Session Start: Sun Jan 27 22:54:29 2002
* Logging #pureland to 'logs\#pureland.log'
<GMStoren> Okay rache, you ready?
<Rachel> Sure thang. ^^;
<GMStoren> Keep me away from the raging crafters. ;)
<GMStoren> anyhow ^^
<GMStoren> ~~ SESSION START! ~~
<TheFreak> <<ZOOM!>>
<GMStoren> Locked in each other's tender embrace, Cody and Rachel drift off upon the waves of their special night into a peaceful sleep. But soon this peace is broken...
<GMStoren> For Rachel, she finds her mind's eye filled with the shards of times gone by, a blur of memories of Kurik, and her childhood, and her adventures up until this day... they rouse her to consciousness upon the field of dreams.
*** GMStoren changes topic to '-= Chapter 51: Eight Ringing Bells (part 1) | Location: Dream Potos | 4559 Luc | Gnome's Day, Morning =-'
<Rachel> <<*looks cute* ^^;>>
<Lucca> «ooc: Licks Rachel cootly ^^ »
<GMStoren> As her vision clears, she finds herself amidst a strangely familiar town, a house behind her smoldering from a fire, the tempo of marching feet of an army drifting across her ears.
* Rachel blinks confusedly and looks about, tensing reflexively at the sound of an army approaching. "Where...?"
<GMStoren> In the town square sits a young man with brown hair, cropped by a bandanna. His clothes are ragged, his eyes downcast, as if mourning. She recognizes him from before... this is the hero, Randi. In his hand he clutches the Sword of Mana, identical to the one you feel by your side.
<GMStoren> [Randi] This is where it all happened... where fate changed.
<GMStoren> He looks up, leaning upon the shimmering blade.
* Rachel takes a few steps towards Randi, touching the sword at her hip comfortingly. "Fate changed? Randi? What's going on..?"
<Rachel> <<It feels weird to call him Randi. I feel like I should be calling him Mr. Randi ^^;>>
<GMStoren> [Randi] The sword you now bear, the weapon of the Goddess, the symbol of hope for the world. My time ended that day when Etienne was taken...
<GMStoren> [Randi] You took it up, took up arms to defend him. Yet, you still are not aware.
<Rachel> Not aware...?
<GMStoren> He stands, resolute.
* Rachel rubs her forehead a little and tries to figure out what she's doing talking to the dead Mana Knight.. ^^;
<GMStoren> [Randi] You are still held back. You cannot wield the blade fully if you are mired in the misgivings of the past.
<Rachel> You make it sound like it's something I should be able to snap my fingers and overcome...
<GMStoren> [Randi] It's actually easier than you think. You just do not believe you can do it.
* Rachel scowls a little but looks to the smoke filled sky, away from Randi. "Why am I here with you?"
<GMStoren> [Randi] *looks at her fully* I want to know why you fight.
<GMStoren> [Randi] If you do not know what you're fighting for, you will fail...
<Rachel> Why I fight? To protect people...
<GMStoren> [Randi] is that the real reason? Who are you really protecting?
<DooM_GazE> «ooc: Cody. »
<Lucca> «ooc: YOUR MOM! :D »
<GMStoren> << lol ^^ >>
* Rachel furrows her brow and looks hard at Randi. "People. Don't -you- accuse me of not helping those around me. I'd give myself willingly for my friends and for the people of this land."
<Rachel> I'd think I'd have proved that by now, surely.
<GMStoren> [Randi] You're right. But, there's still one thing you're missing...
<GMStoren> Randi lifts up the Mana Sword, gripping it with a steady hand.
<Rachel> <<* Randi stabs Rachel in the face! "You! You're protecting yourself too! Well, actually, you're not, and that's the problem. See---" Rachel: Agh, my eye!!! X_x >>
<GMStoren> << ack sorry one second ^^ >>
* Rachel blinks a little and gazes at the sword... "..."
<Rachel> <<sure. ^^>>
<GMStoren> [Randi] The Mana Knight is not just a sacrifical lamb to the alter of destiny. It is a symbol to people, of courage. You defend the Gemma with your life, but what is the worth of that life?
<Rachel> I..
* Rachel pauses, unsure how to answer that.
<GMStoren> [Randi] You have to find bravery to face your own demons before the world's! Unless you truly think you are worthless... defend yourself!
<GMStoren> Randi draws the sword into an en garde position.
* Rachel blinks a little. "You've got to be kidding me...you want to fight me?" ^^;
<TheFreak> <<RPG Cliche # 2874205271065301063515356161......>>
<DooM_GazE> «ooc: 3863095780918097985928639869387891298745982¼ »
<GMStoren> << lol well ^^ >>
* Rachel fingers the hilt of her sword, denying the impulse to just launch herself into the fight..
<GMStoren> [Randi] If you don't, then you really will wake up only to an empty ruin... do you want to give up without even trying to see?
<DooM_GazE> «ooc: >>The hilt orgasms! »
<Rachel> <<Shut up, DooM! ^^;>>
<TheFreak> <<Ouuuouuuuch!>>
* Rachel narrows her eyes a bit and draws her sword slowly, readying herself.. "Well, I'm not one to not try new things."
<GMStoren> >> COMBAT! vs Randi! :o
<GMStoren> [Randi] I want to see how you will defend Etienne... with all of your power, not just that which the world expects of you.
<GMStoren> >> Randi's action!
<TheFreak> <<Randi's Action:  Randy>>
<GMStoren> >> Randi twirls the sword in a blazing arc, cutting through the ehavy air and into rachel shoulder, which she barely avoids...
<GMStoren> << lucky :) >>
<GMStoren> >> Rachel's turn.
<Rachel> <<*starts to type out her attack before realizing she has her aliases* ^^;>>
<GMStoren> << eheh ^^ >>
* Rachel lunges forward, driving her sword into an arc across Randi's upperbody!
<GMStoren> << ooh, the suspense. >>
<Rachel> <<lol. ^^; Meh. Tad unhinged tonight. ^_- >>
<GMStoren> >> Randi brings up his mana balde to block the attack, the metal upon metal creating a visual spark of spirit energy. Parried!
<TheFreak> <<It's DRIVING ME SANE!!>>
<GMStoren> [Randi] Dig deeper, I know it is there... the sword has chosen you for greater reasons!
<GMStoren> >> Randi attacks Rachel again, this time sweeping across her midsection, which elaves a nasty gash... 157 damage!
<Rachel> <<hmm...parried... ^^>>
<GMStoren> >> Rachel's turn.
<Rachel> <<Can I use special attacks? ^^>>
<GMStoren> << no, he is not a parry tank. he's about as good as you :) >>
<GMStoren> << sure you can. >>
* Rachel winces and reaches down to touch the blood oozing wound. She grits her teeth and growls at Randi. "I will defend Etienne with all I have...and more...."
* Rachel twirls her sword, the blade glowing a dull green...she lunges again at Randi, slashing at him!
<Rachel> <<Sadistic Whisper. ^^;>>
<Rachel> <<*notes her aliases are screwed* ^^;>>
<DooM_GazE> «ooc: as has been said before, this system sucks for PvP! *remembers how cody nearly killed the party* »
<GMStoren> << aww.. >>
<Rachel> <<I missed, didn't I? Jesus. ;)>>
<GMStoren> << so just elt it go without waiting ;) >>
<GMStoren> << sadistic cannot miss. >>
<Rachel> <<Really? Thank god. :o>>
<GMStoren> >> rachel uses sadistic Whisper! She repostes with a fierce blow that staggers Randi briefly.. 298 damage!
<TheFreak> <<Surely, The peanut Gallery would cheer, But peanuts have no mouths. =-}>>
<GMStoren> [Randi] *regains his balance* So it would seem, but can you survive to see it through?
<GMStoren> [Randi] Randi uses Hurricane Blade! He twirls his sword fluidly almost in slo mo, delivering a painful stab deep into her other shoulder, her sword arm. 210 damage!
<GMStoren> << erk >>
<GMStoren> >> Randi uses Hurricane Blade! He twirls his sword fluidly almost in slo mo, delivering a painful stab deep into her other shoulder, her sword arm. 210 damage!
<DooM_GazE> «ooc: um...Ow? »
<GMStoren> >> Rachel's turn.
<GMStoren> << she'll be okay ^_^ >>
<GMStoren> << 130 hp right now. >>
<TheFreak> <<DEAD!?  Not in MY Cemetary! =-D>>
* Rachel jerks back and utters a low groan of pain, glaring at Randi and flexing her hand on the sword hilt testingly, feeling the stabbing pain with the movement...she shakes her head to clear it.
<Rachel> <<hmm...I should heal.. ^^;>>
<GMStoren> << that'd help yes ^^ >>
* Rachel raises her other hand and snaps her fingers, a golden glow infusing her entire body and sealing the painful wound on her shoulder! ¤ Divine Grace.
<GMStoren> >> Rachel uses Divine Grace! 210 hp healed.
<GMStoren> << how exact ^^ >>
<DooM_GazE> «ooc: ...That was randomized right? »
<TheFreak> <<*Snicker*>>
<GMStoren> << yes. could've been 205-211. ^^ >>
<GMStoren> [Randi] Do you love, Etienne... no, Cody? Are you his savior, or is he yours?
<Rachel> ... ... ...
<GMStoren> >> Randi attacks again! Rachel's shield deflects the blow.
<GMStoren> >> Rachel's turn.
* Rachel shoves Randi off her space with her shield, growling. "I love him more than I thought possible, Randi. Shouldn't spirits be able to feel that?"
* Rachel lunges forward once more with her sword, the blade glowing green again!
<Rachel> <<Sadistic Whisper. ^^>>
<GMStoren> >> Sadistic Whisper! Randi tries to catch the attack with his sword, but it penetrates his defenses... 295 damage!
<GMStoren> [Randi] I have always felt it... but it is only you who are truly becoming aware. You must find the balance... to know where you have come from, and what must be done. To want the new future, to live in it, not to die for a dream you cannot see.
<GMStoren> >> Randi uses Hawk Blade! He hops back then flies through Rachel, cutting a clean gash in her side! 217 damage!
