Session Start: Sun Feb 18 21:45:11 2001
<GMStoren> No, ~~ SESSION START!~
<Chrys> «ooc: ;) Nice guys finish last? »
<Rachel> <<Heheheh!>>
<Cody> «ooc: Hah! Slap muh fro! »
<GMStoren> « But we get the last laugh. :) »
<Rachel> <<Fry mah hide!>>
<Roric> «ooc: Not if you get killed. »
<GMStoren> We rejoin the group as they pick their way through the damp environs of the mountain caves, looking for the way 
  back to Joch's room. Whatever force that teleported them seems to have vanished...
<GMStoren> [Keylia] That's funny.. wasn't this clearing where we started?
* Cody still has the unconscious Chrys draped over one shoulder. ^^;
* Rachel runs her fingertips over her bared midriif and looks thoughtful. "I think so..."
<Roric> I think 'e's just jerkin' us 'round, personally.
* Rahne looks around.. * I think so, Miss Keylia.. that means the exit should be close..
* Chrys is still draped over Cody's shoulder. If he were conscious, he would comment that Cody has a nice ass.
<Rachel> <<LOL>>
<Roric> «ooc: Rachel has a bared middriff? What, she couldn't afford the full suit of armor? ^_~ »
<Cody> «ooc: Thanks! »
* Niki is still sleeping, being carried by Keylia.
<GMStoren> « hehe »
<Rachel> <<No. :o Me am poor.>>
<Roric> «ooc: <Rhiana> <<OOC: Cody is fat. >> »
<Roric> «ooc: I miss E. ;_; »
<Cody> «ooc: Roric, you go squish now. »
<GMStoren> Keylia holds onto Niki, calling out into the cave, which merely echoes. "YO JOCH! We did it, take us back!"
* Rachel looks around for an exit...
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<Cody> ...You think he's okay, don't you? I mean...
<GMStoren> The path seems to continue southwwards, a ragged path winding between the stalgmites.
<Rachel> ...I think we should head south, that way.
<Roric> «ooc: Weird, Chrys didn't change alignments. @_@ »
* Rachel nods to the path.
<Roric> Works fer me.
<Cody> «ooc: He's dark »
* Rahne 's ears fold down as Keylia shouts.. * I don't think shouting like that'll help, Miss Keylia...
<Roric> «ooc: ...oh. My bad. »
* Cody follows along slowly.
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Well I just thought his hearing might be going. But something's up.
* Rachel takes the lead of the group as she heads towards the path.. "C'mon, troops, let's move those cute behinds."
<Roric> Eh. Prolly just gettin' 'is jollies.
<Cody> . o O ( C'mon Chrys...wake up soon please... )
* Rachel pauses and heads back to Cody, gazing at him. "You need some help with hefty butt there, stud?"
<Cody> I'm fine! ^^
* Rahne looks at Roric with dismay. * How can you think such things? You're as bad as Niki.
<Cody> «ooc: Ah Cody, always the hero...*Chrys squishes him angsty death* »
<Cody> «ooc: brb »
* Rachel arches an eyebrow. "Kay. If you say so....how come you're hunched over, then?" ^_-
<Rachel> <<Damn you and your pizza, Cody ;)>>
<Cody> ^^ Uh...because...
<Cody> Well, he is a little heavy...
* Roric shrugs at Rahne. "Well, 'e prolly gets right bored out 'ere wit' nothin' ta do, right?"
<Cody> «ooc: NOW BRB »
<Rachel> <<I wait. :o Lucca need nourishment for her BELLLLLYYYYY.>>
* Tori tugs at his mantle, trying to get it to sit right on his new clothing.
<Tori> *Muttered* Gah..what's with these damned straps? -_-#
<GMStoren> Keylia rolls her eyes at Roric.
<Rachel> C'mon, guys, the quicker we get outta here, the quicker we find out what's up, huh?
<Rahne> I don't think so, Master Roric.
<Roric> Jus' Roric.
<Rachel> <<...everytime she calls him Master Roric, I think she's like...tied up in leather and Roric is snapping a big 
  bullwhip at her :o>>
<GMStoren> A few drops of water drip down upon you from the cieling, the only sounds other than your feet upon the dimly 
  lit path. Up ahead a large boulder sits in the middle of a narrow opening through the rock face, barring progress further 
  in.
<Roric> «ooc: That's what Roric thinks too. »
* Rachel sweatdrops.
<Roric> «ooc: And hey, technically it'd be consistent to call the girls "Mistress". »
* Rahne hmms, and looks at the obstruction.. * Well.. any suggestions?
* Cody pants a bit, still holding Chrys.
<Cody> Do we have a bomb of some sort?
* Rachel sighs and tugs Chrys off Cody slightly, taking some of the weight onto her. "Niki did, didn't she?"
<GMStoren> [Keylia] I don't think a little pumpkin bomb can break that...
<Cody> Rachel...it's okay. Don't burden yourself...
<GMStoren> You see a small orb nudged in the cieling.
* Rachel winks at Cody. "I'm fine, stud, just lookin' to help out."
<Rahne> Hmm...  Gnome?
* Roric looks up.
<Roric> Wot th'ell's 'at?
* Rachel blinks and looks up at the orb..
<GMStoren> A small wisp of light pops up from the ground at your feet, forming into the Earth elemental, looking a little 
  annoyed.
<Rahne> It's an orb tied to an element, I think...
<Roric> I don't see no element tied ta it.
<GMStoren> [Gnome] Yeah? Whadday want? I'm busy!
<Rahne> Oh!  Hello, Master Gnome! ^^;
<Cody> Ah...Gnome...! ^6;
<Cody> «ooc: er ^^; »
<Cody> «ooc: Gah, need food. Cook fast pizza hungry lucca ;_; »
<Rahne> Uhm..  can you, uhm..  move this boulder?
* Rachel blinks a little and shifts Chrys around a bit, frowning.
<GMStoren> Gnome plucks his beard once, looking at the boulder. "That's a big one... figures you kids need my help. Here we 
  go!"
* Cody rummages through his herb bag, trying to see if he has any herbs that'll work like smelling salts.
* Rahne curtsies. * Thank you.
<Cody> «ooc: herb bag = backpack ^^ »
<GMStoren> The elemental spins once and then chucks a Gem Missile at the orb above your heads.
* Rachel mumbles.. "Heavier than usual...odd."
<Cody> Rachel?
* Cody blinkblinks.
<GMStoren> The boulder... vanishes?
<Rachel> Err...nothing... maybe I just need to work out more. ^_-
* Cody pulls out a leafy green herb and holds it under Chrys' nose. It has a strong astringent smell.
<Roric> Well. Ain't that nifty.
<Cody> «ooc: YOU CAN HAVE CLEAR SKIN TOO! »
<Rachel> <<astringent? Pretty word.....whassis meaning?>>
<GMStoren> [Gnome] Hah... well you be on your way.. I hear Shade's waiting for you.
<Cody> «ooc: You use sea breeze? »
<Rachel> <<No. ^^;>>
<Cody> «ooc: It's really a strong, pugnant, antiseptic smell »
<Rachel> <<aaahhh..>>
<GMStoren> Gnome disappears in a swirl of (slightly used? gravel and dirt. ;)
<Cody> «ooc: ha! »
<Rahne> He is?  We shall try not to keep him waiting then.  Thank you, Master Gnome.
<Cody> «ooc: 2 minutes till I check on my pizza :D »
* Rachel tenderly flicks Chrys's nose with a finger.
* Chrys doesn't really react...he seems out of it.
<Cody> ...He's pretty out of it... :/
<Cody> «ooc: Wow! Reduntant! »
* Roric slaps Chrys on the cheek.
<Cody> «ooc: I hate you, Chrys! ;D »
<Roric> Wakey wakey, bloke.
<GMStoren> « ^^; »
* Rachel grimaces at the slap. ^^;
* Chrys no wakey wakey. ;_;
<Cody> ...I'll need to look at him in...ah...better conditions. ^^;
<Roric> ...let's dump 'im 'ere an' stick 'is 'and in a glass o' warm water.
* Cody blushes at the negative conitations that statement could have.
<GMStoren> [Keylia] *notices Chrys* ...mmm...hope it's not that serious.
<Cody> «ooc: brb. Getting pizza »
<Rachel> ...oh jeez. ;) Let's just keep going.
* Logging #Pureland to 'logs\#pureland.log'
<Rachel> <<Yay. Crack rap for the soul.>>
* Niki starts to snore a bit.
* Rachel continues onwards, hefting Chrys onto her a bit more, not liking the fact he's unusually heavy. She makes a note to ask him to cut down on the grub when he wakes up.
<GMStoren> You all make it through the narrow cave passage, and end up in what appears to be a rather messy kitchen. Looks like you're back into Joch's domains. ^
<Roric> Mebbe we just need ta smack 'im more.,
*** GMStoren changes topic to '-=- Chapter 20: Persons Die | Loc: Sage Joch's Cave | Time: Ä's Day, Daytime | 1609 Luc -=- "Secret of Mana: Seeds of Destruction Brings me Angst."'
* Roric looks around. "Nice squat."
<Rachel> As kinky as that sounds, Ror.....there's no time. ^_- We're here.
<GMStoren> You hear a rough wheeze echo from a few rooms down...
<Roric> Ya sure? Might jus' be some random kitchen in th'cave.
<Rachel> ...? That doesn't sound so good....
* Rahne 's ears snap back up.. * Master Joch...?
* Rahne darts off ahead.. *
* Rachel frowns and follows Rahne, albeit a bit slower thanks to the extra weight. ^^
<Roric> .oO( Prolly just phlegm. )
<Cody> Uh oh...
<Roric> .oO( Heh. Phlegm. That's a fun word. )
<Cody> «ooc: LOl »
<Cody> «ooc: Pizza :D »
<GMStoren> Rahne pushes a few doors open, winding through halls cut into the natural stone. Following her, it's not long before you reach his bedroom.
<Rachel> << >> Only to hear Rahne shriek as she walks in on Joch screwing the hell out of Luka. Daaayyumn. Lookit that old guy go.>>
<Cody> «ooc: Daaaamn bad mental image. »
<GMStoren> Joch is still where you elft him, bedridden, only now his wings aren't flapping in annoyance, nor his mouth slinging curses. He's bretahing heavy, and what looks like a picture is in his right hand.
<Cody> «ooc: it's the Rahne Bromide! »
<Rachel> ....
<Roric> «ooc: Heheheheh. »
<GMStoren> [Joch] Ah blast it... *cough cough*
<Cody> Sage Joch! O_o
* Rahne speaks, panic creeping into her voice.. * ..Master Joch?
<GMStoren> [Joch] Didn't.. want ya.. to see me like this.. Rahne..
<Cody> «ooc: I had naughty thoughts with your bromide! I'm so ashamed! »
<GMStoren> His scaley orangish skin looks really green and pale. :/
<Rachel> . o O (Aw, damnit....this is going to screw Rahne over...)
* Rahne approaches her longtime teacher and friend.. * ..I.. Master Joch..
* Roric blinks.
* Cody puts Chrys down gently on the ground
<Roric> Old fella? 'Samantter?
* Roric looks slightly concerned now.,
* Cody then heads over to Joch's bedside, near Rahne, looking concerned.
<Rahne> This isn't...  isn't..  you're not..
<GMStoren> [Joch] Guess you figured out by now why I wanted ya to study at the water palace.. with old LUka..
* Rachel stands back, knowing just by looking at him what's about to happen. :\
<GMStoren> Joch lets his hand drop, as Rahne sees it's a picture of all the Sages together.
<Cody> «ooc: Hee hee. His drinking buddies. ;) »
<Roric> «ooc: But instead of Cloud, there's a guy with black hair. »
<Cody> «ooc: Heh! »
<Chrys> «ooc: Heh. »
<Cody> ...Sage Joch...
<GMStoren> [Joch] Mana's calling me... and it's being really nasty about it on my old bones... *cough*
<Roric> ...
* Rahne picks the picture up, the bottoms of her eyes beginning to fill with tears.. *
* Cody looks down, something dark and stormy in his eyes.
