Chapter 5 - "The Dark Project"

New Cast Appearing:
Storen as TheStoryteller, Various NPCs
Criz as Elrika, Xavier the Ferret
Session Start: Sun Jun 27 21:30:35 1999

<TheStoryteller> When we last left our party of heroes.. Their newfound friend Haylee, and the rogue mage Johnathan, had been captured and whisked away by the Archbishop Sinel.. for some secret, unrevealed project. Haylee's uncle and aunt had suffered the most from the skirmish in the Diawen residence, recovering with Ishtar's help after a nasty fall down the stairs.
<TheStoryteller> Now, we leave the group, minus Emili and Ishtar, pondering their course of action as they head to the Shrine..

Reza, Shrine of Althena

<TheStoryteller> The shrine is still in the process of being built, many scaffolds and temporary walls erected.
* Scott is already cutting a high trail for the shrine.
* Tahn is already in the Shrine, as is Scott.
* Leon is as well, with the not present Bree.
<Leon> Well this bitch is about to come down.
<Scott> Got that right, Leo.
<Leon> Leo-nnnn.
<Jack> Heh heh...
<TheStoryteller> Some of the workers take a moment to glance at you, but return to their work..
* Tahn moves along.
* Scott follows Tahn.
* Leon pulls out his rifle. "OK, who's the first one to get plugged?"
<Tahn> Noone yet, Leon. Put the gun away.
* Jack looks at Leon with that phrase. "You don't wait, do you?"
* Scott readies his sword. "Let's worry about finding Hayee and John before worrying about killing people, OK?"
<TheStoryteller> You arrive in the familiar main hall of the shrine... it's still fairly deserted, but you hear the noises of construction from outside clearly. (And no, the workers didn't hear Leon.)
<Leon> No, I don't.
<Leon> I like to make an entrace.
<Tahn> I noticed.
<Scott> Let's just find haylee and John before we worry about killing people.
<Leon> You just don't get it...it's not like they are just gonna give them back.
<Leon> Besides..I could care less about them anyway.
<TheStoryteller> While you stand around argueing, Bree finds something on the floor by a plaster wall.
<Scott> Maybe, but we can use allt he help we can get...
<Bree> Hey.. what's this? Wonder if it's worth anything..
<TheStoryteller> Bree picks up a piece of cloth.. it looks like it's from Haylee's clothes.
* Scott looks at the cloth. "Holy Althena. We're on the right track. Let's get going."
* Scott gets moving again.
<Leon> This shrine should look pretty good as a pile of rubble.
<Bree> But where.. it's just a wall here.
<Leon> Watch out, Bree.
<Scott> Leo?
<Scott> Take out that wall.
<Leon> I plan on it.
* Leon grabs Tahn and commences to smash into the wall.
<Tahn> HEY!
<TheStoryteller> Bree ducks out of the way. o_o
* Jack laughs to see such fun!
* Tahn squirms out of Leon's grasp and runs away from him.
<Scott> Heheheh....
<Leon> Fine fine..
<Leon> Pussy.
* Leon just walks up to the wall and punches it down.
<Tahn> Dammit all, how'd you like to be shoved into a plaster wall?! :P
<Scott> You know, I can try to burn it down with Fire Arrow.
<Jack> I could've rammed into it, you know....
<TheStoryteller> A couple hits, and Leon nearly falls through it is so flimsy.
<Scott> Guess burning it won't be necessary.
<Leon> Like it stood a chance.
<Scott> I guess we'll need to get Tahn a crash helmet....
<TheStoryteller> It looks like it leads farther down.. back to the hanger from before.
<Leon> Actually, I was just trying to improve his looks.
<Scott> Let's get going.
<Tahn> Very funny, you two.
* Scott walks through the opening.
* Jack follows.
* Leon follows the party.
<Tahn> And I'll have you know I look better than you any day of the week, Leon.

Underground Complex, Section A

<TheStoryteller> It's a pretty small space, but you all manage to squeeze through into a tunnel. It seems a whole lot like the Lab's conduit lined hallways.
<Tahn> We're back in the lab?
* Leon eyes Tahn. "I'd hate to see what you'd find attractive in a woman.."
<Scott> Not exactly. The church has complexes like this all over the world, Tahn.
<Leon> This sneaking around is so not my style.
<TheStoryteller> There is only one way to go.. down and forward.
<Scott> Nor mine, Leo, but when we're as outnumbered as we are, sneaking around is a necessary evil.
<Jack> I guess we're going down and forward, guys!
<Leon> Your "necessary evil" is my pain in the ass.
* Scott goes on forward.
* Tahn goes on down.
* Jack goes down and forwards...
* Leon continues, gun ready.
<Scott> We all have to learn to adapt, Leon. Or we'll wind up dead in a matter of days...or a couple of battles, whichever comes first.
<Leon> Dead...hah.
* Scott looks around the hallway as he continues down.
<TheStoryteller> A few security cameras sputter to life, and swivel near the cieling.. taking a bead on your forward progress.
<Tahn> Uh
<Tahn> Guys.
<Scott> Leo, it may be a good idea to shoot those cameras.
<Leon> Cameras?
<Leon> Oh, OK.
<Scott> Security cameras...near the ceiling.
* Leon blows them away.
* Tahn indicates the cameras.
<Leon> Easy.
<TheStoryteller> The cameras are well.. blown away.
<Scott> Good...now they can't track us.
<Jack> Nice touch. *Looks at charred camera*
<Leon> No problem.
<Leon> I'd rather blow that Sinel guy away though.
<Jack> Ditto to that!
<TheStoryteller> However, there a whole line of them in the hallway.. and one of them has a blinking red light.
* Scott keeps moving..."You'll get your shot, Leon....but I do agree wholeheartedly. I'd love to ram my sword through his heart..if he even has one."
<Leon> Looks like we're gonna have some company.
<Scott> Looks like it...
<TheStoryteller> The whole hallway is bathed in a red glow.
<Jack> I'd bury my Axe in his brain should I get my chance as well!
<Tahn> Oh hell.
<Scott> Oh great....they shifted to alert status.
<Leon> Good! About fucking time we see some action!
<TheStoryteller> [Voice] Unauthorized entry into complex...
* Scott draws his sword. "Time to raise some hell."
<Leon> Shaddup.
* Tahn pulls out his Kunai daggers.
<Jack> Well...I guess we're caught....*shrugs and pulls out "Barberella"*
<TheStoryteller> [Voice] Disposition: Hostile. Dispatching sentries...
<Leon> Hostile doesn't even begin to describe it.
<Scott> You're damn right we're hostile.
<Jack> And very, Very mad! Hehe....
* Tahn knees Jack
<TheStoryteller> You hear faint skittering noises from up ahead in the corridor.. and they are getting louder.
<Tahn> Hush.
<Tahn> We got company!
<Jack> Ooch! Sorry for the stupidity...ow....
<Leon> Get behind me.

