Diablotin 3 session 10 - Revision history

BalthCat at 20:16, 3 July 2015

2015-07-03T20:16:13Z

Ladyiolanthe: /* Solos */

2015-03-03T16:29:33Z

‎Solos

Ladyiolanthe at 16:19, 3 March 2015

2015-03-03T16:19:36Z

Ladyiolanthe: /* Hettienne spies on Annyck */

2015-03-03T04:56:37Z

‎Hettienne spies on Annyck

Ladyiolanthe: /* Dorien looks at weird trees and fungi with Misery */

2015-03-03T04:55:52Z

‎Dorien looks at weird trees and fungi with Misery

Ladyiolanthe: /* Argent learns he may not be entirely human */

2015-03-03T04:54:30Z

‎Argent learns he may not be entirely human

Ladyiolanthe: /* Aubrienne and Lathra continue trying to figure out what's going on with the Seda Grove veterans */

2015-03-03T04:53:17Z

‎Aubrienne and Lathra continue trying to figure out what's going on with the Seda Grove veterans

Ladyiolanthe: /* Aubrienne and Lathra continue trying to figure out what's going on with the Seda Grove veterans */

2015-03-03T04:52:57Z

‎Aubrienne and Lathra continue trying to figure out what's going on with the Seda Grove veterans

