Session Start: Sun Jul 22 22:40:27 2001
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<Niki> Woo!
<Chrys> Not if she asked you to, Baha ;)
<Rachel> Chrys. ^_-
<Roric> Heh.
<Chrys> Yes, luv? ^_-
<Rachel> ...HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY!
<Rachel> ...
<Rachel> ^_^
<Chrys> ...
* Chrys falls over
<Roric> ...huh?
<Rachel> Ashton's birthday is in 2 days ^_^
<Chrys> Ror: I'm 18 this Wednesday.
<Niki> 3 days.
<Cody> It is? O_o
<Cody> YAYYY!
<Rachel> Dude, I won't be robbing the cradle anymore! ;)
<Roric> Why did you fall over?
<Chrys> 3 by every clock that isn't newfie or british, Rache. ;)
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<Rachel> Swivel O_o
<Chrys> And Rache, you weren't in the first place considering you never... ;)
<Cody> Swivel! :D
* Cody does so!
<GMStoren> round and round she goes..
<Rachel> lol
<GMStoren> let us proceed
<Rachel> Lets.
<GMStoren> ~~ SESSION START ~~
<Cody> «ooc: WHoo! »
<GMStoren> « I'm picking up mfrom morning.. :) »
<Niki> «ooc: Uhh...what happened last session again? »
<Niki> «ooc: Oh wait, I know. I was making snowballs. ;D »
<Chrys> «ooc: Rahne ran off and got Cody's parents. Niki played in the snow with Joch and Cody :) »
<GMStoren> The great white Flammie soars across the skies over the land, with her hereoly burden, the clouds rolling in from the east as she makes her way to Gaia's navel, the place where events that shaped people's destinies began. With a tilt and a swirl, she starts the descent, as the heights of pandora castle draw closer.
<Niki> «ooc: ;_; »
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<Rhiana> «ooc: Sorry I'm late »
<Rachel> <<Nygs! ^^>>
<GMStoren> « ENgyma! »
<Rhiana> «ooc: Invasion went longer than I thought »
<GMStoren> « Three cheers ^_^ »
<Rahne> << Heyas, Nygs. ^^ >>
<Rhiana> «ooc: SCSA is now WCW/ECW »
<Niki> «ooc: This fast forward skipped me beaning everyone in the head with snowballs. ;_; »
<Roric> «ooc: Hi Enygma. Sadly, we're just starting. »
<Rhiana> «ooc: Good, I didn't miss much then? :) »
<GMStoren> « I thank thee for the update... I was sidetracekd by a lot of stuff.. :( »
<Niki> «ooc: You missed this... »
<Niki> «ooc: <GMStoren> The great white Flammie soars across the skies over the land, with her hereoly burden, the clouds rolling in from the east as she makes her way to Gaia's navel, the place where events that shaped people's destinies began. With a tilt and a swirl, she starts the descent, as the heights of pandora castle draw closer. »
<Rhiana> «ooc: RVD and Matt Hardy brought the house down Storen..one HELL of a match »
<Chrys> «ooc: You missed us discussing your 5 second akill, and you missed the usual pregame flirts. »
<Roric> «ooc: I licked Baha's nipples. »
<Cody> «ooc: O_o »
<GMStoren> Chrys still has a sore spot where Niki ebaned him with a snowball, and Cody's parents are not at his side, remaining within the confines of the pirate fort of Del Marr.
<GMStoren> « o_O »
<Rhiana> «ooc: I don't think I have much to say about the akill, in respect to Bahamut »
<Rhiana> «ooc: I can't believe Austin is now WCW/ECW though »
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<Rachel> <<...we go? ^^>>
<Chrys> «ooc: ...........what'd I do to deserve that, Niki? ;) Why not Rhi or Cody or Rachel or Roric? »
<Cody> «ooc: Cuz! It's your birthday! »
<GMStoren> « But you're my lovely smite toy Chrys ^^ »
<Roric> «ooc: I wasn't there. :D »
<Chrys> «ooc: .....It is not, Cody ;) »
<Niki> «ooc: I dunno. I should have hit everyone. I set up a trench with a massive snowball supply and wasn't gonna let anyone through. ;) »
<Rahne> << Say what you wish, Nygs.  I should not be any reason for you to hold back if you'd prefer to mention something. ^^;  I'm certainly not going to be upset or anything. ^^;; >>
* Cody looks down quietly at Pandora castle, his face somewhat troubled.
<Chrys> «ooc: Storen, you're lucky you ain't Keynes or I'd shishkabob your eyeball again ;P »
<Cody> «ooc: I STARTED! You can all babble about Baha's nipples later! »
<Rahne> << hmm...  we are on Flammie now?  When'd that happen? >>
<Rhiana> «ooc: Well, quite honestly Baha..I prefer to save my anger for situations that truely deserve them :) »
<Chrys> «ooc: A long long time ago, in a galaxy far away, Rahne. »
<GMStoren> Flammie soon puts down near the river, coming to a hoevring stop. As she touches the ground, however, you feel a small tremor shake the furry mount. o_O It passes quickly.
<GMStoren> « a FF Bahamut.. ^^ »
<GMStoren> « aka fastforward. :) »
<Roric> «ooc: <Engyma> *opens a chocolate bar* WHAT THE FUCK! THERE ARE HARDLY ANY PEANUTS IN THIS! WHERE'S THE PEANUTS! »
<Cody> «ooc: O_o »
<Cody> «ooc: Gods I need my second dew ^^ »
<Rhiana> «ooc: Nah, not over Peanuts. Almonds now..I'd get pissed over Almonds »
* Rachel blinks and looks down at the ground.. ".....I believe our next Godbeast just said hi...."
<Cody> I guess so...:/
* Chrys waits as the tremor stops, sliding off the white dragon, seeming troubled with something as par the course
<GMStoren> You notice a familiar road nearby, leading up to the city. Unfortunately the signpost seems to have fallen over.
* Rachel shakes her head and slides off Flammie, giving her a pat for her troubles...
<GMStoren> As wella s a tree here and there...
<Rhiana> «ooc: How cool, Rydia has her own shrine at CG Shrines now »
<Chrys> «ooc: O_o »
<Chrys> «ooc: Huayyyy ^^ »
* Niki holds up one snowball that she didn't use and lobs it at Rachel before it can melt away.
* Rachel yelps as it hits her in the back of the head and she rubs the wet spot with a grumble. "Okay, very funny...let's just get going!"
<Chrys> Where to, bosslady?
* Cody clambers off Flammie, blinking a bit as Rachel gets pummeled, "How did that snowball last so long without melting...? O_o"
<Niki> HAHA....okay.  Lets go. *chuckles.*
* Rhiana keeps quite...just watches the others.
* Rachel points to the road... "Follow the road..."
<Niki> I dunno, but it did. :D
<Chrys> ...Shouldn't we meet up with Ror' or something? Or you trust that he'll know where to find us?
* Cody looks at the felled trees, "Certainly not yellow brick, is it?"
<GMStoren> Flammie growls softly, looking down at the ground uneasily. She soon goes back into the sky, presumable to await your call.
<Rachel> I think he'll meet us before we enter the city, probably..
<Niki> «ooc: Uhh, I would give explanation of how the win currents from Flammie flying at high altitudes kept it cool enough not to melt, but Niki is only 12. ;) »
* Rachel considers something and heads for the road...
<GMStoren> « heh. ^^ »
<Cody> «ooc: But her little hand is prolly all grubby and hot, being 12 ;) »
* Rahne surveys the area slowly, remaining silent. *
* Chrys nods, following after Rache closely
<Rachel> Afraid not, Cody.. ^^; Just make sure you don't get squished by a tree. That'd be a little ironic.
* Cody follows behind the others...a bit slower in pace.
<Niki> «ooc: Naw, she was in the snow for a while so her hand was nice and cool. »
<Cody> ...No kidding O_o Wow.
<Cody> «ooc: Hypothermia yay! »
* Rhiana follows last
<GMStoren> The group strides up the path, geeting a good look at the city. But it's not as pristine as you remember it. Here and there ramparts are half-toppled, and several houses dishelved by the quakes. There are 4 guards in full platemail standing by the gate itself.
* Cody pales a bit at the destruction, "Oh no..."
<Niki> Wow...this place fell in a big hole.
<GMStoren> [Guard] Halt.. who goes there!
* Chrys murmurs, dropping back a bit...worried that he might still be wanted in the town.
* Niki looks at the guard. "Who are you?"
* Rhiana folds her arms
* Rachel sweatdrops a little and clears her throat a bit, glancing at the others. "Just a group of travelers, seeking refuge from the tremors that plague open lands..."
<GMStoren> [Guard Answer my question. Noone is allowed in without permission from the royal family. This city is under martial law.]
<GMStoren> « gah.. »
<GMStoren> [Guard] Answer my question. Noone is allowed in without permission from the royal family. This city is under martial law.