<GMStoren> [Randi] No matter how much blood must be shed, remember this! You and the world must start anew!
<GMStoren> >> Rachel's turn.
* Rachel hisses. "Is this what it's about? His sacrifice? About what'll happen afterwards? Don't worry, dear Randi. I'm aware of what must be done. And I won't let it destroy me. I'll still be out there, all alone, helping people who need helping. The world will survive, and so will I. I just won't -be- the same."
<Rachel> Surely you know how that feels, how it changes you to lose someone you love.
* Rachel lunges forward with a growl, slashing viciously into Randi's gut, her blade glowing green once more!
<GMStoren> >> Rachel sword hits home with a precise stab... 201 damage...
<GMStoren> [Randi] Guh... yes... I know... I know well..
<GMStoren> [Randi] But you don't have to walk this path.... if you are stronger than I was..
* Rachel backs off from Randi, breathing harshly...
<GMStoren> >> Randi feels to a knee, seemingly defeated... Victory!
<Rachel> And now that I've beaten you in this little fight, I don't suppose you'll tell me how I can possibly -avoid- walking this path. 
<Rachel> You know, without the cryptic comments.
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<GMStoren> He looks up to her with an intense gaze, his berathing heavy. "You already have the means to do it... See the world for what it is, and what it can be, not what it was. Look deep inside for that bond you hold. It has the power to change everything."
<GMStoren> [Randi] ...you do not have to lose what you care for.
<Rachel> .. ...
* Rachel loses her angry look immediately, stepping forward... "... I don't...? But...gods...if I could somehow...I..."
<GMStoren> Randi stands up, holding his sword out to her. It begins to shine with a comforting light, to shift and change into a blade of pure energy.
<GMStoren> << another minute.. sigh. ^^ >>
<Rachel> <<LOL ;)>>
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* Rachel relaxes a little in the light, despite the emotional atmosphere moments before...
<GMStoren> [Randi] The Mana sword is bonded to the Gemma. All this time you have been holding a piece of that which you protect most dear to you... it has grown... and your bond has grown...
<GMStoren> [Randi] If you can grow with it, you can change the world. Your love can break the endless cycle. Death and chaos and sacrifice do not have to repeat themselves.
<Rachel> I want to break this cycle... I want to grow...
*** StarChris is now known as Chriswizard
<GMStoren> [Randi] Rachel... I believe in you, for you have given Etienne more of a life than I could. I saved his body, but you can save his soul. Shake off the rust of the lost days, and take the bright blade of your spirit in your hands...
<GMStoren> He presents it to her...
* Rachel nods slowly and reaches out to take the shining blade of energy into her hands....
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<GMStoren> As Rachel takes up the sword, she recognizes a faint script upon it's hilt reading "Excalibur"... the legendary sword of salvation. This awe is soon replaced by a tingling in your arms... spreading throughout your body.
<GMStoren> It's hard to tell what is occuring, but as the energy spreads across her being, you feel lighter somehow, a sense of inenr peace filling you.
<GMStoren> << erk ^^ >>
<GMStoren> << bad tense. >>
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* Rachel exhales between her clenched teeth and relaxes the rest of the way, a small smile lighting her lips... "Thank you..."
<Rachel> <<So many ways to phrase that, so many ways it could come out sounding somewhat obscene. ^^;;>>
<GMStoren> The scene with Randi begins to fade from view, as he bows his head, stepping back into the destroyed home. "I leave everything to you now... be burdened no longer. Fight with your true face."
* Rachel nods slowly and bows her head in respect, closing her eyes... "...thank you..."
*** Lucca is now known as Cody
<GMStoren> As Rachel bows her head to the fading dream, she realizes she is staring down at Cody's face, not Randi's...
<Rachel> << Rachel: ....woah. That's trippy. ^^;;>>
*** GMStoren changes topic to '-= Chapter 51: Eight Ringing Bells (part 1) | Location: Holy City Wendel | 4559 Luc | Gnome's Day, Pre-Dawn =-'
* Cody breathes softly, peacefully, still asleep.
<GMStoren> Apparently it was all a dream, or was it? That strange feeling has not left you. Something is different...
<Cody> «ooc: A power, deep in the loins! You feel it! Deep! DEEP! »
* Rachel blinks a little, furrowing her brow before breaking into a soft smile at the sight of Cody. She reaches out to brush some of his hair from his face, feeling oddly lighter than before...and stops, her breath freezing in a strangled squeak.
* Rachel looks at her unscarred arm in surprise... "What..."
* Rachel rolls away from Cody and sits up quickly, looking down at her body. O_o
<Rachel> ....?!
<GMStoren> Indeed, it looks as if it has never been marred at all. Vibrant and youthful, the skin almost seems aglow.
<Cody> «ooc: Glo-light girl :D »
<Rachel> Oh my gods..
<GMStoren> There's a distinct touch of the feminine side of her that she lost so long ago, even the hair upon her head is longer and fuller. ^^
<Cody> «ooc: See? SEE! This...THIS is what Cody's sperm can do for you! »
<Rachel> <<lol. I made a joke about that a day ago ;)>>
<Cody> «ooc: :D »
* Rachel reaches back, feeling the edge of her hair brush around the small of her back. ".... ... ...I can't believe..."
<DooM_GazE> «ooc: ...What the /<censored>/! »
* Rachel turns quickly to look at Cody again, making sure she's still not dreaming. She reaches out to poke his chest testingly. ^^; "...am I dreaming? I must....no...am I...I..." O_o
* Cody shifts a bit in his sleep at the poke, seeming close to waking up, but not quite there.
<Rachel> <<* Rachel's hand goes through Cody's chest. "...woah. Okay, either I'm still dreaming or there is something really scary going on.">>
<GMStoren> You can see the sword by the bedside glowing faintly in the morning darkness. Her armor seems to have taken on a different appearance next to it as well...
<Rachel> ...?
<Cody> «ooc: What's Rache's class change? ^^ »
<GMStoren> << good question? :) >>
* Rachel wideyes as she suddenly understands and laughs to herself, hopping out of bed and heading for her armor, running her fingers along the new plating... "This is amazing!"
<DooM_GazE> «ooc: Does Rache get Lvl 2 magic now? »
<GMStoren> << Chiaroscuro Vanguard? ^^ >>
<Rachel> <<Rachel is now known as Nurse! * Rachel plops the nurse hat on her head and poses, still naked besides. <Cody> Hmmm...? *wakes* ...O_o Rachel...I know we slept together...but this is a little bit too kinky...>>
<Rachel> <<Yeh. ^^>>
<Cody> «ooc: Nurse! Nurse :D »
<DooM_GazE> «ooc: Hellooooooo Nurse! »
<TheFreak> <<MY BRAIN HURTS!!>>
<GMStoren> << rache does not get level 2 magic. she gets kickass innate skills. ;) >>
<DooM_GazE> «ooc: Whichever. »
* Rachel pauses and reaches out, ignoring the fact she's still completely naked, to grab the sword, drawing it...
<DooM_GazE> «ooc: Is...Mana Sword! <Rache> What the-  »
<Rachel> <<Well, DooM, she already knows it's the Mana Sword. ;) Yanno, she's only known since like...episode two? Three? ;)>>
<DooM_GazE> «ooc: <GMStoren> Don't you just love the lost continent trick! »
<DooM_GazE> «ooc: I meant the Lvl. 10 version. »
<GMStoren> The Dragon Slayer seems not much different than when she left it, aside from a gentle pulse it gives off as she grasps it. It feels natural to you to be holding it. You can almost imagine the vision of what it could be soon over it...
* Rachel traces her fingers over the blade, smiling happily to herself....she gently sheathes it once more and then lays it back beside the bed... "This is amazing...and...and..."
<TheFreak> <<I've been blinded in one eye and I've lost temporary hearing now.>>
* Rachel blinks and looks to Cody's sleeping form, smiling. "Perfect."
* Cody has stopped shifting and has fully fallen back to sleep.
* Rachel crawls back into bed, resting on her side, and gently traces the contours of Cody's face with her fingertips...she leans down to kiss him gently as he slumbers..
* Cody smiles a bit in his sleep and shifts a little, but does not awaken.
<Rachel> <<Cody: Augh, woman, are you insatiable?! Rachel: Wanna find out? Cody: Augh! I need sleep! I'm not a machine!>>
<Cody> «ooc: They're PISTIONS, I tell you! »
<GMStoren> << do you want to elave it at that for now? ^^ >>
<Rachel> <<Two last lines, luv... ^^ >>
<Rachel> I love you, Cody...and things'll be alright....I'm going to break this cycle...somehow, I'll figure out a way.....you'll see....
* Rachel kisses Cody's chin softly and then settles down, nuzzling into his neck and hugging him tight with the smile still on her face as she closes her eyes once more...
<Rachel> <<There. ^^>>
<Cody> «ooc: Kawaii :D »
<GMStoren> ~~ SESSION END ~~
<GMStoren> (For now ^_- )
<Cody> Whoo :D
Session Close: Mon Jan 28 01:11:50 2002

Session Start: Mon Feb 04 19:20:52 2002
* Logging #pureland to 'logs\#pureland.log'
<GMStoren> ~~ SESSION START ~~
<TheFreak> <<Now, It is the beginning of a wonderful story!>>
<DooM_GazE> «ooc: Beginnin'? more like the end. »
<GMStoren> Far away from the epiphany of his lover's rebirth in the bed beside him, Cody's peaceful oblivion is broken by a sinister yet familiar voice...
<TheFreak> <<"end"?>>
<Cody> «ooc: It's his mommy. his mommy is all sinster and all like, "Hey! Boy! Get in the kitchen, and bake me a pie! »
*** GMStoren changes topic to '-= Chapter 51: Eight Ringing Bells (part 2) | Location: Dream Mount Illusia | 4559 Luc | Gnome's Day, Pre-Dawn =-'
<DooM_GazE> «ooc: Yes, it's session 5-fucking-1, It is very near the end. »
<GMStoren> [Khyros] Cody...
