Session Start: Sun Sep 30 22:41:13 2001 * Logging #Pureland to 'logs\#pureland.log' But I can't stay long. ~~ SESSION START ~~ We last left the action as Tori was picked out of the pack of saviors by the prince carmine of Larece. but instead of a greeting, Tori took Cody hostage, and made his escape to a dark alley, as the guards scattered to the winds to scour the battered, dark city for him... « will the group also chase? » <> «ooc: O_o Tori went BOOMY! » << Rahne was already in pursuit, I believe. ^^; >> « you can RP a little of chase then i cut. » «ooc: ...hrm. Sorry, I think I'm too whacked out to manage this...uhm...if you do something wednesday I'll try to make it upo to you. Apologies... » « so go ^_^ » « It's okay Gayo.. I'd like you there for subsequent parts definitely » « here, not so important. » *** Gayo (foon@pix142166192056.nbtel.net) Quit (Quit: oog bed) * Chrys chases close behind Tori, keeping close to him, managing not to lose him, surprisingly... * Rachel rushes after Cody and Tori, struggling to keep the fear off her face by concentrating on following Chrys.... Chrys catches a few sights of the fleeing pair retreating to the slums of Larece. Under the cover of night, it's hard to make out exactly where he is hiding, only the general location amidst a sea of backalleys. * Niki uhh really doesn't care, but follows slowly. * Rahne darts along the rooftops, above the crowd, intent on uncovering the reason behind this sudden turn of events.. * <> «ooc: Rahne's BATMAN. >| » «ooc: DO IT! Hhhhnnn! :D » «ooc: RahneMobile! » * Chrys darts around a corner quickly his armor catching against a hook and lightly tearing... The guards shout in Larecian dialects as they plomb the streets and close off any escape of the perimeter. «ooc: Comma between quickly and his. I am OUT of it today. O_o » * Rachel takes deep breaths and skitters after Chrys, almost slipping. ^^; «ooc: What? You ripped your armor a little. 10 armor class for you. :O » « heh ^^ » *** Pana-semiaway (main...@user216-178-75-150.netcarrier.net) has joined #pureland «ooc: I ripped it for realism. I lose Agility because of it, right? So it's only natural I can't avoid things as easily as I normally would. » «ooc: Oh fine. 11 armor class for you. ;) » «ooc: ...that's...not usually good. ;) » «ooc: I know. ^_- » >> Meanwhile... «ooc: O_o Cheap armor! » «ooc: >> Niki trots along having no clue where she is. » «ooc: In the bat cave, Rahne makes out with alfred....on the bat computer! » «ooc: >> Meanwhile again. » << Go kick there ass, Milon. Heh... heh... heh.. gotcha, boss.. >> «ooc: Rahne is played by Adam West? O_o » «ooc: LOL » «ooc: It explains everything :D » << It does? O_o >> «ooc: Not really. » «ooc: Does that mean whenever she attacks this big "POW!" or "BOOM!" appears on the screen? » * Tori looks at Cody for a moment "Sorry about this." And this. * Tori punches Cody, hard enough to raise a bruise just beneath his right eye. * Cody lets out a soft gasp, surprised, "..T...Tori..." «ooc: :( » «ooc: And this and this and this this this this this this this * Cody is a bloody pulp. ;_; » «ooc: Hit him again! » * Tori helps Cody back up. «ooc: I am thinking Deepest hurt! ^^ » «ooc: Come on Tori, you can do it! » Some steam trails across the alleyway, as Cody's vision blurs a bit and he's punched rather suddenly. I am sorry for this Cody, truly. You're going to be treated like an icon and not a person... <> «ooc: I wanna see some Ric Flair chops :D » «ooc: What -is- Deepest Hurt, anyway O_o I never got it. » «ooc: You don't wnat it. ^^ » «ooc: Chris: Don't ask...ever. » but this is the only way to make sure you're all not blamed for my...problems. «ooc: ...And you never will, Chris. Even if we send it, you won't get it. You're dumbly innocent (or dumbly innocent-acting) like that. » I...I don't understand... «ooc: o.o » You don't have to...It's enough to say that this place is a good place. «ooc: Looks like Cody needs a translator :D » And it's full of good people...but they're scared. And scared people are likely to do stupid things. Like blame people because of the company they keep. * Tori draws judicator and clicks open it's chamber, studying it for a moment. The shouts of the guards appears to draw closer to your positions, as shadows from searchlights play upon a far away wall, pockmarked with the holes of gunfire from many eyars of war. * Cody begins to understand a bit more now, trying hard to keep up despite the growing dizziness, "...What do you intend to do..." «ooc: * Tori grabs his crotch with one hand and the rifle with the other. "This is my rifle, this is my gun." » I don't suppose you have much experience with guns, Cody? ...No...Why? «ooc: The Black Wind Howls ;_; » «ooc: Hey, that was my joke. ;) » * Tori flips it around so that the butt of the pistol faces towards Cody. Take it. <> Wha..? «ooc: Borderline. » * Tori points at a spot just above his kneecap... It's going to be kind of tight, but you just have to hit this general area. <> «ooc: To you, Cody with anything is sexy. ^^; You could give him a Mcdonalds cup and he'd be sexy. ^^;; » «ooc: Eep, you okay?