<Roric> (m) Damn, didn't realize the ol'dude was so sick.
<Rahne> Oh no, Master Joch...  please..  don't go..
<Roric> «ooc: *cody picks something out of his eye* Sorry, eyelash. »
<GMStoren> Joch goes silent for a minute, looking at Rahne.
<Cody> . o O ( It's too late for me to help him...:/ )
<GMStoren> [Joch] Last thing the world needs... is you crying over some old man in a smelly cave...
<Rachel> <<...that's the single best death line in the world.>>
* Rahne runs her hand across his forehead.. * Please don't.. I don't know what to do..
<Cody> «ooc: Nah, I'm more partial to PUFF PUFF GRAM. »
<Roric> «ooc: That IS a pretty good line. That's almost worthy of becoming a catchphrase. »
<GMStoren> « ^^; »
<Rachel> ....
* Roric scratches his cheek.
* Rahne 's voice is high, and full of pain.. * ..Joch.. ..please..
<GMStoren> Joch takes a deep breath or two, his voice raspier than usual. "Rahne, you've learned all there is to teach..."
<Roric> «ooc: >> Joch continues breathing, but doesn't say any more. »
<Roric> «ooc: Rahne: What's wrong? Why aren't you speaking? »
<Cody> «ooc: Joch speaks then dies. »
<Roric> «ooc: Jock .oO(Must...be...quiet. Can't...ruin...dramatic...last...words.) »
<GMStoren> [Joch] The onyl way you're going to know more is by.. *cough* going out there and doing it.. *cough* I was always a coward like that...
<Rachel> <<You're all so cruel! ;) CRUEL I say! ;)>>
<Cody> . o O ( ...Rahne... )
<Roric> «ooc: Hey, he's a smelly old guy we just met, and it's not like anyone' cryin' over Rahne's mental anguish. ^_~ »
* Rahne blinks, a tear breaking free and tracing it's way down her cheek.. * I don't care about learning.. ..you're my friend...
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Sage Joch... :/
* Cody doesn't know what to do, or say, and is sullen and quiet.
* Rachel shakes her head and watches helplessly.
* Roric takes a drink from his wineskin.
<GMStoren> Joch smiles a toothy, draconian grin, before falling deeper into the pillow.
<GMStoren> [Joch] I hate to leave.. but I got friends waiting too.. *cough*
<Cody> «ooc: All 2 of them! »
* Rahne sniffles, as another tear breaks loose.. * ...
<GMStoren> [Joch] But before I do... I have to.. give you something...
<Rachel> <<Too easy. Not gonna say it.>>
<Rahne> << ^^; >>
<GMStoren> [Joch] Look in the chest over there.. I know I'm a pig, but you'll find it. *hack*
<Chrys> «ooc: Rachel: "my virginity"? »
<Cody> «ooc: Joch is a pig, therefore he lets people pee on him »
<Rachel> <<Around those lines. ^^;>>
<GMStoren> Joch points a finger towards his mussed papers.
* Rahne looks hesitant to leave his side.. * ..Right now?
<Roric> «ooc: *comes back to the comp* He fell deeper into the pillow? Somehow that sounds vaguely wrong to me. »
<GMStoren> [Joch] Hey, I don't get a last request? *cough* Go on, youngin..
<Roric> «ooc: Like it's quicksand and he's going to sink out of sight. »
<Cody> Sage Joch...I'm sorry...I want to help you but I can't...
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<Cody> «ooc: Wow O_o DNW! »
* Rahne complies, slowly making her way to the chest, wading her way through the ages old mess of accumulated knowledge.. *
<Rahne> << Heyas, DNW. ^^ >>
<GMStoren> [Joch] Hah.. old Luka should have elt me in on her secret..
<DNW> <<hiyee :D>>
<Cody> Secret?
* Rahne opens the box.. *
<Roric> «ooc: http://www.boards2go.com/boards/board.cgi?action=read&id=982542356&user=ToastyFrog »
<GMStoren> Rahne finds a very small chest underneath them. Clicking it open, she discoveres the red seal of Sage Joch.
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<Cody> «ooc: brb again »
<GMStoren> [Joch] That's right... I gotta pass the flame to somebody... before I get mine snuffed out.. what do you say? *cough* Not like I have any other pupils handy... hehe.. *cough*
* Rahne takes the seal and returns to Joch's bedside.. * What.. what would you have me do with it?
<Rachel> <<Joch: Sit on it. And rotate.>>
<GMStoren> Joch makes a lot of effort to seem stern with Rahne. "You know what it means. I want you to be the new Sage."
* Roric raises an eyebrow slightly.
<GMStoren> [Joch] One that'll work for the world.. *cough* not rot in a hole in the wall...
<Chrys> «ooc: .........I'd wake up now, but that'd draw attention away from the death scene ;_; »
<Roric> «ooc: Damn, now we'll never cure her of her tightass tendencies. »
<Cody> «ooc: Like you expected us to? ^^ »
<Rachel> ...the new Sage....
<Cody> Rahne...
* Rahne fights another rush of tears.. * No.. no Master Joch.. you worked for the world.. you did great things.. I'm just some girl, barely seventeen..
<Roric> «ooc: Someone should chime in now "And you're a whiny bitch!" »
<GMStoren> [Joch] Heh.. if you're some girl, how did you pass the trial? Don't lemme leave this plane and see you like that...
<Rachel> <<Do it! I dare you!>>
<Roric> «ooc: I WANT to, dammit. But it's SO OOC. »
<Rahne> I..  I..
* Rahne hugs the old man.. * I'm so scared..
<GMStoren> [Joch] Just say you'll take it... and I can go in peace knowing it's in capable hands. after all.. 8cough* I trained ya myself since you were a tyke.
<Rachel> <<...I misread that.>>
<Roric> «ooc: Me too, actually. »
<GMStoren> « No, not Dyke. ;) »
* Cody speaks quietly, "Rahne...You're strong enough...trust me on this...."
<Rahne> I'll take it..  I'll take it..  please be happy..
* GMStoren hugs Rahne weakly. "That's my girl..."
<GMStoren> « gack »
<GMStoren> « ^^; »
<Cody> «ooc: ... :) »
<Rahne> << heh! ^^; >>
<GMStoren> [Joch] hugs Rahne weakly. "That's my girl..."
<Roric> «ooc: Try again. »
<Cody> «ooc: ...Poor Storen ;) We get he point. »
<Roric> «ooc: * GMStoren the woman hugs Rahne weakly. "That's my girl..." »
<Niki> «ooc: Lets all hug Rahne now. »
<Cody> «ooc: LOL RORIc! »
<GMStoren> Suddenly, the old man winces, and clutches at his chest, gasping.
<Rachel> ...
* Rahne 's breath catches.. *
<Roric> «ooc: Joch: Ha ha. Kidding! »
<Cody> Joch! O_o
<Chrys> «ooc: You're particularly sadistically cruel today, Gayo ;) »
* Roric takes a half-step forward without thinking.
<Roric> «ooc: Sorry. I'm in a weird mood. »
* Rahne 's shoulders slowly slouch, and her ears droop... *
<GMStoren> [Joch] I never thought.. I'd train 2 heroes in.. my .. lifetime...
<Roric> «ooc: Also, it's Rahne. ^_~ »
<Rahne> I'm...
<GMStoren> Joch starts almost sounding like he's choking the words out, and his head falls...
* Rahne relents on her protest.. *
<GMStoren> Keylia frowns...
* Cody looks away, his shoulders slumping slightly, a single tear falling down his face
* Rachel gazes at the dead body and shakes her head faintly, looking down...
* Niki snores.
<Cody> «ooc: LOL. Niki you suck ^^ »
<Niki> «ooc: ^_- »
* Rahne is silent for a long time.. * ...
<GMStoren> « heh ^^ »
<GMStoren> Rahen notices there's a piece of paper at the foot of his bed.
<Cody> Rahne...I...
* Cody shuts up, realzing now isn't the time to say anything.
* Rahne speaks, still facing Joch.. * ..Everyone out. Go outside. Go away. Leave me alone.
<Rachel> ...
* Roric complies wordlessly.
<GMStoren> [Keylia] It isn't ever easy..
<GMStoren> Keylia takes Niki out into the foyer.
* Tori steps out of the room, following Keylia.
* Rahne drops to her knees, and rests her head on the mattress.. *
<Cody> Rahne...
* Rachel pauses and gazes at Rahne for a few moments before turning, grabbing Chrys and dragging him out by the arm, sliding him across the floor.
<Cody> When you want to talk...You can...
* Rahne 's shoulders wrack with pained sobs.. *
* Cody sighs, and heads out of the cave.
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* Rahne cries for a long time, and when she can cry no more, her eyes raw from the tears, she takes up the paper and reads it.. *
* Rahne puts the letter away and attends to a few other things before rejoining the group outside.. *
<GMStoren> The note reads: "Rahne, I was never good at writing wills for people, and my own's no different. You've probably got the seal, but don't forget ove the years this old man's collected a bunch of odds and ends. Check behind the dresser and take my stash there... you'll need ti to save the world." -Joch
<Rachel> <<Stash?! O_o>>
<Cody> «ooc: He's Citan? »
<Cody> ...Rahne...
<Rahne> << Move my attending line below the letter. ^^ >>
<Rachel> ....
<Roric> ...so. What now?
<Cody> I'm sorry...I couldn't help...I couldn't do anything...
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Don't feel bad... some things you can never avoid, no matter how much you run your whole life...
* Roric gives Key a look.
* Rahne 's long braid is now missing.. her dress and breastplate replaced by more armor, ancient in design, not unlike that used in Rolante so many centuries ago.. * I... thank you for waiting, everyone.. I'm sorry...
<Cody> ...
* Cody grimaces at Key's words and turns away from her, suddenly angry.
* Chrys twitches.
<GMStoren> [Rhiana] We can't stand around mourning forever. There's still those palaces, and the Empire to think about...
<Cody> It's...it's okay Rahne. Take all the time you need...
<Cody> «ooc: LOL. Rhiana is cold ;) »
<Rahne> ...Master Joch had aqquired a great many things over the course of his years..  and he thought some of it might be useful..  I laid it all out in the main hall.  He thought it might be of some use to you..
<GMStoren> « I'm figuring she's make that point. ^^ »
<Niki> «ooc: Are we outside or still in the cave? »
* Chrys mumbles something about 'grilled cheese, mommy', and twitches some more.
<Cody> Thank you, Rahne...
<GMStoren> « in cave.. »
* Roric nods. "Need any 'elp wit' th'body?"
<Niki> «ooc: Okie. »
<Roric> «ooc: ...*blinks at the session title* "Persons Die"? »
* Rahne looks at Roric.. * I.. I think I should go tell dad.. he'll know what to do.. he wasn't your teacher or friend.. I can't burden you with anything...
<GMStoren> In the hall, you spy the torchlight playing upon the surfaces of a few chests and miscelaneous items in the meeting room ahead.
* Roric shrugs and nods.
<GMStoren> « That's an sd3 song Ror :) »
<GMStoren> « *is listening t it* »
<Roric> «ooc: If you use all the SD3 song names we'll have some very mucky session titles. ^_~ »
* Cody looks miserable.
* Rachel reaches out to touch Cody's shoulder.
* Cody looks back at Rachel, "...Yeah?"
* Chrys would baste if he was fully conscious.
<GMStoren> « when you're ready tor aid the goodies.. ^^ »
<Roric> «ooc: Anytime. »
<Chrys> «ooc: I'm waiting for Rachel to say her deep meaningful words, then I'm gonna wake up. ;P »
* Rachel just looks at him as if struggling to find words....
<Cody> «ooc: LOL! »
<Chrys> «ooc: <Rachel> Must...not...let Chrys...wake...up... »
<Cody> Rachel...?
* Rahne quietly leaves the group to their surveying of Joch's aqquisitions, and goes outside.. *
<GMStoren> « Tori have any words for rahne? :/ »
<Chrys> «ooc: That implies that Tori speaks, Storen. I'm convinced by now that he's semi-mute ;) »
* Rachel leans over to kiss him on the cheek, murmuring.. "You aren't dead yet, Cody....and you won't be for a while, if I can help it....it'll be alright...focus on Rahne right now..."
