with talking about protocol ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> !roll 1d20+23<br />
* Denise rolls for Hettienne: [ 1d20+23 ] getting [ 11 ] which, after the modifier [ 23 ] totals [ 34 ].<br />
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<Janelle> No, we need to go together, but then you will go stand with the others while I make my speech, and...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You manage to sneak up behind her as they're talking and unhook the necklace so it falls off, and Ander kicks it out of range when it hits the floor.<br />
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<Janelle> What are you doing? :o<br />
* Hettienne runs off with the thing leaving Ander to deal with a potentially angry wife...<br />
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<Ander> Okay, so, let me explain...<br />
* Ander says as you head off.<br />
* Hettienne will try to find a more magic-y person :o<br />
* Hettienne holds it out away from her though, as if it smells bad.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can head out into the palace and conveniently bump into Reverend Mother Alma, who is there as part of the church's representatives for the ceremony.<br />
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<Hettienne> You!<br />
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<Hettienne> What is this?!<br />
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<Alma> Yes?<br />
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<Alma> Ah... <br />
* Hettienne thrusts the necklace at her.<br />
* Alma takes it and holds onto it for a minute, then almost tosses it to the floor.<br />
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<Hettienne> It tried to make Janelle wear it!!<br />
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<Hettienne> That's bad, init?<br />
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<Alma> Yes. It's something from Father Willem. I would need to examin it more closely to know what its intended purpose may be, but absolutely yes, that's bad.<br />
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<Hettienne> Father... the rat guy??!<br />
* Alma nods<br />
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<Hettienne> Can you take it then?<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't want it nowhere near here :|<br />
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<Alma> We've been tracking him but he's evasive. I had concerns that his aim here might be directed at Janelle, and this may be part of his plan.<br />
* Alma nods and will tuck it away in her purse.<br />
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<Hettienne> I gotta get back over there... and get the right goddamn jewelry... FUCK. What a fucking mess!!!!<br />
* Hettienne runs her hands through her hair, so stressed.<br />
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<Alma> Ah... yes. Thank you.<br />
* Hettienne dashes off to find the emeralds<br />
* Janelle and Ander are talking and she seems calmed down somewhat now, so whatever he was saying to her must have worked.<br />
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<Hettienne> Okay... okay.. here's.. the right... one<br />
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<Janelle> I'm sorry, Hettie - I don't know what came over me. The other necklace is much prettier anyway :)<br />
* Hettienne pants<br />
* Janelle accepts the right necklace<br />
* Hettienne will wait until *after* the ceremony to tell her about father willem...<br />
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<Janelle> Thank you. Now I really do need to get going, they're waiting for me to start ... <br />
* Janelle takes Ander's arm so they can head out, and you can trail along behind.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w, to Ander> check her again!<br />
* Ander nods and will look her over again, the spell is probably still going as it's only been a few minutes.<br />
* Ander gives you a thumbs up.<br />
* Hettienne heaves a sigh of relief.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - the coronation goes off smoothly after that, and afterwards Janelle will deliver a speech to the assembled audience, as well as for the benefit of people listening over the radio.<br />
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<Janelle> People of Aveyrone, I speak to you now for the first time as your Empress. I am proud to be able to serve you, and humbled by the knowledge that you have placed your trust in me. For as long as I live, I will strive to be worthy of that trust. My husband, who stands here beside me, shares my values and goals, and will work equally as hard to uphold his duties.<br />
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<Janelle> Today's ceremony, part of our ancient traditions that have been handed down by our ancestors, is not only a tribute to their virtues and their faith, a greatness that has bestowed on us, their descendants, over two thousand years of a strong, stable Empire, but a symbol of hope for the future as well, a hope that we can do better.<br />
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<Janelle> Our Empire has not always done right by all its people, or by our neighbours and guests in this land. Misunderstandings, greed, and outright prejudice have had their place as well, alongside strength, wisdom, and a spirit of trust and faith in one another. <br />
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<Janelle> The treatment of our brothers and sisters in Psyra can be improved, so that they are recognized for their long history and the wisdom they hold - so that their contributions to our Empire are about more than economic value but also a part of our shared culture and heritage from before there was even an Empire to speak of. Their religious traditions and cultural practices will no longer be <br />
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<Janelle> forbidden, but may exist side by side with ours.<br />
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<Janelle> The immigrants who have come to our Empire from the Shadow Plane, seeking new opportunities and a brighter future, will be welcomed here - with paths to citizenship open to them so that they can, if they so wish, become full and equal members of our society, able to practice their faith freely or to be part of no faith if they choose. <br />
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<Janelle> We are in an age of new discoveries and exploration, and while this brings great opportunities, we must also do our best to not repeat mistakes of the past, whether in dealing with the peoples who dwell in lands across the ocean, or in other planes that touch ours. We will send representatives and diplomats to these new worlds to establish lines of communication, rather than reaching out <br />
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<Janelle> with soldiers and weapons. We have as much to learn from them as they from us. <br />
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<Janelle> And even within the heart of our greatest city, the people of House Rat, who have been overlooked and discriminated against since they made themselves known to the surface-folk, will be embraced and honoured as the equal of any other House. Hvala vam, moji ljudi, za stavljanje vaseg povjerenja u mene. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (which for those of you who speak Rat, means "Thank you, my people, for placing your trust in me")<br />
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<Janelle> My presence here, as the first Empress recognized from House Rat, is a symbol of this change that is taking place at all levels of our society, but on its own is not enough to bring improvement to the lives of those who live and work in poverty. Not only those from my own House, but all those who deserve better - better wages, better education, better health and safety - can look to me <br />
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<Janelle> and my government with hope for the future.<br />
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<Janelle> I ask for your patience as I take on this great responsibility. I will always strive to do my best, and though no doubt from time to time I will fall short, I promise that I will take hope from the faith and loyalty you have shown me today, and continue to work to improve this great Empire that we all share. Thank you, and may all the Gods bless us as we begin our work.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hettie, you are kept busy for the rest of the evening, helping out with managing Janelle's gown (and thwarting sinister plans from extraplanar invaders. well just the one.)<br />
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<Hettienne> (I will tell her about Willem when there's an opportune moment tho)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> okay<br />
* Janelle can talk with you for a bit between the ceremony and the ball.<br />
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<Hettienne> Uh so, sorry about that thing with the jewelry<br />
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<Janelle> Oh, I hope that went all right...<br />
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<Janelle> oh.. it's no problem. I mean - you were right, this one is much better.<br />
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<Hettienne> Better than it would have if you wore the black one<br />
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<Hettienne> It was, uh<br />
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<Hettienne> I took it to that old priest woman.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> She said it came from Father Willem<br />
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<Janelle> :o<br />
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<Hettienne> Yyyyyeah.<br />
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<Janelle> Where is it now? :o Is it safe?<br />
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<Hettienne> SHe took it somewhere<br />
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<Janelle> Reverend Mother Alma has it?<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah.<br />
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<Janelle> That's good... probably there isn't anywhere safer for it right now.<br />
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<Janelle> I wonder if she can use it to track him down, finally... having something of his will help with divination.<br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno how that all works but yeah, hopefully.<br />
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<Janelle> What was it supposed to do? :o<br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno.<br />
* Janelle frowns, looking concerned<br />
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<Hettienne> Alma said she was gonna try and figure that out, but I don't imagine it were notin good...<br />
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<Hettienne> Where'd you get it, anyway?<br />
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<Janelle> It was just in the case with my other jewelry. It seemed... well, it seemed like it had always been there. It seemed familiar. <br />
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<Hettienne> That ain't good... that means someone was able to just sneak it in there... <br />
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<Janelle> But that means he's had access to my rooms in the palace... or I suppose that he has an ally who did :o<br />
* Janelle nods<br />
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<Hettienne> :|<br />
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<Hettienne> Guards got their work cut out for 'em -_-<br />
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<Janelle> Yes, we'll need to investigate this further.<br />
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<Janelle> Thank you - I don't want to imagine what it might have been like if you hadn't gotten it off me.<br />
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<Hettienne> Well, uh, anytime :)<br />
* Janelle hugs you, careful of your huge pregnant belly.<br />
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<Hettienne> (aww)<br />
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===Dorien, Hugonel, Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, Justen, Xandhil, and Ilphere remove the Irminsul from Sirris===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - who all is going on this magical mystery tour of Sirris's head?<br />
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<Dorien> I will assuming my girlfriend gives me permission<br />
* Denise raises her hand?<br />
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<Dorien> Or I guess if she wants to come too :)<br />
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<Hugonel> well it would be pretty cowardly of me to back out now<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> heh<br />
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<Denise> (do you need/want me to Xan?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Misery is okay with letting you go, but does not feel obligated to go herself<br />
* Genevriel wasn't going to tour but was going to be on hand to bring Sirris back from the dead if need be.<br />
* Argent is always willing to help out<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes, Xan and Justen will go, so if you want to Xan that would be helpful :)<br />
* Ilphere is also part of this plan, of course.<br />
* Silvia will also be keeping an eye on her husband while you undertake this plan, so she can hang out with Gen I guess.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay. You can gather at Silvia's house to prepare for the trip.<br />
* Silvia will have made sure their daughter is with friends (lbr probably Mercy) for the night.<br />
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<Xandhil> Solange will keep her plenty distratced, I'm sure<br />
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<Silvia> no doubt...<br />
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<Justen> So the plan is to go in, look around, and try to get the tree out if we can?<br />
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<Denise> how're we gettin' it out?<br />
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<Ilphere> If possible, manipulate the circumstances of the dream to render it portable, and physically remove it.<br />
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<Ilphere> If that isn't possible, we might have to evaluate other options while we're there...!<br />
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<Genevriel> Where do 'we' put it once it's out?<br />
* Dorien has plenty of defoliatnt, just in case.<br />
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<Ilphere> Well, it would be my preference to take it for study... it isn't often one has such an opportunity...!<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Argent> with everything going on, isn't there a lot of risk in studying a planar gateway<br />
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<Ilphere> A proto-gateway...! for understanding how they form and develop...!<br />
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<Denise> There's another whole big one in the Shade already<br />
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<Genevriel> Isn't that enough?<br />
* Genevriel nods, agreeing with Argent... and Denise? (Not sure if Denise was suggesting that Ilphere could study the one in the Shade if she needs to study an Irminsul.)<br />
* Xandhil frowns a bit, knowing what his quasi 'aunt' is like but also that she isn't gonna listen to him :p<br />
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<Hugonel> Well, let's put it another way: what other option is there, than providing it to Princess Ilphere for analysis?<br />
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<Hugonel> It's not like we can destroy it ourselves.<br />
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<Xandhil> We could take it back to the first world<br />
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<Xandhil> It can probably be better directed.... or studied, there.<br />
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<Ilphere> destroying such a valuable item would be tragic...! but perhaps, in the First World, it might be better contained...<br />
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<Hugonel> As long as we can keep an eye on it there. <br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Denise> well there's some folks there we can trust, I figure, if we can find 'em :3<br />
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<Justen> That seems like a good solution, then.<br />
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<Justen> as long as it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.<br />
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<Xandhil> >.><br />
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<Xandhil> There is that. BUt I still feel like that's a better bet than leaving it here<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'd prefer not to have more than one Irminsul in the city if we can help it. Even one is a bit... much.<br />
* Justen nods<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, well, while you've been talking, Sirris has been trying to fall asleep in the next room, and Silvia will report that he seems to be out now.<br />
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<Ilphere> All right, is everyone ready...?<br />
* Argent nods<br />
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<Dorien> As I ever am for this bit...<br />
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<Hugonel> Here we go again ...<br />
* Denise also nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Stay safe.<br />
* Ilphere heads into the bedroom, then, and will instruct everyone to hold hands so she can cast the necessary spell.<br />
* Genevriel hangs back with Silvia and watches.<br />
* Ilphere places her free hand on Sirris's chest.<br />
* Genevriel will use those Deathwatch Goggles to keep an eye on everyone while you're inside Sirris' head.<br />
* Xandhil will hold hands with Justen, and also someone non-justen ;)<br />
* Denise is not picky ;p<br />
* Ilphere casts the spell once everyone is ready.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You see a city of mud-brick and stones that stands in the midst of a fertile plain along the curve of a river. Small boats move along with the current, as smoke rises from its hearths and people walk through its streets - it is a busy, thriving community, but very much not one you're familiar with. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> I have an illustration: https://i.imgur.com/hdYhs8K.jpg<br />
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<Xandhil> Am...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hunters return with the carcass of a deer, while herders move their goats and oxen through the gates to bring them to the market where traders sell their wares. Small children run among the stalls of the marketplace, getting underfoot and then darting away laughing when the merchants yell at them.<br />
* Argent will prep now that we've arrived... greater longstrider, enchantment foil, tree stride, greater magic weapon on rapier, barkskin, see invis<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Towering above the city are taller structures, step pyramids and a complex of temples or palaces, you're not quite sure except that they are large and ornate, painted in rich colours and decorated with statues and carvings, surrounded with lush vegetation and still ponds. <br />
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<Dorien> (Is it anything we might be familiar with from history?)<br />
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<Denise> (there's 6 of us here, right?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (maybe if you've read my book :V)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Ilphere, Justen, Xan, Argent, Denise, Hugo, Aubrienne, and Dorien. 8)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> well, Xan just said it's Am. so if you're familiar with Am, you might have an idea. but Am is not part of what like... everyone gets taught about in school or anything, it's more specialized and relatively recent discoveries.<br />
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<Argent> can you explain?<br />
* Denise looks ag Xan as well, curious<br />
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<Xandhil> Am Is where the ancestors of the empire came from.... it was up north, in what is now the silver destert. <br />
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<Xandhil> This is where the original arch was on our plane, and Sirris was it's last Guardian<br />
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<Justen> It's where Sirris comes from.<br />
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<Dorien> What happened to it?<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Xandhil> The priests here did... something to try and use the arch to go to the center themselves<br />
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<Xandhil> Serpent had Kavreshar, its avatar or Justice, destroy the city for their arrogance.<br />
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<Justen> It got destroyed and the survivors - or some of them - were the people who came to Diablotin.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Dorien> Interesting...<br />
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<Xandhil> the refugees travelled south, and other the course of their travels, the totems they followed gained more power, and that's where the Seven come from... as wel as others that have been lost along the way<br />
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<Xandhil> well more or less lost<br />
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<Justen> I guess this is what it was like when Sirris lived here... something like twenty-five hundred years ago.<br />
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<Xandhil> but Sirris was punished more personally as well<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Dorien> I wonder how exactly one loses a god.<br />
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<Xandhil> That's... complicated.<br />
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<Xandhil> There was a war in the center and some fared better than others<br />
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<Xandhil> After Rat trapped Serpent<br />
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<Xandhil> tottems that didn't have direct association with the tribes that settled the empire didn't have as string an access to the power of the center<br />
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<Xandhil> and then.... their worship was stamped out by more mundane means as the Empire expanded later<br />
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<Xandhil> (strong an access)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> People move around you as you stand there talking, and don't seem perturbed by your presence or your weird clothing, fwiw.<br />
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<Denise> (can we understand them?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes, you can. But you don't think they're speaking Aveyronnais. It sounds weird, but you don't have any trouble making out their words.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> but then, it is a dream...<br />
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<Denise> So what do we gotta do there then? I don't see any giant magic trees...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As you talk, the world around you seems to flicker, shifting from the bright and lively city to a dark and alarming vision. The sky is black, other than where it is occasionally torn by a flash of red lightning, sand is whipped through the air hard enough to sting your skin, and the fires of burning buildings cast jagged shadows on the ground. It is so hot that it hurts to breathe, and <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> the very ground seems to be melting beneath your feet. Screams echo around you, only to be abruptly cut off.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Then the view shifts back to as it was before - the city full of life again, its inhabitants going about their daily lives without any awareness of what has just happened - or may be going to happen in the future.<br />
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<Dorien> Void...<br />
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<Xandhil> woah. D:<br />
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<Ilphere> hmm.<br />
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<Xandhil> (ww)<br />
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<Denise> woah D:<br />
* Xandhil looks up what it happens<br />
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<Hugonel> Huh.<br />
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<Xandhil> ...The whole city now is basically vitrified<br />
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<Xandhil> it's a disturbing place<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Again the vision shifts, bringing you back to the city in the midst of destruction, then returning you once more to the living, peaceful surroundings.<br />
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<Ilphere> It's quite unstable...!<br />
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<Dorien> That seems... not good.<br />
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<Denise> no kiddin'<br />
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<Xandhil> I think we might want to try and go to the well.<br />
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<Argent> so how do we do this? Find Sirris in his dream?<br />
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<Ilphere> I can try to stabilize it... I think perhaps in the non-destroyed version...?<br />
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<Xandhil> I feel like there's some... conflation, in his mind, about what happened then and what's happneing to him now.<br />
* Xandhil nods to both<br />
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<Xandhil> I think that's where we'll find him and... yes I feel like not being on fire is probably preferable :p<br />
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<Ilphere> I'll need to focus my energies on keeping the dream stable, then... <br />
* Xandhil more or less knows where to head, I think?<br />
* Ilphere concentrates, and the world seems to steady itself, no longer fluctuating back and forth between life and death.<br />
* Ilphere settles on 'life' for now ;)<br />
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<Dorien> We should probably hurry unless we really like barbecues.<br />
* Argent will cast Find Quarry to see if it will locate Sirris in his dream (worth a try)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> well he's definitely within 20 miles of your current location... I think the problem might be it will discern his direction as 'everywhere all around you'<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> it's like all of these people are him<br />
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<Argent> well that wasnt helpful... he's like everyone here<br />
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<Dorien> Parts of him at least.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, yes, you do know the general direction to the Well - it would be where those big pyramid temple things are.<br />
* Xandhil will head there then<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, I assume the rest of you are going with Xan, rather than letting him wander off on his own? :)<br />
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<Hugonel> (yup)<br />
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<Dorien> (yes ;) )<br />
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<Argent> (yes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can make your way to the complex of temples. It seems that there are a large number of them, radiating out from the central pyramid structure.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Walking around there are people - some who look much like the other inhabitants of the city who you've already seen elsewhere, but some who are quite distinctive.<br />
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<Denise> (how so?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> They appear to you like hybrids of people and animals - you can see it as though the animal aspects are layered over their human ones, giving them features such as horns or antlers or claws or feathers.<br />
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<Denise> huh...<br />
* Denise tries not to stare<br />
* Dorien stares.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You have the sense that it's like you're seeing their true forms, and the human shapes are more superficial.<br />
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<Xandhil> do I have any idea what we're seeing here?<br />
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<Hugonel> (is this like, how Sirris sees us or something?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Also does it just aply to them? >.> )<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> how do you mean?<br />
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<Xandhil> (Do we appear as we want to or do those of us who aren't un their true forms also get overlays)<br />
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<Xandhil> (i.e., me ;p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> People seem to pay respect to the animal figures, but don't react strangely to them (i.e. don't seem to be freaking out or anything - treat them as a normal part of their world). All of you still appear as your usual selves to one another.<br />
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<Denise> (cool)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (I mean not in your true forms, if some of you are perchance not in your true forms ;)<br />
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<Denise> (gotcha)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The way the people react to the animal-hybrid figures suggests maybe they are priests/shamans, Xan. Maybe this is either how Sirris envisions them, or maybe you're able to perceive something about their connections to their totems?<br />
* Xandhil will look out for animals representing tribes he doens't already know about, but try not to get distrcted from the goal ;p<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can spot people who look like bears, lizards, oxen, owls, wolves, cats, rats, serpents, as well as foxes, ravens, horses, fish, deer/antelope maybe (antlers), goats, jackals...<br />
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<Xandhil> . o O (Neat!)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The priests (if that is in fact what they are) are heading in one general direction, to the big pyramid at the center.<br />
* Xandhil will keep heading there as well<br />
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<Denise> are they goin to the, uh, well?<br />
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<Denise> Should we ask someone what's goin' on or does it matter?<br />
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<Argent> what is the 'well'. Is it like the Arch?<br />
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<Xandhil> it is the arch, in its original form here<br />
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<Xandhil> and yes, that's where they're going<br />
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<Xandhil> As for asking what's happening...<br />
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<Xandhil> maybe?<br />
* Xandhil glances at Ilphere, who is concentrating<br />
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<Xandhil> They miht be gong to.... do whatever it was they did to try and go to the center, I suppose<br />
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<Justen> Should we.. try to watch that? or is that too risky?<br />
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<Justen> I mean, it might be informative, but I don't know if it's our main goal here.<br />
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<Xandhil> I don't know. I don't know if Sirris ever acgually saw it imself, or if it would just be what he imagined. BUt...<br />
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<Xandhil> like I said, I think there's some comflation between the arch and the Irminsul.... which makes sense<br />
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<Xandhil> they're not dissimilar<br />
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<Xandhil> ....probably related, really.<br />
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<Justen> so... yes, go to the Well, if that's where they're headed?<br />
* Justen glances around at the others to see if everyone agrees<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
* Denise shrugs and looks to Argent<br />
* Dorien nods as well.<br />
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<Argent> seems likely<br />
* Denise frowns, and will go up to the neartest priest or whatever<br />
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<Denise> Uh, hey - where's everyone goin'?<br />
* Silvia is now known as Priest<br />
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<Priest> It is the Day of Ascencion. We go to meet our ancestors.<br />
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<Denise> okay..<br />
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<Denise> Is Sirris gonna be there?<br />
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<Priest> The Chosen? Yes, he will be there to open the gate.<br />
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<Denise> uhh, okay, thanks @_@<br />
* Denise will slink back to the party<br />
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<Denise> Uhhh so I guess he is gonna be the one to open the gate to they can go an ascned to mneet their ancestors?<br />
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<Denise> That sounds bad<br />
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<Dorien> Yeaaaaahhhh...<br />
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<Argent> like what maybe caused the place to be wiped out?<br />
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<Dorien> Maybe we should not be here when that happens.<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
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<Xandhil> That.... yes. That does sound like it.<br />
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<Argent> at least we've confirmed where Sirris is/will be<br />
* Xandhil nods to Argent<br />
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<Hugonel> Haven't you all always dreamed of seeing the end of the world?<br />
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<Xandhil> YOu have to think of all this as a metaphor though... We've already been here when it's destroyed, but it is still just a dream<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Dorien> So we're safe then?<br />
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<Justen> so this might not be really how it happened?<br />
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<Xandhil> Its really just Ilphere that's keeping it stable in this state<br />
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<Xandhil> Yes.<br />
* Xandhil says to Justen<br />
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<Xandhil> I mean - maybe it is, but we can't assume that. And we know that the Irminsul is having its own influence on his mind and dreams, and that it is mixed up with Am.<br />
* Xandhil looks to Hugo<br />
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<Xandhil> Like some of the things he was rambling about...<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, right, I understand. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can make your way towards the large pyramid structure, then. As you approach, you can hear sounds of singing and chanting. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emerge from an arched passage into a vast courtyard type area, where these animal-beings have gathered, standing on the steps of the pyramid to look down over the large pool in the center. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> It appears to be full of still water, but when you look at it more closely, you can see that it doesn't reflect the structures and sky above it, but rather an inky blackness.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Standing at its edge is Sirris - or a younger version of him, perhaps. He looks maybe 15 or 16 years old, and wears a simple undyed robe.<br />
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<Xandhil> so the real well was full of poisoned water after the destruction. I don't know about now but, uh... just be careful.<br />
* Xandhil says to the others<br />
* Dorien wonders if he can get a sample...<br />
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<Xandhil> (that's about how old he was hen we first met him , yes?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (it's hard to say... maybe around that, though, yes.)<br />
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<Xandhil> (okay)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (age is only a number when you're 2500 ;)<br />
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<Denise> (word)<br />
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<Xandhil> Sirris?<br />
* Sirris looks over as you say his name, and smiles with recognition<br />
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<Sirris> Xan, what are you doing here?<br />
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<Xandhil> We came to see you - what's going on?<br />
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<Sirris> It's the Ascencion - I'm supposed to open the gate. <br />
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<Xandhil> ...What do you think will happen?<br />
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<Sirris> Well, people get to talk to their ancestors and ask for advice or tell them news about their descendants.<br />
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<Sirris> Did you need to talk to your ancestors too? is that why you're here?<br />
* Xandhil glances over at Justen<br />
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<Justen> I'm pretty okay on talking with my ancestors... don't really need to do that right now @_@<br />
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<Xandhil> nnnnoooo. I don't think think so<br />
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<Hugonel> Uh, Sirris ... that's not why we're here. We're here for you, to ... help you.<br />
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<Sirris> Hugo, you came too :)<br />
* Sirris seems relaxed and happy to see you all<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, of course.<br />
* Ilphere mumbles something under her breath<br />
* Denise looks over at her<br />
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<Denise> what?<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> the tree is the pool... if I look from the other side...<br />
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<Denise> <q> Like.... the water? or the actual well?<br />
* Ilphere closes her eyes, concentrating harder<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> it's both at once<br />
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<Denise> <q> then how do we take it out? :/<br />
* Denise seems a little dismayed, looking around<br />
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<Denise> <q> is it a tree in the destroyed part of the dream?<br />
* Ilphere nods<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> I can let this version of the world switch to the other, and then perhaps...!<br />
* Denise nods as well<br />
* Xandhil looks concerned<br />
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<Xandhil> We've come to find something, Sirris...<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> you might need to distract Sirris, though... he's struggling against me. <br />
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<Sirris> what is it? <br />
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<Xandhil> A tree..<br />
* Xandhil will go up to him and take his hands if he'll let me<br />
* Sirris doesn't pull away<br />
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<Xandhil> Do you remember?<br />
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<Sirris> a... tree? there are lots of trees in the gardens...<br />
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<Xandhil> A special tree<br />
* Xandhil glances at Ilphere<br />
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<Xandhil> Maybe you can come and help me look?<br />
* Xandhil says to Sirris<br />
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<Sirris> I... I should really stay here, they need me for the ceremony, but... I guess I can help you.<br />
* Xandhil smiles<br />
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<Xandhil> They'll wait.<br />
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<Xandhil> come on - which way?<br />
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<Sirris> The gardens are this way...<br />
* Sirris will go with Xan, leaving the Well unattended.<br />
* Ilphere looks up, gesturing to the rest of you.<br />
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<Ilphere> <w> I'll flip the vision now and you'll see what I mean...!<br />
* Denise braces herself for firey doom >.><br />
* Ilphere does... something... and your view of the scene changes. Instead of the still pool, there is a vast unnatural tree growing from the center of the well, its core open and glowing red. The sky is black and the people who were once here are gone, only traces of dust blowing in the empty courtyard now.<br />
* Ilphere switches it back after a moment.<br />
<Denise> uhh<br />
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<Denise> so... how do we get it out D:<br />
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<Dorien> Well... it's a dream, right? Maybe it will respond to our thoughts?<br />
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<Denise> Can we just.... dream it littler?<br />
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<Denise> down to a seed or somethin'? >.><br />
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<Ilphere> yes... if everyone concentrates, we may be able to manipulate it to a smaller state.<br />
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<Dorien> It's worth a shot.<br />
* Argent nods his agreement<br />
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<Dorien> A seed, then. Concentrate on that.<br />
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<Denise> are we aimin' for a baby tree or a seed?<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Hugonel> All right.<br />
* Denise thinks REAL HARD about it just being a little seed<br />
* Dorien will try to clear his mind of everything but the thought of the tree as a seed.<br />
* Ilphere will change it back to the tree side of the vision, so we can see if it's working.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Everyone who is contributing to the tree-shrinking efforts, make a Will save.<br />
* Hugonel thinks really hard of a seed.<br />
* Argent focuses on changing the tree<br />
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<Hugonel> (is this mind affecting?)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d208<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d208 ] getting [ 43 ].<br />
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<Dorien> (errr...)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 13 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 21 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 26 ].<br />
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<Argent> (are at least 4 people adjacent to me?)<br />
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<Hugonel> (26, or 33 if it counts as mind affecting)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hugo: no, it's not, and Argent, yes they are.<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+4<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+4 ] getting [ 11 ] which, after the modifier [ 4 ] totals [ 15 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (for denise)<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Argent> (nat 1 sigh)<br />
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<Xandhil> (that's not good @_@)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Do you hve any destiny?)<br />
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<Dorien> (The tree is now a walrus)<br />
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<Argent> (ill use my destiny reroll... havent in a long while)<br />
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<Xandhil> (lol)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 8 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 27 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (Also if justen s still there he shoudl get a roll)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (yup, and Ilphere too. I was just looking for his sheet ;)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+16<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+16 ] getting [ 5 ] which, after the modifier [ 16 ] totals [ 21 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+5<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+5 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 5 ] totals [ 23 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+10<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+10 ] getting [ 10 ] which, after the modifier [ 10 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, you all concentrate your efforts. There is some resistance - Sirris's mind, or the tree itself, seem to struggle against your efforts to reduce it. But you continue to work together, focusing all your energy on shrinking the tree, and gradually you begin to see some results.<br />
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<Denise> (Xan's sheoul be a 23, actually I was looking at his unmodified stats :p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Meanwhile, in the waking world, Gen, you and Silvia are paying attention to Sirris's state, and you can tell he's agitated, tossing and turning uneasily.<br />
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<Denise> (and denise's shoudlbe 4 higher as well... I can read my character sheets really :p)<br />
* Silvia puts her hand over his, trying to calm him.<br />
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<Silvia> do you think he's okay?<br />
* Silvia asks you<br />
* Genevriel will check him over (Heal check)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> okay<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 22 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Ugh.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I think I've used all my Destiny rerolls.)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You think he's just restless, that's all.<br />
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<Genevriel> I think he's just restless...? But this isn't exactly a routine medical procedure.<br />
* Silvia does also have Heal, of course, and can give you a second opinion, but she's also his wife, so might be biased.<br />
* Genevriel will keep watching him with the Deathwatch goggles in case things go south.<br />
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<Genevriel> What do you think?<br />
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<Silvia> I'm worried about him... I just ... what if this is too much strain for his body to take? <br />
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<Genevriel> Well, that's why I'm here. Plan B.<br />
* Silvia nods uncertainly<br />
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<Silvia> I guess all we can do is keep watching.<br />
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<Genevriel> I know that isn't particularly reassuring.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> If this works, we could try to help the other Seda Grove veterans.<br />
* Silvia nods<br />
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<Silvia> let's hope it does.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
* Silvia holds Sirris's hand tightly, then, and eventually he settles back into a deeper sleep, if not necessarily a more restful one.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> In the dream, you continue focusing your energy on the Irminsul, and it has shrunk to the size of a sapling now, not a huge towering tree. However, there is a problem...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Overhead, you hear the beating of huge wings.<br />
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<Justen> I said I *didn't* want to see my ancestors today.<br />
* Argent will look to see what is coming<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The shape passes over you, casting its shadow across the courtyard where you stand, and you can see it is a vast dragon, or at least that's what it looks like.<br />
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<Dorien> Awwww, fuckberries.<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 9 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 17 ].<br />
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<Argent> sappling may be small enough<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> From the dragon's mouth comes a blast of fire that seems to melt the very stones... the pyramid begins to crumble and fall, and you need to dodge to get out of the way.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Reflex saves all around)<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+12<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+12 ] getting [ 12 ] which, after the modifier [ 12 ] totals [ 24 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (for me)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d20+13<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d20+13 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 13 ] totals [ 31 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (err, denise :P But do I also need to roll?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Xan doesn't need to roll this one)<br />
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<Argent> !roll1d20+11<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ Error. The syntax is !roll xdx+x. ].<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+11<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+11 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 11 ] totals [ 29 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+5<br />
* Denise rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+5 ] getting [ 5 ] which, after the modifier [ 5 ] totals [ 10 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+4<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+4 ] getting [ 19 ] which, after the modifier [ 4 ] totals [ 23 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> (well, at least it's only a dream ... right?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+9<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+9 ] getting [ 2 ] which, after the modifier [ 9 ] totals [ 11 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+7<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+7 ] getting [ 15 ] which, after the modifier [ 7 ] totals [ 22 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hugo and Ilphere are struck by falling molten rocks and take... some damage.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 4d6<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 4d6 ] getting [ 6 1 3 3 ] for a total of [ 13 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> could be worse.<br />
* Ilphere struggles to maintain her concentration, though.<br />
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<Ilphere> !roll 1d20+17<br />
* Denise rolls for Ilphere: [ 1d20+17 ] getting [ 12 ] which, after the modifier [ 17 ] totals [ 29 ].<br />
* Ilphere manages ;)<br />
* Dorien will try to grab the tree.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Dorien, the tree blazes with a red glow like an ember, but you manage to grasp it even though it hurts your hands. The tree continues shrinking as you grab hold. In your hands it dwindles down further, leaves and branches retreating into itself, until finally it is only a seed.<br />
* Dorien quickly shoves it into a sample jar for safe keeping.<br />
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<Dorien> Ow! Hot!<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The seed is about the size of a bird's egg, so you can put it in a jar, where it glows and pulses uneasily.<br />
* Ilphere looks around at the world's end<br />
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<Ilphere> It's remarkable, really... ! but I suppose we should go.<br />
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<Argent> yes we should<br />
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<Dorien> That seems prudent<br />
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<Argent> Regular dragons are not that big!<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, before I get burned again, please.<br />
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<Dorien> Tell him that. I'm sure he'll listen.<br />
* Ilphere is smouldering a bit herself ;p<br />
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<Ilphere> Oh, yes, it's not a dragon, it's a hellwyrm...!<br />
* Justen sighs a little<br />
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<Dorien> Great. Good. Fine distinction. Very important. CAN WE GO PLEASE?!?!<br />
* Argent looks for Xan<br />
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<Justen> I'll get him.<br />
* Justen says, glancing off where Xan headed.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As Justen heads off to retrieve his husband, the dragon (or hellwyrm, if we want to be precise) makes another pass over the ruined city, blasting it with more waves of hellfire. The walls are melting, the sand beneath your feet turning glassy from the heat, and the Well before you stands open into a field of stars, not just simple darkness...<br />
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<Denise> It's the place again :o<br />
* Denise says to Argent<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Within the field you can see shapes moving, forms that are beyond your comprehension.<br />
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<Denise> but ther's.... things in it @_@<br />
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<Dorien> Oh... huh.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Shadowy figures, alien and unnatural, move behind and through the stars, reaching tendrils for the open gate...<br />
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<Denise> no you don;t!<br />
* Argent will try and fire a Sunbeam to hold them back<br />
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<Dorien> What... is that...<br />
* Denise gets ready to punch them back in if they try to get out<br />
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<Denise> nothin good....<br />
* Dorien pulls his revolver<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> They shrink away from the sunbeam, it seems to drive them back somewhat.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> There are so many of them, though, and they can't all be caught in its beam.<br />
* Dorien will fire off explosive rounds as fast as he can.<br />
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<Denise> they ain't just gonna come out of his dreams into his head if we go are they? D:<br />
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<Denise> can't we like.... plu it some how?<br />
* Sirris and Xan will return with Justen, and Sirris rushes up to the edge of the gate, stopping in horror.<br />
* Denise thinks REALLY HARD about the well being full of sunlight<br />
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<Sirris> I'll close it - you all get out!<br />
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<Xandhil> Sirris D:<br />
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<Xandhil> We didn't go through all this just to... leave you with this D:<br />
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<Sirris> It's my job.<br />
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<Hugonel> Your job is to inspire and lead us. Not to do it alone.<br />
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<Xandhil> I'm not *leaving* you here.<br />
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<Xandhil> me will turn to the others<br />
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<Xandhil> Get the tree out<br />
* Dorien looks around at the others.<br />
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<Argent> (how do we get out of the dream?)<br />
* Xandhil turns into... basically a glowing ball of light in front of the hole of the well<br />
* Ilphere has to take you out.<br />
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<Denise> uhhh...<br />
* Denise looks at Justen and then Argent<br />
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<Ilphere> Well at least change into something we can touch so I can take you out, Xandhil... your father will be very upset if I don't bring you back...!<br />
* Ilphere will go over to the edge of the well and reach out to touch the glowing light ball as best as she can, holding out her hand for the rest of you.<br />
* Argent will take it<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan's glowing form blocks the gate, preventing anything from emerging while Sirris works to close it.<br />
* Denise will take Denise's hand<br />
* Dorien will join up with the others<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You all manage to get hold of each other, you think, and Ilphere casts the spell to get us out of here.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emergy from the dream in the safety of Sirris's room, with the seed intact in its jar... <br />
* Denise will make sure someone grabs Justen on the way out too >.><br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, however, remains in the dream world... or somewhere.<br />
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<Justen> He... he said it was okay... he said he'd get out on his own...<br />
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<Dorien> Shit<br />
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<Dorien> How's Sirris?<br />
* Sirris remains asleep, and seems to be resting peacefully.<br />
* Dorien stumbles to his feet to check on him.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Do you want to wake him up?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> or just check on his condition while he's asleep?<br />
* Dorien will defer to the more healy types on that.<br />
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<Dorien> (Just checking on his condition)<br />
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<Denise> is he okay?<br />
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<Denise> Are there cysts in him? D:<br />
* Genevriel looks a little alarmed that Xan is missing, but turns her attention back to Sirris when Denise says that.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ointment...<br />
* Genevriel digs her little container out and will use some Cyst-detecting ointment.<br />
* Dorien will give her the jar<br />
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<Dorien> (Or that too :) )<br />
* Hugonel stands nearby, not sure what else to do but worry.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can inspect him and he appears to be free of cysts.<br />
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<Genevriel> He is Cyst-free.<br />
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<Genevriel> What happend to M. Orecalo?<br />
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<Dorien> He stayed behind...<br />
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<Denise> he turned into a big glowy thing?<br />
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<Justen> he can make it back on his own... I think...<br />
* Genevriel looks rather concerned.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right...<br />
* Genevriel gives Justen a sympathetic look.<br />
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<Genevriel> If there's anything I can do to help, just say the word.<br />
* Justen nods<br />
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<Dorien> We got what we went in for, though...<br />
* Dorien holds up the seed in it's jar.<br />
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<Genevriel> That is good, but can we get it to the First World without M. Orecalo?<br />
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<Denise> well... can we just take it through the other tree?<br />
* Ilphere nods<br />
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<Ilphere> That would be the easiest way...<br />
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<Genevriel> Very well. The sooner the better.<br />
* Genevriel will figure out with the group when and how we can do that. Is it just a matter of chucking the jar into the Irminsul in the Shade, for example? ;)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> probably not quite that easy ;) we can save that for next time though, as most of the people who might want to discuss it have gone.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Yup, I know, that's why I described it as an action rather than attempting to speak it as Gen.)<br />
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==Solos==<br />
===The One, via Genevriel, heals Madds===<br />
<Madds> (what is our set up? :)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I was thinking something along the lines of Gen has some oracular intuition that she might be able to help ease Madds' pain finally (maybe via a dream). But true to Gen-form she will mull it over before mentioning anything to him. And maaaaybe they were planning a date night but Gen calls Madds from her work to suggest they have a night in, instead.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Does that make sense?)<br />
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<Madds> (yup, that sounds fine to me - so Madds won't know what she has in mind?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Not really, no. It's Gen. ;) She *probably* sounds preoccupied over the phone so he can figure out that she has *something* on her mind.)<br />
* Madds will arrive at home, a bit concerned/unsure why you changed our plans - maybe you aren't feeling well?<br />
* Genevriel hasn't been home long herself, and had just sat down with a pot of after-work tea.<br />
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<Madds> hi - is everything okay?<br />
* Genevriel stands up and smiles when he steps in. He knows her well enough to see that she is trying to hide a certain anxiety from him.<br />
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<Genevriel> What? Yes?<br />
* Madds comes over to give you a hug and kiss.<br />
* Genevriel hugs and kisses him back.<br />
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<Madds> you just sounded a bit ... concerned, maybe. you've had a lot going on lately, I wasn't sure if maybe something else had happened.<br />
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<Genevriel> Nothing bad.<br />
* Genevriel smiles in an attempt to be reassuring, though she is still rather anxious.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Would you like some tea?<br />
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<Madds> Sure, that would be nice.<br />
* Genevriel pours him a cup and doctors it the way he likes it before handing it over to him.<br />
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<Madds> thanks<br />
* Madds sits down with you<br />
* Genevriel smiles brightly and sits down next to you. Then her smile fades and she looks a little crestfallen.<br />
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<Genevriel> I made you worry, didn't I...<br />
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<Madds> Just a little.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm sorry.<br />
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<Madds> Don't worry about it. I'm just glad to hear there's nothing bad. <br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Madds> And it'll be nice to have a more quiet night in, too.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm sorry. We could go to the movie tomorrow night, maybe?<br />
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<Genevriel> I just... I woke up with this feeling today. I think it comes from the One. I think I might be able to relieve some of the trauma to your leg, maybe. If you want me to try.<br />
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<Madds> oh... huh :o<br />
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<Genevriel> But it's just a feeling. I don't really *know*. So... <br />
* Genevriel shrugs.<br />
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<Madds> well, I guess it can't hurt to try... can it?<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Genevriel> It might hurt a little... Even healing the smallest injury feels... somehow raw to the patient? More raw than with a Cleric of the Wheel, anyway. And your leg was pretty badly damaged.<br />
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<Genevriel> I mean, Dorien told me that my healing magic feels raw.<br />
* Genevriel clarifies.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> So, do you want me to try?<br />
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<Madds> if you think it might help, I'm willing to give it a try.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right.<br />
* Genevriel sets her tea on the side table and kneels on the floor beside Madds so she can lay her hands on his thigh and pray to the One for healing.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Let's see if this Regeneration works, eh?)<br />
* Genevriel prays her very best because this is Madds, whom she loves.<br />
* Madds grimaces slightly at the sensation, then tries giving his leg an experimental stretch.<br />
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<Madds> ... huh...<br />
* Genevriel nearly forgets to breathe as she watches Madds stretch out his leg.<br />
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<Genevriel> How... how does it feel?<br />
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<Madds> it's... it doesn't hurt.<br />
* Madds says with amazement<br />
* Genevriel smiles happily.<br />
* Madds gets up and tries walking a few steps, then turns back to you<br />
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<Madds> you fixed it :D it worked!<br />
* Genevriel smiles a little wider, and comes close to hug you.<br />
* Madds hugs you tight<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm... I'm glad.<br />
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<Madds> thank you so much<br />
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<Genevriel> You're welcome.<br />
* Madds is overcome and doesn't know what to say, so just hugs you some more<br />
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<Genevriel> Is *all* the pain gone?<br />
* Genevriel asks eventually.<br />
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<Madds> well... I guess I don't know yet. I haven't tried walking up and down stairs or sitting in one position for a long time or other things that would be painful. But just walking normally is fine. It feels like it used to, before...<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you want to try... some stairs?<br />
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<Madds> sure :)<br />
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<Genevriel> All right.<br />
* Genevriel releases Madds and follows him to the stairs to the front door of the apartment building.<br />
* Genevriel will stay close in case things aren't totally all right and she needs to catch him or something.<br />
* Madds will go with you and try walking up and down the stairs a bit. He walks carefully, like he's a bit unsure of his balance, but seems okay.<br />
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<Madds> it feels a bit strange, but I think I'm just still getting used to it. It doesn't hurt.<br />
* Genevriel nods and ushers him back into the apartment.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you want to try... other things?<br />
* Madds looks briefly puzzled.<br />
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<Madds> do you think it fixed everything? :o<br />
* Madds manages to resist the urge to take off his pants in the living room to check ... barely :p<br />
* Genevriel is clearly rather anxious about this step for her sake, but willing to do it for his sake.<br />
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<Genevriel> I think there's a good chance it did.<br />
* Madds nods, a bit more uncertainly<br />
* Madds will do some surreptitious inspection, then.<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> it seems normal.<br />
* Madds says a bit more quietly.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought that might be the case.<br />
* Genevriel replies, also quietly.<br />
* Genevriel looks a little scared as well as anxious.<br />
* Madds comes to sit with you.<br />
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<Madds> can we talk about it? I can tell it's bothering you.<br />
* Genevriel nods, tears flooding into her eyes, though she tries to fight them.<br />
* Madds puts his arm around you<br />
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<Madds> Gen.. look... whatever happens, we can work through it, okay? I love you.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> That last day, when my... while you slept I had decided, already, that I needed to talk to you about it. Our relationship... how could we make it work? But then everything happened, and I never got to.<br />
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<Madds> :/<br />
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<Genevriel> I know how much you like sex, and I should like it too, but I don't, not really. I really missed our other days together, when we'd just walk and talk and tease each other.<br />
* Madds smiles a little at that last part<br />
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<Madds> are you worried we won't do those things anymore?<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Madds> I mean, the walking part should be much easier, actually...<br />
* Genevriel smiles.<br />
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<Genevriel> Nineteen-year-old me was going to ask if there was some compromise we could reach. Twenty-three-year-old me still hopes there is, but isn't sure how well she can hold to it.<br />
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<Madds> what sort of compromise?<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, back then, we only got to see each other once a week, if we were lucky. And after I seduced you, all we did was have sex. I was going to ask if we could alternate Madds market days and Genny market days.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> but presumably that doesn't apply now... or not in the same way, anyway.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Now we see each other every day, but I don't think I would be able to do a Madds market day every other day. <br />
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<Madds> uh... to be honest I'm not sure I could either :p<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, that's some common ground to start from, at least.<br />
* Genevriel jokes through her tears.<br />
* Madds nods, hugging you closer<br />
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<Genevriel> How do we figure this out so that it's fair to both of us?<br />
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<Madds> I liked having sex with you... but that doesn't mean that I want to do it all the time, or do things that you don't enjoy. <br />
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<Madds> were there some parts you liked more... or disliked less?<br />
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<Genevriel> I like touching and being touched. I like kisses, but not tongue. I don't like oral, either giving or receiving it. I like being cuddled afterwards. I like the closeness.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> That must sound so boring.<br />
* Genevriel apologizes.<br />
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<Madds> no.. it sounds nice :3<br />
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<Madds> I don't think hearing about things you like sounds boring at all.<br />
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<Genevriel> Really?<br />
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<Madds> I like making you happy. <br />
* Genevriel cuddles you a little closer if that is possible.<br />
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<Genevriel> Maman was wrong about soldiers.<br />
* Madds smiles at that<br />
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<Madds> well I hope so, I guess?<br />
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<Madds> look, I... I won't say I won't have those kinds of desires. I had them even when I couldn't do anything about them. <br />
* Genevriel nods, listening carefully.<br />
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<Madds> but I can take care of them myself, if that's what you prefer. Or maybe we can find some way to explore them that we both enjoy, I don't know. but if we don't, it doesn't mean that I'm going to leave you, or that you aren't able to make me happy, because you do.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought about things a lot at work today... I wondered if I would be okay with you being intimate with someone else while we're still in a relationship, and I honestly don't know the answer to that. I think I would probably get jealous.<br />
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<Genevriel> Not because of you, but just because of how I feel about myself. <br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> I didn't mean that... that I would go have sex with other people. I just meant, I can take care of myself, uh, manually :p<br />
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<Genevriel> You say that now, but that might change over time. I guess if that happens, we'll worry about it then. It's pointless now but you know me. I worry. I have anxieties.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> And it's not like I would *never* have sex with you. I do like... being able to do something nice for you... but I feel very much like I won't be able to fulfill all your desires, as you say.<br />
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<Genevriel> I wish I was different...<br />
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<Madds> if you were different, you wouldn't be who you are. You wouldn't be the woman I love. <br />
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<Genevriel> This supportive Madds? I *really* like this, too. <br />
* Genevriel uncuddles enough to be able to give you a kiss.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you for being you.<br />
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<Madds> well you did just heal me from crippling pain and injury... so maybe I'm especially soft on you right now ;)<br />
* Genevriel isn't sure what she has done to deserve such a lovely partner.<br />
* Genevriel unfastens the top button of her blouse.<br />
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<Genevriel> Would you rather be hard?<br />
* Madds laughs at that<br />
* Madds will give you a kiss in return and is happy to see how that goes, if you want to try :)<br />
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<Madds> (their tea will get cold.. oh well.)<br />
* Genevriel is willing, a good deal less anxious now, not scared at all, and will try her best to get pleasure out of the things she *does* like.<br />
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<Madds> (aww cuties)<br />
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<Genevriel> (They can make more tea afterwards. They have the whole evening to themselves.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Thanks for the scene!)<br />
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<Madds> (heh, true)<br />
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===Aubrienne and Titania talk show business with Korisse===<br />
* Titania will attend the coronation with you, and maybe we can find some time to talk in between the ceremony itself and the ball that comes afterwards<br />
* Aubrienne is not quite as at home at these sorts of things as you, but always happy for a chance to get especially dressed up :)<br />
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<Titania> I've been thinking... <br />
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<Aubrienne> That's always a concerning start to a conversation.<br />
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<Aubrienne> What's the haps?<br />
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<Titania> I think I'm ready to re-open the club.<br />
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<Titania> I mean, if all my best acts haven't already gone and found jobs elsewhere...<br />
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<Aubrienne> That's awesome, sweetie!<br />
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<Aubrienne> Even if they've found other work, I'm sure they'd come back for you.<br />
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<Titania> well, maybe :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> I may be biased, but you're a pretty good boss.<br />
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<Aubrienne> You take care of your people, and the club was a great place to work.<br />
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<Titania> not everyone gets the perks you do, sweetheart ;)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Other than the occasional inter-dimensional disruptions.<br />
* Titania says, giving you a squeeze<br />
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<Aubrienne> I would hope not. At the very least, it seems like it would be very tiring for you.<br />
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<Titania> and I don't imagine some of them would appreciate it :p<br />
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<Aubrienne> It takes all kinds. You're the bees knees. :)<br />
* Titania smiles at that<br />
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<Aubrienne> So, actually, there's still some work to do, booking acts and all?<br />
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<Aubrienne> But the club itself is ready for reopening?<br />
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<Titania> Making sure acts are lined up... But other than that, yes.<br />
* Titania agrees<br />
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<Titania> Maybe I can get things ready to go in a week or two...<br />
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<Aubrienne> Who all did you have in mind?<br />
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<Titania> Well, I think Zola would be very put out if I didn't ask her. <br />
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<Titania> Obviously Hugo, unless he has something more important to do.<br />
* Aubrienne nods.<br />
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<Titania> You and Jed? or is he too busy being a big-time celebrity now? ;)<br />
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<Titania> movie star, imperial boy-toy... <br />
* Titania says with a smirk<br />
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<Aubrienne> Like I said, I imagine he could be persuaded. ;)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Though he might have to take off to do some movies now and then.<br />
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<Titania> good, he'll be a big draw. since he's not here, I'll say on his behalf that he was always a big draw ;p<br />
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<Aubrienne> You don't have to sell me. He was half my act. :)<br />
* Titania smiles<br />
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<Aubrienne> Largely because he was wearing half his clothes.<br />
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<Titania> I just didn't want him to feel disparaged, at a distance :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Or less. :)<br />
* Titania smirks<br />
* Korisse spots the two of you there and will come over to say hi.<br />
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<Korisse> Hello there, you two :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Hey, Kori!<br />
* Aubrienne will go to give her a hug.<br />
* Korisse hugs you back<br />
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<Aubrienne> How's it going? Filming the Emperor, pretty big deal, huh?<br />
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<Korisse> It's very exciting... although not a lot of scope for creativity, when it's footage destined for newsreels and the like, but still, a great honour.<br />
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<Korisse> Apparently she's a fan of my work.<br />
* Korisse says a bit shyly<br />
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<Aubrienne> Who isn't?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Besides, maybe it'll lead to more access. Imagine being able to film a historic epic *in* the Palace.<br />
* Korisse smiles at that thought<br />
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<Korisse> Well I do have a few projects coming up, but I'll keep that idea in mind.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh? What're you working on?<br />
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<Korisse> But there's one I was hoping to talk with you about... you know, I still feel just awful about the way things worked out last time. I mean, in the end it was fine, but I still would have loved to have you as my star.<br />
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<Korisse> So I thought, perhaps, if you were interested, we could talk about my next big film - there's a part for you if you're available and haven't been *completely* put off working with me.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Kori, *I'm* the one that inadvertently bailed. I'd love to work with you, if that's at all a possibility.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I'm amazed you're willing to take the chance. :)<br />
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<Korisse> Well, the whole thing is a bit of a gamble, really. But after the success of Shadows of Her Mind, people seem willing to give me the chance to do something risky.<br />
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<Korisse> It will be set at least partly in the First World.<br />
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<Titania> Using experimental film techniques as well as ... on-location shooting, if it can be arranged. and if our cameras will work there @_@<br />
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<Titania> (ww)<br />
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<Korisse> Using experimental film techniques as well as ... on-location shooting, if it can be arranged. and if our cameras will work there @_@<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh, wow.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, I think I could help with that, and I'd love to be in it.<br />
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<Korisse> Wonderful :) <br />
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<Aubrienne> What's the story?<br />
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<Korisse> well, it's about a young woman - that would be you - whose child is taken by the Fey, or at least that's what it seems at first. She goes into the First World to try and get her daughter back. <br />
* Aubrienne nods<br />
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<Titania> Do you need a baby too? Because if so... ;)<br />
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<Korisse> Well, I hadn't thought of it, but if you have one to offer :)<br />
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<Korisse> My daughter Marie-Estelle insists that she should be in it too, though. She's old enough to have a few lines, perhaps.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Aww, that's adorable.<br />
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<Korisse> She's a handful. Very opinionated :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> I can't imagine where she might get that.<br />
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<Korisse> Mm, I wonder...<br />
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<Aubrienne> But, yes, that sounds fantastic. I'd love to be a part of it.<br />
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<Korisse> In any case, that's the next mainstream film I have planned. I also want to do a more personal project... going to some of the battlefields in Psyra and filming them as they recover from the war. But that is more of an art project than a potential blockbuster, I suspect, and will probably take several years to complete.<br />
* Aubrienne nods.<br />
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<Korisse> Obern sent some sketches of places he saw, and I'd like to juxtapose those with the actual sites...<br />
* Aubrienne smiles sadly.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I think he would have liked that.<br />
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<Korisse> I hope so. <br />
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<Korisse> Tell me, what did you think of the new Empress's speech? I was so busy filming it I barely took it in, but I've heard quite a few people talking about it.<br />
* Korisse says, moving the subject away from sad topics<br />
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<Aubrienne> I was pretty happy with it.<br />
* Titania nods<br />
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<Aubrienne> All that about wanting to improve our, ah, spotty record on diversity.<br />
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<Aubrienne> And, obviously, I'm an easy sell on the House Rat bits. :)<br />
* Korisse nods<br />
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<Korisse> Well, I hope it's a promising sign for the future. Although I imagine it will make some people upset.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Progress always does.<br />
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<Korisse> too true...<br />
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<Korisse> Well, I should get back to setting up for the grand entrance. I'm not going to film the whole evening, but at least the first part should be quite breathtaking, I hope. I'll be in touch, though - once I have a script ready :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> I look forward to it. And I don't want to take you away from it, but we should get lunch or something later this week. I feel like I haven't seen you in ages. :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> I'll give you a ring.<br />
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<Korisse> Great!<br />
* Korisse will give you another hug before she heads off<br />
* Aubrienne will happily give her a hug back.</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_timeline&diff=12304Diablotin 3 timeline2018-03-29T01:29:17Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* Tenth-month */</p>
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== Calendar ==<br />
The calendar is an easy way to keep track of upcoming important dates. Feel free to add your PC's important dates, including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc. We do sometimes have in-game birthday parties (usually drinks at a pub) for player characters, and weddings are almost always celebrated in-game. ;) Important dates will continue to be added as dates are announced for significant events like balls, deaths, disasters, etc.<br />
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*[[Diablotin calendar, 2280|2280]] <br />
*[[Diablotin calendar, 2281|2281]]<br />
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== Timeline ==<br />
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The timeline will provide a chronological ordering of events that happen during D3, with links to the relevant session logs. Typically updated soon after each session, it can be a useful tool for tracking down a particular scene you need to refer back to!<br />
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===Ninth-month===<br />
* 1st: [[Titania's Cabaret]] suffers a series of unfortunate events, resulting in the death of a patron and the mysterious disappearance of the red-haired Psyrene Songbird, [[Eirini]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 1]])<br />
* 2nd: [[Denise]] and [[Hettie]] compare notes; so do [[Dorien]] and [[Argent]]. [[Gen]] offers to help clean the Cabaret for pay; [[Hettie]] meets with [[Korisse]] for lunch. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 3rd: [[Gen]] visits [[Dorien]] to check up on him; he learns about her healing ability. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 8th: The Cabaret reopens; employees learn that the casualty was one [[Byran Dyess]], a "war hero". The saboteur [[Hettienne]] encountered was a type of fae called a [[quickling]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 9th: Argent meets with [[Briony]] and learns something more about Byran Dyess and quicklings. Denise and Hettie receive [[Mikel]]. Dorien secures a bottle of drugged wine with [[Neva]] and Gen's help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 10th: Hugo attends a Human [[Serpent]] church ceremony and agrees to spend time with both [[Lucette]] and [[Thera]]... on the same night. [[Zola]] agrees to a private live show as Mico. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 11th: [[Aubrienne]] and [[Lathra]] attend a Shadar-kai [[Serpent]] church ceremony, where they overhear something strange from an entranced [[Tristan Rademacher]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 14th: Aubrienne and Lathra visit Tristan at his home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 18th: Hugo goes to [[Lucette Voclain]]'s lecture, then a party at [[Bright Rionet]]'s home. Zola is the entertainment in her Mico persona; she catches up with an old flame who is a guest at Bright's party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 19th: [[Mikel]] visits Hettie and Denise with his boyfriend, [[Romain]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 20th: Argent, Dorien, Aubrienne, and Lathra ask Titania about the staff in the vault. Gen has a vision, from which [[August Merrion|August]] rescues her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*23rd: Gen meets up with August and shares part of her secret with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*24th: Zola and Noren meet to catch up over coffee. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*25th: Denise gets madeover by [[Mireva]] in preparation for a girls' night out. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*29th: [[Serge-Yves]] comes home on shore leave; he and Hettie catch up. They go to meet [[Ander]] to discuss the distribution of a new drug that Serge-Yves' crewmates have brought back from the unknown west. Meanwhile, Denise makes a delivery run with [[Enver]], killing a zombie rat. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*30th: Argent and Lathra meet for coffee and a discussion of Shadar-kai beliefs. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
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===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise tells Argent about her zombie rat encounter. Zola has an awkward dinner with her family, and learns that her sister, [[Elianne]], is to be married. Hugonel runs into his ex-fiancee, [[Dasra]]. Dasra takes Lathra to visit her ailing husband, [[Raimond]]. Aubrienne goes out for drinks with [[Briza]] and [[Cassandreia]]; everyone ends up hooking up with someone. Dorien, Argent, and Gen run into Dorien's ex-fiancee, [[Emelinda]], at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*6th: Zola has lunch with her friend, [[Valeen]], and learns that [[Geffrard]] at work is looking to marry his love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*8th: Dorien's mother tracks him down at the cabaret with bad news about his father. Gen hides from her aunt [[Sylvise]] and from feelings. After checking on Gen, Dorien goes to the hospital, where his sister [[Lucette]] is nasty to him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Gen goes to the Downs to pray for Uncle Jerard's recovery, meets a crazy cat lady, and then [[Sanadhìl Órecalo]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*9th: [[Jaspart]] overdoses on exile, but is luckily found in time by Aubrienne and treated by Lathra; while under the influence, he speaks incoherently of forest in a valley and a beautiful lady... ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Aubrienne and Titania have a friendly chat after work. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*10th: Denise and Argent run into [[Collete]] at the cabaret; she offers them a lucrative job that may involve a demon. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*11th: Hettienne wakes up to find Serge-Yves a bit distraught; [[Vairon]] has not showed up for a date. They track him down, only to find he has been murdered. [[Diablotin 3 session 5]] Argent tells Briony about his potential demon fight. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*12th: Hettienne tries to comfort Serge-Yves; when Denise shows up, they start planning how to get some context for Vairon's death. Zola takes Elianne out shopping.([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*13th: Denise and Argent scout out the route for the Crouch End Heist with Enver. Hugo is not successful in selling himself to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*14th: Denise works up the courage to ask Ander for a favour regarding the identification of Vairon's murderers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*16th: Hugo attends one of Dasra's salons, and possibly gets a lead on the whereabouts of the Psyrene Songbird, Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*17th: Dorien tells [[Puce]] that he wants out; Puce is not going to let him off easily. Lathra and Aubrienne share thoughts on the veterans and others having visions about "strange places and people who can't go home". Zola goes home with Bright.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*18th: Aubrienne gets some unsettling news about her lost brother, [[Jean-Faust]], from his commanding officer, [[Cora of Gouge]]. Gen asks Lathra about training for her healing gift. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne compares notes about Nycki with Ander, and finds out Nycki turned coat and joined the Hush. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*20th: Lathra tells Tristan about Raimond's visions, which sounded similar to his, and asks Tristan if he can help Raimond in any way. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent fight a screaming devilkin and take home some nice loot. August approaches Gen and tells her that he's a [[Seventh]], and that he and others would like to speak with her.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*22nd: Gen meets the other Seventh. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
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===Eleventh-month===<br />
* 2nd: [[Orlan Cellier]], a popular movie heartthrob, has a private party at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 8]])<br />
* 5th: Dorien and Argent catch up on one another's doings. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]]) <br />
* 13th:Hugo asks Zola for advice regarding the missing Psyrene Songbird. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 14th: Denise and Hettie have separate dealings with Ander; Denise tells Argent what she's learned about the pilfered knife. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 16th: Dorien and Gen visit Julienne Sormet and have lunch together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 18th: Argent makes inquiries about the woodsy staff that went missing from the Cabaret's vault; Lathra and Aubrienne continue to pursue the matter of the ForestHeart. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 19th: Hettie and Denise discuss Annyck together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 20th: Denise is a busy little rat, setting up a date with Enver and then telling Mireva about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 23rd: Hugo hosts [[Klara Dannan]] at the Cabaret; he and Zola try to figure out who she really is. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 26th: Hettienne is caught spying on Annyck; they "catch up" with one another...; Denise goes postal on the man with the metal arm; The Ratte Mob licks its wounds and counts its victories. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]) (For Hettie and Annyck also [[Diablotin 3 session 11]] )<br />
* 27th: Aubrienne and Lathra make a little more progress in the matter of the ForestHeart ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]). Denise and Hettie catch up with one another. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 28th: Argent learns he may not be entirely human; Dorien looks at weird trees and fungi in the Shade with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 29th: Denise and Enver go on a double date with Argent and Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 30th: Hugo talks to Sirris about redheaded women; Lathra looks into the ForestHeart more deeply with Thera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
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===Twelfth-month===<br />
* 1st: Gen and Dorien visit [[Polly Hayn]] and discover some weird plants. Dorien is disappointed to discover that Gen couldn't care less if she is executed or imprisoned.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 2nd: Genevriel revisits Sanadhil and enlists his aid. Zola and Noren go on a date.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 4th: Hettie meets her new niece; Hettie and Denise vent their frustrations about Patric; Lathra and Aubrienne drop in to Orecalo Research and Exploration Services. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 5th: While Dorien learns about Misery's misery, Gen turns herself into justice, accompanied by August. Hugo and Zola find out that the author, Luc Berthillon, Eirini's lover(?) is dead. Denise visits home and then agrees to a second date with Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 7th: Hugo and Zola attend Luc Berthillon's funeral. Afterwards, they go to a very peculiar dinner party at Klara Dannan's home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 8th: Argent and Denise sell their ill-gotten gains to its previous owner. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 10th: Dorien asks for Aubrienne's help in identifying the properties of the weird Shade fungi and trees. They decide to visit the Shade together. To get into the subterranean mushroom farm, they ask for, and receive, help from Denise and Hettienne. (forum thread and [[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 11th: Gen meets her lawyer, Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]]) Zola and Hugo meet Loick Silveira and report the weird party at Klara's. Aubrienne, Dorien, Argent, Hettie, and Denise, accompanied by Misery, check out the weird plants in The Shade. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 14th: Gen is led to an injured Raina, and takes her to [[Silvia Rionet]]'s residence in The Grand. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 15th: Argent speaks to Briony about his ancestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 16th: Argent and Mireva go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 18th: Denise and Enver go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
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==Festival Days==<br />
*Bear: Hugo and Zola speak to Xandhil Orecalo about the weird dinner party. Denise and Enver go rat hunting. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Lizard: Lathra and Leiris go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Ox: Denise and Argent meet with [[Alea Pervenche]] for an exchange of goods. Hettienne has a discussion with Ander about drugs and Nycki. Aubrienne brings Jed to her family's home for a meal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Wolf: Gen is found out by her aunt Sylvise. Dorien and Gen have a surprisingly smooth Wolf Day dinner with his family. Hugo visits Sirris at his temple. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Owl: Denise, Hettie, and Mikel exchange gifts a little in advance of Rat Day. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]]) Dorien and Misery go ice skating, and then start dating. ([http://scionbcs.forumotions.net/t595p25-ice-queen Forum posts])<br />
*Cat: Zola and Noren go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
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===First-month===<br />
*1st: Denise celebrates Rat Day with Enver and her family, while everyone else attends the staff party at the Cabaret. The party comes to an abrupt end when the Shadar-kai present in the Cabaret are attacked by an invisible foe, and a portal opens, letting in an antlered, ice-covered, 9-foot-tall humanoid. Meanwhile, back among the Rat celebrants, Denise finds out that several factory workers were arrested at the labour protests.([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*2nd: Hettienne teaches Zola how to knit while Denise plays hostess ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Zola, Aubrienne, and Hugo talk more about the fae problem. Aubrienne then goes on to report what they've learned to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien, Argent, Denise, Gen, and Misery are ambushed by ice fairies; Denise gets turned into living ice temporarily, but with Argent and Briony's help, she is returned to normal. Out of concern for her safety, Argent tells Mireva what happened. Denise tells Syrez about it. Lathra, Aubrienne, Hugo, and Zola have an audience with the Emperor. Hettie gets an anonymous warning about Nycki.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Lathra for help with kicking her drinking habit ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Aubrienne asks Hettie to teach her how to use a firearm.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*7th: Aubrienne, Hettienne, and Korisse shoot things and come up with a new movie idea. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*6th: Denise tells Enver about the ice fey attack. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*8th: Gen and Dorien visit Sylvise to ask her about potential fey on Gen's family's farm; Dorien learns of some job opportunities from Jerard while Gen has a private chat with her aunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*9th: Hettie, Argent, and Denise investigate [[Clarence Molniere]]'s workshop, where they kill some robots; Aubrienne and Lathra travel into Raimond's dreams with Ilphere, Cordovera, and Ruchard Kizer. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*10th: Zola discusses Geffrard's wedding plans with Valeen and then with Geff himself. Lathra learns something of the depth of the issues Gen is struggling with. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*13th: Denise asks Ander if there is any way to help the poor with the fey attacks. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*16th: Denise asks Alain for help in setting up a neighbourhood newspaper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*21st: Zola has a dress fitting with Vernel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*25th: Since the Penumbra was set on fire over the weekend, Shadar-kai performers have joined forces with Cabaret performers to do a benefit for the reconstruction of the Penumbra. Many conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*26th: Denise suggests to Mikel that he could move in with Uncle Alain; at work she and Zola discuss poverty and boys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*27th: Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, and Zola compare notes about the fey invasion; Denise asks Ander about the possibility of starting citizen's patrols. Later that night, Denise goes on a date with Enver. Zola breaks up (?) with Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*28th: Genevriel is interrogated by the military tribunal officers. Upon her dismissal, she visits August. Denise spills all to Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*29th: Denise visits her mother to ask about boys ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]). Gen and Dorien go out for supper and discuss her future (forum thread).<br />
*30th: Denise asks Hettie about boys. Lathra takes Gen to see Tristan and Lurancy Rademacher. Zola visits Valeen to discuss Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
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===Second-month===<br />
*1st: Dorien takes Misery to inquire about an apprenticeship with Julienne Sormet. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*2nd: Argent goes to The Eclipse night club with Mireva. Hugo and Zola discuss the Eirini quandary. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*3rd: Hettie finds out that Nycki harbours a strange attachment to [[Maze Olivier]]. They visit him on his deathbed.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*4th: Aubrienne tells her parents about Jean-Faust. Denise asks Hettie about boys. Hugo and Zola discuss Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*5th: Denise talks about sex with Enver. Argent discusses the supernatural with Margaux. Zola asks Titania about using the Cabaret as a wedding venue.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*6th: Genevriel introduces Lathra to Sylvise and Jerard, and arranges to move in with the Voclains. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]) Hettie and Nycki talk about going on a treasure hunt ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*7th: Hugo tries to locate Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*8th: Dorien takes Misery to meet Korisse ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne, Jed, Lathra, Argent, Denise, Zola, and Hugo, accompanied by the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera, romp about in Raimond's dreams, rescue Jean-Faust, and bring back a faerie queen. Aubrienne and Jean-Faust speak together shortly afterwards. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*11th: Genevriel visits Sanadhil and learns about some potential avenues for investigation into the identity of her patron deity(ies). Denise and Hettie discuss the dream adventure and plan a treasure hunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*12th: Zola and Denise discuss a joint birthday party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]]) Aubrienne brings Jean-Faust home; Dorien has a job interview; Hugo answers a booty call. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*13th: While awaiting the outcome of the faerie queen interrogation at the Orecalo residence, Zola meets Justen, Argent meets Alma, and Lathra meets Dozilva.([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*14th: Gen has a rendezvous with Madds, while Hettie and Denise take Nycki and Enver on a romantic sewer crawl double date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*15th: Denise has a driving lesson with Ander, and learns a bit about Rat treasures. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*17th: Serge-Yves swings by to visit Hettie and Denise, and gets pissy about Nycki; Zola, Hugo, Argent, Lathra, and Aubrienne chat with Eirlys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*18th: Hettie defends her interest in Nycki to Serge-Yves. Puce brings renewed angst to the lives of Dorien and Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne questions Eirlys about her intentions towards Jean-Faust. She then discusses things with Zola and Xandhil. Later that day, Zola, Hugo, and Argent meet Osmyn. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*20th: Lathra and Aubrienne are attacked by the Colour Guard. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent catch up. A concerned Genevriel brings Lathra some flowers. Aubrienne goes home with Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*22nd: Guillame and Ander talk politics. Denise and Enver discuss loss. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*23rd: Denise has an early morning story session with Serge-Yves. Later that day, she and Zola talk about first times and love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*26th: Dorien and Misery ask Syrez for help dealing with Puce. The Murodeas have a big family dinner at which Patric once more alienates family members.([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*28th: Zola learns of a new Mico music deal from Hector. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*29th: Aubrienne learns that Cassandreia has a new romantic prospect in the form of [[Ysabel Olivier]]. Gen and Lathra meet Karala. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*30th: Argent reports to Briony. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
<br />
===Third-month===<br />
*1st: Argent asks Dorien about his visit from Puce; at work that night, a group of people discusses what they can do about the fey incursions. At home, Hugo is surprised by a visit from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*2nd: Gen asks August for advice on how to handle Madds. Hugo tells Zola about what he learned from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*4th: Dorien nearly kills Misery with his latest drug, made of the evil mushrooms everyone is worried about. Hugo and Zola attend the wedding of Geffrard and Osmyn, after which Osmyn is attacked. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*5th: Lathra agrees to a date with Leiris. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*6th: Hettie, Denise, and Argent go back to the undercity, and meet the ghost of Ander's grandfather. Denise then goes to tell Ander about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver learn from Zola about the attack on Osmyn. Gen and Madds establish that neither of them is looking for more than friendship at the moment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne prevents Jean-Faust from murdering Dasra and Raimond. Hettie chats with Nycki about the capture of Servan Aigel; Nycki suggests starting a family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne tries to understand why Jean-Faust was trying to kill people. She then tries to chill out with Jed. Hettie learns that Gen knits. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*12th: Argent learns about Laeken from Margaux... and also that she has a crush on him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*13th: Zola arranges a date with Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*14th: Denise learns a little about the Bloodforged from Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*15th: Argent asks Denise for advice about what to do about Margaux. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*16th: Zola and Denise celebrate their joint birthday. All sorts of conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*17th: Denise visits Serge-Yves; they chat about Vairon being inhuman, possibly. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*18th: Hugo meets with his Uncle Loick. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*20th: Dorien and Misery make arrangements to pay off various mob debts, with Denise for moral support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*21st: Lathra, Zola, Hugo, and Aubrienne get a research update from Xandhil. Hettienne and Nycki get Ander's consent to their baby-making scheme.([[Diablotin 3 session 26]]) <br />
*23rd: Gen visits Karala who asks some questions on her behalf. Aubrienne reads Zola's future love life in her Harrow deck. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*25th: Hettienne and Nycki plan to move in together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*26th: Lathra meets Briony, and they decide to work together to help Marika overcome her xenophobia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*27th: Dorien gets a visit from Cyril and learns that the government may be up to something shady.Gen gets a visit from Silvia, who tells her that there may be another servant of the One. Aubrienne helps Jed through some of his own family drama. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*28th: Zola meets her sister, Elianne, for lunch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*29th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, continue their treasure hunt, and find a musty old tarot deck. Hugo and Eirini go on a date sort of thing. Denise and Enver talk about shacking up and getting married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*30th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, take their musty old tarot deck to Aubrienne, who identifies it as a very powerful magic item. Zola and Noren discuss kink. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
<br />
===Fourth-month===<br />
*1st: Zola asks Denise if she will be a bodyguard for Mico on the 6th; Dorien plots treason with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*2nd: Dorien brings Denise in on the treason, and Aubrienne brings Hugo and Zola in on it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*3rd: Lathra and Hugo learn that Raimond's mother wants to take him away from Dasra for perceived indiscretions (with Hugo, of course). Hettie and Nycki interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*4th: Denise talks to Mikel; Gen testifies against Guydain Larache, which causes her to break her abstinence from alcohol. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*5th: Aubrienne tells the Vjestaci about the superHarrow deck found in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*6th: Zola does a radio interview as Mico. Aubrienne asks Cora to look into the government experimental farm for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver explore the sewers beneath the Cabaret. That evening, Denise tells Zola what they discovered. Zola invites herself over to Jonas' place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*9th: Argent asks Titania about Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*10th: Argent learns that Servan Aigel is one of the Inquisitors. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*11th: Dorien and Aubrienne meet with Cora of Gouge, who gives them a lead on the fairy fungi investigation. Denise compares notes about Servan with Argent. A drunken Gen escapes in a futile attempt to get herself killed; Lathra thwarts it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*12th: Denise asks Hettienne about family in Ariège. Hugo argues with Drusilla about Raimond, Dasra, and impropriety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*13th: Denise leaves for Ariège. Zola asks Lili for advice. Hettienne is mugged by a Bloodforged. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*14th: Madds 'kidnaps' Gen. Zola goes home with Jonas. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*15th: Denise inquires about family in Ariège, and meets her aunt Aina. Lathra learns about the Cyst from the visiting Shadar-kai priest, Ranighar.([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*16th: Denise meets the rest of the Ariège branch. Later that day, she and Enver track down his family members. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*17th: Zola and Hugo meet Linthira. Lathra takes Ranighar to visit Xandhil. Denise gets assigned a task by Ander; she and Enver get it done. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*18th: Shit hits the fan in the Shade. Gen is attacked by a blighted Jerard; Dorien barely saves his father. Argent and Margaux head to the Shade to observe. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne and Aubrienne begin work on "Shadows in her Mind" amidst mounting tensions in the Shade. Hettienne is disappointed to learn she is not pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*20th: Zola visits Xandhil, then Lathra, Aubrienne and Titania join them to try some crisis management. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]]) Gen and Dorien discuss things while keeping vigil over Jerard in hospital. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Argent about the Cyst; Zola joins their conversation. Argent tells Briony about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*22nd: "Shadows in her Mind" is falling behind schedule due to the disturbances in the Shade. On their way home from the studio, Hettienne and Aubrienne meet [[Lyth du Champe]], who shares some information with them about the powerful Harrow deck. Hugo meets with Loick about the city's fairy problems. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*23rd: Denise visits her mother, telling her about the Ariege branch of the family. Argent begins assembling a crack squad to venture into the sewers and kidnap [[Amanita]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*24th: Aubrienne asks Eirlys about Amanita; Zola tells Haft about his possible origins; Denise and Hettie catch up; Denise tells Ander about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*25th: Argent requisitions some supplies for the Amanita-saving expedition from Ser Danyel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*26th: The expedition to save Amanita begins. The party members are taken to the First World by Amanita. ([[Diablotin 3 session 32]])<br />
<br />
===First World Adventure===<br />
* Day 1: The expedition members wake up. Some remember their actual identities clearly, some only as a dream, and some have no memory of it at all. Once they have sorted out who's who, as much as they are able, Amanita sends them to request aid from the Winter King to defeat the Blight for once and for all. ([[Diablotin 3 session 33]])<br />
* Day 2: The fey set off towards the Lake of the Black Swans, where they cure seven blighted swan maidens. Kara, the leader of the swan maidens, and Henla, one of her sisters, provide some information to the expedition. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]])<br />
* Day 3: The expedition heads to Lamis' Court with the intent of weeding out Blight-spreaders among them. On the way, they are attacked by swarms of mandragora. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]]) After a tough fight, the mandragora leave, and the heroes arrive at the Hollow Hall, Lamis' court. ([[Diablotin 3 session 35]]) Several of them discover a skin-stealer at work; it is captured and handed over to Lamis for punishment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 36]])<br />
* Day 4: The fey head into the winter lands. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 5: They encounter a couple of frost giants and their remorhaz, whom they charm rather than kill. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 6: They arrive at Eranthis' ice spire. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]]) After being admitted, they succeed in convincing Eranthis to help end the Blight by convincing his frozen undead girlfriend to release his heart to him. Immediately afterwards, he sends everyone home to their plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
<br />
''Time flew faster in the mortal plane than in the First World, so it is now mid Fifth-month!''<br />
<br />
===Fifth-Month===<br />
*19th: Everyone returns to Diablotin after their First World Adventure. Hugo and Zola try to sort out what happened. Gen goes to see Madds. Argent and Margaux try to sort out their experiences. Hettie and Denise are happy to return home to their family, and even Patric seems glad to see Hettie returned safely. Dorien seeks out Misery. Zola spends the night with Noren. Aubrienne goes to see Titania, then her parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*20th: Gen and Madds decide to move in together. Denise learns what Ander has been up to while she was away. Argent reports to Briony and learns that Servan Aigel has escaped prison. Gen, Madds, Dorien, and Misery drop by Sylvise and Jerard's home to share their news. Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust, then helps Eirlys deliver her baby. Denise tells Enver about Ander's special ability. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Aunt Hettie about Ander's ability to turn people into were-rats. Later, Hettie and Denise go to see Ander and get turned into were-rats. Zola gets a professional opinion from her cleric friend, Valeen. Gen meets up with August to tell him her news. Argent asks Titania about moving into security at the Cabaret. Denise shows Enver her rat form. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*22nd: Very early in the morning, Argent visits Margaux and learns that there may still be an open connection between the First World and the Material Plane. Argent visits Denise to ask if she can help close the connection, and to tell her that Servan has escaped. Denise tells Ander about Servan's escape.([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*23rd:Everyone is summoned to the Palace, where they meet with Emperor Marl and Loick. Afterwards, Gen discusses her small fortune with Madds, while Denise and Enver buy gifts for Denise's family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 39]])<br />
*25th: Lathra returns home, then goes on a date with Leiris. Dorien takes Misery and Lhyphena out for supper and tells them he will pay off the debt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*27th: Aubrienne finds out something about the Wastelord. Denise accompanies Ander to a political meeting, learning that Janelle Rionet plans to try to be the next Emperor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*28th: Argent and Margaux return to the sewers, and find that all is not well. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*29th: Hugo learns that Eletheni is still with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*30th: Zola and Noren have supper with her parents; she finds out that her father has purchased the Dark Tapestry. Aubrienne asks Ander if he's the Wastelord.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
<br />
===Sixth-Month===<br />
*1st: Argent shows Denise and Zola what he found in the sewers. Lathra visits Marika to tell her she's done.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*2nd: Zola visits Loick with more troubling magic items. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*3rd: Hugo visits Loick and requests help with understanding Eletheni. Hettie and Denise ask Silvia about what to do with the Deck of Many Things. Zola accompanies Noren to a campaign strategy session. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*4th: Lathra is accosted by Titania. Denise and Argent meet Em; Argent dreams of Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*5th: Very early in the morning, Argent tells Margaux about his dream. Later in the day, Zola visits Aubrienne and Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*6th: Hettienne and Denise fill Argent and Aubrienne in on what they learned from Silvia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*7th: Denise tells Mikel all the latest ratte news. Titania asks Aubrienne to be her date at an important public and family function. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne accompanies Titania to Leolin Kizer's engagement party.([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*11th: Lathra tries to figure out whether it's legal to separate Dasra and Raimond and put him in a sketchy private institution. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*12th: Argent stalks Hugo, then discusses him with Lathra. Hugo learns that Eletheni is real, then accidentally stumbles across Argent's conversation with Zola; there he learns that he might be Argent's father (and is unimpressed). ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*13th: Zola scolds Bright and goes for a spin in his car. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*14th: Hettienne and Denise take the Deck of Many Things to Silvia. Afterwards, Denise reports the successful completion of the operation to Ander. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*15th: Argent makes inquiries about [[Nalyrr Kah'lien]]. Lathra asks Titania, Aubrienne and Argent for help in Raimond's case. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*16th: Hugo stalks the red-haired elf who sold the Dark Tapestry. Denise and Hettienne get a lead on Servan Aigel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*18th: Gen visits Psyra, accompanied by family and Madds. Zola asks Loick for information about the Dark Tapestry and its related codex. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne learns that the Vjestaci wish to question her. Denise asks Argent to spy for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*20th: Aubrienne talks politics with Ander. Dorien punches a racist in Nys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*24th: Dorien and Misery try to find a retailer for their alchemical goods. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*25th: Gen meets with Philida Chantranes, who appears to be another oracular-type person; that evening, she tells Madds about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*26th: Denise strikes a deal with Collete and Francois. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*27th: Hettienne and Nycki commiserate about pregnancy. Zola witnesses an assassination attempt on Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*28th: Zola tells Denise about the assassination attempt. Lathra, Aubrienne, and Argent check out Raimond's "care home." They discuss their findings in the car on the way back to the nearest village. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]]) Later the same night, Aubrienne and Argent return to the "care home" to case it, while Lathra and Leiris play cards with some villagers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*29th: Dorien learns about Suzetta Claar's shifty research on veterans. That night, he shares what he learned with Aubrienne and Gen. Denise and Argent visit Servan's sister, Aronne, at a barber shop. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*30th: Genevriel attends Guydain Larache's sentence hearing. Hettienne visits Servan Aigel's family's church. Dasra tells Hugo everything she knows about what's happened to Raimond. Zola and Nolen discuss the Bloodforged suit. Genevriel, Madds, and Gen's old squad mates go for supper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
<br />
===Seventh-Month===<br />
*1st: Zola proposes a Mico benefit concert to Hector. Later that day, Denise and Aubrienne recruit Zola.([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*2nd: All nine protagonists raid Lynwood. Denise and Argent recover from the excitement of the night by having a discussion about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 46]])<br />
*5th: Lathra, Hugo, and Aubrienne interview Raimond once he regains consciousness. That evening everyone meets at the Cabaret to discuss things. ([[Diablotin 3 session 47]]) <br />
*6th: Dorien has a strange dream; he tells Argent about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*7th: Gen and Lathra interview Safaya and learn a little more about the patients' condition from Princess Ilphere; later that night, Gen confesses her doings to Madds. Meanwhile, Argent meets with Briony. Hugo meets with Loick and learns some more about the Dark Tapestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne and Hettienne ask Jonas if he knows anything about the Irminsuls. Denise and Enver take Collete and Francois to Rat-Man. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*9th: Dorien gathers people to discuss next steps. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*10th: Genevriel meets with Polly for lunch, and begins the steps to get a job at the creepy experimental farm. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*11th: Lathra visits Leiris and asks him to research Claar, Molniere, and Calondre on behalf of the party. Aubrienne scries the mad scientists for Argent; afterwards, Argent tells Aubrienne about his Inquisitorialness.([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*13th: Aubrienne and Hettienne learn that Jonas is missing; Denise helps them locate him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*15th: Hugo chats with Eirini; Argent confesses to Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]]) <br />
*16th: Misery go out to Lynwood to see if they can spot a new portal tree. Ander and Aubrienne are questioned by the Vjestaci while Denise is present. Afterwards, Denise debriefs with Ander. Gen tries to sleep without casting Pleasant Dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*18th: Gen gets hired by Veronise Calondres. Argent and Hettie find Servan's hiding place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*19th: Lathra asks Princess Ilphere about he interest in dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
<br />
===Eighth-month===<br />
*2nd: Cyrell visits Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*3rd: Aubrienne and Titania learn from Jed that Princess Cordovera is pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*5th: Hettie and Denise learn that Serge-Yves has been dishonourably discharged. Hugo and Aubrienne chat about the fey situation. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*6th: Gen and Madds go for a country weekend. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*7th: Hugo learns that military people have been harassing Dasra. The Murodeas have a family reunion, while Dorien and Misery go on a double date with Cyrell and Caz. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne learns some of Hyacinth's charming abilities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*9th: Return to the First World. <br />
<br />
===Return to the First World===<br />
*Day 1: The PCs get a visit from Eletheni. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*Day 2: The PCs head into the Weeping Woods, where they encounter a blinded nymph. Together they rescue Jonas, and return with him and Caurisa, the blind nymph, to the mortal plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
<br />
===Eighth-month continued===<br />
*15th: Arriving in Theville, the PCs spend a night. Denise calls Ralf. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*16th: The PCs take a train back to Diablotin. Denise goes to see Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*17th: Zola asks Hugo to look into collecting some evidence for a lawsuit against the non-consensual experiments on veterans. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*18th: Dorien gets an offer he finds hard to resist from Zshua-agor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*19th: Dorien tells Aubrienne about the offer; she convinces him not to take it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*30th: Suzetta Claar makes a friendly overture to Gen. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
<br />
===Ninth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise, Hettie, and Argent take out Servan and Juditte. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*2nd: Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust with Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien's mother tries to set him up with Nedezde; Misery thinks it's an interesting possibility. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Sylvise about Suzetta Claar. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*6th: Prince Leolin gets married. Aubrienne proposes to Titania. Gen talks metaphysics with Xandhil, and meets Madds' parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*7th: Lathra restores some of Elcina's mobility. Hettie takes Denise to see her, then they chat about the news together with Mikel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*8th: Dorien and Misery visit Nedezde. Gen gets some intelligence on the farm. Denise, Argent and Hettie interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*9th: Hugo interviews Roskilde about the class action law suit. Aubrienne tells her parents about her engagement. Emperor Marl dies. Enver shows Denise a house they could buy. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*10th: The Dissolution. Since everything is closed, everyone meets at Gen and Madds' apartment to discuss the Kaorti and their allies. Afterwards, Denise asks Hettie for help designing a wedding outfit. Hugo finds out that Loick is quite familiar with the Kaorti. Denise gives Ander and Ralf a drive to Janelle's, and finds out that Janelle has proposed to Ander. Afterwards, she tells Nycki about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*11th: The new Imperial Candidates make themselves known. Argent and Margaux discuss the Arch's potential vulnerability to Cyst entities. Gen asks Madds for emotional support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*12th: Gen and Madds have tea with Madds' parents. Hugo gathers intelligence on the Imperial candidates. Dorien and Nedezde try to sort their feelings out. Aubrienne and Titania get married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*13th: Argent, Margaux, Denise and Enver chat with Chalniss, the Guardian of the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*14th: Genevriel uncovers Sister Harmony as a Cyst entity, and finds something unusual about Sister Harmony's driver, too. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*15th: Gen tells Dorien, Argent and Aubrienne about what she's learned about Sister Harmony and her driver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*16th: Argent spies on Sister Harmony, while Dorien works on a way to detect Cyst entities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*18th: As things are being set up for Ander and Janelle's wedding, Denise speaks to the groom, and asks Silvia if she can help protect the Arch from the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]]) Janelle and Ander are officially married. Janelle offers Hettie a job as dressmaker should she be elected as Emperor. Denise and Mireva catch up on each other's doings. An attempt is made on Patriarch Velten's life. Hugo gets a call from Dasra who is frightened for Raimond. Hugo calls Genevriel to come help heal Raimond, but he is beyond healing. Concerned that his passing may result in a new Irminsul, Gen and Hugo ask Sirris to come over. Raimond dies and Sirris absorbs the Irminsul. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]]) Denise accompanies a shocked Ander and Janelle after the assassination attempt on Velten. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*19th: Hugo gets a visit from Eirini, who lets him know that something is wrong with Linthira. Argent, Denise, Hettie, and Aubrienne kidnap Sister Harmony. Genevriel tells August about her newfound power, and asks whether it's okay, theologically, for her to use it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*20th: The Council votes and chooses Revelyne Fourre as the candidate who will go through the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]]) Everyone meets to discuss current events and recent developments. Gen, Mikel, Sirris, Justen and Xan stop the Warlord from kidnapping all the patients from Silvia's home. They move the patients to Alma's house for safety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
*21st: Argent, Denise, and Dorien interrogate 'Sister Harmony'. Hugo, Aubrienne, and Genevriel question the Chrestomath. Argent, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Denise attend the riots. Later that night, Denise visits Haft to ask him about Agate. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
*22nd: Emperor Marl's funeral. Revelyne goes through the Arch. Argent is summoned to the Arch, as is Yvie, whom Denise accompanies. Together, they help Chalniss and the retired Arch guardians keep the Arch safe, and destroy Revelyne who is attempting to tear down the fabric of the universe. Hugo witnesses the damage as a growing tear in the Dark Tapestry; he calls on Hettienne who is able to repair it with the help of her Norn sisters. Dozilva and Hettienne chat about Hettienne's feat over coffee. When Hettienne goes home, it's to find a pair of Norn shears that Denise has brought for her. Genevriel learns what the One is. Aubrienne keeps Titania company at her father's funeral. Afterwards, they discover that the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera have fallen into a mysterious sleep. Argent and Denise debrief one another about their adventure in the Arch.([[Diablotin 3 session 62]])<br />
*23rd: Gen tells Philida what she has learned about the One, and tries to figure out how to nurture a new divinity in Aveyrone society, with Madds' help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 62]]) Revelyne's failure in the Arch is announced and Janelle Rionet is put forward as the next candidate. Gen and Madds help Lathra catch Jed, who has been turned into a rat. Seth Argo, self-appointed guardian of the city, fills Aubrienne and Lathra in on Father Willem's presence and mad hatred for Shadar-kai. Aubrienne helps Lathra return Jed to normal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*25th: Janelle goes into the Arch. While waiting for her to return, Denise and Guillame chat. Janelle succeeds and Patriarch Velten presents her as the new Empress. Argent tells Margaux about what happened in the Arch, and the Church's corruption. Hettie's celebration of Janelle's succession to the throne is interrupted by Nycki, who brings news of Aigel & Co's release from her custody into the Warlord's. ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*27th: Hugo and Dasra say good-bye. Argent tells Hugonel about Katha and asks if he wants to see her. Dorien finds some resolution to his love triangle (?) ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*28th: Hugo checks on Sirris. Dorien tries to sort out what is going on with Nedezde. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*30th: Aubrienne, Jed, and Titania plan a grand reopening of the club. Gen gets a 'promotion' at the experimental farm. Hugo asks Xandhil for help with Sirris. Dorien kits Genevriel out with some Personal Protective Equipment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
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===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Janelle commissions Hettienne to make a dress for her coronation, then Hettienne, Denise, Argent and Nycki arrest Clarence Molniere. Xandhil and Hugo visit Sirris together, and decide that to help him, they need to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*3rd: Everyone plus Xandhil and Justen head into Andusk to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. While Justen and Xandhil do some reconnaissance, the rest of the group sets up a base of operations in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 65]]) They head to the Rat Temple to investigate, and meet Sister Silvia, who is batshit crazy. They learn from her that Willem is trying to collect souls from the main plane who have doubles in Andusk, as a power source to stabilize Andusk's plane. They learn about a sinister ship and go check for it at the docks. Dorien recognizes it and its captain as the creepy trader he met in his dreams. They witness Pheria meeting with the creepy captain and learn she also is trying to collect souls, and selling them to the captain of the ship. After the meeting is finished, Dorien, Genevriel, and Denise stay behind to carry out surveillance on the ship, while Hugo, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Argent follow Pheria to the island. Denise gathers some intelligence from Loch the lich. ([[Diablotin 3 session 66]]) Hugo and crew meet Hugo's double, Hugozel, who takes them out for dinner. He turns out to be a vampire but Hugo avoids being charmed into becoming a power source to stabilize Andusk. Justen and Xandhil ask everyone to regroup so they can share what they've learned. the party decides not to delay rescuing the princesses since Hugo's double knows he's here. They disguise themselves and return to the island where Ilphere and Cordovera are being kept prisoner. Loch the lich shows up and reveals that he, too, is looking to use souls that have doubles to help stabilize Andusk. He intends to continue using the princesses for this and suggests that having Hugo help might speed things up. Genevriel comes up with a plan that would give the denizens of Andusk the power they need without sacrificing or harming anyone's souls. Argent strikes a deal with Loch: if Genevriel succeeds then he lets the princesses go, and everyone gets to go home in peace. Genevriel succeeds, and everyone wakes up in their own plane. Genevriel tells Madds and August about her close encounter of the Void kind.([[Diablotin 3 session 67]])<br />
*6th: Hettie finds out that Nycki has been offered the position of Lady Grey. Denise and Enver find the Imperial Preserves. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]])<br />
*7th: Dorien meets with Julienne Sormet and inherits her apprentice, Blanca. Aubrienne chats with her aunt Svara, the new Chief Sorceress. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]])<br />
*8th: Loick helps Hugo through a mild midlife crisis. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]])<br />
*9th: Genevriel learns that Veronise Calondres may in fact be a Good Guy™. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]]) She arranges with Argent for Calondres to go into protective custody. ([[Diablotin 3 session 69]])<br />
*10th: Everyone meets at Argent and Dorien's apartment to discuss what to do next. They decide to try taking what they know to the new Warlord. ([[Diablotin 3 session 69]])<br />
*11th: Hugo, Denise, Genevriel, and Aubrienne meet with Loick, Ilphere and Silvia about how to help Sirris. ([[Diablotin 3 session 69]])<br />
*12th: Denise, Hettienne, Dorien, Aubrienne, and Genevriel meet with Ander and the new Warlord, Bryson Arguelles. ([[Diablotin 3 session 69]])<br />
*14th: Empress Janelle's coronation. Hettie is on hand to avert a disaster. Aubrienne and Titania talk show business with Korisse. ([[Diablotin 3 session 70]])<br />
*15th: Dorien, Hugonel, Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, Justen, Xandhil, and Ilphere remove the Irminsul from Sirris' head. ([[Diablotin 3 session 70]])<br />
*16th: Madds is healed! All praise the One! ([[Diablotin 3 session 70]])<br />
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==Future events==<br />
11th month - Denise and Enver's wedding (20th of 11th)<br><br />
12th month - Hettie's baby due<br><br />
1st month, 2282 - Nycki's baby due<br><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Diablotin 2 timeline]]<br />
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*[[Diablotin calendar, 2281|2281]]<br />
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==2280==<br />
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===Ninth-month===<br />
* 1st: [[Titania's Cabaret]] suffers a series of unfortunate events, resulting in the death of a patron and the mysterious disappearance of the red-haired Psyrene Songbird, [[Eirini]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 1]])<br />
* 2nd: [[Denise]] and [[Hettie]] compare notes; so do [[Dorien]] and [[Argent]]. [[Gen]] offers to help clean the Cabaret for pay; [[Hettie]] meets with [[Korisse]] for lunch. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 3rd: [[Gen]] visits [[Dorien]] to check up on him; he learns about her healing ability. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 8th: The Cabaret reopens; employees learn that the casualty was one [[Byran Dyess]], a "war hero". The saboteur [[Hettienne]] encountered was a type of fae called a [[quickling]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 9th: Argent meets with [[Briony]] and learns something more about Byran Dyess and quicklings. Denise and Hettie receive [[Mikel]]. Dorien secures a bottle of drugged wine with [[Neva]] and Gen's help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 10th: Hugo attends a Human [[Serpent]] church ceremony and agrees to spend time with both [[Lucette]] and [[Thera]]... on the same night. [[Zola]] agrees to a private live show as Mico. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 11th: [[Aubrienne]] and [[Lathra]] attend a Shadar-kai [[Serpent]] church ceremony, where they overhear something strange from an entranced [[Tristan Rademacher]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 14th: Aubrienne and Lathra visit Tristan at his home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 18th: Hugo goes to [[Lucette Voclain]]'s lecture, then a party at [[Bright Rionet]]'s home. Zola is the entertainment in her Mico persona; she catches up with an old flame who is a guest at Bright's party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 19th: [[Mikel]] visits Hettie and Denise with his boyfriend, [[Romain]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 20th: Argent, Dorien, Aubrienne, and Lathra ask Titania about the staff in the vault. Gen has a vision, from which [[August Merrion|August]] rescues her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*23rd: Gen meets up with August and shares part of her secret with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*24th: Zola and Noren meet to catch up over coffee. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*25th: Denise gets madeover by [[Mireva]] in preparation for a girls' night out. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*29th: [[Serge-Yves]] comes home on shore leave; he and Hettie catch up. They go to meet [[Ander]] to discuss the distribution of a new drug that Serge-Yves' crewmates have brought back from the unknown west. Meanwhile, Denise makes a delivery run with [[Enver]], killing a zombie rat. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*30th: Argent and Lathra meet for coffee and a discussion of Shadar-kai beliefs. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
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===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise tells Argent about her zombie rat encounter. Zola has an awkward dinner with her family, and learns that her sister, [[Elianne]], is to be married. Hugonel runs into his ex-fiancee, [[Dasra]]. Dasra takes Lathra to visit her ailing husband, [[Raimond]]. Aubrienne goes out for drinks with [[Briza]] and [[Cassandreia]]; everyone ends up hooking up with someone. Dorien, Argent, and Gen run into Dorien's ex-fiancee, [[Emelinda]], at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*6th: Zola has lunch with her friend, [[Valeen]], and learns that [[Geffrard]] at work is looking to marry his love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*8th: Dorien's mother tracks him down at the cabaret with bad news about his father. Gen hides from her aunt [[Sylvise]] and from feelings. After checking on Gen, Dorien goes to the hospital, where his sister [[Lucette]] is nasty to him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Gen goes to the Downs to pray for Uncle Jerard's recovery, meets a crazy cat lady, and then [[Sanadhìl Órecalo]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*9th: [[Jaspart]] overdoses on exile, but is luckily found in time by Aubrienne and treated by Lathra; while under the influence, he speaks incoherently of forest in a valley and a beautiful lady... ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Aubrienne and Titania have a friendly chat after work. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*10th: Denise and Argent run into [[Collete]] at the cabaret; she offers them a lucrative job that may involve a demon. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*11th: Hettienne wakes up to find Serge-Yves a bit distraught; [[Vairon]] has not showed up for a date. They track him down, only to find he has been murdered. [[Diablotin 3 session 5]] Argent tells Briony about his potential demon fight. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*12th: Hettienne tries to comfort Serge-Yves; when Denise shows up, they start planning how to get some context for Vairon's death. Zola takes Elianne out shopping.([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*13th: Denise and Argent scout out the route for the Crouch End Heist with Enver. Hugo is not successful in selling himself to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*14th: Denise works up the courage to ask Ander for a favour regarding the identification of Vairon's murderers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*16th: Hugo attends one of Dasra's salons, and possibly gets a lead on the whereabouts of the Psyrene Songbird, Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*17th: Dorien tells [[Puce]] that he wants out; Puce is not going to let him off easily. Lathra and Aubrienne share thoughts on the veterans and others having visions about "strange places and people who can't go home". Zola goes home with Bright.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*18th: Aubrienne gets some unsettling news about her lost brother, [[Jean-Faust]], from his commanding officer, [[Cora of Gouge]]. Gen asks Lathra about training for her healing gift. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne compares notes about Nycki with Ander, and finds out Nycki turned coat and joined the Hush. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*20th: Lathra tells Tristan about Raimond's visions, which sounded similar to his, and asks Tristan if he can help Raimond in any way. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent fight a screaming devilkin and take home some nice loot. August approaches Gen and tells her that he's a [[Seventh]], and that he and others would like to speak with her.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*22nd: Gen meets the other Seventh. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
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===Eleventh-month===<br />
* 2nd: [[Orlan Cellier]], a popular movie heartthrob, has a private party at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 8]])<br />
* 5th: Dorien and Argent catch up on one another's doings. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]]) <br />
* 13th:Hugo asks Zola for advice regarding the missing Psyrene Songbird. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 14th: Denise and Hettie have separate dealings with Ander; Denise tells Argent what she's learned about the pilfered knife. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 16th: Dorien and Gen visit Julienne Sormet and have lunch together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 18th: Argent makes inquiries about the woodsy staff that went missing from the Cabaret's vault; Lathra and Aubrienne continue to pursue the matter of the ForestHeart. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 19th: Hettie and Denise discuss Annyck together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 20th: Denise is a busy little rat, setting up a date with Enver and then telling Mireva about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 23rd: Hugo hosts [[Klara Dannan]] at the Cabaret; he and Zola try to figure out who she really is. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 26th: Hettienne is caught spying on Annyck; they "catch up" with one another...; Denise goes postal on the man with the metal arm; The Ratte Mob licks its wounds and counts its victories. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]) (For Hettie and Annyck also [[Diablotin 3 session 11]] )<br />
* 27th: Aubrienne and Lathra make a little more progress in the matter of the ForestHeart ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]). Denise and Hettie catch up with one another. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 28th: Argent learns he may not be entirely human; Dorien looks at weird trees and fungi in the Shade with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 29th: Denise and Enver go on a double date with Argent and Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 30th: Hugo talks to Sirris about redheaded women; Lathra looks into the ForestHeart more deeply with Thera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
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===Twelfth-month===<br />
* 1st: Gen and Dorien visit [[Polly Hayn]] and discover some weird plants. Dorien is disappointed to discover that Gen couldn't care less if she is executed or imprisoned.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 2nd: Genevriel revisits Sanadhil and enlists his aid. Zola and Noren go on a date.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 4th: Hettie meets her new niece; Hettie and Denise vent their frustrations about Patric; Lathra and Aubrienne drop in to Orecalo Research and Exploration Services. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 5th: While Dorien learns about Misery's misery, Gen turns herself into justice, accompanied by August. Hugo and Zola find out that the author, Luc Berthillon, Eirini's lover(?) is dead. Denise visits home and then agrees to a second date with Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 7th: Hugo and Zola attend Luc Berthillon's funeral. Afterwards, they go to a very peculiar dinner party at Klara Dannan's home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 8th: Argent and Denise sell their ill-gotten gains to its previous owner. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 10th: Dorien asks for Aubrienne's help in identifying the properties of the weird Shade fungi and trees. They decide to visit the Shade together. To get into the subterranean mushroom farm, they ask for, and receive, help from Denise and Hettienne. (forum thread and [[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 11th: Gen meets her lawyer, Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]]) Zola and Hugo meet Loick Silveira and report the weird party at Klara's. Aubrienne, Dorien, Argent, Hettie, and Denise, accompanied by Misery, check out the weird plants in The Shade. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 14th: Gen is led to an injured Raina, and takes her to [[Silvia Rionet]]'s residence in The Grand. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 15th: Argent speaks to Briony about his ancestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 16th: Argent and Mireva go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 18th: Denise and Enver go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
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==Festival Days==<br />
*Bear: Hugo and Zola speak to Xandhil Orecalo about the weird dinner party. Denise and Enver go rat hunting. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Lizard: Lathra and Leiris go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Ox: Denise and Argent meet with [[Alea Pervenche]] for an exchange of goods. Hettienne has a discussion with Ander about drugs and Nycki. Aubrienne brings Jed to her family's home for a meal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Wolf: Gen is found out by her aunt Sylvise. Dorien and Gen have a surprisingly smooth Wolf Day dinner with his family. Hugo visits Sirris at his temple. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Owl: Denise, Hettie, and Mikel exchange gifts a little in advance of Rat Day. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]]) Dorien and Misery go ice skating, and then start dating. ([http://scionbcs.forumotions.net/t595p25-ice-queen Forum posts])<br />
*Cat: Zola and Noren go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
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===First-month===<br />
*1st: Denise celebrates Rat Day with Enver and her family, while everyone else attends the staff party at the Cabaret. The party comes to an abrupt end when the Shadar-kai present in the Cabaret are attacked by an invisible foe, and a portal opens, letting in an antlered, ice-covered, 9-foot-tall humanoid. Meanwhile, back among the Rat celebrants, Denise finds out that several factory workers were arrested at the labour protests.([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*2nd: Hettienne teaches Zola how to knit while Denise plays hostess ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Zola, Aubrienne, and Hugo talk more about the fae problem. Aubrienne then goes on to report what they've learned to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien, Argent, Denise, Gen, and Misery are ambushed by ice fairies; Denise gets turned into living ice temporarily, but with Argent and Briony's help, she is returned to normal. Out of concern for her safety, Argent tells Mireva what happened. Denise tells Syrez about it. Lathra, Aubrienne, Hugo, and Zola have an audience with the Emperor. Hettie gets an anonymous warning about Nycki.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Lathra for help with kicking her drinking habit ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Aubrienne asks Hettie to teach her how to use a firearm.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*7th: Aubrienne, Hettienne, and Korisse shoot things and come up with a new movie idea. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*6th: Denise tells Enver about the ice fey attack. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*8th: Gen and Dorien visit Sylvise to ask her about potential fey on Gen's family's farm; Dorien learns of some job opportunities from Jerard while Gen has a private chat with her aunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*9th: Hettie, Argent, and Denise investigate [[Clarence Molniere]]'s workshop, where they kill some robots; Aubrienne and Lathra travel into Raimond's dreams with Ilphere, Cordovera, and Ruchard Kizer. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*10th: Zola discusses Geffrard's wedding plans with Valeen and then with Geff himself. Lathra learns something of the depth of the issues Gen is struggling with. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*13th: Denise asks Ander if there is any way to help the poor with the fey attacks. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*16th: Denise asks Alain for help in setting up a neighbourhood newspaper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*21st: Zola has a dress fitting with Vernel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*25th: Since the Penumbra was set on fire over the weekend, Shadar-kai performers have joined forces with Cabaret performers to do a benefit for the reconstruction of the Penumbra. Many conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*26th: Denise suggests to Mikel that he could move in with Uncle Alain; at work she and Zola discuss poverty and boys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*27th: Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, and Zola compare notes about the fey invasion; Denise asks Ander about the possibility of starting citizen's patrols. Later that night, Denise goes on a date with Enver. Zola breaks up (?) with Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*28th: Genevriel is interrogated by the military tribunal officers. Upon her dismissal, she visits August. Denise spills all to Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*29th: Denise visits her mother to ask about boys ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]). Gen and Dorien go out for supper and discuss her future (forum thread).<br />
*30th: Denise asks Hettie about boys. Lathra takes Gen to see Tristan and Lurancy Rademacher. Zola visits Valeen to discuss Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
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===Second-month===<br />
*1st: Dorien takes Misery to inquire about an apprenticeship with Julienne Sormet. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*2nd: Argent goes to The Eclipse night club with Mireva. Hugo and Zola discuss the Eirini quandary. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*3rd: Hettie finds out that Nycki harbours a strange attachment to [[Maze Olivier]]. They visit him on his deathbed.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*4th: Aubrienne tells her parents about Jean-Faust. Denise asks Hettie about boys. Hugo and Zola discuss Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*5th: Denise talks about sex with Enver. Argent discusses the supernatural with Margaux. Zola asks Titania about using the Cabaret as a wedding venue.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*6th: Genevriel introduces Lathra to Sylvise and Jerard, and arranges to move in with the Voclains. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]) Hettie and Nycki talk about going on a treasure hunt ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*7th: Hugo tries to locate Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*8th: Dorien takes Misery to meet Korisse ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne, Jed, Lathra, Argent, Denise, Zola, and Hugo, accompanied by the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera, romp about in Raimond's dreams, rescue Jean-Faust, and bring back a faerie queen. Aubrienne and Jean-Faust speak together shortly afterwards. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*11th: Genevriel visits Sanadhil and learns about some potential avenues for investigation into the identity of her patron deity(ies). Denise and Hettie discuss the dream adventure and plan a treasure hunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*12th: Zola and Denise discuss a joint birthday party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]]) Aubrienne brings Jean-Faust home; Dorien has a job interview; Hugo answers a booty call. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*13th: While awaiting the outcome of the faerie queen interrogation at the Orecalo residence, Zola meets Justen, Argent meets Alma, and Lathra meets Dozilva.([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*14th: Gen has a rendezvous with Madds, while Hettie and Denise take Nycki and Enver on a romantic sewer crawl double date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*15th: Denise has a driving lesson with Ander, and learns a bit about Rat treasures. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*17th: Serge-Yves swings by to visit Hettie and Denise, and gets pissy about Nycki; Zola, Hugo, Argent, Lathra, and Aubrienne chat with Eirlys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*18th: Hettie defends her interest in Nycki to Serge-Yves. Puce brings renewed angst to the lives of Dorien and Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne questions Eirlys about her intentions towards Jean-Faust. She then discusses things with Zola and Xandhil. Later that day, Zola, Hugo, and Argent meet Osmyn. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*20th: Lathra and Aubrienne are attacked by the Colour Guard. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent catch up. A concerned Genevriel brings Lathra some flowers. Aubrienne goes home with Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*22nd: Guillame and Ander talk politics. Denise and Enver discuss loss. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*23rd: Denise has an early morning story session with Serge-Yves. Later that day, she and Zola talk about first times and love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*26th: Dorien and Misery ask Syrez for help dealing with Puce. The Murodeas have a big family dinner at which Patric once more alienates family members.([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*28th: Zola learns of a new Mico music deal from Hector. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*29th: Aubrienne learns that Cassandreia has a new romantic prospect in the form of [[Ysabel Olivier]]. Gen and Lathra meet Karala. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*30th: Argent reports to Briony. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
<br />
===Third-month===<br />
*1st: Argent asks Dorien about his visit from Puce; at work that night, a group of people discusses what they can do about the fey incursions. At home, Hugo is surprised by a visit from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*2nd: Gen asks August for advice on how to handle Madds. Hugo tells Zola about what he learned from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*4th: Dorien nearly kills Misery with his latest drug, made of the evil mushrooms everyone is worried about. Hugo and Zola attend the wedding of Geffrard and Osmyn, after which Osmyn is attacked. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*5th: Lathra agrees to a date with Leiris. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*6th: Hettie, Denise, and Argent go back to the undercity, and meet the ghost of Ander's grandfather. Denise then goes to tell Ander about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver learn from Zola about the attack on Osmyn. Gen and Madds establish that neither of them is looking for more than friendship at the moment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne prevents Jean-Faust from murdering Dasra and Raimond. Hettie chats with Nycki about the capture of Servan Aigel; Nycki suggests starting a family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne tries to understand why Jean-Faust was trying to kill people. She then tries to chill out with Jed. Hettie learns that Gen knits. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*12th: Argent learns about Laeken from Margaux... and also that she has a crush on him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*13th: Zola arranges a date with Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*14th: Denise learns a little about the Bloodforged from Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*15th: Argent asks Denise for advice about what to do about Margaux. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*16th: Zola and Denise celebrate their joint birthday. All sorts of conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*17th: Denise visits Serge-Yves; they chat about Vairon being inhuman, possibly. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*18th: Hugo meets with his Uncle Loick. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*20th: Dorien and Misery make arrangements to pay off various mob debts, with Denise for moral support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*21st: Lathra, Zola, Hugo, and Aubrienne get a research update from Xandhil. Hettienne and Nycki get Ander's consent to their baby-making scheme.([[Diablotin 3 session 26]]) <br />
*23rd: Gen visits Karala who asks some questions on her behalf. Aubrienne reads Zola's future love life in her Harrow deck. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*25th: Hettienne and Nycki plan to move in together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*26th: Lathra meets Briony, and they decide to work together to help Marika overcome her xenophobia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*27th: Dorien gets a visit from Cyril and learns that the government may be up to something shady.Gen gets a visit from Silvia, who tells her that there may be another servant of the One. Aubrienne helps Jed through some of his own family drama. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*28th: Zola meets her sister, Elianne, for lunch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*29th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, continue their treasure hunt, and find a musty old tarot deck. Hugo and Eirini go on a date sort of thing. Denise and Enver talk about shacking up and getting married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*30th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, take their musty old tarot deck to Aubrienne, who identifies it as a very powerful magic item. Zola and Noren discuss kink. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
<br />
===Fourth-month===<br />
*1st: Zola asks Denise if she will be a bodyguard for Mico on the 6th; Dorien plots treason with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*2nd: Dorien brings Denise in on the treason, and Aubrienne brings Hugo and Zola in on it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*3rd: Lathra and Hugo learn that Raimond's mother wants to take him away from Dasra for perceived indiscretions (with Hugo, of course). Hettie and Nycki interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*4th: Denise talks to Mikel; Gen testifies against Guydain Larache, which causes her to break her abstinence from alcohol. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*5th: Aubrienne tells the Vjestaci about the superHarrow deck found in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*6th: Zola does a radio interview as Mico. Aubrienne asks Cora to look into the government experimental farm for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver explore the sewers beneath the Cabaret. That evening, Denise tells Zola what they discovered. Zola invites herself over to Jonas' place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*9th: Argent asks Titania about Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*10th: Argent learns that Servan Aigel is one of the Inquisitors. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*11th: Dorien and Aubrienne meet with Cora of Gouge, who gives them a lead on the fairy fungi investigation. Denise compares notes about Servan with Argent. A drunken Gen escapes in a futile attempt to get herself killed; Lathra thwarts it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*12th: Denise asks Hettienne about family in Ariège. Hugo argues with Drusilla about Raimond, Dasra, and impropriety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*13th: Denise leaves for Ariège. Zola asks Lili for advice. Hettienne is mugged by a Bloodforged. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*14th: Madds 'kidnaps' Gen. Zola goes home with Jonas. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*15th: Denise inquires about family in Ariège, and meets her aunt Aina. Lathra learns about the Cyst from the visiting Shadar-kai priest, Ranighar.([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*16th: Denise meets the rest of the Ariège branch. Later that day, she and Enver track down his family members. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*17th: Zola and Hugo meet Linthira. Lathra takes Ranighar to visit Xandhil. Denise gets assigned a task by Ander; she and Enver get it done. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*18th: Shit hits the fan in the Shade. Gen is attacked by a blighted Jerard; Dorien barely saves his father. Argent and Margaux head to the Shade to observe. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne and Aubrienne begin work on "Shadows in her Mind" amidst mounting tensions in the Shade. Hettienne is disappointed to learn she is not pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*20th: Zola visits Xandhil, then Lathra, Aubrienne and Titania join them to try some crisis management. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]]) Gen and Dorien discuss things while keeping vigil over Jerard in hospital. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Argent about the Cyst; Zola joins their conversation. Argent tells Briony about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*22nd: "Shadows in her Mind" is falling behind schedule due to the disturbances in the Shade. On their way home from the studio, Hettienne and Aubrienne meet [[Lyth du Champe]], who shares some information with them about the powerful Harrow deck. Hugo meets with Loick about the city's fairy problems. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*23rd: Denise visits her mother, telling her about the Ariege branch of the family. Argent begins assembling a crack squad to venture into the sewers and kidnap [[Amanita]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*24th: Aubrienne asks Eirlys about Amanita; Zola tells Haft about his possible origins; Denise and Hettie catch up; Denise tells Ander about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*25th: Argent requisitions some supplies for the Amanita-saving expedition from Ser Danyel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*26th: The expedition to save Amanita begins. The party members are taken to the First World by Amanita. ([[Diablotin 3 session 32]])<br />
<br />
===First World Adventure===<br />
* Day 1: The expedition members wake up. Some remember their actual identities clearly, some only as a dream, and some have no memory of it at all. Once they have sorted out who's who, as much as they are able, Amanita sends them to request aid from the Winter King to defeat the Blight for once and for all. ([[Diablotin 3 session 33]])<br />
* Day 2: The fey set off towards the Lake of the Black Swans, where they cure seven blighted swan maidens. Kara, the leader of the swan maidens, and Henla, one of her sisters, provide some information to the expedition. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]])<br />
* Day 3: The expedition heads to Lamis' Court with the intent of weeding out Blight-spreaders among them. On the way, they are attacked by swarms of mandragora. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]]) After a tough fight, the mandragora leave, and the heroes arrive at the Hollow Hall, Lamis' court. ([[Diablotin 3 session 35]]) Several of them discover a skin-stealer at work; it is captured and handed over to Lamis for punishment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 36]])<br />
* Day 4: The fey head into the winter lands. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 5: They encounter a couple of frost giants and their remorhaz, whom they charm rather than kill. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 6: They arrive at Eranthis' ice spire. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]]) After being admitted, they succeed in convincing Eranthis to help end the Blight by convincing his frozen undead girlfriend to release his heart to him. Immediately afterwards, he sends everyone home to their plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
<br />
''Time flew faster in the mortal plane than in the First World, so it is now mid Fifth-month!''<br />
<br />
===Fifth-Month===<br />
*19th: Everyone returns to Diablotin after their First World Adventure. Hugo and Zola try to sort out what happened. Gen goes to see Madds. Argent and Margaux try to sort out their experiences. Hettie and Denise are happy to return home to their family, and even Patric seems glad to see Hettie returned safely. Dorien seeks out Misery. Zola spends the night with Noren. Aubrienne goes to see Titania, then her parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*20th: Gen and Madds decide to move in together. Denise learns what Ander has been up to while she was away. Argent reports to Briony and learns that Servan Aigel has escaped prison. Gen, Madds, Dorien, and Misery drop by Sylvise and Jerard's home to share their news. Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust, then helps Eirlys deliver her baby. Denise tells Enver about Ander's special ability. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Aunt Hettie about Ander's ability to turn people into were-rats. Later, Hettie and Denise go to see Ander and get turned into were-rats. Zola gets a professional opinion from her cleric friend, Valeen. Gen meets up with August to tell him her news. Argent asks Titania about moving into security at the Cabaret. Denise shows Enver her rat form. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*22nd: Very early in the morning, Argent visits Margaux and learns that there may still be an open connection between the First World and the Material Plane. Argent visits Denise to ask if she can help close the connection, and to tell her that Servan has escaped. Denise tells Ander about Servan's escape.([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*23rd:Everyone is summoned to the Palace, where they meet with Emperor Marl and Loick. Afterwards, Gen discusses her small fortune with Madds, while Denise and Enver buy gifts for Denise's family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 39]])<br />
*25th: Lathra returns home, then goes on a date with Leiris. Dorien takes Misery and Lhyphena out for supper and tells them he will pay off the debt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*27th: Aubrienne finds out something about the Wastelord. Denise accompanies Ander to a political meeting, learning that Janelle Rionet plans to try to be the next Emperor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*28th: Argent and Margaux return to the sewers, and find that all is not well. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*29th: Hugo learns that Eletheni is still with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*30th: Zola and Noren have supper with her parents; she finds out that her father has purchased the Dark Tapestry. Aubrienne asks Ander if he's the Wastelord.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
<br />
===Sixth-Month===<br />
*1st: Argent shows Denise and Zola what he found in the sewers. Lathra visits Marika to tell her she's done.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*2nd: Zola visits Loick with more troubling magic items. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*3rd: Hugo visits Loick and requests help with understanding Eletheni. Hettie and Denise ask Silvia about what to do with the Deck of Many Things. Zola accompanies Noren to a campaign strategy session. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*4th: Lathra is accosted by Titania. Denise and Argent meet Em; Argent dreams of Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*5th: Very early in the morning, Argent tells Margaux about his dream. Later in the day, Zola visits Aubrienne and Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*6th: Hettienne and Denise fill Argent and Aubrienne in on what they learned from Silvia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*7th: Denise tells Mikel all the latest ratte news. Titania asks Aubrienne to be her date at an important public and family function. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne accompanies Titania to Leolin Kizer's engagement party.([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*11th: Lathra tries to figure out whether it's legal to separate Dasra and Raimond and put him in a sketchy private institution. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*12th: Argent stalks Hugo, then discusses him with Lathra. Hugo learns that Eletheni is real, then accidentally stumbles across Argent's conversation with Zola; there he learns that he might be Argent's father (and is unimpressed). ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*13th: Zola scolds Bright and goes for a spin in his car. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*14th: Hettienne and Denise take the Deck of Many Things to Silvia. Afterwards, Denise reports the successful completion of the operation to Ander. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*15th: Argent makes inquiries about [[Nalyrr Kah'lien]]. Lathra asks Titania, Aubrienne and Argent for help in Raimond's case. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*16th: Hugo stalks the red-haired elf who sold the Dark Tapestry. Denise and Hettienne get a lead on Servan Aigel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*18th: Gen visits Psyra, accompanied by family and Madds. Zola asks Loick for information about the Dark Tapestry and its related codex. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne learns that the Vjestaci wish to question her. Denise asks Argent to spy for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*20th: Aubrienne talks politics with Ander. Dorien punches a racist in Nys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*24th: Dorien and Misery try to find a retailer for their alchemical goods. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*25th: Gen meets with Philida Chantranes, who appears to be another oracular-type person; that evening, she tells Madds about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*26th: Denise strikes a deal with Collete and Francois. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*27th: Hettienne and Nycki commiserate about pregnancy. Zola witnesses an assassination attempt on Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*28th: Zola tells Denise about the assassination attempt. Lathra, Aubrienne, and Argent check out Raimond's "care home." They discuss their findings in the car on the way back to the nearest village. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]]) Later the same night, Aubrienne and Argent return to the "care home" to case it, while Lathra and Leiris play cards with some villagers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*29th: Dorien learns about Suzetta Claar's shifty research on veterans. That night, he shares what he learned with Aubrienne and Gen. Denise and Argent visit Servan's sister, Aronne, at a barber shop. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*30th: Genevriel attends Guydain Larache's sentence hearing. Hettienne visits Servan Aigel's family's church. Dasra tells Hugo everything she knows about what's happened to Raimond. Zola and Nolen discuss the Bloodforged suit. Genevriel, Madds, and Gen's old squad mates go for supper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
<br />
===Seventh-Month===<br />
*1st: Zola proposes a Mico benefit concert to Hector. Later that day, Denise and Aubrienne recruit Zola.([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*2nd: All nine protagonists raid Lynwood. Denise and Argent recover from the excitement of the night by having a discussion about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 46]])<br />
*5th: Lathra, Hugo, and Aubrienne interview Raimond once he regains consciousness. That evening everyone meets at the Cabaret to discuss things. ([[Diablotin 3 session 47]]) <br />
*6th: Dorien has a strange dream; he tells Argent about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*7th: Gen and Lathra interview Safaya and learn a little more about the patients' condition from Princess Ilphere; later that night, Gen confesses her doings to Madds. Meanwhile, Argent meets with Briony. Hugo meets with Loick and learns some more about the Dark Tapestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne and Hettienne ask Jonas if he knows anything about the Irminsuls. Denise and Enver take Collete and Francois to Rat-Man. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*9th: Dorien gathers people to discuss next steps. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*10th: Genevriel meets with Polly for lunch, and begins the steps to get a job at the creepy experimental farm. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*11th: Lathra visits Leiris and asks him to research Claar, Molniere, and Calondre on behalf of the party. Aubrienne scries the mad scientists for Argent; afterwards, Argent tells Aubrienne about his Inquisitorialness.([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*13th: Aubrienne and Hettienne learn that Jonas is missing; Denise helps them locate him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*15th: Hugo chats with Eirini; Argent confesses to Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]]) <br />
*16th: Misery go out to Lynwood to see if they can spot a new portal tree. Ander and Aubrienne are questioned by the Vjestaci while Denise is present. Afterwards, Denise debriefs with Ander. Gen tries to sleep without casting Pleasant Dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*18th: Gen gets hired by Veronise Calondres. Argent and Hettie find Servan's hiding place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*19th: Lathra asks Princess Ilphere about he interest in dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
<br />
===Eighth-month===<br />
*2nd: Cyrell visits Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*3rd: Aubrienne and Titania learn from Jed that Princess Cordovera is pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*5th: Hettie and Denise learn that Serge-Yves has been dishonourably discharged. Hugo and Aubrienne chat about the fey situation. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*6th: Gen and Madds go for a country weekend. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*7th: Hugo learns that military people have been harassing Dasra. The Murodeas have a family reunion, while Dorien and Misery go on a double date with Cyrell and Caz. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne learns some of Hyacinth's charming abilities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*9th: Return to the First World. <br />
<br />
===Return to the First World===<br />
*Day 1: The PCs get a visit from Eletheni. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*Day 2: The PCs head into the Weeping Woods, where they encounter a blinded nymph. Together they rescue Jonas, and return with him and Caurisa, the blind nymph, to the mortal plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
<br />
===Eighth-month continued===<br />
*15th: Arriving in Theville, the PCs spend a night. Denise calls Ralf. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*16th: The PCs take a train back to Diablotin. Denise goes to see Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*17th: Zola asks Hugo to look into collecting some evidence for a lawsuit against the non-consensual experiments on veterans. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*18th: Dorien gets an offer he finds hard to resist from Zshua-agor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*19th: Dorien tells Aubrienne about the offer; she convinces him not to take it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*30th: Suzetta Claar makes a friendly overture to Gen. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
<br />
===Ninth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise, Hettie, and Argent take out Servan and Juditte. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*2nd: Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust with Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien's mother tries to set him up with Nedezde; Misery thinks it's an interesting possibility. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Sylvise about Suzetta Claar. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*6th: Prince Leolin gets married. Aubrienne proposes to Titania. Gen talks metaphysics with Xandhil, and meets Madds' parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*7th: Lathra restores some of Elcina's mobility. Hettie takes Denise to see her, then they chat about the news together with Mikel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*8th: Dorien and Misery visit Nedezde. Gen gets some intelligence on the farm. Denise, Argent and Hettie interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*9th: Hugo interviews Roskilde about the class action law suit. Aubrienne tells her parents about her engagement. Emperor Marl dies. Enver shows Denise a house they could buy. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*10th: The Dissolution. Since everything is closed, everyone meets at Gen and Madds' apartment to discuss the Kaorti and their allies. Afterwards, Denise asks Hettie for help designing a wedding outfit. Hugo finds out that Loick is quite familiar with the Kaorti. Denise gives Ander and Ralf a drive to Janelle's, and finds out that Janelle has proposed to Ander. Afterwards, she tells Nycki about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*11th: The new Imperial Candidates make themselves known. Argent and Margaux discuss the Arch's potential vulnerability to Cyst entities. Gen asks Madds for emotional support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*12th: Gen and Madds have tea with Madds' parents. Hugo gathers intelligence on the Imperial candidates. Dorien and Nedezde try to sort their feelings out. Aubrienne and Titania get married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*13th: Argent, Margaux, Denise and Enver chat with Chalniss, the Guardian of the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*14th: Genevriel uncovers Sister Harmony as a Cyst entity, and finds something unusual about Sister Harmony's driver, too. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*15th: Gen tells Dorien, Argent and Aubrienne about what she's learned about Sister Harmony and her driver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*16th: Argent spies on Sister Harmony, while Dorien works on a way to detect Cyst entities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*18th: As things are being set up for Ander and Janelle's wedding, Denise speaks to the groom, and asks Silvia if she can help protect the Arch from the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]]) Janelle and Ander are officially married. Janelle offers Hettie a job as dressmaker should she be elected as Emperor. Denise and Mireva catch up on each other's doings. An attempt is made on Patriarch Velten's life. Hugo gets a call from Dasra who is frightened for Raimond. Hugo calls Genevriel to come help heal Raimond, but he is beyond healing. Concerned that his passing may result in a new Irminsul, Gen and Hugo ask Sirris to come over. Raimond dies and Sirris absorbs the Irminsul. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]]) Denise accompanies a shocked Ander and Janelle after the assassination attempt on Velten. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*19th: Hugo gets a visit from Eirini, who lets him know that something is wrong with Linthira. Argent, Denise, Hettie, and Aubrienne kidnap Sister Harmony. Genevriel tells August about her newfound power, and asks whether it's okay, theologically, for her to use it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*20th: The Council votes and chooses Revelyne Fourre as the candidate who will go through the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]]) Everyone meets to discuss current events and recent developments. Gen, Mikel, Sirris, Justen and Xan stop the Warlord from kidnapping all the patients from Silvia's home. They move the patients to Alma's house for safety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
*21st: Argent, Denise, and Dorien interrogate 'Sister Harmony'. Hugo, Aubrienne, and Genevriel question the Chrestomath. Argent, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Denise attend the riots. Later that night, Denise visits Haft to ask him about Agate. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
*22nd: Emperor Marl's funeral. Revelyne goes through the Arch. Argent is summoned to the Arch, as is Yvie, whom Denise accompanies. Together, they help Chalniss and the retired Arch guardians keep the Arch safe, and destroy Revelyne who is attempting to tear down the fabric of the universe. Hugo witnesses the damage as a growing tear in the Dark Tapestry; he calls on Hettienne who is able to repair it with the help of her Norn sisters. Dozilva and Hettienne chat about Hettienne's feat over coffee. When Hettienne goes home, it's to find a pair of Norn shears that Denise has brought for her. Genevriel learns what the One is. Aubrienne keeps Titania company at her father's funeral. Afterwards, they discover that the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera have fallen into a mysterious sleep. Argent and Denise debrief one another about their adventure in the Arch.([[Diablotin 3 session 62]])<br />
*23rd: Gen tells Philida what she has learned about the One, and tries to figure out how to nurture a new divinity in Aveyrone society, with Madds' help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 62]]) Revelyne's failure in the Arch is announced and Janelle Rionet is put forward as the next candidate. Gen and Madds help Lathra catch Jed, who has been turned into a rat. Seth Argo, self-appointed guardian of the city, fills Aubrienne and Lathra in on Father Willem's presence and mad hatred for Shadar-kai. Aubrienne helps Lathra return Jed to normal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*25th: Janelle goes into the Arch. While waiting for her to return, Denise and Guillame chat. Janelle succeeds and Patriarch Velten presents her as the new Empress. Argent tells Margaux about what happened in the Arch, and the Church's corruption. Hettie's celebration of Janelle's succession to the throne is interrupted by Nycki, who brings news of Aigel & Co's release from her custody into the Warlord's. ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*27th: Hugo and Dasra say good-bye. Argent tells Hugonel about Katha and asks if he wants to see her. Dorien finds some resolution to his love triangle (?) ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*28th: Hugo checks on Sirris. Dorien tries to sort out what is going on with Nedezde. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*30th: Aubrienne, Jed, and Titania plan a grand reopening of the club. Gen gets a 'promotion' at the experimental farm. Hugo asks Xandhil for help with Sirris. Dorien kits Genevriel out with some Personal Protective Equipment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
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===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Janelle commissions Hettienne to make a dress for her coronation, then Hettienne, Denise, Argent and Nycki arrest Clarence Molniere. Xandhil and Hugo visit Sirris together, and decide that to help him, they need to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*3rd: Everyone plus Xandhil and Justen head into Andusk to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. While Justen and Xandhil do some reconnaissance, the rest of the group sets up a base of operations in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 65]]) They head to the Rat Temple to investigate, and meet Sister Silvia, who is batshit crazy. They learn from her that Willem is trying to collect souls from the main plane who have doubles in Andusk, as a power source to stabilize Andusk's plane. They learn about a sinister ship and go check for it at the docks. Dorien recognizes it and its captain as the creepy trader he met in his dreams. They witness Pheria meeting with the creepy captain and learn she also is trying to collect souls, and selling them to the captain of the ship. After the meeting is finished, Dorien, Genevriel, and Denise stay behind to carry out surveillance on the ship, while Hugo, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Argent follow Pheria to the island. Denise gathers some intelligence from Loch the lich. ([[Diablotin 3 session 66]]) Hugo and crew meet Hugo's double, Hugozel, who takes them out for dinner. He turns out to be a vampire but Hugo avoids being charmed into becoming a power source to stabilize Andusk. Justen and Xandhil ask everyone to regroup so they can share what they've learned. the party decides not to delay rescuing the princesses since Hugo's double knows he's here. They disguise themselves and return to the island where Ilphere and Cordovera are being kept prisoner. Loch the lich shows up and reveals that he, too, is looking to use souls that have doubles to help stabilize Andusk. He intends to continue using the princesses for this and suggests that having Hugo help might speed things up. Genevriel comes up with a plan that would give the denizens of Andusk the power they need without sacrificing or harming anyone's souls. Argent strikes a deal with Loch: if Genevriel succeeds then he lets the princesses go, and everyone gets to go home in peace. Genevriel succeeds, and everyone wakes up in their own plane. Genevriel tells Madds and August about her close encounter of the Void kind.([[Diablotin 3 session 67]])<br />
*6th: Hettie finds out that Nycki has been offered the position of Lady Grey. Denise and Enver find the Imperial Preserves. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]])<br />
*7th: Dorien meets with Julienne Sormet and inherits her apprentice, Blanca. Aubrienne chats with her aunt Svara, the new Chief Sorceress. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]])<br />
*8th: Loick helps Hugo through a mild midlife crisis. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]])<br />
*9th: Genevriel learns that Veronise Calondres may in fact be a Good Guy™. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]]) She arranges with Argent for Calondres to go into protective custody. ([[Diablotin 3 session 69]])<br />
*10th: Everyone meets at Argent and Dorien's apartment to discuss what to do next. They decide to try taking what they know to the new Warlord. ([[Diablotin 3 session 69]])<br />
*11th: Hugo, Denise, Genevriel, and Aubrienne meet with Loick, Ilphere and Silvia about how to help Sirris. ([[Diablotin 3 session 69]])<br />
*12th: Denise, Hettienne, Dorien, Aubrienne, and Genevriel meet with Ander and the new Warlord, Bryson Arguelles. ([[Diablotin 3 session 69]])<br />
*14th: Empress Janelle's coronation. Hettie is on hand to avert a disaster. Aubrienne and Titania talk show business with Korisse. ([[Diablotin 3 session 70]])<br />
*15th: Dorien, Hugonel, Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, Justen, Xandhil, and Ilphere remove the Irminsul from Sirris' head. (Diablotin 3 session 70]])<br />
*16th: Madds is healed! All praise the One! ([[Diablotin 3 session 70]])<br />
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==Future events==<br />
11th month - Denise and Enver's wedding (20th of 11th)<br><br />
12th month - Hettie's baby due<br><br />
1st month, 2282 - Nycki's baby due<br><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Diablotin 2 timeline]]<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: March 18, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> The day of Empress Janelle's official coronation and the grand ball to celebrate it has finally arrived. While in some regards it will be a traditional ceremony, in other ways it's clear that the new Empress wants to distinguish her reign from that of her predecessors.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The ceremony will be the first to be broadcast over radio, and will be filmed by the noted director Korisse Severin so that it can be viewed by people anywhere in the Empire.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As well, the celebrations will be shared with more than just the wealthy and noble populace of the city in other ways. The Empress has ordered a civic holiday for all, and free food will be distributed in the public parks of Diablotin as part of the day's festivities.<br />
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===Hettienne prevents a disastrous coronation===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Hettie, you are on hand to assist the new Empress with the dress you've created for her. I was sort of picturing this kind of thing: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7c/d3/3d/7cd33df5ff47b3073c04834957ec2254.jpg<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Pretty but easy to step on a hem because it's so long and has a train, so you are around with a supply of pins in case of emergency repairs ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> niiice<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You don't need to do the actual 'helping her get dressed and move her train around', she has ladies in waiting for that, which is helpful because you're super pregnant anyway.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> although I'm sure you're on hand for that<br />
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<Hettienne> supervising :v<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> yeah :) <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You are watching as she finishes up getting ready, putting on her jewelry and any last touches on her makeup.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You do notice something a bit odd, though.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You had of course consulted with her about what jewelry she was planning to wear, so you could incorporate those ideas into the design of the dress. You recalled she had picked a particular necklace, one with diamonds and emeralds, but now she is putting on one with some black stones (onyx maybe?) instead.<br />
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<Hettienne> Huh.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> It doesn't really suit quite as well, since you'd planned the neckline and so forth to go with the other one.<br />
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<Hettienne> What happened to the green one?<br />
* Hettienne frowns.<br />
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<Janelle> Oh... I changed my mind. I hope it isn't a problem.<br />
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<Hettienne> Well no, I mean, I only designed the whole dress with that in mind :|<br />
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<Hettienne> But you're the Empress, so do what you want I guess. >:|<br />
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<Janelle> Oh.. I'm sorry :( I just felt like I should wear this one instead.<br />
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<Janelle> The dress is so beautiful - you really did an amazing job on it.<br />
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<Hettienne> The black one is so big and clunky... why?<br />
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<Janelle> It just called out to me. I don't know if I can explain it.<br />
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<Janelle> It seemed more... fitting.<br />
* Hettienne scowls<br />
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<Hettienne> You don't think that's weird<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> At that moment, there is a slight knock at the door.<br />
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<Hettienne> Ugh, go away!<br />
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<Ander> Ah, hi, am I allowed to come in?<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh it's you.<br />
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<Hettienne> MAybe you can change her mind about this gods-awful thing.<br />
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<Hettienne> Look at this!!<br />
* Ander asks, sticking his head in the door. He's wearing his military dress uniform with some extra fancy bits, plus his medals and so forth.<br />
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<Hettienne> THe whole look is ruined!<br />
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<Ander> Huh? What's up?<br />
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<Hettienne> She's insisting on wearing this lump of coal<br />
* Janelle frowns, looking upset<br />
* Ander takes a look at it<br />
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<Ander> Well.. I think the other one was nicer, the one with the emeralds.<br />
* Ander says, agreeing with you while trying not to piss off his wife on the day of her coronation ;)<br />
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<Janelle> Ugh, I can't even decide what necklace I want to wear?<br />
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<Ander> Well, like, it's up to you, sure, but I know Hettie worked real hard on this dress with the other one in mind, yeah?<br />
* Ander says, glancing at you<br />
* Ander is giving you kind of a 'wtf is going on here' look.<br />
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<Hettienne> She said it called to her.<br />
* Hettienne narrows her eyes.<br />
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<Ander> Uh, necklaces shouldn't do that. Ain't nothin' good about jewelry that talks to you.<br />
* Hettienne grumbles <m> she oughtta hang up the damn phone<br />
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<Janelle> Look, I need to get going, they're waiting for me... <br />
* Janelle starts to try to leave.<br />
* Hettienne gives Ander an angry, pleading look<br />
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<Ander> They can't start the show without you, I reckon.<br />
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<Ander> But sure, let's get on the way.<br />
* Ander lets her go ahead of him so he can cast Detect Magic while she isn't looking.<br />
* Ander glances over at you, Hettie, hanging back with you as Janelle is leaving the room.<br />
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<Ander> <w> That thing ain't right. There's some kinda magic on it, like ... not somethin' for protectin' her or whatever, like the ring an' that stuff.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> I thought this kind of thing wasn't supposed to happen!!<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> How are we gonna get it off?!<br />
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<Ander> <w> I dunno, I was thinkin' just grab it off her, but maybe we gotta be more careful.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> Well I could try<br />
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<Ander> <w> Like, I'll try to stall her, talkin' wit hher, an' you come up behind an' grab it?<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> yeah... yeah.<br />
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<Ander> <w> okay, let's do it<br />
* Hettienne rubs her hands together as though warming them up.<br />
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<Ander> Babe, hey, wait a sec, I should go with you, yeah? We're supposed to come out together on the steps, right? or do you go out first an' then I go after?<br />
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<Hettienne> (YOINK)<br />
* Ander stalls her with talking about protocol ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> !roll 1d20+23<br />
* Denise rolls for Hettienne: [ 1d20+23 ] getting [ 11 ] which, after the modifier [ 23 ] totals [ 34 ].<br />
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<Janelle> No, we need to go together, but then you will go stand with the others while I make my speech, and...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You manage to sneak up behind her as they're talking and unhook the necklace so it falls off, and Ander kicks it out of range when it hits the floor.<br />
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<Janelle> What are you doing? :o<br />
* Hettienne runs off with the thing leaving Ander to deal with a potentially angry wife...<br />
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<Ander> Okay, so, let me explain...<br />
* Ander says as you head off.<br />
* Hettienne will try to find a more magic-y person :o<br />
* Hettienne holds it out away from her though, as if it smells bad.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can head out into the palace and conveniently bump into Reverend Mother Alma, who is there as part of the church's representatives for the ceremony.<br />
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<Hettienne> You!<br />
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<Hettienne> What is this?!<br />
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<Alma> Yes?<br />
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<Alma> Ah... <br />
* Hettienne thrusts the necklace at her.<br />
* Alma takes it and holds onto it for a minute, then almost tosses it to the floor.<br />
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<Hettienne> It tried to make Janelle wear it!!<br />
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<Hettienne> That's bad, init?<br />
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<Alma> Yes. It's something from Father Willem. I would need to examin it more closely to know what its intended purpose may be, but absolutely yes, that's bad.<br />
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<Hettienne> Father... the rat guy??!<br />
* Alma nods<br />
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<Hettienne> Can you take it then?<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't want it nowhere near here :|<br />
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<Alma> We've been tracking him but he's evasive. I had concerns that his aim here might be directed at Janelle, and this may be part of his plan.<br />
* Alma nods and will tuck it away in her purse.<br />
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<Hettienne> I gotta get back over there... and get the right goddamn jewelry... FUCK. What a fucking mess!!!!<br />
* Hettienne runs her hands through her hair, so stressed.<br />
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<Alma> Ah... yes. Thank you.<br />
* Hettienne dashes off to find the emeralds<br />
* Janelle and Ander are talking and she seems calmed down somewhat now, so whatever he was saying to her must have worked.<br />
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<Hettienne> Okay... okay.. here's.. the right... one<br />
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<Janelle> I'm sorry, Hettie - I don't know what came over me. The other necklace is much prettier anyway :)<br />
* Hettienne pants<br />
* Janelle accepts the right necklace<br />
* Hettienne will wait until *after* the ceremony to tell her about father willem...<br />
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<Janelle> Thank you. Now I really do need to get going, they're waiting for me to start ... <br />
* Janelle takes Ander's arm so they can head out, and you can trail along behind.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w, to Ander> check her again!<br />
* Ander nods and will look her over again, the spell is probably still going as it's only been a few minutes.<br />
* Ander gives you a thumbs up.<br />
* Hettienne heaves a sigh of relief.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - the coronation goes off smoothly after that, and afterwards Janelle will deliver a speech to the assembled audience, as well as for the benefit of people listening over the radio.<br />
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<Janelle> People of Aveyrone, I speak to you now for the first time as your Empress. I am proud to be able to serve you, and humbled by the knowledge that you have placed your trust in me. For as long as I live, I will strive to be worthy of that trust. My husband, who stands here beside me, shares my values and goals, and will work equally as hard to uphold his duties.<br />
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<Janelle> Today's ceremony, part of our ancient traditions that have been handed down by our ancestors, is not only a tribute to their virtues and their faith, a greatness that has bestowed on us, their descendants, over two thousand years of a strong, stable Empire, but a symbol of hope for the future as well, a hope that we can do better.<br />
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<Janelle> Our Empire has not always done right by all its people, or by our neighbours and guests in this land. Misunderstandings, greed, and outright prejudice have had their place as well, alongside strength, wisdom, and a spirit of trust and faith in one another. <br />
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<Janelle> The treatment of our brothers and sisters in Psyra can be improved, so that they are recognized for their long history and the wisdom they hold - so that their contributions to our Empire are about more than economic value but also a part of our shared culture and heritage from before there was even an Empire to speak of. Their religious traditions and cultural practices will no longer be <br />
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<Janelle> forbidden, but may exist side by side with ours.<br />
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<Janelle> The immigrants who have come to our Empire from the Shadow Plane, seeking new opportunities and a brighter future, will be welcomed here - with paths to citizenship open to them so that they can, if they so wish, become full and equal members of our society, able to practice their faith freely or to be part of no faith if they choose. <br />
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<Janelle> We are in an age of new discoveries and exploration, and while this brings great opportunities, we must also do our best to not repeat mistakes of the past, whether in dealing with the peoples who dwell in lands across the ocean, or in other planes that touch ours. We will send representatives and diplomats to these new worlds to establish lines of communication, rather than reaching out <br />
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<Janelle> with soldiers and weapons. We have as much to learn from them as they from us. <br />
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<Janelle> And even within the heart of our greatest city, the people of House Rat, who have been overlooked and discriminated against since they made themselves known to the surface-folk, will be embraced and honoured as the equal of any other House. Hvala vam, moji ljudi, za stavljanje vaseg povjerenja u mene. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (which for those of you who speak Rat, means "Thank you, my people, for placing your trust in me")<br />
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<Janelle> My presence here, as the first Empress recognized from House Rat, is a symbol of this change that is taking place at all levels of our society, but on its own is not enough to bring improvement to the lives of those who live and work in poverty. Not only those from my own House, but all those who deserve better - better wages, better education, better health and safety - can look to me <br />
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<Janelle> and my government with hope for the future.<br />
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<Janelle> I ask for your patience as I take on this great responsibility. I will always strive to do my best, and though no doubt from time to time I will fall short, I promise that I will take hope from the faith and loyalty you have shown me today, and continue to work to improve this great Empire that we all share. Thank you, and may all the Gods bless us as we begin our work.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hettie, you are kept busy for the rest of the evening, helping out with managing Janelle's gown (and thwarting sinister plans from extraplanar invaders. well just the one.)<br />
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<Hettienne> (I will tell her about Willem when there's an opportune moment tho)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> okay<br />
* Janelle can talk with you for a bit between the ceremony and the ball.<br />
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<Hettienne> Uh so, sorry about that thing with the jewelry<br />
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<Janelle> Oh, I hope that went all right...<br />
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<Janelle> oh.. it's no problem. I mean - you were right, this one is much better.<br />
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<Hettienne> Better than it would have if you wore the black one<br />
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<Hettienne> It was, uh<br />
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<Hettienne> I took it to that old priest woman.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> She said it came from Father Willem<br />
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<Janelle> :o<br />
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<Hettienne> Yyyyyeah.<br />
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<Janelle> Where is it now? :o Is it safe?<br />
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<Hettienne> SHe took it somewhere<br />
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<Janelle> Reverend Mother Alma has it?<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah.<br />
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<Janelle> That's good... probably there isn't anywhere safer for it right now.<br />
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<Janelle> I wonder if she can use it to track him down, finally... having something of his will help with divination.<br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno how that all works but yeah, hopefully.<br />
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<Janelle> What was it supposed to do? :o<br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno.<br />
* Janelle frowns, looking concerned<br />
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<Hettienne> Alma said she was gonna try and figure that out, but I don't imagine it were notin good...<br />
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<Hettienne> Where'd you get it, anyway?<br />
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<Janelle> It was just in the case with my other jewelry. It seemed... well, it seemed like it had always been there. It seemed familiar. <br />
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<Hettienne> That ain't good... that means someone was able to just sneak it in there... <br />
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<Janelle> But that means he's had access to my rooms in the palace... or I suppose that he has an ally who did :o<br />
* Janelle nods<br />
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<Hettienne> :|<br />
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<Hettienne> Guards got their work cut out for 'em -_-<br />
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<Janelle> Yes, we'll need to investigate this further.<br />
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<Janelle> Thank you - I don't want to imagine what it might have been like if you hadn't gotten it off me.<br />
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<Hettienne> Well, uh, anytime :)<br />
* Janelle hugs you, careful of your huge pregnant belly.<br />
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<Hettienne> (aww)<br />
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===Dorien, Hugonel, Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, Justen, Xandhil, and Ilphere remove the Irminsul from Sirris===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - who all is going on this magical mystery tour of Sirris's head?<br />
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<Dorien> I will assuming my girlfriend gives me permission<br />
* Denise raises her hand?<br />
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<Dorien> Or I guess if she wants to come too :)<br />
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<Hugonel> well it would be pretty cowardly of me to back out now<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> heh<br />
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<Denise> (do you need/want me to Xan?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Misery is okay with letting you go, but does not feel obligated to go herself<br />
* Genevriel wasn't going to tour but was going to be on hand to bring Sirris back from the dead if need be.<br />
* Argent is always willing to help out<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes, Xan and Justen will go, so if you want to Xan that would be helpful :)<br />
* Ilphere is also part of this plan, of course.<br />
* Silvia will also be keeping an eye on her husband while you undertake this plan, so she can hang out with Gen I guess.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay. You can gather at Silvia's house to prepare for the trip.<br />
* Silvia will have made sure their daughter is with friends (lbr probably Mercy) for the night.<br />
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<Xandhil> Solange will keep her plenty distratced, I'm sure<br />
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<Silvia> no doubt...<br />
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<Justen> So the plan is to go in, look around, and try to get the tree out if we can?<br />
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<Denise> how're we gettin' it out?<br />
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<Ilphere> If possible, manipulate the circumstances of the dream to render it portable, and physically remove it.<br />
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<Ilphere> If that isn't possible, we might have to evaluate other options while we're there...!<br />
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<Genevriel> Where do 'we' put it once it's out?<br />
* Dorien has plenty of defoliatnt, just in case.<br />
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<Ilphere> Well, it would be my preference to take it for study... it isn't often one has such an opportunity...!<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Argent> with everything going on, isn't there a lot of risk in studying a planar gateway<br />
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<Ilphere> A proto-gateway...! for understanding how they form and develop...!<br />
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<Denise> There's another whole big one in the Shade already<br />
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<Genevriel> Isn't that enough?<br />
* Genevriel nods, agreeing with Argent... and Denise? (Not sure if Denise was suggesting that Ilphere could study the one in the Shade if she needs to study an Irminsul.)<br />
* Xandhil frowns a bit, knowing what his quasi 'aunt' is like but also that she isn't gonna listen to him :p<br />
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<Hugonel> Well, let's put it another way: what other option is there, than providing it to Princess Ilphere for analysis?<br />
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<Hugonel> It's not like we can destroy it ourselves.<br />
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<Xandhil> We could take it back to the first world<br />
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<Xandhil> It can probably be better directed.... or studied, there.<br />
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<Ilphere> destroying such a valuable item would be tragic...! but perhaps, in the First World, it might be better contained...<br />
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<Hugonel> As long as we can keep an eye on it there. <br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Denise> well there's some folks there we can trust, I figure, if we can find 'em :3<br />
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<Justen> That seems like a good solution, then.<br />
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<Justen> as long as it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.<br />
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<Xandhil> >.><br />
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<Xandhil> There is that. BUt I still feel like that's a better bet than leaving it here<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'd prefer not to have more than one Irminsul in the city if we can help it. Even one is a bit... much.<br />
* Justen nods<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, well, while you've been talking, Sirris has been trying to fall asleep in the next room, and Silvia will report that he seems to be out now.<br />
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<Ilphere> All right, is everyone ready...?<br />
* Argent nods<br />
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<Dorien> As I ever am for this bit...<br />
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<Hugonel> Here we go again ...<br />
* Denise also nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Stay safe.<br />
* Ilphere heads into the bedroom, then, and will instruct everyone to hold hands so she can cast the necessary spell.<br />
* Genevriel hangs back with Silvia and watches.<br />
* Ilphere places her free hand on Sirris's chest.<br />
* Genevriel will use those Deathwatch Goggles to keep an eye on everyone while you're inside Sirris' head.<br />
* Xandhil will hold hands with Justen, and also someone non-justen ;)<br />