Ladyiolanthe: /* Denise punches Vairon's killer */

2015-03-03T04:51:48Z

‎Denise punches Vairon's killer

Ladyiolanthe: /* Denise punches Vairon's killer */

2015-03-03T04:44:52Z

‎Denise punches Vairon's killer

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		+	===Hettienne and Annyck kiss and make up===
		+	* Nycki will pour you each a couple fingers of whiskey and pass one to you before she returns to sit down
		+	<Hettienne> (she's not trying to sneak something into it, is she? >.>)
		+	* Nycki 's drinks cabinet is in the sitting room you're in, so you can keep an eye on her as she pours it. It seems to all come from the same bottle, no tampering that you can tell.
		+	<Nycki> (unless she had a glass pre-coated with poison or something ;)
		+	<br><Hettienne> . o O (Didn't really think she'd be that sleazy... I guess.)
		+	* Hettienne accepts the drink with a nod.
		+	* Hettienne takes a little swig, eying Nycki.
		+	<Nycki> I haveta admit, I figured if we met up again, it was gonna go rough.
		+	* Hettienne snorts.
		+	<Hettienne> Coulda been rougher, if someone hadn'ta talked me down.
		+	<br><Nycki> ah, fuck. I coulda let you hit me one, if you'd wanted to go toe to toe. Prolly owe you that, anyway.
		+	<br><Nycki> I ain't real keen on bein' shot though.
		+	<br><Hettienne> You think that's all you owe me, huh?
		+	<br><Nycki> It's somethin' I could give you. Can't give you back the time.
		+	<br><Hettienne> Well, I ain't wanna mess up my hands, so I guess it's your lucky night.
		+	* Hettienne scowls.
		+	* Nycki sips her drink
		+	<Nycki> I didn't know it was gonna go that way. It wasn't in the plans - least, not the ones I knew about.
		+	<br><Hettienne> (SM)
		+	<br><Nycki> (you can roll)
		+	<br><Hettienne> !roll 1d20+7
		+	* Zola rolls for Hettienne: [ 1d20+7 ] getting [ 20 ] which, after the modifier [ 7 ] totals [ 27 ].
		+	<Hettienne> (welp, not gonna bother rolling the second die :v)
		+	<br><Nycki> (nice! You don't think she's lying about that. You've seen her lie a lot, you know the signs.)
		+	* Hettienne is taken off guard.
		+	<Hettienne> What... what did you think was gonna happen?
		+	* Nycki sighs
		+	<Nycki> Okay, the orchid thing was bullshit. Mostly bullshit. Someone woulda paid for it, sure, but that weren't why I was there.
		+	<br><Hettienne> What was it then? Them papers?
		+	<br><Nycki> Yeah. I dunno what all exactly was in 'em - dealins with crime of some sort, fraud or somesuch.
		+	<br><Nycki> Evidence.
		+	<br><Nycki> That's mostly what it comes down to...
		+	<br><Hettienne> What did you think was gonna happen to me?
		+	<br><Hettienne> I went to the Creux for a stack of fuckin' paper.
		+	<br><Hettienne> Un-fuckin'-believable...
		+	* Hettienne shakes her head, but she's lost a lot of her mad.
		+	* Hettienne takes another drink.
		+	<Nycki> I... they told me that you'd get let off, on account of the evidence disappearin'. I couldn't be there when the guard busted in, but it musta got screwed up somewhere. Regular guard types aren't that good at findin' shit, usually... they were supposedta have the word on how things oughta play out.
		+	<br><Hettienne> You bought that garbage, really?
		+	<br><Hettienne> Thought they'd let me skip off into the sunset in Quevallon?
		+	<br><Nycki> no... But I thought maybe, even after it was all fucked up, they might try and recruit you.
		+	* Hettienne looks up at you.
		+	<Hettienne> (SM)
		+	<br><Hettienne> !roll 1d20+7
		+	* Zola rolls for Hettienne: [ 1d20+7 ] getting [ 7 ] which, after the modifier [ 7 ] totals [ 14 ].
		+	<Hettienne> !roll 1d20+7
		+	* Zola rolls for Hettienne: [ 1d20+7 ] getting [ 16 ] which, after the modifier [ 7 ] totals [ 23 ].
		+	<Hettienne> (23 then)
		+	* Nycki seems to be ... hmm, maybe justifying-in-retrospect? like, whether she believed that at the time is hard to say, but she seems to want to believe it now.
		+	<Hettienne> I dunno what I expected to hear... but not that.
		+	* Nycki nods
		+	<Nycki> you figured I turned you in so's they'd let me off?
		+	<br><Hettienne> Before I found out who you worked for, maybe.
		+	<br><Hettienne> Then I thought.. I dunno. It seemed like I was just an easy mark.
		+	* Hettienne looks down into her glass, which seems to be getting a little blurry.
		+	<Nycki> that ain't the kinda crime they ... we... bother much about.