Underground Complex, Cellblock B

<TheStoryteller> Meanwhile, John and Haylee sit in the comfy room Sinel had prepared for them, wondering what to do... when suddenly the lights go red.
<Haylee> ...?
* Johnathan looks up sharply. "What the.."
<Haylee> What's going on...?
* Haylee walks toward the door and tries to peer out of the window/bars/whatever's there.
* Johnathan frowns. "Red.. an alert, maybe? Something must be going on.."
<TheStoryteller> [Voice] Unauthorized entry detected in section A-3. Dispatching sentrys..
<Haylee> Someone's breaking in!
* Johnathan stands up as well. "..maybe the others have come for us.. or maybe they're just toying with our minds."
<Scott> ??
<Haylee> ...I hope it's not the second...
<Haylee> Maybe we can use this to our advanatge...
* Haylee hmms and paces..
<Johnathan> A distraction..
<TheStoryteller> The door in front of you shakes for a minute, and the bars release.
<Haylee> They're distracted...maybe this is our time to find a way out...
<Haylee> O_o
<Haylee> Or maybe we don't have to think at all!
<TheStoryteller> [Voice] All personnel proceed to safety zones.
<Haylee> ..Ha! Stupid idiots! ^_^ Hee hee...remind me to thank them.
<TheStoryteller> The way is clear for John and Haylee... at least it seems so..
<Johnathan> ..I can't help but be a little suspicious of this, but.. don't look a gift stupid security measure in the mouth, I guess..
<Haylee> It's either we stay here...and rot...or be used...or run at least attempt to get out.
<Haylee> So let's go! ^_^
* Johnathan walks over to the door, and looks at Haylee. "Yeah.. lets get the heck out of here."
* Haylee nods and follows Jon out the door, keeping a close lookout for anything...

Underground Complex, Section B

<TheStoryteller> The hallway, like any good hallway, goes in two directions... a yellow line is on the floor.
* Johnathan glances back and forth. "Any ideas?"
<Haylee> Hmm...
<TheStoryteller> You here some skittering noises from your right.
<Haylee> Maybe I can use my mind powers....to tap into the thoughts of others...so maybe I can hear which way to go?
<Haylee> ...Or maybe not.
<Haylee> I hear something...
<Johnathan> Yeah.. to the noise, or away?
<TheStoryteller> Down the hallway, you see a mettalic orb floating towards you..
<Johnathan> ...you know what? Maybe that way..
<Haylee> Jon! Look!
<Haylee> Yeah. ^_^; Good idea.
* Johnathan indicates away from the orb. "..would be better.."
<Haylee> I agree...I so agree...
* Johnathan casually takes a step back away from the orb, watching it.
<TheStoryteller> The orb catches up to you, and stops.
* Haylee follows Jon, smiling nervously at the orb. "Nice Orb...."
<Haylee> ...This feels like something out of the Abyss...
<TheStoryteller> A slim laser of some sort protrudes from the otherwise smooth surface, passing over John and Haylee.
* Haylee jumps. "Jon...I think this is bad...I think we need to go..."
<Johnathan> ....yeah. Like.. now.
<TheStoryteller> [Orb] DNA scanning...
* Johnathan slowly starts away from the orb again. "Once it notices who we are.."
<Haylee> ...we're so dead...
<TheStoryteller> [Orb] Classified subjects 1 & 2.. Priority: containment.
<Haylee> ...Damn...
<Johnathan> Classified.. One and two? I REALLY don't like the sound of that..
* Johnathan continues to back away, watching the damned orb.
<TheStoryteller> The Orb falls down to the ground, and proceeds to unfold itself... It sprouts a laser cannon, two metallic wing-like appendanges, and takes to the air.
<Haylee> ...We're so dead. -_-
<TheStoryteller> [Sentry] Return to the defined area... or be taken by force.

Underground Complex, Section A

<TheStoryteller> Meanwhile, the main group hears the noises drawing closer to their position.
<Tahn> We ready, guys?
<Scott> As I'll ever be.
<Jack> 'Kay.
* Tahn hops back behind the rest of the party.
* Leon stands out front.
<TheStoryteller> Turning the corner in the distance you see two orbs, one large, one small, heading straight towards you..
<Tahn> Oh, look. Orbs. What fun.
* Jack takes out "Barberella". "Let's go!"
* Scott stands out front, sword in hand. "Ready to raise some hell, Leon?"
<Leon> You have to ask?
* Scott nods. "Gotcha."
<TheStoryteller> The large one drops to the floor, and the smaller one flattens itself out midair.
<Tahn> What in Althena's name?
* Scott watches his adversaries...
<TheStoryteller> The smaller orb becomes a dervish of rows and rows of spinning razor blades..
<Tahn> ...
<Jack> Fun....
<Tahn> Fun.
<TheStoryteller> The former now unfolds itself into some kind of humanoid, wielding an energy cannon.
* Leon shrugs.
<Scott> A battle droid of some sort.
<TheStoryteller> [Sentries] *in unison* Leave the premises or be terminated.
<Tahn> Gee.
<Jack> OOhh! Menacing! I'm so scared....Of course you know guys I was being sarcastic. Heh.
<Tahn> I think we won't do either.
<Leon> Bite my ass.
<Scott> I think I'm about to open up a six pack of whoop ass here.
* Leon pulls his gun to a ready position.
* Scott readies his sword.
* Jack gets in battle stance.
<TheStoryteller> The guardians of the base rush at you!

~~ COMBAT!~~


<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 1!
<TheStoryteller> >> Enemy Front: Alpha Sentry, Beta Sentry
<TheStoryteller> >> Ally Front: Jack, Leon, Scott, Bree
<TheStoryteller> >> Ally Back: Tahn

* Scott is surrounded by stars as he begins chanting his spell. "Hear me now, great powers of the cosmos. Obey the sacred pact and show me my enemy's intents."
<TheStoryteller> The Beta sentry flies at Jack, spinning it's rotors madly...
<Jack> Ahh!
<Tahn> Jack!
* Jack runs from the rotors...
<Leon> Take it like a man.
<TheStoryteller> It's just too fast to dodge them all... Attack 1: 0!, Attack 2: Critical! 19!
<Jack> Agh...
<TheStoryteller> Bree trys smacking the Alpha Sentry with her knives..
<TheStoryteller> Attack 1: 0!, 2: 0!, 3: Critical! 4!
<Bree> This thing is tough! o_o
<Leon> Don't worry Bree, I'll take care of it.
<TheStoryteller> >> Tahn's turn.
* Tahn starts chanting as a green aura surrounds him.
<Tahn> Winds of fury, winds of wrath! Air Blade!!
* Tahn casts Air Blade as six little whirlwinds revolve around him... he directs them one by one at the Alpha Sentry, who is promptly smited and given more than just a bad case of chapped lips.
<TheStoryteller> The blades tear mercilesly at the creature, it's titanium armor not protecting it... 54 damage!
<Tahn> Hmm..
<Tahn> These things look like they're weak against magic, guys!
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott's turn.
<Jack> Goody!
* Scott closes his eyes, finishing his incantation. He then reopens them as they shine like a star, showing him his enemy's intentions...WARNING!
<TheStoryteller> Scott's spell enhances his dodge % by 30..
<Leon> Boy that was anti climatic.
<TheStoryteller> >> Jack's turn.
<Tahn> Uh..
<Tahn> Goody?
<Scott> Just wait till I hit that thing with Aqua Pulse, Leo.
<Tahn> What in the name of the Goddess are you smoking, Jack?
<Scott> I think he got ahold of some of that Rezan Wacky weed, Tahn.
<Leon> I think you're all to damn goofy.
* Jack swings his axe as he tries to slice the flying contraption in half!
<Tahn> You're too damn psycho, but we don't hold it against you.
<Jack> Hehe...
<TheStoryteller> Jack strikes out at the Beta Sentry, but it isn't too effective. Attack 1 Misses!, 2: 13.
<Leon> You're only saying that because I rammed your head into a wall..a little over 3 dozen times.
<Jack> Damn...
<TheStoryteller> >> Leon's turn.
* Leon twirls his rifle and fires at the first orb thingie.
<TheStoryteller> Leon's gun pummels the creature's armor.. making a slight dent in the end. Attack 1: 6!, 2: 11!, 3: Critical! 52!
<Jack> @_@
<Leon> Fucker.
<TheStoryteller> The Alpha sentry utters a few unintelligable words in machine code, and levels it's gun at leon.
<Tahn> Leon! Watch out!
* Leon motions. "Come on big boy. Just try it."
<Leon> Better kill me though, because if you don't, it'll be your metal ass.
<TheStoryteller> The trigger is pulled, and a huge blast of energy knocks him backwards... 56 damage!
<Jack> YIKE!!!!
* Leon stumbles to a knee. "Wow..that was a good hit..."
<TheStoryteller> The robot then aims at Scott...
<Scott> Oh shit...
<TheStoryteller> Scott manages to evade the onsluaght just barely.. o_o
* Tahn watches as an energy burst flies over his head.
<TheStoryteller> Alpha Sentry repowers it's weapon for another blow next round.
<Scott> It won't get the chance...