* Denise is not picky ;p<br />
* Ilphere casts the spell once everyone is ready.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You see a city of mud-brick and stones that stands in the midst of a fertile plain along the curve of a river. Small boats move along with the current, as smoke rises from its hearths and people walk through its streets - it is a busy, thriving community, but very much not one you're familiar with. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> I have an illustration: https://i.imgur.com/hdYhs8K.jpg<br />
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<Xandhil> Am...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hunters return with the carcass of a deer, while herders move their goats and oxen through the gates to bring them to the market where traders sell their wares. Small children run among the stalls of the marketplace, getting underfoot and then darting away laughing when the merchants yell at them.<br />
* Argent will prep now that we've arrived... greater longstrider, enchantment foil, tree stride, greater magic weapon on rapier, barkskin, see invis<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Towering above the city are taller structures, step pyramids and a complex of temples or palaces, you're not quite sure except that they are large and ornate, painted in rich colours and decorated with statues and carvings, surrounded with lush vegetation and still ponds. <br />
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<Dorien> (Is it anything we might be familiar with from history?)<br />
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<Denise> (there's 6 of us here, right?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (maybe if you've read my book :V)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Ilphere, Justen, Xan, Argent, Denise, Hugo, Aubrienne, and Dorien. 8)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> well, Xan just said it's Am. so if you're familiar with Am, you might have an idea. but Am is not part of what like... everyone gets taught about in school or anything, it's more specialized and relatively recent discoveries.<br />
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<Argent> can you explain?<br />
* Denise looks ag Xan as well, curious<br />
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<Xandhil> Am Is where the ancestors of the empire came from.... it was up north, in what is now the silver destert. <br />
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<Xandhil> This is where the original arch was on our plane, and Sirris was it's last Guardian<br />
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<Justen> It's where Sirris comes from.<br />
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<Dorien> What happened to it?<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Xandhil> The priests here did... something to try and use the arch to go to the center themselves<br />
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<Xandhil> Serpent had Kavreshar, its avatar or Justice, destroy the city for their arrogance.<br />
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<Justen> It got destroyed and the survivors - or some of them - were the people who came to Diablotin.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Dorien> Interesting...<br />
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<Xandhil> the refugees travelled south, and other the course of their travels, the totems they followed gained more power, and that's where the Seven come from... as wel as others that have been lost along the way<br />
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<Xandhil> well more or less lost<br />
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<Justen> I guess this is what it was like when Sirris lived here... something like twenty-five hundred years ago.<br />
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<Xandhil> but Sirris was punished more personally as well<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Dorien> I wonder how exactly one loses a god.<br />
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<Xandhil> That's... complicated.<br />
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<Xandhil> There was a war in the center and some fared better than others<br />
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<Xandhil> After Rat trapped Serpent<br />
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<Xandhil> tottems that didn't have direct association with the tribes that settled the empire didn't have as string an access to the power of the center<br />
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<Xandhil> and then.... their worship was stamped out by more mundane means as the Empire expanded later<br />
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<Xandhil> (strong an access)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> People move around you as you stand there talking, and don't seem perturbed by your presence or your weird clothing, fwiw.<br />
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<Denise> (can we understand them?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes, you can. But you don't think they're speaking Aveyronnais. It sounds weird, but you don't have any trouble making out their words.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> but then, it is a dream...<br />
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<Denise> So what do we gotta do there then? I don't see any giant magic trees...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As you talk, the world around you seems to flicker, shifting from the bright and lively city to a dark and alarming vision. The sky is black, other than where it is occasionally torn by a flash of red lightning, sand is whipped through the air hard enough to sting your skin, and the fires of burning buildings cast jagged shadows on the ground. It is so hot that it hurts to breathe, and <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> the very ground seems to be melting beneath your feet. Screams echo around you, only to be abruptly cut off.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Then the view shifts back to as it was before - the city full of life again, its inhabitants going about their daily lives without any awareness of what has just happened - or may be going to happen in the future.<br />
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<Dorien> Void...<br />
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<Xandhil> woah. D:<br />
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<Ilphere> hmm.<br />
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<Xandhil> (ww)<br />
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<Denise> woah D:<br />
* Xandhil looks up what it happens<br />
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<Hugonel> Huh.<br />
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<Xandhil> ...The whole city now is basically vitrified<br />
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<Xandhil> it's a disturbing place<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Again the vision shifts, bringing you back to the city in the midst of destruction, then returning you once more to the living, peaceful surroundings.<br />
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<Ilphere> It's quite unstable...!<br />
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<Dorien> That seems... not good.<br />
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<Denise> no kiddin'<br />
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<Xandhil> I think we might want to try and go to the well.<br />
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<Argent> so how do we do this? Find Sirris in his dream?<br />
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<Ilphere> I can try to stabilize it... I think perhaps in the non-destroyed version...?<br />
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<Xandhil> I feel like there's some... conflation, in his mind, about what happened then and what's happneing to him now.<br />
* Xandhil nods to both<br />
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<Xandhil> I think that's where we'll find him and... yes I feel like not being on fire is probably preferable :p<br />
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<Ilphere> I'll need to focus my energies on keeping the dream stable, then... <br />
* Xandhil more or less knows where to head, I think?<br />
* Ilphere concentrates, and the world seems to steady itself, no longer fluctuating back and forth between life and death.<br />
* Ilphere settles on 'life' for now ;)<br />
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<Dorien> We should probably hurry unless we really like barbecues.<br />
* Argent will cast Find Quarry to see if it will locate Sirris in his dream (worth a try)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> well he's definitely within 20 miles of your current location... I think the problem might be it will discern his direction as 'everywhere all around you'<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> it's like all of these people are him<br />
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<Argent> well that wasnt helpful... he's like everyone here<br />
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<Dorien> Parts of him at least.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, yes, you do know the general direction to the Well - it would be where those big pyramid temple things are.<br />
* Xandhil will head there then<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, I assume the rest of you are going with Xan, rather than letting him wander off on his own? :)<br />
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<Hugonel> (yup)<br />
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<Dorien> (yes ;) )<br />
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<Argent> (yes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can make your way to the complex of temples. It seems that there are a large number of them, radiating out from the central pyramid structure.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Walking around there are people - some who look much like the other inhabitants of the city who you've already seen elsewhere, but some who are quite distinctive.<br />
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<Denise> (how so?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> They appear to you like hybrids of people and animals - you can see it as though the animal aspects are layered over their human ones, giving them features such as horns or antlers or claws or feathers.<br />
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<Denise> huh...<br />
* Denise tries not to stare<br />
* Dorien stares.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You have the sense that it's like you're seeing their true forms, and the human shapes are more superficial.<br />
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<Xandhil> do I have any idea what we're seeing here?<br />
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<Hugonel> (is this like, how Sirris sees us or something?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Also does it just aply to them? >.> )<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> how do you mean?<br />
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<Xandhil> (Do we appear as we want to or do those of us who aren't un their true forms also get overlays)<br />
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<Xandhil> (i.e., me ;p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> People seem to pay respect to the animal figures, but don't react strangely to them (i.e. don't seem to be freaking out or anything - treat them as a normal part of their world). All of you still appear as your usual selves to one another.<br />
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<Denise> (cool)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (I mean not in your true forms, if some of you are perchance not in your true forms ;)<br />
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<Denise> (gotcha)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The way the people react to the animal-hybrid figures suggests maybe they are priests/shamans, Xan. Maybe this is either how Sirris envisions them, or maybe you're able to perceive something about their connections to their totems?<br />
* Xandhil will look out for animals representing tribes he doens't already know about, but try not to get distrcted from the goal ;p<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can spot people who look like bears, lizards, oxen, owls, wolves, cats, rats, serpents, as well as foxes, ravens, horses, fish, deer/antelope maybe (antlers), goats, jackals...<br />
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<Xandhil> . o O (Neat!)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The priests (if that is in fact what they are) are heading in one general direction, to the big pyramid at the center.<br />
* Xandhil will keep heading there as well<br />
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<Denise> are they goin to the, uh, well?<br />
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<Denise> Should we ask someone what's goin' on or does it matter?<br />
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<Argent> what is the 'well'. Is it like the Arch?<br />
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<Xandhil> it is the arch, in its original form here<br />
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<Xandhil> and yes, that's where they're going<br />
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<Xandhil> As for asking what's happening...<br />
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<Xandhil> maybe?<br />
* Xandhil glances at Ilphere, who is concentrating<br />
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<Xandhil> They miht be gong to.... do whatever it was they did to try and go to the center, I suppose<br />
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<Justen> Should we.. try to watch that? or is that too risky?<br />
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<Justen> I mean, it might be informative, but I don't know if it's our main goal here.<br />
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<Xandhil> I don't know. I don't know if Sirris ever acgually saw it imself, or if it would just be what he imagined. BUt...<br />
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<Xandhil> like I said, I think there's some comflation between the arch and the Irminsul.... which makes sense<br />
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<Xandhil> they're not dissimilar<br />
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<Xandhil> ....probably related, really.<br />
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<Justen> so... yes, go to the Well, if that's where they're headed?<br />
* Justen glances around at the others to see if everyone agrees<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
* Denise shrugs and looks to Argent<br />
* Dorien nods as well.<br />
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<Argent> seems likely<br />
* Denise frowns, and will go up to the neartest priest or whatever<br />
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<Denise> Uh, hey - where's everyone goin'?<br />
* Silvia is now known as Priest<br />
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<Priest> It is the Day of Ascencion. We go to meet our ancestors.<br />
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<Denise> okay..<br />
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<Denise> Is Sirris gonna be there?<br />
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<Priest> The Chosen? Yes, he will be there to open the gate.<br />
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<Denise> uhh, okay, thanks @_@<br />
* Denise will slink back to the party<br />
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<Denise> Uhhh so I guess he is gonna be the one to open the gate to they can go an ascned to mneet their ancestors?<br />
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<Denise> That sounds bad<br />
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<Dorien> Yeaaaaahhhh...<br />
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<Argent> like what maybe caused the place to be wiped out?<br />
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<Dorien> Maybe we should not be here when that happens.<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
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<Xandhil> That.... yes. That does sound like it.<br />
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<Argent> at least we've confirmed where Sirris is/will be<br />
* Xandhil nods to Argent<br />
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<Hugonel> Haven't you all always dreamed of seeing the end of the world?<br />
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<Xandhil> YOu have to think of all this as a metaphor though... We've already been here when it's destroyed, but it is still just a dream<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Dorien> So we're safe then?<br />
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<Justen> so this might not be really how it happened?<br />
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<Xandhil> Its really just Ilphere that's keeping it stable in this state<br />
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<Xandhil> Yes.<br />
* Xandhil says to Justen<br />
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<Xandhil> I mean - maybe it is, but we can't assume that. And we know that the Irminsul is having its own influence on his mind and dreams, and that it is mixed up with Am.<br />
* Xandhil looks to Hugo<br />
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<Xandhil> Like some of the things he was rambling about...<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, right, I understand. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can make your way towards the large pyramid structure, then. As you approach, you can hear sounds of singing and chanting. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emerge from an arched passage into a vast courtyard type area, where these animal-beings have gathered, standing on the steps of the pyramid to look down over the large pool in the center. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> It appears to be full of still water, but when you look at it more closely, you can see that it doesn't reflect the structures and sky above it, but rather an inky blackness.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Standing at its edge is Sirris - or a younger version of him, perhaps. He looks maybe 15 or 16 years old, and wears a simple undyed robe.<br />
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<Xandhil> so the real well was full of poisoned water after the destruction. I don't know about now but, uh... just be careful.<br />
* Xandhil says to the others<br />
* Dorien wonders if he can get a sample...<br />
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<Xandhil> (that's about how old he was hen we first met him , yes?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (it's hard to say... maybe around that, though, yes.)<br />
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<Xandhil> (okay)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (age is only a number when you're 2500 ;)<br />
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<Denise> (word)<br />
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<Xandhil> Sirris?<br />
* Sirris looks over as you say his name, and smiles with recognition<br />
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<Sirris> Xan, what are you doing here?<br />
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<Xandhil> We came to see you - what's going on?<br />
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<Sirris> It's the Ascencion - I'm supposed to open the gate. <br />
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<Xandhil> ...What do you think will happen?<br />
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<Sirris> Well, people get to talk to their ancestors and ask for advice or tell them news about their descendants.<br />
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<Sirris> Did you need to talk to your ancestors too? is that why you're here?<br />
* Xandhil glances over at Justen<br />
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<Justen> I'm pretty okay on talking with my ancestors... don't really need to do that right now @_@<br />
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<Xandhil> nnnnoooo. I don't think think so<br />
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<Hugonel> Uh, Sirris ... that's not why we're here. We're here for you, to ... help you.<br />
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<Sirris> Hugo, you came too :)<br />
* Sirris seems relaxed and happy to see you all<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, of course.<br />
* Ilphere mumbles something under her breath<br />
* Denise looks over at her<br />
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<Denise> what?<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> the tree is the pool... if I look from the other side...<br />
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<Denise> <q> Like.... the water? or the actual well?<br />
* Ilphere closes her eyes, concentrating harder<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> it's both at once<br />
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<Denise> <q> then how do we take it out? :/<br />
* Denise seems a little dismayed, looking around<br />
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<Denise> <q> is it a tree in the destroyed part of the dream?<br />
* Ilphere nods<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> I can let this version of the world switch to the other, and then perhaps...!<br />
* Denise nods as well<br />
* Xandhil looks concerned<br />
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<Xandhil> We've come to find something, Sirris...<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> you might need to distract Sirris, though... he's struggling against me. <br />
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<Sirris> what is it? <br />
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<Xandhil> A tree..<br />
* Xandhil will go up to him and take his hands if he'll let me<br />
* Sirris doesn't pull away<br />
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<Xandhil> Do you remember?<br />
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<Sirris> a... tree? there are lots of trees in the gardens...<br />
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<Xandhil> A special tree<br />
* Xandhil glances at Ilphere<br />
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<Xandhil> Maybe you can come and help me look?<br />
* Xandhil says to Sirris<br />
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<Sirris> I... I should really stay here, they need me for the ceremony, but... I guess I can help you.<br />
* Xandhil smiles<br />
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<Xandhil> They'll wait.<br />
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<Xandhil> come on - which way?<br />
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<Sirris> The gardens are this way...<br />
* Sirris will go with Xan, leaving the Well unattended.<br />
* Ilphere looks up, gesturing to the rest of you.<br />
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<Ilphere> <w> I'll flip the vision now and you'll see what I mean...!<br />
* Denise braces herself for firey doom >.><br />
* Ilphere does... something... and your view of the scene changes. Instead of the still pool, there is a vast unnatural tree growing from the center of the well, its core open and glowing red. The sky is black and the people who were once here are gone, only traces of dust blowing in the empty courtyard now.<br />
* Ilphere switches it back after a moment.<br />
<Denise> uhh<br />
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<Denise> so... how do we get it out D:<br />
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<Dorien> Well... it's a dream, right? Maybe it will respond to our thoughts?<br />
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<Denise> Can we just.... dream it littler?<br />
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<Denise> down to a seed or somethin'? >.><br />
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<Ilphere> yes... if everyone concentrates, we may be able to manipulate it to a smaller state.<br />
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<Dorien> It's worth a shot.<br />
* Argent nods his agreement<br />
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<Dorien> A seed, then. Concentrate on that.<br />
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<Denise> are we aimin' for a baby tree or a seed?<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Hugonel> All right.<br />
* Denise thinks REAL HARD about it just being a little seed<br />
* Dorien will try to clear his mind of everything but the thought of the tree as a seed.<br />
* Ilphere will change it back to the tree side of the vision, so we can see if it's working.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Everyone who is contributing to the tree-shrinking efforts, make a Will save.<br />
* Hugonel thinks really hard of a seed.<br />
* Argent focuses on changing the tree<br />
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<Hugonel> (is this mind affecting?)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d208<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d208 ] getting [ 43 ].<br />
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<Dorien> (errr...)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 13 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 21 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 26 ].<br />
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<Argent> (are at least 4 people adjacent to me?)<br />
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<Hugonel> (26, or 33 if it counts as mind affecting)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hugo: no, it's not, and Argent, yes they are.<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+4<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+4 ] getting [ 11 ] which, after the modifier [ 4 ] totals [ 15 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (for denise)<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Argent> (nat 1 sigh)<br />
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<Xandhil> (that's not good @_@)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Do you hve any destiny?)<br />
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<Dorien> (The tree is now a walrus)<br />
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<Argent> (ill use my destiny reroll... havent in a long while)<br />
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<Xandhil> (lol)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 8 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 27 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (Also if justen s still there he shoudl get a roll)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (yup, and Ilphere too. I was just looking for his sheet ;)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+16<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+16 ] getting [ 5 ] which, after the modifier [ 16 ] totals [ 21 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+5<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+5 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 5 ] totals [ 23 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+10<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+10 ] getting [ 10 ] which, after the modifier [ 10 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, you all concentrate your efforts. There is some resistance - Sirris's mind, or the tree itself, seem to struggle against your efforts to reduce it. But you continue to work together, focusing all your energy on shrinking the tree, and gradually you begin to see some results.<br />
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<Denise> (Xan's sheoul be a 23, actually I was looking at his unmodified stats :p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Meanwhile, in the waking world, Gen, you and Silvia are paying attention to Sirris's state, and you can tell he's agitated, tossing and turning uneasily.<br />
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<Denise> (and denise's shoudlbe 4 higher as well... I can read my character sheets really :p)<br />
* Silvia puts her hand over his, trying to calm him.<br />
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<Silvia> do you think he's okay?<br />
* Silvia asks you<br />
* Genevriel will check him over (Heal check)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> okay<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 22 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Ugh.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I think I've used all my Destiny rerolls.)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You think he's just restless, that's all.<br />
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<Genevriel> I think he's just restless...? But this isn't exactly a routine medical procedure.<br />
* Silvia does also have Heal, of course, and can give you a second opinion, but she's also his wife, so might be biased.<br />
* Genevriel will keep watching him with the Deathwatch goggles in case things go south.<br />
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<Genevriel> What do you think?<br />
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<Silvia> I'm worried about him... I just ... what if this is too much strain for his body to take? <br />
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<Genevriel> Well, that's why I'm here. Plan B.<br />
* Silvia nods uncertainly<br />
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<Silvia> I guess all we can do is keep watching.<br />
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<Genevriel> I know that isn't particularly reassuring.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> If this works, we could try to help the other Seda Grove veterans.<br />
* Silvia nods<br />
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<Silvia> let's hope it does.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
* Silvia holds Sirris's hand tightly, then, and eventually he settles back into a deeper sleep, if not necessarily a more restful one.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> In the dream, you continue focusing your energy on the Irminsul, and it has shrunk to the size of a sapling now, not a huge towering tree. However, there is a problem...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Overhead, you hear the beating of huge wings.<br />
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<Justen> I said I *didn't* want to see my ancestors today.<br />
* Argent will look to see what is coming<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The shape passes over you, casting its shadow across the courtyard where you stand, and you can see it is a vast dragon, or at least that's what it looks like.<br />
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<Dorien> Awwww, fuckberries.<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 9 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 17 ].<br />
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<Argent> sappling may be small enough<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> From the dragon's mouth comes a blast of fire that seems to melt the very stones... the pyramid begins to crumble and fall, and you need to dodge to get out of the way.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Reflex saves all around)<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+12<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+12 ] getting [ 12 ] which, after the modifier [ 12 ] totals [ 24 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (for me)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d20+13<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d20+13 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 13 ] totals [ 31 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (err, denise :P But do I also need to roll?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Xan doesn't need to roll this one)<br />
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<Argent> !roll1d20+11<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ Error. The syntax is !roll xdx+x. ].<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+11<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+11 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 11 ] totals [ 29 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+5<br />
* Denise rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+5 ] getting [ 5 ] which, after the modifier [ 5 ] totals [ 10 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+4<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+4 ] getting [ 19 ] which, after the modifier [ 4 ] totals [ 23 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> (well, at least it's only a dream ... right?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+9<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+9 ] getting [ 2 ] which, after the modifier [ 9 ] totals [ 11 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+7<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+7 ] getting [ 15 ] which, after the modifier [ 7 ] totals [ 22 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hugo and Ilphere are struck by falling molten rocks and take... some damage.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 4d6<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 4d6 ] getting [ 6 1 3 3 ] for a total of [ 13 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> could be worse.<br />
* Ilphere struggles to maintain her concentration, though.<br />
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<Ilphere> !roll 1d20+17<br />
* Denise rolls for Ilphere: [ 1d20+17 ] getting [ 12 ] which, after the modifier [ 17 ] totals [ 29 ].<br />
* Ilphere manages ;)<br />
* Dorien will try to grab the tree.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Dorien, the tree blazes with a red glow like an ember, but you manage to grasp it even though it hurts your hands. The tree continues shrinking as you grab hold. In your hands it dwindles down further, leaves and branches retreating into itself, until finally it is only a seed.<br />
* Dorien quickly shoves it into a sample jar for safe keeping.<br />
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<Dorien> Ow! Hot!<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The seed is about the size of a bird's egg, so you can put it in a jar, where it glows and pulses uneasily.<br />
* Ilphere looks around at the world's end<br />
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<Ilphere> It's remarkable, really... ! but I suppose we should go.<br />
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<Argent> yes we should<br />
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<Dorien> That seems prudent<br />
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<Argent> Regular dragons are not that big!<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, before I get burned again, please.<br />
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<Dorien> Tell him that. I'm sure he'll listen.<br />
* Ilphere is smouldering a bit herself ;p<br />
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<Ilphere> Oh, yes, it's not a dragon, it's a hellwyrm...!<br />
* Justen sighs a little<br />
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<Dorien> Great. Good. Fine distinction. Very important. CAN WE GO PLEASE?!?!<br />
* Argent looks for Xan<br />
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<Justen> I'll get him.<br />
* Justen says, glancing off where Xan headed.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As Justen heads off to retrieve his husband, the dragon (or hellwyrm, if we want to be precise) makes another pass over the ruined city, blasting it with more waves of hellfire. The walls are melting, the sand beneath your feet turning glassy from the heat, and the Well before you stands open into a field of stars, not just simple darkness...<br />
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<Denise> It's the place again :o<br />
* Denise says to Argent<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Within the field you can see shapes moving, forms that are beyond your comprehension.<br />
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<Denise> but ther's.... things in it @_@<br />
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<Dorien> Oh... huh.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Shadowy figures, alien and unnatural, move behind and through the stars, reaching tendrils for the open gate...<br />
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<Denise> no you don;t!<br />
* Argent will try and fire a Sunbeam to hold them back<br />
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<Dorien> What... is that...<br />
* Denise gets ready to punch them back in if they try to get out<br />
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<Denise> nothin good....<br />
* Dorien pulls his revolver<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> They shrink away from the sunbeam, it seems to drive them back somewhat.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> There are so many of them, though, and they can't all be caught in its beam.<br />
* Dorien will fire off explosive rounds as fast as he can.<br />
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<Denise> they ain't just gonna come out of his dreams into his head if we go are they? D:<br />
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<Denise> can't we like.... plu it some how?<br />
* Sirris and Xan will return with Justen, and Sirris rushes up to the edge of the gate, stopping in horror.<br />
* Denise thinks REALLY HARD about the well being full of sunlight<br />
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<Sirris> I'll close it - you all get out!<br />
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<Xandhil> Sirris D:<br />
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<Xandhil> We didn't go through all this just to... leave you with this D:<br />
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<Sirris> It's my job.<br />
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<Hugonel> Your job is to inspire and lead us. Not to do it alone.<br />
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<Xandhil> I'm not *leaving* you here.<br />
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<Xandhil> me will turn to the others<br />
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<Xandhil> Get the tree out<br />
* Dorien looks around at the others.<br />
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<Argent> (how do we get out of the dream?)<br />
* Xandhil turns into... basically a glowing ball of light in front of the hole of the well<br />
* Ilphere has to take you out.<br />
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<Denise> uhhh...<br />
* Denise looks at Justen and then Argent<br />
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<Ilphere> Well at least change into something we can touch so I can take you out, Xandhil... your father will be very upset if I don't bring you back...!<br />
* Ilphere will go over to the edge of the well and reach out to touch the glowing light ball as best as she can, holding out her hand for the rest of you.<br />
* Argent will take it<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan's glowing form blocks the gate, preventing anything from emerging while Sirris works to close it.<br />
* Denise will take Denise's hand<br />
* Dorien will join up with the others<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You all manage to get hold of each other, you think, and Ilphere casts the spell to get us out of here.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emergy from the dream in the safety of Sirris's room, with the seed intact in its jar... <br />
* Denise will make sure someone grabs Justen on the way out too >.><br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, however, remains in the dream world... or somewhere.<br />
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<Justen> He... he said it was okay... he said he'd get out on his own...<br />
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<Dorien> Shit<br />
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<Dorien> How's Sirris?<br />
* Sirris remains asleep, and seems to be resting peacefully.<br />
* Dorien stumbles to his feet to check on him.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Do you want to wake him up?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> or just check on his condition while he's asleep?<br />
* Dorien will defer to the more healy types on that.<br />
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<Dorien> (Just checking on his condition)<br />
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<Denise> is he okay?<br />
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<Denise> Are there cysts in him? D:<br />
* Genevriel looks a little alarmed that Xan is missing, but turns her attention back to Sirris when Denise says that.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ointment...<br />
* Genevriel digs her little container out and will use some Cyst-detecting ointment.<br />
* Dorien will give her the jar<br />
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<Dorien> (Or that too :) )<br />
* Hugonel stands nearby, not sure what else to do but worry.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can inspect him and he appears to be free of cysts.<br />
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<Genevriel> He is Cyst-free.<br />
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<Genevriel> What happend to M. Orecalo?<br />
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<Dorien> He stayed behind...<br />
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<Denise> he turned into a big glowy thing?<br />
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<Justen> he can make it back on his own... I think...<br />
* Genevriel looks rather concerned.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right...<br />
* Genevriel gives Justen a sympathetic look.<br />
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<Genevriel> If there's anything I can do to help, just say the word.<br />
* Justen nods<br />
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<Dorien> We got what we went in for, though...<br />
* Dorien holds up the seed in it's jar.<br />
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<Genevriel> That is good, but can we get it to the First World without M. Orecalo?<br />
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<Denise> well... can we just take it through the other tree?<br />
* Ilphere nods<br />
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<Ilphere> That would be the easiest way...<br />
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<Genevriel> Very well. The sooner the better.<br />
* Genevriel will figure out with the group when and how we can do that. Is it just a matter of chucking the jar into the Irminsul in the Shade, for example? ;)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> probably not quite that easy ;) we can save that for next time though, as most of the people who might want to discuss it have gone.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Yup, I know, that's why I described it as an action rather than attempting to speak it as Gen.)<br />
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==Solos==<br />
===The One, via Genevriel, heals Madds===<br />
<Madds> (what is our set up? :)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I was thinking something along the lines of Gen has some oracular intuition that she might be able to help ease Madds' pain finally (maybe via a dream). But true to Gen-form she will mull it over before mentioning anything to him. And maaaaybe they were planning a date night but Gen calls Madds from her work to suggest they have a night in, instead.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Does that make sense?)<br />
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<Madds> (yup, that sounds fine to me - so Madds won't know what she has in mind?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Not really, no. It's Gen. ;) She *probably* sounds preoccupied over the phone so he can figure out that she has *something* on her mind.)<br />
* Madds will arrive at home, a bit concerned/unsure why you changed our plans - maybe you aren't feeling well?<br />
* Genevriel hasn't been home long herself, and had just sat down with a pot of after-work tea.<br />
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<Madds> hi - is everything okay?<br />
* Genevriel stands up and smiles when he steps in. He knows her well enough to see that she is trying to hide a certain anxiety from him.<br />
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<Genevriel> What? Yes?<br />
* Madds comes over to give you a hug and kiss.<br />
* Genevriel hugs and kisses him back.<br />
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<Madds> you just sounded a bit ... concerned, maybe. you've had a lot going on lately, I wasn't sure if maybe something else had happened.<br />
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<Genevriel> Nothing bad.<br />
* Genevriel smiles in an attempt to be reassuring, though she is still rather anxious.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Would you like some tea?<br />
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<Madds> Sure, that would be nice.<br />
* Genevriel pours him a cup and doctors it the way he likes it before handing it over to him.<br />
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<Madds> thanks<br />
* Madds sits down with you<br />
* Genevriel smiles brightly and sits down next to you. Then her smile fades and she looks a little crestfallen.<br />
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<Genevriel> I made you worry, didn't I...<br />
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<Madds> Just a little.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm sorry.<br />
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<Madds> Don't worry about it. I'm just glad to hear there's nothing bad. <br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Madds> And it'll be nice to have a more quiet night in, too.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm sorry. We could go to the movie tomorrow night, maybe?<br />
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<Genevriel> I just... I woke up with this feeling today. I think it comes from the One. I think I might be able to relieve some of the trauma to your leg, maybe. If you want me to try.<br />
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<Madds> oh... huh :o<br />
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<Genevriel> But it's just a feeling. I don't really *know*. So... <br />
* Genevriel shrugs.<br />
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<Madds> well, I guess it can't hurt to try... can it?<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Genevriel> It might hurt a little... Even healing the smallest injury feels... somehow raw to the patient? More raw than with a Cleric of the Wheel, anyway. And your leg was pretty badly damaged.<br />
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<Genevriel> I mean, Dorien told me that my healing magic feels raw.<br />
* Genevriel clarifies.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> So, do you want me to try?<br />
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<Madds> if you think it might help, I'm willing to give it a try.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right.<br />
* Genevriel sets her tea on the side table and kneels on the floor beside Madds so she can lay her hands on his thigh and pray to the One for healing.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Let's see if this Regeneration works, eh?)<br />
* Genevriel prays her very best because this is Madds, whom she loves.<br />
* Madds grimaces slightly at the sensation, then tries giving his leg an experimental stretch.<br />
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<Madds> ... huh...<br />
* Genevriel nearly forgets to breathe as she watches Madds stretch out his leg.<br />
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<Genevriel> How... how does it feel?<br />
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<Madds> it's... it doesn't hurt.<br />
* Madds says with amazement<br />
* Genevriel smiles happily.<br />
* Madds gets up and tries walking a few steps, then turns back to you<br />
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<Madds> you fixed it :D it worked!<br />
* Genevriel smiles a little wider, and comes close to hug you.<br />
* Madds hugs you tight<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm... I'm glad.<br />
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<Madds> thank you so much<br />
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<Genevriel> You're welcome.<br />
* Madds is overcome and doesn't know what to say, so just hugs you some more<br />
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<Genevriel> Is *all* the pain gone?<br />
* Genevriel asks eventually.<br />
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<Madds> well... I guess I don't know yet. I haven't tried walking up and down stairs or sitting in one position for a long time or other things that would be painful. But just walking normally is fine. It feels like it used to, before...<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you want to try... some stairs?<br />
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<Madds> sure :)<br />
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<Genevriel> All right.<br />
* Genevriel releases Madds and follows him to the stairs to the front door of the apartment building.<br />
* Genevriel will stay close in case things aren't totally all right and she needs to catch him or something.<br />
* Madds will go with you and try walking up and down the stairs a bit. He walks carefully, like he's a bit unsure of his balance, but seems okay.<br />
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<Madds> it feels a bit strange, but I think I'm just still getting used to it. It doesn't hurt.<br />
* Genevriel nods and ushers him back into the apartment.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you want to try... other things?<br />
* Madds looks briefly puzzled.<br />
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<Madds> do you think it fixed everything? :o<br />
* Madds manages to resist the urge to take off his pants in the living room to check ... barely :p<br />
* Genevriel is clearly rather anxious about this step for her sake, but willing to do it for his sake.<br />
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<Genevriel> I think there's a good chance it did.<br />
* Madds nods, a bit more uncertainly<br />
* Madds will do some surreptitious inspection, then.<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> it seems normal.<br />
* Madds says a bit more quietly.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought that might be the case.<br />
* Genevriel replies, also quietly.<br />
* Genevriel looks a little scared as well as anxious.<br />
* Madds comes to sit with you.<br />
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<Madds> can we talk about it? I can tell it's bothering you.<br />
* Genevriel nods, tears flooding into her eyes, though she tries to fight them.<br />
* Madds puts his arm around you<br />
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<Madds> Gen.. look... whatever happens, we can work through it, okay? I love you.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> That last day, when my... while you slept I had decided, already, that I needed to talk to you about it. Our relationship... how could we make it work? But then everything happened, and I never got to.<br />
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<Madds> :/<br />
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<Genevriel> I know how much you like sex, and I should like it too, but I don't, not really. I really missed our other days together, when we'd just walk and talk and tease each other.<br />
* Madds smiles a little at that last part<br />
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<Madds> are you worried we won't do those things anymore?<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Madds> I mean, the walking part should be much easier, actually...<br />
* Genevriel smiles.<br />
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<Genevriel> Nineteen-year-old me was going to ask if there was some compromise we could reach. Twenty-three-year-old me still hopes there is, but isn't sure how well she can hold to it.<br />
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<Madds> what sort of compromise?<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, back then, we only got to see each other once a week, if we were lucky. And after I seduced you, all we did was have sex. I was going to ask if we could alternate Madds market days and Genny market days.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> but presumably that doesn't apply now... or not in the same way, anyway.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Now we see each other every day, but I don't think I would be able to do a Madds market day every other day. <br />
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<Madds> uh... to be honest I'm not sure I could either :p<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, that's some common ground to start from, at least.<br />
* Genevriel jokes through her tears.<br />
* Madds nods, hugging you closer<br />
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<Genevriel> How do we figure this out so that it's fair to both of us?<br />
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<Madds> I liked having sex with you... but that doesn't mean that I want to do it all the time, or do things that you don't enjoy. <br />
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<Madds> were there some parts you liked more... or disliked less?<br />
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<Genevriel> I like touching and being touched. I like kisses, but not tongue. I don't like oral, either giving or receiving it. I like being cuddled afterwards. I like the closeness.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> That must sound so boring.<br />
* Genevriel apologizes.<br />
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<Madds> no.. it sounds nice :3<br />
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<Madds> I don't think hearing about things you like sounds boring at all.<br />
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<Genevriel> Really?<br />
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<Madds> I like making you happy. <br />
* Genevriel cuddles you a little closer if that is possible.<br />
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<Genevriel> Maman was wrong about soldiers.<br />
* Madds smiles at that<br />
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<Madds> well I hope so, I guess?<br />
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<Madds> look, I... I won't say I won't have those kinds of desires. I had them even when I couldn't do anything about them. <br />
* Genevriel nods, listening carefully.<br />
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<Madds> but I can take care of them myself, if that's what you prefer. Or maybe we can find some way to explore them that we both enjoy, I don't know. but if we don't, it doesn't mean that I'm going to leave you, or that you aren't able to make me happy, because you do.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought about things a lot at work today... I wondered if I would be okay with you being intimate with someone else while we're still in a relationship, and I honestly don't know the answer to that. I think I would probably get jealous.<br />
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<Genevriel> Not because of you, but just because of how I feel about myself. <br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> I didn't mean that... that I would go have sex with other people. I just meant, I can take care of myself, uh, manually :p<br />
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<Genevriel> You say that now, but that might change over time. I guess if that happens, we'll worry about it then. It's pointless now but you know me. I worry. I have anxieties.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> And it's not like I would *never* have sex with you. I do like... being able to do something nice for you... but I feel very much like I won't be able to fulfill all your desires, as you say.<br />
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<Genevriel> I wish I was different...<br />
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<Madds> if you were different, you wouldn't be who you are. You wouldn't be the woman I love. <br />
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<Genevriel> This supportive Madds? I *really* like this, too. <br />
* Genevriel uncuddles enough to be able to give you a kiss.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you for being you.<br />
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<Madds> well you did just heal me from crippling pain and injury... so maybe I'm especially soft on you right now ;)<br />
* Genevriel isn't sure what she has done to deserve such a lovely partner.<br />
* Genevriel unfastens the top button of her blouse.<br />
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<Genevriel> Would you rather be hard?<br />
* Madds laughs at that<br />
* Madds will give you a kiss in return and is happy to see how that goes, if you want to try :)<br />
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<Madds> (their tea will get cold.. oh well.)<br />
* Genevriel is willing, a good deal less anxious now, not scared at all, and will try her best to get pleasure out of the things she *does* like.<br />
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<Madds> (aww cuties)<br />
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<Genevriel> (They can make more tea afterwards. They have the whole evening to themselves.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Thanks for the scene!)<br />
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<Madds> (heh, true)<br />
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===Aubrienne and Titania talk movies with Korisse===<br />
* Titania will attend the coronation with you, and maybe we can find some time to talk in between the ceremony itself and the ball that comes afterwards<br />
* Aubrienne is not quite as at home at these sorts of things as you, but always happy for a chance to get especially dressed up :)<br />
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<Titania> I've been thinking... <br />
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<Aubrienne> That's always a concerning start to a conversation.<br />
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<Aubrienne> What's the haps?<br />
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<Titania> I think I'm ready to re-open the club.<br />
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<Titania> I mean, if all my best acts haven't already gone and found jobs elsewhere...<br />
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<Aubrienne> That's awesome, sweetie!<br />
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<Aubrienne> Even if they've found other work, I'm sure they'd come back for you.<br />
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<Titania> well, maybe :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> I may be biased, but you're a pretty good boss.<br />
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<Aubrienne> You take care of your people, and the club was a great place to work.<br />
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<Titania> not everyone gets the perks you do, sweetheart ;)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Other than the occasional inter-dimensional disruptions.<br />
* Titania says, giving you a squeeze<br />
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<Aubrienne> I would hope not. At the very least, it seems like it would be very tiring for you.<br />
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<Titania> and I don't imagine some of them would appreciate it :p<br />
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<Aubrienne> It takes all kinds. You're the bees knees. :)<br />
* Titania smiles at that<br />
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<Aubrienne> So, actually, there's still some work to do, booking acts and all?<br />
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<Aubrienne> But the club itself is ready for reopening?<br />
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<Titania> Making sure acts are lined up... But other than that, yes.<br />
* Titania agrees<br />
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<Titania> Maybe I can get things ready to go in a week or two...<br />
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<Aubrienne> Who all did you have in mind?<br />
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<Titania> Well, I think Zola would be very put out if I didn't ask her. <br />
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<Titania> Obviously Hugo, unless he has something more important to do.<br />
* Aubrienne nods.<br />
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<Titania> You and Jed? or is he too busy being a big-time celebrity now? ;)<br />
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<Titania> movie star, imperial boy-toy... <br />
* Titania says with a smirk<br />
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<Aubrienne> Like I said, I imagine he could be persuaded. ;)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Though he might have to take off to do some movies now and then.<br />
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<Titania> good, he'll be a big draw. since he's not here, I'll say on his behalf that he was always a big draw ;p<br />
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<Aubrienne> You don't have to sell me. He was half my act. :)<br />
* Titania smiles<br />
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<Aubrienne> Largely because he was wearing half his clothes.<br />
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<Titania> I just didn't want him to feel disparaged, at a distance :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Or less. :)<br />
* Titania smirks<br />
* Korisse spots the two of you there and will come over to say hi.<br />
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<Korisse> Hello there, you two :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Hey, Kori!<br />
* Aubrienne will go to give her a hug.<br />
* Korisse hugs you back<br />
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<Aubrienne> How's it going? Filming the Emperor, pretty big deal, huh?<br />
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<Korisse> It's very exciting... although not a lot of scope for creativity, when it's footage destined for newsreels and the like, but still, a great honour.<br />
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<Korisse> Apparently she's a fan of my work.<br />
* Korisse says a bit shyly<br />
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<Aubrienne> Who isn't?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Besides, maybe it'll lead to more access. Imagine being able to film a historic epic *in* the Palace.<br />
* Korisse smiles at that thought<br />
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<Korisse> Well I do have a few projects coming up, but I'll keep that idea in mind.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh? What're you working on?<br />
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<Korisse> But there's one I was hoping to talk with you about... you know, I still feel just awful about the way things worked out last time. I mean, in the end it was fine, but I still would have loved to have you as my star.<br />
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<Korisse> So I thought, perhaps, if you were interested, we could talk about my next big film - there's a part for you if you're available and haven't been *completely* put off working with me.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Kori, *I'm* the one that inadvertently bailed. I'd love to work with you, if that's at all a possibility.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I'm amazed you're willing to take the chance. :)<br />
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<Korisse> Well, the whole thing is a bit of a gamble, really. But after the success of Shadows of Her Mind, people seem willing to give me the chance to do something risky.<br />
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<Korisse> It will be set at least partly in the First World.<br />
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<Titania> Using experimental film techniques as well as ... on-location shooting, if it can be arranged. and if our cameras will work there @_@<br />
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<Titania> (ww)<br />
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<Korisse> Using experimental film techniques as well as ... on-location shooting, if it can be arranged. and if our cameras will work there @_@<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh, wow.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, I think I could help with that, and I'd love to be in it.<br />
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<Korisse> Wonderful :) <br />
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<Aubrienne> What's the story?<br />
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<Korisse> well, it's about a young woman - that would be you - whose child is taken by the Fey, or at least that's what it seems at first. She goes into the First World to try and get her daughter back. <br />
* Aubrienne nods<br />
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<Titania> Do you need a baby too? Because if so... ;)<br />
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<Korisse> Well, I hadn't thought of it, but if you have one to offer :)<br />
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<Korisse> My daughter Marie-Estelle insists that she should be in it too, though. She's old enough to have a few lines, perhaps.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Aww, that's adorable.<br />
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<Korisse> She's a handful. Very opinionated :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> I can't imagine where she might get that.<br />
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<Korisse> Mm, I wonder...<br />
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<Aubrienne> But, yes, that sounds fantastic. I'd love to be a part of it.<br />
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<Korisse> In any case, that's the next mainstream film I have planned. I also want to do a more personal project... going to some of the battlefields in Psyra and filming them as they recover from the war. But that is more of an art project than a potential blockbuster, I suspect, and will probably take several years to complete.<br />
* Aubrienne nods.<br />
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<Korisse> Obern sent some sketches of places he saw, and I'd like to juxtapose those with the actual sites...<br />
* Aubrienne smiles sadly.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I think he would have liked that.<br />
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<Korisse> I hope so. <br />
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<Korisse> Tell me, what did you think of the new Empress's speech? I was so busy filming it I barely took it in, but I've heard quite a few people talking about it.<br />
* Korisse says, moving the subject away from sad topics<br />
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<Aubrienne> I was pretty happy with it.<br />
* Titania nods<br />
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<Aubrienne> All that about wanting to improve our, ah, spotty record on diversity.<br />
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<Aubrienne> And, obviously, I'm an easy sell on the House Rat bits. :)<br />
* Korisse nods<br />
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<Korisse> Well, I hope it's a promising sign for the future. Although I imagine it will make some people upset.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Progress always does.<br />
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<Korisse> too true...<br />
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<Korisse> Well, I should get back to setting up for the grand entrance. I'm not going to film the whole evening, but at least the first part should be quite breathtaking, I hope. I'll be in touch, though - once I have a script ready :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> I look forward to it. And I don't want to take you away from it, but we should get lunch or something later this week. I feel like I haven't seen you in ages. :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> I'll give you a ring.<br />
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<Korisse> Great!<br />
* Korisse will give you another hug before she heads off<br />
* Aubrienne will happily give her a hug back.</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_70&diff=12293Diablotin 3 session 702018-03-24T20:19:28Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* The One, via Genevriel, heals Madds */</p>
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: March 18, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> The day of Empress Janelle's official coronation and the grand ball to celebrate it has finally arrived. While in some regards it will be a traditional ceremony, in other ways it's clear that the new Empress wants to distinguish her reign from that of her predecessors.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The ceremony will be the first to be broadcast over radio, and will be filmed by the noted director Korisse Severin so that it can be viewed by people anywhere in the Empire.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As well, the celebrations will be shared with more than just the wealthy and noble populace of the city in other ways. The Empress has ordered a civic holiday for all, and free food will be distributed in the public parks of Diablotin as part of the day's festivities.<br />
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===Hettienne prevents a disastrous coronation===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Hettie, you are on hand to assist the new Empress with the dress you've created for her. I was sort of picturing this kind of thing: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7c/d3/3d/7cd33df5ff47b3073c04834957ec2254.jpg<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Pretty but easy to step on a hem because it's so long and has a train, so you are around with a supply of pins in case of emergency repairs ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> niiice<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You don't need to do the actual 'helping her get dressed and move her train around', she has ladies in waiting for that, which is helpful because you're super pregnant anyway.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> although I'm sure you're on hand for that<br />
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<Hettienne> supervising :v<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> yeah :) <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You are watching as she finishes up getting ready, putting on her jewelry and any last touches on her makeup.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You do notice something a bit odd, though.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You had of course consulted with her about what jewelry she was planning to wear, so you could incorporate those ideas into the design of the dress. You recalled she had picked a particular necklace, one with diamonds and emeralds, but now she is putting on one with some black stones (onyx maybe?) instead.<br />
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<Hettienne> Huh.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> It doesn't really suit quite as well, since you'd planned the neckline and so forth to go with the other one.<br />
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<Hettienne> What happened to the green one?<br />
* Hettienne frowns.<br />
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<Janelle> Oh... I changed my mind. I hope it isn't a problem.<br />
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<Hettienne> Well no, I mean, I only designed the whole dress with that in mind :|<br />
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<Hettienne> But you're the Empress, so do what you want I guess. >:|<br />
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<Janelle> Oh.. I'm sorry :( I just felt like I should wear this one instead.<br />
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<Janelle> The dress is so beautiful - you really did an amazing job on it.<br />
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<Hettienne> The black one is so big and clunky... why?<br />
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<Janelle> It just called out to me. I don't know if I can explain it.<br />
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<Janelle> It seemed more... fitting.<br />
* Hettienne scowls<br />
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<Hettienne> You don't think that's weird<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> At that moment, there is a slight knock at the door.<br />
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<Hettienne> Ugh, go away!<br />
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<Ander> Ah, hi, am I allowed to come in?<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh it's you.<br />
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<Hettienne> MAybe you can change her mind about this gods-awful thing.<br />
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<Hettienne> Look at this!!<br />
* Ander asks, sticking his head in the door. He's wearing his military dress uniform with some extra fancy bits, plus his medals and so forth.<br />
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<Hettienne> THe whole look is ruined!<br />
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<Ander> Huh? What's up?<br />
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<Hettienne> She's insisting on wearing this lump of coal<br />
* Janelle frowns, looking upset<br />
* Ander takes a look at it<br />
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<Ander> Well.. I think the other one was nicer, the one with the emeralds.<br />
* Ander says, agreeing with you while trying not to piss off his wife on the day of her coronation ;)<br />
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<Janelle> Ugh, I can't even decide what necklace I want to wear?<br />
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<Ander> Well, like, it's up to you, sure, but I know Hettie worked real hard on this dress with the other one in mind, yeah?<br />
* Ander says, glancing at you<br />
* Ander is giving you kind of a 'wtf is going on here' look.<br />
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<Hettienne> She said it called to her.<br />
* Hettienne narrows her eyes.<br />
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<Ander> Uh, necklaces shouldn't do that. Ain't nothin' good about jewelry that talks to you.<br />
* Hettienne grumbles <m> she oughtta hang up the damn phone<br />
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<Janelle> Look, I need to get going, they're waiting for me... <br />
* Janelle starts to try to leave.<br />
* Hettienne gives Ander an angry, pleading look<br />
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<Ander> They can't start the show without you, I reckon.<br />
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<Ander> But sure, let's get on the way.<br />
* Ander lets her go ahead of him so he can cast Detect Magic while she isn't looking.<br />
* Ander glances over at you, Hettie, hanging back with you as Janelle is leaving the room.<br />
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<Ander> <w> That thing ain't right. There's some kinda magic on it, like ... not somethin' for protectin' her or whatever, like the ring an' that stuff.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> I thought this kind of thing wasn't supposed to happen!!<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> How are we gonna get it off?!<br />
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<Ander> <w> I dunno, I was thinkin' just grab it off her, but maybe we gotta be more careful.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> Well I could try<br />
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<Ander> <w> Like, I'll try to stall her, talkin' wit hher, an' you come up behind an' grab it?<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> yeah... yeah.<br />
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<Ander> <w> okay, let's do it<br />
* Hettienne rubs her hands together as though warming them up.<br />
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<Ander> Babe, hey, wait a sec, I should go with you, yeah? We're supposed to come out together on the steps, right? or do you go out first an' then I go after?<br />
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<Hettienne> (YOINK)<br />
* Ander stalls her with talking about protocol ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> !roll 1d20+23<br />
* Denise rolls for Hettienne: [ 1d20+23 ] getting [ 11 ] which, after the modifier [ 23 ] totals [ 34 ].<br />
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<Janelle> No, we need to go together, but then you will go stand with the others while I make my speech, and...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You manage to sneak up behind her as they're talking and unhook the necklace so it falls off, and Ander kicks it out of range when it hits the floor.<br />
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<Janelle> What are you doing? :o<br />
* Hettienne runs off with the thing leaving Ander to deal with a potentially angry wife...<br />
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<Ander> Okay, so, let me explain...<br />
* Ander says as you head off.<br />
* Hettienne will try to find a more magic-y person :o<br />
* Hettienne holds it out away from her though, as if it smells bad.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can head out into the palace and conveniently bump into Reverend Mother Alma, who is there as part of the church's representatives for the ceremony.<br />
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<Hettienne> You!<br />
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<Hettienne> What is this?!<br />
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<Alma> Yes?<br />
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<Alma> Ah... <br />
* Hettienne thrusts the necklace at her.<br />
* Alma takes it and holds onto it for a minute, then almost tosses it to the floor.<br />
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<Hettienne> It tried to make Janelle wear it!!<br />
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<Hettienne> That's bad, init?<br />
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<Alma> Yes. It's something from Father Willem. I would need to examin it more closely to know what its intended purpose may be, but absolutely yes, that's bad.<br />
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<Hettienne> Father... the rat guy??!<br />
* Alma nods<br />
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<Hettienne> Can you take it then?<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't want it nowhere near here :|<br />
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<Alma> We've been tracking him but he's evasive. I had concerns that his aim here might be directed at Janelle, and this may be part of his plan.<br />
* Alma nods and will tuck it away in her purse.<br />
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<Hettienne> I gotta get back over there... and get the right goddamn jewelry... FUCK. What a fucking mess!!!!<br />
* Hettienne runs her hands through her hair, so stressed.<br />
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<Alma> Ah... yes. Thank you.<br />
* Hettienne dashes off to find the emeralds<br />
* Janelle and Ander are talking and she seems calmed down somewhat now, so whatever he was saying to her must have worked.<br />
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<Hettienne> Okay... okay.. here's.. the right... one<br />
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<Janelle> I'm sorry, Hettie - I don't know what came over me. The other necklace is much prettier anyway :)<br />
* Hettienne pants<br />
* Janelle accepts the right necklace<br />
* Hettienne will wait until *after* the ceremony to tell her about father willem...<br />
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<Janelle> Thank you. Now I really do need to get going, they're waiting for me to start ... <br />
* Janelle takes Ander's arm so they can head out, and you can trail along behind.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w, to Ander> check her again!<br />
* Ander nods and will look her over again, the spell is probably still going as it's only been a few minutes.<br />
* Ander gives you a thumbs up.<br />
* Hettienne heaves a sigh of relief.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - the coronation goes off smoothly after that, and afterwards Janelle will deliver a speech to the assembled audience, as well as for the benefit of people listening over the radio.<br />
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<Janelle> People of Aveyrone, I speak to you now for the first time as your Empress. I am proud to be able to serve you, and humbled by the knowledge that you have placed your trust in me. For as long as I live, I will strive to be worthy of that trust. My husband, who stands here beside me, shares my values and goals, and will work equally as hard to uphold his duties.<br />
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<Janelle> Today's ceremony, part of our ancient traditions that have been handed down by our ancestors, is not only a tribute to their virtues and their faith, a greatness that has bestowed on us, their descendants, over two thousand years of a strong, stable Empire, but a symbol of hope for the future as well, a hope that we can do better.<br />
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<Janelle> Our Empire has not always done right by all its people, or by our neighbours and guests in this land. Misunderstandings, greed, and outright prejudice have had their place as well, alongside strength, wisdom, and a spirit of trust and faith in one another. <br />
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<Janelle> The treatment of our brothers and sisters in Psyra can be improved, so that they are recognized for their long history and the wisdom they hold - so that their contributions to our Empire are about more than economic value but also a part of our shared culture and heritage from before there was even an Empire to speak of. Their religious traditions and cultural practices will no longer be <br />
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<Janelle> forbidden, but may exist side by side with ours.<br />
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<Janelle> The immigrants who have come to our Empire from the Shadow Plane, seeking new opportunities and a brighter future, will be welcomed here - with paths to citizenship open to them so that they can, if they so wish, become full and equal members of our society, able to practice their faith freely or to be part of no faith if they choose. <br />
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<Janelle> We are in an age of new discoveries and exploration, and while this brings great opportunities, we must also do our best to not repeat mistakes of the past, whether in dealing with the peoples who dwell in lands across the ocean, or in other planes that touch ours. We will send representatives and diplomats to these new worlds to establish lines of communication, rather than reaching out <br />
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<Janelle> with soldiers and weapons. We have as much to learn from them as they from us. <br />
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<Janelle> And even within the heart of our greatest city, the people of House Rat, who have been overlooked and discriminated against since they made themselves known to the surface-folk, will be embraced and honoured as the equal of any other House. Hvala vam, moji ljudi, za stavljanje vaseg povjerenja u mene. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (which for those of you who speak Rat, means "Thank you, my people, for placing your trust in me")<br />
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<Janelle> My presence here, as the first Empress recognized from House Rat, is a symbol of this change that is taking place at all levels of our society, but on its own is not enough to bring improvement to the lives of those who live and work in poverty. Not only those from my own House, but all those who deserve better - better wages, better education, better health and safety - can look to me <br />
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<Janelle> and my government with hope for the future.<br />
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<Janelle> I ask for your patience as I take on this great responsibility. I will always strive to do my best, and though no doubt from time to time I will fall short, I promise that I will take hope from the faith and loyalty you have shown me today, and continue to work to improve this great Empire that we all share. Thank you, and may all the Gods bless us as we begin our work.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hettie, you are kept busy for the rest of the evening, helping out with managing Janelle's gown (and thwarting sinister plans from extraplanar invaders. well just the one.)<br />
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<Hettienne> (I will tell her about Willem when there's an opportune moment tho)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> okay<br />
* Janelle can talk with you for a bit between the ceremony and the ball.<br />
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<Hettienne> Uh so, sorry about that thing with the jewelry<br />
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<Janelle> Oh, I hope that went all right...<br />
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<Janelle> oh.. it's no problem. I mean - you were right, this one is much better.<br />
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<Hettienne> Better than it would have if you wore the black one<br />
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<Hettienne> It was, uh<br />
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<Hettienne> I took it to that old priest woman.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> She said it came from Father Willem<br />
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<Janelle> :o<br />
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<Hettienne> Yyyyyeah.<br />
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<Janelle> Where is it now? :o Is it safe?<br />
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<Hettienne> SHe took it somewhere<br />
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<Janelle> Reverend Mother Alma has it?<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah.<br />
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<Janelle> That's good... probably there isn't anywhere safer for it right now.<br />
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<Janelle> I wonder if she can use it to track him down, finally... having something of his will help with divination.<br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno how that all works but yeah, hopefully.<br />
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<Janelle> What was it supposed to do? :o<br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno.<br />
* Janelle frowns, looking concerned<br />
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<Hettienne> Alma said she was gonna try and figure that out, but I don't imagine it were notin good...<br />
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<Hettienne> Where'd you get it, anyway?<br />
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<Janelle> It was just in the case with my other jewelry. It seemed... well, it seemed like it had always been there. It seemed familiar. <br />
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<Hettienne> That ain't good... that means someone was able to just sneak it in there... <br />
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<Janelle> But that means he's had access to my rooms in the palace... or I suppose that he has an ally who did :o<br />
* Janelle nods<br />
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<Hettienne> :|<br />
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<Hettienne> Guards got their work cut out for 'em -_-<br />
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<Janelle> Yes, we'll need to investigate this further.<br />
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<Janelle> Thank you - I don't want to imagine what it might have been like if you hadn't gotten it off me.<br />
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<Hettienne> Well, uh, anytime :)<br />
* Janelle hugs you, careful of your huge pregnant belly.<br />
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<Hettienne> (aww)<br />
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===Dorien, Hugonel, Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, Justen, Xandhil, and Ilphere remove the Irminsul from Sirris===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - who all is going on this magical mystery tour of Sirris's head?<br />
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<Dorien> I will assuming my girlfriend gives me permission<br />
* Denise raises her hand?<br />
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<Dorien> Or I guess if she wants to come too :)<br />
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<Hugonel> well it would be pretty cowardly of me to back out now<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> heh<br />
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<Denise> (do you need/want me to Xan?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Misery is okay with letting you go, but does not feel obligated to go herself<br />
* Genevriel wasn't going to tour but was going to be on hand to bring Sirris back from the dead if need be.<br />
* Argent is always willing to help out<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes, Xan and Justen will go, so if you want to Xan that would be helpful :)<br />
* Ilphere is also part of this plan, of course.<br />
* Silvia will also be keeping an eye on her husband while you undertake this plan, so she can hang out with Gen I guess.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay. You can gather at Silvia's house to prepare for the trip.<br />
* Silvia will have made sure their daughter is with friends (lbr probably Mercy) for the night.<br />
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<Xandhil> Solange will keep her plenty distratced, I'm sure<br />
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<Silvia> no doubt...<br />
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<Justen> So the plan is to go in, look around, and try to get the tree out if we can?<br />
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<Denise> how're we gettin' it out?<br />
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<Ilphere> If possible, manipulate the circumstances of the dream to render it portable, and physically remove it.<br />
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<Ilphere> If that isn't possible, we might have to evaluate other options while we're there...!<br />
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<Genevriel> Where do 'we' put it once it's out?<br />
* Dorien has plenty of defoliatnt, just in case.<br />
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<Ilphere> Well, it would be my preference to take it for study... it isn't often one has such an opportunity...!<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Argent> with everything going on, isn't there a lot of risk in studying a planar gateway<br />
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<Ilphere> A proto-gateway...! for understanding how they form and develop...!<br />
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<Denise> There's another whole big one in the Shade already<br />
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<Genevriel> Isn't that enough?<br />
* Genevriel nods, agreeing with Argent... and Denise? (Not sure if Denise was suggesting that Ilphere could study the one in the Shade if she needs to study an Irminsul.)<br />
* Xandhil frowns a bit, knowing what his quasi 'aunt' is like but also that she isn't gonna listen to him :p<br />
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<Hugonel> Well, let's put it another way: what other option is there, than providing it to Princess Ilphere for analysis?<br />
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<Hugonel> It's not like we can destroy it ourselves.<br />
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<Xandhil> We could take it back to the first world<br />
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<Xandhil> It can probably be better directed.... or studied, there.<br />
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<Ilphere> destroying such a valuable item would be tragic...! but perhaps, in the First World, it might be better contained...<br />
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<Hugonel> As long as we can keep an eye on it there. <br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Denise> well there's some folks there we can trust, I figure, if we can find 'em :3<br />
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<Justen> That seems like a good solution, then.<br />
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<Justen> as long as it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.<br />
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<Xandhil> >.><br />
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<Xandhil> There is that. BUt I still feel like that's a better bet than leaving it here<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'd prefer not to have more than one Irminsul in the city if we can help it. Even one is a bit... much.<br />
* Justen nods<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, well, while you've been talking, Sirris has been trying to fall asleep in the next room, and Silvia will report that he seems to be out now.<br />
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<Ilphere> All right, is everyone ready...?<br />
* Argent nods<br />
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<Dorien> As I ever am for this bit...<br />
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<Hugonel> Here we go again ...<br />
* Denise also nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Stay safe.<br />
* Ilphere heads into the bedroom, then, and will instruct everyone to hold hands so she can cast the necessary spell.<br />
* Genevriel hangs back with Silvia and watches.<br />
* Ilphere places her free hand on Sirris's chest.<br />
* Genevriel will use those Deathwatch Goggles to keep an eye on everyone while you're inside Sirris' head.<br />
* Xandhil will hold hands with Justen, and also someone non-justen ;)<br />
* Denise is not picky ;p<br />
* Ilphere casts the spell once everyone is ready.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You see a city of mud-brick and stones that stands in the midst of a fertile plain along the curve of a river. Small boats move along with the current, as smoke rises from its hearths and people walk through its streets - it is a busy, thriving community, but very much not one you're familiar with. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> I have an illustration: https://i.imgur.com/hdYhs8K.jpg<br />
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<Xandhil> Am...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hunters return with the carcass of a deer, while herders move their goats and oxen through the gates to bring them to the market where traders sell their wares. Small children run among the stalls of the marketplace, getting underfoot and then darting away laughing when the merchants yell at them.<br />
* Argent will prep now that we've arrived... greater longstrider, enchantment foil, tree stride, greater magic weapon on rapier, barkskin, see invis<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Towering above the city are taller structures, step pyramids and a complex of temples or palaces, you're not quite sure except that they are large and ornate, painted in rich colours and decorated with statues and carvings, surrounded with lush vegetation and still ponds. <br />
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<Dorien> (Is it anything we might be familiar with from history?)<br />
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<Denise> (there's 6 of us here, right?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (maybe if you've read my book :V)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Ilphere, Justen, Xan, Argent, Denise, Hugo, Aubrienne, and Dorien. 8)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> well, Xan just said it's Am. so if you're familiar with Am, you might have an idea. but Am is not part of what like... everyone gets taught about in school or anything, it's more specialized and relatively recent discoveries.<br />
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<Argent> can you explain?<br />
* Denise looks ag Xan as well, curious<br />
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<Xandhil> Am Is where the ancestors of the empire came from.... it was up north, in what is now the silver destert. <br />
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<Xandhil> This is where the original arch was on our plane, and Sirris was it's last Guardian<br />
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<Justen> It's where Sirris comes from.<br />
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<Dorien> What happened to it?<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Xandhil> The priests here did... something to try and use the arch to go to the center themselves<br />
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<Xandhil> Serpent had Kavreshar, its avatar or Justice, destroy the city for their arrogance.<br />
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<Justen> It got destroyed and the survivors - or some of them - were the people who came to Diablotin.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Dorien> Interesting...<br />
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<Xandhil> the refugees travelled south, and other the course of their travels, the totems they followed gained more power, and that's where the Seven come from... as wel as others that have been lost along the way<br />
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<Xandhil> well more or less lost<br />
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<Justen> I guess this is what it was like when Sirris lived here... something like twenty-five hundred years ago.<br />
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<Xandhil> but Sirris was punished more personally as well<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Dorien> I wonder how exactly one loses a god.<br />
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<Xandhil> That's... complicated.<br />
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<Xandhil> There was a war in the center and some fared better than others<br />
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<Xandhil> After Rat trapped Serpent<br />
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<Xandhil> tottems that didn't have direct association with the tribes that settled the empire didn't have as string an access to the power of the center<br />
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<Xandhil> and then.... their worship was stamped out by more mundane means as the Empire expanded later<br />
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<Xandhil> (strong an access)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> People move around you as you stand there talking, and don't seem perturbed by your presence or your weird clothing, fwiw.<br />
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<Denise> (can we understand them?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes, you can. But you don't think they're speaking Aveyronnais. It sounds weird, but you don't have any trouble making out their words.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> but then, it is a dream...<br />
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<Denise> So what do we gotta do there then? I don't see any giant magic trees...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As you talk, the world around you seems to flicker, shifting from the bright and lively city to a dark and alarming vision. The sky is black, other than where it is occasionally torn by a flash of red lightning, sand is whipped through the air hard enough to sting your skin, and the fires of burning buildings cast jagged shadows on the ground. It is so hot that it hurts to breathe, and <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> the very ground seems to be melting beneath your feet. Screams echo around you, only to be abruptly cut off.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Then the view shifts back to as it was before - the city full of life again, its inhabitants going about their daily lives without any awareness of what has just happened - or may be going to happen in the future.<br />
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<Dorien> Void...<br />
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<Xandhil> woah. D:<br />
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<Ilphere> hmm.<br />
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<Xandhil> (ww)<br />
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<Denise> woah D:<br />
* Xandhil looks up what it happens<br />
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<Hugonel> Huh.<br />
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<Xandhil> ...The whole city now is basically vitrified<br />
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<Xandhil> it's a disturbing place<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Again the vision shifts, bringing you back to the city in the midst of destruction, then returning you once more to the living, peaceful surroundings.<br />
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<Ilphere> It's quite unstable...!<br />
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<Dorien> That seems... not good.<br />
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<Denise> no kiddin'<br />
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<Xandhil> I think we might want to try and go to the well.<br />
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<Argent> so how do we do this? Find Sirris in his dream?<br />
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<Ilphere> I can try to stabilize it... I think perhaps in the non-destroyed version...?<br />
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<Xandhil> I feel like there's some... conflation, in his mind, about what happened then and what's happneing to him now.<br />
* Xandhil nods to both<br />
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<Xandhil> I think that's where we'll find him and... yes I feel like not being on fire is probably preferable :p<br />
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<Ilphere> I'll need to focus my energies on keeping the dream stable, then... <br />
* Xandhil more or less knows where to head, I think?<br />
* Ilphere concentrates, and the world seems to steady itself, no longer fluctuating back and forth between life and death.<br />
* Ilphere settles on 'life' for now ;)<br />
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<Dorien> We should probably hurry unless we really like barbecues.<br />
* Argent will cast Find Quarry to see if it will locate Sirris in his dream (worth a try)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> well he's definitely within 20 miles of your current location... I think the problem might be it will discern his direction as 'everywhere all around you'<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> it's like all of these people are him<br />
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<Argent> well that wasnt helpful... he's like everyone here<br />
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<Dorien> Parts of him at least.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, yes, you do know the general direction to the Well - it would be where those big pyramid temple things are.<br />
* Xandhil will head there then<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, I assume the rest of you are going with Xan, rather than letting him wander off on his own? :)<br />
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<Hugonel> (yup)<br />
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<Dorien> (yes ;) )<br />
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<Argent> (yes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can make your way to the complex of temples. It seems that there are a large number of them, radiating out from the central pyramid structure.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Walking around there are people - some who look much like the other inhabitants of the city who you've already seen elsewhere, but some who are quite distinctive.<br />
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<Denise> (how so?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> They appear to you like hybrids of people and animals - you can see it as though the animal aspects are layered over their human ones, giving them features such as horns or antlers or claws or feathers.<br />
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<Denise> huh...<br />
* Denise tries not to stare<br />
* Dorien stares.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You have the sense that it's like you're seeing their true forms, and the human shapes are more superficial.<br />
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<Xandhil> do I have any idea what we're seeing here?<br />
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<Hugonel> (is this like, how Sirris sees us or something?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Also does it just aply to them? >.> )<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> how do you mean?<br />
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<Xandhil> (Do we appear as we want to or do those of us who aren't un their true forms also get overlays)<br />
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<Xandhil> (i.e., me ;p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> People seem to pay respect to the animal figures, but don't react strangely to them (i.e. don't seem to be freaking out or anything - treat them as a normal part of their world). All of you still appear as your usual selves to one another.<br />
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<Denise> (cool)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (I mean not in your true forms, if some of you are perchance not in your true forms ;)<br />
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<Denise> (gotcha)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The way the people react to the animal-hybrid figures suggests maybe they are priests/shamans, Xan. Maybe this is either how Sirris envisions them, or maybe you're able to perceive something about their connections to their totems?<br />
* Xandhil will look out for animals representing tribes he doens't already know about, but try not to get distrcted from the goal ;p<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can spot people who look like bears, lizards, oxen, owls, wolves, cats, rats, serpents, as well as foxes, ravens, horses, fish, deer/antelope maybe (antlers), goats, jackals...<br />
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<Xandhil> . o O (Neat!)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The priests (if that is in fact what they are) are heading in one general direction, to the big pyramid at the center.<br />
* Xandhil will keep heading there as well<br />
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<Denise> are they goin to the, uh, well?<br />
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<Denise> Should we ask someone what's goin' on or does it matter?<br />
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<Argent> what is the 'well'. Is it like the Arch?<br />
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<Xandhil> it is the arch, in its original form here<br />
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<Xandhil> and yes, that's where they're going<br />
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<Xandhil> As for asking what's happening...<br />
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<Xandhil> maybe?<br />
* Xandhil glances at Ilphere, who is concentrating<br />
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<Xandhil> They miht be gong to.... do whatever it was they did to try and go to the center, I suppose<br />
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<Justen> Should we.. try to watch that? or is that too risky?<br />
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<Justen> I mean, it might be informative, but I don't know if it's our main goal here.<br />
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<Xandhil> I don't know. I don't know if Sirris ever acgually saw it imself, or if it would just be what he imagined. BUt...<br />
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<Xandhil> like I said, I think there's some comflation between the arch and the Irminsul.... which makes sense<br />
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<Xandhil> they're not dissimilar<br />
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<Xandhil> ....probably related, really.<br />
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<Justen> so... yes, go to the Well, if that's where they're headed?<br />
* Justen glances around at the others to see if everyone agrees<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
* Denise shrugs and looks to Argent<br />
* Dorien nods as well.<br />
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<Argent> seems likely<br />
* Denise frowns, and will go up to the neartest priest or whatever<br />
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<Denise> Uh, hey - where's everyone goin'?<br />
* Silvia is now known as Priest<br />
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<Priest> It is the Day of Ascencion. We go to meet our ancestors.<br />
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<Denise> okay..<br />
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<Denise> Is Sirris gonna be there?<br />
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<Priest> The Chosen? Yes, he will be there to open the gate.<br />
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<Denise> uhh, okay, thanks @_@<br />
* Denise will slink back to the party<br />
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<Denise> Uhhh so I guess he is gonna be the one to open the gate to they can go an ascned to mneet their ancestors?<br />
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<Denise> That sounds bad<br />
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<Dorien> Yeaaaaahhhh...<br />
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<Argent> like what maybe caused the place to be wiped out?<br />
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<Dorien> Maybe we should not be here when that happens.<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
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<Xandhil> That.... yes. That does sound like it.<br />
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<Argent> at least we've confirmed where Sirris is/will be<br />
* Xandhil nods to Argent<br />
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<Hugonel> Haven't you all always dreamed of seeing the end of the world?<br />
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<Xandhil> YOu have to think of all this as a metaphor though... We've already been here when it's destroyed, but it is still just a dream<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Dorien> So we're safe then?<br />
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<Justen> so this might not be really how it happened?<br />
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<Xandhil> Its really just Ilphere that's keeping it stable in this state<br />
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<Xandhil> Yes.<br />
* Xandhil says to Justen<br />
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<Xandhil> I mean - maybe it is, but we can't assume that. And we know that the Irminsul is having its own influence on his mind and dreams, and that it is mixed up with Am.<br />
* Xandhil looks to Hugo<br />
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<Xandhil> Like some of the things he was rambling about...<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, right, I understand. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can make your way towards the large pyramid structure, then. As you approach, you can hear sounds of singing and chanting. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emerge from an arched passage into a vast courtyard type area, where these animal-beings have gathered, standing on the steps of the pyramid to look down over the large pool in the center. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> It appears to be full of still water, but when you look at it more closely, you can see that it doesn't reflect the structures and sky above it, but rather an inky blackness.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Standing at its edge is Sirris - or a younger version of him, perhaps. He looks maybe 15 or 16 years old, and wears a simple undyed robe.<br />
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<Xandhil> so the real well was full of poisoned water after the destruction. I don't know about now but, uh... just be careful.<br />
* Xandhil says to the others<br />
* Dorien wonders if he can get a sample...<br />
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<Xandhil> (that's about how old he was hen we first met him , yes?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (it's hard to say... maybe around that, though, yes.)<br />
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<Xandhil> (okay)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (age is only a number when you're 2500 ;)<br />
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<Denise> (word)<br />
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<Xandhil> Sirris?<br />
* Sirris looks over as you say his name, and smiles with recognition<br />
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<Sirris> Xan, what are you doing here?<br />
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<Xandhil> We came to see you - what's going on?<br />
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<Sirris> It's the Ascencion - I'm supposed to open the gate. <br />
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<Xandhil> ...What do you think will happen?<br />
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<Sirris> Well, people get to talk to their ancestors and ask for advice or tell them news about their descendants.<br />
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<Sirris> Did you need to talk to your ancestors too? is that why you're here?<br />
* Xandhil glances over at Justen<br />
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<Justen> I'm pretty okay on talking with my ancestors... don't really need to do that right now @_@<br />
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<Xandhil> nnnnoooo. I don't think think so<br />
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<Hugonel> Uh, Sirris ... that's not why we're here. We're here for you, to ... help you.<br />
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<Sirris> Hugo, you came too :)<br />
* Sirris seems relaxed and happy to see you all<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, of course.<br />
* Ilphere mumbles something under her breath<br />
* Denise looks over at her<br />
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<Denise> what?<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> the tree is the pool... if I look from the other side...<br />
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<Denise> <q> Like.... the water? or the actual well?<br />
* Ilphere closes her eyes, concentrating harder<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> it's both at once<br />
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<Denise> <q> then how do we take it out? :/<br />
* Denise seems a little dismayed, looking around<br />
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<Denise> <q> is it a tree in the destroyed part of the dream?<br />
* Ilphere nods<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> I can let this version of the world switch to the other, and then perhaps...!<br />
* Denise nods as well<br />
* Xandhil looks concerned<br />
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<Xandhil> We've come to find something, Sirris...<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> you might need to distract Sirris, though... he's struggling against me. <br />
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<Sirris> what is it? <br />
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<Xandhil> A tree..<br />
* Xandhil will go up to him and take his hands if he'll let me<br />
* Sirris doesn't pull away<br />
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<Xandhil> Do you remember?<br />
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<Sirris> a... tree? there are lots of trees in the gardens...<br />
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<Xandhil> A special tree<br />
* Xandhil glances at Ilphere<br />
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<Xandhil> Maybe you can come and help me look?<br />
* Xandhil says to Sirris<br />
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<Sirris> I... I should really stay here, they need me for the ceremony, but... I guess I can help you.<br />
* Xandhil smiles<br />
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<Xandhil> They'll wait.<br />
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<Xandhil> come on - which way?<br />
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<Sirris> The gardens are this way...<br />
* Sirris will go with Xan, leaving the Well unattended.<br />
* Ilphere looks up, gesturing to the rest of you.<br />
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<Ilphere> <w> I'll flip the vision now and you'll see what I mean...!<br />
* Denise braces herself for firey doom >.><br />
* Ilphere does... something... and your view of the scene changes. Instead of the still pool, there is a vast unnatural tree growing from the center of the well, its core open and glowing red. The sky is black and the people who were once here are gone, only traces of dust blowing in the empty courtyard now.<br />
* Ilphere switches it back after a moment.<br />
<Denise> uhh<br />
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<Denise> so... how do we get it out D:<br />
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<Dorien> Well... it's a dream, right? Maybe it will respond to our thoughts?<br />
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<Denise> Can we just.... dream it littler?<br />
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<Denise> down to a seed or somethin'? >.><br />
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<Ilphere> yes... if everyone concentrates, we may be able to manipulate it to a smaller state.<br />
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<Dorien> It's worth a shot.<br />
* Argent nods his agreement<br />
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<Dorien> A seed, then. Concentrate on that.<br />
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<Denise> are we aimin' for a baby tree or a seed?<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Hugonel> All right.<br />
* Denise thinks REAL HARD about it just being a little seed<br />
* Dorien will try to clear his mind of everything but the thought of the tree as a seed.<br />
* Ilphere will change it back to the tree side of the vision, so we can see if it's working.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Everyone who is contributing to the tree-shrinking efforts, make a Will save.<br />
* Hugonel thinks really hard of a seed.<br />
* Argent focuses on changing the tree<br />
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<Hugonel> (is this mind affecting?)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d208<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d208 ] getting [ 43 ].<br />
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<Dorien> (errr...)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 13 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 21 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 26 ].<br />
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<Argent> (are at least 4 people adjacent to me?)<br />
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<Hugonel> (26, or 33 if it counts as mind affecting)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hugo: no, it's not, and Argent, yes they are.<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+4<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+4 ] getting [ 11 ] which, after the modifier [ 4 ] totals [ 15 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (for denise)<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Argent> (nat 1 sigh)<br />
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<Xandhil> (that's not good @_@)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Do you hve any destiny?)<br />
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<Dorien> (The tree is now a walrus)<br />
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<Argent> (ill use my destiny reroll... havent in a long while)<br />
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<Xandhil> (lol)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 8 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 27 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (Also if justen s still there he shoudl get a roll)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (yup, and Ilphere too. I was just looking for his sheet ;)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+16<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+16 ] getting [ 5 ] which, after the modifier [ 16 ] totals [ 21 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+5<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+5 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 5 ] totals [ 23 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+10<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+10 ] getting [ 10 ] which, after the modifier [ 10 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, you all concentrate your efforts. There is some resistance - Sirris's mind, or the tree itself, seem to struggle against your efforts to reduce it. But you continue to work together, focusing all your energy on shrinking the tree, and gradually you begin to see some results.<br />
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<Denise> (Xan's sheoul be a 23, actually I was looking at his unmodified stats :p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Meanwhile, in the waking world, Gen, you and Silvia are paying attention to Sirris's state, and you can tell he's agitated, tossing and turning uneasily.<br />
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<Denise> (and denise's shoudlbe 4 higher as well... I can read my character sheets really :p)<br />
* Silvia puts her hand over his, trying to calm him.<br />
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<Silvia> do you think he's okay?<br />
* Silvia asks you<br />
* Genevriel will check him over (Heal check)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> okay<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 22 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Ugh.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I think I've used all my Destiny rerolls.)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You think he's just restless, that's all.<br />
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<Genevriel> I think he's just restless...? But this isn't exactly a routine medical procedure.<br />
* Silvia does also have Heal, of course, and can give you a second opinion, but she's also his wife, so might be biased.<br />
* Genevriel will keep watching him with the Deathwatch goggles in case things go south.<br />
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<Genevriel> What do you think?<br />
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<Silvia> I'm worried about him... I just ... what if this is too much strain for his body to take? <br />
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<Genevriel> Well, that's why I'm here. Plan B.<br />
* Silvia nods uncertainly<br />
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<Silvia> I guess all we can do is keep watching.<br />
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<Genevriel> I know that isn't particularly reassuring.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> If this works, we could try to help the other Seda Grove veterans.<br />
* Silvia nods<br />
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<Silvia> let's hope it does.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
* Silvia holds Sirris's hand tightly, then, and eventually he settles back into a deeper sleep, if not necessarily a more restful one.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> In the dream, you continue focusing your energy on the Irminsul, and it has shrunk to the size of a sapling now, not a huge towering tree. However, there is a problem...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Overhead, you hear the beating of huge wings.<br />
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<Justen> I said I *didn't* want to see my ancestors today.<br />
* Argent will look to see what is coming<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The shape passes over you, casting its shadow across the courtyard where you stand, and you can see it is a vast dragon, or at least that's what it looks like.<br />
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<Dorien> Awwww, fuckberries.<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 9 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 17 ].<br />
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<Argent> sappling may be small enough<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> From the dragon's mouth comes a blast of fire that seems to melt the very stones... the pyramid begins to crumble and fall, and you need to dodge to get out of the way.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Reflex saves all around)<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+12<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+12 ] getting [ 12 ] which, after the modifier [ 12 ] totals [ 24 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (for me)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d20+13<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d20+13 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 13 ] totals [ 31 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (err, denise :P But do I also need to roll?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Xan doesn't need to roll this one)<br />
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<Argent> !roll1d20+11<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ Error. The syntax is !roll xdx+x. ].<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+11<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+11 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 11 ] totals [ 29 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+5<br />
* Denise rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+5 ] getting [ 5 ] which, after the modifier [ 5 ] totals [ 10 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+4<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+4 ] getting [ 19 ] which, after the modifier [ 4 ] totals [ 23 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> (well, at least it's only a dream ... right?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+9<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+9 ] getting [ 2 ] which, after the modifier [ 9 ] totals [ 11 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+7<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+7 ] getting [ 15 ] which, after the modifier [ 7 ] totals [ 22 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hugo and Ilphere are struck by falling molten rocks and take... some damage.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 4d6<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 4d6 ] getting [ 6 1 3 3 ] for a total of [ 13 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> could be worse.<br />
* Ilphere struggles to maintain her concentration, though.<br />
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<Ilphere> !roll 1d20+17<br />
* Denise rolls for Ilphere: [ 1d20+17 ] getting [ 12 ] which, after the modifier [ 17 ] totals [ 29 ].<br />
* Ilphere manages ;)<br />
* Dorien will try to grab the tree.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Dorien, the tree blazes with a red glow like an ember, but you manage to grasp it even though it hurts your hands. The tree continues shrinking as you grab hold. In your hands it dwindles down further, leaves and branches retreating into itself, until finally it is only a seed.<br />
* Dorien quickly shoves it into a sample jar for safe keeping.<br />
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<Dorien> Ow! Hot!<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The seed is about the size of a bird's egg, so you can put it in a jar, where it glows and pulses uneasily.<br />
* Ilphere looks around at the world's end<br />
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<Ilphere> It's remarkable, really... ! but I suppose we should go.<br />
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<Argent> yes we should<br />
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<Dorien> That seems prudent<br />
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<Argent> Regular dragons are not that big!<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, before I get burned again, please.<br />
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<Dorien> Tell him that. I'm sure he'll listen.<br />
* Ilphere is smouldering a bit herself ;p<br />
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<Ilphere> Oh, yes, it's not a dragon, it's a hellwyrm...!<br />
* Justen sighs a little<br />
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<Dorien> Great. Good. Fine distinction. Very important. CAN WE GO PLEASE?!?!<br />
* Argent looks for Xan<br />
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<Justen> I'll get him.<br />
* Justen says, glancing off where Xan headed.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As Justen heads off to retrieve his husband, the dragon (or hellwyrm, if we want to be precise) makes another pass over the ruined city, blasting it with more waves of hellfire. The walls are melting, the sand beneath your feet turning glassy from the heat, and the Well before you stands open into a field of stars, not just simple darkness...<br />
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<Denise> It's the place again :o<br />
* Denise says to Argent<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Within the field you can see shapes moving, forms that are beyond your comprehension.<br />
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<Denise> but ther's.... things in it @_@<br />
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<Dorien> Oh... huh.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Shadowy figures, alien and unnatural, move behind and through the stars, reaching tendrils for the open gate...<br />
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<Denise> no you don;t!<br />
* Argent will try and fire a Sunbeam to hold them back<br />
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<Dorien> What... is that...<br />
* Denise gets ready to punch them back in if they try to get out<br />
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<Denise> nothin good....<br />
* Dorien pulls his revolver<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> They shrink away from the sunbeam, it seems to drive them back somewhat.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> There are so many of them, though, and they can't all be caught in its beam.<br />
* Dorien will fire off explosive rounds as fast as he can.<br />
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<Denise> they ain't just gonna come out of his dreams into his head if we go are they? D:<br />
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<Denise> can't we like.... plu it some how?<br />
* Sirris and Xan will return with Justen, and Sirris rushes up to the edge of the gate, stopping in horror.<br />
* Denise thinks REALLY HARD about the well being full of sunlight<br />
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<Sirris> I'll close it - you all get out!<br />
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<Xandhil> Sirris D:<br />
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<Xandhil> We didn't go through all this just to... leave you with this D:<br />
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<Sirris> It's my job.<br />
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<Hugonel> Your job is to inspire and lead us. Not to do it alone.<br />
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<Xandhil> I'm not *leaving* you here.<br />
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<Xandhil> me will turn to the others<br />
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<Xandhil> Get the tree out<br />
* Dorien looks around at the others.<br />
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<Argent> (how do we get out of the dream?)<br />
* Xandhil turns into... basically a glowing ball of light in front of the hole of the well<br />
* Ilphere has to take you out.<br />
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<Denise> uhhh...<br />
* Denise looks at Justen and then Argent<br />
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<Ilphere> Well at least change into something we can touch so I can take you out, Xandhil... your father will be very upset if I don't bring you back...!<br />
* Ilphere will go over to the edge of the well and reach out to touch the glowing light ball as best as she can, holding out her hand for the rest of you.<br />
* Argent will take it<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan's glowing form blocks the gate, preventing anything from emerging while Sirris works to close it.<br />
* Denise will take Denise's hand<br />
* Dorien will join up with the others<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You all manage to get hold of each other, you think, and Ilphere casts the spell to get us out of here.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emergy from the dream in the safety of Sirris's room, with the seed intact in its jar... <br />
* Denise will make sure someone grabs Justen on the way out too >.><br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, however, remains in the dream world... or somewhere.<br />
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<Justen> He... he said it was okay... he said he'd get out on his own...<br />
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<Dorien> Shit<br />
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<Dorien> How's Sirris?<br />
* Sirris remains asleep, and seems to be resting peacefully.<br />
* Dorien stumbles to his feet to check on him.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Do you want to wake him up?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> or just check on his condition while he's asleep?<br />
* Dorien will defer to the more healy types on that.<br />
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<Dorien> (Just checking on his condition)<br />
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<Denise> is he okay?<br />
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<Denise> Are there cysts in him? D:<br />
* Genevriel looks a little alarmed that Xan is missing, but turns her attention back to Sirris when Denise says that.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ointment...<br />
* Genevriel digs her little container out and will use some Cyst-detecting ointment.<br />
* Dorien will give her the jar<br />
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<Dorien> (Or that too :) )<br />
* Hugonel stands nearby, not sure what else to do but worry.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can inspect him and he appears to be free of cysts.<br />
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<Genevriel> He is Cyst-free.<br />
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<Genevriel> What happend to M. Orecalo?<br />
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<Dorien> He stayed behind...<br />
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<Denise> he turned into a big glowy thing?<br />
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<Justen> he can make it back on his own... I think...<br />
* Genevriel looks rather concerned.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right...<br />
* Genevriel gives Justen a sympathetic look.<br />
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<Genevriel> If there's anything I can do to help, just say the word.<br />
* Justen nods<br />
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<Dorien> We got what we went in for, though...<br />
* Dorien holds up the seed in it's jar.<br />
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<Genevriel> That is good, but can we get it to the First World without M. Orecalo?<br />
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<Denise> well... can we just take it through the other tree?<br />
* Ilphere nods<br />
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<Ilphere> That would be the easiest way...<br />
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<Genevriel> Very well. The sooner the better.<br />
* Genevriel will figure out with the group when and how we can do that. Is it just a matter of chucking the jar into the Irminsul in the Shade, for example? ;)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> probably not quite that easy ;) we can save that for next time though, as most of the people who might want to discuss it have gone.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Yup, I know, that's why I described it as an action rather than attempting to speak it as Gen.)<br />
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==Solos==<br />
===The One, via Genevriel, heals Madds===<br />
<Madds> (what is our set up? :)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I was thinking something along the lines of Gen has some oracular intuition that she might be able to help ease Madds' pain finally (maybe via a dream). But true to Gen-form she will mull it over before mentioning anything to him. And maaaaybe they were planning a date night but Gen calls Madds from her work to suggest they have a night in, instead.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Does that make sense?)<br />
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<Madds> (yup, that sounds fine to me - so Madds won't know what she has in mind?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Not really, no. It's Gen. ;) She *probably* sounds preoccupied over the phone so he can figure out that she has *something* on her mind.)<br />
* Madds will arrive at home, a bit concerned/unsure why you changed our plans - maybe you aren't feeling well?<br />
* Genevriel hasn't been home long herself, and had just sat down with a pot of after-work tea.<br />
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<Madds> hi - is everything okay?<br />
* Genevriel stands up and smiles when he steps in. He knows her well enough to see that she is trying to hide a certain anxiety from him.<br />
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<Genevriel> What? Yes?<br />
* Madds comes over to give you a hug and kiss.<br />
* Genevriel hugs and kisses him back.<br />
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<Madds> you just sounded a bit ... concerned, maybe. you've had a lot going on lately, I wasn't sure if maybe something else had happened.<br />
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<Genevriel> Nothing bad.<br />
* Genevriel smiles in an attempt to be reassuring, though she is still rather anxious.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Would you like some tea?<br />
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<Madds> Sure, that would be nice.<br />
* Genevriel pours him a cup and doctors it the way he likes it before handing it over to him.<br />
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<Madds> thanks<br />
* Madds sits down with you<br />
* Genevriel smiles brightly and sits down next to you. Then her smile fades and she looks a little crestfallen.<br />
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<Genevriel> I made you worry, didn't I...<br />
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<Madds> Just a little.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm sorry.<br />
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<Madds> Don't worry about it. I'm just glad to hear there's nothing bad. <br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Madds> And it'll be nice to have a more quiet night in, too.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm sorry. We could go to the movie tomorrow night, maybe?<br />
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<Genevriel> I just... I woke up with this feeling today. I think it comes from the One. I think I might be able to relieve some of the trauma to your leg, maybe. If you want me to try.<br />
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<Madds> oh... huh :o<br />
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<Genevriel> But it's just a feeling. I don't really *know*. So... <br />
* Genevriel shrugs.<br />
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<Madds> well, I guess it can't hurt to try... can it?<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Genevriel> It might hurt a little... Even healing the smallest injury feels... somehow raw to the patient? More raw than with a Cleric of the Wheel, anyway. And your leg was pretty badly damaged.<br />
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<Genevriel> I mean, Dorien told me that my healing magic feels raw.<br />
* Genevriel clarifies.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> So, do you want me to try?<br />
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<Madds> if you think it might help, I'm willing to give it a try.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right.<br />
* Genevriel sets her tea on the side table and kneels on the floor beside Madds so she can lay her hands on his thigh and pray to the One for healing.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Let's see if this Regeneration works, eh?)<br />
* Genevriel prays her very best because this is Madds, whom she loves.<br />
* Madds grimaces slightly at the sensation, then tries giving his leg an experimental stretch.<br />
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<Madds> ... huh...<br />
* Genevriel nearly forgets to breathe as she watches Madds stretch out his leg.<br />
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<Genevriel> How... how does it feel?<br />
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<Madds> it's... it doesn't hurt.<br />
* Madds says with amazement<br />
* Genevriel smiles happily.<br />
* Madds gets up and tries walking a few steps, then turns back to you<br />
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<Madds> you fixed it :D it worked!<br />
* Genevriel smiles a little wider, and comes close to hug you.<br />
* Madds hugs you tight<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm... I'm glad.<br />
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<Madds> thank you so much<br />
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<Genevriel> You're welcome.<br />
* Madds is overcome and doesn't know what to say, so just hugs you some more<br />
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<Genevriel> Is *all* the pain gone?<br />
* Genevriel asks eventually.<br />
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<Madds> well... I guess I don't know yet. I haven't tried walking up and down stairs or sitting in one position for a long time or other things that would be painful. But just walking normally is fine. It feels like it used to, before...<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you want to try... some stairs?<br />
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<Madds> sure :)<br />
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<Genevriel> All right.<br />
* Genevriel releases Madds and follows him to the stairs to the front door of the apartment building.<br />
* Genevriel will stay close in case things aren't totally all right and she needs to catch him or something.<br />
* Madds will go with you and try walking up and down the stairs a bit. He walks carefully, like he's a bit unsure of his balance, but seems okay.<br />
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<Madds> it feels a bit strange, but I think I'm just still getting used to it. It doesn't hurt.<br />
* Genevriel nods and ushers him back into the apartment.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you want to try... other things?<br />
* Madds looks briefly puzzled.<br />
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<Madds> do you think it fixed everything? :o<br />
* Madds manages to resist the urge to take off his pants in the living room to check ... barely :p<br />
* Genevriel is clearly rather anxious about this step for her sake, but willing to do it for his sake.<br />
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<Genevriel> I think there's a good chance it did.<br />
* Madds nods, a bit more uncertainly<br />
* Madds will do some surreptitious inspection, then.<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> it seems normal.<br />
* Madds says a bit more quietly.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought that might be the case.<br />
* Genevriel replies, also quietly.<br />
* Genevriel looks a little scared as well as anxious.<br />
* Madds comes to sit with you.<br />
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<Madds> can we talk about it? I can tell it's bothering you.<br />
* Genevriel nods, tears flooding into her eyes, though she tries to fight them.<br />
* Madds puts his arm around you<br />
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<Madds> Gen.. look... whatever happens, we can work through it, okay? I love you.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> That last day, when my... while you slept I had decided, already, that I needed to talk to you about it. Our relationship... how could we make it work? But then everything happened, and I never got to.<br />
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<Madds> :/<br />
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<Genevriel> I know how much you like sex, and I should like it too, but I don't, not really. I really missed our other days together, when we'd just walk and talk and tease each other.<br />
* Madds smiles a little at that last part<br />
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<Madds> are you worried we won't do those things anymore?<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Madds> I mean, the walking part should be much easier, actually...<br />
* Genevriel smiles.<br />
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<Genevriel> Nineteen-year-old me was going to ask if there was some compromise we could reach. Twenty-three-year-old me still hopes there is, but isn't sure how well she can hold to it.<br />
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<Madds> what sort of compromise?<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, back then, we only got to see each other once a week, if we were lucky. And after I seduced you, all we did was have sex. I was going to ask if we could alternate Madds market days and Genny market days.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> but presumably that doesn't apply now... or not in the same way, anyway.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Now we see each other every day, but I don't think I would be able to do a Madds market day every other day. <br />
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<Madds> uh... to be honest I'm not sure I could either :p<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, that's some common ground to start from, at least.<br />
* Genevriel jokes through her tears.<br />
* Madds nods, hugging you closer<br />
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<Genevriel> How do we figure this out so that it's fair to both of us?<br />
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<Madds> I liked having sex with you... but that doesn't mean that I want to do it all the time, or do things that you don't enjoy. <br />
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<Madds> were there some parts you liked more... or disliked less?<br />
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<Genevriel> I like touching and being touched. I like kisses, but not tongue. I don't like oral, either giving or receiving it. I like being cuddled afterwards. I like the closeness.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> That must sound so boring.<br />
* Genevriel apologizes.<br />
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<Madds> no.. it sounds nice :3<br />
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<Madds> I don't think hearing about things you like sounds boring at all.<br />
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<Genevriel> Really?<br />
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<Madds> I like making you happy. <br />
* Genevriel cuddles you a little closer if that is possible.<br />
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<Genevriel> Maman was wrong about soldiers.<br />
* Madds smiles at that<br />
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<Madds> well I hope so, I guess?<br />
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<Madds> look, I... I won't say I won't have those kinds of desires. I had them even when I couldn't do anything about them. <br />
* Genevriel nods, listening carefully.<br />
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<Madds> but I can take care of them myself, if that's what you prefer. Or maybe we can find some way to explore them that we both enjoy, I don't know. but if we don't, it doesn't mean that I'm going to leave you, or that you aren't able to make me happy, because you do.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought about things a lot at work today... I wondered if I would be okay with you being intimate with someone else while we're still in a relationship, and I honestly don't know the answer to that. I think I would probably get jealous.<br />
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<Genevriel> Not because of you, but just because of how I feel about myself. <br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> I didn't mean that... that I would go have sex with other people. I just meant, I can take care of myself, uh, manually :p<br />
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<Genevriel> You say that now, but that might change over time. I guess if that happens, we'll worry about it then. It's pointless now but you know me. I worry. I have anxieties.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> And it's not like I would *never* have sex with you. I do like... being able to do something nice for you... but I feel very much like I won't be able to fulfill all your desires, as you say.<br />
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<Genevriel> I wish I was different...<br />
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<Madds> if you were different, you wouldn't be who you are. You wouldn't be the woman I love. <br />
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<Genevriel> This supportive Madds? I *really* like this, too. <br />
* Genevriel uncuddles enough to be able to give you a kiss.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you for being you.<br />
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<Madds> well you did just heal me from crippling pain and injury... so maybe I'm especially soft on you right now ;)<br />
* Genevriel isn't sure what she has done to deserve such a lovely partner.<br />
* Genevriel unfastens the top button of her blouse.<br />
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<Genevriel> Would you rather be hard?<br />
* Madds laughs at that<br />
* Madds will give you a kiss in return and is happy to see how that goes, if you want to try :)<br />
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<Madds> (their tea will get cold.. oh well.)<br />
* Genevriel is willing, a good deal less anxious now, not scared at all, and will try her best to get pleasure out of the things she *does* like.<br />
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<Madds> (aww cuties)<br />
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<Genevriel> (They can make more tea afterwards. They have the whole evening to themselves.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Thanks for the scene!)<br />
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<Madds> (heh, true)</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_70&diff=12292Diablotin 3 session 702018-03-24T17:43:51Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* The One, via Genevriel, heals Madds */</p>
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<div>{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|70}}<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: March 18, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> The day of Empress Janelle's official coronation and the grand ball to celebrate it has finally arrived. While in some regards it will be a traditional ceremony, in other ways it's clear that the new Empress wants to distinguish her reign from that of her predecessors.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The ceremony will be the first to be broadcast over radio, and will be filmed by the noted director Korisse Severin so that it can be viewed by people anywhere in the Empire.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As well, the celebrations will be shared with more than just the wealthy and noble populace of the city in other ways. The Empress has ordered a civic holiday for all, and free food will be distributed in the public parks of Diablotin as part of the day's festivities.<br />
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===Hettienne prevents a disastrous coronation===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Hettie, you are on hand to assist the new Empress with the dress you've created for her. I was sort of picturing this kind of thing: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7c/d3/3d/7cd33df5ff47b3073c04834957ec2254.jpg<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Pretty but easy to step on a hem because it's so long and has a train, so you are around with a supply of pins in case of emergency repairs ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> niiice<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You don't need to do the actual 'helping her get dressed and move her train around', she has ladies in waiting for that, which is helpful because you're super pregnant anyway.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> although I'm sure you're on hand for that<br />
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<Hettienne> supervising :v<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> yeah :) <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You are watching as she finishes up getting ready, putting on her jewelry and any last touches on her makeup.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You do notice something a bit odd, though.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You had of course consulted with her about what jewelry she was planning to wear, so you could incorporate those ideas into the design of the dress. You recalled she had picked a particular necklace, one with diamonds and emeralds, but now she is putting on one with some black stones (onyx maybe?) instead.<br />
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<Hettienne> Huh.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> It doesn't really suit quite as well, since you'd planned the neckline and so forth to go with the other one.<br />
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<Hettienne> What happened to the green one?<br />
* Hettienne frowns.<br />
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<Janelle> Oh... I changed my mind. I hope it isn't a problem.<br />
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<Hettienne> Well no, I mean, I only designed the whole dress with that in mind :|<br />
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<Hettienne> But you're the Empress, so do what you want I guess. >:|<br />
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<Janelle> Oh.. I'm sorry :( I just felt like I should wear this one instead.<br />
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<Janelle> The dress is so beautiful - you really did an amazing job on it.<br />
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<Hettienne> The black one is so big and clunky... why?<br />
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<Janelle> It just called out to me. I don't know if I can explain it.<br />
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<Janelle> It seemed more... fitting.<br />
* Hettienne scowls<br />
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<Hettienne> You don't think that's weird<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> At that moment, there is a slight knock at the door.<br />
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<Hettienne> Ugh, go away!<br />
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<Ander> Ah, hi, am I allowed to come in?<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh it's you.<br />
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<Hettienne> MAybe you can change her mind about this gods-awful thing.<br />
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<Hettienne> Look at this!!<br />
* Ander asks, sticking his head in the door. He's wearing his military dress uniform with some extra fancy bits, plus his medals and so forth.<br />
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<Hettienne> THe whole look is ruined!<br />
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<Ander> Huh? What's up?<br />
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<Hettienne> She's insisting on wearing this lump of coal<br />
* Janelle frowns, looking upset<br />
* Ander takes a look at it<br />
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<Ander> Well.. I think the other one was nicer, the one with the emeralds.<br />
* Ander says, agreeing with you while trying not to piss off his wife on the day of her coronation ;)<br />
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<Janelle> Ugh, I can't even decide what necklace I want to wear?<br />
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<Ander> Well, like, it's up to you, sure, but I know Hettie worked real hard on this dress with the other one in mind, yeah?<br />
* Ander says, glancing at you<br />
* Ander is giving you kind of a 'wtf is going on here' look.<br />
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<Hettienne> She said it called to her.<br />
* Hettienne narrows her eyes.<br />
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<Ander> Uh, necklaces shouldn't do that. Ain't nothin' good about jewelry that talks to you.<br />
* Hettienne grumbles <m> she oughtta hang up the damn phone<br />
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<Janelle> Look, I need to get going, they're waiting for me... <br />
* Janelle starts to try to leave.<br />
* Hettienne gives Ander an angry, pleading look<br />
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<Ander> They can't start the show without you, I reckon.<br />
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<Ander> But sure, let's get on the way.<br />
* Ander lets her go ahead of him so he can cast Detect Magic while she isn't looking.<br />
* Ander glances over at you, Hettie, hanging back with you as Janelle is leaving the room.<br />
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<Ander> <w> That thing ain't right. There's some kinda magic on it, like ... not somethin' for protectin' her or whatever, like the ring an' that stuff.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> I thought this kind of thing wasn't supposed to happen!!<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> How are we gonna get it off?!<br />
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<Ander> <w> I dunno, I was thinkin' just grab it off her, but maybe we gotta be more careful.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> Well I could try<br />
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<Ander> <w> Like, I'll try to stall her, talkin' wit hher, an' you come up behind an' grab it?<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> yeah... yeah.<br />
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<Ander> <w> okay, let's do it<br />
* Hettienne rubs her hands together as though warming them up.<br />
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<Ander> Babe, hey, wait a sec, I should go with you, yeah? We're supposed to come out together on the steps, right? or do you go out first an' then I go after?<br />
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<Hettienne> (YOINK)<br />
* Ander stalls her with talking about protocol ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> !roll 1d20+23<br />
* Denise rolls for Hettienne: [ 1d20+23 ] getting [ 11 ] which, after the modifier [ 23 ] totals [ 34 ].<br />
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<Janelle> No, we need to go together, but then you will go stand with the others while I make my speech, and...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You manage to sneak up behind her as they're talking and unhook the necklace so it falls off, and Ander kicks it out of range when it hits the floor.<br />
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<Janelle> What are you doing? :o<br />
* Hettienne runs off with the thing leaving Ander to deal with a potentially angry wife...<br />
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<Ander> Okay, so, let me explain...<br />
* Ander says as you head off.<br />
* Hettienne will try to find a more magic-y person :o<br />
* Hettienne holds it out away from her though, as if it smells bad.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can head out into the palace and conveniently bump into Reverend Mother Alma, who is there as part of the church's representatives for the ceremony.<br />
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<Hettienne> You!<br />
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<Hettienne> What is this?!<br />
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<Alma> Yes?<br />
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<Alma> Ah... <br />
* Hettienne thrusts the necklace at her.<br />
* Alma takes it and holds onto it for a minute, then almost tosses it to the floor.<br />
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<Hettienne> It tried to make Janelle wear it!!<br />
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<Hettienne> That's bad, init?<br />
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<Alma> Yes. It's something from Father Willem. I would need to examin it more closely to know what its intended purpose may be, but absolutely yes, that's bad.<br />
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<Hettienne> Father... the rat guy??!<br />
* Alma nods<br />
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<Hettienne> Can you take it then?<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't want it nowhere near here :|<br />
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<Alma> We've been tracking him but he's evasive. I had concerns that his aim here might be directed at Janelle, and this may be part of his plan.<br />
* Alma nods and will tuck it away in her purse.<br />
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<Hettienne> I gotta get back over there... and get the right goddamn jewelry... FUCK. What a fucking mess!!!!<br />
* Hettienne runs her hands through her hair, so stressed.<br />
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<Alma> Ah... yes. Thank you.<br />
* Hettienne dashes off to find the emeralds<br />
* Janelle and Ander are talking and she seems calmed down somewhat now, so whatever he was saying to her must have worked.<br />
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<Hettienne> Okay... okay.. here's.. the right... one<br />
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<Janelle> I'm sorry, Hettie - I don't know what came over me. The other necklace is much prettier anyway :)<br />
* Hettienne pants<br />
* Janelle accepts the right necklace<br />
* Hettienne will wait until *after* the ceremony to tell her about father willem...<br />
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<Janelle> Thank you. Now I really do need to get going, they're waiting for me to start ... <br />
* Janelle takes Ander's arm so they can head out, and you can trail along behind.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w, to Ander> check her again!<br />
* Ander nods and will look her over again, the spell is probably still going as it's only been a few minutes.<br />
* Ander gives you a thumbs up.<br />
* Hettienne heaves a sigh of relief.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - the coronation goes off smoothly after that, and afterwards Janelle will deliver a speech to the assembled audience, as well as for the benefit of people listening over the radio.<br />
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<Janelle> People of Aveyrone, I speak to you now for the first time as your Empress. I am proud to be able to serve you, and humbled by the knowledge that you have placed your trust in me. For as long as I live, I will strive to be worthy of that trust. My husband, who stands here beside me, shares my values and goals, and will work equally as hard to uphold his duties.<br />
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<Janelle> Today's ceremony, part of our ancient traditions that have been handed down by our ancestors, is not only a tribute to their virtues and their faith, a greatness that has bestowed on us, their descendants, over two thousand years of a strong, stable Empire, but a symbol of hope for the future as well, a hope that we can do better.<br />
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<Janelle> Our Empire has not always done right by all its people, or by our neighbours and guests in this land. Misunderstandings, greed, and outright prejudice have had their place as well, alongside strength, wisdom, and a spirit of trust and faith in one another. <br />
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<Janelle> The treatment of our brothers and sisters in Psyra can be improved, so that they are recognized for their long history and the wisdom they hold - so that their contributions to our Empire are about more than economic value but also a part of our shared culture and heritage from before there was even an Empire to speak of. Their religious traditions and cultural practices will no longer be <br />
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<Janelle> forbidden, but may exist side by side with ours.<br />
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<Janelle> The immigrants who have come to our Empire from the Shadow Plane, seeking new opportunities and a brighter future, will be welcomed here - with paths to citizenship open to them so that they can, if they so wish, become full and equal members of our society, able to practice their faith freely or to be part of no faith if they choose. <br />
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<Janelle> We are in an age of new discoveries and exploration, and while this brings great opportunities, we must also do our best to not repeat mistakes of the past, whether in dealing with the peoples who dwell in lands across the ocean, or in other planes that touch ours. We will send representatives and diplomats to these new worlds to establish lines of communication, rather than reaching out <br />
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<Janelle> with soldiers and weapons. We have as much to learn from them as they from us. <br />
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<Janelle> And even within the heart of our greatest city, the people of House Rat, who have been overlooked and discriminated against since they made themselves known to the surface-folk, will be embraced and honoured as the equal of any other House. Hvala vam, moji ljudi, za stavljanje vaseg povjerenja u mene. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (which for those of you who speak Rat, means "Thank you, my people, for placing your trust in me")<br />
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<Janelle> My presence here, as the first Empress recognized from House Rat, is a symbol of this change that is taking place at all levels of our society, but on its own is not enough to bring improvement to the lives of those who live and work in poverty. Not only those from my own House, but all those who deserve better - better wages, better education, better health and safety - can look to me <br />
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<Janelle> and my government with hope for the future.<br />
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<Janelle> I ask for your patience as I take on this great responsibility. I will always strive to do my best, and though no doubt from time to time I will fall short, I promise that I will take hope from the faith and loyalty you have shown me today, and continue to work to improve this great Empire that we all share. Thank you, and may all the Gods bless us as we begin our work.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hettie, you are kept busy for the rest of the evening, helping out with managing Janelle's gown (and thwarting sinister plans from extraplanar invaders. well just the one.)<br />
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<Hettienne> (I will tell her about Willem when there's an opportune moment tho)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> okay<br />
* Janelle can talk with you for a bit between the ceremony and the ball.<br />
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<Hettienne> Uh so, sorry about that thing with the jewelry<br />
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<Janelle> Oh, I hope that went all right...<br />
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<Janelle> oh.. it's no problem. I mean - you were right, this one is much better.<br />
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<Hettienne> Better than it would have if you wore the black one<br />
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<Hettienne> It was, uh<br />
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<Hettienne> I took it to that old priest woman.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> She said it came from Father Willem<br />
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<Janelle> :o<br />
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<Hettienne> Yyyyyeah.<br />
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<Janelle> Where is it now? :o Is it safe?<br />
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<Hettienne> SHe took it somewhere<br />
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<Janelle> Reverend Mother Alma has it?<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah.<br />
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<Janelle> That's good... probably there isn't anywhere safer for it right now.<br />
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<Janelle> I wonder if she can use it to track him down, finally... having something of his will help with divination.<br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno how that all works but yeah, hopefully.<br />
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<Janelle> What was it supposed to do? :o<br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno.<br />
* Janelle frowns, looking concerned<br />
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<Hettienne> Alma said she was gonna try and figure that out, but I don't imagine it were notin good...<br />
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<Hettienne> Where'd you get it, anyway?<br />
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<Janelle> It was just in the case with my other jewelry. It seemed... well, it seemed like it had always been there. It seemed familiar. <br />
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<Hettienne> That ain't good... that means someone was able to just sneak it in there... <br />
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<Janelle> But that means he's had access to my rooms in the palace... or I suppose that he has an ally who did :o<br />
* Janelle nods<br />
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<Hettienne> :|<br />
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<Hettienne> Guards got their work cut out for 'em -_-<br />
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<Janelle> Yes, we'll need to investigate this further.<br />
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<Janelle> Thank you - I don't want to imagine what it might have been like if you hadn't gotten it off me.<br />
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<Hettienne> Well, uh, anytime :)<br />
* Janelle hugs you, careful of your huge pregnant belly.<br />
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<Hettienne> (aww)<br />
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===Dorien, Hugonel, Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, Justen, Xandhil, and Ilphere remove the Irminsul from Sirris===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - who all is going on this magical mystery tour of Sirris's head?<br />
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<Dorien> I will assuming my girlfriend gives me permission<br />
* Denise raises her hand?<br />
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<Dorien> Or I guess if she wants to come too :)<br />
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<Hugonel> well it would be pretty cowardly of me to back out now<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> heh<br />
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<Denise> (do you need/want me to Xan?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Misery is okay with letting you go, but does not feel obligated to go herself<br />
* Genevriel wasn't going to tour but was going to be on hand to bring Sirris back from the dead if need be.<br />
* Argent is always willing to help out<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes, Xan and Justen will go, so if you want to Xan that would be helpful :)<br />
* Ilphere is also part of this plan, of course.<br />
* Silvia will also be keeping an eye on her husband while you undertake this plan, so she can hang out with Gen I guess.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay. You can gather at Silvia's house to prepare for the trip.<br />
* Silvia will have made sure their daughter is with friends (lbr probably Mercy) for the night.<br />
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<Xandhil> Solange will keep her plenty distratced, I'm sure<br />
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<Silvia> no doubt...<br />
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<Justen> So the plan is to go in, look around, and try to get the tree out if we can?<br />
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<Denise> how're we gettin' it out?<br />
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<Ilphere> If possible, manipulate the circumstances of the dream to render it portable, and physically remove it.<br />
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<Ilphere> If that isn't possible, we might have to evaluate other options while we're there...!<br />
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<Genevriel> Where do 'we' put it once it's out?<br />
* Dorien has plenty of defoliatnt, just in case.<br />
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<Ilphere> Well, it would be my preference to take it for study... it isn't often one has such an opportunity...!<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Argent> with everything going on, isn't there a lot of risk in studying a planar gateway<br />
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<Ilphere> A proto-gateway...! for understanding how they form and develop...!<br />
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<Denise> There's another whole big one in the Shade already<br />
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<Genevriel> Isn't that enough?<br />
* Genevriel nods, agreeing with Argent... and Denise? (Not sure if Denise was suggesting that Ilphere could study the one in the Shade if she needs to study an Irminsul.)<br />
* Xandhil frowns a bit, knowing what his quasi 'aunt' is like but also that she isn't gonna listen to him :p<br />
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<Hugonel> Well, let's put it another way: what other option is there, than providing it to Princess Ilphere for analysis?<br />
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<Hugonel> It's not like we can destroy it ourselves.<br />
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<Xandhil> We could take it back to the first world<br />
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<Xandhil> It can probably be better directed.... or studied, there.<br />
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<Ilphere> destroying such a valuable item would be tragic...! but perhaps, in the First World, it might be better contained...<br />
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<Hugonel> As long as we can keep an eye on it there. <br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Denise> well there's some folks there we can trust, I figure, if we can find 'em :3<br />
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<Justen> That seems like a good solution, then.<br />
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<Justen> as long as it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.<br />
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<Xandhil> >.><br />
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<Xandhil> There is that. BUt I still feel like that's a better bet than leaving it here<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'd prefer not to have more than one Irminsul in the city if we can help it. Even one is a bit... much.<br />
* Justen nods<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, well, while you've been talking, Sirris has been trying to fall asleep in the next room, and Silvia will report that he seems to be out now.<br />
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<Ilphere> All right, is everyone ready...?<br />
* Argent nods<br />
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<Dorien> As I ever am for this bit...<br />
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<Hugonel> Here we go again ...<br />
* Denise also nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Stay safe.<br />
* Ilphere heads into the bedroom, then, and will instruct everyone to hold hands so she can cast the necessary spell.<br />
* Genevriel hangs back with Silvia and watches.<br />
* Ilphere places her free hand on Sirris's chest.<br />
* Genevriel will use those Deathwatch Goggles to keep an eye on everyone while you're inside Sirris' head.<br />
* Xandhil will hold hands with Justen, and also someone non-justen ;)<br />
* Denise is not picky ;p<br />
* Ilphere casts the spell once everyone is ready.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You see a city of mud-brick and stones that stands in the midst of a fertile plain along the curve of a river. Small boats move along with the current, as smoke rises from its hearths and people walk through its streets - it is a busy, thriving community, but very much not one you're familiar with. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> I have an illustration: https://i.imgur.com/hdYhs8K.jpg<br />
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<Xandhil> Am...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hunters return with the carcass of a deer, while herders move their goats and oxen through the gates to bring them to the market where traders sell their wares. Small children run among the stalls of the marketplace, getting underfoot and then darting away laughing when the merchants yell at them.<br />
* Argent will prep now that we've arrived... greater longstrider, enchantment foil, tree stride, greater magic weapon on rapier, barkskin, see invis<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Towering above the city are taller structures, step pyramids and a complex of temples or palaces, you're not quite sure except that they are large and ornate, painted in rich colours and decorated with statues and carvings, surrounded with lush vegetation and still ponds. <br />
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<Dorien> (Is it anything we might be familiar with from history?)<br />
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<Denise> (there's 6 of us here, right?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (maybe if you've read my book :V)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Ilphere, Justen, Xan, Argent, Denise, Hugo, Aubrienne, and Dorien. 8)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> well, Xan just said it's Am. so if you're familiar with Am, you might have an idea. but Am is not part of what like... everyone gets taught about in school or anything, it's more specialized and relatively recent discoveries.<br />
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<Argent> can you explain?<br />
* Denise looks ag Xan as well, curious<br />
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<Xandhil> Am Is where the ancestors of the empire came from.... it was up north, in what is now the silver destert. <br />
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<Xandhil> This is where the original arch was on our plane, and Sirris was it's last Guardian<br />
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<Justen> It's where Sirris comes from.<br />
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<Dorien> What happened to it?<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Xandhil> The priests here did... something to try and use the arch to go to the center themselves<br />
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<Xandhil> Serpent had Kavreshar, its avatar or Justice, destroy the city for their arrogance.<br />
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<Justen> It got destroyed and the survivors - or some of them - were the people who came to Diablotin.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Dorien> Interesting...<br />
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<Xandhil> the refugees travelled south, and other the course of their travels, the totems they followed gained more power, and that's where the Seven come from... as wel as others that have been lost along the way<br />
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<Xandhil> well more or less lost<br />
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<Justen> I guess this is what it was like when Sirris lived here... something like twenty-five hundred years ago.<br />
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<Xandhil> but Sirris was punished more personally as well<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Dorien> I wonder how exactly one loses a god.<br />
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<Xandhil> That's... complicated.<br />
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<Xandhil> There was a war in the center and some fared better than others<br />
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<Xandhil> After Rat trapped Serpent<br />
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<Xandhil> tottems that didn't have direct association with the tribes that settled the empire didn't have as string an access to the power of the center<br />
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<Xandhil> and then.... their worship was stamped out by more mundane means as the Empire expanded later<br />
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<Xandhil> (strong an access)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> People move around you as you stand there talking, and don't seem perturbed by your presence or your weird clothing, fwiw.<br />
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<Denise> (can we understand them?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes, you can. But you don't think they're speaking Aveyronnais. It sounds weird, but you don't have any trouble making out their words.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> but then, it is a dream...<br />
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<Denise> So what do we gotta do there then? I don't see any giant magic trees...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As you talk, the world around you seems to flicker, shifting from the bright and lively city to a dark and alarming vision. The sky is black, other than where it is occasionally torn by a flash of red lightning, sand is whipped through the air hard enough to sting your skin, and the fires of burning buildings cast jagged shadows on the ground. It is so hot that it hurts to breathe, and <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> the very ground seems to be melting beneath your feet. Screams echo around you, only to be abruptly cut off.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Then the view shifts back to as it was before - the city full of life again, its inhabitants going about their daily lives without any awareness of what has just happened - or may be going to happen in the future.<br />
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<Dorien> Void...<br />
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<Xandhil> woah. D:<br />
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<Ilphere> hmm.<br />
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<Xandhil> (ww)<br />
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<Denise> woah D:<br />
* Xandhil looks up what it happens<br />
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<Hugonel> Huh.<br />
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<Xandhil> ...The whole city now is basically vitrified<br />
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<Xandhil> it's a disturbing place<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Again the vision shifts, bringing you back to the city in the midst of destruction, then returning you once more to the living, peaceful surroundings.<br />
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<Ilphere> It's quite unstable...!<br />
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<Dorien> That seems... not good.<br />
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<Denise> no kiddin'<br />
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<Xandhil> I think we might want to try and go to the well.<br />
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<Argent> so how do we do this? Find Sirris in his dream?<br />
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<Ilphere> I can try to stabilize it... I think perhaps in the non-destroyed version...?<br />
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<Xandhil> I feel like there's some... conflation, in his mind, about what happened then and what's happneing to him now.<br />
* Xandhil nods to both<br />
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<Xandhil> I think that's where we'll find him and... yes I feel like not being on fire is probably preferable :p<br />
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<Ilphere> I'll need to focus my energies on keeping the dream stable, then... <br />
* Xandhil more or less knows where to head, I think?<br />
* Ilphere concentrates, and the world seems to steady itself, no longer fluctuating back and forth between life and death.<br />
* Ilphere settles on 'life' for now ;)<br />
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<Dorien> We should probably hurry unless we really like barbecues.<br />
* Argent will cast Find Quarry to see if it will locate Sirris in his dream (worth a try)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> well he's definitely within 20 miles of your current location... I think the problem might be it will discern his direction as 'everywhere all around you'<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> it's like all of these people are him<br />
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<Argent> well that wasnt helpful... he's like everyone here<br />
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<Dorien> Parts of him at least.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, yes, you do know the general direction to the Well - it would be where those big pyramid temple things are.<br />
* Xandhil will head there then<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, I assume the rest of you are going with Xan, rather than letting him wander off on his own? :)<br />
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<Hugonel> (yup)<br />
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<Dorien> (yes ;) )<br />
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<Argent> (yes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can make your way to the complex of temples. It seems that there are a large number of them, radiating out from the central pyramid structure.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Walking around there are people - some who look much like the other inhabitants of the city who you've already seen elsewhere, but some who are quite distinctive.<br />
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<Denise> (how so?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> They appear to you like hybrids of people and animals - you can see it as though the animal aspects are layered over their human ones, giving them features such as horns or antlers or claws or feathers.<br />
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<Denise> huh...<br />
* Denise tries not to stare<br />
* Dorien stares.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You have the sense that it's like you're seeing their true forms, and the human shapes are more superficial.<br />
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<Xandhil> do I have any idea what we're seeing here?<br />
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<Hugonel> (is this like, how Sirris sees us or something?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Also does it just aply to them? >.> )<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> how do you mean?<br />
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<Xandhil> (Do we appear as we want to or do those of us who aren't un their true forms also get overlays)<br />
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<Xandhil> (i.e., me ;p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> People seem to pay respect to the animal figures, but don't react strangely to them (i.e. don't seem to be freaking out or anything - treat them as a normal part of their world). All of you still appear as your usual selves to one another.<br />
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<Denise> (cool)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (I mean not in your true forms, if some of you are perchance not in your true forms ;)<br />
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<Denise> (gotcha)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The way the people react to the animal-hybrid figures suggests maybe they are priests/shamans, Xan. Maybe this is either how Sirris envisions them, or maybe you're able to perceive something about their connections to their totems?<br />
* Xandhil will look out for animals representing tribes he doens't already know about, but try not to get distrcted from the goal ;p<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can spot people who look like bears, lizards, oxen, owls, wolves, cats, rats, serpents, as well as foxes, ravens, horses, fish, deer/antelope maybe (antlers), goats, jackals...<br />
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<Xandhil> . o O (Neat!)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The priests (if that is in fact what they are) are heading in one general direction, to the big pyramid at the center.<br />
* Xandhil will keep heading there as well<br />
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<Denise> are they goin to the, uh, well?<br />
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<Denise> Should we ask someone what's goin' on or does it matter?<br />
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<Argent> what is the 'well'. Is it like the Arch?<br />
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<Xandhil> it is the arch, in its original form here<br />
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<Xandhil> and yes, that's where they're going<br />
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<Xandhil> As for asking what's happening...<br />
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<Xandhil> maybe?<br />
* Xandhil glances at Ilphere, who is concentrating<br />
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<Xandhil> They miht be gong to.... do whatever it was they did to try and go to the center, I suppose<br />
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<Justen> Should we.. try to watch that? or is that too risky?<br />
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<Justen> I mean, it might be informative, but I don't know if it's our main goal here.<br />
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<Xandhil> I don't know. I don't know if Sirris ever acgually saw it imself, or if it would just be what he imagined. BUt...<br />
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<Xandhil> like I said, I think there's some comflation between the arch and the Irminsul.... which makes sense<br />
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<Xandhil> they're not dissimilar<br />
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<Xandhil> ....probably related, really.<br />
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<Justen> so... yes, go to the Well, if that's where they're headed?<br />
* Justen glances around at the others to see if everyone agrees<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
* Denise shrugs and looks to Argent<br />
* Dorien nods as well.<br />
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<Argent> seems likely<br />
* Denise frowns, and will go up to the neartest priest or whatever<br />
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<Denise> Uh, hey - where's everyone goin'?<br />
* Silvia is now known as Priest<br />
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<Priest> It is the Day of Ascencion. We go to meet our ancestors.<br />
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<Denise> okay..<br />
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<Denise> Is Sirris gonna be there?<br />
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<Priest> The Chosen? Yes, he will be there to open the gate.<br />
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<Denise> uhh, okay, thanks @_@<br />
* Denise will slink back to the party<br />
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<Denise> Uhhh so I guess he is gonna be the one to open the gate to they can go an ascned to mneet their ancestors?<br />
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<Denise> That sounds bad<br />
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<Dorien> Yeaaaaahhhh...<br />
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<Argent> like what maybe caused the place to be wiped out?<br />
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<Dorien> Maybe we should not be here when that happens.<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
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<Xandhil> That.... yes. That does sound like it.<br />
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<Argent> at least we've confirmed where Sirris is/will be<br />
* Xandhil nods to Argent<br />
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<Hugonel> Haven't you all always dreamed of seeing the end of the world?<br />
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<Xandhil> YOu have to think of all this as a metaphor though... We've already been here when it's destroyed, but it is still just a dream<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Dorien> So we're safe then?<br />
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<Justen> so this might not be really how it happened?<br />
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<Xandhil> Its really just Ilphere that's keeping it stable in this state<br />
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<Xandhil> Yes.<br />
* Xandhil says to Justen<br />
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<Xandhil> I mean - maybe it is, but we can't assume that. And we know that the Irminsul is having its own influence on his mind and dreams, and that it is mixed up with Am.<br />
* Xandhil looks to Hugo<br />
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<Xandhil> Like some of the things he was rambling about...<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, right, I understand. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can make your way towards the large pyramid structure, then. As you approach, you can hear sounds of singing and chanting. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emerge from an arched passage into a vast courtyard type area, where these animal-beings have gathered, standing on the steps of the pyramid to look down over the large pool in the center. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> It appears to be full of still water, but when you look at it more closely, you can see that it doesn't reflect the structures and sky above it, but rather an inky blackness.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Standing at its edge is Sirris - or a younger version of him, perhaps. He looks maybe 15 or 16 years old, and wears a simple undyed robe.<br />
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<Xandhil> so the real well was full of poisoned water after the destruction. I don't know about now but, uh... just be careful.<br />
* Xandhil says to the others<br />
* Dorien wonders if he can get a sample...<br />
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<Xandhil> (that's about how old he was hen we first met him , yes?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (it's hard to say... maybe around that, though, yes.)<br />
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<Xandhil> (okay)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (age is only a number when you're 2500 ;)<br />
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<Denise> (word)<br />
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<Xandhil> Sirris?<br />
* Sirris looks over as you say his name, and smiles with recognition<br />
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<Sirris> Xan, what are you doing here?<br />
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<Xandhil> We came to see you - what's going on?<br />
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<Sirris> It's the Ascencion - I'm supposed to open the gate. <br />
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<Xandhil> ...What do you think will happen?<br />
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<Sirris> Well, people get to talk to their ancestors and ask for advice or tell them news about their descendants.<br />
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<Sirris> Did you need to talk to your ancestors too? is that why you're here?<br />
* Xandhil glances over at Justen<br />
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<Justen> I'm pretty okay on talking with my ancestors... don't really need to do that right now @_@<br />
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<Xandhil> nnnnoooo. I don't think think so<br />
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<Hugonel> Uh, Sirris ... that's not why we're here. We're here for you, to ... help you.<br />
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<Sirris> Hugo, you came too :)<br />
* Sirris seems relaxed and happy to see you all<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, of course.<br />
* Ilphere mumbles something under her breath<br />
* Denise looks over at her<br />
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<Denise> what?<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> the tree is the pool... if I look from the other side...<br />
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<Denise> <q> Like.... the water? or the actual well?<br />
* Ilphere closes her eyes, concentrating harder<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> it's both at once<br />
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<Denise> <q> then how do we take it out? :/<br />
* Denise seems a little dismayed, looking around<br />
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<Denise> <q> is it a tree in the destroyed part of the dream?<br />
* Ilphere nods<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> I can let this version of the world switch to the other, and then perhaps...!<br />
* Denise nods as well<br />
* Xandhil looks concerned<br />
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<Xandhil> We've come to find something, Sirris...<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> you might need to distract Sirris, though... he's struggling against me. <br />
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<Sirris> what is it? <br />
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<Xandhil> A tree..<br />
* Xandhil will go up to him and take his hands if he'll let me<br />
* Sirris doesn't pull away<br />
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<Xandhil> Do you remember?<br />
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<Sirris> a... tree? there are lots of trees in the gardens...<br />
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<Xandhil> A special tree<br />
* Xandhil glances at Ilphere<br />
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<Xandhil> Maybe you can come and help me look?<br />
* Xandhil says to Sirris<br />
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<Sirris> I... I should really stay here, they need me for the ceremony, but... I guess I can help you.<br />
* Xandhil smiles<br />
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<Xandhil> They'll wait.<br />
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<Xandhil> come on - which way?<br />
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<Sirris> The gardens are this way...<br />
* Sirris will go with Xan, leaving the Well unattended.<br />
* Ilphere looks up, gesturing to the rest of you.<br />
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<Ilphere> <w> I'll flip the vision now and you'll see what I mean...!<br />
* Denise braces herself for firey doom >.><br />
* Ilphere does... something... and your view of the scene changes. Instead of the still pool, there is a vast unnatural tree growing from the center of the well, its core open and glowing red. The sky is black and the people who were once here are gone, only traces of dust blowing in the empty courtyard now.<br />
* Ilphere switches it back after a moment.<br />
<Denise> uhh<br />
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<Denise> so... how do we get it out D:<br />
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<Dorien> Well... it's a dream, right? Maybe it will respond to our thoughts?<br />
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<Denise> Can we just.... dream it littler?<br />
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<Denise> down to a seed or somethin'? >.><br />
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<Ilphere> yes... if everyone concentrates, we may be able to manipulate it to a smaller state.<br />
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<Dorien> It's worth a shot.<br />
* Argent nods his agreement<br />
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<Dorien> A seed, then. Concentrate on that.<br />
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<Denise> are we aimin' for a baby tree or a seed?<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Hugonel> All right.<br />
* Denise thinks REAL HARD about it just being a little seed<br />
* Dorien will try to clear his mind of everything but the thought of the tree as a seed.<br />
* Ilphere will change it back to the tree side of the vision, so we can see if it's working.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Everyone who is contributing to the tree-shrinking efforts, make a Will save.<br />
* Hugonel thinks really hard of a seed.<br />
* Argent focuses on changing the tree<br />
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<Hugonel> (is this mind affecting?)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d208<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d208 ] getting [ 43 ].<br />
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<Dorien> (errr...)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 13 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 21 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 26 ].<br />
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<Argent> (are at least 4 people adjacent to me?)<br />
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<Hugonel> (26, or 33 if it counts as mind affecting)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hugo: no, it's not, and Argent, yes they are.<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+4<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+4 ] getting [ 11 ] which, after the modifier [ 4 ] totals [ 15 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (for denise)<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Argent> (nat 1 sigh)<br />
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<Xandhil> (that's not good @_@)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Do you hve any destiny?)<br />
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<Dorien> (The tree is now a walrus)<br />
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<Argent> (ill use my destiny reroll... havent in a long while)<br />
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<Xandhil> (lol)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 8 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 27 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (Also if justen s still there he shoudl get a roll)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (yup, and Ilphere too. I was just looking for his sheet ;)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+16<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+16 ] getting [ 5 ] which, after the modifier [ 16 ] totals [ 21 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+5<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+5 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 5 ] totals [ 23 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+10<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+10 ] getting [ 10 ] which, after the modifier [ 10 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, you all concentrate your efforts. There is some resistance - Sirris's mind, or the tree itself, seem to struggle against your efforts to reduce it. But you continue to work together, focusing all your energy on shrinking the tree, and gradually you begin to see some results.<br />
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<Denise> (Xan's sheoul be a 23, actually I was looking at his unmodified stats :p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Meanwhile, in the waking world, Gen, you and Silvia are paying attention to Sirris's state, and you can tell he's agitated, tossing and turning uneasily.<br />
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<Denise> (and denise's shoudlbe 4 higher as well... I can read my character sheets really :p)<br />
* Silvia puts her hand over his, trying to calm him.<br />
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<Silvia> do you think he's okay?<br />
* Silvia asks you<br />
* Genevriel will check him over (Heal check)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> okay<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 22 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Ugh.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I think I've used all my Destiny rerolls.)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You think he's just restless, that's all.<br />
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<Genevriel> I think he's just restless...? But this isn't exactly a routine medical procedure.<br />
* Silvia does also have Heal, of course, and can give you a second opinion, but she's also his wife, so might be biased.<br />
* Genevriel will keep watching him with the Deathwatch goggles in case things go south.<br />
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<Genevriel> What do you think?<br />
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<Silvia> I'm worried about him... I just ... what if this is too much strain for his body to take? <br />
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<Genevriel> Well, that's why I'm here. Plan B.<br />
* Silvia nods uncertainly<br />
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<Silvia> I guess all we can do is keep watching.<br />
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<Genevriel> I know that isn't particularly reassuring.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> If this works, we could try to help the other Seda Grove veterans.<br />
* Silvia nods<br />
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<Silvia> let's hope it does.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
* Silvia holds Sirris's hand tightly, then, and eventually he settles back into a deeper sleep, if not necessarily a more restful one.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> In the dream, you continue focusing your energy on the Irminsul, and it has shrunk to the size of a sapling now, not a huge towering tree. However, there is a problem...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Overhead, you hear the beating of huge wings.<br />
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<Justen> I said I *didn't* want to see my ancestors today.<br />
* Argent will look to see what is coming<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The shape passes over you, casting its shadow across the courtyard where you stand, and you can see it is a vast dragon, or at least that's what it looks like.<br />
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<Dorien> Awwww, fuckberries.<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 9 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 17 ].<br />
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<Argent> sappling may be small enough<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> From the dragon's mouth comes a blast of fire that seems to melt the very stones... the pyramid begins to crumble and fall, and you need to dodge to get out of the way.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Reflex saves all around)<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+12<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+12 ] getting [ 12 ] which, after the modifier [ 12 ] totals [ 24 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (for me)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d20+13<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d20+13 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 13 ] totals [ 31 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (err, denise :P But do I also need to roll?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Xan doesn't need to roll this one)<br />
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<Argent> !roll1d20+11<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ Error. The syntax is !roll xdx+x. ].<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+11<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+11 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 11 ] totals [ 29 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+5<br />
* Denise rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+5 ] getting [ 5 ] which, after the modifier [ 5 ] totals [ 10 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+4<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+4 ] getting [ 19 ] which, after the modifier [ 4 ] totals [ 23 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> (well, at least it's only a dream ... right?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+9<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+9 ] getting [ 2 ] which, after the modifier [ 9 ] totals [ 11 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+7<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+7 ] getting [ 15 ] which, after the modifier [ 7 ] totals [ 22 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hugo and Ilphere are struck by falling molten rocks and take... some damage.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 4d6<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 4d6 ] getting [ 6 1 3 3 ] for a total of [ 13 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> could be worse.<br />
* Ilphere struggles to maintain her concentration, though.<br />
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<Ilphere> !roll 1d20+17<br />
* Denise rolls for Ilphere: [ 1d20+17 ] getting [ 12 ] which, after the modifier [ 17 ] totals [ 29 ].<br />
* Ilphere manages ;)<br />
* Dorien will try to grab the tree.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Dorien, the tree blazes with a red glow like an ember, but you manage to grasp it even though it hurts your hands. The tree continues shrinking as you grab hold. In your hands it dwindles down further, leaves and branches retreating into itself, until finally it is only a seed.<br />
* Dorien quickly shoves it into a sample jar for safe keeping.<br />
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<Dorien> Ow! Hot!<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The seed is about the size of a bird's egg, so you can put it in a jar, where it glows and pulses uneasily.<br />
* Ilphere looks around at the world's end<br />
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<Ilphere> It's remarkable, really... ! but I suppose we should go.<br />
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<Argent> yes we should<br />
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<Dorien> That seems prudent<br />
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<Argent> Regular dragons are not that big!<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, before I get burned again, please.<br />
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<Dorien> Tell him that. I'm sure he'll listen.<br />
* Ilphere is smouldering a bit herself ;p<br />
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<Ilphere> Oh, yes, it's not a dragon, it's a hellwyrm...!<br />
* Justen sighs a little<br />
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<Dorien> Great. Good. Fine distinction. Very important. CAN WE GO PLEASE?!?!<br />
* Argent looks for Xan<br />
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<Justen> I'll get him.<br />
* Justen says, glancing off where Xan headed.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As Justen heads off to retrieve his husband, the dragon (or hellwyrm, if we want to be precise) makes another pass over the ruined city, blasting it with more waves of hellfire. The walls are melting, the sand beneath your feet turning glassy from the heat, and the Well before you stands open into a field of stars, not just simple darkness...<br />
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<Denise> It's the place again :o<br />
* Denise says to Argent<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Within the field you can see shapes moving, forms that are beyond your comprehension.<br />
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<Denise> but ther's.... things in it @_@<br />
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<Dorien> Oh... huh.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Shadowy figures, alien and unnatural, move behind and through the stars, reaching tendrils for the open gate...<br />
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<Denise> no you don;t!<br />
* Argent will try and fire a Sunbeam to hold them back<br />
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<Dorien> What... is that...<br />
* Denise gets ready to punch them back in if they try to get out<br />
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<Denise> nothin good....<br />
* Dorien pulls his revolver<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> They shrink away from the sunbeam, it seems to drive them back somewhat.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> There are so many of them, though, and they can't all be caught in its beam.<br />
* Dorien will fire off explosive rounds as fast as he can.<br />
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<Denise> they ain't just gonna come out of his dreams into his head if we go are they? D:<br />
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<Denise> can't we like.... plu it some how?<br />
* Sirris and Xan will return with Justen, and Sirris rushes up to the edge of the gate, stopping in horror.<br />
* Denise thinks REALLY HARD about the well being full of sunlight<br />
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<Sirris> I'll close it - you all get out!<br />
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<Xandhil> Sirris D:<br />
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<Xandhil> We didn't go through all this just to... leave you with this D:<br />
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<Sirris> It's my job.<br />
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<Hugonel> Your job is to inspire and lead us. Not to do it alone.<br />
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<Xandhil> I'm not *leaving* you here.<br />
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<Xandhil> me will turn to the others<br />
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<Xandhil> Get the tree out<br />
* Dorien looks around at the others.<br />
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<Argent> (how do we get out of the dream?)<br />
* Xandhil turns into... basically a glowing ball of light in front of the hole of the well<br />
* Ilphere has to take you out.<br />
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<Denise> uhhh...<br />
* Denise looks at Justen and then Argent<br />
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<Ilphere> Well at least change into something we can touch so I can take you out, Xandhil... your father will be very upset if I don't bring you back...!<br />
* Ilphere will go over to the edge of the well and reach out to touch the glowing light ball as best as she can, holding out her hand for the rest of you.<br />
* Argent will take it<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan's glowing form blocks the gate, preventing anything from emerging while Sirris works to close it.<br />
* Denise will take Denise's hand<br />
* Dorien will join up with the others<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You all manage to get hold of each other, you think, and Ilphere casts the spell to get us out of here.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emergy from the dream in the safety of Sirris's room, with the seed intact in its jar... <br />
* Denise will make sure someone grabs Justen on the way out too >.><br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, however, remains in the dream world... or somewhere.<br />
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<Justen> He... he said it was okay... he said he'd get out on his own...<br />
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<Dorien> Shit<br />
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<Dorien> How's Sirris?<br />
* Sirris remains asleep, and seems to be resting peacefully.<br />
* Dorien stumbles to his feet to check on him.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Do you want to wake him up?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> or just check on his condition while he's asleep?<br />
* Dorien will defer to the more healy types on that.<br />
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<Dorien> (Just checking on his condition)<br />
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<Denise> is he okay?<br />
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<Denise> Are there cysts in him? D:<br />
* Genevriel looks a little alarmed that Xan is missing, but turns her attention back to Sirris when Denise says that.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ointment...<br />
* Genevriel digs her little container out and will use some Cyst-detecting ointment.<br />
* Dorien will give her the jar<br />
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<Dorien> (Or that too :) )<br />
* Hugonel stands nearby, not sure what else to do but worry.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can inspect him and he appears to be free of cysts.<br />
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<Genevriel> He is Cyst-free.<br />
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<Genevriel> What happend to M. Orecalo?<br />
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<Dorien> He stayed behind...<br />
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<Denise> he turned into a big glowy thing?<br />
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<Justen> he can make it back on his own... I think...<br />
* Genevriel looks rather concerned.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right...<br />
* Genevriel gives Justen a sympathetic look.<br />
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<Genevriel> If there's anything I can do to help, just say the word.<br />
* Justen nods<br />
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<Dorien> We got what we went in for, though...<br />
* Dorien holds up the seed in it's jar.<br />
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<Genevriel> That is good, but can we get it to the First World without M. Orecalo?<br />
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<Denise> well... can we just take it through the other tree?<br />