> » * Cody almost drops the gun in disbelief, "...What?! No...No I can't...!" [Guard] Over here, I see footprints! He can't be far! * Tori looks up, eyeing the alley entrance. «ooc: I'd be funny if the guards were running in circles, finding their own footprints. » You're the only one that probably can Cody. <> «ooc: You'd shoot him in the knee, then the chest, then the head, then the crotch. » * Cody grows increasingly dizzy, breathing erratically, "...I can't shoot you...I could cripple you for life..." «ooc: Fatality. » Cody..do you want to see the other hang at the gallows? Tori... «ooc: Cody: As a matter of fact...I do! » «ooc: Cody: HAHA! HANG! >:D » It's just a trigger, Cody. <> * Cody shudders hard, sweat beading on his forehead, "..." «ooc: NUUU. We should have made Rachel vow to never make a sequel. ;) » << For what it's worth, I was never privy to the first one, either. :P >> * Tori quietly reaches over and takes the gun back. It's fine..just..hold on a second. * Tori eyes Cody's position and tries to judge his height. * Tori holds the barrel towards the area he pointed out, aiming as best he can..and fires. * Tori shudders a moment and goes to his knees, wordlessly. * Cody steps back in shock! A shot rings out as the Judicator fires on it's master! Just then the shadows bend and warp as suddenly a team of 4 high-ranking Dragoon Guardsmen slip into the end of the alleyway through some trailing mists. * Tori hands the gun back, pressing it into Cody's hand. <> * Cody 's eyes widen and he looks down at the gun as if it were a live snake. « no it's okay hard to see » « ;) » The group makes it to the other end of the alley as well, to come upon the sight of Tori shot in the knees, Cody holding the smoking gun. ...?! Cody! * Chrys blinks, stopping in his tracks. "Cody! You...how..." * Cody drops the gun, and keels backward. * Rahne drops down from above, wideyed.. * ..Goddess.. The guards quickly surround the downed troubleshooter. "Now we've got you criminal!" «ooc: Hah hah no explaination for you! >:D » STAY AWAY FROM HIM! * Rahne tries to catch the keeling Cody.. * * Tori looks up at Cody, from the ground. * Cody crumples into Rahne's arms, shuddering. «ooc: You broke him, Tori! You rock :D » Criminal or no, he's fucking wounded! Let him at least suffer before you execute him. Give him time to...recover from his wound. * Rachel looks towards Tori and skids to a stop beside Cody, picking up Tori's gun....she swallows and looks at Rahne questioningly. * Chrys glances at Tori. * Rahne holds him protectively.. * ..Goddess.. ..what happened.. [carmine] Oh he'll recover... we need him alive for the trial... «ooc: Am I here ;) » The prince steps out from the guards. «ooc: Yep :) » * Rahne looks back, lost in a sea of confusion.. * * Rahne blinks.. * Trial..? On what charge, your highness? The guards grab Tori from several sides, handcuffing him, and supporting him to his feet. * Chrys nods. "Glad you see it my way, prince. No use poking at the wounds that were given him until they're deemed fit to be poked at." * Rhiana stands silently on a rooftop, casting her shadow unon the crowd below..quietly she watches. * Rachel straightens to gaze at Carmine now, her eyes fiery... but she doesn't speak. Yeah. What were the charges again? Didn't you mention some death was involved, prince? * Niki catches up and just looks on. .oO( haha, you suc....maybe I shouldn't say that. ) * Rachel tucks Tori's gun into her pouch and grits her teeth, looking to Cody and reaching out to gently stroke the rapidly coloring bruise... Carmine looks very pleased with the result of this, the steam matching his silver hair. "He has been a fugitive from the Law for 6 years... his heinous crimes against this nation are beyond words. But most notably, he is guilty of High Treason. ..can you clarify on this treason charge, highness..? * Rhiana scratches her chin, "Interesting how..wanted..Tori is, and I have never heard of him." [Carmine] Hitori Rayonner, or should I say... Furcht. You are charged with the murder of King Ronald I of Larece. Now.. you will finally pay for your crimes. * Tori looks up, almost seeming surprised for a moment. . . . * Cody stirs a bit, sighing softly. <> «ooc: *chokes!* HE BLED KETCHUP WHEN HE DIED DKDJSF » * Chrys coughs lightly. "Your majesty?" «ooc: AND he bore 5 chicken nugget children and had 4 french fry pets! » * Rachel gently takes up Cody's hand, rubbing her thumb over his knuckles as she gazes at Tori and Carmine... The prince stares at Tori in the arms of his men, acknowledging the look with one of his own. "...men, take him away to the prison infirmary." [Guard] Yes sir! <> * Rhiana leaps down into the crowd and looks at the Prince, "I believe Tori was in my custody. Does your kingdom always operate to undermine the laws of other nations?" «ooc: Only if you say please. » * Rahne looks back to Cody.. nuzzling a soft ear against his cheek, muttering quietly to herself.. * * Chrys sighs as he hears Rhiana, placing his hand over his face. The helpless Tori soon is dragged away towards the castle... * Rahne looks up, curious about Rhi's statement.. * .oO(Goddess. The one time I have a plan that DOESN'T involve beating up other party members... Fuck. Must she ruin everything GOOD I set up and never anything bad?) Uhnn... [Carmine] My dear Lady, this is a crime committed in the boundaries of Larece. We shall deal with this man. You have done enough by bringing him here... two favors I now owe your group. * Rachel lifts Cody's knuckles to her lips, kissing them softly. "Shh, stud...it's okay. We'll figure this out." * Chrys coughs quietly. "YOUR MAJESTY." We should get Cody somewhere out of this alley.. * Rachel nods a little to Rahne, glancing at Carmine. * Rhiana cross her arms, "And what are these favors you owe us?" [Carmine] Is the Gemma unharmed? We must get inside and treat his injuries he may have suffered.. please, this way.. ... * Cody 's eyes open slowly, still a touch dazed. ... The Gemma is under my protection <> What...? I will not let anyone have custody of him. * Chrys glares at Rhiana, shaking his head and going to help Rachel and Rahne with Cody. "Shut UP, Rhiana!" Carmine pauses. «ooc: She has a point, Chrys. ^_~ » [Carmine] I have never asked him to elave your custody... you are all our honored guests. * Rachel gently releases Cody's hand and smiles halfheartedly at him. ^^; «ooc: I'd rather you died than Tori. ;) You can come back. You have plot device on your side. » ...I see. «ooc: I do? ^_- Hey, I can get killed and your planet can go to hell. I don't mind >D » * Rhiana scratches he chin, "And