<Cody> . o O ( Damn it...I have no proof that I'm... )
<Rachel> ....without? Martial law? Cripes..
<Niki> Welll...You can't have my name.  Cuz if you did then you would want my phone number too.
<Cody> «ooc: I really should have swiped a royal crest from whats his face »
<Roric> «ooc: ...pfff. »
<GMStoren> [Guard] ...wait. You there.
<GMStoren> One of the guards looks at Rachel.
* Rhiana grunts, "Someone handle this before I do."
* Rachel sweatdrops.
<Rachel> Uh, yes?
<Niki> «ooc: * The guard holds out a roll of bills. "Shake it baby!" »
<Rachel> <<LOL>>
<Cody> «ooc: Yay! »
<GMStoren> [Guard] You look very familiar...
<Rhiana> «ooc: Remind me where we are? »
* Chrys mutters under his breath. "C'mon, guys...let's find another way in..."
<GMStoren> « pandora.. ^^ »
<Chrys> «ooc: Pandora. Gates of. »
<Rhiana> «ooc: That's where I thought. »
* Rachel grins meekly and waves a hand. "I bet you say that to all the women. No, no, I'm just your average girl. Uh, if we can't pass here, that's fine...."
<GMStoren> « Cody can prove it.. »
* Rachel backs away a little. ^^;
<Rhiana> Gah...
<GMStoren> « show the epndant doof.. ^^ »
* Rhiana shoves her way to the front
<Cody> Sir...I believe we have permission to pass through here...
* Rachel gets shoved and exhales as Rhiana takes up the front ^^
<Cody> «ooc: Ah, they'll take that as a symbol? I wasn't sure ;) »
<GMStoren> « sort of. they will have to check at any rate. ^^ »
<Rhiana> Major Rhiana Flaresoul of the Imperial Military Forces with orders to protect the Gemma.  Now get out of my way.
* Chrys facepalms.
<Rachel> <<...damn... Rhiana is hot when she's being all military! Drop and give me twenty, baby ^_->>
<Cody> . o O ( ...For being a royal, I'm not very assertive...-_-; )
<GMStoren> [Guards] I'm sorry, we no longer have an alliance with Vandole. Make trouble, and you will be detained.
<Roric> «ooc: he's a royal something all right! »
<Rhiana> Get out of my way or you'll be detained.
<Rachel> Rhi....don't make trouble.. ^^;
<Rachel> Cody...?
<Cody> «ooc: He's a royal pain in the ass?! *cymbol clang* »
* Rahne sighs, stepping forward, speaking quietly, but with authority. * I am the Sage Rahne.. I am here with my companions on business integral to the well being of your nation, and the world abroad..
<GMStoren> One of the guards greets Cody. "Yes..? by who's authroity?"
<Chrys> (q) Uhm, people...Remember who Cody is...stop trying to flaunt what you are and let him do it for once...
* Cody holds up his pendant so the guard can see it, "Mine. Show this to the King if you have to...he'll know it."
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<Rachel> <<Heh...we're all royalty here, baby!>>
<Niki> «ooc: I thought Rachel had Cody's pendant. »
<GMStoren> [Guard] I'm sorry, but I have orders that only royal members can pass, miss Sage...
<Rachel> <<Gave it back. ^^>>
<GMStoren> [Guard] wait... isn't that the ..
<Rahne> I see...
<Roric> «ooc: *cody whips off his pants* I'VE GOT A ROYAL MEMBER FOR YOU< MOTHERFUCKER! SUCK IT! »
<Roric> «ooc: ...sorry. »
<Rachel> <<*chokes*>>
<Niki> «ooc: I should walk around to the side and make the Gates of Pandora enterance 2. ;) »
<Cody> «ooc: o_O Damn Roric! YOu are more horny than usual! NO MORE ZELDA PORN FOR YOU! »
<GMStoren> [Guard] ...just why do you have the Mana pendant? Who are you?
* Rhiana folds her arms, "That's the Gemma. Show some respect to him."
* Rachel places her hands on her hips, gazing warily at the guards...
<Cody> I'm Prince Etienne the 1st, Sir...
<GMStoren> The guards look at each other.
<Chrys> .oO(Hm. Everyone in the group seems to have some sort of high upbringing...I wonder if anyone remembers my family any more...)
<Cody> «ooc: Now entertain me! Boo. »
<GMStoren> [Guard] I'm.. I'm terribly sorry. Sire... I did no recognize you!
* Rhiana raises an eyebrow
<Roric> «ooc: Rahne doesn't. :D »
* Rachel chuckles a little. "That's more like it." ^^
<GMStoren> [Guard] You must be that group of people we encountered in Illusia... please... enter.
<Cody> It's all right... ^^; Thank you...
<GMStoren> They step aside, and one opens the door.
* Niki strides on into the city.
<GMStoren> [Guard] <w> Please don't tell the King about this... ^^
<Rhiana> ...such pathetic memories for military guards...
* Rachel reaches out to ruffle Cody's hair before heading into the city.. ^^
<Cody> ^^; I won't...
* Cody quickly heads inside, not liking this royal attention at all. ^^;
<Rachel> <<Why do I have the sudden urge to listen to the Mulan soundtrack? ~ Mister, I'll...make a man...out of youuuuu! ~>>
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<Chrys> «ooc: o.O; »
<Cody> «ooc: But he is a man! He's a UNDERWEAR MODEL NOW »
<Niki> «ooc: Mulan models male underwear? O_o »
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<Roric> «ooc: Didn't you see the movie, Dek? »
<Niki> «ooc: Yes. »
* Cody lets out a sigh of relief, "That...just was odd..."
<Niki> «ooc: Mulan looked more male then her commanding officer. »
<Chriswizard> «ooc: ^_^ »
<Rachel> You handled it well enough.. ^^; 
<GMStoren> You finally are able to enter the city itself, and see first hand the fact that it as seen better days. The fountain in the cenetr of the city is broken in pieces, and guards patrol the streets. One far down seems to be in the act of spearing some sort of creature that arises through a crack.
* Chrys follows behind the rest of the party, lagging behind still, bringing up the second to last in the clump, only ahead of Tori, and only slightly. "Wow. Looks like what happened after the riots about five years back, but moreso.."
<Cody> Thanks...
* Rhiana drops back to the end of the group again
<Chrys> «ooc: Okay, and Rhi. :) »
<GMStoren> « oen sec.. need a drink ^^ »
<Cody> This is terrible...I had no idea the God Beasts were so strong...
<Rhiana> «ooc: Ack..sorry »
<Cody> I mean...I did...just not this bad...
<Chrys> Cody, They aren't...
<Chrys> They're stronger. Stronger than you could imagine. -_-
* Rachel frowns a little at the disarray of the city.... "We'll get things going again...."
<Cody> ...
<Rhiana> ...this is why we shouldn't lolly gag around with trivial matters like those bloody guards back there
<Chrys> Exactly, Rhi.
<Cody> What exactly should we do, Rachel?
* Rahne remains silent, her ears folded down, any sort of mood crushed under the opressive air of this place.. *
<Rachel> Mmm....I'm hoping Roric made it past the guards or got in before they sealed the place off.....and if he did, he'd probably be at the Inn or bar....
<Rachel> <<I......think. ^^>>
* Niki looks at a nearby building, and tilts her head to the side. "Ah ha...now its straight again."
<Chrys> Provided any of the bars were still standing, Rache.
<Rachel> Well, yeah. But it's worth a look.
<Cody> Then we should hurry and check, before another earthquake hits...
* Rachel nods and heads for the nearest bar/Inn... ^^
<Niki> «ooc: We would, but our GM is thirsty. ;) »
<Chrys> So what? We split up or we just meander around town?
<GMStoren> « hehe back »
<Rachel> No...we stick together...I'd hate for something to happen and have our strength separated...
<Niki> «ooc: <GMStoren> Must...replenish my...strength...!!! BBBIIIIRRRRDDDMMMAAAANNN! »
* Chrys shakes his head and follows.
<GMStoren> You ntoice many stroes are still open, but more still are in a state of half-ruin, with several people finding shelter under makshift tents. The crackes sidewalks lead further up to the castle. ^^
<GMStoren> « er cracked. »
<Cody> . o O ( I wonder what my mother would say if she saw this...-_-; )
<Rahne> ...These poor people...
<Cody> I know...
<Rhiana> ..I hope you all understand now
<Rhiana> ...why we can't get side tracked
<Niki> «ooc: She would say..."Oh my baby!!" And then she would run up to you and wipe your face clean with her saliva. Cuz thats what she always does. »
<Rhiana> We must focus
* Rachel glances down a street, shrinking away a bit at the sight of the swaying and haphazardly hung sign for the armor shop...she heads onwards.....
<Niki> «ooc: Hey wait...is Pandora the very first town we started SoM in? »
<GMStoren> Rachel notices a building taller than the rest, most likely of a noble family, that seems largely undamaged by the tectonic activity.