* Ilphere nods<br />
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<Ilphere> That would be the easiest way...<br />
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<Genevriel> Very well. The sooner the better.<br />
* Genevriel will figure out with the group when and how we can do that. Is it just a matter of chucking the jar into the Irminsul in the Shade, for example? ;)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> probably not quite that easy ;) we can save that for next time though, as most of the people who might want to discuss it have gone.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Yup, I know, that's why I described it as an action rather than attempting to speak it as Gen.)<br />
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==Solos==<br />
===The One, via Genevriel, heals Madds===<br />
<Madds> (what is our set up? :)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I was thinking something along the lines of Gen has some oracular intuition that she might be able to help ease Madds' pain finally (maybe via a dream). But true to Gen-form she will mull it over before mentioning anything to him. And maaaaybe they were planning a date night but Gen calls Madds from her work to suggest they have a night in, instead.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Does that make sense?)<br />
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<Madds> (yup, that sounds fine to me - so Madds won't know what she has in mind?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Not really, no. It's Gen. ;) She *probably* sounds preoccupied over the phone so he can figure out that she has *something* on her mind.)<br />
* Madds will arrive at home, a bit concerned/unsure why you changed our plans - maybe you aren't feeling well?<br />
* Genevriel hasn't been home long herself, and had just sat down with a pot of after-work tea.<br />
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<Madds> hi - is everything okay?<br />
* Genevriel stands up and smiles when he steps in. He knows her well enough to see that she is trying to hide a certain anxiety from him.<br />
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<Genevriel> What? Yes?<br />
* Madds comes over to give you a hug and kiss.<br />
* Genevriel hugs and kisses him back.<br />
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<Madds> you just sounded a bit ... concerned, maybe. you've had a lot going on lately, I wasn't sure if maybe something else had happened.<br />
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<Genevriel> Nothing bad.<br />
* Genevriel smiles in an attempt to be reassuring, though she is still rather anxious.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Would you like some tea?<br />
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<Madds> Sure, that would be nice.<br />
* Genevriel pours him a cup and doctors it the way he likes it before handing it over to him.<br />
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<Madds> thanks<br />
* Madds sits down with you<br />
* Genevriel smiles brightly and sits down next to you. Then her smile fades and she looks a little crestfallen.<br />
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<Genevriel> I made you worry, didn't I...<br />
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<Madds> Just a little.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm sorry.<br />
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<Madds> Don't worry about it. I'm just glad to hear there's nothing bad. <br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Madds> And it'll be nice to have a more quiet night in, too.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm sorry. We could go to the movie tomorrow night, maybe?<br />
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<Genevriel> I just... I woke up with this feeling today. I think it comes from the One. I think I might be able to relieve some of the trauma to your leg, maybe. If you want me to try.<br />
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<Madds> oh... huh :o<br />
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<Genevriel> But it's just a feeling. I don't really *know*. So... <br />
* Genevriel shrugs.<br />
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<Madds> well, I guess it can't hurt to try... can it?<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Genevriel> It might hurt a little... Even healing the smallest injury feels... somehow raw to the patient? More raw than with a Cleric of the Wheel, anyway. And your leg was pretty badly damaged.<br />
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<Genevriel> I mean, Dorien told me that my healing magic feels raw.<br />
* Genevriel clarifies.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> So, do you want me to try?<br />
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<Madds> if you think it might help, I'm willing to give it a try.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right.<br />
* Genevriel sets her tea on the side table and kneels on the floor beside Madds so she can lay her hands on his thigh and pray to the One for healing for Madds.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Let's see if this Regeneration works, eh?)<br />
* Genevriel prays her very best because this is Madds, whom she loves.<br />
* Madds grimaces slightly at the sensation, then tries giving his leg an experimental stretch.<br />
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<Madds> ... huh...<br />
* Genevriel nearly forgets to breathe as she watches Madds stretch out his leg.<br />
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<Genevriel> How... how does it feel?<br />
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<Madds> it's... it doesn't hurt.<br />
* Madds says with amazement<br />
* Genevriel smiles happily.<br />
* Madds gets up and tries walking a few steps, then turns back to you<br />
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<Madds> you fixed it :D it worked!<br />
* Genevriel smiles a little wider, and comes close to hug you.<br />
* Madds hugs you tight<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm... I'm glad.<br />
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<Madds> thank you so much<br />
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<Genevriel> You're welcome.<br />
* Madds is overcome and doesn't know what to say, so just hugs you some more<br />
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<Genevriel> Is *all* the pain gone?<br />
* Genevriel asks eventually.<br />
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<Madds> well... I guess I don't know yet. I haven't tried walking up and down stairs or sitting in one position for a long time or other things that would be painful. But just walking normally is fine. It feels like it used to, before...<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you want to try... some stairs?<br />
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<Madds> sure :)<br />
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<Genevriel> All right.<br />
* Genevriel releases Madds and follows him to the stairs to the front door of the apartment building.<br />
* Genevriel will stay close in case things aren't totally all right and she needs to catch him or something.<br />
* Madds will go with you and try walking up and down the stairs a bit. He walks carefully, like he's a bit unsure of his balance, but seems okay.<br />
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<Madds> it feels a bit strange, but I think I'm just still getting used to it. It doesn't hurt.<br />
* Genevriel nods and ushers him back into the apartment.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you want to try... other things?<br />
* Madds looks briefly puzzled.<br />
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<Madds> do you think it fixed everything? :o<br />
* Madds manages to resist the urge to take off his pants in the living room to check ... barely :p<br />
* Genevriel is clearly rather anxious about this step for her sake, but willing to do it for his sake.<br />
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<Genevriel> I think there's a good chance it did.<br />
* Madds nods, a bit more uncertainly<br />
* Madds will do some surreptitious inspection, then.<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> it seems normal.<br />
* Madds says a bit more quietly.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought that might be the case.<br />
* Genevriel replies, also quietly.<br />
* Genevriel looks a little scared as well as anxious.<br />
* Madds comes to sit with you.<br />
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<Madds> can we talk about it? I can tell it's bothering you.<br />
* Genevriel nods, tears flooding into her eyes, though she tries to fight them.<br />
* Madds puts his arm around you<br />
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<Madds> Gen.. look... whatever happens, we can work through it, okay? I love you.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> That last day, when my... while you slept I had decided, already, that I needed to talk to you about it. Our relationship... how could we make it work? But then everything happened, and I never got to.<br />
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<Madds> :/<br />
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<Genevriel> I know how much you like sex, and I should like it too, but I don't, not really. I really missed our other days together, when we'd just walk and talk and tease each other.<br />
* Madds smiles a little at that last part<br />
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<Madds> are you worried we won't do those things anymore?<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Madds> I mean, the walking part should be much easier, actually...<br />
* Genevriel smiles.<br />
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<Genevriel> Nineteen-year-old me was going to ask if there was some compromise we could reach. Twenty-three-year-old me still hopes there is, but isn't sure how well she can hold to it.<br />
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<Madds> what sort of compromise?<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, back then, we only got to see each other once a week, if we were lucky. And after I seduced you, all we did was have sex. I was going to ask if we could alternate Madds market days and Genny market days.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> but presumably that doesn't apply now... or not in the same way, anyway.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Now we see each other every day, but I don't think I would be able to do a Madds market day every other day. <br />
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<Madds> uh... to be honest I'm not sure I could either :p<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, that's some common ground to start from, at least.<br />
* Genevriel jokes through her tears.<br />
* Madds nods, hugging you closer<br />
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<Genevriel> How do we figure this out so that it's fair to both of us?<br />
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<Madds> I liked having sex with you... but that doesn't mean that I want to do it all the time, or do things that you don't enjoy. <br />
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<Madds> were there some parts you liked more... or disliked less?<br />
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<Genevriel> I like touching and being touched. I like kisses, but not tongue. I don't like oral, either giving or receiving it. I like being cuddled afterwards. I like the closeness.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> That must sound so boring.<br />
* Genevriel apologizes.<br />
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<Madds> no.. it sounds nice :3<br />
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<Madds> I don't think hearing about things you like sounds boring at all.<br />
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<Genevriel> Really?<br />
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<Madds> I like making you happy. <br />
* Genevriel cuddles you a little closer if that is possible.<br />
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<Genevriel> Maman was wrong about soldiers.<br />
* Madds smiles at that<br />
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<Madds> well I hope so, I guess?<br />
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<Madds> look, I... I won't say I won't have those kinds of desires. I had them even when I couldn't do anything about them. <br />
* Genevriel nods, listening carefully.<br />
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<Madds> but I can take care of them myself, if that's what you prefer. Or maybe we can find some way to explore them that we both enjoy, I don't know. but if we don't, it doesn't mean that I'm going to leave you, or that you aren't able to make me happy, because you do.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought about things a lot at work today... I wondered if I would be okay with you being intimate with someone else while we're still in a relationship, and I honestly don't know the answer to that. I think I would probably get jealous.<br />
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<Genevriel> Not because of you, but just because of how I feel about myself. <br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> I didn't mean that... that I would go have sex with other people. I just meant, I can take care of myself, uh, manually :p<br />
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<Genevriel> You say that now, but that might change over time. I guess if that happens, we'll worry about it then. It's pointless now but you know me. I worry. I have anxieties.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> And it's not like I would *never* have sex with you. I do like... being able to do something nice for you... but I feel very much like I won't be able to fulfill all your desires, as you say.<br />
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<Genevriel> I wish I was different...<br />
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<Madds> if you were different, you wouldn't be who you are. You wouldn't be the woman I love. <br />
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<Genevriel> This supportive Madds? I *really* like this, too. <br />
* Genevriel uncuddles enough to be able to give you a kiss.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you for being you.<br />
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<Madds> well you did just heal me from crippling pain and injury... so maybe I'm especially soft on you right now ;)<br />
* Genevriel isn't sure what she has done to deserve such a lovely partner.<br />
* Genevriel unfastens the top button of her blouse.<br />
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<Genevriel> Would you rather be hard?<br />
* Madds laughs at that<br />
* Madds will give you a kiss in return and is happy to see how that goes, if you want to try :)<br />
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<Madds> (their tea will get cold.. oh well.)<br />
* Genevriel is willing, a good deal less anxious now, not scared at all, and will try her best to get pleasure out of the things she *does* like.<br />
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<Madds> (aww cuties)<br />
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<Genevriel> (They can make more tea afterwards. They have the whole evening to themselves.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Thanks for the scene!)<br />
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== Calendar ==<br />
The calendar is an easy way to keep track of upcoming important dates. Feel free to add your PC's important dates, including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc. We do sometimes have in-game birthday parties (usually drinks at a pub) for player characters, and weddings are almost always celebrated in-game. ;) Important dates will continue to be added as dates are announced for significant events like balls, deaths, disasters, etc.<br />
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*[[Diablotin calendar, 2280|2280]] <br />
*[[Diablotin calendar, 2281|2281]]<br />
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== Timeline ==<br />
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The timeline will provide a chronological ordering of events that happen during D3, with links to the relevant session logs. Typically updated soon after each session, it can be a useful tool for tracking down a particular scene you need to refer back to!<br />
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If you think your in-character forum thread conversations should be here, please add them in at a logical spot. :)<br />
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==2280==<br />
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===Ninth-month===<br />
* 1st: [[Titania's Cabaret]] suffers a series of unfortunate events, resulting in the death of a patron and the mysterious disappearance of the red-haired Psyrene Songbird, [[Eirini]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 1]])<br />
* 2nd: [[Denise]] and [[Hettie]] compare notes; so do [[Dorien]] and [[Argent]]. [[Gen]] offers to help clean the Cabaret for pay; [[Hettie]] meets with [[Korisse]] for lunch. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 3rd: [[Gen]] visits [[Dorien]] to check up on him; he learns about her healing ability. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 8th: The Cabaret reopens; employees learn that the casualty was one [[Byran Dyess]], a "war hero". The saboteur [[Hettienne]] encountered was a type of fae called a [[quickling]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 9th: Argent meets with [[Briony]] and learns something more about Byran Dyess and quicklings. Denise and Hettie receive [[Mikel]]. Dorien secures a bottle of drugged wine with [[Neva]] and Gen's help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 10th: Hugo attends a Human [[Serpent]] church ceremony and agrees to spend time with both [[Lucette]] and [[Thera]]... on the same night. [[Zola]] agrees to a private live show as Mico. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 11th: [[Aubrienne]] and [[Lathra]] attend a Shadar-kai [[Serpent]] church ceremony, where they overhear something strange from an entranced [[Tristan Rademacher]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 14th: Aubrienne and Lathra visit Tristan at his home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 18th: Hugo goes to [[Lucette Voclain]]'s lecture, then a party at [[Bright Rionet]]'s home. Zola is the entertainment in her Mico persona; she catches up with an old flame who is a guest at Bright's party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 19th: [[Mikel]] visits Hettie and Denise with his boyfriend, [[Romain]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 20th: Argent, Dorien, Aubrienne, and Lathra ask Titania about the staff in the vault. Gen has a vision, from which [[August Merrion|August]] rescues her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*23rd: Gen meets up with August and shares part of her secret with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*24th: Zola and Noren meet to catch up over coffee. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*25th: Denise gets madeover by [[Mireva]] in preparation for a girls' night out. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*29th: [[Serge-Yves]] comes home on shore leave; he and Hettie catch up. They go to meet [[Ander]] to discuss the distribution of a new drug that Serge-Yves' crewmates have brought back from the unknown west. Meanwhile, Denise makes a delivery run with [[Enver]], killing a zombie rat. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*30th: Argent and Lathra meet for coffee and a discussion of Shadar-kai beliefs. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
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===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise tells Argent about her zombie rat encounter. Zola has an awkward dinner with her family, and learns that her sister, [[Elianne]], is to be married. Hugonel runs into his ex-fiancee, [[Dasra]]. Dasra takes Lathra to visit her ailing husband, [[Raimond]]. Aubrienne goes out for drinks with [[Briza]] and [[Cassandreia]]; everyone ends up hooking up with someone. Dorien, Argent, and Gen run into Dorien's ex-fiancee, [[Emelinda]], at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*6th: Zola has lunch with her friend, [[Valeen]], and learns that [[Geffrard]] at work is looking to marry his love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*8th: Dorien's mother tracks him down at the cabaret with bad news about his father. Gen hides from her aunt [[Sylvise]] and from feelings. After checking on Gen, Dorien goes to the hospital, where his sister [[Lucette]] is nasty to him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Gen goes to the Downs to pray for Uncle Jerard's recovery, meets a crazy cat lady, and then [[Sanadhìl Órecalo]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*9th: [[Jaspart]] overdoses on exile, but is luckily found in time by Aubrienne and treated by Lathra; while under the influence, he speaks incoherently of forest in a valley and a beautiful lady... ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Aubrienne and Titania have a friendly chat after work. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*10th: Denise and Argent run into [[Collete]] at the cabaret; she offers them a lucrative job that may involve a demon. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*11th: Hettienne wakes up to find Serge-Yves a bit distraught; [[Vairon]] has not showed up for a date. They track him down, only to find he has been murdered. [[Diablotin 3 session 5]] Argent tells Briony about his potential demon fight. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*12th: Hettienne tries to comfort Serge-Yves; when Denise shows up, they start planning how to get some context for Vairon's death. Zola takes Elianne out shopping.([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*13th: Denise and Argent scout out the route for the Crouch End Heist with Enver. Hugo is not successful in selling himself to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*14th: Denise works up the courage to ask Ander for a favour regarding the identification of Vairon's murderers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*16th: Hugo attends one of Dasra's salons, and possibly gets a lead on the whereabouts of the Psyrene Songbird, Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*17th: Dorien tells [[Puce]] that he wants out; Puce is not going to let him off easily. Lathra and Aubrienne share thoughts on the veterans and others having visions about "strange places and people who can't go home". Zola goes home with Bright.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*18th: Aubrienne gets some unsettling news about her lost brother, [[Jean-Faust]], from his commanding officer, [[Cora of Gouge]]. Gen asks Lathra about training for her healing gift. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne compares notes about Nycki with Ander, and finds out Nycki turned coat and joined the Hush. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*20th: Lathra tells Tristan about Raimond's visions, which sounded similar to his, and asks Tristan if he can help Raimond in any way. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent fight a screaming devilkin and take home some nice loot. August approaches Gen and tells her that he's a [[Seventh]], and that he and others would like to speak with her.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*22nd: Gen meets the other Seventh. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
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===Eleventh-month===<br />
* 2nd: [[Orlan Cellier]], a popular movie heartthrob, has a private party at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 8]])<br />
* 5th: Dorien and Argent catch up on one another's doings. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]]) <br />
* 13th:Hugo asks Zola for advice regarding the missing Psyrene Songbird. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 14th: Denise and Hettie have separate dealings with Ander; Denise tells Argent what she's learned about the pilfered knife. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 16th: Dorien and Gen visit Julienne Sormet and have lunch together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 18th: Argent makes inquiries about the woodsy staff that went missing from the Cabaret's vault; Lathra and Aubrienne continue to pursue the matter of the ForestHeart. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 19th: Hettie and Denise discuss Annyck together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 20th: Denise is a busy little rat, setting up a date with Enver and then telling Mireva about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 23rd: Hugo hosts [[Klara Dannan]] at the Cabaret; he and Zola try to figure out who she really is. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 26th: Hettienne is caught spying on Annyck; they "catch up" with one another...; Denise goes postal on the man with the metal arm; The Ratte Mob licks its wounds and counts its victories. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]) (For Hettie and Annyck also [[Diablotin 3 session 11]] )<br />
* 27th: Aubrienne and Lathra make a little more progress in the matter of the ForestHeart ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]). Denise and Hettie catch up with one another. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 28th: Argent learns he may not be entirely human; Dorien looks at weird trees and fungi in the Shade with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 29th: Denise and Enver go on a double date with Argent and Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 30th: Hugo talks to Sirris about redheaded women; Lathra looks into the ForestHeart more deeply with Thera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
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===Twelfth-month===<br />
* 1st: Gen and Dorien visit [[Polly Hayn]] and discover some weird plants. Dorien is disappointed to discover that Gen couldn't care less if she is executed or imprisoned.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 2nd: Genevriel revisits Sanadhil and enlists his aid. Zola and Noren go on a date.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 4th: Hettie meets her new niece; Hettie and Denise vent their frustrations about Patric; Lathra and Aubrienne drop in to Orecalo Research and Exploration Services. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 5th: While Dorien learns about Misery's misery, Gen turns herself into justice, accompanied by August. Hugo and Zola find out that the author, Luc Berthillon, Eirini's lover(?) is dead. Denise visits home and then agrees to a second date with Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 7th: Hugo and Zola attend Luc Berthillon's funeral. Afterwards, they go to a very peculiar dinner party at Klara Dannan's home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 8th: Argent and Denise sell their ill-gotten gains to its previous owner. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 10th: Dorien asks for Aubrienne's help in identifying the properties of the weird Shade fungi and trees. They decide to visit the Shade together. To get into the subterranean mushroom farm, they ask for, and receive, help from Denise and Hettienne. (forum thread and [[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 11th: Gen meets her lawyer, Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]]) Zola and Hugo meet Loick Silveira and report the weird party at Klara's. Aubrienne, Dorien, Argent, Hettie, and Denise, accompanied by Misery, check out the weird plants in The Shade. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 14th: Gen is led to an injured Raina, and takes her to [[Silvia Rionet]]'s residence in The Grand. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 15th: Argent speaks to Briony about his ancestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 16th: Argent and Mireva go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 18th: Denise and Enver go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
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==Festival Days==<br />
*Bear: Hugo and Zola speak to Xandhil Orecalo about the weird dinner party. Denise and Enver go rat hunting. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Lizard: Lathra and Leiris go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Ox: Denise and Argent meet with [[Alea Pervenche]] for an exchange of goods. Hettienne has a discussion with Ander about drugs and Nycki. Aubrienne brings Jed to her family's home for a meal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Wolf: Gen is found out by her aunt Sylvise. Dorien and Gen have a surprisingly smooth Wolf Day dinner with his family. Hugo visits Sirris at his temple. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Owl: Denise, Hettie, and Mikel exchange gifts a little in advance of Rat Day. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]]) Dorien and Misery go ice skating, and then start dating. ([http://scionbcs.forumotions.net/t595p25-ice-queen Forum posts])<br />
*Cat: Zola and Noren go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
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==2281==<br />
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===First-month===<br />
*1st: Denise celebrates Rat Day with Enver and her family, while everyone else attends the staff party at the Cabaret. The party comes to an abrupt end when the Shadar-kai present in the Cabaret are attacked by an invisible foe, and a portal opens, letting in an antlered, ice-covered, 9-foot-tall humanoid. Meanwhile, back among the Rat celebrants, Denise finds out that several factory workers were arrested at the labour protests.([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*2nd: Hettienne teaches Zola how to knit while Denise plays hostess ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Zola, Aubrienne, and Hugo talk more about the fae problem. Aubrienne then goes on to report what they've learned to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien, Argent, Denise, Gen, and Misery are ambushed by ice fairies; Denise gets turned into living ice temporarily, but with Argent and Briony's help, she is returned to normal. Out of concern for her safety, Argent tells Mireva what happened. Denise tells Syrez about it. Lathra, Aubrienne, Hugo, and Zola have an audience with the Emperor. Hettie gets an anonymous warning about Nycki.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Lathra for help with kicking her drinking habit ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Aubrienne asks Hettie to teach her how to use a firearm.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*7th: Aubrienne, Hettienne, and Korisse shoot things and come up with a new movie idea. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*6th: Denise tells Enver about the ice fey attack. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*8th: Gen and Dorien visit Sylvise to ask her about potential fey on Gen's family's farm; Dorien learns of some job opportunities from Jerard while Gen has a private chat with her aunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*9th: Hettie, Argent, and Denise investigate [[Clarence Molniere]]'s workshop, where they kill some robots; Aubrienne and Lathra travel into Raimond's dreams with Ilphere, Cordovera, and Ruchard Kizer. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*10th: Zola discusses Geffrard's wedding plans with Valeen and then with Geff himself. Lathra learns something of the depth of the issues Gen is struggling with. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*13th: Denise asks Ander if there is any way to help the poor with the fey attacks. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*16th: Denise asks Alain for help in setting up a neighbourhood newspaper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*21st: Zola has a dress fitting with Vernel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*25th: Since the Penumbra was set on fire over the weekend, Shadar-kai performers have joined forces with Cabaret performers to do a benefit for the reconstruction of the Penumbra. Many conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*26th: Denise suggests to Mikel that he could move in with Uncle Alain; at work she and Zola discuss poverty and boys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*27th: Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, and Zola compare notes about the fey invasion; Denise asks Ander about the possibility of starting citizen's patrols. Later that night, Denise goes on a date with Enver. Zola breaks up (?) with Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*28th: Genevriel is interrogated by the military tribunal officers. Upon her dismissal, she visits August. Denise spills all to Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*29th: Denise visits her mother to ask about boys ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]). Gen and Dorien go out for supper and discuss her future (forum thread).<br />
*30th: Denise asks Hettie about boys. Lathra takes Gen to see Tristan and Lurancy Rademacher. Zola visits Valeen to discuss Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
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===Second-month===<br />
*1st: Dorien takes Misery to inquire about an apprenticeship with Julienne Sormet. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*2nd: Argent goes to The Eclipse night club with Mireva. Hugo and Zola discuss the Eirini quandary. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*3rd: Hettie finds out that Nycki harbours a strange attachment to [[Maze Olivier]]. They visit him on his deathbed.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*4th: Aubrienne tells her parents about Jean-Faust. Denise asks Hettie about boys. Hugo and Zola discuss Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*5th: Denise talks about sex with Enver. Argent discusses the supernatural with Margaux. Zola asks Titania about using the Cabaret as a wedding venue.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*6th: Genevriel introduces Lathra to Sylvise and Jerard, and arranges to move in with the Voclains. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]) Hettie and Nycki talk about going on a treasure hunt ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*7th: Hugo tries to locate Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*8th: Dorien takes Misery to meet Korisse ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne, Jed, Lathra, Argent, Denise, Zola, and Hugo, accompanied by the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera, romp about in Raimond's dreams, rescue Jean-Faust, and bring back a faerie queen. Aubrienne and Jean-Faust speak together shortly afterwards. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*11th: Genevriel visits Sanadhil and learns about some potential avenues for investigation into the identity of her patron deity(ies). Denise and Hettie discuss the dream adventure and plan a treasure hunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*12th: Zola and Denise discuss a joint birthday party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]]) Aubrienne brings Jean-Faust home; Dorien has a job interview; Hugo answers a booty call. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*13th: While awaiting the outcome of the faerie queen interrogation at the Orecalo residence, Zola meets Justen, Argent meets Alma, and Lathra meets Dozilva.([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*14th: Gen has a rendezvous with Madds, while Hettie and Denise take Nycki and Enver on a romantic sewer crawl double date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*15th: Denise has a driving lesson with Ander, and learns a bit about Rat treasures. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*17th: Serge-Yves swings by to visit Hettie and Denise, and gets pissy about Nycki; Zola, Hugo, Argent, Lathra, and Aubrienne chat with Eirlys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*18th: Hettie defends her interest in Nycki to Serge-Yves. Puce brings renewed angst to the lives of Dorien and Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne questions Eirlys about her intentions towards Jean-Faust. She then discusses things with Zola and Xandhil. Later that day, Zola, Hugo, and Argent meet Osmyn. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*20th: Lathra and Aubrienne are attacked by the Colour Guard. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent catch up. A concerned Genevriel brings Lathra some flowers. Aubrienne goes home with Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*22nd: Guillame and Ander talk politics. Denise and Enver discuss loss. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*23rd: Denise has an early morning story session with Serge-Yves. Later that day, she and Zola talk about first times and love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*26th: Dorien and Misery ask Syrez for help dealing with Puce. The Murodeas have a big family dinner at which Patric once more alienates family members.([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*28th: Zola learns of a new Mico music deal from Hector. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*29th: Aubrienne learns that Cassandreia has a new romantic prospect in the form of [[Ysabel Olivier]]. Gen and Lathra meet Karala. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*30th: Argent reports to Briony. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
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===Third-month===<br />
*1st: Argent asks Dorien about his visit from Puce; at work that night, a group of people discusses what they can do about the fey incursions. At home, Hugo is surprised by a visit from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*2nd: Gen asks August for advice on how to handle Madds. Hugo tells Zola about what he learned from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*4th: Dorien nearly kills Misery with his latest drug, made of the evil mushrooms everyone is worried about. Hugo and Zola attend the wedding of Geffrard and Osmyn, after which Osmyn is attacked. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*5th: Lathra agrees to a date with Leiris. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*6th: Hettie, Denise, and Argent go back to the undercity, and meet the ghost of Ander's grandfather. Denise then goes to tell Ander about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver learn from Zola about the attack on Osmyn. Gen and Madds establish that neither of them is looking for more than friendship at the moment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne prevents Jean-Faust from murdering Dasra and Raimond. Hettie chats with Nycki about the capture of Servan Aigel; Nycki suggests starting a family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne tries to understand why Jean-Faust was trying to kill people. She then tries to chill out with Jed. Hettie learns that Gen knits. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*12th: Argent learns about Laeken from Margaux... and also that she has a crush on him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*13th: Zola arranges a date with Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*14th: Denise learns a little about the Bloodforged from Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*15th: Argent asks Denise for advice about what to do about Margaux. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*16th: Zola and Denise celebrate their joint birthday. All sorts of conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*17th: Denise visits Serge-Yves; they chat about Vairon being inhuman, possibly. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*18th: Hugo meets with his Uncle Loick. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*20th: Dorien and Misery make arrangements to pay off various mob debts, with Denise for moral support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*21st: Lathra, Zola, Hugo, and Aubrienne get a research update from Xandhil. Hettienne and Nycki get Ander's consent to their baby-making scheme.([[Diablotin 3 session 26]]) <br />
*23rd: Gen visits Karala who asks some questions on her behalf. Aubrienne reads Zola's future love life in her Harrow deck. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*25th: Hettienne and Nycki plan to move in together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*26th: Lathra meets Briony, and they decide to work together to help Marika overcome her xenophobia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*27th: Dorien gets a visit from Cyril and learns that the government may be up to something shady.Gen gets a visit from Silvia, who tells her that there may be another servant of the One. Aubrienne helps Jed through some of his own family drama. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*28th: Zola meets her sister, Elianne, for lunch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*29th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, continue their treasure hunt, and find a musty old tarot deck. Hugo and Eirini go on a date sort of thing. Denise and Enver talk about shacking up and getting married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*30th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, take their musty old tarot deck to Aubrienne, who identifies it as a very powerful magic item. Zola and Noren discuss kink. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
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===Fourth-month===<br />
*1st: Zola asks Denise if she will be a bodyguard for Mico on the 6th; Dorien plots treason with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*2nd: Dorien brings Denise in on the treason, and Aubrienne brings Hugo and Zola in on it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*3rd: Lathra and Hugo learn that Raimond's mother wants to take him away from Dasra for perceived indiscretions (with Hugo, of course). Hettie and Nycki interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*4th: Denise talks to Mikel; Gen testifies against Guydain Larache, which causes her to break her abstinence from alcohol. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*5th: Aubrienne tells the Vjestaci about the superHarrow deck found in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*6th: Zola does a radio interview as Mico. Aubrienne asks Cora to look into the government experimental farm for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver explore the sewers beneath the Cabaret. That evening, Denise tells Zola what they discovered. Zola invites herself over to Jonas' place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*9th: Argent asks Titania about Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*10th: Argent learns that Servan Aigel is one of the Inquisitors. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*11th: Dorien and Aubrienne meet with Cora of Gouge, who gives them a lead on the fairy fungi investigation. Denise compares notes about Servan with Argent. A drunken Gen escapes in a futile attempt to get herself killed; Lathra thwarts it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*12th: Denise asks Hettienne about family in Ariège. Hugo argues with Drusilla about Raimond, Dasra, and impropriety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*13th: Denise leaves for Ariège. Zola asks Lili for advice. Hettienne is mugged by a Bloodforged. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*14th: Madds 'kidnaps' Gen. Zola goes home with Jonas. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*15th: Denise inquires about family in Ariège, and meets her aunt Aina. Lathra learns about the Cyst from the visiting Shadar-kai priest, Ranighar.([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*16th: Denise meets the rest of the Ariège branch. Later that day, she and Enver track down his family members. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*17th: Zola and Hugo meet Linthira. Lathra takes Ranighar to visit Xandhil. Denise gets assigned a task by Ander; she and Enver get it done. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*18th: Shit hits the fan in the Shade. Gen is attacked by a blighted Jerard; Dorien barely saves his father. Argent and Margaux head to the Shade to observe. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne and Aubrienne begin work on "Shadows in her Mind" amidst mounting tensions in the Shade. Hettienne is disappointed to learn she is not pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*20th: Zola visits Xandhil, then Lathra, Aubrienne and Titania join them to try some crisis management. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]]) Gen and Dorien discuss things while keeping vigil over Jerard in hospital. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Argent about the Cyst; Zola joins their conversation. Argent tells Briony about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*22nd: "Shadows in her Mind" is falling behind schedule due to the disturbances in the Shade. On their way home from the studio, Hettienne and Aubrienne meet [[Lyth du Champe]], who shares some information with them about the powerful Harrow deck. Hugo meets with Loick about the city's fairy problems. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*23rd: Denise visits her mother, telling her about the Ariege branch of the family. Argent begins assembling a crack squad to venture into the sewers and kidnap [[Amanita]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*24th: Aubrienne asks Eirlys about Amanita; Zola tells Haft about his possible origins; Denise and Hettie catch up; Denise tells Ander about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*25th: Argent requisitions some supplies for the Amanita-saving expedition from Ser Danyel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*26th: The expedition to save Amanita begins. The party members are taken to the First World by Amanita. ([[Diablotin 3 session 32]])<br />
<br />
===First World Adventure===<br />
* Day 1: The expedition members wake up. Some remember their actual identities clearly, some only as a dream, and some have no memory of it at all. Once they have sorted out who's who, as much as they are able, Amanita sends them to request aid from the Winter King to defeat the Blight for once and for all. ([[Diablotin 3 session 33]])<br />
* Day 2: The fey set off towards the Lake of the Black Swans, where they cure seven blighted swan maidens. Kara, the leader of the swan maidens, and Henla, one of her sisters, provide some information to the expedition. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]])<br />
* Day 3: The expedition heads to Lamis' Court with the intent of weeding out Blight-spreaders among them. On the way, they are attacked by swarms of mandragora. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]]) After a tough fight, the mandragora leave, and the heroes arrive at the Hollow Hall, Lamis' court. ([[Diablotin 3 session 35]]) Several of them discover a skin-stealer at work; it is captured and handed over to Lamis for punishment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 36]])<br />
* Day 4: The fey head into the winter lands. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 5: They encounter a couple of frost giants and their remorhaz, whom they charm rather than kill. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 6: They arrive at Eranthis' ice spire. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]]) After being admitted, they succeed in convincing Eranthis to help end the Blight by convincing his frozen undead girlfriend to release his heart to him. Immediately afterwards, he sends everyone home to their plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
<br />
''Time flew faster in the mortal plane than in the First World, so it is now mid Fifth-month!''<br />
<br />
===Fifth-Month===<br />
*19th: Everyone returns to Diablotin after their First World Adventure. Hugo and Zola try to sort out what happened. Gen goes to see Madds. Argent and Margaux try to sort out their experiences. Hettie and Denise are happy to return home to their family, and even Patric seems glad to see Hettie returned safely. Dorien seeks out Misery. Zola spends the night with Noren. Aubrienne goes to see Titania, then her parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*20th: Gen and Madds decide to move in together. Denise learns what Ander has been up to while she was away. Argent reports to Briony and learns that Servan Aigel has escaped prison. Gen, Madds, Dorien, and Misery drop by Sylvise and Jerard's home to share their news. Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust, then helps Eirlys deliver her baby. Denise tells Enver about Ander's special ability. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Aunt Hettie about Ander's ability to turn people into were-rats. Later, Hettie and Denise go to see Ander and get turned into were-rats. Zola gets a professional opinion from her cleric friend, Valeen. Gen meets up with August to tell him her news. Argent asks Titania about moving into security at the Cabaret. Denise shows Enver her rat form. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*22nd: Very early in the morning, Argent visits Margaux and learns that there may still be an open connection between the First World and the Material Plane. Argent visits Denise to ask if she can help close the connection, and to tell her that Servan has escaped. Denise tells Ander about Servan's escape.([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*23rd:Everyone is summoned to the Palace, where they meet with Emperor Marl and Loick. Afterwards, Gen discusses her small fortune with Madds, while Denise and Enver buy gifts for Denise's family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 39]])<br />
*25th: Lathra returns home, then goes on a date with Leiris. Dorien takes Misery and Lhyphena out for supper and tells them he will pay off the debt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*27th: Aubrienne finds out something about the Wastelord. Denise accompanies Ander to a political meeting, learning that Janelle Rionet plans to try to be the next Emperor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*28th: Argent and Margaux return to the sewers, and find that all is not well. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*29th: Hugo learns that Eletheni is still with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*30th: Zola and Noren have supper with her parents; she finds out that her father has purchased the Dark Tapestry. Aubrienne asks Ander if he's the Wastelord.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
<br />
===Sixth-Month===<br />
*1st: Argent shows Denise and Zola what he found in the sewers. Lathra visits Marika to tell her she's done.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*2nd: Zola visits Loick with more troubling magic items. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*3rd: Hugo visits Loick and requests help with understanding Eletheni. Hettie and Denise ask Silvia about what to do with the Deck of Many Things. Zola accompanies Noren to a campaign strategy session. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*4th: Lathra is accosted by Titania. Denise and Argent meet Em; Argent dreams of Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*5th: Very early in the morning, Argent tells Margaux about his dream. Later in the day, Zola visits Aubrienne and Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*6th: Hettienne and Denise fill Argent and Aubrienne in on what they learned from Silvia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*7th: Denise tells Mikel all the latest ratte news. Titania asks Aubrienne to be her date at an important public and family function. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne accompanies Titania to Leolin Kizer's engagement party.([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*11th: Lathra tries to figure out whether it's legal to separate Dasra and Raimond and put him in a sketchy private institution. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*12th: Argent stalks Hugo, then discusses him with Lathra. Hugo learns that Eletheni is real, then accidentally stumbles across Argent's conversation with Zola; there he learns that he might be Argent's father (and is unimpressed). ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*13th: Zola scolds Bright and goes for a spin in his car. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*14th: Hettienne and Denise take the Deck of Many Things to Silvia. Afterwards, Denise reports the successful completion of the operation to Ander. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*15th: Argent makes inquiries about [[Nalyrr Kah'lien]]. Lathra asks Titania, Aubrienne and Argent for help in Raimond's case. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*16th: Hugo stalks the red-haired elf who sold the Dark Tapestry. Denise and Hettienne get a lead on Servan Aigel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*18th: Gen visits Psyra, accompanied by family and Madds. Zola asks Loick for information about the Dark Tapestry and its related codex. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne learns that the Vjestaci wish to question her. Denise asks Argent to spy for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*20th: Aubrienne talks politics with Ander. Dorien punches a racist in Nys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*24th: Dorien and Misery try to find a retailer for their alchemical goods. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*25th: Gen meets with Philida Chantranes, who appears to be another oracular-type person; that evening, she tells Madds about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*26th: Denise strikes a deal with Collete and Francois. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*27th: Hettienne and Nycki commiserate about pregnancy. Zola witnesses an assassination attempt on Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*28th: Zola tells Denise about the assassination attempt. Lathra, Aubrienne, and Argent check out Raimond's "care home." They discuss their findings in the car on the way back to the nearest village. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]]) Later the same night, Aubrienne and Argent return to the "care home" to case it, while Lathra and Leiris play cards with some villagers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*29th: Dorien learns about Suzetta Claar's shifty research on veterans. That night, he shares what he learned with Aubrienne and Gen. Denise and Argent visit Servan's sister, Aronne, at a barber shop. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*30th: Genevriel attends Guydain Larache's sentence hearing. Hettienne visits Servan Aigel's family's church. Dasra tells Hugo everything she knows about what's happened to Raimond. Zola and Nolen discuss the Bloodforged suit. Genevriel, Madds, and Gen's old squad mates go for supper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
<br />
===Seventh-Month===<br />
*1st: Zola proposes a Mico benefit concert to Hector. Later that day, Denise and Aubrienne recruit Zola.([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*2nd: All nine protagonists raid Lynwood. Denise and Argent recover from the excitement of the night by having a discussion about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 46]])<br />
*5th: Lathra, Hugo, and Aubrienne interview Raimond once he regains consciousness. That evening everyone meets at the Cabaret to discuss things. ([[Diablotin 3 session 47]]) <br />
*6th: Dorien has a strange dream; he tells Argent about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*7th: Gen and Lathra interview Safaya and learn a little more about the patients' condition from Princess Ilphere; later that night, Gen confesses her doings to Madds. Meanwhile, Argent meets with Briony. Hugo meets with Loick and learns some more about the Dark Tapestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne and Hettienne ask Jonas if he knows anything about the Irminsuls. Denise and Enver take Collete and Francois to Rat-Man. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*9th: Dorien gathers people to discuss next steps. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*10th: Genevriel meets with Polly for lunch, and begins the steps to get a job at the creepy experimental farm. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*11th: Lathra visits Leiris and asks him to research Claar, Molniere, and Calondre on behalf of the party. Aubrienne scries the mad scientists for Argent; afterwards, Argent tells Aubrienne about his Inquisitorialness.([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*13th: Aubrienne and Hettienne learn that Jonas is missing; Denise helps them locate him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*15th: Hugo chats with Eirini; Argent confesses to Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]]) <br />
*16th: Misery go out to Lynwood to see if they can spot a new portal tree. Ander and Aubrienne are questioned by the Vjestaci while Denise is present. Afterwards, Denise debriefs with Ander. Gen tries to sleep without casting Pleasant Dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*18th: Gen gets hired by Veronise Calondres. Argent and Hettie find Servan's hiding place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*19th: Lathra asks Princess Ilphere about he interest in dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
<br />
===Eighth-month===<br />
*2nd: Cyrell visits Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*3rd: Aubrienne and Titania learn from Jed that Princess Cordovera is pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*5th: Hettie and Denise learn that Serge-Yves has been dishonourably discharged. Hugo and Aubrienne chat about the fey situation. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*6th: Gen and Madds go for a country weekend. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*7th: Hugo learns that military people have been harassing Dasra. The Murodeas have a family reunion, while Dorien and Misery go on a double date with Cyrell and Caz. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne learns some of Hyacinth's charming abilities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*9th: Return to the First World. <br />
<br />
===Return to the First World===<br />
*Day 1: The PCs get a visit from Eletheni. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*Day 2: The PCs head into the Weeping Woods, where they encounter a blinded nymph. Together they rescue Jonas, and return with him and Caurisa, the blind nymph, to the mortal plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
<br />
===Eighth-month continued===<br />
*15th: Arriving in Theville, the PCs spend a night. Denise calls Ralf. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*16th: The PCs take a train back to Diablotin. Denise goes to see Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*17th: Zola asks Hugo to look into collecting some evidence for a lawsuit against the non-consensual experiments on veterans. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*18th: Dorien gets an offer he finds hard to resist from Zshua-agor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*19th: Dorien tells Aubrienne about the offer; she convinces him not to take it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*30th: Suzetta Claar makes a friendly overture to Gen. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
<br />
===Ninth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise, Hettie, and Argent take out Servan and Juditte. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*2nd: Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust with Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien's mother tries to set him up with Nedezde; Misery thinks it's an interesting possibility. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Sylvise about Suzetta Claar. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*6th: Prince Leolin gets married. Aubrienne proposes to Titania. Gen talks metaphysics with Xandhil, and meets Madds' parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*7th: Lathra restores some of Elcina's mobility. Hettie takes Denise to see her, then they chat about the news together with Mikel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*8th: Dorien and Misery visit Nedezde. Gen gets some intelligence on the farm. Denise, Argent and Hettie interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*9th: Hugo interviews Roskilde about the class action law suit. Aubrienne tells her parents about her engagement. Emperor Marl dies. Enver shows Denise a house they could buy. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*10th: The Dissolution. Since everything is closed, everyone meets at Gen and Madds' apartment to discuss the Kaorti and their allies. Afterwards, Denise asks Hettie for help designing a wedding outfit. Hugo finds out that Loick is quite familiar with the Kaorti. Denise gives Ander and Ralf a drive to Janelle's, and finds out that Janelle has proposed to Ander. Afterwards, she tells Nycki about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*11th: The new Imperial Candidates make themselves known. Argent and Margaux discuss the Arch's potential vulnerability to Cyst entities. Gen asks Madds for emotional support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*12th: Gen and Madds have tea with Madds' parents. Hugo gathers intelligence on the Imperial candidates. Dorien and Nedezde try to sort their feelings out. Aubrienne and Titania get married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*13th: Argent, Margaux, Denise and Enver chat with Chalniss, the Guardian of the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*14th: Genevriel uncovers Sister Harmony as a Cyst entity, and finds something unusual about Sister Harmony's driver, too. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*15th: Gen tells Dorien, Argent and Aubrienne about what she's learned about Sister Harmony and her driver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*16th: Argent spies on Sister Harmony, while Dorien works on a way to detect Cyst entities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*18th: As things are being set up for Ander and Janelle's wedding, Denise speaks to the groom, and asks Silvia if she can help protect the Arch from the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]]) Janelle and Ander are officially married. Janelle offers Hettie a job as dressmaker should she be elected as Emperor. Denise and Mireva catch up on each other's doings. An attempt is made on Patriarch Velten's life. Hugo gets a call from Dasra who is frightened for Raimond. Hugo calls Genevriel to come help heal Raimond, but he is beyond healing. Concerned that his passing may result in a new Irminsul, Gen and Hugo ask Sirris to come over. Raimond dies and Sirris absorbs the Irminsul. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]]) Denise accompanies a shocked Ander and Janelle after the assassination attempt on Velten. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*19th: Hugo gets a visit from Eirini, who lets him know that something is wrong with Linthira. Argent, Denise, Hettie, and Aubrienne kidnap Sister Harmony. Genevriel tells August about her newfound power, and asks whether it's okay, theologically, for her to use it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*20th: The Council votes and chooses Revelyne Fourre as the candidate who will go through the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]]) Everyone meets to discuss current events and recent developments. Gen, Mikel, Sirris, Justen and Xan stop the Warlord from kidnapping all the patients from Silvia's home. They move the patients to Alma's house for safety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
*21st: Argent, Denise, and Dorien interrogate 'Sister Harmony'. Hugo, Aubrienne, and Genevriel question the Chrestomath. Argent, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Denise attend the riots. Later that night, Denise visits Haft to ask him about Agate. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
*22nd: Emperor Marl's funeral. Revelyne goes through the Arch. Argent is summoned to the Arch, as is Yvie, whom Denise accompanies. Together, they help Chalniss and the retired Arch guardians keep the Arch safe, and destroy Revelyne who is attempting to tear down the fabric of the universe. Hugo witnesses the damage as a growing tear in the Dark Tapestry; he calls on Hettienne who is able to repair it with the help of her Norn sisters. Dozilva and Hettienne chat about Hettienne's feat over coffee. When Hettienne goes home, it's to find a pair of Norn shears that Denise has brought for her. Genevriel learns what the One is. Aubrienne keeps Titania company at her father's funeral. Afterwards, they discover that the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera have fallen into a mysterious sleep. Argent and Denise debrief one another about their adventure in the Arch.([[Diablotin 3 session 62]])<br />
*23rd: Gen tells Philida what she has learned about the One, and tries to figure out how to nurture a new divinity in Aveyrone society, with Madds' help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 62]]) Revelyne's failure in the Arch is announced and Janelle Rionet is put forward as the next candidate. Gen and Madds help Lathra catch Jed, who has been turned into a rat. Seth Argo, self-appointed guardian of the city, fills Aubrienne and Lathra in on Father Willem's presence and mad hatred for Shadar-kai. Aubrienne helps Lathra return Jed to normal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*25th: Janelle goes into the Arch. While waiting for her to return, Denise and Guillame chat. Janelle succeeds and Patriarch Velten presents her as the new Empress. Argent tells Margaux about what happened in the Arch, and the Church's corruption. Hettie's celebration of Janelle's succession to the throne is interrupted by Nycki, who brings news of Aigel & Co's release from her custody into the Warlord's. ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*27th: Hugo and Dasra say good-bye. Argent tells Hugonel about Katha and asks if he wants to see her. Dorien finds some resolution to his love triangle (?) ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*28th: Hugo checks on Sirris. Dorien tries to sort out what is going on with Nedezde. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*30th: Aubrienne, Jed, and Titania plan a grand reopening of the club. Gen gets a 'promotion' at the experimental farm. Hugo asks Xandhil for help with Sirris. Dorien kits Genevriel out with some Personal Protective Equipment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
<br />
===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Janelle commissions Hettienne to make a dress for her coronation, then Hettienne, Denise, Argent and Nycki arrest Clarence Molniere. Xandhil and Hugo visit Sirris together, and decide that to help him, they need to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*3rd: Everyone plus Xandhil and Justen head into Andusk to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. While Justen and Xandhil do some reconnaissance, the rest of the group sets up a base of operations in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 65]]) They head to the Rat Temple to investigate, and meet Sister Silvia, who is batshit crazy. They learn from her that Willem is trying to collect souls from the main plane who have doubles in Andusk, as a power source to stabilize Andusk's plane. They learn about a sinister ship and go check for it at the docks. Dorien recognizes it and its captain as the creepy trader he met in his dreams. They witness Pheria meeting with the creepy captain and learn she also is trying to collect souls, and selling them to the captain of the ship. After the meeting is finished, Dorien, Genevriel, and Denise stay behind to carry out surveillance on the ship, while Hugo, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Argent follow Pheria to the island. Denise gathers some intelligence from Loch the lich. ([[Diablotin 3 session 66]]) Hugo and crew meet Hugo's double, Hugozel, who takes them out for dinner. He turns out to be a vampire but Hugo avoids being charmed into becoming a power source to stabilize Andusk. Justen and Xandhil ask everyone to regroup so they can share what they've learned. the party decides not to delay rescuing the princesses since Hugo's double knows he's here. They disguise themselves and return to the island where Ilphere and Cordovera are being kept prisoner. Loch the lich shows up and reveals that he, too, is looking to use souls that have doubles to help stabilize Andusk. He intends to continue using the princesses for this and suggests that having Hugo help might speed things up. Genevriel comes up with a plan that would give the denizens of Andusk the power they need without sacrificing or harming anyone's souls. Argent strikes a deal with Loch: if Genevriel succeeds then he lets the princesses go, and everyone gets to go home in peace. Genevriel succeeds, and everyone wakes up in their own plane. Genevriel tells Madds and August about her close encounter of the Void kind.([[Diablotin 3 session 67]])<br />
*6th: Hettie finds out that Nycki has been offered the position of Lady Grey. Denise and Enver find the Imperial Preserves. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]])<br />
*7th: Dorien meets with Julienne Sormet and inherits her apprentice, Blanca. Aubrienne chats with her aunt Svara, the new Chief Sorceress. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]])<br />
*8th: Loick helps Hugo through a mild midlife crisis. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]])<br />
*9th: Genevriel learns that Veronise Calondres may in fact be a Good Guy™. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]]) She arranges with Argent for Calondres to go into protective custody. ([[Diablotin 3 session 69]])<br />
*10th: Everyone meets at Argent and Dorien's apartment to discuss what to do next. They decide to try taking what they know to the new Warlord. ([[Diablotin 3 session 69]])<br />
*11th: Hugo, Denise, Genevriel, and Aubrienne meet with Loick, Ilphere and Silvia about how to help Sirris. ([[Diablotin 3 session 69]])<br />
*12th: Denise, Hettienne, Dorien, Aubrienne, and Genevriel meet with Ander and the new Warlord, Bryson Arguelles. ([[Diablotin 3 session 69]])<br />
*14th: Empress Janelle's coronation. Hettie is on hand to avert a disaster. ([[Diablotin 3 session 70]])<br />
*15th: Dorien, Hugonel, Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, Justen, Xandhil, and Ilphere remove the Irminsul from Sirris' head. (Diablotin 3 session 70]])<br />
*16th: Madds is healed! All praise the One! ([[Diablotin 3 session 70]])<br />
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==Future events==<br />
11th month - Denise and Enver's wedding (20th of 11th)<br><br />
12th month - Hettie's baby due<br><br />
1st month, 2282 - Nycki's baby due<br><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Diablotin 2 timeline]]<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: March 18, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> The day of Empress Janelle's official coronation and the grand ball to celebrate it has finally arrived. While in some regards it will be a traditional ceremony, in other ways it's clear that the new Empress wants to distinguish her reign from that of her predecessors.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The ceremony will be the first to be broadcast over radio, and will be filmed by the noted director Korisse Severin so that it can be viewed by people anywhere in the Empire.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As well, the celebrations will be shared with more than just the wealthy and noble populace of the city in other ways. The Empress has ordered a civic holiday for all, and free food will be distributed in the public parks of Diablotin as part of the day's festivities.<br />
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===Hettienne prevents a disastrous coronation===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Hettie, you are on hand to assist the new Empress with the dress you've created for her. I was sort of picturing this kind of thing: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7c/d3/3d/7cd33df5ff47b3073c04834957ec2254.jpg<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Pretty but easy to step on a hem because it's so long and has a train, so you are around with a supply of pins in case of emergency repairs ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> niiice<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You don't need to do the actual 'helping her get dressed and move her train around', she has ladies in waiting for that, which is helpful because you're super pregnant anyway.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> although I'm sure you're on hand for that<br />
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<Hettienne> supervising :v<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> yeah :) <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You are watching as she finishes up getting ready, putting on her jewelry and any last touches on her makeup.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You do notice something a bit odd, though.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You had of course consulted with her about what jewelry she was planning to wear, so you could incorporate those ideas into the design of the dress. You recalled she had picked a particular necklace, one with diamonds and emeralds, but now she is putting on one with some black stones (onyx maybe?) instead.<br />
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<Hettienne> Huh.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> It doesn't really suit quite as well, since you'd planned the neckline and so forth to go with the other one.<br />
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<Hettienne> What happened to the green one?<br />
* Hettienne frowns.<br />
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<Janelle> Oh... I changed my mind. I hope it isn't a problem.<br />
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<Hettienne> Well no, I mean, I only designed the whole dress with that in mind :|<br />
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<Hettienne> But you're the Empress, so do what you want I guess. >:|<br />
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<Janelle> Oh.. I'm sorry :( I just felt like I should wear this one instead.<br />
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<Janelle> The dress is so beautiful - you really did an amazing job on it.<br />
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<Hettienne> The black one is so big and clunky... why?<br />
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<Janelle> It just called out to me. I don't know if I can explain it.<br />
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<Janelle> It seemed more... fitting.<br />
* Hettienne scowls<br />
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<Hettienne> You don't think that's weird<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> At that moment, there is a slight knock at the door.<br />
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<Hettienne> Ugh, go away!<br />
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<Ander> Ah, hi, am I allowed to come in?<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh it's you.<br />
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<Hettienne> MAybe you can change her mind about this gods-awful thing.<br />
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<Hettienne> Look at this!!<br />
* Ander asks, sticking his head in the door. He's wearing his military dress uniform with some extra fancy bits, plus his medals and so forth.<br />
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<Hettienne> THe whole look is ruined!<br />
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<Ander> Huh? What's up?<br />
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<Hettienne> She's insisting on wearing this lump of coal<br />
* Janelle frowns, looking upset<br />
* Ander takes a look at it<br />
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<Ander> Well.. I think the other one was nicer, the one with the emeralds.<br />
* Ander says, agreeing with you while trying not to piss off his wife on the day of her coronation ;)<br />
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<Janelle> Ugh, I can't even decide what necklace I want to wear?<br />
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<Ander> Well, like, it's up to you, sure, but I know Hettie worked real hard on this dress with the other one in mind, yeah?<br />
* Ander says, glancing at you<br />
* Ander is giving you kind of a 'wtf is going on here' look.<br />
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<Hettienne> She said it called to her.<br />
* Hettienne narrows her eyes.<br />
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<Ander> Uh, necklaces shouldn't do that. Ain't nothin' good about jewelry that talks to you.<br />
* Hettienne grumbles <m> she oughtta hang up the damn phone<br />
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<Janelle> Look, I need to get going, they're waiting for me... <br />
* Janelle starts to try to leave.<br />
* Hettienne gives Ander an angry, pleading look<br />
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<Ander> They can't start the show without you, I reckon.<br />
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<Ander> But sure, let's get on the way.<br />
* Ander lets her go ahead of him so he can cast Detect Magic while she isn't looking.<br />
* Ander glances over at you, Hettie, hanging back with you as Janelle is leaving the room.<br />
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<Ander> <w> That thing ain't right. There's some kinda magic on it, like ... not somethin' for protectin' her or whatever, like the ring an' that stuff.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> I thought this kind of thing wasn't supposed to happen!!<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> How are we gonna get it off?!<br />
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<Ander> <w> I dunno, I was thinkin' just grab it off her, but maybe we gotta be more careful.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> Well I could try<br />
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<Ander> <w> Like, I'll try to stall her, talkin' wit hher, an' you come up behind an' grab it?<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> yeah... yeah.<br />
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<Ander> <w> okay, let's do it<br />
* Hettienne rubs her hands together as though warming them up.<br />
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<Ander> Babe, hey, wait a sec, I should go with you, yeah? We're supposed to come out together on the steps, right? or do you go out first an' then I go after?<br />
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<Hettienne> (YOINK)<br />
* Ander stalls her with talking about protocol ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> !roll 1d20+23<br />
* Denise rolls for Hettienne: [ 1d20+23 ] getting [ 11 ] which, after the modifier [ 23 ] totals [ 34 ].<br />
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<Janelle> No, we need to go together, but then you will go stand with the others while I make my speech, and...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You manage to sneak up behind her as they're talking and unhook the necklace so it falls off, and Ander kicks it out of range when it hits the floor.<br />
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<Janelle> What are you doing? :o<br />
* Hettienne runs off with the thing leaving Ander to deal with a potentially angry wife...<br />
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<Ander> Okay, so, let me explain...<br />
* Ander says as you head off.<br />
* Hettienne will try to find a more magic-y person :o<br />
* Hettienne holds it out away from her though, as if it smells bad.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can head out into the palace and conveniently bump into Reverend Mother Alma, who is there as part of the church's representatives for the ceremony.<br />
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<Hettienne> You!<br />
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<Hettienne> What is this?!<br />
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<Alma> Yes?<br />
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<Alma> Ah... <br />
* Hettienne thrusts the necklace at her.<br />
* Alma takes it and holds onto it for a minute, then almost tosses it to the floor.<br />
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<Hettienne> It tried to make Janelle wear it!!<br />
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<Hettienne> That's bad, init?<br />
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<Alma> Yes. It's something from Father Willem. I would need to examin it more closely to know what its intended purpose may be, but absolutely yes, that's bad.<br />
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<Hettienne> Father... the rat guy??!<br />
* Alma nods<br />
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<Hettienne> Can you take it then?<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't want it nowhere near here :|<br />
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<Alma> We've been tracking him but he's evasive. I had concerns that his aim here might be directed at Janelle, and this may be part of his plan.<br />
* Alma nods and will tuck it away in her purse.<br />
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<Hettienne> I gotta get back over there... and get the right goddamn jewelry... FUCK. What a fucking mess!!!!<br />
* Hettienne runs her hands through her hair, so stressed.<br />
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<Alma> Ah... yes. Thank you.<br />
* Hettienne dashes off to find the emeralds<br />
* Janelle and Ander are talking and she seems calmed down somewhat now, so whatever he was saying to her must have worked.<br />
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<Hettienne> Okay... okay.. here's.. the right... one<br />
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<Janelle> I'm sorry, Hettie - I don't know what came over me. The other necklace is much prettier anyway :)<br />
* Hettienne pants<br />
* Janelle accepts the right necklace<br />
* Hettienne will wait until *after* the ceremony to tell her about father willem...<br />
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<Janelle> Thank you. Now I really do need to get going, they're waiting for me to start ... <br />
* Janelle takes Ander's arm so they can head out, and you can trail along behind.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w, to Ander> check her again!<br />
* Ander nods and will look her over again, the spell is probably still going as it's only been a few minutes.<br />
* Ander gives you a thumbs up.<br />
* Hettienne heaves a sigh of relief.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - the coronation goes off smoothly after that, and afterwards Janelle will deliver a speech to the assembled audience, as well as for the benefit of people listening over the radio.<br />
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<Janelle> People of Aveyrone, I speak to you now for the first time as your Empress. I am proud to be able to serve you, and humbled by the knowledge that you have placed your trust in me. For as long as I live, I will strive to be worthy of that trust. My husband, who stands here beside me, shares my values and goals, and will work equally as hard to uphold his duties.<br />
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<Janelle> Today's ceremony, part of our ancient traditions that have been handed down by our ancestors, is not only a tribute to their virtues and their faith, a greatness that has bestowed on us, their descendants, over two thousand years of a strong, stable Empire, but a symbol of hope for the future as well, a hope that we can do better.<br />
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<Janelle> Our Empire has not always done right by all its people, or by our neighbours and guests in this land. Misunderstandings, greed, and outright prejudice have had their place as well, alongside strength, wisdom, and a spirit of trust and faith in one another. <br />
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<Janelle> The treatment of our brothers and sisters in Psyra can be improved, so that they are recognized for their long history and the wisdom they hold - so that their contributions to our Empire are about more than economic value but also a part of our shared culture and heritage from before there was even an Empire to speak of. Their religious traditions and cultural practices will no longer be <br />
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<Janelle> forbidden, but may exist side by side with ours.<br />
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<Janelle> The immigrants who have come to our Empire from the Shadow Plane, seeking new opportunities and a brighter future, will be welcomed here - with paths to citizenship open to them so that they can, if they so wish, become full and equal members of our society, able to practice their faith freely or to be part of no faith if they choose. <br />
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<Janelle> We are in an age of new discoveries and exploration, and while this brings great opportunities, we must also do our best to not repeat mistakes of the past, whether in dealing with the peoples who dwell in lands across the ocean, or in other planes that touch ours. We will send representatives and diplomats to these new worlds to establish lines of communication, rather than reaching out <br />
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<Janelle> with soldiers and weapons. We have as much to learn from them as they from us. <br />
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<Janelle> And even within the heart of our greatest city, the people of House Rat, who have been overlooked and discriminated against since they made themselves known to the surface-folk, will be embraced and honoured as the equal of any other House. Hvala vam, moji ljudi, za stavljanje vaseg povjerenja u mene. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (which for those of you who speak Rat, means "Thank you, my people, for placing your trust in me")<br />
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<Janelle> My presence here, as the first Empress recognized from House Rat, is a symbol of this change that is taking place at all levels of our society, but on its own is not enough to bring improvement to the lives of those who live and work in poverty. Not only those from my own House, but all those who deserve better - better wages, better education, better health and safety - can look to me <br />
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<Janelle> and my government with hope for the future.<br />
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<Janelle> I ask for your patience as I take on this great responsibility. I will always strive to do my best, and though no doubt from time to time I will fall short, I promise that I will take hope from the faith and loyalty you have shown me today, and continue to work to improve this great Empire that we all share. Thank you, and may all the Gods bless us as we begin our work.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hettie, you are kept busy for the rest of the evening, helping out with managing Janelle's gown (and thwarting sinister plans from extraplanar invaders. well just the one.)<br />
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<Hettienne> (I will tell her about Willem when there's an opportune moment tho)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> okay<br />
* Janelle can talk with you for a bit between the ceremony and the ball.<br />
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<Hettienne> Uh so, sorry about that thing with the jewelry<br />
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<Janelle> Oh, I hope that went all right...<br />
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<Janelle> oh.. it's no problem. I mean - you were right, this one is much better.<br />
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<Hettienne> Better than it would have if you wore the black one<br />
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<Hettienne> It was, uh<br />
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<Hettienne> I took it to that old priest woman.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> She said it came from Father Willem<br />
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<Janelle> :o<br />
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<Hettienne> Yyyyyeah.<br />
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<Janelle> Where is it now? :o Is it safe?<br />
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<Hettienne> SHe took it somewhere<br />
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<Janelle> Reverend Mother Alma has it?<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah.<br />
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<Janelle> That's good... probably there isn't anywhere safer for it right now.<br />
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<Janelle> I wonder if she can use it to track him down, finally... having something of his will help with divination.<br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno how that all works but yeah, hopefully.<br />
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<Janelle> What was it supposed to do? :o<br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno.<br />
* Janelle frowns, looking concerned<br />
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<Hettienne> Alma said she was gonna try and figure that out, but I don't imagine it were notin good...<br />
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<Hettienne> Where'd you get it, anyway?<br />
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<Janelle> It was just in the case with my other jewelry. It seemed... well, it seemed like it had always been there. It seemed familiar. <br />
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<Hettienne> That ain't good... that means someone was able to just sneak it in there... <br />
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<Janelle> But that means he's had access to my rooms in the palace... or I suppose that he has an ally who did :o<br />
* Janelle nods<br />
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<Hettienne> :|<br />
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<Hettienne> Guards got their work cut out for 'em -_-<br />
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<Janelle> Yes, we'll need to investigate this further.<br />
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<Janelle> Thank you - I don't want to imagine what it might have been like if you hadn't gotten it off me.<br />
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<Hettienne> Well, uh, anytime :)<br />
* Janelle hugs you, careful of your huge pregnant belly.<br />
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<Hettienne> (aww)<br />
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===Dorien, Hugonel, Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, Justen, Xandhil, and Ilphere remove the Irminsul from Sirris===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - who all is going on this magical mystery tour of Sirris's head?<br />
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<Dorien> I will assuming my girlfriend gives me permission<br />
* Denise raises her hand?<br />
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<Dorien> Or I guess if she wants to come too :)<br />
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<Hugonel> well it would be pretty cowardly of me to back out now<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> heh<br />
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<Denise> (do you need/want me to Xan?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Misery is okay with letting you go, but does not feel obligated to go herself<br />
* Genevriel wasn't going to tour but was going to be on hand to bring Sirris back from the dead if need be.<br />
* Argent is always willing to help out<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes, Xan and Justen will go, so if you want to Xan that would be helpful :)<br />
* Ilphere is also part of this plan, of course.<br />
* Silvia will also be keeping an eye on her husband while you undertake this plan, so she can hang out with Gen I guess.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay. You can gather at Silvia's house to prepare for the trip.<br />
* Silvia will have made sure their daughter is with friends (lbr probably Mercy) for the night.<br />
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<Xandhil> Solange will keep her plenty distratced, I'm sure<br />
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<Silvia> no doubt...<br />
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<Justen> So the plan is to go in, look around, and try to get the tree out if we can?<br />
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<Denise> how're we gettin' it out?<br />
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<Ilphere> If possible, manipulate the circumstances of the dream to render it portable, and physically remove it.<br />
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<Ilphere> If that isn't possible, we might have to evaluate other options while we're there...!<br />
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<Genevriel> Where do 'we' put it once it's out?<br />
* Dorien has plenty of defoliatnt, just in case.<br />
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<Ilphere> Well, it would be my preference to take it for study... it isn't often one has such an opportunity...!<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Argent> with everything going on, isn't there a lot of risk in studying a planar gateway<br />
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<Ilphere> A proto-gateway...! for understanding how they form and develop...!<br />
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<Denise> There's another whole big one in the Shade already<br />
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<Genevriel> Isn't that enough?<br />
* Genevriel nods, agreeing with Argent... and Denise? (Not sure if Denise was suggesting that Ilphere could study the one in the Shade if she needs to study an Irminsul.)<br />
* Xandhil frowns a bit, knowing what his quasi 'aunt' is like but also that she isn't gonna listen to him :p<br />
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<Hugonel> Well, let's put it another way: what other option is there, than providing it to Princess Ilphere for analysis?<br />
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<Hugonel> It's not like we can destroy it ourselves.<br />
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<Xandhil> We could take it back to the first world<br />
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<Xandhil> It can probably be better directed.... or studied, there.<br />
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<Ilphere> destroying such a valuable item would be tragic...! but perhaps, in the First World, it might be better contained...<br />
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<Hugonel> As long as we can keep an eye on it there. <br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Denise> well there's some folks there we can trust, I figure, if we can find 'em :3<br />
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<Justen> That seems like a good solution, then.<br />
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<Justen> as long as it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.<br />
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<Xandhil> >.><br />
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<Xandhil> There is that. BUt I still feel like that's a better bet than leaving it here<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'd prefer not to have more than one Irminsul in the city if we can help it. Even one is a bit... much.<br />
* Justen nods<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, well, while you've been talking, Sirris has been trying to fall asleep in the next room, and Silvia will report that he seems to be out now.<br />
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<Ilphere> All right, is everyone ready...?<br />
* Argent nods<br />
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<Dorien> As I ever am for this bit...<br />
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<Hugonel> Here we go again ...<br />
* Denise also nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Stay safe.<br />
* Ilphere heads into the bedroom, then, and will instruct everyone to hold hands so she can cast the necessary spell.<br />
* Genevriel hangs back with Silvia and watches.<br />
* Ilphere places her free hand on Sirris's chest.<br />
* Genevriel will use those Deathwatch Goggles to keep an eye on everyone while you're inside Sirris' head.<br />
* Xandhil will hold hands with Justen, and also someone non-justen ;)<br />
* Denise is not picky ;p<br />
* Ilphere casts the spell once everyone is ready.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You see a city of mud-brick and stones that stands in the midst of a fertile plain along the curve of a river. Small boats move along with the current, as smoke rises from its hearths and people walk through its streets - it is a busy, thriving community, but very much not one you're familiar with. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> I have an illustration: https://i.imgur.com/hdYhs8K.jpg<br />
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<Xandhil> Am...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hunters return with the carcass of a deer, while herders move their goats and oxen through the gates to bring them to the market where traders sell their wares. Small children run among the stalls of the marketplace, getting underfoot and then darting away laughing when the merchants yell at them.<br />
* Argent will prep now that we've arrived... greater longstrider, enchantment foil, tree stride, greater magic weapon on rapier, barkskin, see invis<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Towering above the city are taller structures, step pyramids and a complex of temples or palaces, you're not quite sure except that they are large and ornate, painted in rich colours and decorated with statues and carvings, surrounded with lush vegetation and still ponds. <br />
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<Dorien> (Is it anything we might be familiar with from history?)<br />
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<Denise> (there's 6 of us here, right?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (maybe if you've read my book :V)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Ilphere, Justen, Xan, Argent, Denise, Hugo, Aubrienne, and Dorien. 8)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> well, Xan just said it's Am. so if you're familiar with Am, you might have an idea. but Am is not part of what like... everyone gets taught about in school or anything, it's more specialized and relatively recent discoveries.<br />
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<Argent> can you explain?<br />
* Denise looks ag Xan as well, curious<br />
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<Xandhil> Am Is where the ancestors of the empire came from.... it was up north, in what is now the silver destert. <br />
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<Xandhil> This is where the original arch was on our plane, and Sirris was it's last Guardian<br />
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<Justen> It's where Sirris comes from.<br />
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<Dorien> What happened to it?<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Xandhil> The priests here did... something to try and use the arch to go to the center themselves<br />
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<Xandhil> Serpent had Kavreshar, its avatar or Justice, destroy the city for their arrogance.<br />
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<Justen> It got destroyed and the survivors - or some of them - were the people who came to Diablotin.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Dorien> Interesting...<br />
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<Xandhil> the refugees travelled south, and other the course of their travels, the totems they followed gained more power, and that's where the Seven come from... as wel as others that have been lost along the way<br />
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<Xandhil> well more or less lost<br />
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<Justen> I guess this is what it was like when Sirris lived here... something like twenty-five hundred years ago.<br />
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<Xandhil> but Sirris was punished more personally as well<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Dorien> I wonder how exactly one loses a god.<br />
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<Xandhil> That's... complicated.<br />
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<Xandhil> There was a war in the center and some fared better than others<br />
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<Xandhil> After Rat trapped Serpent<br />
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<Xandhil> tottems that didn't have direct association with the tribes that settled the empire didn't have as string an access to the power of the center<br />
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<Xandhil> and then.... their worship was stamped out by more mundane means as the Empire expanded later<br />
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<Xandhil> (strong an access)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> People move around you as you stand there talking, and don't seem perturbed by your presence or your weird clothing, fwiw.<br />
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<Denise> (can we understand them?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes, you can. But you don't think they're speaking Aveyronnais. It sounds weird, but you don't have any trouble making out their words.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> but then, it is a dream...<br />
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<Denise> So what do we gotta do there then? I don't see any giant magic trees...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As you talk, the world around you seems to flicker, shifting from the bright and lively city to a dark and alarming vision. The sky is black, other than where it is occasionally torn by a flash of red lightning, sand is whipped through the air hard enough to sting your skin, and the fires of burning buildings cast jagged shadows on the ground. It is so hot that it hurts to breathe, and <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> the very ground seems to be melting beneath your feet. Screams echo around you, only to be abruptly cut off.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Then the view shifts back to as it was before - the city full of life again, its inhabitants going about their daily lives without any awareness of what has just happened - or may be going to happen in the future.<br />
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<Dorien> Void...<br />
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<Xandhil> woah. D:<br />
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<Ilphere> hmm.<br />
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<Xandhil> (ww)<br />
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<Denise> woah D:<br />
* Xandhil looks up what it happens<br />
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<Hugonel> Huh.<br />
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<Xandhil> ...The whole city now is basically vitrified<br />
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<Xandhil> it's a disturbing place<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Again the vision shifts, bringing you back to the city in the midst of destruction, then returning you once more to the living, peaceful surroundings.<br />
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<Ilphere> It's quite unstable...!<br />
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<Dorien> That seems... not good.<br />
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<Denise> no kiddin'<br />
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<Xandhil> I think we might want to try and go to the well.<br />
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<Argent> so how do we do this? Find Sirris in his dream?<br />
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<Ilphere> I can try to stabilize it... I think perhaps in the non-destroyed version...?<br />
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<Xandhil> I feel like there's some... conflation, in his mind, about what happened then and what's happneing to him now.<br />
* Xandhil nods to both<br />
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<Xandhil> I think that's where we'll find him and... yes I feel like not being on fire is probably preferable :p<br />
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<Ilphere> I'll need to focus my energies on keeping the dream stable, then... <br />
* Xandhil more or less knows where to head, I think?<br />
* Ilphere concentrates, and the world seems to steady itself, no longer fluctuating back and forth between life and death.<br />
* Ilphere settles on 'life' for now ;)<br />
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<Dorien> We should probably hurry unless we really like barbecues.<br />
* Argent will cast Find Quarry to see if it will locate Sirris in his dream (worth a try)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> well he's definitely within 20 miles of your current location... I think the problem might be it will discern his direction as 'everywhere all around you'<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> it's like all of these people are him<br />
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<Argent> well that wasnt helpful... he's like everyone here<br />
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<Dorien> Parts of him at least.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, yes, you do know the general direction to the Well - it would be where those big pyramid temple things are.<br />
* Xandhil will head there then<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, I assume the rest of you are going with Xan, rather than letting him wander off on his own? :)<br />
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<Hugonel> (yup)<br />
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<Dorien> (yes ;) )<br />
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<Argent> (yes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can make your way to the complex of temples. It seems that there are a large number of them, radiating out from the central pyramid structure.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Walking around there are people - some who look much like the other inhabitants of the city who you've already seen elsewhere, but some who are quite distinctive.<br />
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<Denise> (how so?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> They appear to you like hybrids of people and animals - you can see it as though the animal aspects are layered over their human ones, giving them features such as horns or antlers or claws or feathers.<br />
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<Denise> huh...<br />
* Denise tries not to stare<br />
* Dorien stares.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You have the sense that it's like you're seeing their true forms, and the human shapes are more superficial.<br />
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<Xandhil> do I have any idea what we're seeing here?<br />
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<Hugonel> (is this like, how Sirris sees us or something?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Also does it just aply to them? >.> )<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> how do you mean?<br />
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<Xandhil> (Do we appear as we want to or do those of us who aren't un their true forms also get overlays)<br />
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<Xandhil> (i.e., me ;p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> People seem to pay respect to the animal figures, but don't react strangely to them (i.e. don't seem to be freaking out or anything - treat them as a normal part of their world). All of you still appear as your usual selves to one another.<br />
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<Denise> (cool)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (I mean not in your true forms, if some of you are perchance not in your true forms ;)<br />
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<Denise> (gotcha)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The way the people react to the animal-hybrid figures suggests maybe they are priests/shamans, Xan. Maybe this is either how Sirris envisions them, or maybe you're able to perceive something about their connections to their totems?<br />
* Xandhil will look out for animals representing tribes he doens't already know about, but try not to get distrcted from the goal ;p<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can spot people who look like bears, lizards, oxen, owls, wolves, cats, rats, serpents, as well as foxes, ravens, horses, fish, deer/antelope maybe (antlers), goats, jackals...<br />
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<Xandhil> . o O (Neat!)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The priests (if that is in fact what they are) are heading in one general direction, to the big pyramid at the center.<br />
* Xandhil will keep heading there as well<br />
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<Denise> are they goin to the, uh, well?<br />
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<Denise> Should we ask someone what's goin' on or does it matter?<br />
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<Argent> what is the 'well'. Is it like the Arch?<br />
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<Xandhil> it is the arch, in its original form here<br />
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<Xandhil> and yes, that's where they're going<br />
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<Xandhil> As for asking what's happening...<br />
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<Xandhil> maybe?<br />
* Xandhil glances at Ilphere, who is concentrating<br />
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<Xandhil> They miht be gong to.... do whatever it was they did to try and go to the center, I suppose<br />
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<Justen> Should we.. try to watch that? or is that too risky?<br />
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<Justen> I mean, it might be informative, but I don't know if it's our main goal here.<br />
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<Xandhil> I don't know. I don't know if Sirris ever acgually saw it imself, or if it would just be what he imagined. BUt...<br />
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<Xandhil> like I said, I think there's some comflation between the arch and the Irminsul.... which makes sense<br />
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<Xandhil> they're not dissimilar<br />
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<Xandhil> ....probably related, really.<br />
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<Justen> so... yes, go to the Well, if that's where they're headed?<br />
* Justen glances around at the others to see if everyone agrees<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
* Denise shrugs and looks to Argent<br />
* Dorien nods as well.<br />
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<Argent> seems likely<br />
* Denise frowns, and will go up to the neartest priest or whatever<br />
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<Denise> Uh, hey - where's everyone goin'?<br />
* Silvia is now known as Priest<br />
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<Priest> It is the Day of Ascencion. We go to meet our ancestors.<br />
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<Denise> okay..<br />
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<Denise> Is Sirris gonna be there?<br />
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<Priest> The Chosen? Yes, he will be there to open the gate.<br />
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<Denise> uhh, okay, thanks @_@<br />
* Denise will slink back to the party<br />
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<Denise> Uhhh so I guess he is gonna be the one to open the gate to they can go an ascned to mneet their ancestors?<br />
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<Denise> That sounds bad<br />
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<Dorien> Yeaaaaahhhh...<br />
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<Argent> like what maybe caused the place to be wiped out?<br />
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<Dorien> Maybe we should not be here when that happens.<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
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<Xandhil> That.... yes. That does sound like it.<br />
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<Argent> at least we've confirmed where Sirris is/will be<br />
* Xandhil nods to Argent<br />
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<Hugonel> Haven't you all always dreamed of seeing the end of the world?<br />
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<Xandhil> YOu have to think of all this as a metaphor though... We've already been here when it's destroyed, but it is still just a dream<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Dorien> So we're safe then?<br />
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<Justen> so this might not be really how it happened?<br />
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<Xandhil> Its really just Ilphere that's keeping it stable in this state<br />
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<Xandhil> Yes.<br />
* Xandhil says to Justen<br />
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<Xandhil> I mean - maybe it is, but we can't assume that. And we know that the Irminsul is having its own influence on his mind and dreams, and that it is mixed up with Am.<br />
* Xandhil looks to Hugo<br />
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<Xandhil> Like some of the things he was rambling about...<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, right, I understand. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can make your way towards the large pyramid structure, then. As you approach, you can hear sounds of singing and chanting. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emerge from an arched passage into a vast courtyard type area, where these animal-beings have gathered, standing on the steps of the pyramid to look down over the large pool in the center. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> It appears to be full of still water, but when you look at it more closely, you can see that it doesn't reflect the structures and sky above it, but rather an inky blackness.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Standing at its edge is Sirris - or a younger version of him, perhaps. He looks maybe 15 or 16 years old, and wears a simple undyed robe.<br />
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<Xandhil> so the real well was full of poisoned water after the destruction. I don't know about now but, uh... just be careful.<br />
* Xandhil says to the others<br />
* Dorien wonders if he can get a sample...<br />
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<Xandhil> (that's about how old he was hen we first met him , yes?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (it's hard to say... maybe around that, though, yes.)<br />
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<Xandhil> (okay)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (age is only a number when you're 2500 ;)<br />
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<Denise> (word)<br />
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<Xandhil> Sirris?<br />
* Sirris looks over as you say his name, and smiles with recognition<br />
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<Sirris> Xan, what are you doing here?<br />
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<Xandhil> We came to see you - what's going on?<br />
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<Sirris> It's the Ascencion - I'm supposed to open the gate. <br />
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<Xandhil> ...What do you think will happen?<br />
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<Sirris> Well, people get to talk to their ancestors and ask for advice or tell them news about their descendants.<br />
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<Sirris> Did you need to talk to your ancestors too? is that why you're here?<br />
* Xandhil glances over at Justen<br />
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<Justen> I'm pretty okay on talking with my ancestors... don't really need to do that right now @_@<br />
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<Xandhil> nnnnoooo. I don't think think so<br />
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<Hugonel> Uh, Sirris ... that's not why we're here. We're here for you, to ... help you.<br />
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<Sirris> Hugo, you came too :)<br />
* Sirris seems relaxed and happy to see you all<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, of course.<br />
* Ilphere mumbles something under her breath<br />
* Denise looks over at her<br />
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<Denise> what?<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> the tree is the pool... if I look from the other side...<br />
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<Denise> <q> Like.... the water? or the actual well?<br />
* Ilphere closes her eyes, concentrating harder<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> it's both at once<br />
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<Denise> <q> then how do we take it out? :/<br />
* Denise seems a little dismayed, looking around<br />
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<Denise> <q> is it a tree in the destroyed part of the dream?<br />
* Ilphere nods<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> I can let this version of the world switch to the other, and then perhaps...!<br />
* Denise nods as well<br />
* Xandhil looks concerned<br />
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<Xandhil> We've come to find something, Sirris...<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> you might need to distract Sirris, though... he's struggling against me. <br />
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<Sirris> what is it? <br />
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<Xandhil> A tree..<br />
* Xandhil will go up to him and take his hands if he'll let me<br />
* Sirris doesn't pull away<br />
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<Xandhil> Do you remember?<br />
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<Sirris> a... tree? there are lots of trees in the gardens...<br />
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<Xandhil> A special tree<br />
* Xandhil glances at Ilphere<br />
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<Xandhil> Maybe you can come and help me look?<br />
* Xandhil says to Sirris<br />
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<Sirris> I... I should really stay here, they need me for the ceremony, but... I guess I can help you.<br />
* Xandhil smiles<br />
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<Xandhil> They'll wait.<br />
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<Xandhil> come on - which way?<br />
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<Sirris> The gardens are this way...<br />
* Sirris will go with Xan, leaving the Well unattended.<br />
* Ilphere looks up, gesturing to the rest of you.<br />
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<Ilphere> <w> I'll flip the vision now and you'll see what I mean...!<br />
* Denise braces herself for firey doom >.><br />
* Ilphere does... something... and your view of the scene changes. Instead of the still pool, there is a vast unnatural tree growing from the center of the well, its core open and glowing red. The sky is black and the people who were once here are gone, only traces of dust blowing in the empty courtyard now.<br />
* Ilphere switches it back after a moment.<br />
<Denise> uhh<br />
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<Denise> so... how do we get it out D:<br />
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<Dorien> Well... it's a dream, right? Maybe it will respond to our thoughts?<br />
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<Denise> Can we just.... dream it littler?<br />
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<Denise> down to a seed or somethin'? >.><br />
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<Ilphere> yes... if everyone concentrates, we may be able to manipulate it to a smaller state.<br />
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<Dorien> It's worth a shot.<br />
* Argent nods his agreement<br />
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<Dorien> A seed, then. Concentrate on that.<br />
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<Denise> are we aimin' for a baby tree or a seed?<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Hugonel> All right.<br />
* Denise thinks REAL HARD about it just being a little seed<br />
* Dorien will try to clear his mind of everything but the thought of the tree as a seed.<br />
* Ilphere will change it back to the tree side of the vision, so we can see if it's working.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Everyone who is contributing to the tree-shrinking efforts, make a Will save.<br />
* Hugonel thinks really hard of a seed.<br />
* Argent focuses on changing the tree<br />
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<Hugonel> (is this mind affecting?)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d208<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d208 ] getting [ 43 ].<br />
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<Dorien> (errr...)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 13 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 21 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 26 ].<br />
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<Argent> (are at least 4 people adjacent to me?)<br />
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<Hugonel> (26, or 33 if it counts as mind affecting)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hugo: no, it's not, and Argent, yes they are.<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+4<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+4 ] getting [ 11 ] which, after the modifier [ 4 ] totals [ 15 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (for denise)<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Argent> (nat 1 sigh)<br />
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<Xandhil> (that's not good @_@)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Do you hve any destiny?)<br />
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<Dorien> (The tree is now a walrus)<br />
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<Argent> (ill use my destiny reroll... havent in a long while)<br />
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<Xandhil> (lol)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 8 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 27 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (Also if justen s still there he shoudl get a roll)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (yup, and Ilphere too. I was just looking for his sheet ;)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+16<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+16 ] getting [ 5 ] which, after the modifier [ 16 ] totals [ 21 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+5<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+5 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 5 ] totals [ 23 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+10<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+10 ] getting [ 10 ] which, after the modifier [ 10 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, you all concentrate your efforts. There is some resistance - Sirris's mind, or the tree itself, seem to struggle against your efforts to reduce it. But you continue to work together, focusing all your energy on shrinking the tree, and gradually you begin to see some results.<br />
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<Denise> (Xan's sheoul be a 23, actually I was looking at his unmodified stats :p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Meanwhile, in the waking world, Gen, you and Silvia are paying attention to Sirris's state, and you can tell he's agitated, tossing and turning uneasily.<br />
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<Denise> (and denise's shoudlbe 4 higher as well... I can read my character sheets really :p)<br />
* Silvia puts her hand over his, trying to calm him.<br />
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<Silvia> do you think he's okay?<br />
* Silvia asks you<br />
* Genevriel will check him over (Heal check)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> okay<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 22 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Ugh.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I think I've used all my Destiny rerolls.)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You think he's just restless, that's all.<br />
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<Genevriel> I think he's just restless...? But this isn't exactly a routine medical procedure.<br />
* Silvia does also have Heal, of course, and can give you a second opinion, but she's also his wife, so might be biased.<br />
* Genevriel will keep watching him with the Deathwatch goggles in case things go south.<br />
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<Genevriel> What do you think?<br />
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<Silvia> I'm worried about him... I just ... what if this is too much strain for his body to take? <br />
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<Genevriel> Well, that's why I'm here. Plan B.<br />
* Silvia nods uncertainly<br />
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<Silvia> I guess all we can do is keep watching.<br />
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<Genevriel> I know that isn't particularly reassuring.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> If this works, we could try to help the other Seda Grove veterans.<br />
* Silvia nods<br />
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<Silvia> let's hope it does.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
* Silvia holds Sirris's hand tightly, then, and eventually he settles back into a deeper sleep, if not necessarily a more restful one.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> In the dream, you continue focusing your energy on the Irminsul, and it has shrunk to the size of a sapling now, not a huge towering tree. However, there is a problem...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Overhead, you hear the beating of huge wings.<br />
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<Justen> I said I *didn't* want to see my ancestors today.<br />
* Argent will look to see what is coming<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The shape passes over you, casting its shadow across the courtyard where you stand, and you can see it is a vast dragon, or at least that's what it looks like.<br />
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<Dorien> Awwww, fuckberries.<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 9 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 17 ].<br />
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<Argent> sappling may be small enough<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> From the dragon's mouth comes a blast of fire that seems to melt the very stones... the pyramid begins to crumble and fall, and you need to dodge to get out of the way.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Reflex saves all around)<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+12<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+12 ] getting [ 12 ] which, after the modifier [ 12 ] totals [ 24 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (for me)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d20+13<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d20+13 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 13 ] totals [ 31 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (err, denise :P But do I also need to roll?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Xan doesn't need to roll this one)<br />
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<Argent> !roll1d20+11<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ Error. The syntax is !roll xdx+x. ].<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+11<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+11 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 11 ] totals [ 29 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+5<br />
* Denise rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+5 ] getting [ 5 ] which, after the modifier [ 5 ] totals [ 10 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+4<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+4 ] getting [ 19 ] which, after the modifier [ 4 ] totals [ 23 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> (well, at least it's only a dream ... right?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+9<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+9 ] getting [ 2 ] which, after the modifier [ 9 ] totals [ 11 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+7<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+7 ] getting [ 15 ] which, after the modifier [ 7 ] totals [ 22 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hugo and Ilphere are struck by falling molten rocks and take... some damage.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 4d6<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 4d6 ] getting [ 6 1 3 3 ] for a total of [ 13 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> could be worse.<br />
* Ilphere struggles to maintain her concentration, though.<br />
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<Ilphere> !roll 1d20+17<br />
* Denise rolls for Ilphere: [ 1d20+17 ] getting [ 12 ] which, after the modifier [ 17 ] totals [ 29 ].<br />
* Ilphere manages ;)<br />
* Dorien will try to grab the tree.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Dorien, the tree blazes with a red glow like an ember, but you manage to grasp it even though it hurts your hands. The tree continues shrinking as you grab hold. In your hands it dwindles down further, leaves and branches retreating into itself, until finally it is only a seed.<br />
* Dorien quickly shoves it into a sample jar for safe keeping.<br />
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<Dorien> Ow! Hot!<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The seed is about the size of a bird's egg, so you can put it in a jar, where it glows and pulses uneasily.<br />
* Ilphere looks around at the world's end<br />
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<Ilphere> It's remarkable, really... ! but I suppose we should go.<br />
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<Argent> yes we should<br />
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<Dorien> That seems prudent<br />
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<Argent> Regular dragons are not that big!<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, before I get burned again, please.<br />
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<Dorien> Tell him that. I'm sure he'll listen.<br />
* Ilphere is smouldering a bit herself ;p<br />
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<Ilphere> Oh, yes, it's not a dragon, it's a hellwyrm...!<br />
* Justen sighs a little<br />
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<Dorien> Great. Good. Fine distinction. Very important. CAN WE GO PLEASE?!?!<br />
* Argent looks for Xan<br />
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<Justen> I'll get him.<br />
* Justen says, glancing off where Xan headed.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As Justen heads off to retrieve his husband, the dragon (or hellwyrm, if we want to be precise) makes another pass over the ruined city, blasting it with more waves of hellfire. The walls are melting, the sand beneath your feet turning glassy from the heat, and the Well before you stands open into a field of stars, not just simple darkness...<br />
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<Denise> It's the place again :o<br />
* Denise says to Argent<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Within the field you can see shapes moving, forms that are beyond your comprehension.<br />
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<Denise> but ther's.... things in it @_@<br />
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<Dorien> Oh... huh.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Shadowy figures, alien and unnatural, move behind and through the stars, reaching tendrils for the open gate...<br />
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<Denise> no you don;t!<br />
* Argent will try and fire a Sunbeam to hold them back<br />
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<Dorien> What... is that...<br />
* Denise gets ready to punch them back in if they try to get out<br />
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<Denise> nothin good....<br />
* Dorien pulls his revolver<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> They shrink away from the sunbeam, it seems to drive them back somewhat.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> There are so many of them, though, and they can't all be caught in its beam.<br />
* Dorien will fire off explosive rounds as fast as he can.<br />
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<Denise> they ain't just gonna come out of his dreams into his head if we go are they? D:<br />
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<Denise> can't we like.... plu it some how?<br />
* Sirris and Xan will return with Justen, and Sirris rushes up to the edge of the gate, stopping in horror.<br />
* Denise thinks REALLY HARD about the well being full of sunlight<br />
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<Sirris> I'll close it - you all get out!<br />
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<Xandhil> Sirris D:<br />
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<Xandhil> We didn't go through all this just to... leave you with this D:<br />
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<Sirris> It's my job.<br />
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<Hugonel> Your job is to inspire and lead us. Not to do it alone.<br />
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<Xandhil> I'm not *leaving* you here.<br />
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<Xandhil> me will turn to the others<br />
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<Xandhil> Get the tree out<br />
* Dorien looks around at the others.<br />
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<Argent> (how do we get out of the dream?)<br />
* Xandhil turns into... basically a glowing ball of light in front of the hole of the well<br />
* Ilphere has to take you out.<br />
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<Denise> uhhh...<br />
* Denise looks at Justen and then Argent<br />
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<Ilphere> Well at least change into something we can touch so I can take you out, Xandhil... your father will be very upset if I don't bring you back...!<br />
* Ilphere will go over to the edge of the well and reach out to touch the glowing light ball as best as she can, holding out her hand for the rest of you.<br />
* Argent will take it<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan's glowing form blocks the gate, preventing anything from emerging while Sirris works to close it.<br />
* Denise will take Denise's hand<br />
* Dorien will join up with the others<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You all manage to get hold of each other, you think, and Ilphere casts the spell to get us out of here.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emergy from the dream in the safety of Sirris's room, with the seed intact in its jar... <br />
* Denise will make sure someone grabs Justen on the way out too >.><br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, however, remains in the dream world... or somewhere.<br />
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<Justen> He... he said it was okay... he said he'd get out on his own...<br />
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<Dorien> Shit<br />
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<Dorien> How's Sirris?<br />
* Sirris remains asleep, and seems to be resting peacefully.<br />
* Dorien stumbles to his feet to check on him.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Do you want to wake him up?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> or just check on his condition while he's asleep?<br />
* Dorien will defer to the more healy types on that.<br />
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<Dorien> (Just checking on his condition)<br />
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<Denise> is he okay?<br />
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<Denise> Are there cysts in him? D:<br />
* Genevriel looks a little alarmed that Xan is missing, but turns her attention back to Sirris when Denise says that.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ointment...<br />
* Genevriel digs her little container out and will use some Cyst-detecting ointment.<br />
* Dorien will give her the jar<br />
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<Dorien> (Or that too :) )<br />
* Hugonel stands nearby, not sure what else to do but worry.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can inspect him and he appears to be free of cysts.<br />
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<Genevriel> He is Cyst-free.<br />
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<Genevriel> What happend to M. Orecalo?<br />
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<Dorien> He stayed behind...<br />
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<Denise> he turned into a big glowy thing?<br />
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<Justen> he can make it back on his own... I think...<br />
* Genevriel looks rather concerned.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right...<br />
* Genevriel gives Justen a sympathetic look.<br />
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<Genevriel> If there's anything I can do to help, just say the word.<br />
* Justen nods<br />
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<Dorien> We got what we went in for, though...<br />
* Dorien holds up the seed in it's jar.<br />
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<Genevriel> That is good, but can we get it to the First World without M. Orecalo?<br />
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<Denise> well... can we just take it through the other tree?<br />
* Ilphere nods<br />
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<Ilphere> That would be the easiest way...<br />
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<Genevriel> Very well. The sooner the better.<br />
* Genevriel will figure out with the group when and how we can do that. Is it just a matter of chucking the jar into the Irminsul in the Shade, for example? ;)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> probably not quite that easy ;) we can save that for next time though, as most of the people who might want to discuss it have gone.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Yup, I know, that's why I described it as an action rather than attempting to speak it as Gen.)<br />
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==Solos==<br />
===The One, via Genevriel, heals Madds===<br />
<Madds> (what is our set up? :)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I was thinking something along the lines of Gen has some oracular intuition that she might be able to help ease Madds' pain finally (maybe via a dream). But true to Gen-form she will mull it over before mentioning anything to him. And maaybe they were planning a date night but Gen calls Madd from her work to suggest they have a night in, instead.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Does that make sense?)<br />
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<Madds> (yup, that sounds fine to me - so Madds won't know what she has in mind?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Not really, no. It's Gen. ;) She *probably* sounds preoccupied over the phone so he can figure out that she has *something* on her mind.)<br />
* Madds will arrive at home, a bit concerned/unsure why you changed our plans - maybe you aren't feeling well?<br />
* Genevriel hasn't been home long herself, and had just sat down with a pot of after-work tea.<br />
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<Madds> hi - is everything okay?<br />
* Genevriel stands up and smiles when he steps in. He knows her well enough to see that she is trying to hide a certain anxiety from him.<br />
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<Genevriel> What? Yes?<br />
* Madds comes over to give you a hug and kiss.<br />
* Genevriel hugs and kisses him back.<br />
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<Madds> you just sounded a bit ... concerned, maybe. you've had a lot going on lately, I wasn't sure if maybe something else had happened.<br />
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<Genevriel> Nothing bad.<br />
* Genevriel smiles in an attempt to be reassuring, though she is still rather anxious.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Would you like some tea?<br />
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<Madds> Sure, that would be nice.<br />
* Genevriel pours him a cup and doctors it the way he likes it before handing it over to him.<br />
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<Madds> thanks<br />
* Madds sits down with you<br />
* Genevriel smiles brightly and sits down next to you. Then her smile fades and she looks a little crestfallen.<br />
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<Genevriel> I made you worry, didn't I...<br />
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<Madds> Just a little.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm sorry.<br />
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<Madds> Don't worry about it. I'm just glad to hear there's nothing bad. <br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Madds> And it'll be nice to have a more quiet night in, too.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm sorry. We could go to the movie tomorrow night, maybe?<br />
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<Genevriel> I just... I woke up with this feeling today. I think it comes from the One. I think I might be able to relieve some of the trauma to your leg, maybe. If you want me to try.<br />
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<Madds> oh... huh :o<br />
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<Genevriel> But it's just a feeling. I don't really *know*. So... <br />
* Genevriel shrugs.<br />
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<Madds> well, I guess it can't hurt to try... can it?<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Genevriel> It might hurt a little... Even healing the smallest injury feels... somehow raw to the patient? More raw than with a Cleric of the Wheel, anyway. And your leg was pretty badly damaged.<br />
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<Genevriel> I mean, Dorien told me that my healing magic feels raw.<br />
* Genevriel clarifies.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> So, do you want me to try?<br />
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<Madds> if you think it might help, I'm willing to give it a try.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right.<br />
* Genevriel sets her tea on the side table and kneels on the floor beside Madds so she can lay her hands on his thigh and pray to the One for healing for Madds.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Let's see if this Regeneration works, eh?)<br />
* Genevriel prays her very best because this is Madds, whom she loves.<br />
* Madds grimaces slightly at the sensation, then tries giving his leg an experimental stretch.<br />
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<Madds> ... huh...<br />
* Genevriel nearly forgets to breathe as she watches Madds stretch out his leg.<br />
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<Genevriel> How... how does it feel?<br />
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<Madds> it's... it doesn't hurt.<br />
* Madds says with amazement<br />
* Genevriel smiles happily.<br />
* Madds gets up and tries walking a few steps, then turns back to you<br />
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<Madds> you fixed it :D it worked!<br />
* Genevriel smiles a little wider, and comes close to hug you.<br />
* Madds hugs you tight<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm... I'm glad.<br />
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<Madds> thank you so much<br />
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<Genevriel> You're welcome.<br />
* Madds is overcome and doesn't know what to say, so just hugs you some more<br />
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<Genevriel> Is *all* the pain gone?<br />
* Genevriel asks eventually.<br />
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<Madds> well... I guess I don't know yet. I haven't tried walking up and down stairs or sitting in one position for a long time or other things that would be painful. But just walking normally is fine. It feels like it used to, before...<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you want to try... some stairs?<br />
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<Madds> sure :)<br />
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<Genevriel> All right.<br />
* Genevriel releases Madds and follows him to the stairs to the front door of the apartment building.<br />
* Genevriel will stay close in case things aren't totally all right and she needs to catch him or something.<br />
* Madds will go with you and try walking up and down the stairs a bit. He walks carefully, like he's a bit unsure of his balance, but seems okay.<br />
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<Madds> it feels a bit strange, but I think I'm just still getting used to it. It doesn't hurt.<br />
* Genevriel nods and ushers him back into the apartment.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you want to try... other things?<br />
* Madds looks briefly puzzled.<br />
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<Madds> do you think it fixed everything? :o<br />
* Madds manages to resist the urge to take off his pants in the living room to check ... barely :p<br />
* Genevriel is clearly rather anxious about this step for her sake, but willing to do it for his sake.<br />
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<Genevriel> I think there's a good chance it did.<br />
* Madds nods, a bit more uncertainly<br />
* Madds will do some surreptitious inspection, then.<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> it seems normal.<br />
* Madds says a bit more quietly.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought that might be the case.<br />
* Genevriel replies, also quietly.<br />
* Genevriel looks a little scared as well as anxious.<br />
* Madds comes to sit with you.<br />
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<Madds> can we talk about it? I can tell it's bothering you.<br />
* Genevriel nods, tears flooding into her eyes, though she tries to fight them.<br />
* Madds puts his arm around you<br />
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<Madds> Gen.. look... whatever happens, we can work through it, okay? I love you.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> That last day, when my... while you slept I had decided, already, that I needed to talk to you about it. Our relationship... how could we make it work? But then everything happened, and I never got to.<br />
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<Madds> :/<br />
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<Genevriel> I know how much you like sex, and I should like it too, but I don't, not really. I really missed our other days together, when we'd just walk and talk and tease each other.<br />
* Madds smiles a little at that last part<br />
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<Madds> are you worried we won't do those things anymore?<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Madds> I mean, the walking part should be much easier, actually...<br />
* Genevriel smiles.<br />
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<Genevriel> Nineteen-year-old me was going to ask if there was some compromise we could reach. Twenty-three-year-old me still hopes there is, but isn't sure how well she can hold to it.<br />
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<Madds> what sort of compromise?<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, back then, we only got to see each other once a week, if we were lucky. And after I seduced you, all we did was have sex. I was going to ask if we could alternate Madds market days and Genny market days.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> but presumably that doesn't apply now... or not in the same way, anyway.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Now we see each other every day, but I don't think I would be able to do a Madds market day every other day. <br />
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<Madds> uh... to be honest I'm not sure I could either :p<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, that's some common ground to start from, at least.<br />
* Genevriel jokes through her tears.<br />
* Madds nods, hugging you closer<br />
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<Genevriel> How do we figure this out so that it's fair to both of us?<br />
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<Madds> I liked having sex with you... but that doesn't mean that I want to do it all the time, or do things that you don't enjoy. <br />
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<Madds> were there some parts you liked more... or disliked less?<br />
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<Genevriel> I like touching and being touched. I like kisses, but not tongue. I don't like oral, either giving or receiving it. I like being cuddled afterwards. I like the closeness.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> That must sound so boring.<br />
* Genevriel apologizes.<br />
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<Madds> no.. it sounds nice :3<br />
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<Madds> I don't think hearing about things you like sounds boring at all.<br />
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<Genevriel> Really?<br />
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<Madds> I like making you happy. <br />
* Genevriel cuddles you a little closer if that is possible.<br />
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<Genevriel> Maman was wrong about soldiers.<br />
* Madds smiles at that<br />
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<Madds> well I hope so, I guess?<br />
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<Madds> look, I... I won't say I won't have those kinds of desires. I had them even when I couldn't do anything about them. <br />
* Genevriel nods, listening carefully.<br />
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<Madds> but I can take care of them myself, if that's what you prefer. Or maybe we can find some way to explore them that we both enjoy, I don't know. but if we don't, it doesn't mean that I'm going to leave you, or that you aren't able to make me happy, because you do.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought about things a lot at work today... I wondered if I would be okay with you being intimate with someone else while we're still in a relationship, and I honestly don't know the answer to that. I think I would probably get jealous.<br />
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<Genevriel> Not because of you, but just because of how I feel about myself. <br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> I didn't mean that... that I would go have sex with other people. I just meant, I can take care of myself, uh, manually :p<br />
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<Genevriel> You say that now, but that might change over time. I guess if that happens, we'll worry about it then. It's pointless now but you know me. I worry. I have anxieties.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> And it's not like I would *never* have sex with you. I do like... being able to do something nice for you... but I feel very much like I won't be able to fulfill all your desires, as you say.<br />
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<Genevriel> I wish I was different...<br />
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<Madds> if you were different, you wouldn't be who you are. You wouldn't be the woman I love. <br />
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<Genevriel> This supportive Madds? I *really* like this, too. <br />
* Genevriel uncuddles enough to be able to give you a kiss.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you for being you.<br />
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<Madds> well you did just heal me from crippling pain and injury... so maybe I'm especially soft on you right now ;)<br />
* Genevriel isn't sure what she has done to deserve such a lovely partner.<br />
* Genevriel unfastens the top button of her blouse.<br />
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<Genevriel> Would you rather be hard?<br />
* Madds laughs at that<br />
* Madds will give you a kiss in return and is happy to see how that goes, if you want to try :)<br />
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<Madds> (their tea will get cold.. oh well.)<br />
* Genevriel is willing, a good deal less anxious now, not scared at all, and will try her best to get pleasure out of the things she *does* like.<br />
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<Madds> (aww cuties)<br />
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<Genevriel> (They can make more tea afterwards. They have the whole evening to themselves.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Thanks for the scene!)<br />
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<Madds> (heh, true)</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_70&diff=12289Diablotin 3 session 702018-03-24T14:32:40Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* Prologue */</p>
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: March 18, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> The day of Empress Janelle's official coronation and the grand ball to celebrate it has finally arrived. While in some regards it will be a traditional ceremony, in other ways it's clear that the new Empress wants to distinguish her reign from that of her predecessors.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The ceremony will be the first to be broadcast over radio, and will be filmed by the noted director Korisse Severin so that it can be viewed by people anywhere in the Empire.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As well, the celebrations will be shared with more than just the wealthy and noble populace of the city in other ways. The Empress has ordered a civic holiday for all, and free food will be distributed in the public parks of Diablotin as part of the day's festivities.<br />
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===Hettienne prevents a disastrous coronation===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Hettie, you are on hand to assist the new Empress with the dress you've created for her. I was sort of picturing this kind of thing: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7c/d3/3d/7cd33df5ff47b3073c04834957ec2254.jpg<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Pretty but easy to step on a hem because it's so long and has a train, so you are around with a supply of pins in case of emergency repairs ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> niiice<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You don't need to do the actual 'helping her get dressed and move her train around', she has ladies in waiting for that, which is helpful because you're super pregnant anyway.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> although I'm sure you're on hand for that<br />
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<Hettienne> supervising :v<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> yeah :) <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You are watching as she finishes up getting ready, putting on her jewelry and any last touches on her makeup.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You do notice something a bit odd, though.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You had of course consulted with her about what jewelry she was planning to wear, so you could incorporate those ideas into the design of the dress. You recalled she had picked a particular necklace, one with diamonds and emeralds, but now she is putting on one with some black stones (onyx maybe?) instead.<br />
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<Hettienne> Huh.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> It doesn't really suit quite as well, since you'd planned the neckline and so forth to go with the other one.<br />
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<Hettienne> What happened to the green one?<br />
* Hettienne frowns.<br />
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<Janelle> Oh... I changed my mind. I hope it isn't a problem.<br />
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<Hettienne> Well no, I mean, I only designed the whole dress with that in mind :|<br />
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<Hettienne> But you're the Empress, so do what you want I guess. >:|<br />
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<Janelle> Oh.. I'm sorry :( I just felt like I should wear this one instead.<br />
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<Janelle> The dress is so beautiful - you really did an amazing job on it.<br />
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<Hettienne> The black one is so big and clunky... why?<br />
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<Janelle> It just called out to me. I don't know if I can explain it.<br />
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<Janelle> It seemed more... fitting.<br />
* Hettienne scowls<br />
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<Hettienne> You don't think that's weird<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> At that moment, there is a slight knock at the door.<br />
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<Hettienne> Ugh, go away!<br />
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<Ander> Ah, hi, am I allowed to come in?<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh it's you.<br />
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<Hettienne> MAybe you can change her mind about this gods-awful thing.<br />
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<Hettienne> Look at this!!<br />
* Ander asks, sticking his head in the door. He's wearing his military dress uniform with some extra fancy bits, plus his medals and so forth.<br />
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<Hettienne> THe whole look is ruined!<br />
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<Ander> Huh? What's up?<br />
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<Hettienne> She's insisting on wearing this lump of coal<br />
* Janelle frowns, looking upset<br />
* Ander takes a look at it<br />
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<Ander> Well.. I think the other one was nicer, the one with the emeralds.<br />
* Ander says, agreeing with you while trying not to piss off his wife on the day of her coronation ;)<br />
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<Janelle> Ugh, I can't even decide what necklace I want to wear?<br />
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<Ander> Well, like, it's up to you, sure, but I know Hettie worked real hard on this dress with the other one in mind, yeah?<br />
* Ander says, glancing at you<br />
* Ander is giving you kind of a 'wtf is going on here' look.<br />
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<Hettienne> She said it called to her.<br />
* Hettienne narrows her eyes.<br />
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<Ander> Uh, necklaces shouldn't do that. Ain't nothin' good about jewelry that talks to you.<br />
* Hettienne grumbles <m> she oughtta hang up the damn phone<br />
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<Janelle> Look, I need to get going, they're waiting for me... <br />
* Janelle starts to try to leave.<br />
* Hettienne gives Ander an angry, pleading look<br />
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<Ander> They can't start the show without you, I reckon.<br />
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<Ander> But sure, let's get on the way.<br />
* Ander lets her go ahead of him so he can cast Detect Magic while she isn't looking.<br />
* Ander glances over at you, Hettie, hanging back with you as Janelle is leaving the room.<br />
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<Ander> <w> That thing ain't right. There's some kinda magic on it, like ... not somethin' for protectin' her or whatever, like the ring an' that stuff.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> I thought this kind of thing wasn't supposed to happen!!<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> How are we gonna get it off?!<br />
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<Ander> <w> I dunno, I was thinkin' just grab it off her, but maybe we gotta be more careful.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> Well I could try<br />
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<Ander> <w> Like, I'll try to stall her, talkin' wit hher, an' you come up behind an' grab it?<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> yeah... yeah.<br />
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<Ander> <w> okay, let's do it<br />
* Hettienne rubs her hands together as though warming them up.<br />
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<Ander> Babe, hey, wait a sec, I should go with you, yeah? We're supposed to come out together on the steps, right? or do you go out first an' then I go after?<br />
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<Hettienne> (YOINK)<br />
* Ander stalls her with talking about protocol ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> !roll 1d20+23<br />
* Denise rolls for Hettienne: [ 1d20+23 ] getting [ 11 ] which, after the modifier [ 23 ] totals [ 34 ].<br />
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<Janelle> No, we need to go together, but then you will go stand with the others while I make my speech, and...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You manage to sneak up behind her as they're talking and unhook the necklace so it falls off, and Ander kicks it out of range when it hits the floor.<br />
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<Janelle> What are you doing? :o<br />
* Hettienne runs off with the thing leaving Ander to deal with a potentially angry wife...<br />
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<Ander> Okay, so, let me explain...<br />
* Ander says as you head off.<br />
* Hettienne will try to find a more magic-y person :o<br />
* Hettienne holds it out away from her though, as if it smells bad.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can head out into the palace and conveniently bump into Reverend Mother Alma, who is there as part of the church's representatives for the ceremony.<br />
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<Hettienne> You!<br />
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<Hettienne> What is this?!<br />
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<Alma> Yes?<br />
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<Alma> Ah... <br />
* Hettienne thrusts the necklace at her.<br />
* Alma takes it and holds onto it for a minute, then almost tosses it to the floor.<br />
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<Hettienne> It tried to make Janelle wear it!!<br />
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<Hettienne> That's bad, init?<br />
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<Alma> Yes. It's something from Father Willem. I would need to examin it more closely to know what its intended purpose may be, but absolutely yes, that's bad.<br />
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<Hettienne> Father... the rat guy??!<br />
* Alma nods<br />
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<Hettienne> Can you take it then?<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't want it nowhere near here :|<br />
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<Alma> We've been tracking him but he's evasive. I had concerns that his aim here might be directed at Janelle, and this may be part of his plan.<br />
* Alma nods and will tuck it away in her purse.<br />
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<Hettienne> I gotta get back over there... and get the right goddamn jewelry... FUCK. What a fucking mess!!!!<br />
* Hettienne runs her hands through her hair, so stressed.<br />
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<Alma> Ah... yes. Thank you.<br />
* Hettienne dashes off to find the emeralds<br />
* Janelle and Ander are talking and she seems calmed down somewhat now, so whatever he was saying to her must have worked.<br />
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<Hettienne> Okay... okay.. here's.. the right... one<br />
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<Janelle> I'm sorry, Hettie - I don't know what came over me. The other necklace is much prettier anyway :)<br />
* Hettienne pants<br />
* Janelle accepts the right necklace<br />
* Hettienne will wait until *after* the ceremony to tell her about father willem...<br />
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<Janelle> Thank you. Now I really do need to get going, they're waiting for me to start ... <br />
* Janelle takes Ander's arm so they can head out, and you can trail along behind.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w, to Ander> check her again!<br />
* Ander nods and will look her over again, the spell is probably still going as it's only been a few minutes.<br />
* Ander gives you a thumbs up.<br />
* Hettienne heaves a sigh of relief.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - the coronation goes off smoothly after that, and afterwards Janelle will deliver a speech to the assembled audience, as well as for the benefit of people listening over the radio.<br />
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<Janelle> People of Aveyrone, I speak to you now for the first time as your Empress. I am proud to be able to serve you, and humbled by the knowledge that you have placed your trust in me. For as long as I live, I will strive to be worthy of that trust. My husband, who stands here beside me, shares my values and goals, and will work equally as hard to uphold his duties.<br />
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<Janelle> Today's ceremony, part of our ancient traditions that have been handed down by our ancestors, is not only a tribute to their virtues and their faith, a greatness that has bestowed on us, their descendants, over two thousand years of a strong, stable Empire, but a symbol of hope for the future as well, a hope that we can do better.<br />
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<Janelle> Our Empire has not always done right by all its people, or by our neighbours and guests in this land. Misunderstandings, greed, and outright prejudice have had their place as well, alongside strength, wisdom, and a spirit of trust and faith in one another. <br />
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<Janelle> The treatment of our brothers and sisters in Psyra can be improved, so that they are recognized for their long history and the wisdom they hold - so that their contributions to our Empire are about more than economic value but also a part of our shared culture and heritage from before there was even an Empire to speak of. Their religious traditions and cultural practices will no longer be <br />
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<Janelle> forbidden, but may exist side by side with ours.<br />
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<Janelle> The immigrants who have come to our Empire from the Shadow Plane, seeking new opportunities and a brighter future, will be welcomed here - with paths to citizenship open to them so that they can, if they so wish, become full and equal members of our society, able to practice their faith freely or to be part of no faith if they choose. <br />
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<Janelle> We are in an age of new discoveries and exploration, and while this brings great opportunities, we must also do our best to not repeat mistakes of the past, whether in dealing with the peoples who dwell in lands across the ocean, or in other planes that touch ours. We will send representatives and diplomats to these new worlds to establish lines of communication, rather than reaching out <br />
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<Janelle> with soldiers and weapons. We have as much to learn from them as they from us. <br />
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<Janelle> And even within the heart of our greatest city, the people of House Rat, who have been overlooked and discriminated against since they made themselves known to the surface-folk, will be embraced and honoured as the equal of any other House. Hvala vam, moji ljudi, za stavljanje vaseg povjerenja u mene. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (which for those of you who speak Rat, means "Thank you, my people, for placing your trust in me")<br />
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<Janelle> My presence here, as the first Empress recognized from House Rat, is a symbol of this change that is taking place at all levels of our society, but on its own is not enough to bring improvement to the lives of those who live and work in poverty. Not only those from my own House, but all those who deserve better - better wages, better education, better health and safety - can look to me <br />
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<Janelle> and my government with hope for the future.<br />
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<Janelle> I ask for your patience as I take on this great responsibility. I will always strive to do my best, and though no doubt from time to time I will fall short, I promise that I will take hope from the faith and loyalty you have shown me today, and continue to work to improve this great Empire that we all share. Thank you, and may all the Gods bless us as we begin our work.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hettie, you are kept busy for the rest of the evening, helping out with managing Janelle's gown (and thwarting sinister plans from extraplanar invaders. well just the one.)<br />
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<Hettienne> (I will tell her about Willem when there's an opportune moment tho)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> okay<br />
* Janelle can talk with you for a bit between the ceremony and the ball.<br />
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<Hettienne> Uh so, sorry about that thing with the jewelry<br />
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<Janelle> Oh, I hope that went all right...<br />
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<Janelle> oh.. it's no problem. I mean - you were right, this one is much better.<br />
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<Hettienne> Better than it would have if you wore the black one<br />
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<Hettienne> It was, uh<br />
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<Hettienne> I took it to that old priest woman.<br />
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<Hettienne> <w> She said it came from Father Willem<br />
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<Janelle> :o<br />
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<Hettienne> Yyyyyeah.<br />
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<Janelle> Where is it now? :o Is it safe?<br />
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<Hettienne> SHe took it somewhere<br />
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<Janelle> Reverend Mother Alma has it?<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah.<br />
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<Janelle> That's good... probably there isn't anywhere safer for it right now.<br />
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<Janelle> I wonder if she can use it to track him down, finally... having something of his will help with divination.<br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno how that all works but yeah, hopefully.<br />
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<Janelle> What was it supposed to do? :o<br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno.<br />
* Janelle frowns, looking concerned<br />
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<Hettienne> Alma said she was gonna try and figure that out, but I don't imagine it were notin good...<br />
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<Hettienne> Where'd you get it, anyway?<br />
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<Janelle> It was just in the case with my other jewelry. It seemed... well, it seemed like it had always been there. It seemed familiar. <br />
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<Hettienne> That ain't good... that means someone was able to just sneak it in there... <br />
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<Janelle> But that means he's had access to my rooms in the palace... or I suppose that he has an ally who did :o<br />
* Janelle nods<br />
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<Hettienne> :|<br />
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<Hettienne> Guards got their work cut out for 'em -_-<br />
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<Janelle> Yes, we'll need to investigate this further.<br />
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<Janelle> Thank you - I don't want to imagine what it might have been like if you hadn't gotten it off me.<br />
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<Hettienne> Well, uh, anytime :)<br />
* Janelle hugs you, careful of your huge pregnant belly.<br />
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<Hettienne> (aww)<br />
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===Dorien, Hugonel, Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, Justen, Xandhil, and Ilphere remove the Irminsul from Sirris===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - who all is going on this magical mystery tour of Sirris's head?<br />
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<Dorien> I will assuming my girlfriend gives me permission<br />
* Denise raises her hand?<br />
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<Dorien> Or I guess if she wants to come too :)<br />
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<Hugonel> well it would be pretty cowardly of me to back out now<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> heh<br />
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<Denise> (do you need/want me to Xan?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Misery is okay with letting you go, but does not feel obligated to go herself<br />
* Genevriel wasn't going to tour but was going to be on hand to bring Sirris back from the dead if need be.<br />
* Argent is always willing to help out<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes, Xan and Justen will go, so if you want to Xan that would be helpful :)<br />
* Ilphere is also part of this plan, of course.<br />
* Silvia will also be keeping an eye on her husband while you undertake this plan, so she can hang out with Gen I guess.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay. You can gather at Silvia's house to prepare for the trip.<br />
* Silvia will have made sure their daughter is with friends (lbr probably Mercy) for the night.<br />
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<Xandhil> Solange will keep her plenty distratced, I'm sure<br />
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<Silvia> no doubt...<br />
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<Justen> So the plan is to go in, look around, and try to get the tree out if we can?<br />
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<Denise> how're we gettin' it out?<br />
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<Ilphere> If possible, manipulate the circumstances of the dream to render it portable, and physically remove it.<br />
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<Ilphere> If that isn't possible, we might have to evaluate other options while we're there...!<br />
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<Genevriel> Where do 'we' put it once it's out?<br />
* Dorien has plenty of defoliatnt, just in case.<br />
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<Ilphere> Well, it would be my preference to take it for study... it isn't often one has such an opportunity...!<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Argent> with everything going on, isn't there a lot of risk in studying a planar gateway<br />
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<Ilphere> A proto-gateway...! for understanding how they form and develop...!<br />
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<Denise> There's another whole big one in the Shade already<br />
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<Genevriel> Isn't that enough?<br />
* Genevriel nods, agreeing with Argent... and Denise? (Not sure if Denise was suggesting that Ilphere could study the one in the Shade if she needs to study an Irminsul.)<br />
* Xandhil frowns a bit, knowing what his quasi 'aunt' is like but also that she isn't gonna listen to him :p<br />
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<Hugonel> Well, let's put it another way: what other option is there, than providing it to Princess Ilphere for analysis?<br />
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<Hugonel> It's not like we can destroy it ourselves.<br />
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<Xandhil> We could take it back to the first world<br />
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<Xandhil> It can probably be better directed.... or studied, there.<br />
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<Ilphere> destroying such a valuable item would be tragic...! but perhaps, in the First World, it might be better contained...<br />
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<Hugonel> As long as we can keep an eye on it there. <br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Denise> well there's some folks there we can trust, I figure, if we can find 'em :3<br />
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<Justen> That seems like a good solution, then.<br />
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<Justen> as long as it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.<br />
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<Xandhil> >.><br />
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<Xandhil> There is that. BUt I still feel like that's a better bet than leaving it here<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'd prefer not to have more than one Irminsul in the city if we can help it. Even one is a bit... much.<br />
* Justen nods<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, well, while you've been talking, Sirris has been trying to fall asleep in the next room, and Silvia will report that he seems to be out now.<br />
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<Ilphere> All right, is everyone ready...?<br />
* Argent nods<br />
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<Dorien> As I ever am for this bit...<br />
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<Hugonel> Here we go again ...<br />
* Denise also nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Stay safe.<br />
* Ilphere heads into the bedroom, then, and will instruct everyone to hold hands so she can cast the necessary spell.<br />
* Genevriel hangs back with Silvia and watches.<br />
* Ilphere places her free hand on Sirris's chest.<br />
* Genevriel will use those Deathwatch Goggles to keep an eye on everyone while you're inside Sirris' head.<br />
* Xandhil will hold hands with Justen, and also someone non-justen ;)<br />
* Denise is not picky ;p<br />
* Ilphere casts the spell once everyone is ready.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You see a city of mud-brick and stones that stands in the midst of a fertile plain along the curve of a river. Small boats move along with the current, as smoke rises from its hearths and people walk through its streets - it is a busy, thriving community, but very much not one you're familiar with. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> I have an illustration: https://i.imgur.com/hdYhs8K.jpg<br />
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<Xandhil> Am...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hunters return with the carcass of a deer, while herders move their goats and oxen through the gates to bring them to the market where traders sell their wares. Small children run among the stalls of the marketplace, getting underfoot and then darting away laughing when the merchants yell at them.<br />
* Argent will prep now that we've arrived... greater longstrider, enchantment foil, tree stride, greater magic weapon on rapier, barkskin, see invis<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Towering above the city are taller structures, step pyramids and a complex of temples or palaces, you're not quite sure except that they are large and ornate, painted in rich colours and decorated with statues and carvings, surrounded with lush vegetation and still ponds. <br />
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<Dorien> (Is it anything we might be familiar with from history?)<br />
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<Denise> (there's 6 of us here, right?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (maybe if you've read my book :V)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Ilphere, Justen, Xan, Argent, Denise, Hugo, Aubrienne, and Dorien. 8)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> well, Xan just said it's Am. so if you're familiar with Am, you might have an idea. but Am is not part of what like... everyone gets taught about in school or anything, it's more specialized and relatively recent discoveries.<br />
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<Argent> can you explain?<br />
* Denise looks ag Xan as well, curious<br />
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<Xandhil> Am Is where the ancestors of the empire came from.... it was up north, in what is now the silver destert. <br />
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<Xandhil> This is where the original arch was on our plane, and Sirris was it's last Guardian<br />
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<Justen> It's where Sirris comes from.<br />
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<Dorien> What happened to it?<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Xandhil> The priests here did... something to try and use the arch to go to the center themselves<br />
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<Xandhil> Serpent had Kavreshar, its avatar or Justice, destroy the city for their arrogance.<br />
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<Justen> It got destroyed and the survivors - or some of them - were the people who came to Diablotin.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Dorien> Interesting...<br />
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<Xandhil> the refugees travelled south, and other the course of their travels, the totems they followed gained more power, and that's where the Seven come from... as wel as others that have been lost along the way<br />
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<Xandhil> well more or less lost<br />
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<Justen> I guess this is what it was like when Sirris lived here... something like twenty-five hundred years ago.<br />
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<Xandhil> but Sirris was punished more personally as well<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Dorien> I wonder how exactly one loses a god.<br />
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<Xandhil> That's... complicated.<br />
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<Xandhil> There was a war in the center and some fared better than others<br />
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<Xandhil> After Rat trapped Serpent<br />
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<Xandhil> tottems that didn't have direct association with the tribes that settled the empire didn't have as string an access to the power of the center<br />
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<Xandhil> and then.... their worship was stamped out by more mundane means as the Empire expanded later<br />
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<Xandhil> (strong an access)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> People move around you as you stand there talking, and don't seem perturbed by your presence or your weird clothing, fwiw.<br />
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<Denise> (can we understand them?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes, you can. But you don't think they're speaking Aveyronnais. It sounds weird, but you don't have any trouble making out their words.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> but then, it is a dream...<br />
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<Denise> So what do we gotta do there then? I don't see any giant magic trees...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As you talk, the world around you seems to flicker, shifting from the bright and lively city to a dark and alarming vision. The sky is black, other than where it is occasionally torn by a flash of red lightning, sand is whipped through the air hard enough to sting your skin, and the fires of burning buildings cast jagged shadows on the ground. It is so hot that it hurts to breathe, and <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> the very ground seems to be melting beneath your feet. Screams echo around you, only to be abruptly cut off.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Then the view shifts back to as it was before - the city full of life again, its inhabitants going about their daily lives without any awareness of what has just happened - or may be going to happen in the future.<br />
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<Dorien> Void...<br />
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<Xandhil> woah. D:<br />
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<Ilphere> hmm.<br />
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<Xandhil> (ww)<br />
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<Denise> woah D:<br />
* Xandhil looks up what it happens<br />
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<Hugonel> Huh.<br />
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<Xandhil> ...The whole city now is basically vitrified<br />
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<Xandhil> it's a disturbing place<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Again the vision shifts, bringing you back to the city in the midst of destruction, then returning you once more to the living, peaceful surroundings.<br />
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<Ilphere> It's quite unstable...!<br />
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<Dorien> That seems... not good.<br />
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<Denise> no kiddin'<br />
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<Xandhil> I think we might want to try and go to the well.<br />
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<Argent> so how do we do this? Find Sirris in his dream?<br />
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<Ilphere> I can try to stabilize it... I think perhaps in the non-destroyed version...?<br />
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<Xandhil> I feel like there's some... conflation, in his mind, about what happened then and what's happneing to him now.<br />
* Xandhil nods to both<br />
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<Xandhil> I think that's where we'll find him and... yes I feel like not being on fire is probably preferable :p<br />
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<Ilphere> I'll need to focus my energies on keeping the dream stable, then... <br />
* Xandhil more or less knows where to head, I think?<br />
* Ilphere concentrates, and the world seems to steady itself, no longer fluctuating back and forth between life and death.<br />
* Ilphere settles on 'life' for now ;)<br />
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<Dorien> We should probably hurry unless we really like barbecues.<br />
* Argent will cast Find Quarry to see if it will locate Sirris in his dream (worth a try)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> well he's definitely within 20 miles of your current location... I think the problem might be it will discern his direction as 'everywhere all around you'<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> it's like all of these people are him<br />
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<Argent> well that wasnt helpful... he's like everyone here<br />
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<Dorien> Parts of him at least.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, yes, you do know the general direction to the Well - it would be where those big pyramid temple things are.<br />
* Xandhil will head there then<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, I assume the rest of you are going with Xan, rather than letting him wander off on his own? :)<br />
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<Hugonel> (yup)<br />
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<Dorien> (yes ;) )<br />
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<Argent> (yes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can make your way to the complex of temples. It seems that there are a large number of them, radiating out from the central pyramid structure.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Walking around there are people - some who look much like the other inhabitants of the city who you've already seen elsewhere, but some who are quite distinctive.<br />
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<Denise> (how so?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> They appear to you like hybrids of people and animals - you can see it as though the animal aspects are layered over their human ones, giving them features such as horns or antlers or claws or feathers.<br />
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<Denise> huh...<br />
* Denise tries not to stare<br />
* Dorien stares.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You have the sense that it's like you're seeing their true forms, and the human shapes are more superficial.<br />
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<Xandhil> do I have any idea what we're seeing here?<br />
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<Hugonel> (is this like, how Sirris sees us or something?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Also does it just aply to them? >.> )<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> how do you mean?<br />
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<Xandhil> (Do we appear as we want to or do those of us who aren't un their true forms also get overlays)<br />
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<Xandhil> (i.e., me ;p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> People seem to pay respect to the animal figures, but don't react strangely to them (i.e. don't seem to be freaking out or anything - treat them as a normal part of their world). All of you still appear as your usual selves to one another.<br />
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<Denise> (cool)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (I mean not in your true forms, if some of you are perchance not in your true forms ;)<br />
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<Denise> (gotcha)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The way the people react to the animal-hybrid figures suggests maybe they are priests/shamans, Xan. Maybe this is either how Sirris envisions them, or maybe you're able to perceive something about their connections to their totems?<br />
* Xandhil will look out for animals representing tribes he doens't already know about, but try not to get distrcted from the goal ;p<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can spot people who look like bears, lizards, oxen, owls, wolves, cats, rats, serpents, as well as foxes, ravens, horses, fish, deer/antelope maybe (antlers), goats, jackals...<br />
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<Xandhil> . o O (Neat!)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The priests (if that is in fact what they are) are heading in one general direction, to the big pyramid at the center.<br />
* Xandhil will keep heading there as well<br />
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<Denise> are they goin to the, uh, well?<br />
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<Denise> Should we ask someone what's goin' on or does it matter?<br />
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<Argent> what is the 'well'. Is it like the Arch?<br />
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<Xandhil> it is the arch, in its original form here<br />
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<Xandhil> and yes, that's where they're going<br />
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<Xandhil> As for asking what's happening...<br />
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<Xandhil> maybe?<br />
* Xandhil glances at Ilphere, who is concentrating<br />
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<Xandhil> They miht be gong to.... do whatever it was they did to try and go to the center, I suppose<br />
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<Justen> Should we.. try to watch that? or is that too risky?<br />
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<Justen> I mean, it might be informative, but I don't know if it's our main goal here.<br />
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<Xandhil> I don't know. I don't know if Sirris ever acgually saw it imself, or if it would just be what he imagined. BUt...<br />
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<Xandhil> like I said, I think there's some comflation between the arch and the Irminsul.... which makes sense<br />
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<Xandhil> they're not dissimilar<br />
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<Xandhil> ....probably related, really.<br />
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<Justen> so... yes, go to the Well, if that's where they're headed?<br />
* Justen glances around at the others to see if everyone agrees<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
* Denise shrugs and looks to Argent<br />
* Dorien nods as well.<br />
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<Argent> seems likely<br />
* Denise frowns, and will go up to the neartest priest or whatever<br />
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<Denise> Uh, hey - where's everyone goin'?<br />
* Silvia is now known as Priest<br />
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<Priest> It is the Day of Ascencion. We go to meet our ancestors.<br />
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<Denise> okay..<br />
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<Denise> Is Sirris gonna be there?<br />
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<Priest> The Chosen? Yes, he will be there to open the gate.<br />
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<Denise> uhh, okay, thanks @_@<br />
* Denise will slink back to the party<br />
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<Denise> Uhhh so I guess he is gonna be the one to open the gate to they can go an ascned to mneet their ancestors?<br />
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<Denise> That sounds bad<br />
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<Dorien> Yeaaaaahhhh...<br />
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<Argent> like what maybe caused the place to be wiped out?<br />
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<Dorien> Maybe we should not be here when that happens.<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
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<Xandhil> That.... yes. That does sound like it.<br />
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<Argent> at least we've confirmed where Sirris is/will be<br />
* Xandhil nods to Argent<br />
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<Hugonel> Haven't you all always dreamed of seeing the end of the world?<br />
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<Xandhil> YOu have to think of all this as a metaphor though... We've already been here when it's destroyed, but it is still just a dream<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Dorien> So we're safe then?<br />
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<Justen> so this might not be really how it happened?<br />
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<Xandhil> Its really just Ilphere that's keeping it stable in this state<br />
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<Xandhil> Yes.<br />
* Xandhil says to Justen<br />
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<Xandhil> I mean - maybe it is, but we can't assume that. And we know that the Irminsul is having its own influence on his mind and dreams, and that it is mixed up with Am.<br />
* Xandhil looks to Hugo<br />
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<Xandhil> Like some of the things he was rambling about...<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, right, I understand. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can make your way towards the large pyramid structure, then. As you approach, you can hear sounds of singing and chanting. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emerge from an arched passage into a vast courtyard type area, where these animal-beings have gathered, standing on the steps of the pyramid to look down over the large pool in the center. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> It appears to be full of still water, but when you look at it more closely, you can see that it doesn't reflect the structures and sky above it, but rather an inky blackness.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Standing at its edge is Sirris - or a younger version of him, perhaps. He looks maybe 15 or 16 years old, and wears a simple undyed robe.<br />
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<Xandhil> so the real well was full of poisoned water after the destruction. I don't know about now but, uh... just be careful.<br />
* Xandhil says to the others<br />
* Dorien wonders if he can get a sample...<br />
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<Xandhil> (that's about how old he was hen we first met him , yes?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (it's hard to say... maybe around that, though, yes.)<br />
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<Xandhil> (okay)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (age is only a number when you're 2500 ;)<br />
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<Denise> (word)<br />
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<Xandhil> Sirris?<br />
* Sirris looks over as you say his name, and smiles with recognition<br />
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<Sirris> Xan, what are you doing here?<br />
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<Xandhil> We came to see you - what's going on?<br />
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<Sirris> It's the Ascencion - I'm supposed to open the gate. <br />
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<Xandhil> ...What do you think will happen?<br />
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<Sirris> Well, people get to talk to their ancestors and ask for advice or tell them news about their descendants.<br />
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<Sirris> Did you need to talk to your ancestors too? is that why you're here?<br />
* Xandhil glances over at Justen<br />
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<Justen> I'm pretty okay on talking with my ancestors... don't really need to do that right now @_@<br />
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<Xandhil> nnnnoooo. I don't think think so<br />
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<Hugonel> Uh, Sirris ... that's not why we're here. We're here for you, to ... help you.<br />
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<Sirris> Hugo, you came too :)<br />
* Sirris seems relaxed and happy to see you all<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, of course.<br />
* Ilphere mumbles something under her breath<br />
* Denise looks over at her<br />
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<Denise> what?<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> the tree is the pool... if I look from the other side...<br />
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<Denise> <q> Like.... the water? or the actual well?<br />
* Ilphere closes her eyes, concentrating harder<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> it's both at once<br />
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<Denise> <q> then how do we take it out? :/<br />
* Denise seems a little dismayed, looking around<br />
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<Denise> <q> is it a tree in the destroyed part of the dream?<br />
* Ilphere nods<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> I can let this version of the world switch to the other, and then perhaps...!<br />
* Denise nods as well<br />
* Xandhil looks concerned<br />
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<Xandhil> We've come to find something, Sirris...<br />
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<Ilphere> <q> you might need to distract Sirris, though... he's struggling against me. <br />
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<Sirris> what is it? <br />
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<Xandhil> A tree..<br />
* Xandhil will go up to him and take his hands if he'll let me<br />
* Sirris doesn't pull away<br />
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<Xandhil> Do you remember?<br />
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<Sirris> a... tree? there are lots of trees in the gardens...<br />
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<Xandhil> A special tree<br />
* Xandhil glances at Ilphere<br />
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<Xandhil> Maybe you can come and help me look?<br />
* Xandhil says to Sirris<br />
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<Sirris> I... I should really stay here, they need me for the ceremony, but... I guess I can help you.<br />
* Xandhil smiles<br />
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<Xandhil> They'll wait.<br />
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<Xandhil> come on - which way?<br />
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<Sirris> The gardens are this way...<br />
* Sirris will go with Xan, leaving the Well unattended.<br />
* Ilphere looks up, gesturing to the rest of you.<br />
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<Ilphere> <w> I'll flip the vision now and you'll see what I mean...!<br />
* Denise braces herself for firey doom >.><br />
* Ilphere does... something... and your view of the scene changes. Instead of the still pool, there is a vast unnatural tree growing from the center of the well, its core open and glowing red. The sky is black and the people who were once here are gone, only traces of dust blowing in the empty courtyard now.<br />
* Ilphere switches it back after a moment.<br />
<Denise> uhh<br />
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<Denise> so... how do we get it out D:<br />
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<Dorien> Well... it's a dream, right? Maybe it will respond to our thoughts?<br />
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<Denise> Can we just.... dream it littler?<br />
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<Denise> down to a seed or somethin'? >.><br />
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<Ilphere> yes... if everyone concentrates, we may be able to manipulate it to a smaller state.<br />
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<Dorien> It's worth a shot.<br />
* Argent nods his agreement<br />
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<Dorien> A seed, then. Concentrate on that.<br />
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<Denise> are we aimin' for a baby tree or a seed?<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Hugonel> All right.<br />
* Denise thinks REAL HARD about it just being a little seed<br />
* Dorien will try to clear his mind of everything but the thought of the tree as a seed.<br />
* Ilphere will change it back to the tree side of the vision, so we can see if it's working.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Everyone who is contributing to the tree-shrinking efforts, make a Will save.<br />
* Hugonel thinks really hard of a seed.<br />
* Argent focuses on changing the tree<br />
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<Hugonel> (is this mind affecting?)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d208<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d208 ] getting [ 43 ].<br />
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<Dorien> (errr...)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 13 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 21 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 26 ].<br />
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<Argent> (are at least 4 people adjacent to me?)<br />
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<Hugonel> (26, or 33 if it counts as mind affecting)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hugo: no, it's not, and Argent, yes they are.<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+4<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+4 ] getting [ 11 ] which, after the modifier [ 4 ] totals [ 15 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (for denise)<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Argent> (nat 1 sigh)<br />
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<Xandhil> (that's not good @_@)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Do you hve any destiny?)<br />
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<Dorien> (The tree is now a walrus)<br />
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<Argent> (ill use my destiny reroll... havent in a long while)<br />
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<Xandhil> (lol)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 8 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 27 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (Also if justen s still there he shoudl get a roll)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (yup, and Ilphere too. I was just looking for his sheet ;)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+16<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+16 ] getting [ 5 ] which, after the modifier [ 16 ] totals [ 21 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+5<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+5 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 5 ] totals [ 23 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+10<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+10 ] getting [ 10 ] which, after the modifier [ 10 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, you all concentrate your efforts. There is some resistance - Sirris's mind, or the tree itself, seem to struggle against your efforts to reduce it. But you continue to work together, focusing all your energy on shrinking the tree, and gradually you begin to see some results.<br />
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<Denise> (Xan's sheoul be a 23, actually I was looking at his unmodified stats :p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Meanwhile, in the waking world, Gen, you and Silvia are paying attention to Sirris's state, and you can tell he's agitated, tossing and turning uneasily.<br />
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<Denise> (and denise's shoudlbe 4 higher as well... I can read my character sheets really :p)<br />
* Silvia puts her hand over his, trying to calm him.<br />
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<Silvia> do you think he's okay?<br />
* Silvia asks you<br />
* Genevriel will check him over (Heal check)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> okay<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 22 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Ugh.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I think I've used all my Destiny rerolls.)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You think he's just restless, that's all.<br />
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<Genevriel> I think he's just restless...? But this isn't exactly a routine medical procedure.<br />
* Silvia does also have Heal, of course, and can give you a second opinion, but she's also his wife, so might be biased.<br />
* Genevriel will keep watching him with the Deathwatch goggles in case things go south.<br />
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<Genevriel> What do you think?<br />
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<Silvia> I'm worried about him... I just ... what if this is too much strain for his body to take? <br />
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<Genevriel> Well, that's why I'm here. Plan B.<br />
* Silvia nods uncertainly<br />
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<Silvia> I guess all we can do is keep watching.<br />
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<Genevriel> I know that isn't particularly reassuring.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> If this works, we could try to help the other Seda Grove veterans.<br />
* Silvia nods<br />
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<Silvia> let's hope it does.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
* Silvia holds Sirris's hand tightly, then, and eventually he settles back into a deeper sleep, if not necessarily a more restful one.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> In the dream, you continue focusing your energy on the Irminsul, and it has shrunk to the size of a sapling now, not a huge towering tree. However, there is a problem...<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Overhead, you hear the beating of huge wings.<br />
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<Justen> I said I *didn't* want to see my ancestors today.<br />
* Argent will look to see what is coming<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The shape passes over you, casting its shadow across the courtyard where you stand, and you can see it is a vast dragon, or at least that's what it looks like.<br />
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<Dorien> Awwww, fuckberries.<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+8<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+8 ] getting [ 9 ] which, after the modifier [ 8 ] totals [ 17 ].<br />
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<Argent> sappling may be small enough<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> From the dragon's mouth comes a blast of fire that seems to melt the very stones... the pyramid begins to crumble and fall, and you need to dodge to get out of the way.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Reflex saves all around)<br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+12<br />
* Denise rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+12 ] getting [ 12 ] which, after the modifier [ 12 ] totals [ 24 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (for me)<br />
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<Dorien> !roll 1d20+13<br />
* Denise rolls for Dorien: [ 1d20+13 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 13 ] totals [ 31 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (err, denise :P But do I also need to roll?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (Xan doesn't need to roll this one)<br />
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<Argent> !roll1d20+11<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ Error. The syntax is !roll xdx+x. ].<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+11<br />
* Denise rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+11 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 11 ] totals [ 29 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+5<br />
* Denise rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+5 ] getting [ 5 ] which, after the modifier [ 5 ] totals [ 10 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+4<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+4 ] getting [ 19 ] which, after the modifier [ 4 ] totals [ 23 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> (well, at least it's only a dream ... right?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+9<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+9 ] getting [ 2 ] which, after the modifier [ 9 ] totals [ 11 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 1d20+7<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 1d20+7 ] getting [ 15 ] which, after the modifier [ 7 ] totals [ 22 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Hugo and Ilphere are struck by falling molten rocks and take... some damage.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> !roll 4d6<br />
* Denise rolls for Diablotin_Narrator: [ 4d6 ] getting [ 6 1 3 3 ] for a total of [ 13 ].<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> could be worse.<br />
* Ilphere struggles to maintain her concentration, though.<br />
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<Ilphere> !roll 1d20+17<br />
* Denise rolls for Ilphere: [ 1d20+17 ] getting [ 12 ] which, after the modifier [ 17 ] totals [ 29 ].<br />
* Ilphere manages ;)<br />
* Dorien will try to grab the tree.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Dorien, the tree blazes with a red glow like an ember, but you manage to grasp it even though it hurts your hands. The tree continues shrinking as you grab hold. In your hands it dwindles down further, leaves and branches retreating into itself, until finally it is only a seed.<br />
* Dorien quickly shoves it into a sample jar for safe keeping.<br />
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<Dorien> Ow! Hot!<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The seed is about the size of a bird's egg, so you can put it in a jar, where it glows and pulses uneasily.<br />
* Ilphere looks around at the world's end<br />
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<Ilphere> It's remarkable, really... ! but I suppose we should go.<br />
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<Argent> yes we should<br />
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<Dorien> That seems prudent<br />
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<Argent> Regular dragons are not that big!<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, before I get burned again, please.<br />
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<Dorien> Tell him that. I'm sure he'll listen.<br />
* Ilphere is smouldering a bit herself ;p<br />
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<Ilphere> Oh, yes, it's not a dragon, it's a hellwyrm...!<br />
* Justen sighs a little<br />
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<Dorien> Great. Good. Fine distinction. Very important. CAN WE GO PLEASE?!?!<br />
* Argent looks for Xan<br />
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<Justen> I'll get him.<br />
* Justen says, glancing off where Xan headed.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> As Justen heads off to retrieve his husband, the dragon (or hellwyrm, if we want to be precise) makes another pass over the ruined city, blasting it with more waves of hellfire. The walls are melting, the sand beneath your feet turning glassy from the heat, and the Well before you stands open into a field of stars, not just simple darkness...<br />
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<Denise> It's the place again :o<br />
* Denise says to Argent<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Within the field you can see shapes moving, forms that are beyond your comprehension.<br />
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<Denise> but ther's.... things in it @_@<br />
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<Dorien> Oh... huh.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Shadowy figures, alien and unnatural, move behind and through the stars, reaching tendrils for the open gate...<br />
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<Denise> no you don;t!<br />
* Argent will try and fire a Sunbeam to hold them back<br />
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<Dorien> What... is that...<br />
* Denise gets ready to punch them back in if they try to get out<br />
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<Denise> nothin good....<br />
* Dorien pulls his revolver<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> They shrink away from the sunbeam, it seems to drive them back somewhat.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> There are so many of them, though, and they can't all be caught in its beam.<br />
* Dorien will fire off explosive rounds as fast as he can.<br />
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<Denise> they ain't just gonna come out of his dreams into his head if we go are they? D:<br />
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<Denise> can't we like.... plu it some how?<br />
* Sirris and Xan will return with Justen, and Sirris rushes up to the edge of the gate, stopping in horror.<br />
* Denise thinks REALLY HARD about the well being full of sunlight<br />
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<Sirris> I'll close it - you all get out!<br />
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<Xandhil> Sirris D:<br />
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<Xandhil> We didn't go through all this just to... leave you with this D:<br />
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<Sirris> It's my job.<br />
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<Hugonel> Your job is to inspire and lead us. Not to do it alone.<br />
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<Xandhil> I'm not *leaving* you here.<br />
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<Xandhil> me will turn to the others<br />
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<Xandhil> Get the tree out<br />
* Dorien looks around at the others.<br />
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<Argent> (how do we get out of the dream?)<br />
* Xandhil turns into... basically a glowing ball of light in front of the hole of the well<br />
* Ilphere has to take you out.<br />
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<Denise> uhhh...<br />
* Denise looks at Justen and then Argent<br />
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<Ilphere> Well at least change into something we can touch so I can take you out, Xandhil... your father will be very upset if I don't bring you back...!<br />
* Ilphere will go over to the edge of the well and reach out to touch the glowing light ball as best as she can, holding out her hand for the rest of you.<br />
* Argent will take it<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan's glowing form blocks the gate, preventing anything from emerging while Sirris works to close it.<br />
* Denise will take Denise's hand<br />
* Dorien will join up with the others<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You all manage to get hold of each other, you think, and Ilphere casts the spell to get us out of here.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emergy from the dream in the safety of Sirris's room, with the seed intact in its jar... <br />
* Denise will make sure someone grabs Justen on the way out too >.><br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, however, remains in the dream world... or somewhere.<br />
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<Justen> He... he said it was okay... he said he'd get out on his own...<br />
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<Dorien> Shit<br />
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<Dorien> How's Sirris?<br />
* Sirris remains asleep, and seems to be resting peacefully.<br />
* Dorien stumbles to his feet to check on him.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Do you want to wake him up?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> or just check on his condition while he's asleep?<br />
* Dorien will defer to the more healy types on that.<br />
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<Dorien> (Just checking on his condition)<br />
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<Denise> is he okay?<br />
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<Denise> Are there cysts in him? D:<br />
* Genevriel looks a little alarmed that Xan is missing, but turns her attention back to Sirris when Denise says that.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ointment...<br />
* Genevriel digs her little container out and will use some Cyst-detecting ointment.<br />
* Dorien will give her the jar<br />