<TheFreak> <<Sounds like something Cartman would say.  "Hey Woman!  Get in the kitchen!  And back me some PAH!!">>
<Cody> «ooc: Shh! Enough OOC chatter! Let's move! ^^ »
<TerranChris> «ooc: Argh! Dead guy! I see dead people! *_* »
<GMStoren> As you come to your senses you find yourself standing amidst the battlefield on the verge of the purelands, the lands broken and littered with those that could not escape the cataclysm.
<TheFreak> <<Hence, the name of this chatroom>>
* Cody blinks, coming to and seeing the destruction, and once he hears the voice, trembles in a familiar way, "...You..."
<GMStoren> Near the waterfalls a shadowy figure is standing, the source of the voice. he looks upon you with hollow eyes, his black cape hanging about him like a shroud.
<Cody> ...Why are you here?
*** DooM_GazE is now known as DooM_CYPT
<GMStoren> [Khyros Hahaha... even in death the sight of me makes you tremble. Have you really come that far, little gemma child?]
<GMStoren> << erk >>
<GMStoren> [Khyros] Hahaha... even in death the sight of me makes you tremble. Have you really come that far, little gemma child?
<DooM_CYPT> «ooc: That's one hell of a name. »
* Cody scowls, "You have no right to be in a place like this...no right!"
<GMStoren> [Khyros] Oh but I do. For you now hold my accursed prison. I'm closer to you more than you realize.
* Cody glances down at the Mana Stone, but says nothing.
<Cody> «ooc: Cody: ...Shit. ^^ »
<GMStoren> The Mana Stone is sparkling around his neck, swirling with many colors..
<Cody> ...You wish that you were close to me, but your time has passed. You're just a shadow, now, and you know it.
<GMStoren> [Khyros] Perhaps, but who is really the shadow here? Are you still trying to have a 'life'?
<Cody> A life...I'm a man...I still have thoughts...feelings...I'm not just a tool...an icon. My friends have taught me that. 
<GMStoren> [Khyros] You are fooling yourself. You have been dead far longer than I, for time has already decreed it.
<Cody> As long as I still live and breathe, there is much I can do. There is so much I can and will do before my time is up.
<GMStoren> [Khyros] *slightly chuckles, voice raspy* Dear, dear Gemma. The more you struggle to do, the more you will stand to lose when the key is used... before you were a village boy, but now you shall wound friends, nations, and even your unborn child.
* Cody blinks, "My...child?"
<Rachel> <<LOL>>
<Rachel> <<Well, that's out now.>>
<Cody> «ooc: If he remembers or believes him ^^ »
<Rachel> <<Heh. ;) It'd be cool if he did. :o>>
<GMStoren> [Khyros] Yes, that's right... imagine the suffering it will have... all because of you. You are selfish, Cody.
<Cody> N...No! I'm not! I'm doing the best I can for everyone! I'm not doing any of this for myself! I'm doing this for my friends! For the woman I love! For everyone! It's never been about myself!
<GMStoren> [Khyros] Nonsense. I've seen into your soul. If you truly believed that, you wouldn't crave the release from the shackles that your bloodline has placed upon you! You would put yourself and your hapiness above the world's if you had that chance...
<Cody> What happiness? It would be short lived! I would have my happiness only to lose it to people such as you! I'd live only to see everything I love and care about be lost! I can't do that! I'm willing to die to protect everyone! This world means too much to me!
<GMStoren> [Khyros] Such noble words from one who abandoned their nation in a time of crisis... who couldn't save their own mother...
* Cody looks stung for a moment, looking down.
<Cody> In the end...I'll help my homeland more than I could by staying.
<GMStoren> [Khyros] You do not see it. Such a fool. You speak of great desires, yet when it comes time to prove this, you fall short.
<Cody> I will prove you wrong. I will protect everyone. I will.
* Cody looks up at Khyros, and his trembling subsides. There is now fierce determination in his eyes.
<GMStoren> [Khyros] What will you do to protect them? Would you take another's life?
<Cody> I do not believe in taking another's life without just cause. I want to protect everything...but I know that's not always possible. I would only take a life if there was no other choice...
<GMStoren> [Khyros] Like you did with Kurik?
<Rachel> <<oooo.... ;)>>
<GMStoren> << heh ^^ >>
* Cody flinches, "...I...Didn't mean to...it was an accident. In the end...his death wouldn't have solved anything...I didn't want to be like him."
<Rachel> <<Pssst. Chrys killed him before you did>>
<Cody> «ooc: Well, yeah, but he's not gonna be all like "Besides, that fuck Chrys did it!" He's not petty ;_; »
<Rachel> <<LOL but it's the -truth-! Dude, don't let Khyros change the reality O_o>>
<GMStoren> << hehe ^^ >>
*** Rachel is now known as Youth
*** Youth is now known as Heather
<GMStoren> [Khyros] Believe what you like, who's to say you won't condemn her to even worse fate..
<Cody> She's the master of her own destiny now. She's strong...You underestimate her.
<GMStoren> Khyros spreads his arms wide. "Perhaps.. but you are not. What occured here was the result of your weakness."
* Cody looks down at the ground, "...It will never happen again. This won't happen again. Not while I breathe."
<GMStoren> [Khyros] Your hope sickens me... *grimaces* You should have surrendered to Entropy while you had the chance. For then, there would not be suffering nor pain. There would be nothing.
<Cody> Exactly, nothing. You would take everything that humanity...no, the world, has strived for...I can't let you do that. And you call me selfish?
<GMStoren> [Khyros] I wanted to cleanse this world of everything. You are only here because this world... is a mistake.
<GMStoren> [Khyros] You and the entire Mana Family... denying the truth through time! I thought you might have the power to change that...
<Cody> Perhaps you are the ones denying the truth. This is how history played out...like it or lump it.
<Heather> <<See, this would be why Rache loves Cody. ^_- He's so brave>>
<GMStoren> [Khyros] *sneers* is that a spine I see? Maybe that warrior woman has taught you something after all.
*** Heather is now known as Rachel
* Cody stares down at Khyros, "...Maybe you're just realizing your time on this Earth is over. You ARE a shadow, and you know it."
<GMStoren> Khyros' hands begin to glow with a dark aura, the words apparently hitting a nerve. "Do not mock me, Gemma... you were a shadow yourself..."
<GMStoren> The scene switches to the waterfall of the river of Lethe.
* Cody winces visably at the vertigo the scene change caused, and stumbles forward a bit.
<GMStoren> You see it's spiritual waters cascading over the edge into the vast unknown...
<Cody> ...This is...? 
<Cody> ...I remember this place...I wandered here...When I was sick...
<GMStoren> [Khyros] Didn't you almost give up?
<Cody> ...I'm not giving up now, am I?
<GMStoren> [Khyros] You wanted to vanish.. to run... it took someone else to bring you back from the brink.
<Cody> I'm not running now, am I? See, Khyros, your problem is that you live in the past. I'm looking to the future now.
<Rachel> <<Be! Aggressive! Be, be! Be, be aggressive! *shakes her pompoms at Cody* ^_->>
<Cody> «ooc: Hee. »
<Cody> Nothing will be done if I run now, so running is not an option. Nor do I want to, anymore.
<GMStoren> [Khyros] ...hahaha... so this is the way it shall be. You are just like all the others before you.
<Cody> The others?
<GMStoren> [Khyros] The Gemmas all lived with that hope. They all tried to live a normal life. And they all eprished, as was their birthright.. sacrificed to give that dream a last spurt of fading light.
<Cody> «ooc: Hehe. spurt is a fun word. Uh. Yeah »
<Rachel> <<LOL!>>
<Cody> They wanted to protect what is precious to them...Help all the people who helped them...
<GMStoren> [Khyros] Then enjoy your last moments with those people. With your... *snicker* love. In the end, you'll share their fate...
<Cody> I will. I wouldn't count on my friends dying so quickly, though.
* Cody looks, up and smiles sweetly, "Remember, we've beat you...twice now?"
<Rachel> <<Ooooh! Ouch. ;)>>
<Cody> «ooc: All Khyros has for himself is a TINY ZOMBIE PRICKLET. »
<GMStoren> [Khyros] ...you can win the battles, but the war's already been decided.
<Cody> We'll see about that, eh?
<GMStoren> Khyros takes a step back to the edge of the falls. "So be it... I will enjoy watching you squirm from the darkness..."
<Cody> Perhaps it'll be you that squirms. Last I saw, you weren't a fortune teller. Just a a mage of the dead. 
<GMStoren> [Khyros] Sooner or later you will meet your demise, as do we all! When or where is up to you... and then, I will be your master for eternity.
<Cody> You wish.
* Cody smiles a bit too sweetly again.
<Cody> Aren't we getting ahead of ourselves?
<GMStoren> [Khyros] There is no other future for you or I... or do you think you can yet change history? We shall see, Gemma!
* Cody blinks, considering this, "Yeah, we will, huh?"
<GMStoren> Khyros chuckles hoarsly as he leans back, careening over the brink.... "Either way you shall lose your life!"
* Cody takes a few steps foward, just as Khyros tips over the brink.
<Cody> ...Maybe, but I accept that now.
<Cody> If there was another way...but...To protect them...her...It's worth it.
<GMStoren> He hurdles into the mists below, disappearing from view, there is just the sound of the water. But staring into the maw of death, you seem to be lifted of a great burden. The fear drifts out of your mind.
* Cody takes a deep breath.
* Cody closes his eyes, a faint smile on his face, "...Rachel...Everyone...For you...It's worth it. It's worth everything.
<Rachel> <<Agh, don't jump, you fool!>>
<Cody> «ooc: he's not, I think. O_o »
<Rachel> <<Oh good.>>
<Rachel> <<I was about to -say-.>>
<GMStoren> You feel it replaced with a warm feeling of security, the world standing by your side with your choice. It is completeness.