<Tori> <<'fraid not>>
* Rachel heads to the chests...
<GMStoren> Rachel finds 3 chests and a small cloth wrapped bundle among the collection.
* Cody blinks, a soft blush appearing on his cheeks. He touches the cheek where Rachel kissed him, before snapping out of it and walking to the chests.
* Chrys stirs, trying to roll over on Rachel's head.
<Niki> «ooc: * Chrys' eyes suddenly pop wide open. "Thanks Rache!" »
* Rachel examines the cloth bundle, picking it up..
<Roric> «ooc: The chests should be trapped. »
<GMStoren> It's really light, and the shell of an egg of some sort pokes out.
<Chrys> «ooc: O_o JOCH MADE BABIES »
<Cody> «ooc: Cool! More Joch to love! »
<GMStoren> « lol »
<Cody> What's that?
<Rachel> ....it looks like an egg...? O_o
<Cody> May I see? 
* Chrys tries to roll over the other way, rolling off Rachel's shoulder and onto the ground. "Ow!
<Chrys> "
<Roric> «ooc: Hey, maybe it's one of those birds that lives in half an eggshell. »
<Roric> «ooc: They're from around here. »
<Chrys> «ooc: The god damn basilisks, Roric? >_< »
<Rahne> << One of those Mana Cockatrices. ^^; >>
<Niki> «ooc: As it pecks out Rachel's eyes. »
* Rachel hands the bundle to Cody before looking at Chrys.. ^^;
* Roric glances at it, curious if it's any kind of egg he recognizes.
* Cody takes the egg into his hands, checking to see what sort of egg it is.
* Chrys sits up, rubbing his head. "God, what hit me...? I felt like I just tried to make love to a beluga whale..." -_-;
<GMStoren> It looks vaguely like eggs Roric's see in the upperland. Chocobo eggs.
<Chrys> «ooc: *COUGH SPUTTER DIE* »
<Chrys> «ooc: Chocobo. Wrong Square game, Storen! ;) »
* Cody looks back at Chrys, smiling, "You're okay."
<Cody> «ooc: Chrys: NOt exactly. FFA? »
<GMStoren> « No.... they are in FFA ^_- »
<Chrys> ...Ow, not really. -_-;
<Cody> «ooc: and LOM too. But LOM doesn't count. »
<Roric> Hmm. Looks a bit like a choco egg.
<GMStoren> Cody's hands glow faintly as he grasps it..
<Chrys> «ooc: ....Damn it, you're right. »
* Cody blinks, looking down at the egg and his hands, "Huh?"
<GMStoren> « My Square RPG! :) »
<Roric> Only seen a couple before.
<Roric> S'posed t'make good omelettes.
<GMStoren> Suddenly the shell cracks open. o_O
* Chrys blinks. "Oh...kay..."
<Cody> Whoa! O_o
<Roric> ...or not.
<Rachel> Gack..!
<DNW> <<Chibi-Cody falls out of the egg and sniffles cootly>>
<Cody> «ooc: Please name this little chocobo! Party: AAAAAA »
<GMStoren> A small scrawny yellow birdie pops out into Cody's hand. "Waaaark?"
* Chrys decides to forget about it and tinker with the chests, making sure they aren't trapped, first. Gotta follow those thief's instincts...
<Cody> Hey...!
<Roric> «ooc: Kweh, dammit! Wark sucks. ;_; »
<GMStoren> Chrys find they aren't trapped.
* Chrys opens one. ^_^
* Cody smiles a bit, trying to help it out of it's shell, "It's alive...and it hatched...!"
<GMStoren> The little chick nuzzles Cody. "Kweh... kweh kweh..."
* Rachel melts... "Ohhh it's so CUTE!"
<Chrys> «ooc: O_o It's a bilingual chocobo! »
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<Cody> «ooc: Chocobo: Si! Si! SIIIII! HAI Hai HAII KAWAIII WARK »
<Cody> Hey...I think it likes me...
<GMStoren> Chrys finds a Mana Weapon Orb!
<Cody> «ooc: Whoo! :D »
* Rachel heads to Cody's side and starts to pet the bird's head..!
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Hey.. I think it think's you're it's mommy...
<Roric> 'Ey, another one o' them...things.
<Chrys> .oO(Heh...I'm facing away from it and I haven't even seen it yet, but...ooh, shiny...but I think the thing's giving me cavities.)
<Cody> ...Does it? O_o I'm not quite a motherly figure.
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<Roric> «ooc: Bobby Corwen! »
* Chrys takes the orb and goes onto the next chest, greedy bastard that he is. ;)
<GMStoren> The chocobo blinks it's cute kawaii eyes.
* Rachel scritches its head... "It's so adorable..! What're you gonna name it, Cody?"
<Cody> Hey you...*nuzzles it under it's beak* ^^ 
<Cody> I don't know, really. What do you think I should name it? ^6;
<Cody> «ooc: er ^^; »
<Roric> «ooc: It should attack us now. »
<GMStoren> [Chocobo] Kwehhhh... ^_^ Kiweh..
<Rachel> Hmmm... ^^ I dunno....Joch?
* Roric shrugs. "Choco...boy?"
<Roric> What th'ell do I know.
<Cody> Joch...Hmm...
<GMStoren> Chrys finds a Guard Chain! (DP +10)
<Cody> That might be nice. Do you like that name, little one? ^^
<GMStoren> « Rachel should open the last if possible :) »
<Rachel> <<Okay!>>
<Cody> «ooc: Cody's femmy mother instincts come out! »
<Niki> «ooc: But Chrys is the greedy bastard. »
* Roric will BRB, rebooting.
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<GMStoren> [Chocobo] Kwark?
* Rachel looks at Cody before heading to the last chest, opening it with a kick!
<GMStoren> It nods innocently.. ^^
<GMStoren> [Joch] Kweh!
* Chrys sits on the chest and watches the group. He then hits the ground again as Rachel kicks open the chest! O_o
<Cody> Okay. ^^ Hello, Joch.
<Rachel> Erk. ^^; Sorry, Chrys!
* Tori ,immune to sugar-coated cuteness, looks at the little yellow feather duster- "Who's going to take care of it?"
<Chrys> It's okay! Just my spleeeeen...ow.
<GMStoren> Chrys pops into the roof of the cave. Ow. Inside Rachel finds a fine shield...
<Cody> I will.
<Rachel> ....huh.
* Rachel blinks and picks the shield up..
<Cody> I mean...I have more than enough greens in my bag to feed it, right? ^^;
<GMStoren> Rachel acquires the Guardian's Shield!
* Rachel gazes at it before shifting it, holding it almost naturally in her left hand... "Heh! Nice..."
<GMStoren> (Dp +10, Res +10, Parry +4%)
<GMStoren> Joch picks at Cody's herb bag, hungry. ^^
<Rahne> << Heh..  Poor bird eating Cody's herbs..  it's gonna be high one day, constipated the next..  the runs on Wed...  blue on Thurs.., and dead by friday. ^^; >>
<Cody> «ooc: No Rahne! Happy thoughts! Happy thoughts! »
* Rachel feels all knightly and hangs the shield onto her back, over her pack...
<GMStoren> « Come on. I'm trying to turn this death thing into a happy time of hope. Like Jeff. ^_^ »
* Cody laughs a bit, "Hold on you...I think I have some Mimett greens in here somewhere...
* Cody rummages through his bag, heading outside with Joch in one of his hands. ^^
* Rachel turns back to watch Cody with Joch, almost wanting to ask if she can feed it too. ^^;
<Cody> «ooc: NO YOU CAN'T WENCH! »
<Cody> «ooc: :D »
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<Cody> «ooc: Re gayo :) »
<Roric> «ooc: What was the third thing? »
* Chrys extracts himself from the background and goes back to the group. "...It's...yellow."
<GMStoren> « wb.. »
<Chrys> .oO(It looked like someone peed on it.)
<Rahne> << Guardian Shield, it was for Rachel. >>
<Chrys> «ooc: A shield for Rachel. You deserve it more, though, Ror. »
<Rachel> <<O_o Hey ;_;>>
<Roric> «ooc: Yeah. I rock. Damn Rachel. »
<GMStoren> « :( »
<Roric> «ooc: ^_^ What does it do? »
<GMStoren> « She needs you though ;) »
* Cody walks outside the cave, feeding Joch some of the greens. ^^
<Chrys> «ooc: *hugs Storen and Rachel and locks them in a room with no clothes »
<GMStoren> The baby bird east some and then sits on Cody's head, pecking at his hair.
* Chrys looks at Rachel. "How did we get here...?"
* Tori heads outside, muttering "If I start hearing "Kweh?!" at four in the morning, someone gets to be lightly breaded and fried in oil.
<Chrys> «ooc: Yay Tori! »
<Cody> Ow! Hey! ^^; Stop that!
<Rachel> You did your trial....came back unconscious...we carried you around...and here you are.
<Chrys> ...Unconscious...?
<Chrys> ...How long was I out...? :\
<GMStoren> Keylai wonders when Niki will wake up.
<Rachel> A little...
* Rahne is outside, staring off to the south a distant look in her eyes.. brief gusts of wind buffeting her hair, ears, and tail.. *
<Roric> Joch died. Ya missed it.
<Rachel> <<little while.>>
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<Chrys> ...Nothing se...Okay, something serious DID happen while I was out. Thanks, Ror. ^^;
* Cody gently extracts Joch from his head, looking at Rahne quietly before getting hte courage to speak up, "Rahne?"
<Roric> «ooc: ....A-with-an-umlaut day? »
* Chrys mumbles to Rachel. (m) "How's Rahne taking it...?"
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<Roric> No prob.
<Roric> She's...a bit distraught.
* Rachel sighs and looks towards where Cody and Rahne are... "...not well."
<Chrys> ...Understandable... and nice hearing, Roric. ^^;;
* Rahne pauses a bit before answering, still not turning to face him.. * ...yeah, Cody..?
<Cody> Hey...You want some company...?
<GMStoren> « You're all now free to roam at your whim.. ^^ »
* Chrys sighs and rubs his head. "I took my trial?"
<Chrys> Funny, I don't really remember it...
<Rahne> I.. I dunno..  ..are you sure you want to be around me?
<Cody> Of course! Why?
* Cody sets Joch on one of his shoulders, hoping he'll stay there.
* Roric winks at Chrys.
<Roric> «ooc: Let's go in the back. »
<Rahne> Well..  I'm not exactly cheery or personable at the moment..
<Chrys> ...Well...
<Cody> That doesn't change anything. ^^ C'mon...
* Chrys leans up against the cave wall, looking at what party is left in the cave. "What now?"
* Rachel sighs a bit and shakes her head. "Shade is waiting for us."
<Chrys> Dark Palace, then?
<Roric> Let 'im wait.
<GMStoren> [Keylia] We should head back to town and get the word out, too.
<Chrys> ...
<Rachel> Yeah, that too....
* Rahne turns to face him.. * I can't see how it doesn't.. everything is different now...
<Cody> It is?
<Cody> I don't understand...
<Chrys> I for one am a little leery about going there... those people seemed to be a little too close...hell, almost dependent on the Sage...
<Chrys> .oO(Except for one, but he was insane...)
<Rachel> Well. We'll do what we have to. If Rahne doesn't wanna leave, we won't make her...
<Roric> ...thought.
<Niki> zzzZZZzzz...
<Rachel> Mm?
<Chrys> Hmm?
<Roric> Is Rahne gonna need ta stay 'ere now. I been ta Mandala before, an' they might wanna 'ave a sage 'round.
<Rachel> ...didn't I just say that? ^^; If she needs to stay and she wants to, she will...we can't force her to come with us.
<Rahne> I'm supposed to be a Sage now..  I..  I don't know what's involved..  I'm just a girl..  I don't think many people are going to want to listen to me for advice and guidence...
* Cody steps closer to her, "No! Don't say that...!"
<Cody> You're not just some girl...You're an important person to me...to a lot of people...
<Cody> And a lot of people listen to your advise. People like Rachel, Rhiana...me...