		+	<br><Nycki> I wanted to work with you one more time. I... I missed you.
		+	<br><Hettienne> ...
		+	* Hettienne feels the tears start spilling out of her eyes.
		+	<Hettienne> Aw fuck.
		+	<br><Hettienne> My makeup's ... gonna be... wrecked.
		+	<br><Nycki> aw, don't cry, darlin'...
		+	<br><Hettienne> I'm tryin'!!
		+	* Hettienne tries to staunch the flow with a knuckle.
		+	<Nycki> you need a hankie or somethin'?
		+	<br><Hettienne> Why couldn't you justa been a cunt about it? You know I ain't no good at anythin' but angry.
		+	<br><Nycki> well I guess I coulda... but like I said, I got no real wish to get shot, an' I know what happens when you get angry.
		+	<br><Nycki> plus, I felt like a shit about it for years. so gettin' it out's kinda ... a relief.
		+	* Hettienne laughs or sobs, she isn't even sure which.
		+	<Nycki> I can try an' make you angry again, if it'll feel better.
		+	* Nycki says with a slight smile
		+	<Hettienne> I thought if I got an answer it'd be.. better? I been so angry so long. Just... sittin' in the joint, tryin' to understand WHY...
		+	<br><Nycki> I never came to see you. You wanna get mad about that?
		+	* Nycki offers as a .. peace offering?
		+	<Hettienne> But now I find out it's just some stupid clusterfuck and there... there ain't even anythin' I can do, there ain't no answer, there's just... there's just SHIT.
		+	<br><Hettienne> My life is just a piece of garbage for assholes to kick around the alleys like it weren't nothin'!!
		+	<br><Hettienne> And yeah... if you were so torn up how come you never even wrote?
		+	<br><Nycki> I didn't know what to say... an' can't put some of it down in writin' even if I did.
		+	<br><Nycki> figured you might just tear it up without readin' >.>
		+	<br><Nycki> tell me I'm wrong
		+	<br><Hettienne> Might have done...
		+	<br><Hettienne> But I prolly woulda kept the pieces. -_-
		+	<br><Nycki> shit. you tryin' to make me cry too?
		+	<br><Nycki> I still got that scarf you made.
		+	<br><Hettienne> I saw...
		+	<br><Nycki> 's a nice scarf...
		+	<br><Nycki> warm
		+	* Nycki sounds a little sniffly
		+	<Hettienne> You prolly coulda bought a better one...
		+	* Hettienne sniffs.
		+	<Nycki> yeah but it wouldn't be the same
		+	* Hettienne studies Annyck's face for a minute...
		+	<Hettienne> I guess not...
		+	<br><Nycki> lotta things, I guess, wouldn't be the same
		+	* Nycki looks over at you
		+	<Hettienne> (SM?)
		+	<br><Hettienne> !roll 1d20+7
		+	* Zola rolls for Hettienne: [ 1d20+7 ] getting [ 2 ] which, after the modifier [ 7 ] totals [ 9 ].
		+	<Hettienne> !roll 1d20+7
		+	* Zola rolls for Hettienne: [ 1d20+7 ] getting [ 20 ] which, after the modifier [ 7 ] totals [ 27 ].
		+	<Hettienne> (27 pls)
		+	* Nycki looks kind of wistful, kind of sad, kind of wishing things were different... kind of like she wants to come closer but is scared to
		+	<Hettienne> (I'm not 100% sure where she is in relation to me?)
		+	<br><DiablotinNarrator> (sitting on a chair opposite ... chair? couch? you're sitting on. maybe about 5-6 feet away?)
		+	* Hettienne sets her glass down.
		+	<Hettienne> Different ain't... necessarily bad.
		+	<br><Nycki> I don't wanna fuck things up more for you. You could go an' have a good life, you got things sorted out now, seems like...
		+	<br><Hettienne> Sorted as I ever do...
		+	* Hettienne stands up and moves closer to Nycki's chair.
		+	<Nycki> yeah... sorted without me. an' you're prolly safer that way.
		+	* Nycki stands up too though
		+	<Hettienne> Enh.
		+	<br><Hettienne> Some deformed elf tried to blow me up a few weeks back.
		+	<br><Nycki> ...?
		+	<br><Hettienne> So who gives a fuck about safe.
		+	* Hettienne grabs Nycki around the waist and kisses her.
		+	* Nycki kisses back like it's a relief
		+	<Hettienne> Missed you so much girl...
		+	<br><Nycki> I didn't think that'd ever happen again
		+	<br><Hettienne> Me either...
		+	<br><Hettienne> Lessee what else happens.
		+	* Nycki will pull you in the direction of the stairs
		+	* Hettienne is very down with that
		+	<Hettienne> (so... :v)
		+	<br><DiablotinNarrator> (some time later...? ;)
		+	<br><Hettienne> (yes but Ian is waiting for me to watch John Oliver and I've been on here an hou and 45 -_-)
		+	<br><DiablotinNarrator> (okay. you wanna pick up the rest another time?)
		+	<br><Hettienne> (or thread?)
		+	<br><DiablotinNarrator> (sure, that works :)