* Chrys sighs, looking at Rhiana empethatically before picking up the pace. "I understood before this, but I've obviously made a bad name for myself in the past, so it's a little obvious I'm not trusted here..."
<GMStoren> .ooc yes :)
<Chrys> «ooc: The first town that Niki started SoM in, yes. »
<GMStoren> « though techncially it was Kippo ^^ »
<Chrys> «ooc: Rache and Cody started in Kippo »
* Rachel looks up at the building...
<Niki> «ooc: I wonder if the bartender remembers me. ;) »
<Rachel> ....
<Cody> Rachel, what's wrong?
<Rhiana> Chrys, I think you're over estimating yourself.  These people have a lot more to worry about than you right now, don't you think?
* Rachel shakes her head and looks determined. "Nothing. It's okay.....let's just find Roric and figure out our next move from there...."
* Niki starts to go off towards the bar.
* Chrys nods and shrugs in one motion. "I didn't mean the townsfolk. I meant my teammates. And it'll pass, I'm sure."
* Cody nods quietly, and follows behind Rachel, seeming a bit quieter than usual...which is saying something ;)
<GMStoren> Joch looks out from Cody's sleeve sadly. :(
* Rachel pokes her forehead a bit... "Hey, Em....I don't suppose you could speed this search up...?"
* Cody absentmindedly pets Joch on the head a few times, sighing.
<Rhiana> I see...but really I think I have better things to worry about than you as well.  Everyone should be focused on our goals, not on fighting each other.
* Chrys shrugs. "And that's the point, Rhi. People ignore me when I know what I'm talking about. But, you're right. Focus on just getting the job done, here..."
<GMStoren> [Emerald] ~Hard to believe we hung here before... almost was a different place then, partner.~
<Rachel> <<I feel so retarded when poking my forehead...it's like... I'm specil! I like to poke myself in the forehead! And eat crayons!>>
<Niki> «ooc: <Chrys> But...but...I wanted to try out the PVP combat system. ;_; »
* Rhiana snickers, "People ignore you when you know what you're talking about. You sound like me."
<GMStoren> Emerald appears...
<Cody> «ooc: BRB :D »
<Roric> «ooc: ...poking your forehead? »
* Rachel glances up at Emerald wryly.. "At least there's less drunken men trying to slap our behinds this time..."
* Chrys mutters something under his breath and watches the small sprite appear in midair.
<Rachel> <<Yeh. Poking my forehead. ^_^>>
* Niki continues off towards the bar.
<GMStoren> [Emerald] Hehe, well Roric's not with him. he's not at the bar. ^^
<GMStoren> « er 'em »
<Rachel> ....where is he then? ^^;
<Chrys> Then where is he, Key?
* Rachel reaches out to snag Niki before she gets too far.
<GMStoren> [Emerald] I think you should look up... *points across the lane*
<Niki> «ooc: <Emerald> In my pants! HAR HAR HAR! * The party smacks Emerald. »
<GMStoren> « lol »
<GMStoren> « she would do that too. ;) »
* Rachel blinks and looks upwards...
* Roric is seated atop the roof of a nearby bank unharmed by the quake, dangling his feet.
* Niki looks at Rachel. "What? I'm thirsty. I want some milk."
* Chrys raises an eyebrow at the young man. "Having fun, Ror'?"
* Rachel snorts a bit and smiles wryly...she uncorks her water bottle to offer it to Niki.
<Niki> I guess that works.
* Roric waves. "'Ey, mate. Gimme a sec."
* Rahne blinks, looking up at her rugged rooftop dwelling companion.. *
* Roric stands up and disappears to the other side of the roof.
* Niki takes the water bottle, and drinks away. When she returns it...about a drop of water is left in it.
* Rachel chuckles at Roric and recorks the bottle, making a note to refill it later..
<Niki> «ooc: Damn you Rachel, I wanted to patronize the bartender again. ;) »
<Rachel> Well...that was exciting ^^; 
* Roric comes around from behind the building. "Best ta lie doggo 'til the big ugly comes ta town. Tensions're 'igh an' all."
<Cody> I was sort of hoping for a grand goose chance. ^^ Oh well...
* Cody 's voice is a bit sarcastic ^^
* Rachel looks amusedly at Cody... "I think you've been hanging around mercenaries for too long, stud."
* Rhiana kneels down next to one of the cracks and examines it
* Niki gets a blank face. "Huh? Best to lie dog?"
* Chrys nudges Cody. "We'll have plenty of time for that by looking for the god beast."
* Cody smiles a bit.
<Rachel> And we should stow ourselves away, hmm, Ror? 
* Cody 's smile then fades, "True, Chrys...true..."
<GMStoren> You ntoice a woman come down the street, dressed in a rugged robe of a minister and her blue hair poking out from a hood.
<Chrys> ...
* Roric ignores Niki. "Couldn't 'urt. Got some shit ta talk about, but we oughtta deal with what's comin' first."
* Rhiana raises her head, "I sense something..."
* Rachel looks up a bit at the woman, furrowing her brow....she mumbles to Ror. "I agree..."
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<Roric> *glances at Rhi* Is it the beastie
<Roric> ?
<Rachel> <<Oh my god, the minister is Bryann!>>
<Bryann> «ooc: ...OP ME. »
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<Niki> «ooc: LOL »
<GMStoren> ooc whoops
<GMStoren> « misclick there.. ^^ »
<Bryann> «ooc: Or kill Chrys so I can register him or something »
* Rhiana shakes her head, "I don't think so...it's not that strong..."
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<Roric> Meira?
<Roric> ...no...
<Roric> Hm.
<Chrys> «ooc: What'd I miss? »
<GMStoren> She comes straight for the group, and you see who it is.... minister Phanna. ^_^
* Roric looks around carefully but nonchalantly.
* Chrys mumbles. "...You look familiar..."
* Rhiana gets up off her knees, "It's her."
<GMStoren> [Phanna] *huff* It's such a mess out here... hello. ^^
<Chrys> «ooc: Had I ever met Phanna, Stor? »
<GMStoren> « if you didn't go to Pandora castle.. »
* Rachel raises an eyebrow... "Hello..."
<GMStoren> « which obviously he didn't ^^ »
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* Roric scrutinizes the new arrival silently.
<Rachel> <<Screw you, taxpayer!>>
<GMStoren> « and bad network.. »
* Rhiana folds her arms, "Obviously Phanna of Pandora."
* Niki looks at Phanna. "Who are you?"
* Rahne politely curtsies. * Hello, Minister Phanna..
<Chrys> Phanna...?
<Rhiana> I've never met her, but I know who she is.
* Chrys mouths the name, trying to place it from somewhere other than "minister"
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<Cody> «ooc: Hmm. WHen did I ping out? »
<GMStoren> « bad pentie.. »
<Rachel> <<Codycakes ^^....right after I raised my eyebrow and said hello to Phanna!>>
<GMStoren> « you split.. ^^ »
<Cody> «ooc: Damn ^^ I pinged out sooner than that. »
<Niki> «ooc: And after that we all played the game of...Lets all say her name and wonder "WHO THE FUCK IS SHE?!" »
<GMStoren> « absically Phanna showed up ^^ »
<Cody> Oh...Hello Miss Phanna. ^^
<Rhiana> Is there something I can do for you Minister?  I'm rather busy at the moment..trying to sense where a Mana Beast is..can be tough..unless they are right on top of you
<GMStoren> [Phanna] I came as soona s I heard the prince came through the door... I had no idea!
* Cody blushes bright red, "Oh no..."
* Rachel chuckles softly. ^^;
<GMStoren> [Phanna] Things have been very rough for us all since that day... maybe if we'd have known before...
* Chrys looks back at Rhiana. "You need help? I'm not quite what you are, magically, but I could place the beasts if I felt them..."
<Cody> «ooc: I thought that said...gaaah »
<GMStoren> [Phanna] Sir, I'm the Minister of King Elman. And thank you for reminding me, I came to fetch you for his Highness.
* Rhiana shakes her head, "I'm not exactly sure what I'm looking for yet Chrys..it's trial and error right now."
<Chrys> «ooc: "place the breasts...", Cody? ;) »
<Cody> «ooc: YES »
<Cody> ...My Grandfather wants to see me? But...we have to go find Umber and stop him...Is it urgent?
<Roric> (m) News travells fast...
<Roric> «ooc: travels »
<Rhiana> My senses are all screwed up...thanks to this chaotic world..my Aura isn't as adept as it once was...so I am having to re-learn some things
* Rachel glances at Cody and then gazes at Phanna, wondering whether or not to object to accompanying the minister..
<Rhiana> ..hmmm
<GMStoren> [Phanna] Well, if you mean the godbeast, we don't have any idea where it is... but he might know more. He wants to talk to you...