* Chrys sighs and looks at Rachel, then at the ground.
<Cody> «ooc: sets up her VCR to record simpsons :) »
* Rachel rubs the scar on her stomach and frowns a little..
<Rahne> No..  I'm just "that girl with the ears, or tail"..  People make fun of me when my back is turned, or I'm out of earshot..  I'm important because Master Joch made me important..  now he's gone..
<Niki> «ooc: heh. <Cody> Rahne, your really important to me.....but the Simpsons are more important. BRB! »
<Cody> Rahne...It doesn't matter what htey said or anyone said. You're important to US.
<Rachel> <<LOL. ;) Niki...you ever gonna wake up? ;)>>
<Cody> Please believe me...-_-
<Niki> «ooc: I planned to wake up when we went outside. »
<Cody> «ooc: Take her outside! Outside! »
<GMStoren> Keylia shifts Niki's weight to her other arm, coming into the daylight fully. ^^
* Rachel heads outside...
<Roric> `Seema ta me if th'last sage was a turtle, you'll do fine.
<Niki> «ooc: Damn you all. ^_- »
<Rachel> << ;) >>
<GMStoren> « most ARE outside Niki :o »
* Niki twitches a little, covering her eyes. "Aww mom, I don't wanna wake up yet. Close my drapes." ~_~
<Cody> Doesn't matter. She'll do fine because she's Rahne. ^^ I believe in her.
* Rahne sighs.. * I wish I knew what to do, Cody.. I'm lost.. swept up in things.. ack.. I'm sorry.. you've been feeling all along these things that I'm just beginning to feel now...
<Rahne> I'm so selfish..
<Cody> No you're not...
* Chrys follows.
* Roric rolls his eyes.
* Rachel blinks and looks at Cody and Rahne, feeling vaguely intrusive. ^^; She wonders if she should hustle everyone back into the cave.
<Chrys> ...
<Cody> Don't apologize. It's normal. You're not selfish at all.
<Chrys> .oO(Oh, look. Cody and Rahne angst. Ah well, I shouldn't complain, I melodramatize things too much, too...)
<Niki> Mom...please close my drapes.  I sleepy. ~_~
* Rachel nudges Keylia, murmuring to her. "Yeah, 'mom', close the drapes, eh?" ^_-
<GMStoren> [Keylia] *^^* Oh, you like this I bet.
* Rachel grins a little. "Of course. It's the softer side of you rarely seen. It's so....cute!"
<Rahne> But all these things..  all the changes I'm worried about..  it's because they affect -me-..  it wasn't for anyone else..   That's not very noble, or kind..
* Niki slightly opens her eyes, looking at Keylia...her vision a little fuzzy. "Okay, I'm up. Your mean mom."
<Cody> Rahne...please. It's okay.
<Roric> *matches step with Rahne*...that's true...but everyone's allowed ta make some mistakes. Yer a pretty good girl, better'n most. Don't beatcherself up 'cuz yer not perfect.
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Mean? Well, there's still work to be done, little lady. ;)
* Niki then looks over to Rachel. "Hi maid Fenwick. Whats for breakfast?"
<Rachel> ....maid? O_o
<Rachel> Hey now, I ain't a maid...and you can get your own breakfast..!
<Chrys> .oO(Maid...? Oh, god, don't tell me... -_-)
<Cody> You didn't make a mistake. It's okay to worry about yourself once in a while...
<Roric> «ooc: It's the servile side of Rachel rarely seen! »
* Niki 's vision clears up and notices that Keylia isn't her mom and Rachel isn't a maid.
<Rachel> <<Screw you, stinky boy ;)>>
<Roric> «ooc: You wish. :D »
* Niki yawns.
<Rachel> <<More like fear. ;)>>
<Niki> Oops...forgot I don't live there anymore.
<Roric> «ooc: Fear's good enough for me. :D »
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Where is that, hun?
* Rachel looks towards Rahne, Roric and Cody...a spark of annoyance in her eyes.
* Niki yawns and points in some random direction. "That way."
<Roric> «ooc: Why's Rachel annoyed? O_o »
<Rahne> I just..   * Rahne sighs. * ..I don't know what to do, where to go..  where we're going..
* Niki looks towards Rachel. "Still wanna get me some breakfast?" ;)
<Cody> You're always welcome with us.
<GMStoren> Keylia laughs a bit, and sets Niki down
* Rachel snorts and smirks at the scamp. "Yeah right! Ask Keylia the Void if she has some grub... I'm not a walking food service, kiddo."
<Roric> Well then, I guess ya are 'opeless, since alla the rest o' us know 'zactly what we're doin'.
* Niki stands up and streches a bit.
<Rahne> I have to go with you..  that was made clear to me way back in a forest between Kippo and Pandora..
<Roric> Ya don't 'afta do nothin'.
<GMStoren> « if this char dev keeps up maybe we'll just save the fighting for another day. ^_^ »
<Rachel> <<O_o Gack. Move it along, guys! ;)>>
<Roric> «ooc: Eh, better than a rushed fight. ^_~ »
<GMStoren> « aww.. it's nice though ;_; »
<Rachel> Except maybe breathe. 
* Rachel heads up to Rahne as well..
<Niki> Aww, No breakfast.  Your no fun.
* Tori looks at Roric "That's not always the case..especially when the heart's involved."
<GMStoren> [Keylia] I'll treat you when we get back...
<Cody> «ooc: Hee hee. "I got this little bitty hooves!" »
* Roric snickers at Tori without reciprocating the glance, just loud enough to be heard.
<GMStoren> « Tori speaks at exactly the right moment as usual. ^_^ »
* Rahne glances at Tori momentarily.. *
* Niki scratches her head. "Umm...when did I fall asleep? I remember kicking that copy of me and stealing its light powers...then thats it."
* Tori graciously ignores the lite mocking laughter.
<Rachel> ....Rahne?
<Rahne> Yes, Mi--..  * Rahne pauses a moment. * Rachel?
* Rachel reaches out to gently tip Rahne's face up, looking into her face. "It'll be alright. I promise. The pain goes, no matter how bad it seems. We need you. I need you with us. Please, you're very important to me as a friend."
* Cody tries to get Joch from picking at his ear. ^^;
<Rachel> <<....>>
<Rachel> <<Lesbian innuendo.>>
<Cody> «ooc: Ooh! ;D »
<Roric> «ooc: NO. »
<GMStoren> [Keylia] You've slept through a big show, but I'm real proud of you, kiddo.
<Roric> Everybody's gotta die eventually. Best way ta do it's ta slip out th'back door wit'out a fuss. 
<Rachel> <<I needed to fill my quota.>>
* Cody winces at Roric's words.
<Niki> What? I missed a party...well that just sucks.
* Rachel ignores Roric and continues to look at Rahne intensely.
<Rahne> ..I won't disappoint.  Master Joch wouldn't tolerate it, and I wouldn't want to let him down or Miss Luka..  But I do feel a greater obligation..  I -have- to go with the party.
<GMStoren> The chocobo Joch teeters as Cody winces, falling into his strawberry lockes uncoordinatedly. ^^
<Cody> . o O ( Go out the back door...quiety? Forgotten? Is that what my life will amount to? A mere nothing? )
<Cody> «ooc: *slaps Cody OOCLY* »
<Rachel> Girl, you don't hafta do squat. Come with us cause you wanna, not because you feel you have to. You can do great good with us, I know it.
<Chrys> «ooc: What did I miss? ;_; »
<Roric> ...if ya say so.
<Cody> «ooc: dumbfuck! »
* Rachel winks at Rahne a little and smiles at her.
<Rachel> << <Rachel> Look ma! I'm helping!>>
* Cody helps the Chocobo back onto his shoulder, petting it on the head absentmindedly.
<GMStoren> « hehe »
<Rahne> I want to, Rachel..
<Chrys> ..................
<Rachel> Then come on. :) We have a world to save, huh?
<Chrys> Ohhhhhhkay,
* Rahne smiles back a slight bit, though her tail doesn't wag.. *
<Cody> «ooc: LOL! Nightmare on elm street ^^ »
<Roric> «ooc: PULL IT! »
* Rachel snaps her fingers and then looks to Cody, pointing her finger at him.
<Rachel> ...and you.
<Rachel> Cheer up before I have to tickle you viciously. ^_-
* Rahne looks to Cody.. * Where'd the Chocobo come from, Cody?
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Uh oh. She's brigning out the big guns..
<Roric> «ooc: Let's use that line on Rachel next time she's been terribly abused by Rachel. :P »
<Roric> «ooc: Kiros. »
<Roric> «ooc: Doh. »
<Rachel> <<.... :p >>
* Cody smiles a little, "It was one of Joch's things...an egg. And it hatched...^^"
<GMStoren> [Joch] Kweh?
* Rachel shakes her head a bit and looks somewhat pleased with the fact she didn't throttle Rahne, trotting over to stand beside Keylia, waiting for the group to move their butts.
<GMStoren> The chocobo looks at Rahne.
<Rahne> Hmmm..  I wonder when he got it..  I don't remember seeing one there..
* Rahne looks back, Rahne smiles at it, her tail swishing a bit. *
<Rahne> << Erk..  that kinda got phrased silly. ^^; >>
<Cody> ^^; I named him Joch...that doesn't offend you, does it?
* Cody moves down the hill, beckoning the others to follow.
<GMStoren> Joch the chocobo flaps it's little vestigal wings in a very familiar way at Rahne... or maybe she's just imagining it.
* Rachel blinks and follows Cody...
* Rahne blinks, and looks as though she's in deep thought for a moment before turning her eyes to Cody. * No.. though I can't help but feel sad.. I hope in time though, all that his name reminds me of are happy memories..
<Roric> «ooc: Rahne breaks into tears and runs away. »
<Cody> «ooc: Joch has possessed Bobby Corwen! »
* Cody nods, "In time, I'm sure it will..."
<GMStoren> Keylia looks up to the sky. "The crags were pretty narrow before, but I think there's room for Flammie if you guys want to take the express back to Mandala."
<Cody> What about Shade's place?
* Rachel brightens. "Flammie."
<Rahne> Shade's Palace is a stones throw away from Mandala..  we passed it on the way here, actually.  It won't be hard to get back to from town.
<Roric> I'll 'ang round th'Dark Palace. Got a few unpaid debts in Mandala, if y'know what I mean.,
<Roric> «ooc: http://images.viewimages.com/wm/NM018521.jpg »
<GMStoren> Keylia looks at Roric, and rubs her chin. "Mmm.. I bet."
* Rachel tugs the drum free. She looks towards Rahne and Cody before holding the drum out to them.
<Cody> Hm? ^^
* Rahne blinks at it. * ^^;
<Rachel> Here. Have a go.
<Chrys> ...Ror...do you mind if I keep ya company? I'm not to thrilled about that place any more, either...
* Cody takes the Flammie Drum, grinning.
<GMStoren> « Rachels' letting someone else drive! The horror! :o »
<Cody> Well, if you INSIST! ^^
<Rachel> <<^_->>
* Niki looks at Keylia. "So, lets to back to town and eat. You said you were buying." :D
* Rachel chuckles softly.. ^^;
* Cody uses the drum! ^^
* Rahne smiles a bit.. *
<Cody> >> *bangbangbangbang!*
<Roric> No prob, Chrys.
<GMStoren> [Keylia] You got it.. let's stock up and hit that palace!
<Rachel> <<....lol.>>
<Niki> «ooc: Thats wrong. »
<Cody> «ooc: I know :D »
<Chrys> Thanks.