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	<br><DiablotinNarrator> And we'll end there, for the moment, because aah it's late and the dog really needs to get walked.		<br><DiablotinNarrator> And we'll end there, for the moment, because aah it's late and the dog really needs to get walked.
	<br><Dorien_Voclain> Misery will be examining Dorien's mushroom all day long.		<br><Dorien_Voclain> Misery will be examining Dorien's mushroom all day long.
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		+	==Solos==
		+	===The Ratte Mob regroups===
		+	* Ralf and Evard return, with Ralf still somewhat smoldering.
		+	* Denise waist at the cellar with ander, sort of fretting
		+	<Ralf> (not in the sexy way)
		+	<br><Ander> Shit, you all right?
		+	* Ander goes over to him at once
		+	* Denise hops up when they come in
		+	<Denise> what happened?
		+	<br><Ralf> Fuckin' arm has a ... I dunno, flamethrower or someshit.
		+	<br><Denise> o_O
		+	<br><Denise> that's some arm...
		+	<br><Evard> I tried to grab him but he's strong... managed to get free
		+	<br><Denise> :\|
		+	* Ander is still making sure Ralf isn't more than superficially singed
		+	<Ander> It's my fault - I shoulda planned it better. I didn't figure on him having an accomplice.
		+	<br><Denise> Yeah, she got away too :/
		+	<br><Denise> She moved pretty fast up there
		+	<br><Evard> Well, I think you can figure if you hadn't known he was out there, an' had just walked out like normal, it woulda gone a lot worse.
		+	<br><Ralf> Next time, cast more spells first.
		+	* Ralf grumbles a little, but is also relieved to see Ander's okay despite being shot.
		+	<Denise> next time, eh....
		+	* Denise frowns
		+	<Denise> So like - that's the guy who took out Vairon?
		+	<br><Ander> It could be. I don't know for sure.
		+	<br><Ander> He matches the description of a guy who was seen with Vairon before he died, at least.
		+	<br><Denise> YOu got any idea who he's with?
		+	* Denise nods
		+	<Ander> That I don't know.
		+	<br><Denise> :\|
		+	<br><Ander> He obviously isn't too happy someone's askin' questions about him.
		+	<br><Denise> (Did Myria and Haron already leave?)
		+	<br><DiablotinNarrator> (I assume they're still there, maybe ensconced back in the private room for more chats?)
		+	<br><Denise> (fair)
		+	<br><Evard> We can't let someone get away with that kinda shit, though.
		+	<br><Denise> no.
		+	<br><Evard> I'll talk to Haron about what we can do. Whether we can move against him.
		+	* Denise readily agrees
		+	<Denise> where you even get an arm can do all that stuff o_O
		+	<br><Evard> Even if he isn't the guy who killed your pal, he sure got involved now.
		+	<br><Denise> that's like.... a warforged arm or somethinn' :p
		+	<br><Ander> Yeah, it kinda is.... it might be somethin' to look into.
		+	* Denise says, thinking of Haft
		+	<Ander> Geff might know somethin' about that.
		+	* Denise nods though she has no idea who to ask about that..... or does she :V
		+	<Ander> Or Haft, I guess.
		+	<br><Denise> oh yeah!
		+	* Denise nods
		+	<Denise> I guess we gotta be more careful, like now, tough?
		+	* Denise says, where 'we' means 'you', meaning Ander >.>
		+	<Ander> Yeah. We should try an' take precautions if we're goin' out. I think here, an' at the cabaret, we should still be safe, an' prolly at home.