the other favor you owe us?" ...Rachel...I didn...I didn't... * Rachel shakes her head a little, furrowing her brow before nodding a little... * Chrys sighs, looking at Cody. "Whatever you did or didn't to, it doesn't matter. You're pretty beat up. C'mon." <> [Carmine] You may have anything in my kingdom that you wish in return for your help. .oO(That's right...ignore Rhiana as she slowly breaks apart your plan, piece by piece.) Forgive me if I'm a little..suspicious, but I just has a dangerous criminal wanted for several war crimes torn from my custody, so my superiors will not be very pleased. This is boring... * Niki walks off around a building. ...Where is Tori...? Where...? They took him into custody.. .oO(The worst part is she's better at this bullshit than I am.) But...but... «ooc: She has a better Speech score. ;_; I suck. » * Rahne whispers quietly.. * Shh.. Cody.. they've taken him to an infirmary.. We'll get this all sorted out very soon... * Cody closes his eyes, "...I didn't...He did...I...I..." * Rahne looks darkly towards Carmine.. * [Carmine] I'm afraid to inform you, that your superiors have no authority here... with the current state of world affairs, it would be difficult to contact them and confirm your rights to Hitori. * Rachel grimaces a little at Rahne's better phrasing and comforting methods...she shakes her head... "We'll figure it out, Cody...let's just put one foot in front of the other for now." * Niki sits down around the corner and starts chatting with Flora. If the party were looking in that direction, they would know this cuz of the green aura Flora gives off. ...Your majesty. If my..*ahem* esteemed colleague would quiet down long enough for me to ask something? * Rhiana shrugs, "Well as long as he's brought to justice." *** Windstar (~mikemccar@cs242760-20.austin.rr.com) has joined #pureland * Chrys nods lightly at Rhiana. «ooc: Boxors or briefs? » «ooc: Boxers even. » For now..I beleive it would be wise of us to accept your hospitality..I apologize for my rudeness on the matter [Carmine] I see we are in agrrement.. * Cody leans against Rahne's arm and goes still. << l33t b0x0rs? >> carmine regards Chrys' question. * Rachel gazes at Cody worriedly... * Rhiana bows, "I am Major Rhiana Flaresoul of the Imperial Army, and this is my squad here to protect the Gemma." «ooc: Rahne: Yeah! L33t1 » * Rahne gently cradles her unconscious frend.. * * Rachel blinks at Rhi's words. " (mutter) ...his name...is Cody..." I as much as anyone wish to see the crimes brought to justice. Would it be possible for us to attend this trial? What Miss Rhiana says is true, we're...here for the Gemma's safety. Until recently we weren't aware of Hitori's true identity. «ooc: No, his name is sexypants. » «ooc: Nah ^_^ He's HappyButt! » But now that we are aware... we would like to witness this, perhaps even speak against the man. * Rhiana ahems, "My Einsein, Chrys, was not informed of the full mission..I was fully aware of his idenity the entire time. Although I had no idea he was wanted here as well." [Carmine] I see. It's quite fortunate, as I was about to request you attend the proceedings. «ooc: Yeah, I wanna see the old men say if he's guilty or not guildy. ;) » [Carmine] I am a fair man, you know... * Rachel clears her throat LOUDLY, her eyes flashing. «ooc: ...not gonna correct that cuz I suck. » Can we PLEASE go somewhere OTHER than an ALLEY. ... * Rahne nods in agreement with Rachel.. * * Rhiana sweatdrops, "We're pretty relaxed and not very formal for a military squad." We can save the politics for the throne room.. [Carmine] If you are done the interrogation, let us go somewhere more fitting for this. The dark mist will soon clear. * Rhiana nods, "Of course. Please lead the way, your majesty." * Chrys nods, glancing back at Rachel.. "Yes, your majesty. Sorry about the delay." * Rhiana kneels down to see how Cody is doing, and whispers, "Think he bought it?" * Chrys mutters quietly to Rhiana. * Rahne tries to stand with Cody, struggling a bit.. * The prince turns rather gracefully, and leads you through several streets up to the castle doors where several people are busy with repairs on the massive Mana cannon. * Rhiana assists Rachel <> uh huh...uh huh I got that. I say this this and this. Aniwhat? Whats tha...huh. Ooh, I should go too. Hope its not boring. (m) He either bought it or he's humoring us. Sorry about interfering. I had my own plans which were unfortunately undermined since your voice is louder. * Niki follows. ^^; * Cody remains semi-conscious. * Rachel finds herself slotted aside and her fire dies slightly, replaced with something unreadable....she shakes her head and protectively leads the others, following behind Carmine with her hand on the hilt of her sword. * Rhiana mumbles, "Sorry Chrys, but I figured we needed a little more..tact here..than our plans usually show." << I'll show you High Treason... bastard.. >> <> * Rhiana winks at Rachel, "At ease, Commander." << You could swordity-sword him right now, J! ^^ >> Rachel hears a familiar voice inside her head from Emerald. ~That guy is hiding something big, you'd better watch it, partner.