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<Dorien> (Or that too :) )<br />
* Hugonel stands nearby, not sure what else to do but worry.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You can inspect him and he appears to be free of cysts.<br />
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<Genevriel> He is Cyst-free.<br />
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<Genevriel> What happend to M. Orecalo?<br />
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<Dorien> He stayed behind...<br />
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<Denise> he turned into a big glowy thing?<br />
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<Justen> he can make it back on his own... I think...<br />
* Genevriel looks rather concerned.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right...<br />
* Genevriel gives Justen a sympathetic look.<br />
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<Genevriel> If there's anything I can do to help, just say the word.<br />
* Justen nods<br />
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<Dorien> We got what we went in for, though...<br />
* Dorien holds up the seed in it's jar.<br />
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<Genevriel> That is good, but can we get it to the First World without M. Orecalo?<br />
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<Denise> well... can we just take it through the other tree?<br />
* Ilphere nods<br />
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<Ilphere> That would be the easiest way...<br />
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<Genevriel> Very well. The sooner the better.<br />
* Genevriel will figure out with the group when and how we can do that. Is it just a matter of chucking the jar into the Irminsul in the Shade, for example? ;)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> probably not quite that easy ;) we can save that for next time though, as most of the people who might want to discuss it have gone.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Yup, I know, that's why I described it as an action rather than attempting to speak it as Gen.)<br />
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==Solos==<br />
===Genevriel heals Madds===<br />
<Madds> (what is our set up? :)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I was thinking something along the lines of Gen has some oracular intuition that she might be able to help ease Madds' pain finally (maybe via a dream). But true to Gen-form she will mull it over before mentioning anything to him. And maaybe they were planning a date night but Gen calls Madd from her work to suggest they have a night in, instead.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Does that make sense?)<br />
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<Madds> (yup, that sounds fine to me - so Madds won't know what she has in mind?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Not really, no. It's Gen. ;) She *probably* sounds preoccupied over the phone so he can figure out that she has *something* on her mind.)<br />
* Madds will arrive at home, a bit concerned/unsure why you changed our plans - maybe you aren't feeling well?<br />
* Genevriel hasn't been home long herself, and had just sat down with a pot of after-work tea.<br />
<br />
<Madds> hi - is everything okay?<br />
* Genevriel stands up and smiles when he steps in. He knows her well enough to see that she is trying to hide a certain anxiety from him.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> What? Yes?<br />
* Madds comes over to give you a hug and kiss.<br />
* Genevriel hugs and kisses him back.<br />
<br />
<Madds> you just sounded a bit ... concerned, maybe. you've had a lot going on lately, I wasn't sure if maybe something else had happened.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Nothing bad.<br />
* Genevriel smiles in an attempt to be reassuring, though she is still rather anxious.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Would you like some tea?<br />
<br />
<Madds> Sure, that would be nice.<br />
* Genevriel pours him a cup and doctors it the way he likes it before handing it over to him.<br />
<br />
<Madds> thanks<br />
* Madds sits down with you<br />
* Genevriel smiles brightly and sits down next to you. Then her smile fades and she looks a little crestfallen.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> I made you worry, didn't I...<br />
<br />
<Madds> Just a little.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> I'm sorry.<br />
<br />
<Madds> Don't worry about it. I'm just glad to hear there's nothing bad. <br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
<br />
<Madds> And it'll be nice to have a more quiet night in, too.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> I'm sorry. We could go to the movie tomorrow night, maybe?<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> I just... I woke up with this feeling today. I think it comes from the One. I think I might be able to relieve some of the trauma to your leg, maybe. If you want me to try.<br />
<br />
<Madds> oh... huh :o<br />
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<Genevriel> But it's just a feeling. I don't really *know*. So... <br />
* Genevriel shrugs.<br />
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<Madds> well, I guess it can't hurt to try... can it?<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> It might hurt a little... Even healing the smallest injury feels... somehow raw to the patient? More raw than with a Cleric of the Wheel, anyway. And your leg was pretty badly damaged.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> I mean, Dorien told me that my healing magic feels raw.<br />
* Genevriel clarifies.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> So, do you want me to try?<br />
<br />
<Madds> if you think it might help, I'm willing to give it a try.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> All right.<br />
* Genevriel sets her tea on the side table and kneels on the floor beside Madds so she can lay her hands on his thigh and pray to the One for healing for Madds.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> (Let's see if this Regeneration works, eh?)<br />
* Genevriel prays her very best because this is Madds, whom she loves.<br />
* Madds grimaces slightly at the sensation, then tries giving his leg an experimental stretch.<br />
<br />
<Madds> ... huh...<br />
* Genevriel nearly forgets to breathe as she watches Madds stretch out his leg.<br />
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<Genevriel> How... how does it feel?<br />
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<Madds> it's... it doesn't hurt.<br />
* Madds says with amazement<br />
* Genevriel smiles happily.<br />
* Madds gets up and tries walking a few steps, then turns back to you<br />
<br />
<Madds> you fixed it :D it worked!<br />
* Genevriel smiles a little wider, and comes close to hug you.<br />
* Madds hugs you tight<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> I'm... I'm glad.<br />
<br />
<Madds> thank you so much<br />
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<Genevriel> You're welcome.<br />
* Madds is overcome and doesn't know what to say, so just hugs you some more<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Is *all* the pain gone?<br />
* Genevriel asks eventually.<br />
<br />
<Madds> well... I guess I don't know yet. I haven't tried walking up and down stairs or sitting in one position for a long time or other things that would be painful. But just walking normally is fine. It feels like it used to, before...<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Do you want to try... some stairs?<br />
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<Madds> sure :)<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> All right.<br />
* Genevriel releases Madds and follows him to the stairs to the front door of the apartment building.<br />
* Genevriel will stay close in case things aren't totally all right and she needs to catch him or something.<br />
* Madds will go with you and try walking up and down the stairs a bit. He walks carefully, like he's a bit unsure of his balance, but seems okay.<br />
<br />
<Madds> it feels a bit strange, but I think I'm just still getting used to it. It doesn't hurt.<br />
* Genevriel nods and ushers him back into the apartment.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Do you want to try... other things?<br />
* Madds looks briefly puzzled.<br />
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<Madds> do you think it fixed everything? :o<br />
* Madds manages to resist the urge to take off his pants in the living room to check ... barely :p<br />
* Genevriel is clearly rather anxious about this step for her sake, but willing to do it for his sake.<br />
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<Genevriel> I think there's a good chance it did.<br />
* Madds nods, a bit more uncertainly<br />
* Madds will do some surreptitious inspection, then.<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> it seems normal.<br />
* Madds says a bit more quietly.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought that might be the case.<br />
* Genevriel replies, also quietly.<br />
* Genevriel looks a little scared as well as anxious.<br />
* Madds comes to sit with you.<br />
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<Madds> can we talk about it? I can tell it's bothering you.<br />
* Genevriel nods, tears flooding into her eyes, though she tries to fight them.<br />
* Madds puts his arm around you<br />
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<Madds> Gen.. look... whatever happens, we can work through it, okay? I love you.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> That last day, when my... while you slept I had decided, already, that I needed to talk to you about it. Our relationship... how could we make it work? But then everything happened, and I never got to.<br />
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<Madds> :/<br />
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<Genevriel> I know how much you like sex, and I should like it too, but I don't, not really. I really missed our other days together, when we'd just walk and talk and tease each other.<br />
* Madds smiles a little at that last part<br />
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<Madds> are you worried we won't do those things anymore?<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Madds> I mean, the walking part should be much easier, actually...<br />
* Genevriel smiles.<br />
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<Genevriel> Nineteen-year-old me was going to ask if there was some compromise we could reach. Twenty-three-year-old me still hopes there is, but isn't sure how well she can hold to it.<br />
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<Madds> what sort of compromise?<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Well, back then, we only got to see each other once a week, if we were lucky. And after I seduced you, all we did was have sex. I was going to ask if we could alternate Madds market days and Genny market days.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> but presumably that doesn't apply now... or not in the same way, anyway.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Now we see each other every day, but I don't think I would be able to do a Madds market day every other day. <br />
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<Madds> uh... to be honest I'm not sure I could either :p<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, that's some common ground to start from, at least.<br />
* Genevriel jokes through her tears.<br />
* Madds nods, hugging you closer<br />
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<Genevriel> How do we figure this out so that it's fair to both of us?<br />
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<Madds> I liked having sex with you... but that doesn't mean that I want to do it all the time, or do things that you don't enjoy. <br />
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<Madds> were there some parts you liked more... or disliked less?<br />
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<Genevriel> I like touching and being touched. I like kisses, but not tongue. I don't like oral, either giving or receiving it. I like being cuddled afterwards. I like the closeness.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> That must sound so boring.<br />
* Genevriel apologizes.<br />
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<Madds> no.. it sounds nice :3<br />
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<Madds> I don't think hearing about things you like sounds boring at all.<br />
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<Genevriel> Really?<br />
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<Madds> I like making you happy. <br />
* Genevriel cuddles you a little closer if that is possible.<br />
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<Genevriel> Maman was wrong about soldiers.<br />
* Madds smiles at that<br />
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<Madds> well I hope so, I guess?<br />
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<Madds> look, I... I won't say I won't have those kinds of desires. I had them even when I couldn't do anything about them. <br />
* Genevriel nods, listening carefully.<br />
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<Madds> but I can take care of them myself, if that's what you prefer. Or maybe we can find some way to explore them that we both enjoy, I don't know. but if we don't, it doesn't mean that I'm going to leave you, or that you aren't able to make me happy, because you do.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought about things a lot at work today... I wondered if I would be okay with you being intimate with someone else while we're still in a relationship, and I honestly don't know the answer to that. I think I would probably get jealous.<br />
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<Genevriel> Not because of you, but just because of how I feel about myself. <br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> I didn't mean that... that I would go have sex with other people. I just meant, I can take care of myself, uh, manually :p<br />
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<Genevriel> You say that now, but that might change over time. I guess if that happens, we'll worry about it then. It's pointless now but you know me. I worry. I have anxieties.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> And it's not like I would *never* have sex with you. I do like... being able to do something nice for you... but I feel very much like I won't be able to fulfill all your desires, as you say.<br />
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<Genevriel> I wish I was different...<br />
<br />
<Madds> if you were different, you wouldn't be who you are. You wouldn't be the woman I love. <br />
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<Genevriel> This supportive Madds? I *really* like this, too. <br />
* Genevriel uncuddles enough to be able to give you a kiss.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you for being you.<br />
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<Madds> well you did just heal me from crippling pain and injury... so maybe I'm especially soft on you right now ;)<br />
* Genevriel isn't sure what she has done to deserve such a lovely partner.<br />
* Genevriel unfastens the top button of her blouse.<br />
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<Genevriel> Would you rather be hard?<br />
* Madds laughs at that<br />
* Madds will give you a kiss in return and is happy to see how that goes, if you want to try :)<br />
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<Madds> (their tea will get cold.. oh well.)<br />
* Genevriel is willing, a good deal less anxious now, not scared at all, and will try her best to get pleasure out of the things she *does* like.<br />
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<Madds> (aww cuties)<br />
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<Genevriel> (They can make more tea afterwards. They have the whole evening to themselves.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Thanks for the scene!)<br />
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<Madds> (heh, true)</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3&diff=12288Diablotin 32018-03-24T13:57:39Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* The Annals */</p>
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<div>==Details==<br />
*GM: [[Curtana]]<br />
*System: Pathfinder Modified<br />
*First session: October 5, 2014<br />
*Last session:<br />
*[[Diablotin 3 character creation rules]]<br />
*[[Questionnaire of Doom!]]<br />
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==Game Tools==<br />
* [https://app.roll20.net/join/506826/QZhp5A Diablotin 3 roll20 gameboard]<br />
* [http://scionbcs.forumotions.net/ RP and OOC forum] - scroll down slightly for Diablotin 3 board.<br />
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==Setting==<br />
* [[The Aveyrone Empire]]<br />
**[[The Past Thirty-two Years]]<br />
* [[Diablotin]]<br />
* [[The Houses]]<br />
** [[House Bear]]<br />
** [[House Lizard]]<br />
** [[House Ox]]<br />
** [[House Wolf]]<br />
** [[House Owl]]<br />
** [[House Cat]]<br />
** [[House Rat]]<br />
** [[The Houseless]]<br />
* The outsiders<br />
**[[Cozovodë]]<br />
**[[Seventh]]<br />
**[[Demons]]<br />
**[[Shadar-kai]]<br />
**[[The Cyst]]<br />
* [[Languages]]<br />
* [[2280s Fashions]]<br />
* [[D3 Political and Religious Climate]]<br />
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==Characters==<br />
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*[[Argent Lundi]]<br />
*[[Aubrienne Romilly]]<br />
*[[Denise Murodea]]<br />
*[[Dorien Voclain]]<br />
*[[Genevriel Doucette]] ([[Gen research]])<br />
*[[Hettienne Murodea]]<br />
*[[Hugonel Silveira]]<br />
*[[Lathra]]<br />
*[[Zola]]<br />
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===Supporting cast===<br />
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====Notable Supporting Characters====<br />
*[[August Merrion]]<br />
*[[Ander Suterre]]<br />
*[[Briony de Jazet]]<br />
*[[Loick Silveira]]<br />
*[[Korisse Severin]]<br />
*[[Mireva]]<br />
*[[Sirris]]<br />
*[[Syrez Rhlandar]]<br />
*[[Titania Trueblood|Titania "Tits" Trueblood]]<br />
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====Notable Organizations====<br />
*[[Titania's_Cabaret#Employees|Employees of Titania's Cabaret]]<br />
*[[Serpent#Known_Members|Member's of Sirris's Church of Serpent]]<br />
*[[Serpent#Known_Members_2|Members of the Shadar-kai Church of Vrag]]<br />
*[[Mala Tajna|Members of the Mala Tajna]]<br />
*[[Red Squadron|Members of the Red Squadron]]<br />
*[[Fey#Known_or_suspected_fey_in_the_empire|Known or Suspected Fey]]<br />
*[[Members of the Kizer Imperial Family]]<br />
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====Others====<br />
*[[Alea Pervenche]]<br />
*[[Annyck Duployé]]<br />
*[[Bella Demarn]]<br />
*[[Bright Rionet]]<br />
*[[Dasra Neherin]]<br />
*[[Enver Raspail]]<br />
*[[Maddox Falgout]]<br />
*[[Mikel Murodea]]<br />
*[[Misery]]<br />
*[[Noren Errazuris]]<br />
*[[Raimond Neherin]]<br />
*[[Silvia Rionet]]<br />
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==The Annals==<br />
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* [[Diablotin 3 timeline]]<br />
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:Logs of game sessions and solo scenes.<br />
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==D3 creations==<br />
===Fiction===<br />
*[http://archiveofourown.org/tags/Diablotin/works The Diablotin tag on AO3]<br />
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===Artwork===<br />
*[[Diablotin 3 avatars]]<br />
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===Playlists===<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Mcpz4nWMOO56EvpnmHKon7XX683ZZjC Diablotin 3 Giant Playlist of Doom]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Mcpz4nWMOP6CnYhqYz1LZ_JtDoJpYpI Diablotin 3 Characters, places, and themes]<br />
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{{game}}{{d}}{{d3}}</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_70&diff=12287Diablotin 3 session 702018-03-24T13:56:45Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: Created page with "{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|70}} ==Summary== ==Session== : Session date: March 18, 2018 : Diablotin date: ===Prologue==="</p>
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: March 18, 2018<br />
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===Prologue===</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_69&diff=12266Diablotin 3 session 692018-03-07T02:20:31Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: Created page with "{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|69}} ==Summary== ==Session== : Session date: March 4, 2018 : Diablotin date: ===Prologue=== ===Genevriel calls Argent to arrange for protective custody..."</p>
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: March 4, 2018<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
===Genevriel calls Argent to arrange for protective custody for Calondres and Dorien to arrange for fungus-killer===<br />
* Genevriel calls Argent. Hopefully he is home.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Just for my curiosity, are you calling from the lab, or elsewhere?)<br />
* Argent stares surprised at the ringing contraption<br />
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<Genevriel> (I am calling from the lab while Veronise figures out her succession plan.)<br />
* Argent thinks "when did we get that?"<br />
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<Argent> Hello?<br />
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<Argent> I'm supposed to say Hello, right?<br />
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<Genevriel> Hi Argent, it's Gen. How are you?<br />
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<Genevriel> And yes, you're supposed to say hello.<br />
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<Argent> I am well today. How are you?<br />
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<Genevriel> Pretty good, thanks. Listen, I stayed late at work today. It looks like we may have misunderstood what's happening at the farm. Veronise took me out to run tests on the zygomind - she's trying to figure out how to destroy it without releasing spores.<br />
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<Genevriel> Also, she has told me about the things she, Claar, and Molnieres have been up to since before the war. She is not comfortable with the things Claar is doing, and fears for her life since Molniere has disappeared.<br />
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<Genevriel> I suggested that if she wants to come clean we might be able to arrange protective custody for her in exchange for her testifying - supposing that there is a trial down the road, anyway.<br />
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<Genevriel> Is that something you and your contacts can arrange?<br />
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<Argent> Yeah that could be arranged, especially if she has good information on Claar.<br />
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<Genevriel> She does.<br />
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<Genevriel> She's trying to make arrangements for the lab to be run while she is gone - especially important since there IS a zygomind here.<br />
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<Argent> I will see what I can do and contact you. Where do I reach you?<br />
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<Genevriel> The number is [insert phone number here] I can escort her into town tonight and deliver her someplace safe.<br />
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<Genevriel> We might stop by her home on the way since she was receiving letters from Molnieres. She destroyed them all but the last one, which she still has. It might provide some further evidence.<br />
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<Argent> Ok... let me do my thing here.<br />
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<Genevriel> Sure. Is Dorien home? I need to ask him about something, too.<br />
* Argent looks around to see if he is?<br />
* Dorien is in his bedroom, probably napping<br />
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<Argent> Hold on a minute...<br />
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<Argent> HEY DOR! GET YOUR BUTT UP! ITS YOUR COUSIN ON THE RINGGER!<br />
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<Dorien> Gah! Wazza! What!<br />
* Dorien will stumble out groggily.<br />
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<Argent> It's Gen, she wants to talk to you<br />
* Argent hands him the phone<br />
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<Argent> I gotta split, stuff to do<br />
* Dorien mumbles something incoherent and grabs the phone<br />
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<Dorien> 'Lo?<br />
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<Genevriel> Hi Dorien. It's not even 8:00. <br />
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<Genevriel> You sound like you were sleeping.<br />
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<Genevriel> Are you sick?<br />
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<Dorien> It's been a long day...<br />
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<Dorien> I have to get sleep when I can nowadays<br />
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<Dorien> If I'd known how many hours went into running a lab I would have stayed a drug dealer.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, I've possibly got some more work to add to your load.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you have much of your fungicide in stock?<br />
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<Dorien> Some. I can make more. It's not that complicated. What's up?<br />
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<Genevriel> The zygomind. The reason Mme. Calondres has it is that she's trying to figure out a way to destroy it without releasing spores.<br />
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<Dorien> Huh... interesting. <br />
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<Genevriel> She hasn't found a way, yet. So I mentioned I know someone who has made some fungicide that might be worth a try. She seems interested, but was wondering if you could produce enough.<br />
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<Dorien> Well, I'm pretty sure the fungicide will kill it if it's related at all to terrestrial fungi, but I can't guarantee it would be without spores.<br />
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<Dorien> How big is it?<br />
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<Genevriel> They've kept it stunted on purpose by feeding it only the bare minimum it requires to survive. So about person-sized.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I think I said 20x20?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (lemme check)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (yeah, 20x20 feet)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Yeah, you did, I was skimming too quick and couldn't remember)<br />
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<Dorien> (that is not person sized ;) )<br />
* Genevriel tells you the size it actually is, not Ceiridwen's wild stab in the dark.<br />
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<Dorien> (heh)<br />
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<Dorien> That's not too bad. Probably a gfew liters would be enough. And then we can have portabello paninis for a month. Well, we could if the fungicide weren't highly toxic.<br />
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<Genevriel> Haha.<br />
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<Dorien> I'll start working on it. Luckily I just got a new apprentice so I can put them on it. When do you need it by?<br />
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<Genevriel> Hard to say. You can probably talk to her directly to work that out.<br />
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<Genevriel> When Argent has made arrangements for her.<br />
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<Dorien> Oh, so that's what hes off doing...<br />
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<Dorien> Sounds good.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> She's working on arrangements for someone to keep running the farm for however long it takes. I'd better go help her with that, if I can.<br />
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<Genevriel> . o o (Hopefully she hasn't taken off while I've been chatting with you boys.)<br />
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<Dorien> Ok, I'll start getting the ingredient's I'll need.<br />
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<Dorien> Good luck.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thanks.<br />
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<Genevriel> Bye.<br />
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<Dorien> See you<br />
* Genevriel hangs up and will go make sure Veronise hasn't taken off, and assist her however she can.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> So I'll assume you can make necessary arrangements for someone else to manage the lab for a while, and bring her into town to wherever Argent is stashing all these people/things. She can room with Molniere and the giant brain.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> actually that's a point - are you (or anyone) going to tell her Molniere is alive and in your custody?<br />
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<Genevriel> (We stop by her home on the way to get that letter.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (But yeah.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> "but yeah" meaning yes you tell her?<br />
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<Genevriel> (I don't know that Gen knows he is in custody?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay - it's possible only Argent + those on that mission know<br />
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<Genevriel> (I was working on the basis that she doesn't since we haven't discussed it in game. So she gets to be surprised when she gets there, whee.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay. <br />
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<Genevriel> (Also, probably better this way. If she finds out *we're* the ones who disappeared Clarence she might freak out/be less cooperative. She can still freak out but at least there'll be more people than Gen to keep her from going postal or something.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> tbf you guys undisappeared him :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> you just then ... put him in a secure location<br />
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<Argent> (id let Vernoise know after we have her in custody and have the stuff from her home)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> She'll be very emotional to learn that he's okay.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> And if you do take her to where he's being kept, she'll want to see him, and there will be hugs and crying and it's all very sweet... for people who maybe are evil scientists ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Evil has feelings, too.)<br />
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<Argent> (evil and in our custody...hahaha!)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I think they're more neutral scientists, tbh. with possibly low wis scores ;)<br />
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<Dorien> (Dorien can relate...)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Claar I make no promises on the evil front :P)<br />
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<Argent> (and now with an easily leveraged relationship... win/win!)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> On that basis, I think it'd be useful for folks to get together and share info/make future plans? <br />
* Genevriel goes home to cuddle her boy once she has made sure Calondres is all settled in, so hopefully our group meeting is the next day. ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (yes, nobody wants to have a group meeting at like 10pm unless it's a real emergency ;)<br />
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===Argent and Dorien host everyone at their apartment===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> maybe Argent and Dorien can host :p<br />
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<Argent> (yes everyone come to our crappy appartment... bring food please)<br />
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<Denise> (lol fine)<br />
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<Dorien> (I have tea and Gin. Anything else you need to bring.)<br />
* Genevriel will invite Madds since he's been involved in a bunch of oyr group meetings.<br />
* Denise can pick up something because she knows what it is like over there ;p<br />
* Dorien will invite Misery and Neddie<br />
* Genevriel will bring home-baked goodies.<br />
* Denise doens't have time for that :p<br />
* Denise can bring some bread and Mystery Pickles :V<br />
* Genevriel is so glad Madds didn't get put into the creepy replacement limbs program.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Yes, let's lop off you *perfectly good leg* so you can leap over buildings to commit crime.)<br />
* Denise will just go to your kitchen and come out with snax on some plates, like magic<br />
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<Argent> Welcome everyone... we don't have enough chairs, so some folks will have to join me on the floor<br />
* Denise can sit on the floor<br />
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<Denise> Hettie needs a good chair tho or she'll cut someone<br />
* Genevriel will sit on the floor next to a chair Madds can sit on, and lean against his good leg.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Well, use his good leg as a backrest, I mean.)<br />
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<Denise> so what's this about?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Mental note: create conjure furniture spell.<br />
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<Argent> To keep everyone informed on stuff going on so I don't have to have the same conversation like 10 times basically<br />
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<Denise> heh<br />
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<Argent> Gen, the farm news<br />
* Argent guestures<br />
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<Genevriel> Sure.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Everyone go read the log, j/k)<br />
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<Argent> (that works for me)<br />
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<Denise> (yeh)<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Genevriel> (ok, it'll save time, maybe the 15 mins that Julia needs to end the game early. http://rocksfall.org/wiki/Diablotin_3_session_68#Gen_learns_that_Veronise_Calondres_may_actually_be_a_Good_Guy.E2.84.A2 and http://rocksfall.org/wiki/Diablotin_3_session_68#Genevriel_listens_to_Veronise.27s_confessions )<br />
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<Argent> so with that we have both Veronise and Molniere in custody and soon well have much more detail on Claar's operation<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Argent> I doubt she'll just come in quietly, considering<br />
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<Madds> With this information, is it worth perhaps trying to take this to the new Warlord?<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, if we get the appropriate people to talk to Calondres and Monieres, surely there will be grounds for arrest?<br />
* Genevriel glances up and smiles at Madds. GMTA.<br />
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<Denise> yeah... an we still don't know how she's linked in with the Cyst<br />
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<Denise> maybr they can help figure that out<br />
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<Genevriel> Calondres couldn't say for certain that Claar has been infested. She thought it would be an easy excuse for Claar's actions, but was inclined to think that this is actually Claar, not a Cyst entity.<br />
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<Genevriel> However, she did suggest that Claar may be working with the Cyst, so...<br />
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<Hettienne> Why would you do that if you're *not* infested<br />
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<Genevriel> Promises of power?<br />
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<Hettienne> Idiots<br />
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<Genevriel> A twisted view of the world? Who knows.<br />
* Denise nods to Hettie<br />
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<Dorien> Maybe she just wants to be on what she thinks will be the winning side.<br />
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<Denise> well, she's wrong :|<br />
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<Denise> >:|<br />
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<Argent> Yeah, I'm not sure what can justify betraying your whole world <br />
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<Denise> maybe it ain't her world? :p<br />
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<Argent> She could be being tricked like others have been by the Cyst... acting in fear to try and defend themselves while actually helping the Cyst reach thier goal<br />
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<Aubrienne> Maybe she just would like it to be.<br />
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<Denise> well, hopefully we can find out<br />
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<Argent> yeah, after she's stopped.<br />
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<Denise> when we bring her in >:|<br />
* Denise nods to argent<br />
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<Argent> So we follow up with new Warlord and take action.<br />
* Argent smiles<br />
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<Genevriel> Calondres is afraid of how high this went in the military. Do we have any reason to believe the new Warlord might be in on what the old Warlord was doing?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Has there been enough time for the new Warlord to be in on much of anything other than getting up to speed?<br />
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<Madds> Well, he was an officer in the army before he was Warlord... so it's possible he knew about it already.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Madds> but I don't know if this was really his area.<br />
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<Genevriel> That is what I was getting at.<br />
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<Argent> Lets try official first. Go get a measure of the man and offer him the details, see how he reacts.<br />
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<Denise> The bos- er, Emperor thinks he's okay :3<br />
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<Dorien> Yeah, but who knows if he's even still the same person.<br />
* Denise looks at Dorien<br />
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<Argent> We can use the ointment<br />
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<Denise> what?<br />
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<Argent> when we meet him<br />
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<Argent> if you have some more<br />
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<Argent> Dorien<br />
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<Dorien> Yeah. We can't assume that anyone is still human.<br />
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<Dorien> I have some stocked up.<br />
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<Denise> oh, I guess..<br />
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<Argent> and if he's not, we knock another brick our of the Cyst's power structure<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I admit I'm relieved that we'll try going through official channels. It feels very lonely, trying to do all this ourselves.<br />
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<Argent> hey, we do good work<br />
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<Denise> We do!<br />
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<Denise> an we got better access now too :3<br />
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<Denise> I tell Ander all this stuff.... I mean, like, unless we say not too. So they know.<br />
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<Dorien> And better tools.<br />
* Dorien grins.<br />
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<Dorien> Not to brag...<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, that's comforting.<br />
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<Argent> Anyone else have news to share?<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
* Denise tries to think if she's got anything relevant<br />
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<Denise> I don't think so<br />
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<Dorien> I found a great new restaurant a few blocks away. <br />
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<Denise> are you doin' okay with the.... shard thing?<br />
* Denise asks Gen<br />
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<Genevriel> Yes. I think I was only a conduit. It did go back to the One in the Void.<br />
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<Denise> oh, okay, that's good!<br />
* Genevriel smiles slightly.<br />
* Hugonel coughs.<br />
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<Hugonel> I think we need to talk about Sirris.<br />
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<Hettienne> Who?<br />
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<Genevriel> How is he doing?<br />
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<Denise> the guy with the tree in his head?<br />
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<Aubrienne> What about him?<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh that guy.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well, he has a tree in his head, as mentioned.<br />
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<Hugonel> And is ... well, holding on better than any of us would be in that situation, but still not well.<br />
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<Hugonel> I believe he overestimated his ability to hold it in check.<br />
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<Denise> were we gonna do somethign about that? <br />
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<Denise> I mean<br />
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<Denise> is there somethin'?<br />
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<Denise> I dunno what woudl happen if there was two irminsuls<br />
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<Hugonel> Right, well, I'm hardly an expert, but on that subject, who is, really? <br />
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<Hugonel> Silvia is very concerned. <br />
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<Genevriel> There could be more than two Irminsuls, if any of those other patients die.<br />
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<Hugonel> When Raimond passed away, I think Sirris did what was necessary, but this is not a permanent solution.<br />
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<Genevriel> So we also need to consider what to do if they do. We don't have any more Sirrises to absorb them.<br />
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<Hugonel> I agree.<br />
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<Dorien> If we can't stop it yet, can we halt the process somehow? Maybe some sort of temporal spell to slow ofr halt the progress?<br />
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<Denise> weren't we gonna take it out of the first guy's head?<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, using the dreamworld somehow.<br />
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<Denise> isn't that why we went to get the princesses?<br />
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<Denise> well I mean<br />
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<Denise> not *just* why...<br />
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<Hugonel> I do think that Princess Ilphere might be very useful in this regard.<br />
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<Aubrienne> This is more her area of expertise.<br />
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<Hugonel> She knows more than just about anyone about these sorts of weirdnesses.<br />
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<Denise> do we wanna met with her then, too?<br />
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<Denise> an the new warlord?<br />
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<Genevriel> I think we need to. Not just for Sirris but for the other patients as well.<br />
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<Hugonel> Would we want to meet with them together or separately?<br />
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<Hugonel> If the concern is real that the new warlord may not be fully trustable ... I don't know.<br />
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<Genevriel> Separately, I think. We don't know if the Warlord is one of them or not, yet.<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Hugonel> The Princess may be all sorts of crazy, but she is deeply loyal to the Empire.<br />
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<Genevriel> If he passes muster then it probably wouldn't hurt to meet with them both, as everything does appear to be linked, as Calondres said.<br />
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<Aubrienne> But separate is the way to go for now.<br />
* Genevriel nods her agreement.<br />
* Denise looks a tad Concerned, but nods<br />
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<Genevriel> You look troubled, Denise.<br />
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<Denise> Well, I dunno. Princess Ilphere prolly does know more about any of this stuff an I'm glad we got her out of Andusk but, like.... she's kinda scary >.><br />
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<Dorien> I think we all have a right to look a bit troubled right now.<br />
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<Denise> When we went in the other guy's head....<br />
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<Denise> But like<br />
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<Aubrienne> She's scary, sure, but scary isn't necessarily bad. You're scary in the right situations, D. :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Sometimes you need scary on your side.<br />
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<Denise> yeah.<br />
* Denise can accept this assessment :3<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, is there anything else we ought to discuss, or should we ask for audiences with the Warlord and Princess Ilphere?<br />
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<Hugonel> Nothing I can think of? I mean, other than the fact that my vampire double might kill me someday if things go wrong.<br />
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<Genevriel> There is the matter of Father Willem loose int eh city.<br />
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<Genevriel> I feel like we should report that to someone appropriate to deal with.<br />
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<Aubrienne> We've all been there, Hugo. :p<br />
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<Denise> I thought other folks were dealin' with him? I mean, I dunno if they did yet but maybe we can find out?<br />
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<Denise> isn't that what, um, M. Orecalo said?<br />
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<Argent> we brought that book back which should make locating him easy<br />
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<Argent> or easier<br />
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<Genevriel> Maybe he's a matter for the Warlord to deal with, though - if he checks out?<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
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<Denise> well<br />
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<Denise> I mean I can ask at the palace<br />
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<Denise> @_@<br />
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<Denise> An see.<br />
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<Denise> I ain't heard anythig but there's so much goin' on]<br />
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<Genevriel> Didn't you have someone from the Church looking into it, Argent?<br />
* Genevriel frowns, trying to remember.<br />
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<Aubrienne> We could also devote some time to tracking him down. We have the resources, and could probably get more as necessary.<br />
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<Denise> well, let's see what's goin on an see if they need us<br />
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<Hugonel> All right, sounds like a plan.<br />
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<Genevriel> Reverend Mother Alma, wasn't it?<br />
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<Genevriel> We should check in with her.<br />
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<Argent> I'll see what I can find out<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right. So Argent will follow up on that. Who wants to arrange to meet with the Warlord? And who with Princess Ilphere?<br />
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<Denise> anyway, I got these pickles in a secret room in the palace an they're pretty good!<br />
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<Dorien> o.O<br />
* Denise says popping open the jar<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm happy to set up the meeting with Ilphere.<br />
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<Denise> An, like, I guess I can see about the warlord<br />
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<Genevriel> Sounds good. I brought some lemon squares.<br />
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<Denise> ?<br />
* Genevriel offers them for everyone.<br />
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<Hugonel> I may also invite Loick to attend - he has some expertise that may be relevant.<br />
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<Hugonel> Should we also invite Silvia directly to meet with Ilphere, when we do?<br />
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<Dorien> I make sure you all have some of the ointment so you can be sure who's what.<br />
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<Dorien> (I'll)<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Dorien will retrieve a few jars from his bedroom and pass them around.<br />
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<Genevriel> I don't think it would hurt, Hugonel.<br />
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<Hugonel> Just don't mix them up with the pickles! <br />
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<Dorien> Yeah, you probably don't want pickle juice in your eyes.<br />
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<Genevriel> Or on your lemon squares.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Ok, so Argent will find answers about Willem, Hugo will arrange to meet with Ilphere and Silvia, and Denise will arrange to meet with Bryson. Woot! Progress!)<br />
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===Hugo, Denise, Genevriel, and Aubrienne meet with Loick, Ilphere and Silvia about how to help Sirris===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, let's have the meeting with Ilphere re. Sirris first. Hugo can make necessary arrangements and anyone who wants to be there can be there (I mean of you guys - not of everyone in the city ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You also wanted to have Loick and Silvia there?<br />
* Genevriel will go.<br />
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<Hugonel> (yes, if possible)<br />
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<Genevriel> (And invite Madds if he wants to come, but maybe he will sit this one out. :) )<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (okay)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (I have enough NPCs to play ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay - Hugo and Gen, anyone else going to this one?<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I'd be down for that one)<br />
* Dorien can't think of why he would go.<br />
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<Denise> (I will go to anything if I don't hav something else going on, if only so I can keep the Emperor properly informed :V)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay, you can meet at Loick's house because I imagine Ilphere's situation is still up in the air as they relocate from the palace. I mean I'm sure she and Menard have another home but probably it's sort of in chaos as they move stuff in.<br />
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<Loick> So much for retirement, heh.<br />
* Hugonel laughs.<br />
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<Genevriel> No rest for the wicked.<br />
* Loick will have some refreshments served for people (tea cakes for Ilphere because he knows she likes them ;)<br />
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<Hugonel> You can be a freelance Council member for hire.<br />
* Ilphere will gladly help herself to tiny pastries...<br />
* Denise will also :V<br />
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<Loick> I think 'consultant' is a good title.<br />
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<Hugonel> Also, let's face it, you would have been miffed if we hadn't included you, Uncle.<br />
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<Loick> It's true.<br />
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<Hugonel> How are you doing, Princess Ilphere?<br />
* Genevriel will be using ointment I guess, just to make sure none of these nobles are infested.<br />
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<Ilphere> oh, well enough considering I have to move my entire library...!<br />
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<Ilphere> it's very inconvenient >:(<br />
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<Denise> I bet that's gonna be a real empty room :3<br />
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<Hugonel> Quite so, quite so. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> They seem fine, Gen.<br />
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<Aubrienne> If you need any help with your books... >.><br />
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<Ilphere> I might consider that...! for some reason my ungrateful children think they have 'more important' things to do.<br />
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<Ilphere> I say, what is the point of having children if they aren't going to help you with moving...!<br />
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<Hugonel> Hmm, yes quite.<br />
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<Loick> Research subjects? ;)<br />
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<Ilphere> Oh well, there's that...!<br />
* Denise just quietly eats another pastry<br />
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<Hugonel> Was there anything you needed to follow up with us regarding Andusk, Princess?<br />
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<Ilphere> Well, if they merge with Leng that will certainly be an interesting development...! <br />
* Hugonel nods, trying not to freak out too much.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well, the important thing is that you're back here safely, and we did learn a lot about their plans and intentions.<br />
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<Ilphere> But we may need to wait and see what path they take... they may take another route<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Hugonel> In the meantime, we have asked you to come here today to help with another serious matter, that of Sirris.<br />
* Ilphere nods<br />
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<Loick> Yes... how is he doing, Silvia?<br />
* Silvia makes a so-so kind of gesture<br />
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<Silvia> He has good days and less good ones... his moods swing erratically, sometimes very agitated and almost manically optimistic, sometimes depressed and despondent.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, presumably some of that is the Irminsul, and some of that is the situation.<br />
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<Silvia> He's always had those darker days but the dramatic upswings are new.<br />
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<Hugonel> It's quite clear, though, that a long-term solution is needed. <br />
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<Ilphere> So, we would like to try going into his dream and extracting the Irminsul...?<br />
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<Hugonel> We hoped to seek your counsel as to whether that is advisable.<br />
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<Ilphere> well I certainly think it's advisable for his well-being...! and if he were to die with it still taking root there, it would have dramatic consequences...!<br />
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<Aubrienne> So, is it feasible?<br />
* Silvia looks mildly uncomfortable at the casual conversation about her husband dying<br />
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<Denise> What would happen?<br />
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<Genevriel> And where do we put it once it's out of his head?<br />
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<Ilphere> My research indicates that the Irminsul reproduces by planting seeds in people's minds - hiding there and taking nourishment from their dreams, their energy, until such time as it gathers enough power to manifest in this world...!<br />
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<Ilphere> To extract it would be a complex task, but I'm certainly willing to make the effort...<br />
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<Ilphere> As to what happens with it after it's removed, assuming we can do so, it depends... I'd be interested in studying it...<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
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<Genevriel> Sirris absorbed it to *prevent* a portal to another plane being opened in this plane.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Any rough estimation on the chance of catastrophe?<br />
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<Loick> We already have one Irminsul in the city - we really don't need two @_@<br />
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<Aubrienne> Another portal isn't necessarily a problem, properly planned for and secured.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Is it?<br />
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<Loick> Not necessarily, but it's the area of effect that I worry about.<br />
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<Genevriel> Especially since malevolent extraplanar entities have their hearts set on coming here.<br />
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<Denise> deends pon where it goes!<br />
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<Denise> (depends on)<br />
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<Loick> The zone around the Irminsul will become infused with Primal energy over time... generating unpredictable effects.<br />
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<Hugonel> I agree with the Princess in this case. We need to study it, because it's not like this is a one-time problem. Of course, not in the city.<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
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<Ilphere> I could take it to my estate in the country to examine it there...!<br />
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<Denise> maybe put it back in Seda Grove?<br />
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<Loick> Hm, that's an interesting proposition.<br />
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<Genevriel> And what's to prevent some other unscrupulous consortium from harvesting the primal energy from *this* Irminsul, like they did at Seda Grove - which is what got us all into this mess in the first place?!<br />
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<Aubrienne> What do you propose, Gen? Destroying it?<br />
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<Hugonel> I don't think there's anything to prevent that, either way. Destroying it doesn't solve the problem in the big picture. There are entities and forces , in multiple planes, who have interests that we do not fully understand.<br />
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<Denise> I thouht that's what Claar was doin' that got this all started - studyin' the irminsuls :p<br />
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<Genevriel> No. Claar and her consortium harnessed the energy of the Irminsul at Seda Grove to create the Warforged. That cost many soldiers their lives. That's how the Irminsul seeds got planted in Raimond's head and the heads of the other patients. That's why Sirris now has it in his head.<br />
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<Genevriel> Claar began studying Irminsuls after wards, that's why she had Raimond and the others at Lynwood.<br />
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<Loick> If we had access to her research notes it would possibly be very informative.<br />
* Loick says idly<br />
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<Denise> I don't figure she went up to that big 'ol magic tree knowin' nothin' about it<br />
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<Silvia> My concern is for Sirris... I think the Irminsul needs to be removed sooner rather than later, for his safety. What happens to it after that is another matter.<br />
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<Genevriel> No, but they were approaching it as an energy source then. Now she appears to be interested in them for other reasons.<br />
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<Silvia> I suspect Xan and Justen would also want to assist, if their help would be useful. They're concerned for Sirris as well.<br />
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<Hugonel> Oh, yes, absolutely. <br />
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<Denise> sure?<br />
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<Aubrienne> As long as it's people we can trust, the more the merrier, right?<br />
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<Ilphere> Well, it's not a problem of numbers so much... but Sirris's own emotions and attachments may have an effect on the dreams we encounter.<br />
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<Ilphere> I wouldn't ask you to come into your own husband's dream, for instance...! Goodness only knows what you'd see there, it might be awful...!<br />
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<Silvia> Well, I appreciate that. And I feel like it's more useful for me to remain by his side anyway, in case anything happens while this is happening.<br />
* Ilphere nods<br />
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<Ilphere> He's had a very ... troubled past... whatever we find in his dreams may reflect that >.><br />
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<Denise> he has?<br />
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<Aubrienne> <w> I can tell you later, Denise.<br />
* Silvia nods, realizing not everyone probably knows about her husband's life<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Silvia> He went through the destruction of his entire civilization, and then spent a couple thousand years being punished for it, until Justen and Xan rescued him.<br />
* Silvia says by way of the short, short summary<br />
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<Denise> gosh<br />
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<Denise> that's a long punishing time :o<br />
* Silvia nods grimly<br />
* Denise stops herself from asking what he did, at least for now >.><br />
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<Denise> :/<br />
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<Ilphere> But if Justen and Xan feel that they can withstand whatever they might see there, then their help would be welcome...!<br />
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<Denise> well slmeone can ask 'em I guess<br />
* Silvia nods<br />
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<Loick> Shall we reserve discussion of what to do with the extracted Irminsul for once we know whether it's actually possible to extract it?<br />
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<Hugonel> Probably for the best. <br />
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<Hugonel> Do let me know what you would need from me, if anything. I would want to help in any way possible.<br />
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<Ilphere> People who do know him well may be useful - dreams can use metaphors and symbols that make sense to the person, so your insights would be much appreciated...!<br />
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<Ilphere> As well, I believe you are a follower of his faith, so that may be helpful...?<br />
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<Hugonel> That is true.<br />
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<Hugonel> I should say that I did also, when last I met with him, share the moment of his memory when he took the Irminsul into him from Raimond.<br />
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<Ilphere> oh...?<br />
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<Hugonel> It was very fragmented, but, yes.<br />
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<Hugonel> The blue glow of the Irminsul rushed up to meet him, and then a flood of scattered memories, bits and pieces of green leaves overhead, night skies filled with stars, fire falling from the sky, the ground melting like glass, darkness and an aching sorrow, a cool sip of water. That sort of thing. <br />
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<Hugonel> I don't know what, if any of that, would have been metaphorical or literal.<br />
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<Genevriel> My skills might be best used watching over him with Silvia, in case things go wrong. I may be able to heal him, bring him back if necessary.<br />
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<Silvia> The ground melting, and the drink of water, would be quite literal I think. <br />
* Genevriel glances at Silvia because it's not very nice thinking about your loved ones dying maybe.<br />
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<Ilphere> Well, should we prepare for this in the next several days...? Perhaps after the coronation, I imagine I'm expected to attend that...<br />
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<Hugonel> Of course.<br />
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<Silvia> All right.<br />
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<Silvia> I think he'll be able to make it until then.<br />
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<Denise> yeah @_@<br />
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<Denise> gosh<br />
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<Denise> okay, then<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (all right. Maybe talking to the Warlord next? I know Argent wanted to be there but maybe he's busy with church stuff)<br />
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<Denise> (WHat was the other one?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Alma - which he would really need to be there for)<br />
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<Denise> (Ahhh right. Okay!)<br />
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===Denise, Hettienne, Dorien, Aubrienne, and Genevriel meet with the new Warlord, Bryson Arguelles===<br />
* Denise will ask Ander how to set up a meeting about this stuff and who all shousl be there because shes reall not sure, she just trusts he can make it happen ;p<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (maybe I can wrangle Terry and anyone else who wants to be there for a solo for the Alma stuff)<br />
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<Denise> (And who all is coming for this? gen and Madds? Dorien? Hettie, maybe, for stff that relates to Molniere?)<br />
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<Dorien> I can go if needed.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (yeah, that would make sense to me?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'm coming, yeah, and would ask Madds if he wants to - but he might not since ultimately the Warlord is his boss)<br />
* Ander will make time to be there for this, I think<br />
* Genevriel will use ointment again, and offer some to Madds as well.<br />
* Dorien will use it also<br />
* Denise will just trust the others to tell her who to punch ;p<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> People at this meeting = not cyst infected ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Excellent)<br />
* Ander will make introductions around, since I think most of you haven't met the new Warlord before.<br />
* Denise has not<br />
* Bryson is in his early 30s, tall, brown hair, blue eyes, catalogue model handsome ;)<br />
* Genevriel bows politely to Ander and the Warlord.<br />
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<Bryson> It's good to meet you, I understand there is some important business you need to discuss with me?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Denise> um, yes<br />
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<Denise> Sir<br />
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<Genevriel> For some time now, we've been aware of some things that don't seem right in the Empire. Soldiers with artificial limbs, who seem to lose something of their humanity; the fae invasion which may have been an attempt for an entirely different type of entity, experiments with portals to this plane, and more.<br />
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<Genevriel> It all seems to tie into some research that was carried out by several scientists: Suzetta Claar, Veronise Calondres, and Clarence Molnieres - who received a great deal, if not all, of their funding from the previous Warlord.<br />
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<Bryson> I've been briefed on some of these matters... some of it is still something I'm trying to wrap my head around. <br />
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<Hettienne> YEah so what do you know about that<br />
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<Bryson> I know about the program to develop artificial limbs - I saw some of that in action even prior to my appointment here. I know there were some unfortunate side effects, and that there is a lawsuit in process.<br />
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<Hettienne> A lawsuit?<br />
* Bryson nods<br />
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<Madds> Yes, some of the ... patients, I guess you can say.. are suing.<br />
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<Denise> Some of 'em went all kinds crazy, an started working for the folks in the church who wanna kill folks who aren't humans, too.<br />
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<Denise> Evictors<br />
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<Bryson> Yes, it's my understanding we have some of them in custody. <br />
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<Hettienne> WHat are you doin' with them<br />
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<Bryson> That's under the purview of the Hush... I believe they want to try to use them to identify other members of this group, in order to bring more of them to justice. In my opinion, they should be tried for their crimes by a military court.<br />
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<Hettienne> So the Hush has 'em back? <br />
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<Bryson> wait, back?<br />
* Bryson looks puzzled for a moment<br />
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<Bryson> Did they not still have them?<br />
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<Hettienne> ¯\_(ツ)_/¯<br />
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<Bryson> All right... I'll look into that. <br />
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<Denise> We went lookin; for 'em but we found Molniere instead<br />
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<Genevriel> He's in custody of a branch of the Church.<br />
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<Genevriel> And Calondres has turned herself in to them as well.<br />
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<Hettienne> we were told YOUR guys took 'em<br />
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<Denise> but we thought *you* had Aigel 'an his lady<br />
* Bryson frowns<br />
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<Denise> well, not, like *you*, but th' old warlord<br />
* Denise says a touch more demurely<br />
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<Genevriel> It seems that Calondres and Molniere were not comfortable with the direction Claar's research was taking. They may be willing to testify against her if there is sufficient evidence for her arrest.<br />
* Bryson nods<br />
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<Bryson> Suzetta Claar isn't a member of the military, but a... consultant employed by my predecessor. I don't have jurisdiction over her specifically. But I do agree that if there is evidence for crimes she's committed, that an arrest should be made.<br />
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<Denise> we gotta get her before she goes into hidin' or somethin'<br />
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<Bryson> Do you know where she currently is?<br />
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<Denise> uhhh.<br />
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<Denise> no.<br />
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<Denise> >.><br />
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<Denise> <.<<br />
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<Bryson> But you do have a number of her associates.<br />
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<Denise> yes.<br />
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<Genevriel> Yes, they might be able to provide some clues to her whereabouts.<br />
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<Bryson> So maybe one of them knows of possible places she might go.<br />
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<Denise> wELL, AN WE KOW WHRE HER FACILITY IS, SO THERE'S THAT TOO<br />
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<Denise> (CL, sorry)<br />
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<Denise> Like, maybe someone there woudl know where she's at<br />
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<Dorien> There may be evidence there too.<br />
* Bryson nods<br />
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<Bryson> That, we may have grounds to search.<br />
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<Denise> good<br />
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<Denise> we found all kinds a weird stuff there<br />
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<Denise> an we got some folks out....<br />
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<Hettienne> She was poisoning her dad...<br />
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<Denise> oh right!<br />
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<Denise> yeh<br />
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<Denise> her own da!<br />
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<Bryson> Do you think he'd also be willing to testify to things he might have witnessed or been subjected to?<br />
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<Hettienne> He was pretty cranky about it<br />
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<Denise> she made him blind soI dunno that he saw much :p<br />
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<Denise> but prolly, yeah<br />
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<Denise> we sent him to his old good doctor<br />
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<Bryson> All right... we can try to locate him then, and see what he has to say.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
* Bryson will get the name of said doctor, which I forget ;)<br />
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<Denise> I bet the church folks are keepin; tabs on 'im<br />
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<Bryson> But if I understand, you believe that all of this also relates to possible incursions from other planes, and threats from extraplanar entities? Not just to misdeeds of one or two particular scientists.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's possible that Claar is herself infected with a Cyst entity. My cousin, Dorien, has developed an ointment that can be used to identify these creatures within their hosts.<br />
* Genevriel looks over at Dorien.<br />
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<Denise> But like - what do you know about this? They leave anykinda reports or they gone all rogue an sketchy about it?<br />
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<Denise> an oh yeah, the Cysts... er.. Kaorti. Things >:|<br />
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<Genevriel> He may be able to supply those in the military whom you trust to carry out investigations.<br />
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<Dorien> It's proven effective so far. We may also have a method of removing them, although we only have limited evidence of its efficaciousness<br />
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<Bryson> There are reports as far as concerns the creation of the warforged, and the artificial limb research. <br />
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<Bryson> Not so much about extraplanar beings trying to invade our world.<br />
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<Denise> they wanna take over our world. They're whatt correupted the Irmunsul in the Shade and tried to use it to get in here.<br />
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<Denise> but Claar is prolly workin' with them<br />
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<Dorien> If not one of them<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
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<Denise> she had a bunch of folks who had, I guess, irminsul seeds in their heads<br />
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<Denise> at Lynnwood<br />
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<Denise> an that's who we got out an the old warlord tried to get back<br />
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<Denise> right?<br />
* Denise checks with Gen on that<br />
* Bryson looks a bit concerned at that<br />
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<Genevriel> They're currently in the joint care of Silvia Rionet and Reverend Mother Alma; some of us have been assisting in their care.<br />
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<Denise> so gosh, maybe *she* has a cyst in her !@_@<br />
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<Genevriel> Yes, Fredericia Hartzell did try to have them removed from our care.<br />
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<Bryson> the Warlord?<br />
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<Denise> yeah...<br />
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<Bryson> I mean... my predecessor as warlord, that is. Sorry, I'm still not used to being the Warlord :p<br />
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<Genevriel> Yes, there was a signed warrant just after Emperor Marl died.<br />
* Bryson nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Fortunately, Justen Olivier was able to provide an opinion on its legality and the seizure was thwarted.<br />
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<Genevriel> We relocated the patients from Silvia Rionet's house to Reverend Mother Alma's at that time.<br />
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<Bryson> All right.<br />
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<Bryson> I find it concerning that they were trying to gain control of these patients in a manner of ... dubious legality.<br />
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<Genevriel> As did we.<br />
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<Genevriel> The patients all have Irminsuls in their heads. When they die, the Irminsuls will be released. I think that's the reason they are valuable to Claar and Hartzell.<br />
* Bryson nods<br />
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<Denise> sorta released<br />
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<Denise> like the one we saw didn't realy, uh, take<br />
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<Denise> (Or did it, I forget)<br />
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<Genevriel> One patient, Raimond Neherin, already did die. Sirris, Silvia's husband, managed to contain it but not for long. We're working with Princess Ilphere to try to come up with a solution both for Sirris and the remaining patients.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Replace "it" with "the Irminsul")<br />
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<Genevriel> One of the patients was a Psyrene soldier; she was kept by Claar against her will and unable to contact any of her family back home. So, there is probably some sort of charge availalbe there since I believe all prisoners of war were supposed to be released when the war ended?<br />
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<Bryson> yes...<br />
* Bryson frowns at that<br />
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<Bryson> I think there are definitely enough potential crimes here that bringing her in is necessary. Even if only some of these matters are accurate, it's very alarming.<br />
* Genevriel looks relieved.<br />
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<Denise> Just Claar? Or the old Warlord too? >.><br />
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<Bryson> at the very least I think we need to determine whether Hartzell is infected with one of these Cyst beings. If you have a means of detecting them, we should use that to see if that is the case. Our response from there would depend on what we find.<br />
* Genevriel looks to Dorien.<br />
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<Dorien> I have a small sample with me. I'll need your guarantee that it won't leave your possession, though. If one of them gets hold of it it may be possible they could find a way to neutralize its effectiveness.<br />
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<Bryson> Certainly. <br />
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<Bryson> I'm willing to go and talk to her under the guise of needing advice in my new position. <br />
* Dorien will produce a small vial and pass it to the warlord. <br />
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<Denise> okay but, like, be careful :o<br />
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<Bryson> Thank you.<br />
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<Dorien> Just rub some on your eylids before meeting her. I'm still not sure how long the effects last, but its at least a few minutes.<br />
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<Bryson> What will the effects be if she is infected?<br />
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<Dorien> You'll know.<br />
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<Dorien> Trust me.<br />
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<Bryson> ... all right.<br />
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<Denise> they look real creepy<br />
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<Denise> all stretched out an... wrong @_@<br />
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<Genevriel> Sir, please be careful. If she is a Cyst, we don't know all that they are capable of.<br />
* Bryson nods<br />
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<Bryson> I'll ask to meet her here - that way, I won't be in her home territory, and there will be people around if anything unexpected happens.<br />
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<Genevriel> The entity may be able to leave her and infect you, and that would be... very bad.<br />
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<Genevriel> But someone who is still a Warlord is probably more useful to the Cyst than someone who is no longer a Warlord .<br />
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<Bryson> Do you know of any means to guard against this? Precautions I should take?<br />
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<Denise> um<br />
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<Denise> magic?<br />
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<Dorien> Guns come to mind.<br />
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<Denise> we used a spell to push one out of someone an I think it would keep them out?<br />
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<Bryson> I'm not going to shoot Fredericia Hartzell @_@<br />
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<Denise> you can't shoot the cyst anyway<br />
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<Genevriel> No, you'd be killing the host but not the parasite.<br />
* Genevriel agrees.<br />
* Denise looks at Aubrienne (if she is here)<br />
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<Genevriel> Calondres did develop a treatment for those infected with the Cyst; it lets them resume control of themselves again briefly. I wonder if a stronger version of that could possibly act as a repellant?<br />
* Genevriel looks to Dorien again.<br />
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<Dorien> I may have a way of forcing one out. <br />
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<Aubrienne> Protection from Evil should block you from being infected, and, yes, you can use circles or similar magic to cast them out.<br />
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<Dorien> We've only tested it once, but it worked.<br />
* Bryson nods<br />
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<Denise> if you can get 'em out they die ral quick<br />
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<Denise> hat's why they need hoststhey can't live here on their own<br />
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<Dorien> They don't do well in our plane.<br />
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<Bryson> All right. Well, if I determine that she is infected, we can proceed to those options. For the first meeting, I'll use protective magic to ward myself.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Dorien> Also, make sure you wash your hands after applying that stuff. You don't want to accidentally get any in your mouth. You'll be vomiting neon pink for like... an hour.<br />
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<Bryson> Uh... good to know.<br />
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<Denise> hey you never told us that! :o<br />
* Denise elbows Dorien<br />
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<Dorien> I only just found out. Don't ask how.<br />
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<Genevriel> The other thing you and Her Imperial Majesty should be aware of if you're not already, is that there is currently a zygomind being held captive at Calondres' experimental farm outside of the city. She has been trying to find a way to destroy it without releasing its spores, because she thinks it's not impossible that the Cyst are hoping to use zygominds to depopulate our plane. We-<br />
* Genevriel indicated her companions<br />
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<Genevriel> Had also theorized that the undead husks created by a zygomind might make a suitable host for Cyst entities.<br />
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<Denise> or warforged >.><br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Denise> I still bet that's why they were made in the first place<br />
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<Denise> >.><br />
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<Genevriel> Or warforged. And the Irminsul at Seda Grove is what gave Claar's team the power they needed to bring the Warforged to life. So even if she is not seeking Irminsuls to create portals to other planes, she may be seeking Irminsuls as a power source to create more Warforged to house Cyst entities.<br />
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<Bryson> I'm sorry, can you back up and explain what a zygomind is?<br />
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<Genevriel> Yes, sir.<br />
* Genevriel will explain that they are evil fungi that can grow up to 300 feet and basically turn everyone for miles around into undead servants of itself to lure more victims in.<br />
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<Bryson> ... all right...<br />
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<Bryson> It's not too late for me to tell Janelle to find someone else for this job, right?<br />
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<Genevriel> (i'll give him the details but figured it doesn't make sense to repeat the monster manual entries here ;) )<br />
* Bryson asks Ander a bit jokingly<br />
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<Ander> Oh yeah, no, it's too late. You're stuck with it.<br />
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<Denise> heh<br />
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<Genevriel> Dorien did develop an antifungal chemical that we used successfully against the fungi during the Fey invasion. It's possible that it would have the desired effect on the zygomind.<br />
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<Dorien> We're going to give it a test, at least.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Do I know who Veronise decided to leave in charge of the lab?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (probably but I don't ;)<br />
* Genevriel will tell him who's in charge of the lab currently.<br />
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<Genevriel> We should work with [him/her/they] to test Dorien's chemical on the zygomind.<br />
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<Bryson> All right.<br />
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<Denise> an, like... I get you some names of folks to work with from the church... an mayyybe the hush?<br />
* Denise looks at Hettie<br />
* Bryson will thank you for the information and go about getting these things organized, then.</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_68&diff=12265Diablotin 3 session 682018-03-04T04:00:15Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* Gen learns that Veronise Calondres may actually be a Good Guy™ */</p>
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: February 4, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> The Empress (whose official coronation is still a few days off) is working on making appointments to her Inner Council. A few of the positions will remain the same - for instance, she doesn't get to appoint the Patriarch ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> But a lot of the Inner Council have been serving for 30+ years and are happy to retire and pass this responsibility along to someone else.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The appointments to the Inner Council are as follows<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Lady Chancellor - Cora of Gouge<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Lady Chamberlain - Lienor Silveira<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Lord Treasurer - Noren Errazuris<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Warlord - Bryson Arguelles<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Patriarch - Velten du Champe (continuing)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Secretary of State - Eloise Marcoux (continuing)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Chief Sorceress - Svara Badic<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Chief Justice - Danyel de Beziers (continuing)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (oh lol it changed my bullet points. oh well.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The other development is that Empress Janelle is creating three new positions on the Inner Council - Secretary of Education, Secretary of Industry, and Secretary of Health. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> who are as follows:<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Secretary of Education - Jessamine Olivier<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Secretary of Industry - Julienne Sormet<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Secretary of Health - Pasith de Beziers<br />
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<Aubrienne> (neat)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> There are various other appointments in the Outer Council that are probably less interesting, and also the Ladies of the Bedchamber, who might contain a few people some of you know :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Ladies of the Bedchamber: Chessa Duclair, Marlena Olivier, Alma de Tourigny, Lili Veilleux, Sylvane Marcoux, Lurancy Dryden<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I mean, I think in part she's picking people she actually knows and is friends with, and partly picking people to satisfy different Houses so they have some kind of representation, and partly people outside the typical circle of nobles.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> So probably some of these appointments are fairly controversial, and/or at least unexpected. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> also Noren, Bryson, and Danyel are the only dudes. well, aside from Velten, who is approx. one thousand years old and will die and be replaced soon ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (and honestly probably as soon as Alma becomes Matriarch, Danyel retires... because he wants to stay married and working with his wife is not the way to do that ;p)<br />
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===Hettienne learns that Nycki could be the next Lady Grey===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, Hettie, you are probably spending most of your available hours at the moment working on the dress for the coronation - although as promised they do have assistants available for you if you want them, to do the stuff like fetching and carrying and tedious non-complicated sewing and so forth.<br />
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<Hettienne> (aight)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You're getting ready for bed after a long day of work and Nycki wanders in.<br />
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<Nycki> hey babe... how are you holding up? <br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno... I'm too tired to think about it @_@<br />
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<Hettienne> How 'bout you?<br />
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<Nycki> it's been a hell of a day.<br />
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<Hettienne> Must be a mess at the office huh.<br />
* Nycki nods<br />
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<Nycki> Here... lemme rub your feet, they must be hurtin'.<br />
* Nycki may or may not be buttering you up for something >.><br />
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<Hettienne> Aw that'd be swell... An' I can do yours :3<br />
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<Nycki> sure :)<br />
* Nycki gets settled in with your feet on her lap so she can rub them.<br />
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<Nycki> so like... you remember how we talked a while ago, 'bout me maybe bein' the next Lady Grey.<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah?<br />
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<Nycki> Well... yeah. So it's happenin' - or at least, I got til tomorrow to tell them yes or no.<br />
* Nycki looks over at you to gauge your reaction to that<br />
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<Hettienne> Well, damn :o<br />
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<Nycki> it'd be a big change.<br />
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<Hettienne> So... what's that gonna mean?<br />
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<Nycki> well, like... for us, first of all it'd mean either we gotta move, or we gotta get your house overhauled with all kinds of security.<br />
<Nycki> Stuff to stop people spyin' on us, stuff to stop people tryin' to fuck with us... magic, not magic, whatever.<br />
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<Hettienne> I guess that makes sense...<br />
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<Nycki> I know how much you love this place. Like... I wouldn't wanna make you leave it if you don't wanna.<br />
* Hettienne shifts uncomfortably...<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah... :/<br />
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<Hettienne> What... what all would they have to do?<br />
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<Hettienne> How long would it take?<br />
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<Nycki> I think they could do it pretty quick, if need be - there'd be physical security - stuff like new locks, that kinda thing - plus magic stuff they'd throw on.<br />
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<Nycki> Maybe a week or two, say?<br />
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<Hettienne> Where we would go while they're doin' it?<br />
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<Nycki> We could stay at the palace for a bit.<br />
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<Nycki> Kinda like a swanky vacation? ;p<br />
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<Hettienne> Ooh, fancy.<br />
* Hettienne giggles<br />
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<Nycki> It'd also mean like... for the kids, we prolly couldn't send 'em to regular schools an' that kinda thing. it'd have an impact on them too, when they're growin' up.<br />
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<Hettienne> I never went to regular school an' I turned out just fine :v<br />
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<Nycki> well, fair enough. <br />
* Hettienne snickers<br />
* Nycki smiles at that<br />
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<Nycki> They'd have 'em schooled at the palace, if we want that - like, with any little princes and princesses that show up, or the kids of the other Council folks.<br />
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<Hettienne> Weird.<br />
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<Hettienne> Wonder what Ander thinks of that<br />
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<Nycki> well, yeah... that's a thing, ain't it. I mean... it ain't no one's business, but if they come out lookin' a lot like him, an' they're standin' there next to his kids, there might be talk. but whatever, fuck'em if they do wanna spread rumours.<br />
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<Hettienne> can't be weirder than Tits' family.<br />
* Hettienne shrugs.<br />
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<Nycki> Yeah.<br />
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<Nycki> so... you think I should say yes, then? 'Cause .. if you don't want me to do it, I won't. I don't wanna fuck up what I got with you just over some job.<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh hon, you gotta do it!!<br />
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<Hettienne> I'm so proud of you, y'know? :3<br />
* Nycki smiles, looking relieved<br />
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<Nycki> okay... okay I'll do it. an' once I get in there, babe, I'm gonna find out where those fuckers took those other fuckers, an' I'm gonna bring them all down for you. I promise.<br />
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<Hettienne> I can't wait :D<br />
* Nycki leans over to give you a kiss (a bit awkwardly since you're both huge)<br />
* Hettienne snuggles up against you as best she can.<br />
* Nycki snuggles back :3<br />
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===Denise and Enver find the Imperial Preserves===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Denise, once you've had a day or so to recover, Enver invites you to come with him on one of his new exciting Official Excursions to explore the depths of the palace :D<br />
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<Denise> awww yeah :D<br />
* Denise is very down for that as long as Ander doens't need her :3<br />
* Enver will bring Lady and the spider robot as well, which he is calling Daisy ;p<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Denise> so where're we goin'?<br />
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<Denise> you think there's links to the undercity?<br />
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<Enver> Oh man.. there's so much stuff under there @_@ like I ain't even explored even half of it yet.<br />
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<Denise> :D<br />
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<Denise> well I'm all ready, let's go :D<br />
* Enver takes your hand as we head off<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Enver> Okay, so we're gonna go into this thing that's like... a wine cellar, I guess, now, but it's got some old passages that go further down.<br />
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<Enver> so like... watch your head, some of the ceilings are low...<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Denise can hunch<br />
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<Enver> so... Ander an' Janelle - uh, the Empress, I mean - asked if I'd help out with some stuff. <br />
* Enver says as we head along<br />
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<Denise> oh?<br />
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<Denise> liek, what kinda stuff?<br />
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<Denise> Other'n like, finding all the cool tunnels :3<br />
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<Enver> Yeah, like... well, they're still buildin' the subway, right? an' they wanna make sure that it doesn't fuck things up in the undercity. that it gets done right.<br />
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<Enver> not plowin through graveyards an' stuff.<br />
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<Denise> oh, huh.<br />
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<Enver> so they asked if I'd like... help with that. like a consultant or somethin'.<br />
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<Denise> that's swell<br />
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<Denise> um... what's goin on with, like, your old job?<br />
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<Denise> I mean I guess this could be part of that too, makin' sure things ain't gettin in the way there or...<br />
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<Enver> I could still do my regular work too, I think, like... but prolly I oughta train someone new too. it ain't like Georn's gonna do it >.><br />
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<Denise> Liek I duno, now that Ander is emperor, prolly a lot of that stuff is gonna change too?<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> yeah...<br />
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<Denise> there's gotta be someone who could learn it :3<br />
* Enver nods<br />
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<Enver> yeah, prolly.. I'll give it some thought I guess.<br />
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<Enver> an' I dunno how Ander's bein' Emperor is gonna change things... I mean, even if he's Emperor, he can't just be like "okay, smugglin' stuff is just fine now", right?<br />
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<Enver> but maybe?<br />
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<Denise> well no but I meant like.... maybe they wont' need to smuggle so much or something...<br />
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<Denise> I dunno<br />
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<Denise> I guess we'll see<br />
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<Denise> I mean, they wanted him up in there or he wouldn'ta done it.... I think<br />
* Enver nods<br />
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<Denise> anyway, its swell that they wanna get you to help with stuff :3<br />
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<Denise> an like... then what you told da is even right :V<br />
* Enver sents Daisy ahead to scout some iffy looking ground.<br />
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<Enver> yeah.. :3<br />
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<Enver> an' I can't believe our wedding's only like... a month away. well a little more'n a month, but not much more.<br />
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<Denise> yeah :3<br />
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<Denise> I'm real excited for it still<br />
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<Enver> me too<br />
* Enver squeezes your hand<br />
* Denise smiles and will pull him over for a quick kiss<br />
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<Enver> mm :)<br />
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<Enver> what do you wanna do about where we're gonna live? I'm sure if we wanted, they'd find room for us here. but I dunno if that's what you want... livin' in the palace?<br />
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<Denise> um...<br />
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<Denise> I don't know, I guess<br />
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<Denise> I been thinkin' about it some but like...<br />
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<Denise> on the one hand it'd be good for work stuff, maybe for both of us?<br />
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<Denise> But it'd be real far from home :/<br />
* Enver nods<br />
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<Denise> an maybe I just gotta.... accept that, maybe :/<br />
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<Denise> Like, home is always gonna be *home* but I dot *gotta* stay in the shambles or whatever<br />
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<Enver> well ... that house we looked at before, that's still there too. We could go for that, an' see how it goes. If we decide in a year or two it ain't workin' out, we could always change our minds.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Denise> is that what you wanna do?<br />
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<Enver> well... <br />
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<Enver> I figure, right when we're first married, it'd be nice to have our own place.<br />
* Enver is blushing in the low light.<br />
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<Enver> so like... we ain't gotta worry about nothin' :)<br />
* Denise smiles<br />
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<Denise> OKay<br />
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<Denise> I liek that too<br />
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<Denise> Let's stick with our plan for now then :3<br />
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<Enver> okay :)<br />
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<Enver> prolly if we asked, Ander'd say they can have a room for us here, too - so like if we gotta work late or somethin', there's space, but we don't gotta live there all the time.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> that's a good idea too<br />
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<Enver> I mean.. he just wants to look out for us. I think as long as we're happy, he'll be happy with what we decide.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> yeah, he's a good boss :3<br />
* Enver nods<br />
* Denise peeks to see how Daisy is doing<br />
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<Enver> he's been comin' on some of these explorin' trips too, him an' Ralf. <br />
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<Enver> it's nice they wanna know what's down under here :)<br />
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<Denise> oh yeah? I bet he thinks that's great<br />
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<Denise> well, I mean of course he does!<br />
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<Enver> oh yeah - but he's pretty busy so he can't come every day.<br />
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<Denise> Who wouldn't :o<br />
* Enver proceeds ahead since Daisy seems to indicate things are stable up ahead.<br />
* Enver shrugs<br />
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<Enver> well I dunno, I guess there's a lot of emperors who ain't cared about it much, or this all woulda been blocked off ;)<br />
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<Denise> Maybe, else we're gonna find somethin' reaaaaaal interestin :V<br />
* Enver grins at that<br />
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<Enver> like secret treasure? or secret sex dungeons? ;p<br />
* Denise chuckles<br />
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<Denise> sex dungeons aren't treasure? >:D<br />
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<Enver> someone else's used sex dungeon's a bit weird ;)<br />
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<Denise> well, okay<br />
* Enver 's route through this passage ends at a door, which he crouches to examine the lock on, and then dismantle as needed ;)<br />
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<Enver> speaking of...<br />
* Denise comes over in case there's anything dangerous in the other side<br />
* Denise will listen<br />
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<Denise> (and sniff the air)<br />
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<Enver> (you can roll for Scent and Perception)<br />
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<Lan-phone> !roll 1d20+12<br />
* Denise rolls for Lan-phone: [ 1d20+12 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 12 ] totals [ 30 ].<br />
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<Denise> (Scent)<br />
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<Lan-phone> !roll 1d20+13<br />
* Denise rolls for Lan-phone: [ 1d20+13 ] getting [ 7 ] which, after the modifier [ 13 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Denise> (well the nose ha it, if anything does ;p)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can smell some musty scent beyond - it doesn't smell dangerous, but like it's been unopened for a long time.<br />
* Denise nods to him but will get ready becuse who knows what's back there<br />
* Enver gets out his tools to open the door, and after some fiddling, manages to do so.<br />
* Denise will try not to get impatient and just kick it down, so we can maybe close it again later ;p<br />
* Enver takes a look inside, cautiously, Lady hanging close to him.<br />
* Denise tries to peek over his shoulder<br />
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<Enver> It's an old storeroom I guess... got a trap door in the ceiling goin' somewhere else, like maybe another basement or somethin'. Bunch of old... tapestries? or rugs? rolled up in here.<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Denise> that's less fun than I was hopin<br />
* Enver smiles at that<br />
* Denise will go in and look at them<br />
* Denise will try not to sneeze as she peers at them<br />
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<Denise> think we could get the trap door up?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> They are very dusty and somewhat moth-eaten, but look like they were very expensive once - silk and<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (er, hit enter too soon)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> silk threads and fine weaving.<br />
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<Denise> I bet someone'll wanna see these<br />
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<Enver> yeah... I wonder why they got tossed down here. <br />
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<Enver> You wanna boost me up to the trapdoor an' see where we come out? :)<br />
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<Denise> sure!<br />
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<Denise> maybe they have somthin' on them someone didn't like<br />
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<Enver> maybe, yeah.<br />
* Denise can lift him up<br />
* Enver works on opening the trap door while sitting on your shoulders :3<br />
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<Enver> it's locked from the other side.. I'm gonna take off the hinges :p we can put it back later if we gotta...<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Enver does this carefully so as not to drop it on his own head ;)<br />
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<Enver> okay... here we go<br />
* Denise will hold him as steady as she can<br />
* Enver pulls himself up through the opening, then reaches his hand down to help you up as well.<br />
* Denise can hop up and pull herself through<br />
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<Denise> (I mean, shed take the hand for the initial assist, but really ;)<br />
* Enver just wants to be gentlemanly ;)<br />
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<Enver> Lady, you wait there with Daisy, okay?<br />
* Enver says to the dog, who sits obediently.<br />
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<Denise> so where are we now?<br />
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<Denise> some other part of the cellar?<br />
* Enver looks around<br />
* Denise also but she trusts his familiarity more than hers<br />
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<Enver> yeah... but like, under one of the newer wings - near the kitchens probably? There's a bunch of shelves here with stuff like ... pickles an' jam an' stuff? Man, this place is huge.<br />
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<Denise> well they knew to ut a door down an then nver used it, I guess<br />
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<Enver> yeah, I dunno. it's hard figurin' out a place that was built an' built over for like a few thousand years.<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
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<Enver> c'mon, let's see if this jam is still any good, we can take some back if it is :)<br />
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<Denise> yeah :D<br />
* Denise will see if there's anything that would make a nice Lady treat too ^-^<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> maybe some dried sausage hanging from a beam ;) too dried out for people but okay for a dog.<br />
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===Dorien gets a new apprentice===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Dorien, did you want to have a chat with your former master and see how knowing someone who's on the Inner Council can help you? ;)<br />
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<Dorien> (Lol, well at least to congratulate her, yes ;) )<br />
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<Dorien> (If she has the time!)<br />
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<Dorien> (I'm sure she is busy)<br />
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<Julienne> (she can make some time for a coffee with you, sure ;)<br />
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<Dorien> :3<br />
* Dorien will meet her somewhere along the river, then for coffee.<br />
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<Julienne> Dorien, good to see you - how are you doing?<br />
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<Dorien> Mada... Julienne... It's good to see you too!<br />
* Dorien will give her a hug.<br />
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<Julienne> Well, it's been quite an eventful few days.<br />
* Julienne hugs you back.<br />
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<Dorien> I can imagine!<br />
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<Dorien> I heard the news yesterday.<br />
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<Dorien> Secretary of Industry, is it?<br />
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<Julienne> It's all a bit of a blur, to be honest.<br />
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<Julienne> But yes... that's the title. It's something of an experiment, being a new position.<br />
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<Dorien> Well, congratulations<br />
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<Julienne> Thank you. I only hope I still have time for a bit of my own work... but I imagine for a while that will be a challenge.<br />
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<Dorien> Yes, last we spoke you were doing some very interesting work.<br />
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<Dorien> How is that going?<br />
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<Julienne> Ah, well - I've had some success in pinning down some of the effects of the fluid, but its nature is so variable, it's hard to ever be sure I've identified them all.<br />
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<Julienne> Listen... I know this may seem a bit hard to believe, but I don't think it comes from this world.<br />
* Julienne says, lowering her voice slightly.<br />
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<Dorien> That's... easier to believe than you think, probably.<br />
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<Dorien> here do you think it comes from?<br />
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<Dorien> Where<br />
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<Julienne> if I had to speculate... it might be fey in origin? <br />
* Dorien nods<br />
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<Dorien> I was thinking something along those lines too<br />
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<Dorien> There's been a lot of that going around lately, it seems.<br />
* Julienne nods<br />
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<Julienne> Say, I don't know if this would interest you, or if you'd have time for it - I'm sure you're very busy as well...<br />
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<Dorien> How much do you have left of the original sample?<br />
* Dorien raises a curious eyebrow<br />
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<Julienne> But, well, with my new position, I doubt I'll have the time to devote myself properly to training Blanca - my apprentice. Do you think you might be interested in taking over her training? She's very bright - a quick learner. I could sweeten the deal with my notes and the remaining samples of the strange fluid :)<br />
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<Dorien> I... wow.<br />
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<Dorien> Umm... I'm honored you'd want me taking over your work.<br />
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<Dorien> What stage of training is she at?<br />
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<Julienne> Well, you're my most successful student :) <br />
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<Dorien> ...You must have had some really terrible students.<br />
* Julienne chuckles slightly at that.<br />
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<Dorien> Julienne, I owe you so much. Of course I'll take her on. It would be good to have another set of hands around the lab anyway.<br />
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<Julienne> She's been training for a couple of years - I think she probably needs at least two or three more, and then perhaps some time at the Castalia, or working, if she wants to continue on.<br />
* Dorien nods.<br />
* Julienne smiles with relief<br />
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<Dorien> And if I find anything in relation to the fluid you'll be the first to know. We'll share credit for anything I discover.<br />
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<Julienne> Thank you so much - I had been worrying over what to do, but I knew I couldn't pass up this opportunity.<br />
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<Julienne> It's a relief to know that she'll have an excellent teacher to continue her education.<br />
* Dorien blushes a bit.<br />
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<Dorien> Are you ummm... moving onto the island? Or are you staying where you are for now?<br />
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<Julienne> Staying where I am for now. If that proves to be troublesome, I may reconsider after a few months, but I'm not really keen on leaving my home.<br />
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<Dorien> I can understand that.<br />
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<Julienne> What is your current situation as far as lab space? Is there anything you need that I could help with?<br />
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<Dorien> Oh, I have a small space over in the Shade. It's nothing special, but it's really all I can afford right now until business picks up some.<br />
* Julienne nods<br />
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<Julienne> well, if I can help at all, please let me know.<br />
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<Dorien> I couldn't impose on you, Julienne, but I appreciate the offer.<br />
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<Julienne> Oh please - you're already doing me a favour by taking Blanca on. I'll gladly help if I can.<br />
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<Julienne> Well, I'll make arrangements to have the samples and any relevant notes transferred to you, and let Blanca know about the situation. <br />
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<Dorien> Well... I guess if you ever see anyone in need of alchemical supplies in your new position, maybe you could point a few of them my way. But honestly, I don't feel right taking any kind of charity. Not after all you've already done for me.<br />
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<Julienne> Of course :)<br />
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<Dorien> Ok. Whenever you want me to meet her, just let me know. :)<br />
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<Dorien> I can show you both around the lab.<br />
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<Julienne> I can't thank you enough - I'll be in touch soon, then :)<br />
* Julienne will give you a hug before she departs.<br />
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===Aubrienne chats with her aunt Svara, the new Chief Sorceress===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Aubrienne, I imagine your family will have a big dinner to celebrate your aunt's new position :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Coolio)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I think it would also be the first time you've been able to introduce Tits to a lot of your extended relatives :)<br />
* Aubrienne will be sure to stick close for emotional support :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (heh)<br />
* Titania will manage pretty well, with your support ;)<br />
* Jean-Faust will also be in attendance, for the first time in a while<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Yay! He can spend some time with the sprout. :))<br />
* Jean-Faust is glad to do so :)<br />
* Jean-Faust seems to be doing somewhat better, at least at the moment.<br />
* Aubrienne is definitely glad to see that.<br />
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<Svara> So, do I have you to thank for this position? ;)<br />
* Svara teases you slightly<br />
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<Aubrienne> I don't *think* so?<br />
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<Aubrienne> See how you like it, and then I'll decide on taking the credit.<br />
* Svara laughs at that<br />
* Aubrienne gives you a hug.<br />
* Svara hugs you back<br />
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<Aubrienne> I can't think of anyone better, though.<br />
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<Svara> I know it's going to be difficult - it's a lot of responsibility to take on. But I'm excited to have the chance.<br />
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<Aubrienne> You must have a lot on your plate, getting up to speed and all.<br />
* Svara nods<br />
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<Aubrienne> Anything I can do to help? I know you've got the Vjestaci and all to back you up, but I don't really have any ulterior motives.<br />
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<Aubrienne> All my motives are completely terior.<br />
* Aubrienne laughs.<br />
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<Svara> The librarian - Dozilva - has been very helpful, in terms of learning my way around the office. <br />
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<Svara> and... yes, I'm sure there are things you could do to help, if you're interested. I'm having to wrap my head around a lot of things very quickly. Dark tapestries and Irminsuls and bloodforged and I don't know what else, is suddenly all my problem.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I'm at least passingly familiar with all those things, yes. >.><br />
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<Svara> Great.<br />
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<Svara> Well not great. <br />
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<Svara> Terrible?<br />
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<Svara> Sorry to hear it?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Has Janelle, uh, the Empress set any priorities there? Triage the info, as it were?<br />
* Aubrienne laughs.<br />
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<Aubrienne> It is what it is.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Not exactly what I thought my life would be, but I'm fine being an entertainer with a sideline in derring-do.<br />
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<Svara> we're supposed to be having a meeting tomorrow morning, at which I expect there will be some ... priority-setting.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Ah.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I guess let me know?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Unless you want some company? I don't know how top secret all that is.<br />
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<Svara> Ah... I feel like you probably know most of the top secret parts already, it sounds like?<br />
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<Svara> Possibly more than I do.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, like I said, I'm happy to join. Things are busy, but, I guess they're pretty much going to be for the foreseeable future. I can make time for my favorite aunt. :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> <fake whisper> Don't tell the others.<br />
* Svara chuckles<br />
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<Svara> Your assistance would be appreciated, if you have time. At least you can wander around the palace library and ogle the books, if for whatever reason the Empress doesn't want you in the meeting. <br />
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<Aubrienne> Can do!<br />
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<Svara> and at least Lord Silveira isn't going too far away, if I need to consult with him. He's been quite helpful so far.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, he's been nice every time I've met him.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Really, most everyone from the palace.<br />
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<Aubrienne> He and Dozilva were witnesses for me and Titania. :)<br />
* Svara smiles at that<br />
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<Svara> I know it's going to be a huge adjustment, and there are some in the Vjestaci who aren't pleased about it, but we'll deal with that as we go, I guess.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Why aren't they pleased?<br />
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<Svara> oh, well, as I'm sure you can imagine, there are SOME people who think it should have been them. And then there are others who think I'm selling out by joining "the Empire", like that isn't where they live and work every day.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Isn't this the sort of thing they like? Hand on the wheel and all that?<br />
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<Svara> Integration is capitulation, and all that ;p<br />
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<Aubrienne> It can't be bad for our people to have the throne, and the Chief Sorceress, etc.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Ugh.<br />
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<Aubrienne> We can be us *and* actually participate.<br />
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<Svara> I agree, and I think it will be good for our people as a whole, but they're wary.<br />
* Svara shrugs<br />
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<Svara> Maybe in ten or twenty years, when they find we haven't all been either assimilated or killed, they'll come around, but I won't hold my breath.<br />
* Aubrienne sighs.<br />
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<Aubrienne> And, hopefully, there'll be a whole new generation of Vjestaci that's not so afraid of...everything.<br />
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<Svara> I understand why they are... but it's holding us back.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I get where they're coming from - I come from there, too - but we can't let it cripple us. The only way we can make things better for ourselves is by getting involved.<br />
* Svara nods<br />
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<Aubrienne> Ugh, I'm preaching to the choir here, I know.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Sorry.<br />
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<Svara> It's all right.<br />
* Svara pats you on the shoulder.<br />
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<Svara> It's normal to be scared when you first come out into the spotlight. But we've been out here for decades. Time to shine :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Sounds like maybe you should try my line of work.<br />
* Svara smiles at that<br />
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===Hugo has a midlife crisis but uncle Loick is willing to help===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hugo, Loick has more than the usual spare time at the moment, for some reason, and you can meet up with him for lunch.<br />
* Hugonel will be wearing the new black-edged navy blue scarf he bought as a present to himself for defeating his alter ego. Also some other clothes.<br />
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<Hugonel> (where are we meeting, a restaurant?)<br />
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<Loick> (yes, a nice expensive place ;)<br />
* Loick gets us a table near the window because he can still command that much respect and attention at least<br />
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<Hugonel> Hello, Uncle. How have you been?<br />
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<Loick> Oh... well enough, I suppose. For someone who's been *cast out onto the street* like yesterday's newspaper.<br />
* Loick says with a smile so you know he's being melodramatic on purpose<br />
* Hugonel laughs<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, to the poorhouse with you now, scoundrel!<br />
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<Loick> It's been all right. Strange, but not unwelcome.<br />
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<Hugonel> Almost your whole adult life has been spent in public service. I can only imagine.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm sure that Ms. Badic, who I don't know particularly, will need your expertise from time to time.<br />
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<Loick> She seems to have a good head on her shoulders. I'm sure once she gets up to speed she'll be fine. But I did agree to provide assistance if she should request it. <br />
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<Hugonel> Do you know where you rank, in terms of the length of your tenure, among Chief Sorcerers?<br />
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<Loick> Ah... surely I am at the top of any ranking of Chief Sorcerers, from duration to attractiveness ;p<br />
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<Hugonel> Your duration has been praised by many, I'm sure.<br />
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<Loick> Certainly.<br />
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<Hugonel> So what now? <br />
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<Loick> It's just odd to wake up in the morning and not have a crisis to deal with. I'm sure I'll get used to it eventually.<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Hugonel> There must be some sort of ... transition? You were heavily involved in many weighty matters.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Loick> I've met with my successor several times already, and I'm sure we'll continue to consult on various matters as needed.<br />
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<Loick> Meanwhile Madelen is putting the pressure on for us to take a vacation, which is... not unappealing, I'll admit. She's been very tolerant of my absences for many years. I think we've earned a little time to ourselves.<br />
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<Hugonel> And I suppose it's not like our family has been kicked out entirely. Lienor is a solid choice.<br />
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<Loick> Yes, she'll do wonderfully, I think :) <br />
* Loick beams with pride at his daughter's appointment.<br />
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<Hugonel> The Imperial succession, at least, seems to have been resolved to most everyone's satisfaction, excluding the usual disappointments, of course.<br />
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<Loick> yes, well, nothing ever pleases everyone, but I think it's settling down. THere haven't been any more riots in the past few days.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well just wait for the entire realm of Andusk to show up at the door with everyone's doubles ... all right, perhaps I exaggerate a bit, but still ... did you know my dream-twin is a vampire?<br />
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<Loick> Ah, I must say, that is not something of which I was aware. <br />
* Loick says with a raised eyebrow<br />
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<Loick> Let's not have him over to dinner if and when they arrive :p<br />
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<Hugonel> He wasn't all that impressive. Too easily cowed by a clever word. Comes with being too used to getting what you want all the time without having to really try, I suspect.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Loick> Still, no need to invite him to the family reunions, eh?<br />
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<Hugonel> Indeed.<br />
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<Hugonel> Still, the encounter has had me thinking.<br />
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<Loick> Are you all right? It has to be unsettling. At least, so I've heard, about Andusk.<br />
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<Loick> please tell me you haven't decided on vampirism as a career choice?<br />
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<Hugonel> No, the only thing biting about me is my wit.<br />
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<Loick> heh<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm fine, really. It's more that ... well, you know once upon a time that was what I wanted most in life, to be, if not the Emperor, then to be someone recognized and powerful and acknowledged for my grand nobility and esteemed lineage and probably feared for my amazing powers.<br />
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<Loick> I do recall that, yes.<br />
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<Hugonel> But in all that time, really two decades now of adulthood, not to say maturity, mind you, I never really stopped to consider *how* I would serve, merely that someone would simply recognize that that Silveira chap, best give him a job, his uncle's an important man, and whatnot.<br />
* Loick nods, sipping his drink.<br />
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<Hugonel> Very foolish, in that respect, among others. I think for the past decade I've assumed that just 'not being debauched' meant that I was living a good life. <br />
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<Loick> Well I suppose it's an improvement over the alternative, but what did you have in mind?<br />
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<Hugonel> But not really thinking, what do I want to do, positively, with my life, other than just not being the worst of my lineage. Which, given our lineage, is no great feat.<br />
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<Loick> I feel fairly confident you are already not the worst, Hugo.<br />
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<Hugonel> Right, sure, but that's a low bar among Silveiras.<br />
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<Hugonel> I've spent my whole life talking myself out of situations and not one minute talking myself into anything of value. <br />
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<Loick> Well, what did you want to do about it?<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm too old to have a real career entertaining - I love the cabaret but I have no real desire to spend the next decades there. <br />
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<Hugonel> Perhaps diplomatic service? I've spent my whole life here in the city, I don't know whether I'm cut out for it.<br />
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<Hugonel> Do you know of any exotic realms that need an ambassador?<br />
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<Loick> hm, it's an interesting idea.<br />
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<Loick> If you're right that Andusk is preparing to, ah, join us, perhaps them? ;p But more seriously, there are certainly options - I don't think the fey realm is going away anytime soon, and dealing with them is always risky. Someone who has experience in that regard might be useful.<br />
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<Hugonel> I wouldn't want to presume that anyone would consider me a reliable candidate, but I do think I have proven my trustworthiness on several matters of import to the Empire.<br />
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<Loick> If you want, I can reach out to some of my contacts and see whether such a role might be possible.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well ... yes, that would be fine, I suppose, if it is a matter of a general inquiry. But I don't want to impose on you , and I don't want the Empress to choose me for anything on account of you.<br />
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<Loick> More of a general inquiry, to be sure. <br />
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<Hugonel> I'd appreciate it.<br />
* Loick nods and will order us dessert to celebrate ;)<br />
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===Gen learns that Veronise Calondres may actually be a Good Guy™===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, your extended hours at the farm have so far mostly been more of the same of what you had been doing - just with longer hours. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> However, today Veronise calls you over to talk to you.<br />
* Genevriel attends to her promptly.<br />
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<Genevriel> Yes, Mme. Calondres?<br />
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<Veronise> I wanted to thank you so much for the extra work you've been putting in. I hope it hasn't been too hard on you?<br />
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<Genevriel> Not at all.<br />
* Genevriel thinks working here is easy peasy compared to being in the Red Squadron.<br />
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<Veronise> Good, I'm glad to hear it.<br />
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<Veronise> Could you assist me today on some other experiments, if you're able to spare a few hours?<br />
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<Genevriel> I think so. I'll just have to let my partner know not to expect me home until after dinner. He does worry so.<br />
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<Veronise> Of course, by all means.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you, Mme. Calondres. Did you want me to just finish up what I was working on...?<br />
* Genevriel glances back at the soil samples on her desk.<br />
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<Veronise> Yes, if you can.<br />
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<Genevriel> Very well.<br />
* Genevriel will return to her desk to finish up what she was doing, then return those samples to wherever they are stored, then call Madds to let him know she's been asked to stay late tonight, several hours at least.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (okay)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'm assuming we would have put a safety plan in place so he'll know to get help if I don't return home or whatever.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (yes, that's fine)<br />
* Genevriel will make a silent prayer to the One to guide her, as well, since gods only know what Calondres is about to do with her.<br />
* Veronise will meet you near the back door of the lab.<br />
* Genevriel smiles cheerfully.<br />
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<Veronise> This way...<br />
* Veronise says, gesturing for you to accompany her outside.<br />
* Veronise puts her hood up against the chill late autumn wind.<br />
* Genevriel nods assent and follows Calondres.<br />
* Veronise walks with you in the direction of the barn.<br />
* Genevriel is on alert for any funny business.<br />
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<Veronise> Have you ever heard of a zygomind?<br />
* Veronise asks as you walk.<br />
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<Genevriel> Only what's to be found in textbooks. My parents had an extensive library. There wasn't a lot to do but read in Psyra, after the day's chores were done. Why?<br />
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<Veronise> Because, that's what we're dealing with in this particular containment facility. It's extremely dangerous.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ah, very well. What sort of safety protocols do you have in place? I understand that they have some psionic abilities.<br />
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<Genevriel> And what do you hope to learn from raising a zygomind?<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Veronise> How to destroy it.<br />
* Genevriel asks, the curious scholar. ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> That's... very interesting.<br />
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<Genevriel> I didn't realize they were common enough to need so much time devoted to researching how to destroy them.<br />
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<Veronise> This is only a relatively small specimen - they can grow much larger, and much more powerful. Their spores spread very readily, and as such we are working to ensure it remains thoroughly contained. <br />
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<Genevriel> (I am SMing her, if I may... is she serious?)<br />
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<Veronise> They aren't, currently, but the fact that there is one - which we managed to gain control of before it could wreak too much havoc - means there could be others. <br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+15<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+15 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 15 ] totals [ 16 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Ugh, Destiny reroll)<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+15<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+15 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 15 ] totals [ 16 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Well... I guess I am just clueless with her)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I suspect Gen is so suspicious that she is inclined to assume Veronise is lying.<br />
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<Genevriel> A... reasonable assumption.<br />
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<Veronise> It's even possible they are being deployed as a weapon against us.<br />
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<Genevriel> Really? By whom?<br />
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<Veronise> <q> Aliens.<br />
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<Genevriel> <q> Aliens?<br />
* Veronise nods seriously<br />
* Genevriel plays dumb to try to figure out if Calondres' aliens are also Gen's aliens.<br />
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<Genevriel> (And if they are, why was Calondres working with one of them...?)<br />
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<Genevriel> <q> From... ah... where?<br />
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<Veronise> There are inhuman intelligences at work in the outer planes and beyond.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right... Do tell, please.<br />
* Genevriel hopes she sounds sceptical enough.<br />
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<Veronise> I'll explain more as we go.<br />
* Veronise arrives at the door to the barn, and unlocks it.<br />
* Genevriel is still on the alert, since she doesn't trust Calondres one bit.<br />
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<Genevriel> (How big is the barn, anyway? More than 300 feet?)<br />
* DiablotinNarrator opens up the door and beckons you inside quickly so she can close it again.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (ww)<br />
* Veronise opens up the door and beckons you inside quickly so she can close it again.<br />
* Genevriel is hesitant to enter if the barn seems smaller than 300 feet.<br />
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<Genevriel> How close is the zygomind?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (idk, it's like... the size of a barn? I don't know how big a standard barn is off the top of my head ;)<br />
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<Veronise> It's within containment, so you can enter safely.<br />
* Genevriel is clearly torn, since she hasn't been told the safety protocols yet, but doesn't want to piss Calondres off...<br />
* Genevriel will step inside with another quick prayer to the One.<br />
* Veronise closes the door behind you, and you can see as your eyes adjust to the brightness inside the shape of a large pale cage-shaped fungus - maybe about 20x20 feet square. It is held within a zone of bright lights, and what looks like electrical fencing.<br />
* Genevriel doesn't try to hide her nerves at this point; it would be a natural reaction for anyone, whether they're spies or not.<br />
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<Veronise> All right - let's proceed, I don't like to spend longer with it than necessary.<br />
* Veronise offers you a protective mask, to prevent breathing in any stray spores.<br />
* Veronise will put one on herself as well.<br />
* Genevriel takes it and puts it on.<br />
* Veronise will proceed to run a series of tests on the thing with your assistance - she'll let you know what she wants you to do as the tasks go along.<br />
* Genevriel follows instructions carefully and ever alert.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Do the tasks seem to be logical tasks for someone trying to figure out how to destroy lifeforms like this?)<br />
* Veronise seems basically to be testing different substances to see how the thing reacts - acids, poisons, things like that.<br />
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<Genevriel> I assume you've already tried fire?<br />
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<Veronise> (they seem plausibly to be intended to cause it harm, anyway?)<br />
* Genevriel asks in a moment between important tasks.<br />
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<Veronise> Mm.. The difficulty is, simply destroying by mundane means will result in a cloud of spores that spreads everywhere.<br />
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<Veronise> So, trying to find ways to eliminate it without triggering that reaction.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> What about fungicides? Same problem?<br />
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<Veronise> I've tested some, without much success so far. If you have ideas, I'm all ears.<br />
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<Genevriel> I know an alchemist who developed some spray that works against certain fungi.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm not sure that he has the volumes needed to try on this thing, though.<br />
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<Veronise> Well, if he can create enough, or share the formula so that we can, I'm certainly willing to give it a try.<br />
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<Genevriel> I can ask him.<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Genevriel> So... how do you think the aliens mean to use these things?<br />
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<Veronise> A mature zygomind can lull entire populations into a dreamscape where they simply lie down and wait to be consumed.<br />
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<Genevriel> Or be converted into undead.<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Genevriel> What's the benefit to the aliens? Empty world? Army of undead?<br />
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<Veronise> So far this one has been contained, and its growth limited severely by the quantity of food we provide - enough to keep it from starving, but weakened.<br />
* Genevriel nods, listening.<br />
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<Veronise> I'm not certain of their ultimate goals - I imagine an empty world, or at least a substantially depopulated one, would be easier to claim.<br />
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<Genevriel> Have you seen any of these aliens?<br />
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<Genevriel> What do they look like?<br />
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<Veronise> They can look just like anyone else... what their true form is, I don't know.<br />
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<Genevriel> Where do they come from? How do you know they're here?<br />
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<Veronise> I know they're here because I've encountered them. <br />
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<Genevriel> What do they call themselves, do you know?<br />
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<Veronise> They call themselves the Cyst.<br />
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<Genevriel> Okay.<br />
* Genevriel takes a deep breath.<br />
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<Genevriel> If you're fighting against them, why were you working with one?<br />
* Veronise glances at you<br />
* Genevriel is deadly serious.<br />
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<Genevriel> (And also ready to take evasive action if needed)<br />
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<Veronise> I assume you're referring to Sister Harmony?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Can I do another SM on whatever she says in reply, or do my crappy rolls still stand?)<br />
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<Veronise> I found a way to allow her to regain temporary control of herself. She visited me to have regular treatments. It wasn't a cure, but it allowed her a little bit of herself again.<br />
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<Veronise> (you can roll again)<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+15<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+15 ] getting [ 16 ] which, after the modifier [ 15 ] totals [ 31 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (That's better... Is she obfuscating the truth or is this what she truly believes?)<br />
* Veronise seems to genuinely believe what she's saying, at least?<br />
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<Genevriel> What helped her regain control?<br />
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<Veronise> A formula I developed.<br />
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<Genevriel> May I see the recipe?<br />
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<Veronise> Well, not right this instant, no, but when we return to the lab, yes.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> And what has this farm been providing to the [creepy rest home place]?<br />
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<Veronise> Can we discuss this at a time when we're not standing next to a mind-eating fungus?<br />
* Veronise asks, a bit impatient.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Lead us out.<br />
* Genevriel gestures for Calondres to lead the way.<br />
* Veronise will finish up her tests and then lead us both through the process of decontamination so we don't spread any spores out into the rest of the world.<br />
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<Genevriel> (That's good; speaks in her favour.)<br />
* Genevriel follows decontamination to the letter.<br />
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==Solos==<br />
===Genevriel listens to Veronise's confessions===<br />
* Veronise will head back to her office with you after you leave the barn with the zygomind in it.<br />
* Genevriel follows her quietly.<br />
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<Veronise> I know you probably have questions...<br />
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<Genevriel> Yes. But so do you, in all likelihood.<br />
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<Genevriel> Who should go first?<br />
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<Veronise> You go ahead... I owe you that.<br />
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<Genevriel> You said you'd show me the formula that helped Sister Harmony.<br />
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<Genevriel> And I also wished to know what this farm has been providing to Lynwood.<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Because *their* work doesn't look particularly ethical to anyone *I* know.<br />
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<Veronise> The formula I can provide easily enough. It was still in testing, so I can't vouch for whether it will work perfectly - there may be side effects.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Veronise> To talk about Lynwood is a longer story. It would require going back to the start of my association with Suzetta Claar, back at the beginning of the war.<br />
* Genevriel shrugs.<br />
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<Genevriel> I have time.<br />
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<Genevriel> And... you might not be aware... but the Cyst entity has been removed from Sister Harmony.<br />
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<Genevriel> She's in care while she recovers.<br />
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<Veronise> Yes - I just wanted to warn you that.. these matters are all interconnected. Nothing stands in isolation.<br />
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<Veronise> Oh... how?<br />
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<Genevriel> I don't know the details, sorry. I think it wasn't very easy on her, though.<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Genevriel> But, if you know more people with Cysts, please let me know because they could be cured, too.<br />
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<Veronise> I'll see what I can do.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
* Genevriel settles into a chair for what she has been warned is a long story.<br />
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<Veronise> But as far as all of this... it began with the war - at least, it did for me. I was recruited almost right out of the Castalia, to work on a military research project. It was exciting... I was young and naive and felt like I was very lucky to be chosen.<br />
* Genevriel will be searching for hints that she is lying through this whole thing. (Should I roll SM only when I have reason to suspect she IS lying?)<br />
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<Veronise> (so that we don't have to roll every sentence, how about you roll now and I can just tell you based on that result if you have reason to think she's lying about something)<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+15<br />
* Xandhil rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+15 ] getting [ 20 ] which, after the modifier [ 15 ] totals [ 35 ].<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+15 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 15 ] totals [ 16 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (I hope we're using Xandhil, not Lan-wekr. ;D)<br />
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<Veronise> (heh, sure)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Crit failure on one, nat 20 on the other - that is some fun coincidence)<br />
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<Veronise> I soon learned that the project was to design and create what would become known as the warforged. <br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Veronise> It was under the supervision of Suzetta Claar, with another scientist named Clarence Molniere responsible for the mechanical engineering aspects of the design.<br />
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<Veronise> The question that was on everyones' minds was how to provide some source of power for the beings.<br />
* Genevriel listens closely, but is gonna let Veronise do all the talking for now.<br />
* Genevriel tries a poker face since she knows a little bit about some of this.<br />
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<Veronise> To make constructs - even to make something like a golem - is one thing, but we were aiming for something else, something more aware - something that could do more than follow simple orders, but could react to new developments, make plans, work independently of a controller.<br />
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<Genevriel> Basically a manufactured person.<br />
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<Veronise> Mm... I think if you had asked us then, we would have said no, it wasn't to make people - it was to make smarter tools.<br />
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<Veronise> But as things turned out, yes. <br />
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<Veronise> We tried a great many things, all of which failed.<br />
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<Veronise> Then we heard about a site, a tree, within the war zone, which possessed enormous natural magical energy - a huge, untapped source of primal magic.<br />
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<Genevriel> Seda Grove.<br />
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<Veronise> Yes.<br />
* Genevriel withholds judgment.<br />
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<Genevriel> (For now.)<br />
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<Veronise> Even solely from a strategic point of view, allowing the Psyrenes to control it was a risk we couldn't take - while all our information told us they weren't building warforged, they could have used it to create some other kind of weapon. <br />
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<Veronise> At least, that was what the military liaisons we dealt with told us.<br />
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<Veronise> Once we gained access to it, we ... drained the power from the tree, using techniques Suzetta had developed. <br />
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<Veronise> It was extremely risky - but we managed, somehow.<br />
* Genevriel can't quite suppress a raised eyebrow.<br />
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<Genevriel> Not without some... serious side effects.<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Veronise> There are always casualties in battle... or that's what I told myself.<br />
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<Genevriel> Casualties are people with families who love them.<br />
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<Genevriel> How did the fire start?<br />
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<Veronise> Captain Dyess ordered it set in an effort to keep back the rebels who were holed up within the woods.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Veronise> That power was infused into secure storage containment, and was used to power the warforged. It worked better than I had anticipated.<br />
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<Veronise> After that success, we were each given new projects to work on.<br />
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<Veronise> Clarence was building new limbs for soldiers injured in battle. <br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> We've... encountered some of those soldiers. It seems that whatever process was used might also have had some serious side effects.<br />
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<Veronise> And Suzetta was engaged in research even I struggled to understand. From what I was able to grasp, it had to do with the fey, and the workings of the planes, and the tree that we had drained - the Irminsul. She was attempting to build an artificial one, I know that much.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> For what purpose, do you know? As a source of more energy?<br />
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<Veronise> Maybe in part. But some things that she said made me think she also believed it could be used as a portal.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Is there any chance that she hosts a Cyst entity?<br />
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<Veronise> I've considered that.<br />
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<Genevriel> And?<br />
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<Veronise> It would be an easy excuse. I would like to believe that the woman who was my mentor, who I looked up to, was not acting under her own control when she undertook such plans, or when she took other actions that I find alarming. <br />
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<Veronise> But I don't think she is.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Veronise> She might have dealings with them, but I think her decisions are her own.<br />
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<Genevriel> So, what have you been providing to her so she can continue her... research?<br />
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<Veronise> Lynwood was set up to allow her a ready cover story for ... odd occurrences that might happen as a result of her work. It provided her with access to people exposed to the Irminsul's energy, as well as some who had been part of Clarence's research before that project was terminated.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Veronise> She told me that she needed my help, and that if I didn't, what happened to Clarence could happen to me. I took that as a warning about potentially being defunded, my research shut down... but I don't think that was entirely what she meant.<br />
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<Veronise> The letters I'd had from Clarence before his lab closed down were worrying me. <br />
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<Genevriel> You have letters? May I see them?<br />
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<Veronise> He asked me to burn them once I'd read them, and I did, apart from the last one.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, do you still have that one, at least? And what about these letters had you worried?<br />
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<Veronise> I can show you that one.<br />
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<Veronise> but I don't have it here - it's at home.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, a summary of what had you so worried, then?<br />
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<Veronise> Partly, he was concerned about some of the side effects he'd observed in his patients. He had accomplished some amazing things, but there were also unexpected consequences.<br />
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<Genevriel> They seem to lose something of themselves.<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Genevriel> On a spiritual, intellectual, and emotional level.<br />
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<Genevriel> In addition to the limbs they have lost already.<br />
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<Veronise> He was also concerned that the military were pushing for more than he felt was safe. He mentioned once something about a proposal to amputate a patient's uninjured leg in order to make the prosthetics work in unison. One enhanced leg doesn't do much beyond allow the person to walk again, but two... two allows for enhancements beyond the normal human level.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Veronise> And that in some cases, they were taking his patients before he felt they were ready to leave.<br />
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<Genevriel> Who is 'they'?<br />
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<Genevriel> THe military?<br />
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<Veronise> Yes.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you know how high this went in the military?<br />
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<Genevriel> Who was funding the research? Who was directing it?<br />
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<Veronise> To the Warlord. I don't know if it was specifically her plan, but she certainly knew about it and authorized it, or it wouldn't have happened.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Interestingly, some of the investigations I've been involved in were supported by our late Emperor Marl, so now I have to wonder if he knew about it all along or whether the Warlord was acting of her own volition.<br />
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<Genevriel> And, now that you've told me all this, what are you hoping for, for yourself?<br />
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<Veronise> I'm hoping that whatever happened to him doesn't happen to me. He told me of a visit from Suzetta just before he disappeared, where she warned him that if he didn't cooperate, there would be trouble. I think he thought she meant ... funding trouble, maybe?<br />
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<Veronise> But then, with how things ended at his lab, I don't know. Maybe she was behind that - behind his disappearance.<br />
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<Veronise> I feel like I can't trust her anymore - if I ever could. But to back out now, at this point... well. If this place went down the way Clarence's lab went down, it would be disastrous.<br />
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<Genevriel> Look, I'm not a guard or in the Hush. But would you be willing to speak with anyone else about this? Possibly even testify in a court about what you've told me? <br />
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<Veronise> So I've been cooperating to the extent that I'm able, but... <br />
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<Veronise> I was hoping that with a new Warlord in place, that it might be possible to reach some better resolution.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> It might. I happen to be working with some people who are very close to our new Empress and the Church. If you're afraid for your safety, I can probably get some arrangements made for you to be taken into protective custody.<br />
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<Veronise> If he isn't already involved with all those sorts... I mean, he's a military officer, so I don't know if I can trust him either.<br />
* Veronise looks concerned, but nods<br />
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<Veronise> I can't just leave the lab, though.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, isn't there anyone you trust to keep things going?<br />
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<Veronise> Maybe for a short while.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, how about you get started on making some plans while I make some calls to see if we there's a way for you to dig yourself out of this mess?<br />
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<Genevriel> Plans for your temporary lab manager, I mean.<br />
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<Veronise> All right. Yes. Thank you.<br />
* Veronise seems relieved, and concerned.<br />
* Genevriel will call Argent to see if there's anything that can be done to help Veronise in exchange for her testifying or something.<br />
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<Veronise> (okay - obviously I can't do that but you can maybe talk to Terry tomorrow about making those plans :)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Yeah. I'll also call Madds to let him know I might be a little later than planned.)<br />
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<Veronise> (okay)<br />
* Genevriel will help Veronise get her backup lab management plan in place and then probably drive her into town to hand her over to Argent...?<br />
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<Genevriel> (Depending on how the conversation with Terry goes tomorrow.)<br />
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<Veronise> (okay, sounds good)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Thanks for the scene! Lots of info here.)<br />
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<Veronise> (np :)</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_timeline&diff=12210Diablotin 3 timeline2018-02-04T23:19:11Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* Tenth-month */</p>
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== Calendar ==<br />
The calendar is an easy way to keep track of upcoming important dates. Feel free to add your PC's important dates, including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc. We do sometimes have in-game birthday parties (usually drinks at a pub) for player characters, and weddings are almost always celebrated in-game. ;) Important dates will continue to be added as dates are announced for significant events like balls, deaths, disasters, etc.<br />
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*[[Diablotin calendar, 2280|2280]] <br />
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== Timeline ==<br />
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The timeline will provide a chronological ordering of events that happen during D3, with links to the relevant session logs. Typically updated soon after each session, it can be a useful tool for tracking down a particular scene you need to refer back to!<br />
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===Ninth-month===<br />
* 1st: [[Titania's Cabaret]] suffers a series of unfortunate events, resulting in the death of a patron and the mysterious disappearance of the red-haired Psyrene Songbird, [[Eirini]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 1]])<br />
* 2nd: [[Denise]] and [[Hettie]] compare notes; so do [[Dorien]] and [[Argent]]. [[Gen]] offers to help clean the Cabaret for pay; [[Hettie]] meets with [[Korisse]] for lunch. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 3rd: [[Gen]] visits [[Dorien]] to check up on him; he learns about her healing ability. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 8th: The Cabaret reopens; employees learn that the casualty was one [[Byran Dyess]], a "war hero". The saboteur [[Hettienne]] encountered was a type of fae called a [[quickling]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 9th: Argent meets with [[Briony]] and learns something more about Byran Dyess and quicklings. Denise and Hettie receive [[Mikel]]. Dorien secures a bottle of drugged wine with [[Neva]] and Gen's help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 10th: Hugo attends a Human [[Serpent]] church ceremony and agrees to spend time with both [[Lucette]] and [[Thera]]... on the same night. [[Zola]] agrees to a private live show as Mico. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 11th: [[Aubrienne]] and [[Lathra]] attend a Shadar-kai [[Serpent]] church ceremony, where they overhear something strange from an entranced [[Tristan Rademacher]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 14th: Aubrienne and Lathra visit Tristan at his home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 18th: Hugo goes to [[Lucette Voclain]]'s lecture, then a party at [[Bright Rionet]]'s home. Zola is the entertainment in her Mico persona; she catches up with an old flame who is a guest at Bright's party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 19th: [[Mikel]] visits Hettie and Denise with his boyfriend, [[Romain]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 20th: Argent, Dorien, Aubrienne, and Lathra ask Titania about the staff in the vault. Gen has a vision, from which [[August Merrion|August]] rescues her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*23rd: Gen meets up with August and shares part of her secret with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*24th: Zola and Noren meet to catch up over coffee. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*25th: Denise gets madeover by [[Mireva]] in preparation for a girls' night out. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*29th: [[Serge-Yves]] comes home on shore leave; he and Hettie catch up. They go to meet [[Ander]] to discuss the distribution of a new drug that Serge-Yves' crewmates have brought back from the unknown west. Meanwhile, Denise makes a delivery run with [[Enver]], killing a zombie rat. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*30th: Argent and Lathra meet for coffee and a discussion of Shadar-kai beliefs. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
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===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise tells Argent about her zombie rat encounter. Zola has an awkward dinner with her family, and learns that her sister, [[Elianne]], is to be married. Hugonel runs into his ex-fiancee, [[Dasra]]. Dasra takes Lathra to visit her ailing husband, [[Raimond]]. Aubrienne goes out for drinks with [[Briza]] and [[Cassandreia]]; everyone ends up hooking up with someone. Dorien, Argent, and Gen run into Dorien's ex-fiancee, [[Emelinda]], at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*6th: Zola has lunch with her friend, [[Valeen]], and learns that [[Geffrard]] at work is looking to marry his love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*8th: Dorien's mother tracks him down at the cabaret with bad news about his father. Gen hides from her aunt [[Sylvise]] and from feelings. After checking on Gen, Dorien goes to the hospital, where his sister [[Lucette]] is nasty to him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Gen goes to the Downs to pray for Uncle Jerard's recovery, meets a crazy cat lady, and then [[Sanadhìl Órecalo]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*9th: [[Jaspart]] overdoses on exile, but is luckily found in time by Aubrienne and treated by Lathra; while under the influence, he speaks incoherently of forest in a valley and a beautiful lady... ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Aubrienne and Titania have a friendly chat after work. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*10th: Denise and Argent run into [[Collete]] at the cabaret; she offers them a lucrative job that may involve a demon. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*11th: Hettienne wakes up to find Serge-Yves a bit distraught; [[Vairon]] has not showed up for a date. They track him down, only to find he has been murdered. [[Diablotin 3 session 5]] Argent tells Briony about his potential demon fight. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*12th: Hettienne tries to comfort Serge-Yves; when Denise shows up, they start planning how to get some context for Vairon's death. Zola takes Elianne out shopping.([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*13th: Denise and Argent scout out the route for the Crouch End Heist with Enver. Hugo is not successful in selling himself to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*14th: Denise works up the courage to ask Ander for a favour regarding the identification of Vairon's murderers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*16th: Hugo attends one of Dasra's salons, and possibly gets a lead on the whereabouts of the Psyrene Songbird, Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*17th: Dorien tells [[Puce]] that he wants out; Puce is not going to let him off easily. Lathra and Aubrienne share thoughts on the veterans and others having visions about "strange places and people who can't go home". Zola goes home with Bright.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*18th: Aubrienne gets some unsettling news about her lost brother, [[Jean-Faust]], from his commanding officer, [[Cora of Gouge]]. Gen asks Lathra about training for her healing gift. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne compares notes about Nycki with Ander, and finds out Nycki turned coat and joined the Hush. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*20th: Lathra tells Tristan about Raimond's visions, which sounded similar to his, and asks Tristan if he can help Raimond in any way. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent fight a screaming devilkin and take home some nice loot. August approaches Gen and tells her that he's a [[Seventh]], and that he and others would like to speak with her.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*22nd: Gen meets the other Seventh. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
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===Eleventh-month===<br />
* 2nd: [[Orlan Cellier]], a popular movie heartthrob, has a private party at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 8]])<br />
* 5th: Dorien and Argent catch up on one another's doings. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]]) <br />
* 13th:Hugo asks Zola for advice regarding the missing Psyrene Songbird. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 14th: Denise and Hettie have separate dealings with Ander; Denise tells Argent what she's learned about the pilfered knife. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 16th: Dorien and Gen visit Julienne Sormet and have lunch together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 18th: Argent makes inquiries about the woodsy staff that went missing from the Cabaret's vault; Lathra and Aubrienne continue to pursue the matter of the ForestHeart. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 19th: Hettie and Denise discuss Annyck together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 20th: Denise is a busy little rat, setting up a date with Enver and then telling Mireva about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 23rd: Hugo hosts [[Klara Dannan]] at the Cabaret; he and Zola try to figure out who she really is. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 26th: Hettienne is caught spying on Annyck; they "catch up" with one another...; Denise goes postal on the man with the metal arm; The Ratte Mob licks its wounds and counts its victories. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]) (For Hettie and Annyck also [[Diablotin 3 session 11]] )<br />
* 27th: Aubrienne and Lathra make a little more progress in the matter of the ForestHeart ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]). Denise and Hettie catch up with one another. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 28th: Argent learns he may not be entirely human; Dorien looks at weird trees and fungi in the Shade with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 29th: Denise and Enver go on a double date with Argent and Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 30th: Hugo talks to Sirris about redheaded women; Lathra looks into the ForestHeart more deeply with Thera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
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===Twelfth-month===<br />
* 1st: Gen and Dorien visit [[Polly Hayn]] and discover some weird plants. Dorien is disappointed to discover that Gen couldn't care less if she is executed or imprisoned.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 2nd: Genevriel revisits Sanadhil and enlists his aid. Zola and Noren go on a date.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 4th: Hettie meets her new niece; Hettie and Denise vent their frustrations about Patric; Lathra and Aubrienne drop in to Orecalo Research and Exploration Services. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 5th: While Dorien learns about Misery's misery, Gen turns herself into justice, accompanied by August. Hugo and Zola find out that the author, Luc Berthillon, Eirini's lover(?) is dead. Denise visits home and then agrees to a second date with Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 7th: Hugo and Zola attend Luc Berthillon's funeral. Afterwards, they go to a very peculiar dinner party at Klara Dannan's home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 8th: Argent and Denise sell their ill-gotten gains to its previous owner. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 10th: Dorien asks for Aubrienne's help in identifying the properties of the weird Shade fungi and trees. They decide to visit the Shade together. To get into the subterranean mushroom farm, they ask for, and receive, help from Denise and Hettienne. (forum thread and [[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 11th: Gen meets her lawyer, Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]]) Zola and Hugo meet Loick Silveira and report the weird party at Klara's. Aubrienne, Dorien, Argent, Hettie, and Denise, accompanied by Misery, check out the weird plants in The Shade. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 14th: Gen is led to an injured Raina, and takes her to [[Silvia Rionet]]'s residence in The Grand. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 15th: Argent speaks to Briony about his ancestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 16th: Argent and Mireva go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 18th: Denise and Enver go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
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==Festival Days==<br />
*Bear: Hugo and Zola speak to Xandhil Orecalo about the weird dinner party. Denise and Enver go rat hunting. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Lizard: Lathra and Leiris go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Ox: Denise and Argent meet with [[Alea Pervenche]] for an exchange of goods. Hettienne has a discussion with Ander about drugs and Nycki. Aubrienne brings Jed to her family's home for a meal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Wolf: Gen is found out by her aunt Sylvise. Dorien and Gen have a surprisingly smooth Wolf Day dinner with his family. Hugo visits Sirris at his temple. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Owl: Denise, Hettie, and Mikel exchange gifts a little in advance of Rat Day. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]]) Dorien and Misery go ice skating, and then start dating. ([http://scionbcs.forumotions.net/t595p25-ice-queen Forum posts])<br />
*Cat: Zola and Noren go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
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===First-month===<br />
*1st: Denise celebrates Rat Day with Enver and her family, while everyone else attends the staff party at the Cabaret. The party comes to an abrupt end when the Shadar-kai present in the Cabaret are attacked by an invisible foe, and a portal opens, letting in an antlered, ice-covered, 9-foot-tall humanoid. Meanwhile, back among the Rat celebrants, Denise finds out that several factory workers were arrested at the labour protests.([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*2nd: Hettienne teaches Zola how to knit while Denise plays hostess ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Zola, Aubrienne, and Hugo talk more about the fae problem. Aubrienne then goes on to report what they've learned to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien, Argent, Denise, Gen, and Misery are ambushed by ice fairies; Denise gets turned into living ice temporarily, but with Argent and Briony's help, she is returned to normal. Out of concern for her safety, Argent tells Mireva what happened. Denise tells Syrez about it. Lathra, Aubrienne, Hugo, and Zola have an audience with the Emperor. Hettie gets an anonymous warning about Nycki.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Lathra for help with kicking her drinking habit ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Aubrienne asks Hettie to teach her how to use a firearm.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*7th: Aubrienne, Hettienne, and Korisse shoot things and come up with a new movie idea. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*6th: Denise tells Enver about the ice fey attack. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*8th: Gen and Dorien visit Sylvise to ask her about potential fey on Gen's family's farm; Dorien learns of some job opportunities from Jerard while Gen has a private chat with her aunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*9th: Hettie, Argent, and Denise investigate [[Clarence Molniere]]'s workshop, where they kill some robots; Aubrienne and Lathra travel into Raimond's dreams with Ilphere, Cordovera, and Ruchard Kizer. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*10th: Zola discusses Geffrard's wedding plans with Valeen and then with Geff himself. Lathra learns something of the depth of the issues Gen is struggling with. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*13th: Denise asks Ander if there is any way to help the poor with the fey attacks. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*16th: Denise asks Alain for help in setting up a neighbourhood newspaper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*21st: Zola has a dress fitting with Vernel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*25th: Since the Penumbra was set on fire over the weekend, Shadar-kai performers have joined forces with Cabaret performers to do a benefit for the reconstruction of the Penumbra. Many conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*26th: Denise suggests to Mikel that he could move in with Uncle Alain; at work she and Zola discuss poverty and boys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*27th: Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, and Zola compare notes about the fey invasion; Denise asks Ander about the possibility of starting citizen's patrols. Later that night, Denise goes on a date with Enver. Zola breaks up (?) with Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*28th: Genevriel is interrogated by the military tribunal officers. Upon her dismissal, she visits August. Denise spills all to Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*29th: Denise visits her mother to ask about boys ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]). Gen and Dorien go out for supper and discuss her future (forum thread).<br />
*30th: Denise asks Hettie about boys. Lathra takes Gen to see Tristan and Lurancy Rademacher. Zola visits Valeen to discuss Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
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===Second-month===<br />
*1st: Dorien takes Misery to inquire about an apprenticeship with Julienne Sormet. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*2nd: Argent goes to The Eclipse night club with Mireva. Hugo and Zola discuss the Eirini quandary. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*3rd: Hettie finds out that Nycki harbours a strange attachment to [[Maze Olivier]]. They visit him on his deathbed.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*4th: Aubrienne tells her parents about Jean-Faust. Denise asks Hettie about boys. Hugo and Zola discuss Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*5th: Denise talks about sex with Enver. Argent discusses the supernatural with Margaux. Zola asks Titania about using the Cabaret as a wedding venue.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*6th: Genevriel introduces Lathra to Sylvise and Jerard, and arranges to move in with the Voclains. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]) Hettie and Nycki talk about going on a treasure hunt ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*7th: Hugo tries to locate Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*8th: Dorien takes Misery to meet Korisse ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne, Jed, Lathra, Argent, Denise, Zola, and Hugo, accompanied by the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera, romp about in Raimond's dreams, rescue Jean-Faust, and bring back a faerie queen. Aubrienne and Jean-Faust speak together shortly afterwards. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*11th: Genevriel visits Sanadhil and learns about some potential avenues for investigation into the identity of her patron deity(ies). Denise and Hettie discuss the dream adventure and plan a treasure hunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*12th: Zola and Denise discuss a joint birthday party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]]) Aubrienne brings Jean-Faust home; Dorien has a job interview; Hugo answers a booty call. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*13th: While awaiting the outcome of the faerie queen interrogation at the Orecalo residence, Zola meets Justen, Argent meets Alma, and Lathra meets Dozilva.([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*14th: Gen has a rendezvous with Madds, while Hettie and Denise take Nycki and Enver on a romantic sewer crawl double date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*15th: Denise has a driving lesson with Ander, and learns a bit about Rat treasures. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*17th: Serge-Yves swings by to visit Hettie and Denise, and gets pissy about Nycki; Zola, Hugo, Argent, Lathra, and Aubrienne chat with Eirlys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*18th: Hettie defends her interest in Nycki to Serge-Yves. Puce brings renewed angst to the lives of Dorien and Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne questions Eirlys about her intentions towards Jean-Faust. She then discusses things with Zola and Xandhil. Later that day, Zola, Hugo, and Argent meet Osmyn. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*20th: Lathra and Aubrienne are attacked by the Colour Guard. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent catch up. A concerned Genevriel brings Lathra some flowers. Aubrienne goes home with Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*22nd: Guillame and Ander talk politics. Denise and Enver discuss loss. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*23rd: Denise has an early morning story session with Serge-Yves. Later that day, she and Zola talk about first times and love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*26th: Dorien and Misery ask Syrez for help dealing with Puce. The Murodeas have a big family dinner at which Patric once more alienates family members.([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*28th: Zola learns of a new Mico music deal from Hector. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*29th: Aubrienne learns that Cassandreia has a new romantic prospect in the form of [[Ysabel Olivier]]. Gen and Lathra meet Karala. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*30th: Argent reports to Briony. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
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===Third-month===<br />
*1st: Argent asks Dorien about his visit from Puce; at work that night, a group of people discusses what they can do about the fey incursions. At home, Hugo is surprised by a visit from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*2nd: Gen asks August for advice on how to handle Madds. Hugo tells Zola about what he learned from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*4th: Dorien nearly kills Misery with his latest drug, made of the evil mushrooms everyone is worried about. Hugo and Zola attend the wedding of Geffrard and Osmyn, after which Osmyn is attacked. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*5th: Lathra agrees to a date with Leiris. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*6th: Hettie, Denise, and Argent go back to the undercity, and meet the ghost of Ander's grandfather. Denise then goes to tell Ander about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver learn from Zola about the attack on Osmyn. Gen and Madds establish that neither of them is looking for more than friendship at the moment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne prevents Jean-Faust from murdering Dasra and Raimond. Hettie chats with Nycki about the capture of Servan Aigel; Nycki suggests starting a family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne tries to understand why Jean-Faust was trying to kill people. She then tries to chill out with Jed. Hettie learns that Gen knits. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*12th: Argent learns about Laeken from Margaux... and also that she has a crush on him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*13th: Zola arranges a date with Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*14th: Denise learns a little about the Bloodforged from Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*15th: Argent asks Denise for advice about what to do about Margaux. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*16th: Zola and Denise celebrate their joint birthday. All sorts of conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*17th: Denise visits Serge-Yves; they chat about Vairon being inhuman, possibly. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*18th: Hugo meets with his Uncle Loick. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*20th: Dorien and Misery make arrangements to pay off various mob debts, with Denise for moral support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*21st: Lathra, Zola, Hugo, and Aubrienne get a research update from Xandhil. Hettienne and Nycki get Ander's consent to their baby-making scheme.([[Diablotin 3 session 26]]) <br />
*23rd: Gen visits Karala who asks some questions on her behalf. Aubrienne reads Zola's future love life in her Harrow deck. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*25th: Hettienne and Nycki plan to move in together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*26th: Lathra meets Briony, and they decide to work together to help Marika overcome her xenophobia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*27th: Dorien gets a visit from Cyril and learns that the government may be up to something shady.Gen gets a visit from Silvia, who tells her that there may be another servant of the One. Aubrienne helps Jed through some of his own family drama. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*28th: Zola meets her sister, Elianne, for lunch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*29th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, continue their treasure hunt, and find a musty old tarot deck. Hugo and Eirini go on a date sort of thing. Denise and Enver talk about shacking up and getting married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*30th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, take their musty old tarot deck to Aubrienne, who identifies it as a very powerful magic item. Zola and Noren discuss kink. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
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===Fourth-month===<br />
*1st: Zola asks Denise if she will be a bodyguard for Mico on the 6th; Dorien plots treason with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*2nd: Dorien brings Denise in on the treason, and Aubrienne brings Hugo and Zola in on it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*3rd: Lathra and Hugo learn that Raimond's mother wants to take him away from Dasra for perceived indiscretions (with Hugo, of course). Hettie and Nycki interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*4th: Denise talks to Mikel; Gen testifies against Guydain Larache, which causes her to break her abstinence from alcohol. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*5th: Aubrienne tells the Vjestaci about the superHarrow deck found in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*6th: Zola does a radio interview as Mico. Aubrienne asks Cora to look into the government experimental farm for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver explore the sewers beneath the Cabaret. That evening, Denise tells Zola what they discovered. Zola invites herself over to Jonas' place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*9th: Argent asks Titania about Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*10th: Argent learns that Servan Aigel is one of the Inquisitors. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*11th: Dorien and Aubrienne meet with Cora of Gouge, who gives them a lead on the fairy fungi investigation. Denise compares notes about Servan with Argent. A drunken Gen escapes in a futile attempt to get herself killed; Lathra thwarts it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*12th: Denise asks Hettienne about family in Ariège. Hugo argues with Drusilla about Raimond, Dasra, and impropriety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*13th: Denise leaves for Ariège. Zola asks Lili for advice. Hettienne is mugged by a Bloodforged. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*14th: Madds 'kidnaps' Gen. Zola goes home with Jonas. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*15th: Denise inquires about family in Ariège, and meets her aunt Aina. Lathra learns about the Cyst from the visiting Shadar-kai priest, Ranighar.([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*16th: Denise meets the rest of the Ariège branch. Later that day, she and Enver track down his family members. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*17th: Zola and Hugo meet Linthira. Lathra takes Ranighar to visit Xandhil. Denise gets assigned a task by Ander; she and Enver get it done. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*18th: Shit hits the fan in the Shade. Gen is attacked by a blighted Jerard; Dorien barely saves his father. Argent and Margaux head to the Shade to observe. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne and Aubrienne begin work on "Shadows in her Mind" amidst mounting tensions in the Shade. Hettienne is disappointed to learn she is not pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*20th: Zola visits Xandhil, then Lathra, Aubrienne and Titania join them to try some crisis management. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]]) Gen and Dorien discuss things while keeping vigil over Jerard in hospital. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Argent about the Cyst; Zola joins their conversation. Argent tells Briony about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*22nd: "Shadows in her Mind" is falling behind schedule due to the disturbances in the Shade. On their way home from the studio, Hettienne and Aubrienne meet [[Lyth du Champe]], who shares some information with them about the powerful Harrow deck. Hugo meets with Loick about the city's fairy problems. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*23rd: Denise visits her mother, telling her about the Ariege branch of the family. Argent begins assembling a crack squad to venture into the sewers and kidnap [[Amanita]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*24th: Aubrienne asks Eirlys about Amanita; Zola tells Haft about his possible origins; Denise and Hettie catch up; Denise tells Ander about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*25th: Argent requisitions some supplies for the Amanita-saving expedition from Ser Danyel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*26th: The expedition to save Amanita begins. The party members are taken to the First World by Amanita. ([[Diablotin 3 session 32]])<br />
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===First World Adventure===<br />
* Day 1: The expedition members wake up. Some remember their actual identities clearly, some only as a dream, and some have no memory of it at all. Once they have sorted out who's who, as much as they are able, Amanita sends them to request aid from the Winter King to defeat the Blight for once and for all. ([[Diablotin 3 session 33]])<br />
* Day 2: The fey set off towards the Lake of the Black Swans, where they cure seven blighted swan maidens. Kara, the leader of the swan maidens, and Henla, one of her sisters, provide some information to the expedition. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]])<br />
* Day 3: The expedition heads to Lamis' Court with the intent of weeding out Blight-spreaders among them. On the way, they are attacked by swarms of mandragora. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]]) After a tough fight, the mandragora leave, and the heroes arrive at the Hollow Hall, Lamis' court. ([[Diablotin 3 session 35]]) Several of them discover a skin-stealer at work; it is captured and handed over to Lamis for punishment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 36]])<br />
* Day 4: The fey head into the winter lands. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 5: They encounter a couple of frost giants and their remorhaz, whom they charm rather than kill. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 6: They arrive at Eranthis' ice spire. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]]) After being admitted, they succeed in convincing Eranthis to help end the Blight by convincing his frozen undead girlfriend to release his heart to him. Immediately afterwards, he sends everyone home to their plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
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''Time flew faster in the mortal plane than in the First World, so it is now mid Fifth-month!''<br />
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===Fifth-Month===<br />
*19th: Everyone returns to Diablotin after their First World Adventure. Hugo and Zola try to sort out what happened. Gen goes to see Madds. Argent and Margaux try to sort out their experiences. Hettie and Denise are happy to return home to their family, and even Patric seems glad to see Hettie returned safely. Dorien seeks out Misery. Zola spends the night with Noren. Aubrienne goes to see Titania, then her parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*20th: Gen and Madds decide to move in together. Denise learns what Ander has been up to while she was away. Argent reports to Briony and learns that Servan Aigel has escaped prison. Gen, Madds, Dorien, and Misery drop by Sylvise and Jerard's home to share their news. Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust, then helps Eirlys deliver her baby. Denise tells Enver about Ander's special ability. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Aunt Hettie about Ander's ability to turn people into were-rats. Later, Hettie and Denise go to see Ander and get turned into were-rats. Zola gets a professional opinion from her cleric friend, Valeen. Gen meets up with August to tell him her news. Argent asks Titania about moving into security at the Cabaret. Denise shows Enver her rat form. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*22nd: Very early in the morning, Argent visits Margaux and learns that there may still be an open connection between the First World and the Material Plane. Argent visits Denise to ask if she can help close the connection, and to tell her that Servan has escaped. Denise tells Ander about Servan's escape.([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*23rd:Everyone is summoned to the Palace, where they meet with Emperor Marl and Loick. Afterwards, Gen discusses her small fortune with Madds, while Denise and Enver buy gifts for Denise's family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 39]])<br />
*25th: Lathra returns home, then goes on a date with Leiris. Dorien takes Misery and Lhyphena out for supper and tells them he will pay off the debt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*27th: Aubrienne finds out something about the Wastelord. Denise accompanies Ander to a political meeting, learning that Janelle Rionet plans to try to be the next Emperor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*28th: Argent and Margaux return to the sewers, and find that all is not well. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*29th: Hugo learns that Eletheni is still with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*30th: Zola and Noren have supper with her parents; she finds out that her father has purchased the Dark Tapestry. Aubrienne asks Ander if he's the Wastelord.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
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===Sixth-Month===<br />
*1st: Argent shows Denise and Zola what he found in the sewers. Lathra visits Marika to tell her she's done.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*2nd: Zola visits Loick with more troubling magic items. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*3rd: Hugo visits Loick and requests help with understanding Eletheni. Hettie and Denise ask Silvia about what to do with the Deck of Many Things. Zola accompanies Noren to a campaign strategy session. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*4th: Lathra is accosted by Titania. Denise and Argent meet Em; Argent dreams of Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*5th: Very early in the morning, Argent tells Margaux about his dream. Later in the day, Zola visits Aubrienne and Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*6th: Hettienne and Denise fill Argent and Aubrienne in on what they learned from Silvia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*7th: Denise tells Mikel all the latest ratte news. Titania asks Aubrienne to be her date at an important public and family function. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne accompanies Titania to Leolin Kizer's engagement party.([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*11th: Lathra tries to figure out whether it's legal to separate Dasra and Raimond and put him in a sketchy private institution. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*12th: Argent stalks Hugo, then discusses him with Lathra. Hugo learns that Eletheni is real, then accidentally stumbles across Argent's conversation with Zola; there he learns that he might be Argent's father (and is unimpressed). ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*13th: Zola scolds Bright and goes for a spin in his car. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*14th: Hettienne and Denise take the Deck of Many Things to Silvia. Afterwards, Denise reports the successful completion of the operation to Ander. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*15th: Argent makes inquiries about [[Nalyrr Kah'lien]]. Lathra asks Titania, Aubrienne and Argent for help in Raimond's case. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*16th: Hugo stalks the red-haired elf who sold the Dark Tapestry. Denise and Hettienne get a lead on Servan Aigel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*18th: Gen visits Psyra, accompanied by family and Madds. Zola asks Loick for information about the Dark Tapestry and its related codex. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne learns that the Vjestaci wish to question her. Denise asks Argent to spy for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*20th: Aubrienne talks politics with Ander. Dorien punches a racist in Nys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*24th: Dorien and Misery try to find a retailer for their alchemical goods. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*25th: Gen meets with Philida Chantranes, who appears to be another oracular-type person; that evening, she tells Madds about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*26th: Denise strikes a deal with Collete and Francois. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*27th: Hettienne and Nycki commiserate about pregnancy. Zola witnesses an assassination attempt on Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*28th: Zola tells Denise about the assassination attempt. Lathra, Aubrienne, and Argent check out Raimond's "care home." They discuss their findings in the car on the way back to the nearest village. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]]) Later the same night, Aubrienne and Argent return to the "care home" to case it, while Lathra and Leiris play cards with some villagers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*29th: Dorien learns about Suzetta Claar's shifty research on veterans. That night, he shares what he learned with Aubrienne and Gen. Denise and Argent visit Servan's sister, Aronne, at a barber shop. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*30th: Genevriel attends Guydain Larache's sentence hearing. Hettienne visits Servan Aigel's family's church. Dasra tells Hugo everything she knows about what's happened to Raimond. Zola and Nolen discuss the Bloodforged suit. Genevriel, Madds, and Gen's old squad mates go for supper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
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===Seventh-Month===<br />
*1st: Zola proposes a Mico benefit concert to Hector. Later that day, Denise and Aubrienne recruit Zola.([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*2nd: All nine protagonists raid Lynwood. Denise and Argent recover from the excitement of the night by having a discussion about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 46]])<br />
*5th: Lathra, Hugo, and Aubrienne interview Raimond once he regains consciousness. That evening everyone meets at the Cabaret to discuss things. ([[Diablotin 3 session 47]]) <br />
*6th: Dorien has a strange dream; he tells Argent about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*7th: Gen and Lathra interview Safaya and learn a little more about the patients' condition from Princess Ilphere; later that night, Gen confesses her doings to Madds. Meanwhile, Argent meets with Briony. Hugo meets with Loick and learns some more about the Dark Tapestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne and Hettienne ask Jonas if he knows anything about the Irminsuls. Denise and Enver take Collete and Francois to Rat-Man. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*9th: Dorien gathers people to discuss next steps. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*10th: Genevriel meets with Polly for lunch, and begins the steps to get a job at the creepy experimental farm. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*11th: Lathra visits Leiris and asks him to research Claar, Molniere, and Calondre on behalf of the party. Aubrienne scries the mad scientists for Argent; afterwards, Argent tells Aubrienne about his Inquisitorialness.([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*13th: Aubrienne and Hettienne learn that Jonas is missing; Denise helps them locate him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*15th: Hugo chats with Eirini; Argent confesses to Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]]) <br />
*16th: Misery go out to Lynwood to see if they can spot a new portal tree. Ander and Aubrienne are questioned by the Vjestaci while Denise is present. Afterwards, Denise debriefs with Ander. Gen tries to sleep without casting Pleasant Dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*18th: Gen gets hired by Veronise Calondres. Argent and Hettie find Servan's hiding place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*19th: Lathra asks Princess Ilphere about he interest in dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
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===Eighth-month===<br />
*2nd: Cyrell visits Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*3rd: Aubrienne and Titania learn from Jed that Princess Cordovera is pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*5th: Hettie and Denise learn that Serge-Yves has been dishonourably discharged. Hugo and Aubrienne chat about the fey situation. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*6th: Gen and Madds go for a country weekend. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*7th: Hugo learns that military people have been harassing Dasra. The Murodeas have a family reunion, while Dorien and Misery go on a double date with Cyrell and Caz. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne learns some of Hyacinth's charming abilities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*9th: Return to the First World. <br />
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===Return to the First World===<br />
*Day 1: The PCs get a visit from Eletheni. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*Day 2: The PCs head into the Weeping Woods, where they encounter a blinded nymph. Together they rescue Jonas, and return with him and Caurisa, the blind nymph, to the mortal plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
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===Eighth-month continued===<br />
*15th: Arriving in Theville, the PCs spend a night. Denise calls Ralf. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*16th: The PCs take a train back to Diablotin. Denise goes to see Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*17th: Zola asks Hugo to look into collecting some evidence for a lawsuit against the non-consensual experiments on veterans. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*18th: Dorien gets an offer he finds hard to resist from Zshua-agor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*19th: Dorien tells Aubrienne about the offer; she convinces him not to take it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*30th: Suzetta Claar makes a friendly overture to Gen. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
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===Ninth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise, Hettie, and Argent take out Servan and Juditte. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*2nd: Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust with Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien's mother tries to set him up with Nedezde; Misery thinks it's an interesting possibility. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Sylvise about Suzetta Claar. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*6th: Prince Leolin gets married. Aubrienne proposes to Titania. Gen talks metaphysics with Xandhil, and meets Madds' parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*7th: Lathra restores some of Elcina's mobility. Hettie takes Denise to see her, then they chat about the news together with Mikel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*8th: Dorien and Misery visit Nedezde. Gen gets some intelligence on the farm. Denise, Argent and Hettie interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*9th: Hugo interviews Roskilde about the class action law suit. Aubrienne tells her parents about her engagement. Emperor Marl dies. Enver shows Denise a house they could buy. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*10th: The Dissolution. Since everything is closed, everyone meets at Gen and Madds' apartment to discuss the Kaorti and their allies. Afterwards, Denise asks Hettie for help designing a wedding outfit. Hugo finds out that Loick is quite familiar with the Kaorti. Denise gives Ander and Ralf a drive to Janelle's, and finds out that Janelle has proposed to Ander. Afterwards, she tells Nycki about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*11th: The new Imperial Candidates make themselves known. Argent and Margaux discuss the Arch's potential vulnerability to Cyst entities. Gen asks Madds for emotional support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*12th: Gen and Madds have tea with Madds' parents. Hugo gathers intelligence on the Imperial candidates. Dorien and Nedezde try to sort their feelings out. Aubrienne and Titania get married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*13th: Argent, Margaux, Denise and Enver chat with Chalniss, the Guardian of the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*14th: Genevriel uncovers Sister Harmony as a Cyst entity, and finds something unusual about Sister Harmony's driver, too. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*15th: Gen tells Dorien, Argent and Aubrienne about what she's learned about Sister Harmony and her driver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*16th: Argent spies on Sister Harmony, while Dorien works on a way to detect Cyst entities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*18th: As things are being set up for Ander and Janelle's wedding, Denise speaks to the groom, and asks Silvia if she can help protect the Arch from the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]]) Janelle and Ander are officially married. Janelle offers Hettie a job as dressmaker should she be elected as Emperor. Denise and Mireva catch up on each other's doings. An attempt is made on Patriarch Velten's life. Hugo gets a call from Dasra who is frightened for Raimond. Hugo calls Genevriel to come help heal Raimond, but he is beyond healing. Concerned that his passing may result in a new Irminsul, Gen and Hugo ask Sirris to come over. Raimond dies and Sirris absorbs the Irminsul. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]]) Denise accompanies a shocked Ander and Janelle after the assassination attempt on Velten. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*19th: Hugo gets a visit from Eirini, who lets him know that something is wrong with Linthira. Argent, Denise, Hettie, and Aubrienne kidnap Sister Harmony. Genevriel tells August about her newfound power, and asks whether it's okay, theologically, for her to use it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*20th: The Council votes and chooses Revelyne Fourre as the candidate who will go through the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]]) Everyone meets to discuss current events and recent developments. Gen, Mikel, Sirris, Justen and Xan stop the Warlord from kidnapping all the patients from Silvia's home. They move the patients to Alma's house for safety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
*21st: Argent, Denise, and Dorien interrogate 'Sister Harmony'. Hugo, Aubrienne, and Genevriel question the Chrestomath. Argent, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Denise attend the riots. Later that night, Denise visits Haft to ask him about Agate. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
*22nd: Emperor Marl's funeral. Revelyne goes through the Arch. Argent is summoned to the Arch, as is Yvie, whom Denise accompanies. Together, they help Chalniss and the retired Arch guardians keep the Arch safe, and destroy Revelyne who is attempting to tear down the fabric of the universe. Hugo witnesses the damage as a growing tear in the Dark Tapestry; he calls on Hettienne who is able to repair it with the help of her Norn sisters. Dozilva and Hettienne chat about Hettienne's feat over coffee. When Hettienne goes home, it's to find a pair of Norn shears that Denise has brought for her. Genevriel learns what the One is. Aubrienne keeps Titania company at her father's funeral. Afterwards, they discover that the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera have fallen into a mysterious sleep. Argent and Denise debrief one another about their adventure in the Arch.([[Diablotin 3 session 62]])<br />