<Chrys> «ooc: ...Why do I want to call the Earth God Beast "Gurdijeff"? »
<Rhiana> ...I do feel something out of the ordinary...
* Cody looks to Rachel, "Well...?"
<Rhiana> But it's faint.
<Roric> You guys go on ahead. I'll keep an eye out for big nasty.
<Rachel> ....if he knows more, we should go. We need all the info we can get...
<GMStoren> [Phanna] So, could you come with me to the castle Cody? Or should I say Prince Etienne?
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* Rachel nods a bit to Roric..
<Chrys> I'll stick with you, Ror. I'm not good with royalty, really.
<Cody> No...Cody is fine, please. ^^
<Rhiana> ...it's underground
* Rhiana closes her eyes
<Chrys> ...That explains the earthquakes, at least...
<Rhiana> ...pretty deep underground too
<GMStoren> [Emerald] Well sure it is... it's burrowing upf rom the prison of the earth palace, RHiana..
<GMStoren> [Emerald] We don't have much time before it comes knocking in a big way. ^^
<Cody> ^^; Then if we're going to meet with my Gra...er, the King, we'd better hurry...
<Rhiana> Well, atleast I know what I'm trying to sense now...
* Rachel shifts the sword on her back a little and nods, getting closer to Cody... "Let's go, then....everyone who is staying, be careful....we'll be at the castle if you need to fetch us..."
<Niki> Hmm...
* Roric gives a mute nod.
* Chrys nods. "We'll be around. We'll likely find each other if the Umber decides to come around."
<Cody> Okay...Please lead on, Miss Phanna...
<Rhiana> ..I doubt I'll be needed...
<Niki> I'm hungry.
* Rahne decides she'd better follow the Minister, just in case. *
<GMStoren> "Alright..." She leaves back down the street, turning left then north to the castle.
* Chrys mutters. "Don't think that, Rhi. You helped us immensely on the last two beasts, we can't have ya giving up now.."
* Chrys waves off whoever's going
* Rachel straightens her shoulders a little and nods a little to Chrys before heading off after Phanna...
<GMStoren> « so chrys, Roric, Rhian staying? »
<Rachel> <<ooh....glee....heheh....wee for skin numbing cream...>>
<Rhiana> «ooc: I dunno, really ;) »
* Niki wanders off looking for food.
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* Cody follows Phanna quietly.
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<Chrys> «ooc: that was wonderuflly intelligent. »
<Cody> «ooc: :D Yay! »
<Niki> «ooc: I'm kinda staying, but not. I'm not going with Phanna or staying. Niki's stomach is guiding her. ;) »
<Chrys> «ooc: as I was sayting, is Rhi staying behind? »
<Chrys> «ooc: Niki wander off to bar, gotcha ;P »
<GMStoren> Tori decides to keep watch in the desolate streets with the group remaining.
* Rahne follows even more quietly. *
<Rhiana> «ooc: I guess I'll go »
* Rhiana shrugs and follows
<Niki> «ooc: Doesn't have to be the bar, just anyplace with food. »
<Niki> «ooc: Except Mcdonalds. ;) »
<Chrys> «ooc: Roric's pants »
<Rachel> <<mmmm..>>
<Cody> «ooc: That looks so wrong. »
<Chrys> «ooc: ...That's a quote. »
<Cody> «ooc: No shit :D »
<Niki> «ooc: LOL »
<Chriswizard> «ooc: :o »
<GMStoren> The group splits up like old times, and it's not long before the castle bound contingent is led inside the gates, the guards opening the porticullis for Phanna..
<Rhiana> «ooc: Niki would be easy to get in the sack »
<GMStoren> « eesh ;) »
<Niki> «ooc: She's 12! She's suppose to be stupid like a kid! »
<GMStoren> You immeditaely notice that the castle is much more active than your ecall.. nobles of all types seem to be mulling about, taing refuge and shelter here.
<GMStoren> « er taking »
<Chrys> «ooc: <Roric> 'Ey, brat... I got candy... »
<Chrys> «ooc: ...er, baduh. »
* Rachel narrows her eyes a little....
* Cody whispers back to Rachel, "If he's here...he won't hurt you. I won't let him..."
* Rachel glances at Cody and just nods a bit.
<Cody> «ooc: Yay connection! Privacy is a thing of the past :D »
<Rachel> <<Heh....damnit, now I can't daydream about naked people anymore!>>
<Cody> «ooc: Dream about Naked underwear boy cody :D »
<Roric> «ooc: Why not? »
<GMStoren> Phanna guides you up the steps where you first met Meira, and onto the throne chambers above, none of the guards hassling you, and even more most likely bowing. Some murmurs go upf rom the nobles when they see Cody pass by.
<Rachel> <<Cause he'll know ;_;>>
<Rachel> <<http://www.subdimension.com/community/culture/eternal/pics/Rache.jpg>>
<Roric> «ooc: ...he will? »
<Rachel> <<Yis.>>
<Roric> «ooc: How? »
<Rachel> <<We're connected mentally, dude!>>
<Chrys> «ooc: Cody and Rachel have this kind of mental link, like something out of a bad fantasy novel »
<Rahne> << They can rape each others thoughts. ;_; >>
<Roric> «ooc: WHen did that happen? »
* Rachel keeps her hand ready to tug her sword free in case trouble arises..
<Chrys> «ooc: Before Northtown, at least »
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<Cody> «ooc: Wow, where have YOU been. Like, after COdy woke up from that Coma ^^ Even earlier than that, maybe. »
<Roric> «ooc: It'd be cool if one of them was driven to madness by it and killed the other. »
<GMStoren> The aging Elman is quite alone in the blue accented throne room, looking pensive. He has obviously been staring at the door, hinging upon your arrival...
<Cody> ...Geh, I really don't like this... -_-;
<GMStoren> [King Elman] Etienne...
* Cody gulps a bit, "Grandfather..."
* Rachel reaches out to brush her hand along Cody's back supportively at Elman's tone before dropping it away, waiting for whatever will come..
* Rhiana folds her arms and grunts
<Chrys> «ooc: Cody's been in at least two comas so far, Lucc ;P »
<Rachel> <<lol..but who's counting? ;)>>
<Cody> «ooc: But the last one was a SPECIL one! »
<GMStoren> [King Elman] Grandson... so you've truly come back to us in this time of need. I have been praying for this day for many years...
<Roric> «ooc: Someone bitch-slap Elman. »
<Cody> This day...need? I...I don't understand quite what you mean...
* Rhiana mumbles, "Before or after you made a deal with the Empire..."
<GMStoren> Elman rises from the throne, and appraoches Cody. "You've seen the suffering of the people, here, because of the God Beasts, because of my foolishness. I have tried to do all I can since the Purelands, but it has not been enough."
<GMStoren> [King Elman] But at least I can breathe a bit easier knowing the rumros I heard were jests. For you have come back to me.
* Cody blinks several times, "I have good friends...They took care of me. I owe them much..."
* Rachel offers a rackish grin but doesn't speak. ^^;
* Cody suddenly bites his lip, trying not to crack a smile, and looks at Rachel. ^^;
* Rhiana glares darkly
<Chrys> «ooc: <Cody> I owe one several lifetimes worth of sex and chocolate... »
* Cody quickly looks back to his Grandfather.
* Rahne looks away, pressing her ears back down, feeling uncomfortable for some reason.. *
<GMStoren> Elman puts his hands on Cody's shoulders. "I know... I owe them more than the entire borders of my nation for their bravery. And for yours."
* Rachel crosses her arms over her chest, stifling a laugh. ^^;
* Cody frowns a bit, unsure of what to say to that...
<GMStoren> [King Elman] You do great honor to the Elman line, Etienne... I'm sure if Purim were here today she would say the same. You truly are her son."
<Cody> T...Thank you...
* Rhiana grumbles, "Why stop there..just get on your hands and knees and kiss his...."
<Cody> «ooc: LOL! »
<GMStoren> « o_o »
<Rachel> <<....*dies!*>>
<Cody> «ooc: Well, I'm glad SOMEONE said it! Tee! »
<GMStoren> Emerald stifles a small chuckle, and hides behind Rachel's head.
* Rachel coughs loudly at Rhiana's words and digs her foot into the ground. ^^;
<Rachel> <<* Emerald frowns and mumbles. "Rache, you really need to start using some special herbs with your soap! You have flakes!">>
<GMStoren> « lol.. ^^ »
<GMStoren> [King Elman] Ahem. Well...
* Cody looks very uncomfterable...
<GMStoren> Elman backs away from Cody a bit, looking more like a King and less like a prodigal father.
<Rhiana> I beleive he's done everything but deeply aplogize for being a catalyst in this grave danger our world now faces...
* Rachel arches an eyebrow.
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<GMStoren> [King Elman] I'm afraid the time has past for apologizing.. we must attempt to survive.
<Rhiana> Then explain why I should help you.