<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 2!

<TheStoryteller> The Beta setry flys over to the back trying to make Tahn-kebobs...
<Tahn> Hey! Get away from me!
* Tahn tries to run away from the thing.
<Jack> Tahn!
<Leon> Hahaha! That thing has the right idea!
<Tahn> Get away from me you..thing! You're ruining my spell! :P
<TheStoryteller> Tahn gets caught in the back.. Critical! 26 damage!
<Tahn> Gah!
<Tahn> Ugh..
* Tahn falls to one knee.
<Bree> Hey Leon.. you don't look too good...
<Leon> I've seen better days.
n* Bree tosses Leon a Dried Herb.
* Leon chows down.
* Leon now has minty breath!
<TheStoryteller> Leon regians 25 Hp. (Now 38)
<TheStoryteller> >> Tahn's turn.
* Tahn starts chanting and lets off a blue aura...
<Tahn> Powers of Althena, let energy return! Heal Litany!
* Tahn holds his hands above his head as all of the blue aura courses through them, and then over to himself.
<TheStoryteller> Tahn's energy returns to him, as his wounds close.. Tahn is healed to Max!
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott's turn.
<Scott> Powers of water, obey my command...AQUA PULSE!
* Scott extends a hand toward the Alpha Sentry as a large shaft of water shoots forth and impacts into the Sentry.
<TheStoryteller> The blast of concetrated water knocks the large figure back.. 39 damage!
<Scott> Gotcha!
<TheStoryteller> It gets back, up, but patches of circuitry are now visible.
<TheStoryteller> >> Jack's turn.
* Jack attacks the cyborg, trying to further sever the already exposed wires....
<TheStoryteller> He hacks at the wires... Attack 1: 6!, Attack 2: Critical! 50!
<Jack> Yeah!!
<TheStoryteller> The gun arm of the thing falls off.. o_o
<Leon> Son of a bitch just keeps coming.
<TheStoryteller> >> Leon's turn.
<Tahn> Blast his ass up, Leon!
<Leon> Fucker...should have killed me, like I told you to.
* Leon opens fire on the Alpha.
<Jack> Destroy the sunovabitch!
<Scott> As I said...opening up a six pack of whoop ass..
<TheStoryteller> The first shot impales itself through the creature's abdomen, as sparks fly.. Critical! 64! The second finishes the job.. 8 damage. The hulking behemoth falls down, lifeless.
<Tahn> Yeah!
* Leon defaults to the Beta and fires once more.
<Tahn> Go Leon!
<Jack> Bingo!
<Scott> gotcha...
<TheStoryteller> Beta Sentry manages to avoid the attack! Miss!
<Leon> Hmph.

<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 3!
<TheStoryteller> >> Enemy Remaining: Beta Sentry

<Tahn> That fucker's fast!
<Tahn> (m) I'm faster...
<Jack> Try some magic on him.
<Jack> uh, her...
<Jack> ...it?
* Scott begins collecting energy that forms a fire around his hand. "Just what I'm about to do, Jack."
<Tahn> And risk getting killed again?
<Tahn> No thanks.
<TheStoryteller> The thing flys down the hallway, and releases a pair of razorblades at the front row..
* Tahn starts channeling Wind Mana into his Kunai dagger.
* Leon takes the shot.
* Jack tries to defend with his axe.
* Scott tries to dodge.
* Tahn hides behind big, beefy, Leon
<TheStoryteller> The blades spin randomly hacking at everyone except Tahn.. 11 damage to Leon, 5 to Jack, 18 to Scott, 20 to Bree.
<Leon> Bah.
<Jack> That's gonna sting later...
<Scott> That's gonna leave a mark.
* Leon looks a little worse for wear, but manages to stay on his feet.
<TheStoryteller> Bree runs behind everyone...
<TheStoryteller> Bree is now in the back row.
<TheStoryteller> >> Tahn's turn.
* Tahn takes the pre-emptive and tosses a few daggers at the Beta Sentry at ludicrous speed!
<TheStoryteller> SMACK! The dagger sails clear through it's unarmored body...
<TheStoryteller> 51 damage!
<TheStoryteller> The sentry loses some altitude...
<TheStoryteller> >> Scott's turn.
* Scott extends his hand to the Beta Sentry as a shaft of fire extends to shoot through the Sentry...FIRE ARROW!
<TheStoryteller> 17 damage.. and another hole...
<TheStoryteller> The Beta sentry falls as well, now fit for the scrap heap.

~~ Victory! 13 XP, 0 $P, and 36 MEXP gained. ~~


<Jack> Yay!!
<Tahn> Hah! They were easy!
<Leon> Hmph.
* Leon coughs a little.
* Scott sheathes his weapon. "Weaker than I thought."
<Jack> Uh, I mean, Alright!
<Tahn> You okay, Leo?
<Leon> I'm fine.

Underground Complex, Section B

<TheStoryteller> Meanwhile, Haylee and John have a sentry buzzing before them menacingly.
<Haylee> Well...it's either fight or flee...
<TheStoryteller> [Sentry] I repeat.. return to the designated area, or be taken by force!
<Haylee> ...I say fight...
<Johnathan> ..I doubt we could outrun it.. what say we take it out?
<Haylee> I say we do just that!
* Johnathan nods. "Let's go, then..."
<Haylee> Besides...I'm not gonna let a toaster tell me what to do...
* Johnathan grins. "Toaster.. I like that. A glorified toaster.."
* Haylee smiles at Jon. ^_^ "Let's do it!"
<TheStoryteller> The creature raises it's cannon, and hovers before them. Apparently, it knows their intents.