		+	<br><Denise> (and us looking out for him >.>)
		+	* Denise nods
		+	<Denise> yeah
		+	<br><Denise> like - what, though?
		+	<br><Ander> He seems like the kinda guy who'd rather jump you from an alley than go up into a public place.
		+	<br><Ander> well, like drivin' more places. Not walkin' around where someone can jump you.
		+	<br><Ander> An' if I do gotta walk somewhere shady, I'll make sure an' cast more spells if it seems risky.
		+	* Ander assures Ralf
		+	<Denise> oooh?
		+	* Denise perks up at the whole 'driving' notion
		+	<Ander> heh
		+	<br><Ander> You know how to drive, Dee?
		+	<br><Denise> no......t yet? :3
		+	<br><Ander> heh
		+	<br><Ander> well, I'll make sure you learn, but for now, Ralf can drive, or I can.
		+	<br><Denise> can't be that hard - I ain't no bear >.>
		+	<br><Denise> right
		+	<br><Denise> (is that.... a skill? How does driving work?)
		+	<br><Ander> I might be sendin' you or Ralf out to scout a bit more too, before I leave places
		+	* Denise nods, refocusing on serious stuff
		+	<Denise> a'right
		+	<br><Denise> Whatever you need, boss
		+	<br><DiablotinNarrator> (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/other-rules/vehicles but I have to read them closer)
		+	<br><Ander> You did good tonight, Dee.
		+	<br><Evard> Yeah, you caught him a couple good hits, it looked like. He was bleedin' a fair bit, anyway.
		+	<br><Denise> heard his nose crunch good, anyway
		+	* Denise grins though
		+	<Denise> don't think he was countin' on that
		+	* Ander smiles
		+	<Ander> Nice job.
		+	<br><Denise> thanks!
		+	<br><Denise> Ain't been in a real good fight in a while - I know that's kinda that point, but it felt good
		+	<br><Ralf> Let's get patched up an' head out before they decide to come back or anything.
		+	<br><Denise> right
		+	<br><Evard> I'll talk to Haron, let you know what we can do. It ain't just about you, anyways.
		+	* Evard says to Ander
		+	<Evard> You take care, all right?
		+	<br><Ander> Sure thing.
		+	* Ander will get some bandages and the like from the kit behind the bar and help Ralf get patched up
		+	* Denise is mostly useless but vcan hold things
		+	<Denise> I still got that potion too >.>
		+	<br><Ander> Ah, you hang on to that. We got ones too, but I don't think either of us needs it that much?
		+	<br><Ralf> Yeah... mostly just surprised me, it ain't too bad.
		+	* Denise nods
		+	<Denise> how's your arm doin', boss? >.>
		+	<br><Ander> It's sore... but I'll be okay.
		+	* Ander is apparently still in the army habit of 'think before you use that potion - do you REALLY need it?"
		+	<Ralf> You don't haveta tough it out, you know. We can get another one
		+	<br><Denise> (....now I am imagining there were posters >..)
		+	<br><Ander> (so was I :)
		+	<br><Denise> yeah...
		+	<br><Ander> Well... okay.
		+	<br><Ander> Only if you take yours too ;)
		+	* Ander says to Ralf
		+	* Denise eyes them both and then crosses her arms
		+	<Ralf> oh, fine.
		+	* Ralf says on seeing Denise's look
		+	* Ralf and Ander will both take their cure light wounds like good little mobsters.
		+	<Denise> there
		+	* Denise watches them get better
		+	<Ander> Okay - ready to go, then?
		+	* Denise nods
		+	* Ralf nods too
		+	* Ralf will lead the way out