*23rd: Gen tells Philida what she has learned about the One, and tries to figure out how to nurture a new divinity in Aveyrone society, with Madds' help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 62]]) Revelyne's failure in the Arch is announced and Janelle Rionet is put forward as the next candidate. Gen and Madds help Lathra catch Jed, who has been turned into a rat. Seth Argo, self-appointed guardian of the city, fills Aubrienne and Lathra in on Father Willem's presence and mad hatred for Shadar-kai. Aubrienne helps Lathra return Jed to normal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*25th: Janelle goes into the Arch. While waiting for her to return, Denise and Guillame chat. Janelle succeeds and Patriarch Velten presents her as the new Empress. Argent tells Margaux about what happened in the Arch, and the Church's corruption. Hettie's celebration of Janelle's succession to the throne is interrupted by Nycki, who brings news of Aigel & Co's release from her custody into the Warlord's. ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*27th: Hugo and Dasra say good-bye. Argent tells Hugonel about Katha and asks if he wants to see her. Dorien finds some resolution to his love triangle (?) ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*28th: Hugo checks on Sirris. Dorien tries to sort out what is going on with Nedezde. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*30th: Aubrienne, Jed, and Titania plan a grand reopening of the club. Gen gets a 'promotion' at the experimental farm. Hugo asks Xandhil for help with Sirris. Dorien kits Genevriel out with some Personal Protective Equipment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
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===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Janelle commissions Hettienne to make a dress for her coronation, then Hettienne, Denise, Argent and Nycki arrest Clarence Molniere. Xandhil and Hugo visit Sirris together, and decide that to help him, they need to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*3rd: Everyone plus Xandhil and Justen head into Andusk to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. While Justen and Xandhil do some reconnaissance, the rest of the group sets up a base of operations in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 65]]) They head to the Rat Temple to investigate, and meet Sister Silvia, who is batshit crazy. They learn from her that Willem is trying to collect souls from the main plane who have doubles in Andusk, as a power source to stabilize Andusk's plane. They learn about a sinister ship and go check for it at the docks. Dorien recognizes it and its captain as the creepy trader he met in his dreams. They witness Pheria meeting with the creepy captain and learn she also is trying to collect souls, and selling them to the captain of the ship. After the meeting is finished, Dorien, Genevriel, and Denise stay behind to carry out surveillance on the ship, while Hugo, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Argent follow Pheria to the island. Denise gathers some intelligence from Loch the lich. ([[Diablotin 3 session 66]]) Hugo and crew meet Hugo's double, Hugozel, who takes them out for dinner. He turns out to be a vampire but Hugo avoids being charmed into becoming a power source to stabilize Andusk. Justen and Xandhil ask everyone to regroup so they can share what they've learned. the party decides not to delay rescuing the princesses since Hugo's double knows he's here. They disguise themselves and return to the island where Ilphere and Cordovera are being kept prisoner. Loch the lich shows up and reveals that he, too, is looking to use souls that have doubles to help stabilize Andusk. He intends to continue using the princesses for this and suggests that having Hugo help might speed things up. Genevriel comes up with a plan that would give the denizens of Andusk the power they need without sacrificing or harming anyone's souls. Argent strikes a deal with Loch: if Genevriel succeeds then he lets the princesses go, and everyone gets to go home in peace. Genevriel succeeds, and everyone wakes up in their own plane. Genevriel tells Madds and August about her close encounter of the Void kind.([[Diablotin 3 session 67]])<br />
*6th: Hettie finds out that Nycki has been offered the position of Lady Grey. Denise and Enver find the Imperial Preserves. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]])<br />
*7th: Dorien meets with Julienne Sormet and inherits her apprentice, Blanca. Aubrienne chats with her aunt Svara, the new Chief Sorceress. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]])<br />
*8th: Loick helps Hugo through a mild midlife crisis. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]])<br />
*9th: Genevriel learns that Veronise Calondres may in fact be a Good Guy™. ([[Diablotin 3 session 68]])<br />
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==Future events==<br />
11th month - Denise and Enver's wedding (20th of 11th)<br><br />
12th month - Hettie's baby due<br><br />
1st month, 2282 - Nycki's baby due<br><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Diablotin 2 timeline]]<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: February 4, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> The Empress (whose official coronation is still a few days off) is working on making appointments to her Inner Council. A few of the positions will remain the same - for instance, she doesn't get to appoint the Patriarch ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> But a lot of the Inner Council have been serving for 30+ years and are happy to retire and pass this responsibility along to someone else.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The appointments to the Inner Council are as follows<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Lady Chancellor - Cora of Gouge<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Lady Chamberlain - Lienor Silveira<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Lord Treasurer - Noren Errazuris<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Warlord - Bryson Arguelles<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Patriarch - Velten du Champe (continuing)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Secretary of State - Eloise Marcoux (continuing)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Chief Sorceress - Svara Badic<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Chief Justice - Danyel de Beziers (continuing)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (oh lol it changed my bullet points. oh well.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The other development is that Empress Janelle is creating three new positions on the Inner Council - Secretary of Education, Secretary of Industry, and Secretary of Health. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> who are as follows:<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Secretary of Education - Jessamine Olivier<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Secretary of Industry - Julienne Sormet<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Secretary of Health - Pasith de Beziers<br />
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<Aubrienne> (neat)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> There are various other appointments in the Outer Council that are probably less interesting, and also the Ladies of the Bedchamber, who might contain a few people some of you know :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Ladies of the Bedchamber: Chessa Duclair, Marlena Olivier, Alma de Tourigny, Lili Veilleux, Sylvane Marcoux, Lurancy Dryden<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I mean, I think in part she's picking people she actually knows and is friends with, and partly picking people to satisfy different Houses so they have some kind of representation, and partly people outside the typical circle of nobles.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> So probably some of these appointments are fairly controversial, and/or at least unexpected. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> also Noren, Bryson, and Danyel are the only dudes. well, aside from Velten, who is approx. one thousand years old and will die and be replaced soon ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (and honestly probably as soon as Alma becomes Matriarch, Danyel retires... because he wants to stay married and working with his wife is not the way to do that ;p)<br />
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===Hettienne learns that Nycki could be the next Lady Grey===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, Hettie, you are probably spending most of your available hours at the moment working on the dress for the coronation - although as promised they do have assistants available for you if you want them, to do the stuff like fetching and carrying and tedious non-complicated sewing and so forth.<br />
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<Hettienne> (aight)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You're getting ready for bed after a long day of work and Nycki wanders in.<br />
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<Nycki> hey babe... how are you holding up? <br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno... I'm too tired to think about it @_@<br />
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<Hettienne> How 'bout you?<br />
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<Nycki> it's been a hell of a day.<br />
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<Hettienne> Must be a mess at the office huh.<br />
* Nycki nods<br />
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<Nycki> Here... lemme rub your feet, they must be hurtin'.<br />
* Nycki may or may not be buttering you up for something >.><br />
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<Hettienne> Aw that'd be swell... An' I can do yours :3<br />
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<Nycki> sure :)<br />
* Nycki gets settled in with your feet on her lap so she can rub them.<br />
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<Nycki> so like... you remember how we talked a while ago, 'bout me maybe bein' the next Lady Grey.<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah?<br />
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<Nycki> Well... yeah. So it's happenin' - or at least, I got til tomorrow to tell them yes or no.<br />
* Nycki looks over at you to gauge your reaction to that<br />
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<Hettienne> Well, damn :o<br />
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<Nycki> it'd be a big change.<br />
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<Hettienne> So... what's that gonna mean?<br />
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<Nycki> well, like... for us, first of all it'd mean either we gotta move, or we gotta get your house overhauled with all kinds of security.<br />
<Nycki> Stuff to stop people spyin' on us, stuff to stop people tryin' to fuck with us... magic, not magic, whatever.<br />
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<Hettienne> I guess that makes sense...<br />
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<Nycki> I know how much you love this place. Like... I wouldn't wanna make you leave it if you don't wanna.<br />
* Hettienne shifts uncomfortably...<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah... :/<br />
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<Hettienne> What... what all would they have to do?<br />
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<Hettienne> How long would it take?<br />
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<Nycki> I think they could do it pretty quick, if need be - there'd be physical security - stuff like new locks, that kinda thing - plus magic stuff they'd throw on.<br />
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<Nycki> Maybe a week or two, say?<br />
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<Hettienne> Where we would go while they're doin' it?<br />
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<Nycki> We could stay at the palace for a bit.<br />
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<Nycki> Kinda like a swanky vacation? ;p<br />
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<Hettienne> Ooh, fancy.<br />
* Hettienne giggles<br />
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<Nycki> It'd also mean like... for the kids, we prolly couldn't send 'em to regular schools an' that kinda thing. it'd have an impact on them too, when they're growin' up.<br />
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<Hettienne> I never went to regular school an' I turned out just fine :v<br />
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<Nycki> well, fair enough. <br />
* Hettienne snickers<br />
* Nycki smiles at that<br />
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<Nycki> They'd have 'em schooled at the palace, if we want that - like, with any little princes and princesses that show up, or the kids of the other Council folks.<br />
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<Hettienne> Weird.<br />
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<Hettienne> Wonder what Ander thinks of that<br />
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<Nycki> well, yeah... that's a thing, ain't it. I mean... it ain't no one's business, but if they come out lookin' a lot like him, an' they're standin' there next to his kids, there might be talk. but whatever, fuck'em if they do wanna spread rumours.<br />
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<Hettienne> can't be weirder than Tits' family.<br />
* Hettienne shrugs.<br />
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<Nycki> Yeah.<br />
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<Nycki> so... you think I should say yes, then? 'Cause .. if you don't want me to do it, I won't. I don't wanna fuck up what I got with you just over some job.<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh hon, you gotta do it!!<br />
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<Hettienne> I'm so proud of you, y'know? :3<br />
* Nycki smiles, looking relieved<br />
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<Nycki> okay... okay I'll do it. an' once I get in there, babe, I'm gonna find out where those fuckers took those other fuckers, an' I'm gonna bring them all down for you. I promise.<br />
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<Hettienne> I can't wait :D<br />
* Nycki leans over to give you a kiss (a bit awkwardly since you're both huge)<br />
* Hettienne snuggles up against you as best she can.<br />
* Nycki snuggles back :3<br />
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===Denise and Enver find the Imperial Preserves===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Denise, once you've had a day or so to recover, Enver invites you to come with him on one of his new exciting Official Excursions to explore the depths of the palace :D<br />
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<Denise> awww yeah :D<br />
* Denise is very down for that as long as Ander doens't need her :3<br />
* Enver will bring Lady and the spider robot as well, which he is calling Daisy ;p<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Denise> so where're we goin'?<br />
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<Denise> you think there's links to the undercity?<br />
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<Enver> Oh man.. there's so much stuff under there @_@ like I ain't even explored even half of it yet.<br />
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<Denise> :D<br />
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<Denise> well I'm all ready, let's go :D<br />
* Enver takes your hand as we head off<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Enver> Okay, so we're gonna go into this thing that's like... a wine cellar, I guess, now, but it's got some old passages that go further down.<br />
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<Enver> so like... watch your head, some of the ceilings are low...<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Denise can hunch<br />
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<Enver> so... Ander an' Janelle - uh, the Empress, I mean - asked if I'd help out with some stuff. <br />
* Enver says as we head along<br />
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<Denise> oh?<br />
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<Denise> liek, what kinda stuff?<br />
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<Denise> Other'n like, finding all the cool tunnels :3<br />
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<Enver> Yeah, like... well, they're still buildin' the subway, right? an' they wanna make sure that it doesn't fuck things up in the undercity. that it gets done right.<br />
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<Enver> not plowin through graveyards an' stuff.<br />
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<Denise> oh, huh.<br />
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<Enver> so they asked if I'd like... help with that. like a consultant or somethin'.<br />
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<Denise> that's swell<br />
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<Denise> um... what's goin on with, like, your old job?<br />
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<Denise> I mean I guess this could be part of that too, makin' sure things ain't gettin in the way there or...<br />
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<Enver> I could still do my regular work too, I think, like... but prolly I oughta train someone new too. it ain't like Georn's gonna do it >.><br />
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<Denise> Liek I duno, now that Ander is emperor, prolly a lot of that stuff is gonna change too?<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> yeah...<br />
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<Denise> there's gotta be someone who could learn it :3<br />
* Enver nods<br />
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<Enver> yeah, prolly.. I'll give it some thought I guess.<br />
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<Enver> an' I dunno how Ander's bein' Emperor is gonna change things... I mean, even if he's Emperor, he can't just be like "okay, smugglin' stuff is just fine now", right?<br />
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<Enver> but maybe?<br />
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<Denise> well no but I meant like.... maybe they wont' need to smuggle so much or something...<br />
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<Denise> I dunno<br />
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<Denise> I guess we'll see<br />
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<Denise> I mean, they wanted him up in there or he wouldn'ta done it.... I think<br />
* Enver nods<br />
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<Denise> anyway, its swell that they wanna get you to help with stuff :3<br />
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<Denise> an like... then what you told da is even right :V<br />
* Enver sents Daisy ahead to scout some iffy looking ground.<br />
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<Enver> yeah.. :3<br />
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<Enver> an' I can't believe our wedding's only like... a month away. well a little more'n a month, but not much more.<br />
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<Denise> yeah :3<br />
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<Denise> I'm real excited for it still<br />
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<Enver> me too<br />
* Enver squeezes your hand<br />
* Denise smiles and will pull him over for a quick kiss<br />
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<Enver> mm :)<br />
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<Enver> what do you wanna do about where we're gonna live? I'm sure if we wanted, they'd find room for us here. but I dunno if that's what you want... livin' in the palace?<br />
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<Denise> um...<br />
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<Denise> I don't know, I guess<br />
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<Denise> I been thinkin' about it some but like...<br />
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<Denise> on the one hand it'd be good for work stuff, maybe for both of us?<br />
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<Denise> But it'd be real far from home :/<br />
* Enver nods<br />
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<Denise> an maybe I just gotta.... accept that, maybe :/<br />
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<Denise> Like, home is always gonna be *home* but I dot *gotta* stay in the shambles or whatever<br />
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<Enver> well ... that house we looked at before, that's still there too. We could go for that, an' see how it goes. If we decide in a year or two it ain't workin' out, we could always change our minds.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Denise> is that what you wanna do?<br />
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<Enver> well... <br />
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<Enver> I figure, right when we're first married, it'd be nice to have our own place.<br />
* Enver is blushing in the low light.<br />
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<Enver> so like... we ain't gotta worry about nothin' :)<br />
* Denise smiles<br />
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<Denise> OKay<br />
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<Denise> I liek that too<br />
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<Denise> Let's stick with our plan for now then :3<br />
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<Enver> okay :)<br />
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<Enver> prolly if we asked, Ander'd say they can have a room for us here, too - so like if we gotta work late or somethin', there's space, but we don't gotta live there all the time.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> that's a good idea too<br />
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<Enver> I mean.. he just wants to look out for us. I think as long as we're happy, he'll be happy with what we decide.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> yeah, he's a good boss :3<br />
* Enver nods<br />
* Denise peeks to see how Daisy is doing<br />
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<Enver> he's been comin' on some of these explorin' trips too, him an' Ralf. <br />
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<Enver> it's nice they wanna know what's down under here :)<br />
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<Denise> oh yeah? I bet he thinks that's great<br />
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<Denise> well, I mean of course he does!<br />
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<Enver> oh yeah - but he's pretty busy so he can't come every day.<br />
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<Denise> Who wouldn't :o<br />
* Enver proceeds ahead since Daisy seems to indicate things are stable up ahead.<br />
* Enver shrugs<br />
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<Enver> well I dunno, I guess there's a lot of emperors who ain't cared about it much, or this all woulda been blocked off ;)<br />
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<Denise> Maybe, else we're gonna find somethin' reaaaaaal interestin :V<br />
* Enver grins at that<br />
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<Enver> like secret treasure? or secret sex dungeons? ;p<br />
* Denise chuckles<br />
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<Denise> sex dungeons aren't treasure? >:D<br />
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<Enver> someone else's used sex dungeon's a bit weird ;)<br />
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<Denise> well, okay<br />
* Enver 's route through this passage ends at a door, which he crouches to examine the lock on, and then dismantle as needed ;)<br />
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<Enver> speaking of...<br />
* Denise comes over in case there's anything dangerous in the other side<br />
* Denise will listen<br />
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<Denise> (and sniff the air)<br />
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<Enver> (you can roll for Scent and Perception)<br />
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<Lan-phone> !roll 1d20+12<br />
* Denise rolls for Lan-phone: [ 1d20+12 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 12 ] totals [ 30 ].<br />
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<Denise> (Scent)<br />
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<Lan-phone> !roll 1d20+13<br />
* Denise rolls for Lan-phone: [ 1d20+13 ] getting [ 7 ] which, after the modifier [ 13 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Denise> (well the nose ha it, if anything does ;p)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can smell some musty scent beyond - it doesn't smell dangerous, but like it's been unopened for a long time.<br />
* Denise nods to him but will get ready becuse who knows what's back there<br />
* Enver gets out his tools to open the door, and after some fiddling, manages to do so.<br />
* Denise will try not to get impatient and just kick it down, so we can maybe close it again later ;p<br />
* Enver takes a look inside, cautiously, Lady hanging close to him.<br />
* Denise tries to peek over his shoulder<br />
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<Enver> It's an old storeroom I guess... got a trap door in the ceiling goin' somewhere else, like maybe another basement or somethin'. Bunch of old... tapestries? or rugs? rolled up in here.<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Denise> that's less fun than I was hopin<br />
* Enver smiles at that<br />
* Denise will go in and look at them<br />
* Denise will try not to sneeze as she peers at them<br />
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<Denise> think we could get the trap door up?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> They are very dusty and somewhat moth-eaten, but look like they were very expensive once - silk and<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (er, hit enter too soon)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> silk threads and fine weaving.<br />
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<Denise> I bet someone'll wanna see these<br />
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<Enver> yeah... I wonder why they got tossed down here. <br />
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<Enver> You wanna boost me up to the trapdoor an' see where we come out? :)<br />
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<Denise> sure!<br />
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<Denise> maybe they have somthin' on them someone didn't like<br />
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<Enver> maybe, yeah.<br />
* Denise can lift him up<br />
* Enver works on opening the trap door while sitting on your shoulders :3<br />
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<Enver> it's locked from the other side.. I'm gonna take off the hinges :p we can put it back later if we gotta...<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Enver does this carefully so as not to drop it on his own head ;)<br />
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<Enver> okay... here we go<br />
* Denise will hold him as steady as she can<br />
* Enver pulls himself up through the opening, then reaches his hand down to help you up as well.<br />
* Denise can hop up and pull herself through<br />
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<Denise> (I mean, shed take the hand for the initial assist, but really ;)<br />
* Enver just wants to be gentlemanly ;)<br />
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<Enver> Lady, you wait there with Daisy, okay?<br />
* Enver says to the dog, who sits obediently.<br />
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<Denise> so where are we now?<br />
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<Denise> some other part of the cellar?<br />
* Enver looks around<br />
* Denise also but she trusts his familiarity more than hers<br />
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<Enver> yeah... but like, under one of the newer wings - near the kitchens probably? There's a bunch of shelves here with stuff like ... pickles an' jam an' stuff? Man, this place is huge.<br />
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<Denise> well they knew to ut a door down an then nver used it, I guess<br />
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<Enver> yeah, I dunno. it's hard figurin' out a place that was built an' built over for like a few thousand years.<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
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<Enver> c'mon, let's see if this jam is still any good, we can take some back if it is :)<br />
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<Denise> yeah :D<br />
* Denise will see if there's anything that would make a nice Lady treat too ^-^<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> maybe some dried sausage hanging from a beam ;) too dried out for people but okay for a dog.<br />
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===Dorien gets a new apprentice===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Dorien, did you want to have a chat with your former master and see how knowing someone who's on the Inner Council can help you? ;)<br />
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<Dorien> (Lol, well at least to congratulate her, yes ;) )<br />
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<Dorien> (If she has the time!)<br />
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<Dorien> (I'm sure she is busy)<br />
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<Julienne> (she can make some time for a coffee with you, sure ;)<br />
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<Dorien> :3<br />
* Dorien will meet her somewhere along the river, then for coffee.<br />
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<Julienne> Dorien, good to see you - how are you doing?<br />
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<Dorien> Mada... Julienne... It's good to see you too!<br />
* Dorien will give her a hug.<br />
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<Julienne> Well, it's been quite an eventful few days.<br />
* Julienne hugs you back.<br />
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<Dorien> I can imagine!<br />
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<Dorien> I heard the news yesterday.<br />
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<Dorien> Secretary of Industry, is it?<br />
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<Julienne> It's all a bit of a blur, to be honest.<br />
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<Julienne> But yes... that's the title. It's something of an experiment, being a new position.<br />
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<Dorien> Well, congratulations<br />
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<Julienne> Thank you. I only hope I still have time for a bit of my own work... but I imagine for a while that will be a challenge.<br />
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<Dorien> Yes, last we spoke you were doing some very interesting work.<br />
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<Dorien> How is that going?<br />
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<Julienne> Ah, well - I've had some success in pinning down some of the effects of the fluid, but its nature is so variable, it's hard to ever be sure I've identified them all.<br />
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<Julienne> Listen... I know this may seem a bit hard to believe, but I don't think it comes from this world.<br />
* Julienne says, lowering her voice slightly.<br />
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<Dorien> That's... easier to believe than you think, probably.<br />
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<Dorien> here do you think it comes from?<br />
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<Dorien> Where<br />
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<Julienne> if I had to speculate... it might be fey in origin? <br />
* Dorien nods<br />
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<Dorien> I was thinking something along those lines too<br />
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<Dorien> There's been a lot of that going around lately, it seems.<br />
* Julienne nods<br />
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<Julienne> Say, I don't know if this would interest you, or if you'd have time for it - I'm sure you're very busy as well...<br />
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<Dorien> How much do you have left of the original sample?<br />
* Dorien raises a curious eyebrow<br />
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<Julienne> But, well, with my new position, I doubt I'll have the time to devote myself properly to training Blanca - my apprentice. Do you think you might be interested in taking over her training? She's very bright - a quick learner. I could sweeten the deal with my notes and the remaining samples of the strange fluid :)<br />
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<Dorien> I... wow.<br />
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<Dorien> Umm... I'm honored you'd want me taking over your work.<br />
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<Dorien> What stage of training is she at?<br />
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<Julienne> Well, you're my most successful student :) <br />
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<Dorien> ...You must have had some really terrible students.<br />
* Julienne chuckles slightly at that.<br />
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<Dorien> Julienne, I owe you so much. Of course I'll take her on. It would be good to have another set of hands around the lab anyway.<br />
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<Julienne> She's been training for a couple of years - I think she probably needs at least two or three more, and then perhaps some time at the Castalia, or working, if she wants to continue on.<br />
* Dorien nods.<br />
* Julienne smiles with relief<br />
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<Dorien> And if I find anything in relation to the fluid you'll be the first to know. We'll share credit for anything I discover.<br />
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<Julienne> Thank you so much - I had been worrying over what to do, but I knew I couldn't pass up this opportunity.<br />
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<Julienne> It's a relief to know that she'll have an excellent teacher to continue her education.<br />
* Dorien blushes a bit.<br />
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<Dorien> Are you ummm... moving onto the island? Or are you staying where you are for now?<br />
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<Julienne> Staying where I am for now. If that proves to be troublesome, I may reconsider after a few months, but I'm not really keen on leaving my home.<br />
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<Dorien> I can understand that.<br />
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<Julienne> What is your current situation as far as lab space? Is there anything you need that I could help with?<br />
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<Dorien> Oh, I have a small space over in the Shade. It's nothing special, but it's really all I can afford right now until business picks up some.<br />
* Julienne nods<br />
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<Julienne> well, if I can help at all, please let me know.<br />
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<Dorien> I couldn't impose on you, Julienne, but I appreciate the offer.<br />
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<Julienne> Oh please - you're already doing me a favour by taking Blanca on. I'll gladly help if I can.<br />
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<Julienne> Well, I'll make arrangements to have the samples and any relevant notes transferred to you, and let Blanca know about the situation. <br />
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<Dorien> Well... I guess if you ever see anyone in need of alchemical supplies in your new position, maybe you could point a few of them my way. But honestly, I don't feel right taking any kind of charity. Not after all you've already done for me.<br />
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<Julienne> Of course :)<br />
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<Dorien> Ok. Whenever you want me to meet her, just let me know. :)<br />
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<Dorien> I can show you both around the lab.<br />
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<Julienne> I can't thank you enough - I'll be in touch soon, then :)<br />
* Julienne will give you a hug before she departs.<br />
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===Aubrienne chats with her aunt Svara, the new Chief Sorceress===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Aubrienne, I imagine your family will have a big dinner to celebrate your aunt's new position :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Coolio)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I think it would also be the first time you've been able to introduce Tits to a lot of your extended relatives :)<br />
* Aubrienne will be sure to stick close for emotional support :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (heh)<br />
* Titania will manage pretty well, with your support ;)<br />
* Jean-Faust will also be in attendance, for the first time in a while<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Yay! He can spend some time with the sprout. :))<br />
* Jean-Faust is glad to do so :)<br />
* Jean-Faust seems to be doing somewhat better, at least at the moment.<br />
* Aubrienne is definitely glad to see that.<br />
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<Svara> So, do I have you to thank for this position? ;)<br />
* Svara teases you slightly<br />
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<Aubrienne> I don't *think* so?<br />
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<Aubrienne> See how you like it, and then I'll decide on taking the credit.<br />
* Svara laughs at that<br />
* Aubrienne gives you a hug.<br />
* Svara hugs you back<br />
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<Aubrienne> I can't think of anyone better, though.<br />
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<Svara> I know it's going to be difficult - it's a lot of responsibility to take on. But I'm excited to have the chance.<br />
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<Aubrienne> You must have a lot on your plate, getting up to speed and all.<br />
* Svara nods<br />
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<Aubrienne> Anything I can do to help? I know you've got the Vjestaci and all to back you up, but I don't really have any ulterior motives.<br />
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<Aubrienne> All my motives are completely terior.<br />
* Aubrienne laughs.<br />
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<Svara> The librarian - Dozilva - has been very helpful, in terms of learning my way around the office. <br />
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<Svara> and... yes, I'm sure there are things you could do to help, if you're interested. I'm having to wrap my head around a lot of things very quickly. Dark tapestries and Irminsuls and bloodforged and I don't know what else, is suddenly all my problem.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I'm at least passingly familiar with all those things, yes. >.><br />
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<Svara> Great.<br />
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<Svara> Well not great. <br />
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<Svara> Terrible?<br />
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<Svara> Sorry to hear it?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Has Janelle, uh, the Empress set any priorities there? Triage the info, as it were?<br />
* Aubrienne laughs.<br />
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<Aubrienne> It is what it is.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Not exactly what I thought my life would be, but I'm fine being an entertainer with a sideline in derring-do.<br />
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<Svara> we're supposed to be having a meeting tomorrow morning, at which I expect there will be some ... priority-setting.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Ah.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I guess let me know?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Unless you want some company? I don't know how top secret all that is.<br />
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<Svara> Ah... I feel like you probably know most of the top secret parts already, it sounds like?<br />
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<Svara> Possibly more than I do.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, like I said, I'm happy to join. Things are busy, but, I guess they're pretty much going to be for the foreseeable future. I can make time for my favorite aunt. :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> <fake whisper> Don't tell the others.<br />
* Svara chuckles<br />
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<Svara> Your assistance would be appreciated, if you have time. At least you can wander around the palace library and ogle the books, if for whatever reason the Empress doesn't want you in the meeting. <br />
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<Aubrienne> Can do!<br />
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<Svara> and at least Lord Silveira isn't going too far away, if I need to consult with him. He's been quite helpful so far.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, he's been nice every time I've met him.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Really, most everyone from the palace.<br />
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<Aubrienne> He and Dozilva were witnesses for me and Titania. :)<br />
* Svara smiles at that<br />
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<Svara> I know it's going to be a huge adjustment, and there are some in the Vjestaci who aren't pleased about it, but we'll deal with that as we go, I guess.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Why aren't they pleased?<br />
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<Svara> oh, well, as I'm sure you can imagine, there are SOME people who think it should have been them. And then there are others who think I'm selling out by joining "the Empire", like that isn't where they live and work every day.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Isn't this the sort of thing they like? Hand on the wheel and all that?<br />
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<Svara> Integration is capitulation, and all that ;p<br />
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<Aubrienne> It can't be bad for our people to have the throne, and the Chief Sorceress, etc.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Ugh.<br />
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<Aubrienne> We can be us *and* actually participate.<br />
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<Svara> I agree, and I think it will be good for our people as a whole, but they're wary.<br />
* Svara shrugs<br />
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<Svara> Maybe in ten or twenty years, when they find we haven't all been either assimilated or killed, they'll come around, but I won't hold my breath.<br />
* Aubrienne sighs.<br />
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<Aubrienne> And, hopefully, there'll be a whole new generation of Vjestaci that's not so afraid of...everything.<br />
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<Svara> I understand why they are... but it's holding us back.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I get where they're coming from - I come from there, too - but we can't let it cripple us. The only way we can make things better for ourselves is by getting involved.<br />
* Svara nods<br />
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<Aubrienne> Ugh, I'm preaching to the choir here, I know.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Sorry.<br />
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<Svara> It's all right.<br />
* Svara pats you on the shoulder.<br />
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<Svara> It's normal to be scared when you first come out into the spotlight. But we've been out here for decades. Time to shine :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Sounds like maybe you should try my line of work.<br />
* Svara smiles at that<br />
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===Hugo has a midlife crisis but uncle Loick is willing to help===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hugo, Loick has more than the usual spare time at the moment, for some reason, and you can meet up with him for lunch.<br />
* Hugonel will be wearing the new black-edged navy blue scarf he bought as a present to himself for defeating his alter ego. Also some other clothes.<br />
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<Hugonel> (where are we meeting, a restaurant?)<br />
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<Loick> (yes, a nice expensive place ;)<br />
* Loick gets us a table near the window because he can still command that much respect and attention at least<br />
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<Hugonel> Hello, Uncle. How have you been?<br />
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<Loick> Oh... well enough, I suppose. For someone who's been *cast out onto the street* like yesterday's newspaper.<br />
* Loick says with a smile so you know he's being melodramatic on purpose<br />
* Hugonel laughs<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, to the poorhouse with you now, scoundrel!<br />
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<Loick> It's been all right. Strange, but not unwelcome.<br />
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<Hugonel> Almost your whole adult life has been spent in public service. I can only imagine.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm sure that Ms. Badic, who I don't know particularly, will need your expertise from time to time.<br />
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<Loick> She seems to have a good head on her shoulders. I'm sure once she gets up to speed she'll be fine. But I did agree to provide assistance if she should request it. <br />
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<Hugonel> Do you know where you rank, in terms of the length of your tenure, among Chief Sorcerers?<br />
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<Loick> Ah... surely I am at the top of any ranking of Chief Sorcerers, from duration to attractiveness ;p<br />
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<Hugonel> Your duration has been praised by many, I'm sure.<br />
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<Loick> Certainly.<br />
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<Hugonel> So what now? <br />
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<Loick> It's just odd to wake up in the morning and not have a crisis to deal with. I'm sure I'll get used to it eventually.<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Hugonel> There must be some sort of ... transition? You were heavily involved in many weighty matters.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Loick> I've met with my successor several times already, and I'm sure we'll continue to consult on various matters as needed.<br />
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<Loick> Meanwhile Madelen is putting the pressure on for us to take a vacation, which is... not unappealing, I'll admit. She's been very tolerant of my absences for many years. I think we've earned a little time to ourselves.<br />
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<Hugonel> And I suppose it's not like our family has been kicked out entirely. Lienor is a solid choice.<br />
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<Loick> Yes, she'll do wonderfully, I think :) <br />
* Loick beams with pride at his daughter's appointment.<br />
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<Hugonel> The Imperial succession, at least, seems to have been resolved to most everyone's satisfaction, excluding the usual disappointments, of course.<br />
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<Loick> yes, well, nothing ever pleases everyone, but I think it's settling down. THere haven't been any more riots in the past few days.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well just wait for the entire realm of Andusk to show up at the door with everyone's doubles ... all right, perhaps I exaggerate a bit, but still ... did you know my dream-twin is a vampire?<br />
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<Loick> Ah, I must say, that is not something of which I was aware. <br />
* Loick says with a raised eyebrow<br />
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<Loick> Let's not have him over to dinner if and when they arrive :p<br />
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<Hugonel> He wasn't all that impressive. Too easily cowed by a clever word. Comes with being too used to getting what you want all the time without having to really try, I suspect.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Loick> Still, no need to invite him to the family reunions, eh?<br />
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<Hugonel> Indeed.<br />
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<Hugonel> Still, the encounter has had me thinking.<br />
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<Loick> Are you all right? It has to be unsettling. At least, so I've heard, about Andusk.<br />
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<Loick> please tell me you haven't decided on vampirism as a career choice?<br />
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<Hugonel> No, the only thing biting about me is my wit.<br />
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<Loick> heh<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm fine, really. It's more that ... well, you know once upon a time that was what I wanted most in life, to be, if not the Emperor, then to be someone recognized and powerful and acknowledged for my grand nobility and esteemed lineage and probably feared for my amazing powers.<br />
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<Loick> I do recall that, yes.<br />
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<Hugonel> But in all that time, really two decades now of adulthood, not to say maturity, mind you, I never really stopped to consider *how* I would serve, merely that someone would simply recognize that that Silveira chap, best give him a job, his uncle's an important man, and whatnot.<br />
* Loick nods, sipping his drink.<br />
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<Hugonel> Very foolish, in that respect, among others. I think for the past decade I've assumed that just 'not being debauched' meant that I was living a good life. <br />
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<Loick> Well I suppose it's an improvement over the alternative, but what did you have in mind?<br />
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<Hugonel> But not really thinking, what do I want to do, positively, with my life, other than just not being the worst of my lineage. Which, given our lineage, is no great feat.<br />
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<Loick> I feel fairly confident you are already not the worst, Hugo.<br />
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<Hugonel> Right, sure, but that's a low bar among Silveiras.<br />
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<Hugonel> I've spent my whole life talking myself out of situations and not one minute talking myself into anything of value. <br />
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<Loick> Well, what did you want to do about it?<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm too old to have a real career entertaining - I love the cabaret but I have no real desire to spend the next decades there. <br />
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<Hugonel> Perhaps diplomatic service? I've spent my whole life here in the city, I don't know whether I'm cut out for it.<br />
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<Hugonel> Do you know of any exotic realms that need an ambassador?<br />
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<Loick> hm, it's an interesting idea.<br />
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<Loick> If you're right that Andusk is preparing to, ah, join us, perhaps them? ;p But more seriously, there are certainly options - I don't think the fey realm is going away anytime soon, and dealing with them is always risky. Someone who has experience in that regard might be useful.<br />
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<Hugonel> I wouldn't want to presume that anyone would consider me a reliable candidate, but I do think I have proven my trustworthiness on several matters of import to the Empire.<br />
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<Loick> If you want, I can reach out to some of my contacts and see whether such a role might be possible.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well ... yes, that would be fine, I suppose, if it is a matter of a general inquiry. But I don't want to impose on you , and I don't want the Empress to choose me for anything on account of you.<br />
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<Loick> More of a general inquiry, to be sure. <br />
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<Hugonel> I'd appreciate it.<br />
* Loick nods and will order us dessert to celebrate ;)<br />
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===Gen learns that Veronise Calondres may actually be a Good Guy™===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, your extended hours at the farm have so far mostly been more of the same of what you had been doing - just with longer hours. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> However, today Veronise calls you over to talk to you.<br />
* Genevriel attends to her promptly.<br />
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<Genevriel> Yes, Mme. Calondres?<br />
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<Veronise> I wanted to thank you so much for the extra work you've been putting in. I hope it hasn't been too hard on you?<br />
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<Genevriel> Not at all.<br />
* Genevriel thinks working here is easy peasy compared to being in the Red Squadron.<br />
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<Veronise> Good, I'm glad to hear it.<br />
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<Veronise> Could you assist me today on some other experiments, if you're able to spare a few hours?<br />
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<Genevriel> I think so. I'll just have to let my partner know not to expect me home until after dinner. He does worry so.<br />
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<Veronise> Of course, by all means.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you, Mme. Calondres. Did you want me to just finish up what I was working on...?<br />
* Genevriel glances back at the soil samples on her desk.<br />
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<Veronise> Yes, if you can.<br />
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<Genevriel> Very well.<br />
* Genevriel will return to her desk to finish up what she was doing, then return those samples to wherever they are stored, then call Madds to let him know she's been asked to stay late tonight, several hours at least.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (okay)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'm assuming we would have put a safety plan in place so he'll know to get help if I don't return home or whatever.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (yes, that's fine)<br />
* Genevriel will make a silent prayer to the One to guide her, as well, since gods only know what Calondres is about to do with her.<br />
* Veronise will meet you near the back door of the lab.<br />
* Genevriel smiles cheerfully.<br />
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<Veronise> This way...<br />
* Veronise says, gesturing for you to accompany her outside.<br />
* Veronise puts her hood up against the chill late autumn wind.<br />
* Genevriel nods assent and follows Calondres.<br />
* Veronise walks with you in the direction of the barn.<br />
* Genevriel is on alert for any funny business.<br />
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<Veronise> Have you ever heard of a zygomind?<br />
* Veronise asks as you walk.<br />
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<Genevriel> Only what's to be found in textbooks. My parents had an extensive library. There wasn't a lot to do but read in Psyra, after the day's chores were done. Why?<br />
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<Veronise> Because, that's what we're dealing with in this particular containment facility. It's extremely dangerous.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ah, very well. What sort of safety protocols do you have in place? I understand that they have some psionic abilities.<br />
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<Genevriel> And what do you hope to learn from raising a zygomind?<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Veronise> How to destroy it.<br />
* Genevriel asks, the curious scholar. ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> That's... very interesting.<br />
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<Genevriel> I didn't realize they were common enough to need so much time devoted to researching how to destroy them.<br />
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<Veronise> This is only a relatively small specimen - they can grow much larger, and much more powerful. Their spores spread very readily, and as such we are working to ensure it remains thoroughly contained. <br />
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<Genevriel> (I am SMing her, if I may... is she serious?)<br />
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<Veronise> They aren't, currently, but the fact that there is one - which we managed to gain control of before it could wreak too much havoc - means there could be others. <br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+15<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+15 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 15 ] totals [ 16 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Ugh, Destiny reroll)<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+15<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+15 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 15 ] totals [ 16 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Well... I guess I am just clueless with her)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I suspect Gen is so suspicious that she is inclined to assume Veronise is lying.<br />
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<Genevriel> A... reasonable assumption.<br />
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<Veronise> It's even possible they are being deployed as a weapon against us.<br />
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<Genevriel> Really? By whom?<br />
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<Veronise> <q> Aliens.<br />
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<Genevriel> <q> Aliens?<br />
* Veronise nods seriously<br />
* Genevriel plays dumb to try to figure out if Calondres' aliens are also Gen's aliens.<br />
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<Genevriel> (And if they are, why was Calondres working with one of them...?)<br />
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<Genevriel> <q> From... ah... where?<br />
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<Veronise> There are inhuman intelligences at work in the outer planes and beyond.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right... Do tell, please.<br />
* Genevriel hopes she sounds sceptical enough.<br />
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<Veronise> I'll explain more as we go.<br />
* Veronise arrives at the door to the barn, and unlocks it.<br />
* Genevriel is still on the alert, since she doesn't trust Calondres one bit.<br />
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<Genevriel> (How big is the barn, anyway? More than 300 feet?)<br />
* DiablotinNarrator opens up the door and beckons you inside quickly so she can close it again.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (ww)<br />
* Veronise opens up the door and beckons you inside quickly so she can close it again.<br />
* Genevriel is hesitant to enter if the barn seems smaller than 300 feet.<br />
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<Genevriel> How close is the zygomind?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (idk, it's like... the size of a barn? I don't know how big a standard barn is off the top of my head ;)<br />
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<Veronise> It's within containment, so you can enter safely.<br />
* Genevriel is clearly torn, since she hasn't been told the safety protocols yet, but doesn't want to piss Calondres off...<br />
* Genevriel will step inside with another quick prayer to the One.<br />
* Veronise closes the door behind you, and you can see as your eyes adjust to the brightness inside the shape of a large pale cage-shaped fungus - maybe about 20x20 feet square. It is held within a zone of bright lights, and what looks like electrical fencing.<br />
* Genevriel doesn't try to hide her nerves at this point; it would be a natural reaction for anyone, whether they're spies or not.<br />
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<Veronise> All right - let's proceed, I don't like to spend longer with it than necessary.<br />
* Veronise offers you a protective mask, to prevent breathing in any stray spores.<br />
* Veronise will put one on herself as well.<br />
* Genevriel takes it and puts it on.<br />
* Veronise will proceed to run a series of tests on the thing with your assistance - she'll let you know what she wants you to do as the tasks go along.<br />
* Genevriel follows instructions carefully and ever alert.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Do the tasks seem to be logical tasks for someone trying to figure out how to destroy lifeforms like this?)<br />
* Veronise seems basically to be testing different substances to see how the thing reacts - acids, poisons, things like that.<br />
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<Genevriel> I assume you've already tried fire?<br />
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<Veronise> (they seem plausibly to be intended to cause it harm, anyway?)<br />
* Genevriel asks in a moment between important tasks.<br />
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<Veronise> Mm.. The difficulty is, simply destroying by mundane means will result in a cloud of spores that spreads everywhere.<br />
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<Veronise> So, trying to find ways to eliminate it without triggering that reaction.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> What about fungicides? Same problem?<br />
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<Veronise> I've tested some, without much success so far. If you have ideas, I'm all ears.<br />
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<Genevriel> I know an alchemist who developed some spray that works against certain fungi.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm not sure that he has the volumes needed to try on this thing, though.<br />
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<Veronise> Well, if he can create enough, or share the formula so that we can, I'm certainly willing to give it a try.<br />
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<Genevriel> I can ask him.<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Genevriel> So... how do you think the aliens mean to use these things?<br />
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<Veronise> A mature zygomind can lull entire populations into a dreamscape where they simply lie down and wait to be consumed.<br />
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<Genevriel> Or be converted into undead.<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Genevriel> What's the benefit to the aliens? Empty world? Army of undead?<br />
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<Veronise> So far this one has been contained, and its growth limited severely by the quantity of food we provide - enough to keep it from starving, but weakened.<br />
* Genevriel nods, listening.<br />
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<Veronise> I'm not certain of their ultimate goals - I imagine an empty world, or at least a substantially depopulated one, would be easier to claim.<br />
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<Genevriel> Have you seen any of these aliens?<br />
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<Genevriel> What do they look like?<br />
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<Veronise> They can look just like anyone else... what their true form is, I don't know.<br />
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<Genevriel> Where do they come from? How do you know they're here?<br />
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<Veronise> I know they're here because I've encountered them. <br />
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<Genevriel> What do they call themselves, do you know?<br />
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<Veronise> They call themselves the Cyst.<br />
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<Genevriel> Okay.<br />
* Genevriel takes a deep breath.<br />
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<Genevriel> If you're fighting against them, why were you working with one?<br />
* Veronise glances at you<br />
* Genevriel is deadly serious.<br />
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<Genevriel> (And also ready to take evasive action if needed)<br />
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<Veronise> I assume you're referring to Sister Harmony?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Can I do another SM on whatever she says in reply, or do my crappy rolls still stand?)<br />
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<Veronise> I found a way to allow her to regain temporary control of herself. She visited me to have regular treatments. It wasn't a cure, but it allowed her a little bit of herself again.<br />
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<Veronise> (you can roll again)<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+15<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+15 ] getting [ 16 ] which, after the modifier [ 15 ] totals [ 31 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (That's better... Is she obfuscating the truth or is this what she truly believes?)<br />
* Veronise seems to genuinely believe what she's saying, at least?<br />
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<Genevriel> What helped her regain control?<br />
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<Veronise> A formula I developed.<br />
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<Genevriel> May I see the recipe?<br />
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<Veronise> Well, not right this instant, no, but when we return to the lab, yes.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> And what has this farm been providing to the [creepy rest home place]?<br />
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<Veronise> Can we discuss this at a time when we're not standing next to a mind-eating fungus?<br />
* Veronise asks, a bit impatient.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Lead us out.<br />
* Genevriel gestures for Calondres to lead the way.<br />
* Veronise will finish up her tests and then lead us both through the process of decontamination so we don't spread any spores out into the rest of the world.<br />
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<Genevriel> (That's good; speaks in her favour.)<br />
* Genevriel follows decontamination to the letter.</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_68&diff=12208Diablotin 3 session 682018-02-04T23:14:34Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* Denise and Enver find the Imperial Preserves */</p>
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<div>{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|68}}<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: February 4, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> The Empress (whose official coronation is still a few days off) is working on making appointments to her Inner Council. A few of the positions will remain the same - for instance, she doesn't get to appoint the Patriarch ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> But a lot of the Inner Council have been serving for 30+ years and are happy to retire and pass this responsibility along to someone else.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The appointments to the Inner Council are as follows<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Lady Chancellor - Cora of Gouge<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Lady Chamberlain - Lienor Silveira<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Lord Treasurer - Noren Errazuris<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Warlord - Bryson Arguelles<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Patriarch - Velten du Champe (continuing)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Secretary of State - Eloise Marcoux (continuing)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Chief Sorceress - Svara Badic<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Chief Justice - Danyel de Beziers (continuing)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (oh lol it changed my bullet points. oh well.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The other development is that Empress Janelle is creating three new positions on the Inner Council - Secretary of Education, Secretary of Industry, and Secretary of Health. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> who are as follows:<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Secretary of Education - Jessamine Olivier<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Secretary of Industry - Julienne Sormet<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Secretary of Health - Pasith de Beziers<br />
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<Aubrienne> (neat)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> There are various other appointments in the Outer Council that are probably less interesting, and also the Ladies of the Bedchamber, who might contain a few people some of you know :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Ladies of the Bedchamber: Chessa Duclair, Marlena Olivier, Alma de Tourigny, Lili Veilleux, Sylvane Marcoux, Lurancy Dryden<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I mean, I think in part she's picking people she actually knows and is friends with, and partly picking people to satisfy different Houses so they have some kind of representation, and partly people outside the typical circle of nobles.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> So probably some of these appointments are fairly controversial, and/or at least unexpected. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> also Noren, Bryson, and Danyel are the only dudes. well, aside from Velten, who is approx. one thousand years old and will die and be replaced soon ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (and honestly probably as soon as Alma becomes Matriarch, Danyel retires... because he wants to stay married and working with his wife is not the way to do that ;p)<br />
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===Hettienne learns that Nycki could be the next Lady Grey===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, Hettie, you are probably spending most of your available hours at the moment working on the dress for the coronation - although as promised they do have assistants available for you if you want them, to do the stuff like fetching and carrying and tedious non-complicated sewing and so forth.<br />
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<Hettienne> (aight)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You're getting ready for bed after a long day of work and Nycki wanders in.<br />
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<Nycki> hey babe... how are you holding up? <br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno... I'm too tired to think about it @_@<br />
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<Hettienne> How 'bout you?<br />
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<Nycki> it's been a hell of a day.<br />
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<Hettienne> Must be a mess at the office huh.<br />
* Nycki nods<br />
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<Nycki> Here... lemme rub your feet, they must be hurtin'.<br />
* Nycki may or may not be buttering you up for something >.><br />
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<Hettienne> Aw that'd be swell... An' I can do yours :3<br />
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<Nycki> sure :)<br />
* Nycki gets settled in with your feet on her lap so she can rub them.<br />
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<Nycki> so like... you remember how we talked a while ago, 'bout me maybe bein' the next Lady Grey.<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah?<br />
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<Nycki> Well... yeah. So it's happenin' - or at least, I got til tomorrow to tell them yes or no.<br />
* Nycki looks over at you to gauge your reaction to that<br />
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<Hettienne> Well, damn :o<br />
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<Nycki> it'd be a big change.<br />
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<Hettienne> So... what's that gonna mean?<br />
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<Nycki> well, like... for us, first of all it'd mean either we gotta move, or we gotta get your house overhauled with all kinds of security.<br />
<Nycki> Stuff to stop people spyin' on us, stuff to stop people tryin' to fuck with us... magic, not magic, whatever.<br />
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<Hettienne> I guess that makes sense...<br />
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<Nycki> I know how much you love this place. Like... I wouldn't wanna make you leave it if you don't wanna.<br />
* Hettienne shifts uncomfortably...<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah... :/<br />
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<Hettienne> What... what all would they have to do?<br />
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<Hettienne> How long would it take?<br />
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<Nycki> I think they could do it pretty quick, if need be - there'd be physical security - stuff like new locks, that kinda thing - plus magic stuff they'd throw on.<br />
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<Nycki> Maybe a week or two, say?<br />
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<Hettienne> Where we would go while they're doin' it?<br />
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<Nycki> We could stay at the palace for a bit.<br />
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<Nycki> Kinda like a swanky vacation? ;p<br />
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<Hettienne> Ooh, fancy.<br />
* Hettienne giggles<br />
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<Nycki> It'd also mean like... for the kids, we prolly couldn't send 'em to regular schools an' that kinda thing. it'd have an impact on them too, when they're growin' up.<br />
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<Hettienne> I never went to regular school an' I turned out just fine :v<br />
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<Nycki> well, fair enough. <br />
* Hettienne snickers<br />
* Nycki smiles at that<br />
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<Nycki> They'd have 'em schooled at the palace, if we want that - like, with any little princes and princesses that show up, or the kids of the other Council folks.<br />
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<Hettienne> Weird.<br />
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<Hettienne> Wonder what Ander thinks of that<br />
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<Nycki> well, yeah... that's a thing, ain't it. I mean... it ain't no one's business, but if they come out lookin' a lot like him, an' they're standin' there next to his kids, there might be talk. but whatever, fuck'em if they do wanna spread rumours.<br />
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<Hettienne> can't be weirder than Tits' family.<br />
* Hettienne shrugs.<br />
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<Nycki> Yeah.<br />
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<Nycki> so... you think I should say yes, then? 'Cause .. if you don't want me to do it, I won't. I don't wanna fuck up what I got with you just over some job.<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh hon, you gotta do it!!<br />
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<Hettienne> I'm so proud of you, y'know? :3<br />
* Nycki smiles, looking relieved<br />
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<Nycki> okay... okay I'll do it. an' once I get in there, babe, I'm gonna find out where those fuckers took those other fuckers, an' I'm gonna bring them all down for you. I promise.<br />
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<Hettienne> I can't wait :D<br />
* Nycki leans over to give you a kiss (a bit awkwardly since you're both huge)<br />
* Hettienne snuggles up against you as best she can.<br />
* Nycki snuggles back :3<br />
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===Denise and Enver find the Imperial Preserves===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Denise, once you've had a day or so to recover, Enver invites you to come with him on one of his new exciting Official Excursions to explore the depths of the palace :D<br />
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<Denise> awww yeah :D<br />
* Denise is very down for that as long as Ander doens't need her :3<br />
* Enver will bring Lady and the spider robot as well, which he is calling Daisy ;p<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Denise> so where're we goin'?<br />
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<Denise> you think there's links to the undercity?<br />
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<Enver> Oh man.. there's so much stuff under there @_@ like I ain't even explored even half of it yet.<br />
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<Denise> :D<br />
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<Denise> well I'm all ready, let's go :D<br />
* Enver takes your hand as we head off<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Enver> Okay, so we're gonna go into this thing that's like... a wine cellar, I guess, now, but it's got some old passages that go further down.<br />
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<Enver> so like... watch your head, some of the ceilings are low...<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Denise can hunch<br />
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<Enver> so... Ander an' Janelle - uh, the Empress, I mean - asked if I'd help out with some stuff. <br />
* Enver says as we head along<br />
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<Denise> oh?<br />
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<Denise> liek, what kinda stuff?<br />
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<Denise> Other'n like, finding all the cool tunnels :3<br />
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<Enver> Yeah, like... well, they're still buildin' the subway, right? an' they wanna make sure that it doesn't fuck things up in the undercity. that it gets done right.<br />
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<Enver> not plowin through graveyards an' stuff.<br />
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<Denise> oh, huh.<br />
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<Enver> so they asked if I'd like... help with that. like a consultant or somethin'.<br />
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<Denise> that's swell<br />
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<Denise> um... what's goin on with, like, your old job?<br />
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<Denise> I mean I guess this could be part of that too, makin' sure things ain't gettin in the way there or...<br />
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<Enver> I could still do my regular work too, I think, like... but prolly I oughta train someone new too. it ain't like Georn's gonna do it >.><br />
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<Denise> Liek I duno, now that Ander is emperor, prolly a lot of that stuff is gonna change too?<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> yeah...<br />
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<Denise> there's gotta be someone who could learn it :3<br />
* Enver nods<br />
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<Enver> yeah, prolly.. I'll give it some thought I guess.<br />
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<Enver> an' I dunno how Ander's bein' Emperor is gonna change things... I mean, even if he's Emperor, he can't just be like "okay, smugglin' stuff is just fine now", right?<br />
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<Enver> but maybe?<br />
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<Denise> well no but I meant like.... maybe they wont' need to smuggle so much or something...<br />
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<Denise> I dunno<br />
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<Denise> I guess we'll see<br />
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<Denise> I mean, they wanted him up in there or he wouldn'ta done it.... I think<br />
* Enver nods<br />
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<Denise> anyway, its swell that they wanna get you to help with stuff :3<br />
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<Denise> an like... then what you told da is even right :V<br />
* Enver sents Daisy ahead to scout some iffy looking ground.<br />
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<Enver> yeah.. :3<br />
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<Enver> an' I can't believe our wedding's only like... a month away. well a little more'n a month, but not much more.<br />
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<Denise> yeah :3<br />
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<Denise> I'm real excited for it still<br />
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<Enver> me too<br />
* Enver squeezes your hand<br />
* Denise smiles and will pull him over for a quick kiss<br />
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<Enver> mm :)<br />
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<Enver> what do you wanna do about where we're gonna live? I'm sure if we wanted, they'd find room for us here. but I dunno if that's what you want... livin' in the palace?<br />
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<Denise> um...<br />
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<Denise> I don't know, I guess<br />
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<Denise> I been thinkin' about it some but like...<br />
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<Denise> on the one hand it'd be good for work stuff, maybe for both of us?<br />
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<Denise> But it'd be real far from home :/<br />
* Enver nods<br />
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<Denise> an maybe I just gotta.... accept that, maybe :/<br />
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<Denise> Like, home is always gonna be *home* but I dot *gotta* stay in the shambles or whatever<br />
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<Enver> well ... that house we looked at before, that's still there too. We could go for that, an' see how it goes. If we decide in a year or two it ain't workin' out, we could always change our minds.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Denise> is that what you wanna do?<br />
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<Enver> well... <br />
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<Enver> I figure, right when we're first married, it'd be nice to have our own place.<br />
* Enver is blushing in the low light.<br />
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<Enver> so like... we ain't gotta worry about nothin' :)<br />
* Denise smiles<br />
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<Denise> OKay<br />
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<Denise> I liek that too<br />
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<Denise> Let's stick with our plan for now then :3<br />
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<Enver> okay :)<br />
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<Enver> prolly if we asked, Ander'd say they can have a room for us here, too - so like if we gotta work late or somethin', there's space, but we don't gotta live there all the time.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> that's a good idea too<br />
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<Enver> I mean.. he just wants to look out for us. I think as long as we're happy, he'll be happy with what we decide.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> yeah, he's a good boss :3<br />
* Enver nods<br />
* Denise peeks to see how Daisy is doing<br />
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<Enver> he's been comin' on some of these explorin' trips too, him an' Ralf. <br />
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<Enver> it's nice they wanna know what's down under here :)<br />
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<Denise> oh yeah? I bet he thinks that's great<br />
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<Denise> well, I mean of course he does!<br />
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<Enver> oh yeah - but he's pretty busy so he can't come every day.<br />
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<Denise> Who wouldn't :o<br />
* Enver proceeds ahead since Daisy seems to indicate things are stable up ahead.<br />
* Enver shrugs<br />
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<Enver> well I dunno, I guess there's a lot of emperors who ain't cared about it much, or this all woulda been blocked off ;)<br />
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<Denise> Maybe, else we're gonna find somethin' reaaaaaal interestin :V<br />
* Enver grins at that<br />
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<Enver> like secret treasure? or secret sex dungeons? ;p<br />
* Denise chuckles<br />
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<Denise> sex dungeons aren't treasure? >:D<br />
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<Enver> someone else's used sex dungeon's a bit weird ;)<br />
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<Denise> well, okay<br />
* Enver 's route through this passage ends at a door, which he crouches to examine the lock on, and then dismantle as needed ;)<br />
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<Enver> speaking of...<br />
* Denise comes over in case there's anything dangerous in the other side<br />
* Denise will listen<br />
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<Denise> (and sniff the air)<br />
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<Enver> (you can roll for Scent and Perception)<br />
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<Lan-phone> !roll 1d20+12<br />
* Denise rolls for Lan-phone: [ 1d20+12 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 12 ] totals [ 30 ].<br />
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<Denise> (Scent)<br />
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<Lan-phone> !roll 1d20+13<br />
* Denise rolls for Lan-phone: [ 1d20+13 ] getting [ 7 ] which, after the modifier [ 13 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Denise> (well the nose ha it, if anything does ;p)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can smell some musty scent beyond - it doesn't smell dangerous, but like it's been unopened for a long time.<br />
* Denise nods to him but will get ready becuse who knows what's back there<br />
* Enver gets out his tools to open the door, and after some fiddling, manages to do so.<br />
* Denise will try not to get impatient and just kick it down, so we can maybe close it again later ;p<br />
* Enver takes a look inside, cautiously, Lady hanging close to him.<br />
* Denise tries to peek over his shoulder<br />
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<Enver> It's an old storeroom I guess... got a trap door in the ceiling goin' somewhere else, like maybe another basement or somethin'. Bunch of old... tapestries? or rugs? rolled up in here.<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Denise> that's less fun than I was hopin<br />
* Enver smiles at that<br />
* Denise will go in and look at them<br />
* Denise will try not to sneeze as she peers at them<br />
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<Denise> think we could get the trap door up?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> They are very dusty and somewhat moth-eaten, but look like they were very expensive once - silk and<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (er, hit enter too soon)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> silk threads and fine weaving.<br />
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<Denise> I bet someone'll wanna see these<br />
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<Enver> yeah... I wonder why they got tossed down here. <br />
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<Enver> You wanna boost me up to the trapdoor an' see where we come out? :)<br />
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<Denise> sure!<br />
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<Denise> maybe they have somthin' on them someone didn't like<br />
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<Enver> maybe, yeah.<br />
* Denise can lift him up<br />
* Enver works on opening the trap door while sitting on your shoulders :3<br />
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<Enver> it's locked from the other side.. I'm gonna take off the hinges :p we can put it back later if we gotta...<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Enver does this carefully so as not to drop it on his own head ;)<br />
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<Enver> okay... here we go<br />
* Denise will hold him as steady as she can<br />
* Enver pulls himself up through the opening, then reaches his hand down to help you up as well.<br />
* Denise can hop up and pull herself through<br />
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<Denise> (I mean, shed take the hand for the initial assist, but really ;)<br />
* Enver just wants to be gentlemanly ;)<br />
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<Enver> Lady, you wait there with Daisy, okay?<br />
* Enver says to the dog, who sits obediently.<br />
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<Denise> so where are we now?<br />
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<Denise> some other part of the cellar?<br />
* Enver looks around<br />
* Denise also but she trusts his familiarity more than hers<br />
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<Enver> yeah... but like, under one of the newer wings - near the kitchens probably? There's a bunch of shelves here with stuff like ... pickles an' jam an' stuff? Man, this place is huge.<br />
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<Denise> well they knew to ut a door down an then nver used it, I guess<br />
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<Enver> yeah, I dunno. it's hard figurin' out a place that was built an' built over for like a few thousand years.<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
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<Enver> c'mon, let's see if this jam is still any good, we can take some back if it is :)<br />
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<Denise> yeah :D<br />
* Denise will see if there's anything that would make a nice Lady treat too ^-^<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> maybe some dried sausage hanging from a beam ;) too dried out for people but okay for a dog.<br />
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===Dorien gets a new apprentice===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Dorien, did you want to have a chat with your former master and see how knowing someone who's on the Inner Council can help you? ;)<br />
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<Dorien> (Lol, well at least to congratulate her, yes ;) )<br />
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<Dorien> (If she has the time!)<br />
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<Dorien> (I'm sure she is busy)<br />
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<Julienne> (she can make some time for a coffee with you, sure ;)<br />
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<Dorien> :3<br />
* Dorien will meet her somewhere along the river, then for coffee.<br />
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<Julienne> Dorien, good to see you - how are you doing?<br />
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<Dorien> Mada... Julienne... It's good to see you too!<br />
* Dorien will give her a hug.<br />
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<Julienne> Well, it's been quite an eventful few days.<br />
* Julienne hugs you back.<br />
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<Dorien> I can imagine!<br />
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<Dorien> I heard the news yesterday.<br />
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<Dorien> Secretary of Industry, is it?<br />
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<Julienne> It's all a bit of a blur, to be honest.<br />
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<Julienne> But yes... that's the title. It's something of an experiment, being a new position.<br />
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<Dorien> Well, congratulations<br />
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<Julienne> Thank you. I only hope I still have time for a bit of my own work... but I imagine for a while that will be a challenge.<br />
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<Dorien> Yes, last we spoke you were doing some very interesting work.<br />
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<Dorien> How is that going?<br />
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<Julienne> Ah, well - I've had some success in pinning down some of the effects of the fluid, but its nature is so variable, it's hard to ever be sure I've identified them all.<br />
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<Julienne> Listen... I know this may seem a bit hard to believe, but I don't think it comes from this world.<br />
* Julienne says, lowering her voice slightly.<br />
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<Dorien> That's... easier to believe than you think, probably.<br />
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<Dorien> here do you think it comes from?<br />
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<Dorien> Where<br />
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<Julienne> if I had to speculate... it might be fey in origin? <br />
* Dorien nods<br />
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<Dorien> I was thinking something along those lines too<br />
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<Dorien> There's been a lot of that going around lately, it seems.<br />
* Julienne nods<br />
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<Julienne> Say, I don't know if this would interest you, or if you'd have time for it - I'm sure you're very busy as well...<br />
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<Dorien> How much do you have left of the original sample?<br />
* Dorien raises a curious eyebrow<br />
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<Julienne> But, well, with my new position, I doubt I'll have the time to devote myself properly to training Blanca - my apprentice. Do you think you might be interested in taking over her training? She's very bright - a quick learner. I could sweeten the deal with my notes and the remaining samples of the strange fluid :)<br />
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<Dorien> I... wow.<br />
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<Dorien> Umm... I'm honored you'd want me taking over your work.<br />
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<Dorien> What stage of training is she at?<br />
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<Julienne> Well, you're my most successful student :) <br />
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<Dorien> ...You must have had some really terrible students.<br />
* Julienne chuckles slightly at that.<br />
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<Dorien> Julienne, I owe you so much. Of course I'll take her on. It would be good to have another set of hands around the lab anyway.<br />
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<Julienne> She's been training for a couple of years - I think she probably needs at least two or three more, and then perhaps some time at the Castalia, or working, if she wants to continue on.<br />
* Dorien nods.<br />
* Julienne smiles with relief<br />
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<Dorien> And if I find anything in relation to the fluid you'll be the first to know. We'll share credit for anything I discover.<br />
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<Julienne> Thank you so much - I had been worrying over what to do, but I knew I couldn't pass up this opportunity.<br />
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<Julienne> It's a relief to know that she'll have an excellent teacher to continue her education.<br />
* Dorien blushes a bit.<br />
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<Dorien> Are you ummm... moving onto the island? Or are you staying where you are for now?<br />
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<Julienne> Staying where I am for now. If that proves to be troublesome, I may reconsider after a few months, but I'm not really keen on leaving my home.<br />
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<Dorien> I can understand that.<br />
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<Julienne> What is your current situation as far as lab space? Is there anything you need that I could help with?<br />
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<Dorien> Oh, I have a small space over in the Shade. It's nothing special, but it's really all I can afford right now until business picks up some.<br />
* Julienne nods<br />
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<Julienne> well, if I can help at all, please let me know.<br />
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<Dorien> I couldn't impose on you, Julienne, but I appreciate the offer.<br />
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<Julienne> Oh please - you're already doing me a favour by taking Blanca on. I'll gladly help if I can.<br />
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<Julienne> Well, I'll make arrangements to have the samples and any relevant notes transferred to you, and let Blanca know about the situation. <br />
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<Dorien> Well... I guess if you ever see anyone in need of alchemical supplies in your new position, maybe you could point a few of them my way. But honestly, I don't feel right taking any kind of charity. Not after all you've already done for me.<br />
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<Julienne> Of course :)<br />
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<Dorien> Ok. Whenever you want me to meet her, just let me know. :)<br />
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<Dorien> I can show you both around the lab.<br />
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<Julienne> I can't thank you enough - I'll be in touch soon, then :)<br />
* Julienne will give you a hug before she departs.<br />
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===Aubrienne chats with her aunt Svara, the new Chief Sorceror===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Aubrienne, I imagine your family will have a big dinner to celebrate your aunt's new position :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Coolio)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I think it would also be the first time you've been able to introduce Tits to a lot of your extended relatives :)<br />
* Aubrienne will be sure to stick close for emotional support :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (heh)<br />
* Titania will manage pretty well, with your support ;)<br />
* Jean-Faust will also be in attendance, for the first time in a while<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Yay! He can spend some time with the sprout. :))<br />
* Jean-Faust is glad to do so :)<br />
* Jean-Faust seems to be doing somewhat better, at least at the moment.<br />
* Aubrienne is definitely glad to see that.<br />
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<Svara> So, do I have you to thank for this position? ;)<br />
* Svara teases you slightly<br />
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<Aubrienne> I don't *think* so?<br />
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<Aubrienne> See how you like it, and then I'll decide on taking the credit.<br />
* Svara laughs at that<br />
* Aubrienne gives you a hug.<br />
* Svara hugs you back<br />
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<Aubrienne> I can't think of anyone better, though.<br />
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<Svara> I know it's going to be difficult - it's a lot of responsibility to take on. But I'm excited to have the chance.<br />
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<Aubrienne> You must have a lot on your plate, getting up to speed and all.<br />
* Svara nods<br />
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<Aubrienne> Anything I can do to help? I know you've got the Vjestaci and all to back you up, but I don't really have any ulterior motives.<br />
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<Aubrienne> All my motives are completely terior.<br />
* Aubrienne laughs.<br />
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<Svara> The librarian - Dozilva - has been very helpful, in terms of learning my way around the office. <br />
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<Svara> and... yes, I'm sure there are things you could do to help, if you're interested. I'm having to wrap my head around a lot of things very quickly. Dark tapestries and Irminsuls and bloodforged and I don't know what else, is suddenly all my problem.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I'm at least passingly familiar with all those things, yes. >.><br />
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<Svara> Great.<br />
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<Svara> Well not great. <br />
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<Svara> Terrible?<br />
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<Svara> Sorry to hear it?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Has Janelle, uh, the Empress set any priorities there? Triage the info, as it were?<br />
* Aubrienne laughs.<br />
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<Aubrienne> It is what it is.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Not exactly what I thought my life would be, but I'm fine being an entertainer with a sideline in derring-do.<br />
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<Svara> we're supposed to be having a meeting tomorrow morning, at which I expect there will be some ... priority-setting.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Ah.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I guess let me know?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Unless you want some company? I don't know how top secret all that is.<br />
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<Svara> Ah... I feel like you probably know most of the top secret parts already, it sounds like?<br />
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<Svara> Possibly more than I do.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, like I said, I'm happy to join. Things are busy, but, I guess they're pretty much going to be for the foreseeable future. I can make time for my favorite aunt. :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> <fake whisper> Don't tell the others.<br />
* Svara chuckles<br />
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<Svara> Your assistance would be appreciated, if you have time. At least you can wander around the palace library and ogle the books, if for whatever reason the Empress doesn't want you in the meeting. <br />
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<Aubrienne> Can do!<br />
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<Svara> and at least Lord Silveira isn't going too far away, if I need to consult with him. He's been quite helpful so far.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, he's been nice every time I've met him.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Really, most everyone from the palace.<br />
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<Aubrienne> He and Dozilva were witnesses for me and Titania. :)<br />
* Svara smiles at that<br />
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<Svara> I know it's going to be a huge adjustment, and there are some in the Vjestaci who aren't pleased about it, but we'll deal with that as we go, I guess.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Why aren't they pleased?<br />
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<Svara> oh, well, as I'm sure you can imagine, there are SOME people who think it should have been them. And then there are others who think I'm selling out by joining "the Empire", like that isn't where they live and work every day.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Isn't this the sort of thing they like? Hand on the wheel and all that?<br />
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<Svara> Integration is capitulation, and all that ;p<br />
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<Aubrienne> It can't be bad for our people to have the throne, and the Chief Sorceress, etc.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Ugh.<br />
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<Aubrienne> We can be us *and* actually participate.<br />
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<Svara> I agree, and I think it will be good for our people as a whole, but they're wary.<br />
* Svara shrugs<br />
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<Svara> Maybe in ten or twenty years, when they find we haven't all been either assimilated or killed, they'll come around, but I won't hold my breath.<br />
* Aubrienne sighs.<br />
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<Aubrienne> And, hopefully, there'll be a whole new generation of Vjestaci that's not so afraid of...everything.<br />
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<Svara> I understand why they are... but it's holding us back.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I get where they're coming from - I come from there, too - but we can't let it cripple us. The only way we can make things better for ourselves is by getting involved.<br />
* Svara nods<br />
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<Aubrienne> Ugh, I'm preaching to the choir here, I know.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Sorry.<br />
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<Svara> It's all right.<br />
* Svara pats you on the shoulder.<br />
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<Svara> It's normal to be scared when you first come out into the spotlight. But we've been out here for decades. Time to shine :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Sounds like maybe you should try my line of work.<br />
* Svara smiles at that<br />
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===Hugo has a midlife crisis but uncle Loick is willing to help===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hugo, Loick has more than the usual spare time at the moment, for some reason, and you can meet up with him for lunch.<br />
* Hugonel will be wearing the new black-edged navy blue scarf he bought as a present to himself for defeating his alter ego. Also some other clothes.<br />
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<Hugonel> (where are we meeting, a restaurant?)<br />
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<Loick> (yes, a nice expensive place ;)<br />
* Loick gets us a table near the window because he can still command that much respect and attention at least<br />
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<Hugonel> Hello, Uncle. How have you been?<br />
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<Loick> Oh... well enough, I suppose. For someone who's been *cast out onto the street* like yesterday's newspaper.<br />
* Loick says with a smile so you know he's being melodramatic on purpose<br />
* Hugonel laughs<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, to the poorhouse with you now, scoundrel!<br />
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<Loick> It's been all right. Strange, but not unwelcome.<br />
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<Hugonel> Almost your whole adult life has been spent in public service. I can only imagine.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm sure that Ms. Badic, who I don't know particularly, will need your expertise from time to time.<br />
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<Loick> She seems to have a good head on her shoulders. I'm sure once she gets up to speed she'll be fine. But I did agree to provide assistance if she should request it. <br />
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<Hugonel> Do you know where you rank, in terms of the length of your tenure, among Chief Sorcerers?<br />
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<Loick> Ah... surely I am at the top of any ranking of Chief Sorcerers, from duration to attractiveness ;p<br />
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<Hugonel> Your duration has been praised by many, I'm sure.<br />
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<Loick> Certainly.<br />
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<Hugonel> So what now? <br />
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<Loick> It's just odd to wake up in the morning and not have a crisis to deal with. I'm sure I'll get used to it eventually.<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Hugonel> There must be some sort of ... transition? You were heavily involved in many weighty matters.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Loick> I've met with my successor several times already, and I'm sure we'll continue to consult on various matters as needed.<br />
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<Loick> Meanwhile Madelen is putting the pressure on for us to take a vacation, which is... not unappealing, I'll admit. She's been very tolerant of my absences for many years. I think we've earned a little time to ourselves.<br />
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<Hugonel> And I suppose it's not like our family has been kicked out entirely. Lienor is a solid choice.<br />
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<Loick> Yes, she'll do wonderfully, I think :) <br />
* Loick beams with pride at his daughter's appointment.<br />
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<Hugonel> The Imperial succession, at least, seems to have been resolved to most everyone's satisfaction, excluding the usual disappointments, of course.<br />
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<Loick> yes, well, nothing ever pleases everyone, but I think it's settling down. THere haven't been any more riots in the past few days.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well just wait for the entire realm of Andusk to show up at the door with everyone's doubles ... all right, perhaps I exaggerate a bit, but still ... did you know my dream-twin is a vampire?<br />
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<Loick> Ah, I must say, that is not something of which I was aware. <br />
* Loick says with a raised eyebrow<br />
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<Loick> Let's not have him over to dinner if and when they arrive :p<br />
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<Hugonel> He wasn't all that impressive. Too easily cowed by a clever word. Comes with being too used to getting what you want all the time without having to really try, I suspect.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Loick> Still, no need to invite him to the family reunions, eh?<br />
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<Hugonel> Indeed.<br />
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<Hugonel> Still, the encounter has had me thinking.<br />
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<Loick> Are you all right? It has to be unsettling. At least, so I've heard, about Andusk.<br />
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<Loick> please tell me you haven't decided on vampirism as a career choice?<br />
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<Hugonel> No, the only thing biting about me is my wit.<br />
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<Loick> heh<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm fine, really. It's more that ... well, you know once upon a time that was what I wanted most in life, to be, if not the Emperor, then to be someone recognized and powerful and acknowledged for my grand nobility and esteemed lineage and probably feared for my amazing powers.<br />
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<Loick> I do recall that, yes.<br />
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<Hugonel> But in all that time, really two decades now of adulthood, not to say maturity, mind you, I never really stopped to consider *how* I would serve, merely that someone would simply recognize that that Silveira chap, best give him a job, his uncle's an important man, and whatnot.<br />
* Loick nods, sipping his drink.<br />
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<Hugonel> Very foolish, in that respect, among others. I think for the past decade I've assumed that just 'not being debauched' meant that I was living a good life. <br />
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<Loick> Well I suppose it's an improvement over the alternative, but what did you have in mind?<br />
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<Hugonel> But not really thinking, what do I want to do, positively, with my life, other than just not being the worst of my lineage. Which, given our lineage, is no great feat.<br />
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<Loick> I feel fairly confident you are already not the worst, Hugo.<br />
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<Hugonel> Right, sure, but that's a low bar among Silveiras.<br />
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<Hugonel> I've spent my whole life talking myself out of situations and not one minute talking myself into anything of value. <br />
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<Loick> Well, what did you want to do about it?<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm too old to have a real career entertaining - I love the cabaret but I have no real desire to spend the next decades there. <br />
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<Hugonel> Perhaps diplomatic service? I've spent my whole life here in the city, I don't know whether I'm cut out for it.<br />
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<Hugonel> Do you know of any exotic realms that need an ambassador?<br />
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<Loick> hm, it's an interesting idea.<br />
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<Loick> If you're right that Andusk is preparing to, ah, join us, perhaps them? ;p But more seriously, there are certainly options - I don't think the fey realm is going away anytime soon, and dealing with them is always risky. Someone who has experience in that regard might be useful.<br />
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<Hugonel> I wouldn't want to presume that anyone would consider me a reliable candidate, but I do think I have proven my trustworthiness on several matters of import to the Empire.<br />
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<Loick> If you want, I can reach out to some of my contacts and see whether such a role might be possible.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well ... yes, that would be fine, I suppose, if it is a matter of a general inquiry. But I don't want to impose on you , and I don't want the Empress to choose me for anything on account of you.<br />
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<Loick> More of a general inquiry, to be sure. <br />
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<Hugonel> I'd appreciate it.<br />
* Loick nods and will order us dessert to celebrate ;)<br />
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===Gen learns that Veronise Calondres may actually be a Good Guy™===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, your extended hours at the farm have so far mostly been more of the same of what you had been doing - just with longer hours. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> However, today Veronise calls you over to talk to you.<br />
* Genevriel attends to her promptly.<br />
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<Genevriel> Yes, Mme. Calondres?<br />
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<Veronise> I wanted to thank you so much for the extra work you've been putting in. I hope it hasn't been too hard on you?<br />
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<Genevriel> Not at all.<br />
* Genevriel thinks working here is easy peasy compared to being in the Red Squadron.<br />
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<Veronise> Good, I'm glad to hear it.<br />
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<Veronise> Could you assist me today on some other experiments, if you're able to spare a few hours?<br />
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<Genevriel> I think so. I'll just have to let my partner know not to expect me home until after dinner. He does worry so.<br />
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<Veronise> Of course, by all means.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you, Mme. Calondres. Did you want me to just finish up what I was working on...?<br />
* Genevriel glances back at the soil samples on her desk.<br />
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<Veronise> Yes, if you can.<br />
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<Genevriel> Very well.<br />
* Genevriel will return to her desk to finish up what she was doing, then return those samples to wherever they are stored, then call Madds to let him know she's been asked to stay late tonight, several hours at least.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (okay)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'm assuming we would have put a safety plan in place so he'll know to get help if I don't return home or whatever.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (yes, that's fine)<br />
* Genevriel will make a silent prayer to the One to guide her, as well, since gods only know what Calondres is about to do with her.<br />
* Veronise will meet you near the back door of the lab.<br />
* Genevriel smiles cheerfully.<br />
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<Veronise> This way...<br />
* Veronise says, gesturing for you to accompany her outside.<br />
* Veronise puts her hood up against the chill late autumn wind.<br />
* Genevriel nods assent and follows Calondres.<br />
* Veronise walks with you in the direction of the barn.<br />
* Genevriel is on alert for any funny business.<br />
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<Veronise> Have you ever heard of a zygomind?<br />
* Veronise asks as you walk.<br />
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<Genevriel> Only what's to be found in textbooks. My parents had an extensive library. There wasn't a lot to do but read in Psyra, after the day's chores were done. Why?<br />
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<Veronise> Because, that's what we're dealing with in this particular containment facility. It's extremely dangerous.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ah, very well. What sort of safety protocols do you have in place? I understand that they have some psionic abilities.<br />
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<Genevriel> And what do you hope to learn from raising a zygomind?<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Veronise> How to destroy it.<br />
* Genevriel asks, the curious scholar. ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> That's... very interesting.<br />
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<Genevriel> I didn't realize they were common enough to need so much time devoted to researching how to destroy them.<br />
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<Veronise> This is only a relatively small specimen - they can grow much larger, and much more powerful. Their spores spread very readily, and as such we are working to ensure it remains thoroughly contained. <br />
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<Genevriel> (I am SMing her, if I may... is she serious?)<br />
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<Veronise> They aren't, currently, but the fact that there is one - which we managed to gain control of before it could wreak too much havoc - means there could be others. <br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+15<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+15 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 15 ] totals [ 16 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Ugh, Destiny reroll)<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+15<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+15 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 15 ] totals [ 16 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Well... I guess I am just clueless with her)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I suspect Gen is so suspicious that she is inclined to assume Veronise is lying.<br />
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<Genevriel> A... reasonable assumption.<br />
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<Veronise> It's even possible they are being deployed as a weapon against us.<br />
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<Genevriel> Really? By whom?<br />
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<Veronise> <q> Aliens.<br />
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<Genevriel> <q> Aliens?<br />
* Veronise nods seriously<br />
* Genevriel plays dumb to try to figure out if Calondres' aliens are also Gen's aliens.<br />
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<Genevriel> (And if they are, why was Calondres working with one of them...?)<br />
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<Genevriel> <q> From... ah... where?<br />
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<Veronise> There are inhuman intelligences at work in the outer planes and beyond.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right... Do tell, please.<br />
* Genevriel hopes she sounds sceptical enough.<br />
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<Veronise> I'll explain more as we go.<br />
* Veronise arrives at the door to the barn, and unlocks it.<br />
* Genevriel is still on the alert, since she doesn't trust Calondres one bit.<br />
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<Genevriel> (How big is the barn, anyway? More than 300 feet?)<br />
* DiablotinNarrator opens up the door and beckons you inside quickly so she can close it again.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (ww)<br />
* Veronise opens up the door and beckons you inside quickly so she can close it again.<br />
* Genevriel is hesitant to enter if the barn seems smaller than 300 feet.<br />
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<Genevriel> How close is the zygomind?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (idk, it's like... the size of a barn? I don't know how big a standard barn is off the top of my head ;)<br />
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<Veronise> It's within containment, so you can enter safely.<br />
* Genevriel is clearly torn, since she hasn't been told the safety protocols yet, but doesn't want to piss Calondres off...<br />
* Genevriel will step inside with another quick prayer to the One.<br />
* Veronise closes the door behind you, and you can see as your eyes adjust to the brightness inside the shape of a large pale cage-shaped fungus - maybe about 20x20 feet square. It is held within a zone of bright lights, and what looks like electrical fencing.<br />
* Genevriel doesn't try to hide her nerves at this point; it would be a natural reaction for anyone, whether they're spies or not.<br />
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<Veronise> All right - let's proceed, I don't like to spend longer with it than necessary.<br />
* Veronise offers you a protective mask, to prevent breathing in any stray spores.<br />
* Veronise will put one on herself as well.<br />
* Genevriel takes it and puts it on.<br />
* Veronise will proceed to run a series of tests on the thing with your assistance - she'll let you know what she wants you to do as the tasks go along.<br />
* Genevriel follows instructions carefully and ever alert.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Do the tasks seem to be logical tasks for someone trying to figure out how to destroy lifeforms like this?)<br />
* Veronise seems basically to be testing different substances to see how the thing reacts - acids, poisons, things like that.<br />
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<Genevriel> I assume you've already tried fire?<br />
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<Veronise> (they seem plausibly to be intended to cause it harm, anyway?)<br />
* Genevriel asks in a moment between important tasks.<br />
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<Veronise> Mm.. The difficulty is, simply destroying by mundane means will result in a cloud of spores that spreads everywhere.<br />
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<Veronise> So, trying to find ways to eliminate it without triggering that reaction.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> What about fungicides? Same problem?<br />
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<Veronise> I've tested some, without much success so far. If you have ideas, I'm all ears.<br />
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<Genevriel> I know an alchemist who developed some spray that works against certain fungi.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm not sure that he has the volumes needed to try on this thing, though.<br />
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<Veronise> Well, if he can create enough, or share the formula so that we can, I'm certainly willing to give it a try.<br />
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<Genevriel> I can ask him.<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Genevriel> So... how do you think the aliens mean to use these things?<br />
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<Veronise> A mature zygomind can lull entire populations into a dreamscape where they simply lie down and wait to be consumed.<br />
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<Genevriel> Or be converted into undead.<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Genevriel> What's the benefit to the aliens? Empty world? Army of undead?<br />
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<Veronise> So far this one has been contained, and its growth limited severely by the quantity of food we provide - enough to keep it from starving, but weakened.<br />
* Genevriel nods, listening.<br />
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<Veronise> I'm not certain of their ultimate goals - I imagine an empty world, or at least a substantially depopulated one, would be easier to claim.<br />
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<Genevriel> Have you seen any of these aliens?<br />
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<Genevriel> What do they look like?<br />
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<Veronise> They can look just like anyone else... what their true form is, I don't know.<br />
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<Genevriel> Where do they come from? How do you know they're here?<br />
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<Veronise> I know they're here because I've encountered them. <br />
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<Genevriel> What do they call themselves, do you know?<br />
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<Veronise> They call themselves the Cyst.<br />
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<Genevriel> Okay.<br />
* Genevriel takes a deep breath.<br />
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<Genevriel> If you're fighting against them, why were you working with one?<br />
* Veronise glances at you<br />
* Genevriel is deadly serious.<br />
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<Genevriel> (And also ready to take evasive action if needed)<br />
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<Veronise> I assume you're referring to Sister Harmony?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Can I do another SM on whatever she says in reply, or do my crappy rolls still stand?)<br />
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<Veronise> I found a way to allow her to regain temporary control of herself. She visited me to have regular treatments. It wasn't a cure, but it allowed her a little bit of herself again.<br />
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<Veronise> (you can roll again)<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+15<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+15 ] getting [ 16 ] which, after the modifier [ 15 ] totals [ 31 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (That's better... Is she obfuscating the truth or is this what she truly believes?)<br />
* Veronise seems to genuinely believe what she's saying, at least?<br />
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<Genevriel> What helped her regain control?<br />
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<Veronise> A formula I developed.<br />
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<Genevriel> May I see the recipe?<br />
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<Veronise> Well, not right this instant, no, but when we return to the lab, yes.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> And what has this farm been providing to the [creepy rest home place]?<br />
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<Veronise> Can we discuss this at a time when we're not standing next to a mind-eating fungus?<br />
* Veronise asks, a bit impatient.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Lead us out.<br />
* Genevriel gestures for Calondres to lead the way.<br />
* Veronise will finish up her tests and then lead us both through the process of decontamination so we don't spread any spores out into the rest of the world.<br />
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<Genevriel> (That's good; speaks in her favour.)<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: February 4, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> The Empress (whose official coronation is still a few days off) is working on making appointments to her Inner Council. A few of the positions will remain the same - for instance, she doesn't get to appoint the Patriarch ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> But a lot of the Inner Council have been serving for 30+ years and are happy to retire and pass this responsibility along to someone else.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The appointments to the Inner Council are as follows<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Lady Chancellor - Cora of Gouge<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Lady Chamberlain - Lienor Silveira<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Lord Treasurer - Noren Errazuris<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Warlord - Bryson Arguelles<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Patriarch - Velten du Champe (continuing)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Secretary of State - Eloise Marcoux (continuing)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Chief Sorceress - Svara Badic<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> § Chief Justice - Danyel de Beziers (continuing)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (oh lol it changed my bullet points. oh well.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The other development is that Empress Janelle is creating three new positions on the Inner Council - Secretary of Education, Secretary of Industry, and Secretary of Health. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> who are as follows:<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Secretary of Education - Jessamine Olivier<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Secretary of Industry - Julienne Sormet<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Secretary of Health - Pasith de Beziers<br />
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<Aubrienne> (neat)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> There are various other appointments in the Outer Council that are probably less interesting, and also the Ladies of the Bedchamber, who might contain a few people some of you know :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Ladies of the Bedchamber: Chessa Duclair, Marlena Olivier, Alma de Tourigny, Lili Veilleux, Sylvane Marcoux, Lurancy Dryden<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I mean, I think in part she's picking people she actually knows and is friends with, and partly picking people to satisfy different Houses so they have some kind of representation, and partly people outside the typical circle of nobles.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> So probably some of these appointments are fairly controversial, and/or at least unexpected. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> also Noren, Bryson, and Danyel are the only dudes. well, aside from Velten, who is approx. one thousand years old and will die and be replaced soon ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (and honestly probably as soon as Alma becomes Matriarch, Danyel retires... because he wants to stay married and working with his wife is not the way to do that ;p)<br />
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===Hettienne learns that Nycki could be the next Lady Grey===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, Hettie, you are probably spending most of your available hours at the moment working on the dress for the coronation - although as promised they do have assistants available for you if you want them, to do the stuff like fetching and carrying and tedious non-complicated sewing and so forth.<br />
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<Hettienne> (aight)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You're getting ready for bed after a long day of work and Nycki wanders in.<br />
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<Nycki> hey babe... how are you holding up? <br />
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<Hettienne> I dunno... I'm too tired to think about it @_@<br />
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<Hettienne> How 'bout you?<br />
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<Nycki> it's been a hell of a day.<br />
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<Hettienne> Must be a mess at the office huh.<br />
* Nycki nods<br />
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<Nycki> Here... lemme rub your feet, they must be hurtin'.<br />
* Nycki may or may not be buttering you up for something >.><br />
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<Hettienne> Aw that'd be swell... An' I can do yours :3<br />
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<Nycki> sure :)<br />
* Nycki gets settled in with your feet on her lap so she can rub them.<br />
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<Nycki> so like... you remember how we talked a while ago, 'bout me maybe bein' the next Lady Grey.<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah?<br />
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<Nycki> Well... yeah. So it's happenin' - or at least, I got til tomorrow to tell them yes or no.<br />
* Nycki looks over at you to gauge your reaction to that<br />
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<Hettienne> Well, damn :o<br />
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<Nycki> it'd be a big change.<br />
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<Hettienne> So... what's that gonna mean?<br />
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<Nycki> well, like... for us, first of all it'd mean either we gotta move, or we gotta get your house overhauled with all kinds of security.<br />
<Nycki> Stuff to stop people spyin' on us, stuff to stop people tryin' to fuck with us... magic, not magic, whatever.<br />
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<Hettienne> I guess that makes sense...<br />
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<Nycki> I know how much you love this place. Like... I wouldn't wanna make you leave it if you don't wanna.<br />
* Hettienne shifts uncomfortably...<br />
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<Hettienne> Yeah... :/<br />
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<Hettienne> What... what all would they have to do?<br />
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<Hettienne> How long would it take?<br />
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<Nycki> I think they could do it pretty quick, if need be - there'd be physical security - stuff like new locks, that kinda thing - plus magic stuff they'd throw on.<br />
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<Nycki> Maybe a week or two, say?<br />
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<Hettienne> Where we would go while they're doin' it?<br />
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<Nycki> We could stay at the palace for a bit.<br />
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<Nycki> Kinda like a swanky vacation? ;p<br />
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<Hettienne> Ooh, fancy.<br />
* Hettienne giggles<br />
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<Nycki> It'd also mean like... for the kids, we prolly couldn't send 'em to regular schools an' that kinda thing. it'd have an impact on them too, when they're growin' up.<br />
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<Hettienne> I never went to regular school an' I turned out just fine :v<br />
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<Nycki> well, fair enough. <br />
* Hettienne snickers<br />
* Nycki smiles at that<br />
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<Nycki> They'd have 'em schooled at the palace, if we want that - like, with any little princes and princesses that show up, or the kids of the other Council folks.<br />
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<Hettienne> Weird.<br />
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<Hettienne> Wonder what Ander thinks of that<br />
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<Nycki> well, yeah... that's a thing, ain't it. I mean... it ain't no one's business, but if they come out lookin' a lot like him, an' they're standin' there next to his kids, there might be talk. but whatever, fuck'em if they do wanna spread rumours.<br />
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<Hettienne> can't be weirder than Tits' family.<br />
* Hettienne shrugs.<br />
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<Nycki> Yeah.<br />
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<Nycki> so... you think I should say yes, then? 'Cause .. if you don't want me to do it, I won't. I don't wanna fuck up what I got with you just over some job.<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh hon, you gotta do it!!<br />
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<Hettienne> I'm so proud of you, y'know? :3<br />
* Nycki smiles, looking relieved<br />
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<Nycki> okay... okay I'll do it. an' once I get in there, babe, I'm gonna find out where those fuckers took those other fuckers, an' I'm gonna bring them all down for you. I promise.<br />
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<Hettienne> I can't wait :D<br />
* Nycki leans over to give you a kiss (a bit awkwardly since you're both huge)<br />
* Hettienne snuggles up against you as best she can.<br />
* Nycki snuggles back :3<br />
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===Denise and Enver find the Imperial Preserves===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Denise, once you've had a day or so to recover, Enver invites you to come with him on one of his new exciting Official Excursions to explore the depths of the palace :D<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Denise, once you've had a day or so to recover, Enver invites you to come with him on one of his new exciting Official Excursions to explore the depths of the palace :D<br />
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<Denise> awww yeah :D<br />
* Denise is very down for that as long as Ander doens't need her :3<br />
* Enver will bring Lady and the spider robot as well, which he is calling Daisy ;p<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Denise> so where're we goin'?<br />
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<Denise> you think there's links to the undercity?<br />
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<Enver> Oh man.. there's so much stuff under there @_@ like I ain't even explored even half of it yet.<br />
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<Denise> :D<br />
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<Denise> well I'm all ready, let's go :D<br />
* Enver takes your hand as we head off<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Enver> Okay, so we're gonna go into this thing that's like... a wine cellar, I guess, now, but it's got some old passages that go further down.<br />
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<Enver> so like... watch your head, some of the ceilings are low...<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Denise can hunch<br />
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<Enver> so... Ander an' Janelle - uh, the Empress, I mean - asked if I'd help out with some stuff. <br />
* Enver says as we head along<br />
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<Denise> oh?<br />
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<Denise> liek, what kinda stuff?<br />
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<Denise> Other'n like, finding all the cool tunnels :3<br />
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<Enver> Yeah, like... well, they're still buildin' the subway, right? an' they wanna make sure that it doesn't fuck things up in the undercity. that it gets done right.<br />
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<Enver> not plowin through graveyards an' stuff.<br />
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<Denise> oh, huh.<br />
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<Enver> so they asked if I'd like... help with that. like a consultant or somethin'.<br />
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<Denise> that's swell<br />
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<Denise> um... what's goin on with, like, your old job?<br />
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<Denise> I mean I guess this could be part of that too, makin' sure things ain't gettin in the way there or...<br />
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<Enver> I could still do my regular work too, I think, like... but prolly I oughta train someone new too. it ain't like Georn's gonna do it >.><br />
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<Denise> Liek I duno, now that Ander is emperor, prolly a lot of that stuff is gonna change too?<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> yeah...<br />
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<Denise> there's gotta be someone who could learn it :3<br />
* Enver nods<br />
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<Enver> yeah, prolly.. I'll give it some thought I guess.<br />
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<Enver> an' I dunno how Ander's bein' Emperor is gonna change things... I mean, even if he's Emperor, he can't just be like "okay, smugglin' stuff is just fine now", right?<br />
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<Enver> but maybe?<br />
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<Denise> well no but I meant like.... maybe they wont' need to smuggle so much or something...<br />
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<Denise> I dunno<br />
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<Denise> I guess we'll see<br />
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<Denise> I mean, they wanted him up in there or he wouldn'ta done it.... I think<br />
* Enver nods<br />
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<Denise> anyway, its swell that they wanna get you to help with stuff :3<br />
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<Denise> an like... then what you told da is even right :V<br />
* Enver sents Daisy ahead to scout some iffy looking ground.<br />
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<Enver> yeah.. :3<br />
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<Enver> an' I can't believe our wedding's only like... a month away. well a little more'n a month, but not much more.<br />
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<Denise> yeah :3<br />
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<Denise> I'm real excited for it still<br />
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<Enver> me too<br />
* Enver squeezes your hand<br />
* Denise smiles and will pull him over for a quick kiss<br />
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<Enver> mm :)<br />
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<Enver> what do you wanna do about where we're gonna live? I'm sure if we wanted, they'd find room for us here. but I dunno if that's what you want... livin' in the palace?<br />
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<Denise> um...<br />
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<Denise> I don't know, I guess<br />
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<Denise> I been thinkin' about it some but like...<br />
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<Denise> on the one hand it'd be good for work stuff, maybe for both of us?<br />
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<Denise> But it'd be real far from home :/<br />
* Enver nods<br />
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<Denise> an maybe I just gotta.... accept that, maybe :/<br />
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<Denise> Like, home is always gonna be *home* but I dot *gotta* stay in the shambles or whatever<br />
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<Enver> well ... that house we looked at before, that's still there too. We could go for that, an' see how it goes. If we decide in a year or two it ain't workin' out, we could always change our minds.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Denise> is that what you wanna do?<br />
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<Enver> well... <br />
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<Enver> I figure, right when we're first married, it'd be nice to have our own place.<br />
* Enver is blushing in the low light.<br />
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<Enver> so like... we ain't gotta worry about nothin' :)<br />
* Denise smiles<br />
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<Denise> OKay<br />
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<Denise> I liek that too<br />
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<Denise> Let's stick with our plan for now then :3<br />
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<Enver> okay :)<br />
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<Enver> prolly if we asked, Ander'd say they can have a room for us here, too - so like if we gotta work late or somethin', there's space, but we don't gotta live there all the time.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> that's a good idea too<br />
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<Enver> I mean.. he just wants to look out for us. I think as long as we're happy, he'll be happy with what we decide.<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> yeah, he's a good boss :3<br />
* Enver nods<br />
* Denise peeks to see how Daisy is doing<br />
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<Enver> he's been comin' on some of these explorin' trips too, him an' Ralf. <br />
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<Enver> it's nice they wanna know what's down under here :)<br />
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<Denise> oh yeah? I bet he thinks that's great<br />
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<Denise> well, I mean of course he does!<br />
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<Enver> oh yeah - but he's pretty busy so he can't come every day.<br />
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<Denise> Who wouldn't :o<br />
* Enver proceeds ahead since Daisy seems to indicate things are stable up ahead.<br />
* Enver shrugs<br />
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<Enver> well I dunno, I guess there's a lot of emperors who ain't cared about it much, or this all woulda been blocked off ;)<br />
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<Denise> Maybe, else we're gonna find somethin' reaaaaaal interestin :V<br />
* Enver grins at that<br />
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<Enver> like secret treasure? or secret sex dungeons? ;p<br />
* Denise chuckles<br />
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<Denise> sex dungeons aren't treasure? >:D<br />
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<Enver> someone else's used sex dungeon's a bit weird ;)<br />
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<Denise> well, okay<br />
* Enver 's route through this passage ends at a door, which he crouches to examine the lock on, and then dismantle as needed ;)<br />
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<Enver> speaking of...<br />
* Denise comes over in case there's anything dangerous in the other side<br />
* Denise will listen<br />
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<Denise> (and sniff the air)<br />
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<Enver> (you can roll for Scent and Perception)<br />
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<Lan-phone> !roll 1d20+12<br />
* Denise rolls for Lan-phone: [ 1d20+12 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 12 ] totals [ 30 ].<br />
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<Denise> (Scent)<br />
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<Lan-phone> !roll 1d20+13<br />
* Denise rolls for Lan-phone: [ 1d20+13 ] getting [ 7 ] which, after the modifier [ 13 ] totals [ 20 ].<br />
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<Denise> (well the nose ha it, if anything does ;p)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can smell some musty scent beyond - it doesn't smell dangerous, but like it's been unopened for a long time.<br />
* Denise nods to him but will get ready becuse who knows what's back there<br />
* Enver gets out his tools to open the door, and after some fiddling, manages to do so.<br />
* Denise will try not to get impatient and just kick it down, so we can maybe close it again later ;p<br />
* Enver takes a look inside, cautiously, Lady hanging close to him.<br />
* Denise tries to peek over his shoulder<br />
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<Enver> It's an old storeroom I guess... got a trap door in the ceiling goin' somewhere else, like maybe another basement or somethin'. Bunch of old... tapestries? or rugs? rolled up in here.<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Denise> that's less fun than I was hopin<br />
* Enver smiles at that<br />
* Denise will go in and look at them<br />
* Denise will try not to sneeze as she peers at them<br />
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<Denise> think we could get the trap door up?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> They are very dusty and somewhat moth-eaten, but look like they were very expensive once - silk and<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (er, hit enter too soon)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> silk threads and fine weaving.<br />
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<Denise> I bet someone'll wanna see these<br />
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<Enver> yeah... I wonder why they got tossed down here. <br />
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<Enver> You wanna boost me up to the trapdoor an' see where we come out? :)<br />
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<Denise> sure!<br />
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<Denise> maybe they have somthin' on them someone didn't like<br />
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<Enver> maybe, yeah.<br />
* Denise can lift him up<br />
* Enver works on opening the trap door while sitting on your shoulders :3<br />
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<Enver> it's locked from the other side.. I'm gonna take off the hinges :p we can put it back later if we gotta...<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Enver does this carefully so as not to drop it on his own head ;)<br />
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<Enver> okay... here we go<br />
* Denise will hold him as steady as she can<br />
* Enver pulls himself up through the opening, then reaches his hand down to help you up as well.<br />
* Denise can hop up and pull herself through<br />
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<Denise> (I mean, shed take the hand for the initial assist, but really ;)<br />
* Enver just wants to be gentlemanly ;)<br />
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<Enver> Lady, you wait there with Daisy, okay?<br />
* Enver says to the dog, who sits obediently.<br />
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<Denise> so where are we now?<br />
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<Denise> some other part of the cellar?<br />
* Enver looks around<br />
* Denise also but she trusts his familiarity more than hers<br />
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<Enver> yeah... but like, under one of the newer wings - near the kitchens probably? There's a bunch of shelves here with stuff like ... pickles an' jam an' stuff? Man, this place is huge.<br />
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<Denise> well they knew to ut a door down an then nver used it, I guess<br />
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<Enver> yeah, I dunno. it's hard figurin' out a place that was built an' built over for like a few thousand years.<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
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<Enver> c'mon, let's see if this jam is still any good, we can take some back if it is :)<br />
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<Denise> yeah :D<br />
* Denise will see if there's anything that would make a nice Lady treat too ^-^<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> maybe some dried sausage hanging from a beam ;) too dried out for people but okay for a dog.<br />
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===Dorien gets a new apprentice===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Dorien, did you want to have a chat with your former master and see how knowing someone who's on the Inner Council can help you? ;)<br />
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<Dorien> (Lol, well at least to congratulate her, yes ;) )<br />
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<Dorien> (If she has the time!)<br />
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<Dorien> (I'm sure she is busy)<br />
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<Julienne> (she can make some time for a coffee with you, sure ;)<br />
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<Dorien> :3<br />
* Dorien will meet her somewhere along the river, then for coffee.<br />
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<Julienne> Dorien, good to see you - how are you doing?<br />
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<Dorien> Mada... Julienne... It's good to see you too!<br />
* Dorien will give her a hug.<br />
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<Julienne> Well, it's been quite an eventful few days.<br />
* Julienne hugs you back.<br />
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<Dorien> I can imagine!<br />
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<Dorien> I heard the news yesterday.<br />
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<Dorien> Secretary of Industry, is it?<br />
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<Julienne> It's all a bit of a blur, to be honest.<br />
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<Julienne> But yes... that's the title. It's something of an experiment, being a new position.<br />
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<Dorien> Well, congratulations<br />
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<Julienne> Thank you. I only hope I still have time for a bit of my own work... but I imagine for a while that will be a challenge.<br />
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<Dorien> Yes, last we spoke you were doing some very interesting work.<br />
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<Dorien> How is that going?<br />
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<Julienne> Ah, well - I've had some success in pinning down some of the effects of the fluid, but its nature is so variable, it's hard to ever be sure I've identified them all.<br />
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<Julienne> Listen... I know this may seem a bit hard to believe, but I don't think it comes from this world.<br />
* Julienne says, lowering her voice slightly.<br />
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<Dorien> That's... easier to believe than you think, probably.<br />
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<Dorien> here do you think it comes from?<br />
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<Dorien> Where<br />
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<Julienne> if I had to speculate... it might be fey in origin? <br />
* Dorien nods<br />
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<Dorien> I was thinking something along those lines too<br />
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<Dorien> There's been a lot of that going around lately, it seems.<br />
* Julienne nods<br />
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<Julienne> Say, I don't know if this would interest you, or if you'd have time for it - I'm sure you're very busy as well...<br />
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<Dorien> How much do you have left of the original sample?<br />
* Dorien raises a curious eyebrow<br />
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<Julienne> But, well, with my new position, I doubt I'll have the time to devote myself properly to training Blanca - my apprentice. Do you think you might be interested in taking over her training? She's very bright - a quick learner. I could sweeten the deal with my notes and the remaining samples of the strange fluid :)<br />
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<Dorien> I... wow.<br />
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<Dorien> Umm... I'm honored you'd want me taking over your work.<br />
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<Dorien> What stage of training is she at?<br />
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<Julienne> Well, you're my most successful student :) <br />
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<Dorien> ...You must have had some really terrible students.<br />
* Julienne chuckles slightly at that.<br />
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<Dorien> Julienne, I owe you so much. Of course I'll take her on. It would be good to have another set of hands around the lab anyway.<br />
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<Julienne> She's been training for a couple of years - I think she probably needs at least two or three more, and then perhaps some time at the Castalia, or working, if she wants to continue on.<br />
* Dorien nods.<br />
* Julienne smiles with relief<br />
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<Dorien> And if I find anything in relation to the fluid you'll be the first to know. We'll share credit for anything I discover.<br />
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<Julienne> Thank you so much - I had been worrying over what to do, but I knew I couldn't pass up this opportunity.<br />
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<Julienne> It's a relief to know that she'll have an excellent teacher to continue her education.<br />
* Dorien blushes a bit.<br />
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<Dorien> Are you ummm... moving onto the island? Or are you staying where you are for now?<br />
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<Julienne> Staying where I am for now. If that proves to be troublesome, I may reconsider after a few months, but I'm not really keen on leaving my home.<br />
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<Dorien> I can understand that.<br />
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<Julienne> What is your current situation as far as lab space? Is there anything you need that I could help with?<br />
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<Dorien> Oh, I have a small space over in the Shade. It's nothing special, but it's really all I can afford right now until business picks up some.<br />
* Julienne nods<br />
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<Julienne> well, if I can help at all, please let me know.<br />
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<Dorien> I couldn't impose on you, Julienne, but I appreciate the offer.<br />
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<Julienne> Oh please - you're already doing me a favour by taking Blanca on. I'll gladly help if I can.<br />
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<Julienne> Well, I'll make arrangements to have the samples and any relevant notes transferred to you, and let Blanca know about the situation. <br />
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<Dorien> Well... I guess if you ever see anyone in need of alchemical supplies in your new position, maybe you could point a few of them my way. But honestly, I don't feel right taking any kind of charity. Not after all you've already done for me.<br />
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<Julienne> Of course :)<br />
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<Dorien> Ok. Whenever you want me to meet her, just let me know. :)<br />
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<Dorien> I can show you both around the lab.<br />
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<Julienne> I can't thank you enough - I'll be in touch soon, then :)<br />
* Julienne will give you a hug before she departs.<br />
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===Aubrienne chats with her aunt Svara, the new Chief Sorceror===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Aubrienne, I imagine your family will have a big dinner to celebrate your aunt's new position :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Coolio)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I think it would also be the first time you've been able to introduce Tits to a lot of your extended relatives :)<br />
* Aubrienne will be sure to stick close for emotional support :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (heh)<br />
* Titania will manage pretty well, with your support ;)<br />
* Jean-Faust will also be in attendance, for the first time in a while<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Yay! He can spend some time with the sprout. :))<br />
* Jean-Faust is glad to do so :)<br />
* Jean-Faust seems to be doing somewhat better, at least at the moment.<br />
* Aubrienne is definitely glad to see that.<br />
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<Svara> So, do I have you to thank for this position? ;)<br />
* Svara teases you slightly<br />
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<Aubrienne> I don't *think* so?<br />
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<Aubrienne> See how you like it, and then I'll decide on taking the credit.<br />
* Svara laughs at that<br />
* Aubrienne gives you a hug.<br />
* Svara hugs you back<br />
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<Aubrienne> I can't think of anyone better, though.<br />
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<Svara> I know it's going to be difficult - it's a lot of responsibility to take on. But I'm excited to have the chance.<br />
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<Aubrienne> You must have a lot on your plate, getting up to speed and all.<br />
* Svara nods<br />
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<Aubrienne> Anything I can do to help? I know you've got the Vjestaci and all to back you up, but I don't really have any ulterior motives.<br />
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<Aubrienne> All my motives are completely terior.<br />
* Aubrienne laughs.<br />
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<Svara> The librarian - Dozilva - has been very helpful, in terms of learning my way around the office. <br />
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<Svara> and... yes, I'm sure there are things you could do to help, if you're interested. I'm having to wrap my head around a lot of things very quickly. Dark tapestries and Irminsuls and bloodforged and I don't know what else, is suddenly all my problem.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I'm at least passingly familiar with all those things, yes. >.><br />
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<Svara> Great.<br />
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<Svara> Well not great. <br />
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<Svara> Terrible?<br />
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<Svara> Sorry to hear it?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Has Janelle, uh, the Empress set any priorities there? Triage the info, as it were?<br />
* Aubrienne laughs.<br />
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<Aubrienne> It is what it is.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Not exactly what I thought my life would be, but I'm fine being an entertainer with a sideline in derring-do.<br />
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<Svara> we're supposed to be having a meeting tomorrow morning, at which I expect there will be some ... priority-setting.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Ah.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I guess let me know?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Unless you want some company? I don't know how top secret all that is.<br />
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<Svara> Ah... I feel like you probably know most of the top secret parts already, it sounds like?<br />
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<Svara> Possibly more than I do.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, like I said, I'm happy to join. Things are busy, but, I guess they're pretty much going to be for the foreseeable future. I can make time for my favorite aunt. :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> <fake whisper> Don't tell the others.<br />
* Svara chuckles<br />
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<Svara> Your assistance would be appreciated, if you have time. At least you can wander around the palace library and ogle the books, if for whatever reason the Empress doesn't want you in the meeting. <br />
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<Aubrienne> Can do!<br />
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<Svara> and at least Lord Silveira isn't going too far away, if I need to consult with him. He's been quite helpful so far.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, he's been nice every time I've met him.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Really, most everyone from the palace.<br />
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<Aubrienne> He and Dozilva were witnesses for me and Titania. :)<br />
* Svara smiles at that<br />
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<Svara> I know it's going to be a huge adjustment, and there are some in the Vjestaci who aren't pleased about it, but we'll deal with that as we go, I guess.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Why aren't they pleased?<br />
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<Svara> oh, well, as I'm sure you can imagine, there are SOME people who think it should have been them. And then there are others who think I'm selling out by joining "the Empire", like that isn't where they live and work every day.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Isn't this the sort of thing they like? Hand on the wheel and all that?<br />
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<Svara> Integration is capitulation, and all that ;p<br />
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<Aubrienne> It can't be bad for our people to have the throne, and the Chief Sorceress, etc.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Ugh.<br />
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<Aubrienne> We can be us *and* actually participate.<br />
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<Svara> I agree, and I think it will be good for our people as a whole, but they're wary.<br />
* Svara shrugs<br />
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<Svara> Maybe in ten or twenty years, when they find we haven't all been either assimilated or killed, they'll come around, but I won't hold my breath.<br />
* Aubrienne sighs.<br />
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<Aubrienne> And, hopefully, there'll be a whole new generation of Vjestaci that's not so afraid of...everything.<br />
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<Svara> I understand why they are... but it's holding us back.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I get where they're coming from - I come from there, too - but we can't let it cripple us. The only way we can make things better for ourselves is by getting involved.<br />
* Svara nods<br />
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<Aubrienne> Ugh, I'm preaching to the choir here, I know.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Sorry.<br />
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<Svara> It's all right.<br />
* Svara pats you on the shoulder.<br />
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<Svara> It's normal to be scared when you first come out into the spotlight. But we've been out here for decades. Time to shine :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Sounds like maybe you should try my line of work.<br />
* Svara smiles at that<br />
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===Hugo has a midlife crisis but uncle Loick is willing to help===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Hugo, Loick has more than the usual spare time at the moment, for some reason, and you can meet up with him for lunch.<br />
* Hugonel will be wearing the new black-edged navy blue scarf he bought as a present to himself for defeating his alter ego. Also some other clothes.<br />
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<Hugonel> (where are we meeting, a restaurant?)<br />
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<Loick> (yes, a nice expensive place ;)<br />
* Loick gets us a table near the window because he can still command that much respect and attention at least<br />
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<Hugonel> Hello, Uncle. How have you been?<br />
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<Loick> Oh... well enough, I suppose. For someone who's been *cast out onto the street* like yesterday's newspaper.<br />
* Loick says with a smile so you know he's being melodramatic on purpose<br />
* Hugonel laughs<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, to the poorhouse with you now, scoundrel!<br />
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<Loick> It's been all right. Strange, but not unwelcome.<br />
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<Hugonel> Almost your whole adult life has been spent in public service. I can only imagine.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm sure that Ms. Badic, who I don't know particularly, will need your expertise from time to time.<br />
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<Loick> She seems to have a good head on her shoulders. I'm sure once she gets up to speed she'll be fine. But I did agree to provide assistance if she should request it. <br />
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<Hugonel> Do you know where you rank, in terms of the length of your tenure, among Chief Sorcerers?<br />
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<Loick> Ah... surely I am at the top of any ranking of Chief Sorcerers, from duration to attractiveness ;p<br />
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<Hugonel> Your duration has been praised by many, I'm sure.<br />
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<Loick> Certainly.<br />
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<Hugonel> So what now? <br />
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<Loick> It's just odd to wake up in the morning and not have a crisis to deal with. I'm sure I'll get used to it eventually.<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
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<Hugonel> There must be some sort of ... transition? You were heavily involved in many weighty matters.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Loick> I've met with my successor several times already, and I'm sure we'll continue to consult on various matters as needed.<br />
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<Loick> Meanwhile Madelen is putting the pressure on for us to take a vacation, which is... not unappealing, I'll admit. She's been very tolerant of my absences for many years. I think we've earned a little time to ourselves.<br />
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<Hugonel> And I suppose it's not like our family has been kicked out entirely. Lienor is a solid choice.<br />
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<Loick> Yes, she'll do wonderfully, I think :) <br />
* Loick beams with pride at his daughter's appointment.<br />
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<Hugonel> The Imperial succession, at least, seems to have been resolved to most everyone's satisfaction, excluding the usual disappointments, of course.<br />
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<Loick> yes, well, nothing ever pleases everyone, but I think it's settling down. THere haven't been any more riots in the past few days.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well just wait for the entire realm of Andusk to show up at the door with everyone's doubles ... all right, perhaps I exaggerate a bit, but still ... did you know my dream-twin is a vampire?<br />
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<Loick> Ah, I must say, that is not something of which I was aware. <br />
* Loick says with a raised eyebrow<br />
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<Loick> Let's not have him over to dinner if and when they arrive :p<br />
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<Hugonel> He wasn't all that impressive. Too easily cowed by a clever word. Comes with being too used to getting what you want all the time without having to really try, I suspect.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Loick> Still, no need to invite him to the family reunions, eh?<br />
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<Hugonel> Indeed.<br />
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<Hugonel> Still, the encounter has had me thinking.<br />
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<Loick> Are you all right? It has to be unsettling. At least, so I've heard, about Andusk.<br />
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<Loick> please tell me you haven't decided on vampirism as a career choice?<br />
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<Hugonel> No, the only thing biting about me is my wit.<br />
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<Loick> heh<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm fine, really. It's more that ... well, you know once upon a time that was what I wanted most in life, to be, if not the Emperor, then to be someone recognized and powerful and acknowledged for my grand nobility and esteemed lineage and probably feared for my amazing powers.<br />
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<Loick> I do recall that, yes.<br />
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<Hugonel> But in all that time, really two decades now of adulthood, not to say maturity, mind you, I never really stopped to consider *how* I would serve, merely that someone would simply recognize that that Silveira chap, best give him a job, his uncle's an important man, and whatnot.<br />
* Loick nods, sipping his drink.<br />
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<Hugonel> Very foolish, in that respect, among others. I think for the past decade I've assumed that just 'not being debauched' meant that I was living a good life. <br />
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<Loick> Well I suppose it's an improvement over the alternative, but what did you have in mind?<br />
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<Hugonel> But not really thinking, what do I want to do, positively, with my life, other than just not being the worst of my lineage. Which, given our lineage, is no great feat.<br />
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<Loick> I feel fairly confident you are already not the worst, Hugo.<br />
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<Hugonel> Right, sure, but that's a low bar among Silveiras.<br />
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<Hugonel> I've spent my whole life talking myself out of situations and not one minute talking myself into anything of value. <br />
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<Loick> Well, what did you want to do about it?<br />
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<Hugonel> I'm too old to have a real career entertaining - I love the cabaret but I have no real desire to spend the next decades there. <br />
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<Hugonel> Perhaps diplomatic service? I've spent my whole life here in the city, I don't know whether I'm cut out for it.<br />
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<Hugonel> Do you know of any exotic realms that need an ambassador?<br />
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<Loick> hm, it's an interesting idea.<br />
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<Loick> If you're right that Andusk is preparing to, ah, join us, perhaps them? ;p But more seriously, there are certainly options - I don't think the fey realm is going away anytime soon, and dealing with them is always risky. Someone who has experience in that regard might be useful.<br />
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<Hugonel> I wouldn't want to presume that anyone would consider me a reliable candidate, but I do think I have proven my trustworthiness on several matters of import to the Empire.<br />
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<Loick> If you want, I can reach out to some of my contacts and see whether such a role might be possible.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well ... yes, that would be fine, I suppose, if it is a matter of a general inquiry. But I don't want to impose on you , and I don't want the Empress to choose me for anything on account of you.<br />
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<Loick> More of a general inquiry, to be sure. <br />
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<Hugonel> I'd appreciate it.<br />
* Loick nods and will order us dessert to celebrate ;)<br />
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===Gen learns that Veronise Calondres may actually be a Good Guy™===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, your extended hours at the farm have so far mostly been more of the same of what you had been doing - just with longer hours. <br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> However, today Veronise calls you over to talk to you.<br />
* Genevriel attends to her promptly.<br />
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<Genevriel> Yes, Mme. Calondres?<br />
<br />
<Veronise> I wanted to thank you so much for the extra work you've been putting in. I hope it hasn't been too hard on you?<br />
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<Genevriel> Not at all.<br />
* Genevriel thinks working here is easy peasy compared to being in the Red Squadron.<br />
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<Veronise> Good, I'm glad to hear it.<br />
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<Veronise> Could you assist me today on some other experiments, if you're able to spare a few hours?<br />
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<Genevriel> I think so. I'll just have to let my partner know not to expect me home until after dinner. He does worry so.<br />
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<Veronise> Of course, by all means.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you, Mme. Calondres. Did you want me to just finish up what I was working on...?<br />
* Genevriel glances back at the soil samples on her desk.<br />
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<Veronise> Yes, if you can.<br />
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<Genevriel> Very well.<br />
* Genevriel will return to her desk to finish up what she was doing, then return those samples to wherever they are stored, then call Madds to let him know she's been asked to stay late tonight, several hours at least.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (okay)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'm assuming we would have put a safety plan in place so he'll know to get help if I don't return home or whatever.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (yes, that's fine)<br />
* Genevriel will make a silent prayer to the One to guide her, as well, since gods only know what Calondres is about to do with her.<br />
* Veronise will meet you near the back door of the lab.<br />
* Genevriel smiles cheerfully.<br />
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<Veronise> This way...<br />
* Veronise says, gesturing for you to accompany her outside.<br />
* Veronise puts her hood up against the chill late autumn wind.<br />
* Genevriel nods assent and follows Calondres.<br />
* Veronise walks with you in the direction of the barn.<br />
* Genevriel is on alert for any funny business.<br />
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<Veronise> Have you ever heard of a zygomind?<br />
* Veronise asks as you walk.<br />
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<Genevriel> Only what's to be found in textbooks. My parents had an extensive library. There wasn't a lot to do but read in Psyra, after the day's chores were done. Why?<br />
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<Veronise> Because, that's what we're dealing with in this particular containment facility. It's extremely dangerous.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ah, very well. What sort of safety protocols do you have in place? I understand that they have some psionic abilities.<br />
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<Genevriel> And what do you hope to learn from raising a zygomind?<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Veronise> How to destroy it.<br />
* Genevriel asks, the curious scholar. ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> That's... very interesting.<br />
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<Genevriel> I didn't realize they were common enough to need so much time devoted to researching how to destroy them.<br />
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<Veronise> This is only a relatively small specimen - they can grow much larger, and much more powerful. Their spores spread very readily, and as such we are working to ensure it remains thoroughly contained. <br />
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<Genevriel> (I am SMing her, if I may... is she serious?)<br />
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<Veronise> They aren't, currently, but the fact that there is one - which we managed to gain control of before it could wreak too much havoc - means there could be others. <br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+15<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+15 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 15 ] totals [ 16 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Ugh, Destiny reroll)<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+15<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+15 ] getting [ 1 ] which, after the modifier [ 15 ] totals [ 16 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (Well... I guess I am just clueless with her)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I suspect Gen is so suspicious that she is inclined to assume Veronise is lying.<br />
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<Genevriel> A... reasonable assumption.<br />
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<Veronise> It's even possible they are being deployed as a weapon against us.<br />
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<Genevriel> Really? By whom?<br />
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<Veronise> <q> Aliens.<br />
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<Genevriel> <q> Aliens?<br />
* Veronise nods seriously<br />
* Genevriel plays dumb to try to figure out if Calondres' aliens are also Gen's aliens.<br />
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<Genevriel> (And if they are, why was Calondres working with one of them...?)<br />
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<Genevriel> <q> From... ah... where?<br />
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<Veronise> There are inhuman intelligences at work in the outer planes and beyond.<br />
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<Genevriel> All right... Do tell, please.<br />
* Genevriel hopes she sounds sceptical enough.<br />
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<Veronise> I'll explain more as we go.<br />
* Veronise arrives at the door to the barn, and unlocks it.<br />
* Genevriel is still on the alert, since she doesn't trust Calondres one bit.<br />
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<Genevriel> (How big is the barn, anyway? More than 300 feet?)<br />
* DiablotinNarrator opens up the door and beckons you inside quickly so she can close it again.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (ww)<br />
* Veronise opens up the door and beckons you inside quickly so she can close it again.<br />
* Genevriel is hesitant to enter if the barn seems smaller than 300 feet.<br />
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<Genevriel> How close is the zygomind?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (idk, it's like... the size of a barn? I don't know how big a standard barn is off the top of my head ;)<br />
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<Veronise> It's within containment, so you can enter safely.<br />
* Genevriel is clearly torn, since she hasn't been told the safety protocols yet, but doesn't want to piss Calondres off...<br />
* Genevriel will step inside with another quick prayer to the One.<br />
* Veronise closes the door behind you, and you can see as your eyes adjust to the brightness inside the shape of a large pale cage-shaped fungus - maybe about 20x20 feet square. It is held within a zone of bright lights, and what looks like electrical fencing.<br />
* Genevriel doesn't try to hide her nerves at this point; it would be a natural reaction for anyone, whether they're spies or not.<br />
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<Veronise> All right - let's proceed, I don't like to spend longer with it than necessary.<br />
* Veronise offers you a protective mask, to prevent breathing in any stray spores.<br />
* Veronise will put one on herself as well.<br />
* Genevriel takes it and puts it on.<br />
* Veronise will proceed to run a series of tests on the thing with your assistance - she'll let you know what she wants you to do as the tasks go along.<br />
* Genevriel follows instructions carefully and ever alert.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Do the tasks seem to be logical tasks for someone trying to figure out how to destroy lifeforms like this?)<br />
* Veronise seems basically to be testing different substances to see how the thing reacts - acids, poisons, things like that.<br />
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<Genevriel> I assume you've already tried fire?<br />
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<Veronise> (they seem plausibly to be intended to cause it harm, anyway?)<br />
* Genevriel asks in a moment between important tasks.<br />
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<Veronise> Mm.. The difficulty is, simply destroying by mundane means will result in a cloud of spores that spreads everywhere.<br />
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<Veronise> So, trying to find ways to eliminate it without triggering that reaction.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> What about fungicides? Same problem?<br />
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<Veronise> I've tested some, without much success so far. If you have ideas, I'm all ears.<br />
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<Genevriel> I know an alchemist who developed some spray that works against certain fungi.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm not sure that he has the volumes needed to try on this thing, though.<br />
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<Veronise> Well, if he can create enough, or share the formula so that we can, I'm certainly willing to give it a try.<br />
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<Genevriel> I can ask him.<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Genevriel> So... how do you think the aliens mean to use these things?<br />
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<Veronise> A mature zygomind can lull entire populations into a dreamscape where they simply lie down and wait to be consumed.<br />
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<Genevriel> Or be converted into undead.<br />
* Veronise nods<br />
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<Genevriel> What's the benefit to the aliens? Empty world? Army of undead?<br />
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<Veronise> So far this one has been contained, and its growth limited severely by the quantity of food we provide - enough to keep it from starving, but weakened.<br />
* Genevriel nods, listening.<br />
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<Veronise> I'm not certain of their ultimate goals - I imagine an empty world, or at least a substantially depopulated one, would be easier to claim.<br />
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<Genevriel> Have you seen any of these aliens?<br />
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<Genevriel> What do they look like?<br />
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<Veronise> They can look just like anyone else... what their true form is, I don't know.<br />
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<Genevriel> Where do they come from? How do you know they're here?<br />
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<Veronise> I know they're here because I've encountered them. <br />
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<Genevriel> What do they call themselves, do you know?<br />
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<Veronise> They call themselves the Cyst.<br />
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<Genevriel> Okay.<br />
* Genevriel takes a deep breath.<br />
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<Genevriel> If you're fighting against them, why were you working with one?<br />
* Veronise glances at you<br />
* Genevriel is deadly serious.<br />
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<Genevriel> (And also ready to take evasive action if needed)<br />
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<Veronise> I assume you're referring to Sister Harmony?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Can I do another SM on whatever she says in reply, or do my crappy rolls still stand?)<br />
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<Veronise> I found a way to allow her to regain temporary control of herself. She visited me to have regular treatments. It wasn't a cure, but it allowed her a little bit of herself again.<br />
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<Veronise> (you can roll again)<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+15<br />
* Denise rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+15 ] getting [ 16 ] which, after the modifier [ 15 ] totals [ 31 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> (That's better... Is she obfuscating the truth or is this what she truly believes?)<br />
* Veronise seems to genuinely believe what she's saying, at least?<br />
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<Genevriel> What helped her regain control?<br />
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<Veronise> A formula I developed.<br />
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<Genevriel> May I see the recipe?<br />
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<Veronise> Well, not right this instant, no, but when we return to the lab, yes.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> And what has this farm been providing to the [creepy rest home place]?<br />
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<Veronise> Can we discuss this at a time when we're not standing next to a mind-eating fungus?<br />
* Veronise asks, a bit impatient.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Lead us out.<br />
* Genevriel gestures for Calondres to lead the way.<br />
* Veronise will finish up her tests and then lead us both through the process of decontamination so we don't spread any spores out into the rest of the world.<br />
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<Genevriel> (That's good; speaks in her favour.)<br />
* Genevriel follows decontamination to the letter.</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_timeline&diff=12195Diablotin 3 timeline2018-01-30T04:43:58Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* Tenth-month */</p>
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== Calendar ==<br />
The calendar is an easy way to keep track of upcoming important dates. Feel free to add your PC's important dates, including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc. We do sometimes have in-game birthday parties (usually drinks at a pub) for player characters, and weddings are almost always celebrated in-game. ;) Important dates will continue to be added as dates are announced for significant events like balls, deaths, disasters, etc.<br />
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*[[Diablotin calendar, 2280|2280]] <br />
*[[Diablotin calendar, 2281|2281]]<br />
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== Timeline ==<br />
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The timeline will provide a chronological ordering of events that happen during D3, with links to the relevant session logs. Typically updated soon after each session, it can be a useful tool for tracking down a particular scene you need to refer back to!<br />
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If you think your in-character forum thread conversations should be here, please add them in at a logical spot. :)<br />
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===Ninth-month===<br />
* 1st: [[Titania's Cabaret]] suffers a series of unfortunate events, resulting in the death of a patron and the mysterious disappearance of the red-haired Psyrene Songbird, [[Eirini]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 1]])<br />
* 2nd: [[Denise]] and [[Hettie]] compare notes; so do [[Dorien]] and [[Argent]]. [[Gen]] offers to help clean the Cabaret for pay; [[Hettie]] meets with [[Korisse]] for lunch. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 3rd: [[Gen]] visits [[Dorien]] to check up on him; he learns about her healing ability. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 8th: The Cabaret reopens; employees learn that the casualty was one [[Byran Dyess]], a "war hero". The saboteur [[Hettienne]] encountered was a type of fae called a [[quickling]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 9th: Argent meets with [[Briony]] and learns something more about Byran Dyess and quicklings. Denise and Hettie receive [[Mikel]]. Dorien secures a bottle of drugged wine with [[Neva]] and Gen's help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 10th: Hugo attends a Human [[Serpent]] church ceremony and agrees to spend time with both [[Lucette]] and [[Thera]]... on the same night. [[Zola]] agrees to a private live show as Mico. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 11th: [[Aubrienne]] and [[Lathra]] attend a Shadar-kai [[Serpent]] church ceremony, where they overhear something strange from an entranced [[Tristan Rademacher]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 14th: Aubrienne and Lathra visit Tristan at his home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 18th: Hugo goes to [[Lucette Voclain]]'s lecture, then a party at [[Bright Rionet]]'s home. Zola is the entertainment in her Mico persona; she catches up with an old flame who is a guest at Bright's party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 19th: [[Mikel]] visits Hettie and Denise with his boyfriend, [[Romain]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 20th: Argent, Dorien, Aubrienne, and Lathra ask Titania about the staff in the vault. Gen has a vision, from which [[August Merrion|August]] rescues her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*23rd: Gen meets up with August and shares part of her secret with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*24th: Zola and Noren meet to catch up over coffee. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*25th: Denise gets madeover by [[Mireva]] in preparation for a girls' night out. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*29th: [[Serge-Yves]] comes home on shore leave; he and Hettie catch up. They go to meet [[Ander]] to discuss the distribution of a new drug that Serge-Yves' crewmates have brought back from the unknown west. Meanwhile, Denise makes a delivery run with [[Enver]], killing a zombie rat. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*30th: Argent and Lathra meet for coffee and a discussion of Shadar-kai beliefs. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
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===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise tells Argent about her zombie rat encounter. Zola has an awkward dinner with her family, and learns that her sister, [[Elianne]], is to be married. Hugonel runs into his ex-fiancee, [[Dasra]]. Dasra takes Lathra to visit her ailing husband, [[Raimond]]. Aubrienne goes out for drinks with [[Briza]] and [[Cassandreia]]; everyone ends up hooking up with someone. Dorien, Argent, and Gen run into Dorien's ex-fiancee, [[Emelinda]], at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*6th: Zola has lunch with her friend, [[Valeen]], and learns that [[Geffrard]] at work is looking to marry his love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*8th: Dorien's mother tracks him down at the cabaret with bad news about his father. Gen hides from her aunt [[Sylvise]] and from feelings. After checking on Gen, Dorien goes to the hospital, where his sister [[Lucette]] is nasty to him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Gen goes to the Downs to pray for Uncle Jerard's recovery, meets a crazy cat lady, and then [[Sanadhìl Órecalo]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*9th: [[Jaspart]] overdoses on exile, but is luckily found in time by Aubrienne and treated by Lathra; while under the influence, he speaks incoherently of forest in a valley and a beautiful lady... ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Aubrienne and Titania have a friendly chat after work. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*10th: Denise and Argent run into [[Collete]] at the cabaret; she offers them a lucrative job that may involve a demon. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*11th: Hettienne wakes up to find Serge-Yves a bit distraught; [[Vairon]] has not showed up for a date. They track him down, only to find he has been murdered. [[Diablotin 3 session 5]] Argent tells Briony about his potential demon fight. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*12th: Hettienne tries to comfort Serge-Yves; when Denise shows up, they start planning how to get some context for Vairon's death. Zola takes Elianne out shopping.([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*13th: Denise and Argent scout out the route for the Crouch End Heist with Enver. Hugo is not successful in selling himself to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*14th: Denise works up the courage to ask Ander for a favour regarding the identification of Vairon's murderers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*16th: Hugo attends one of Dasra's salons, and possibly gets a lead on the whereabouts of the Psyrene Songbird, Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*17th: Dorien tells [[Puce]] that he wants out; Puce is not going to let him off easily. Lathra and Aubrienne share thoughts on the veterans and others having visions about "strange places and people who can't go home". Zola goes home with Bright.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*18th: Aubrienne gets some unsettling news about her lost brother, [[Jean-Faust]], from his commanding officer, [[Cora of Gouge]]. Gen asks Lathra about training for her healing gift. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne compares notes about Nycki with Ander, and finds out Nycki turned coat and joined the Hush. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*20th: Lathra tells Tristan about Raimond's visions, which sounded similar to his, and asks Tristan if he can help Raimond in any way. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent fight a screaming devilkin and take home some nice loot. August approaches Gen and tells her that he's a [[Seventh]], and that he and others would like to speak with her.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*22nd: Gen meets the other Seventh. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
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===Eleventh-month===<br />
* 2nd: [[Orlan Cellier]], a popular movie heartthrob, has a private party at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 8]])<br />
* 5th: Dorien and Argent catch up on one another's doings. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]]) <br />
* 13th:Hugo asks Zola for advice regarding the missing Psyrene Songbird. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 14th: Denise and Hettie have separate dealings with Ander; Denise tells Argent what she's learned about the pilfered knife. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 16th: Dorien and Gen visit Julienne Sormet and have lunch together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 18th: Argent makes inquiries about the woodsy staff that went missing from the Cabaret's vault; Lathra and Aubrienne continue to pursue the matter of the ForestHeart. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 19th: Hettie and Denise discuss Annyck together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 20th: Denise is a busy little rat, setting up a date with Enver and then telling Mireva about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 23rd: Hugo hosts [[Klara Dannan]] at the Cabaret; he and Zola try to figure out who she really is. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 26th: Hettienne is caught spying on Annyck; they "catch up" with one another...; Denise goes postal on the man with the metal arm; The Ratte Mob licks its wounds and counts its victories. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]) (For Hettie and Annyck also [[Diablotin 3 session 11]] )<br />
* 27th: Aubrienne and Lathra make a little more progress in the matter of the ForestHeart ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]). Denise and Hettie catch up with one another. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 28th: Argent learns he may not be entirely human; Dorien looks at weird trees and fungi in the Shade with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 29th: Denise and Enver go on a double date with Argent and Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 30th: Hugo talks to Sirris about redheaded women; Lathra looks into the ForestHeart more deeply with Thera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
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===Twelfth-month===<br />
* 1st: Gen and Dorien visit [[Polly Hayn]] and discover some weird plants. Dorien is disappointed to discover that Gen couldn't care less if she is executed or imprisoned.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 2nd: Genevriel revisits Sanadhil and enlists his aid. Zola and Noren go on a date.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 4th: Hettie meets her new niece; Hettie and Denise vent their frustrations about Patric; Lathra and Aubrienne drop in to Orecalo Research and Exploration Services. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 5th: While Dorien learns about Misery's misery, Gen turns herself into justice, accompanied by August. Hugo and Zola find out that the author, Luc Berthillon, Eirini's lover(?) is dead. Denise visits home and then agrees to a second date with Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 7th: Hugo and Zola attend Luc Berthillon's funeral. Afterwards, they go to a very peculiar dinner party at Klara Dannan's home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 8th: Argent and Denise sell their ill-gotten gains to its previous owner. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 10th: Dorien asks for Aubrienne's help in identifying the properties of the weird Shade fungi and trees. They decide to visit the Shade together. To get into the subterranean mushroom farm, they ask for, and receive, help from Denise and Hettienne. (forum thread and [[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 11th: Gen meets her lawyer, Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]]) Zola and Hugo meet Loick Silveira and report the weird party at Klara's. Aubrienne, Dorien, Argent, Hettie, and Denise, accompanied by Misery, check out the weird plants in The Shade. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 14th: Gen is led to an injured Raina, and takes her to [[Silvia Rionet]]'s residence in The Grand. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 15th: Argent speaks to Briony about his ancestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 16th: Argent and Mireva go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 18th: Denise and Enver go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
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==Festival Days==<br />
*Bear: Hugo and Zola speak to Xandhil Orecalo about the weird dinner party. Denise and Enver go rat hunting. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Lizard: Lathra and Leiris go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Ox: Denise and Argent meet with [[Alea Pervenche]] for an exchange of goods. Hettienne has a discussion with Ander about drugs and Nycki. Aubrienne brings Jed to her family's home for a meal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Wolf: Gen is found out by her aunt Sylvise. Dorien and Gen have a surprisingly smooth Wolf Day dinner with his family. Hugo visits Sirris at his temple. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Owl: Denise, Hettie, and Mikel exchange gifts a little in advance of Rat Day. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]]) Dorien and Misery go ice skating, and then start dating. ([http://scionbcs.forumotions.net/t595p25-ice-queen Forum posts])<br />
*Cat: Zola and Noren go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
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===First-month===<br />
*1st: Denise celebrates Rat Day with Enver and her family, while everyone else attends the staff party at the Cabaret. The party comes to an abrupt end when the Shadar-kai present in the Cabaret are attacked by an invisible foe, and a portal opens, letting in an antlered, ice-covered, 9-foot-tall humanoid. Meanwhile, back among the Rat celebrants, Denise finds out that several factory workers were arrested at the labour protests.([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*2nd: Hettienne teaches Zola how to knit while Denise plays hostess ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Zola, Aubrienne, and Hugo talk more about the fae problem. Aubrienne then goes on to report what they've learned to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien, Argent, Denise, Gen, and Misery are ambushed by ice fairies; Denise gets turned into living ice temporarily, but with Argent and Briony's help, she is returned to normal. Out of concern for her safety, Argent tells Mireva what happened. Denise tells Syrez about it. Lathra, Aubrienne, Hugo, and Zola have an audience with the Emperor. Hettie gets an anonymous warning about Nycki.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Lathra for help with kicking her drinking habit ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Aubrienne asks Hettie to teach her how to use a firearm.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*7th: Aubrienne, Hettienne, and Korisse shoot things and come up with a new movie idea. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*6th: Denise tells Enver about the ice fey attack. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*8th: Gen and Dorien visit Sylvise to ask her about potential fey on Gen's family's farm; Dorien learns of some job opportunities from Jerard while Gen has a private chat with her aunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*9th: Hettie, Argent, and Denise investigate [[Clarence Molniere]]'s workshop, where they kill some robots; Aubrienne and Lathra travel into Raimond's dreams with Ilphere, Cordovera, and Ruchard Kizer. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*10th: Zola discusses Geffrard's wedding plans with Valeen and then with Geff himself. Lathra learns something of the depth of the issues Gen is struggling with. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*13th: Denise asks Ander if there is any way to help the poor with the fey attacks. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*16th: Denise asks Alain for help in setting up a neighbourhood newspaper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*21st: Zola has a dress fitting with Vernel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*25th: Since the Penumbra was set on fire over the weekend, Shadar-kai performers have joined forces with Cabaret performers to do a benefit for the reconstruction of the Penumbra. Many conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*26th: Denise suggests to Mikel that he could move in with Uncle Alain; at work she and Zola discuss poverty and boys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*27th: Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, and Zola compare notes about the fey invasion; Denise asks Ander about the possibility of starting citizen's patrols. Later that night, Denise goes on a date with Enver. Zola breaks up (?) with Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*28th: Genevriel is interrogated by the military tribunal officers. Upon her dismissal, she visits August. Denise spills all to Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*29th: Denise visits her mother to ask about boys ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]). Gen and Dorien go out for supper and discuss her future (forum thread).<br />
*30th: Denise asks Hettie about boys. Lathra takes Gen to see Tristan and Lurancy Rademacher. Zola visits Valeen to discuss Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
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===Second-month===<br />
*1st: Dorien takes Misery to inquire about an apprenticeship with Julienne Sormet. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*2nd: Argent goes to The Eclipse night club with Mireva. Hugo and Zola discuss the Eirini quandary. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*3rd: Hettie finds out that Nycki harbours a strange attachment to [[Maze Olivier]]. They visit him on his deathbed.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*4th: Aubrienne tells her parents about Jean-Faust. Denise asks Hettie about boys. Hugo and Zola discuss Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*5th: Denise talks about sex with Enver. Argent discusses the supernatural with Margaux. Zola asks Titania about using the Cabaret as a wedding venue.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*6th: Genevriel introduces Lathra to Sylvise and Jerard, and arranges to move in with the Voclains. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]) Hettie and Nycki talk about going on a treasure hunt ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*7th: Hugo tries to locate Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*8th: Dorien takes Misery to meet Korisse ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne, Jed, Lathra, Argent, Denise, Zola, and Hugo, accompanied by the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera, romp about in Raimond's dreams, rescue Jean-Faust, and bring back a faerie queen. Aubrienne and Jean-Faust speak together shortly afterwards. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*11th: Genevriel visits Sanadhil and learns about some potential avenues for investigation into the identity of her patron deity(ies). Denise and Hettie discuss the dream adventure and plan a treasure hunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*12th: Zola and Denise discuss a joint birthday party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]]) Aubrienne brings Jean-Faust home; Dorien has a job interview; Hugo answers a booty call. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*13th: While awaiting the outcome of the faerie queen interrogation at the Orecalo residence, Zola meets Justen, Argent meets Alma, and Lathra meets Dozilva.([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*14th: Gen has a rendezvous with Madds, while Hettie and Denise take Nycki and Enver on a romantic sewer crawl double date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*15th: Denise has a driving lesson with Ander, and learns a bit about Rat treasures. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*17th: Serge-Yves swings by to visit Hettie and Denise, and gets pissy about Nycki; Zola, Hugo, Argent, Lathra, and Aubrienne chat with Eirlys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*18th: Hettie defends her interest in Nycki to Serge-Yves. Puce brings renewed angst to the lives of Dorien and Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne questions Eirlys about her intentions towards Jean-Faust. She then discusses things with Zola and Xandhil. Later that day, Zola, Hugo, and Argent meet Osmyn. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*20th: Lathra and Aubrienne are attacked by the Colour Guard. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent catch up. A concerned Genevriel brings Lathra some flowers. Aubrienne goes home with Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*22nd: Guillame and Ander talk politics. Denise and Enver discuss loss. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*23rd: Denise has an early morning story session with Serge-Yves. Later that day, she and Zola talk about first times and love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*26th: Dorien and Misery ask Syrez for help dealing with Puce. The Murodeas have a big family dinner at which Patric once more alienates family members.([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*28th: Zola learns of a new Mico music deal from Hector. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*29th: Aubrienne learns that Cassandreia has a new romantic prospect in the form of [[Ysabel Olivier]]. Gen and Lathra meet Karala. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*30th: Argent reports to Briony. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
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===Third-month===<br />
*1st: Argent asks Dorien about his visit from Puce; at work that night, a group of people discusses what they can do about the fey incursions. At home, Hugo is surprised by a visit from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*2nd: Gen asks August for advice on how to handle Madds. Hugo tells Zola about what he learned from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*4th: Dorien nearly kills Misery with his latest drug, made of the evil mushrooms everyone is worried about. Hugo and Zola attend the wedding of Geffrard and Osmyn, after which Osmyn is attacked. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*5th: Lathra agrees to a date with Leiris. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*6th: Hettie, Denise, and Argent go back to the undercity, and meet the ghost of Ander's grandfather. Denise then goes to tell Ander about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver learn from Zola about the attack on Osmyn. Gen and Madds establish that neither of them is looking for more than friendship at the moment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne prevents Jean-Faust from murdering Dasra and Raimond. Hettie chats with Nycki about the capture of Servan Aigel; Nycki suggests starting a family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne tries to understand why Jean-Faust was trying to kill people. She then tries to chill out with Jed. Hettie learns that Gen knits. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*12th: Argent learns about Laeken from Margaux... and also that she has a crush on him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*13th: Zola arranges a date with Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*14th: Denise learns a little about the Bloodforged from Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*15th: Argent asks Denise for advice about what to do about Margaux. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*16th: Zola and Denise celebrate their joint birthday. All sorts of conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*17th: Denise visits Serge-Yves; they chat about Vairon being inhuman, possibly. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*18th: Hugo meets with his Uncle Loick. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*20th: Dorien and Misery make arrangements to pay off various mob debts, with Denise for moral support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*21st: Lathra, Zola, Hugo, and Aubrienne get a research update from Xandhil. Hettienne and Nycki get Ander's consent to their baby-making scheme.([[Diablotin 3 session 26]]) <br />
*23rd: Gen visits Karala who asks some questions on her behalf. Aubrienne reads Zola's future love life in her Harrow deck. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*25th: Hettienne and Nycki plan to move in together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*26th: Lathra meets Briony, and they decide to work together to help Marika overcome her xenophobia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*27th: Dorien gets a visit from Cyril and learns that the government may be up to something shady.Gen gets a visit from Silvia, who tells her that there may be another servant of the One. Aubrienne helps Jed through some of his own family drama. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*28th: Zola meets her sister, Elianne, for lunch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*29th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, continue their treasure hunt, and find a musty old tarot deck. Hugo and Eirini go on a date sort of thing. Denise and Enver talk about shacking up and getting married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*30th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, take their musty old tarot deck to Aubrienne, who identifies it as a very powerful magic item. Zola and Noren discuss kink. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
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===Fourth-month===<br />