<Cody> «ooc: I was only HALF A MAN »
<GMStoren> As you smile you become aware of the fact that comforting warmth is that of Rachel's arms around you. ^^
*** GMStoren changes topic to '-= Chapter 51: Eight Ringing Bells (part 2) | Location: Holy City Wendel | 4559 Luc | Gnome's Day, Pre-Dawn =-'
* Cody blinks sleepily several times, then smiles, nuzzling into her...only to blink... a lot. O_o
<Rachel> <<heh!>>
<Cody> . o O ( ...I don't remember her having this much...hair )
<Cody> «ooc: Is Rachel awake? »
<Rachel> <<Kinda. ^^ It wouldn't take much to wake her.>>
* Rachel breathes softly, her hair splayed slightly over her and onto the pillow.. ^^
<GMStoren> Indeed, the woman by his side almost looks entirely different, bursting with vibrant beauty, unmarred by the scars of the past. It is undoubtedly Rachel.
* Cody blinks a lot...he's visably shocked.
<Cody> (w) Dear Mana...what the heck did I do? O-o
<Cody> (w) Or what did she do...? What on...
* Rachel sleepily runs a hand down Cody's chest, mumbling his name in halfawareness. ^^
<GMStoren> There's a faint glow from across the room from his staff...
<Rachel> <<....bad timing.>>
<Cody> «ooc: His penis is on hte other side of the rooom? »
<Rachel> <<oh god.>>
<Rachel> <<*dies*>>
<GMStoren> << yes I did that on PURPOSE! shoot me. ^^ >>
* Cody notices the glow out of the corner of his eye, and gently disengages himself from the woman he loves, sitting up and turning towards the staff
<GMStoren> It's just pulsing faintly, but his gear seems different. Her armor and sword aren't far away, and they have also experienced a similar phenomenon. rachel's armor has a silk sheen to parts of it. ^^
<Rachel> <<Rachel: Silk sheen. Armor? I'm wearing see-through BED SHEETS. I need a lawyer....>>
<GMStoren> << hey you wanted it ;) >>
* Cody blinks to himself, "The magic in this place...Wendel...the city of understanding..."
<GMStoren> << afk for a second. ^^ >>
<Cody> ...Is that how...?
<GMStoren> << pillow talk n stuff :) >>
<Cody> «ooc: LOl »
* Rachel cracks an eye slowly open...and mumbles sleepily. "....Cody...?"
* Cody looks a bit startled, but turns to Rachel with a smile, "Hey..."
* Rachel yawns widely and sits up slowly, rubbing her eyes... "....hey...you alright?"
<Cody> I'm fine...are you all right? The magic in this place...
* Cody reaches out, running his fingers through her now-long hair, "Something happened tonight...Didn't it..? Something wonderful."
<Cody> «ooc: Well, aside from all the scary stuff before! »
* Rachel blinks and suddenly realizes what Cody is referring to, a broad smile on her lips....she quickly changes it into a playful grin. "I'd say. A few times over."
<Rachel> <<You asked for that. ^_->>
* Cody blushes slightly, "Heh...Well...There were other reasons I was asking too, you know..."
<Rachel> Yeah, I know...couldn't help myself....but I had this really weird dream....and when I woke up...
<Cody> I had a weird dream too...
<Rachel> Wanna tell me about it? I'll share if you do ^_-
<Cody> Well...It was pretty much Khyros telling me that I was destined to die, yadada, that I would lose...I pretty much told him my thoughts on that matter...^_-
* Rachel pauses, considering that, and moves closer to Cody, kissing his shoulder softly.. "Funny...I was told something of the opposite..."
<Rachel> <<*cracks her knuckles*>>
* Cody blinks, "...Oh?"
<Rachel> I fought Randi...he asked what I was fighting for in this whole world saving thing...who I was protecting...he said I needed to realize that things aren't set in stone...that things can be changed, defied....that there isn't always a sacrifice of happiness needed...
* Cody looks at Rachel with wide eyes, "You mean...is it possible?"
* Rachel chews her bottom lip and smiles wryly. "I doubt he would've tried to beat me up if he was just joking around with me. Maybe it is? We've been so fixated, so sold on the idea that you would have to....I mean, have we really tried to find some other alternative?"
<Rachel> Maybe there's something we're not seeing..
<Cody> Maybe...but do you think we could find it in time. I'm willing to die...to protect you all...
<Rachel> And I'm willing to fight to try and prevent it if I can. I know what's got to be done, stud, but if there's a way around it, I'm going to go that way.
* Cody nods, a faint smile on his lips, and he reaches over and kisses her forehead softly, "Thank you...But you need to be careful now...You may not be just fighting for one more person now..."
* Rachel looks amused. "Careful? No more swinging from the rafters? And I'm fighting for everyone, you know that...though I'll admit special bias.." ;)
<Cody> No...I mean...Khyros said...
* Cody reaches down to tenderly touch her stomach, "...There may be one more..."
* Rachel blinks, looking down at Cody's hand. She looks up at him. She looks down at the hand.
* Cody nods.
<Rachel> ....but. 
<Rachel> But but but.
* Rachel stammers. ^^;
<Cody> But? 
<Rachel> That's not possible! I mean, it is, but not with me! I mean, I'm not... I can't....can't..
<GMStoren> Cody thinks he feels the slightest tingle of spiritual energy deep within her somewhere. It may be true...
<Rachel> ....can I?
* Cody 's brow furrows a bit, "...Maybe he was telling the truth...i feel something in there, already..."
* Rachel wideyes. "Are you saying that I'm...I'm going to be...but...I was told I couldn't...how...gah."
<GMStoren> << 'It's a boy, and it looks like me!' >:D >>
<Cody> Faint, but...There. He said something about my unborn child...*blinks* Who told you you couldn't?
<Rachel> <<LOL>>
<Cody> «ooc: It's a Storen! Yay! »
<Rachel> Well...well, Kurik.....but he tried hard to get me.. *pauses, but there is no longer pain in her eyes, only acceptance* He tried hard to get a child from me...and when nothing came, he blamed me..
<Rachel> So I kind of just thought..
* Cody shakes his head, "Perhaps it was his fault...but there is no fault in these sort of things...It's just what it is...Rachel...if you don't want this baby...Then I'm sorry that.."
<Rachel> ..! No!
<Rachel> I mean, I want a child! O_o
<Rachel> But I just didn't think... that I could...oh wow..
* Cody smiles, but there's a slight sadness in his eyes, "...I may not be around to raise it...I do feel horrible for that..."
* Rachel jerks her head up and leans forward to rest her forehead against Cody's, gazing into his eyes. "You will always be around. Don't doubt that....and don't give up so quick, love....there is still a chance but you need to have faith in it...."
<Rachel> Our child will have his father....in one way or another...
* Cody smiles, "I never said I'd be completely gone, you know..."
<Rachel> You better not be. Or else I'll have to create some trouble and get someone somewhere to listen to one irate swordswoman demanding her lover back.
* Cody chuckles, and kisses her deeply, "Mmm...I think whoever is up there better keep that in mind, eh? ^_-"
<GMStoren> << "Will do" >>
<Cody> «ooc: Why thanks! »
* Rachel laughs softly and reclines back, grinning up at Cody playfully. "Yeah, because you know how fiesty I can be. Speaking of which..." ^_-
<Rachel> <<...*dies*>>
<Rachel> <<Cody: I'm not a machine! Woman! I need SPACE! Rachel: Nookie :E>>
<Cody> «ooc: LOL »
* Cody raises an eyebrow, "Oh?"
<Rachel> Well...we're both awake...and I'm pretty sure we won't be needed for a while...no major disasters, no big bad monsters to slay....
* Rachel loses her grin and there's a more seductive drawl to her voice.
* Cody grins, and lays down next to her, "I see...^_-"
<Cody> «ooc: PISTONS »
<Rachel> <<LOL>>
<Cody> «ooc: THEY ARE BLOODY PISTONS NOW »
<GMStoren> << whenvere you two sex machines are ready to end ^^ >>
* Rachel chuckles lowly and reaches up to cup Cody's face, silencing any more talk with a deep, passionate kiss, running her other hand through his hair slowly...
<Rachel> <<Ready now. ^^>>
<Cody> «ooc: Thnk about it Rachel, we can have sex over and over....and you can have a LITTER :D »
<Rachel> <<LITTER ROTFL>>
<Cody> «ooc: That's good enough for me, too ^^ »
<Rachel> <<Does that mean Cody has a spikey penis? O_O>>
<Cody> «ooc: /b Cody now has hte skill SPIKEY PENIS »
<GMStoren> << That staff's a veritble morningstar :D >>
* Cody grins and returns the kiss...savouring this one warm moment. The future can wait a little while longer... ^^
<GMStoren> << ooh ncie spot ^_^ >>
<GMStoren> << may I? >>
<Rachel> <<Rache would agree. ;)>>
<Rachel> <<Sure.>>
<GMStoren> ~~ SESSION END ~~
<Cody> «ooc: GO FER IT :D »
<Cody> Yay!
Session Close: Mon Feb 04 21:21:15 2002

Session Start: Sun Feb 17 20:09:23 2002
Session Ident: #Pureland
* Logging #Pureland to 'logs\#Pureland.log'
*** GMStoren changes topic to '-= Chapter 51: Eight Ringing Bells (part 3) | Location: Larece | 4559 Luc | Gnome's Day, Afternoon =-'
<GMStoren> get IC you two :)
*** Gayo is now known as Roric
<Roric> FOr later.
<GMStoren> Heh. :)
*** Bahamut is now known as Rahne
<GMStoren> ~~ SESSION START! ~~
<GMStoren> << I feel so good. ^_^ >>
*** Locke is now known as Tori
<GMStoren> The day passes slowly for Rahne as she rests in the Larece castle infirmary, trying to heed everyone's words and focus on recovery. Yet as she goes in and out of sleep, she finds her thoughts focused on Cody, and everyone. Are they alright without her there...?
<GMStoren> As you awake in the later hours of the afternoon, there's a click at the door, as a familiar face walks in, holding a sweet smelling boquet of flowers.
<Roric> «ooc: Augh, second person. »
* Tori walks in and sets the flowers on a nearby table.
<GMStoren> << well I switched focus. ^^ >>
<Tori> They say you'll be out any day now.