<Niki> «ooc: >> Cody Orgasms! »
<Roric> «ooc: >> Rachel and Cody go into the back room together. »
<Roric> «ooc: >> *bangbangbangbang!* »
<GMStoren> In an instant the great white beast comes barrel rolling out of the sky, sweeping you all up in a gust of wind! :D
<Niki> «ooc: NOW Cody Orgasms! »
<Chrys> «ooc: O_o Cody goes in Rachel's backd...no, not going to say it. »
<Rachel> <<... ;P>>
<Cody> Flammie! ^^
<GMStoren> « going to time advance, you mind? ^^ »
<Cody> «ooc: er...OOC ^^ »
<Rachel> <<Nope.>>
<Cody> «ooc: not at all :D »
<Chrys> «ooc: Naw. Chrys and Ror' aren't going to Mandala if they have a choice, though. »
* Rahne snuggles against the warmth of Flammie feeling somber.. *
<Cody> «ooc: Ah, Kettle chips. The perfect side dish...FOR REVENGE! »
<Chrys> «ooc: WHAaaa »
<Rahne> << heh. ^^ >>
<GMStoren> With the whole group aboard minus Roric, you make your wa back to Mandala to inform the official there of the news. There's a bit of mourning, but in light of it Rahne's paranets were encouraging and overjoeyd at her new status as Sage.
<Roric> «ooc: <Rahne/beastiality joke> »
<Rachel> <<And Chrys. ^^>>
<GMStoren> « ah, right.. ;) »
<Cody> «ooc: You went to apu's and you frame meeee...! »
<Rahne> << That song kicks ass. ^^ >>
<GMStoren> Though you wished to stay, it was obvious that the Dark Palace was a goal you could not avoid, expecially now... and so you set out there to meet up with Chrys and Roric.
<Cody> «ooc: LoL! What the hell!? ^^; »
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<GMStoren> « whew. :) »
<Rachel> <<We RP now? ^^;>>
<GMStoren> With Rahne in the led, it's not long before you arrive at the entrance to a Dark Cave. Outside Roric and Chrys are being badgered by a very suspicious Kakkaran merchant. ;)
* Cody is still hugging the chocobo close to his chest, looking to where the Shadow Palace lay.
<GMStoren> [Hasim] Ah, but ym friends.. surely you need supplies for your trip? ^_^ I give you a good discount!
<DNW> <<Sorry folks, gotta go :)>>
<Rahne> << Laters, DNW. :) >>
<GMStoren> « Night DNW ^^ »
<Rachel> ....oh jeez. ^^;
<Cody> Hasim. ^^;
<Chrys> Listen, Hasim.. ^^;
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* Roric seems content to let Chrys handle this.
* Rachel rests her hand on her sword and tilts her head a bit, considering the merchant..
<Cody> Hey! Joch! Don't nibble at my stomach like that! It's rude! ^^
<Chrys> We don't need anything right now. Really.
* Rachel sweatdrops and looks at Cody. ^^;
<Cody> «ooc: I almost said nipple. I really did. I stopped myself. »
<Rachel> <<LOL>>
* Roric looks in the direction of the group. "'less ya got some birdseed."
<GMStoren> [Hasim] What, Chrys? Are you insulting a fellow guild member and the value of his goods? I was merely trying to do my part for you...
<GMStoren> « hehe.. »
<GMStoren> « anyone need suppleis? :) »
* Chrys sighs. "No, no insult. Just...well... large angry women run our group. We'd buy something, and then we'd lose our...privledges. ^_-
<Rachel> . o O (Can I nibble on your stomach, Cody? .....now is so not the time for those thoughts.)
<Chrys> «ooc: Please note that Chrys does not know of your presence at the moment. »
<Cody> «ooc: Tee hee »
* Rachel hears Chrys and frowns at him, tapping her foot.
<Cody> «ooc: I do! I want some mind oil! »
* Roric grins and shrugs at Rachel.
<GMStoren> [Hasim] Oh, I see, friend. You are very lucky, eh?
<Cody> «ooc: And a light coin ^^ »
<Chrys> Er...yeah. ^^; Sure. ^^;
* Rachel reaches out and grab the back of Chrys's pants, tugging them up sharply.
<GMStoren> Hasim whirls around. "But surely they wish to buy something?"
<Cody> Ack! Joch! 
<Chrys> ...Ack! ^^;
* Cody giggles as apprently Joch is tickling him or something, and he sets him on his shoulder. ^^:
<Rachel> Who're you calling large, tiger? ^_-
<GMStoren> [Joch] Kweh.. :(
<Chrys> ...Hasim, please tell me that that is a monster trying to eat me, and not one of the aforementioned large angry women... ^^;;
<Cody> Sorry...*patpats him on the head*
* Roric waves. " 'Ey, Keylia! Lookin' unusually large today!"
<GMStoren> « genius oil + light coin is 250 :) »
<Chrys> «ooc: AGH ^^ »
* Rachel releases Chrys's pants and raises an eyebrow at him.
<Cody> «ooc: Can i have that? OH PLEASE! :O »
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Just what is that supposed to mean, Roric? ;)
<Rachel> <<Sure, Cody. ;) Gimme head first.>>
* Chrys looks behind himself. "Oh, hells bells. Hi, Rachel..." ^^;;;;
<Cody> «ooc: *gives head* »
* Roric gives her a saucy look, but doesn't answer.
<Roric> «ooc: Gah. Tired. @_@ »
<Chrys> Um...You didn't...hear anything, did you...? ^^;
<Cody> ^^; Uh...
<Cody> No? ^^;
<Rachel> Gee, I dunno, maybe I was too large and too angry to?
* Rachel raises an eyebrow.
<GMStoren> « I suppose that's a yes ;) »
* Chrys sweatdrops. "Oh, shit."
<Chrys> Um, I didn't mean it! Really! ^^;
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<Rachel> Mm. ;) Revenge is sweet, tiger. ^_-
<Cody> Yes...Tiger. ^_-
<GMStoren> Hasim looks like eh's enjoying seeing Chrys get burned in true theif fashion. ^^
<Tori> Especially when it comes from large, angry women.
* Cody waggles a finger.
<Rachel> <<... O_o Cody is flirting with Chrys :o>>
<Cody> «ooc: mock flirting :P »
* Chrys looks at Cody. "Now listen. I'm not like that, Cody. Go bug Tori if you want that kind of action."
* Rahne quietly waits off to the side.. *
* Rachel blinks and eyes Tori. ;)
<Cody> I'm joking! Geez! ^^
<GMStoren> [Hasim] AH, so Cody... you are looking well.. can interest you in some Light Coins? It is very dark in there, yes?
<Cody> Actually, yes please. And maybe one of your genius oils?
* Niki looks at Hasim. "What do you have to eat?"
<Cody> «ooc: I'd also take a fleet oil but i'll hold off :) »
<Roric> «ooc: http://www.gamespy.com/comics/littlegamers/comics/20010204.gif Hee. »
* Chrys takes the moment of distraction to go back to Hasim. "Onnn...second thought...perhaps we could buy some attack items. For...uh...self defense." .oO(Yeah, my own self defense.)
<GMStoren> [Hasim] You are smarter already for even asking, I see! *whips a bottle out*
<Roric> «ooc: Hehe. Hasim rules. »
<Niki> «ooc: <Chrys> Man Juice? O_o <Hasim> Wrong bottle. »
* Rachel shakes her head and looks towards Rahne for a moment.
<GMStoren> « ack :o »
* Cody thanks Hasim and takes the stuff he asked for. ^6
<Cody> «ooc: DAmmit, rouge 6! »
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* Rahne is sitting down, with her tail curled around to her front, running her fingers through it's fur.. *
* Rachel considers for a moment before heading over to wait with Rahne...
<Roric> «ooc: Mleeeh. Can we end within 50 mins? That's the normal end time plus the time I went over in WA. ^_~ »
<GMStoren> [Hasim] I would accompany you, you see.. but I prefer to find my enlightenment at the bottom of my coin purse. *grin* Thank you for shopping, my friends.
* Chrys looks at Keylia "So, uh..Key. You aren't going to be large and angry with me, are you?" ^^;
* Rahne snaps her tail back behind her and places her hands in her lap as she looks up to Rachel. *
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Nah.. that comes later.
<Niki> Hey wait! I'm hungry!
* Chrys sweatdrops. "Greeeeat. Anyways."
<Roric> 'Ey, large an' angey can be good in th'right places.
<Roric> «ooc: angry »
<GMStoren> Hasim looks down at Niki..
<Cody> Also...do you have any bird seed, Hasim? ^^
* Rachel arches an eyebrow and just sits beside Rahne, tilting her head a bit. "Hi there."
* Cody points to Joch, "Or anything that's helpful to growing chocobos?"
<GMStoren> [Hasim] Oh, certainly. I have whatever you need, and many you don't even know you need.. Mimeet or Giysahl green for your pet perhaps? It is very rare.
* Rahne 's eyes follow Rachel as she sits down.. * Heyas..
<Rachel> How're you holdin' up?
<Cody> Sure! How much? ^^;
* Niki stomps her foot on the ground. "Hey, listen to me you old fart! Not him."
<GMStoren> Hasim holds out a small sack of the two. "I give you special today. Only 10 Luc."
<GMStoren> [Joch] Kweeeeh!
<Roric> «ooc: A ziploc bag. »
<Cody> ^^ Sold!
* Rahne hugs her legs to herself, and rests her head on her knees, curling her tail back around over her feet.. * Okay, I guess..
<Chrys> ... O_o Wow, Hasim. That's incredibly...generous of you. Why the change of heart? ^_-
* Cody pays Hasim the money.
* Rachel murmurs... "I'm here for you, y'know...we all are....I guess I just wanted you to know you're not alone..."
<GMStoren> [Hasim] Well, I muts move inventory.. ^_-
<GMStoren> [Hasim] And.. for the little miss...
* Cody heads back to Rachel and Rahne, and sits down near them. ^^
* Rachel blinks and smiles warmly at Cody.
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<GMStoren> [Hasim] I can give you a variety of travel delicacies... from apples to venison.
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<Niki> Veniwhat?  Sounds stupid.
<Cody> Hey you two...
* Chrys looks at Niki and smiles. "'Ey, Niki. I'll treat ya if you don't call me 'stupid hair boy'..." ^_-
* Rahne 's tail stirs restlessly, it's little white tip curling up and relaxing repeatedly.. * I know.. but inside, it doesn't feel that way..
* Rachel wraps an arm around Rahne's shoulders, hugging her. "Heya, stud. What's new?"
<Rahne> Hi, Cody..
<Cody> Not a lot, I guess. Just seeing how you two were doing...
<Cody> Joch wanted to see too. ^^
* Niki looks at Chrys. "Why should I not call you that. Your hair looks stupid.
<Rachel> . o O (....why the hell am I being so nice to her?! Gah, Rache...)
<Niki> «ooc: " »
<Roric> «ooc: Wow, wonder what's going through CODY's mind right now. »
* Rahne hugs back.. *
<Chrys> You shouldn't call me that because I have a real name. ^^; Do you know it, Niki?
<Cody> «ooc: A whole fuckin lot. :p »
<GMStoren> [Hasim] It's fine deer, the dinner of heroes and rich men! But I suppose it might be wasted on you without a very picky pallette..
<Rachel> I'm alright, just waiting for the group to get their arses in gear. ^^;  And Joch is quite the little ladies chocobo!
* Rachel waggles a finger at Joch.
<Niki> ...Very picky pellet.  *gets her tongue tied up*
<Chrys> ...^^; Anyways...
* Niki looks at Hasim. "You talk like a dork."
<Cody> He is now? ^_-
<GMStoren> [Joch] Kuuuu...
<Rachel> <<I can't believe I used the word 'arses'....well...there's my newfieniese for the day.>>
* Chrys hmms.
* Rahne goes back to watching her tail flex and relax.. *
<Cody> Hey! You hurt his feelings! ^^;
* Rachel sweatdrops. "Aw damnit... " ^^;
<Cody> I'm sure he'll forgive you. He's a very laid back chocobo...
* Cody whispers something in Joch's ear, and he gently places him on Rahne's lap.
<GMStoren> [Hasim] I'm sure my name and dork don't belong in the same sentence. If my food is not good enough for you, I shall leave you to your devices..
<GMStoren> Hasim tips his turban politely and walks off.
<Chrys> Hasim, Hasim, Hasim. She's not even hit puberty yet..how can you expect her to appreciate something like venison... Don't get mad at her or she may kick my ass. ^^;
<Chrys> ...Hell. Ah well.. ^^;
* Rahne lets out a little sqeak as she now attempts to deal with the new little Chocobo.. * ^^;
* Roric pats Niki on the head. "Let's get goin', bitch kitten."