<Chrys> «ooc: Rhiana needs some happiness. »
<Rachel> <<dude, Roric, send Rhi the feelthesadness.jpg!>>
<Cody> «ooc: Yay! »
<Cody> «ooc: ", er, what feel the sadness pic? »
<Rhiana> As far as I'm concerned you're just as bad as the Empire was in this ordeal.
<Rachel> <<http://www.subdimension.com/community/culture/eternal/pics/feelthesadness.jpg>>
<Cody> Yes, I don't mean to be rude, but...Why have you called us here...?
<GMStoren> [King Elman] I'm aware of the ramifications of the pact with Vandole that has since been broken, Lady Flaresoul. However, now it is everyone for himself as the beasts divide and conquer what little resistance remains. Our forces were both shattered that fateful day..
<Cody> «ooc: ROTFLOL. I NEED A HUG :D »
<Rahne> ..Miss Rhiana..  ..you'd said yourself that now wasn't the time to get sidetracked like this..
<Rachel> <<That's hanging on my wall. ^_^>>
* Rachel nods a bit at Rahne's words.
<GMStoren> [King Elman] Since you have taken it upon yourself to come here, I ask, on behalf of Pandora, that you help defeat the earth demon and save us from it's wrath.
<Rahne> ..It doesn't matter what happened before..  we have one problem to deal with now, and dragging that up won't help..
<Rachel> We were going to. 
<Cody> We were planning on doing that, Grandfather...
<Rhiana> Yes, and while you sit here and spout off and kiss Cody's ass, my father was a casuality of your greed.  I have no interest in you or your kingdom.
* Cody frowns, "Rhiana..."
* Rachel sweatdrops at Rhi and grimaces a bit..
<Rhiana> However..your people...I will help.
<Rhiana> Since they had no part in your stupidity.
* Rachel nods a bit, relaxing..
<GMStoren> [King Elman] I greive as well Rhiana, for my daughter was also claimed. Do not be so hasty to judge.
<Rachel> ...I'm sorry to press matters, but is there any information you can offer us to help us deal with the fiend?
<GMStoren> [King Elman] Yes, that is why I summoend you here.
<Rachel> . o O (Then get to the fucking point before we all die!)
<GMStoren> [King Elman] And also one pressing matter that must be attended to... but that can wait.
<Chrys> «ooc: <Elman> The beast is EARTH! :O He is weak against WIND! Now go fight your best! »
<Chrys> «ooc: Erh, sorry, FF moment »
<Rachel> <<LOL>>
<Cody> «ooc: YAY! »
<Cody> «ooc: Oh god no...Chrys, you know what you made me go into? »
* Rhiana mumbles..".not very pressing then, I guess..."
<Cody> «ooc: GIGGLY CLAP MODE! :D »
* Rachel waits for Elman to stop playing word games and get to the point.
<Niki> «ooc: Agh Chrys...look what you did. You must die now! »
<Chrys> «ooc: *continues dismantling mother's old crutch into various blunt objects »
<GMStoren> [King Elman] I can tell you that my soldiers have reported encounetrs with creatures of the earth itself, and they seem to be moving with a pattern. Theyf irst started around Gaia's Navel istelf, and have since moevs steadily westward toward pandora, growing in frequency and intensity.
* Rachel furrows her brow at that..
<Cody> N...Not good...
<GMStoren> [King Elman] I'm quite certain the Earth beast intends to strike our kingdom from the one direction we cannot protect... from beneath.
<Rachel> Hmm..
<Chrys> «ooc: <Elman> So you must dig underground to fight him with the SHOVEL! :O »
<Rachel> <<Rachel: I call dibs on the bright blue shovel!>>
<GMStoren> [King Elman] And one your way here, you have already seen the warning signs. It will not be long.
<Cody> «ooc: I'll take RED »
<Niki> «ooc: I go the bright green one! »
<Niki> «ooc: got een. »
<GMStoren> « lol ^^ »
<Niki> «ooc: ARGH »
<Rhiana> «ooc: He'll let us borrow his shovel for 50 Zenny »
<Chrys> «ooc: And I'll form the head! ...Er, wait. »
* Rachel nods a little...
<Niki> «ooc: Well its better then charging 100 rupees to play the stupid ass shovel game. »
<GMStoren> [King Elman] This is why I need you here, Etienne.. you and your friends have the sacred duty to stop this creature... the matetr is simply beyond my power to rpevent.
<Cody> . o O ( That's what we were GOING to do before you made this into some sort of politcal game to make yourself look BETTER. Argh! Have you not changed at all!...*Sigh* )
<GMStoren> [King Elman] When it appears, you must be ready. That is all I ask.
<Rachel> We'll do our best to protect the people. 
<Cody> Of course..
* Rachel smirks a bit at the thought. ^^
<Rhiana> I will fight for the people.
<Chrys> «ooc: <Rhiana> And then I'll kick your rootie pooh candy ass. »
<Rhiana> ...and only your people.
<Cody> «ooc: Cody will help. He's not very found of his grandpappy now ^^. »
<Niki> «ooc: Mass destruction...I'll help! ;) »
<Rhiana> Now..what is this pressing matter
* Rhiana folds her arms and narrows her eyes
* Rachel nods a bit, curious.
<Chrys> «ooc: <Elman> It's called lead. It's matter, and it's heavy, so it does a lot of pressing... * Rhiana shoots Elman with a spell. »
<Rhiana> «ooc: A spell? That'll get *all* spells ;) »
<Chrys> «ooc: lol »
<GMStoren> Elman nods, not saying anymore on the matter. "When the threat has passed, I wish to conduct a ceremony in Etienne's honor. He was too young when he was spirited away to be given the right of Succession, and the true title of Prince.
<Cody> ...I...I don't really want it...There's no point...
<Chrys> «ooc: Refuse! REFUSE! »
* Rachel grimaes a bit. ^^;
<Chrys> «ooc: There we go :D »
<Rachel> <<grimaces>>
<Rachel> o O (ugh....a froofy upperclass snob fest...)
<Rhiana> We have more important things to worry about than your pathetic kingdom
<GMStoren> [King Elman] You may not want it, but I fear that in such a world, my days are nubmered, my grandson. The people must look to someone when that day comes.
<Chrys> «ooc: Um, Elman. Reality check. Cody go boom, turn into big wood. »
<Rachel> <<Heheh...big wood....heheh..>>
<GMStoren> « no, this is assuming that is a long time from now.. ;) »
<Cody> But you don't understand...I can't STAY here. I have to become the tree. There's only one thing or the other, and being the Tree is far more important!
<Niki> «ooc: Tell him to fuck off! DO IT! »
<Chriswizard> «ooc: ... »
* Rachel winces a bit but nods.
<Rhiana> «ooc: That means Cody wants to...put the wood to Rachel ;D »
<Cody> «ooc: ;D »
<Rhiana> «ooc: *rimshot* »
<Cody> «ooc: Gigglyclap »
<GMStoren> [King Elman] That is true, but... there is the matetr of who you chosoe to be your wife.. she will have all the rights and privliedges if that comes to pass.
* Rachel wideyes.
<GMStoren> [King Elman] And will be my successor if so...
<Cody> Uh... O_o What?!
* Rahne coughs a bit, swallowing.. * Matters for another day.. Your Highness, the affairs of your state will have to wait. We will do our best to protect it, as we will all the world's nations. That is the foremost concern right now..
* Rachel nods slowly.. ^^;
<Cody> «ooc: Tries to think of Rachel or Rahne being the queen and LAUGHS and LAUGHS. Er...I mean ;) »
<Rachel> <<EXCUSE ME? ;)>>
<Chrys> «ooc: <Chrys> I'll be his wife! ^-^ »
<Cody> «ooc: LOL »
<Rachel> <<I can be prim and proper! Screw you, comaboy! ;)>>
<Rhiana> ..if your kingdon even exists after this..I wonder if your people know you're the one who helped cause this
<Cody> «ooc: Maid: I heard the queen talks to a fairy in her HEAD *makes a crazy sign* »
<Rachel> <<*dies*>>
<GMStoren> [King Elman] Yes, I know. These matters are for another time... but please remember this. If I should perish in the attack, you have my full blessing to carry out this decree... for the people, Etienne.
<Rahne> Matters for another day, Lady Flaresoul, Highness..
* Cody doesn't say anything. He just looks down at the floor.
* Rachel glances at Cody..
<Chriswizard> «ooc: Pretty tiles? :D »
* Rhiana grunts, "And people wonder why I hate noblity..."
<Cody> (w) Not all noblity is like this, Rhiana...
<Cody> I...I can't make this desicion now. Please, after the attack, we can work this out...one way or the other.
<Niki> «ooc: Niki is noblity and isn't! ;) »
<Rachel> . o O (Just most...)
<Rhiana> ...all the noblity I've ever known is...
<GMStoren> [King Elman] *nods* Now... if there is anything I can provide for you, name it. You are the prince Cody, and your Knights.