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 * Klara will make polite chitchat for a while longer before taking her leave.
-===Hettienne spies on Annyck===
+===Hettienne is caught spying on Annyck===
 <DiablotinNarrator> Hettie, you're up!
 <br><Hettienne> D:

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 <br><Dorien_Voclain> (Not at all >.>)
 * Misery arrives at the appointed time as usual, this morning, and brings more pastries.
-<br><Misery> Hey, can we do a field trip today?
+<Misery> Hey, can we do a field trip today?
 * Misery asks once she's barely in the door
-<br><Dorien_Voclain> "Field trip? Where to?"
+<Dorien_Voclain> "Field trip? Where to?"
 * Dorien_Voclain says as he takes a bite of a pastry
-<br><Misery> The Shade. There's something weird I want to show you.
+<Misery> The Shade. There's something weird I want to show you.
 <br><Dorien_Voclain> ...Define weird.
 <br><Misery> "Adjective: Unexpected, unfamiliar, unsettling."
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 * Dorien_Voclain will try to look as inconspicuous as a six foot pale-skinned human can in this part of town.
 * Misery leads you to an area of vacant lots, some ruined foundations of former buildings. The size of the trees growing there suggests that it's been abandoned for many years, as they tower over you. It's early enough that the mist still hasn't dispersed, and it's a gloomy looking place.
-<br><Dorien_Voclain> Void, you couldn't have picked a sunnier day for this?
+<Dorien_Voclain> Void, you couldn't have picked a sunnier day for this?
 <br><Misery> Home sweet home ;p
 <br><Misery> Don't you know, my people hate the day-star and all its works ;p
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 <br><Dorien_Voclain> (Do I?)
 * Misery asks, gesturing to the general area
-<br><Misery> (you can roll Perception)
+<Misery> (you can roll Perception)
 <br><Dorien_Voclain> (Hah. 11.)
 <br><DiablotinNarrator> (no idea - you assume it always looks like this ;p_
 <br><Dorien_Voclain> Yes, I see it now. That pile of bricks is 1/8th inch to the left of where it should be.
 * Misery sighs
-<br><Misery> Look up.
+<Misery> Look up.
 * Dorien_Voclain looks up.
-<br><Misery> So, first thing.  The branches are moving even though there's no wind right now.
+<Misery> So, first thing.  The branches are moving even though there's no wind right now.
 <br><DiablotinNarrator> She's right.  Although the air is still and calm, the branches are sort of ...rustling and waving slightly, all on their own.
 <br><Misery> Second thing.  These trees have some kind of gross fungus growing on them, I thought you might enjoy that part.
 <br><Dorien_Voclain> Huh. I do like fungus...
 * Dorien_Voclain leans in closer to look
-<br><DiablotinNarrator> There's a sort of black, vaguely greasy fungus growing in patches on their bark
+<DiablotinNarrator> There's a sort of black, vaguely greasy fungus growing in patches on their bark
 <br><Misery> Third thing, and this one isn't your fault for not noticing.  These trees weren't here when I walked by here the last time, like a month or two ago.
 * Dorien_Voclain produces a sample container as if from nowhere and uses a twig to scrape some into it.
 * Dorien_Voclain looks up at that.
-<br><Dorien_Voclain> "Say what?"
+<Dorien_Voclain> "Say what?"
 <br><Misery> I mean they grew? appeared? out of nowhere, basically sometime in the last few months.
 <br><Dorien_Voclain> Ok... that is strange. I wonder if it has to do with the fungus. Possibly a growth accelerator?
 * Misery shrugs
-<br><Misery> So... yeah, that's about it. Kinda cool.
+<Misery> So... yeah, that's about it. Kinda cool.
 <br><Dorien_Voclain> Very interesting. Very good find.
 * Dorien_Voclain grins at Misery.
 * Misery smiles back
-<br><Dorien_Voclain> I'll make a scientist out of you yet.
+<Dorien_Voclain> I'll make a scientist out of you yet.
 * Misery rolls her eyes
-<br><Misery> At least you didn't make any mushroom jokes.
+<Misery> At least you didn't make any mushroom jokes.
 <br><Dorien_Voclain> Oh, just wait. You're gonna help me analyze this little guy.
 <br><Misery> I bet you say that to all the girls.
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 <br><Dorien_Voclain> When did you first notice this was here?
 * Misery smiles at that
-<br><Misery> A few days ago.
+<Misery> A few days ago.
 <br><Misery> But I don't come around this area that often.  It's all fungus farms under here, and it smells like mold ;p
 <br><Misery> And before you ask, it's not that kind of fungus.  That shit is not something we eat, I've never seen it before.
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 <br><Misery> We'd have to sneak in and grab some to be sure ;p
 * Dorien_Voclain looks around. Is that a resonable proposition?
-<br><Misery> (probably not right this moment - you have no idea what kind of ... security there is on mushroom farms?)
+<Misery> (probably not right this moment - you have no idea what kind of ... security there is on mushroom farms?)
 <br><Misery> (but maybe with a bit more preparation/planning?)
 <br><Dorien_Voclain> Hmmm... probably best to take our chances with the market ones. As long as they're the same species it should be a reasonable comparison. If we need to, I know someone who might be able to... procure a sample.
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 * Misery says with a shrug
 * Misery accepts some non-mushroom breakfast and will procure some of the usual variety for study
-<br><Dorien_Voclain> So you don't dig mushrooms, huh? That explains a few things.
+<Dorien_Voclain> So you don't dig mushrooms, huh? That explains a few things.
 <br><Misery> what's that supposed to mean?
 <br><Dorien_Voclain> Nothing, really. I just felt I owed you a mushroom joke.
 * Misery smirks
-<br><Misery> So thoughtful.
+<Misery> So thoughtful.
 <br><DiablotinNarrator> OKay, you can head off for mushroom analysis :D
 <br><Dorien_Voclain> (Yay!)
 <br><DiablotinNarrator> And we'll end there, for the moment, because aah it's late and the dog really needs to get walked.
 <br><Dorien_Voclain> Misery will be examining Dorien's mushroom all day long.