<Niki> ...Man I'm hungry.
<Rachel> <<.....rotfl>>
* Cody smiles, "He wants to stay with you for a while..."
<Chrys> ... O_o "Bitch kitten"? What the hell, Ror?
<GMStoren> Joch looks up at Cody then at Rahne, a little confused, then it sits in her lap and falls asleep.
* Rahne nuzzles the little bird with her nose.. * Hey there, little guy...
<Cody> «ooc: Rahne: He fell asleep on me! Am I that dull!? ;_; ;_; ;_; »
<Rahne> << Heh. ^^ >>
<GMStoren> It blinks at her tired. "Kweh?"
* Rachel grins in faint amusement at Rahne and Joch before standing, brushing herself off...she looks at Cody for a moment....
<Roric> «ooc: And storen complained WE were putting off the palace too long? ^_~ »
* Cody looks at Rachel, "Yeah?"
<GMStoren> « Nah, it's cool. :) »
<Rachel> Mmh? Nothing. ^^;
<Roric> «ooc: "Let's go get that mana seed! We have a world to save!" "Wait! Joch is doing a little dance!" »
* Rahne smiles at the bird.. * We should have left you at mom & dads... yes we should have..
* Rachel looks towards the troop! "Are we ready to roll?"
<Niki> Ahh forget it.  I'll eat later.  Then I'll kick that turbenwinder's butt.
<Chrys> ...Tur... -_-;
<Chrys> Oi.
<GMStoren> [Keylia] I'm always ready for action. ^_-
<Cody> Let's go! We have a palace to raid!
* Chrys whistles and gay-claps. "Let's get going, people! We have a world to save!"
<Cody> ...I mean search! Explore!
<Rachel> Oh jeez. ;) Keep it in low gear, Key. ^_-
<GMStoren> « gay-claps? »
<Rachel> <<gay claps, lol>>
<GMStoren> « god :p »
<Chrys> «ooc: I'm not sure. O_o »
<Cody> «ooc: Super! »
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<Chrys> «ooc: It just came out. Blame my fingers, not my mind O_o »
<Rachel> Chrys.. ;) I worry about you sometimes, tiger. ^_-
<Cody> ...Chrys...are you...you know?
* Niki looks at Chrys. "........Your stupid."
* Chrys laughs. "Well, Cody... you're the one flirting with me... I'd be surprised if you minded if I WAS.."
* Cody shakes his head and heads to the palace since everyone is now pondering if Chrys is gay or not.
* Rahne gently moves the sleeping Joch from her lap to the satchel she's kept tied to her spear.. * Should be comfy in there for you.. dresses and other cuddly things to snuggle in..
* Rachel erks as her stomach growls. She then heads for the palaze. ^^;
<Rachel> <<...palace.>>
<GMStoren> Rahne hears a muffled wark-snore from the satchel. ^^
<Rachel> <<LOL, argh, so cute>>
<Cody> «ooc: He's my chocobo! :D »
* Rachel walks with Cody.. ^^
<GMStoren> « I should Rp a chocobo. I did a brid once. »
<Cody> Hey...*^^*
* Rahne gets up, brushing off her legs (which are now bare, and she's now embarrassed about), and gently slings the spear with the satchel on it over her shoulder.. *
<Roric> «ooc: KEWNE casts BRID »
<Rachel> Hey there. Come here often? ^_-
<Cody> Uh...No...^^;
<GMStoren> The cave entrance seems to exude a dark air. It's nto evil, just.. powerful. There's a sign on the overhang.
<Rachel> Relax. I'm not gonna bite you. Promise.
<Roric> «ooc: http://www.kibo.com/exegesis/panty_cat.shtml Someone please port this to Windows. »
* Rachel holds up her crossed fingers.
* Roric reads the sign.
<Cody> Oh! I know...
<Roric> «ooc: The sign says "SHADE'S PALACE". »
* Cody blinks a little.
<Cody> «ooc: It says, "EVIL ENEMIES HIDEOUT IN HERE" »
<Rachel> . o O (Nice. Now he's AFRAID of you. ^^;)
* Niki stays away from the cave opening.
<GMStoren> "Warning.. Dark Palace ahead. those not prepared for the journey should turn back. -Mandalan council"
* Rachel looks to the sign, dropping her hand. ^^
<Rachel> ...mmm. Well, we're prepared now.
<Chrys> ...Duh.
<Cody> ...Let's go...
* Rachel nods and heads onwards.. ^^
* Roric cracks his knuckles. "Time ta get me groove thin' on."
* Chrys nods. "Oh, and sorry about that whole...thing a few minutes ago. I'm in a wierd mood. One too many knocks to the head, I think."
* Rahne is light on her feet as she enters the palace.. * Been a while since I traveled here...
* Niki doesn't walk in the cave.
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<Cody> . o O ( ...Means I'll be spacing out soon... )
<Rachel> <<Damnit, Niki, wtf. ;) Oh yeah! She's afraid of the dark!>>
* Rachel stops.
<Niki> «ooc: Duh. ^_- »
<GMStoren> [Keylia] hey, you afraid of the Dark?
<Niki> I'm not goin in there.
* Rachel looks back to where Niki stands. ^^;
<Cody> How strange...I feel this strange energy pulsing through me...I guess we're close to the seed and all..
<Roric> Suits me. Seeya!
* Roric heads in.
<Cody> «ooc: LOL. »
* Rachel blinks and looks to Cody... "Mm. It feels...weird."
<Chrys> ...Well. Roric's a touch...enthusiastic.
* Niki picks up a rock and throws it towards Roric.
* Rahne looks to Cody, her forehead creasing with concern.. *
* Roric gets cracked in the back of the head. "Ow!"
<Rachel> <<LOL.>>
* Chrys looks to Rachel, his forehead creasing with a twinge of jealousy.
* Cody gives Rahne a reassuring smile, "Don't worry...at least we know why now. ^^"
* Roric grumbles and heads the rest of the way into the palace.
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Niki, if I gave you a light would you come?
<Rachel> <<Jealous of me or of Cody? O_o>>
<Niki> Umm....
<GMStoren> [Keylia] It might be funnn.. ;)
<Chrys> «ooc: Jealous of Cody because you're falling all over him ;) »
<Rahne> Still...  I don't like to see it happen, Cody..
<Niki> Okay, but you have to stay close to me.
* Rachel 's stomach growls once more and she sighs a little, heading into the palace without another word, wondering vaguely what the hell is wrong with her today. ^^;
* Cody frowns a bit, "Well...this time...I want to see what happens if you don't snap me out of it. An experimentation, I guess..."
<GMStoren> Keylia starts twirling a ball of bright magical energy on her fingertip, then throws it at Niki as it hovers near her hands.
<Cody> ...Unless I start doing something weird and that would embarass me.
* Cody blushes and shakes his head, "We should head inside."
<Rachel> <<Like the bird dance.>>
<Roric> «ooc: Niki explodes. »
<Niki> Hey neat. :D
* Chrys nods and continues on.
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Maybe you can do that when we visit Wisp next. ;)
<Cody> «ooc: Cody: @_@ Seed. (drool)....funky...chicken...*squak* Must...kill...Krusty...the...clown... »
* Rahne looks down.. * Anytime you do this, it's weird..
<Rachel> <<That was the wrong thing to say. ^^;>>
<Cody> Rahne...
<Niki> «ooc: Cody: WTF?! »
<GMStoren> Keylia holds Niki's hand and enters the Dark Palace with her. :)
<Cody> «ooc: Simpsons! »
* Niki walks in with Keylia.
<Cody> It'll be all right! I'm sure...let's hurry! We'll be left behind!
* Cody runs inside! "Wait for me!"
<Rachel> <<We battle? Fun!>>
* Tori follows along, now that the niki dilemma's been sorted.
<Rahne> You want me to stand there..  and just let it go on..  I couldn't do anything when Master Joch...
<Cody> «ooc: Sorry Rahne. ^^; I had to go. »
<GMStoren> You all enter the passage to the palace. The cave walls are a lot like Joch's place, but ti seems as if the walls are made out of obsidian... pure black.
<Rachel> <<lol. ;) poor Rahne. Gah.>>
<Rachel> ....
<GMStoren> In the distance you ehar some faint laughter..
* Rahne , looking wretched, swiftly and smoothly pursues, conscious of the sleeping Chocobo.. *
* Rachel furrows her brow at the laughter...
<Chrys> ...Eh?
* Cody blinks, slowing to a stop, "Who...?"
<Chrys> ...Why do I get the feeling we've just been trapped...
<Cody> Who would trap us?
<Rachel> ....let's keep going and find out.
* Rachel keeps heading onwards.
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* Chrys pulls out his knives. "The empire, for one, Cody...
* Chrys follows Rachel."
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<GMStoren> « we have time for normal fights. yay. :) »
<Cody> ...Geh. I was hoping they wouldn't trail us this soon...
* Niki stays away from the dark walls...keeping close to Keylia.
<Rachel> . o O (....the feeling of this place makes my skin crawl with...darkness? Odd...)
* Rachel looks a bit disturbed..
<Roric> «ooc: ...we do? »
* Cody looks a bit disturbed too.
<Roric> «ooc: 25 mins? ^_~ »
<Rachel> <<... :P>>
<Chrys> .oO(I hate this place. Too stifling. Wanna be at the Moon Palace. "Duh, of course you do. That's where we settle things." Shut up...)
<GMStoren> Rachel heads deeper, as the narrow walls soon open up to reveal the Palace proper. It is the spitting image of the water palace, except carved right into the black stone.
<Rachel> ....
<Roric> 'Ey, not bad.
* Cody shivers a bit.
<Roric> Wonder if 'at...meh.
<Chrys> Swanky AND forboding.
* Rachel looks to Cody, knowing he's feeling the same thing she is, and then looks around again...
<GMStoren> There is no door inside, but the air seems alight with small bluish flames.
* Roric trails off.
<Chrys> ...Ror'? Something wrong?
<Rachel> ...?
* Rachel looks at the flames curiously..
<Roric> Nah, nothin'.
* Rahne offers quietly. * Simply walk between the flames, if memory serves..
* Roric scratches his chest, looking around for any movement in the shadows.
<GMStoren> They are spread out among the stairs and rocky walls. As you stare they start to become active and swirl about.
<Rachel> Between..? Alright..
<Cody> That's all?
<Rachel> ....grk. Are they supposed to swirl like that?
* Rachel pauses, her hand heading for her sword..
<Rahne> No..  I don't think so...
<Cody> Uh oh...
* Rachel heads forward some more...
<GMStoren> One of the flames grows bigger and turns into a bluish skinned little devil with a pitchfork. It laughs at you. ^_^
<Cody> Rachel!
* Cody pulls her back!
* Rachel stops. O_o
<GMStoren> [Imp] Hehehe...
* Rachel erks and gets pulled back into Cody's body, blinking a little.
* Roric pulls out his boomerang. "Damn, looks like a playmate fer Niki."
<Niki> Don't laugh at me....
* Cody doesn't quite let go of Rachel just yet...^^;
* Rachel doesn't make a move to move.
<Chrys> ...
<Roric> I gotta say, these elementals ain't much fer 'ospitality.
* Rachel eyes the enemy curiously, though..
* Rahne undoes the satchel from her spear, and gently sets it down behind her.. *
<GMStoren> Two more spring into being
* Niki almost throws the light orb at Roric, but catches herself at the last second.
<GMStoren> [Imp] Come on, stay and play with us!
<Rachel> ....it feels....dark....
<Cody> We need to pass! We have to see the seed!
* Rahne steps to the forefront, spear at the ready.. *
<Roric> Ya ain't my type.
<GMStoren> [Imp] See the seed he says...
<Roric> Now I'm gonna 'it ya, and yer gonna go away.
<Chrys> «ooc: O_o Roric has Multi Aura Wave. »
* Rachel glances at Cody and then looks forward, a blush on her cheeks faintly.
<GMStoren> « It's not as effectvie though »
<Niki> «ooc: He does? :O »
<Niki> «ooc: So it only fills up one charge? »
<Cody> Yes. I have a a VIP pass of sorts. I NEED to pass.