~~ COMBAT! ~~


<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 1!
<TheStoryteller> >> Enemy: Gamma Sentry

<TheStoryteller> [Sentry] Cannot damage target.. reverting to special attack mode.
<Haylee> Huh...?
<TheStoryteller> The Gamma sentry charges it cannon-like appendage..
<TheStoryteller> >> Johnathan's turn.
* Johnathan briefly touches his first two fingers to his forehead. "Magic, come to me.. strengthen my concentration.."
<TheStoryteller> Johnthan feels a surge of power... his Wisdom is hightened by 53!
<TheStoryteller> >> Haylee's turn.
* Haylee squints her eyes shut slightly and points a now glowing hand at the Gamma Sentry. "Althena...Focus the power of my mind to destroy this...this...Aw hell I don't even know...!"
* Haylee shoots a bright beam of mind energy from her hands into the Gamma Sentry. "Projection!"
<TheStoryteller> The energy twirls about the sentry from Haylee's hand, nicking it's wings and body.. 31 damage.

<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 2!

<Johnathan> Interesting technique.. you know, I think we need to talk, sometime when we have the time..
<Haylee> Yeah... you too...mister... ^_^;
<TheStoryteller> The sentry levels it's weapon.. a green glow flowing out of it at Johnathan.
<TheStoryteller> [Sentry] Capturing rogue specimens..
<TheStoryteller> A web of energy forms around Johnathan a second, wrapping tightly like a vice!
<TheStoryteller> Johnathan is Frozen!
<Haylee> Jon! O_o
* Johnathan is frozen with a decidedly displeased look on his face.
<TheStoryteller> >> Johnathan is Frozen for 4 turns..
<TheStoryteller> >> Haylee's turn.
<Haylee> You annoying little...
* Haylee grins...
* Haylee steps back slightly and closes her eyes..."I hope your hearing hasn't been effected..."
* Haylee clasps her hands together and closes her eyes. Opening her mouth and lifting her head slightly upward, a beautiful song escapes from her lips and echos off the walls. The song fills Johnathan's ears and mind and seems to heal Him from within!
<TheStoryteller> The song somehow breaks up the energy net, the sound waves dirupting it's field integrity..
<TheStoryteller> Johnathan is cured of Freeze! :)

<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 3!

* Haylee stops singing and smiles.
* Johnathan blinks a few times, then grins. "How'd.. what'd.. thanks, Haylee."
<Haylee> It's no problem...
<TheStoryteller> The sentry ponders what to make of the strange sounds, and try to strike out at Haylee, to knock her out.
<TheStoryteller> The blow is too soft... obviously it's holding back. 5 damage.
<Haylee> Gah-!
* Haylee stumbles back a few steps.
<TheStoryteller> >> Johnathan's turn.
* Johnathan glances briefly at Haylee, then slowly turns back to the sentry. "You know what.."
<Haylee> What...?
* Johnathan points at it. "Time, slow yourself around this glorified toaster..."
<Haylee> ^_- I think you're showing off now. Works for me!
<TheStoryteller> Johnathan's raw power engulfs the creature in a field of space-time...
<TheStoryteller> Gamma Sentry's Reaction is reduced to 0!
<TheStoryteller> [Sentry] Immobilized.. sensors ineffective..
<TheStoryteller> >> Haylee's turn.
* Johnathan grins at Haylee. "Well, if it's slower than we are.."
<Haylee> I'm liking the way this battle is turning out...
* Haylee squints her eyes shut slightly and points a now glowing hand at the Gamma Sentry. "Althena...Focus the power of my mind to destroy this...this...you know...I still don't know what this is..."
* Haylee shoots a bright beam of mind energy from her hands into the Gamma Sentry. "Projection!"
<TheStoryteller> 23 damage.. the creature is literally crushed upon by psychic forces..
<Haylee> ^_^ Tee hee! Take that!

<TheStoryteller> >> Combat Round 4!

<TheStoryteller> >> Johnathan's turn.
* Johnathan murmurs again. "Time's turned against you.. now let's let space have its turn to bend you.."
<TheStoryteller> There's a low rumble... as the wall conduits spark...
* Johnathan forms a little sphere of energy, and tosses it away.
<Haylee> What..?
* Johnathan blinks. "Oops. Please tell me I didn't just goof something up.."
<TheStoryteller> The sphere hits the machine. A beam of electricity lances out between the two walls, with the unlucky sentry caught in the middle like a live wire..
<Haylee> Um...no. I say you did just fine. ^_^
<TheStoryteller> Gamma Sentry is weak to Thunder! 190 damage! o_o
<Haylee> O_o Holy....crap...
<Haylee> No, I say you did not screw up in the least.
<TheStoryteller> Nothing is left but a charred husk of metal.

~~ Victory! Haylee and John gain 15 XP, 0 $P, and 20 MEXP. ~~


<Haylee> Nice Jon! ^_^
* Johnathan grins, staring at the ex-sentry. "Well.. that went better than I hoped."
<Haylee> Anyway, no time to celebrate...they might send more...
<Haylee> We'd better go while the going is good...
<Johnathan> Thanks, Haylee. And you're right. As well as we just took that thing down.. we might have some trouble with more than one..
* Johnathan chuckles. "Besides, we'd get tired eventually.."
<TheStoryteller> You hear some footsteps coming towards you now.. definitely not machines..
<Haylee> ...Yeah...I guess so...^_- Although this does boost the self esteem a lot.
<Haylee> ...
<Haylee> Gah...do you hear that...?
* Haylee pulls out her bow and points an arrow at the direction of the footsteps.
* Johnathan nods, losing the smile. "Yeah. This could be bad.."