<Chrys> «ooc: Chrys, luckily, isn't nobility. He's just the next closest thing. --; »
* Rachel raises her head a little at the title. ^^
<Cody> «ooc: Yeah! Give is 9 of every elemental coin, and... »
<Rhiana> «ooc: <Rhiana> You could provide a painful and unhappy death for me »
<Niki> «ooc: I want the real Chibiko Hammer! Go find it for me. ;) »
<Cody> Thank you...
<Rahne> << And max money! 9,999,999!  ^_^  And weapon orbs you have hidden in your treasure room! >>
<GMStoren> « yeah! :D »
<Chrys> «ooc: <Chrys> Give me money, give me power, and leave me alone. »
<Rachel> <<And the best armor!>>
<Niki> «ooc: Forget this...gimme a gameshark for this RPG. ;) »
<Cody> «ooc: And ...and...women for Chrys' harem. He's lonely :| »
<Rhiana> «ooc: And Chrys requires hookers...real ones..not the kind you have to blow up like last time! »
<GMStoren> « lol »
<Chrys> «ooc: ...! »
<Chrys> «ooc: Not quite. ;) »
* Rachel brushes her hair from her eyes...
<Chrys> «ooc: Chrys isn't quite as randy as Cody ^^ »
<Cody> «ooc: Wah! He woulda been! »
<Rhiana> «ooc: And get us Mr. T »
<Rhiana> «ooc: We'll just tell T that the Mana beasts are destroying Youth Centers »
<Rhiana> «ooc: And Talkin' shit about the T »
<Rhiana> «ooc: That'll take care of everything :D »
<Chrys> «ooc: And not drinkin' milk. »
<Cody> «ooc: :D »
<GMStoren> [King Elman] Stay as long as you wish within the walls... this is your home.
<GMStoren> [King Elman] Even tot eh very alst brick of this palace stands...
* Rhiana turns to the exit, "I should go back to monitor the beast. It...smells in here..."
<Cody> Thank you again...
<Rachel> ....yes, thank you. ^^;
<Rhiana> «ooc: It reeks..and not of Awesomeness »
* Cody seems to be lost in deep thought...
<Chrys> «ooc: It reeks of... YOUR MOM! »
<GMStoren> Phanna bows a little. "I feel so much better with you here... tell me if something comes up."
<Niki> «ooc: <Cody> .oO( Does the king wear...boxors or briefs? ) »
* Rachel also seems distracted, rubbing her neck. ^^;
* Cody suddenly blinks, as if he thought of something.
<Cody> Miss Phanna, can I speak to you privately for a moment...?
* Rhiana leaves hastily
<GMStoren> Phanna blinks. "Oh? Of course you can."
* Cody smiles, "Thanks. :)"
* Rachel watches Rhiana go and considers following her, feeling a bit overwhelmed.
<GMStoren> Phanna excuses herself, and leaves the room with Cody.
* Rachel watches Cody go, raising an eyebrow and exhaling as she heads quickly for the door! ^^;
<Cody> «ooc: Am I alone...with PHANNA?! :O »
* Rahne looks up at the King, the others having left.. * You've.. made a bit of a mess, Highness..
<Rhiana> «ooc: Good thing I've got the whip »
<Rachel> <<LOL...dear god, censor those thoughts!>>
<Cody> «ooc: BRB. Pee »
<Niki> «ooc: IS THAT WHAT YOU WANTED PHANNA FOR?! YOU WANTED TO FORCE HER TO WATCH YOU PEE!!! »
<GMStoren> Elman nods sadly. "Heaven help us all if I go to the grave with things as they are..."
<Rhiana> «ooc: That sounds like a challenge! »
<Rahne> I don't mean to be so blunt, Highness..  but much of what you've done hasn't been really well thought out..
<Rhiana> «ooc: FIREBALL! * Rhiana blows the King away »
<GMStoren> PHann enters a small side study with Cody, sitting at a chair, and offering him one. It's a slight mess, what witht eh quakes, one bookshelf turned over.
<Chrys> «ooc: Pot, kettle, black, Rahne. »
<Cody> «ooc: Yay! »
* Cody sits down, and thanks Phanna as he does so ^^
<GMStoren> [King Elman] It would not be the first time...." *falls silent*
<Cody> «ooc: Elman: I'm impotent. :| »
<GMStoren> [Phanna] Now what did you need from me Et.. er Cody?
<Rhiana> «ooc: Phanna: I have that...not so fresh feeling... »
<Cody> ....I believe that one of my comerades, who is currently married, was and is being abused by her husband...and is in a situation she's unable to get out of...
<Rachel> <<...gah ;)>>
<Cody> ...Okay, not believe. I know...
<GMStoren> Phanna looks a bit surprised, not expecting this quite.
<Rhiana> «ooc: Well, his name *is* Ike... »
<Rahne> Highness..  ..never turn away a Sage at the gates to your city..  it hasn't been done in a thousand years..  ..at the risk of sounding biased, it's an unsettling precedent.  If you do that, then I can't offer you the advice you appear to need..
<GMStoren> [Phanna] I see... and you wanted to use your royal authrity to annul this marriage? I hate for her to suffer... :/
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<Cody> If...If there is proof found to back up my theory (which there will be) then yes, I'd like for this marriage to be annuled...
<Rachel> <<Cody: Hey, Rachel, take off your shirt for this nice woman will you?>>
<Roric> «ooc: "...so I can marry her!" »
<Cody> «ooc: Seflish bint ;) »
<Cody> «ooc: Actually, he sorta doesn't WANNA in a way because that'll make her ANGSTY QUEEN RACHEL. »
<Rhiana> «ooc: Cody: Adultry...I've commited a sin :( »
<Rachel> <<WTF, Cody!>>
<Roric> «ooc: Yeah, I don't see this turning out well. »
<Rachel> <<Make up your damn mind, kiddo! ;)>>
<Cody> «ooc: Oh come on! ;) I kid. »
<GMStoren> [King Elman] I'm afraid my guardsmen are rather tense... I don't blame them, for we have lost many to the creatures already. If my apology is worth anything to you, then accept my promsie it shall not be a precedent for the future. *sighs once*
<Cody> «ooc: Cody means well, but yes, this will backfire and angst will ensue. »
<GMStoren> Phanna nods...
<GMStoren> [Phanna] And if I may ask, who is this man she is marreid to?
<Rhiana> «ooc: If you think I should beat the hell out of the King, gimma a hell yeah :P »
<Rahne> I'm sure being a prince is a great honor, and you are eager to elevate Cody to such on an official and grand level..  but, frankly, he has bigger things to worry about right now..  the affairs of this Kingdom are yours to deal with, not his.  Not yet at least..  ..I hope you can at least maintain the status quo until this all is sorted out.
<Rachel> <<...oh dear.>>
<Rahne> What Cody does, he does..  you must accept that, please don't be offended if he doesn't eagerly step up to the position that you see as his birthright..
<Chriswizard> «ooc: Uhoh. »
<Roric> «ooc: <Cody> King Elman! »
<Cody> ...Well, it's Kurik Brodeur...
<Cody> . o O ( ...She won't believe me. She'll think I'm just trying to get Rachel all to myself like some spoiled fat prince which ISN'T true and agh! )
<Rachel> <<O_O>>
<Cody> «ooc: He wants to see you free! Free like eagle! »
<GMStoren> [King Elman] Perhaps I haven't changed as much as I had hoped... I struggle as a father, not as a King, lady Sage.
<Cody> «ooc: and if you wanna shag him in the process that's pefectly fine too! ;) »
<Rachel> <<....I notice you slipped 'fat' in there... ;)>>
<Chrys> «ooc: ...fat prince. »
<Chrys> «ooc: Indeed, Racherache :D »
<Cody> «ooc: I did. :) But you can't make fun of him that way because he's UNDERWEAR MODEL BOY now. »
<GMStoren> [Phanna] Broduer... that's quite the family. he's our many suppleir of recoevr items trade here... I never thought...
<Roric> «ooc: Hey, after the game is over rachel should die from malnutrition. That'd be cool. »
<Chrys> «ooc: Fat underwear model boy ;) »
<GMStoren> « er main »
<Cody> «ooc: I hate you, Chrys. I really do. ^_^ »
<Cody> «ooc: I shoulda said blueblood ;_; »
<Chrys> «ooc: thanks. ^_^ Now do me ^_- »
<Chrys> «ooc: I jest :p »
<Cody> «ooc: *Sells out and does Chrys...WITH A CHAINSAW* »
<Chrys> «ooc: *explodes in orgasmic fury* »
<Cody> It's true...
<GMStoren> [Phanna] Well, Cody, you are the prince.. it's in your authority to sign the papers into law if you feel it is necessary.
<Cody> ...I'm afraid he'll retaliate, though.