<Roric> «ooc: it only raises charge by 1 point. »
<Rachel> ... (m) a VIP..? ^^;;
<GMStoren> [Imp] Sorry... you have to pay like everyone else! No freebies.. pay with your soul.. hehe!
<Chrys> ...Wouldn't Rachel be the one with the pass...?
<Cody> Fine then!
<GMStoren> >> Imp, A, B, C appear! :o
<Cody> ...Erhm.
<Chrys> ...Soul? Hah. The only soul I'm willing to give up is... wait, no...I'm not willing to give up ANY soul!
* Cody lets go of Rachel with a blush, "Sorry..."
* Rachel coughs a little and mumbles. "It's alright."
<GMStoren> [Keylia] I hate these buggers..
<Cody> . o O ( She felt warm though...smelled nice too...god, shut up Cody. )
<Roric> «ooc: Wow, Tori is quiet even for Tori. »
<GMStoren> >> Rahne's turn.
* Rachel moves into place reluctantly and draws the Herald with ease, smiling oddly..
<Roric> «ooc: God, Rachel and Cody need to just fuck on the floor right now and get it out of their systems. ^_~! »
<Cody> «ooc: LOL. »
<Tori> <<Ack..back in a moment. I have to let the dog outside -_-#>>
<Roric> «ooc: Actually, that'd be pretty cool. »
<GMStoren> « Ok Tori ^^ »
* Rahne rushes towards Imp A, and vaulting off of her spear, she smashes a sandled foot into the maw of her opposition sending it flying backwards! * Take that, swine!
<GMStoren> « Ooh. Someoen loves Rahne. »
* Chrys elbows Rachel.
* Chrys draws his daggers.
<Niki> «ooc: Chrys wants to slice and dice Rachel. »
* Rachel winces as his elbow finds her bared stomach and she narrows her eyes..
<Rachel> ...
* Rachel 's look darkens and she glares at Chrys..
<GMStoren> >> Rahen attacks Imp A with her spear sending it's little body hurling against a wall... ow. WHACKED! 108 damage!
* Rachel then looks to the enemies and crouches.
<Cody> Nice, Rahne! ^^
<Tori> <<Back>>
<GMStoren> >> Charge at 3/4!
<Roric> «ooc: If she doesn't want people touching her skin, she shouldn't wear halter-top armor. :D »
<Rachel> <<He just ELBOWED me ;P>>
<GMStoren> [Imp] Oh.. not nice nice!
<Roric> «ooc: Ah. »
<Chrys> «ooc: I was trying to nudge your arm! O_o »
<GMStoren> >> Tori delays..
<Cody> «ooc: Well you have lousy aim :D »
* Rahne states in a sort of dull voice.. * Not nice nice was standing in our path.. step aside, we have business with Master Shade.
<Rachel> <<You hit my tummy ;_; Damn you, now I'll have indigestion! ;) >>
<Roric> «ooc: Lucky he didn't hit a bit lower. »
<Cody> Rahne...
* Cody glances at her, worried.
<GMStoren> « just say when he's back ^^ »
<Tori> <<I'm Back>>
<GMStoren> >> Tori goes then! :)
<GMStoren> « ^_^ »
* Tori takes a defensive stance and fires at Imp A!
<GMStoren> >> The shot grazes it.. 70 damage! Charge at 1/4!
<Cody> «ooc: brb »
<GMStoren> « Hmm.. they are getting baddd rolls ^^ »
<GMStoren> >> keylia rushes forward and gives Imp B a good wake up call with the sickle of doom.. 129 damage!
<GMStoren> [Imp] Now it's our turn!
* Niki runs up with Keylia as she does this...cuz she wouldn't let go of her hand.
<Roric> «ooc: Damn, they're faster than me. »
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Spare me the speeches.. juts die! ;)
<Roric> «ooc: ;_; »
* Rachel is stoic but there's rage in her eyes....she tugs her shield free, holding it to defend herself..
<GMStoren> >> Imp A waggles it's spear and points it at Rachel! Casts Dark Force!
<Cody> Rachel! O-o
<Cody> «ooc: er O_o »
<Niki> «ooc: Watch it cast a level 9 dark force. »
<Roric> «ooc: In my next game, I'm making a rule against shouting the name of the person being attacked each time. »
<Roric> «ooc: ^_~ »
<GMStoren> >> 65 damage!
<Chrys> ...Ow. That looked painful. O_o
* Rachel winces and lowers the shield...she shakes her head a bit.
<Cody> Rachel...are you okay?
<Rachel> Mm? Yeah. I'm alright. Takes more than that to knock me down!
<GMStoren> >> Imp B flaps it's batty wings over to Tori and jabs him in the side..
<Chrys> «ooc: <Rachel> It takes a man named GARLAND to knock me all down! :O »
<Niki> «ooc: >> The Creature attacks Ellena. <Hikaru> 'lena! <Gayo> >> Hikaru KO's cuz of that. »
<Roric> «ooc: Hehe. I have the only spell in the game with target "Rachel". »
<Chrys> «ooc: I've gotten better, Dek. Now I only call out her name if she dies. ;P »
<Rachel> <<^^; >>
<GMStoren> « ack.. what happened there.. »
<Niki> «ooc: heh. »
<GMStoren> « *tap taps his poor comp* I guess this isn't it's day. another crash out of something. :/ »
<Cody> «ooc: Oh. Should we wait, Stor? »
<GMStoren> >> Tori begins to see lots of happy colors and balloon.. he is Spaced Out!
<Cody> «ooc: Whoo! »
<Rachel> <<...lol. ;) Happy colors!>>
<Tori> Nggh!
* Tori staggers to the side a bit, holding his midsection and looking confused.
<GMStoren> >> Imp C flutters over to Niki and makes faces at her
<Roric> «ooc: With Tori the balloons probably have scary faces and threaten to kill everyone he's ever loved. :P »
<Cody> «ooc: How true. »
<GMStoren> >> Unfortunately those faces are very bad! ^^ Black Curse is cast! All stats down!
<Rachel> <<lol.. >>
<GMStoren> [Imp] Hehehe. ^_^
<GMStoren> >> Roric's turn.
* Rachel narrows her eyes and quickly returns her shield to her back....
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Hey, get away from her, you big bats *swats at them*
* Roric makes a fist, then suddenly thrusts his hand forward and opens it, tossing a cloud of sparking pollen and pink petals at the troublemakers. "Lights out!"
<Cody> «ooc: Storen: Will a stardust grass heal that? »
<Roric> «ooc: SF, multi »
<GMStoren> « Yes. »
* Niki doesn't feel so good. <<Sorry for delayed reaction>>
<GMStoren> >> Roric summons the power of Dryad.. Sleep Flower!
<GMStoren> >> Imp A & B resist! Imp C falls asleep!
<GMStoren> >> Cody's turn.
<Roric> That's what ya get.
<Cody> From the sea to the heavens, Undine's glory sees all. Seek us out in our time of need, and bless us with your divine mercy!
* Cody raps his staff on the ground, causing a crack to open in the ground. A guyser erputs from the crack, spraying cool mist and rainbow glitter in all directions. The water curls around Tori a few times, then evaporates as quickly as it appeared.
<Rachel> << :o Rainbow glitter! that's awesome!>>
<GMStoren> « ack.. I noticed Chrys should technically be ahead of Cody.. »
<Cody> «ooc: ^_^ »
<Cody> «ooc: Well hahaha. »
<Chrys> «ooc: ... »
<GMStoren> >> Cody casts Shining Rain! Tori comes to his senses. :)
* Tori shakes his head a bit, clearing it.
<Tori> Thanks, Cody.
<Cody> No problem!
<GMStoren> >> Chrys's turn.
<Cody> «ooc: O_o Ooh. Gamearts may do an online grandia. »
<Chrys> Dryad, spirit of nature, let the edge of your sword be shown! 
* Chrys summons Dryad and mentally gives out orders, having her release a cloud of pollen on Rachel!
<GMStoren> « thing was I wasn't looking at your luck.. otherwise you are equal with Chrys and Niki.. ^^ »
* Rachel blinks a few times.
<Roric> «ooc: I need go bed. »
<Roric> «ooc: We end after this fight? »
<GMStoren> « pretty much.. »
<Roric> «ooc: You can NPC me then. I'm gonna head out. ^_^ Don't use any more MP. »
<Cody> «ooc: Laters Roric :) »
* Rachel sneezes suddenly as pollen gets in her nose! O_o
<GMStoren> >> Chrys casts Nightshade Cloud.. Rachel gains a deadly counterattack!
<Niki> «ooc: Use charges? »
<Roric> «ooc: A deadly sneeze counterattack? »
*** Roric (foon@pix142166199253.nbtel.net) Quit (Quit: Leaving)
<GMStoren> >> Niki's turn.
* Rachel nods a little to Chrys and gazes darkly at Imp A... "Thanks.."
* Niki slumps over a little.
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Don't let it get to you, kid..
* Niki wobbles her way over to Imp A and just lets her axe blade drop on it.
* Niki slowly returns and holds Keylia's hand again.
<GMStoren> >> Imp A dodges out of harms way... the blade clatters harmlessly. Miss!
<GMStoren> >> Rachel's turn.
<Rachel> . o O (....I hate you. I hate you, I hate you, I hate you....even when you're not here, I'm not free...I want...to...be....free.....)
<Rachel> The screams of the tortured, those left to die by love and hope, echo strongly in the walls of this mind, memories of a tortured existence...death, life, rebirth...eventually it all ends. For some, it just ends sooner.
* Rachel 's aura flares out suddenly, the green edged with white, and her eyes snap open to gaze upon Imp A with a look of chilling judgement. Her voice holds a low, mocking note. "¤Sadistic Whisper." Rachel lunges forward, the sword shining with fiery light as she attacks Imp A viciously!
<GMStoren> « Ooooh »
<Cody> «ooc: Ooh. »
<GMStoren> « That is now the official angst attack of SoM. »
* Cody wideyes O_o
* Rachel growls and backflips back to the group, landing cleanly, the aura dying away as quickly as it came.
<Cody> R...R....R...
* Niki looks at the floor, not moving her head at all.
* Cody can't quiet get it out. ^^;
<Cody> «ooc: quite »
<Rachel> <<LOL.>>
<Niki> «ooc: <Cody> Rrow! »
<GMStoren> >> Rachel uses the skill Sadistic Whisper! Imp A is run through painfully! 192 damage!
<Chrys> o_O
* Rachel smirks.
<Rachel> Bring it on.
<Chrys> Rachel...prozac... Kay? ^^;
<GMStoren> >> It vanishes in a bunch of ethereal smoke.
<Cody> Ababababa....O_o
* Cody slaps himself on the cheek and gets back into focus.
* Rachel twirls her sword, ignoring the jab at her feelings by Chrys....
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Now that's more like it, Rachel..
<Cody> Rachel...you okay? I mean...gah...!
<Chrys> «ooc: "Chu Chu Cody, da Gemma wa sugoi! Ababababa!" »
<GMStoren> >> Rahne's turn.
<Cody> «ooc: Hee! »
<GMStoren> « I skip Rhiana.. she's nto needed this fight ^^ »
* Rachel blinks and winks at Keylia before giving a thumbs up to Cody. "I'm alright, stud. Gotta focus my anger somehow."
<Cody> Just don't let it consume you...
* Rahne thrusts her spear at Imp B, catching it in the side! Rahne then grunts a little as she struggles to hoist her impaled victim off the ground, whirling it around in the air a bit before forcibly bringing her spear point back down to the earth, sending her foe forcibly colliding with the ground! *
*** Rachel sets mode: +v Radien
<Radien> << ^^ Thankoo. >>
* Rachel mumbles.. "Too late..."
* Cody touches Rachel's shoulder gently.
<Radien> << Y'know, after that previous assault, it makes me wonder whether Rachel didn't also accidentally walk through the wrong mirror... ^_- >>
<Niki> «ooc: Hey! ;) »
* Rachel blinks and shakes her dark mood off, smiling faintly at Cody, nodding just a bit.