Underground Complex, Section A

* Scott starts moving again. "No time to stop. Let's go."
<TheStoryteller> You hear what sounds like a large discharge of electricty ahead of you..
<Tahn> What the hell was tha...wait. Let me guess.
<Tahn> Follow that sound guys... that sounds like something Johnathan would have done.
<Scott> I was thinking the same thing.
<Jack> Alright then, let's go.
<Leon> ...
<Scott> Let's go, folks.
* Jack walks on.
<TheStoryteller> Scott rushes around the corner, and nearly knocks Haylee over!
* Tahn and Scott are already moving. Come on, slowpokes, join the party!
<Scott> Woah...
<Haylee> Ack! O_o
<Scott> O_o; HAYLEE?
* Johnathan attempts to steady Haylee as she's rammed. "Scott!"
<Leon> ...
* Tahn respectively almost runs Johnathan over.
* Haylee stumbles a bit, dropping her bow. "What---Hey! You! ^_^ Oh man! Oh man!"
<Tahn> Whoa
<Tahn> Hey guys.
* Haylee hugs Scott! "Am I glad to see you guys!"
<Tahn> ^^;
* Scott hugs Haylee. "Same here. I'm glad to see you two are alive."
* Johnathan looks around. "Nice to see you came for us.. "
<Tahn> Like we wouldn't?
<Scott> What are friends for, John?
* Haylee lets go and smiles.
<Jack> A reunion...how sweet...*Sniff*
<Leon> ...speak for yourself.
<Tahn> (murmuring to John) Couldn't let you have all the fun with Haylee. ;)
* Scott gives Haylee one of his usual grins.
<Scott> Anyway, what's going on here...besides us triggering that alert.
<Haylee> ^_^ As much as I'm enjoying this....we should probably get the hell out of here...and out of Reza as well!
<TheStoryteller> While you're having your reunion, the walls farther down that John ignited are flickering madly..
<Haylee> We're...not sure...
<Tahn> Uh...
<Tahn> John.
* Johnathan glances back. "...yeah?"
<Scott> Let's get the hell outta here before we get fried.
<Tahn> Mind putting out that electrical storm?
<Haylee> Huh?
<Jack> Let's get going guys!
<TheStoryteller> There's a bright flash, as a bolt of energy zooms out of the conduits, right at Haylee's head!
* Johnathan blinks. "I'd.. like to say I could, but.. oh hell. I KNEW something would go wrong.."
<Tahn> Ah!
<Tahn> Haylee!
* Tahn tries to jump in front of her
* Scott jumps to knock Haylee out of the way.
<Jack> Oh, NOW what!?
<Leon> Who cares...
* Tahn and Scott run into each other. However, Scott remains standing. :P
* Haylee screams at the top of her lungs, then falls back.
<TheStoryteller> Scott's not fast enough.. it happens too quickly...
<Johnathan> Haylee!
<Johnathan> ..shit..
<Scott> O_o;
<Tahn> Haylee...
<Scott> This is NOT good.
<Tahn> Gods..
<Jack> .....
<Johnathan> ...oh, lord.. this is my fault..
<Scott> Let's grab Haylee and get te hell outta here.
* Johnathan attempts to catch Haylee.
* Tahn catches Haylee from falling down.
* Leon doesn't even make a move.
* Haylee falls back into Jon's arms, unconscious.
<Tahn> Hmm..
<Scott> Go on. I'll short out that electical storm myself...GO ON!
<TheStoryteller> For Haylee, the world seems to stand on it's end.. and everything goes black...
* Tahn tries to cast a Heal Litany spell on Haylee.
* Johnathan closes his eyes, and adds his own efforts to try to heal her.
<Leon> ...
<Tahn> C'mon Johnny... let's get outta here.. THEN worry about getting her back into good health.
<Johnathan> Right..
<Tahn> Otherwise, we may just end up in her state!
<Jack> Yeah...Let's move..
<TheStoryteller> The efforts seem in vain.. it doesn't heal whatever happened inside.
<Leon> ...go.
* Scott begins chanting himself and raises a hand to the electricity filled walls. "Powers of water, obey my commands...AQUA PULSE!" A shaft of water shoots out at the wall.
<Leon> I'll cover you.
* Johnathan starts moving, the air around Haylee shimmering and almost helping carry her.
<TheStoryteller> The way is cleared by Scott... and you advance to the surface together.
* Haylee remains unconcious....looking a bit pale...but otherwise unhurt...on the outside, anyway...

Haylee's Mind

<TheStoryteller> Your eyes seem so clouded... but in an instant, they clear. You don't see a hallway before you now, but rather a well furnished room.
* Haylee looks on the vision silently...wondering what's happening...
<TheStoryteller> There's a few flashes of light, and the room fills with people... A tall man in black, with hair of white, sits at a very high table.. at the room's center.
<Haylee> What....is this...
* Haylee's head feels floaty, as she watches...
<TheStoryteller> Before him, is several people who you recognize... your friends that saved you. Behind you, you see rows of people.. in the robes of the Church.. shouting...
<Haylee> ...The Church...?
<TheStoryteller> Your words seem to go unheeded by anyone..
<TheStoryteller> As the ruckus seem to intensify, you see a spot of dark materializing, watching..
<Haylee> ...!
<Haylee> Can't you all see...? Look...!
<TheStoryteller> The man is ebony as a raven.. and he reaches out for the other man at the center...
<Haylee> Look out...!
<TheStoryteller> There's another flash...
<TheStoryteller> Before you, you now see bodies.. littered everywhere, the man in black laughing.
<Haylee> Oh Althena...what is this...
* Haylee sounds about ready to weep.
<TheStoryteller> A woman also in black hovers menancingly over them all... her wings touching the edges of the room.
<TheStoryteller> As you cry, the man looks at you.. but before you see his face....

Underground Complex, Section A

<TheStoryteller> Haylee awakens with a start in Johnathan's hands!
<Leon> Get off my fucking foot!
<Haylee> Ah-! ;_;
<Tahn> O_o
<Tahn> You're up!
<Haylee> ..Y--yeah...
<Tahn> ..oh, sorry Leon ^^;
* Johnathan sounds worried. "Haylee? Are you all right?"
<Scott> Now that's a hell of a thing for her to hear when she first wakes up.
* Haylee looks really pale and almost frightened..
<Jack> Hey, what happened?
<Haylee> I...I'm okay...
<Haylee> Thank you...
* Johnathan sighs. "I'm sorry, Haylee.. if I hadn't lit up that stupid thing.. you sure you're ok..?"
<Haylee> I just feel a little dizzy...but I'll be okay. It's not your fault...
<Leon> ...
* Scott breathes a sigh of relief. "Thank the Goddess."
<Haylee> Thanks for helping me....
<Scott> That's what we're here for, Haylee.
* Haylee looks a little stronger as she tries to push the vision out of her head...for now.
<Jack> What about the others, Emili and Ishtar? Don't we have to go back to them?
<Tahn> Yeah... ^^;
<Leon> ...do you really want me to answer that?
<TheStoryteller> You're all in one of the corridor, ehading back the way you came.. the red lights still on.
<Johnathan> Leon, Leon, Leon.. no, not really.
<Tahn> And besides. I need some new clothes. *indicates the gash in the back of his robe*
* Johnathan undoes whatever the heck he was doing, to let Haylee back to a standing position, still holding on. "Can you stand?"
<Haylee> Yeah...I can...
<Haylee> And stop blaming yourself! ^_^ It just happened...
* Leon walks along...doesn't say anything.
<Tahn> Okay, if he doesn't blame himself, can I blame him? :D
<Johnathan> ..perhaps.. but I think Sinel was right..
<Haylee> About what?
<Scott> About what, John?
* Johnathan shakes his head. "I'm toying with something I just don't understand."
* Jack turns to John. "Hm?"
<Haylee> You think I understand my mind powers....?
<Haylee> The only way we'll understand is to use it...but we can't let Sinel teach us. Heh. We'll end up like my Aunt and Uncle...
<Haylee> Oh! Are they okay?
<Leon> I didn't kill them.
<Leon> ...
<Haylee> Good...
* Haylee phews.
* Johnathan frowns, muttering. "Use them to learn them, huh.."
<Bree> I know Emili and Ishtar stayed behind in the house to watch them.
<Haylee> Remind me to thank them profusely...
<Jack> Well, why don't we go pick them up and get the hell outta here?
<Haylee> Sounds like a plan to me...
<Scott> Good idea.
<Leon> ...how nice of them.
* Scott starts to the exit.
* Jack follows.
* Tahn does too. :P
* Haylee follows behind the others...
<TheStoryteller> Walking down the very repetitive hallways, you notice an open door.
* Tahn ...notices an open door. *gasp*
* Johnathan walks along, still near Haylee, just in case she isn't entirely all right.
* Tahn lets John and Haylee catch up to him. ;P
* Scott stops. "What is it, Tahn?"
<Tahn> An open door. Isn't that obvious?
<Haylee> Could be a trap...
<Haylee> Seems too easy to me...
<Leon> ...who cares...just go.
<Scott> Well, I know that, but why would a door be open in the middle of this hallway.
<Tahn> ...
<Tahn> You go first, Leon.
<TheStoryteller> Peeking inside, it looks like some kind of observation room.
<Leon> ..fine..pussy.
* Tahn peeks inside. ;)
<Jack> In this case we really have no options but to go in...
* Leon walks into the room.
<Haylee> Did he just call him a...
<Johnathan> ..yes he did.
<Haylee> And I thought MY mouth was bad...sheesh.
* Jack strolls into the room.
<Tahn> Yes. Don't mind Leon. He's psycho.
<Scott> a tad on the sociopathic side if you ask me.
<Haylee> ^_^ Ah. Gotcha. There's always a psycho in a little party and he's the one, huh? That's why we invited him, I bet. ^_^
<Johnathan> We all have our little flaws..
<Jack> "Disturbed" is a better word, Tahn.
* Haylee walks into the room.