<GMStoren> Joch is dangling his feet off the table, sniff the flowers curiously, and kwehhing a bit. ^^
* Rahne 's ears slowly raise, as she turns to look up at the troubleshooter.. * I hope so.. I can't help but feel something is amiss..
* Tori takes a seat and smiles slightly. . .maybe even a little nervously.
<Tori> Do you think you're ready?
* Rahne nods, perhaps appearling a little uncertain, but she does her best to look brave. * I think so.
* Rahne scratches behind an ear. * ^^;;
* Tori sighs, leans back in his seat and stares out the window.
<Tori> What do you think they're doing, right now? They sure seemed excited when they were rushing out...
<GMStoren> The sun seems to be descending towards the horizon, one of the more clearer ones he's seen. ^^
*** Heather-afk is now known as Heather
<GMStoren> << wb H ^^ >>
* Rahne shakes her head. * I'm not sure.. Perhaps at a small inn somewhere, settling in for the night. Somewhere warm. Safe.
<Heather> <<thanks, babe ^^>>
* Tori sinks farther in his chair and makes a face.
<Tori> Whatever it is, it's got to be better than here...
* Rahne drops back onto her pillow, looking sidelong at Tori.. * I think things can get only better here.. recovery will just take time and dedication is all.
<Rahne> And..  I'm really not sure if they're all that safe or warm..  they're running head long towards what could very well be the end of all things..
<GMStoren> Rahne notes she has a lot more strength than earlier in the day... across from the bed her equipment's lying in a very neat and arranged pile. The spear's shined to a fine tip, and the ancient plate of sage Joch's mended. ^^
* Tori chuckles "That's what I mean. They're making good time with the restoration and everything here, but it's so boring. And everyone just gets quiet and looks nervous anytime I try and help, so I can't even help rebuild."
<GMStoren> << *pokles Baha* ^^ >>
* Tori looks over at Rahne.
<Tori> They may be sleeping in the cold, but at least they're not ready to climb the walls.
* Lucca-away is back (gone: 51mins 48secs)
*** Lucca-away is now known as Lucca
* Rahne smiles back.. * Well.. if you want to help rebuild, you should just ignore the way others make you feel. If you remain dedicated to your course, those around you will stop seeing you for something you may not necessarily be. And live will become a become a bit more normal..
*** Lucca is now known as Cody
<Cody> «ooc: What be happening? ;_; »
<GMStoren> << Tori & rahne thingie. ^^ >>
<Cody> «ooc: ah. :) »
<GMStoren> [Joch] Kweh! :D
<Rahne> They shant be in the cold much longer..  I don't think any of them would stop you if you picked up a hammer, much less actually refuse your assistance..
<GMStoren> The chocobo hops onto Rahne's bed from the flower table.
* Tori laughs "Maybe..though I'm not much good with fixing things. I always either end up making a bigger mess or breaking whatver it is even more ^^;"
* Rahne picks up Joch, sitting up again to nuzzle his face. * Kweh indeed. ^^
* Rahne looks back up to Tori.. * So, what is it you wish to do then?
<GMStoren> Joch nuzzles back, trying to cheer up Rahne. He seems to agree with the fact that things are boring here...
<Tori> I dunno...if nothing else, just get out of the house and stop collecting dust.
<Rahne> Perhaps in your wanderings, the road became more a part of you than you care to admit?
* Tori raises an eyebrow at Rahne and looks confused.
<Tori> What wanderings?
<GMStoren> Tori idly has a flash of something the green fairy whispered to him, about retracing the path of memory.
* Rahne smiles. * Though you may not recall it, you've traveled a very long ways, and have seen and done many amazing things. I suppose it's uncomfortable to know that, yet not remember any of it.. perhaps I should speak of these things more, but they may be deeply ingrained as a part of who you are now.
* Tori shakes his head, clearing it and looks back out the window.
<Tori> Well, anyway, I envy you. You'll be out of here in a bit and seeing the world.
<Rahne> Is that what you wish to do?  See the world?
* Tori nods, looking a little uncertain at first but then more sure. "It probably sounds stupid, right?"
* Rahne shakes her head.. * I do not think so.. I think everyone would like to wander far, and see things they've only seen in dreams. A common aspiration, and realistic and attainable. Memorable, and rewarding. Especially when one looks back to see where they've come from.
* Rahne smiles, her tail battling against the covers as it endevours to wag. * If that's what you wish to do. Then it should be easy for you to embark upon.
* Tori looks over at Rahne in the infirmary bed, noting her few bandages, and nods.
<Tori> It looks like it has it's dangers, but I think it'd be worth it. 
<Rahne> Nothing ever really worth it came without any risk.  A favorite saying of Master Joch's.
<GMStoren> [Joch] Kwehhh... kweh.
* Tori looks confusedly from the kwehing chocobo to Rahne and back again, a few times.
<Tori> Really? ^^;
<Cody> «ooc: LOL ^^ »
<Tori> . o O (Funny, they didn't mention a head injury...)
* Rahne smiles at Joch. * You sneaky little devil, trying to pass yourself off as my master. ^^; Since when have you ever offered me such tidbits of wisdom, huh? ^^
* Rahne picks up the little Chocobo and hugs him, looking awkwardly at Tori. * No.. not this Joch, but another. He was my teacher, but he's since passed on..
<GMStoren> Joch starts to protest, but is hugged. ^^; He seems to have grown a bit now that you think about it.
<Tori> Ah..actually, I think I vaguely remember hearing that name somewhere before. We're not usually much for the outside world here, unfortunately.
<Rahne> Neither was Master Joch.  But it would not surprise me if you might have heard the name once before.  He was a Sage.  One of three.
<GMStoren> Across the room, the small red circlular pattern of the sages sits quietly with her equipment.
* Tori nods and then suddenly gahs, diving for the flowers on the table and offering them to Rahne.
<Tori> Sorry, almost forgot to give them ^^; These are for you. . .to celebrate the recovery, I mean ^^;
<GMStoren> << lol >>
<GMStoren> << while moving slower than I intended, this is cute. ^^ >>
<Roric> «ooc: Do the entire session like this! :D »
* Rahne quietly eeps, blushing a little. * ^^; Ack.. you really shouldn't have.. I mean.. I'm hardly deserving of anything. ^^;; All I've done is get shot and lay around. I fear I've not been able to help rebuild either.
<Tori> Heh..you've already done your part. You all maybe have helped open up everyone's mind about outsiders a little.
<Tori> And saving someone's life by almost giving your own is definitely deserving of at least flowers, if not more.
* Rahne smiles, taking in the deep fragrance of the bouquet.. * They're really very beautiful, thank you..
* Tori chuckles nervously and leans back into his seat. "No problem. Least I could as thanks for being someone nice who'll talk to me without looking like they're getting ready to start running in the other direction."
* Tori eeps.
<Rahne> Well..  just like you, they've gone though a lot.  Things changed overnight.  It's just perhaps that they're not as brave..
<Tori> Er..I mean..for..for you getting better. Not the other stuff. Not that I'm not thankful that you'll talk to me. But it's just.. 
<Tori> . . .
<Tori> I think I'll shut up now.
* Rahne giggles. * You musn't think such things. ^^; There's no misunderstanding.
<GMStoren> Joch idly pokes a Rahne's bandages at her chest... ^^
<GMStoren> << er at >>
<Heather> <<O_o Hentai!>>
* Tori sighs and gets a bit red in the cheeks.
<Tori> Maybe I should go see if the doctor's about?
<GMStoren> << damnit, I knew someone would say that :p >>
<Heather> <<C'mon, Storen... ^^>>
* Rahne sqeals a little, hiding under the covers to defend herself better from Joch's inspections. * ^^;;
<Cody> «ooc: *pokes at Storen's chest because she's in a hentai mood...er...okay no* »
<Rahne> Well..  I feel pretty good, all things considered. ^^;
<GMStoren> Actually, at that moment a middle aged man opens the door, peering in respectfully. "Am I interrupting anything? I was just coming back with some test results..."
<Rahne> No. ^^;  No, I think everythings okay.
* Tori looks back and nods, thankful for the ability to shut his trap for a bit.
* Rahne smiles, thinking to herself. * . o O ( ..aside from Joch's blossoming curiosity about girls. But I guess he's at that age. ^^;; )
<GMStoren> << LOL >>
<GMStoren> << chocobo puberty. scary concept. >>
<Heather> <<LOL agh>>
<GMStoren> [Medic] *puts a clipboard with some papers down on a table at the end of the room* I'm actually at a loss for words, Sage rahne. Your recovery has been nothing short of miraculous.
<Cody> «ooc: Ah, the power of the plot device can do no wrong ;_; »
<Cody> «ooc: ...Oh, and Cody fed her a bunch of herbs. »
<GMStoren> [Medic] I'm not sure what your friend Sir Cody had done, but the wound's almost entirely healed. You could probably even be up and about like the rest of us today if you wished. Of course, you still need to avoid strenous activity and east well.
<GMStoren> << er eat >>
<Heather> <<It's his seed of destruction ;)>>
<Cody> «ooc: Nooo. That's reserved only for you, my dear ;) »
<Rahne> I'll do my best, Doctor.  Though I admit I should like to be on the road again as soon as possible.
<GMStoren> [Medic] Well you are well enough to travel, but you shouldn't go anywhere unattended, just incase.
* Rahne nods.. *
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*** ChanServ sets mode: +h Dekar_Zol
*** Heather is now known as L33t4
<GMStoren> [Medic] It still is quite a rough world out there as you know... especially up north by Vandole. If you really wish to rejoin your friends, there's a travel center that reopened not too far away from town. Maybe Sir Rayonner could escort you there?
*** L33t4 is now known as Rachel
* Tori tries not to look too anxious and fails miserably.