<Roric> «ooc: Cody: Wow, cool. Also, I want to change Chrys' name to "Dudley Smallcock!" Can you get me the papers for that, too? »
<Cody> She doesn't know I'm planning on doing this, and I want to make sure this is what she truely wants. I have no desire to be a tyrant.
<Roric> «ooc: ...I'm bad today. »
<Cody> «ooc: ...Dudley smallcock. »
<Chrys> «ooc: <Chrys> Remember that I can slit your throat, treeboy. ^_^ »
<Cody> «ooc: Tee »
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<Roric> «ooc: <Cody> I'll keep it in mind...Dudley. »
<Cody> «ooc: Okay, then I dub thee Sir Watler BUTTERFISH »
<Chrys> «ooc: O_O NOT SIR WALTER BUTTERFISH »
<Cody> «ooc: YES! YES! Hi Walter! :D »
<GMStoren> [Phanna] *looks down* I understand.. when don't you find her and bring her here? I'd like to meet her... and see what I can do to help rpevent that. I'm the domestic minsietr after all..
<Cody> Thank you, Miss Phanna...^^
* Cody quickly hops out of the chair and goes to find Rachel!
<Cody> «ooc: Fast like bunny! »
<GMStoren> [Phanna] And I'm also a wife, so I really feel for her. I'll do everything to help.
<Chrys> «ooc: As I get mental images of Cody walking in on Rachel and Joch...uhm. »
<Rachel> <<Pervert. Oo, chocoporn.>>
<GMStoren> Meanwhile, as Cody leaves the room... Rachel strolls down the main hallway of the castle toward the gate, away from the unsettling royal atmosphere...
<Chrys> «ooc: See? ;) I'm not the only pervert here, otherwise that wouldn't be an "oo" ;) »
* Rachel runs a hand through her hair as she walks, stopping to gaze around her at the destruction...
<GMStoren> Rachel pauses a moment, as she feels somethign sldie across her waist. Someone's arm.
* Rachel tenses and tries to turn, finding herself held tight!
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<Chrys> «ooc: ... aw, I was hoping it was Rhiana. »
<Rahne> << Oh ho...  spaghetti-ohs! >>
<GMStoren> « dadadadaum! »
* Kurik smirks and nuzzles Rachel's hair, murmuring.. "Hello, darling..."
<Rachel> ...Kurik...
<Cody> «ooc: Yay! It's after school special time on the Lifetime network! »
<Chrys> «ooc: mmm, fatfree buttered cardboard »
<Rhiana> «ooc: Aww..I'm not around..I feel like whippin' someone ;D »
<GMStoren> Rachel comes face to face with the man she has evaded till now.. Kurik. His face is most likely not as she rememebred it, a scar across it from magica burns.
<GMStoren> « er magical ^^ »
<Cody> «ooc: Magically delicious burns »
<Chrys> «ooc: Magica? As in.. O_o gahhhh! »
<Niki> «ooc: <Rachel> hehe...you got your ass kicked. »
<Chrys> «ooc: RACHEL! YOUR HUSBAND HAS BEEN CHEATING ON YOU WITH A DUCK WITH BAD SPLIT ENDS »
* Rachel draws back a bit against the arm, grimacing at Kurik's scarred visage.....before she smirks. "Improvement..."
<Kurik> ....
* Kurik 's face contorts in fury. "How dare you talk to me in such a manner, wench...!"
<Chrys> «ooc: I love that word. »
<Chrys> «ooc: Wench. Wench wench wench. »
<Cody> «ooc: And wretch »
* Kurik releases Rachel, tangling his hand in her hair roughly now and jerking slightly. "....you forget your place. As always. But worry not, my love, for I'm just the one to set you there once more..."
<GMStoren> A green light tries to intervene, forming into Emerald. "Oh no you don't! Off of her!"
* Rachel hisses and tries to haul away!
* Kurik smirks and slaps Emerald hard. "What, getting little insects to fight for you now too?!"
<Rahne> << Rahne should save Rachel.  End any sort of hostility between the two.  Or at least try. ^^;; >>
<GMStoren> Kurik's hand connects with the tiny fairy, who is knocked onto the pavement hard, without her body to stop it.
<Rachel> ....bastard! I'll...!
* Kurik tugs Rachel's face closer, growling as she winces away. "You'll....what?"
<Rhiana> «ooc: I'd do something, but I'm not here ;) »
<Rachel> .....
* Rachel turns her gaze to Emerald and looks pale..
<Kurik> ....don't worry, I'm sure the pretty little bug will survive. I can't say the same for you. It's time to go home, my love.
<GMStoren> Emerald is quite KO'd, calling to mind a similar image from last time at the Light Palace.
<Cody> ...NO! Get your hands off her! Now!
<Cody> «ooc: Yay. GM permission is ever so fun :D »
* Kurik jerks Rachel close to him and grabs one of her wrists before turning, narrowing his eyes.
<Rachel> ...Cody!!
* Rachel lunges for Cody but is hauled back roughly against Kurik's body.
* Cody narrows his eyes, pulling out the staff attached to his back, "...I said...get your hands off her. Now."
<Niki> «ooc: I should intervene as well, chopping Kurik's body in two. ;) »
<Cody> «ooc: back=backpack, er... »
<Kurik> Or what, little man? Hmm? You'll beat me with your girlish good looks?
<Cody> Maybe I'll just rearrange your face this time instead of burning it, pretty boy.
<Rhiana> «ooc: Wow, he's full of piss and vinigar »
<Cody> «ooc: No one touches his woman! »
* Kurik growls and then relaxes his face into a smile... ".....she is my wife, dear boy....I hate to ruin your little heroic movement....but I own her. Legally. So you'd best be running along."
<Rachel> ....
<Cody> You take one step away from this palace and I'll have the entire Pandora army after you for domestic violence charges. I can, ahem. do that. Remember it, won't you?
<Cody> «ooc: Well, not the entire army. Maybe just the ones not eating donuts :| »
<Chrys> «ooc: O_o Wow. When did Cody get such a surge of testicular fortitude? »
<Cody> «ooc: Because, I keep TELLING YOU »
<Cody> «ooc: KURIK IS MESSIN' WITH HIS WOMAN THAT HE WUBS »
<Kurik> ....I'll tell you....why don't we ask her?
<Kurik> Yes...let's ask her what she wants.
<Rhiana> «ooc: Don't wub her too hard, or she'll get a rash »
<Chrys> «ooc: Yeah, but he did before! And Cody just angsted! »
<Cody> Rachel...don't....Don't fall for this trap...don't fall for it...
<Cody> «ooc: He grew up a bit ^^ »
<Roric> «ooc: Trap? »
* Rachel swallows....she narrows her eyes up at Kurik...
<Cody> «ooc: Basically scare tactic, ror ^^ »
* Kurik leans down to whisper something into Rachel's ear......
<Rachel> ......
<GMStoren> Emerald starts coming to...
* Rachel 's face slackens.
<Cody> «ooc: Rachel: ...doh. »
<Rachel> .....I...
<Cody> Rachel...
* Kurik leans back up and grins triumphantly at Cody...
* Rahne exits the Throne room, entering into the hall, occupied by the three.. * Cody.. ! Rachel..! *gasps* You!
* Cody holds out his hand, "Please...don't do this..."
<Cody> «ooc: YOU! ...How are you...oh forget it. It's old :| »
* Rahne runs down, stopping next to Cody.. * You let her go right now..
* Kurik laughs... "Hello, pretty pretty! Just in time to see my dear wife make the choice to leave...."
<Rachel> .....I'm sorry....I...
<Rachel> I...have to...
<GMStoren> A efw of the guards begin to ntoice the commotion.
<Cody> Rachel! No! No you don't!
<Rahne> She won't make that choice... she's strong..
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<Rachel> ....Kurik...
* Kurik looks down at Rachel in faint amusement. "Yes, beloved?"
<Rachel> ...I...I'll go...but on one condition...
<Cody> No! No conditions! Please Rachel, he'll kill you
<Cody> «ooc: er +! »
<Kurik> ...oh ho! She does have some spine...I'm listening.
<GMStoren> « not too much longer I hope.. getting late.. ^^ »
* Rachel winces at Cody's words....before undoing the sword from her back and laying it on the ground, kicking it to Rahne.... "I.....I go weaponless...without violence. On my end and yours."
<Cody> ...Please...please no...
<Kurik> ...hmmm....
<Kurik> Fair enough. You won't need that where you're going anyway.
<GMStoren> [Emerald] R-Rachel...
* Cody takes a step closer, "Please...You're not...You can't..."
* Rachel turns away, not able to look at Cody....
* Rahne gets a fiery look in her eyes.. * Let her go, Kurik.. if you don't, things will only be made worse by this...
* Kurik wraps an arm around Rachel... "I believe, lovely girl, that she has made her choice. So.....feel free to eat those words."
* Kurik heads off with Rachel in tow...
<Cody> Wait! 
* Rahne sounds authoritive. Defiant. * I wasn't asking Rachel's choice... ..I was telling you.