*1st: Zola asks Denise if she will be a bodyguard for Mico on the 6th; Dorien plots treason with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*2nd: Dorien brings Denise in on the treason, and Aubrienne brings Hugo and Zola in on it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*3rd: Lathra and Hugo learn that Raimond's mother wants to take him away from Dasra for perceived indiscretions (with Hugo, of course). Hettie and Nycki interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*4th: Denise talks to Mikel; Gen testifies against Guydain Larache, which causes her to break her abstinence from alcohol. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*5th: Aubrienne tells the Vjestaci about the superHarrow deck found in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*6th: Zola does a radio interview as Mico. Aubrienne asks Cora to look into the government experimental farm for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver explore the sewers beneath the Cabaret. That evening, Denise tells Zola what they discovered. Zola invites herself over to Jonas' place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*9th: Argent asks Titania about Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*10th: Argent learns that Servan Aigel is one of the Inquisitors. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*11th: Dorien and Aubrienne meet with Cora of Gouge, who gives them a lead on the fairy fungi investigation. Denise compares notes about Servan with Argent. A drunken Gen escapes in a futile attempt to get herself killed; Lathra thwarts it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*12th: Denise asks Hettienne about family in Ariège. Hugo argues with Drusilla about Raimond, Dasra, and impropriety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*13th: Denise leaves for Ariège. Zola asks Lili for advice. Hettienne is mugged by a Bloodforged. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*14th: Madds 'kidnaps' Gen. Zola goes home with Jonas. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*15th: Denise inquires about family in Ariège, and meets her aunt Aina. Lathra learns about the Cyst from the visiting Shadar-kai priest, Ranighar.([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*16th: Denise meets the rest of the Ariège branch. Later that day, she and Enver track down his family members. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*17th: Zola and Hugo meet Linthira. Lathra takes Ranighar to visit Xandhil. Denise gets assigned a task by Ander; she and Enver get it done. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*18th: Shit hits the fan in the Shade. Gen is attacked by a blighted Jerard; Dorien barely saves his father. Argent and Margaux head to the Shade to observe. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne and Aubrienne begin work on "Shadows in her Mind" amidst mounting tensions in the Shade. Hettienne is disappointed to learn she is not pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*20th: Zola visits Xandhil, then Lathra, Aubrienne and Titania join them to try some crisis management. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]]) Gen and Dorien discuss things while keeping vigil over Jerard in hospital. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Argent about the Cyst; Zola joins their conversation. Argent tells Briony about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*22nd: "Shadows in her Mind" is falling behind schedule due to the disturbances in the Shade. On their way home from the studio, Hettienne and Aubrienne meet [[Lyth du Champe]], who shares some information with them about the powerful Harrow deck. Hugo meets with Loick about the city's fairy problems. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*23rd: Denise visits her mother, telling her about the Ariege branch of the family. Argent begins assembling a crack squad to venture into the sewers and kidnap [[Amanita]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*24th: Aubrienne asks Eirlys about Amanita; Zola tells Haft about his possible origins; Denise and Hettie catch up; Denise tells Ander about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*25th: Argent requisitions some supplies for the Amanita-saving expedition from Ser Danyel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*26th: The expedition to save Amanita begins. The party members are taken to the First World by Amanita. ([[Diablotin 3 session 32]])<br />
<br />
===First World Adventure===<br />
* Day 1: The expedition members wake up. Some remember their actual identities clearly, some only as a dream, and some have no memory of it at all. Once they have sorted out who's who, as much as they are able, Amanita sends them to request aid from the Winter King to defeat the Blight for once and for all. ([[Diablotin 3 session 33]])<br />
* Day 2: The fey set off towards the Lake of the Black Swans, where they cure seven blighted swan maidens. Kara, the leader of the swan maidens, and Henla, one of her sisters, provide some information to the expedition. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]])<br />
* Day 3: The expedition heads to Lamis' Court with the intent of weeding out Blight-spreaders among them. On the way, they are attacked by swarms of mandragora. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]]) After a tough fight, the mandragora leave, and the heroes arrive at the Hollow Hall, Lamis' court. ([[Diablotin 3 session 35]]) Several of them discover a skin-stealer at work; it is captured and handed over to Lamis for punishment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 36]])<br />
* Day 4: The fey head into the winter lands. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 5: They encounter a couple of frost giants and their remorhaz, whom they charm rather than kill. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 6: They arrive at Eranthis' ice spire. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]]) After being admitted, they succeed in convincing Eranthis to help end the Blight by convincing his frozen undead girlfriend to release his heart to him. Immediately afterwards, he sends everyone home to their plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
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''Time flew faster in the mortal plane than in the First World, so it is now mid Fifth-month!''<br />
<br />
===Fifth-Month===<br />
*19th: Everyone returns to Diablotin after their First World Adventure. Hugo and Zola try to sort out what happened. Gen goes to see Madds. Argent and Margaux try to sort out their experiences. Hettie and Denise are happy to return home to their family, and even Patric seems glad to see Hettie returned safely. Dorien seeks out Misery. Zola spends the night with Noren. Aubrienne goes to see Titania, then her parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*20th: Gen and Madds decide to move in together. Denise learns what Ander has been up to while she was away. Argent reports to Briony and learns that Servan Aigel has escaped prison. Gen, Madds, Dorien, and Misery drop by Sylvise and Jerard's home to share their news. Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust, then helps Eirlys deliver her baby. Denise tells Enver about Ander's special ability. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Aunt Hettie about Ander's ability to turn people into were-rats. Later, Hettie and Denise go to see Ander and get turned into were-rats. Zola gets a professional opinion from her cleric friend, Valeen. Gen meets up with August to tell him her news. Argent asks Titania about moving into security at the Cabaret. Denise shows Enver her rat form. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*22nd: Very early in the morning, Argent visits Margaux and learns that there may still be an open connection between the First World and the Material Plane. Argent visits Denise to ask if she can help close the connection, and to tell her that Servan has escaped. Denise tells Ander about Servan's escape.([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*23rd:Everyone is summoned to the Palace, where they meet with Emperor Marl and Loick. Afterwards, Gen discusses her small fortune with Madds, while Denise and Enver buy gifts for Denise's family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 39]])<br />
*25th: Lathra returns home, then goes on a date with Leiris. Dorien takes Misery and Lhyphena out for supper and tells them he will pay off the debt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*27th: Aubrienne finds out something about the Wastelord. Denise accompanies Ander to a political meeting, learning that Janelle Rionet plans to try to be the next Emperor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*28th: Argent and Margaux return to the sewers, and find that all is not well. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*29th: Hugo learns that Eletheni is still with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*30th: Zola and Noren have supper with her parents; she finds out that her father has purchased the Dark Tapestry. Aubrienne asks Ander if he's the Wastelord.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
<br />
===Sixth-Month===<br />
*1st: Argent shows Denise and Zola what he found in the sewers. Lathra visits Marika to tell her she's done.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*2nd: Zola visits Loick with more troubling magic items. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*3rd: Hugo visits Loick and requests help with understanding Eletheni. Hettie and Denise ask Silvia about what to do with the Deck of Many Things. Zola accompanies Noren to a campaign strategy session. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*4th: Lathra is accosted by Titania. Denise and Argent meet Em; Argent dreams of Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*5th: Very early in the morning, Argent tells Margaux about his dream. Later in the day, Zola visits Aubrienne and Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*6th: Hettienne and Denise fill Argent and Aubrienne in on what they learned from Silvia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*7th: Denise tells Mikel all the latest ratte news. Titania asks Aubrienne to be her date at an important public and family function. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne accompanies Titania to Leolin Kizer's engagement party.([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*11th: Lathra tries to figure out whether it's legal to separate Dasra and Raimond and put him in a sketchy private institution. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*12th: Argent stalks Hugo, then discusses him with Lathra. Hugo learns that Eletheni is real, then accidentally stumbles across Argent's conversation with Zola; there he learns that he might be Argent's father (and is unimpressed). ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*13th: Zola scolds Bright and goes for a spin in his car. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*14th: Hettienne and Denise take the Deck of Many Things to Silvia. Afterwards, Denise reports the successful completion of the operation to Ander. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*15th: Argent makes inquiries about [[Nalyrr Kah'lien]]. Lathra asks Titania, Aubrienne and Argent for help in Raimond's case. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*16th: Hugo stalks the red-haired elf who sold the Dark Tapestry. Denise and Hettienne get a lead on Servan Aigel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*18th: Gen visits Psyra, accompanied by family and Madds. Zola asks Loick for information about the Dark Tapestry and its related codex. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne learns that the Vjestaci wish to question her. Denise asks Argent to spy for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*20th: Aubrienne talks politics with Ander. Dorien punches a racist in Nys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*24th: Dorien and Misery try to find a retailer for their alchemical goods. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*25th: Gen meets with Philida Chantranes, who appears to be another oracular-type person; that evening, she tells Madds about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*26th: Denise strikes a deal with Collete and Francois. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*27th: Hettienne and Nycki commiserate about pregnancy. Zola witnesses an assassination attempt on Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*28th: Zola tells Denise about the assassination attempt. Lathra, Aubrienne, and Argent check out Raimond's "care home." They discuss their findings in the car on the way back to the nearest village. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]]) Later the same night, Aubrienne and Argent return to the "care home" to case it, while Lathra and Leiris play cards with some villagers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*29th: Dorien learns about Suzetta Claar's shifty research on veterans. That night, he shares what he learned with Aubrienne and Gen. Denise and Argent visit Servan's sister, Aronne, at a barber shop. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*30th: Genevriel attends Guydain Larache's sentence hearing. Hettienne visits Servan Aigel's family's church. Dasra tells Hugo everything she knows about what's happened to Raimond. Zola and Nolen discuss the Bloodforged suit. Genevriel, Madds, and Gen's old squad mates go for supper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
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===Seventh-Month===<br />
*1st: Zola proposes a Mico benefit concert to Hector. Later that day, Denise and Aubrienne recruit Zola.([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*2nd: All nine protagonists raid Lynwood. Denise and Argent recover from the excitement of the night by having a discussion about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 46]])<br />
*5th: Lathra, Hugo, and Aubrienne interview Raimond once he regains consciousness. That evening everyone meets at the Cabaret to discuss things. ([[Diablotin 3 session 47]]) <br />
*6th: Dorien has a strange dream; he tells Argent about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*7th: Gen and Lathra interview Safaya and learn a little more about the patients' condition from Princess Ilphere; later that night, Gen confesses her doings to Madds. Meanwhile, Argent meets with Briony. Hugo meets with Loick and learns some more about the Dark Tapestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne and Hettienne ask Jonas if he knows anything about the Irminsuls. Denise and Enver take Collete and Francois to Rat-Man. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*9th: Dorien gathers people to discuss next steps. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*10th: Genevriel meets with Polly for lunch, and begins the steps to get a job at the creepy experimental farm. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*11th: Lathra visits Leiris and asks him to research Claar, Molniere, and Calondre on behalf of the party. Aubrienne scries the mad scientists for Argent; afterwards, Argent tells Aubrienne about his Inquisitorialness.([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*13th: Aubrienne and Hettienne learn that Jonas is missing; Denise helps them locate him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*15th: Hugo chats with Eirini; Argent confesses to Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]]) <br />
*16th: Misery go out to Lynwood to see if they can spot a new portal tree. Ander and Aubrienne are questioned by the Vjestaci while Denise is present. Afterwards, Denise debriefs with Ander. Gen tries to sleep without casting Pleasant Dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*18th: Gen gets hired by Veronise Calondres. Argent and Hettie find Servan's hiding place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*19th: Lathra asks Princess Ilphere about he interest in dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
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===Eighth-month===<br />
*2nd: Cyrell visits Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*3rd: Aubrienne and Titania learn from Jed that Princess Cordovera is pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*5th: Hettie and Denise learn that Serge-Yves has been dishonourably discharged. Hugo and Aubrienne chat about the fey situation. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*6th: Gen and Madds go for a country weekend. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*7th: Hugo learns that military people have been harassing Dasra. The Murodeas have a family reunion, while Dorien and Misery go on a double date with Cyrell and Caz. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne learns some of Hyacinth's charming abilities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*9th: Return to the First World. <br />
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===Return to the First World===<br />
*Day 1: The PCs get a visit from Eletheni. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*Day 2: The PCs head into the Weeping Woods, where they encounter a blinded nymph. Together they rescue Jonas, and return with him and Caurisa, the blind nymph, to the mortal plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
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===Eighth-month continued===<br />
*15th: Arriving in Theville, the PCs spend a night. Denise calls Ralf. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*16th: The PCs take a train back to Diablotin. Denise goes to see Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*17th: Zola asks Hugo to look into collecting some evidence for a lawsuit against the non-consensual experiments on veterans. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*18th: Dorien gets an offer he finds hard to resist from Zshua-agor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*19th: Dorien tells Aubrienne about the offer; she convinces him not to take it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*30th: Suzetta Claar makes a friendly overture to Gen. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
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===Ninth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise, Hettie, and Argent take out Servan and Juditte. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*2nd: Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust with Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien's mother tries to set him up with Nedezde; Misery thinks it's an interesting possibility. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Sylvise about Suzetta Claar. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*6th: Prince Leolin gets married. Aubrienne proposes to Titania. Gen talks metaphysics with Xandhil, and meets Madds' parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*7th: Lathra restores some of Elcina's mobility. Hettie takes Denise to see her, then they chat about the news together with Mikel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*8th: Dorien and Misery visit Nedezde. Gen gets some intelligence on the farm. Denise, Argent and Hettie interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*9th: Hugo interviews Roskilde about the class action law suit. Aubrienne tells her parents about her engagement. Emperor Marl dies. Enver shows Denise a house they could buy. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*10th: The Dissolution. Since everything is closed, everyone meets at Gen and Madds' apartment to discuss the Kaorti and their allies. Afterwards, Denise asks Hettie for help designing a wedding outfit. Hugo finds out that Loick is quite familiar with the Kaorti. Denise gives Ander and Ralf a drive to Janelle's, and finds out that Janelle has proposed to Ander. Afterwards, she tells Nycki about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*11th: The new Imperial Candidates make themselves known. Argent and Margaux discuss the Arch's potential vulnerability to Cyst entities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*12th: Gen asks Madds for emotional support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*13th: Gen and Madds have tea with Madds' parents. Dorien and Nedezde try to sort their feelings out. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*14th: Aubrienne and Titania get married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*16th: Hugo gathers intelligence on the Imperial candidates. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*17th: Argent, Margaux, Denise and Enver chat with Chalniss, the Guardian of the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*18th: Genevriel uncovers Sister Harmony as a Cyst entity, and finds something unusual about Sister Harmony's driver, too. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*19th: Gen tells Dorien, Argent and Aubrienne about what she's learned about Sister Harmony and her driver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*23rd: Argent spies on Sister Harmony, while Dorien works on a way to detect Cyst entities ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]]). As things are being set up for Ander and Janelle's wedding, Denise speaks to the groom, and asks Silvia if she can help protect the Arch from the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])Janelle and Ander are officially married. Janelle offers Hettie a job as dressmaker should she be elected as Emperor. Denise and Mireva catch up on each other's doings. An attempt is made on Patriarch Velten's life. Hugo gets a call from Dasra who is frightened for Raimond. Hugo calls Genevriel to come help heal Raimond, but he is beyond healing. Concerned that his passing may result in a new Irminsul, Gen and Hugo ask Sirris to come over. Raimond dies and Sirris absorbs the Irminsul. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]]) Denise accompanies a shocked Ander and Janelle after the assassination attempt on Velten. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*27th: Hugo gets a visit from Eirini, who lets him know that something is wrong with Linthira. Argent, Denise, Hettie, and Aubrienne kidnap Sister Harmony. Genevriel tells August about her newfound power, and asks whether it's okay, theologically, for her to use it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*28th: The Council votes and chooses Revelyne Fourre as the candidate who will go through the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]]) Everyone meets to discuss current events and recent developments. Gen, Mikel, Sirris, Justen and Xan stop the Warlord from kidnapping all the patients from Silvia's home. They move the patients to Alma's house for safety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
*30th: Argent, Denise, and Dorien interrogate 'Sister Harmony'. Hugo, Aubrienne, and Genevriel question the Chrestomath. Argent, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Denise attend the riots. Later that night, Denise visits Haft to ask him about Agate. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
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===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Emperor Marl's funeral. Revelyne goes through the Arch. Argent is summoned to the Arch, as is Yvie, whom Denise accompanies. Together, they help Chalniss and the retired Arch guardians keep the Arch safe, and destroy Revelyne who is attempting to tear down the fabric of the universe. Hugo witnesses the damage as a growing tear in the Dark Tapestry; he calls on Hettienne who is able to repair it with the help of her Norn sisters. Dozilva and Hettienne chat about Hettienne's feat over coffee. When Hettienne goes home, it's to find a pair of Norn shears that Denise has brought for her. Genevriel learns what the One is. Aubrienne keeps Titania company at her father's funeral. Afterwards, they discover that the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera have fallen into a mysterious sleep. Argent and Denise debrief one another about their adventure in the Arch.([[Diablotin 3 session 62]])<br />
*2nd: Gen tells Philida what she has learned about the One, and tries to figure out how to nurture a new divinity in Aveyrone society, with Madds' help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 62]]) Revelyne's failure in the Arch is announced and Janelle Rionet is put forward as the next candidate. Gen and Madds help Lathra catch Jed, who has been turned into a rat. Seth Argo, self-appointed guardian of the city, fills Aubrienne and Lathra in on Father Willem's presence and mad hatred for Shadar-kai. Aubrienne helps Lathra return Jed to normal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*3rd: Janelle goes into the Arch. While waiting for her to return, Denise and Guillame chat. Janelle succeeds and Patriarch Velten presents her as the new Empress. Argent tells Margaux about what happened in the Arch, and the Church's corruption. Hettie's celebration of Janelle's succession to the throne is interrupted by Nycki, who brings news of Aigel & Co's release from her custody into the Warlord's. Hugo and Dasra say good-bye. Argent tells Hugonel about Katha and asks if he wants to see her. Dorien finds some resolution to his love triangle (?) ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*4th: Hugo checks on Sirris. Dorien tries to sort out what is going on with Nedezde. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*5th: Aubrienne, Jed, and Titania plan a grand reopening of the club. Gen gets a 'promotion' at the experimental farm. Hugo asks Xandhil for help with Sirris. Dorien kits Genevriel out with some Personal Protective Equipment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*6th: Janelle commissions Hettienne to make a dress for her coronation, then Hettienne, Denise, Argent and Nycki arrest Clarence Molniere. Xandhil and Hugo visit Sirris together, and decide that to help him, they need to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*8th: Everyone plus Xandhil and Justen head into Andusk to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. While Justen and Xandhil do some reconnaissance, the rest of the group sets up a base of operations in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 65]]) They head to the Rat Temple to investigate, and meet Sister Silvia, who is batshit crazy. They learn from her that Willem is trying to collect souls from the main plane who have doubles in Andusk, as a power source to stabilize Andusk's plane. They learn about a sinister ship and go check for it at the docks. Dorien recognizes it and its captain as the creepy trader he met in his dreams. They witness Pheria meeting with the creepy captain and learn she also is trying to collect souls, and selling them to the captain of the ship. After the meeting is finished, Dorien, Genevriel, and Denise stay behind to carry out surveillance on the ship, while Hugo, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Argent follow Pheria to the island. Denise gathers some intelligence from Loch the lich. ([[Diablotin 3 session 66]]) Hugo and crew meet Hugo's double, Hugozel, who takes them out for dinner. He turns out to be a vampire but Hugo avoids being charmed into becoming a power source to stabilize Andusk. Justen and Xandhil ask everyone to regroup so they can share what they've learned. the party decides not to delay rescuing the princesses since Hugo's double knows he's here. They disguise themselves and return to the island where Ilphere and Cordovera are being kept prisoner. Loch the lich shows up and reveals that he, too, is looking to use souls that have doubles to help stabilize Andusk. He intends to continue using the princesses for this and suggests that having Hugo help might speed things up. Genevriel comes up with a plan that would give the denizens of Andusk the power they need without sacrificing or harming anyone's souls. Argent strikes a deal with Loch: if Genevriel succeeds then he lets the princesses go, and everyone gets to go home in peace. Genevriel succeeds, and everyone wakes up in their own plane. Genevriel tells Madds and August about her close encounter of the Void kind.([[Diablotin 3 session 67]])<br />
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==Future events==<br />
11th month - Denise and Enver's wedding (20th of 11th)<br><br />
12th month - Hettie's baby due<br><br />
1st month, 2282 - Nycki's baby due<br><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Diablotin 2 timeline]]<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: January 21, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
===Denise reports her conversation with Loch to Dorien and Genevriel===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> well, I think we can start with Denise and crew, I guess, since Argent is with the other team - maybe Denise can let people know about what she and Loch chatted about ;)<br />
* Denise will take her money and come back over to Gen and Dorien<br />
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<Dorien> (I'll be Dorien for now if needed)<br />
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<Denise> well... that went okay I think @_@<br />
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<Denise> He said he's not gonna let them take any folks away or like interfere in "his" plan<br />
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<Dorien> uh... what's his plan?<br />
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<Denise> and that he was to....reunite this place with the other planes?<br />
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<Denise> he didn't give me details<br />
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<Denise> just like - 'we'll be free'<br />
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<Denise> an 'we won't be cut off' an stuff<br />
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<Denise> but liek, maybe he wants to stick this plane back to the real ones? I dunno - but we can't let him do just whatever he wants to the princesses<br />
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<Dorien> so he's not making a deal with the guy on the boat, though?<br />
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<Denise> no, he didn't like him very much<br />
* Dorien nods<br />
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<Denise> he said it was a ship of lies<br />
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<Denise> and he'd try an get folks back before it left<br />
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<Denise> so that's good, right?<br />
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<Dorien> I wouldn't have thought I'd be agreeing with the lich, but yes. I think that's better than the alternatives, at least?<br />
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<Denise> yeah....<br />
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<Denise> so what do we do now? Keep waitin' here or...?<br />
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<Dorien> Hey, he gave you some money, we can buy another drink while we wait.<br />
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<Denise> here or at th' other place?<br />
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<Dorien> I feel more comfortable keeping an eye on the ship, personally. I mean.. not comfortable. It's awful. But at least this way we'll know if it's doing anything else weird.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'd also prefer watching the ship.<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Denise will get us some new drinks, slightly selfishly disappointed<br />
* Genevriel hopes there is something non-alcoholic for her.<br />
* Denise can pay a little more for some potable non-booze ;)<br />
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===Hugo and Argent have dinner with Hugozel; Aubrienne and Hettie remain rats===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay, we'll switch over to the other group who are hanging out with alt!Hugo)<br />
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<Hugonel> (OK, so we're just going for dinner with him now?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (well, you're going for ... a bite :)<br />
* Diablotin_Narrator will bring you to a charming little restaurant alongside the river.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (oops ww)<br />
* Hugozel will bring you to a charming little restaurant alongside the river.<br />
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<Argent> (still on the island?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (no, off the island - if you want to object to going off the island I can back up to allow that :)<br />
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<Argent> (I'm fairly confident we can make it back without issue, so I have no problem)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
* Hugozel clears the place out so we can enjoy a private little chat.<br />
* Hugozel basically just waves his hand and is like "you're all done your lunch now, bye" and people agree and leave ;p<br />
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<Argent> (is it a respect thing, an intimidation thing, or a magic charm kinda thing?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (little from column a, little from column b... possibly quite a bit from column c)<br />
* Hugonel tries to look like that is a perfectly normal thing to have happened.<br />
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<Hettienne> >.><br />
* Hugozel will have a seat at the largest table, and indicate that you're welcome to join him.<br />
* Hettienne looks for cues as to wtf she is supposed to do >.><br />
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<Argent> (arnt you and Aubrienne still rats?)<br />
* Argent will sit after Hugonel<br />
* Hugozel will order some dishes from the terrified waiter ;p<br />
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<Hettienne> (oh right, lol)<br />
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<Hugonel> (don't worry, we're all rats compared to him ...)<br />
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<Hugozel> So. Eletheni and Mortemer. Interesting names.<br />
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<Hugozel> Very sweet of you to name your son after my late, unlamented great-grandfather.<br />
* Hugonel tries to judge whether he is being sarcastic or something with that comment.<br />
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<Hugonel> (with my 0 Sense Motive)<br />
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<Hugozel> (heh. well you think he is not just being politely complimentary)<br />
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<Hugonel> Ah, well, yes.<br />
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<Hugonel> This is a lovely restaurant. I don't think I've been here before.<br />
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<Argent> I know I have not<br />
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<Hugozel> It's acceptable. the view is good.<br />
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<Argent> (is there anything special about the view?)<br />
* Argent will look at the view<br />
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<Hugozel> (it looks across the river at the palace)<br />
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<Argent> Can we see where you reside from here?<br />
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<Hugozel> Yes, just barely.<br />
* Hugozel will point it out.<br />
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<Argent> (can I orient our current location to where I sensed Ilphere?)<br />
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<Argent> (and can I see it?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (you think the area where you could sense Ilphere is probably the largest building on the island - which has a big domed roof and is quite visible from here. Where specifically in there, you're not sure, but that was the direction you sensed her in.)<br />
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<Argent> and that one?<br />
* Argent will point to the larged domed roof<br />
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<Hugozel> The Hall of Oracles. Our council chambers and meeting place.<br />
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<Argent> Ah... that makes sense now that you say it<br />
* Hugozel turns to Hugo once the food arrives.<br />
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<Hugozel> I believe we share something in common, Eletheni. A certain unnameable bond.<br />
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<Hugonel> I feel what you are saying, though I do not know what it is called. Please enlighten me.<br />
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<Hugozel> My mentor calls it a resonance. A harmonic attunement of beings.<br />
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<Hugonel> Who is your mentor?<br />
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<Hugozel> Loch du Champe.<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
* Argent will have an impressed look on his face<br />
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<Hugonel> Ever since I was very small I felt certain connections, maybe 'resonances' like you say.<br />
* Hugozel nods<br />
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<Hugozel> He believes that these resonances can be exploited to great effect - profound shifts in our world.<br />
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<Hugonel> Exploited how?<br />
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<Hugozel> They can be used to facilitate drawing our plane into alignment with a more stable plane. Like calls out to like.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well ... I don't know about any of that. But it sounds fascinating.<br />
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<Hugozel> If you would be willing to go with me to speak with him, I'm sure he would be able to make it clear. Perhaps I'm not explaining it well.<br />
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<Hugonel> It would be a great honor to arrange such a meeting someday.<br />
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<Hugozel> Mm. Yes, although time is of the essence.<br />
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<Hugonel> It is?<br />
* Hugozel smiles, showing small fangs.<br />
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<Argent> (so vampire)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (it would seem so)<br />
* Hugozel fixes his gaze on Hugo<br />
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<Argent> Are the Kaorti here too?<br />
* Hugozel is distracted for a moment and turns to look at you, Argent<br />
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<Hugozel> what do you know of them?<br />
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<Argent> I know they are from the far realms, they come to Planes and "harvest" from them all the resources<br />
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<Argent> we've had trouble with them and when you said time is of the essence, I thought maybe thats what you were refering to<br />
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<Hugozel> You're more clever than you look :)<br />
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<Hugonel> I've often said that he's a clever boy.<br />
* Argent gives Hugo an annoyed glare<br />
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<Hugozel> They have sent scouts but our plane lacks sufficient energy to be of great interest to them, I think. And we've killed any that we've detected, which may be something of a deterrant.<br />
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<Argent> That's good for you, at least in that respect<br />
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<Hugozel> Less good for their hosts, but there are necessary sacrifices.<br />
* Hugozel turns back to Hugo<br />
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<Hugozel> All right, enough chit chat... come with me. <br />
* Hugozel attempts to dominate you, Hugo. You can roll a will save.<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok, sec)<br />
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<Hugonel> (has it been 130 minutes since I cast my Grand Destiny spell?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (uhh I'll say no, it hasn't been that long)<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok, will use it then)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 16 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 34 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> (can I try to use my amazing Intimidate power that I've never tried before?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (you can!)<br />
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<Hugonel> Why, good sir, I think someone of your intelligence and grace would know that trying something like that on someone against whom you're outmatched is ... imprudent. Wouldn't you agree?<br />
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<Hugonel> (does he count as type: human, or is he something else?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> his type is undead (augmented humanoid)... so I think probably not "human"<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+25<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+25 ] getting [ 14 ] which, after the modifier [ 25 ] totals [ 39 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok,*only* 39 then)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (lol)<br />
* Hugozel looks shaken<br />
* Hugozel stands and steps away.<br />
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<Hugonel> I wonder how your 'mentor' will react when he finds out that you have shared so much information with us?<br />
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<Hugozel> This isn't over. <br />
* Argent stands<br />
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<Hugonel> Thank you, good sir, for the meal. It was delightful.<br />
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<Hettienne> . o O (what the fuck is happenin)<br />
* Hugozel turns into a wisp of vapour and floats away.<br />
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<Hettienne><rat>... okay<br />
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<Hugonel> Hmm. Well, I was going to be happy to go with him, but then he had to go and try to charm me, and we just can't have that.<br />
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<Hettienne><rat> so that ... happened O_o<br />
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<Argent> He's going to be trouble<br />
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<Waiter> um... excuse me. Do you want a to-go box?<br />
* Waiter gestures to the plates of uneaten food.<br />
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<Aubrienne><rat> That feels like it's going to come back to bite us. No pun intended,<br />
* Argent looks at Hugo<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, of course, what do you expect?<br />
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<Hettienne><r>uuughhh<br />
* Hugonel says to the waiter, exasperated.<br />
* Hugonel turns back to the group.<br />
* Waiter will pack up your food, then.<br />
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<Hugonel> Once he knew that we were not ordinary inhabitants of this realm, he was always going to be trouble. <br />
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<Hugonel> He tried to charm me because he realized, in some way, that I was his double.<br />
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<Argent> He's a vampire, its something they do<br />
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<Hugonel> Right. So we should definitely go. But I thought that Hettie and Aubrienne should be able to enjoy some of this food, don't you agree, friends?<br />
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<Argent> lets go back<br />
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<Hugonel> Indeed.<br />
* Hugonel takes the food and we head out.<br />
* Argent will leave the restaurant with the boxes<br />
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<Waiter><m> fucking vampires <br />
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===The party hears what Xandhil and Justen have to say===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay - so Xan was going to do a sending I think? to let people know what's up. Who were you going to send to?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Aubrienne I think)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay - so let's have that arrive as they're leaving the restaurant I think)<br />
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<Xandhil> (okay)<br />
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<Xandhil> "We have a way to get us in to the palace - Can we meet back at the Inn to discuss and plan?"<br />
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<Aubrienne> "Can do. We have more specific location of prisoners, discuss in person. Met Hugo's double, our presence is known and rescue timetable may be truncated."<br />
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<Argent> (so round up folks and head back to the inn)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (That would be my thought)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - you can regroup at the inn and make your plans.<br />
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<Denise> (I assume soneone will come retrieve us?)<br />
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<Argent> (yes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> yeah, they know where they left you, so I assume they can swing by there and then head back to the undercity to meet up with Justen and Xan<br />
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<Denise> (keen)<br />
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<Argent> My dropping the Kaorti may leave Hugo's double thinking were here looking for means to deal with them<br />
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<Denise> what?<br />
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<Argent> fun story, we ran into Hugo's vampire dream double<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Hettienne> well, aren't we kinda? in a roundabout way<br />
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<Denise> I talked to Loch @_@<br />
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<Hettienne> What? Why?!<br />
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<Xandhil> uhhh..<br />
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<Hettienne> WHat possessed you, girl??<br />
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<Argent> wow<br />
* Hugonel lays out the lunch leftovers for whoever wants it.<br />
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<Denise> He just thought I was some street kid >.><br />
* Hettienne is not too mad to eat.<br />
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<Hettienne> Are you*sure*?!<br />
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<Denise> he came by the boat an' yelled at the merchant<br />
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<Denise> I told he I' was scared Father Willem was sellin' folks to the boat<br />
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<Denise> he said he weren't gonna let them take any folks from ~his plane~<br />
<br />
<Denise> an that CHange was comin.<br />
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<Denise> He wants to like... stick this plane somewhere with the other ones I think?<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Argent> yeah using resonance or something from the doubles to "stabilize the plane" the vampire was yammering about that too<br />
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<Denise> He gave me money :p<br />
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<Xandhil> Hmmm... interesting<br />
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<Xandhil> Well<br />
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<Xandhil> That's better than Pheria's plan @_@<br />
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<Xandhil> I mean, maybe not for the people involved<br />
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<Xandhil> From what we were abot to find out, it looks like the Merchant is double dealing with her and Willen=m<br />
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<Argent> what's her plan, selling souls to the black ship too?<br />
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<Xandhil> No... she wants to secure this plane to a stable dream plane<br />
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<Xandhil> Probably Leng.<br />
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<Xandhil> So that would be terrible<br />
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<Denise> isn't that where the merchant is from? D:<br />
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<Argent> for most of the regular people I would say<br />
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<Xandhil> exactly.<br />
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<Xandhil> I hope this incident with your double won't make things too much more difficult... If you have some kind of anti-scryings spells, this would be a good time to use them.<br />
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<Xandhil> any of you that he met<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't think he noticed me'n' Bree<br />
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<Hugonel> I don't have anything to protect against scrying, I'm afraid. <br />
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<Xandhil> (Actaually wait,)<br />
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<Xandhil> (I thought it was self only but it isn't)<br />
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<Xandhil> Who all did he meet?<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Argent> Hugo and myself<br />
* Xandhil can caset nondetection on Hugo and Argent then<br />
* Argent will cast see invisible<br />
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<Argent> I'll notice the sensor if one happens<br />
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<Genevriel> So, it sounds like we should rescue the princesses and get back to our plane to prevent anyone with doubles here from being used for their soul resonance, then...?<br />
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<Xandhil> I..... yeah.<br />
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<Xandhil> So<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> I did a sending to Channel<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> Becuse I wanted to know if it really was her that Janelle talked to in the Arch<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> And it was - she said Mother took her there, and I'm afraid she meant Raina<br />
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<Xandhil> in the underarch<br />
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<Xandhil> So, anyway, as much as we need to rescue the princesses, and that's still a priority, I'm concerned that if we just leave them to sort out their stabilization issues on their own, it will still have an impact on our plane<br />
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<Genevriel> Right. They'll keep trying and I can't really blame them. We'd fight against oblivion if the roles were reversed.<br />
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<Argent> Is there a way we could help them stabilize it? Do we even want that?<br />
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<Justen> Ilphere probably knows more than anyone about what is going on with this plane... so rescuing her would be a good first step towards sorting it out.<br />
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<Genevriel> So, what do you propose?<br />
* Xandhil nods to Justen<br />
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<Xandhil> Get her back, and then sort it out<br />
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<Justen> We have a way to get into the palace, at least. From there, finding Ilphere and Vera and securing them. Then.. we'll see, I guess.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Argent> they're in the Hall of Oracles, where in there... its a big building?<br />
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<Xandhil> We're goign to need physical disguises - there's too much magical detection to try and use magic.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Is everyone good to go, or would it be prudent for you Arcane casters to get some rest so you're at maximum capacity for spells?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Do we have the time for that?<br />
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<Aubrienne> It feels like the sooner we go the better.<br />
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<Xandhil> If Hugo's double is working with Loch, then we might not<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, let's get some costumes together, then, and go.<br />
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<Hettienne> Uhhh I didn't exactly bring a wardrobe department<br />
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<Xandhil> The person who is goign to help us with this is from the Embassies. Were going to meet him at the house of one of our local allies...<br />
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<Xandhil> There's be more to work with there.<br />
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<Xandhil> But uh.. He's, hmm. A dangerous letch. <br />
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<Genevriel> We're big boys and girls. We can say no.<br />
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<Xandhil> Yes, I just want you to know what to expect.<br />
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<Xandhil> He knows what's going on and where we're from<br />
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<Aubrienne> We already have to worry about a dangerous lich. I think we'll be fine.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Xandhil> true enough<br />
* Denise frowns<br />
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<Denise> Well I guess let's go...<br />
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===Everyone gets into disguise and goes to the hall where Ilphere and Cordovera are being kept===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, you can head to the "local ally's" house.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Which is a big fancy house in the rich section of town - equivalent to the Grand in your city.<br />
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<Xandhil> The owner isn't here, but his partner is....<br />
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<Xandhil> Uh, fair warning, that's the double fo the Warlord's husband, if any of you have ever met him?<br />
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<Xandhil> He name is Cesar Nasarius....<br />
* Hettienne shrugs<br />
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<Xandhil> And the contact from the Embassy is Sendhel<br />
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<Xandhil> Cesar is a good guy. Sendhel is more...self-interested.<br />
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<Genevriel> He's your father's double, isn't he.<br />
* Xandhil sighs<br />
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<Xandhil> He is.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> You're not responsible for him. No need to be so apologetic about him.<br />
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<Xandhil> I don't think he knows that I'd I'd rather keep it that way.<br />
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<Xandhil> no.... I'm apologetic about you having to deal with him >.><br />
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<Xandhil> Do keep in mind - he is a lot more dangerous than he appears<br />
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<Genevriel> We'll be fine.<br />
* Genevriel can't help but glance over at Hugo. She hopes no one notices.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, mostly fine.<br />
* Hettienne snickers.<br />
* Xandhil seems to be known/expected by the guards, at least, when he knocks<br />
* Cesar will welcome you into the house - he's a middle aged (maybe around 50-something) human with mostly-grey hair and big muscles ;)<br />
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<Cesar> Hi :)<br />
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<Xandhil> Hi :)<br />
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<Xandhil> These are the rest of the group...<br />
* Genevriel nods a polite greeting.<br />
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<Xandhil> Is Sendhel here?<br />
* Sendhel is lounging on a couch but will get up when you arrive. He's probably mostly SK, with some other stuff thrown in to explain the blue-green eyes. He looks like San but, uh, tartier.<br />
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<Xandhil> (and less scrawny)<br />
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<Sendhel> (yeah)<br />
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<Sendhel> darlings, you made it :) is it time for dress-up?<br />
* Sendhel gives an appraising look over his subjects<br />
* Denise eyes this guy a little dubiously<br />
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<Sendhel> Yessss, I think can work with this >:D<br />
* Hettienne eyes him very dubously<br />
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<Argent> shall we then<br />
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<Genevriel> Let's get on with it, then.<br />
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<Genevriel> Time may be short.<br />
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<Sendhel> come along, then, poppets ^-^<br />
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<Denise><m>goody >.><br />
* Sendhel will take you to ... presumably Kalman's wardrobe and fling open the doors to give you free access to a whole lot of tarty clothes.<br />
* Cesar looks to Gen and Denise...<br />
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<Cesar> Hey, so, you might find more things that fit in my wardrobe, if you like :)<br />
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<Xandhil> I can take care of mysef and Justen.... except the clothes<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Genevriel> Sure.<br />
* Denise says, eying the stuff in the closet dubiously again<br />
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<Denise> I bet hettie can sort us out though if we gotta make changes to things...<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
* Aubrienne moves in to start perusing the available tarty outfits<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't think anythin' in here is gonna fit me without a lot o' work...<br />
* Denise has 1000% confidence in her aunt :3<br />
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<Sendhel> So let me go over my plan - so you can take it into consideration as you're dressing :D<br />
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<Aubrienne> We could always layer things. Eventually everything would get covered, right?<br />
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<Hettienne> What're we even supposed to be<br />
* Genevriel will accompany Denise and Cesar to Cesar's wardrobe. Safety in numbers, right?<br />
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<Xandhil> yes.... what*is* the plan?<br />
* Sendhel points to Argent, Gen, Denise, and Justen.<br />
* Genevriel raises an eyebrow pointedly.<br />
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<Sendhel> You four - litter bearers. You just need to look like slaves, which should be easy enough.<br />
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<Sendhel> Nobody pays attention to slaves anyway :p<br />
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<Denise> great :p<br />
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<Argent> what about our weapons and armor, im not about to walk into that palace unarmed<br />
* Sendhel pulls out a plain looking bag.<br />
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<Sendhel> Into the bag with them!<br />
* Argent looks at Xan<br />
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<Xandhil> bag of holding I assume<br />
* Genevriel smirks a little, then turns to Justen.<br />
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<Xandhil> We only need to get in, then we can rearm<br />
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<Genevriel> We can be a matched pair.<br />
* Genevriel gestures at the red hair.<br />
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<Justen> heh, yeah<br />
* Argent nods accepting<br />
* Xandhil sighs and will go first, dropping his rapier in the bag<br />
* Justen puts in his flail + armor<br />
* Argent will then drop his rapier, revolver, a dagger, and strip of his mithral chain shirt, but keeps his knuckles which he tucks into his belt<br />
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<Hugonel> I'll be fine with no weapons, I have my scarf if needed.<br />
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<Hettienne> >:|<br />
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<Denise> I dno't got nothin anyway 'cept my wraps<br />
* Hettienne grumbles unhappily at turning over her guns<br />
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<Genevriel> I just have my club, but I suppose a slave wouldn't have one.<br />
* Genevriel drops it in.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I don't think Aubrienne even brought a weapon)<br />
* Sendhel eyes Argent in particular.<br />
* Xandhil will pointedly take the bag from Sen once everything's inside<br />
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<Sendhel> You're really too pretty to be a load-bearing slave, but we'll pretend ;)<br />
* Sendhel gives your butt a smack<br />
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<Justen> hey, what am I, chopped liver? :p<br />
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<Xandhil> -__<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> -___-<br />
* Argent frowns at Sendhel<br />
* Sendhel winks at you<br />
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<Argent> stay focused<br />
* Sendhel pouts but will get back to his description of everyone's roles<br />
* Sendhel points to Hugo, Aubrienne, and Xan next.<br />
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<Sendhel> You get to be delegates from the Embassy with me. You can probably pass for shadar-kai or elves with some makeup assistance.<br />
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<Aubrienne> o.O<br />
* Sendhel then turns to Dorien and Hettie, finally.<br />
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<Aubrienne> If you say so<br />
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<Sendhel> You two will be our prizes :) a pair of breeding slaves as a gift for my dear friend Pheria. Clearly the breeding is already underway!<br />
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<Xandhil> like I said.... I can take care of my own disguise<br />
* Dorien glances to Hettie, mildly horrified<br />
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<Hettienne> no<br />
* Genevriel stifles laughter.<br />
* Hettienne crosses her arms.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh, yeah, that's going to be a no go.<br />
* Xandhil sighs<br />
* Sendhel looks slightly piqued at your refusal<br />
* Denise looks facinated y horrified at how this is going to go<br />
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<Sendhel> Do you have any other suggestion, then, darlings? <br />
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<Denise> C...cann't she just be a goft on her own? >.><br />
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<Denise> An dorien can be a elf or a a shadar kai too?<br />
* Sendhel eyes Dorien<br />
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<Sendhel> I ... suppose so. He's skinny enough to be an elf.<br />
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<Denise> or he can be like.... her doctor or somethin' I dunno >.><br />
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<Genevriel> Seriously? I doubt breeding pairs of slaves have to fawn over one another.<br />
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<Genevriel> WE four are going to have to carry you lot. For fuck's sake, it's a disguise.<br />
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<Hettienne> I believe those two are gonna carry us and you're gonna PRETEND< so shut yer yap<br />
* Hettienne snaps<br />
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<Hettienne> he can get*disguised* as an elf.<br />
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<Dorien> That would be fine with me.<br />
* Dorien says hastily, before Hettie kills him.<br />
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<Argent> Its settled, lets be done with this<br />
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<Aubrienne> Okay, is there a specific look we need to be going for here, being Embassy folks?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, Sen will assist with the disguises as needed (he can take 20 on the ones that need a bit more.. work, like those who are pretending to be elves or SK ;)<br />
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<Argent> (how bad is the slave dress, from what I saw)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (loincloth?)<br />
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<Xandhil> strike a line between fancy and slutty<br />
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<Argent> (rest of stuff in Xan's bag then)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Do women also get chest wraps? 'Cause if Gen has to parade naked through the streets, that's going to go over about as well as Hettie and Dorien being a 'breeding pair')<br />
* Xandhil says, gesturing at the closet<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Sure, chest wraps are fine. <br />
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<Hettienne> ( but it's only a disguise... (:O )<br />
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<Genevriel> (Hey, if you get to be a special snowflake, so do I)<br />
* Denise would also prefer chestwraps.... hers are magic though so that's probably a no go :p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - you can imagine up what disguises you wish, and since Tuck isn't here I'll assume Dorien gets the sluttiest outfit possible.<br />
* Genevriel covers herself up as much as she possibly can while still giving off the 'slave' vibe.<br />
* Xandhil probably looks like one of his brothers :p<br />
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<Xandhil> so - where's the litter?<br />
* Cesar can show you where - they have one although I'm sure Kalman doesn't actually use it much.<br />
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<Xandhil> will this do?<br />
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<Cesar> (are you asking about your disguise, or the litter, and who are you asking?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (litter and Sendhel)<br />
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<Genevriel> (How many people are we actually looking at carrying? Even with Justen's 26 STR and Denise's whatever STR, 7 people seems a bit much)<br />
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<Genevriel> (or 6, whatevs)<br />
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<Denise> (not everyon has to be in it....Hettie and Dorien and one or two SK)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (I dunno, Justen's 'heavy load' is almost a ton.)<br />
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<Denise> (others can walk)<br />
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<Denise> (also that yikes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (920 lbs)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (but also yes, some folks can walk)<br />
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<Argent> (so off we go)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes - you can head off in the direction of the island (again, for some of you).<br />
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<Argent> (who gets to stare at who's butts while carrying these lazy asses?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> maybe put the girls in front and the guys in back?<br />
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<Denise> (sure, Argent can stare at my butt and Justen can stare at Gen's :p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (heh)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I mean, Gen's butt isn't *bad* but she might be a tad uncomfortable if she knew someone were ogling it)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, well, you can make your way back to the guard post at the end of the bridge, and Sen can have a 'friendly chat' with the guards there until they let you through.<br />
* Sendhel smirks, pleased with his own performance<br />
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<Sendhel> There we go, darlings. The palace - and your destiny - await.<br />
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<Argent> (did we have a back way into the Hall?)<br />
* Sendhel can get you there.<br />
* Sendhel can talk to the guards there and distract them while you guys proceed in<br />
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<Sendhel> ("distract")<br />
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<Argent> (head can be distracting)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> I like that you just said "can be", like maybe not always?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> depending on the quality<br />
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<Argent> (exactly)<br />
* Argent will retrieve gear and dress once were safe inside<br />
* Sendhel would be affronted if you think his head-giving is not distracting, darling.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - you are inside the large domed building which is apparently the 'Hall of Oracles'. It's pretty quiet here, so what would you like to do?<br />
* Argent will Find Quarry to get an orientation on Ilphere<br />
* Denise will put her wraps back on and her real clothes<br />
* Xandhil can retrive his things as well<br />
* Aubrienne will at least cast Mage Armor<br />
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<Hettienne> thank fuck.<br />
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<Hettienne> (YES. CLOTHES PLEASE. AND GUNS. YUB YUB)<br />
* Genevriel changes back into her clothes and rubs her aching shoulder<br />
* Xandhil can redistribute everyone's stuff, yes<br />
* Denise will stretch as well<br />
* Denise can show Gen a good one that will help some :3<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Argent, you can pick up a direction to Ilphere.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thanks<br />
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<Argent> She's that way... "xxx" far<br />
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<Argent> Ilphere<br />
* Genevriel smiles for Denise.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Should I try to make us invisible, or will the magic give us away?<br />
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<Argent> probably plenty of magic here<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> I can cast another magic circle of protection against evil that would protect us all if you stay close enough to me, if you think that would be beneficial<br />
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<Argent> (invis and head out)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (the head out is for Sen)<br />
* Aubrienne will cast Invisibility Sphere on an easily carryable object.<br />
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<Aubrienne> This way we can switch off if necessary.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay you can make your way towards the direction you can sense Ilphere in. <br />
* Genevriel will cast MCAE on herself. As long as you're within 10 feet of me, you're protected.<br />
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<Xandhil> (Is sen stayog wkth us or... did he just get us in and leave us to our own devices?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (he's busy distracting the guards ;)<br />
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<Xandhil> (I assume the latter, but just making sure >.>)<br />
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<Xandhil> (okay)<br />
<br />
===They meet Loch the Lich who wants to save his plane===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> You make your way carefully through the hall, avoiding being detected (as far as you can tell, anyway) and eventually you arrive at a large circular room. At the center you can see a raised platform with two women who look like they're sleeping. You can also see a relatively large number of creatures that look like skeletons, but with polished black bones, surrounding them on guard.<br />
* Xandhil will try to see if we are heading anywhere he is familiar with<br />
<br />
<Argent> (k-religion on the skeletons?)<br />
* Xandhil will try DM on Ilphere and Vera<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+11<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+11 ] getting [ 17 ] which, after the modifier [ 11 ] totals [ 28 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (well the area I guess, but mostly interested in what's going on with them, and whether a Break Enchantment would help)<br />
<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> they're Black Skeletons, shockingly. Basically tougher than regular skeletons.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> If we choose to do something about these sentinels, please let me cast a spell before you rush in. <br />
* Genevriel murmurs just loud enough for the melee fighters to hear, she hopes.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, you can detect that they're under a powerful enchantment - possibly like a sleep spell but stronger?<br />
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<Denise><q> I might be able to wake them.<br />
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<Denise> (LOL)<br />
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<Xandhil><q> I might be able to wake them.<br />
<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> (just punch them in the face, that should work)<br />
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<Denise> (LOL yes)<br />
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<Xandhil><q> They might be able to extricate themselves<br />
* Loch Dimension Doors into the room, arriving near the dais (in the middle of the skeletons)<br />
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<Argent> (crap)<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> (well my DM is probably still up :V)<br />
* Loch is magic ;)<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> (no kidding ;) Does he have any active spells?)<br />
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<Loch> I assume you are here to rescue your companions. Perhaps we can discuss this like reasonable people.<br />
* Loch speaks in your general direction.<br />
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<Aubrienne>*sigh*<br />
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<Loch> (I'm gonna say probably true seeing...)<br />
* Argent will step forward<br />
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<Denise> (goody)<br />
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<Argent> what exactly would you like to discuss?<br />
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<Loch> My continued use of them for a temporary period, in order to save the lives of thousands of people on this plane.<br />
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<Denise> (How far away are we)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (say about 40 feet)<br />
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<Argent> temporary period? Days? Years?<br />
* Xandhil will silent/still cast Telepathic bond with Ilphere<br />
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<Loch> Days - perhaps even less, if I can utilize the energy of other doubles as well.<br />
* Loch eyes Hugo. well not eyes. he doesn't have eyes. looks generally in Hugo's direction.<br />
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<Argent> So your plan is to use the resonance from the "doubles" to secure this dream plane<br />
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<Argent> that the short version?<br />
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<Genevriel> And what effects will your use have on these two and other 'doubles' once you've accomplished your goal?<br />
* Xandhil will give Ilphere the short short version of what is happening<br />
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<Loch> Correct. Their souls will draw towards one another, permitting the planar alignment to take place.<br />
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<Argent> And like she said, what is the cost to them?<br />
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<Loch> They will not be harmed by this process. It is merely a ... guidance mechanism. <br />
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<Genevriel> And what will a 'planar alignment' mean? Will your plane and ours become one?<br />
* Xandhil will also ask her opinion on the feasibility of this plan<br />
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<Xandhil> (Though I guess I could also roll myself :p)<br />
* Genevriel will also roll K: Planes to see if she can figure out what a 'planar alignment' might mean.<br />
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<Loch> No, not one. You are aware of the Shadow Plane, and its connection to your world - it would be similar in essence to that. A related plane adjoining yours, drawing on its energy to sustain itself. <br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+23<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+23 ] getting [ 2 ] which, after the modifier [ 23 ] totals [ 25 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 14 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 35 ].<br />
* Argent looks back at the rest for the technical issues<br />
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<Denise> Well I don't know of you've got time with everyone else tryin' their plans :p<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'm trying to figure out if there could be long-term bad effects on the 'doubles' or on the planes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, you're uncertain whether this could work. Gen, you think it could work, but there could be unforeseen long term effects - it isn't something someone has tried before, at least not to your knowledge, since the creation of the Shadow Plane, and that was ...a long time ago.<br />
* Genevriel will explain this to her companions.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Genevriel> I can't say whether the long-term effects could be helpful or harmful, though.<br />
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<Xandhil> I think there's something you can use that has much more potent resonance than any people with resonance<br />
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<Loch> what do you mean?<br />
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<Xandhil> The Arch.<br />
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<Xandhil> It's what defines the inner planes<br />
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<Xandhil> it connects them all<br />
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<Xandhil> through the center<br />
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<Loch> Mm... there is a minor complication with that.<br />
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<Xandhil> which is?<br />
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<Loch> Our Arch is currently storing a void shard. To release it could be extremely damaging to our plane, and any attuned to it.<br />
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<Xandhil> Oh damnit.... is that where it is...<br />
* Xandhil thinks<br />
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<Xandhil> that's going to be a problem still if you align the planes<br />
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<Loch> If it could be safely extricated and removed, perhaps.<br />
* Genevriel wonders what a void shard is. Another K: Planes roll?<br />
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<Denise> A....what? D:<br />
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<Denise> That sounds bad<br />
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<Hettienne> uhhh<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 15 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 36 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> It's... pretty much exactly wht it sounds like<br />
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<Xandhil> (ALso you can assume I am relaying this all to Ilphere, so I'm open to advice and glib commentary :V)<br />
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<Denise> Maybe we can take it an, like, throw it at the Kaorti :p<br />
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<Aubrienne> If it*could* be safely 'extricated and removed', why haven't you done so yourself?<br />
* Loch gives you a 'do I look new here' look<br />
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<Xandhil> It's presence causes the realm to errode faster... probably that's what's eroding your connections to the other planes*now*<br />
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<Xandhil> That won't get better if you leave it where it is anyway<br />
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<Xandhil> what is the issue with extracting it?<br />
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<Loch> The issue is where it goes once it's extracted. It is the essence of nothingness - it destroys what it comes into contact with.<br />
* Genevriel has gone really quiet.<br />
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<Aubrienne> How exactly is the Arch containing it?<br />
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<Genevriel> I... I might have a solution.<br />
* Genevriel looks kind of frightened but resolved.<br />
* Xandhil looks at her<br />
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<Aubrienne> What're you thinking, Gen?<br />
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<Genevriel> I... serve the One. Which, as far as I can tell, is a multitude of souls that were trapped in the Void over millennia. The One is willing to take the shard back so that you can use the Arch.<br />
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<Xandhil> what?<br />
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<Aubrienne> How would that work?<br />
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<Genevriel> I can help the One reclaim the void shard without damaging this plane or those linked to it. Then the Arch is safe to use. And you can gain stability for your plane without having to *use* anyone else.<br />
* Genevriel addresses the last to the lich.<br />
* Loch seems to ponder that for a moment<br />
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<Xandhil> Are you sure?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Loch> This is a sacrifice you are willing to make?<br />
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<Xandhil> Is there anything we can do to help?<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, you could take me to the Arch in this plane...<br />
* Genevriel suggests.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Loch> Very well - I am willing to let you make this attempt. If you die, I can always go back to my previous plan.<br />
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<Denise> gee, swell :p<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Argent> Lets be clear, if this works, you will free those two<br />
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<Argent> and let the rest of us leave in peace<br />
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<Loch> I agree to these terms. <br />
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<Xandhil> okay...<br />
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<Loch> Permit me to take you to the Arch - do you all wish to go?<br />
* Argent nods yes<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
* Xandhil nods also<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Assuming no other objections, Loch will take you to the Arch, then, leaving his skeletons to guard Ilphere and Vera, and probably surprising some people when you arrive.<br />
* Loch makes a 'here you go' gesture<br />
* Genevriel nods, and turns to Dorien.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (does your telepathic bond with Ilphere keep up, Xan? I forget how long that lasts or if there's a distance limit)<br />
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<Argent> (10 mins per level, and no range as long as on the same plane I believe)<br />
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<Genevriel> I don't want to say goodbye, because I'm not sure if this will actually be a goodbye. But, if it is, please tell Madds that I loved him to the end. No - tell him I'll always love him.<br />
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<Denise> (yeah it's fine)<br />
* Dorien will give you a hug and assure you he will tell him that<br />
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<Argent> Is there anything we can do to help you Genevriel?<br />
* Genevriel hugs Dorien and tells him to give her love to his parents and sister, too, just in case.<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Denise> Are you really sure? <br />
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<Genevriel> To be honest, I don't actually know what I'm doing. I'm just putting my faith in the One. It's time.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Aubrienne> :/<br />
* Xandhil frowns, looking Concerned, but won't interfere<br />
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<Argent> You dont have to go alone<br />
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<Genevriel> And so, I don't know if there's anything you can do to help. But thank you.<br />
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<Denise> Yeah, I been in there before...<br />
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<Aubrienne> It might help.<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Or at least, you know, make it so you don't have to face whatever by yourself.<br />
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<Genevriel> No, thank you. I'm doing this to try to spare lives, so I'd prefer not to be responsible for putting any of yours in danger.<br />
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<Denise> :|<br />
* Genevriel turns around and faces the Arch, then lets the One guide her.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You step up to the Arch - you can feel its power calling to you, and the voices in your head guiding you onwards.<br />
* Genevriel follows the voices.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You enter the Arch, and find yourself in an empty space. It's dark, and floating before you is a shard of emptiness that is even darker than the darkness around it.<br />
* Genevriel reaches for it, respectfully.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The voices are louder here, more clear than ever before. They call on you to bring this lost shard home.<br />
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<Genevriel> I will, just tell me how.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The shard quivers with a sort of barely-contained power as you reach for it.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (oh this is actually sort of a relevant question - is Gen wearing gloves?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (She likely is, yes - she only takes them off for bathing and sleeping)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Or other hygienic acts)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (ok)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> When you touch the shard, the voices swell and sound almost joyful. You are able to hold it in your gloved hands, and you feel it grow ... calm, if that makes sense. Its agitation ceases and it begins to dissolve in your grasp. It feels comforting, in a way, as it melts and filters into your body.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> When you open your hands, it is gone - as is the pain in your hands.<br />
* Genevriel is surprised by the sudden loss of pain. It's almost painful NOT to feel the pain, and that's something she'll have to think on...<br />
* Genevriel wonders what to do next.<br />
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<Genevriel> . o O (Is there somewhere I should take this? Something I should do to bring it to you?)<br />
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<Genevriel> . o O (Ok)<br />
* Genevriel hopes she can find her way out.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emerge back out from the Arch into Andusk, and feel suddenly exhausted.<br />
* Genevriel falters and nearly collapses, then.<br />
* Denise can catch her :o<br />
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<Genevriel> So tired...<br />
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<Argent> You're back, we got this from here<br />
* Genevriel tries to steady herself, and is grateful for Denise's help.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's gone... you can use the Arch.<br />
* Loch nods<br />
* Xandhil will DM Gen and see if he can see anything different<br />
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<Loch> Very well. Our bargain is completed, then. I will release your friends and permit you to leave unharmed.<br />
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<Denise> Don't forget about the people on the ship though.<br />
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<Denise> you gotta make sure they don't get taken away neither.<br />
* Denise admonishes the lich<br />
* Loch appears to actually realize who you are after a moment<br />
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<Loch> Ah, the urchin. Yes, certainly, I will deal with them in due time.<br />
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<Denise> um, good. :x<br />
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<Argent> Lets go before we wear out our welcome<br />
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<Hettienne> Please.<br />
* Loch will retrieve Vera and Ilphere for you, with a moment's spell. They seem unharmed and awake, if a bit dazed.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Ilphere> We can get home from here, thank you for your help...!<br />
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<Ilphere> And you, don't do anything stupid...!<br />
* Ilphere says to Loch<br />
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<Loch> Tell that to yourself.<br />
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<Ilphere> oh you know how she is to try and reason with... >.><br />
* Xandhil sighs<br />
* Genevriel struggles to stay awake and on her feet.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You going to get Ruchard to pull you out, then?<br />
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<Argent> (yes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, you can tug on your silver cords for your exit, and wake up back in the palace in your proper clothes ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> (How do I feel here? Same?)<br />
* Denise sits up in her cot<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Gen, you still feel exhausted but maybe that's from the strain and exertion of the trip (you did carry a litter full of people, even with help ;) Your hands do not feel painful, though.<br />
* Genevriel surreptitiously peels back a glove to see if her arms are still there.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Your hands/arms look different - the skin is still blackened but the cracks in your skin are filled with a faint glowing light.<br />
* Genevriel quickly pulls her glove back up and hopes that no one saw.<br />
* Xandhil sits up self-consciously from where, despite them being on separate but close together cots, he'd managed to sprawl half across Justen while sleeping<br />
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<Ruchard> are you all okay?<br />
* Denise looks around at everyone<br />
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<Denise> I'm okay :3<br />
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<Xandhil> Fine >.><br />
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<Aubrienne> Seem to be in one piece.<br />
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<Argent> I think so<br />
* Genevriel nods, pensive.<br />
* Ruchard seems relieved<br />
* Ruchard then goes over to his mother and sister, who are starting to stir and wake up as well<br />
* Ilphere hugs her son<br />
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<Ilphere> Did you use the new spell? Tell me all about how it worked...! :D<br />
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<Aubrienne> She's fine.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - we'll conclude there for the day, mission accomplished, I'm sure everything else is fine!<br />
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<Argent> (do we still have the journal?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> oh, Willem's book?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> who was carrying it?<br />
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<Argent> (i dont remember but I know we grabbed it)<br />
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<Denise> (I forget)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> I'll say yes, you can still have it. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> even though that sort of implies you should also have half Kalman's clothes with you ;)<br />
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<Argent> (whoot loincloth!)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> heh<br />
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==Solos==<br />
===Genevriel tells Madds about her latest misadventure===<br />
* Madds has waited with some concern for you to wake up, and will have some food and drink ready for you when you do.<br />
* Genevriel stumbles drowsily out of their bedroom, yawning. She smiles when she sees Madds' thoughtful preparations.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thanks, love.<br />
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<Madds> How are you feeling?<br />
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<Genevriel> Less tired. <br />
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<Madds> That's good - you were pretty exhausted.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ridiculous, since I basically slept all day.<br />
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<Genevriel> This smells lovely. I'm glad you're a good cook.<br />
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<Madds> well, I hope it helps a little.<br />
* Genevriel settles into her chair at the table.<br />
* Genevriel will tell him about Andusk and the rescue mission while they eat.<br />
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<Genevriel> So we had these three options for how to save Andusk, all of which required unknowable uses of other peoples' souls.<br />
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<Genevriel> And we had to pick one in order to be able to do anything for the princesses.<br />
* Madds also settles in to listen<br />
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<Madds> That sounds ... awful.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Pheria, who is Princess Ilphere's double, was apparently trying to sell souls into slavery on this creepy interplanar ship in the hopes that the creatures that own it could help Andusk gain stability.<br />
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<Genevriel> Loch the Lich was trying to use our Princesses to accomplish the same.<br />
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<Genevriel> And this Father Willem fellow, who is apparently Chancellor Rionet's double, is trying to collect souls of doubles here on our plane to power some weird ritual that he and his followers thought could stabilize their plane.<br />
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<Genevriel> Oh, Loch was hoping Hugo would let him use his soul, as well, since Hugo's old enough to have a double there.<br />
* Genevriel eyes Madds, doing the math quickly... If he's 28 he's a little too young, right? ;)<br />
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<Madds> (right, presumably)<br />
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<Genevriel> How do you even make a decision like that?<br />
* Genevriel asks rhetorically.<br />
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<Madds> I'm not sure how I could. <br />
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<Genevriel> Right?! Fortunately, there was a loophole. Xandhil pointed out that Loch could just use the Arch to get the 'resonance' he needed.<br />
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<Genevriel> Problem was, they were storing a... a piece of the Void in there to keep it from destroying everything it touches. That rendered the Andusk arch pretty well useless. Hence this weird fixation on using peoples' souls.<br />
* Madds frowns a little at that<br />
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<Genevriel> Now for the next installation of the continuing drama of 'Your girlfriend's a freak.'<br />
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<Genevriel> The One exists in the Void, right? So I thought maybe it might like to have the shard back. It did.<br />
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<Genevriel> So I got them to take me to the Arch in Andusk, and I retrieved the shard... I think.<br />
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<Madds> ...okay...<br />
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<Genevriel> It sort of felt like I absorbed it.<br />
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<Genevriel> And now my arms don't hurt anymore - good thing, right? But they're still ugly as sin only now they also glow.<br />
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<Genevriel> Figured I ought to warn you in case they keep you awake tonight.<br />
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<Madds> well... I'm definitely glad that they don't hurt anymore. But absorbing a ... shard of void... sounds like it could have other side-effects.<br />
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<Madds> other than glowing.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> That's why I thought it might be good to have August over. Maybe between the three of us we can figure out what to expect.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> but for now you're feeling okay?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Although I feel like I should apologize to you. I could have died, doing that. I half expected I wouldn't be coming back from it. But it meant, in theory, that we were able to save all those souls in Andusk. So, it feels like it was the right thing to do in that respect. But it would have been hard for you. So, I'm sorry.<br />
* Madds reaches over to take your hand (carefully)<br />
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<Madds> You did what you thought was right. It must have been very frightening, to not know what would happen, but you did it anyway. That's nothing to be sorry for. <br />
* Genevriel squeezes his hand playfully.<br />
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<Genevriel> They don't hurt anymore, remember?<br />
* Madds smiles at that<br />
* Madds squeezes your hand back, then.<br />
* Genevriel becomes somewhat more serious as they hold hands.<br />
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<Genevriel> Madds, thank you.<br />
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<Genevriel> I feel like I don't say that often enough.<br />
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<Genevriel> But thank you for being... such a rock through all of this.<br />
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<Madds> Ah.. thanks :)<br />
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<Genevriel> Maybe your guts are a roiling mess of anxiety and you're just really good at hiding it. But your steadfastness definitely keeps MY guts from becoming a roiling mess of anxiety. And that's big.<br />
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<Genevriel> Without you, I'd be freaking out a lot more than I am right now.<br />
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<Madds> Well... I guess I figure at this point, whatever was happening is already happening - all we can do is wait and see. Worrying over it just makes it worse.<br />
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<Genevriel> Worrying is what I do. Should have been my middle name.<br />
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<Madds> heh<br />
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<Genevriel> Anyway, I want you to know that I really do appreciate everything you do for me.<br />
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<Madds> I appreciate you too, Gen. Not everyone would take on a challenge like that, for a bunch of strangers especially, and that's one of the things I love about you.<br />
* Genevriel smiles a little shyly in acknowledgement.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Nothing else important to say to Madds alone - at this point Gen is likely to focus on her food. Seems too pat to say I love you back right here and it's still a little hard for her to say.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (So we can move along to August, if you like)<br />
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<Madds> (okay)<br />
* Genevriel helps Madds clear the table and do the dishes while we wait for August.<br />
* Genevriel will slip in a long embrace if she can, before August shows up. ^-^<br />
* August will arrive a little while later, also a bit concerned since Madds' message was probably a bit on the alarming side.<br />
* August is relieved to see you standing there looking alive and well ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> Hi, August - what?<br />
* Genevriel turns to Madds.<br />
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<Genevriel> What did you tell him? I was just tired.<br />
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<August> He said you'd been gone to a dream plane and came back and all but collapsed.<br />
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<Madds> I lied a tiny bit when I said I wasn't worried... but seeing you up and around helped a lot :)<br />
* Genevriel smiles a little.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, have a seat in the living room, you two. I'll just finish up the coffee and we can get down to business. Madds, feel free to tell him the good news about our mission while you're waiting.<br />
* August will go have a seat, and Madds can give him the overview of what you told him.<br />
* Genevriel enters the living room not long after with a tray laden with coffee, cream, sugar and a plate of sweets.<br />
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<August> ah, this is very thoughtful, thank you :)<br />
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<Genevriel> It's nothing. I'm finally back to functioning more or less like a real human being so it's the least I can do for the two of you having put up with me all these months.<br />
* Genevriel pours coffee for the gentlemen and herself, then settles back into the couch next to Madds.<br />
* Genevriel turns to August.<br />
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<Genevriel> So how far did Madds get in recounting our mission to Andusk?<br />
* Genevriel just wonders if Madds mentioned the Void shard at all.<br />
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<August> Up to the point where you ... absorbed a piece of the Void?<br />
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<Genevriel> Excellent stopping point.<br />
* Genevriel smiles at Madds.<br />
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<Genevriel> That's what it felt like, anyway.<br />
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<August> I admit I have no idea what that would feel like, but I take your word for it.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm not sure if it's still... in me, or if I was just a channel for the One and it has passed through me.<br />
* August nods<br />
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<Genevriel> But it had some interesting side effects. My arms don't hurt anymore, but they're still all crispy and black, and now they... glow. In between the charred bits.<br />
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<August> hm... interesting.<br />
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<August> May I see?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> As long as it doesn't put either of you off your dessert.<br />
* Genevriel gives each man a questioning look and awaits their assurance before removing her gloves.<br />
* August nods<br />
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<Madds> it's fine...<br />
* Genevriel removes the gloves with care and extends her arms for examination, then.<br />
* Genevriel will Detect Magic on her arms, now that she's conscious enough to think of it.<br />
* August examines them, not touching for the moment, just looking them over<br />
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<August> (they don't radiate magic, they look the same as usual to your spell)<br />
* Genevriel 's arms might shake a little, betraying how concerned and anxious she ACTUALLY is, in spite of the veneer of good humour she has been displaying about the whole situation.<br />
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<August> well... I can see how that would be alarming, but at least for now I don't see anything that seems dangerous about them? I don't know what might happen in the future, of course, but maybe it's just a ... cosmetic change, a side-effect from your contact with the Void.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
* Genevriel should also do a Heal check on her arms, now that she is conscious enough to think of it.<br />
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<August> If you want, though, I can bring the question to the others, and see if they have other insights into it?<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 15 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 36 ].<br />
* Genevriel acquiesces to August's suggestion.<br />
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<Genevriel> It wouldn't hurt.<br />
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<August> All right.<br />
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<August> Is it all right if I give them the background information, as to how this occurred?<br />
* Genevriel nods, swallowing anxiously.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's not like they'll think I'm... subhuman or something, right? Not like *some* people in this city.<br />
* August reaches out to touch one of your hands carefully, patting it in a calming way.<br />
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<August> Not at all. <br />
* Genevriel had thought she'd put her fears of being seen as an Outsider behind her, but apparently not.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you think I'll... maybe... slowly become nothing? Xandhil and Loch said the Void shard would destroy anything it touches.<br />
* August considers that<br />
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<August> I think if it was going to harm you, it would have done so immediately. I don't think it would be a gradual effect.<br />
* Genevriel nods, almost piteously relieved.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought that might be the case. But it's impossible to be certain about anything, really, isn't it.<br />
* Genevriel takes a deep breath.<br />
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<August> Unfortunately, that is the state of life, yes. But even if this brings changes, I hope they will be beneficial ones for you.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, there's no pain. So that's one benefit already.<br />
* Genevriel smiles bravely.<br />
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<Genevriel> And I'm still here, for now, just like everyone else.<br />
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<August> Indeed.<br />
* Madds puts his arm around you to give you a hug.<br />
* Genevriel leans in to him, accepting his hug gratefully.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (that seems like a good stopping point?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (sure)<br />
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<Genevriel> (thanks)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (np!)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Does Gen get anything worth noting from her Heal check?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (oh - not really, I don't think - they still look burned/crispy, but the glow is not a ... health-related matter, I guess?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (It's not a symptom of some illness or injury, anyway)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Heh, yeah)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Would a K:Planes or K:Nature check yield any information?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Or K:Religion?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I guess it would fall under K:religion, but this is not a typical thing that happens, so it would be pretty hard to roll.<br />
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<Genevriel> Might as well try, in case I get a nat 20 ;)<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 39 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> Nope, not a nat 20<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> heh<br />
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<Genevriel> close but no cigar ;D<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> well it's still a very good roll<br />
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<Genevriel> You don't have to come up with something on the spot if it's good enough to give Gen some insight. Feel free to email if you want to think about it<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen can think that proooobably the shard went on to wherever it was going, and isn't still inside her :)<br />
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<Genevriel> okay, that'll provide a little relief<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I mean, I don't think she can know that for 100% certainty, but it seems like the more likely outcome<br />
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<Genevriel> Thanks :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> np :)</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_67&diff=12193Diablotin 3 session 672018-01-30T04:22:41Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* Genevriel tells Madds about her latest misadventure */</p>
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<div>{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|67}}<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: January 21, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
===Denise reports her conversation with Loch to Dorien and Genevriel===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> well, I think we can start with Denise and crew, I guess, since Argent is with the other team - maybe Denise can let people know about what she and Loch chatted about ;)<br />
* Denise will take her money and come back over to Gen and Dorien<br />
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<Dorien> (I'll be Dorien for now if needed)<br />
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<Denise> well... that went okay I think @_@<br />
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<Denise> He said he's not gonna let them take any folks away or like interfere in "his" plan<br />
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<Dorien> uh... what's his plan?<br />
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<Denise> and that he was to....reunite this place with the other planes?<br />
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<Denise> he didn't give me details<br />
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<Denise> just like - 'we'll be free'<br />
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<Denise> an 'we won't be cut off' an stuff<br />
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<Denise> but liek, maybe he wants to stick this plane back to the real ones? I dunno - but we can't let him do just whatever he wants to the princesses<br />
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<Dorien> so he's not making a deal with the guy on the boat, though?<br />
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<Denise> no, he didn't like him very much<br />
* Dorien nods<br />
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<Denise> he said it was a ship of lies<br />
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<Denise> and he'd try an get folks back before it left<br />
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<Denise> so that's good, right?<br />
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<Dorien> I wouldn't have thought I'd be agreeing with the lich, but yes. I think that's better than the alternatives, at least?<br />
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<Denise> yeah....<br />
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<Denise> so what do we do now? Keep waitin' here or...?<br />
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<Dorien> Hey, he gave you some money, we can buy another drink while we wait.<br />
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<Denise> here or at th' other place?<br />
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<Dorien> I feel more comfortable keeping an eye on the ship, personally. I mean.. not comfortable. It's awful. But at least this way we'll know if it's doing anything else weird.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'd also prefer watching the ship.<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Denise will get us some new drinks, slightly selfishly disappointed<br />
* Genevriel hopes there is something non-alcoholic for her.<br />
* Denise can pay a little more for some potable non-booze ;)<br />
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===Hugo and Argent have dinner with Hugozel; Aubrienne and Hettie remain rats===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay, we'll switch over to the other group who are hanging out with alt!Hugo)<br />
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<Hugonel> (OK, so we're just going for dinner with him now?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (well, you're going for ... a bite :)<br />
* Diablotin_Narrator will bring you to a charming little restaurant alongside the river.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (oops ww)<br />
* Hugozel will bring you to a charming little restaurant alongside the river.<br />
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<Argent> (still on the island?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (no, off the island - if you want to object to going off the island I can back up to allow that :)<br />
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<Argent> (I'm fairly confident we can make it back without issue, so I have no problem)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
* Hugozel clears the place out so we can enjoy a private little chat.<br />
* Hugozel basically just waves his hand and is like "you're all done your lunch now, bye" and people agree and leave ;p<br />
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<Argent> (is it a respect thing, an intimidation thing, or a magic charm kinda thing?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (little from column a, little from column b... possibly quite a bit from column c)<br />
* Hugonel tries to look like that is a perfectly normal thing to have happened.<br />
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<Hettienne> >.><br />
* Hugozel will have a seat at the largest table, and indicate that you're welcome to join him.<br />
* Hettienne looks for cues as to wtf she is supposed to do >.><br />
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<Argent> (arnt you and Aubrienne still rats?)<br />
* Argent will sit after Hugonel<br />
* Hugozel will order some dishes from the terrified waiter ;p<br />
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<Hettienne> (oh right, lol)<br />
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<Hugonel> (don't worry, we're all rats compared to him ...)<br />
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<Hugozel> So. Eletheni and Mortemer. Interesting names.<br />
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<Hugozel> Very sweet of you to name your son after my late, unlamented great-grandfather.<br />
* Hugonel tries to judge whether he is being sarcastic or something with that comment.<br />
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<Hugonel> (with my 0 Sense Motive)<br />
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<Hugozel> (heh. well you think he is not just being politely complimentary)<br />
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<Hugonel> Ah, well, yes.<br />
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<Hugonel> This is a lovely restaurant. I don't think I've been here before.<br />
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<Argent> I know I have not<br />
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<Hugozel> It's acceptable. the view is good.<br />
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<Argent> (is there anything special about the view?)<br />
* Argent will look at the view<br />
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<Hugozel> (it looks across the river at the palace)<br />
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<Argent> Can we see where you reside from here?<br />
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<Hugozel> Yes, just barely.<br />
* Hugozel will point it out.<br />
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<Argent> (can I orient our current location to where I sensed Ilphere?)<br />
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<Argent> (and can I see it?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (you think the area where you could sense Ilphere is probably the largest building on the island - which has a big domed roof and is quite visible from here. Where specifically in there, you're not sure, but that was the direction you sensed her in.)<br />
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<Argent> and that one?<br />
* Argent will point to the larged domed roof<br />
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<Hugozel> The Hall of Oracles. Our council chambers and meeting place.<br />
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<Argent> Ah... that makes sense now that you say it<br />
* Hugozel turns to Hugo once the food arrives.<br />
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<Hugozel> I believe we share something in common, Eletheni. A certain unnameable bond.<br />
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<Hugonel> I feel what you are saying, though I do not know what it is called. Please enlighten me.<br />
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<Hugozel> My mentor calls it a resonance. A harmonic attunement of beings.<br />
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<Hugonel> Who is your mentor?<br />
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<Hugozel> Loch du Champe.<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
* Argent will have an impressed look on his face<br />
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<Hugonel> Ever since I was very small I felt certain connections, maybe 'resonances' like you say.<br />
* Hugozel nods<br />
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<Hugozel> He believes that these resonances can be exploited to great effect - profound shifts in our world.<br />
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<Hugonel> Exploited how?<br />
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<Hugozel> They can be used to facilitate drawing our plane into alignment with a more stable plane. Like calls out to like.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well ... I don't know about any of that. But it sounds fascinating.<br />
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<Hugozel> If you would be willing to go with me to speak with him, I'm sure he would be able to make it clear. Perhaps I'm not explaining it well.<br />
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<Hugonel> It would be a great honor to arrange such a meeting someday.<br />
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<Hugozel> Mm. Yes, although time is of the essence.<br />
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<Hugonel> It is?<br />
* Hugozel smiles, showing small fangs.<br />
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<Argent> (so vampire)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (it would seem so)<br />
* Hugozel fixes his gaze on Hugo<br />
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<Argent> Are the Kaorti here too?<br />
* Hugozel is distracted for a moment and turns to look at you, Argent<br />
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<Hugozel> what do you know of them?<br />
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<Argent> I know they are from the far realms, they come to Planes and "harvest" from them all the resources<br />
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<Argent> we've had trouble with them and when you said time is of the essence, I thought maybe thats what you were refering to<br />
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<Hugozel> You're more clever than you look :)<br />
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<Hugonel> I've often said that he's a clever boy.<br />
* Argent gives Hugo an annoyed glare<br />
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<Hugozel> They have sent scouts but our plane lacks sufficient energy to be of great interest to them, I think. And we've killed any that we've detected, which may be something of a deterrant.<br />
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<Argent> That's good for you, at least in that respect<br />
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<Hugozel> Less good for their hosts, but there are necessary sacrifices.<br />
* Hugozel turns back to Hugo<br />
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<Hugozel> All right, enough chit chat... come with me. <br />
* Hugozel attempts to dominate you, Hugo. You can roll a will save.<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok, sec)<br />
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<Hugonel> (has it been 130 minutes since I cast my Grand Destiny spell?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (uhh I'll say no, it hasn't been that long)<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok, will use it then)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 16 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 34 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> (can I try to use my amazing Intimidate power that I've never tried before?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (you can!)<br />
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<Hugonel> Why, good sir, I think someone of your intelligence and grace would know that trying something like that on someone against whom you're outmatched is ... imprudent. Wouldn't you agree?<br />
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<Hugonel> (does he count as type: human, or is he something else?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> his type is undead (augmented humanoid)... so I think probably not "human"<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+25<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+25 ] getting [ 14 ] which, after the modifier [ 25 ] totals [ 39 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok,*only* 39 then)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (lol)<br />
* Hugozel looks shaken<br />
* Hugozel stands and steps away.<br />
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<Hugonel> I wonder how your 'mentor' will react when he finds out that you have shared so much information with us?<br />
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<Hugozel> This isn't over. <br />
* Argent stands<br />
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<Hugonel> Thank you, good sir, for the meal. It was delightful.<br />
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<Hettienne> . o O (what the fuck is happenin)<br />
* Hugozel turns into a wisp of vapour and floats away.<br />
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<Hettienne><rat>... okay<br />
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<Hugonel> Hmm. Well, I was going to be happy to go with him, but then he had to go and try to charm me, and we just can't have that.<br />
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<Hettienne><rat> so that ... happened O_o<br />
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<Argent> He's going to be trouble<br />
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<Waiter> um... excuse me. Do you want a to-go box?<br />
* Waiter gestures to the plates of uneaten food.<br />
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<Aubrienne><rat> That feels like it's going to come back to bite us. No pun intended,<br />
* Argent looks at Hugo<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, of course, what do you expect?<br />
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<Hettienne><r>uuughhh<br />
* Hugonel says to the waiter, exasperated.<br />
* Hugonel turns back to the group.<br />
* Waiter will pack up your food, then.<br />
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<Hugonel> Once he knew that we were not ordinary inhabitants of this realm, he was always going to be trouble. <br />
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<Hugonel> He tried to charm me because he realized, in some way, that I was his double.<br />
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<Argent> He's a vampire, its something they do<br />
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<Hugonel> Right. So we should definitely go. But I thought that Hettie and Aubrienne should be able to enjoy some of this food, don't you agree, friends?<br />
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<Argent> lets go back<br />
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<Hugonel> Indeed.<br />
* Hugonel takes the food and we head out.<br />
* Argent will leave the restaurant with the boxes<br />
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<Waiter><m> fucking vampires <br />
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===The party hears what Xandhil and Justen have to say===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay - so Xan was going to do a sending I think? to let people know what's up. Who were you going to send to?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Aubrienne I think)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay - so let's have that arrive as they're leaving the restaurant I think)<br />
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<Xandhil> (okay)<br />
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<Xandhil> "We have a way to get us in to the palace - Can we meet back at the Inn to discuss and plan?"<br />
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<Aubrienne> "Can do. We have more specific location of prisoners, discuss in person. Met Hugo's double, our presence is known and rescue timetable may be truncated."<br />
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<Argent> (so round up folks and head back to the inn)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (That would be my thought)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - you can regroup at the inn and make your plans.<br />
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<Denise> (I assume soneone will come retrieve us?)<br />
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<Argent> (yes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> yeah, they know where they left you, so I assume they can swing by there and then head back to the undercity to meet up with Justen and Xan<br />
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<Denise> (keen)<br />
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<Argent> My dropping the Kaorti may leave Hugo's double thinking were here looking for means to deal with them<br />
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<Denise> what?<br />
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<Argent> fun story, we ran into Hugo's vampire dream double<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Hettienne> well, aren't we kinda? in a roundabout way<br />
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<Denise> I talked to Loch @_@<br />
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<Hettienne> What? Why?!<br />
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<Xandhil> uhhh..<br />
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<Hettienne> WHat possessed you, girl??<br />
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<Argent> wow<br />
* Hugonel lays out the lunch leftovers for whoever wants it.<br />
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<Denise> He just thought I was some street kid >.><br />
* Hettienne is not too mad to eat.<br />
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<Hettienne> Are you*sure*?!<br />
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<Denise> he came by the boat an' yelled at the merchant<br />
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<Denise> I told he I' was scared Father Willem was sellin' folks to the boat<br />
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<Denise> he said he weren't gonna let them take any folks from ~his plane~<br />
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<Denise> an that CHange was comin.<br />
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<Denise> He wants to like... stick this plane somewhere with the other ones I think?<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Argent> yeah using resonance or something from the doubles to "stabilize the plane" the vampire was yammering about that too<br />
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<Denise> He gave me money :p<br />
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<Xandhil> Hmmm... interesting<br />
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<Xandhil> Well<br />
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<Xandhil> That's better than Pheria's plan @_@<br />
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<Xandhil> I mean, maybe not for the people involved<br />
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<Xandhil> From what we were abot to find out, it looks like the Merchant is double dealing with her and Willen=m<br />
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<Argent> what's her plan, selling souls to the black ship too?<br />
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<Xandhil> No... she wants to secure this plane to a stable dream plane<br />
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<Xandhil> Probably Leng.<br />
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<Xandhil> So that would be terrible<br />
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<Denise> isn't that where the merchant is from? D:<br />
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<Argent> for most of the regular people I would say<br />
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<Xandhil> exactly.<br />
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<Xandhil> I hope this incident with your double won't make things too much more difficult... If you have some kind of anti-scryings spells, this would be a good time to use them.<br />
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<Xandhil> any of you that he met<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't think he noticed me'n' Bree<br />
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<Hugonel> I don't have anything to protect against scrying, I'm afraid. <br />
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<Xandhil> (Actaually wait,)<br />
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<Xandhil> (I thought it was self only but it isn't)<br />
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<Xandhil> Who all did he meet?<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Argent> Hugo and myself<br />
* Xandhil can caset nondetection on Hugo and Argent then<br />
* Argent will cast see invisible<br />
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<Argent> I'll notice the sensor if one happens<br />
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<Genevriel> So, it sounds like we should rescue the princesses and get back to our plane to prevent anyone with doubles here from being used for their soul resonance, then...?<br />
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<Xandhil> I..... yeah.<br />
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<Xandhil> So<br />
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<Xandhil> I did a sending to Channel<br />
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<Xandhil> Becuse I wanted to know if it really was her that Janelle talked to in the Arch<br />
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<Xandhil> And it was - she said Mother took her there, and I'm afraid she meant Raina<br />
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<Xandhil> in the underarch<br />
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<Xandhil> So, anyway, as much as we need to rescue the princesses, and that's still a priority, I'm concerned that if we just leave them to sort out their stabilization issues on their own, it will still have an impact on our plane<br />
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<Genevriel> Right. They'll keep trying and I can't really blame them. We'd fight against oblivion if the roles were reversed.<br />
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<Argent> Is there a way we could help them stabilize it? Do we even want that?<br />
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<Justen> Ilphere probably knows more than anyone about what is going on with this plane... so rescuing her would be a good first step towards sorting it out.<br />
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<Genevriel> So, what do you propose?<br />
* Xandhil nods to Justen<br />
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<Xandhil> Get her back, and then sort it out<br />
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<Justen> We have a way to get into the palace, at least. From there, finding Ilphere and Vera and securing them. Then.. we'll see, I guess.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Argent> they're in the Hall of Oracles, where in there... its a big building?<br />
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<Xandhil> We're goign to need physical disguises - there's too much magical detection to try and use magic.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Is everyone good to go, or would it be prudent for you Arcane casters to get some rest so you're at maximum capacity for spells?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Do we have the time for that?<br />
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<Aubrienne> It feels like the sooner we go the better.<br />
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<Xandhil> If Hugo's double is working with Loch, then we might not<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, let's get some costumes together, then, and go.<br />
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<Hettienne> Uhhh I didn't exactly bring a wardrobe department<br />
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<Xandhil> The person who is goign to help us with this is from the Embassies. Were going to meet him at the house of one of our local allies...<br />
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<Xandhil> There's be more to work with there.<br />
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<Xandhil> But uh.. He's, hmm. A dangerous letch. <br />
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<Genevriel> We're big boys and girls. We can say no.<br />
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<Xandhil> Yes, I just want you to know what to expect.<br />
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<Xandhil> He knows what's going on and where we're from<br />
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<Aubrienne> We already have to worry about a dangerous lich. I think we'll be fine.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Xandhil> true enough<br />
* Denise frowns<br />
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<Denise> Well I guess let's go...<br />
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===Everyone gets into disguise and goes to the hall where Ilphere and Cordovera are being kept===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, you can head to the "local ally's" house.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Which is a big fancy house in the rich section of town - equivalent to the Grand in your city.<br />
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<Xandhil> The owner isn't here, but his partner is....<br />
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<Xandhil> Uh, fair warning, that's the double fo the Warlord's husband, if any of you have ever met him?<br />
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<Xandhil> He name is Cesar Nasarius....<br />
* Hettienne shrugs<br />
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<Xandhil> And the contact from the Embassy is Sendhel<br />
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<Xandhil> Cesar is a good guy. Sendhel is more...self-interested.<br />
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<Genevriel> He's your father's double, isn't he.<br />
* Xandhil sighs<br />
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<Xandhil> He is.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> You're not responsible for him. No need to be so apologetic about him.<br />
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<Xandhil> I don't think he knows that I'd I'd rather keep it that way.<br />
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<Xandhil> no.... I'm apologetic about you having to deal with him >.><br />
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<Xandhil> Do keep in mind - he is a lot more dangerous than he appears<br />
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<Genevriel> We'll be fine.<br />
* Genevriel can't help but glance over at Hugo. She hopes no one notices.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, mostly fine.<br />
* Hettienne snickers.<br />
* Xandhil seems to be known/expected by the guards, at least, when he knocks<br />
* Cesar will welcome you into the house - he's a middle aged (maybe around 50-something) human with mostly-grey hair and big muscles ;)<br />
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<Cesar> Hi :)<br />
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<Xandhil> Hi :)<br />
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<Xandhil> These are the rest of the group...<br />
* Genevriel nods a polite greeting.<br />
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<Xandhil> Is Sendhel here?<br />
* Sendhel is lounging on a couch but will get up when you arrive. He's probably mostly SK, with some other stuff thrown in to explain the blue-green eyes. He looks like San but, uh, tartier.<br />
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<Xandhil> (and less scrawny)<br />
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<Sendhel> (yeah)<br />
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<Sendhel> darlings, you made it :) is it time for dress-up?<br />
* Sendhel gives an appraising look over his subjects<br />
* Denise eyes this guy a little dubiously<br />
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<Sendhel> Yessss, I think can work with this >:D<br />
* Hettienne eyes him very dubously<br />
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<Argent> shall we then<br />
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<Genevriel> Let's get on with it, then.<br />
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<Genevriel> Time may be short.<br />
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<Sendhel> come along, then, poppets ^-^<br />
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<Denise><m>goody >.><br />
* Sendhel will take you to ... presumably Kalman's wardrobe and fling open the doors to give you free access to a whole lot of tarty clothes.<br />
* Cesar looks to Gen and Denise...<br />
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<Cesar> Hey, so, you might find more things that fit in my wardrobe, if you like :)<br />
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<Xandhil> I can take care of mysef and Justen.... except the clothes<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Genevriel> Sure.<br />
* Denise says, eying the stuff in the closet dubiously again<br />
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<Denise> I bet hettie can sort us out though if we gotta make changes to things...<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
* Aubrienne moves in to start perusing the available tarty outfits<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't think anythin' in here is gonna fit me without a lot o' work...<br />
* Denise has 1000% confidence in her aunt :3<br />
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<Sendhel> So let me go over my plan - so you can take it into consideration as you're dressing :D<br />
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<Aubrienne> We could always layer things. Eventually everything would get covered, right?<br />
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<Hettienne> What're we even supposed to be<br />
* Genevriel will accompany Denise and Cesar to Cesar's wardrobe. Safety in numbers, right?<br />
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<Xandhil> yes.... what*is* the plan?<br />
* Sendhel points to Argent, Gen, Denise, and Justen.<br />
* Genevriel raises an eyebrow pointedly.<br />
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<Sendhel> You four - litter bearers. You just need to look like slaves, which should be easy enough.<br />
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<Sendhel> Nobody pays attention to slaves anyway :p<br />
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<Denise> great :p<br />
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<Argent> what about our weapons and armor, im not about to walk into that palace unarmed<br />
* Sendhel pulls out a plain looking bag.<br />
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<Sendhel> Into the bag with them!<br />
* Argent looks at Xan<br />
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<Xandhil> bag of holding I assume<br />
* Genevriel smirks a little, then turns to Justen.<br />
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<Xandhil> We only need to get in, then we can rearm<br />
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<Genevriel> We can be a matched pair.<br />
* Genevriel gestures at the red hair.<br />
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<Justen> heh, yeah<br />
* Argent nods accepting<br />
* Xandhil sighs and will go first, dropping his rapier in the bag<br />
* Justen puts in his flail + armor<br />
* Argent will then drop his rapier, revolver, a dagger, and strip of his mithral chain shirt, but keeps his knuckles which he tucks into his belt<br />
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<Hugonel> I'll be fine with no weapons, I have my scarf if needed.<br />
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<Hettienne> >:|<br />
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<Denise> I dno't got nothin anyway 'cept my wraps<br />
* Hettienne grumbles unhappily at turning over her guns<br />
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<Genevriel> I just have my club, but I suppose a slave wouldn't have one.<br />
* Genevriel drops it in.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I don't think Aubrienne even brought a weapon)<br />
* Sendhel eyes Argent in particular.<br />
* Xandhil will pointedly take the bag from Sen once everything's inside<br />
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<Sendhel> You're really too pretty to be a load-bearing slave, but we'll pretend ;)<br />
* Sendhel gives your butt a smack<br />
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<Justen> hey, what am I, chopped liver? :p<br />
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<Xandhil> -__<br />
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<Xandhil> -___-<br />
* Argent frowns at Sendhel<br />
* Sendhel winks at you<br />
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<Argent> stay focused<br />
* Sendhel pouts but will get back to his description of everyone's roles<br />
* Sendhel points to Hugo, Aubrienne, and Xan next.<br />
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<Sendhel> You get to be delegates from the Embassy with me. You can probably pass for shadar-kai or elves with some makeup assistance.<br />
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<Aubrienne> o.O<br />
* Sendhel then turns to Dorien and Hettie, finally.<br />
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<Aubrienne> If you say so<br />
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<Sendhel> You two will be our prizes :) a pair of breeding slaves as a gift for my dear friend Pheria. Clearly the breeding is already underway!<br />
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<Xandhil> like I said.... I can take care of my own disguise<br />
* Dorien glances to Hettie, mildly horrified<br />
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<Hettienne> no<br />
* Genevriel stifles laughter.<br />
* Hettienne crosses her arms.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh, yeah, that's going to be a no go.<br />
* Xandhil sighs<br />
* Sendhel looks slightly piqued at your refusal<br />
* Denise looks facinated y horrified at how this is going to go<br />
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<Sendhel> Do you have any other suggestion, then, darlings? <br />
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<Denise> C...cann't she just be a goft on her own? >.><br />
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<Denise> An dorien can be a elf or a a shadar kai too?<br />
* Sendhel eyes Dorien<br />
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<Sendhel> I ... suppose so. He's skinny enough to be an elf.<br />
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<Denise> or he can be like.... her doctor or somethin' I dunno >.><br />
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<Genevriel> Seriously? I doubt breeding pairs of slaves have to fawn over one another.<br />
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<Genevriel> WE four are going to have to carry you lot. For fuck's sake, it's a disguise.<br />
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<Hettienne> I believe those two are gonna carry us and you're gonna PRETEND< so shut yer yap<br />
* Hettienne snaps<br />
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<Hettienne> he can get*disguised* as an elf.<br />
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<Dorien> That would be fine with me.<br />
* Dorien says hastily, before Hettie kills him.<br />
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<Argent> Its settled, lets be done with this<br />
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<Aubrienne> Okay, is there a specific look we need to be going for here, being Embassy folks?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, Sen will assist with the disguises as needed (he can take 20 on the ones that need a bit more.. work, like those who are pretending to be elves or SK ;)<br />
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<Argent> (how bad is the slave dress, from what I saw)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (loincloth?)<br />
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<Xandhil> strike a line between fancy and slutty<br />
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<Argent> (rest of stuff in Xan's bag then)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Do women also get chest wraps? 'Cause if Gen has to parade naked through the streets, that's going to go over about as well as Hettie and Dorien being a 'breeding pair')<br />
* Xandhil says, gesturing at the closet<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Sure, chest wraps are fine. <br />
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<Hettienne> ( but it's only a disguise... (:O )<br />
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<Genevriel> (Hey, if you get to be a special snowflake, so do I)<br />
* Denise would also prefer chestwraps.... hers are magic though so that's probably a no go :p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - you can imagine up what disguises you wish, and since Tuck isn't here I'll assume Dorien gets the sluttiest outfit possible.<br />
* Genevriel covers herself up as much as she possibly can while still giving off the 'slave' vibe.<br />
* Xandhil probably looks like one of his brothers :p<br />
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<Xandhil> so - where's the litter?<br />
* Cesar can show you where - they have one although I'm sure Kalman doesn't actually use it much.<br />
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<Xandhil> will this do?<br />
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<Cesar> (are you asking about your disguise, or the litter, and who are you asking?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (litter and Sendhel)<br />
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<Genevriel> (How many people are we actually looking at carrying? Even with Justen's 26 STR and Denise's whatever STR, 7 people seems a bit much)<br />
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<Genevriel> (or 6, whatevs)<br />
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<Denise> (not everyon has to be in it....Hettie and Dorien and one or two SK)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (I dunno, Justen's 'heavy load' is almost a ton.)<br />
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<Denise> (others can walk)<br />
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<Denise> (also that yikes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (920 lbs)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (but also yes, some folks can walk)<br />
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<Argent> (so off we go)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes - you can head off in the direction of the island (again, for some of you).<br />
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<Argent> (who gets to stare at who's butts while carrying these lazy asses?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> maybe put the girls in front and the guys in back?<br />
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<Denise> (sure, Argent can stare at my butt and Justen can stare at Gen's :p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (heh)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I mean, Gen's butt isn't *bad* but she might be a tad uncomfortable if she knew someone were ogling it)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, well, you can make your way back to the guard post at the end of the bridge, and Sen can have a 'friendly chat' with the guards there until they let you through.<br />
* Sendhel smirks, pleased with his own performance<br />
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<Sendhel> There we go, darlings. The palace - and your destiny - await.<br />
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<Argent> (did we have a back way into the Hall?)<br />
* Sendhel can get you there.<br />
* Sendhel can talk to the guards there and distract them while you guys proceed in<br />
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<Sendhel> ("distract")<br />
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<Argent> (head can be distracting)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> I like that you just said "can be", like maybe not always?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> depending on the quality<br />
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<Argent> (exactly)<br />
* Argent will retrieve gear and dress once were safe inside<br />
* Sendhel would be affronted if you think his head-giving is not distracting, darling.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - you are inside the large domed building which is apparently the 'Hall of Oracles'. It's pretty quiet here, so what would you like to do?<br />
* Argent will Find Quarry to get an orientation on Ilphere<br />
* Denise will put her wraps back on and her real clothes<br />
* Xandhil can retrive his things as well<br />
* Aubrienne will at least cast Mage Armor<br />
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<Hettienne> thank fuck.<br />
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<Hettienne> (YES. CLOTHES PLEASE. AND GUNS. YUB YUB)<br />
* Genevriel changes back into her clothes and rubs her aching shoulder<br />
* Xandhil can redistribute everyone's stuff, yes<br />
* Denise will stretch as well<br />
* Denise can show Gen a good one that will help some :3<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Argent, you can pick up a direction to Ilphere.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thanks<br />
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<Argent> She's that way... "xxx" far<br />
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<Argent> Ilphere<br />
* Genevriel smiles for Denise.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Should I try to make us invisible, or will the magic give us away?<br />
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<Argent> probably plenty of magic here<br />
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<Genevriel> I can cast another magic circle of protection against evil that would protect us all if you stay close enough to me, if you think that would be beneficial<br />
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<Argent> (invis and head out)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (the head out is for Sen)<br />
* Aubrienne will cast Invisibility Sphere on an easily carryable object.<br />
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<Aubrienne> This way we can switch off if necessary.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay you can make your way towards the direction you can sense Ilphere in. <br />
* Genevriel will cast MCAE on herself. As long as you're within 10 feet of me, you're protected.<br />
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<Xandhil> (Is sen stayog wkth us or... did he just get us in and leave us to our own devices?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (he's busy distracting the guards ;)<br />
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<Xandhil> (I assume the latter, but just making sure >.>)<br />
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<Xandhil> (okay)<br />
<br />
===They meet Loch the Lich who wants to save his plane===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> You make your way carefully through the hall, avoiding being detected (as far as you can tell, anyway) and eventually you arrive at a large circular room. At the center you can see a raised platform with two women who look like they're sleeping. You can also see a relatively large number of creatures that look like skeletons, but with polished black bones, surrounding them on guard.<br />
* Xandhil will try to see if we are heading anywhere he is familiar with<br />
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<Argent> (k-religion on the skeletons?)<br />
* Xandhil will try DM on Ilphere and Vera<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+11<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+11 ] getting [ 17 ] which, after the modifier [ 11 ] totals [ 28 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (well the area I guess, but mostly interested in what's going on with them, and whether a Break Enchantment would help)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> they're Black Skeletons, shockingly. Basically tougher than regular skeletons.<br />
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<Genevriel> If we choose to do something about these sentinels, please let me cast a spell before you rush in. <br />
* Genevriel murmurs just loud enough for the melee fighters to hear, she hopes.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, you can detect that they're under a powerful enchantment - possibly like a sleep spell but stronger?<br />
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<Denise><q> I might be able to wake them.<br />
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<Denise> (LOL)<br />
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<Xandhil><q> I might be able to wake them.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (just punch them in the face, that should work)<br />
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<Denise> (LOL yes)<br />
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<Xandhil><q> They might be able to extricate themselves<br />
* Loch Dimension Doors into the room, arriving near the dais (in the middle of the skeletons)<br />
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<Argent> (crap)<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> (well my DM is probably still up :V)<br />
* Loch is magic ;)<br />
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<Xandhil> (no kidding ;) Does he have any active spells?)<br />
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<Loch> I assume you are here to rescue your companions. Perhaps we can discuss this like reasonable people.<br />
* Loch speaks in your general direction.<br />
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<Aubrienne>*sigh*<br />
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<Loch> (I'm gonna say probably true seeing...)<br />
* Argent will step forward<br />
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<Denise> (goody)<br />
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<Argent> what exactly would you like to discuss?<br />
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<Loch> My continued use of them for a temporary period, in order to save the lives of thousands of people on this plane.<br />
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<Denise> (How far away are we)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (say about 40 feet)<br />
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<Argent> temporary period? Days? Years?<br />
* Xandhil will silent/still cast Telepathic bond with Ilphere<br />
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<Loch> Days - perhaps even less, if I can utilize the energy of other doubles as well.<br />
* Loch eyes Hugo. well not eyes. he doesn't have eyes. looks generally in Hugo's direction.<br />
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<Argent> So your plan is to use the resonance from the "doubles" to secure this dream plane<br />
<br />
<Argent> that the short version?<br />
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<Genevriel> And what effects will your use have on these two and other 'doubles' once you've accomplished your goal?<br />
* Xandhil will give Ilphere the short short version of what is happening<br />
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<Loch> Correct. Their souls will draw towards one another, permitting the planar alignment to take place.<br />
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<Argent> And like she said, what is the cost to them?<br />
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<Loch> They will not be harmed by this process. It is merely a ... guidance mechanism. <br />
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<Genevriel> And what will a 'planar alignment' mean? Will your plane and ours become one?<br />
* Xandhil will also ask her opinion on the feasibility of this plan<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> (Though I guess I could also roll myself :p)<br />
* Genevriel will also roll K: Planes to see if she can figure out what a 'planar alignment' might mean.<br />
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<Loch> No, not one. You are aware of the Shadow Plane, and its connection to your world - it would be similar in essence to that. A related plane adjoining yours, drawing on its energy to sustain itself. <br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+23<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+23 ] getting [ 2 ] which, after the modifier [ 23 ] totals [ 25 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 14 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 35 ].<br />
* Argent looks back at the rest for the technical issues<br />
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<Denise> Well I don't know of you've got time with everyone else tryin' their plans :p<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> (I'm trying to figure out if there could be long-term bad effects on the 'doubles' or on the planes)<br />
<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, you're uncertain whether this could work. Gen, you think it could work, but there could be unforeseen long term effects - it isn't something someone has tried before, at least not to your knowledge, since the creation of the Shadow Plane, and that was ...a long time ago.<br />
* Genevriel will explain this to her companions.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Genevriel> I can't say whether the long-term effects could be helpful or harmful, though.<br />
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<Xandhil> I think there's something you can use that has much more potent resonance than any people with resonance<br />
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<Loch> what do you mean?<br />
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<Xandhil> The Arch.<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> It's what defines the inner planes<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> it connects them all<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> through the center<br />
<br />
<Loch> Mm... there is a minor complication with that.<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> which is?<br />
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<Loch> Our Arch is currently storing a void shard. To release it could be extremely damaging to our plane, and any attuned to it.<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> Oh damnit.... is that where it is...<br />
* Xandhil thinks<br />
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<Xandhil> that's going to be a problem still if you align the planes<br />
<br />
<Loch> If it could be safely extricated and removed, perhaps.<br />
* Genevriel wonders what a void shard is. Another K: Planes roll?<br />
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<Denise> A....what? D:<br />
<br />
<Denise> That sounds bad<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> uhhh<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 15 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 36 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> It's... pretty much exactly wht it sounds like<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> (ALso you can assume I am relaying this all to Ilphere, so I'm open to advice and glib commentary :V)<br />
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<Denise> Maybe we can take it an, like, throw it at the Kaorti :p<br />
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<Aubrienne> If it*could* be safely 'extricated and removed', why haven't you done so yourself?<br />
* Loch gives you a 'do I look new here' look<br />
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<Xandhil> It's presence causes the realm to errode faster... probably that's what's eroding your connections to the other planes*now*<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> That won't get better if you leave it where it is anyway<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> what is the issue with extracting it?<br />
<br />
<Loch> The issue is where it goes once it's extracted. It is the essence of nothingness - it destroys what it comes into contact with.<br />
* Genevriel has gone really quiet.<br />
<br />
<Aubrienne> How exactly is the Arch containing it?<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> I... I might have a solution.<br />
* Genevriel looks kind of frightened but resolved.<br />
* Xandhil looks at her<br />
<br />
<Aubrienne> What're you thinking, Gen?<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> I... serve the One. Which, as far as I can tell, is a multitude of souls that were trapped in the Void over millennia. The One is willing to take the shard back so that you can use the Arch.<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> what?<br />
<br />
<Aubrienne> How would that work?<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> I can help the One reclaim the void shard without damaging this plane or those linked to it. Then the Arch is safe to use. And you can gain stability for your plane without having to *use* anyone else.<br />
* Genevriel addresses the last to the lich.<br />
* Loch seems to ponder that for a moment<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> Are you sure?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Loch> This is a sacrifice you are willing to make?<br />
<br />
<Xandhil> Is there anything we can do to help?<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Well, you could take me to the Arch in this plane...<br />
* Genevriel suggests.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Loch> Very well - I am willing to let you make this attempt. If you die, I can always go back to my previous plan.<br />
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<Denise> gee, swell :p<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Argent> Lets be clear, if this works, you will free those two<br />
<br />
<Argent> and let the rest of us leave in peace<br />
<br />
<Loch> I agree to these terms. <br />
<br />
<Xandhil> okay...<br />
<br />
<Loch> Permit me to take you to the Arch - do you all wish to go?<br />
* Argent nods yes<br />
<br />
<Denise> yeah<br />
* Xandhil nods also<br />
<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Assuming no other objections, Loch will take you to the Arch, then, leaving his skeletons to guard Ilphere and Vera, and probably surprising some people when you arrive.<br />
* Loch makes a 'here you go' gesture<br />
* Genevriel nods, and turns to Dorien.<br />
<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> (does your telepathic bond with Ilphere keep up, Xan? I forget how long that lasts or if there's a distance limit)<br />
<br />
<Argent> (10 mins per level, and no range as long as on the same plane I believe)<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> I don't want to say goodbye, because I'm not sure if this will actually be a goodbye. But, if it is, please tell Madds that I loved him to the end. No - tell him I'll always love him.<br />
<br />
<Denise> (yeah it's fine)<br />
* Dorien will give you a hug and assure you he will tell him that<br />
<br />
<Argent> Is there anything we can do to help you Genevriel?<br />
* Genevriel hugs Dorien and tells him to give her love to his parents and sister, too, just in case.<br />
<br />
<Denise> :3<br />
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<Denise> Are you really sure? <br />
<br />
<Genevriel> To be honest, I don't actually know what I'm doing. I'm just putting my faith in the One. It's time.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Aubrienne> :/<br />
* Xandhil frowns, looking Concerned, but won't interfere<br />
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<Argent> You dont have to go alone<br />
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<Genevriel> And so, I don't know if there's anything you can do to help. But thank you.<br />
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<Denise> Yeah, I been in there before...<br />
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<Aubrienne> It might help.<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Or at least, you know, make it so you don't have to face whatever by yourself.<br />
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<Genevriel> No, thank you. I'm doing this to try to spare lives, so I'd prefer not to be responsible for putting any of yours in danger.<br />
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<Denise> :|<br />
* Genevriel turns around and faces the Arch, then lets the One guide her.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You step up to the Arch - you can feel its power calling to you, and the voices in your head guiding you onwards.<br />
* Genevriel follows the voices.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You enter the Arch, and find yourself in an empty space. It's dark, and floating before you is a shard of emptiness that is even darker than the darkness around it.<br />
* Genevriel reaches for it, respectfully.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The voices are louder here, more clear than ever before. They call on you to bring this lost shard home.<br />
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<Genevriel> I will, just tell me how.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The shard quivers with a sort of barely-contained power as you reach for it.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (oh this is actually sort of a relevant question - is Gen wearing gloves?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (She likely is, yes - she only takes them off for bathing and sleeping)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Or other hygienic acts)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (ok)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> When you touch the shard, the voices swell and sound almost joyful. You are able to hold it in your gloved hands, and you feel it grow ... calm, if that makes sense. Its agitation ceases and it begins to dissolve in your grasp. It feels comforting, in a way, as it melts and filters into your body.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> When you open your hands, it is gone - as is the pain in your hands.<br />
* Genevriel is surprised by the sudden loss of pain. It's almost painful NOT to feel the pain, and that's something she'll have to think on...<br />
* Genevriel wonders what to do next.<br />
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<Genevriel> . o O (Is there somewhere I should take this? Something I should do to bring it to you?)<br />
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<Genevriel> . o O (Ok)<br />
* Genevriel hopes she can find her way out.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emerge back out from the Arch into Andusk, and feel suddenly exhausted.<br />
* Genevriel falters and nearly collapses, then.<br />
* Denise can catch her :o<br />
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<Genevriel> So tired...<br />
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<Argent> You're back, we got this from here<br />
* Genevriel tries to steady herself, and is grateful for Denise's help.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's gone... you can use the Arch.<br />
* Loch nods<br />
* Xandhil will DM Gen and see if he can see anything different<br />
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<Loch> Very well. Our bargain is completed, then. I will release your friends and permit you to leave unharmed.<br />
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<Denise> Don't forget about the people on the ship though.<br />
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<Denise> you gotta make sure they don't get taken away neither.<br />
* Denise admonishes the lich<br />
* Loch appears to actually realize who you are after a moment<br />
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<Loch> Ah, the urchin. Yes, certainly, I will deal with them in due time.<br />
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<Denise> um, good. :x<br />
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<Argent> Lets go before we wear out our welcome<br />
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<Hettienne> Please.<br />
* Loch will retrieve Vera and Ilphere for you, with a moment's spell. They seem unharmed and awake, if a bit dazed.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Ilphere> We can get home from here, thank you for your help...!<br />
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<Ilphere> And you, don't do anything stupid...!<br />
* Ilphere says to Loch<br />
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<Loch> Tell that to yourself.<br />
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<Ilphere> oh you know how she is to try and reason with... >.><br />
* Xandhil sighs<br />
* Genevriel struggles to stay awake and on her feet.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You going to get Ruchard to pull you out, then?<br />
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<Argent> (yes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, you can tug on your silver cords for your exit, and wake up back in the palace in your proper clothes ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> (How do I feel here? Same?)<br />
* Denise sits up in her cot<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Gen, you still feel exhausted but maybe that's from the strain and exertion of the trip (you did carry a litter full of people, even with help ;) Your hands do not feel painful, though.<br />
* Genevriel surreptitiously peels back a glove to see if her arms are still there.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Your hands/arms look different - the skin is still blackened but the cracks in your skin are filled with a faint glowing light.<br />
* Genevriel quickly pulls her glove back up and hopes that no one saw.<br />
* Xandhil sits up self-consciously from where, despite them being on separate but close together cots, he'd managed to sprawl half across Justen while sleeping<br />
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<Ruchard> are you all okay?<br />
* Denise looks around at everyone<br />
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<Denise> I'm okay :3<br />
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<Xandhil> Fine >.><br />
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<Aubrienne> Seem to be in one piece.<br />
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<Argent> I think so<br />
* Genevriel nods, pensive.<br />
* Ruchard seems relieved<br />
* Ruchard then goes over to his mother and sister, who are starting to stir and wake up as well<br />
* Ilphere hugs her son<br />
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<Ilphere> Did you use the new spell? Tell me all about how it worked...! :D<br />
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<Aubrienne> She's fine.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - we'll conclude there for the day, mission accomplished, I'm sure everything else is fine!<br />
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<Argent> (do we still have the journal?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> oh, Willem's book?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> who was carrying it?<br />
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<Argent> (i dont remember but I know we grabbed it)<br />
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<Denise> (I forget)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> I'll say yes, you can still have it. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> even though that sort of implies you should also have half Kalman's clothes with you ;)<br />
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<Argent> (whoot loincloth!)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> heh<br />
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==Solos==<br />
===Genevriel tells Madds about her latest misadventure===<br />
* Madds has waited with some concern for you to wake up, and will have some food and drink ready for you when you do.<br />
* Genevriel stumbles drowsily out of their bedroom, yawning. She smiles when she sees Madds' thoughtful preparations.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thanks, love.<br />
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<Madds> How are you feeling?<br />
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<Genevriel> Less tired. <br />
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<Madds> That's good - you were pretty exhausted.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ridiculous, since I basically slept all day.<br />
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<Genevriel> This smells lovely. I'm glad you're a good cook.<br />
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<Madds> well, I hope it helps a little.<br />
* Genevriel settles into her chair at the table.<br />
* Genevriel will tell him about Andusk and the rescue mission while they eat.<br />
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<Genevriel> So we had these three options for how to save Andusk, all of which required unknowable uses of other peoples' souls.<br />
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<Genevriel> And we had to pick one in order to be able to do anything for the princesses.<br />
* Madds also settles in to listen<br />
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<Madds> That sounds ... awful.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Pheria, who is Princess Ilphere's double, was apparently trying to sell souls into slavery on this creepy interplanar ship in the hopes that the creatures that own it could help Andusk gain stability.<br />
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<Genevriel> Loch the Lich was trying to use our Princesses to accomplish the same.<br />
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<Genevriel> And this Father Willem fellow, who is apparently Chancellor Rionet's double, is trying to collect souls of doubles here on our plane to power some weird ritual that he and his followers thought could stabilize their plane.<br />
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<Genevriel> Oh, Loch was hoping Hugo would let him use his soul, as well, since Hugo's old enough to have a double there.<br />
* Genevriel eyes Madds, doing the math quickly... If he's 28 he's a little too young, right? ;)<br />
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<Madds> (right, presumably)<br />
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<Genevriel> How do you even make a decision like that?<br />
* Genevriel asks rhetorically.<br />
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<Madds> I'm not sure how I could. <br />
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<Genevriel> Right?! Fortunately, there was a loophole. Xandhil pointed out that Loch could just use the Arch to get the 'resonance' he needed.<br />
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<Genevriel> Problem was, they were storing a... a piece of the Void in there to keep it from destroying everything it touches. That rendered the Andusk arch pretty well useless. Hence this weird fixation on using peoples' souls.<br />
* Madds frowns a little at that<br />
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<Genevriel> Now for the next installation of the continuing drama of 'Your girlfriend's a freak.'<br />
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<Genevriel> The One exists in the Void, right? So I thought maybe it might like to have the shard back. It did.<br />
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<Genevriel> So I got them to take me to the Arch in Andusk, and I retrieved the shard... I think.<br />
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<Madds> ...okay...<br />
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<Genevriel> It sort of felt like I absorbed it.<br />
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<Genevriel> And now my arms don't hurt anymore - good thing, right? But they're still ugly as sin only now they also glow.<br />
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<Genevriel> Figured I ought to warn you in case they keep you awake tonight.<br />
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<Madds> well... I'm definitely glad that they don't hurt anymore. But absorbing a ... shard of void... sounds like it could have other side-effects.<br />
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<Madds> other than glowing.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> That's why I thought it might be good to have August over. Maybe between the three of us we can figure out what to expect.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> but for now you're feeling okay?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Although I feel like I should apologize to you. I could have died, doing that. I half expected I wouldn't be coming back from it. But it meant, in theory, that we were able to save all those souls in Andusk. So, it feels like it was the right thing to do in that respect. But it would have been hard for you. So, I'm sorry.<br />
* Madds reaches over to take your hand (carefully)<br />
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<Madds> You did what you thought was right. It must have been very frightening, to not know what would happen, but you did it anyway. That's nothing to be sorry for. <br />
* Genevriel squeezes his hand playfully.<br />
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<Genevriel> They don't hurt anymore, remember?<br />
* Madds smiles at that<br />
* Madds squeezes your hand back, then.<br />
* Genevriel becomes somewhat more serious as they hold hands.<br />
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<Genevriel> Madds, thank you.<br />
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<Genevriel> I feel like I don't say that often enough.<br />
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<Genevriel> But thank you for being... such a rock through all of this.<br />
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<Madds> Ah.. thanks :)<br />
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<Genevriel> Maybe your guts are a roiling mess of anxiety and you're just really good at hiding it. But your steadfastness definitely keeps MY guts from becoming a roiling mess of anxiety. And that's big.<br />
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<Genevriel> Without you, I'd be freaking out a lot more than I am right now.<br />
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<Madds> Well... I guess I figure at this point, whatever was happening is already happening - all we can do is wait and see. Worrying over it just makes it worse.<br />
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<Genevriel> Worrying is what I do. Should have been my middle name.<br />
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<Madds> heh<br />
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<Genevriel> Anyway, I want you to know that I really do appreciate everything you do for me.<br />
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<Madds> I appreciate you too, Gen. Not everyone would take on a challenge like that, for a bunch of strangers especially, and that's one of the things I love about you.<br />
* Genevriel smiles a little shyly in acknowledgement.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Nothing else important to say to Madds alone - at this point Gen is likely to focus on her food. Seems too pat to say I lvoe you back right here and it's still a little hard for her to say.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (So we can move along to August, if you like)<br />
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<Madds> (okay)<br />
* Genevriel helps Madds clear the table and do the dishes while we wait for August.<br />
* Genevriel will slip in a long embrace if she can, before August shows up. ^-^<br />
* August will arrive a little while later, also a bit concerned since Madds' message was probably a bit on the alarming side.<br />
* August is relieved to see you standing there looking alive and well ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> Hi, August - what?<br />
* Genevriel turns to Madds.<br />
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<Genevriel> What did you tell him? I was just tired.<br />
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<August> He said you'd been gone to a dream plane and came back and all but collapsed.<br />
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<Madds> I lied a tiny bit when I said I wasn't worried... but seeing you up and around helped a lot :)<br />
* Genevriel smiles a little.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, have a seat in the living room, you two. I'll just finish up the coffee and we can get down to business. Madds, feel free to tell him the good news about our mission whil you're waiting.<br />
* August will go have a seat, and Madds can give him the overview of what you told him.<br />
* Genevriel enters the living room not long after with a tray laden with coffee, cream, sugar and a plate of sweets.<br />
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<August> ah, this is very thoughtful, thank you :)<br />
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<Genevriel> It's nothing. I'm finally back to functioning more or less like a real human being so it's the least I can do for the two of you having put up with me all these months.<br />
* Genevriel pours coffee for the gentlemen and herself, then settles back into the couch next to Madds.<br />
* Genevriel turns to August.<br />
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<Genevriel> So how far did Madds get in recounting our mission to Andusk?<br />
* Genevriel just wonders if Madds mentioned the Void shard at all.<br />
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<August> Up to the point where you ... absorbed a piece of the Void?<br />
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<Genevriel> Excellent stopping point.<br />
* Genevriel smiles at Madds.<br />
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<Genevriel> That's what it felt like, anyway.<br />
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<August> I admit I have no idea what that would feel like, but I take your word for it.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm not sure if it's still... in me, or if I was just a channel for the One and it has passed through me.<br />
* August nods<br />
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<Genevriel> But it had some interesting side effects. My arms don't hurt anymore, but they're still all crispy and black, and now they... glow. In between the charred bits.<br />
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<August> hm... interesting.<br />
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<August> May I see?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> As long as it doesn't turn either of you off your dessert.<br />
* Genevriel gives each man a questioning look and awaits their assurance before removing her gloves.<br />
* August nods<br />
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<Madds> it's fine...<br />
* Genevriel removes the gloves with care and extends her arms for examination, then.<br />
* Genevriel will Detect Magic on her arms, now that she's conscious enough to think of it.<br />
* August examines them, not touching for the moment, just looking them over<br />
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<August> (they don't radiate magic, they look the same as usual to your spell)<br />
* Genevriel 's arms might shake a little, betraying how concerned and anxious she ACTUALLY is, in spite of the veneer of good humour she has been displaying about the whole situation.<br />
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<August> well... I can see how that would be alarming, but at least for now I don't see anything that seems dangerous about them? I don't know what might happen in the future, of course, but maybe it's just a ... cosmetic change, a side-effect from your contact with the Void.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
* Genevriel should also do a Heal check on her arms, now that she is conscious enough to think of it.<br />
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<August> If you want, though, I can bring the question to the others, and see if they have other insights into it?<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 15 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 36 ].<br />
* Genevriel acquiesces to August's suggestion.<br />
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<Genevriel> It wouldn't hurt.<br />
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<August> All right.<br />
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<August> Is it all right if I give them the background information, as to how this occurred?<br />
* Genevriel nods, swallowing anxiously.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's not like they'll think I'm... subhuman or something, right? Not like *some* people in this city.<br />
* August reaches out to touch one of your hands carefully, patting it in a calming way.<br />
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<August> Not at all. <br />
* Genevriel had thought she'd put her fears of being seen as an Outsider behind her, but apparently not.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you think I'll... maybe... slowly become nothing? Xandhil and Loch said the Void shard would destroy anything it touches.<br />
* August considers that<br />
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<August> I think if it was going to harm you, it would have done so immediately. I don't think it would be a gradual effect.<br />
* Genevriel nods, almost piteously relieved.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought that might be the case. But it's impossible to be certain about anything, really, isn't it.<br />
* Genevriel takes a deep breath.<br />
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<August> Unfortunately, that is the state of life, yes. But even if this brings changes, I hope they will be beneficial ones for you.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, there's no pain. So that's one benefit already.<br />
* Genevriel smiles bravely.<br />
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<Genevriel> And I'm still here, for now, just like everyone else.<br />
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<August> Indeed.<br />
* Madds puts his arm around you to give you a hug.<br />
* Genevriel leans in to him, accepting his hug gratefully.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (that seems like a good stopping point?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (sure)<br />
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<Genevriel> (thanks)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (np!)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Does Gen get anything worth noting from her Heal check?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (oh - not really, I don't think - they still look burned/crispy, but the glow is not a ... health-related matter, I guess?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (It's not a symptom of some illness or injury, anyway)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Heh, yeah)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Would a K:Planes or K:Nature check yield any information?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Or K:Religion?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I guess it would fall under K:religion, but this is not a typical thing that happens, so it would be pretty hard to roll.<br />
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<Genevriel> Might as well try, in case I get a nat 20 ;)<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 39 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> Nope, not a nat 20<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> heh<br />
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<Genevriel> close but no cigar ;D<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> well it's still a very good roll<br />
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<Genevriel> You don't have to come up with something on the spot if it's good enough to give Gen some insight. Feel free to email if you want to think about it<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen can think that proooobably the shard went on to wherever it was going, and isn't still inside her :)<br />
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<Genevriel> okay, that'll provide a little relief<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I mean, I don't think she can know that for 100% certainty, but it seems like the more likely outcome<br />
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<Genevriel> Thanks :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> np :)</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_67&diff=12192Diablotin 3 session 672018-01-30T04:21:57Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* Genevriel tells Madds about her latest misadventure */</p>
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<div>{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|67}}<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: January 21, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
===Denise reports her conversation with Loch to Dorien and Genevriel===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> well, I think we can start with Denise and crew, I guess, since Argent is with the other team - maybe Denise can let people know about what she and Loch chatted about ;)<br />
* Denise will take her money and come back over to Gen and Dorien<br />
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<Dorien> (I'll be Dorien for now if needed)<br />
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<Denise> well... that went okay I think @_@<br />
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<Denise> He said he's not gonna let them take any folks away or like interfere in "his" plan<br />
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<Dorien> uh... what's his plan?<br />
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<Denise> and that he was to....reunite this place with the other planes?<br />
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<Denise> he didn't give me details<br />
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<Denise> just like - 'we'll be free'<br />
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<Denise> an 'we won't be cut off' an stuff<br />
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<Denise> but liek, maybe he wants to stick this plane back to the real ones? I dunno - but we can't let him do just whatever he wants to the princesses<br />
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<Dorien> so he's not making a deal with the guy on the boat, though?<br />
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<Denise> no, he didn't like him very much<br />
* Dorien nods<br />
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<Denise> he said it was a ship of lies<br />
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<Denise> and he'd try an get folks back before it left<br />
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<Denise> so that's good, right?<br />
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<Dorien> I wouldn't have thought I'd be agreeing with the lich, but yes. I think that's better than the alternatives, at least?<br />
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<Denise> yeah....<br />
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<Denise> so what do we do now? Keep waitin' here or...?<br />
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<Dorien> Hey, he gave you some money, we can buy another drink while we wait.<br />
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<Denise> here or at th' other place?<br />
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<Dorien> I feel more comfortable keeping an eye on the ship, personally. I mean.. not comfortable. It's awful. But at least this way we'll know if it's doing anything else weird.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'd also prefer watching the ship.<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Denise will get us some new drinks, slightly selfishly disappointed<br />
* Genevriel hopes there is something non-alcoholic for her.<br />
* Denise can pay a little more for some potable non-booze ;)<br />
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===Hugo and Argent have dinner with Hugozel; Aubrienne and Hettie remain rats===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay, we'll switch over to the other group who are hanging out with alt!Hugo)<br />
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<Hugonel> (OK, so we're just going for dinner with him now?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (well, you're going for ... a bite :)<br />
* Diablotin_Narrator will bring you to a charming little restaurant alongside the river.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (oops ww)<br />
* Hugozel will bring you to a charming little restaurant alongside the river.<br />
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<Argent> (still on the island?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (no, off the island - if you want to object to going off the island I can back up to allow that :)<br />
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<Argent> (I'm fairly confident we can make it back without issue, so I have no problem)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
* Hugozel clears the place out so we can enjoy a private little chat.<br />
* Hugozel basically just waves his hand and is like "you're all done your lunch now, bye" and people agree and leave ;p<br />
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<Argent> (is it a respect thing, an intimidation thing, or a magic charm kinda thing?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (little from column a, little from column b... possibly quite a bit from column c)<br />
* Hugonel tries to look like that is a perfectly normal thing to have happened.<br />
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<Hettienne> >.><br />
* Hugozel will have a seat at the largest table, and indicate that you're welcome to join him.<br />
* Hettienne looks for cues as to wtf she is supposed to do >.><br />
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<Argent> (arnt you and Aubrienne still rats?)<br />
* Argent will sit after Hugonel<br />
* Hugozel will order some dishes from the terrified waiter ;p<br />
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<Hettienne> (oh right, lol)<br />
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<Hugonel> (don't worry, we're all rats compared to him ...)<br />
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<Hugozel> So. Eletheni and Mortemer. Interesting names.<br />
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<Hugozel> Very sweet of you to name your son after my late, unlamented great-grandfather.<br />
* Hugonel tries to judge whether he is being sarcastic or something with that comment.<br />
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<Hugonel> (with my 0 Sense Motive)<br />
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<Hugozel> (heh. well you think he is not just being politely complimentary)<br />
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<Hugonel> Ah, well, yes.<br />
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<Hugonel> This is a lovely restaurant. I don't think I've been here before.<br />
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<Argent> I know I have not<br />
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<Hugozel> It's acceptable. the view is good.<br />
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<Argent> (is there anything special about the view?)<br />
* Argent will look at the view<br />
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<Hugozel> (it looks across the river at the palace)<br />
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<Argent> Can we see where you reside from here?<br />
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<Hugozel> Yes, just barely.<br />
* Hugozel will point it out.<br />
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<Argent> (can I orient our current location to where I sensed Ilphere?)<br />
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<Argent> (and can I see it?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (you think the area where you could sense Ilphere is probably the largest building on the island - which has a big domed roof and is quite visible from here. Where specifically in there, you're not sure, but that was the direction you sensed her in.)<br />
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<Argent> and that one?<br />
* Argent will point to the larged domed roof<br />
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<Hugozel> The Hall of Oracles. Our council chambers and meeting place.<br />
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<Argent> Ah... that makes sense now that you say it<br />
* Hugozel turns to Hugo once the food arrives.<br />
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<Hugozel> I believe we share something in common, Eletheni. A certain unnameable bond.<br />
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<Hugonel> I feel what you are saying, though I do not know what it is called. Please enlighten me.<br />
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<Hugozel> My mentor calls it a resonance. A harmonic attunement of beings.<br />
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<Hugonel> Who is your mentor?<br />
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<Hugozel> Loch du Champe.<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
* Argent will have an impressed look on his face<br />
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<Hugonel> Ever since I was very small I felt certain connections, maybe 'resonances' like you say.<br />
* Hugozel nods<br />
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<Hugozel> He believes that these resonances can be exploited to great effect - profound shifts in our world.<br />
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<Hugonel> Exploited how?<br />
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<Hugozel> They can be used to facilitate drawing our plane into alignment with a more stable plane. Like calls out to like.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well ... I don't know about any of that. But it sounds fascinating.<br />
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<Hugozel> If you would be willing to go with me to speak with him, I'm sure he would be able to make it clear. Perhaps I'm not explaining it well.<br />
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<Hugonel> It would be a great honor to arrange such a meeting someday.<br />
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<Hugozel> Mm. Yes, although time is of the essence.<br />
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<Hugonel> It is?<br />
* Hugozel smiles, showing small fangs.<br />
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<Argent> (so vampire)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (it would seem so)<br />
* Hugozel fixes his gaze on Hugo<br />
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<Argent> Are the Kaorti here too?<br />
* Hugozel is distracted for a moment and turns to look at you, Argent<br />
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<Hugozel> what do you know of them?<br />
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<Argent> I know they are from the far realms, they come to Planes and "harvest" from them all the resources<br />
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<Argent> we've had trouble with them and when you said time is of the essence, I thought maybe thats what you were refering to<br />
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<Hugozel> You're more clever than you look :)<br />
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<Hugonel> I've often said that he's a clever boy.<br />
* Argent gives Hugo an annoyed glare<br />
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<Hugozel> They have sent scouts but our plane lacks sufficient energy to be of great interest to them, I think. And we've killed any that we've detected, which may be something of a deterrant.<br />
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<Argent> That's good for you, at least in that respect<br />
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<Hugozel> Less good for their hosts, but there are necessary sacrifices.<br />
* Hugozel turns back to Hugo<br />
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<Hugozel> All right, enough chit chat... come with me. <br />
* Hugozel attempts to dominate you, Hugo. You can roll a will save.<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok, sec)<br />
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<Hugonel> (has it been 130 minutes since I cast my Grand Destiny spell?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (uhh I'll say no, it hasn't been that long)<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok, will use it then)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 16 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 34 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> (can I try to use my amazing Intimidate power that I've never tried before?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (you can!)<br />
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<Hugonel> Why, good sir, I think someone of your intelligence and grace would know that trying something like that on someone against whom you're outmatched is ... imprudent. Wouldn't you agree?<br />
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<Hugonel> (does he count as type: human, or is he something else?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> his type is undead (augmented humanoid)... so I think probably not "human"<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+25<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+25 ] getting [ 14 ] which, after the modifier [ 25 ] totals [ 39 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok,*only* 39 then)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (lol)<br />
* Hugozel looks shaken<br />
* Hugozel stands and steps away.<br />
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<Hugonel> I wonder how your 'mentor' will react when he finds out that you have shared so much information with us?<br />
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<Hugozel> This isn't over. <br />
* Argent stands<br />
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<Hugonel> Thank you, good sir, for the meal. It was delightful.<br />
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<Hettienne> . o O (what the fuck is happenin)<br />
* Hugozel turns into a wisp of vapour and floats away.<br />
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<Hettienne><rat>... okay<br />
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<Hugonel> Hmm. Well, I was going to be happy to go with him, but then he had to go and try to charm me, and we just can't have that.<br />
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<Hettienne><rat> so that ... happened O_o<br />
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<Argent> He's going to be trouble<br />
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<Waiter> um... excuse me. Do you want a to-go box?<br />
* Waiter gestures to the plates of uneaten food.<br />
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<Aubrienne><rat> That feels like it's going to come back to bite us. No pun intended,<br />
* Argent looks at Hugo<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, of course, what do you expect?<br />
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<Hettienne><r>uuughhh<br />
* Hugonel says to the waiter, exasperated.<br />
* Hugonel turns back to the group.<br />
* Waiter will pack up your food, then.<br />
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<Hugonel> Once he knew that we were not ordinary inhabitants of this realm, he was always going to be trouble. <br />
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<Hugonel> He tried to charm me because he realized, in some way, that I was his double.<br />
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<Argent> He's a vampire, its something they do<br />
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<Hugonel> Right. So we should definitely go. But I thought that Hettie and Aubrienne should be able to enjoy some of this food, don't you agree, friends?<br />
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<Argent> lets go back<br />
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<Hugonel> Indeed.<br />
* Hugonel takes the food and we head out.<br />
* Argent will leave the restaurant with the boxes<br />
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<Waiter><m> fucking vampires <br />
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===The party hears what Xandhil and Justen have to say===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay - so Xan was going to do a sending I think? to let people know what's up. Who were you going to send to?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Aubrienne I think)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay - so let's have that arrive as they're leaving the restaurant I think)<br />
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<Xandhil> (okay)<br />
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<Xandhil> "We have a way to get us in to the palace - Can we meet back at the Inn to discuss and plan?"<br />
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<Aubrienne> "Can do. We have more specific location of prisoners, discuss in person. Met Hugo's double, our presence is known and rescue timetable may be truncated."<br />
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<Argent> (so round up folks and head back to the inn)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (That would be my thought)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - you can regroup at the inn and make your plans.<br />
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<Denise> (I assume soneone will come retrieve us?)<br />
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<Argent> (yes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> yeah, they know where they left you, so I assume they can swing by there and then head back to the undercity to meet up with Justen and Xan<br />
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<Denise> (keen)<br />
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<Argent> My dropping the Kaorti may leave Hugo's double thinking were here looking for means to deal with them<br />
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<Denise> what?<br />
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<Argent> fun story, we ran into Hugo's vampire dream double<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Hettienne> well, aren't we kinda? in a roundabout way<br />
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<Denise> I talked to Loch @_@<br />
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<Hettienne> What? Why?!<br />
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<Xandhil> uhhh..<br />
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<Hettienne> WHat possessed you, girl??<br />
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<Argent> wow<br />
* Hugonel lays out the lunch leftovers for whoever wants it.<br />
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<Denise> He just thought I was some street kid >.><br />
* Hettienne is not too mad to eat.<br />
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<Hettienne> Are you*sure*?!<br />
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<Denise> he came by the boat an' yelled at the merchant<br />
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<Denise> I told he I' was scared Father Willem was sellin' folks to the boat<br />
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<Denise> he said he weren't gonna let them take any folks from ~his plane~<br />
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<Denise> an that CHange was comin.<br />
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<Denise> He wants to like... stick this plane somewhere with the other ones I think?<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Argent> yeah using resonance or something from the doubles to "stabilize the plane" the vampire was yammering about that too<br />
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<Denise> He gave me money :p<br />
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<Xandhil> Hmmm... interesting<br />
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<Xandhil> Well<br />
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<Xandhil> That's better than Pheria's plan @_@<br />
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<Xandhil> I mean, maybe not for the people involved<br />
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<Xandhil> From what we were abot to find out, it looks like the Merchant is double dealing with her and Willen=m<br />
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<Argent> what's her plan, selling souls to the black ship too?<br />
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<Xandhil> No... she wants to secure this plane to a stable dream plane<br />
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<Xandhil> Probably Leng.<br />
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<Xandhil> So that would be terrible<br />
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<Denise> isn't that where the merchant is from? D:<br />
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<Argent> for most of the regular people I would say<br />
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<Xandhil> exactly.<br />
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<Xandhil> I hope this incident with your double won't make things too much more difficult... If you have some kind of anti-scryings spells, this would be a good time to use them.<br />
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<Xandhil> any of you that he met<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't think he noticed me'n' Bree<br />
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<Hugonel> I don't have anything to protect against scrying, I'm afraid. <br />
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<Xandhil> (Actaually wait,)<br />
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<Xandhil> (I thought it was self only but it isn't)<br />
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<Xandhil> Who all did he meet?<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Argent> Hugo and myself<br />
* Xandhil can caset nondetection on Hugo and Argent then<br />
* Argent will cast see invisible<br />
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<Argent> I'll notice the sensor if one happens<br />
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<Genevriel> So, it sounds like we should rescue the princesses and get back to our plane to prevent anyone with doubles here from being used for their soul resonance, then...?<br />
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<Xandhil> I..... yeah.<br />
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<Xandhil> So<br />
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<Xandhil> I did a sending to Channel<br />
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<Xandhil> Becuse I wanted to know if it really was her that Janelle talked to in the Arch<br />
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<Xandhil> And it was - she said Mother took her there, and I'm afraid she meant Raina<br />
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<Xandhil> in the underarch<br />
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<Xandhil> So, anyway, as much as we need to rescue the princesses, and that's still a priority, I'm concerned that if we just leave them to sort out their stabilization issues on their own, it will still have an impact on our plane<br />
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<Genevriel> Right. They'll keep trying and I can't really blame them. We'd fight against oblivion if the roles were reversed.<br />
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<Argent> Is there a way we could help them stabilize it? Do we even want that?<br />
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<Justen> Ilphere probably knows more than anyone about what is going on with this plane... so rescuing her would be a good first step towards sorting it out.<br />
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<Genevriel> So, what do you propose?<br />
* Xandhil nods to Justen<br />
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<Xandhil> Get her back, and then sort it out<br />
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<Justen> We have a way to get into the palace, at least. From there, finding Ilphere and Vera and securing them. Then.. we'll see, I guess.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Argent> they're in the Hall of Oracles, where in there... its a big building?<br />
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<Xandhil> We're goign to need physical disguises - there's too much magical detection to try and use magic.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Is everyone good to go, or would it be prudent for you Arcane casters to get some rest so you're at maximum capacity for spells?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Do we have the time for that?<br />
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<Aubrienne> It feels like the sooner we go the better.<br />
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<Xandhil> If Hugo's double is working with Loch, then we might not<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, let's get some costumes together, then, and go.<br />
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<Hettienne> Uhhh I didn't exactly bring a wardrobe department<br />
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<Xandhil> The person who is goign to help us with this is from the Embassies. Were going to meet him at the house of one of our local allies...<br />
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<Xandhil> There's be more to work with there.<br />
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<Xandhil> But uh.. He's, hmm. A dangerous letch. <br />
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<Genevriel> We're big boys and girls. We can say no.<br />
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<Xandhil> Yes, I just want you to know what to expect.<br />
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<Xandhil> He knows what's going on and where we're from<br />
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<Aubrienne> We already have to worry about a dangerous lich. I think we'll be fine.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Xandhil> true enough<br />
* Denise frowns<br />
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<Denise> Well I guess let's go...<br />
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===Everyone gets into disguise and goes to the hall where Ilphere and Cordovera are being kept===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, you can head to the "local ally's" house.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Which is a big fancy house in the rich section of town - equivalent to the Grand in your city.<br />
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<Xandhil> The owner isn't here, but his partner is....<br />
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<Xandhil> Uh, fair warning, that's the double fo the Warlord's husband, if any of you have ever met him?<br />
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<Xandhil> He name is Cesar Nasarius....<br />
* Hettienne shrugs<br />
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<Xandhil> And the contact from the Embassy is Sendhel<br />
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<Xandhil> Cesar is a good guy. Sendhel is more...self-interested.<br />
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<Genevriel> He's your father's double, isn't he.<br />
* Xandhil sighs<br />
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<Xandhil> He is.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> You're not responsible for him. No need to be so apologetic about him.<br />
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<Xandhil> I don't think he knows that I'd I'd rather keep it that way.<br />
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<Xandhil> no.... I'm apologetic about you having to deal with him >.><br />
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<Xandhil> Do keep in mind - he is a lot more dangerous than he appears<br />
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<Genevriel> We'll be fine.<br />
* Genevriel can't help but glance over at Hugo. She hopes no one notices.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, mostly fine.<br />
* Hettienne snickers.<br />
* Xandhil seems to be known/expected by the guards, at least, when he knocks<br />
* Cesar will welcome you into the house - he's a middle aged (maybe around 50-something) human with mostly-grey hair and big muscles ;)<br />
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<Cesar> Hi :)<br />
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<Xandhil> Hi :)<br />
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<Xandhil> These are the rest of the group...<br />
* Genevriel nods a polite greeting.<br />
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<Xandhil> Is Sendhel here?<br />
* Sendhel is lounging on a couch but will get up when you arrive. He's probably mostly SK, with some other stuff thrown in to explain the blue-green eyes. He looks like San but, uh, tartier.<br />
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<Xandhil> (and less scrawny)<br />
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<Sendhel> (yeah)<br />
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<Sendhel> darlings, you made it :) is it time for dress-up?<br />
* Sendhel gives an appraising look over his subjects<br />
* Denise eyes this guy a little dubiously<br />
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<Sendhel> Yessss, I think can work with this >:D<br />
* Hettienne eyes him very dubously<br />
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<Argent> shall we then<br />
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<Genevriel> Let's get on with it, then.<br />
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<Genevriel> Time may be short.<br />
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<Sendhel> come along, then, poppets ^-^<br />
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<Denise><m>goody >.><br />
* Sendhel will take you to ... presumably Kalman's wardrobe and fling open the doors to give you free access to a whole lot of tarty clothes.<br />
* Cesar looks to Gen and Denise...<br />
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<Cesar> Hey, so, you might find more things that fit in my wardrobe, if you like :)<br />
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<Xandhil> I can take care of mysef and Justen.... except the clothes<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Genevriel> Sure.<br />
* Denise says, eying the stuff in the closet dubiously again<br />
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<Denise> I bet hettie can sort us out though if we gotta make changes to things...<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