Underground Complex, Observation Room

<TheStoryteller> Layed out all across the room is banks of monitors. One is showing nothing but static.
* Johnathan laughs. "Every party needs a psycho...?"
<Tahn> Yeah... since back in the Dragonmaster days. ^_^
<Tahn> That would be the camera you shot, I gather, Leon.
<Haylee> ^_^; Well...yeah...
* Haylee giggles behind her hand.
<TheStoryteller> The other ones have a variety of images and hallways, but one to the top right has... trees.
* Johnathan scans the monitors. "Ten to one we can find the room we were stuck in on here.."
<Tahn> ...
<Tahn> Trees?
* Leon grabs Tahn by the throat, "I am *not
* a psycho. I am the way I am for a very good goddess damn good reason, you fucking idiot. And unless you want to end up a grease spot, you'd better back off."
<Haylee> Trees...?
<Tahn> ...
<Tahn> Uh.. okay. You can let go of me now.
<Jack> Damn Leo, calm down!
<TheStoryteller> A small display button reads.. "Illusion Woods Surveillance". There is a dial near to it.
<Scott> Illusion Woods...just north of Dalton.
* Leon lifts him off the ground, "If I have to do this again..I'll twist off your shiney little head and roll it down the hallway, got it?"
<Johnathan> Leon!
<Haylee> Hey! Stop picking on him!
* Leon drops him to the ground.
<Leon> ...
* Johnathan shakes his head. "Stop that.. like it or not, we have to work together to stay alive here.."
* Tahn gasps for air.
<Haylee> Good boy. Stay. Sit. Don't mutilate. Good boy.
<Bree> Chill out, Leon...
<Jack> Heh.
<Leon> ...
<Johnathan> And randomly choking our resident knife-wielding mage to death is only going to hamper us.
<TheStoryteller> You see a figure walk past the screen quickly.
* Haylee tries to work the dial.
<TheStoryteller> The view moves.. and you catch up to the figure...
<TheStoryteller> It's Sinel.
<Jack> Why that sunova....
<Scott> That son of a bitch. What is he up to now?
<Leon> ...some people just need to mind their own business.
<TheStoryteller> It seems there's another person, a woman, in the field of vision..
<Haylee> ...Boy...our little boy toy gets around...doesn't he?
* Haylee sounds sarcastic as all hell. ;)
<Jack> I got a bone to pick with him. Where is he again?
<Scott> I wonder if Evol gets jealous.

Deep in the Illusion Woods

<TheStoryteller> Sinel walks up to the young lady, bowing politely.
<Sinel> Why hello...
* Elrika looks a bit startled as she was petting her ferret Xavier.
<Elrika> Um...Hi! *smiles*
* Sinel takes note of the ferret with a slightly forced smile.
<Sinel> I had no idea such wonderful creature dwelt in the forests..
* Elrika's pet Xavier quickly goes on her shoulder and stares at Sinel.
<Sinel> Afraid of someone from outside this glade? You shouldn't be..
<Elrika> Oh this is Xavier, my pet ferret. We been together always! This place has many things people from outside never see.
<Elrika> Me afraid? *giggles* I'm the protector of the forest, I can't be scared of anything.
<Sinel> It's nice to see such a brave woman.. I am Sinel.
* Elrika taps Sinel on the shoulder. "I'm Elrika!"
<Sinel> I couldn't help but notice your impeccable resemblance to something..
* Sinel rests his gaze on her pointed ears.
* Elrika looks at her arms then hands. "What I look like?"
<Sinel> Yes.. I don't need glasses to know of what someone of your lineage is capable of.
<Elrika> Lin..lineage? My friends have told me not of that word yet. Can you explain? All I know is that I am an elf.
<Elrika> Friends tell me I am the last elf on Lunar.
<Sinel> Ah.. is that so..
* Sinel looks slightly amused.
* Xavier snarls a bit at Sinel.
<Sinel> Then that must be the reason this forest is so full of life..
<Elrika> Xavier...bad, Single...that's your name right? Single is nice outsider.
<Sinel> *cough* SinEL if you please.
<Sinel> If you think so highly of me, then why not share your vaunted powers? I'm sure it would be something to share with my colleagues when I return home..
<Sinel> Of course, I'm not going to force you...
<Elrika> My magic is only used to help *Xavier begins to make noises* Xavier, don't say that about him.
* Sinel lets a small round object drop from a fold of his sleeve, as it rolls to the foot of a tree.
<Xavier> (He smells like one of those dirty old men from that beer drinking place they have in town..)
<TheStoryteller> The tree starts to wither and die as energy is drained from it silently...
<Sinel> Really? Well I think you are needed...
* Sinel points at the affected tree...
<Elrika> Wh...the tree! What's happening?
* Elrika goes down to her knees. "I can feel it's pain..." She kneels beside the tree.
<Sinel> It just seemed to happen.. perhaps this forest isn't as healthy as I suspected.
<TheStoryteller> Elrika notices a small round orb near the tree, but it abruptly goes poof.
<Elrika> It's ok, I'm here now.
* Elrika touches the tree as her hands give off a bright glow. The tree begins to illuminate as well, and a bright flash is seen. It fades out as the tree stands once again...full of life.
<Elrika> There, all better!
* Sinel's eyes light up.
<Sinel> Excellent.. you really are an elf...
<Elrika> Last one too! I am special. =)
<Sinel> Very special, Elrika.. In fact, even more than you know..
<Sinel> I hope we will meet again when I take my next nature hike... Hm, hm.
<TheStoryteller> Sinel shimmers and fades, but not without placing a small device secretly on Elrika.
* Elrika is left wondering where Single left as she continues to pet Xavier and sits on the forest floor.