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 <br><DiablotinNarrator> Meanwhile, you're working away as usual.  You're taking a short break between running from tables to the kitchen and back, and there's a young woman sitting at the bar, kind of watching you
 * Argent will saunter over with a smile
-<br><Argent> (is she cute?)
+<Argent> (is she cute?)
 * Girl is probably about your age, with short black hair and very pretty green eyes. She's not dressed as fancy as many of the people who come here, although presentable enough to get in.
-<br><Argent> Hi there, I noticed you glancing my way while I was working.  Do I know you from somewhere?
+<Argent> Hi there, I noticed you glancing my way while I was working.  Do I know you from somewhere?
 <br><Girl> Oh, uh, no, I don't.  I mean, you don't.  I mean... is your name Argent?
 <br><Argent> That's what people call me.  You are?
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 * Margaux nods
 * Argent do I sense any deception in her?
-<br><Argent> (that should have been in brackets)
+<Argent> (that should have been in brackets)
 <br><DiablotinNarrator> (roll a Sense Motive?)
 <br><Argent> (28)
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 * Margaux stands to follow you
 * Argent will take her in back to someplace quiet (maybe the basement)
-<br><Margaux> (okay, basement is quiet)
+<Margaux> (okay, basement is quiet)
 * Margaux seems not at all concerned about going to a dark basement with a strange man
-<br><Argent> This should be private enough... so can you explain yourself a little better
+<Argent> This should be private enough... so can you explain yourself a little better
 <br><Margaux> So... uh... I can try.
 * Argent will take the time to detect good while she explains (SLA so just have to concentrate)
-<br><Margaux> Do you know who your parents are?
+<Margaux> Do you know who your parents are?
 * Argent loses concentration
 * Argent shakes his head
-<br><Margaux> Me neither.
+<Margaux> Me neither.
 <br><Margaux> But... I know some things about them.
 <br><Margaux> Mine, I mean.
 * Margaux shakes her head
-<br><Margaux> Sorry, I'm not explaining this well
+<Margaux> Sorry, I'm not explaining this well
 <br><Margaux> Maybe I can just show you.
 <br><Argent> yeah, really your just confusing me quite a bit.
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 * Argent takes a step back
 * Margaux 's glowing is quite visible in the dimly-lit basement
-<br><Argent> thats different.
+<Argent> thats different.
 <br><Argent> some gift of the arch or something?
 <br><Margaux> No, I could always do that.
 <br><Margaux> because I'm different.  like you're different.
 * Argent glances around to make sure nobody has noticed the bright light from the basement
-<br><Argent> maybe you should put that out and tell me what you know about me right now
+<Argent> maybe you should put that out and tell me what you know about me right now
 <br><Margaux> sorry... I can turn it off
 * Margaux does so, resuming her normal levels of incandescence
-<br><Margaux> I know that my parents - that one of them wasn't human.  I didn't know anyone else was like me, and the Arch... told me I wasn't the only one.
+<Margaux> I know that my parents - that one of them wasn't human.  I didn't know anyone else was like me, and the Arch... told me I wasn't the only one.
 <br><Margaux> It showed me you.
 * Argent looks a little incredulous
-<br><Argent> that doesn't make any sense.  why would the arch show you me?  Are you sure it was me?
+<Argent> that doesn't make any sense.  why would the arch show you me?  Are you sure it was me?
 <br><Margaux> It didn't tell me your name, I just saw you.  So when I saw you again, I knew it was you.
 <br><Argent> Are we supposed to be family or something?
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 * Argent will now detect evil on her, and he's not going to let himself be distracted.
 * Margaux does not radiate evil
-<br><Argent> (will my K-planes let me know something about celestials?)
+<Argent> (will my K-planes let me know something about celestials?)
 <br><Margaux> (you could roll it)
 <br><Argent> (12)
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 * Argent shakes his head
 * Margaux leaves
-<br><Argent> . o O (what in the V' just happened)
+<Argent> . o O (what in the V' just happened)
 ===Dorien looks at weird trees and fungi with Misery===