* Aubrienne moves in to start perusing the available tarty outfits<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't think anythin' in here is gonna fit me without a lot o' work...<br />
* Denise has 1000% confidence in her aunt :3<br />
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<Sendhel> So let me go over my plan - so you can take it into consideration as you're dressing :D<br />
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<Aubrienne> We could always layer things. Eventually everything would get covered, right?<br />
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<Hettienne> What're we even supposed to be<br />
* Genevriel will accompany Denise and Cesar to Cesar's wardrobe. Safety in numbers, right?<br />
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<Xandhil> yes.... what*is* the plan?<br />
* Sendhel points to Argent, Gen, Denise, and Justen.<br />
* Genevriel raises an eyebrow pointedly.<br />
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<Sendhel> You four - litter bearers. You just need to look like slaves, which should be easy enough.<br />
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<Sendhel> Nobody pays attention to slaves anyway :p<br />
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<Denise> great :p<br />
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<Argent> what about our weapons and armor, im not about to walk into that palace unarmed<br />
* Sendhel pulls out a plain looking bag.<br />
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<Sendhel> Into the bag with them!<br />
* Argent looks at Xan<br />
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<Xandhil> bag of holding I assume<br />
* Genevriel smirks a little, then turns to Justen.<br />
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<Xandhil> We only need to get in, then we can rearm<br />
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<Genevriel> We can be a matched pair.<br />
* Genevriel gestures at the red hair.<br />
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<Justen> heh, yeah<br />
* Argent nods accepting<br />
* Xandhil sighs and will go first, dropping his rapier in the bag<br />
* Justen puts in his flail + armor<br />
* Argent will then drop his rapier, revolver, a dagger, and strip of his mithral chain shirt, but keeps his knuckles which he tucks into his belt<br />
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<Hugonel> I'll be fine with no weapons, I have my scarf if needed.<br />
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<Hettienne> >:|<br />
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<Denise> I dno't got nothin anyway 'cept my wraps<br />
* Hettienne grumbles unhappily at turning over her guns<br />
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<Genevriel> I just have my club, but I suppose a slave wouldn't have one.<br />
* Genevriel drops it in.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I don't think Aubrienne even brought a weapon)<br />
* Sendhel eyes Argent in particular.<br />
* Xandhil will pointedly take the bag from Sen once everything's inside<br />
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<Sendhel> You're really too pretty to be a load-bearing slave, but we'll pretend ;)<br />
* Sendhel gives your butt a smack<br />
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<Justen> hey, what am I, chopped liver? :p<br />
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<Xandhil> -__<br />
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<Xandhil> -___-<br />
* Argent frowns at Sendhel<br />
* Sendhel winks at you<br />
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<Argent> stay focused<br />
* Sendhel pouts but will get back to his description of everyone's roles<br />
* Sendhel points to Hugo, Aubrienne, and Xan next.<br />
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<Sendhel> You get to be delegates from the Embassy with me. You can probably pass for shadar-kai or elves with some makeup assistance.<br />
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<Aubrienne> o.O<br />
* Sendhel then turns to Dorien and Hettie, finally.<br />
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<Aubrienne> If you say so<br />
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<Sendhel> You two will be our prizes :) a pair of breeding slaves as a gift for my dear friend Pheria. Clearly the breeding is already underway!<br />
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<Xandhil> like I said.... I can take care of my own disguise<br />
* Dorien glances to Hettie, mildly horrified<br />
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<Hettienne> no<br />
* Genevriel stifles laughter.<br />
* Hettienne crosses her arms.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh, yeah, that's going to be a no go.<br />
* Xandhil sighs<br />
* Sendhel looks slightly piqued at your refusal<br />
* Denise looks facinated y horrified at how this is going to go<br />
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<Sendhel> Do you have any other suggestion, then, darlings? <br />
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<Denise> C...cann't she just be a goft on her own? >.><br />
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<Denise> An dorien can be a elf or a a shadar kai too?<br />
* Sendhel eyes Dorien<br />
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<Sendhel> I ... suppose so. He's skinny enough to be an elf.<br />
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<Denise> or he can be like.... her doctor or somethin' I dunno >.><br />
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<Genevriel> Seriously? I doubt breeding pairs of slaves have to fawn over one another.<br />
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<Genevriel> WE four are going to have to carry you lot. For fuck's sake, it's a disguise.<br />
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<Hettienne> I believe those two are gonna carry us and you're gonna PRETEND< so shut yer yap<br />
* Hettienne snaps<br />
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<Hettienne> he can get*disguised* as an elf.<br />
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<Dorien> That would be fine with me.<br />
* Dorien says hastily, before Hettie kills him.<br />
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<Argent> Its settled, lets be done with this<br />
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<Aubrienne> Okay, is there a specific look we need to be going for here, being Embassy folks?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, Sen will assist with the disguises as needed (he can take 20 on the ones that need a bit more.. work, like those who are pretending to be elves or SK ;)<br />
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<Argent> (how bad is the slave dress, from what I saw)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (loincloth?)<br />
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<Xandhil> strike a line between fancy and slutty<br />
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<Argent> (rest of stuff in Xan's bag then)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Do women also get chest wraps? 'Cause if Gen has to parade naked through the streets, that's going to go over about as well as Hettie and Dorien being a 'breeding pair')<br />
* Xandhil says, gesturing at the closet<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Sure, chest wraps are fine. <br />
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<Hettienne> ( but it's only a disguise... (:O )<br />
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<Genevriel> (Hey, if you get to be a special snowflake, so do I)<br />
* Denise would also prefer chestwraps.... hers are magic though so that's probably a no go :p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - you can imagine up what disguises you wish, and since Tuck isn't here I'll assume Dorien gets the sluttiest outfit possible.<br />
* Genevriel covers herself up as much as she possibly can while still giving off the 'slave' vibe.<br />
* Xandhil probably looks like one of his brothers :p<br />
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<Xandhil> so - where's the litter?<br />
* Cesar can show you where - they have one although I'm sure Kalman doesn't actually use it much.<br />
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<Xandhil> will this do?<br />
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<Cesar> (are you asking about your disguise, or the litter, and who are you asking?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (litter and Sendhel)<br />
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<Genevriel> (How many people are we actually looking at carrying? Even with Justen's 26 STR and Denise's whatever STR, 7 people seems a bit much)<br />
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<Genevriel> (or 6, whatevs)<br />
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<Denise> (not everyon has to be in it....Hettie and Dorien and one or two SK)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (I dunno, Justen's 'heavy load' is almost a ton.)<br />
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<Denise> (others can walk)<br />
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<Denise> (also that yikes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (920 lbs)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (but also yes, some folks can walk)<br />
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<Argent> (so off we go)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes - you can head off in the direction of the island (again, for some of you).<br />
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<Argent> (who gets to stare at who's butts while carrying these lazy asses?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> maybe put the girls in front and the guys in back?<br />
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<Denise> (sure, Argent can stare at my butt and Justen can stare at Gen's :p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (heh)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I mean, Gen's butt isn't *bad* but she might be a tad uncomfortable if she knew someone were ogling it)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, well, you can make your way back to the guard post at the end of the bridge, and Sen can have a 'friendly chat' with the guards there until they let you through.<br />
* Sendhel smirks, pleased with his own performance<br />
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<Sendhel> There we go, darlings. The palace - and your destiny - await.<br />
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<Argent> (did we have a back way into the Hall?)<br />
* Sendhel can get you there.<br />
* Sendhel can talk to the guards there and distract them while you guys proceed in<br />
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<Sendhel> ("distract")<br />
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<Argent> (head can be distracting)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> I like that you just said "can be", like maybe not always?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> depending on the quality<br />
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<Argent> (exactly)<br />
* Argent will retrieve gear and dress once were safe inside<br />
* Sendhel would be affronted if you think his head-giving is not distracting, darling.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - you are inside the large domed building which is apparently the 'Hall of Oracles'. It's pretty quiet here, so what would you like to do?<br />
* Argent will Find Quarry to get an orientation on Ilphere<br />
* Denise will put her wraps back on and her real clothes<br />
* Xandhil can retrive his things as well<br />
* Aubrienne will at least cast Mage Armor<br />
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<Hettienne> thank fuck.<br />
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<Hettienne> (YES. CLOTHES PLEASE. AND GUNS. YUB YUB)<br />
* Genevriel changes back into her clothes and rubs her aching shoulder<br />
* Xandhil can redistribute everyone's stuff, yes<br />
* Denise will stretch as well<br />
* Denise can show Gen a good one that will help some :3<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Argent, you can pick up a direction to Ilphere.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thanks<br />
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<Argent> She's that way... "xxx" far<br />
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<Argent> Ilphere<br />
* Genevriel smiles for Denise.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Should I try to make us invisible, or will the magic give us away?<br />
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<Argent> probably plenty of magic here<br />
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<Genevriel> I can cast another magic circle of protection against evil that would protect us all if you stay close enough to me, if you think that would be beneficial<br />
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<Argent> (invis and head out)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (the head out is for Sen)<br />
* Aubrienne will cast Invisibility Sphere on an easily carryable object.<br />
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<Aubrienne> This way we can switch off if necessary.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay you can make your way towards the direction you can sense Ilphere in. <br />
* Genevriel will cast MCAE on herself. As long as you're within 10 feet of me, you're protected.<br />
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<Xandhil> (Is sen stayog wkth us or... did he just get us in and leave us to our own devices?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (he's busy distracting the guards ;)<br />
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<Xandhil> (I assume the latter, but just making sure >.>)<br />
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<Xandhil> (okay)<br />
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===They meet Loch the Lich who wants to save his plane===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> You make your way carefully through the hall, avoiding being detected (as far as you can tell, anyway) and eventually you arrive at a large circular room. At the center you can see a raised platform with two women who look like they're sleeping. You can also see a relatively large number of creatures that look like skeletons, but with polished black bones, surrounding them on guard.<br />
* Xandhil will try to see if we are heading anywhere he is familiar with<br />
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<Argent> (k-religion on the skeletons?)<br />
* Xandhil will try DM on Ilphere and Vera<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+11<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+11 ] getting [ 17 ] which, after the modifier [ 11 ] totals [ 28 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (well the area I guess, but mostly interested in what's going on with them, and whether a Break Enchantment would help)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> they're Black Skeletons, shockingly. Basically tougher than regular skeletons.<br />
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<Genevriel> If we choose to do something about these sentinels, please let me cast a spell before you rush in. <br />
* Genevriel murmurs just loud enough for the melee fighters to hear, she hopes.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, you can detect that they're under a powerful enchantment - possibly like a sleep spell but stronger?<br />
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<Denise><q> I might be able to wake them.<br />
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<Denise> (LOL)<br />
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<Xandhil><q> I might be able to wake them.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (just punch them in the face, that should work)<br />
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<Denise> (LOL yes)<br />
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<Xandhil><q> They might be able to extricate themselves<br />
* Loch Dimension Doors into the room, arriving near the dais (in the middle of the skeletons)<br />
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<Argent> (crap)<br />
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<Xandhil> (well my DM is probably still up :V)<br />
* Loch is magic ;)<br />
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<Xandhil> (no kidding ;) Does he have any active spells?)<br />
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<Loch> I assume you are here to rescue your companions. Perhaps we can discuss this like reasonable people.<br />
* Loch speaks in your general direction.<br />
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<Aubrienne>*sigh*<br />
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<Loch> (I'm gonna say probably true seeing...)<br />
* Argent will step forward<br />
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<Denise> (goody)<br />
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<Argent> what exactly would you like to discuss?<br />
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<Loch> My continued use of them for a temporary period, in order to save the lives of thousands of people on this plane.<br />
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<Denise> (How far away are we)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (say about 40 feet)<br />
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<Argent> temporary period? Days? Years?<br />
* Xandhil will silent/still cast Telepathic bond with Ilphere<br />
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<Loch> Days - perhaps even less, if I can utilize the energy of other doubles as well.<br />
* Loch eyes Hugo. well not eyes. he doesn't have eyes. looks generally in Hugo's direction.<br />
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<Argent> So your plan is to use the resonance from the "doubles" to secure this dream plane<br />
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<Argent> that the short version?<br />
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<Genevriel> And what effects will your use have on these two and other 'doubles' once you've accomplished your goal?<br />
* Xandhil will give Ilphere the short short version of what is happening<br />
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<Loch> Correct. Their souls will draw towards one another, permitting the planar alignment to take place.<br />
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<Argent> And like she said, what is the cost to them?<br />
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<Loch> They will not be harmed by this process. It is merely a ... guidance mechanism. <br />
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<Genevriel> And what will a 'planar alignment' mean? Will your plane and ours become one?<br />
* Xandhil will also ask her opinion on the feasibility of this plan<br />
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<Xandhil> (Though I guess I could also roll myself :p)<br />
* Genevriel will also roll K: Planes to see if she can figure out what a 'planar alignment' might mean.<br />
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<Loch> No, not one. You are aware of the Shadow Plane, and its connection to your world - it would be similar in essence to that. A related plane adjoining yours, drawing on its energy to sustain itself. <br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+23<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+23 ] getting [ 2 ] which, after the modifier [ 23 ] totals [ 25 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 14 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 35 ].<br />
* Argent looks back at the rest for the technical issues<br />
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<Denise> Well I don't know of you've got time with everyone else tryin' their plans :p<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'm trying to figure out if there could be long-term bad effects on the 'doubles' or on the planes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, you're uncertain whether this could work. Gen, you think it could work, but there could be unforeseen long term effects - it isn't something someone has tried before, at least not to your knowledge, since the creation of the Shadow Plane, and that was ...a long time ago.<br />
* Genevriel will explain this to her companions.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Genevriel> I can't say whether the long-term effects could be helpful or harmful, though.<br />
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<Xandhil> I think there's something you can use that has much more potent resonance than any people with resonance<br />
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<Loch> what do you mean?<br />
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<Xandhil> The Arch.<br />
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<Xandhil> It's what defines the inner planes<br />
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<Xandhil> it connects them all<br />
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<Xandhil> through the center<br />
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<Loch> Mm... there is a minor complication with that.<br />
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<Xandhil> which is?<br />
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<Loch> Our Arch is currently storing a void shard. To release it could be extremely damaging to our plane, and any attuned to it.<br />
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<Xandhil> Oh damnit.... is that where it is...<br />
* Xandhil thinks<br />
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<Xandhil> that's going to be a problem still if you align the planes<br />
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<Loch> If it could be safely extricated and removed, perhaps.<br />
* Genevriel wonders what a void shard is. Another K: Planes roll?<br />
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<Denise> A....what? D:<br />
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<Denise> That sounds bad<br />
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<Hettienne> uhhh<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 15 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 36 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> It's... pretty much exactly wht it sounds like<br />
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<Xandhil> (ALso you can assume I am relaying this all to Ilphere, so I'm open to advice and glib commentary :V)<br />
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<Denise> Maybe we can take it an, like, throw it at the Kaorti :p<br />
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<Aubrienne> If it*could* be safely 'extricated and removed', why haven't you done so yourself?<br />
* Loch gives you a 'do I look new here' look<br />
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<Xandhil> It's presence causes the realm to errode faster... probably that's what's eroding your connections to the other planes*now*<br />
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<Xandhil> That won't get better if you leave it where it is anyway<br />
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<Xandhil> what is the issue with extracting it?<br />
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<Loch> The issue is where it goes once it's extracted. It is the essence of nothingness - it destroys what it comes into contact with.<br />
* Genevriel has gone really quiet.<br />
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<Aubrienne> How exactly is the Arch containing it?<br />
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<Genevriel> I... I might have a solution.<br />
* Genevriel looks kind of frightened but resolved.<br />
* Xandhil looks at her<br />
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<Aubrienne> What're you thinking, Gen?<br />
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<Genevriel> I... serve the One. Which, as far as I can tell, is a multitude of souls that were trapped in the Void over millennia. The One is willing to take the shard back so that you can use the Arch.<br />
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<Xandhil> what?<br />
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<Aubrienne> How would that work?<br />
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<Genevriel> I can help the One reclaim the void shard without damaging this plane or those linked to it. Then the Arch is safe to use. And you can gain stability for your plane without having to *use* anyone else.<br />
* Genevriel addresses the last to the lich.<br />
* Loch seems to ponder that for a moment<br />
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<Xandhil> Are you sure?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Loch> This is a sacrifice you are willing to make?<br />
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<Xandhil> Is there anything we can do to help?<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, you could take me to the Arch in this plane...<br />
* Genevriel suggests.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Loch> Very well - I am willing to let you make this attempt. If you die, I can always go back to my previous plan.<br />
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<Denise> gee, swell :p<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Argent> Lets be clear, if this works, you will free those two<br />
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<Argent> and let the rest of us leave in peace<br />
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<Loch> I agree to these terms. <br />
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<Xandhil> okay...<br />
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<Loch> Permit me to take you to the Arch - do you all wish to go?<br />
* Argent nods yes<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
* Xandhil nods also<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Assuming no other objections, Loch will take you to the Arch, then, leaving his skeletons to guard Ilphere and Vera, and probably surprising some people when you arrive.<br />
* Loch makes a 'here you go' gesture<br />
* Genevriel nods, and turns to Dorien.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (does your telepathic bond with Ilphere keep up, Xan? I forget how long that lasts or if there's a distance limit)<br />
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<Argent> (10 mins per level, and no range as long as on the same plane I believe)<br />
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<Genevriel> I don't want to say goodbye, because I'm not sure if this will actually be a goodbye. But, if it is, please tell Madds that I loved him to the end. No - tell him I'll always love him.<br />
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<Denise> (yeah it's fine)<br />
* Dorien will give you a hug and assure you he will tell him that<br />
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<Argent> Is there anything we can do to help you Genevriel?<br />
* Genevriel hugs Dorien and tells him to give her love to his parents and sister, too, just in case.<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Denise> Are you really sure? <br />
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<Genevriel> To be honest, I don't actually know what I'm doing. I'm just putting my faith in the One. It's time.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Aubrienne> :/<br />
* Xandhil frowns, looking Concerned, but won't interfere<br />
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<Argent> You dont have to go alone<br />
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<Genevriel> And so, I don't know if there's anything you can do to help. But thank you.<br />
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<Denise> Yeah, I been in there before...<br />
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<Aubrienne> It might help.<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Or at least, you know, make it so you don't have to face whatever by yourself.<br />
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<Genevriel> No, thank you. I'm doing this to try to spare lives, so I'd prefer not to be responsible for putting any of yours in danger.<br />
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<Denise> :|<br />
* Genevriel turns around and faces the Arch, then lets the One guide her.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You step up to the Arch - you can feel its power calling to you, and the voices in your head guiding you onwards.<br />
* Genevriel follows the voices.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You enter the Arch, and find yourself in an empty space. It's dark, and floating before you is a shard of emptiness that is even darker than the darkness around it.<br />
* Genevriel reaches for it, respectfully.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The voices are louder here, more clear than ever before. They call on you to bring this lost shard home.<br />
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<Genevriel> I will, just tell me how.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The shard quivers with a sort of barely-contained power as you reach for it.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (oh this is actually sort of a relevant question - is Gen wearing gloves?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (She likely is, yes - she only takes them off for bathing and sleeping)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Or other hygienic acts)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (ok)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> When you touch the shard, the voices swell and sound almost joyful. You are able to hold it in your gloved hands, and you feel it grow ... calm, if that makes sense. Its agitation ceases and it begins to dissolve in your grasp. It feels comforting, in a way, as it melts and filters into your body.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> When you open your hands, it is gone - as is the pain in your hands.<br />
* Genevriel is surprised by the sudden loss of pain. It's almost painful NOT to feel the pain, and that's something she'll have to think on...<br />
* Genevriel wonders what to do next.<br />
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<Genevriel> . o O (Is there somewhere I should take this? Something I should do to bring it to you?)<br />
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<Genevriel> . o O (Ok)<br />
* Genevriel hopes she can find her way out.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emerge back out from the Arch into Andusk, and feel suddenly exhausted.<br />
* Genevriel falters and nearly collapses, then.<br />
* Denise can catch her :o<br />
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<Genevriel> So tired...<br />
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<Argent> You're back, we got this from here<br />
* Genevriel tries to steady herself, and is grateful for Denise's help.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's gone... you can use the Arch.<br />
* Loch nods<br />
* Xandhil will DM Gen and see if he can see anything different<br />
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<Loch> Very well. Our bargain is completed, then. I will release your friends and permit you to leave unharmed.<br />
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<Denise> Don't forget about the people on the ship though.<br />
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<Denise> you gotta make sure they don't get taken away neither.<br />
* Denise admonishes the lich<br />
* Loch appears to actually realize who you are after a moment<br />
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<Loch> Ah, the urchin. Yes, certainly, I will deal with them in due time.<br />
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<Denise> um, good. :x<br />
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<Argent> Lets go before we wear out our welcome<br />
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<Hettienne> Please.<br />
* Loch will retrieve Vera and Ilphere for you, with a moment's spell. They seem unharmed and awake, if a bit dazed.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Ilphere> We can get home from here, thank you for your help...!<br />
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<Ilphere> And you, don't do anything stupid...!<br />
* Ilphere says to Loch<br />
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<Loch> Tell that to yourself.<br />
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<Ilphere> oh you know how she is to try and reason with... >.><br />
* Xandhil sighs<br />
* Genevriel struggles to stay awake and on her feet.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You going to get Ruchard to pull you out, then?<br />
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<Argent> (yes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, you can tug on your silver cords for your exit, and wake up back in the palace in your proper clothes ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> (How do I feel here? Same?)<br />
* Denise sits up in her cot<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Gen, you still feel exhausted but maybe that's from the strain and exertion of the trip (you did carry a litter full of people, even with help ;) Your hands do not feel painful, though.<br />
* Genevriel surreptitiously peels back a glove to see if her arms are still there.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Your hands/arms look different - the skin is still blackened but the cracks in your skin are filled with a faint glowing light.<br />
* Genevriel quickly pulls her glove back up and hopes that no one saw.<br />
* Xandhil sits up self-consciously from where, despite them being on separate but close together cots, he'd managed to sprawl half across Justen while sleeping<br />
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<Ruchard> are you all okay?<br />
* Denise looks around at everyone<br />
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<Denise> I'm okay :3<br />
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<Xandhil> Fine >.><br />
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<Aubrienne> Seem to be in one piece.<br />
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<Argent> I think so<br />
* Genevriel nods, pensive.<br />
* Ruchard seems relieved<br />
* Ruchard then goes over to his mother and sister, who are starting to stir and wake up as well<br />
* Ilphere hugs her son<br />
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<Ilphere> Did you use the new spell? Tell me all about how it worked...! :D<br />
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<Aubrienne> She's fine.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - we'll conclude there for the day, mission accomplished, I'm sure everything else is fine!<br />
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<Argent> (do we still have the journal?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> oh, Willem's book?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> who was carrying it?<br />
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<Argent> (i dont remember but I know we grabbed it)<br />
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<Denise> (I forget)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> I'll say yes, you can still have it. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> even though that sort of implies you should also have half Kalman's clothes with you ;)<br />
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<Argent> (whoot loincloth!)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> heh<br />
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==Solos==<br />
===Genevriel tells Madds about her latest misadventure===<br />
* Madds has waited with some concern for you to wake up, and will have some food and drink ready for you when you do.<br />
* Genevriel stumbles drowsily out of their bedroom, yawning. She smiles when she sees Madds' thoughtful preparations.<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Thanks, love.<br />
<br />
<Madds> How are you feeling?<br />
<br />
<Genevriel> Less tired. <br />
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<Madds> That's good - you were pretty exhausted.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ridiculous, since I basically slept all day.<br />
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<Genevriel> This smells lovely. I'm glad you're a good cook.<br />
<br />
<Madds> well, I hope it helps a little.<br />
* Genevriel settles into her chair at the table.<br />
* Genevriel will tell him about Andusk and the rescue mission while they eat.<br />
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<Genevriel> So we had these three options for how to save Andusk, all of which required unknowable uses of other peoples' souls.<br />
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<Genevriel> And we had to pick one in order to be able to do anything for the princesses.<br />
* Madds also settles in to listen<br />
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<Madds> That sounds ... awful.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Pheria, who is Princess Ilphere's double, was apparently trying to sell souls into slavery on this creepy interplanar ship in the hopes that the creatures that own it could help Andusk gain stability.<br />
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<Genevriel> Loch the Lich was trying to use our Princesses to accomplish the same.<br />
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<Genevriel> And this Father Willem fellow, who is apparently Chancellor Rionet's double, is trying to collect souls of doubles here on our plane to power some weird ritual that he and his followers thought could stabilize their plane.<br />
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<Genevriel> Oh, Loch was hoping Hugo would let him use his soul, as well, since Hugo's old enough to have a double there.<br />
* Genevriel eyes Madds, doing the math quickly... If he's 28 he's a little too young, right? ;)<br />
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<Madds> (right, presumably)<br />
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<Genevriel> How do you even make a decision like that?<br />
* Genevriel asks rhetorically.<br />
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<Madds> I'm not sure how I could. <br />
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<Genevriel> Right! Fortunately, there was a loophole. Xandhil pointed out that Loch could just use the Arch to get the 'resonance' he needed.<br />
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<Genevriel> Problem was, they were storing a... a piece of the Void in there to keep it from destroying everything it touches. That rendered the Andusk arch pretty well useless. Hence this weird fixation on using peoples' souls.<br />
* Madds frowns a little at that<br />
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<Genevriel> Now for the next installation of the continuing drama of 'Your girlfriend's a freak.'<br />
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<Genevriel> The One exists in the Void, right? So I thought maybe it might like to have the shard back. It did.<br />
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<Genevriel> So I got them to take me to the Arch in Andusk, and I retrieved the shard... I think.<br />
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<Madds> ...okay...<br />
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<Genevriel> It sort of felt like I absorbed it.<br />
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<Genevriel> And now my arms don't hurt anymore - good thing, right? But they're still ugly as sin only now they also glow.<br />
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<Genevriel> Figured I ought to warn you in case they keep you awake tonight.<br />
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<Madds> well... I'm definitely glad that they don't hurt anymore. But absorbing a ... shard of void... sounds like it could have other side-effects.<br />
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<Madds> other than glowing.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> That's why I thought it might be good to have August over. Maybe between the three of us we can figure out what to expect.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> but for now you're feeling okay?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Although I feel like I should apologize to you. I could have died, doing that. I half expected I wouldn't be coming back from it. But it meant, in theory, that we were able to save all those souls in Andusk. So, it feels like it was the right thing to do in that respect. But it would have been hard for you. So, I'm sorry.<br />
* Madds reaches over to take your hand (carefully)<br />
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<Madds> You did what you thought was right. It must have been very frightening, to not know what would happen, but you did it anyway. That's nothing to be sorry for. <br />
* Genevriel squeezes his hand playfully.<br />
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<Genevriel> They don't hurt anymore, remember?<br />
* Madds smiles at that<br />
* Madds squeezes your hand back, then.<br />
* Genevriel becomes somewhat more serious as they hold hands.<br />
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<Genevriel> Madds, thank you.<br />
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<Genevriel> I feel like I don't say that often enough.<br />
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<Genevriel> But thank you for being... such a rock through all of this.<br />
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<Madds> Ah.. thanks :)<br />
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<Genevriel> Maybe your guts are a roiling mess of anxiety and you're just really good at hiding it. But your steadfastness definitely keeps MY guts from becoming a roiling mess of anxiety. And that's big.<br />
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<Genevriel> Without you, I'd be freaking out a lot more than I am right now.<br />
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<Madds> Well... I guess I figure at this point, whatever was happening is already happening - all we can do is wait and see. Worrying over it just makes it worse.<br />
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<Genevriel> Worrying is what I do. Should have been my middle name.<br />
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<Madds> heh<br />
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<Genevriel> Anyway, I want you to know that I really do appreciate everything you do for me.<br />
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<Madds> I appreciate you too, Gen. Not everyone would take on a challenge like that, for a bunch of strangers especially, and that's one of the things I love about you.<br />
* Genevriel smiles a little shyly in acknowledgement.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Nothing else important to say to Madds alone - at this point Gen is likely to focus on her food. Seems too pat to say I lvoe you back right here and it's still a little hard for her to say.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (So we can move along to August, if you like)<br />
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<Madds> (okay)<br />
* Genevriel helps Madds clear the table and do the dishes while we wait for August.<br />
* Genevriel will slip in a long embrace if she can, before August shows up. ^-^<br />
* August will arrive a little while later, also a bit concerned since Madds' message was probably a bit on the alarming side.<br />
* August is relieved to see you standing there looking alive and well ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> Hi, August - what?<br />
* Genevriel turns to Madds.<br />
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<Genevriel> What did you tell him? I was just tired.<br />
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<August> He said you'd been gone to a dream plane and came back and all but collapsed.<br />
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<Madds> I lied a tiny bit when I said I wasn't worried... but seeing you up and around helped a lot :)<br />
* Genevriel smiles a little.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, have a seat in the living room, you two. I'll just finish up the coffee and we can get down to business. Madds, feel free to tell him the good news about our mission whil you're waiting.<br />
* August will go have a seat, and Madds can give him the overview of what you told him.<br />
* Genevriel enters the living room not long after with a tray laden with coffee, cream, sugar and a plate of sweets.<br />
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<August> ah, this is very thoughtful, thank you :)<br />
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<Genevriel> It's nothing. I'm finally back to functioning more or less like a real human being so it's the least I can do for the two of you having put up with me all these months.<br />
* Genevriel pours coffee for the gentlemen and herself, then settles back into the couch next to Madds.<br />
* Genevriel turns to August.<br />
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<Genevriel> So how far did Madds get in recounting our mission to Andusk?<br />
* Genevriel just wonders if Madds mentioned the Void shard at all.<br />
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<August> Up to the point where you ... absorbed a piece of the Void?<br />
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<Genevriel> Excellent stopping point.<br />
* Genevriel smiles at Madds.<br />
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<Genevriel> That's what it felt like, anyway.<br />
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<August> I admit I have no idea what that would feel like, but I take your word for it.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm not sure if it's still... in me, or if I was just a channel for the One and it has passed through me.<br />
* August nods<br />
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<Genevriel> But it had some interesting side effects. My arms don't hurt anymore, but they're still all crispy and black, and now they... glow. In between the charred bits.<br />
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<August> hm... interesting.<br />
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<August> May I see?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> As long as it doesn't turn either of you off your dessert.<br />
* Genevriel gives each man a questioning look and awaits their assurance before removing her gloves.<br />
* August nods<br />
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<Madds> it's fine...<br />
* Genevriel removes the gloves with care and extends her arms for examination, then.<br />
* Genevriel will Detect Magic on her arms, now that she's conscious enough to think of it.<br />
* August examines them, not touching for the moment, just looking them over<br />
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<August> (they don't radiate magic, they look the same as usual to your spell)<br />
* Genevriel 's arms might shake a little, betraying how concerned and anxious she ACTUALLY is, in spite of the veneer of good humour she has been displaying about the whole situation.<br />
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<August> well... I can see how that would be alarming, but at least for now I don't see anything that seems dangerous about them? I don't know what might happen in the future, of course, but maybe it's just a ... cosmetic change, a side-effect from your contact with the Void.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
* Genevriel should also do a Heal check on her arms, now that she is conscious enough to think of it.<br />
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<August> If you want, though, I can bring the question to the others, and see if they have other insights into it?<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 15 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 36 ].<br />
* Genevriel acquiesces to August's suggestion.<br />
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<Genevriel> It wouldn't hurt.<br />
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<August> All right.<br />
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<August> Is it all right if I give them the background information, as to how this occurred?<br />
* Genevriel nods, swallowing anxiously.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's not like they'll think I'm... subhuman or something, right? Not like *some* people in this city.<br />
* August reaches out to touch one of your hands carefully, patting it in a calming way.<br />
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<August> Not at all. <br />
* Genevriel had thought she'd put her fears of being seen as an Outsider behind her, but apparently not.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you think I'll... maybe... slowly become nothing? Xandhil and Loch said the Void shard would destroy anything it touches.<br />
* August considers that<br />
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<August> I think if it was going to harm you, it would have done so immediately. I don't think it would be a gradual effect.<br />
* Genevriel nods, almost piteously relieved.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought that might be the case. But it's impossible to be certain about anything, really, isn't it.<br />
* Genevriel takes a deep breath.<br />
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<August> Unfortunately, that is the state of life, yes. But even if this brings changes, I hope they will be beneficial ones for you.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, there's no pain. So that's one benefit already.<br />
* Genevriel smiles bravely.<br />
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<Genevriel> And I'm still here, for now, just like everyone else.<br />
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<August> Indeed.<br />
* Madds puts his arm around you to give you a hug.<br />
* Genevriel leans in to him, accepting his hug gratefully.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (that seems like a good stopping point?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (sure)<br />
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<Genevriel> (thanks)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (np!)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Does Gen get anything worth noting from her Heal check?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (oh - not really, I don't think - they still look burned/crispy, but the glow is not a ... health-related matter, I guess?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (It's not a symptom of some illness or injury, anyway)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Heh, yeah)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Would a K:Planes or K:Nature check yield any information?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Or K:Religion?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I guess it would fall under K:religion, but this is not a typical thing that happens, so it would be pretty hard to roll.<br />
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<Genevriel> Might as well try, in case I get a nat 20 ;)<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 39 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> Nope, not a nat 20<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> heh<br />
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<Genevriel> close but no cigar ;D<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> well it's still a very good roll<br />
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<Genevriel> You don't have to come up with something on the spot if it's good enough to give Gen some insight. Feel free to email if you want to think about it<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen can think that proooobably the shard went on to wherever it was going, and isn't still inside her :)<br />
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<Genevriel> okay, that'll provide a little relief<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I mean, I don't think she can know that for 100% certainty, but it seems like the more likely outcome<br />
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<Genevriel> Thanks :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> np :)</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_67&diff=12191Diablotin 3 session 672018-01-30T04:20:55Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* They meet Loch the Lich who wants to save his plane */</p>
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<div>{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|67}}<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: January 21, 2018<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
===Denise reports her conversation with Loch to Dorien and Genevriel===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> well, I think we can start with Denise and crew, I guess, since Argent is with the other team - maybe Denise can let people know about what she and Loch chatted about ;)<br />
* Denise will take her money and come back over to Gen and Dorien<br />
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<Dorien> (I'll be Dorien for now if needed)<br />
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<Denise> well... that went okay I think @_@<br />
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<Denise> He said he's not gonna let them take any folks away or like interfere in "his" plan<br />
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<Dorien> uh... what's his plan?<br />
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<Denise> and that he was to....reunite this place with the other planes?<br />
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<Denise> he didn't give me details<br />
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<Denise> just like - 'we'll be free'<br />
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<Denise> an 'we won't be cut off' an stuff<br />
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<Denise> but liek, maybe he wants to stick this plane back to the real ones? I dunno - but we can't let him do just whatever he wants to the princesses<br />
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<Dorien> so he's not making a deal with the guy on the boat, though?<br />
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<Denise> no, he didn't like him very much<br />
* Dorien nods<br />
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<Denise> he said it was a ship of lies<br />
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<Denise> and he'd try an get folks back before it left<br />
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<Denise> so that's good, right?<br />
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<Dorien> I wouldn't have thought I'd be agreeing with the lich, but yes. I think that's better than the alternatives, at least?<br />
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<Denise> yeah....<br />
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<Denise> so what do we do now? Keep waitin' here or...?<br />
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<Dorien> Hey, he gave you some money, we can buy another drink while we wait.<br />
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<Denise> here or at th' other place?<br />
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<Dorien> I feel more comfortable keeping an eye on the ship, personally. I mean.. not comfortable. It's awful. But at least this way we'll know if it's doing anything else weird.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'd also prefer watching the ship.<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
* Denise will get us some new drinks, slightly selfishly disappointed<br />
* Genevriel hopes there is something non-alcoholic for her.<br />
* Denise can pay a little more for some potable non-booze ;)<br />
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===Hugo and Argent have dinner with Hugozel; Aubrienne and Hettie remain rats===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay, we'll switch over to the other group who are hanging out with alt!Hugo)<br />
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<Hugonel> (OK, so we're just going for dinner with him now?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (well, you're going for ... a bite :)<br />
* Diablotin_Narrator will bring you to a charming little restaurant alongside the river.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (oops ww)<br />
* Hugozel will bring you to a charming little restaurant alongside the river.<br />
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<Argent> (still on the island?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (no, off the island - if you want to object to going off the island I can back up to allow that :)<br />
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<Argent> (I'm fairly confident we can make it back without issue, so I have no problem)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
* Hugozel clears the place out so we can enjoy a private little chat.<br />
* Hugozel basically just waves his hand and is like "you're all done your lunch now, bye" and people agree and leave ;p<br />
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<Argent> (is it a respect thing, an intimidation thing, or a magic charm kinda thing?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (little from column a, little from column b... possibly quite a bit from column c)<br />
* Hugonel tries to look like that is a perfectly normal thing to have happened.<br />
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<Hettienne> >.><br />
* Hugozel will have a seat at the largest table, and indicate that you're welcome to join him.<br />
* Hettienne looks for cues as to wtf she is supposed to do >.><br />
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<Argent> (arnt you and Aubrienne still rats?)<br />
* Argent will sit after Hugonel<br />
* Hugozel will order some dishes from the terrified waiter ;p<br />
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<Hettienne> (oh right, lol)<br />
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<Hugonel> (don't worry, we're all rats compared to him ...)<br />
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<Hugozel> So. Eletheni and Mortemer. Interesting names.<br />
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<Hugozel> Very sweet of you to name your son after my late, unlamented great-grandfather.<br />
* Hugonel tries to judge whether he is being sarcastic or something with that comment.<br />
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<Hugonel> (with my 0 Sense Motive)<br />
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<Hugozel> (heh. well you think he is not just being politely complimentary)<br />
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<Hugonel> Ah, well, yes.<br />
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<Hugonel> This is a lovely restaurant. I don't think I've been here before.<br />
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<Argent> I know I have not<br />
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<Hugozel> It's acceptable. the view is good.<br />
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<Argent> (is there anything special about the view?)<br />
* Argent will look at the view<br />
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<Hugozel> (it looks across the river at the palace)<br />
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<Argent> Can we see where you reside from here?<br />
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<Hugozel> Yes, just barely.<br />
* Hugozel will point it out.<br />
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<Argent> (can I orient our current location to where I sensed Ilphere?)<br />
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<Argent> (and can I see it?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (you think the area where you could sense Ilphere is probably the largest building on the island - which has a big domed roof and is quite visible from here. Where specifically in there, you're not sure, but that was the direction you sensed her in.)<br />
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<Argent> and that one?<br />
* Argent will point to the larged domed roof<br />
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<Hugozel> The Hall of Oracles. Our council chambers and meeting place.<br />
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<Argent> Ah... that makes sense now that you say it<br />
* Hugozel turns to Hugo once the food arrives.<br />
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<Hugozel> I believe we share something in common, Eletheni. A certain unnameable bond.<br />
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<Hugonel> I feel what you are saying, though I do not know what it is called. Please enlighten me.<br />
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<Hugozel> My mentor calls it a resonance. A harmonic attunement of beings.<br />
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<Hugonel> Who is your mentor?<br />
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<Hugozel> Loch du Champe.<br />
* Hugonel nods.<br />
* Argent will have an impressed look on his face<br />
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<Hugonel> Ever since I was very small I felt certain connections, maybe 'resonances' like you say.<br />
* Hugozel nods<br />
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<Hugozel> He believes that these resonances can be exploited to great effect - profound shifts in our world.<br />
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<Hugonel> Exploited how?<br />
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<Hugozel> They can be used to facilitate drawing our plane into alignment with a more stable plane. Like calls out to like.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well ... I don't know about any of that. But it sounds fascinating.<br />
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<Hugozel> If you would be willing to go with me to speak with him, I'm sure he would be able to make it clear. Perhaps I'm not explaining it well.<br />
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<Hugonel> It would be a great honor to arrange such a meeting someday.<br />
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<Hugozel> Mm. Yes, although time is of the essence.<br />
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<Hugonel> It is?<br />
* Hugozel smiles, showing small fangs.<br />
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<Argent> (so vampire)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (it would seem so)<br />
* Hugozel fixes his gaze on Hugo<br />
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<Argent> Are the Kaorti here too?<br />
* Hugozel is distracted for a moment and turns to look at you, Argent<br />
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<Hugozel> what do you know of them?<br />
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<Argent> I know they are from the far realms, they come to Planes and "harvest" from them all the resources<br />
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<Argent> we've had trouble with them and when you said time is of the essence, I thought maybe thats what you were refering to<br />
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<Hugozel> You're more clever than you look :)<br />
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<Hugonel> I've often said that he's a clever boy.<br />
* Argent gives Hugo an annoyed glare<br />
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<Hugozel> They have sent scouts but our plane lacks sufficient energy to be of great interest to them, I think. And we've killed any that we've detected, which may be something of a deterrant.<br />
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<Argent> That's good for you, at least in that respect<br />
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<Hugozel> Less good for their hosts, but there are necessary sacrifices.<br />
* Hugozel turns back to Hugo<br />
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<Hugozel> All right, enough chit chat... come with me. <br />
* Hugozel attempts to dominate you, Hugo. You can roll a will save.<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok, sec)<br />
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<Hugonel> (has it been 130 minutes since I cast my Grand Destiny spell?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (uhh I'll say no, it hasn't been that long)<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok, will use it then)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+19<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+19 ] getting [ 16 ] which, after the modifier [ 19 ] totals [ 34 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> (can I try to use my amazing Intimidate power that I've never tried before?)<br />
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<Hugozel> (you can!)<br />
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<Hugonel> Why, good sir, I think someone of your intelligence and grace would know that trying something like that on someone against whom you're outmatched is ... imprudent. Wouldn't you agree?<br />
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<Hugonel> (does he count as type: human, or is he something else?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> his type is undead (augmented humanoid)... so I think probably not "human"<br />
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<Hugonel> !roll 1d20+25<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Hugonel: [ 1d20+25 ] getting [ 14 ] which, after the modifier [ 25 ] totals [ 39 ].<br />
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<Hugonel> (ok,*only* 39 then)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (lol)<br />
* Hugozel looks shaken<br />
* Hugozel stands and steps away.<br />
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<Hugonel> I wonder how your 'mentor' will react when he finds out that you have shared so much information with us?<br />
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<Hugozel> This isn't over. <br />
* Argent stands<br />
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<Hugonel> Thank you, good sir, for the meal. It was delightful.<br />
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<Hettienne> . o O (what the fuck is happenin)<br />
* Hugozel turns into a wisp of vapour and floats away.<br />
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<Hettienne><rat>... okay<br />
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<Hugonel> Hmm. Well, I was going to be happy to go with him, but then he had to go and try to charm me, and we just can't have that.<br />
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<Hettienne><rat> so that ... happened O_o<br />
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<Argent> He's going to be trouble<br />
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<Waiter> um... excuse me. Do you want a to-go box?<br />
* Waiter gestures to the plates of uneaten food.<br />
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<Aubrienne><rat> That feels like it's going to come back to bite us. No pun intended,<br />
* Argent looks at Hugo<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, of course, what do you expect?<br />
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<Hettienne><r>uuughhh<br />
* Hugonel says to the waiter, exasperated.<br />
* Hugonel turns back to the group.<br />
* Waiter will pack up your food, then.<br />
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<Hugonel> Once he knew that we were not ordinary inhabitants of this realm, he was always going to be trouble. <br />
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<Hugonel> He tried to charm me because he realized, in some way, that I was his double.<br />
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<Argent> He's a vampire, its something they do<br />
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<Hugonel> Right. So we should definitely go. But I thought that Hettie and Aubrienne should be able to enjoy some of this food, don't you agree, friends?<br />
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<Argent> lets go back<br />
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<Hugonel> Indeed.<br />
* Hugonel takes the food and we head out.<br />
* Argent will leave the restaurant with the boxes<br />
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<Waiter><m> fucking vampires <br />
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===The party hears what Xandhil and Justen have to say===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay - so Xan was going to do a sending I think? to let people know what's up. Who were you going to send to?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (Aubrienne I think)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay - so let's have that arrive as they're leaving the restaurant I think)<br />
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<Xandhil> (okay)<br />
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<Xandhil> "We have a way to get us in to the palace - Can we meet back at the Inn to discuss and plan?"<br />
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<Aubrienne> "Can do. We have more specific location of prisoners, discuss in person. Met Hugo's double, our presence is known and rescue timetable may be truncated."<br />
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<Argent> (so round up folks and head back to the inn)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (That would be my thought)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - you can regroup at the inn and make your plans.<br />
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<Denise> (I assume soneone will come retrieve us?)<br />
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<Argent> (yes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> yeah, they know where they left you, so I assume they can swing by there and then head back to the undercity to meet up with Justen and Xan<br />
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<Denise> (keen)<br />
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<Argent> My dropping the Kaorti may leave Hugo's double thinking were here looking for means to deal with them<br />
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<Denise> what?<br />
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<Argent> fun story, we ran into Hugo's vampire dream double<br />
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<Denise> huh<br />
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<Hettienne> well, aren't we kinda? in a roundabout way<br />
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<Denise> I talked to Loch @_@<br />
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<Hettienne> What? Why?!<br />
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<Xandhil> uhhh..<br />
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<Hettienne> WHat possessed you, girl??<br />
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<Argent> wow<br />
* Hugonel lays out the lunch leftovers for whoever wants it.<br />
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<Denise> He just thought I was some street kid >.><br />
* Hettienne is not too mad to eat.<br />
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<Hettienne> Are you*sure*?!<br />
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<Denise> he came by the boat an' yelled at the merchant<br />
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<Denise> I told he I' was scared Father Willem was sellin' folks to the boat<br />
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<Denise> he said he weren't gonna let them take any folks from ~his plane~<br />
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<Denise> an that CHange was comin.<br />
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<Denise> He wants to like... stick this plane somewhere with the other ones I think?<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Argent> yeah using resonance or something from the doubles to "stabilize the plane" the vampire was yammering about that too<br />
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<Denise> He gave me money :p<br />
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<Xandhil> Hmmm... interesting<br />
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<Xandhil> Well<br />
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<Xandhil> That's better than Pheria's plan @_@<br />
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<Xandhil> I mean, maybe not for the people involved<br />
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<Xandhil> From what we were abot to find out, it looks like the Merchant is double dealing with her and Willen=m<br />
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<Argent> what's her plan, selling souls to the black ship too?<br />
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<Xandhil> No... she wants to secure this plane to a stable dream plane<br />
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<Xandhil> Probably Leng.<br />
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<Xandhil> So that would be terrible<br />
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<Denise> isn't that where the merchant is from? D:<br />
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<Argent> for most of the regular people I would say<br />
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<Xandhil> exactly.<br />
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<Xandhil> I hope this incident with your double won't make things too much more difficult... If you have some kind of anti-scryings spells, this would be a good time to use them.<br />
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<Xandhil> any of you that he met<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't think he noticed me'n' Bree<br />
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<Hugonel> I don't have anything to protect against scrying, I'm afraid. <br />
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<Xandhil> (Actaually wait,)<br />
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<Xandhil> (I thought it was self only but it isn't)<br />
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<Xandhil> Who all did he meet?<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Argent> Hugo and myself<br />
* Xandhil can caset nondetection on Hugo and Argent then<br />
* Argent will cast see invisible<br />
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<Argent> I'll notice the sensor if one happens<br />
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<Genevriel> So, it sounds like we should rescue the princesses and get back to our plane to prevent anyone with doubles here from being used for their soul resonance, then...?<br />
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<Xandhil> I..... yeah.<br />
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<Xandhil> So<br />
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<Xandhil> I did a sending to Channel<br />
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<Xandhil> Becuse I wanted to know if it really was her that Janelle talked to in the Arch<br />
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<Xandhil> And it was - she said Mother took her there, and I'm afraid she meant Raina<br />
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<Xandhil> in the underarch<br />
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<Xandhil> So, anyway, as much as we need to rescue the princesses, and that's still a priority, I'm concerned that if we just leave them to sort out their stabilization issues on their own, it will still have an impact on our plane<br />
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<Genevriel> Right. They'll keep trying and I can't really blame them. We'd fight against oblivion if the roles were reversed.<br />
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<Argent> Is there a way we could help them stabilize it? Do we even want that?<br />
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<Justen> Ilphere probably knows more than anyone about what is going on with this plane... so rescuing her would be a good first step towards sorting it out.<br />
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<Genevriel> So, what do you propose?<br />
* Xandhil nods to Justen<br />
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<Xandhil> Get her back, and then sort it out<br />
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<Justen> We have a way to get into the palace, at least. From there, finding Ilphere and Vera and securing them. Then.. we'll see, I guess.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Argent> they're in the Hall of Oracles, where in there... its a big building?<br />
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<Xandhil> We're goign to need physical disguises - there's too much magical detection to try and use magic.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Genevriel> Is everyone good to go, or would it be prudent for you Arcane casters to get some rest so you're at maximum capacity for spells?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Do we have the time for that?<br />
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<Aubrienne> It feels like the sooner we go the better.<br />
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<Xandhil> If Hugo's double is working with Loch, then we might not<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, let's get some costumes together, then, and go.<br />
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<Hettienne> Uhhh I didn't exactly bring a wardrobe department<br />
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<Xandhil> The person who is goign to help us with this is from the Embassies. Were going to meet him at the house of one of our local allies...<br />
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<Xandhil> There's be more to work with there.<br />
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<Xandhil> But uh.. He's, hmm. A dangerous letch. <br />
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<Genevriel> We're big boys and girls. We can say no.<br />
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<Xandhil> Yes, I just want you to know what to expect.<br />
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<Xandhil> He knows what's going on and where we're from<br />
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<Aubrienne> We already have to worry about a dangerous lich. I think we'll be fine.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Xandhil> true enough<br />
* Denise frowns<br />
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<Denise> Well I guess let's go...<br />
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===Everyone gets into disguise and goes to the hall where Ilphere and Cordovera are being kept===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, you can head to the "local ally's" house.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Which is a big fancy house in the rich section of town - equivalent to the Grand in your city.<br />
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<Xandhil> The owner isn't here, but his partner is....<br />
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<Xandhil> Uh, fair warning, that's the double fo the Warlord's husband, if any of you have ever met him?<br />
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<Xandhil> He name is Cesar Nasarius....<br />
* Hettienne shrugs<br />
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<Xandhil> And the contact from the Embassy is Sendhel<br />
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<Xandhil> Cesar is a good guy. Sendhel is more...self-interested.<br />
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<Genevriel> He's your father's double, isn't he.<br />
* Xandhil sighs<br />
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<Xandhil> He is.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> You're not responsible for him. No need to be so apologetic about him.<br />
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<Xandhil> I don't think he knows that I'd I'd rather keep it that way.<br />
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<Xandhil> no.... I'm apologetic about you having to deal with him >.><br />
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<Xandhil> Do keep in mind - he is a lot more dangerous than he appears<br />
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<Genevriel> We'll be fine.<br />
* Genevriel can't help but glance over at Hugo. She hopes no one notices.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, mostly fine.<br />
* Hettienne snickers.<br />
* Xandhil seems to be known/expected by the guards, at least, when he knocks<br />
* Cesar will welcome you into the house - he's a middle aged (maybe around 50-something) human with mostly-grey hair and big muscles ;)<br />
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<Cesar> Hi :)<br />
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<Xandhil> Hi :)<br />
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<Xandhil> These are the rest of the group...<br />
* Genevriel nods a polite greeting.<br />
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<Xandhil> Is Sendhel here?<br />
* Sendhel is lounging on a couch but will get up when you arrive. He's probably mostly SK, with some other stuff thrown in to explain the blue-green eyes. He looks like San but, uh, tartier.<br />
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<Xandhil> (and less scrawny)<br />
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<Sendhel> (yeah)<br />
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<Sendhel> darlings, you made it :) is it time for dress-up?<br />
* Sendhel gives an appraising look over his subjects<br />
* Denise eyes this guy a little dubiously<br />
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<Sendhel> Yessss, I think can work with this >:D<br />
* Hettienne eyes him very dubously<br />
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<Argent> shall we then<br />
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<Genevriel> Let's get on with it, then.<br />
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<Genevriel> Time may be short.<br />
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<Sendhel> come along, then, poppets ^-^<br />
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<Denise><m>goody >.><br />
* Sendhel will take you to ... presumably Kalman's wardrobe and fling open the doors to give you free access to a whole lot of tarty clothes.<br />
* Cesar looks to Gen and Denise...<br />
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<Cesar> Hey, so, you might find more things that fit in my wardrobe, if you like :)<br />
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<Xandhil> I can take care of mysef and Justen.... except the clothes<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Genevriel> Sure.<br />
* Denise says, eying the stuff in the closet dubiously again<br />
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<Denise> I bet hettie can sort us out though if we gotta make changes to things...<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
* Aubrienne moves in to start perusing the available tarty outfits<br />
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<Hettienne> I don't think anythin' in here is gonna fit me without a lot o' work...<br />
* Denise has 1000% confidence in her aunt :3<br />
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<Sendhel> So let me go over my plan - so you can take it into consideration as you're dressing :D<br />
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<Aubrienne> We could always layer things. Eventually everything would get covered, right?<br />
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<Hettienne> What're we even supposed to be<br />
* Genevriel will accompany Denise and Cesar to Cesar's wardrobe. Safety in numbers, right?<br />
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<Xandhil> yes.... what*is* the plan?<br />
* Sendhel points to Argent, Gen, Denise, and Justen.<br />
* Genevriel raises an eyebrow pointedly.<br />
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<Sendhel> You four - litter bearers. You just need to look like slaves, which should be easy enough.<br />
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<Sendhel> Nobody pays attention to slaves anyway :p<br />
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<Denise> great :p<br />
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<Argent> what about our weapons and armor, im not about to walk into that palace unarmed<br />
* Sendhel pulls out a plain looking bag.<br />
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<Sendhel> Into the bag with them!<br />
* Argent looks at Xan<br />
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<Xandhil> bag of holding I assume<br />
* Genevriel smirks a little, then turns to Justen.<br />
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<Xandhil> We only need to get in, then we can rearm<br />
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<Genevriel> We can be a matched pair.<br />
* Genevriel gestures at the red hair.<br />
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<Justen> heh, yeah<br />
* Argent nods accepting<br />
* Xandhil sighs and will go first, dropping his rapier in the bag<br />
* Justen puts in his flail + armor<br />
* Argent will then drop his rapier, revolver, a dagger, and strip of his mithral chain shirt, but keeps his knuckles which he tucks into his belt<br />
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<Hugonel> I'll be fine with no weapons, I have my scarf if needed.<br />
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<Hettienne> >:|<br />
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<Denise> I dno't got nothin anyway 'cept my wraps<br />
* Hettienne grumbles unhappily at turning over her guns<br />
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<Genevriel> I just have my club, but I suppose a slave wouldn't have one.<br />
* Genevriel drops it in.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I don't think Aubrienne even brought a weapon)<br />
* Sendhel eyes Argent in particular.<br />
* Xandhil will pointedly take the bag from Sen once everything's inside<br />
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<Sendhel> You're really too pretty to be a load-bearing slave, but we'll pretend ;)<br />
* Sendhel gives your butt a smack<br />
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<Justen> hey, what am I, chopped liver? :p<br />
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<Xandhil> -__<br />
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<Xandhil> -___-<br />
* Argent frowns at Sendhel<br />
* Sendhel winks at you<br />
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<Argent> stay focused<br />
* Sendhel pouts but will get back to his description of everyone's roles<br />
* Sendhel points to Hugo, Aubrienne, and Xan next.<br />
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<Sendhel> You get to be delegates from the Embassy with me. You can probably pass for shadar-kai or elves with some makeup assistance.<br />
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<Aubrienne> o.O<br />
* Sendhel then turns to Dorien and Hettie, finally.<br />
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<Aubrienne> If you say so<br />
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<Sendhel> You two will be our prizes :) a pair of breeding slaves as a gift for my dear friend Pheria. Clearly the breeding is already underway!<br />
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<Xandhil> like I said.... I can take care of my own disguise<br />
* Dorien glances to Hettie, mildly horrified<br />
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<Hettienne> no<br />
* Genevriel stifles laughter.<br />
* Hettienne crosses her arms.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Oh, yeah, that's going to be a no go.<br />
* Xandhil sighs<br />
* Sendhel looks slightly piqued at your refusal<br />
* Denise looks facinated y horrified at how this is going to go<br />
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<Sendhel> Do you have any other suggestion, then, darlings? <br />
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<Denise> C...cann't she just be a goft on her own? >.><br />
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<Denise> An dorien can be a elf or a a shadar kai too?<br />
* Sendhel eyes Dorien<br />
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<Sendhel> I ... suppose so. He's skinny enough to be an elf.<br />
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<Denise> or he can be like.... her doctor or somethin' I dunno >.><br />
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<Genevriel> Seriously? I doubt breeding pairs of slaves have to fawn over one another.<br />
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<Genevriel> WE four are going to have to carry you lot. For fuck's sake, it's a disguise.<br />
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<Hettienne> I believe those two are gonna carry us and you're gonna PRETEND< so shut yer yap<br />
* Hettienne snaps<br />
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<Hettienne> he can get*disguised* as an elf.<br />
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<Dorien> That would be fine with me.<br />
* Dorien says hastily, before Hettie kills him.<br />
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<Argent> Its settled, lets be done with this<br />
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<Aubrienne> Okay, is there a specific look we need to be going for here, being Embassy folks?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, Sen will assist with the disguises as needed (he can take 20 on the ones that need a bit more.. work, like those who are pretending to be elves or SK ;)<br />
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<Argent> (how bad is the slave dress, from what I saw)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (loincloth?)<br />
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<Xandhil> strike a line between fancy and slutty<br />
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<Argent> (rest of stuff in Xan's bag then)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (okay)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Do women also get chest wraps? 'Cause if Gen has to parade naked through the streets, that's going to go over about as well as Hettie and Dorien being a 'breeding pair')<br />
* Xandhil says, gesturing at the closet<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Sure, chest wraps are fine. <br />
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<Hettienne> ( but it's only a disguise... (:O )<br />
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<Genevriel> (Hey, if you get to be a special snowflake, so do I)<br />
* Denise would also prefer chestwraps.... hers are magic though so that's probably a no go :p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - you can imagine up what disguises you wish, and since Tuck isn't here I'll assume Dorien gets the sluttiest outfit possible.<br />
* Genevriel covers herself up as much as she possibly can while still giving off the 'slave' vibe.<br />
* Xandhil probably looks like one of his brothers :p<br />
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<Xandhil> so - where's the litter?<br />
* Cesar can show you where - they have one although I'm sure Kalman doesn't actually use it much.<br />
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<Xandhil> will this do?<br />
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<Cesar> (are you asking about your disguise, or the litter, and who are you asking?)<br />
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<Xandhil> (litter and Sendhel)<br />
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<Genevriel> (How many people are we actually looking at carrying? Even with Justen's 26 STR and Denise's whatever STR, 7 people seems a bit much)<br />
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<Genevriel> (or 6, whatevs)<br />
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<Denise> (not everyon has to be in it....Hettie and Dorien and one or two SK)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (I dunno, Justen's 'heavy load' is almost a ton.)<br />
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<Denise> (others can walk)<br />
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<Denise> (also that yikes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (920 lbs)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (but also yes, some folks can walk)<br />
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<Argent> (so off we go)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Yes - you can head off in the direction of the island (again, for some of you).<br />
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<Argent> (who gets to stare at who's butts while carrying these lazy asses?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> maybe put the girls in front and the guys in back?<br />
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<Denise> (sure, Argent can stare at my butt and Justen can stare at Gen's :p)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (heh)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I mean, Gen's butt isn't *bad* but she might be a tad uncomfortable if she knew someone were ogling it)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, well, you can make your way back to the guard post at the end of the bridge, and Sen can have a 'friendly chat' with the guards there until they let you through.<br />
* Sendhel smirks, pleased with his own performance<br />
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<Sendhel> There we go, darlings. The palace - and your destiny - await.<br />
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<Argent> (did we have a back way into the Hall?)<br />
* Sendhel can get you there.<br />
* Sendhel can talk to the guards there and distract them while you guys proceed in<br />
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<Sendhel> ("distract")<br />
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<Argent> (head can be distracting)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> I like that you just said "can be", like maybe not always?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> depending on the quality<br />
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<Argent> (exactly)<br />
* Argent will retrieve gear and dress once were safe inside<br />
* Sendhel would be affronted if you think his head-giving is not distracting, darling.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - you are inside the large domed building which is apparently the 'Hall of Oracles'. It's pretty quiet here, so what would you like to do?<br />
* Argent will Find Quarry to get an orientation on Ilphere<br />
* Denise will put her wraps back on and her real clothes<br />
* Xandhil can retrive his things as well<br />
* Aubrienne will at least cast Mage Armor<br />
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<Hettienne> thank fuck.<br />
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<Hettienne> (YES. CLOTHES PLEASE. AND GUNS. YUB YUB)<br />
* Genevriel changes back into her clothes and rubs her aching shoulder<br />
* Xandhil can redistribute everyone's stuff, yes<br />
* Denise will stretch as well<br />
* Denise can show Gen a good one that will help some :3<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Argent, you can pick up a direction to Ilphere.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thanks<br />
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<Argent> She's that way... "xxx" far<br />
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<Argent> Ilphere<br />
* Genevriel smiles for Denise.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Should I try to make us invisible, or will the magic give us away?<br />
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<Argent> probably plenty of magic here<br />
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<Genevriel> I can cast another magic circle of protection against evil that would protect us all if you stay close enough to me, if you think that would be beneficial<br />
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<Argent> (invis and head out)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (the head out is for Sen)<br />
* Aubrienne will cast Invisibility Sphere on an easily carryable object.<br />
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<Aubrienne> This way we can switch off if necessary.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay you can make your way towards the direction you can sense Ilphere in. <br />
* Genevriel will cast MCAE on herself. As long as you're within 10 feet of me, you're protected.<br />
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<Xandhil> (Is sen stayog wkth us or... did he just get us in and leave us to our own devices?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (he's busy distracting the guards ;)<br />
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<Xandhil> (I assume the latter, but just making sure >.>)<br />
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<Xandhil> (okay)<br />
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===They meet Loch the Lich who wants to save his plane===<br />
<Diablotin_Narrator> You make your way carefully through the hall, avoiding being detected (as far as you can tell, anyway) and eventually you arrive at a large circular room. At the center you can see a raised platform with two women who look like they're sleeping. You can also see a relatively large number of creatures that look like skeletons, but with polished black bones, surrounding them on guard.<br />
* Xandhil will try to see if we are heading anywhere he is familiar with<br />
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<Argent> (k-religion on the skeletons?)<br />
* Xandhil will try DM on Ilphere and Vera<br />
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<Argent> !roll 1d20+11<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Argent: [ 1d20+11 ] getting [ 17 ] which, after the modifier [ 11 ] totals [ 28 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> (well the area I guess, but mostly interested in what's going on with them, and whether a Break Enchantment would help)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> they're Black Skeletons, shockingly. Basically tougher than regular skeletons.<br />
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<Genevriel> If we choose to do something about these sentinels, please let me cast a spell before you rush in. <br />
* Genevriel murmurs just loud enough for the melee fighters to hear, she hopes.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, you can detect that they're under a powerful enchantment - possibly like a sleep spell but stronger?<br />
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<Denise><q> I might be able to wake them.<br />
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<Denise> (LOL)<br />
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<Xandhil><q> I might be able to wake them.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (just punch them in the face, that should work)<br />
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<Denise> (LOL yes)<br />
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<Xandhil><q> They might be able to extricate themselves<br />
* Loch Dimension Doors into the room, arriving near the dais (in the middle of the skeletons)<br />
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<Argent> (crap)<br />
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<Xandhil> (well my DM is probably still up :V)<br />
* Loch is magic ;)<br />
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<Xandhil> (no kidding ;) Does he have any active spells?)<br />
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<Loch> I assume you are here to rescue your companions. Perhaps we can discuss this like reasonable people.<br />
* Loch speaks in your general direction.<br />
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<Aubrienne>*sigh*<br />
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<Loch> (I'm gonna say probably true seeing...)<br />
* Argent will step forward<br />
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<Denise> (goody)<br />
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<Argent> what exactly would you like to discuss?<br />
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<Loch> My continued use of them for a temporary period, in order to save the lives of thousands of people on this plane.<br />
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<Denise> (How far away are we)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (say about 40 feet)<br />
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<Argent> temporary period? Days? Years?<br />
* Xandhil will silent/still cast Telepathic bond with Ilphere<br />
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<Loch> Days - perhaps even less, if I can utilize the energy of other doubles as well.<br />
* Loch eyes Hugo. well not eyes. he doesn't have eyes. looks generally in Hugo's direction.<br />
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<Argent> So your plan is to use the resonance from the "doubles" to secure this dream plane<br />
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<Argent> that the short version?<br />
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<Genevriel> And what effects will your use have on these two and other 'doubles' once you've accomplished your goal?<br />
* Xandhil will give Ilphere the short short version of what is happening<br />
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<Loch> Correct. Their souls will draw towards one another, permitting the planar alignment to take place.<br />
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<Argent> And like she said, what is the cost to them?<br />
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<Loch> They will not be harmed by this process. It is merely a ... guidance mechanism. <br />
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<Genevriel> And what will a 'planar alignment' mean? Will your plane and ours become one?<br />
* Xandhil will also ask her opinion on the feasibility of this plan<br />
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<Xandhil> (Though I guess I could also roll myself :p)<br />
* Genevriel will also roll K: Planes to see if she can figure out what a 'planar alignment' might mean.<br />
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<Loch> No, not one. You are aware of the Shadow Plane, and its connection to your world - it would be similar in essence to that. A related plane adjoining yours, drawing on its energy to sustain itself. <br />
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<Xandhil> !roll 1d20+23<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Xandhil: [ 1d20+23 ] getting [ 2 ] which, after the modifier [ 23 ] totals [ 25 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 14 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 35 ].<br />
* Argent looks back at the rest for the technical issues<br />
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<Denise> Well I don't know of you've got time with everyone else tryin' their plans :p<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'm trying to figure out if there could be long-term bad effects on the 'doubles' or on the planes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Xan, you're uncertain whether this could work. Gen, you think it could work, but there could be unforeseen long term effects - it isn't something someone has tried before, at least not to your knowledge, since the creation of the Shadow Plane, and that was ...a long time ago.<br />
* Genevriel will explain this to her companions.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Genevriel> I can't say whether the long-term effects could be helpful or harmful, though.<br />
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<Xandhil> I think there's something you can use that has much more potent resonance than any people with resonance<br />
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<Loch> what do you mean?<br />
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<Xandhil> The Arch.<br />
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<Xandhil> It's what defines the inner planes<br />
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<Xandhil> it connects them all<br />
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<Xandhil> through the center<br />
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<Loch> Mm... there is a minor complication with that.<br />
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<Xandhil> which is?<br />
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<Loch> Our Arch is currently storing a void shard. To release it could be extremely damaging to our plane, and any attuned to it.<br />
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<Xandhil> Oh damnit.... is that where it is...<br />
* Xandhil thinks<br />
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<Xandhil> that's going to be a problem still if you align the planes<br />
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<Loch> If it could be safely extricated and removed, perhaps.<br />
* Genevriel wonders what a void shard is. Another K: Planes roll?<br />
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<Denise> A....what? D:<br />
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<Denise> That sounds bad<br />
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<Hettienne> uhhh<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 15 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 36 ].<br />
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<Xandhil> It's... pretty much exactly wht it sounds like<br />
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<Xandhil> (ALso you can assume I am relaying this all to Ilphere, so I'm open to advice and glib commentary :V)<br />
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<Denise> Maybe we can take it an, like, throw it at the Kaorti :p<br />
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<Aubrienne> If it*could* be safely 'extricated and removed', why haven't you done so yourself?<br />
* Loch gives you a 'do I look new here' look<br />
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<Xandhil> It's presence causes the realm to errode faster... probably that's what's eroding your connections to the other planes*now*<br />
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<Xandhil> That won't get better if you leave it where it is anyway<br />
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<Xandhil> what is the issue with extracting it?<br />
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<Loch> The issue is where it goes once it's extracted. It is the essence of nothingness - it destroys what it comes into contact with.<br />
* Genevriel has gone really quiet.<br />
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<Aubrienne> How exactly is the Arch containing it?<br />
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<Genevriel> I... I might have a solution.<br />
* Genevriel looks kind of frightened but resolved.<br />
* Xandhil looks at her<br />
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<Aubrienne> What're you thinking, Gen?<br />
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<Genevriel> I... serve the One. Which, as far as I can tell, is a multitude of souls that were trapped in the Void over millennia. The One is willing to take the shard back so that you can use the Arch.<br />
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<Xandhil> what?<br />
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<Aubrienne> How would that work?<br />
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<Genevriel> I can help the One reclaim the void shard without damaging this plane or those linked to it. Then the Arch is safe to use. And you can gain stability for your plane without having to *use* anyone else.<br />
* Genevriel addresses the last to the lich.<br />
* Loch seems to ponder that for a moment<br />
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<Xandhil> Are you sure?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Loch> This is a sacrifice you are willing to make?<br />
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<Xandhil> Is there anything we can do to help?<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, you could take me to the Arch in this plane...<br />
* Genevriel suggests.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Loch> Very well - I am willing to let you make this attempt. If you die, I can always go back to my previous plan.<br />
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<Denise> gee, swell :p<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Argent> Lets be clear, if this works, you will free those two<br />
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<Argent> and let the rest of us leave in peace<br />
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<Loch> I agree to these terms. <br />
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<Xandhil> okay...<br />
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<Loch> Permit me to take you to the Arch - do you all wish to go?<br />
* Argent nods yes<br />
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<Denise> yeah<br />
* Xandhil nods also<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Assuming no other objections, Loch will take you to the Arch, then, leaving his skeletons to guard Ilphere and Vera, and probably surprising some people when you arrive.<br />
* Loch makes a 'here you go' gesture<br />
* Genevriel nods, and turns to Dorien.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (does your telepathic bond with Ilphere keep up, Xan? I forget how long that lasts or if there's a distance limit)<br />
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<Argent> (10 mins per level, and no range as long as on the same plane I believe)<br />
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<Genevriel> I don't want to say goodbye, because I'm not sure if this will actually be a goodbye. But, if it is, please tell Madds that I loved him to the end. No - tell him I'll always love him.<br />
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<Denise> (yeah it's fine)<br />
* Dorien will give you a hug and assure you he will tell him that<br />
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<Argent> Is there anything we can do to help you Genevriel?<br />
* Genevriel hugs Dorien and tells him to give her love to his parents and sister, too, just in case.<br />
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<Denise> :3<br />
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<Denise> Are you really sure? <br />
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<Genevriel> To be honest, I don't actually know what I'm doing. I'm just putting my faith in the One. It's time.<br />
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<Denise> okay...<br />
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<Aubrienne> :/<br />
* Xandhil frowns, looking Concerned, but won't interfere<br />
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<Argent> You dont have to go alone<br />
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<Genevriel> And so, I don't know if there's anything you can do to help. But thank you.<br />
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<Denise> Yeah, I been in there before...<br />
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<Aubrienne> It might help.<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Or at least, you know, make it so you don't have to face whatever by yourself.<br />
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<Genevriel> No, thank you. I'm doing this to try to spare lives, so I'd prefer not to be responsible for putting any of yours in danger.<br />
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<Denise> :|<br />
* Genevriel turns around and faces the Arch, then lets the One guide her.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You step up to the Arch - you can feel its power calling to you, and the voices in your head guiding you onwards.<br />
* Genevriel follows the voices.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You enter the Arch, and find yourself in an empty space. It's dark, and floating before you is a shard of emptiness that is even darker than the darkness around it.<br />
* Genevriel reaches for it, respectfully.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The voices are louder here, more clear than ever before. They call on you to bring this lost shard home.<br />
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<Genevriel> I will, just tell me how.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> The shard quivers with a sort of barely-contained power as you reach for it.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (oh this is actually sort of a relevant question - is Gen wearing gloves?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (She likely is, yes - she only takes them off for bathing and sleeping)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Or other hygienic acts)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> (ok)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> When you touch the shard, the voices swell and sound almost joyful. You are able to hold it in your gloved hands, and you feel it grow ... calm, if that makes sense. Its agitation ceases and it begins to dissolve in your grasp. It feels comforting, in a way, as it melts and filters into your body.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> When you open your hands, it is gone - as is the pain in your hands.<br />
* Genevriel is surprised by the sudden loss of pain. It's almost painful NOT to feel the pain, and that's something she'll have to think on...<br />
* Genevriel wonders what to do next.<br />
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<Genevriel> . o O (Is there somewhere I should take this? Something I should do to bring it to you?)<br />
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<Genevriel> . o O (Ok)<br />
* Genevriel hopes she can find her way out.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You emerge back out from the Arch into Andusk, and feel suddenly exhausted.<br />
* Genevriel falters and nearly collapses, then.<br />
* Denise can catch her :o<br />
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<Genevriel> So tired...<br />
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<Argent> You're back, we got this from here<br />
* Genevriel tries to steady herself, and is grateful for Denise's help.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's gone... you can use the Arch.<br />
* Loch nods<br />
* Xandhil will DM Gen and see if he can see anything different<br />
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<Loch> Very well. Our bargain is completed, then. I will release your friends and permit you to leave unharmed.<br />
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<Denise> Don't forget about the people on the ship though.<br />
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<Denise> you gotta make sure they don't get taken away neither.<br />
* Denise admonishes the lich<br />
* Loch appears to actually realize who you are after a moment<br />
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<Loch> Ah, the urchin. Yes, certainly, I will deal with them in due time.<br />
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<Denise> um, good. :x<br />
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<Argent> Lets go before we wear out our welcome<br />
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<Hettienne> Please.<br />
* Loch will retrieve Vera and Ilphere for you, with a moment's spell. They seem unharmed and awake, if a bit dazed.<br />
* Xandhil nods<br />
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<Ilphere> We can get home from here, thank you for your help...!<br />
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<Ilphere> And you, don't do anything stupid...!<br />
* Ilphere says to Loch<br />
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<Loch> Tell that to yourself.<br />
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<Ilphere> oh you know how she is to try and reason with... >.><br />
* Xandhil sighs<br />
* Genevriel struggles to stay awake and on her feet.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> You going to get Ruchard to pull you out, then?<br />
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<Argent> (yes)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay, you can tug on your silver cords for your exit, and wake up back in the palace in your proper clothes ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> (How do I feel here? Same?)<br />
* Denise sits up in her cot<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Gen, you still feel exhausted but maybe that's from the strain and exertion of the trip (you did carry a litter full of people, even with help ;) Your hands do not feel painful, though.<br />
* Genevriel surreptitiously peels back a glove to see if her arms are still there.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Your hands/arms look different - the skin is still blackened but the cracks in your skin are filled with a faint glowing light.<br />
* Genevriel quickly pulls her glove back up and hopes that no one saw.<br />
* Xandhil sits up self-consciously from where, despite them being on separate but close together cots, he'd managed to sprawl half across Justen while sleeping<br />
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<Ruchard> are you all okay?<br />
* Denise looks around at everyone<br />
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<Denise> I'm okay :3<br />
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<Xandhil> Fine >.><br />
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<Aubrienne> Seem to be in one piece.<br />
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<Argent> I think so<br />
* Genevriel nods, pensive.<br />
* Ruchard seems relieved<br />
* Ruchard then goes over to his mother and sister, who are starting to stir and wake up as well<br />
* Ilphere hugs her son<br />
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<Ilphere> Did you use the new spell? Tell me all about how it worked...! :D<br />
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<Aubrienne> She's fine.<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> Okay - we'll conclude there for the day, mission accomplished, I'm sure everything else is fine!<br />
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<Argent> (do we still have the journal?)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> oh, Willem's book?<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> who was carrying it?<br />
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<Argent> (i dont remember but I know we grabbed it)<br />
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<Denise> (I forget)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> I'll say yes, you can still have it. <br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> even though that sort of implies you should also have half Kalman's clothes with you ;)<br />
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<Argent> (whoot loincloth!)<br />
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<Diablotin_Narrator> heh<br />
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==Solos==<br />
===Genevriel tells Madds about her latest misadventure===<br />
* Madds has waited with some concern for you to wake up, and will have some food and drink ready for you when you do.<br />
* Genevriel stumbles drowsily out of their bedroom, yawning. She smiles when she sees Madds' thoughtful preparations.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thanks, love.<br />
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<Madds> How are you feeling?<br />
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<Genevriel> Less tired. <br />
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<Madds> That's good - you were pretty exhausted.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Ridiculous, since I basically slept all day.<br />
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<Genevriel> This smells lovely. I'm glad you're a good cook.<br />
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<Madds> well, I hope it helps a little.<br />
* Genevriel settles into her chair at the table.<br />
* Genevriel will tell him about Andusk and the rescue mission while they eat.<br />
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<Genevriel> So we had these three options for how to save Andusk, all of which required unknowable uses of other peoples' souls.<br />
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<Genevriel> And we had to pick one in order to be able to do anything for the princesses.<br />
* Madds also settles in to listen<br />
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<Madds> That sounds ... awful.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Pheria, who is Princess Ilpher's double, was apparently trying to sell souls into slavery on this creepy interplanar ship in the hopes that the creatures that own it could help Andusk gain stability.<br />
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<Genevriel> Loch the Lich was trying to use our Princesses to accomplish the same.<br />
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<Genevriel> And this Father Willem fellow, who is apparently Chancellor Rionet's double, is trying to collect souls of doubles here on our plane to power some weird ritual that he and his followers thought could stabilize their plane.<br />
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<Genevriel> Oh, Loch was hoping Hugo would let him use his soul, as well, since Hugo's old enough to have a double there.<br />
* Genevriel eyes Madds, doing the math quickly... If he's 28 he's a little too young, right? ;)<br />
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<Madds> (right, presumably)<br />
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<Genevriel> How do you even make a decision like that?<br />
* Genevriel asks rhetorically.<br />
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<Madds> I'm not sure how I could. <br />
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<Genevriel> Right! Fortunately, there was a loophole. Xandhil pointed out that Loch could just use the Arch to get the 'resonance' he needed.<br />
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<Genevriel> Problem was, they were storing a... a piece of the Void in there to keep it from destroying everything it touches. That rendered the Andusk arch pretty well useless. Hence this weird fixation on using peoples' souls.<br />
* Madds frowns a little at that<br />
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<Genevriel> Now for the next installation of the continuing drama of 'Your girlfriend's a freak.'<br />
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<Genevriel> The One exists in the Void, right? So I thought maybe it might like to have the shard back. It did.<br />
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<Genevriel> So I got them to take me to the Arch in Andusk, and I retrieved the shard... I think.<br />
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<Madds> ...okay...<br />
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<Genevriel> It sort of felt like I absorbed it.<br />
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<Genevriel> And now my arms don't hurt anymore - good thing, right? But they're still ugly as sin only now they also glow.<br />
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<Genevriel> Figured I ought to warn you in case they keep you awake tonight.<br />
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<Madds> well... I'm definitely glad that they don't hurt anymore. But absorbing a ... shard of void... sounds like it could have other side-effects.<br />
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<Madds> other than glowing.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> That's why I thought it might be good to have August over. Maybe between the three of us we can figure out what to expect.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Madds> but for now you're feeling okay?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Although I feel like I should apologize to you. I could have died, doing that. I half expected I wouldn't be coming back from it. But it meant, in theory, that we were able to save all those souls in Andusk. So, it feels like it was the right thing to do in that respect. But it would have been hard for you. So, I'm sorry.<br />
* Madds reaches over to take your hand (carefully)<br />
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<Madds> You did what you thought was right. It must have been very frightening, to not know what would happen, but you did it anyway. That's nothing to be sorry for. <br />
* Genevriel squeezes his hand playfully.<br />
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<Genevriel> They don't hurt anymore, remember?<br />
* Madds smiles at that<br />
* Madds squeezes your hand back, then.<br />
* Genevriel becomes somewhat more serious as they hold hands.<br />
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<Genevriel> Madds, thank you.<br />
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<Genevriel> I feel like I don't say that often enough.<br />
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<Genevriel> But thank you for being... such a rock through all of this.<br />
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<Madds> Ah.. thanks :)<br />
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<Genevriel> Maybe your guts are a roiling mess of anxiety and you're just really good at hiding it. But your steadfastness definitely keeps MY guts from becoming a roiling mess of anxiety. And that's big.<br />
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<Genevriel> Without you, I'd be freaking out a lot more than I am right now.<br />
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<Madds> Well... I guess I figure at this point, whatever was happening is already happening - all we can do is wait and see. Worrying over it just makes it worse.<br />
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<Genevriel> Worrying is what I do. Should have been my middle name.<br />
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<Madds> heh<br />
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<Genevriel> Anyway, I want you to know that I really do appreciate everything you do for me.<br />
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<Madds> I appreciate you too, Gen. Not everyone would take on a challenge like that, for a bunch of strangers especially, and that's one of the things I love about you.<br />
* Genevriel smiles a little shyly in acknowledgement.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Nothing else important to say to Madds alone - at this point Gen is likely to focus on her food. Seems too pat to say I lvoe you back right here and it's still a little hard for her to say.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (So we can move along to August, if you like)<br />
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<Madds> (okay)<br />
* Genevriel helps Madds clear the table and do the dishes while we wait for August.<br />
* Genevriel will slip in a long embrace if she can, before August shows up. ^-^<br />
* August will arrive a little while later, also a bit concerned since Madds' message was probably a bit on the alarming side.<br />
* August is relieved to see you standing there looking alive and well ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> Hi, August - what?<br />
* Genevriel turns to Madds.<br />
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<Genevriel> What did you tell him? I was just tired.<br />
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<August> He said you'd been gone to a dream plane and came back and all but collapsed.<br />
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<Madds> I lied a tiny bit when I said I wasn't worried... but seeing you up and around helped a lot :)<br />
* Genevriel smiles a little.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, have a seat in the living room, you two. I'll just finish up the coffee and we can get down to business. Madds, feel free to tell him the good news about our mission whil you're waiting.<br />
* August will go have a seat, and Madds can give him the overview of what you told him.<br />
* Genevriel enters the living room not long after with a tray laden with coffee, cream, sugar and a plate of sweets.<br />
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<August> ah, this is very thoughtful, thank you :)<br />
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<Genevriel> It's nothing. I'm finally back to functioning more or less like a real human being so it's the least I can do for the two of you having put up with me all these months.<br />
* Genevriel pours coffee for the gentlemen and herself, then settles back into the couch next to Madds.<br />
* Genevriel turns to August.<br />
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<Genevriel> So how far did Madds get in recounting our mission to Andusk?<br />
* Genevriel just wonders if Madds mentioned the Void shard at all.<br />
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<August> Up to the point where you ... absorbed a piece of the Void?<br />
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<Genevriel> Excellent stopping point.<br />
* Genevriel smiles at Madds.<br />
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<Genevriel> That's what it felt like, anyway.<br />
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<August> I admit I have no idea what that would feel like, but I take your word for it.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm not sure if it's still... in me, or if I was just a channel for the One and it has passed through me.<br />
* August nods<br />
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<Genevriel> But it had some interesting side effects. My arms don't hurt anymore, but they're still all crispy and black, and now they... glow. In between the charred bits.<br />
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<August> hm... interesting.<br />
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<August> May I see?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> As long as it doesn't turn either of you off your dessert.<br />
* Genevriel gives each man a questioning look and awaits their assurance before removing her gloves.<br />
* August nods<br />
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<Madds> it's fine...<br />
* Genevriel removes the gloves with care and extends her arms for examination, then.<br />
* Genevriel will Detect Magic on her arms, now that she's conscious enough to think of it.<br />
* August examines them, not touching for the moment, just looking them over<br />
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<August> (they don't radiate magic, they look the same as usual to your spell)<br />
* Genevriel 's arms might shake a little, betraying how concerned and anxious she ACTUALLY is, in spite of the veneer of good humour she has been displaying about the whole situation.<br />
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<August> well... I can see how that would be alarming, but at least for now I don't see anything that seems dangerous about them? I don't know what might happen in the future, of course, but maybe it's just a ... cosmetic change, a side-effect from your contact with the Void.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
* Genevriel should also do a Heal check on her arms, now that she is conscious enough to think of it.<br />
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<August> If you want, though, I can bring the question to the others, and see if they have other insights into it?<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 15 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 36 ].<br />
* Genevriel acquiesces to August's suggestion.<br />
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<Genevriel> It wouldn't hurt.<br />
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<August> All right.<br />
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<August> Is it all right if I give them the background information, as to how this occurred?<br />
* Genevriel nods, swallowing anxiously.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's not like they'll think I'm... subhuman or something, right? Not like *some* people in this city.<br />
* August reaches out to touch one of your hands carefully, patting it in a calming way.<br />
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<August> Not at all. <br />
* Genevriel had thought she'd put her fears of being seen as an Outsider behind her, but apparently not.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you think I'll... maybe... slowly become nothing? Xandhil and Loch said the Void shard would destroy anything it touches.<br />
* August considers that<br />
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<August> I think if it was going to harm you, it would have done so immediately. I don't think it would be a gradual effect.<br />
* Genevriel nods, almost piteously relieved.<br />
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<Genevriel> I thought that might be the case. But it's impossible to be certain about anything, really, isn't it.<br />
* Genevriel takes a deep breath.<br />
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<August> Unfortunately, that is the state of life, yes. But even if this brings changes, I hope they will be beneficial ones for you.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, there's no pain. So that's one benefit already.<br />
* Genevriel smiles bravely.<br />
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<Genevriel> And I'm still here, for now, just like everyone else.<br />
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<August> Indeed.<br />
* Madds puts his arm around you to give you a hug.<br />
* Genevriel leans in to him, accepting his hug gratefully.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (that seems like a good stopping point?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (sure)<br />
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<Genevriel> (thanks)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (np!)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Does Gen get anything worth noting from her Heal check?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (oh - not really, I don't think - they still look burned/crispy, but the glow is not a ... health-related matter, I guess?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (It's not a symptom of some illness or injury, anyway)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Heh, yeah)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Would a K:Planes or K:Nature check yield any information?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Or K:Religion?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I guess it would fall under K:religion, but this is not a typical thing that happens, so it would be pretty hard to roll.<br />
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<Genevriel> Might as well try, in case I get a nat 20 ;)<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
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<Genevriel> !roll 1d20+21<br />
* Lan-werk rolls for Genevriel: [ 1d20+21 ] getting [ 18 ] which, after the modifier [ 21 ] totals [ 39 ].<br />
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<Genevriel> Nope, not a nat 20<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> heh<br />
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<Genevriel> close but no cigar ;D<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> well it's still a very good roll<br />
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<Genevriel> You don't have to come up with something on the spot if it's good enough to give Gen some insight. Feel free to email if you want to think about it<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Gen can think that proooobably the shard went on to wherever it was going, and isn't still inside her :)<br />
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<Genevriel> okay, that'll provide a little relief<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I mean, I don't think she can know that for 100% certainty, but it seems like the more likely outcome<br />
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<Genevriel> Thanks :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> np :)</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_session_62&diff=12190Diablotin 3 session 622018-01-23T04:35:45Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* Genevriel thinks about starting religions */</p>
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<div>{{logtoc|Diablotin 3|62}}<br />
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==Summary==<br />
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==Session==<br />
: Session date: October 15, 2017<br />
: Diablotin date:<br />
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===Prologue===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> So one thing I wanted to say, while we're still getting ready to start, is that I think we are starting into the end phase of this game. Not that it will end next week or anything, but I would guess tentatively that we might have like 12-15 sessions left. That would take us to somewhere in the mid-70s which is close to what other D campaigns had.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> So if there are things you're waiting on doing or saving up for later, maybe don't wait too long :)<br />
* Argent nods<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, let's get started then, unless there are any questions or anything?<br />
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<Argent> did the mush brain ever spill what the cyste was researching?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Basically what you can get out if it is things about dimensional travel, planar barriers, Serpent, and the Arch. Some of it may be a bit over your head but you can get the gist of it anyway. <br />
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<Argent> hopefully the smart people (not me) asking the questions can figure it out<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> heh, hopefully :)<br />
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<Denise> did anyone ever get more of use out of the guy who tried to kill the patriarch?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Consensus at the moment seems to be that he was mind controlled/influenced. They are still working on figuring out by who.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Probably San is poking around in his brain, I imagine.<br />
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<Argent> and has it been long enough for Harmony to add anything or is she still recovering?<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> She is still recovering, it's only been a day or so. <br />
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<Argent> kk<br />
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<Denise> akso do they know what his actual instructions were><br />
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<Denise> ?<br />
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<Denise> I mean mostly I want to know who his target was if he knows ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> he was Dominated and instructed to kill the Patriarch.<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Denise> Denise can relax a bit then ;)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> heh<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> OR CAN SHE...<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay let's get started :)<br />
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===Argent answers a summons===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Argent, it is early in the morning of the day Revelyne is supposed to be going through the Arch. It is also the day of Emperor Marl's public funeral, so the streets are busy despite the early hour as people go to pay their respects to the late Emperor. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I'll assume you have been out late (or early) going from questioning the brain to checking on prisoners to seeing what else needs to be done... you are probably short on sleep.<br />
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<Argent> (not surprising)<br />
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<Argent> (I can sleep when this is over)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I like to think you're driving along on your motorcycle, heading home to maybe try and catch a few hours of rest.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You receive a message directly into your mind. It isn't a voice of someone you know, but yet it's familiar - it's a woman's voice that you seem to feel you've heard before, in dreams or visions.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> "The Arch's defenders are gathered but they need your help to withstand the invasion. Come to the temple, the way will be opened for you."<br />
* Argent responds in his mind "I am on my way"<br />
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<Argent> (do I figure the underground route would be more direct or just head to the temple, considering the situation in the streets?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Well, the problem with the underground route is that you may not be able to get in. You got in before because Margaux could open that door, but alone you aren't sure if you can open it yourself... unless that's what the voice meant.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The underground route would certainly avoid the traffic and might be more stealthy.<br />
* Argent will have faith and go underground<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> All right.<br />
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<Argent> (will have pass without trace, greater longstrider, gmw on my rapier and pistol, tree stride and enchantment foil)<br />
* Argent will move as quickly as the situation allows<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay<br />
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===Denise takes Yvie to the Arch===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Skipping over to Denise briefly, then...<br />
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<Denise> (I have no idea where she would be.... home maybe?)<br />
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<Denise> (Or wth A&J - would they be gogn to the funeral?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Denise, you are likewise exhausted and running on little sleep. Before heading home to rest for an hour or two before the funeral, you feel like maybe you should check in with your family and make sure things are okay. Force of habit, maybe?<br />
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<Denise> (yeah, that makes sense :)<br />
* Denise is also on her motor cycle, then :V<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (And yes, Ander and Janelle would be going to the funeral service so you would presumably be there, but it's not happening until a bit later in the day)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (say this is like... 7am and the funeral is at noon, or something :)<br />
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<Denise> (okay)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You arrive at your family home to find some kind of commotion going on. Yvie is out on the steps crying, and your father is there ordering her to get back inside.<br />
* Denise pulls up<br />
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<Denise> What's goin' on?<br />
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<Patric> Yvonne Murodea, you go to your room right now and stop this nonsense!<br />
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<Yvie> But I have to go ;_;<br />
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<Denise> Yvie What's goin' on!?<br />
* Yvie ducks around your father and runs over to you.<br />
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<Yvie> Denise, I gotta go to the place under the temple! The secret place!<br />
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<Denise> what?<br />
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<Denise> The arch?<br />
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<Denise> why!?<br />
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<Yvie> I gotta go there now an' open a door, please, it's real important!<br />
* Denise looks Concerned.<br />
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<Patric> She woke up and starting saying she had to go - it's like something's gotten into her.<br />
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<Denise> ...Okay. I'm comon' wth and ain't nothing gonna go happen<br />
* Patric sounds upset and frustrated and worried.<br />
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<Denise> Well, Pa, maybe somethin' did. I'll look after her, okay?<br />
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<Denise> This is bad times >:|<br />
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<Patric> ...<br />
* Denise withh scoop up her sister and settle her on the bike behind her, giving her her helmet<br />
* Patric comes down the steps to the two of you, and gives you both a hug.<br />
* Denise hugs back<br />
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<Patric> Be careful. I don't know what this is all about but ... just come back safe.<br />
* Denise nods, even though, well.<br />
* Denise will head off towards the ~sekrit entrance~ then<br />
* Yvie holds onto you tight enough that you can feel her trembling.<br />
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<Denise> It's gonna be okay, Yvie.<br />
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<Yvie> what's happening? <br />
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<Denise> There's monsters tryin' to take over the arch.<br />
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<Yvie> I know I gotta go there but why?<br />
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<Denise> I dunno. Maybe it means you're an Arch guardian now :<br />
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<Denise> Can you hear it still?<br />
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<Yvie> kinda... I heard a lady this morning in my dream tell me that it was real important that I had to go and open a door, that it could be the difference between good an' real bad...<br />
* Denise takes a deep breath<br />
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<Denise> I know where the door is<br />
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<Yvie> okay<br />
* Denise wishes she felt like she had tme to go find anyone else<br />
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<Yvie> thank you Denise... if I don't get there then the real bad things will happen instead.<br />
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<Denise> We ain't gonna let that happen.<br />
* Denise slams the gas :V<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, you can hurry as much as possible.<br />
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===Denise and Argent travel into the Arch===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> You make your way to the door beneath the temple just about as Argent is also arriving there.<br />
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<Argent> Denise!?<br />
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<Denise> Argent!<br />
* Denise is holding her sister's hand<br />
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<Argent> is that your little sister?<br />
* Yvie looks scared but determined<br />
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<Denise> Yvie had a dream that she had to open the door<br />
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<Denise> Some lady told her, but I believe her<br />
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<Argent> The guardians need help, I was told the way would be open<br />
* Denise is tyring to sound calm and determined bt Argent can probably tell she is worried about what this will mean for Yvie<br />
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<Denise> Well it's gonna be<br />
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<Denise> it's right here, Yvie<br />
* Yvie nods and steps forward<br />
* Yvie closes her eyes and opens the door.<br />
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<Denise> okay.<br />
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<Denise> I... Should I stay here with Yvie? Should we come?<br />
* Denise looks to Argent for direction<br />
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<Argent> Your hear, she's needed, protect her<br />
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<Argent> (you're here... sigh)<br />
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<Argent> and lets go<br />
* Denise nods, and takes hold of her sister's hand again<br />
* Yvie squeezes your hand tightly<br />
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<Denise> YOu stick right close to me, an I won't let nothin' happen to you, okay?<br />
* Argent puts a reassuring hand on Denise's shoulder<br />
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<Yvie> okay<br />
* Denise gives Argent a one armed hug<br />
* Argent heads in trying to navigate to where they are needed<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can head in - the place is oddly empty but you can hear some .. chanting or low voices coming from further in, past the living quarters.<br />
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<Denise> >:|<br />
* Yvie points to the direction of the sound<br />
* Argent will head towards it but have some caution considering the situation<br />
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<Yvie> that way<br />
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<Denise> Yeah...<br />
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<Denise> <q> but shh<br />
* Denise goes into quiet mode<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You make your way cautiously in that direction, descend some stairs, and come out into a chamber ringed with people - Silvia and Margaux and Chalniss and others you don't recognize, probably about 8 all together, standing around an Arch that descends from the ceiling. They are holding hands and the low chanting comes from them.<br />
* Yvie 's eyes widen<br />
* Silvia opens her eyes and beckons for Yvie to come over, separating her hand from the person next to her for a moment to make room in their circle for her.<br />
* Argent will approach the circle<br />
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<Denise> I think we just gotta defend, maybe...<br />
* Denise watches the other entrances<br />
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<Denise> (I assume I can't understand the chanting)<br />
* Yvie lets go of your hand warily, but seems okay when Silvia takes hers.<br />
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<Yvie> (no, you can't, it's in some unfamiliar language)<br />
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<Denise> it'll be okay<br />
* Denise tells her<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Argent, as you look at the Arch you feel drawn to it - like this is why you are supposed to be here.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (whether 'here' means 'in this place right now' or 'in existence on this plane at all' ;)<br />
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<Silvia> Revelyne went into it but hasn't come out yet.<br />
* Silvia says, while she's broken the circle for a moment.<br />
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<Argent> What do you need me to do?<br />
* Argent looks at the Arch<br />
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<Denise> <m> Kill her when she comes out prolly >.><br />
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<Silvia> It shouldn't take this long... someone needs to go in after her. I fear that our defenses are weakening, but whether she is responsible or simply at risk from the same forces, I am not certain.<br />
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<Argent> I understand<br />
* Denise 's eye go wide<br />
* Argent will summon his wings<br />
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<Denise> what, alone?<br />
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<Argent> I don't think you can follow me on this journey Denise<br />
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<Denise> I can try.<br />
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<Denise> If it don't let me it dont let me<br />
* Argent looks at Silvia<br />
* Silvia seems to be torn between concentrating very hard on something, holding the circle, and trying to talk to you.<br />
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<Silvia> Go. We'll hold on as long as we can.<br />
* Denise nods and will follow Argent<br />
* Argent takes Denise's hand<br />
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<Argent> Here we go<br />
* Denise will take his hand and turn in to a rat for ease of carrying while flying<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You move forward, and the circle re-forms behind you as Yvie takes her place in the ring.<br />
* Argent will fly into the Arch<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You pass through the Arch and into ... whatever is beyond. <br />
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===Hugo finds out the Dark Tapestry is spontaneously developing a tear; Hettie mends it===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Then we're going to skip over to Hugo. (after I get back from the bathroom.)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Hugo, you receive a phone call at far too early in the morning.<br />
* Hugonel turns over, bleary-eyed, crawls out of bed and answers the phone.<br />
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<Hugonel> Hello?<br />
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<Loick> Hugo, sorry to bother you at such an ungodly hour, but ... there's a problem.<br />
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<Hugonel> What? Oh, Uncle, hello. What's happened?<br />
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<Loick> I would rather discuss it in person... nothing personal, operator, but this is a matter of national security.<br />
* Loick says to whoever is listening to your phone call ;)<br />
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<Hugonel> Right. Well, let me just throw on some pants and a scarf and ... you want me to come over there?<br />
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<Loick> Let's say I need some assistance with ... mending... a tear.<br />
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<Hugonel> I always said that at your age you needed to take it easy on the calisthenics or you'd rip yourself a new one. Well ... all right, I'll be over as quickly as I can.<br />
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<Loick> Thank you. I'll be at the office.<br />
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<Hugonel> (is this the day of the funeral?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Yes)<br />
* Hugonel will dress himself in whatever he has that won't look ridiculous if he doesn't have time to change before the funeral. Dark jacket and pants, silver scarf, maybe even a tie.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
* Hugonel heads over to Loick's<br />
* Dozilva will let you in.<br />
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<Dozilva> Good, you're here.<br />
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<Hugonel> Good morning. My uncle is expecting me.<br />
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<Dozilva> Oh yes, I know. Come in, please. He's been in a terrible fuss. <br />
* Hugonel heads in to see Loick.<br />
* Loick looks like he hasn't slept<br />
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<Loick> All right, here's the problem.<br />
* Loick gestures to the wall where he has the Dark Tapestry hanging up in his office, and points to the tear, which is distinctly larger than the last time you saw it.<br />
* Hugonel sits down, having had a pretty poor night himself.<br />
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<Hugonel> All right ... I know a seamstress if you need one.<br />
* Loick eyes you dubiously but is just exhausted enough to nod.<br />
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<Loick> I honestly don't know how to fix it. And it doesn't help that everyone is busy getting ready for the funeral and not worrying about world-altering artifacts.<br />
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<Loick> Maybe your seamstress idea isn't completely crazy, I don't know. It's as good as any idea I've had.<br />
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<Hugonel> Is there any apparent cause to the tear growing? <br />
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<Loick> Well, it started after the chosen candidate went into the Arch this morning. She hasn't come out yet. I don't know what's typical but it seems like it shouldn't take that long.<br />
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<Hugonel> Do we really have any sense of how long it should take, now?<br />
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<Loick> No. It isn't as though there have been many examples to draw on, since the Arch was restored. But the timing seems ... worrying.<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, I can see that. <br />
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<Hugonel> What have you done already to try to alleviate the problem?<br />
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<Loick> Don't laugh, but I tried Mending and Make Whole. <br />
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<Loick> Obviously neither of those worked...<br />
* Hugonel shrugs<br />
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<Hugonel> It's what any sensible person would have tried first.<br />
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<Loick> Do you actually think your seamstress friend might be able to do anything? I am at a loss here.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well, let's think first. What do we imagine it means? If the Tapestry is what holds the world together, the tear growing indicates a rift. As if the existing boundaries between planes are being torn asunder, just as Amanita did when she ripped the book, talking about rending the tapestry ,right?<br />
* Loick considers that<br />
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<Loick> I don't think the Tapestry precisely 'holds the world together'. I think it may represent or respond to the status of the world, but isn't responsible for it. In its original purpose it was a predictive tool, used to read the future in the stars.<br />
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<Loick> This seems like an extremely bad prediction, even without the book to interpret it. <br />
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<Loick> But yes - it may mean that existing barriers between the planes are being weakened or broken<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes, right, but let's imagine it as, the paths of the future are diverging, because something is working to think those boundaries. So, for instance, the Arch, which is a boundary between worlds, is also used to determine the future. Perhaps?<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Hugonel> Primal Magic, which comes out of the rift, is a force of chaos and randomness.<br />
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<Loick> Yes, the Arch has been used for divinatory purposes in the past. Accounts suggest it can give visions of futures that may be, or past events that are significant in some fashion to the present.<br />
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<Loick> Indeed the process of choosing an Emperor is, at some level, a very powerful form of divination.<br />
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<Hugonel> When Raimond Neherin died, he was having a powerful vision and some of his last intelligible words were about the Tapestry<br />
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<Loick> oh?<br />
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<Hugonel> Yes. I would have told you, but it was very recent and I've been busy. Anyway, again, we are dealing with a person who was, in some sense, between worlds.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Loick> It's getting worse.<br />
* Loick says, looking over at the tapestry, which does indeed seem to have torn further as you talk.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well.<br />
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<Hugonel> It would help if we had the Codex. But that's not going to happen, I suspect.<br />
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<Loick> Not... currently, no. <br />
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<Hugonel> Amanita seems unlikely to just lend it to us.<br />
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<Loick> Is it even certain that she has it?<br />
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<Hugonel> No, just that she was the last person we know who had it.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Hugonel> Things are so complex in the First World these days, alas.<br />
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<Hugonel> But perhaps we could try to find it? Barring that, I'm afraid my best idea is to call a seamstress or just stitch it up ourselves. That seems ... imprudent and likely to do nothing, however. <br />
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<Loick> Honestly at this point I am willing to try things that seem imprudent.<br />
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<Loick> As the alternative seems to be 'just watch it happen and quietly wet myself.'<br />
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<Hugonel> Does Dozilva have any insight?<br />
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<Dozilva> I always have insight ;p<br />
* Dozilva says from the next room over<br />
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<Dozilva> Get the seamstress you spoke of, and work to hold it together until you can find the Codex.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well, it seems like the least bad solution, at any rate.<br />
* Hugonel casts Sending to Hettie<br />
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<Hugonel> something like "Hettienne, Loick and I need help. Aiming to repair the Dark Tapestry whose tear grows rapidly. Bring your mending kit promptly to his office, please?"<br />
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<Hettienne> Uhhh... okay? I guess? The hell?<br />
* Hettienne gathers up her stuff and goes.<br />
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<Hettienne> I swear to Rat if this is a practical joke I'm gonna do a murder >:|<br />
* Hugonel casts sending to Eirini: "The rend in the Tapestry grows as Arch selects Emperor. Cause and solution unclear. Codex whereabouts unknown. Help if you can. Stay safe."<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay, Hettie, you can make your way to the palace. It's busy enough that no one pays too much attention to you.<br />
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<Hettienne> (is there a directory xD)<br />
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<Hettienne> (Loick's Office, suite 203)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> since they know you're coming they can send Dozilva to find you, probably :) and make sure you get in past any guards and so on.<br />
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<Dozilva> Hello - thank you for coming.<br />
* Dozilva helps guide you through the crowds of people who are preparing for the funeral service.<br />
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<Dozilva> SEAMSTRESS EMERGENCY, COMING THROUGH<br />
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<Hettienne> ...<br />
* Dozilva shouts to clear a path for us<br />
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<Hettienne> Alrighty then<br />
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<Dozilva> Don't worry, they are used to people not fitting into their formal mourning gowns and the like... ;)<br />
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<Hettienne> Sounds familiar.<br />
* Hettienne has sewn many a butt into their costume after one too many cream puffs<br />
* Dozilva will lead you to Loick's office.<br />
* Hettienne glances around suspiciously.<br />
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<Loick> Thank you for coming. I know this is an unusual request...<br />
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<Hettienne> Well. It is and it ain't.<br />
* Hettienne eyes the tapestry<br />
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<Hettienne> That thing ain't gonna swallow me up is it :|<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> There is a sizeable rip in it, probably about a foot long at this point.<br />
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<Loick> I... cannot entirely guarantee that it won't. I can say that I have touched it and attempted to mend it magically, and haven't been swallowed.<br />
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<Hettienne> I've seen more 'n' enough of other worlds...<br />
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<Hettienne> Alright...<br />
* Hettienne grumbles.<br />
* Hugonel looks at the rift dubiously.<br />
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<Hugonel> Thank you, Hettie.<br />
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<Hettienne> Don't thank me yet :|<br />
* Hettienne will try and sew up this mess, trying to put aside that it's some kind of fuckin artifact level magical shit<br />
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<Hettienne> (imma take 20 if I have to roll :P which gives me 36 :p)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay<br />
* Hugonel will cast Grand Destiny on Hettie too<br />
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<Hugonel> (just because I can)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Hettie, you begin sewing. It feels odd, like the tear is resisting you, like the threads are fraying away from your touch, and at first you're worried all you are doing is making it worse. But somehow you keep going, and it almost feels as though, from the other side of the tapestry, there are other hands helping you. Threads coming together and being re-joined, fates weaving themselves <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> back together...<br />
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<Hettienne> Somethin's happenin'''<br />
* Hettienne mutters<br />
* Hugonel will also orate to Inspire Competence, using Eletheni's voice<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> For a moment you can see all the threads and how they fit together and a much, much bigger picture than the size of this tapestry would suggest. You can see your sisters on the other side of the rift, all working with you to weave this universe together.<br />
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<Hettienne> @_@<br />
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<Hettienne> That's... that's somethin'<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You aren't really sure how long it takes, but it feels much longer and more exhausting than mending a tear of this size should. Still, eventually you reach the end, and tie off your thread. It may not be flawless, but it'll hold for now.<br />
* Hettienne wipes her forehead with her sleeve<br />
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<Hettienne> Well.<br />
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<Hettienne> I think that'll hold... for a while<br />
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<Loick> Thank you.<br />
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<Hugonel> That was ... amazing, and strange. Yes, thank you.<br />
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<Hettienne> How long was that?<br />
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<Hugonel> (from our perspective was it any longer than it would take to fix a foot-long tear?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> From your perspective, Hugo, it took maybe 10-15 minutes? Like, not an unusually long time, you don't think. <br />
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<Hugonel> Ahh, perhaps ten minutes or a little longer? Not too long, really. <br />
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<Hettienne> Felt like forever...<br />
* Hettienne shakes her head<br />
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<Hugonel> (did I get any response from Eirini?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Hugo - her response was for you to be careful, and that she would go to the First World and see what she could find out about what was going on there.<br />
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<Hugonel> Well ... now what? Do we just sit here and wait? Presumably the tear is not just the problem, but also a symptom. And we have a funeral to attend, as well.<br />
* Loick nods<br />
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<Hettienne> So I'll just... show myself out then :p<br />
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<Loick> We'll go to the funeral - I'll have someone stay to keep an eye on it and immediately send for me if anything changes.<br />
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<Dozilva> Oh you don't have to show yourself out - I can go with you.<br />
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<Hettienne> Sure...<br />
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<Dozilva> That was very remarkable.<br />
* Hettienne shrugs<br />
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<Hettienne> Thanks.<br />
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<Dozilva> Let me take you for breakfast and we can talk further...<br />
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<Hettienne> Oh, you don't gotta do that...<br />
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<Dozilva> I would like to, though :) <br />
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<Hettienne> well alright then :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - you can head off and we'll go on to Gen next.<br />
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===Genevriel learns what the One is===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Gen, you had asked to try another night without casting your spell in order to see how that goes.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Indeed, I had... with Madds' assistance again, I hope!)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (yes, he'll certainly assist)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> It was a more restful night than some you've had, at least. You dreamt of being by the seashore with Andri. You walked together, and spotted a shell in the wet sand, and bent to pick it up. It opened to your touch and inside was a single pearl, gleaming and pale. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> "They form around a grain of sand," Andri said. "Something small and irritating gets inside the shell, and it gradually forms the pearl to protect itself. Something so beautiful, from nothing but a tiny seed. It just takes patience."<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You turned to look out at the ocean and you could see, as if in the distance, a wave approaching that kept growing and growing in size, until it towered over you. Andri seemed unaware or unconcerned, no matter how you tried to warn him, still admiring the pearl. "Just have patience," he told you again, and you woke up just as the wave crested over your heads. "You'll understand soon."<br />
* Genevriel does not wake up crying this time.<br />
* Madds is there when you wake<br />
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<Genevriel> (Sleeping himself?)<br />
* Madds is lightly dozing, yes.<br />
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<Genevriel> (In bed or in the chair?)<br />
* Madds is sitting in the chair but has nodded off.<br />
* Genevriel stands up and very gently wakes Madds.<br />
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<Madds> hm?<br />
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<Madds> oh - sorry. I must have fallen asleep. Are you okay?<br />
* Genevriel smiles.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm fine, thanks - I just wanted to let you know you're off duty and can come to bed.<br />
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<Madds> okay...<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you for staying up for me.<br />
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<Madds> it's no trouble. you didn't have any bad dreams?<br />
* Genevriel offers him a hand up out of the chair.<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Genevriel> No, not a bad one this time.<br />
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<Genevriel> At least I don't think it was...<br />
* Madds nods drowsily<br />
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<Madds> do you want to talk about it?<br />
* Genevriel smiles. "You're barely awake - maybe in the morning?"<br />
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<Madds> all right<br />
* Madds will get into bed and promptly fall back asleep.<br />
* Genevriel cuddles up to him, thinking. It's probably a while before she gets back to sleep.<br />
* Genevriel will share her dream and thoughts with him over breakfast.<br />
* Madds nods, listening<br />
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<Madds> What do you think it means? if anything?<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm not certain, yet... But the wave imagery is similar to the feeling I had when the Chrestomath clarified my memory for me...<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> And being a seed, something that has to grow... that also echoes some of the things I've learned over the past couple of years.<br />
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<Genevriel> Lathra translated some of the things the voices say in my dreams... oh, ages ago now. It went "You are the instrument; We are the song / You are the brush; We are the colours / You are the fuel; We are the fire / You are the harvest; We are the seed"<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> I don't really know what any of it means, though. Not yet.<br />
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<Genevriel> I don't know whether to be worried or not. I don't really feel worried, right now.<br />
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<Madds> Well - I guess if you believe your dream, you will learn, as long as you're patient?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> But what will I learn? Will it be something I can live with, or not?<br />
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<Madds> that I don't know.<br />
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<Genevriel> I... seem to have twisted death into life somehow... And is that a good thing?<br />
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<Genevriel> Well, at least Andri didn't have a skull for a face this time.<br />
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<Madds> well.. if it means that you're still here, I have to think it's a good thing.<br />
* Genevriel smiles a bit ruefully.<br />
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<Genevriel> Hopefully you'll still think that when time's up and I become... or learn... whatever I'm supposed to become or learn.<br />
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<Madds> do you want to talk to August about it? maybe he can figure out more of what it means. I know it helps you to talk to him, too.<br />
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<Genevriel> You're right, that's probably a good idea.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you... want to come with me?<br />
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<Madds> Sure.<br />
* Genevriel looks pleasantly surprised and grateful.<br />
* Madds will certainly accompany you to have coffee with August.<br />
* Genevriel knocks on August's door... She didn't have time to bake stuff today, so she made Madds stop at a bakery somewhere along the way to pick up some treats.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Stop with me)<br />
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<Genevriel> (I'm not making him my errand boy. ;) )<br />
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<Madds> (heh, okay)<br />
* August opens the door and smiles to see you there.<br />
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<August> Ah, what a nice surprise :) always good to see you.<br />
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<Genevriel> Hi M. Merrion. Thanks... I didn't have anything home-baked today, but we picked up some cinnamon rolls...<br />
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<August> so thoughtful :) please, come in... I'll put on some coffee.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you... That'll be lovely. <br />
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<Genevriel> I hope it's all right that I brought Madds along...<br />
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<August> of course!<br />
* Genevriel looks relieved.<br />
* August welcomes you into his kitchen and will put on some coffee, as promised.<br />
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<Genevriel> I tried sleeping without the spell again last night, and it didn't seem like a bad dream. Just more enigmas. I just wanted to run things by you, and since Madds has had the questionable taste of falling in love with an enigma, it seemed fair that he shoudl hear your thoughts about the dream and other things. Also he is quite clever so he might be able to help us piece things together, if there's anything to piece.<br />
* August nods, listening<br />
* Genevriel will describe the dream to him, and explain about her memory of the night she nearly died (?) / saved the boy, and refresh his memory about the little rhyme that Lathra translated.<br />
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<Genevriel> So, those are the pieces I have so far...<br />
* August considers as he eats a cinnamon roll.<br />
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<Genevriel> Also... the phrase "the Dark Tapestry" seemed familiar to me when we went to the First World the first time. I'm not sure if that's another piece.<br />
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<August> This may be unrelated, but do you remember Patience? She's another... like me. I have to say, it was the first thing that came to mind when you told me about your dream. She's the youngest of us, that I know of, and may have some insight as being the most recently, ah, deceased.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I do remember Patience, yes... If you think she could help, I'd be willing to speak with her.<br />
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<August> all right. <br />
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<August> I can ask her to come over now if you like?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> If she's free, certainly.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's the weekend - I didn't have any plans. You?<br />
* Genevriel asks Madds.<br />
* Madds shakes his head<br />
* August can get on the phone with Patience (or probably Rab, really, but whatever ;)<br />
* Patience will come over, so you can chit chat while you wait, but it doesn't take her a very long time to get there.<br />
* Patience smiles shyly to see you again, looking a bit nervous.<br />
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<Patience> Hello... August said you wanted to talk to me?<br />
* Genevriel smiles a bit nervously herself.<br />
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<Genevriel> Hello; he suggested you might be able to help figure me out, yes...<br />
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<Patience> I can try.<br />
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<Genevriel> Thank you. And this is Maddox Falgout, my, ah, partner. <br />
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<Patience> nice to meet you, M. Falgout.<br />
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<Madds> You as well.<br />
* Genevriel sits back down and takes a sip of her coffee.<br />
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<Genevriel> So... I'm not sure how much you remember about me from the last time we met...<br />
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<Patience> I remember that you had some unusual powers and abilities, and were trying to figure out where they came from.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I have learned a few new things, but I'm not really any closer to figuring it all out, I don't think. But I'll explain what I do know... or feel... and then we can try to see if anything makes sense.<br />
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<Patience> All right.<br />
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<Genevriel> August thought that... since you were in the Centre the most recently, you might have some insight into things...<br />
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<Patience> I can try...<br />
* Genevriel will describe her powers, the entity(ies) that she calls the One from whom she draws the powers, how she came into the power, describe both this recent nice(?) dream and the earlier unpleasant one.<br />
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<Genevriel> And then there's this... not really a poem... but thing that the One, or the dead, maybe... say...<br />
* Genevriel recites You are the instrument; We are the song / You are the brush; We are the colours / You are the fuel; We are the fire / You are the harvest; We are the seed<br />
* Patience listens attentively but when you get to the part about the words in your dream and the words spoken by the voices, she looks shocked and puts her hand over her mouth, her eyes welling up with tears.<br />
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<Patience> Oh... oh it worked :o I didn't know... <br />
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<Genevriel> And when I was back in Psyra, the One said 'As the fire allows the seeds to grow stronger, so your strength emerges from your suffering. Like the lyre, our song speaks through you, and you will carry our words: we are all one. Here at the hub of the wheel, where all is still, we embrace you. Be at peace, child."<br />
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<Genevriel> What?<br />
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<Genevriel> What worked?<br />
* Patience is still overcome with emotion, but tries to explain.<br />
* Genevriel is pale and a bit frightened.<br />
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<Patience> When I was... before I was me, I was a woman named Pasith. I ... she... was caught in the Void after she died. After we died. I don't know how to express it, I'm sorry if this is confused. She almost forgot herself, and became lost there. But she was able to remember, to focus herself... there was someone who visited her, and it reminded her of who she was, and why she was there.<br />
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<Patience> With that little core of herself remaining, she gathered the ... power, the energy there... all the souls of the dead who couldn't be reborn, or who were lost... and she must have... it must have worked :o<br />
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<Patience> She ... I...could have become a god, with that much power at her fingertips, but that wasn't what she wanted. She wanted to let it... them... decide.<br />
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<Genevriel> The souls?<br />
* Patience nods, still wiping tears from her eyes<br />
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<Genevriel> Let them decide what...?<br />
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<Patience> What to become.<br />
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<Patience> They must have become One.<br />
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<Genevriel> Okay...<br />
* Genevriel is having trouble absorbing this, let alone what it might mean for her.<br />
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<Genevriel> So they... chose to become a god, instead of being reborn like... normal souls?<br />
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<Patience> I ... I didn't know what happened after I came back. Whether they moved on, or became something else, or were re-absorbed into the cycle of souls.<br />
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<Patience> but if they are what is giving you your power, then ... yes, I think... they are a divine force now.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's not just me. There's another woman, who did interpret her voices as those of the dead.<br />
* Patience nods<br />
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<Genevriel> All right...<br />
* Genevriel turns to Madds wordlessly, looking kind of overwhelmed.<br />
* Madds looks fairly stunned as well, but puts his arm around you.<br />
* Genevriel seems to take strength from his kindness.<br />
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<Madds> Let's take some time to think about all of this, and what it means. You don't need to jump to any decisions or anything right now.<br />
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<Genevriel> I should tell Philida.<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
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<Genevriel> Serpent's already such a hard sell. How is the One going to fit into society...?<br />
* Genevriel looks bewildered but also relieved that it's not some ancient evil.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Although there are undoubtedly ancient evils mixed in with the ancient goods, as we know from that witch-lady's chat with the outer planar being)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (okay, we need to move along, but you can ponder that ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> (yup, thanks - Gen doesn't have anything more to say anyway, right now! Too overwhelmed.)<br />
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===Aubrienne, Jed, and Tits follow Princesses Ilphere and Vera away from the Emperor's funeral===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, Aubrienne's turn :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Aubrienne, you are of course included in the memorial service for the late Emperor Marl. Titania certainly wants you at her side as she attends the state funeral for her father, as well as the more private close friends/family gathering afterwards.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The state funeral is mostly a lot of sitting quietly and listening to speeches and church ceremony.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The after party is where they put the fun in funeral ;p<br />
* Aubrienne will try not to put too much fun in funeral<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Mostly sticking near Titania and being supportive)<br />
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<Tits> Thanks for coming... I know this isn't super fun :/<br />
* Tits is in her full princess mourning dress and hates it, for the record ;p<br />
* Aubrienne shrugs.<br />
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<Aubrienne> I wasn't going to abandon you to this.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Others in attendance include Princess Ilphere, Princess Vera (with Jed as her +1), all the rest of the Imperial family, the various inner circle of governmental office-holders (so Guy, Loick, Fredericia, Aden, etc.), the Patriarch, and others of the late Emperor's close friends (including probably several mistresses or former mistresses ;p)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (scandalous :p)<br />
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<Tits> At least the food is good...<br />
* Tits says, snagging some canapés from a passing waiter.<br />
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<Aubrienne> There is that.<br />
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<Tits> I can't wait to re-open the club. Zola is already asking to do a big show when we do.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (How does Tits seem to be doing?)<br />
* Tits seems to be okay, a bit grumpy from being forced back into court dynamics, but it's distracting her from feeling sad, so it's not entirely a bad thing.<br />
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<Aubrienne> That sounds nice. Maybe a bit of normalcy for a change. Or what passes for normal for us.<br />
* Tits smiles at that<br />
* Aubrienne smiles back encouragingly.<br />
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<Tits> I'd like that for a while. Just ... something normal.<br />
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<Tits> or maybe we could take a vacation...<br />
* Tits says a bit wistfully<br />
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<Aubrienne> That'd be nice. Somewhere where you can just be you?<br />
* Tits nods<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> A tall man in an army uniform with dark hair and a serious expression comes over and bows politely to Titania.<br />
* Tits nods politely in return<br />
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<Tits> Bryson... thank you for coming, I didn't know if we should expect you or not.<br />
* Bryson Arguelles was one of the attempted candidates for Emperor, as you may recall - obviously not the successful one...<br />
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<Bryson> Of course I wanted to be here, Princess. I had a great deal of respect for your father. <br />
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<Tits> Thank you. <br />
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<Tits> I know it's probably a difficult time for you as well. <br />
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<Bryson> Oh... because of the election? Well, it was certainly disappointing, but I will stand behind whoever is chosen, of course.<br />
* Tits nods<br />
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<Tits> Oh, I haven't introduced my wife - Aubrienne, this is Bryson Arguelles. A friend of the family.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Nice to meet you, M. Arguelles.<br />
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<Bryson> Pleased to meet you as well.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Perhaps not so much under these circumstances, of course.<br />
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<Bryson> Yes, certainly.<br />
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<Bryson> My wife is trying to talk me into returning to her home in Psyra. Perhaps if we do, you would like to pay a visit in a few months - once things have quieted down. You and your brothers would certainly be welcome.<br />
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<Tits> Thank you, that's very kind. We'll keep your offer in mind :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> That's a very generous offer, thank you. I've never been, and it would be nice to get out of the city for a while.<br />
* Jedrezj meanders over to you, Aubrienne, and makes some 'wink wink' motions that (hopefully) no one else notices<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I take it that means he's trying to get a moment for a private conversation?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (yes. not the 'heyyy hot stuff' wink wink ;)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Heh, I figured)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Jed probably knows better ;)<br />
* Aubrienne will excuse herself for a moment and head towards Jed<br />
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<Aubrienne> Smooth. Good thing I was in charge of misdirection for our act. ;)<br />
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<Jedrezj> ha ha...<br />
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<Jedrezj> Look, Vera and her mother just got weird looks and said they had to take off. Something is up.<br />
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<Jedrezj> Also my date abandoned me in a room full of strangers who mostly hate me, so I need company ;p<br />
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<Aubrienne> That can't be the first time that's happened. :p<br />
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<Aubrienne> But that is concerning. No idea what happened?<br />
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<Jedrezj> No, but it was weird. I mean it's not just me, this is her uncle's funeral and she just took off like someone lit her ass on fire.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Hmm.<br />
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<Jedrezj> Want to go find out what's happening? If you come with me, then if we get caught they might not just kill me on sight ;p<br />
* Aubrienne stifles a laugh at that.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Let me let Titania know what I'm doing.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Be right beck.<br />
* Aubrienne will head over to Titania and speak to her quietly.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Will you be all right if I step out for a minute?<br />
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<Tits> yes, sure - what's wrong?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Jed said Ilphere and Vera both got weird looks on their faces and slipped out. We wanted to see what was going on, just in case.<br />
* Tits frowns, looking a bit worried at that.<br />
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<Tits> Do you want me to come with you?<br />
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<Aubrienne> You're welcome to if you like, if you want a distraction.<br />
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<Tits> sure<br />
* Aubrienne gives a concerned smile.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Shall we then?<br />
* Aubrienne takes Titania's hand and heads back to Jed.<br />
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<Jedrezj> okay, so, they went this way...<br />
* Jedrezj says, gesturing towards one of the doors, and will lead you, with Titania's help because she actually lived her and knows her way around.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You head off and wander around the palace for a bit, with Tits making suggestions of which way to go occasionally.<br />
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<Jedrezj> I'm going to try to Locate Object on Vera's engagement ring...<br />
* Jedrezj says, casually dropping into conversation that she has an engagement ring ;)<br />
* Jedrezj casts the spell<br />
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<Jedrezj> this way...<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Sorry, got called away for a second)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Whoa, hold on...engagement ring!?<br />
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<Jedrezj> oh .. yeah :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> Congratulations!<br />
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<Aubrienne> Also...<br />
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<Jedrezj> thanks :)<br />
* Aubrienne smacks his arm<br />
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<Aubrienne> Why didn't you tell me before now?<br />
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<Jedrezj> everything has been kind of crazy...<br />
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<Jedrezj> and they're not announcing it until after the funeral and everything is done...<br />
* Jedrezj leads the three of us to a hidden door, which leads to a secret passage, and a staircase down...<br />
* Tits eyes it dubiously<br />
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<Aubrienne> I'm sure I've mentioned this before, sweetie, but you're childhood home is kind of spooky.<br />
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<Tits> Yeah.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Your, rather)<br />
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<Tits> I really can't argue with that.<br />
* Aubrienne will lead the way down as quietly as she can.<br />
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<Tits> <q> This is the way to where the Arch used to be...<br />
* Jedrezj makes an D: face<br />
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<Aubrienne> o.O<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You make your way into an open room which currently contains zero (0) Arches, but two (2) Imperial Princesses, asleep or passed out on the floor.<br />
* Jedrezj heads over quickly to Vera's side to check if she's okay.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (quiet-ish) Jed, wait!<br />
* Aubrienne casts Detect Magic<br />
* Jedrezj doesn't touch her, just looks her over<br />
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<Jedrezj> she's doing some kind of dream magic, isn't she...<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> That is indeed your conclusion from your Detect Magic spell.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, seems to be.<br />
* Aubrienne still looks concerned.<br />
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<Jedrezj> They shouldn't both do it at the same time - someone should watch over them :/<br />
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<Aubrienne> That would make sense.<br />
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<Jedrezj> I could try to talk to her - she taught me a spell to let me talk to someone in a dream. or maybe we should just wait until they wake up... <br />
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<Aubrienne> Well, I don't want to distract them, but, also, if there's a problem, I'd prefer they had help...<br />
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<Aubrienne> Why don't you give it a go?<br />
* Jedrezj nods<br />
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<Tits> Maybe I should get Ruchard? I mean.. after them, he probably knows the most of anyone about dream magic stuff.<br />
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<Aubrienne> That makes sense, too.<br />
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<Tits> okay. I'll be right back.<br />
* Jedrezj settles in to try his spell<br />
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<Jedrezj> ....<br />
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<Jedrezj> uh okay, that was weird.<br />
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<Aubrienne> What's the problem?<br />
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<Jedrezj> I tried to talk to her but all I kept seeing was the Arch.<br />
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<Jedrezj> I don't think she's in a normal dream.<br />
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<Aubrienne> All you saw was the Arch?<br />
* Jedrezj nods<br />
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<Aubrienne> That's...concerning.<br />
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<Jedrezj> I'm certainly concerned.<br />
* Tits returns a short while later, as promised, with Ruchard.<br />
* Ruchard looks seriously annoyed<br />
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<Ruchard> Ugh why didn't they tell me they were doing this...? <br />
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<Aubrienne> Do you know what they're doing, specifically?<br />
* Ruchard takes in the scene<br />
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<Ruchard> Most likely, given the location, trying to access Andusk. Uh... it's kind of a long story.<br />
* Ruchard looks at you to see if he needs to explain what that is<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Does Aubrienne know what that is?)<br />
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<Ruchard> (I... don't think so. But I may be misremembering some mention of it in the past. He can give a brief explanation, at any rate :)<br />
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<Ruchard> It's a stable - well, more or less stable - dream plane. <br />
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<Aubrienne> (Okie doke)<br />
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<Aubrienne> All right...<br />
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<Ruchard> It's like a mirror of our world, only ... worse.<br />
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<Ruchard> Although it split off from ours some time ago. Anyway.. uh, if they were trying to go there, they would have to have a really good reason - Mother hates travelling there.<br />
* Ruchard thinks about it a little more<br />
* Tits looks concerned<br />
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<Aubrienne> What would prompt them to make that journey?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Particularly now.<br />
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<Ruchard> If something was wrong...<br />
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<Aubrienne> How worried should we be? Do they need help?<br />
* Jedrezj looks up, startled. You realize after a moment that there is a bloodstain spreading from his chest, as though he was pierced by a sword, but you can't see whatever did it.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Jed!<br />
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<Jedrezj> hgh.<br />
* Aubrienne rushes to him.<br />
* Tits looks around for whatever caused it. Something rushes by you all, a cold wind.<br />
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<Aubrienne> There's something here!<br />
* Ruchard casts a detect magic to look for it.<br />
* Jedrezj is wounded, but not (you think) fatally.<br />
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<Ruchard> That way!<br />
* Aubrienne will slip Titania her invisibility ring.<br />
* Ruchard and Tits will chase after the invisible whatever it is<br />
* Tits takes it<br />
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<Aubrienne> (Or not :p)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (oih, heh)<br />
* Tits can grab it as she goes :)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (SK) Jed, hey, stay with me, okay?<br />
* Ruchard will also sound an alarm as clearly something dangerous is loose in the palace<br />
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<Jedrezj> ughgh. my.. suit.... :(<br />
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<Aubrienne> That's the spirit.<br />
* Aubrienne laughs a little manically<br />
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<Aubrienne> I don't know...I don't want to leave the princesses...<br />
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<Aubrienne> Can I even teleport out of here?<br />
* Aubrienne 's gaze keeps shifting between Jed, the princesses, and the entrance.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I believe you can teleport out of the palace, just not to elsewhere in the palace. so you could teleport to home, say.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I'm pretty sure I know where Lathra lives, right?)<br />
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<Tits> (yup)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I'm trying to figure out which one I'd be more familiar with. Probably Lathra's, right?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yeah probably<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I'll teleport there then)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> There's a lot of confusion and they'll send guards to search for the intruder(s) and monitor the situation but, on Ruchard's orders, leave the Princesses where they are but keep watch on them. <br />
* Jedrezj can get healed up by Lathra, I'll assume, although she seems a bit concerned that he might also have been poisoned or something - she'll cast some extra spells to try and make sure he's okay.<br />
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<Aubrienne> (I'll yell for Lathra, get her to take care of Jed, then teleport back as close to the palace as I can)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay, you can do so.<br />
* Tits will find you eventually, looking out of breath and with her hair half hanging down from its fancy hairdo.<br />
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<Tits> is Jed okay?<br />
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<Aubrienne> I think so. I took him to Lathra's. She said he might have been poisoned, but she's on it.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Are you all right?<br />
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<Aubrienne> Did they find the thing?<br />
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<Tits> They're still looking. They aren't entirely sure what the thing is. But ... it sounds bad.<br />
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<Tits> Something about boundaries breaking down between worlds... things getting through that shouldn't. I think Ruchard thinks they were trying to stop it.<br />
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<Aubrienne> By stabbing Jed?<br />
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<Aubrienne> *sigh*<br />
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<Tits> I don't know all the details, but he said something about people there who hate Shadar-kai, and would try to come here just to kill as many of them as they could. But... then I thought too about the thing at the club, when all those Shadar-kai were stabbed and it opened a portal for the Cold Rider to come through. Maybe it was something like that...<br />
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<Aubrienne> Yeah, that was my thought. I did feel a sensation of cold...<br />
* Tits nods<br />
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<Aubrienne> Were you wanting to head home? I'd like to maybe sit with the princesses for a while, stick around and find out what happened, but it's already been a rough day for you...<br />
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<Tits> Anyway... the funeral is done, since they made everyone go home. I guess we can too. Or at least until the new Emperor is finally chosen, we can stick around here and see what happens. I don't think anyone will kick us out, at least.<br />
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<Tits> we should stay.<br />
* Tits says wearily.<br />
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<Aubrienne> All right. I really need to learn some kind of 'summon comfy chair or couch' spell.<br />
* Tits smiles a little at that.<br />
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<Tits> Well fortunately there are some of those around.<br />
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<Aubrienne> Shall we?<br />
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<Tits> let's.<br />
* Tits takes your hand and you can go find a comfy couch to sit on until a) something else goes wrong or b) you are needed elsewhere ;)<br />
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<Aubrienne> (heh, all right)<br />
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==Solos==<br />
===Denise and Argent's Adventures in the Arch===<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> how is Argent carrying Denise? I just want to know what her view of all this will be :)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (like, shoulder-height, or mostly inside a pocket, or what ;)<br />
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<Argent> Im guessing shoulder height<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> okay<br />
* Denise holds on for dear life :V<br />
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<Denise> (or she can just make a nest in his hair ;)<br />
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<Argent> (at least I can hear your squeeks)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Argent and Denise (in ratte form) pass through the Arch. At first you feel a cold darkness around you and then a warmer feeling. You look around and see a grassy landscape with rolling hills and flowers, and a pond with a natural stone arch standing in the middle of it, reflected in the still water.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> There is a small house near the pond. It feels a little like when you were in the First World, but not quite as ... wild or uncontrolled.<br />
* Denise sniffs the air<br />
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<Denise> (is it like at Jonas's place?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Denise, yes, it does remind you of Jonas's home in some ways. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Not the same place, but similar.<br />
* Argent looks for any indication of where our target went or is, tracks or anything<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> The air smells fresh, Denise, and you can smell the wildflowers.<br />
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<Denise> (any people?)<br />
* Denise will scamper down form Argent<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> From all around you, you hear that same chanting sound, but further away.<br />
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<Argent> lets check the house<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Out from the little cottage steps a woman with red hair. She looks young, or at least not old, but also old, and not at all young. Folded against her back is a pair of colourful wings. <br />
* Denise will turn back into herself<br />
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<Woman> You heard me.<br />
* Woman 's voice is the same one that spoke to you, Argent<br />
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<Argent> that was you in my head<br />
* Argent will approach her<br />
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<Denise> did you call Yvie too?<br />
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<Woman> yes. I hoped you would come. I didn't expect other company, but there is surely a reason for it.<br />
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<Woman> (that was a yes to Argent)<br />
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<Argent> this my friend Denise, her sister was called to guard the Arch<br />
* Woman nods<br />
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<Argent> who are you?<br />
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<Woman> My name is Katha. I am your mother.<br />
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<Argent> you looked different in my dream, I should have recognized you<br />
* Argent is a little embarassed<br />
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<Katha> It's all right. You saw a symbol of me, rather than what I am. It's common with children and their parents, I think.<br />
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<Argent> I guess...<br />
* Denise looks perplexed at that<br />
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<Argent> Revelyne, what has happened to her?<br />
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<Katha> I would like to talk more, but it is urgent that you find her. She is at work unravelling the barriers between the planes.<br />
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<Katha> Her aim may be one thing, but it will have more dire consequences than she knows.<br />
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<Denise> grat >:|<br />
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<Argent> How do I find her?<br />
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<Denise> we'll stop her alright<br />
* Katha steps over to the pond.<br />
* Argent follows<br />
* Katha gestures to the Arch-stone in the middle of the pond. You can see that the sky reflected in the water is not the sky that's above you - it's night and there are stars, while here it's daylight.<br />
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<Katha> The Arch in each world is at risk. Even small worlds such as my own. As a former guardian of the Arch, I can help to keep it stable from here.<br />
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<Argent> and we need to go through and find her<br />
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<Katha> If you pass through, I can send you to her.<br />
* Katha nods<br />
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<Argent> She is being controlled by a Cyste isn't she<br />
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<Denise> No, I think she's just dumb<br />
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<Denise> like, I mean, they lied to her<br />
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<Argent> manipulated then<br />
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<Katha> She is not - not in the way you are imagining. But they hold those dear to her and she believes by doing this, she will aid them.<br />
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<Denise> they got hostages?<br />
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<Katha> Of a sort, yes. <br />
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<Denise> great<br />
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<Argent> we stop her, then deal with that<br />
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<Argent> Maybe we can talk her down... if not...<br />
* Argent steels himself for what he may have to do<br />
* Denise nods<br />
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<Denise> where is she?<br />
* Argent takes Denise's hand<br />
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<Katha> Between worlds.<br />
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<Denise> back through the arch then?<br />
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<Argent> through her arch<br />
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<Argent> Katha will guide us there<br />
* Denise says arch slowly, looking at the one in the water<br />
* Katha nods<br />
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<Argent> (how big is the arch? do we have to walk or can I just fly us in?)<br />
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<Katha> (You could fly in - it's big enough for that)<br />
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<Argent> when this is over and things have calmed down, I'd like to come back and talk with you, if thats possible<br />
* Argent says to Katha<br />
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<Katha> Yes. Your father knows the way here, if he can remember it. <br />
* Argent nods<br />
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<Argent> carry or rat?<br />
* Argent says to Denise<br />
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<Denise> rat<br />
* Denise turns and willclimb back abouard Argent Air<br />
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<Argent> goodbye Mother<br />
* Argent will fly through the arch<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You pass through the (second) Arch and feel the vast coldness again, but this time it doesn't let up. It feels like it just goes on and on forever. Maybe it does.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You look around you and see stars, but it's like they're all connected with strands of fine silk that glisten in the faint light.<br />
* Denise chitters, wrapping her tail around your neck<br />
* Argent hopes with the damage Revelyne is doing, where she is located is obvious<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Ahead of you, though, you can see a gap in the web - a place where the threads are broken, where the blackness is not stopped by anything.<br />
* Argent thinks while he searches the vastness for her<br />
* Argent points<br />
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<Argent> that must be it<br />
* Denise squeaks in agreement<br />
* Argent flies toward it<br />
* Denise wonders how to fight in this place :o<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You head toward that area. As you draw nearer (or, maybe it comes nearer to you, it's hard to say) you can see a woman with scissors cutting through the threads. As each one snaps there is a high pitched ringing screaming sound. <br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You get the sense that from the blackness beyond, something is staring back at you, hungrily, impatiently.<br />
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<Argent> Revelyne! STOP!<br />
* Argent shouts out<br />
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<Denise> . o O (Stop bein' dumb)<br />
* Revelyne turns to look at you, but cuts another strand.<br />
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<Revelyne> I can't stop. This is the only way.<br />
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<Denise> (is she just like... floating there or what?)<br />
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<Argent> No its not the only way, you're doing more damage that you realize. Don't let them use you like this!<br />
* Argent is still approaching her<br />
* Denise will see what happens if she steps up off of Argent for a second<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You can step off of Argent and keep moving. It's a bit like being underwater, but you can move around.<br />
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<Denise> (okay. I argent is fster I'll stick with him ;)<br />
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<Revelyne> You don't understand.<br />
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<Argent> Then stop and explain it to me<br />
* Revelyne looks calm and determined.<br />
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<Revelyne> All these other worlds - all these worlds full of monsters, foul creatures of evil, abominations - touching ours. Bound to ours. Severing the connection between them is the only way to truly keep our world safe.<br />
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<Denise> . o O (you are so dumb)<br />
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<Argent> Your wrong, your opening a hole between them all, you're going to let all those monster in<br />
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<Revelyne> They explained it to me. This is the way that's best for our people - for humans. Not for whatever you are.<br />
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<Denise> . o O (grrrrrr)<br />
* Revelyne says with some disgust, eyeing your wings.<br />
* Denise will turn back into a human<br />
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<Denise> Well *I'm* a human and I cant beiveve someone so stuopid gote picked to be empress<br />
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<Argent> Stop being blinded by fear<br />
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<Denise> (stupid got)<br />
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<Revelyne> We will only be truly safe when they're all cut off. All these... growths. Adhesions. Cancers feeding off our world.<br />
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<Denise> Like - this is only *one* way these places are connected<br />
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<Denise> so this ain't even gonna work<br />
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<Denise> ;cause you're not geting all the tree ones, just the arch ones<br />
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<Denise> an youre just lettin in worse things<br />
* Revelyne glares at you and cuts one more thread.<br />
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<Denise> (how close are we)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> it feels like about say 15-20 feet from her, but distance is weird here...<br />
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<Denise> YOu knwo the peopel who told you all that got mosters in'em right?<br />
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<Denise> Like, they can't even go out in the sun<br />
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<Argent> I am Argent, son of Katha, blood of the Serpent and this foolishness ends NOW<br />
* Argent sunbeams her<br />
* Denise will try and surge forward and grapple her once that hits<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Okay - you can sunbeam her and you hear from the blackness beyond the stars a shriek as though whatever was beyond there is backing away from the light.<br />
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<Denise> see?<br />
* Denise says before she grabs her<br />
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<Denise> dumb >:|<br />
* Revelyne holds up her scissors to try and stab you with them, Denise.<br />
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<Denise> (yeah she can try)<br />
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<Denise> (I mean I guess I can activate my armor but I'm also willing to just take it)<br />
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<Revelyne> She can jam them into your arm and you can basically shrug that off. I mean, it hurts, but you can take the damage.<br />
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<Denise> (yeah)<br />
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<Denise> (My goal is to grab hold of her and disarm her)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> well... her only weapon is now in your arm, so... mission accomplished.<br />
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<Denise> (Yup! I'll take them, if I can. Oherthwise I guess Argent can)<br />
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<Denise> (Are they liek NOrn Hettie's scissors?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> yes, rather like that :)<br />
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<Denise> (cool)<br />
* Argent will close drawing his rapier<br />
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<Denise> Those ain't even your sciccors. They're* fae* scissors you stupid twit.<br />
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<Denise> (scissors)<br />
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<Denise> (DO I have her grabbed?)<br />
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<Argent> (so is she grappled, just want to understand the situation)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Yes, she is now grappled. <br />
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<Denise> Now what, Argent?<br />
* Argent points the blade at her<br />
* Revelyne struggles but is no match for Denise's strength<br />
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<Denise> we gotta take her back out... somewhere?<br />
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<Argent> Do we?<br />
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<Denise> uh.<br />