Underground Complex, Observation Room

<Haylee> ...Did you guys see all that...?
<Scott> What is that son of a bitch up to now?
<Leon> ...standing here is just annoying me.
<Haylee> I think that girl is his next target...
<Scott> .oO(I'll bet Evol gets really jealous.)
<Tahn> ..
* Johnathan nods. "Yeah.. I doubt he did that for fun.."
<Tahn> "Single"?
<Scott> We'll have to head to the Illusion Woods then.
<Leon> ...
<TheStoryteller> The lights around you change from red to normal white again.
<Haylee> ...Let's go get Emili and Ishtar and go to the Illusion Woods...
<Scott> Yeah.
* Scott starts back on the way out.
* Johnathan nods. "First thing, though.. lets get out of here."
<Jack> Right on it.
<Leon> Let's leave Batgirl there and go to the woods anyway.
<TheStoryteller> [Voice] Alert status cleared... inactivity cancellation.
<Jack> Thanks for the message!
<Tahn> Why do I have the feeling Sinel's gonna be on our ass for this?
<Haylee> Did you doubt, Tahn? ^_^;
<Jack> No kidding...Let's move!
<Leon> ..who cares
<Johnathan> Well.. I do, Leon, but..
* Johnathan shakes his head. "Forget it.. let's get going.."
<TheStoryteller> Scott sees all's clear, as he also sees the bashed-in plaster wall from before in plain view.
<Scott> Nothing here...let's get the hell outta here.
<Leon> ..I'm pissed.
* Scott gets moving again.
<Leon> I didn't get to blow up this fucking place.
<Haylee> . o O ( When ISN'T Leon pissed. ^_^; )
<Johnathan> I'm sure your chance to trash something will arrive eventually, Leon.
* Haylee walks beside Johnathan, and playfully baps him in the shoulder. "Now stop that!"
<Leon> This place really needed to be blown up too.
* Johnathan blinks. "Stop what?"
<Haylee> ^^ Feeling guilty!
<Haylee> I'm okay and it was just an accident...
<Leon> Stop acting so happy.
<Leon> It's annoying.
<Haylee> Stop being a jerk. It's annoying.
<Jack> What Haylee said!
<Leon> Oh really?
<Haylee> Really.
* Johnathan stares back and forth between Haylee and Leon, and sighs. "Here we go again."

Shrine of Althena, Reza

<TheStoryteller> The shrine's very peaceful.. the statue still standing it's lone vigil in the main chamber.
<Scott> Can we all quit fighting amongst ourselves and concentrate on the task at hand here?
* Scott touches the statue.
* Haylee joins in and touches the statue.
<Leon> I don't need to take any lip from a little girl.
<Jack> Yeah, Let's move people!
* Leon touches it too.
<TheStoryteller> Other than a little layer of dust that greets the hands.. everyone is miraculously refreshed.. HP/MP restored!
<Haylee> I don't need lip from a guy who thinks he's all that and calls guys 'pussy' for fun because it makes him feel better about himself.
<Tahn> :D
* Johnathan pauses to regard the statue briefly.
<Leon> ..."all that"?
<Leon> You haven't the foggiest idea what you're talking about.
<Haylee> And you do?
* Haylee smirks and walks away from Leon, grinning.
<Leon> I do happen to know more about myself than you do.
<Bree> Those things really come in handy. ^_^
* Scott steps between Leo and Haylee. "Calm down you two."
<Haylee> And you know nothing about me. So don't dictate when I can be happy and when I can't be.
<Leon> Be happy over there.
<TheStoryteller> Bree goes for the door of the shrine. It looks the like the sun's starting to dip down. Some people scurry about, getting some last minute errands and such in.
* Haylee chuckles. "Oh you so don't get it...but enough. I'm gonna go see if my Aunt and Uncle are okay..."
<Haylee> Is that okay with everyone?
<Leon> ...you're welcome.
<Jack> Mind if I come with ya?
<Scott> I'll go with you, Haylee. I'm kinda concerned myself.
* Haylee blinks at Leon and nods slowly. "Yes...thank you..."
<Tahn> Same here, Scott.
<Haylee> All of you. I owe you...
<Johnathan> We all should.. splitting up now could be a bad idea...
<Tahn> .oO(I'm not letting anyone get alone with her)
<Jack> I want to check up on Ishtar.
<Leon> ...Do what you all like.
<Haylee> It's okay...^_^ You can all come. Maybe I can actually make that dinner I promised.
<Scott> Hey..that's what we're here for.