~ (m) That's what I was going for, for once. I was born in the area, Rhiana. I know how this government works, albeit not quite as well as...Tori would. <> ~ I know.. I'm not going to let myself down around him. Slimy uppercrust little... ~ * Cody coughs, "...I didn't....didn't...' * Rachel shakes her head at Rhi before gazing back at Cody worriedly.. « Heh.. ^^ » * Chrys looks at Cody. "Shhh. We know." « poor Cody :( » «ooc: I can't tell if Chrys is humoring him or not. ^_- » « ~I was framed... never do nothin'.. but I always get blamed~ » «ooc: I can't tell, myself. » «ooc: basically! ;) » * Rachel squeezes the hilt of her sword helplessly and levels her angry gaze on Carmine's back.. * Rhiana mumbles to Chrys, "I'll tell you more when we get a chance. I just did what I thought was the best course of action before what usually happens, could happen." Carmine pauses to look over the damage, as it seems it's quite severe.. it will be a long time before it's operational again. he turns, and continues inside, as several armed Dragoons part the way for him. (m) You did good. You thought of an angle I wouldn't've. I take it your upbringing was responsible for such a tactical mind? [Carmine] I have had quite a time restoring order to this fragile place since the loss of my father... this nation's father. * Rhiana nods, "I suppose so." .... * Chrys nods and continues to help with the comatose, babbling Ettienne. «ooc: How can he be comotose and babbling? ;) » [Carmine] It was a tragedy that none of us can forget... it plunged us into 5 years of anarchy. All because of that man. So.. you can understand my wish to bring him to justice... so our nation may finally move on to it's former glory. <> * Rahne remains silent... desperately wishing she could actually talk to Cody.. or Tori.. * «ooc: Maybe catatonic was more appropriate. » «ooc: Catatonic works ^^ » * Rachel furrows her brow, her gaze distant.. * Rhiana scratches her chin, "Do you think it would be possible to gain an audience with the suspect before his trial?" You are soon inside the castle, which is actually rather elegant... a green carpet leads further in to the throne room above, and many flanking corridors up twisting stairwells. It seems as if the castle itself is one giant black living machine, rather than a mere fortification. « Think vector. :) » <> «ooc: ^^ Heh. » «ooc: Headsex.log » * Niki notices the carpet and runs up to it. "Ooh! What a cool floor!" <> [Carmine] I can arrange it, but only once I make the proper security considerations. * Rhiana nods, "Of course, Sire. I understand completely." * Cody begins to stir more, moaning softly. «ooc: So much for the file in the cake plan. » * Rahne begins to look worried.. * ...I hate this place...ughhh... *** GMStoren changes topic to '-= Chapter 44: Quote the Raven, Part 1 | Location: Larece, Castle | 2930 Luc | Salamando's Day, Afternoon (Darkness) =-' * Rachel lifts her head to gaze at Cody, her concentration breaking.... [Carmine] Would you like me to take you to some quarters? Or the medical facility? My land is at your desposal, saviors. He stops and spreads his arms wide cordially. «ooc: Ooh! Can we go have fun with your prositutes! You said we could have anything! » I believe Rachel and Rahne would like to take Cody to your medical quarters, if it is not too much trouble, Sire. * Rachel grits her teeth at being spoken for but allows it. N...No I'm okay... ...Escort Cody to the medical facilities, please, sire. Any others who wish to accompany him shall. I, however, need a word with miss Rhiana in private..so... * Rahne pauses.. decidedly uncomfortable with that term.. * Some manner of infirmary, please.. .... * Rachel looks to Cody questioningly. * Cody opens his eyes, "...I'm fine...Just a bit sore..." [Carmine] *points towards the right stairway* This way then, please. Where's the kitchen? :D * Rahne blinks at Cody, her forehead wrinkling with worry.. * Niki smells something good from that direction as well. ^^ * Cody smiles at Rahne bravely. I will be along shortly. Please take good care of him, my friends. ... * Rahne sighs, unable to do anything but smile back, tail reacting accordingly.. * What am I gonna do with you.. * Niki smells the food and dashes off, not waiting for an answer. If you look at the green carpet, you can see a little writing on it where Niki was. 'Mine' Carmine escorts you upstairs and takes a fork right from the landing, ending up in what seems to be the more civilian wing of the castle proper. It has many rooms for guests, and two doors marked with a red cross. Maybe ...you should wrap me in bubble wrap or something... * Rhiana mumbles, "If Cody were a cat, I think he'd only have 2 lives left..." ..You should still sit down.. or we should get you cleaned up.. Farther down, servants tend a large kitchen. * Rahne brushes some errant hair out of his eyes.. * * Chrys moves towards one of the guest quarters, glancing at Rhiana. "Ma'am, I believe we have something to discuss." * Rachel says nothing, gazing about... * Rhiana nods, "Certainly." * Cody chuckles a bit, holding his head, "...Mmm..." * Chrys opens the door for Rhiana, letting her enter. [Carmine] I will leave you to your duties... and arrange to have you meet with the accused in due time. * Chrys nods. "Understood, your majesty." Thank you Sire, I apprecaite your hospitality. I will be sure to include this in my report. Carmine bows once, and disappears back down the stairwell. You catch a glipse of a very fine psitol in his belt holster. ..He's gonna be trouble.. * Niki arrives at the kitchen and...well she helps herself. ^^ * Rachel gets a small smile to herself. "I believe so, yes." ..what happened back there, Cody? * Rhiana takes her hat off and throws it against the wall of the guest room, "God! How did we end up in this bloody mess anyway!" ...I didn't shoot him... He wanted me to shoot him in the knee...I couldn't...so he shot himself...put the gun in my hand afterwards... * Rahne pauses, unsure what to think of that.. * * Chrys closes the door behind himself, shaking his head. "No clue. That's why I need to talk to you, Rhi. To figure out a way to get us out of this." ..Why..? * Rachel rubs her neck and gazes at Rahne and Cody... I don't know...Something about us not getting involved or blamed... * Rahne tries to smile herself.. * Well.. I think we're involved anyways.. I, uh, realize we're being open and stuff...but perhaps we should take it to somewhere more... * Rhiana walks over and picks up her hat, "I'm almost tempted to just cut bait..we're really in no danger...but quite