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<Denise> I ain't just leavin' her here....<br />
* Denise gives you a questioning looke, where the question is 'are we just killing her or what?'<br />
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<Argent> Revelyne Fourre, as an annotied Inquistor for Way of the Wheel, I do hereby charge you with threatening to destroy the barriers between the planes. How do you stand in judgement?<br />
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<Revelyne> You.. you what? <br />
* Revelyne sputters angrily<br />
* Denise laughs<br />
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<Denise> you are so dumb<br />
<br />
<Denise> Like<br />
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<Revelyne> How dare you judge me?! You ... you abomination!<br />
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<Argent> (I mean "annointed Inquisitor for the Way of the Wheel")<br />
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<Denise> (I wish I could just like, break her neck. I woudl do it right now)<br />
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<Argent> I see that there is no remorse in you, no knowledge of the wrong you have done<br />
* Argent closes his eyes<br />
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<Argent> Therefore, I wish you well on your next journey through the cycle<br />
* Denise will break her neck, then, if she can<br />
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<Argent> may you earn redemption for your crimes<br />
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<Denise> (Or argent can stab her at the same time so we can share culpability)<br />
* Argent will run her through while Denise breaks her neck<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> There is a crunching sound as you break her neck, while Argent also stabs her with his blade.<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> You look at the threads tying the planes together and as you watch, you can see one gradually rejoin the next, and the next, like some invisible hand is binding them back together.<br />
* Denise lets go of the corpse and puts the scissors away<br />
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<Denise> Um.... <br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> Her body just kind of floats there - what will you do with it?<br />
<br />
<Argent> looks like we were in time<br />
* Denise nods<br />
* Argent will grab the body<br />
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<Denise> now what?<br />
<br />
<Denise> DO we gotta... bring her back?<br />
<br />
<Argent> (have candidates disappeared in the arch before... im pretty sure thats happened?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (yup, it has happened in the past)<br />
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<Argent> no... but I want to see if she has any other clues on her<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> (it would be up to the Arch Guardian normally to say 'yeah they're not coming back')<br />
* Argent will give her a search<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> She doesn't have anything else on her, but that would be expected - they usually send them through the Arch with nothing.<br />
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<Denise> how did she even *get* these....<br />
* Argent will sunbeam the body to ash<br />
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<Argent> (or searing light... whichever works best)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> I'll assume you can destroy her body.<br />
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<Argent> lets go<br />
* Denise looks out at all the points of light, with no idea which one is home<br />
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<Denise> okay @_@<br />
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<Argent> (assuming I can figure out how to get home)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> Argent, when you look around, you feel drawn to one of the specks of light in particular.<br />
* Argent points<br />
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<Argent> There<br />
* Argent will let Denise re-rat and will fly us<br />
* Denise will ratte up and settle in, thiking abotu what they just did<br />
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<Denise> . o O (Are we going to be in trouble? Will anyone ever even know? Are they gonna have to pick someone else?)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> You head towards it and it gradually gets bigger, opening before you into a portal that you can pass through. You re-emerge into the room with the circle of Arch Guardians, who look relieved and a little surprised to see you. <br />
* Argent sets Denise down<br />
* Denise is probably healed up by now (maybe? Dunno howtime works there), but bloody - some hers, some Revelyne's<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> When they see you, they drop their circle and stop their chant. Some of them just sit down, exhausted, while others look dazed and stunned. Yvie will run over to hug you, though, Denise, and Margaux makes her way to Argent to do likewise.<br />
* Denise turns back into herself and then the blood is probably more apparent<br />
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<Margaux> Are you all right?<br />
* Denise picks her sister up and gives her a biiiiiig hug<br />
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<Yvie> Denise, you came back! I knew you would! I helped hold the big circle together :)<br />
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<Argent> I'll be fine.<br />
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<Denise> I bet you did a real good job, Yvie<br />
* Argent looks to the other guardians<br />
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<Argent> Its done<br />
* Silvia looks drained and tired, but Chalniss nods.<br />
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<Chalniss> I'll tell them she has failed the test.<br />
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<Denise> yeah no kiddin' >.><br />
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<Argent> she had shears, norn shears. I don't know if she had brought them in with her or they were given to her inside.<br />
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<Denise> these...<br />
* Denise holds them<br />
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<Chalniss> She had nothing when she entered. Somehow she must have obtained those from within.<br />
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<Denise> I'm gonna give them to Aunt Hettie :3<br />
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<Denise> hmm<br />
* Argent nods<br />
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<Denise> well.... maybe the tree portals *do* go to the same place , and the cyst fa gave them to her...<br />
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<Denise> but thejn why not just have them do it :p<br />
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<Argent> we're not supposed to be here, we should leave Denise<br />
* Denise sighs, and then nods<br />
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<Denise> What abotu Yvie?<br />
* Chalniss looks to Yvie.<br />
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<Denise> Is she an arch guardian now? Does she gotta stay or can she come home.... at least for now?<br />
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<Chalniss> My duties here will end with the choosing of this emperor. You've been called to take my place. But for now... go home and take a little time with your family.<br />
* Yvie looks a little scared and a little awe-struck and nods.<br />
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<Denise> :/<br />
* Denise nods to and takes her hand<br />
* Yvie will go home with you, Denise. Margaux would like to stay and make sure the next candidate isn't also a crazy person, Argent.<br />
* Argent nods understanding<br />
* Margaux gives you a kiss and tells you hopefully she'll be home soon.<br />
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===Genevriel shares what she has learned about the One with Philida===<br />
* Genevriel would have contacted Philida to let her know that she has some new information about our weird divine abilities, and would like to meet with her to chat with her about them. She'll have arranged to meet Philida at a cafe or something.<br />
* Philida will certainly meet with you, it sounds intriguing<br />
* Philida arrives at the appointed meeting time<br />
* Genevriel smiles and waves Philida over to the table.<br />
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<Genevriel> Hi Philida - how are you today?<br />
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<Philida> I'm all right - how are you?<br />
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<Genevriel> Good, thanks... Feeling relieved but also a bit overwhelmed by what I've learned, though.<br />
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<Genevriel> Have a seat. :)<br />
* Philida will take a seat and order some coffee.<br />
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<Genevriel> So - you were right about the voices.<br />
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<Philida> I was?<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
* Philida looks surprised<br />
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<Philida> How do you know? I mean... are you sure?<br />
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<Genevriel> As sure as I can be.<br />
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<Genevriel> I spoke to the ah... the reincarnation of Matriarch Belden. It appears that they are indeed the dead. When the Arch was separated into two halves, for all those centuries, souls weren't being reborn. They were sort of caught in limbo... <br />
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<Genevriel> When she died, she was with them. And she... gathered them all together and gave them the ability to choose what would become of them now that the Arch was whole again and souls could be reborn once more. She said there was so much power - she could have used it to become a god. But she didn't want to so she enabled them to choose.<br />
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<Philida> well... that was nice of her, I suppose @_@<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> Until I spoke to her, she didn't know what their choice had been. But it seems that they chose to become One, a new divine force. And you and I - maybe there are more whom we haven't yet encountered - we're... I guess... the conduits for their divine power.<br />
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<Genevriel> What that means I still don't really know. Hence the feeling of being overwhelmed. <br />
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<Genevriel> But knowing where our powers came from, who I am in the service of... that's a relief.<br />
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<Genevriel> I figured you'd want to know.<br />
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<Philida> I do, thank you... I mean, I don't really understand it all, but I would rather know what you think is going on than not know.<br />
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<Philida> Do you have any idea why us? why we were chosen?<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Genevriel> Not yet. And I don't know if I like the idea that I was 'chosen'... I begged for help and the One gave it. <br />
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<Genevriel> However, they speak Celestial, at least the ones I hear most clearly. So in time, maybe I'll be able to figure out 'why me' if I keep listening.<br />
* Philida nods<br />
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<Philida> Do you think... they still know who they are? or were? Like... could we talk to someone specific? <br />
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<Genevriel> The things they do say seem to indicate there is some sort of plan, but I don't know what it is. Maybe just to let people know they exist? I don't know.<br />
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<Genevriel> I don't know... You could try, maybe...<br />
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<Genevriel> But be careful, if you do.<br />
* Philida nods<br />
* Genevriel has mixed feelings about that idea.<br />
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<Philida> I don't know if I really want to, but... I mean, I have people I've lost, like anyone I suppose. People I wish I could hear from again.<br />
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<Genevriel> I don't know anything more about any of this than you, now. But I feel like... it would be way too easy to misstep, to start abusing the power because... we're something new. The <br />
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<Genevriel> One is something new. There aren't any rules or guidelines for us... We'll have to make them up as we go along, if the One doesn't give us any instructions.<br />
* Philida nods<br />
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<Philida> Maybe it explains a little why your powers and mine are different - or why what we experience is different. There have to be a lot of souls...<br />
* Genevriel nods. "Millions, I expect."<br />
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<Philida> Souls not just from our world but from every world...?<br />
* Philida guesses<br />
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<Genevriel> Gods, possibly. I don't even know.<br />
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<Genevriel> (I was using 'gods' as a swear word there. In case that isn't clear. ;) )<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (Hee)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Not suggesting there are souls of gods in the mix. Though there may be, I suppose. :o )<br />
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<Genevriel> It's all new.<br />
* Philida sips her coffee<br />
* Genevriel sips hers as well, not quite sure what to do with the weight of this knowledge.<br />
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<Philida> well... maybe we should try to find others like us<br />
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<Philida> we can't be the only ones<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> I hope not.<br />
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<Philida> maybe the more of us who get together and talk about this, the more we'll learn.<br />
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<Genevriel> A good thought.<br />
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<Genevriel> And we should keep trying to figure things out as much as we can, on our own, as well. I will let you know if I learn anything more. I hope you might do the same for me?<br />
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<Philida> Of course.<br />
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<Genevriel> ...<br />
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<Genevriel> I really should talk to that boy. Maybe he is one of us since he is alive because of the One, same as you and I.<br />
* Genevriel thinks aloud.<br />
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<Genevriel> It's a place to start, anyway - since we both very nearly died. Maybe if there are others, they also did.<br />
* Philida nods<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm not sure how to talk to a boy whose companions I killed, though.<br />
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<Philida> I was considering placing ads in the paper, or on the radio... just something general, like ... "Do you have powers you don't understand? Did you almost die at any point?" And then give them a number to contact.<br />
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<Philida> It might attract some weirdos but maybe some genuine people like us too.<br />
* Genevriel grins.<br />
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<Genevriel> I'm not great with people so I'll leave that avenue of investigation to you.<br />
* Philida nods<br />
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<Genevriel> But let me know if you do find some genuine ones. Ones? <br />
* Genevriel chuckles.<br />
* Philida smiles at that<br />
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<Philida> I will.<br />
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<Genevriel> How strange life is...<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head, bemused. Well, seriously, how do you deal with being the representatives for a previously non-existent religion?<br />
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<Philida> yes... but it sounds like death is just as strange.<br />
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<Genevriel> Amen to that.<br />
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<Genevriel> Well...<br />
* Genevriel takes a deep breath.<br />
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<Genevriel> Do you have anyone close to you who can help you through this? It's all so strange.<br />
* Genevriel is so grateful for Madds being a rock.<br />
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<Philida> Well.. my sister, I guess. I've been staying with her since I got back from the war. She doesn't really understand it, but she's willing to listen.<br />
* Genevriel smiles.<br />
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<Genevriel> That sounds about right. Well, I'm glad you have someone. That's a good thing.<br />
* Philida nods<br />
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<Philida> (anything else you wanted to add?)<br />
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<Genevriel> (no, I think that's good. We can just pretend they small talk until the coffee date is done.)<br />
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===Genevriel thinks about starting religions===<br />
<Genevriel> (Since going for walks probably isn't really a thing we do, I figure this could be a quiet evening at home again, a few days after the meeting with Patience.)<br />
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<Genevriel> (We will go for walks again someday, I hope! ^-^)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Poor gimpy Madds)<br />
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<Madds> (okay - not sure if timeline wise we have a few days, but it can be after that meeting at least :)<br />
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<Genevriel> (ok)<br />
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<Genevriel> (no wibbley-wobbley timey wimey stuff ;) )<br />
* Genevriel is a little restless this evening. Can't sit still and read or anything.<br />
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<Madds> (as long as you promise not to talk about any current events like who is Emperor, it can be whenever I guess ;)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Emperor? Who cares about that? ;D )<br />
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<Madds> what's on your mind?<br />
* Madds asks, recognizing the signs<br />
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<Genevriel> Well... everything!<br />
* Genevriel spins on one foot, turning away from the window to face Madds.<br />
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<Madds> everything?<br />
* Madds asks, smiling slightly<br />
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<Genevriel> I... just... I really need to revive the Underemployed Philosophers Club. At least for one evening. Are you up for it?<br />
* Genevriel is oblivious if that is innuendo.<br />
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<Genevriel> (Too preoccupied!)<br />
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<Madds> (no I think he's just mildly amused that you are thinking about everything in the universe at once :)<br />
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<Genevriel> (Hee!)<br />
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<Madds> sure.<br />
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<Genevriel> Okay. Up for discussion tonight: If you found yourself in the position of starting a new religion, would you? Should you? Especially without any guidance from your patron deity.<br />
* Madds considers that for a moment<br />
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<Madds> Religions typically are about providing some kind of rules for people to live by. If you have no information from the deity responsible, who would be making up those rules? You?<br />
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<Genevriel> Evidently, yes. Which is an enormous burden - hence the 'would you/should you' question.<br />
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<Genevriel> You might have help from a few other people who have been gifted with powers from what is apparently the same deity.<br />
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<Madds> Well I want to know the parameters of what I'd be committing to first.<br />
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<Madds> So I (and maybe these few other people, assuming they even agree with me) are making up some rules for people to live by. <br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Madds> And why should anyone listen to me? What's the selling point? "Live by these guidelines and you'll go to the Center" or "you'll have a better life next time" or "the deity won't punish you horrifically" or whatever? <br />
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<Madds> because obviously since this hypothetical religion is new, it can't rely on the weight of hundreds and thousands of years of "that's just how we've always done it" to get by.<br />
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<Genevriel> Exactly! The only selling point I can think of is "Because it's the right thing to do," but not everyone is going to buy into that.<br />
* Madds nods<br />
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<Genevriel> And what I consider 'the right thing to do' - helping those less fortunate than me, making amends for past wrongs - might not be the right thing for others.<br />
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<Madds> Well, the Revelators tried the last option and it hasn't sold very well anyway. They're still around but it's not like they've taken over the Empire or anything.<br />
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<Genevriel> And should that be a goal of a religion? Taking over anything?<br />
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<Genevriel> I would argue no, it isn't. A religion should be giving people some sense of purpose, but not one that excuses them for lording it over another group of people.<br />
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<Genevriel> But a patron deity, trying to gain a foothold might have different ideas about takeovers.<br />
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<Madds> Well, if this religion teaches that these actions (whatever they are) are the right thing to do, it suggests there's necessarily a wrong thing to do. And maybe that can be as simple as 'it's right to feed the poor' and 'it's wrong to let people go hungry', but religions seem to wind up taking a broader view of things.<br />
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<Madds> like "it's right to follow this religion" and "it's wrong to follow a different religion".<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> And that just doesn't sit well with me. Especially if we ARE all One - what difference does it make?<br />
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<Genevriel> Or does that phrase ONLY apply to the deity?<br />
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<Madds> I guess you'd have to ask the deity that.<br />
* Genevriel nods.<br />
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<Genevriel> The deity is not very forthcoming with answers, unfortunately.<br />
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<Genevriel> Or hasn't been, to date, at any rate.<br />
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<Madds> Maybe there are ways of making it talk.<br />
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<Madds> ... that sounded a bit more threatening than I meant.<br />
* Genevriel giggles.<br />
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<Madds> But I mean - powerful clerics have ways to talk to the gods. Maybe you can learn to do something similar.<br />
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<Genevriel> Oh... those spells are kind of rage-inducing and often lead to more questions, rather than answers.<br />
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<Madds> mm, well, if your choice is no answers, or answers that lead to other questions, which would you choose?<br />
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<Genevriel> I would prefer some certainty.<br />
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<Genevriel> But that isn't an option.<br />
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<Genevriel> This is where that very messy thing, belief, comes into play. Most religions don't let you be certain about anything.<br />
* Genevriel turns to Madds with a bit of desperation in her eyes.<br />
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<Madds> I'm not sure I agree. People can be quite certain in their beliefs. <br />
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<Genevriel> Madds, I'm just not moulded to blindly believe in something without knowing the whats, whys, and wherefores. What was the One *thinking*?<br />
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<Madds> Probably it was thinking that you'd be great at asking all the questions someone needs to ask in this situation, and at making your own path. <br />
* Genevriel sits heavily on the couch.<br />
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<Madds> I mean, I wouldn't want someone blindly following me. <br />
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<Genevriel> The idea of starting a new religion has me recoiling in abject revulsion and terror. *I*'d be much happier just continuing what I've been doing - helping people as much as I can with the power the One has granted me. Maybe that's all the One wants or needs of me. But it doesn't seem *likely* that a new divinity, trying to build its influence in the mortal spheres, would be content with that.<br />
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<Genevriel> I am so not cut out for this.<br />
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<Madds> Well, what has it asked from you? anything?<br />
* Genevriel shakes her head.<br />
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<Genevriel> Nothing... yet.<br />
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<Madds> If it wants something, I'd imagine it will find a way to let you know.<br />
* Genevriel sighs.<br />
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<Genevriel> Probably.<br />
* Genevriel wrests her thoughts away from the One and refocuses on Madds.<br />
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<Genevriel> How are *you* holding out? How weird is this for *you*?<br />
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<Madds> you were always weird to me ;) <br />
* Madds says with a smile<br />
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<Madds> I'm holding up alright.<br />
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<Genevriel> That's good.<br />
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<Genevriel> I wish I wasn't weird, though. :(<br />
* Madds comes over to put his arm around you<br />
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<Madds> But if you were ordinary it'd be so dull :)<br />
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<Genevriel> :/<br />
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<Madds> Genny... I love that you are worried about these things. I admire you so much for all you've gone through and the person you've become. I trust that you're going to continue to grow and change and find your way, and that it'll work out in the end.<br />
* Genevriel smiles a little.<br />
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<Genevriel> I wish I had as much faith in the One as you have in me.<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (anything else to add? it's pretty late for me)<br />
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<Genevriel> (No, I think we'll have to leave it there. Thanks!)<br />
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<DiablotinNarrator> (you're welcome)<br />
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===Argent and Denise debrief one another===<br />
<Curtana> okay. so it might be noon or early afternoon by the time you could meet up again after Denise takes Yvie home.<br />
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<Curtana> or you could rest and then meet again in the evening. up to you guys.<br />
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<Argent> I wouldnt impose of Denise if she wanted a well deserved rest<br />
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<Argent> first<br />
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<Denise> she can keep going<br />
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<Denise> I mean Argent is welcome to tag along while she takes Yvie home too, if he is willing to handle waiting out any associated dramaz ;p<br />
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<Argent> waiting is fine, it will let me attempt to collect myself while you deal with family, i'd just wait outside on my bike<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Denise> lol, I wonder if Denise might just tke argent to the Cellar for a drink afterwards ;p<br />
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<Curtana> heh, that would work... and possibly be interesting :)<br />
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<Argent> I'll go to a spot if Denise chooses it<br />
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<Denise> I think she considers it a 'safe spot'<br />
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<Denise> people would probably giev her space<br />
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<Denise> lets' do it :V<br />
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<Argent> ok<br />
* Argent follows Denise into the Cellar and to whatever spot she chooses<br />
* Denise will head in then, and commandeer ud a private booth<br />
* Argent sits/slumps<br />
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<Argent> well that was something<br />
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<Denise> un huh<br />
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<Denise> like.... what do we even sa to anyone about that @_@<br />
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<Denise> anything?<br />
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<Argent> I think all that needs to be said is we went in and stopped her... the rest, well, thats between me, you and the gods.<br />
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<Denise> okay.<br />
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<Argent> I'm just.... so angry<br />
* Argent barely contains his seething<br />
* Denise nods and orders us beers<br />
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<Denise> angry at her?<br />
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<Argent> so much fear, so much hatred, by people who should know better<br />
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<Denise> :/<br />
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<Argent> I know there are void elves influencing things, but still...<br />
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<Denise> you get the wrong folks in charge an' they can really mess things up, I guess.<br />
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<Argent> it's more than that<br />
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<Denise> well, I mean like - because folk will listen to them<br />
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<Denise> but more than that?<br />
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<Argent> these people are supposed to the wise, aware, how do they act so reckless? Even if someone with power tells them<br />
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<Argent> this was left to fester, and its like the church I served, believed in, is broken and scared<br />
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<Denise> welll.... like....<br />
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<Denise> your whole job, is like, so secret, an stuff, an, like, the things you were doin'.... you only had one person checkin' in on what you were doin'. An you got lucky 'cause she seemed pretty swell. But, like... I dunno<br />
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<Denise> I guess... maybe I an't so surprised things got away from 'em like that :/<br />
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<Argent> it didnt just get a little out of the way, it got way out of the way<br />
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<Denise> yea<br />
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<Argent> I cant even imagin the promises and favours that were dished out to get HER to be the first through the arch<br />
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<Denise> I keep thinkin' too, like..... what if they had killed the patriarch?<br />
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<Denise> then who all would we be dealin' with?<br />
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<Argent> I dont even understand why they wanted him dead... to control the aftermath... a way of making more people afraid?<br />
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<Argent> he let this grow under his watch... its only in like the last week that something was being done about them<br />
* Argent takes a drink<br />
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<Denise> I don't know<br />
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<Denise> he's real old, maybe he trusted folks underneath him too much :/<br />
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<Denise> Sylvia said I oughtta tell him, about everythin, but that was right before he got stabbed<br />
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<Denise> well, she said I oughtta tell him about the thing with the Rat Mother Superior tryin' to puta hit out on the boss >.><br />
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<Argent> See, that just pisses me off more... people more interested in protecting the power of their possition instead of looking out for the good of thier and other people souls... to even take such actions as to try and get someone killed<br />
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<Argent> and how is Rat even still giving her his grace<br />
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<Argent> how can she show her face in temple and take prayer<br />
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<Argent> its a farce<br />
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<Denise> I dunno :/<br />
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<Denise> I ain't never really understood the whole church thng :/<br />
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<Argent> apparently I never did either<br />
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<Denise> Im sorry Argent. I know they did a lot for you<br />
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<Argent> is my power coming from the wheel, myself, or my mother?<br />
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<Denise> What power?<br />
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<Denise> I mean, you're real good at lots of things an all, but also you got wings an can shoot the shun an' stuff<br />
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<Denise> plus, like, magic<br />
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<Denise> did you have to learn any of that?<br />
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<Denise> or, like, I guess, pray for it?<br />
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<Argent> I learned divine magic from the church while I was in the order of the lizard, my spells are supposed to come from the wheel<br />
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<Denise> okay<br />
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<Denise> so then the other things?<br />
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<Argent> they are prayers, sort of, not like the clerics<br />
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<Denise> like people 'get stuff from their parents all the time like their, um, hair an stuff, but that don't mean it ain't from themselves?<br />
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<Argent> Honestly I suppose it doen't really matter as long as they help me do whats right<br />
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<Argent> how are you doing? with Yvie and everything<br />
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<Denise> well...<br />
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<Denise> like, at least she got a little time before she's gotta go back I guess.<br />
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<Denise> Mam's real upset 'cause she will be up there an not hardly get to see the new baby an' all :/<br />
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<Denise> I men like, other stuff too, but, you know<br />
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<Denise> da' reals worried too<br />
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<Denise> I told 'em.... prolly we can find ways to make sure they get to see her still, at least, but like... I know it changes folk too :/<br />
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<Argent> change doesnt mean bad, and she has all of you and her time with you to keep her grounded<br />
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<Denise> yeah....<br />
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<Denise> an it is good to know like.... if somethin' happens, it ain't just all on her<br />
<br />
<Denise> like, the others wold come an help<br />
<br />
<Denise> but like... man I don't even know what's gonna happen now<br />
<br />
<Denise> I guess they pick someone else?<br />
<br />
<Argent> I guess<br />
<br />
<Argent> hopefully, like Margaux said, nobody crazy<br />
<br />
<Denise> yeah<br />
<br />
<Denise> well I think they picked the craziest one forst<br />
<br />
<Denise> bt like...<br />
<br />
<Denise> where's she even get those scissors? :o<br />
<br />
<Denise> ugh<br />
<br />
<Argent> deals... we know things have been messed up with the First World courts<br />
<br />
<Argent> that seems to be the likeliest source of the shears<br />
<br />
<Denise> I guess :/<br />
<br />
<Denise> ugh<br />
<br />
<Argent> ugh... so scared of outsiders, you align with them to 'solve' your problem... and don't see anything wrong? BLIND<br />
<br />
<Denise> I wonder if everyone even knew what was happenin'<br />
<br />
<Denise> like it seems real clear to me that what they're afraid of is folks who could see what they were up to an' maybe stop 'em<br />
<br />
<Denise> but who knows :/<br />
<br />
<Denise> ain't like we can ask her now >.><br />
<br />
<Argent> I don't regret my actions<br />
<br />
<Argent> not one bit<br />
<br />
<Argent> maybe thats bad<br />
<br />
<Argent> maybe I should second guess that<br />
<br />
<Denise> I dunno<br />
<br />
<Denise> I don't, neither<br />
<br />
<Argent> I'm glad you came with me<br />
<br />
<Denise> welll... I weren't gonna let you go alone.<br />
<br />
<Denise> an' like, there weren't nothin<br />
<br />
<Denise> else I could do there either, so<br />
* Argent smiles<br />
<br />
<Argent> crazy journy through the universe it was<br />
<br />
<Denise> yeah.... if you forget about the rest ir was real neat :o<br />
<br />
<Denise> like.... ain't too many folks ever get to do that, that's for sure!<br />
<br />
<Denise> Plus I got to meet your mam.<br />
<br />
<Argent> she looks better without a skull for a face, thats for sure<br />
<br />
<Argent> my mom<br />
* Argent shakes his head<br />
* Denise nods<br />
<br />
<Denise> Well I mean. <br />
<br />
<Denise> I dunno - is se really your mam? There's more to that than just makin' a baby<br />
<br />
<Argent> true<br />
<br />
<Denise> I mean, you're always gonna be a swarmie an a Rat to me<br />
<br />
<Argent> when I think if family I think if you and yours....<br />
<br />
<Argent> the swarm was a family<br />
<br />
<Argent> to me at that time<br />
* Denise nods<br />
<br />
<Argent> and the church became like a family, I guess, and maybe that's why I'm so angry<br />
<br />
<Denise> You're just like, one more brother, for me, Argent<br />
* Denise nods<br />
<br />
<Denise> I get that :/<br />
<br />
<Denise> Like... bein' mad at family ain't like bein' mad at just anyone else<br />
<br />
<Argent> the hurt is so much more personal<br />
* Argent finished his drink<br />
<br />
<Denise> yeah<br />
<br />
<Denise> you want another?<br />
<br />
<Argent> this has been a big help to me... lets me sort things out<br />
* Denise has been drinking hers<br />
<br />
<Denise> Well, I'm glad...<br />
<br />
<Argent> I'll have another if you are<br />
<br />
<Denise> sure :)<br />
<br />
<DiablotinNarrator> The phone at the bar rings and Hyson answers it and talks for a bit, though you can't really hear what he's saying. Then he calls over to Denise, "Hey, Dee, your boss wants a word with you."<br />
* Denise is in the middle of finishing her drink when she looks over, slightly surprised<br />
<br />
<Denise> oh! OKay<br />
<br />
<Denise> I'll be reight back, then, an I<br />
<br />
<Denise> ll grab another round<br />
* DiablotinNarrator is now known as Ander<br />
* Denise says as she hops up to get to the phone<br />
<br />
<Denise> Hey boss, how'd hyou track me down here? :o<br />
<br />
<Ander> I didn't, I was tryin' to get in touch with some other folks, but Hyson said you were here so it worked out good.<br />
<br />
<Denise> what's up?<br />
<br />
<Ander> Listen, there's some big news. Janelle's bein' called on to go through the Arch. <br />
<br />
<Denise> YESSS!<br />
<br />
<Denise> good<br />
<br />
<Denise> ....do you need me?<br />
<br />
<Ander> Yeah, she's kinda nervous over it but I told her she'll do fine.<br />
<br />
<Denise> She'll be real fine :3<br />
<br />
<Denise> It ain't so scary<br />
<br />
<Denise> an she'll be so swell :3<br />
<br />
<Ander> I might need you later - right now I'm at her place, gettin' stuff together, but later, like after she does the whole thing where she goes into seclusion for a day, I get to wait at the palace for her, along with other family an' all. I'd appreciate havin' you there for that, given the church...<br />
* Ander says vaguely, but implying 'since they maybe have been trying to kill me'<br />
<br />
<Denise> you got it boss<br />
<br />
<Denise> I'm gonna go home after this an crash real hard @_@<br />
<br />
<Denise> But that's so swell!<br />
<br />
<Ander> Okay, rest up - it'll be tomorrow morning before I need you. You can come by her house an' meet me there.<br />
<br />
<Denise> okay<br />
<br />
<Denise> I'll see you then :3<br />
* Denise will bring the drinks back over to Argent, then<br />
<br />
<Denise> Guess what!<br />
<br />
<Denise> Now we got a good thing to drink for :D<br />
<br />
<Argent> oh?<br />
<br />
<Denise> un huh!<br />
<br />
<Denise> They<br />
<br />
<Denise> They're puttin' Janelle through instead :D<br />
<br />
<Denise> It's gonna happen! Our first Rat empress :3 An she's so swell, too :3<br />
* Argent smiles<br />
<br />
<Argent> I don't really know her, but I trust you, so I'll take this as very good news<br />
<br />
<Denise> I'm gonna go wait with Ander hen she's in seclusion, but I guess that'll be tomorrow :3<br />
<br />
<Denise> it is!<br />
<br />
<Denise> Se was workin on with him on his campaign thing, so I got to spend time wih her more<br />
<br />
<Denise> I mena, they shulda just picked her *first* :p<br />
<br />
<Denise> (apparenlty Denise is getting more drunk :p)<br />
* Argent will stay with her and help her feel good<br />
* Denise hopes the feeling spreads ^-^<br />
<br />
===Hettienne and Dozilva discuss the past and the future===<br />
* Dozilva will take you out to lunch at some nice little cafe in the Castalia.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Well uh, this is nice<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> Mm, the onion soup is good. <br />
<br />
<Dozilva> So.. I am thinking you should not have been able to do that.<br />
* Dozilva says with a slightly bemused look<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> I don't even know *what* I did, lady<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> Indeed.<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> If I had to guess, I think you sewed up a tear in the fabric of reality.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Uh.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> I guess?<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> It wasn't just me though.<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> No?<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> No... there were others, on... on the other side of it I guess?<br />
* Dozilva looks intrigued at that<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> <mumbles> sisters.<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> Hmm.<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> Well, whoever may have helped, your effort was much appreciated. Even if perhaps the Chief Sorcerer sometimes is not the most ... thoughtful. He was a little distracted, I suspect.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Because of the Emperor?<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> Because he is a man and he can only think of so many things at once ;p<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Heh.<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> And right now he is well past his limit.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Well, I wouldn't want that job, that's for sure<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> Nor I. I will be content to be a librarian, and if whoever is the new Emperor wishes to dismiss me from service, I will find other things to occupy my time - and they can figure out the shelving system on their own.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Who d'you think it's gonna be?<br />
* Dozilva looks pensive at that<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> Revelyne Fourre would seem to have won - but I will not assume it is finished until she emerges.<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> If she is truly the Empress, then I expect my time will be done at the palace. She is not fond of .. outsiders, I understand.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> you can say racist, it's ok :p<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> Yes.<br />
* Dozilva sighs<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> Some in my family are already discussing plans for moving to the Shadow Plane or elsewhere, but I don't really want to leave. I would rather stay if we can.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> :/<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> I would miss the food, for one thing.<br />
* Dozilva says as your meals are brought.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Yeah... I dunno if I'd like this place so much if those people... well, if that bird's chosen as Empress, it's like telling them they're right<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> They are putting a lot of eggs in their basket.<br />
* Dozilva says, perhaps not quite having mastered that idiom ;p<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> But I ain't never lived anywhere else. <br />
<br />
<Dozilva> And you have your child to think of too, I see - when are you expecting?<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> (I have no idea :v)<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> (I thiiink about 2-3 months? probably closer to 2 now :)<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Couple months I guess?<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> Your first?<br />
* Hettienne nods.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> You got kids?<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> Yes, six - only three that I carried, but they are all mine anyway :)<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Oh man. You're outnumbered :p<br />
* Dozilva nods<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> Most of them are grown now - only one still at home. But there are grandchildren too, now :)<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> oh wow.<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> It is ... not what I expected when I came here. But it has been good, mostly.<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> I hope you will find the same, with your child. <br />
<br />
<Hettienne> THanks...<br />
* Hettienne smiles a bit.<br />
* Dozilva smiles in return<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> Here, a drink to your health. And to the health of the next Emperor, whoever they are. <br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Hopefully not whatsername :p<br />
* Hettienne lifts her glass.<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> If it is her, then I drink to the health of whoever follows her. And hope that it will be soon.<br />
* Dozilva will have a toast with you and you can enjoy a nice lunch<br />
<br />
===Hettienne and Denise talk about the Norn shears Revelyne was using to destroy the universe===<br />
<Dozilva> (and then you can go home and talk to Denise I guess? whenever she wakes up ;)<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> (yarr)<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> "who left these big scissors here on the kitchen table??"<br />
<br />
<Dozilva> (hee)<br />
<br />
<Denise> (I mean, I think Hettie woudl recognize what they are, especially if she picked them up;)<br />
* Denise will stumble out of her room around dinner time<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Denise!!<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> What in the hell are THESE about??!<br />
* Hettienne brandishes the shears<br />
<br />
<Denise> hmmph?<br />
<br />
<Denise> oh yeah!<br />
<br />
<Denise> I thought you'd maybe want 'em >.><br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Why do you have'em??<br />
<br />
<Denise> um<br />
<br />
<Denise> well.... Argent an I took 'em away from whassername in the arch<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> you... what<br />
<br />
<Denise> she was all in there cuttin' things apart an we had to stop her<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> well how did SHE get them?? :o<br />
<br />
<Denise> I don't know, they ain't supposed tobhave anythin' when they go in the arch...<br />
<br />
<Denise> Argent said maybe someone gave it to her, like, on the inside somehow?<br />
<br />
<Denise> Maybe they came through from the tree?<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> These ain't meant for people like her >:|<br />
<br />
<Denise> she was ryin ' to cut all the other worlds away from this one<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> is that... is that why loick's carpet was unravellin'<br />
<br />
<Denise> no that's why I gave 'em to you :3<br />
<br />
<Denise> what carpet?<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> he has some wall hanging in his office<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> the 'Dark Tapestry'<br />
<br />
<Denise> oh right.... the thing Zola'd da bought<br />
* Denise stifles another yawn<br />
<br />
<Denise> ...is it okay?<br />
<br />
<Denise> The worlds all got stitched back together...<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> uh I think so? for now?<br />
<br />
<Denise> good.<br />
<br />
<Denise> An she ain't gonna be empress neither...<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> She ain't? :D<br />
<br />
<Denise> they're gettin Janelle ready for her shot :D<br />
* Hettienne cackles gleefully<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Rat *is* watchin' out for us :3<br />
<br />
<Denise> un huh!<br />
<br />
<Denise> or, someone ?/?<br />
<br />
<Denise> >.><br />
<br />
<Denise> but liek.... I'm still real tired, but it feels like maybe things will be okay<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> I hope so...<br />
<br />
<Denise> but also like... I bet there's gona be more riots when they annoynce Revelyne ain't comin' back >.><br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Ain't they just gotta suck it up?<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> If the Arch didn't like her then... tough titties right?<br />
<br />
<Denise> yeah but like they were mad when she was winnin so they're prolly still gonna be mad :p<br />
<br />
<Denise> you know how somefolks is. They get a taste of power then they figure like they *deserve* it an' they dn't wann give it up<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Ugh.<br />
<br />
<Denise> oh an... like... :/<br />
<br />
<Denise> I guess Yvie is gonna be the arch guardian next, once they get Janelle all chosen proper like :/<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> WHAT<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Says who??!<br />
<br />
<Denise> she's the one that got me an argent back in the door so we could help, but... like, I guess that's why :/<br />
<br />
<Denise> the arch?<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Fucking... fuck >:(<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> that's some bullshit. I'm sorry, hon<br />
<br />
<Denise> :/<br />
<br />
<Denise> like.... I feel better 'cause, like, they all came together to help Chalniss, but, like, I heard Margo talk about it too an, I dunno<br />
<br />
<Denise> She's still gonna be my lil' sister though, and hell if they can stop me gettin' in to see her.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> :/<br />
<br />
<Denise> liek at least we know *before*, she'd got a lottle bit of time at home...<br />
<br />
<Denise> I guess that ain't how is mostly goes, maybe<br />
<br />
<Denise> Mam was real upset :/<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> I bet. <br />
<br />
<Hettienne> An... Pat?<br />
<br />
<Denise> yeah, him too :/<br />
<br />
<Denise> but everythin' makes him upset >.><br />
<br />
<Denise> I think he figures he can just tell her no, like she's grounded or somethin...<br />
<br />
<Denise> but it ain't like that<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> I guess I don't know what it *is* like<br />
<br />
<Denise> I think it's ike...The Arch is talkin' to you in your head all the time<br />
<br />
<Denise> but not like... words talkin', maybe. Makin' you know things?<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> And she can't just say no thanks?<br />
<br />
<Denise> I dn't think so, no<br />
<br />
<Denise> I dunno. Like.... what if it just happened that way so that Argent an I could be there?<br />
<br />
<Denise> :/<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> That seems like a stretch, hon...<br />
<br />
<Denise> like, why couldn't it a told someone else to come open the door?<br />
<br />
<Denise> but, then, I dunno, maybe if it was just Argent it woulda gone different >.><br />
<br />
<Hettienne> Dee, I don't understand *any* of this shit<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> An' when I think too much about it it makes me wanna throw up a little<br />
<br />
<Denise> :/<br />
<br />
<Denise> I just know that, like.... it's important<br />
<br />
<Denise> an I don't wanna just leave it up to other folks to sort out, if I can do it, I guess<br />
<br />
<Denise> plus like, Argent's my friend an I gotta have his back.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> I just wanna know when it's gonna be done.<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> No more fighting faeries and mushrooms an' aliens<br />
<br />
<Denise> I dunno :/<br />
<br />
<Denise> but I'll do what I can' ;til it is<br />
<br />
<Denise> an', like.. at least if Janelle is Empress we'll have folks we can trust who can *fix* thing if, like, some crazy nob is puttin' people i a hospital an doin' experiments on them an sayin' they cane ;cause of whatever<br />
<br />
<Denise> she can just be like 'no I'm empress an that's wrong'<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> I hope so.<br />
<br />
<Denise> It'll be okay :3<br />
<br />
<Denise> an no you got some swell scissors :V<br />
<br />
<Denise> (now)<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> I better not catch you cuttin' paper with 'em :|<br />
<br />
<Denise> :o<br />
<br />
<Denise> I ain't gonna cut shit with 'em :o<br />
<br />
<Denise> I was raised right :3<br />
* Hettienne laughs<br />
<br />
<Hettienne> damn right :3</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_3_timeline&diff=12188Diablotin 3 timeline2018-01-23T03:25:20Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* Tenth-month */</p>
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== Calendar ==<br />
The calendar is an easy way to keep track of upcoming important dates. Feel free to add your PC's important dates, including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc. We do sometimes have in-game birthday parties (usually drinks at a pub) for player characters, and weddings are almost always celebrated in-game. ;) Important dates will continue to be added as dates are announced for significant events like balls, deaths, disasters, etc.<br />
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*[[Diablotin calendar, 2280|2280]] <br />
*[[Diablotin calendar, 2281|2281]]<br />
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== Timeline ==<br />
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The timeline will provide a chronological ordering of events that happen during D3, with links to the relevant session logs. Typically updated soon after each session, it can be a useful tool for tracking down a particular scene you need to refer back to!<br />
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If you think your in-character forum thread conversations should be here, please add them in at a logical spot. :)<br />
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==2280==<br />
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===Ninth-month===<br />
* 1st: [[Titania's Cabaret]] suffers a series of unfortunate events, resulting in the death of a patron and the mysterious disappearance of the red-haired Psyrene Songbird, [[Eirini]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 1]])<br />
* 2nd: [[Denise]] and [[Hettie]] compare notes; so do [[Dorien]] and [[Argent]]. [[Gen]] offers to help clean the Cabaret for pay; [[Hettie]] meets with [[Korisse]] for lunch. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 3rd: [[Gen]] visits [[Dorien]] to check up on him; he learns about her healing ability. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 8th: The Cabaret reopens; employees learn that the casualty was one [[Byran Dyess]], a "war hero". The saboteur [[Hettienne]] encountered was a type of fae called a [[quickling]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 9th: Argent meets with [[Briony]] and learns something more about Byran Dyess and quicklings. Denise and Hettie receive [[Mikel]]. Dorien secures a bottle of drugged wine with [[Neva]] and Gen's help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 10th: Hugo attends a Human [[Serpent]] church ceremony and agrees to spend time with both [[Lucette]] and [[Thera]]... on the same night. [[Zola]] agrees to a private live show as Mico. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 11th: [[Aubrienne]] and [[Lathra]] attend a Shadar-kai [[Serpent]] church ceremony, where they overhear something strange from an entranced [[Tristan Rademacher]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 14th: Aubrienne and Lathra visit Tristan at his home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 18th: Hugo goes to [[Lucette Voclain]]'s lecture, then a party at [[Bright Rionet]]'s home. Zola is the entertainment in her Mico persona; she catches up with an old flame who is a guest at Bright's party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 19th: [[Mikel]] visits Hettie and Denise with his boyfriend, [[Romain]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 20th: Argent, Dorien, Aubrienne, and Lathra ask Titania about the staff in the vault. Gen has a vision, from which [[August Merrion|August]] rescues her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*23rd: Gen meets up with August and shares part of her secret with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*24th: Zola and Noren meet to catch up over coffee. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*25th: Denise gets madeover by [[Mireva]] in preparation for a girls' night out. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*29th: [[Serge-Yves]] comes home on shore leave; he and Hettie catch up. They go to meet [[Ander]] to discuss the distribution of a new drug that Serge-Yves' crewmates have brought back from the unknown west. Meanwhile, Denise makes a delivery run with [[Enver]], killing a zombie rat. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*30th: Argent and Lathra meet for coffee and a discussion of Shadar-kai beliefs. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
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===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise tells Argent about her zombie rat encounter. Zola has an awkward dinner with her family, and learns that her sister, [[Elianne]], is to be married. Hugonel runs into his ex-fiancee, [[Dasra]]. Dasra takes Lathra to visit her ailing husband, [[Raimond]]. Aubrienne goes out for drinks with [[Briza]] and [[Cassandreia]]; everyone ends up hooking up with someone. Dorien, Argent, and Gen run into Dorien's ex-fiancee, [[Emelinda]], at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*6th: Zola has lunch with her friend, [[Valeen]], and learns that [[Geffrard]] at work is looking to marry his love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*8th: Dorien's mother tracks him down at the cabaret with bad news about his father. Gen hides from her aunt [[Sylvise]] and from feelings. After checking on Gen, Dorien goes to the hospital, where his sister [[Lucette]] is nasty to him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Gen goes to the Downs to pray for Uncle Jerard's recovery, meets a crazy cat lady, and then [[Sanadhìl Órecalo]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*9th: [[Jaspart]] overdoses on exile, but is luckily found in time by Aubrienne and treated by Lathra; while under the influence, he speaks incoherently of forest in a valley and a beautiful lady... ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Aubrienne and Titania have a friendly chat after work. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*10th: Denise and Argent run into [[Collete]] at the cabaret; she offers them a lucrative job that may involve a demon. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*11th: Hettienne wakes up to find Serge-Yves a bit distraught; [[Vairon]] has not showed up for a date. They track him down, only to find he has been murdered. [[Diablotin 3 session 5]] Argent tells Briony about his potential demon fight. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*12th: Hettienne tries to comfort Serge-Yves; when Denise shows up, they start planning how to get some context for Vairon's death. Zola takes Elianne out shopping.([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*13th: Denise and Argent scout out the route for the Crouch End Heist with Enver. Hugo is not successful in selling himself to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*14th: Denise works up the courage to ask Ander for a favour regarding the identification of Vairon's murderers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*16th: Hugo attends one of Dasra's salons, and possibly gets a lead on the whereabouts of the Psyrene Songbird, Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*17th: Dorien tells [[Puce]] that he wants out; Puce is not going to let him off easily. Lathra and Aubrienne share thoughts on the veterans and others having visions about "strange places and people who can't go home". Zola goes home with Bright.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*18th: Aubrienne gets some unsettling news about her lost brother, [[Jean-Faust]], from his commanding officer, [[Cora of Gouge]]. Gen asks Lathra about training for her healing gift. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne compares notes about Nycki with Ander, and finds out Nycki turned coat and joined the Hush. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*20th: Lathra tells Tristan about Raimond's visions, which sounded similar to his, and asks Tristan if he can help Raimond in any way. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent fight a screaming devilkin and take home some nice loot. August approaches Gen and tells her that he's a [[Seventh]], and that he and others would like to speak with her.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*22nd: Gen meets the other Seventh. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
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===Eleventh-month===<br />
* 2nd: [[Orlan Cellier]], a popular movie heartthrob, has a private party at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 8]])<br />
* 5th: Dorien and Argent catch up on one another's doings. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]]) <br />
* 13th:Hugo asks Zola for advice regarding the missing Psyrene Songbird. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 14th: Denise and Hettie have separate dealings with Ander; Denise tells Argent what she's learned about the pilfered knife. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 16th: Dorien and Gen visit Julienne Sormet and have lunch together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 18th: Argent makes inquiries about the woodsy staff that went missing from the Cabaret's vault; Lathra and Aubrienne continue to pursue the matter of the ForestHeart. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 19th: Hettie and Denise discuss Annyck together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 20th: Denise is a busy little rat, setting up a date with Enver and then telling Mireva about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 23rd: Hugo hosts [[Klara Dannan]] at the Cabaret; he and Zola try to figure out who she really is. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 26th: Hettienne is caught spying on Annyck; they "catch up" with one another...; Denise goes postal on the man with the metal arm; The Ratte Mob licks its wounds and counts its victories. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]) (For Hettie and Annyck also [[Diablotin 3 session 11]] )<br />
* 27th: Aubrienne and Lathra make a little more progress in the matter of the ForestHeart ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]). Denise and Hettie catch up with one another. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 28th: Argent learns he may not be entirely human; Dorien looks at weird trees and fungi in the Shade with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 29th: Denise and Enver go on a double date with Argent and Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 30th: Hugo talks to Sirris about redheaded women; Lathra looks into the ForestHeart more deeply with Thera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
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===Twelfth-month===<br />
* 1st: Gen and Dorien visit [[Polly Hayn]] and discover some weird plants. Dorien is disappointed to discover that Gen couldn't care less if she is executed or imprisoned.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 2nd: Genevriel revisits Sanadhil and enlists his aid. Zola and Noren go on a date.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 4th: Hettie meets her new niece; Hettie and Denise vent their frustrations about Patric; Lathra and Aubrienne drop in to Orecalo Research and Exploration Services. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 5th: While Dorien learns about Misery's misery, Gen turns herself into justice, accompanied by August. Hugo and Zola find out that the author, Luc Berthillon, Eirini's lover(?) is dead. Denise visits home and then agrees to a second date with Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 7th: Hugo and Zola attend Luc Berthillon's funeral. Afterwards, they go to a very peculiar dinner party at Klara Dannan's home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 8th: Argent and Denise sell their ill-gotten gains to its previous owner. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 10th: Dorien asks for Aubrienne's help in identifying the properties of the weird Shade fungi and trees. They decide to visit the Shade together. To get into the subterranean mushroom farm, they ask for, and receive, help from Denise and Hettienne. (forum thread and [[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 11th: Gen meets her lawyer, Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]]) Zola and Hugo meet Loick Silveira and report the weird party at Klara's. Aubrienne, Dorien, Argent, Hettie, and Denise, accompanied by Misery, check out the weird plants in The Shade. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 14th: Gen is led to an injured Raina, and takes her to [[Silvia Rionet]]'s residence in The Grand. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 15th: Argent speaks to Briony about his ancestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 16th: Argent and Mireva go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 18th: Denise and Enver go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
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==Festival Days==<br />
*Bear: Hugo and Zola speak to Xandhil Orecalo about the weird dinner party. Denise and Enver go rat hunting. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Lizard: Lathra and Leiris go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Ox: Denise and Argent meet with [[Alea Pervenche]] for an exchange of goods. Hettienne has a discussion with Ander about drugs and Nycki. Aubrienne brings Jed to her family's home for a meal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Wolf: Gen is found out by her aunt Sylvise. Dorien and Gen have a surprisingly smooth Wolf Day dinner with his family. Hugo visits Sirris at his temple. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Owl: Denise, Hettie, and Mikel exchange gifts a little in advance of Rat Day. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]]) Dorien and Misery go ice skating, and then start dating. ([http://scionbcs.forumotions.net/t595p25-ice-queen Forum posts])<br />
*Cat: Zola and Noren go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
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===First-month===<br />
*1st: Denise celebrates Rat Day with Enver and her family, while everyone else attends the staff party at the Cabaret. The party comes to an abrupt end when the Shadar-kai present in the Cabaret are attacked by an invisible foe, and a portal opens, letting in an antlered, ice-covered, 9-foot-tall humanoid. Meanwhile, back among the Rat celebrants, Denise finds out that several factory workers were arrested at the labour protests.([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*2nd: Hettienne teaches Zola how to knit while Denise plays hostess ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Zola, Aubrienne, and Hugo talk more about the fae problem. Aubrienne then goes on to report what they've learned to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien, Argent, Denise, Gen, and Misery are ambushed by ice fairies; Denise gets turned into living ice temporarily, but with Argent and Briony's help, she is returned to normal. Out of concern for her safety, Argent tells Mireva what happened. Denise tells Syrez about it. Lathra, Aubrienne, Hugo, and Zola have an audience with the Emperor. Hettie gets an anonymous warning about Nycki.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Lathra for help with kicking her drinking habit ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Aubrienne asks Hettie to teach her how to use a firearm.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*7th: Aubrienne, Hettienne, and Korisse shoot things and come up with a new movie idea. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*6th: Denise tells Enver about the ice fey attack. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*8th: Gen and Dorien visit Sylvise to ask her about potential fey on Gen's family's farm; Dorien learns of some job opportunities from Jerard while Gen has a private chat with her aunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*9th: Hettie, Argent, and Denise investigate [[Clarence Molniere]]'s workshop, where they kill some robots; Aubrienne and Lathra travel into Raimond's dreams with Ilphere, Cordovera, and Ruchard Kizer. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*10th: Zola discusses Geffrard's wedding plans with Valeen and then with Geff himself. Lathra learns something of the depth of the issues Gen is struggling with. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*13th: Denise asks Ander if there is any way to help the poor with the fey attacks. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*16th: Denise asks Alain for help in setting up a neighbourhood newspaper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*21st: Zola has a dress fitting with Vernel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*25th: Since the Penumbra was set on fire over the weekend, Shadar-kai performers have joined forces with Cabaret performers to do a benefit for the reconstruction of the Penumbra. Many conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*26th: Denise suggests to Mikel that he could move in with Uncle Alain; at work she and Zola discuss poverty and boys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*27th: Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, and Zola compare notes about the fey invasion; Denise asks Ander about the possibility of starting citizen's patrols. Later that night, Denise goes on a date with Enver. Zola breaks up (?) with Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*28th: Genevriel is interrogated by the military tribunal officers. Upon her dismissal, she visits August. Denise spills all to Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*29th: Denise visits her mother to ask about boys ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]). Gen and Dorien go out for supper and discuss her future (forum thread).<br />
*30th: Denise asks Hettie about boys. Lathra takes Gen to see Tristan and Lurancy Rademacher. Zola visits Valeen to discuss Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
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===Second-month===<br />
*1st: Dorien takes Misery to inquire about an apprenticeship with Julienne Sormet. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*2nd: Argent goes to The Eclipse night club with Mireva. Hugo and Zola discuss the Eirini quandary. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*3rd: Hettie finds out that Nycki harbours a strange attachment to [[Maze Olivier]]. They visit him on his deathbed.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*4th: Aubrienne tells her parents about Jean-Faust. Denise asks Hettie about boys. Hugo and Zola discuss Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*5th: Denise talks about sex with Enver. Argent discusses the supernatural with Margaux. Zola asks Titania about using the Cabaret as a wedding venue.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*6th: Genevriel introduces Lathra to Sylvise and Jerard, and arranges to move in with the Voclains. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]) Hettie and Nycki talk about going on a treasure hunt ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*7th: Hugo tries to locate Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*8th: Dorien takes Misery to meet Korisse ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne, Jed, Lathra, Argent, Denise, Zola, and Hugo, accompanied by the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera, romp about in Raimond's dreams, rescue Jean-Faust, and bring back a faerie queen. Aubrienne and Jean-Faust speak together shortly afterwards. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*11th: Genevriel visits Sanadhil and learns about some potential avenues for investigation into the identity of her patron deity(ies). Denise and Hettie discuss the dream adventure and plan a treasure hunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*12th: Zola and Denise discuss a joint birthday party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]]) Aubrienne brings Jean-Faust home; Dorien has a job interview; Hugo answers a booty call. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*13th: While awaiting the outcome of the faerie queen interrogation at the Orecalo residence, Zola meets Justen, Argent meets Alma, and Lathra meets Dozilva.([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*14th: Gen has a rendezvous with Madds, while Hettie and Denise take Nycki and Enver on a romantic sewer crawl double date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*15th: Denise has a driving lesson with Ander, and learns a bit about Rat treasures. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*17th: Serge-Yves swings by to visit Hettie and Denise, and gets pissy about Nycki; Zola, Hugo, Argent, Lathra, and Aubrienne chat with Eirlys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*18th: Hettie defends her interest in Nycki to Serge-Yves. Puce brings renewed angst to the lives of Dorien and Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne questions Eirlys about her intentions towards Jean-Faust. She then discusses things with Zola and Xandhil. Later that day, Zola, Hugo, and Argent meet Osmyn. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*20th: Lathra and Aubrienne are attacked by the Colour Guard. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent catch up. A concerned Genevriel brings Lathra some flowers. Aubrienne goes home with Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*22nd: Guillame and Ander talk politics. Denise and Enver discuss loss. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*23rd: Denise has an early morning story session with Serge-Yves. Later that day, she and Zola talk about first times and love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*26th: Dorien and Misery ask Syrez for help dealing with Puce. The Murodeas have a big family dinner at which Patric once more alienates family members.([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*28th: Zola learns of a new Mico music deal from Hector. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*29th: Aubrienne learns that Cassandreia has a new romantic prospect in the form of [[Ysabel Olivier]]. Gen and Lathra meet Karala. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*30th: Argent reports to Briony. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
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===Third-month===<br />
*1st: Argent asks Dorien about his visit from Puce; at work that night, a group of people discusses what they can do about the fey incursions. At home, Hugo is surprised by a visit from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*2nd: Gen asks August for advice on how to handle Madds. Hugo tells Zola about what he learned from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*4th: Dorien nearly kills Misery with his latest drug, made of the evil mushrooms everyone is worried about. Hugo and Zola attend the wedding of Geffrard and Osmyn, after which Osmyn is attacked. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*5th: Lathra agrees to a date with Leiris. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*6th: Hettie, Denise, and Argent go back to the undercity, and meet the ghost of Ander's grandfather. Denise then goes to tell Ander about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver learn from Zola about the attack on Osmyn. Gen and Madds establish that neither of them is looking for more than friendship at the moment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne prevents Jean-Faust from murdering Dasra and Raimond. Hettie chats with Nycki about the capture of Servan Aigel; Nycki suggests starting a family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne tries to understand why Jean-Faust was trying to kill people. She then tries to chill out with Jed. Hettie learns that Gen knits. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*12th: Argent learns about Laeken from Margaux... and also that she has a crush on him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*13th: Zola arranges a date with Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*14th: Denise learns a little about the Bloodforged from Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*15th: Argent asks Denise for advice about what to do about Margaux. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*16th: Zola and Denise celebrate their joint birthday. All sorts of conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*17th: Denise visits Serge-Yves; they chat about Vairon being inhuman, possibly. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*18th: Hugo meets with his Uncle Loick. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*20th: Dorien and Misery make arrangements to pay off various mob debts, with Denise for moral support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*21st: Lathra, Zola, Hugo, and Aubrienne get a research update from Xandhil. Hettienne and Nycki get Ander's consent to their baby-making scheme.([[Diablotin 3 session 26]]) <br />
*23rd: Gen visits Karala who asks some questions on her behalf. Aubrienne reads Zola's future love life in her Harrow deck. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*25th: Hettienne and Nycki plan to move in together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*26th: Lathra meets Briony, and they decide to work together to help Marika overcome her xenophobia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*27th: Dorien gets a visit from Cyril and learns that the government may be up to something shady.Gen gets a visit from Silvia, who tells her that there may be another servant of the One. Aubrienne helps Jed through some of his own family drama. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*28th: Zola meets her sister, Elianne, for lunch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*29th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, continue their treasure hunt, and find a musty old tarot deck. Hugo and Eirini go on a date sort of thing. Denise and Enver talk about shacking up and getting married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*30th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, take their musty old tarot deck to Aubrienne, who identifies it as a very powerful magic item. Zola and Noren discuss kink. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
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===Fourth-month===<br />
*1st: Zola asks Denise if she will be a bodyguard for Mico on the 6th; Dorien plots treason with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*2nd: Dorien brings Denise in on the treason, and Aubrienne brings Hugo and Zola in on it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*3rd: Lathra and Hugo learn that Raimond's mother wants to take him away from Dasra for perceived indiscretions (with Hugo, of course). Hettie and Nycki interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*4th: Denise talks to Mikel; Gen testifies against Guydain Larache, which causes her to break her abstinence from alcohol. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*5th: Aubrienne tells the Vjestaci about the superHarrow deck found in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*6th: Zola does a radio interview as Mico. Aubrienne asks Cora to look into the government experimental farm for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver explore the sewers beneath the Cabaret. That evening, Denise tells Zola what they discovered. Zola invites herself over to Jonas' place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*9th: Argent asks Titania about Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*10th: Argent learns that Servan Aigel is one of the Inquisitors. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*11th: Dorien and Aubrienne meet with Cora of Gouge, who gives them a lead on the fairy fungi investigation. Denise compares notes about Servan with Argent. A drunken Gen escapes in a futile attempt to get herself killed; Lathra thwarts it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*12th: Denise asks Hettienne about family in Ariège. Hugo argues with Drusilla about Raimond, Dasra, and impropriety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*13th: Denise leaves for Ariège. Zola asks Lili for advice. Hettienne is mugged by a Bloodforged. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*14th: Madds 'kidnaps' Gen. Zola goes home with Jonas. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*15th: Denise inquires about family in Ariège, and meets her aunt Aina. Lathra learns about the Cyst from the visiting Shadar-kai priest, Ranighar.([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*16th: Denise meets the rest of the Ariège branch. Later that day, she and Enver track down his family members. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*17th: Zola and Hugo meet Linthira. Lathra takes Ranighar to visit Xandhil. Denise gets assigned a task by Ander; she and Enver get it done. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*18th: Shit hits the fan in the Shade. Gen is attacked by a blighted Jerard; Dorien barely saves his father. Argent and Margaux head to the Shade to observe. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne and Aubrienne begin work on "Shadows in her Mind" amidst mounting tensions in the Shade. Hettienne is disappointed to learn she is not pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*20th: Zola visits Xandhil, then Lathra, Aubrienne and Titania join them to try some crisis management. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]]) Gen and Dorien discuss things while keeping vigil over Jerard in hospital. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Argent about the Cyst; Zola joins their conversation. Argent tells Briony about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*22nd: "Shadows in her Mind" is falling behind schedule due to the disturbances in the Shade. On their way home from the studio, Hettienne and Aubrienne meet [[Lyth du Champe]], who shares some information with them about the powerful Harrow deck. Hugo meets with Loick about the city's fairy problems. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*23rd: Denise visits her mother, telling her about the Ariege branch of the family. Argent begins assembling a crack squad to venture into the sewers and kidnap [[Amanita]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*24th: Aubrienne asks Eirlys about Amanita; Zola tells Haft about his possible origins; Denise and Hettie catch up; Denise tells Ander about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*25th: Argent requisitions some supplies for the Amanita-saving expedition from Ser Danyel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*26th: The expedition to save Amanita begins. The party members are taken to the First World by Amanita. ([[Diablotin 3 session 32]])<br />
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===First World Adventure===<br />
* Day 1: The expedition members wake up. Some remember their actual identities clearly, some only as a dream, and some have no memory of it at all. Once they have sorted out who's who, as much as they are able, Amanita sends them to request aid from the Winter King to defeat the Blight for once and for all. ([[Diablotin 3 session 33]])<br />
* Day 2: The fey set off towards the Lake of the Black Swans, where they cure seven blighted swan maidens. Kara, the leader of the swan maidens, and Henla, one of her sisters, provide some information to the expedition. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]])<br />
* Day 3: The expedition heads to Lamis' Court with the intent of weeding out Blight-spreaders among them. On the way, they are attacked by swarms of mandragora. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]]) After a tough fight, the mandragora leave, and the heroes arrive at the Hollow Hall, Lamis' court. ([[Diablotin 3 session 35]]) Several of them discover a skin-stealer at work; it is captured and handed over to Lamis for punishment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 36]])<br />
* Day 4: The fey head into the winter lands. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 5: They encounter a couple of frost giants and their remorhaz, whom they charm rather than kill. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 6: They arrive at Eranthis' ice spire. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]]) After being admitted, they succeed in convincing Eranthis to help end the Blight by convincing his frozen undead girlfriend to release his heart to him. Immediately afterwards, he sends everyone home to their plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
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''Time flew faster in the mortal plane than in the First World, so it is now mid Fifth-month!''<br />
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===Fifth-Month===<br />
*19th: Everyone returns to Diablotin after their First World Adventure. Hugo and Zola try to sort out what happened. Gen goes to see Madds. Argent and Margaux try to sort out their experiences. Hettie and Denise are happy to return home to their family, and even Patric seems glad to see Hettie returned safely. Dorien seeks out Misery. Zola spends the night with Noren. Aubrienne goes to see Titania, then her parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*20th: Gen and Madds decide to move in together. Denise learns what Ander has been up to while she was away. Argent reports to Briony and learns that Servan Aigel has escaped prison. Gen, Madds, Dorien, and Misery drop by Sylvise and Jerard's home to share their news. Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust, then helps Eirlys deliver her baby. Denise tells Enver about Ander's special ability. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Aunt Hettie about Ander's ability to turn people into were-rats. Later, Hettie and Denise go to see Ander and get turned into were-rats. Zola gets a professional opinion from her cleric friend, Valeen. Gen meets up with August to tell him her news. Argent asks Titania about moving into security at the Cabaret. Denise shows Enver her rat form. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*22nd: Very early in the morning, Argent visits Margaux and learns that there may still be an open connection between the First World and the Material Plane. Argent visits Denise to ask if she can help close the connection, and to tell her that Servan has escaped. Denise tells Ander about Servan's escape.([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*23rd:Everyone is summoned to the Palace, where they meet with Emperor Marl and Loick. Afterwards, Gen discusses her small fortune with Madds, while Denise and Enver buy gifts for Denise's family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 39]])<br />
*25th: Lathra returns home, then goes on a date with Leiris. Dorien takes Misery and Lhyphena out for supper and tells them he will pay off the debt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*27th: Aubrienne finds out something about the Wastelord. Denise accompanies Ander to a political meeting, learning that Janelle Rionet plans to try to be the next Emperor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*28th: Argent and Margaux return to the sewers, and find that all is not well. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*29th: Hugo learns that Eletheni is still with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*30th: Zola and Noren have supper with her parents; she finds out that her father has purchased the Dark Tapestry. Aubrienne asks Ander if he's the Wastelord.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
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===Sixth-Month===<br />
*1st: Argent shows Denise and Zola what he found in the sewers. Lathra visits Marika to tell her she's done.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*2nd: Zola visits Loick with more troubling magic items. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*3rd: Hugo visits Loick and requests help with understanding Eletheni. Hettie and Denise ask Silvia about what to do with the Deck of Many Things. Zola accompanies Noren to a campaign strategy session. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*4th: Lathra is accosted by Titania. Denise and Argent meet Em; Argent dreams of Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*5th: Very early in the morning, Argent tells Margaux about his dream. Later in the day, Zola visits Aubrienne and Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*6th: Hettienne and Denise fill Argent and Aubrienne in on what they learned from Silvia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*7th: Denise tells Mikel all the latest ratte news. Titania asks Aubrienne to be her date at an important public and family function. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne accompanies Titania to Leolin Kizer's engagement party.([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*11th: Lathra tries to figure out whether it's legal to separate Dasra and Raimond and put him in a sketchy private institution. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*12th: Argent stalks Hugo, then discusses him with Lathra. Hugo learns that Eletheni is real, then accidentally stumbles across Argent's conversation with Zola; there he learns that he might be Argent's father (and is unimpressed). ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*13th: Zola scolds Bright and goes for a spin in his car. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*14th: Hettienne and Denise take the Deck of Many Things to Silvia. Afterwards, Denise reports the successful completion of the operation to Ander. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*15th: Argent makes inquiries about [[Nalyrr Kah'lien]]. Lathra asks Titania, Aubrienne and Argent for help in Raimond's case. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*16th: Hugo stalks the red-haired elf who sold the Dark Tapestry. Denise and Hettienne get a lead on Servan Aigel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*18th: Gen visits Psyra, accompanied by family and Madds. Zola asks Loick for information about the Dark Tapestry and its related codex. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne learns that the Vjestaci wish to question her. Denise asks Argent to spy for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*20th: Aubrienne talks politics with Ander. Dorien punches a racist in Nys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*24th: Dorien and Misery try to find a retailer for their alchemical goods. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*25th: Gen meets with Philida Chantranes, who appears to be another oracular-type person; that evening, she tells Madds about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*26th: Denise strikes a deal with Collete and Francois. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*27th: Hettienne and Nycki commiserate about pregnancy. Zola witnesses an assassination attempt on Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*28th: Zola tells Denise about the assassination attempt. Lathra, Aubrienne, and Argent check out Raimond's "care home." They discuss their findings in the car on the way back to the nearest village. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]]) Later the same night, Aubrienne and Argent return to the "care home" to case it, while Lathra and Leiris play cards with some villagers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*29th: Dorien learns about Suzetta Claar's shifty research on veterans. That night, he shares what he learned with Aubrienne and Gen. Denise and Argent visit Servan's sister, Aronne, at a barber shop. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*30th: Genevriel attends Guydain Larache's sentence hearing. Hettienne visits Servan Aigel's family's church. Dasra tells Hugo everything she knows about what's happened to Raimond. Zola and Nolen discuss the Bloodforged suit. Genevriel, Madds, and Gen's old squad mates go for supper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
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===Seventh-Month===<br />
*1st: Zola proposes a Mico benefit concert to Hector. Later that day, Denise and Aubrienne recruit Zola.([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*2nd: All nine protagonists raid Lynwood. Denise and Argent recover from the excitement of the night by having a discussion about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 46]])<br />
*5th: Lathra, Hugo, and Aubrienne interview Raimond once he regains consciousness. That evening everyone meets at the Cabaret to discuss things. ([[Diablotin 3 session 47]]) <br />
*6th: Dorien has a strange dream; he tells Argent about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*7th: Gen and Lathra interview Safaya and learn a little more about the patients' condition from Princess Ilphere; later that night, Gen confesses her doings to Madds. Meanwhile, Argent meets with Briony. Hugo meets with Loick and learns some more about the Dark Tapestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne and Hettienne ask Jonas if he knows anything about the Irminsuls. Denise and Enver take Collete and Francois to Rat-Man. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*9th: Dorien gathers people to discuss next steps. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*10th: Genevriel meets with Polly for lunch, and begins the steps to get a job at the creepy experimental farm. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*11th: Lathra visits Leiris and asks him to research Claar, Molniere, and Calondre on behalf of the party. Aubrienne scries the mad scientists for Argent; afterwards, Argent tells Aubrienne about his Inquisitorialness.([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*13th: Aubrienne and Hettienne learn that Jonas is missing; Denise helps them locate him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*15th: Hugo chats with Eirini; Argent confesses to Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]]) <br />
*16th: Misery go out to Lynwood to see if they can spot a new portal tree. Ander and Aubrienne are questioned by the Vjestaci while Denise is present. Afterwards, Denise debriefs with Ander. Gen tries to sleep without casting Pleasant Dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*18th: Gen gets hired by Veronise Calondres. Argent and Hettie find Servan's hiding place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*19th: Lathra asks Princess Ilphere about he interest in dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
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===Eighth-month===<br />
*2nd: Cyrell visits Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*3rd: Aubrienne and Titania learn from Jed that Princess Cordovera is pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*5th: Hettie and Denise learn that Serge-Yves has been dishonourably discharged. Hugo and Aubrienne chat about the fey situation. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*6th: Gen and Madds go for a country weekend. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*7th: Hugo learns that military people have been harassing Dasra. The Murodeas have a family reunion, while Dorien and Misery go on a double date with Cyrell and Caz. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne learns some of Hyacinth's charming abilities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*9th: Return to the First World. <br />
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===Return to the First World===<br />
*Day 1: The PCs get a visit from Eletheni. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*Day 2: The PCs head into the Weeping Woods, where they encounter a blinded nymph. Together they rescue Jonas, and return with him and Caurisa, the blind nymph, to the mortal plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
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===Eighth-month continued===<br />
*15th: Arriving in Theville, the PCs spend a night. Denise calls Ralf. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*16th: The PCs take a train back to Diablotin. Denise goes to see Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*17th: Zola asks Hugo to look into collecting some evidence for a lawsuit against the non-consensual experiments on veterans. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*18th: Dorien gets an offer he finds hard to resist from Zshua-agor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*19th: Dorien tells Aubrienne about the offer; she convinces him not to take it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*30th: Suzetta Claar makes a friendly overture to Gen. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
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===Ninth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise, Hettie, and Argent take out Servan and Juditte. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*2nd: Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust with Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien's mother tries to set him up with Nedezde; Misery thinks it's an interesting possibility. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Sylvise about Suzetta Claar. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*6th: Prince Leolin gets married. Aubrienne proposes to Titania. Gen talks metaphysics with Xandhil, and meets Madds' parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*7th: Lathra restores some of Elcina's mobility. Hettie takes Denise to see her, then they chat about the news together with Mikel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*8th: Dorien and Misery visit Nedezde. Gen gets some intelligence on the farm. Denise, Argent and Hettie interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*9th: Hugo interviews Roskilde about the class action law suit. Aubrienne tells her parents about her engagement. Emperor Marl dies. Enver shows Denise a house they could buy. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*10th: The Dissolution. Since everything is closed, everyone meets at Gen and Madds' apartment to discuss the Kaorti and their allies. Afterwards, Denise asks Hettie for help designing a wedding outfit. Hugo finds out that Loick is quite familiar with the Kaorti. Denise gives Ander and Ralf a drive to Janelle's, and finds out that Janelle has proposed to Ander. Afterwards, she tells Nycki about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*11th: The new Imperial Candidates make themselves known. Argent and Margaux discuss the Arch's potential vulnerability to Cyst entities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*12th: Gen asks Madds for emotional support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*13th: Gen and Madds have tea with Madds' parents. Dorien and Nedezde try to sort their feelings out. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*14th: Aubrienne and Titania get married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*16th: Hugo gathers intelligence on the Imperial candidates. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*17th: Argent, Margaux, Denise and Enver chat with Chalniss, the Guardian of the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*19th: Ander unofficially marries Janelle. As things are being set up, Denise asks Silvia if she can help protect the Arch from the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*22nd: Genevriel uncovers Sister Harmony as a Cyst entity, and finds something unusual about Sister Harmony's driver, too. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*25th: Gen tells Dorien, Argent and Aubrienne about what she's learned about Sister Harmony and her driver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*26th: Argent spies on Sister Harmony, while Dorien works on a way to detect Cyst entities. Janelle and Ander are officially married. Janelle offers Hettie a job as dressmaker should she be elected as Emperor. Denise and Mireva catch up on each other's doings. An attempt is made on Patriarch Velten's life. Hugo gets a call from Dasra who is frightened for Raimond. Hugo calls Genevriel to come help heal Raimond, but he is beyond healing. Concerned that his passing may result in a new Irminsul, Gen and Hugo ask Sirris to come over. Raimond dies and Sirris absorbs the Irminsul. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]]) Denise accompanies a shocked Ander and Janelle after the assassination attempt on Velten. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*27th: Hugo gets a visit from Eirini, who lets him know that something is wrong with Linthira. Argent, Denise, Hettie, and Aubrienne kidnap Sister Harmony. Genevriel tells August about her newfound power, and asks whether it's okay, theologically, for her to use it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*28th: The Council votes and chooses Revelyne Fourre as the candidate who will go through the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]]) Everyone meets to discuss current events and recent developments. Gen, Mikel, Sirris, Justen and Xan stop the Warlord from kidnapping all the patients from Silvia's home. They move the patients to Alma's house for safety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
*30th: Argent, Denise, and Dorien interrogate 'Sister Harmony'. Hugo, Aubrienne, and Genevriel question the Chrestomath. Argent, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Denise attend the riots. Later that night, Denise visits Haft to ask him about Agate. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
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===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Emperor Marl's funeral. Revelyne goes through the Arch. Argent is summoned to the Arch, as is Yvie, whom Denise accompanies. Together, they help Chalniss and the retired Arch guardians keep the Arch safe, and destroy Revelyne who is attempting to tear down the fabric of the universe. Hugo witnesses the damage as a growing tear in the Dark Tapestry; he calls on Hettienne who is able to repair it with the help of her Norn sisters. Dozilva and Hettienne chat about Hettienne's feat over coffee. When Hettienne goes home, it's to find a pair of Norn shears that Denise has brought for her. Genevriel learns what the One is. Aubrienne keeps Titania company at her father's funeral. Afterwards, they discover that the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera have fallen into a mysterious sleep. Argent and Denise debrief one another about their adventure in the Arch.([[Diablotin 3 session 62]])<br />
*2nd: Gen tells Philida what she has learned about the One, and tries to figure out how to nurture a new divinity in Aveyrone society, with Madds' help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 62]]) Revelyne's failure in the Arch is announced and Janelle Rionet is put forward as the next candidate. Gen and Madds help Lathra catch Jed, who has been turned into a rat. Seth Argo, self-appointed guardian of the city, fills Aubrienne and Lathra in on Father Willem's presence and mad hatred for Shadar-kai. Aubrienne helps Lathra return Jed to normal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*3rd: Janelle goes into the Arch. While waiting for her to return, Denise and Guillame chat. Janelle succeeds and Patriarch Velten presents her as the new Empress. Argent tells Margaux about what happened in the Arch, and the Church's corruption. Hettie's celebration of Janelle's succession to the throne is interrupted by Nycki, who brings news of Aigel & Co's release from her custody into the Warlord's. Hugo and Dasra say good-bye. Argent tells Hugonel about Katha and asks if he wants to see her. Dorien finds some resolution to his love triangle (?) ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*4th: Hugo checks on Sirris. Dorien tries to sort out what is going on with Nedezde. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*5th: Aubrienne, Jed, and Titania plan a grand reopening of the club. Gen gets a 'promotion' at the experimental farm. Hugo asks Xandhil for help with Sirris. Dorien kits Genevriel out with some Personal Protective Equipment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*6th: Janelle commissions Hettienne to make a dress for her coronation, then Hettienne, Denise, Argent and Nycki arrest Clarence Molniere. Xandhil and Hugo visit Sirris together, and decide that to help him, they need to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*8th: Everyone plus Xandhil and Justen head into Andusk to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. While Justen and Xandhil do some reconnaissance, the rest of the group sets up a base of operations in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 65]]) They head to the Rat Temple to investigate, and meet Sister Silvia, who is batshit crazy. They learn from her that Willem is trying to collect souls from the main plane who have doubles in Andusk, as a power source to stabilize Andusk's plane. They learn about a sinister ship and go check for it at the docks. Dorien recognizes it and its captain as the creepy trader he met in his dreams. They witness Pheria meeting with the creepy captain and learn she also is trying to collect souls, and selling them to the captain of the ship. After the meeting is finished, Dorien, Genevriel, and Denise stay behind to carry out surveillance on the ship, while Hugo, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Argent follow Pheria to the island. Denise gathers some intelligence from Loch the lich. ([[Diablotin 3 session 66]]) Hugo and crew meet Hugo's double, Hugozel, who takes them out for dinner. He turns out to be a vampire but Hugo avoids being charmed into becoming a power source to stabilize Andusk. Justen and Xandhil ask everyone to regroup so they can share what they've learned. the party decides not to delay rescuing the princesses since Hugo's double knows he's here. They disguise themselves and return to the island where Ilphere and Cordovera are being kept prisoner. Loch the lich shows up and reveals that he, too, is looking to use souls that have doubles to help stabilize Andusk. He intends to continue using the princesses for this and suggests that having Hugo help might speed things up. Genevriel comes up with a plan that would give the denizens of Andusk the power they need without sacrificing or harming anyone's souls. Argent strikes a deal with Loch: if Genevriel succeeds then he lets the princesses go, and everyone gets to go home in peace. Genevriel succeeds, and everyone wakes up in their own plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 67]])<br />
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==Future events==<br />
11th month - Denise and Enver's wedding (20th of 11th)<br><br />
12th month - Hettie's baby due<br><br />
1st month, 2282 - Nycki's baby due<br><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Diablotin 2 timeline]]<br />
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===Ninth-month===<br />
* 1st: [[Titania's Cabaret]] suffers a series of unfortunate events, resulting in the death of a patron and the mysterious disappearance of the red-haired Psyrene Songbird, [[Eirini]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 1]])<br />
* 2nd: [[Denise]] and [[Hettie]] compare notes; so do [[Dorien]] and [[Argent]]. [[Gen]] offers to help clean the Cabaret for pay; [[Hettie]] meets with [[Korisse]] for lunch. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 3rd: [[Gen]] visits [[Dorien]] to check up on him; he learns about her healing ability. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 8th: The Cabaret reopens; employees learn that the casualty was one [[Byran Dyess]], a "war hero". The saboteur [[Hettienne]] encountered was a type of fae called a [[quickling]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 9th: Argent meets with [[Briony]] and learns something more about Byran Dyess and quicklings. Denise and Hettie receive [[Mikel]]. Dorien secures a bottle of drugged wine with [[Neva]] and Gen's help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 10th: Hugo attends a Human [[Serpent]] church ceremony and agrees to spend time with both [[Lucette]] and [[Thera]]... on the same night. [[Zola]] agrees to a private live show as Mico. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 11th: [[Aubrienne]] and [[Lathra]] attend a Shadar-kai [[Serpent]] church ceremony, where they overhear something strange from an entranced [[Tristan Rademacher]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 14th: Aubrienne and Lathra visit Tristan at his home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 18th: Hugo goes to [[Lucette Voclain]]'s lecture, then a party at [[Bright Rionet]]'s home. Zola is the entertainment in her Mico persona; she catches up with an old flame who is a guest at Bright's party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 19th: [[Mikel]] visits Hettie and Denise with his boyfriend, [[Romain]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 20th: Argent, Dorien, Aubrienne, and Lathra ask Titania about the staff in the vault. Gen has a vision, from which [[August Merrion|August]] rescues her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*23rd: Gen meets up with August and shares part of her secret with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*24th: Zola and Noren meet to catch up over coffee. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*25th: Denise gets madeover by [[Mireva]] in preparation for a girls' night out. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*29th: [[Serge-Yves]] comes home on shore leave; he and Hettie catch up. They go to meet [[Ander]] to discuss the distribution of a new drug that Serge-Yves' crewmates have brought back from the unknown west. Meanwhile, Denise makes a delivery run with [[Enver]], killing a zombie rat. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*30th: Argent and Lathra meet for coffee and a discussion of Shadar-kai beliefs. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
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===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise tells Argent about her zombie rat encounter. Zola has an awkward dinner with her family, and learns that her sister, [[Elianne]], is to be married. Hugonel runs into his ex-fiancee, [[Dasra]]. Dasra takes Lathra to visit her ailing husband, [[Raimond]]. Aubrienne goes out for drinks with [[Briza]] and [[Cassandreia]]; everyone ends up hooking up with someone. Dorien, Argent, and Gen run into Dorien's ex-fiancee, [[Emelinda]], at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*6th: Zola has lunch with her friend, [[Valeen]], and learns that [[Geffrard]] at work is looking to marry his love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*8th: Dorien's mother tracks him down at the cabaret with bad news about his father. Gen hides from her aunt [[Sylvise]] and from feelings. After checking on Gen, Dorien goes to the hospital, where his sister [[Lucette]] is nasty to him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Gen goes to the Downs to pray for Uncle Jerard's recovery, meets a crazy cat lady, and then [[Sanadhìl Órecalo]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*9th: [[Jaspart]] overdoses on exile, but is luckily found in time by Aubrienne and treated by Lathra; while under the influence, he speaks incoherently of forest in a valley and a beautiful lady... ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Aubrienne and Titania have a friendly chat after work. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*10th: Denise and Argent run into [[Collete]] at the cabaret; she offers them a lucrative job that may involve a demon. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*11th: Hettienne wakes up to find Serge-Yves a bit distraught; [[Vairon]] has not showed up for a date. They track him down, only to find he has been murdered. [[Diablotin 3 session 5]] Argent tells Briony about his potential demon fight. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*12th: Hettienne tries to comfort Serge-Yves; when Denise shows up, they start planning how to get some context for Vairon's death. Zola takes Elianne out shopping.([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*13th: Denise and Argent scout out the route for the Crouch End Heist with Enver. Hugo is not successful in selling himself to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*14th: Denise works up the courage to ask Ander for a favour regarding the identification of Vairon's murderers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*16th: Hugo attends one of Dasra's salons, and possibly gets a lead on the whereabouts of the Psyrene Songbird, Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*17th: Dorien tells [[Puce]] that he wants out; Puce is not going to let him off easily. Lathra and Aubrienne share thoughts on the veterans and others having visions about "strange places and people who can't go home". Zola goes home with Bright.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*18th: Aubrienne gets some unsettling news about her lost brother, [[Jean-Faust]], from his commanding officer, [[Cora of Gouge]]. Gen asks Lathra about training for her healing gift. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne compares notes about Nycki with Ander, and finds out Nycki turned coat and joined the Hush. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*20th: Lathra tells Tristan about Raimond's visions, which sounded similar to his, and asks Tristan if he can help Raimond in any way. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent fight a screaming devilkin and take home some nice loot. August approaches Gen and tells her that he's a [[Seventh]], and that he and others would like to speak with her.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*22nd: Gen meets the other Seventh. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
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===Eleventh-month===<br />
* 2nd: [[Orlan Cellier]], a popular movie heartthrob, has a private party at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 8]])<br />
* 5th: Dorien and Argent catch up on one another's doings. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]]) <br />
* 13th:Hugo asks Zola for advice regarding the missing Psyrene Songbird. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 14th: Denise and Hettie have separate dealings with Ander; Denise tells Argent what she's learned about the pilfered knife. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 16th: Dorien and Gen visit Julienne Sormet and have lunch together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 18th: Argent makes inquiries about the woodsy staff that went missing from the Cabaret's vault; Lathra and Aubrienne continue to pursue the matter of the ForestHeart. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 19th: Hettie and Denise discuss Annyck together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 20th: Denise is a busy little rat, setting up a date with Enver and then telling Mireva about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 23rd: Hugo hosts [[Klara Dannan]] at the Cabaret; he and Zola try to figure out who she really is. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 26th: Hettienne is caught spying on Annyck; they "catch up" with one another...; Denise goes postal on the man with the metal arm; The Ratte Mob licks its wounds and counts its victories. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]) (For Hettie and Annyck also [[Diablotin 3 session 11]] )<br />
* 27th: Aubrienne and Lathra make a little more progress in the matter of the ForestHeart ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]). Denise and Hettie catch up with one another. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 28th: Argent learns he may not be entirely human; Dorien looks at weird trees and fungi in the Shade with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 29th: Denise and Enver go on a double date with Argent and Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 30th: Hugo talks to Sirris about redheaded women; Lathra looks into the ForestHeart more deeply with Thera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
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===Twelfth-month===<br />
* 1st: Gen and Dorien visit [[Polly Hayn]] and discover some weird plants. Dorien is disappointed to discover that Gen couldn't care less if she is executed or imprisoned.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 2nd: Genevriel revisits Sanadhil and enlists his aid. Zola and Noren go on a date.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 4th: Hettie meets her new niece; Hettie and Denise vent their frustrations about Patric; Lathra and Aubrienne drop in to Orecalo Research and Exploration Services. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 5th: While Dorien learns about Misery's misery, Gen turns herself into justice, accompanied by August. Hugo and Zola find out that the author, Luc Berthillon, Eirini's lover(?) is dead. Denise visits home and then agrees to a second date with Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 7th: Hugo and Zola attend Luc Berthillon's funeral. Afterwards, they go to a very peculiar dinner party at Klara Dannan's home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 8th: Argent and Denise sell their ill-gotten gains to its previous owner. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 10th: Dorien asks for Aubrienne's help in identifying the properties of the weird Shade fungi and trees. They decide to visit the Shade together. To get into the subterranean mushroom farm, they ask for, and receive, help from Denise and Hettienne. (forum thread and [[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 11th: Gen meets her lawyer, Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]]) Zola and Hugo meet Loick Silveira and report the weird party at Klara's. Aubrienne, Dorien, Argent, Hettie, and Denise, accompanied by Misery, check out the weird plants in The Shade. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 14th: Gen is led to an injured Raina, and takes her to [[Silvia Rionet]]'s residence in The Grand. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 15th: Argent speaks to Briony about his ancestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 16th: Argent and Mireva go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 18th: Denise and Enver go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
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==Festival Days==<br />
*Bear: Hugo and Zola speak to Xandhil Orecalo about the weird dinner party. Denise and Enver go rat hunting. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Lizard: Lathra and Leiris go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Ox: Denise and Argent meet with [[Alea Pervenche]] for an exchange of goods. Hettienne has a discussion with Ander about drugs and Nycki. Aubrienne brings Jed to her family's home for a meal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Wolf: Gen is found out by her aunt Sylvise. Dorien and Gen have a surprisingly smooth Wolf Day dinner with his family. Hugo visits Sirris at his temple. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Owl: Denise, Hettie, and Mikel exchange gifts a little in advance of Rat Day. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]]) Dorien and Misery go ice skating, and then start dating. ([http://scionbcs.forumotions.net/t595p25-ice-queen Forum posts])<br />
*Cat: Zola and Noren go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
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===First-month===<br />
*1st: Denise celebrates Rat Day with Enver and her family, while everyone else attends the staff party at the Cabaret. The party comes to an abrupt end when the Shadar-kai present in the Cabaret are attacked by an invisible foe, and a portal opens, letting in an antlered, ice-covered, 9-foot-tall humanoid. Meanwhile, back among the Rat celebrants, Denise finds out that several factory workers were arrested at the labour protests.([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*2nd: Hettienne teaches Zola how to knit while Denise plays hostess ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Zola, Aubrienne, and Hugo talk more about the fae problem. Aubrienne then goes on to report what they've learned to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien, Argent, Denise, Gen, and Misery are ambushed by ice fairies; Denise gets turned into living ice temporarily, but with Argent and Briony's help, she is returned to normal. Out of concern for her safety, Argent tells Mireva what happened. Denise tells Syrez about it. Lathra, Aubrienne, Hugo, and Zola have an audience with the Emperor. Hettie gets an anonymous warning about Nycki.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Lathra for help with kicking her drinking habit ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Aubrienne asks Hettie to teach her how to use a firearm.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*7th: Aubrienne, Hettienne, and Korisse shoot things and come up with a new movie idea. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*6th: Denise tells Enver about the ice fey attack. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*8th: Gen and Dorien visit Sylvise to ask her about potential fey on Gen's family's farm; Dorien learns of some job opportunities from Jerard while Gen has a private chat with her aunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*9th: Hettie, Argent, and Denise investigate [[Clarence Molniere]]'s workshop, where they kill some robots; Aubrienne and Lathra travel into Raimond's dreams with Ilphere, Cordovera, and Ruchard Kizer. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*10th: Zola discusses Geffrard's wedding plans with Valeen and then with Geff himself. Lathra learns something of the depth of the issues Gen is struggling with. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*13th: Denise asks Ander if there is any way to help the poor with the fey attacks. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*16th: Denise asks Alain for help in setting up a neighbourhood newspaper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*21st: Zola has a dress fitting with Vernel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*25th: Since the Penumbra was set on fire over the weekend, Shadar-kai performers have joined forces with Cabaret performers to do a benefit for the reconstruction of the Penumbra. Many conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*26th: Denise suggests to Mikel that he could move in with Uncle Alain; at work she and Zola discuss poverty and boys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*27th: Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, and Zola compare notes about the fey invasion; Denise asks Ander about the possibility of starting citizen's patrols. Later that night, Denise goes on a date with Enver. Zola breaks up (?) with Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*28th: Genevriel is interrogated by the military tribunal officers. Upon her dismissal, she visits August. Denise spills all to Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*29th: Denise visits her mother to ask about boys ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]). Gen and Dorien go out for supper and discuss her future (forum thread).<br />
*30th: Denise asks Hettie about boys. Lathra takes Gen to see Tristan and Lurancy Rademacher. Zola visits Valeen to discuss Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
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===Second-month===<br />
*1st: Dorien takes Misery to inquire about an apprenticeship with Julienne Sormet. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*2nd: Argent goes to The Eclipse night club with Mireva. Hugo and Zola discuss the Eirini quandary. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*3rd: Hettie finds out that Nycki harbours a strange attachment to [[Maze Olivier]]. They visit him on his deathbed.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*4th: Aubrienne tells her parents about Jean-Faust. Denise asks Hettie about boys. Hugo and Zola discuss Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*5th: Denise talks about sex with Enver. Argent discusses the supernatural with Margaux. Zola asks Titania about using the Cabaret as a wedding venue.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*6th: Genevriel introduces Lathra to Sylvise and Jerard, and arranges to move in with the Voclains. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]) Hettie and Nycki talk about going on a treasure hunt ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*7th: Hugo tries to locate Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*8th: Dorien takes Misery to meet Korisse ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne, Jed, Lathra, Argent, Denise, Zola, and Hugo, accompanied by the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera, romp about in Raimond's dreams, rescue Jean-Faust, and bring back a faerie queen. Aubrienne and Jean-Faust speak together shortly afterwards. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*11th: Genevriel visits Sanadhil and learns about some potential avenues for investigation into the identity of her patron deity(ies). Denise and Hettie discuss the dream adventure and plan a treasure hunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*12th: Zola and Denise discuss a joint birthday party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]]) Aubrienne brings Jean-Faust home; Dorien has a job interview; Hugo answers a booty call. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*13th: While awaiting the outcome of the faerie queen interrogation at the Orecalo residence, Zola meets Justen, Argent meets Alma, and Lathra meets Dozilva.([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*14th: Gen has a rendezvous with Madds, while Hettie and Denise take Nycki and Enver on a romantic sewer crawl double date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*15th: Denise has a driving lesson with Ander, and learns a bit about Rat treasures. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*17th: Serge-Yves swings by to visit Hettie and Denise, and gets pissy about Nycki; Zola, Hugo, Argent, Lathra, and Aubrienne chat with Eirlys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*18th: Hettie defends her interest in Nycki to Serge-Yves. Puce brings renewed angst to the lives of Dorien and Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne questions Eirlys about her intentions towards Jean-Faust. She then discusses things with Zola and Xandhil. Later that day, Zola, Hugo, and Argent meet Osmyn. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*20th: Lathra and Aubrienne are attacked by the Colour Guard. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent catch up. A concerned Genevriel brings Lathra some flowers. Aubrienne goes home with Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*22nd: Guillame and Ander talk politics. Denise and Enver discuss loss. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*23rd: Denise has an early morning story session with Serge-Yves. Later that day, she and Zola talk about first times and love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*26th: Dorien and Misery ask Syrez for help dealing with Puce. The Murodeas have a big family dinner at which Patric once more alienates family members.([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*28th: Zola learns of a new Mico music deal from Hector. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*29th: Aubrienne learns that Cassandreia has a new romantic prospect in the form of [[Ysabel Olivier]]. Gen and Lathra meet Karala. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*30th: Argent reports to Briony. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
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===Third-month===<br />
*1st: Argent asks Dorien about his visit from Puce; at work that night, a group of people discusses what they can do about the fey incursions. At home, Hugo is surprised by a visit from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*2nd: Gen asks August for advice on how to handle Madds. Hugo tells Zola about what he learned from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*4th: Dorien nearly kills Misery with his latest drug, made of the evil mushrooms everyone is worried about. Hugo and Zola attend the wedding of Geffrard and Osmyn, after which Osmyn is attacked. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*5th: Lathra agrees to a date with Leiris. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*6th: Hettie, Denise, and Argent go back to the undercity, and meet the ghost of Ander's grandfather. Denise then goes to tell Ander about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver learn from Zola about the attack on Osmyn. Gen and Madds establish that neither of them is looking for more than friendship at the moment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne prevents Jean-Faust from murdering Dasra and Raimond. Hettie chats with Nycki about the capture of Servan Aigel; Nycki suggests starting a family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne tries to understand why Jean-Faust was trying to kill people. She then tries to chill out with Jed. Hettie learns that Gen knits. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*12th: Argent learns about Laeken from Margaux... and also that she has a crush on him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*13th: Zola arranges a date with Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*14th: Denise learns a little about the Bloodforged from Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*15th: Argent asks Denise for advice about what to do about Margaux. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*16th: Zola and Denise celebrate their joint birthday. All sorts of conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*17th: Denise visits Serge-Yves; they chat about Vairon being inhuman, possibly. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*18th: Hugo meets with his Uncle Loick. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*20th: Dorien and Misery make arrangements to pay off various mob debts, with Denise for moral support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*21st: Lathra, Zola, Hugo, and Aubrienne get a research update from Xandhil. Hettienne and Nycki get Ander's consent to their baby-making scheme.([[Diablotin 3 session 26]]) <br />
*23rd: Gen visits Karala who asks some questions on her behalf. Aubrienne reads Zola's future love life in her Harrow deck. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*25th: Hettienne and Nycki plan to move in together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*26th: Lathra meets Briony, and they decide to work together to help Marika overcome her xenophobia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*27th: Dorien gets a visit from Cyril and learns that the government may be up to something shady.Gen gets a visit from Silvia, who tells her that there may be another servant of the One. Aubrienne helps Jed through some of his own family drama. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*28th: Zola meets her sister, Elianne, for lunch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*29th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, continue their treasure hunt, and find a musty old tarot deck. Hugo and Eirini go on a date sort of thing. Denise and Enver talk about shacking up and getting married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*30th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, take their musty old tarot deck to Aubrienne, who identifies it as a very powerful magic item. Zola and Noren discuss kink. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
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===Fourth-month===<br />
*1st: Zola asks Denise if she will be a bodyguard for Mico on the 6th; Dorien plots treason with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*2nd: Dorien brings Denise in on the treason, and Aubrienne brings Hugo and Zola in on it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*3rd: Lathra and Hugo learn that Raimond's mother wants to take him away from Dasra for perceived indiscretions (with Hugo, of course). Hettie and Nycki interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*4th: Denise talks to Mikel; Gen testifies against Guydain Larache, which causes her to break her abstinence from alcohol. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*5th: Aubrienne tells the Vjestaci about the superHarrow deck found in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*6th: Zola does a radio interview as Mico. Aubrienne asks Cora to look into the government experimental farm for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver explore the sewers beneath the Cabaret. That evening, Denise tells Zola what they discovered. Zola invites herself over to Jonas' place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*9th: Argent asks Titania about Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*10th: Argent learns that Servan Aigel is one of the Inquisitors. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*11th: Dorien and Aubrienne meet with Cora of Gouge, who gives them a lead on the fairy fungi investigation. Denise compares notes about Servan with Argent. A drunken Gen escapes in a futile attempt to get herself killed; Lathra thwarts it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*12th: Denise asks Hettienne about family in Ariège. Hugo argues with Drusilla about Raimond, Dasra, and impropriety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*13th: Denise leaves for Ariège. Zola asks Lili for advice. Hettienne is mugged by a Bloodforged. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*14th: Madds 'kidnaps' Gen. Zola goes home with Jonas. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*15th: Denise inquires about family in Ariège, and meets her aunt Aina. Lathra learns about the Cyst from the visiting Shadar-kai priest, Ranighar.([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*16th: Denise meets the rest of the Ariège branch. Later that day, she and Enver track down his family members. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*17th: Zola and Hugo meet Linthira. Lathra takes Ranighar to visit Xandhil. Denise gets assigned a task by Ander; she and Enver get it done. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*18th: Shit hits the fan in the Shade. Gen is attacked by a blighted Jerard; Dorien barely saves his father. Argent and Margaux head to the Shade to observe. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne and Aubrienne begin work on "Shadows in her Mind" amidst mounting tensions in the Shade. Hettienne is disappointed to learn she is not pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*20th: Zola visits Xandhil, then Lathra, Aubrienne and Titania join them to try some crisis management. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]]) Gen and Dorien discuss things while keeping vigil over Jerard in hospital. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Argent about the Cyst; Zola joins their conversation. Argent tells Briony about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*22nd: "Shadows in her Mind" is falling behind schedule due to the disturbances in the Shade. On their way home from the studio, Hettienne and Aubrienne meet [[Lyth du Champe]], who shares some information with them about the powerful Harrow deck. Hugo meets with Loick about the city's fairy problems. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*23rd: Denise visits her mother, telling her about the Ariege branch of the family. Argent begins assembling a crack squad to venture into the sewers and kidnap [[Amanita]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*24th: Aubrienne asks Eirlys about Amanita; Zola tells Haft about his possible origins; Denise and Hettie catch up; Denise tells Ander about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*25th: Argent requisitions some supplies for the Amanita-saving expedition from Ser Danyel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*26th: The expedition to save Amanita begins. The party members are taken to the First World by Amanita. ([[Diablotin 3 session 32]])<br />
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===First World Adventure===<br />
* Day 1: The expedition members wake up. Some remember their actual identities clearly, some only as a dream, and some have no memory of it at all. Once they have sorted out who's who, as much as they are able, Amanita sends them to request aid from the Winter King to defeat the Blight for once and for all. ([[Diablotin 3 session 33]])<br />
* Day 2: The fey set off towards the Lake of the Black Swans, where they cure seven blighted swan maidens. Kara, the leader of the swan maidens, and Henla, one of her sisters, provide some information to the expedition. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]])<br />
* Day 3: The expedition heads to Lamis' Court with the intent of weeding out Blight-spreaders among them. On the way, they are attacked by swarms of mandragora. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]]) After a tough fight, the mandragora leave, and the heroes arrive at the Hollow Hall, Lamis' court. ([[Diablotin 3 session 35]]) Several of them discover a skin-stealer at work; it is captured and handed over to Lamis for punishment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 36]])<br />
* Day 4: The fey head into the winter lands. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 5: They encounter a couple of frost giants and their remorhaz, whom they charm rather than kill. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 6: They arrive at Eranthis' ice spire. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]]) After being admitted, they succeed in convincing Eranthis to help end the Blight by convincing his frozen undead girlfriend to release his heart to him. Immediately afterwards, he sends everyone home to their plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
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''Time flew faster in the mortal plane than in the First World, so it is now mid Fifth-month!''<br />
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===Fifth-Month===<br />
*19th: Everyone returns to Diablotin after their First World Adventure. Hugo and Zola try to sort out what happened. Gen goes to see Madds. Argent and Margaux try to sort out their experiences. Hettie and Denise are happy to return home to their family, and even Patric seems glad to see Hettie returned safely. Dorien seeks out Misery. Zola spends the night with Noren. Aubrienne goes to see Titania, then her parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*20th: Gen and Madds decide to move in together. Denise learns what Ander has been up to while she was away. Argent reports to Briony and learns that Servan Aigel has escaped prison. Gen, Madds, Dorien, and Misery drop by Sylvise and Jerard's home to share their news. Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust, then helps Eirlys deliver her baby. Denise tells Enver about Ander's special ability. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Aunt Hettie about Ander's ability to turn people into were-rats. Later, Hettie and Denise go to see Ander and get turned into were-rats. Zola gets a professional opinion from her cleric friend, Valeen. Gen meets up with August to tell him her news. Argent asks Titania about moving into security at the Cabaret. Denise shows Enver her rat form. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*22nd: Very early in the morning, Argent visits Margaux and learns that there may still be an open connection between the First World and the Material Plane. Argent visits Denise to ask if she can help close the connection, and to tell her that Servan has escaped. Denise tells Ander about Servan's escape.([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*23rd:Everyone is summoned to the Palace, where they meet with Emperor Marl and Loick. Afterwards, Gen discusses her small fortune with Madds, while Denise and Enver buy gifts for Denise's family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 39]])<br />
*25th: Lathra returns home, then goes on a date with Leiris. Dorien takes Misery and Lhyphena out for supper and tells them he will pay off the debt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*27th: Aubrienne finds out something about the Wastelord. Denise accompanies Ander to a political meeting, learning that Janelle Rionet plans to try to be the next Emperor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*28th: Argent and Margaux return to the sewers, and find that all is not well. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*29th: Hugo learns that Eletheni is still with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*30th: Zola and Noren have supper with her parents; she finds out that her father has purchased the Dark Tapestry. Aubrienne asks Ander if he's the Wastelord.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
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===Sixth-Month===<br />
*1st: Argent shows Denise and Zola what he found in the sewers. Lathra visits Marika to tell her she's done.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*2nd: Zola visits Loick with more troubling magic items. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*3rd: Hugo visits Loick and requests help with understanding Eletheni. Hettie and Denise ask Silvia about what to do with the Deck of Many Things. Zola accompanies Noren to a campaign strategy session. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*4th: Lathra is accosted by Titania. Denise and Argent meet Em; Argent dreams of Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*5th: Very early in the morning, Argent tells Margaux about his dream. Later in the day, Zola visits Aubrienne and Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*6th: Hettienne and Denise fill Argent and Aubrienne in on what they learned from Silvia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*7th: Denise tells Mikel all the latest ratte news. Titania asks Aubrienne to be her date at an important public and family function. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne accompanies Titania to Leolin Kizer's engagement party.([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*11th: Lathra tries to figure out whether it's legal to separate Dasra and Raimond and put him in a sketchy private institution. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*12th: Argent stalks Hugo, then discusses him with Lathra. Hugo learns that Eletheni is real, then accidentally stumbles across Argent's conversation with Zola; there he learns that he might be Argent's father (and is unimpressed). ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*13th: Zola scolds Bright and goes for a spin in his car. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*14th: Hettienne and Denise take the Deck of Many Things to Silvia. Afterwards, Denise reports the successful completion of the operation to Ander. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*15th: Argent makes inquiries about [[Nalyrr Kah'lien]]. Lathra asks Titania, Aubrienne and Argent for help in Raimond's case. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*16th: Hugo stalks the red-haired elf who sold the Dark Tapestry. Denise and Hettienne get a lead on Servan Aigel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*18th: Gen visits Psyra, accompanied by family and Madds. Zola asks Loick for information about the Dark Tapestry and its related codex. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne learns that the Vjestaci wish to question her. Denise asks Argent to spy for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*20th: Aubrienne talks politics with Ander. Dorien punches a racist in Nys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*24th: Dorien and Misery try to find a retailer for their alchemical goods. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*25th: Gen meets with Philida Chantranes, who appears to be another oracular-type person; that evening, she tells Madds about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*26th: Denise strikes a deal with Collete and Francois. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*27th: Hettienne and Nycki commiserate about pregnancy. Zola witnesses an assassination attempt on Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*28th: Zola tells Denise about the assassination attempt. Lathra, Aubrienne, and Argent check out Raimond's "care home." They discuss their findings in the car on the way back to the nearest village. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]]) Later the same night, Aubrienne and Argent return to the "care home" to case it, while Lathra and Leiris play cards with some villagers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*29th: Dorien learns about Suzetta Claar's shifty research on veterans. That night, he shares what he learned with Aubrienne and Gen. Denise and Argent visit Servan's sister, Aronne, at a barber shop. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*30th: Genevriel attends Guydain Larache's sentence hearing. Hettienne visits Servan Aigel's family's church. Dasra tells Hugo everything she knows about what's happened to Raimond. Zola and Nolen discuss the Bloodforged suit. Genevriel, Madds, and Gen's old squad mates go for supper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
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===Seventh-Month===<br />
*1st: Zola proposes a Mico benefit concert to Hector. Later that day, Denise and Aubrienne recruit Zola.([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*2nd: All nine protagonists raid Lynwood. Denise and Argent recover from the excitement of the night by having a discussion about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 46]])<br />
*5th: Lathra, Hugo, and Aubrienne interview Raimond once he regains consciousness. That evening everyone meets at the Cabaret to discuss things. ([[Diablotin 3 session 47]]) <br />
*6th: Dorien has a strange dream; he tells Argent about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*7th: Gen and Lathra interview Safaya and learn a little more about the patients' condition from Princess Ilphere; later that night, Gen confesses her doings to Madds. Meanwhile, Argent meets with Briony. Hugo meets with Loick and learns some more about the Dark Tapestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne and Hettienne ask Jonas if he knows anything about the Irminsuls. Denise and Enver take Collete and Francois to Rat-Man. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*9th: Dorien gathers people to discuss next steps. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*10th: Genevriel meets with Polly for lunch, and begins the steps to get a job at the creepy experimental farm. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*11th: Lathra visits Leiris and asks him to research Claar, Molniere, and Calondre on behalf of the party. Aubrienne scries the mad scientists for Argent; afterwards, Argent tells Aubrienne about his Inquisitorialness.([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*13th: Aubrienne and Hettienne learn that Jonas is missing; Denise helps them locate him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*15th: Hugo chats with Eirini; Argent confesses to Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]]) <br />
*16th: Misery go out to Lynwood to see if they can spot a new portal tree. Ander and Aubrienne are questioned by the Vjestaci while Denise is present. Afterwards, Denise debriefs with Ander. Gen tries to sleep without casting Pleasant Dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*18th: Gen gets hired by Veronise Calondres. Argent and Hettie find Servan's hiding place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*19th: Lathra asks Princess Ilphere about he interest in dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
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===Eighth-month===<br />
*2nd: Cyrell visits Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*3rd: Aubrienne and Titania learn from Jed that Princess Cordovera is pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*5th: Hettie and Denise learn that Serge-Yves has been dishonourably discharged. Hugo and Aubrienne chat about the fey situation. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*6th: Gen and Madds go for a country weekend. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*7th: Hugo learns that military people have been harassing Dasra. The Murodeas have a family reunion, while Dorien and Misery go on a double date with Cyrell and Caz. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne learns some of Hyacinth's charming abilities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*9th: Return to the First World. <br />
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===Return to the First World===<br />
*Day 1: The PCs get a visit from Eletheni. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*Day 2: The PCs head into the Weeping Woods, where they encounter a blinded nymph. Together they rescue Jonas, and return with him and Caurisa, the blind nymph, to the mortal plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
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===Eighth-month continued===<br />
*15th: Arriving in Theville, the PCs spend a night. Denise calls Ralf. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*16th: The PCs take a train back to Diablotin. Denise goes to see Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*17th: Zola asks Hugo to look into collecting some evidence for a lawsuit against the non-consensual experiments on veterans. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*18th: Dorien gets an offer he finds hard to resist from Zshua-agor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*19th: Dorien tells Aubrienne about the offer; she convinces him not to take it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*30th: Suzetta Claar makes a friendly overture to Gen. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
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===Ninth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise, Hettie, and Argent take out Servan and Juditte. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*2nd: Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust with Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien's mother tries to set him up with Nedezde; Misery thinks it's an interesting possibility. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Sylvise about Suzetta Claar. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*6th: Prince Leolin gets married. Aubrienne proposes to Titania. Gen talks metaphysics with Xandhil, and meets Madds' parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*7th: Lathra restores some of Elcina's mobility. Hettie takes Denise to see her, then they chat about the news together with Mikel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*8th: Dorien and Misery visit Nedezde. Gen gets some intelligence on the farm. Denise, Argent and Hettie interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*9th: Hugo interviews Roskilde about the class action law suit. Aubrienne tells her parents about her engagement. Emperor Marl dies. Enver shows Denise a house they could buy. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*10th: The Dissolution. Since everything is closed, everyone meets at Gen and Madds' apartment to discuss the Kaorti and their allies. Afterwards, Denise asks Hettie for help designing a wedding outfit. Hugo finds out that Loick is quite familiar with the Kaorti. Denise gives Ander and Ralf a drive to Janelle's, and finds out that Janelle has proposed to Ander. Afterwards, she tells Nycki about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*11th: The new Imperial Candidates make themselves known. Argent and Margaux discuss the Arch's potential vulnerability to Cyst entities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*12th: Gen asks Madds for emotional support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*13th: Gen and Madds have tea with Madds' parents. Dorien and Nedezde try to sort their feelings out. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*14th: Aubrienne and Titania get married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*16th: Hugo gathers intelligence on the Imperial candidates. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*17th: Argent, Margaux, Denise and Enver chat with Chalniss, the Guardian of the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*19th: Ander unofficially marries Janelle. As things are being set up, Denise asks Silvia if she can help protect the Arch from the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*22nd: Genevriel uncovers Sister Harmony as a Cyst entity, and finds something unusual about Sister Harmony's driver, too. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*25th: Gen tells Dorien, Argent and Aubrienne about what she's learned about Sister Harmony and her driver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*26th: Argent spies on Sister Harmony, while Dorien works on a way to detect Cyst entities. Janelle and Ander are officially married. Janelle offers Hettie a job as dressmaker should she be elected as Emperor. Denise and Mireva catch up on each other's doings. An attempt is made on Patriarch Velten's life. Hugo gets a call from Dasra who is frightened for Raimond. Hugo calls Genevriel to come help heal Raimond, but he is beyond healing. Concerned that his passing may result in a new Irminsul, Gen and Hugo ask Sirris to come over. Raimond dies and Sirris absorbs the Irminsul. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]]) Denise accompanies a shocked Ander and Janelle after the assassination attempt on Velten. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*27th: Hugo gets a visit from Eirini, who lets him know that something is wrong with Linthira. Argent, Denise, Hettie, and Aubrienne kidnap Sister Harmony. Genevriel tells August about her newfound power, and asks whether it's okay, theologically, for her to use it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*28th: The Council votes and chooses Revelyne Fourre as the candidate who will go through the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]]) Everyone meets to discuss current events and recent developments. Gen, Mikel, Sirris, Justen and Xan stop the Warlord from kidnapping all the patients from Silvia's home. They move the patients to Alma's house for safety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
*30th: Argent, Denise, and Dorien interrogate 'Sister Harmony'. Hugo, Aubrienne, and Genevriel question the Chrestomath. Argent, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Denise attend the riots. Later that night, Denise visits Haft to ask him about Agate. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
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===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Emperor Marl's funeral. Revelyne goes through the Arch. Argent is summoned to the Arch, as is Yvie, whom Denise accompanies. Together, they help Chalniss and the retired Arch guardians keep the Arch safe, and destroy Revelyne who is attempting to tear down the fabric of the universe. Hugo witnesses the damage as a growing tear in the Dark Tapestry; he calls on Hettienne who is able to repair it with the help of her Norn sisters. Dozilva and Hettienne chat about Hettienne's feat over coffee. When Hettienne goes home, it's to find a pair of Norn shears that Denise has brought for her. Genevriel learns what the One is. Aubrienne keeps Titania company at her father's funeral. Afterwards, they discover that the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera have fallen into a mysterious sleep. Argent and Denise debrief one another about their adventure in the Arch.([[Diablotin 3 session 62]])<br />
*2nd: Gen tells Philida what she has learned about the One, and tries to figure out how to nurture a new divinity in Aveyrone society, with Madds' help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 62]]) Revelyne's failure in the Arch is announced and Janelle Rionet is put forward as the next candidate. Gen and Madds help Lathra catch Jed, who has been turned into a rat. Seth Argo, self-appointed guardian of the city, fills Aubrienne and Lathra in on Father Willem's presence and mad hatred for Shadar-kai. Aubrienne helps Lathra return Jed to normal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*3rd: Janelle goes into the Arch. While waiting for her to return, Denise and Guillame chat. Janelle succeeds and Patriarch Velten presents her as the new Empress. Argent tells Margaux about what happened in the Arch, and the Church's corruption. Hettie's celebration of Janelle's succession to the throne is interrupted by Nycki, who brings news of Aigel & Co's release from her custody into the Warlord's. Hugo and Dasra say good-bye. Argent tells Hugonel about Katha and asks if he wants to see her. Dorien finds some resolution to his love triangle (?) ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*4th: Hugo checks on Sirris. Dorien tries to sort out what is going on with Nedezde. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*5th: Aubrienne, Jed, and Titania plan a grand reopening of the club. Gen gets a 'promotion' at the experimental farm. Hugo asks Xandhil for help with Sirris. Dorien kits Genevriel out with some Personal Protective Equipment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*6th: Janelle commissions Hettienne to make a dress for her coronation, then Hettienne, Denise, Argent and Nycki arrest Clarence Molniere. Xandhil and Hugo visit Sirris together, and decide that to help him, they need to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*8th: Everyone plus Xandhil and Justen head into Andusk to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. While Justen and Xandhil do some reconnaissance, the rest of the group sets up a base of operations in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 65]]) hey head to the Rat Temple to investigate, and meet Sister Silvia, who is batshit crazy. They learn that Willem is trying to collect souls from the main plane who have doubles in Andusk, as a power source to stabilize Andusk's plane. They learn about a sinister ship and go check for it at the docks. Dorien recognizes it and its captain as the creepy trader he met in his dreams. They witness Pheria meeting with the creepy captain. After the meeting is finished, Dorien, Genevriel, and Denise stay behind to carry out surveillance on the ship, while Hugo, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Argent follow Pheria to the island. Denise gathers some intelligence from Loch the lich. ([[Diablotin 3 session 66]]) Hugo and crew meet Hugo's double, Hugozel, who takes them out for dinner. He turns out to be a vampire but Hugo avoids being charmed into becoming a power source to stabilize Andusk. Justen and Xandhil ask everyone to regroup so they can share what they've learned. the party decides not to delay rescuing the princesses since Hugo's double knows he's here. They disguise themselves and return to the island where Ilphere and Cordovera are being kept prisoner. Loch the lich shows up and reveals that he, too, is looking to use souls that have doubles to help stabilize Andusk. He intends to continue using the princesses for this and suggests that having Hugo help might speed things up. Genevriel comes up with a more peaceable solution to the quandary being faced by the denizens of Andusk. Argent strikes a deal with Loch: if Genevriel succeeds then he lets the princesses go, and everyone gets to go home in peace. Genevriel succeeds, and everyone wakes up in their own plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 67]])<br />
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==Future events==<br />
11th month - Denise and Enver's wedding (20th of 11th)<br><br />
12th month - Hettie's baby due<br><br />
1st month, 2282 - Nycki's baby due<br><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Diablotin 2 timeline]]<br />
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===Ninth-month===<br />
* 1st: [[Titania's Cabaret]] suffers a series of unfortunate events, resulting in the death of a patron and the mysterious disappearance of the red-haired Psyrene Songbird, [[Eirini]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 1]])<br />
* 2nd: [[Denise]] and [[Hettie]] compare notes; so do [[Dorien]] and [[Argent]]. [[Gen]] offers to help clean the Cabaret for pay; [[Hettie]] meets with [[Korisse]] for lunch. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 3rd: [[Gen]] visits [[Dorien]] to check up on him; he learns about her healing ability. (Diablotin forum)<br />
* 8th: The Cabaret reopens; employees learn that the casualty was one [[Byran Dyess]], a "war hero". The saboteur [[Hettienne]] encountered was a type of fae called a [[quickling]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 9th: Argent meets with [[Briony]] and learns something more about Byran Dyess and quicklings. Denise and Hettie receive [[Mikel]]. Dorien secures a bottle of drugged wine with [[Neva]] and Gen's help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 10th: Hugo attends a Human [[Serpent]] church ceremony and agrees to spend time with both [[Lucette]] and [[Thera]]... on the same night. [[Zola]] agrees to a private live show as Mico. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 11th: [[Aubrienne]] and [[Lathra]] attend a Shadar-kai [[Serpent]] church ceremony, where they overhear something strange from an entranced [[Tristan Rademacher]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 2]])<br />
* 14th: Aubrienne and Lathra visit Tristan at his home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 18th: Hugo goes to [[Lucette Voclain]]'s lecture, then a party at [[Bright Rionet]]'s home. Zola is the entertainment in her Mico persona; she catches up with an old flame who is a guest at Bright's party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 19th: [[Mikel]] visits Hettie and Denise with his boyfriend, [[Romain]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
* 20th: Argent, Dorien, Aubrienne, and Lathra ask Titania about the staff in the vault. Gen has a vision, from which [[August Merrion|August]] rescues her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*23rd: Gen meets up with August and shares part of her secret with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*24th: Zola and Noren meet to catch up over coffee. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*25th: Denise gets madeover by [[Mireva]] in preparation for a girls' night out. ([[Diablotin 3 session 3]])<br />
*29th: [[Serge-Yves]] comes home on shore leave; he and Hettie catch up. They go to meet [[Ander]] to discuss the distribution of a new drug that Serge-Yves' crewmates have brought back from the unknown west. Meanwhile, Denise makes a delivery run with [[Enver]], killing a zombie rat. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*30th: Argent and Lathra meet for coffee and a discussion of Shadar-kai beliefs. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
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===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise tells Argent about her zombie rat encounter. Zola has an awkward dinner with her family, and learns that her sister, [[Elianne]], is to be married. Hugonel runs into his ex-fiancee, [[Dasra]]. Dasra takes Lathra to visit her ailing husband, [[Raimond]]. Aubrienne goes out for drinks with [[Briza]] and [[Cassandreia]]; everyone ends up hooking up with someone. Dorien, Argent, and Gen run into Dorien's ex-fiancee, [[Emelinda]], at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 4]])<br />
*6th: Zola has lunch with her friend, [[Valeen]], and learns that [[Geffrard]] at work is looking to marry his love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*8th: Dorien's mother tracks him down at the cabaret with bad news about his father. Gen hides from her aunt [[Sylvise]] and from feelings. After checking on Gen, Dorien goes to the hospital, where his sister [[Lucette]] is nasty to him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Gen goes to the Downs to pray for Uncle Jerard's recovery, meets a crazy cat lady, and then [[Sanadhìl Órecalo]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*9th: [[Jaspart]] overdoses on exile, but is luckily found in time by Aubrienne and treated by Lathra; while under the influence, he speaks incoherently of forest in a valley and a beautiful lady... ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]]) Aubrienne and Titania have a friendly chat after work. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*10th: Denise and Argent run into [[Collete]] at the cabaret; she offers them a lucrative job that may involve a demon. ([[Diablotin 3 session 5]])<br />
*11th: Hettienne wakes up to find Serge-Yves a bit distraught; [[Vairon]] has not showed up for a date. They track him down, only to find he has been murdered. [[Diablotin 3 session 5]] Argent tells Briony about his potential demon fight. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*12th: Hettienne tries to comfort Serge-Yves; when Denise shows up, they start planning how to get some context for Vairon's death. Zola takes Elianne out shopping.([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*13th: Denise and Argent scout out the route for the Crouch End Heist with Enver. Hugo is not successful in selling himself to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*14th: Denise works up the courage to ask Ander for a favour regarding the identification of Vairon's murderers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 6]])<br />
*16th: Hugo attends one of Dasra's salons, and possibly gets a lead on the whereabouts of the Psyrene Songbird, Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*17th: Dorien tells [[Puce]] that he wants out; Puce is not going to let him off easily. Lathra and Aubrienne share thoughts on the veterans and others having visions about "strange places and people who can't go home". Zola goes home with Bright.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*18th: Aubrienne gets some unsettling news about her lost brother, [[Jean-Faust]], from his commanding officer, [[Cora of Gouge]]. Gen asks Lathra about training for her healing gift. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne compares notes about Nycki with Ander, and finds out Nycki turned coat and joined the Hush. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*20th: Lathra tells Tristan about Raimond's visions, which sounded similar to his, and asks Tristan if he can help Raimond in any way. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent fight a screaming devilkin and take home some nice loot. August approaches Gen and tells her that he's a [[Seventh]], and that he and others would like to speak with her.([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
*22nd: Gen meets the other Seventh. ([[Diablotin 3 session 7]])<br />
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===Eleventh-month===<br />
* 2nd: [[Orlan Cellier]], a popular movie heartthrob, has a private party at the cabaret. ([[Diablotin 3 session 8]])<br />
* 5th: Dorien and Argent catch up on one another's doings. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]]) <br />
* 13th:Hugo asks Zola for advice regarding the missing Psyrene Songbird. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 14th: Denise and Hettie have separate dealings with Ander; Denise tells Argent what she's learned about the pilfered knife. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 16th: Dorien and Gen visit Julienne Sormet and have lunch together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 18th: Argent makes inquiries about the woodsy staff that went missing from the Cabaret's vault; Lathra and Aubrienne continue to pursue the matter of the ForestHeart. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 19th: Hettie and Denise discuss Annyck together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 20th: Denise is a busy little rat, setting up a date with Enver and then telling Mireva about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 9]])<br />
* 23rd: Hugo hosts [[Klara Dannan]] at the Cabaret; he and Zola try to figure out who she really is. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 26th: Hettienne is caught spying on Annyck; they "catch up" with one another...; Denise goes postal on the man with the metal arm; The Ratte Mob licks its wounds and counts its victories. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]) (For Hettie and Annyck also [[Diablotin 3 session 11]] )<br />
* 27th: Aubrienne and Lathra make a little more progress in the matter of the ForestHeart ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]]). Denise and Hettie catch up with one another. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 28th: Argent learns he may not be entirely human; Dorien looks at weird trees and fungi in the Shade with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 10]])<br />
* 29th: Denise and Enver go on a double date with Argent and Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 30th: Hugo talks to Sirris about redheaded women; Lathra looks into the ForestHeart more deeply with Thera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
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===Twelfth-month===<br />
* 1st: Gen and Dorien visit [[Polly Hayn]] and discover some weird plants. Dorien is disappointed to discover that Gen couldn't care less if she is executed or imprisoned.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 2nd: Genevriel revisits Sanadhil and enlists his aid. Zola and Noren go on a date.([[Diablotin 3 session 11]])<br />
* 4th: Hettie meets her new niece; Hettie and Denise vent their frustrations about Patric; Lathra and Aubrienne drop in to Orecalo Research and Exploration Services. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 5th: While Dorien learns about Misery's misery, Gen turns herself into justice, accompanied by August. Hugo and Zola find out that the author, Luc Berthillon, Eirini's lover(?) is dead. Denise visits home and then agrees to a second date with Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 7th: Hugo and Zola attend Luc Berthillon's funeral. Afterwards, they go to a very peculiar dinner party at Klara Dannan's home. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 8th: Argent and Denise sell their ill-gotten gains to its previous owner. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]])<br />
* 10th: Dorien asks for Aubrienne's help in identifying the properties of the weird Shade fungi and trees. They decide to visit the Shade together. To get into the subterranean mushroom farm, they ask for, and receive, help from Denise and Hettienne. (forum thread and [[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 11th: Gen meets her lawyer, Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 12]]) Zola and Hugo meet Loick Silveira and report the weird party at Klara's. Aubrienne, Dorien, Argent, Hettie, and Denise, accompanied by Misery, check out the weird plants in The Shade. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 14th: Gen is led to an injured Raina, and takes her to [[Silvia Rionet]]'s residence in The Grand. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 15th: Argent speaks to Briony about his ancestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 16th: Argent and Mireva go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
* 18th: Denise and Enver go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 13]])<br />
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==Festival Days==<br />
*Bear: Hugo and Zola speak to Xandhil Orecalo about the weird dinner party. Denise and Enver go rat hunting. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Lizard: Lathra and Leiris go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Ox: Denise and Argent meet with [[Alea Pervenche]] for an exchange of goods. Hettienne has a discussion with Ander about drugs and Nycki. Aubrienne brings Jed to her family's home for a meal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Wolf: Gen is found out by her aunt Sylvise. Dorien and Gen have a surprisingly smooth Wolf Day dinner with his family. Hugo visits Sirris at his temple. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
*Owl: Denise, Hettie, and Mikel exchange gifts a little in advance of Rat Day. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]]) Dorien and Misery go ice skating, and then start dating. ([http://scionbcs.forumotions.net/t595p25-ice-queen Forum posts])<br />
*Cat: Zola and Noren go on a date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 14]])<br />
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===First-month===<br />
*1st: Denise celebrates Rat Day with Enver and her family, while everyone else attends the staff party at the Cabaret. The party comes to an abrupt end when the Shadar-kai present in the Cabaret are attacked by an invisible foe, and a portal opens, letting in an antlered, ice-covered, 9-foot-tall humanoid. Meanwhile, back among the Rat celebrants, Denise finds out that several factory workers were arrested at the labour protests.([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*2nd: Hettienne teaches Zola how to knit while Denise plays hostess ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Zola, Aubrienne, and Hugo talk more about the fae problem. Aubrienne then goes on to report what they've learned to Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien, Argent, Denise, Gen, and Misery are ambushed by ice fairies; Denise gets turned into living ice temporarily, but with Argent and Briony's help, she is returned to normal. Out of concern for her safety, Argent tells Mireva what happened. Denise tells Syrez about it. Lathra, Aubrienne, Hugo, and Zola have an audience with the Emperor. Hettie gets an anonymous warning about Nycki.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Lathra for help with kicking her drinking habit ([[Diablotin 3 session 15]]). Aubrienne asks Hettie to teach her how to use a firearm.([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*7th: Aubrienne, Hettienne, and Korisse shoot things and come up with a new movie idea. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*6th: Denise tells Enver about the ice fey attack. ([[Diablotin 3 session 16]])<br />
*8th: Gen and Dorien visit Sylvise to ask her about potential fey on Gen's family's farm; Dorien learns of some job opportunities from Jerard while Gen has a private chat with her aunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*9th: Hettie, Argent, and Denise investigate [[Clarence Molniere]]'s workshop, where they kill some robots; Aubrienne and Lathra travel into Raimond's dreams with Ilphere, Cordovera, and Ruchard Kizer. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*10th: Zola discusses Geffrard's wedding plans with Valeen and then with Geff himself. Lathra learns something of the depth of the issues Gen is struggling with. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*13th: Denise asks Ander if there is any way to help the poor with the fey attacks. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*16th: Denise asks Alain for help in setting up a neighbourhood newspaper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*21st: Zola has a dress fitting with Vernel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 17]])<br />
*25th: Since the Penumbra was set on fire over the weekend, Shadar-kai performers have joined forces with Cabaret performers to do a benefit for the reconstruction of the Penumbra. Many conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*26th: Denise suggests to Mikel that he could move in with Uncle Alain; at work she and Zola discuss poverty and boys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*27th: Denise, Argent, Aubrienne, and Zola compare notes about the fey invasion; Denise asks Ander about the possibility of starting citizen's patrols. Later that night, Denise goes on a date with Enver. Zola breaks up (?) with Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*28th: Genevriel is interrogated by the military tribunal officers. Upon her dismissal, she visits August. Denise spills all to Mireva. ([[Diablotin 3 session 18]])<br />
*29th: Denise visits her mother to ask about boys ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]). Gen and Dorien go out for supper and discuss her future (forum thread).<br />
*30th: Denise asks Hettie about boys. Lathra takes Gen to see Tristan and Lurancy Rademacher. Zola visits Valeen to discuss Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
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===Second-month===<br />
*1st: Dorien takes Misery to inquire about an apprenticeship with Julienne Sormet. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*2nd: Argent goes to The Eclipse night club with Mireva. Hugo and Zola discuss the Eirini quandary. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*3rd: Hettie finds out that Nycki harbours a strange attachment to [[Maze Olivier]]. They visit him on his deathbed.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*4th: Aubrienne tells her parents about Jean-Faust. Denise asks Hettie about boys. Hugo and Zola discuss Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*5th: Denise talks about sex with Enver. Argent discusses the supernatural with Margaux. Zola asks Titania about using the Cabaret as a wedding venue.([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*6th: Genevriel introduces Lathra to Sylvise and Jerard, and arranges to move in with the Voclains. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]]) Hettie and Nycki talk about going on a treasure hunt ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*7th: Hugo tries to locate Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 19]])<br />
*8th: Dorien takes Misery to meet Korisse ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne, Jed, Lathra, Argent, Denise, Zola, and Hugo, accompanied by the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera, romp about in Raimond's dreams, rescue Jean-Faust, and bring back a faerie queen. Aubrienne and Jean-Faust speak together shortly afterwards. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*11th: Genevriel visits Sanadhil and learns about some potential avenues for investigation into the identity of her patron deity(ies). Denise and Hettie discuss the dream adventure and plan a treasure hunt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]])<br />
*12th: Zola and Denise discuss a joint birthday party. ([[Diablotin 3 session 20]]) Aubrienne brings Jean-Faust home; Dorien has a job interview; Hugo answers a booty call. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*13th: While awaiting the outcome of the faerie queen interrogation at the Orecalo residence, Zola meets Justen, Argent meets Alma, and Lathra meets Dozilva.([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*14th: Gen has a rendezvous with Madds, while Hettie and Denise take Nycki and Enver on a romantic sewer crawl double date. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*15th: Denise has a driving lesson with Ander, and learns a bit about Rat treasures. ([[Diablotin 3 session 21]])<br />
*17th: Serge-Yves swings by to visit Hettie and Denise, and gets pissy about Nycki; Zola, Hugo, Argent, Lathra, and Aubrienne chat with Eirlys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*18th: Hettie defends her interest in Nycki to Serge-Yves. Puce brings renewed angst to the lives of Dorien and Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne questions Eirlys about her intentions towards Jean-Faust. She then discusses things with Zola and Xandhil. Later that day, Zola, Hugo, and Argent meet Osmyn. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*20th: Lathra and Aubrienne are attacked by the Colour Guard. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*21st: Denise and Argent catch up. A concerned Genevriel brings Lathra some flowers. Aubrienne goes home with Titania. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*22nd: Guillame and Ander talk politics. Denise and Enver discuss loss. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*23rd: Denise has an early morning story session with Serge-Yves. Later that day, she and Zola talk about first times and love. ([[Diablotin 3 session 22]])<br />
*26th: Dorien and Misery ask Syrez for help dealing with Puce. The Murodeas have a big family dinner at which Patric once more alienates family members.([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*28th: Zola learns of a new Mico music deal from Hector. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*29th: Aubrienne learns that Cassandreia has a new romantic prospect in the form of [[Ysabel Olivier]]. Gen and Lathra meet Karala. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*30th: Argent reports to Briony. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
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===Third-month===<br />
*1st: Argent asks Dorien about his visit from Puce; at work that night, a group of people discusses what they can do about the fey incursions. At home, Hugo is surprised by a visit from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*2nd: Gen asks August for advice on how to handle Madds. Hugo tells Zola about what he learned from Eirini. ([[Diablotin 3 session 23]])<br />
*4th: Dorien nearly kills Misery with his latest drug, made of the evil mushrooms everyone is worried about. Hugo and Zola attend the wedding of Geffrard and Osmyn, after which Osmyn is attacked. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*5th: Lathra agrees to a date with Leiris. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*6th: Hettie, Denise, and Argent go back to the undercity, and meet the ghost of Ander's grandfather. Denise then goes to tell Ander about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver learn from Zola about the attack on Osmyn. Gen and Madds establish that neither of them is looking for more than friendship at the moment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*9th: Aubrienne prevents Jean-Faust from murdering Dasra and Raimond. Hettie chats with Nycki about the capture of Servan Aigel; Nycki suggests starting a family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne tries to understand why Jean-Faust was trying to kill people. She then tries to chill out with Jed. Hettie learns that Gen knits. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*12th: Argent learns about Laeken from Margaux... and also that she has a crush on him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*13th: Zola arranges a date with Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*14th: Denise learns a little about the Bloodforged from Haft. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*15th: Argent asks Denise for advice about what to do about Margaux. ([[Diablotin 3 session 24]])<br />
*16th: Zola and Denise celebrate their joint birthday. All sorts of conversations ensue! ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*17th: Denise visits Serge-Yves; they chat about Vairon being inhuman, possibly. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*18th: Hugo meets with his Uncle Loick. ([[Diablotin 3 session 25]])<br />
*20th: Dorien and Misery make arrangements to pay off various mob debts, with Denise for moral support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*21st: Lathra, Zola, Hugo, and Aubrienne get a research update from Xandhil. Hettienne and Nycki get Ander's consent to their baby-making scheme.([[Diablotin 3 session 26]]) <br />
*23rd: Gen visits Karala who asks some questions on her behalf. Aubrienne reads Zola's future love life in her Harrow deck. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*25th: Hettienne and Nycki plan to move in together. ([[Diablotin 3 session 26]])<br />
*26th: Lathra meets Briony, and they decide to work together to help Marika overcome her xenophobia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*27th: Dorien gets a visit from Cyril and learns that the government may be up to something shady.Gen gets a visit from Silvia, who tells her that there may be another servant of the One. Aubrienne helps Jed through some of his own family drama. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*28th: Zola meets her sister, Elianne, for lunch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*29th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, continue their treasure hunt, and find a musty old tarot deck. Hugo and Eirini go on a date sort of thing. Denise and Enver talk about shacking up and getting married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
*30th: Hettienne, Denise, and Argent, accompanied by Enver and Nycki, take their musty old tarot deck to Aubrienne, who identifies it as a very powerful magic item. Zola and Noren discuss kink. ([[Diablotin 3 session 27]])<br />
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===Fourth-month===<br />
*1st: Zola asks Denise if she will be a bodyguard for Mico on the 6th; Dorien plots treason with Misery. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*2nd: Dorien brings Denise in on the treason, and Aubrienne brings Hugo and Zola in on it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*3rd: Lathra and Hugo learn that Raimond's mother wants to take him away from Dasra for perceived indiscretions (with Hugo, of course). Hettie and Nycki interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*4th: Denise talks to Mikel; Gen testifies against Guydain Larache, which causes her to break her abstinence from alcohol. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*5th: Aubrienne tells the Vjestaci about the superHarrow deck found in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*6th: Zola does a radio interview as Mico. Aubrienne asks Cora to look into the government experimental farm for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*8th: Denise and Enver explore the sewers beneath the Cabaret. That evening, Denise tells Zola what they discovered. Zola invites herself over to Jonas' place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*9th: Argent asks Titania about Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 28]])<br />
*10th: Argent learns that Servan Aigel is one of the Inquisitors. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*11th: Dorien and Aubrienne meet with Cora of Gouge, who gives them a lead on the fairy fungi investigation. Denise compares notes about Servan with Argent. A drunken Gen escapes in a futile attempt to get herself killed; Lathra thwarts it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*12th: Denise asks Hettienne about family in Ariège. Hugo argues with Drusilla about Raimond, Dasra, and impropriety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*13th: Denise leaves for Ariège. Zola asks Lili for advice. Hettienne is mugged by a Bloodforged. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*14th: Madds 'kidnaps' Gen. Zola goes home with Jonas. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*15th: Denise inquires about family in Ariège, and meets her aunt Aina. Lathra learns about the Cyst from the visiting Shadar-kai priest, Ranighar.([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*16th: Denise meets the rest of the Ariège branch. Later that day, she and Enver track down his family members. ([[Diablotin 3 session 29]])<br />
*17th: Zola and Hugo meet Linthira. Lathra takes Ranighar to visit Xandhil. Denise gets assigned a task by Ander; she and Enver get it done. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*18th: Shit hits the fan in the Shade. Gen is attacked by a blighted Jerard; Dorien barely saves his father. Argent and Margaux head to the Shade to observe. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*19th: Hettienne and Aubrienne begin work on "Shadows in her Mind" amidst mounting tensions in the Shade. Hettienne is disappointed to learn she is not pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]])<br />
*20th: Zola visits Xandhil, then Lathra, Aubrienne and Titania join them to try some crisis management. ([[Diablotin 3 session 30]]) Gen and Dorien discuss things while keeping vigil over Jerard in hospital. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Argent about the Cyst; Zola joins their conversation. Argent tells Briony about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*22nd: "Shadows in her Mind" is falling behind schedule due to the disturbances in the Shade. On their way home from the studio, Hettienne and Aubrienne meet [[Lyth du Champe]], who shares some information with them about the powerful Harrow deck. Hugo meets with Loick about the city's fairy problems. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*23rd: Denise visits her mother, telling her about the Ariege branch of the family. Argent begins assembling a crack squad to venture into the sewers and kidnap [[Amanita]]. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*24th: Aubrienne asks Eirlys about Amanita; Zola tells Haft about his possible origins; Denise and Hettie catch up; Denise tells Ander about the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*25th: Argent requisitions some supplies for the Amanita-saving expedition from Ser Danyel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 31]])<br />
*26th: The expedition to save Amanita begins. The party members are taken to the First World by Amanita. ([[Diablotin 3 session 32]])<br />
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===First World Adventure===<br />
* Day 1: The expedition members wake up. Some remember their actual identities clearly, some only as a dream, and some have no memory of it at all. Once they have sorted out who's who, as much as they are able, Amanita sends them to request aid from the Winter King to defeat the Blight for once and for all. ([[Diablotin 3 session 33]])<br />
* Day 2: The fey set off towards the Lake of the Black Swans, where they cure seven blighted swan maidens. Kara, the leader of the swan maidens, and Henla, one of her sisters, provide some information to the expedition. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]])<br />
* Day 3: The expedition heads to Lamis' Court with the intent of weeding out Blight-spreaders among them. On the way, they are attacked by swarms of mandragora. ([[Diablotin 3 session 34]]) After a tough fight, the mandragora leave, and the heroes arrive at the Hollow Hall, Lamis' court. ([[Diablotin 3 session 35]]) Several of them discover a skin-stealer at work; it is captured and handed over to Lamis for punishment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 36]])<br />
* Day 4: The fey head into the winter lands. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 5: They encounter a couple of frost giants and their remorhaz, whom they charm rather than kill. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]])<br />
* Day 6: They arrive at Eranthis' ice spire. ([[Diablotin 3 session 37]]) After being admitted, they succeed in convincing Eranthis to help end the Blight by convincing his frozen undead girlfriend to release his heart to him. Immediately afterwards, he sends everyone home to their plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
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''Time flew faster in the mortal plane than in the First World, so it is now mid Fifth-month!''<br />
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===Fifth-Month===<br />
*19th: Everyone returns to Diablotin after their First World Adventure. Hugo and Zola try to sort out what happened. Gen goes to see Madds. Argent and Margaux try to sort out their experiences. Hettie and Denise are happy to return home to their family, and even Patric seems glad to see Hettie returned safely. Dorien seeks out Misery. Zola spends the night with Noren. Aubrienne goes to see Titania, then her parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*20th: Gen and Madds decide to move in together. Denise learns what Ander has been up to while she was away. Argent reports to Briony and learns that Servan Aigel has escaped prison. Gen, Madds, Dorien, and Misery drop by Sylvise and Jerard's home to share their news. Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust, then helps Eirlys deliver her baby. Denise tells Enver about Ander's special ability. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*21st: Denise tells Aunt Hettie about Ander's ability to turn people into were-rats. Later, Hettie and Denise go to see Ander and get turned into were-rats. Zola gets a professional opinion from her cleric friend, Valeen. Gen meets up with August to tell him her news. Argent asks Titania about moving into security at the Cabaret. Denise shows Enver her rat form. ([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*22nd: Very early in the morning, Argent visits Margaux and learns that there may still be an open connection between the First World and the Material Plane. Argent visits Denise to ask if she can help close the connection, and to tell her that Servan has escaped. Denise tells Ander about Servan's escape.([[Diablotin 3 session 38]])<br />
*23rd:Everyone is summoned to the Palace, where they meet with Emperor Marl and Loick. Afterwards, Gen discusses her small fortune with Madds, while Denise and Enver buy gifts for Denise's family. ([[Diablotin 3 session 39]])<br />
*25th: Lathra returns home, then goes on a date with Leiris. Dorien takes Misery and Lhyphena out for supper and tells them he will pay off the debt. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*27th: Aubrienne finds out something about the Wastelord. Denise accompanies Ander to a political meeting, learning that Janelle Rionet plans to try to be the next Emperor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*28th: Argent and Margaux return to the sewers, and find that all is not well. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*29th: Hugo learns that Eletheni is still with him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*30th: Zola and Noren have supper with her parents; she finds out that her father has purchased the Dark Tapestry. Aubrienne asks Ander if he's the Wastelord.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
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===Sixth-Month===<br />
*1st: Argent shows Denise and Zola what he found in the sewers. Lathra visits Marika to tell her she's done.([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*2nd: Zola visits Loick with more troubling magic items. ([[Diablotin 3 session 40]])<br />
*3rd: Hugo visits Loick and requests help with understanding Eletheni. Hettie and Denise ask Silvia about what to do with the Deck of Many Things. Zola accompanies Noren to a campaign strategy session. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*4th: Lathra is accosted by Titania. Denise and Argent meet Em; Argent dreams of Katha. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*5th: Very early in the morning, Argent tells Margaux about his dream. Later in the day, Zola visits Aubrienne and Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*6th: Hettienne and Denise fill Argent and Aubrienne in on what they learned from Silvia. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*7th: Denise tells Mikel all the latest ratte news. Titania asks Aubrienne to be her date at an important public and family function. ([[Diablotin 3 session 41]])<br />
*10th: Aubrienne accompanies Titania to Leolin Kizer's engagement party.([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*11th: Lathra tries to figure out whether it's legal to separate Dasra and Raimond and put him in a sketchy private institution. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*12th: Argent stalks Hugo, then discusses him with Lathra. Hugo learns that Eletheni is real, then accidentally stumbles across Argent's conversation with Zola; there he learns that he might be Argent's father (and is unimpressed). ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*13th: Zola scolds Bright and goes for a spin in his car. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*14th: Hettienne and Denise take the Deck of Many Things to Silvia. Afterwards, Denise reports the successful completion of the operation to Ander. ([[Diablotin 3 session 42]])<br />
*15th: Argent makes inquiries about [[Nalyrr Kah'lien]]. Lathra asks Titania, Aubrienne and Argent for help in Raimond's case. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*16th: Hugo stalks the red-haired elf who sold the Dark Tapestry. Denise and Hettienne get a lead on Servan Aigel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*18th: Gen visits Psyra, accompanied by family and Madds. Zola asks Loick for information about the Dark Tapestry and its related codex. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*19th: Aubrienne learns that the Vjestaci wish to question her. Denise asks Argent to spy for her. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*20th: Aubrienne talks politics with Ander. Dorien punches a racist in Nys. ([[Diablotin 3 session 43]])<br />
*24th: Dorien and Misery try to find a retailer for their alchemical goods. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*25th: Gen meets with Philida Chantranes, who appears to be another oracular-type person; that evening, she tells Madds about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*26th: Denise strikes a deal with Collete and Francois. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*27th: Hettienne and Nycki commiserate about pregnancy. Zola witnesses an assassination attempt on Noren. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]])<br />
*28th: Zola tells Denise about the assassination attempt. Lathra, Aubrienne, and Argent check out Raimond's "care home." They discuss their findings in the car on the way back to the nearest village. ([[Diablotin 3 session 44]]) Later the same night, Aubrienne and Argent return to the "care home" to case it, while Lathra and Leiris play cards with some villagers. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*29th: Dorien learns about Suzetta Claar's shifty research on veterans. That night, he shares what he learned with Aubrienne and Gen. Denise and Argent visit Servan's sister, Aronne, at a barber shop. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*30th: Genevriel attends Guydain Larache's sentence hearing. Hettienne visits Servan Aigel's family's church. Dasra tells Hugo everything she knows about what's happened to Raimond. Zola and Nolen discuss the Bloodforged suit. Genevriel, Madds, and Gen's old squad mates go for supper. ([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
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===Seventh-Month===<br />
*1st: Zola proposes a Mico benefit concert to Hector. Later that day, Denise and Aubrienne recruit Zola.([[Diablotin 3 session 45]])<br />
*2nd: All nine protagonists raid Lynwood. Denise and Argent recover from the excitement of the night by having a discussion about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 46]])<br />
*5th: Lathra, Hugo, and Aubrienne interview Raimond once he regains consciousness. That evening everyone meets at the Cabaret to discuss things. ([[Diablotin 3 session 47]]) <br />
*6th: Dorien has a strange dream; he tells Argent about it.([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*7th: Gen and Lathra interview Safaya and learn a little more about the patients' condition from Princess Ilphere; later that night, Gen confesses her doings to Madds. Meanwhile, Argent meets with Briony. Hugo meets with Loick and learns some more about the Dark Tapestry. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne and Hettienne ask Jonas if he knows anything about the Irminsuls. Denise and Enver take Collete and Francois to Rat-Man. ([[Diablotin 3 session 48]])<br />
*9th: Dorien gathers people to discuss next steps. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*10th: Genevriel meets with Polly for lunch, and begins the steps to get a job at the creepy experimental farm. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*11th: Lathra visits Leiris and asks him to research Claar, Molniere, and Calondre on behalf of the party. Aubrienne scries the mad scientists for Argent; afterwards, Argent tells Aubrienne about his Inquisitorialness.([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*13th: Aubrienne and Hettienne learn that Jonas is missing; Denise helps them locate him. ([[Diablotin 3 session 49]])<br />
*15th: Hugo chats with Eirini; Argent confesses to Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]]) <br />
*16th: Misery go out to Lynwood to see if they can spot a new portal tree. Ander and Aubrienne are questioned by the Vjestaci while Denise is present. Afterwards, Denise debriefs with Ander. Gen tries to sleep without casting Pleasant Dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*18th: Gen gets hired by Veronise Calondres. Argent and Hettie find Servan's hiding place. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
*19th: Lathra asks Princess Ilphere about he interest in dreams. ([[Diablotin 3 session 50]])<br />
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===Eighth-month===<br />
*2nd: Cyrell visits Dorien. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*3rd: Aubrienne and Titania learn from Jed that Princess Cordovera is pregnant. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*5th: Hettie and Denise learn that Serge-Yves has been dishonourably discharged. Hugo and Aubrienne chat about the fey situation. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*6th: Gen and Madds go for a country weekend. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*7th: Hugo learns that military people have been harassing Dasra. The Murodeas have a family reunion, while Dorien and Misery go on a double date with Cyrell and Caz. ([[Diablotin 3 session 51]])<br />
*8th: Aubrienne learns some of Hyacinth's charming abilities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*9th: Return to the First World. <br />
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===Return to the First World===<br />
*Day 1: The PCs get a visit from Eletheni. ([[Diablotin 3 session 52]])<br />
*Day 2: The PCs head into the Weeping Woods, where they encounter a blinded nymph. Together they rescue Jonas, and return with him and Caurisa, the blind nymph, to the mortal plane. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
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===Eighth-month continued===<br />
*15th: Arriving in Theville, the PCs spend a night. Denise calls Ralf. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*16th: The PCs take a train back to Diablotin. Denise goes to see Enver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 53]])<br />
*17th: Zola asks Hugo to look into collecting some evidence for a lawsuit against the non-consensual experiments on veterans. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*18th: Dorien gets an offer he finds hard to resist from Zshua-agor. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*19th: Dorien tells Aubrienne about the offer; she convinces him not to take it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*30th: Suzetta Claar makes a friendly overture to Gen. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
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===Ninth-month===<br />
*1st: Denise, Hettie, and Argent take out Servan and Juditte. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*2nd: Aubrienne visits Jean-Faust with Hyacinth. ([[Diablotin 3 session 54]])<br />
*3rd: Dorien's mother tries to set him up with Nedezde; Misery thinks it's an interesting possibility. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*5th: Gen asks Sylvise about Suzetta Claar. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*6th: Prince Leolin gets married. Aubrienne proposes to Titania. Gen talks metaphysics with Xandhil, and meets Madds' parents. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*7th: Lathra restores some of Elcina's mobility. Hettie takes Denise to see her, then they chat about the news together with Mikel. ([[Diablotin 3 session 55]])<br />
*8th: Dorien and Misery visit Nedezde. Gen gets some intelligence on the farm. Denise, Argent and Hettie interrogate Servan. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*9th: Hugo interviews Roskilde about the class action law suit. Aubrienne tells her parents about her engagement. Emperor Marl dies. Enver shows Denise a house they could buy. ([[Diablotin 3 session 56]])<br />
*10th: The Dissolution. Since everything is closed, everyone meets at Gen and Madds' apartment to discuss the Kaorti and their allies. Afterwards, Denise asks Hettie for help designing a wedding outfit. Hugo finds out that Loick is quite familiar with the Kaorti. Denise gives Ander and Ralf a drive to Janelle's, and finds out that Janelle has proposed to Ander. Afterwards, she tells Nycki about it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*11th: The new Imperial Candidates make themselves known. Argent and Margaux discuss the Arch's potential vulnerability to Cyst entities. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*12th: Gen asks Madds for emotional support. ([[Diablotin 3 session 57]])<br />
*13th: Gen and Madds have tea with Madds' parents. Dorien and Nedezde try to sort their feelings out. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*14th: Aubrienne and Titania get married. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*16th: Hugo gathers intelligence on the Imperial candidates. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*17th: Argent, Margaux, Denise and Enver chat with Chalniss, the Guardian of the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*19th: Ander unofficially marries Janelle. As things are being set up, Denise asks Silvia if she can help protect the Arch from the Cyst. ([[Diablotin 3 session 58]])<br />
*22nd: Genevriel uncovers Sister Harmony as a Cyst entity, and finds something unusual about Sister Harmony's driver, too. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*25th: Gen tells Dorien, Argent and Aubrienne about what she's learned about Sister Harmony and her driver. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]])<br />
*26th: Argent spies on Sister Harmony, while Dorien works on a way to detect Cyst entities. Janelle and Ander are officially married. Janelle offers Hettie a job as dressmaker should she be elected as Emperor. Denise and Mireva catch up on each other's doings. An attempt is made on Patriarch Velten's life. Hugo gets a call from Dasra who is frightened for Raimond. Hugo calls Genevriel to come help heal Raimond, but he is beyond healing. Concerned that his passing may result in a new Irminsul, Gen and Hugo ask Sirris to come over. Raimond dies and Sirris absorbs the Irminsul. ([[Diablotin 3 session 59]]) Denise accompanies a shocked Ander and Janelle after the assassination attempt on Velten. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*27th: Hugo gets a visit from Eirini, who lets him know that something is wrong with Linthira. Argent, Denise, Hettie, and Aubrienne kidnap Sister Harmony. Genevriel tells August about her newfound power, and asks whether it's okay, theologically, for her to use it. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]])<br />
*28th: The Council votes and chooses Revelyne Fourre as the candidate who will go through the Arch. ([[Diablotin 3 session 60]]) Everyone meets to discuss current events and recent developments. Gen, Mikel, Sirris, Justen and Xan stop the Warlord from kidnapping all the patients from Silvia's home. They move the patients to Alma's house for safety. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
*30th: Argent, Denise, and Dorien interrogate 'Sister Harmony'. Hugo, Aubrienne, and Genevriel question the Chrestomath. Argent, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Denise attend the riots. Later that night, Denise visits Haft to ask him about Agate. ([[Diablotin 3 session 61]])<br />
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===Tenth-month===<br />
*1st: Emperor Marl's funeral. Revelyne goes through the Arch. Argent is summoned to the Arch, as is Yvie, whom Denise accompanies. Together, they help Chalniss and the retired Arch guardians keep the Arch safe, and destroy Revelyne who is attempting to tear down the fabric of the universe. Hugo witnesses the damage as a growing tear in the Dark Tapestry; he calls on Hettienne who is able to repair it with the help of her Norn sisters. Dozilva and Hettienne chat about Hettienne's feat over coffee. When Hettienne goes home, it's to find a pair of Norn shears that Denise has brought for her. Genevriel learns what the One is. Aubrienne keeps Titania company at her father's funeral. Afterwards, they discover that the Princesses Ilphere and Cordovera have fallen into a mysterious sleep. Argent and Denise debrief one another about their adventure in the Arch.([[Diablotin 3 session 62]])<br />
*2nd: Gen tells Philida what she has learned about the One, and tries to figure out how to nurture a new divinity in Aveyrone society, with Madds' help. ([[Diablotin 3 session 62]]) Revelyne's failure in the Arch is announced and Janelle Rionet is put forward as the next candidate. Gen and Madds help Lathra catch Jed, who has been turned into a rat. Seth Argo, self-appointed guardian of the city, fills Aubrienne and Lathra in on Father Willem's presence and mad hatred for Shadar-kai. Aubrienne helps Lathra return Jed to normal. ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*3rd: Janelle goes into the Arch. While waiting for her to return, Denise and Guillame chat. Janelle succeeds and Patriarch Velten presents her as the new Empress. Argent tells Margaux about what happened in the Arch, and the Church's corruption. Hettie's celebration of Janelle's succession to the throne is interrupted by Nycki, who brings news of Aigel & Co's release from her custody into the Warlord's. Hugo and Dasra say good-bye. Argent tells Hugonel about Katha and asks if he wants to see her. Dorien finds some resolution to his love triangle (?) ([[Diablotin 3 session 63]])<br />
*4th: Hugo checks on Sirris. Dorien tries to sort out what is going on with Nedezde. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*5th: Aubrienne, Jed, and Titania plan a grand reopening of the club. Gen gets a 'promotion' at the experimental farm. Hugo asks Xandhil for help with Sirris. Dorien kits Genevriel out with some Personal Protective Equipment. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*6th: Janelle commissions Hettienne to make a dress for her coronation, then Hettienne, Denise, Argent and Nycki arrest Clarence Molniere. Xandhil and Hugo visit Sirris together, and decide that to help him, they need to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. ([[Diablotin 3 session 64]])<br />
*8th: Everyone heads into Andusk to rescue Ilphere and Cordovera. They set up a base of operations in the Undercity. ([[Diablotin 3 session 65]]) They head to the Rat Temple to investigate, and meet Sister Silvia, who is batshit crazy. They learn that Willem is trying to collect souls from the main plane who have doubles in Andusk, as a power source to stabilize Andusk's plane. They learn about a sinister ship and go check for it at the docks. Dorien recognizes it and its captain as the creepy trader he met in his dreams. They witness Pheria meeting with the creepy captain. After the meeting is finished, Dorien, Genevriel, and Denise stay behind to carry out surveillance on the ship, while Hugo, Aubrienne, Hettie, and Argent follow Pheria to the island. Denise gathers some intelligence from Loch the lich.<br />
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==Future events==<br />
11th month - Denise and Enver's wedding (20th of 11th)<br><br />
12th month - Hettie's baby due<br><br />
1st month, 2282 - Nycki's baby due<br><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Diablotin 2 timeline]]<br />
{{d}}{{d3}}</div>Ladyiolanthehttps://rocksfall.org/rfwiki/index.php?title=Diablotin_calendar,_2281&diff=12185Diablotin calendar, 22812018-01-23T03:07:24Z<p>Ladyiolanthe: /* Tenth-month */</p>
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== First-month ==<br />
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== Second-month ==<br />
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== Third-month ==<br />
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| 27<br />
| 28<br />
| 29<br />
| 30<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Eighth-month ==<br />
{| border="1"<br />
|- style="background:cyan; color:black"<br />
! width="80"|First-day<br />
! width="80"|Second-day<br />
! width="80"|Third-day<br />
! width="80"|Fourth-day<br />
! width="80"|Fifth-day<br />
! width="80"|Sixth-day<br />
! width="80"|Seventh-day<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 1<br />
| 2<br />
| 3<br />
| 4<br />
| 5<br />
| 6<br />
| 7<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 8<br />
| 9<br />
| 10<br />
| 11<br />
| 12<br />
| 13<br />
| 14<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 15<br />
| 16<br />
| 17<br />
| 18<br />
| 19<br />
| 20 <br />
| 21<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 22<br />
| 23<br />
| 24<br />
| 25<br />
| 26<br />
| 27<br />
| 28<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 29 <br />
| 30<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 1<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 2<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 3<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 4<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 5<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Ninth-month ==<br />
{| border="1"<br />
|- style="background:cyan; color:black"<br />
! width="80"|First-day<br />
! width="80"|Second-day<br />
! width="80"|Third-day<br />
! width="80"|Fourth-day<br />
! width="80"|Fifth-day<br />
! width="80"|Sixth-day<br />
! width="80"|Seventh-day<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 29<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 30<br />
| 1<br />
| 2<br />
| 3<br />
| 4<br />
| 5<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 6<br />
Prince Leolin's wedding.<br />
| 7<br />
| 8<br />
| 9<br />
Emperor Marl dies.<br />
| 10<br />
The Dissolution.<br />
| 11<br />
Imperial Candidates announced.<br />
| 12<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 13<br />
| 14<br />
| 15<br />
| 16<br />
| 17<br />
| 18 <br />
| 19<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 20<br />
| 21<br />
| 22<br />
| 23<br />
| 24<br />
| 25<br />
| 26<br />
Janelle and Ander married<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 27 <br />
| 28<br />
Council elects Revelyne Fourre<br />
| 29<br />
| 30<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 1<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 2<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 3<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Tenth-month ==<br />
{| border="1"<br />
|- style="background:cyan; color:black"<br />
! width="80"|First-day<br />
! width="80"|Second-day<br />
! width="80"|Third-day<br />
! width="80"|Fourth-day<br />
! width="80"|Fifth-day<br />
! width="80"|Sixth-day<br />
! width="80"|Seventh-day<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 27<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 28<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 29<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 30<br />
| 1<br />
Emperor Marl's funeral<br />
Revelyne goes into the Arch<br />
| 2<br />
| 3<br />
Janelle goes into the Arch<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 4<br />
| 5<br />
| 6<br />
| 7<br />
| 8<br />
| 9<br />
| 10<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 11<br />
| 12<br />
| 13<br />
| 14<br />
| 15<br />
| 16 <br />
| 17<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 18<br />
| 19<br />
| 20<br />
| 21<br />
| 22<br />
| 23<br />
| 24<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 25 <br />
| 26<br />
| 27<br />
| 28<br />
| 29<br />
| 30<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Eleventh-month ==<br />
{| border="1"<br />
|- style="background:cyan; color:black"<br />
! width="80"|First-day<br />
! width="80"|Second-day<br />
! width="80"|Third-day<br />
! width="80"|Fourth-day<br />
! width="80"|Fifth-day<br />
! width="80"|Sixth-day<br />
! width="80"|Seventh-day<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 25<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 26<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 27<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 28<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 29<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 30<br />
| 1<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 2<br />
| 3<br />
| 4<br />
| 5<br />
| 6<br />
| 7<br />
| 8<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 9<br />
| 10<br />
| 11<br />
[[Gen]]'s birthday (2258)<br />
| 12<br />
| 13<br />
| 14 <br />
| 15<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 16<br />
| 17<br />
| 18<br />
| 19<br />
| 20<br />
* [[Rat Day|Emergence Day]]<br />
* Denise and Enver's wedding.<br />
| 21<br />
| 22<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 23 <br />
| 24<br />
| 25<br />
| 26 <br />
| 27<br />
| 28<br />
| 29 <br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 30<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 1<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 2<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 3<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 4<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 5<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 6<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Twelfth-month ==<br />
{| border="1"<br />
|- style="background:cyan; color:black"<br />
! width="80"|First-day<br />
! width="80"|Second-day<br />
! width="80"|Third-day<br />
! width="80"|Fourth-day<br />
! width="80"|Fifth-day<br />
! width="80"|Sixth-day<br />
! width="80"|Seventh-day<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 30<br />
| 1<br />
| 2<br />
| 3<br />
| 4<br />
| 5<br />
| 6<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 7<br />
| 8<br />
| 9<br />
| 10<br />
| 11<br />
| 12<br />
| 13<br />
[[Dorien]]'s birthday<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 14<br />
| 15<br />
| 16<br />
| 17<br />
| 18<br />
| 19 <br />
| 20<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 21<br />
| 22<br />
| 23<br />
| 24<br />
| 25<br />
| 26<br />
| 27<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| 28 <br />
| 29<br />
| 30<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | Bear<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | Lizard<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | Ox<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | Wolf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Festival Days ==<br />
{| border="1"<br />
|- style="background:cyan; color:black"<br />
! width="80"|First-day<br />
! width="80"|Second-day<br />
! width="80"|Third-day<br />
! width="80"|Fourth-day<br />
! width="80"|Fifth-day<br />
! width="80"|Sixth-day<br />
! width="80"|Seventh-day<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 28<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 29<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 30<br />
| Bear<br />
| Lizard<br />
| Ox<br />
| Wolf<br />
|- style="width:80px; height:80px" valign="top"<br />
| Owl<br />
| Cat<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 1<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 2<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 3<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 4<br />
| style="color:lightgrey" | 5<br />
|}<br />
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