Reza, Diawen Residence

<TheStoryteller> Back at Haylee's abode.. After a few Heal Litanies, and some rest, Ishtar managed to revive the uncle and aunt... Emili paced around bored, and a little worried about everyone.
* Emili finishes eating the steak that was left in the freezer and continues to pace around.
* Emili plops down on the couch, very worried.
<Ishtar> Emili.. I'm sure they're fine..
<Ishtar> Besides, if you eat while you're nervous, it will ruin your stomache.. :)
<Emili> I hope Haylee and John are okay!
<Emili> Sinel very bad man!
<Emili> He looks nice, but he's very bad!
* Ishtar looks down.
<Ishtar> I know.. I can't believe I used to look up to him so much before..
<TheStoryteller> There's a knock at the door.. a really LOUD knock.
<Emili> Hey, someone's knocking!
* Emili gets up and beams.
<Emili> That must be them!
* Tahn knocks on the door really LOUD. :P
<Ishtar> Why don't you get it Emili.. I'm still a bit tired.
<Haylee> It's us! ^_^
* Emili rushes over to the door and opens it in the wrong direction, instead of pulling the door open, she pushes it open and it hits Tahn in the head real hard.
<Tahn> Oww!
<Tahn> Dammit!
<Tahn> What is it! Are doors attracted to my head or something?!
* Emili beams brightly!
<Haylee> Ah!
<Emili> ^_^
<Emili> Friends here!
* Haylee holds Tahn upright.
<Johnathan> You know, Tahn.. you just don't seem to be having a good week..
<Scott> Hehehehe...
<Emili> Yayayayay!
<Haylee> ^_^ Hey Emili....Ishtar...
<Ishtar> Everyone.. you're alright! ^_^
<Jack> We're Hooooome!
<Leon> ...
<Scott> Hi, Ishtar. How's everything around here?
<Emili> You guys took so long, I got bored and stuff!
<Emili> So I ate a steak!
<Ishtar> We've been worried...
<Emili> And it was good!
<Haylee> O_o; Ergh...you did?
<Haylee> Did you cook it?
<Emili> I like steak. ^_^
<Emili> Coo-k it?
<Ishtar> Haylee's relatives will be fine. They are resting upstairs.
<Haylee> ...Thank you Isthar....Thank you...
<Tahn> Oh. Great. Now Emili's gonna get salmonella. :P
* Emili shakes her head proudly.
* Leon sits outside, not to bother anyone.
<Ishtar> It's nothing Haylee.. I wouldn't want to see you lose any of your family...
* Ishtar sighs to herself a minute.
<Emili> Nope!
<Jack> Now I say if we want to live to see tomorrow, we get our butts in gear and get out of Reza!
<Haylee> No, it is something to me..
* Scott listens to the conversation and just laughs a bit.
<Emili> I didn't cook it!
<Haylee> ...O_o
<Haylee> You didn't...cook...it?
<Emili> I opened that big box, and it was really really cold!
* Leon appears to be meditating in his own little angry world, quite an odd sight.
<Haylee> Ah...the fridge...
<Tahn> (to Haylee) She's got a sturdy constitution. She can handle it.
<Haylee> ^_^; I guess...but eating steak raw?
<Emili> And I saw this big piece of steak inside the thing!
<Ishtar> *pales* You mean that steak wasn't cooked? Oh my.. o_o
<Emili> But it was cold and hard to bite into!
<Emili> So I put it out in the sun!
<Tahn> ...ew.
<Haylee> Outside? ^_^;
<Emili> And it took forever!
<Tahn> ^^;
<Scott> She's going to be sick...I just know it.
<Emili> But then, it was nice and soft!
<Haylee> ^_^;
<Emili> And I ate it all to pieces!
<Tahn> ...eew.
<Leon> ...
<Ishtar> E..emili..
* Scott whispers to Ishtar. "I hope you know a healing spell to cure food poisoning."
<Tahn> Uh.. Scott. I'm going to be sick...I just know it.
* Ishtar looks helplessly at Scott...
<Scott> hehehe....
* Emili turns to Ishtar.
<Emili> Yeah'um?
* Jack is laughing to himself at Emili's story.
* Johnathan looks more than a little disgusted. "You.. left it outside.. then ate it. When it thawed."
* Haylee looks rather sick. ^_^;
<Haylee> Anyway, if we're gonna go...we'd better go.
<Ishtar> Umm.. er.. nothing Emili.. ^^; Just ask me if you need something prepared next time..
* Emili turns to John. "What's thauauauaw-ed?"
<Scott> Let's get outta here.
<TheStoryteller> There's another knock on the door.
<Haylee> ...huh?
<TheStoryteller> Leon sees an unassuming man knocking.
* Haylee opens the door carefully and cautiously.
<Jack> If it's Sinel, he's as good as dead!
* Leon eyes the man. "Who are you?"
<Haylee> Hello?
* Leon rushes over to the man and shoves him away from the door.
<TheStoryteller> The man looks back and forth between Leon and Haylee.. and backs off...
<Scott> This is going to be one of those strange days.
<TheStoryteller> [Man] Umm.. I'm just a messanger.. ^^;
* Emili taps John on the shoulder.
<Haylee> ^_^; Oh!
<Leon> What's the message?
<Jack> ...oh...*Calms down*
* Leon snorts.
<Haylee> Sorry...what's...oh what he asked...
<TheStoryteller> [Man] Actually it's a package.
<Haylee> Package..?
<Leon> Gimme the package.
<Haylee> Who's it to?
<Haylee> And give it to me. I live here.
<TheStoryteller> He holds out a loosley wrapped parchment. It looks like something heavy is inside of it.
<Leon> Get back girl.
* Scott watches in wonder...
<Leon> I'll take care of this.
* Leon snatches it.
<Haylee> Will you stop playing hero?
<Johnathan> Be careful, Haylee.. we can't be sure what's..
<Emili> Johnathan!
<Leon> You want a fucking bomb to go up in your fucking face?
<Haylee> Did it ever occur to you that I would not forgive myself if someone who just saved my life got blown up?
<Emili> What's thauauauauw-ed mean?
<Tahn> Yes! Now fuck off!
<TheStoryteller> [Man] I assure you I don't deliver bombs!
<Leon> If anyone's going to die here, it's me. Now get back.
<Johnathan> Thawed? Its when something frozen warms up.
* Leon looks at the delivery boy. "Beat it, spud."
<Johnathan> Leon... back off. We need you alive as well..
<TheStoryteller> [Man] Umm.. yeah.. o-ok..
<Tahn> (to Johnathan) No we don't.
<Emili> Oh, so when something's cold and I warm it up, it's thawed?
* Leon examines the package.
<Emili> Coolies! ^_^
<Haylee> Leon!
<TheStoryteller> [Man] Remember to stop by our service.. discount today! Down the block from old 3 Finger's weapon shop! ^^;
* Johnathan doesn't even glance over. "Shut up, Tahn."
<TheStoryteller> He walks off a little quicker than normal pace.
<Leon> Did someone hear Tahn say he wanted his head twisted off?
<Emili> I did!
<TheStoryteller> Leon sees a name on the package.... inscribed faintly. "From: Lure"
* Emili beams!
<Tahn> O_o
<Tahn> Emili, shut up!
<Haylee> Emili! He didn't say that...
* Tahn runs upstairs and hides
<Leon> Take your own advice, Tahn.
* Leon hands the package to Scott, "It looks safe to me."
* Johnathan does his best to choke down his laughter.
* Emili wanders over to Scott and looks at the package.
<Emili> Hey!
<Ishtar> Who was that?
* Scott opens up the package...
<Emili> Loookies!
* Leon leaves the house again.
<Emili> It came from Lure!
* Emili beams.
<Emili> ^_^
<Scott> Hmmm......wonder what's in it.
<Jack> Then....OPEN IT!!
<Emili> Lure a nice friend!
* Haylee walks into the house. "I need to pack up my things...I'll be out in a moment..."
<Scott> Ok, Haylee.
<Johnathan> ..that was terrible, yet strangely funny.
<Johnathan> ..yeah.. what's this Lure want, anyway?
<TheStoryteller> The paper falls away easily.. it's a note. Inside is also...
<TheStoryteller> 500 $P! :D
* Scott reads the note.
* Leon retakes his meditating position.
<Emili> Oooh!
<Emili> Pretty silver disc stuff!
<TheStoryteller> The note reads...
<TheStoryteller> "If you're back here reading this, I assume you know your next destination. Take this to ready yourselves. There's still a long road ahead of you.. -- Lure"
* Emili snatches one of the coins.
* Emili puts it against her hair.
<Emili> See?
<Emili> It's the same color as my hair!
* Emili beams.
<Tahn> Next Destination?
<Ishtar> Maybe that means your priceless Emili. :)
* Haylee walks back downtstairs, a backpack slung over her shoulder. "Ready!"
<Scott> Illusion Woods, Tahn. Let's get moving.
* Tahn follows Haylee.
<Emili> Priceless? Dunno what that is, but it sounds very pretty! ^_^
* Haylee also has a fresh change of clothes...and is no longer in that stupid waitress get up.
<Johnathan> You're coming with us? Of course.. I guess it does makes sense.. glad to have you with us, Haylee.
<Emili> Illusion Woods?
<Jack> Let's not waste any time here. Let's go see about that elf kid.
* Ishtar nods to Emili...
<Tahn> Shouldn't we buy supplies first?
<Haylee> Yeah...It's good to be with you guys...
<Emili> Hey!
<Emili> I've been there before!
<Emili> It very pretty!
<Emili> ^_^
* Leon gives off a vengeful aura as he meditates.
<Bree> Hey.. I'm not going to pass up this opportunity..
<Emili> Lotsa lotsa nice people there too!
* Scott starts to walk to the weapons shop.
* Haylee ponders whapping Leon on the head, but figures he'd just blow her own head off...so she doesn't. ^_^
<TheStoryteller> The party reunites, and now one stronger.. girding themselves for their next challenge ahead, the Illusion Woods.
<TheStoryteller> But what is Sinel planning for that strange girl.. could she be one of the 4? And perhaps Haylee's vision wasn't merely a hallucination.. but a foreboding shadow of the future.

~~ SESSION END ~~

Session Close: Mon Jun 28 00:53:06 1999