honestly, while my mind tells me that...my heart says not to leave Tori like this. It's just not in me." Private? * Rachel looks around the hall. ^^; ...Yes...we should...head somewhere. C'mon.. let's get you cleaned up, then we can meet with Tori after.. and figure out the rest of this.. * Cody nods quietly, holding his head, "...Did I mention I don't like this place...?" Joch pokes his head out of Cody's shawl, looking wide eyed at where he ended up. "Kwehhhh..." * Rachel pauses a little, going back to silence. I don't think so.. but I won't forget it now that you've mentioned it.. * Cody smiles a bit and patpats Joch on the head. ...We need Tori as much as we need Niki, or Rahne. It's a stability we've come to get used to. That's the thing. Tori's in a big mess. And in order to successfully break this up, we're going to have to play this role you set up for us until we get our chance to get the hell out of dodge. At least, how I see it. Feel free to contradict me. « most of you still in the halls? » «ooc: Yep ^^ » << Dunno where to head, exactly. ^^;; >> «ooc: Rhi and Chrys are in a seperate room. » Let's go to a guest room... ..unfortunately, I don't really know where to go with this yet. They'll have a fluffy bed or something. As Niki bugs the servants for free grub, you notice a few of them look quite beautiful for mere kitchen help... <> I did what I did on a whim...this is my first trip to this Kingdom, so I'm not exactly familiar with it's layout «ooc: Oooooh ;D » <> <> * Niki doesn't really care. ^^; The food looks better to her then they do. ...Hey Rachel? * Rachel takes a few steps to a room, ahead of Rahne and Cody, before turning back to look at Cody. "Yeah..?" ...You had the right idea. We're all working under you. After all, you're the eldest Flaresoul daughter, am I correct? «ooc: I'll have the Hyper Kabob. :D » ....Sorry I'm so...high maintence... Yes, you're correct. And I found out I'm still an active rank in the miliary. * Cody grins a bit sheepishly. * Rachel blinks and smiles wryly. "It's okay. Just means I get to kiss all your booboo's better." I remember we had a military alliance with this nation though Until their King died... * Cody blinks and blushes. ^^; * Rahne blushes, and looks away, folding her ears down.. * ...Northtown was in direct trade with this nation, actually, Rhi. Yes. Still, never been here. I have. That's how I learned to speak their tongue. * Rachel turns back to nudge a door open, motioning. "After you two. Looks like I'm the big buff bodyguard." It appears that those things that Tori uses are a staple weapon anyway * Chrys nods. "They're the new technology that they found here. More powerful than most conventional weapons, in the right hands." * Cody smiles and heads inside. Rachel opens the door to find a luxury VIp quarters awaiting her. * Cody 's smile then falls a bit. ...Like an icon...-_-; Indeed. * Rhiana folds her arms, "So what do you know about the layout here." * Rahne looks uncomfortable as she hesitantly heads in.. * I should actually go.. maybe leave you two alone, or something.. ..try to arrange an audience with Tori.. ..or something.. <> <> * Rachel blinks at little at Rahne's words. Rahne... :/ «ooc: Why? * Rahne points to Rachel. "She's already in lacy lingere." » * Cody frowns a bit. * Rahne stands there, rather meek looking.. * I'm very sorry.. ...Thank you for helping me today, Rahne... * Cody hugs her. * Rachel nods slightly, murmuring a 'thank you' as well. Or perhaps we should regroup with the others before deciding on a plan «ooc: Rachel: Thank you....NOW LEAVE! *strips into ducky boxers, cackling* » <> * Rahne returns the hug, savouring the closeness of her only friend.. * «ooc: O_o Rachel laughs like Naga?! » «ooc: I wanna laugh like naga :| » «ooc: I wanna date a girl with a set of hooters like Naga » * Chrys nods. "We may not need a regroup so much as a quick headsup to the rest. The problem is, most of this place has changed." * Rahne quietly ducks out, ears low.. * After all, the last time I was here was before the anarchy started. * Rachel watches Rahne go, pain flickering across her face briefly before she covers it up. Well, I don't believe we should all be going off and doing different things..not with Tori's life hanging in the balance Rahne... * Cody closes his eyes, swaying a bit. * Chrys nods. "We'll regroup in a bit. Right now I need to formulate strategy one on one with someone who will listen. That a problem?" Not at all. << * Rahne darts back in, catching him! * ^^; >> As I was saying... this is Larece. While the castle's been rebuilt, I highly DOUBT the country's changed. This castle still serves the same purpose. * Rachel lingers a little in the doorway only briefly before heading inside, letting the shut...she makes sure to lock it firmly before heading to Cody's side, gently supporting him. "Woah there." Sorry...still a little dizzy... <> I'm really sorry about all of this... « shall I? » Don't apologize...just lay on the big fluffy bed and get better. This is nothing that we can't fix, Cody.... « go to #pureland2 :) » <> « Rhi & chrys. » <> «ooc: YAY! Sex in pureland! » ...I know... I just wish I could have seen this coming sooner... «ooc: Niki sits in Limbo cuz she isn't needed in ether chan. ;_; » * Rachel gently leads Cody to the bed, helping him sit down. "Yeah right...you're not a fortune teller, stud...hell, I didn't see it coming either and I'm supposed to protect you." «ooc: Niki's scarfing. ;) » « we can continue the plotting, and end here if you wish :) » « when you're all done and fluff ^^ » «ooc: Yes she is. And no one commented on my Hyper Kabob. ;_; » «ooc: It was not worth comment. ;) » You did protect me today....