* Cody smiles back.
<Rachel> <<Let's have sex! Cody: Okay! :D>>
<Cody> «ooc: Yay! »
<GMStoren> >> Rahne attacks Imp B.. 52 damage! Charge at 4/4!
<GMStoren> >> Tori's turn.
<Radien> << Niki: Well....! ;) >>
* Rachel gently touches Cody's hand before sliding it off her shoulder, winking as she turns back to the fight.
<GMStoren> « Rad, it's because she's focusing in now ;) »
* Rachel levels her sword at the Imp, grinning.. ^_-
* Tori maintains his previous stance and fires at Imp B!
<GMStoren> [Imp] The sword.. the sword..
<GMStoren> >> Tori chips the imp midair.. 73 damage! Charge at 2/4!
<Chrys> ...
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Hey, head up Niki...
<GMStoren> >> Keylia puts her finegrs to her lips, as a rose petal appears and wafts over to land on Niki. Dawn Blossom.. her curse is removed. :)
<Rachel> <<Shiny pink bottom lip!>>
* Niki blinks and suddenly comes out of that slump she was in.
<Niki> Huh...wha happened?
<GMStoren> >> Imp B looks angry, pointing it's pitchfork at Cody!
* Cody snaps to attention! O_o
<Rachel> Watch it..!
* Rahne dashes to intercept! *
<Rachel> <<Cody: Mmmm....Rachel's as-.... Ow, damnit O_o>>
<Cody> «ooc: Aww. Rahne's going to get upset again. ^^ »
* Rachel blinks as Rahne tries to play the hero. ^^;
<GMStoren> >> Imp B casts Lifetap on Cody.. he loses 56 HP! Imp B regains that amount.
<Niki> «ooc: <Rahne> I get to rescue Cody <Rachel> No me! >> Meanwhile while this arguement is going on...Cody is getting his ass kicked. »
* Cody winces, some color fading from his cheeks as he falls to his knees, "Gnn..."
<Rahne> Cody!
<GMStoren> >> Imp C dozes a while longer...
<Niki> «ooc: >> Rahne is Ko'ed cuz of that. »
<Rachel> Cody.....c'mon....up and attem.....you can do it!
<Cody> I...I'm okay...
* Cody pulls himself to his feet.
<GMStoren> >> Roric flings his boomerang at the second devil, but it goes wide...
<GMStoren> >> chrys's turn.
* Rachel considers her next move carefully..
<GMStoren> « fixed the speeds now :) »
* Chrys lashes out at the second Imp, hoping to hurt him bad!
<Cody> «ooc: Hurt him so bad! »
* Rachel keeps an eye on Cody as she waits..
<GMStoren> >> Chrys hits the tricky critter right where it hurts. 1: WHACKED! 66 damage! 2: 31!
<Rachel> <<In the nuts? :o>>
<Cody> «ooc: :D »
<GMStoren> >> The Mage mashers Silence the thing...
* Chrys twirls his knives and wipes the blood off of them. "Idiot..."
<GMStoren> >> Niki's turn.
<Cody> «ooc: Cody's the slowest one in the group now, isn't he? Sigh ^^ »
* Niki looks at Keylia and points to the remaining Imp. "Is he the one who did that to me?"
<GMStoren> « No, not really.. RHiana's still molasses slow ^^ »
<Cody> «ooc: Yeah but she's not here ;) »
<Rachel> <<I'm second to molasses slow!>>
<GMStoren> « Chrys, Niki, Cody are all the same speeds, but your lcuks differ »
<Niki> «ooc: My axe r0x0rs your. ;) »
<GMStoren> [Keylia] *nods* yep.
<Niki> Okay...be right back. ^_-
* Niki walks over a little away from Keylia. .oO( Hmm...I wonder if I can do that again. Time to find out. ^_^ )
<GMStoren> >> Chrys 's charge at 1/4 btw :)
<Rachel> <<As we all wait anxiously.. :o>>
<Cody> «ooc: dootdootdoot. »
<GMStoren> « Heard Niki lost the spiffy alais. :( »
<Niki> «ooc: Sorry, accidently deleted the alias. ^^; Have to manually type it. I'll get the alias from the trials log. »
* Niki holds her axe in the air and 5 lightning bolts strike the axe as she does this. Niki's soul emerges from her body and begins to chant.
* Rachel waggles the blade tauntingly at Imp B. ;)
<Niki> I call upon my most inner strength to thee.  Life to death, lightning to dust.
* Cody blinks at Rachel and wiggles his staff tauntingly at Imp B too!
<Niki> «ooc: God that sucked. ;_; »
<Rachel> <<Obscene. :o>>
<Cody> «ooc: ^^;;; »
<GMStoren> « you do what you must ^^ »
* Niki takes a dashing stance and runs up to the Imp slashing it with all her might. "Odinson Catastrophe!"
* Rachel blinks in amusement at Cody and raises an eyebrow.
<GMStoren> >> Niki cleaves the poor thing in two with her axe's enhanced edge! 136 damage!
<Cody> «ooc: Aww. I wanted to do multi PD. »
<Cody> «ooc: Damn ya, Niki :D »
<Niki> «ooc: lol. »
<GMStoren> >> It vanishes in a puff of smoke!
<GMStoren> >> Cody's turn.
<Rachel> . o O (I should conserve my strength for whoever was laughing...)
* Niki walks back to Keylia mumbling to herself. "Stupid thing...making me sick...maifnavind..."
* Cody slips into an offensive position, whappling the hell out of the sleeping Imp!
<GMStoren> « yeah.. there is no heals coming up gang.. ^^ »
<Cody> Take that! And that! And that! 
* Rachel sweatdrops. ;)
<GMStoren> >> Cody attacks the sleeping Imp, giving it a rude awakening indeed!
<GMStoren> >> 41 damage! Charge at 1/4!
* Cody grins.
<GMStoren> [Imp} Ahh... no fair!
<GMStoren> >> Rachel's turn.
* Cody sticks his tounge out at the imp. :P
* Rachel chuckles joyfully as she rushes past Cody and lunges at the remaining Imp, slashing at it wickedly, the blade glinting in the darkness of the obsidian room!
<GMStoren> >> Rachel strikes the Imp full on... 88 damage!
<GMStoren> >> Charge at 1/4!
<GMStoren> >> Rahne's turn.
* Rahne casts ¤Alacritous Gale! With a deafening clap of thunder, a bolt of lightning erupts from heaven! With the fading flash, Djinn appears and waves hello to Rahne! Weaving complex threads of mana, Djinn crafts a sparkling blanket of magic, and tosses it over Cody! The glistening sheet fades away, leaving behind a few flickering sparkles. Djinn winks at Rahne before vanishing, "Have fun, kiddo!" *
* Rachel drops back, twirling the sword...
<GMStoren> >> Rahne increases Cody's Agility by 13! joy. :)
* Cody suddenly feels really speedy. O_o
<Cody> Thanks!
<GMStoren> « movin on up.. heheh »
<GMStoren> >> Cody can act!
* Rahne nods to Cody with sad eyes.. *
<Rachel> << O_o Oh god, Cody, her eyes are nodding to you! And they're sad! aaie! ;_;>>
* Cody attacks the Imp again!
<Rachel> <<That was lame. Mm. Must be late. ^^;>>
* Rachel watches Cody, taking in how he moves when he attacks..
<GMStoren> >> Cody strikes the creature yet again with his staff, meaning business despite his light wound. 44 damage!
<GMStoren> >> Charge at 2/4!
<Cody> «ooc: Rachel: Ametur. :o »
<GMStoren> >> Tori's turn.
<Rachel> <<More like.. 'Hey, his butt flexes when he whaps those enemies with his staff!'>>
<GMStoren> Keylia notices rachel watching Cody and raises an eyebrow. ;)
* Tori takes aim at the remaining imp and, shifting to an offensive stance, fires!
<Niki> .oO( Cool, I did it.  And I didn't die or anything afterwards either. ^_^ )
* Rachel shakes herself out of it forcibly, wondering if Rahne's mother used some form of aphrodisiac in her breakfast.... ^^;
* Niki starts doing this funky head bob with a wide smile on her face.
<GMStoren> >> Tori fires off point blank at the chibi-devil! 76 damage!
<GMStoren> >> Charge at 3/4!
<GMStoren> « heh.. it has 1 hp.. »
* Rahne sneezes on the Imp! *
<Niki> «ooc: ... »
<Rachel> << O_o LOL>>
<Radien> << You guys got an enemy to 1 HP in the first SO2 battle. ;) >>
<Cody> «ooc: Who gets to off it? »
<Rahne> << I was hoping my sneeze would.. ^^; >>
<GMStoren> >> It falls out of the sky at Rahne's sneeze, but later you see it was Keylia who sneezed on it as well. Defeated! ;)
* Cody spins his staff around, grinning, "All right!"
<GMStoren> >> The area is clear! Victory!
<Rachel> Might nostril power felled the evil demons...and it was good.
* Rachel sheathes her sword. ^^;
<Niki> «ooc: There. ^_^ I have that alias back. :D »
<Cody> Your loogie had the power to save nations, young Rachel. ^^;
<GMStoren> >> 83 xp gained. :)
* Rachel blinks and bursts out laughing. ^^;
<Chrys> ...
* Cody laughs too. ^^
* Chrys shrugs and keeps on going.
<GMStoren> [Keylia] Well, loogye or no, seems the way is clear... till to knock on Shade's door.
<Cody> Let's keep going...
* Cody walks onward!
* Niki puts her axe away, and holds Keylia's hand again.
* Rahne quickly regains her composure and then quietly goes back to tie the satchel with Cody's Chocobo in it back on... *
<GMStoren> « er till we »
* Rachel watches Chrys go with a soft sigh now but follows, her step slightly lighter.. ^^
<GMStoren> Rahne still ehars the snoozing from her package. Baby's sure can sleep sometimes...
<Rachel> <<Will Cody get to ride the chocobo once it grows? :o>>
<Cody> «ooc: That'd be fun :) »
<GMStoren> « Yeah, just watch. ;) »
<Rachel> <<We could race!>>
<Radien> « And dig up chocograms! »
<GMStoren> « shallw e close gentlemen? You are on the path to destruction. ;) »
<Cody> «ooc: Yay! »
<Rachel> <<Nice, Storen...way to up team morale. ;)>>
<Cody> «ooc: I can go for maybe a half hour? »
<GMStoren> « I'm going to end it Cody »
<GMStoren> « late now »
<Cody> «ooc: kay :) »
<Rachel> <<Pfft. Not that late. ;) But aw well. ^^>>
<GMStoren> « any witty commentary? ^^ »
<Niki> «ooc: Doh...don't have my second charge move aliased anymore either. ;_; »
<GMStoren> « Niki: Gah :( »
* Cody looks back at Rachel with a soft smile, "Ready?"
* Rachel raises an eyebrow and winks at Cody, grinning. "Born so."
* Cody smiles and laughs a bit, "Glad to hear it! This goes for everyone! Hope you're ready..."
* Niki looks at Keylia. "Dunno, are we ready?"
<Rachel> . o O (....me too, Cody. Something feels wrong...my skin won't stop crawling.....I hope we're ready.)
<GMStoren> [Keylia] I sure feel ready.
<Cody> . o O ( I hope they're ready...something feels off. There's something funny under my skin. i hope everyone will be okay... )
<Cody> «ooc: ;) »
<Rachel> <<Heh, Cody.. ;)>>
<Cody> «ooc: ^^ »
<GMStoren> With duantless resolve and strength of heart you make your advance up the steps unimpeded. The way to the inner sanctum lies ahead... and the test of Joch's faith in you.
<Niki> Okay, then lets go.
* Rahne quietly waits, her somber face hidden by the darkness, her inner misery hidden by her face.. *
<Cody> «ooc: The final test...lies with you, hiro! »
<GMStoren> ~~ SESSION END ~~
<Rachel> Rachel: I bet you do, Key, but you might need to drop that skirt to be sure! Keylia: Here? Now? Rachel, can't you wait till we get to the Inn? ;)
Session Close: Mon Feb 19 01:15:33 2001