<Tori> I think I could manage that..*looks to Rahne* if you're all right with it, of course ^^;
<Rahne> I was about to say.. ^^;  It was a decision that rests entirely with you.  For having imposed as I have, I couldn't possibly ask for anymore kindness than you have already shown. ^^;;
<GMStoren> [medic] At any rate, you're welcome to rest here as long as you like. Your equipment was repaired by our best smiths, and your clothes cleaned and pressed. I'll leave you to decide. *nods and exits the room*
* Rahne smiles and nods. * Thank you. ^^
*** AshBuggingDek is now known as Chrys
<Chrys> «ooc: Sorry »
<Chrys> «ooc: Also... LUCCA WOULD YOU PLEASE STOP USING /INVITE »
<Roric> «ooc: S'OK, we haven't started yet. »
*** Dekar_Zol is now known as Niki
<GMStoren> << no need for alarm ^^ >>
<GMStoren> << I did it Chrys. ;) >>
<Cody> «ooc: Haha. so quick to blame... ;) »
<Chrys> «ooc: Our bad »
<Chrys> «ooc: STOREN »
<Chrys> «ooc: WOULD YOU PLEASE STOP DRAGGING ME INTO YOUR RPG ;) »
<GMStoren> << I figured you didn't wanna miss anything ;) >>
<Chrys> «ooc: Stor »
<Chrys> «ooc: I don't care if I miss anything ;) Unless I'm a carro »
<Rahne> So.. will you accompany me, see a bit of the world?  Or will you try to help rebuild here a bit longer?
*** Niki is now known as Dekar_Zol
<Dekar_Zol> «ooc: I'll need to stay as this nick as until we start. »
* Tori laughs "Do you even need to ask? Of curse I'll go with you. I just have to let Chira now and get out of the house alive, though....^^;"
<Tori> <<GRah.."of course" -_-;>>
*** Cody is now known as Lucca
<Lucca> «ooc: Ditto for me, actually, now that I think about it. »
<GMStoren> Joch kweehs happily.
<Dekar_Zol> «ooc: Its the only way one knows how to contact me is to msg Dekar_Zol. ^^; I'll prolly clone once SoM starts actually. »
<Rahne> Shall we make ready to depart, then?  Perhaps you can look into escaping with your life whilst I get ready myself. ^^;
<Tori> I'll go and try. ^^; Should I meet you back here?
* Rahne nods. * Sounds like a good plan, I think. ^^
* Tori pushes himself to his feet and heads for the door, stopping just short of it.
<Tori> Thanks, Rahne.
* Rahne smiles, nodding a bit. * Thank you..
* Tori turns again and heads out the door, closing it behind him.
<GMStoren> << s'okay to cut a moment? :) >>
<Rahne> << If you wish.  I'd just be getting my crap together anyways. ^^;; >>
<GMStoren> << kay >>
<Lucca> «ooc: Should I change my nick, Stor? »
<GMStoren> Tori makes his way out of the castle, into the open air. The sun's continuing to set by the time he gets back to the Rayonner household. Oddly enough, Chrishilynn is outside of it, looking at the reddish sky.
<GMStoren> << no need.. ^^ >>
<GMStoren> The dark skinned sister turns to face her returning brother, moving to embrace him. :)
<GMStoren> [Chirashilynn] Welcome home... how did your visit go?
<Tori> Good..really, good actually. She's doing much better.
<GMStoren> [Chirashilynn] I'm glad. I was worried about her...
* Tori nods and stares at the sky "Me too..even more so now...she's heading up to the travel depot all alone."
<Tori> Barely healed up...
<Tori> Certain death almost, really...
* Tori swivels one eye down and looks sidelong at his sister.
<Rahne> << Heh!  Sneaky! ^^ >>
<GMStoren> [Chirashilynn] ...Tori, I know what you're trying to say...
<GMStoren> [Chirashilynn] You're going to leave again aren't you?
<Rachel> <<Chira: But....we're bother and sister....and...>>
<GMStoren> She tilts her head to look at him a very long moment.
* Tori breaks his stance and shoves his hands in his pockets, rocking back and forth on his boot heels.
<Tori> Yeah..looks that way. Just for a bit though! and then right back!
<GMStoren> Chira sighs softly, and puts an arm around him gently. "You promise to be right back...?"
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* Lucca-away is gone (semi-here. SOEX. Msg me if needed for SOMRPG :))
<Tori> Unless I get eaten, abducted into a life of depravity and sexual servitude, distracted by something shiny or otherwise detained, yes.
* Tori winks at his sister.
<GMStoren> [Chirashilynn] *smiles* Hitori... I guess I could never stop you from doing what you wanted. As long as you promsie me you're going because you wish to, not because you have to.
<GMStoren> << hmm.. lag burps from ayerie.. ^^ >>
* Tori gets a serious look on his face and nods, but somehow seems a little unsure. "Of course it's because I want to..."
<GMStoren> [Chirashilynn] *gives him a tight hug* Then go on and get ready... before I change my mind and drag you home myself. ^_^
* Tori hugs her back and practically runs indoors.
<Rachel> <<....so cute. O_o>>
<GMStoren> As Tori runs inside, Chira tries not to show the fact she's on the verge of tears. She wipes one away, and goes to busy herself at the neighbor's home...
<Roric> «ooc: And we're related! ...that means we can't have sex though. »
<GMStoren> << unless you like cousin relationships.. ^^ >>
<GMStoren> << hrrm >>
<Roric> «ooc: Suddenly the universe explodes! »
<GMStoren> << testing testing.. everyone seeing this ^^ >>
<GMStoren> << > Larece castle explodes! :D >>
<Rahne> << Yay!  Explosion. ^^; >>
<GMStoren> << Like James Bond explosions. >>
<Lucca-away> «ooc: :o »
* Lucca-away is back (gone: 18mins 45secs)
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<GMStoren> << Tori go afk slightly? I can move things ahead if that's done.. ^^ >>
<Tori> <<No, I'm here ^^; I just figured you were going to cut>>
<GMStoren> << oh, well then. my mistake! >>
<GMStoren> Tori prepares his things, spotting Chira helping some recover efforts, and decided to make his break.. heading back to the castle grounds. Rahne's already up and about in the foyer, testing her recaptured freedom of movement... ^^
* Tori adjusts his satchel as he walks towards Rahne, looking a lot different leaving Larece compared to when he arrived.
<GMStoren> There's a lot of activity in the place around you as people move in and out, finishing up the day's work. A few men are polishing some ash and grime off the metallic walls from the battles.
<Tori> So? Everything works? No toes falling off or anything?
* Rahne finishes tieing her small bag of belongings to her spear, much the same as when she'd originally set out. With the flick of her tail, she uprights herself, hefting the spear onto her shoulder. * Everything seems good, yep. ^^ I'm not seeing double or anything, so I think I'm good to go.
<Rahne> You managed to explain things to Miss Chira?
<GMStoren> Joch is toddling on the floor by Rahne's feet. ^^
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* Tori smirks a bit "Well, I barely escaped with my life, but I managed to talk her into it."
* Rahne leans down again, and scoops up Joch with her free arm.. * My.. you're getting bigger, aren't you?
<Rahne> She was okay with it?
<GMStoren> [Joch] Kweh! *wings flap around*
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<Chrys> «ooc: So long as he doesn't turn into the Ciel chocobo, I'm fine ;P »
* Tori pokes the chocobo and entertains thoughts of possible dinners on the road.
<Tori> Yeah...I maybe exagerated a little. She's reluctant, but seems to be willing to let me go for a while.
<Rahne> Well..  we'll do our best to keep you safe. ^^
<Tori> Oh, I won't be in the way for too long. I'm just supposed to take you to the others and then head right back.
<Rahne> ..I see.  I do hope that sometime in the future, then, that you really do get to explore the world..
* Tori nods "This'll be a start, at least..."
* Rahne smiles, wagging her tail. * The first step of many, towards a brighter future, and infinite possibility. ^^
<GMStoren> << *the two adventurers find themselve slowly showed onward by an invisible force of God* ^_^; >>
<Lucca> «ooc: Plot device :D »
<Roric> «ooc: You could just do the session this way...I have to go in an hour fifteen anyway. »
<GMStoren> << well at this rate Gayo will leave before i do my fun reunion! ;) >>
<Tori> Should we get started? We're going to run out of daylight before you know it and we've got a long way to the southwest to go.
<Chrys> «ooc: Big surprise ;) jk »
* Rahne nods. * Let us be off then. ^^
* Tori shoulders his bag again and heads for the exit.
* Rahne falls in alongside the changed Troubleshooter. *
<GMStoren> And so the two set out from Larece to the southwest along the roads, once well kept but now decidedly less smooth from neglect. The sun begins to nick the edges of the horizon... and slowly fades away by the time you reach a sign near a fork in the path.
<Rahne> ..I hope they're okay..
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<Tori> I'm sure they are.
* Tori looks at the sign. "We've maybe got a few good hours of traveling time left, but I don't know if we'll make the depot before nightfall. Should we keep going or do you want to rest for the evening?"
<GMStoren> It reads "West - Cannon Travel Center - Reopening! Great rates." Underneath it you see faded letetr that seem to say "Boot Hills"
<GMStoren> The light forest has definitely thinned out at this point, and it is indeed fairly level, with some rolling hills here and there.
* Rahne gazes off towards the setting sun. * I think we might as well press on. Getting to there, at least, would be preferrable to a night on the road.
<GMStoren> You can make out some traces of what might've been a city nearby, or at least the bases of a wall of some sort.
<GMStoren> Whatever it supproted have long since been knocked down and turned to dust though.
<GMStoren> Following the road it seems to run through the center of the place. The hills here are a bit odd, small and angular. Here and there, a few debris catch your eye in watch remains of the light.
<GMStoren> << er what >>
<GMStoren> Rahne feels something crunch under her feet. ^^
<Rahne> I hope the people here can sweep away the dust that as settled on the remarkable history of this country, restore it to the jewel it surely once was.  I hope I can be around to see that day.
* Rahne snaps from her meandering thoughts to look down. * ?
<GMStoren> Joch looks down
* Tori looks around.
<Tori> I don't know that there are any people here to rebuild, actually.
<GMStoren> It's some splintered wood. It looks like it was once part of a handle from what you can tell. probably a weapon. A remnant of a fight?
* Rahne bends down to pick up the relic.. *
<GMStoren> There a few of them leading off to the side of the trail, up to a particularly large mound.