*smiles at her* Don't worry about it.. «ooc: Well it DID look like shit. » * Rachel shakes some hair from her eyes and tilts her head. "....got any wounds I should know about, tough guy?" «ooc: It was like a turd with a stick shoved in it. Chrono runs into it and regains his HP/MP. » « lol » Wounds? ...Just my head, really... *sweatdrops* [Serving Girl] You have such an appetite... o_o * Rachel leans forward to gently brush Cody's hair from his forehead, kissing it softly... "I'm not magical...but I can make you some tea or something...is there anything in your herb bag that could help?" <<...sigh...Backstreet Boys... I'm such a fop.>> Well it *scarf* make me hungry *scarf* to do that *scarf* odinson thing...*scarf* << No.. ;_; Filia is the Fop. Even Kale says so.. >> «ooc: MMMM! » * Cody pauses, and considers, "...I think maybe the blueish green herb should help...it numbs pain a little. ^^;" Sure thing...and Cody? Yes? << ...just tell Rahne off, would ya? Her moony faces are startin' to make me feel bad. >> * Rachel 's voice is low. "You're not that high maintenence. And you're not just an icon to us." * Cody blinks, and some of the worry melts away from Cody's face. He smiles, "Rachel...Thanks..." * Rachel reaches out to touch Cody's cheek....she then stands up, mumbling something about how she's supposed to be the tough warrior and how Cody is making her a mushy wimp, a grin on her face as she goes about making him tea. ^^; <> «ooc: ...Tea laced with HYDRAD POISON! » « Hyrdad ^^ » «ooc: ;_; Storen! Not you too! » * Cody leans back against the pillow, sighing a bit. ^^ «ooc: We should prolly wait for Chrys and Rhi to return. Sexily. » ....I swear, if my mother could see me now... she'd be so proud.. "Oh, my darling girl is making tea!"....hmph....just because I poured boiling water on the cat by mistake... *mumble loudly* ^^ * Cody looks over to Rachel, curiously. O_o <> «ooc: ...YOU WERE THE ONE WHO LICKED THE WALLS FOR 2 hours in pandora! You boil cats too! Oh no! » Emerald appears with a green spark, hovering over Rachel, laughing at her remark. * Rachel balances the cup of hot tea on her hand as she sits down next to Cody. She offers it to him as she looks up at Emerald in faint amusement. "Oh sure, laugh at me too. The cat wasn't very amused." * Rachel winks at Cody and grins. [Emerald] You're something else. I'm sorry i didn't come out before, but I've heard nasty rumors about this place... Yeah...it just seethes hospitality. * Cody chuckles softly and blows some of the steam away from the tea, and sips it. [Emerald] Maybe you should ask the several dozen girls that disappeared around this area... this nation was probably on the hunt for -you-know-who. ^^; * Cody stops, "...You don't mean...?" * Rachel exhales and flops back across the bed by Cody's feet, letting her muscles relax a little and closing her eyes. "...wonderful..." ...I knew it was a mistake to come in this castle --; [Emerald] I dunno who did it, but a few girls I knew invovled with the Wendel priesthood around the world vanished... * Rachel opens an eye. ".....I guess we'll dig that up along the way to get Tori sprung..." ...And they know who I am. Wonderful...-_-; <> Did I mention I don't like this place. «ooc: Hah! » « Oh my » * Cody sips some more of his tea, his color improving a bit. * Rachel props herself up slightly and lightly tickles Cody's ankle. "Yes, you did. About forty times. But the sooner we figure all this out, the sooner we can get on with our busy lives..." * Cody tries hard not to laugh at being tickled and grins, finishing his tea, "You want to start investigating now?" Well, I'm not moving very far from your side, I'm sorry to say. *voice indicates she feels the exact opposite* So if I go investigating, you do too. Maybe we should let the others come to us first, huh? Let that tea take affect. [Emerald] It wouldn't do any good to get anyone suspicious. Let's lay low until carmine gives us a chance to bug Tori. Though i really doubt it'll be private... maybe I can help things along. * Rachel nods a little and looks up at Emerald. "Any help you could give us would be great, partner." ^^; * Cody nods, "Okay...I just feel like I've been lying prone for too long, you know?" * Rachel lowers her gaze to Cody and blushes a little at a sudden thought before nodding. "Don't worry. You'll feel better soon and then you can go back to whacking people with your staff." <> «ooc: Stick of unf. » * Niki kicks the door open, happy smile on her face, a big platter of food in one hand...her other hand patting her stomach. Ahh. ^_^ [Emerald] If only you could solve the world's problems with a good swift whack. That's what I say. * Cody grins, "Well, okay. ^_- " [Emerald] ^_- * Cody then stops, picking up on Emeralds induenndo, and blushes hotly, "Em! O_o" * Rachel chews her bottom lip, blushing noticably now and looking to Niki. "Uh, hi there." [Emerald] Teehee.. might as well enjoy the hospitality while it lasts... I still miss eating... ;_; Emerald fades away back into her little corner of Rachel's mind. * Niki puts the food on the bed, but not so gently. Little pieces of meat and noodles fly off. * Rachel shivers a little and the blush fades...she lets out an uncommon squeak as a noodle hits her in the face. ^^; Gah! O_o * Cody gets a piece of meat on his shawl, and scrapes it off. ^^; I brought food. :D * Rachel grabs the offending pasta and dangles it, sucking it into her mouth before licking her lips. Her stomach growls loudly. "Thank you, Niki." ^^; * Cody looks down at Niki's plate, "So I see!" <> * Niki inhales a bit. "Joch!" Come here. ^_^ * Rachel squirms, the bed being a little too crowded. She gazes at Cody curiously. * Cody notices Rachel's gaze and blinks, "Luc for your thoughts?" I was just wondering if it would be okay if I used your bath... ^^; I think my dirt has dirt. <<...lalala....excuse to get naked...dododo...