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 * Raimond seems like he is doing somewhat better, although his breathing is still laboured and his voice raspy.
 * Aubrienne will also bring some flowers
-<br><Raimond> <w> thank you, those are lovely
+<Raimond> <w> thank you, those are lovely
 * Lathra <pop!>
 <Aubrienne> You're very kind, M. Neherin.  I hope you're feeling well today.

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 <br><Raimond> <w> thank you, those are lovely
 * Lathra <pop!>
-<br><Aubrienne> You're very kind, M. Neherin.  I hope you're feeling well today.
+<Aubrienne> You're very kind, M. Neherin.  I hope you're feeling well today.
 <br><Raimond> <w> I'm feeling a bit better.  I slept well last night.
 * Aubrienne smiles
-<br><Aubrienne> I'm glad to hear that.
+<Aubrienne> I'm glad to hear that.
 * Lathra nods.
-<br><Lathra> That's delightful!
+<Lathra> That's delightful!
 <br><Raimond> <w> I can't remember any dreams, but that is quite a relief, honestly.
 <br><Aubrienne> I can imagine.
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 <br><Raimond> <w> I can try to.
 * Lathra pours glasses for anybody who'll accept one.
-<br><Raimond> <w> The Forestheart was a magical place.  And I don't mean that lightly.
+<Raimond> <w> The Forestheart was a magical place.  And I don't mean that lightly.
 * Aubrienne quietly accepts a glass with a smile and a nod.
 * Raimond tries to think how to explain what he means
-<br><Raimond> <w> When I was a boy, maybe nine or ten, my parents took me to see the Arch.  It was when they were starting to build the shrine there, and I suppose they knew it wouldn't be something you could just walk up and see for too much longer.
+<Raimond> <w> When I was a boy, maybe nine or ten, my parents took me to see the Arch.  It was when they were starting to build the shrine there, and I suppose they knew it wouldn't be something you could just walk up and see for too much longer.
 <br><Lathra> Oh my!
 <br><Raimond> <w> I could tell there was something... alive about it, even though it was made of stone.  It felt like it was watching.  I knew somehow that if I went into its shadow, I'd ... well, I didn't know what would happen, only that it would be something incredible and dangerous.
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 <br><Raimond> <w> That was what the Forestheart reminded me of.
 * Aubrienne looks very concerned
-<br><Raimond> <w> In my dreams, it wasn't just a tree.  It was... a doorway to somewhere else.
+<Raimond> <w> In my dreams, it wasn't just a tree.  It was... a doorway to somewhere else.
 * Lathra looks overawed
-<br><Raimond> <w> The branches moved even when there was no wind blowing.
+<Raimond> <w> The branches moved even when there was no wind blowing.
 <br><Raimond> <w> Sometimes it sound like voices, whispering.
 <br><Aubrienne> Can you make out any of what they're saying?
 <br><Raimond> <w> Not words, exactly... at least, not in a language I understand.  but it sounded ... sinister.  frightening.  Maybe that's just my projecting back and the other fears of the war though.
 * Aubrienne pats his hand reassuringly
-<br><Lathra> Well that's perfectly understandable
+<Lathra> Well that's perfectly understandable
 <br><Raimond> <w> After ... after the fire, the dreams stopped.
 <br><Raimond> <w> At least, for a while.
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 <br><Raimond> <w> I'm not sure... if they have, none of them troubled me with them.  But you could ask Dasra if any of them mentioned anything to her, I suppose.  They may not have wanted to burden me.
 * Lathra nods
-<br><Aubrienne> Of course.
+<Aubrienne> Of course.
 <br><Raimond> <w> I'm sorry I can't be of more help.
 <br><Aubrienne> Nonsense.  You've been of tremendous assistance.
 * Aubrienne smiles brightly
-<br><Aubrienne> I just hope we haven't been bothering you too much.
+<Aubrienne> I just hope we haven't been bothering you too much.
 <br><Aubrienne> You're a dear to indulge our curiosity.
 <br><Lathra> It really is *too* good of you
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 <br><Aubrienne> We'll be sure to take you up on that.  You rest now.
 * Raimond will do so
-<br><Lathra> Well, let's check with Dasra whether Raimond's friends had anything interesting to say, shall we?
+<Lathra> Well, let's check with Dasra whether Raimond's friends had anything interesting to say, shall we?
 <br><Aubrienne> By all means...
 * Aubrienne gesutres for Lathra to lead the way
 * Dasra is in the sitting room downstairs, reading
 * Dasra stands as you enter, however
-<br><Lathra> He's resting now, Dasra dear
+<Lathra> He's resting now, Dasra dear
 <br><Dasra> Oh, that's good.  Thank you for keeping him company.
 <br><Aubrienne> Our pleasure.
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 <br><Lathra> Do you recall if any of them mentioned anything that could be connected to all of this?
 * Dasra thinks for a moment
-<br><Dasra> Alexavier Rouyer visited, and did mention that he hadn't been sleeping well either - but I'm afraid I didn't inquire further.  Many people who were in the war seem to have that trouble. And Cora of Gouge paid him a few visits, and perhaps was feeling unwell, but then I realized she was expecting a child, so that could explain that...
+<Dasra> Alexavier Rouyer visited, and did mention that he hadn't been sleeping well either - but I'm afraid I didn't inquire further.  Many people who were in the war seem to have that trouble. And Cora of Gouge paid him a few visits, and perhaps was feeling unwell, but then I realized she was expecting a child, so that could explain that...
 <br><Dasra> I'm not sure I can point to anything concrete, I'm afraid :/
 <br><Dasra> I'll be sure to let you know if I do hear of anyone with similar difficulties though.
 * Lathra notes down the names.
-<br><Aubrienne> On, no, thank you.  It was more curiosity than necessity.  You've both been so helpful.
+<Aubrienne> On, no, thank you.  It was more curiosity than necessity.  You've both been so helpful.
 <br><Dasra> Well, it's the least I can do.
 <br><Dasra> Thank you again for all your help.
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 * Lathra leaves the rest of the bottle on Dasra's table as we leave.
 * Aubrienne will be sure to tell Lathra she already met Cora and has her number
-<br><Lathra> (oOo!)
+<Lathra> (oOo!)
 ===Argent learns he may not be entirely human===

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 <Ander> What's up?
 * Ander asks you two, seeing you just come in
-<br><Denise> There's some guy hanging around down in the alley
+<Denise> There's some guy hanging around down in the alley
 <br><Ralf> the one-armed fella, I think.
 * Ander frowns