<GMStoren> Joch looks a little uneasy... :/
<Rahne> People come with prosperity..  so surely Larece shall grow once again.  It's all just a matter of time..
<Tori> Maybe. It'll take a while though. There's still some dark places in this country that aren't ready to be in the light yet...
<Rahne> All in time.  For even the smallest of streams can wear away the mightiest of boulders.
<GMStoren> You think you hear the vaguest sound of movement in the dusty region.
* Rahne 's ears snap up.. *
<GMStoren> A few tumbleweds blow past, though you get the feeling something's here. ^^
<GMStoren> Joch kwehhs at the hill...
<Chrys> «ooc: <Cody> Hiiiii! :D Are you all better now? :D »
<Rahne> I think we may not be alone..
* Tori nods and looks around. "Something is weird here."
<Chrys> «ooc: <Cody> o/~ I heard that you were feeling ill, headache fever and a chill, I came to restore your pluck, cuz I'm the gemma that likes to f- o/~ <Tori> Noooo thank you. »
<GMStoren> << lol >>
<Lucca> «ooc: ;) »
<Tori> Hard to see anything without the light to begin with..and with all these hills...
<GMStoren> Rahne's acute senses tell her something is indeed a misss, but there's a slightl glow from something on the hilltop. ^^
<Lucca> «ooc: It's teh burning bush! »
* Rahne unfastens her satchel from her spear, pointing up to the glint.. * Up there..
* Tori lets his hand fall to his hip and unbuckles his holster. "Should we go see?"
<Rahne> No harm in having a look, I don't think.
<GMStoren> It's several paces to the mysterious light.
<GMStoren> << er yards rather. ^^ >>
<Rahne> << I may have to poof for a second to make a phone call. ^^;;  I dunno yet. ^^;; >>
<GMStoren> << I can pause.. ;) >>
<GMStoren> << I'm apparently not going to squeeze this i properly.. ^^ >>
<Rahne> << Don't pause yet. :) >>
* Tori draws saint mended and starts making his way uphill.
* Rahne follows carefully.. *
<GMStoren> As you trudge through the dark sandy soil, you see what's glowing faintly. It's an old worn diary that seems to have survived.
* Rahne hmms, and glances around the area.. *
<GMStoren> There's a very fancy gun half buried in the soil beside it... it looks a lot like the one Tori has, but the grip is very different.
* Rahne leans down and picks up the diary, flipping open the cover to survey the first few pages.. *
<GMStoren> As rahne picks up the diary, she immediately drops it, as a boney hand comes out of the ground and grabs it. o_O
<Rachel> <<O_o>>
* Rahne eeps and quickly draws back! *
<GMStoren> Three pairs of hands claw their way out of the hills... zombie gunmen! o_O
<GMStoren> [Zombie] ...Revenge... I want.. revenge ...! :o
* Tori trains saint mended on the undead gunfighters.
<GMStoren> << okay for a fight people? ;) >>
<Chrys> «ooc: <Zombie> Too...many...beans...in the tacos...! »
<Lucca> «ooc: Go team! :D »
* Rahne drops her satchel, and makes ready her spear.. *
<GMStoren> >> Combat! Desperado A-C appear!
<GMStoren> << yay :D >>
<Tori> I don't suppose you all stopped by here and pissed the dead off on your way to Larece?
<Chrys> «ooc: WHO pissed off the dead, Mr Amnesiac? ;) »
<Lucca> «ooc: Amnesia is fun. Except when you get possessed by dark gods and you have sex for the first time while possessed and you don't remember any of it :( »
<Dekar_Zol> «ooc: Cody, because he thought he was feeling ill, etc etc. ;) »
<GMStoren> >> Rahne's turn.
<Lucca> «ooc: ;) »
<GMStoren> << the party of our speed freaks.. ^^ >>
* Rahne casts *Herculean Overload! A series of crimson flaring lights spring to life around Tori, then fly towards him, making him glow with a brilliant red light for a moment, before fading out.. *
<Rahne> << Okay.. we need to pause..  I have to make that call. ^^;; >>
<GMStoren> >> Rahne increases Tori's strength by 15!
<GMStoren> << okay. ^^ >>
<GMStoren> ~~ PAUSE!~~
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<Lucca> HI SEXY BABES
<Lucca> FOR A GOOD TIME CALL NIKI
<GMStoren> Soryr this si taking so long x_X
<Lucca> X:D
<GMStoren> lol
<GMStoren> LUcca, this is no time for sexy commercials. ^^
<Chrys> uuhhh
<Roric> That's OK, Stor. I might have to go before Roric appears, though.
<Lucca> ;)
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<GMStoren> Still, this is so cute
<GMStoren> I feel so bad trying to rush. rahne and Locke need airtime. ^^
<Rachel> Don't rush! Heather want sleep! No play for Heather! ;)
<Lucca> Rahne and Tori would be a cute couple :D
<Chrys> So they aren't yet?
<Chrys> YAY
<Chrys> I no have to kill Tori in jealous fit! :D
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<Rahne> << Okay.. back.. sorry about that. ^^;; >>
<GMStoren> No worries my lovely. :)
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<GMStoren> ~~ RESUME!~~
<GMStoren> >> Tori's turn.
* Tori *¤*\ In a blurred motion, draws and fires at the Desperado group - Justice, faster then the eye can see- SnapJudgement!/*¤*
<Tori> <<Sorry, forgot my alias command there for a sec ^^;>>
<GMStoren> >> Tori uses snap Judgement... the skeletons are rattled by the energy pistol for 277 damage each!
<GMStoren> [Zombie] Die.. die... troubleshooter...
<Rahne> << That's okay.. I was stupified by all my spell names. ^^; >>
<Tori> Troubleshooter?
<GMStoren> >> Desperado pulls out a gun that looks like it's nearly falling apart and fires on Tori in a similar motion! Snap Judgement!
<GMStoren> >> 180 damage.
<Rahne> Your occupation, once upon a time.  Hopefully you'll recall someday soon.
* Tori staggers back for a moment but regains his footing.
<GMStoren> >> Desperado B tries to fire more routinely upon Tori, but the shot is dodged!
<GMStoren> >> Desperado C sticks a hand into the ground, as it appears under Tori holding him there with an eerie grip. Bone Trap! His agility drops 13!
<GMStoren> >> Rahne's turn.
<GMStoren> << *feels bad beating on Tori* ^^ >>
<Rahne> << Just trying to remember all my spells here. ^^;; >>
<GMStoren> << s'ok.. ^^ >>
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* Rahne twirls around, dropping low and extending her spear to it's full length! The weapon's shaft collides with Desperado A's feet, knocking them out from underneath it! Taking the oppertunity to strike, Rahne dashes towards her off-balance twirling her spear just moments before stabbing at the enemy! *
<Rahne> << MiaMia. ^_^ >>
<GMStoren> << normal strike? ^^ >>
<Rahne> << Yeah. ^^;; >>
<GMStoren> << oooh!! >>
<GMStoren> << You'll like this. >>
<GMStoren> >> rahne attacks Desperado A! The exotic spear strikes to the bones of the once living man, as he shrinks down to the size of Joch! o_O Chibiko'd! 138 damage delt!
<GMStoren> Joch peers at the chibi skeleton, and grins. :D
<Rahne> << Heh! >>
<GMStoren> [Desperado A] *rattles and shakes* Ooorgh.. o_o;
<GMStoren> >> Desperado A tries to attack Rahne! 1 damage. :o
<Tori> Hmm..that'd almost be cute..aside from the rotting flesh and the homicidal tendencies, of course.
<GMStoren> >> btw rahne's at 3/4.
* Rahne shrugs. * I'm not complaining. ^^;
<GMStoren> >> Desperado B tries to use Bone Trap on Rahne! It failed!
<GMStoren> >> Desperado C fires at Tori! 89 damage.
<GMStoren> >> Tori's turn.
* Tori growls and fires back on Desperado C!
<GMStoren> >> Tori fires on the third undead... 212 damage! It collapses in a sputter of sinews and bone chips.
<GMStoren> >> Joch starts pecking the tiny skeleton! unfortunately it doesn't do that much hurt... 5 damage.
<GMStoren> >> Rahne's turn.
<GMStoren> << Tori's a bit low. ^^ >>
<Dekar_Zol> «ooc: Joch should learn Choco Meteor. :D »
* Rahne rushes towards Desperado B, and vaulting off of her spear, she smashes a sandled foot into the maw of her opposition sending it flying backwards! * Take that, swine!
<GMStoren> >> Rahne attacks! 126 damage! Charge at 4/4.
<GMStoren> >> Tori's also 1/4.. ^^
<GMStoren> >> Desperado A defends.
<GMStoren> >> Desperado B fires at Tori! 93 damage!
<GMStoren> >> Tori's turn.
<GMStoren> << Tori at 37 HP. ^^ >>
<Rahne> << Ack.. >>
<Rahne> << Sylvan Martyr cometh.. >>
* Tori bleeds a on his boots and fires at Desperado B.
<GMStoren> >> Desperado B is gunned down in a flash, creaking and gasping "Jos... Not... Ag.." 209 damage! Tori's at 2/4!
<GMStoren> >> Rahne's turn.
* Rahne casts ¤Sylvan Martyr! The ground cracks, and a small green sprout pops out; the small plant begins to grow larger, blossoming into a beautiful flower! The bloom unfurls, reavealing Dryad! Smiling warmly at Rahne, she extends her arms outwards casting a glowing yellow pollen over Rahne. "Who?" Dryad asks. * Tori..., Rahne answers. Dryad smiles warmly once more before vanishing, the effects of her blessing not yet apparent.. *
<Lucca> «ooc: Wow...I think that's the first time SM has EVER be cast on someone other than Cody. »
<GMStoren> >> rahne casts Sylvan martyr. Tori feels a warm presence protecting him...
<Roric> «ooc: And only because he's not here! But no, she used it on Tori the last battle she was in too. »
* Tori holds his stomach and nods his appreciation.