>> * Niki pushes Rachel back down. "Eat first." * Rachel oofs a little. ^^; Uh...Go ahead. :) Then you can clean the food you don't eat with the bath too. So you don't have to take 2 baths. << * Rahne wanders absently into a big cog machine and is ground to bits and smushed up. * :) >> * Rachel glances amusedly at Niki and takes a few bits of meat....she chomps them down, quickly stuffs some noodles into her mouth and swallows roughly...she winces a little. Alright! Done! «ooc: YES! Now I can go to bed! » « agh o_o » Thats all your going to eat?! Thats little! I'm little. ^_- The food's really quality cuisine... * Rachel pats her slender abs. You really should eat, Rachel... «ooc: O_o Geez, Baha's rather suicidal today. » * Cody picks up the fork, and spears a piece of meat. «ooc: FOOD FIGHT :O » ...Or I'm going to have to do my Flammie impression! * Niki takes a plate and puts some meat, veggies, noodles, more meat, some fruit, and some more meat. She hands it to Rachel, the plate of food stacking up to about a foot high. There you go! * Rachel is distracted by Niki for a minute before fixing her gaze on Cody, something fiery in her eyes once more. "Oh really? And that'd be?" * Cody wideyes, "Uh...Niki...she's not a horse...! O_o But I do agree she needs to eat more...so..." That isn't that much food. <<* Cody misses and stabs Rache in the nose.>> * Cody makes zooming noises, "Open wide, here comes the Flammie!" « OMG o_o » * Cody sticks the food gently in Rachel's mouth, so she doesn't choke or die, otherwise the point would just be lost, now wouldn't it? ;) «ooc: MY FUCKING GOD » <> <> «ooc: I know. I hate myself too ;) » * Niki mumbles "open wide...here comes stupid........" Hey, she asked for it. ^_- * Rachel looks startled and chews slightly.. "...I am not nine!" ^^: ^^ Exactly, so eat more! * Cody then looks somber, "Or I'll have to do my carriage going through a tunnel impression next. :|" * Niki looks at Rachel. "For sakes...please eat!" * Rachel shakes her head but pushes herself up against Cody's side, picking at the food Niki gave her.. "Oh no! Heavens forbid!..." * Rachel nods a bit to Niki and makes a show of chewing. ^^; Good! ^^; I'm done embarrasing myself now. Whew...listening to that would have sucked even more then the Flammie one. If I get fat, you guys are going to have to roll me at the enemies in a mostly threatening manner, you do realize that? You won't get fat. ^_- «ooc: Next! Do the Rabite impression ^__________^ » * Rhiana opens the door and walks in * Niki starts looking for Joch, peeking behind Cody's shawl, and shirt. Joch? * Rachel stops in midchew, eyeing Rhiana. * Rhiana 's eyes light up, "Food! You read my mind!" .... ^^; * Rhiana looks at Rachel. << Heh! ^^ >> * Rhiana frowns, "Are you okay? You look like you're starting to put on a few pounds, dear." .... «ooc: LOL » * Rachel pales and holds out the plate to Rhiana. ^^; * Rhiana grins, "What a pal!" * Rhiana takes the plate graciously. <> ...Rhiana -_-; I do have somethin' to tell you guys. What'd that be? ^^; Oh? Chrys and I have formulated a plan to get Tori and get out. * Niki lifts Cody up. "Joch? Where are you?" * Rachel fights a blush. "Oh? Please share." * Cody blinks o_o * Rhiana nods, and take a bite Uh...Niki...? ^^; Put me down please? The chocobo falls out of Cody's shawl, and hovers a second on his tiny wings, before landing ungracefully. x-x There you are! :D «ooc: I'm waiting for Niki to turn Cody upside down ^_^ » «ooc: I almost did. ;) » The Prisons here are actually parts of the mines, which are labrythins connected to the outside world. * Niki picks up Joch, and puts Cody back down. * Cody raises an eyebrow, "I see." * Rachel adopts an all business expression, gazing at Rhiana intently. So tonight, we're gonna go down there, break him out, and make our way out through the mines. But we won't do it during our audience with him Right. * Niki takes a plate with different types of food on it and gives it to Joch. The only difference is that the food is already cut up into little pieces. [Joch] Kweh! Hmm...sounds dangerous, but then again, what isn't with us? Joch starts nibbling, forgetting he was just dropped a second ago. ^^; Right now, we've managed to give off the impression that we're actually an Imperial Special Forces Group * Rachel idly reaches out to nab one of Cody's slices of meat, nibbling it a little. ^^ <> «ooc: Rawr » But we're still strangers..so if we get a chance at Tori, and don't take it, the security will lax..somewhat «ooc: No snatching Cody's meat. » «ooc: You know you wanna nibble on that, too. » * Cody listens quietly to Rhiana. « hehe » * Rachel nods. Our only problem are that the guards all know the layouts of the mines * Niki doesn't, instead she is intently watching Joch. So it's possible that we could get lost down there, and be captured. It's a risk we'd have to take, isn't it? ..but Chrys is out "looking into" how to find out the layout himself. ...Chrys huh? * Rhiana nods He's the most...sly..of all of us He's not always that sly, Rhiana. ^_- But I trust him. * Rachel smiles wryly at that. He'll do his best The important thing is that we try to maintain our ruse and not draw attention to ourselves. Anything I should do? Getting better would be a lovely start <> But for now, Cody, you're just the Gemma under our protection * Cody nods, "I'm actually feeling a lot better...*frowns* You went the icon route? -_-;" * Rhiana shakes her head, "I only went along with what his brain was telling him to begin with." «ooc: Yes. You're now on my desktop between My Documents and MS Word. » Had I tried to change his mind, he would have had to think about it more..and the more thinking he does about us, the worse off we are. It's okay, Rhi...