* Cody takes a few steps forward, not really thinking. Because he does that sometimes :p
<GMStoren> Cody tries to chase the feeling couple, but just then a small tremor hits, and a beam of the cieling breaks free swinging downward and blocking his path!
<Chriswizard> «ooc: She has magic :D She could prolly kill the guy with a Dark Gate, or something :o »
<Chrys> «ooc: FEAR MY PLOT DEVICE! »
<Cody> Gah--! Goddess DAMMIT!!
* Kurik disappears from sight... ... ....
<GMStoren> It narrowly misses him.
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<Cody> «ooc: Yay! »
* Rahne runs up next to Cody! * Cody!
<Chriswizard> «ooc: o_o »
* Cody flops to the ground, "..."
* Rahne glances between him, up to the blocked passage.. * Oh Cody... ..we'll get her back..
<GMStoren> The soldiers come over. "What is going on?" They call a few more over to try to lift the beam.
* Rahne kneels down, hugging her distraught friend.. *
<Niki> «ooc: Can we other not important PC's enter now? ;) »
<GMStoren> When it's cleared, Kuri & Rachel are nowhere to eb found, only the Mana sword laying at Rahne's feet.
<Cody> I couldn't protect her...when she needed me...I failed her again...
<Rahne> Kurik Brodeur has committed a crime..
<GMStoren> « sure can.. in fact please come out. ^^ »
<Rhiana> The Mana Beast is on the move.
* Chrys walks in... "I thought you guys were taking a while..."
* Chrys blinks at the Mana Sword on the ground. "....Where's..."
* Niki rounds the corner with a little plastic bag in one hand, and a baked potato in the other hand.
* Cody quietly, grimly, picks up the Mana sword and attaches it to his backpack, "Kurik took her..."
* Roric takes up the lead. "What the fuck...?"
<Rhiana> ...
* Chrys tenses. "Kurik..."
<GMStoren> Emerald sits up, shaking her head and coughing up sawdust.
<Roric> ...you let 'im?
<Rhiana> ...and we don't need these distractions...
<Rachel> <<rotfl....sawdust.>>
<Rahne> We'll get her back, Cody...
<Cody> I...I tried...I tried to...
<Rhiana> ..where did he go...
<GMStoren> [Emerald] That little prick...........
<Rahne> He escaped..  when that tremor happened..  the passage he took was blocked off..
* Chrys shakes his head and mumbles something to Cody.
<Rhiana> Where is the passage
<Roric> Strewth. We don't need this. OK, first things first.
* Niki walks up to the party. "Hey everyone. Want a baked potato? I got one for everyone."
* Niki takes a bite from her potato. "Mmm...good.
<Rachel> <<ROTFL... I love you, Niki.>>
<Niki> «ooc: " »
<GMStoren> « whoo! anti-climax! ^^ »
* Cody helps Emerald off of the floor, placing her on his shoulder.
<Roric> «ooc: Heh. you should end there. »
<Roric> «ooc: Aww. »
<Cody> «ooc: Sorry ;) »
* Rahne points to a large block that has fallen.. * Beyond there..
<Chriswizard> «ooc: O_o »
<Cody> «ooc: I just got a note from rachel saying pick the poor bitch up ;) »
<Rachel> << ;) >>
<Rhiana> A block..that makes things a little more difficult...
* Roric looks at Niki. "Niki! Think ya can chop that rock up some or somethin'? We need ta get through there."
<Rhiana> Ah well..I can try...
* Roric points.
<GMStoren> [Emerald] Kurik's going to that mansion we saw. But if the ebast is coming now... urg! Why are thigns never on our side?
<GMStoren> « Roric, the soldeirs moved it ^^ »
<Rachel> <<Because life likes to laugh at you! Ha ha ha ha!>>
<Niki> Chop up the rock?  Why not just throw it to the side.
<Rhiana> ..A mansion you say?  
<Roric> Maybe the beast'll eat 'im an' die o' food poisonin'. Either way, this place ain't stable, so we've gotta go SOMEWHERE>
* Cody looks down, gripping his staff, "Let it come. I'll kill it..."
<Cody> «ooc: Yay! Phallic! »
<Rhiana> I'll have to  light this Kurik fellow up some.
* Chrys steps back, looking at Cody. "Never mind.."
<GMStoren> The passage is moderately clear, thanks to a regiment of pandora's finest. "So you say Kurik of broduer has commited a crime? if the city is under attack..."
* Chrys growls. "Rhiana...I know how stupid this is... but I doubt I'll be as much help in this battle as Cody. Can I take care of the other matter at hand non-god beast related?"
* Niki walks up to the rock.
<Niki> «ooc: How big is this rock? »
* Cody winces at Chrys.
<GMStoren> They roll out of the doroway, 8 soldiers, followed by more coming down the side passage. The ground shakes again...
<Roric> OK, we gotta get outta 'ere.
* Rhiana pets Chrys on the head, "We're all important against the Mana beasts. That's why I'm firm on all of us having a clear mind and be focused."
<Roric> This place ain't built for quakes.
<Chrys> ... I know. And I know a certain someone will be all but focused unless...
* Chrys trails off.
<Niki> «ooc: Well, how big is said rock? »
* Rahne rests her hands on Cody's shoulders, looking him firmly, but comfortably and sympathetically, in the eye.. * Cody...
<GMStoren> « it was a beam actually... and it's aside now ^^ »
<Chrys> Also, Rhi, I'm not a dog. -_-
<Rhiana> Let's just go get her and hope the mana beast doesn't attack
<Chrys> ....
<Cody> Just...please, not now...
* Rahne 's shoulders slump, and her ears fold down.. *
* Chrys nods, slowly walking forward in the direction Cody claims Kurik retreated, seeming to blend into the shadows a little more. "That's the best idea I've heard in a while, Rhi..."
<GMStoren> Emerald stares outside. "I don't care what's out there... Cody... if we have to go through Umber and a seflish asshole to save Rachel, then we will..."
* Niki opens up the plastic bag and pulls out a foil wrapped potato. "Okay! Who wants a potato?" :D
<Rhiana> Then lets get this over with, pronto.
<Cody> If...If I can...
* Roric grabs a potato, sticking it in his bag for the time being.
<Chrys> «ooc: Ah, lovingly, lovingly oblivious Niki. :D »
<Roric> Thanks.
<Roric> Let's get a move on.
<Rachel> <<Yay... ^^ I've got friends who love me! And Roric who loves only potatoes ;_;>>
<Chrys> «ooc: ...lol. »
<Niki> «ooc: heh. »
<Rhiana> We haven't got much time.
* Cody begins walking slowly outside, lost in a fog of general badness ^^
<Rhiana> Rahne..bring Cody along, would you
<Cody> «ooc: Aren't we going outside? ;) »
<GMStoren> « yess.s... »
<Rhiana> We should stay in a group
* Niki just hands out potatos, the party suddenly each holding a potato in their hands. She then looks in the bag seeing one left. "Who didn't get a potato?"
<Rhiana> ...just to be on the safe side...
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<Cody> It's outside. You can either follow me or not. The sooner I kill this damn thing the sooner I can...
* Rahne follows Cody, feeling totally useless.. *
<Rachel> <<...Niki is going to do math to figure out Rache is missing. Damn. ;)>>
<Chrys> «ooc: Nah, Chrys walked off ^^; »
* Roric strides close behind Cody, boomerang in hand.
<Rhiana> ...again...my voice is not heard..
* Rhiana heads off to the mansion, "Then I'll do it alone, if need be."
<Cody> ...No. Rhiana.
<Rachel> <<O_o Rhiana is saving me? That's funny. Heheh.>>
<Niki> Where is everyone going?
<Roric> Rhi, we need you 'ere. We'll get Rache back soon.
<Cody> We don't have time. I feel it coming. Now. We do this, then we go.
<Rachel> <<* Rhiana kicks down the door and stomps on Kurik. <Rachel> My hero!.....wait, you're not Cody. O_o>>
<GMStoren> Cody steps outside, filled with an intensity... he stares at the mansion that looms a distance away, aware of his goal somehow without words, yet before he and others can go further the entire square of pandora quievrs, and then sinks into the ground itself! o_O
<Rahne> << Rahne would have gone to the mansion first too, only she feels obligated to keep Cody safe..  even if he is a zombie now who's treating her like she's not there. :P >>
* Cody clenches his hands.
<Cody> It's here.
<Roric> Oh, shit...!
<GMStoren> ~~ SESSION END ~~
<Roric> ...sorry.
<Rachel> LOL
<Roric> I didn't know that would be the end. :P
<Cody> «ooc: Damn it! My line was cool! »
<Rhiana> I didn't get in my comment, damn ;)
<Rachel> That's fine, that was funny ;)
<Roric> Juxtapose, anyhow.
Session Close: Mon Jul 23 01:18:00 2001