*frowns anyway* ^^: Come on kid, smile. Why should you care what that blowfish thinks about you anyway * Cody looks up, and tries to smile, "Sorry...I just wish one person in power would look at me in a non-iconish way, is all. I think the pirates were the only people who didn't..." Well, once we get to Southtown via the ruins, I would assume the guards will be hot on our heels..but we can book it to Northrown from there, and then we'd be safe. * Rachel nods a little.. « Or so you think.. ^^; » «ooc: Northrown! » «ooc: rown rown rown your boat » ..I hope my sister has established order there. *** Tori (ekberg@216-97-204-046.ppp.mpinet.net) Quit (Ping timeout) * Rhiana coughs Anyway That's the plan I'm okay with it... * Niki hears the word sister and reacts. "Oh yeah. Are you hungry sister?" ^^ * Rachel nods slightly. « if you guys pull this off successfully, it may change the plan.. ;) » *** Tori (ekberg@216-97-204-037.ppp.mpinet.net) has joined #pureland *** Niki sets mode: +o Tori « er in doing Dark and Wendel last. ^^ » «ooc: WB » We can do it, I think. But until then, let's rest up.. << Welcome back. ^^ >> Oh.. When we see Tori Leave your weapons here. * Rachel tenses. ".....leave our weapons?" You sure that's wise? You don't think they'd ambush us for any reason, do you? <> I can hide my ~~ SESSION START ~~ -> *Amy* AAAAAAMMMMMMYYYY! We last left the action as Tori was picked out of the pack of saviors by the prince carmine of Larece. but instead of a greeting, Tori took Cody hostage, and made his escape to a dark alley, as the guards scattered to the winds to scour the battered, dark city for him... «ooc: ACK!!! » <> [Flora] *appears* Flora no hungry anymore... will sister eat for her? I doubt it. «ooc: Damn ctrlv instead of ctrlc. ;_; » If they were going to jail us, they would have done it before now. « eep :o » * Rachel furrows her brow, not enjoying the thought of being weaponles.. <> * Niki furrows about. "I can hide my weapon!" I hope so...But...the missing girls... Don't worry Rachel. We're considered guests here. Right...the girls... If we go down armed... «ooc: Yeah, if Rachel were a weaponles, I know what weapon she'd use ;) » <> * Niki does her best to shove it under her shirt, but the handle sticks out from one end and a piece of the blade sticks out from the other. It ight raise suspicions «ooc: might » « can we close off soon? sleepy. ^^ » <> «ooc: I have to leave by 10 anyway, so it's cool ;D » See, its hidden. :D «ooc: Yeah, unless Tori wants to get his audience in with us before we stop » << I'd love to go to sleep.. >> ^^;...Uh, Niki... * Rhiana narrows her eyes at Niki <> You can see it? :/ * Rachel sweatdrops. "Alright.....well....it all sounds good. I'm sticking near Cody for now to protect him and stuff. So if you need us..." * Rhiana finishes the plate Rachel "gave" her ..think I'll go get some more. << . o O( You RUINED my seduction plan, damn you.)>> * Niki pulls her axe out from other her shirt and puts it away. Yeah, me too. I said I would eat some for sister too. Can I get you kids anything while I'm out? «ooc: Condoms...vibrators..handcuffs...? » * Cody smiles at Rachel, and everyone, putting a hand behind his head. "Nah, I'm good." «ooc: I almost said bubble wrap » «ooc: I seriously, ALMOST said it. I didn't I'm good! » «ooc: Now THAT'S ribbed for her pleasure ;) » I can get what I need from the infirmary if I have to. «ooc: Aaahhh yeah! » * Rachel nods slightly. ^^ * Rhiana nods, "Try to get some rest..tonight will be big." « What about OUR pleasure? We always get the short end of the stick. ;_; » «ooc: Yeah! » Alright.. ^^; «ooc: Like you two'd know. ;) » * Cody reaches out and puts his hand on Rachel's, brushing it softly. «ooc: Hell, like I'd know. ;) » * Rhiana leaves heading for the kitchen * Niki looks at Rhiana. "I can show you where the kitchen is. It smells the best in there." «ooc: You should just throw here there ;) » * Rachel looks at Cody warmly, her voice playful. "I'm going to get that bath now. If that's okay?" * Cody nods to Rachel, "That's fine. Go ahead. :)" «ooc: I'm going to follow you. If that's okay? » «ooc: Rachel: Okay! » * Rachel raises Cody's hand to her lips and kisses the palm softly before sliding off the bed, shrugging off the sword so it rests at the foot of it near where Cody can reach it...she leaves a trail of clothes as she heads for the bathroom! ^^ * Cody sweatdrops and smiles a bit, chuckling, before leaning back against the pillow. «ooc: I wonder if Rachel bathes with her sword as well. » « close up? :) » <> *** Chrys is now known as AshOut «ooc: I dunno, but in your closing line you could mention massive chomping sounds from the kitchen from 2 certain people. ;) » «ooc: I'm done :) » <> << I wish I had something to say.. :/ ?? << ?? = >>, rather. >> << I did it all for the cookie! The cookie! So you can take me cookie and stick it in my yum!>> *** AshOut is now known as Ashton << ^^; >> «ooc: We should cut to Tori so he can close the session the right way. ;) » As Rhiana shuts the door to the quarters, there's a thud, and Rachel yelling "AAAAAGH COLD!!!!" «ooc: This sucks. » «ooc: Yeah! » «ooc: Whaaaat/ O_o » « favor :) » «ooc: Hmm? » «ooc: Rachel! Stop having sex with the sink! » << What? Hey! Dude! COLD PORCELIAN IS HOT>> «ooc: But it fits so well. ;_; » <<....that was confusing>> <<...nhh....brain blank.. O_o Woah... ;_;>> As the mana knight adjusts to her cold shower, the tension in the air still remains... but is such faith in one so lost misplaced...? It's only a matter of time before the black bird shall sing. ~~ SESSION END ~~ COLD SHOWER? YOU MADE ME TAKE A COLD -SHOWER-? ;) LOL Don't worry... I'm a zombie too. It's probably for the best that I buggered off a half hour in. Its better! Now Tori must sing four and twenty blackbirds baked in apie :D Cold showers increase sexual arousal. ;) Cuz your standing up in all your glory for Cody to peek in on. ;) Sigh ;) Nippleitis! Wasn't that a funny dish to set before the King? lol PANDAPANTS O_o :D I can afford them now *** GMStoren is now known as Storen Ooh Session Close: Mon Oct 01 00:55:27 2001