<GMStoren> >> Desperado A recovers it's original form, though it's barely standing.. it reaches out for Tori in rage... :o
<GMStoren> >> Rahne intercedes! She's struck for 85 damage by the jagged hand...
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<Lucca> «ooc: Why, Hello Enygma ;) »
<Enygma> «ooc: I thought we weren't playing tonight :P »
<GMStoren> << we are. sort of. :) >>
<Enygma> «ooc: Ahhh »
<Rahne> << heyas, nygs. ^^ >>
* Rahne winces a little, but her resolve remains strong. *
<GMStoren> >> Tori's turn.
* Tori snarls "Why don't you come to your senses? The dust is where you belong."
<Tori> <<And if anyone picks up the reference, feel free to brutally murder me.>>
* Tori slams the trigger home and fires on Desperado A.
<Enygma> «ooc: I'll assume I'm not here then ;) »
<GMStoren> >> And home it finds indeed. 200 damage. It collapses, gasping curses as it does so...
<GMStoren> >> Victory! ^^
<GMStoren> >> Rahne and Tori gain some amount of xp I will worry about later. ^^
* Rahne sighs.. *
<GMStoren> The bones fall into the sandy hills that spawned them, the air clearing.
<GMStoren> As the fall, you can make out a wooden spike jutting out of the hill by the diary and the discarded pistol.
<Rahne> There are so many troubled among the living.. it is a shame it has to carry over into death..
<Chrys> «ooc: Stor! don't turn into me! »
<GMStoren> It bear the shakey script "Here lies JW"
* Rahne goes to examine the book again, a little more wary this time.. *
* Tori kneels and runs his hand over the spike's inscription for a moment, staring.
<Tori> Any idea what that was all about?
<Rahne> Josie Wales..  that's who JW, I think..
<Rahne> It's written in a shorthand I don't quite understand..  but it appears to be memoirs..
<Enygma> «ooc: The Outlaw Josie Wales? »
<GMStoren> << heh. ASk Tori about the ref. ^_^ >>
<Rahne> It refers to "Neverfall" in a few places..  which was..  part of your moniker from before..  Tori Neverfall..  not Hitori Rayonner..
<Tori> I don't...
* Tori runs his hands over the inscription again and gasps, falling over and clutching his temples.
* Rahne closes the book, setting it to the ground and heads over to Tori, kneeling and gently resting her hands upon his shoulders.. * It's okay.. it's okay.. I'll help you to try and remember, if that's what you want..
<GMStoren> << readies his spooky flashback music. >>
<Tori> There was..glasses..her red glasses broke when she fell. And so many bullets. Flights of metal angels. and here was a city. and a thousand lawless souls. and then a bright light. and then dust.
* Tori shudders and pulls himself into a tighter ball.
* Rahne hugs the broken man.. * It's alright..
<Tori> I remember triggers. One that equalled ten thousand... Why? WHY DO I REMEMBER THAT?
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* Tori trails off "why...."
<Rahne> Because you were there.. but through all the shadows and the pain, you survived, because you had something you had to do.  Something very important..
* Tori sits down, looking at the ground, the start of tears on the edge of his eyes "There's so much I don't understand anymore..."
* Rahne kneels down in front of him, taking up his hands.. * It's okay.. it'll be okay.. you will understand because you want to. It's hard, I know, but in time, you will know.. you will understand. You just need to be brave, like you always have been..
<Tori> I don't want....I don't feel very brave right now.
<GMStoren> Joch looks up to Tori with a dawn out "Kweeh"...
<Rahne> Then let's pick up, and move on for now..  I won't make you explore your past..  you have to do that on your own..  but when you are feeling brave, and do want to know.  I'll be there right alongside you..
<GMStoren> << er drawn out >>
* Tori sighs and squeezes Rahne's hands before letting go and standing up. "I'll live for now. But thanks."
<GMStoren> The night wind blows the dust about lazily, the book's frayed cover flapping a bit in the breeze.
* Rahne picks up the book, and stands.. *
* Tori starts down the hill and then stops, looking back, silhouetted in the sunset.
<Tori> Rahne?
<Rahne> ..Yes?
<Tori> What the hell kind of name is "Tori Neverfall", anyway? ^^;
* Rahne looks down, her cheeks reddening.. * Actually.. I always thought it was kind of.. dashing. ^^;
* Rahne cracks a smile, and tucks the book in her satchel, and goes to catch up. *
<Lucca> «ooc: I really thought that said 'fucks the book in her satchel'...which is a bad mental picture. I'm disturbed now. »
<GMStoren> << You ruined the cute moment Lucca ;_: >>
<Lucca> «ooc: I'm sorry ;_; I suck! »
<GMStoren> << I shall end when you are ready, and we cna ponder what next.. ^^ >>
<Rahne> << I dunno.. that's a pretty good place to end, unless Locke has another catchy line. ^^; >>
<Rachel> <<Locke always has a catchy line. ^_->>
<GMStoren> << that kinda what i was wondering ;) >>
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<Tori> <<Not this time, sorry ^^;>>
<Rahne> << Well, I know I can't offer up anything with catchiness on par to the Tori legacy. ^^;; >>
<GMStoren> The pair tread back onto the road, and it's not long before they find the light before them of the cannon travel center, and very soon their friends in Wendel. Behind them the ghosts of the past lay silent... they will have their time soon enough.
<GMStoren> ~~ SESSION END ~~
Session Close: Mon Feb 18 00:41:00 2002

Session Start: Mon Feb 18 00:47:33 2002
Session Ident: #Pureland
* Logging #Pureland to 'logs\#Pureland.log'
<GMStoren> Okay.. let us go ;)
<GMStoren> ~~ SESSION START ~~
<GMStoren> Night has fallen to the besieged city of Wendel, and with it a welcome relief for many of it's denizens. Though in the shadows of the great cathedrals and towers, some yet lurk with their thoughts keeping them from rest.
<Chrys> «ooc: Pose or not? »
<GMStoren> << you can. >>
* Chrys sighs and leans up against a wall, staring at the night sky.. "Geez... how many weeks has it been...?"
* Chrys pulls out his napsack and glances at an object inside, quickly closing it and shaking his head.. "Nh.. long enough for me to brood majorly..."
* Chrys just keeps staring at the sky, lost in thought, kind of.. "To think.. when it was Hawk making me wierd, I didn't really have many problems, did I..? And then I practically went insane afterwards... geez... I wish I'd never gone on this damn quest sometimes.."
* Chrys shakes his head. "I've changed, I can tell that much..."
<GMStoren> Chrys thinks he hears a soft voice. "But how have you changed?"
* Chrys sighs.. "How have I changed? I can't tell... I've... gotten a lot more violent... I know that much.. life doesn't seem to matter as much any more... mine, or anyone else's.."
* Chrys blinks and looks around... "Wha..? Who said that..!?"
<Chrys> «ooc: <Chrys> I've gotten a little slow on the uptake, too. »
<GMStoren> << lol >>
<GMStoren> Across the shadowy alley, he sees the dim outline of a woman. The voice is like one you've heard before, but there is a great distance to it.
* Chrys raises an eyebrow and quickly draws a dagger.. "Who are you..? And I want names, not any of that cryptic junk like 'a friend', either.."
<GMStoren> [Voice] Just a shadow... a shadow you are slowly becoming like.
<Chrys> ...I said no cryptic cra...N...Nakano.
<GMStoren> the light shines a bit as she steps out of total blackness. It is indeed nakano. but she's not in her mask at all. And much less sinister looking at that.
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* Chrys sighs and flexes his fingers around his knife. "What are you doing here? I said I didn't want to see you again."
<GMStoren> [Nakano] So you've given up on life now? Giving in to the violence? Locking it all away? Do you wish to walk my path Chrys, and end by another hand like I ended at yours?
* Chrys turns away, silent.
<Chrys> I don't need to answer you. After all, you're too dead to really care, anyway.
<Chrys> «ooc: BRB »
<GMStoren> [Nakano] There is no need to speak to me. I'm only the face of what your heart is telling you this very moment. The endless selfish cycle trying to fill that void deep within you.
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<Chrys> ...In other words, I'm brooding bad enough to hallucinate.
<GMStoren> [Nakano] You continue to take from the word - wealth, lives, anything to fill it, but it is never enough. What do you really want?
<GMStoren> << er world >>
<Chrys> You want the truth?
<GMStoren> [Nakano] Do you know the truth to give it?
* Chrys growls softly and clamps his eyes shut, speaking in a quiet, harsh voice.. ".....Acceptance."
<GMStoren> [Nakano] You don't believe they accept you, then.
<Chrys> No. They don't. They tolerate, they do not accept.
<GMStoren> [Nakano] Do you hate them?
<Chrys> ...No. Though a few I could find myself hating were I given half a chance.
<GMStoren> << sister... erk. sorry ^^ >>
<GMStoren> [Nakano] A chance... you have had chances for both. Yet you still cannot choose.
<Chrys> ...
<GMStoren> [Nakano] Are you still half a person, Chrys?
<Chrys> ...I don't have the answer to that.
<GMStoren> [Nakano] You have a body to yourself, yet you hesitate to grow. maybe that is why you are not accepted. They have evolved since the day you met.
<Chrys> I've grown.
* Chrys snarls slightly. "I've tried to hold it back, but I haven't been wholly successful. Or did you not notice my hesitation when your time came?"
<GMStoren> [Nakano] ...yes. But avenging one woman is not avenging the world.
<Chrys> ...
<GMStoren> [Nakano] If you can't be accepted in a world, can you fight your hardest to preserve it? Only so you destroy it slowly?
<Chrys> Would I really be that much of a difference?
<Chrys> I doubt it.
<Chrys> You said it yourself - I'm becoming like you. All you were was a damn killer. Nothing to rewrite history, just another lackey.
<GMStoren> [Nakano] You're apparently important enough, or else we wouldn't be having this conversation.
<GMStoren> [Nakano] But you don't want that life do you? Something inside scream otherwise.
* Chrys turns around and snarls. "So why are you here? What sort of twisted dementia would call up -you- of all people to lecture me on good ethics?!"
<GMStoren> [Nakano] It's because I am what you dispise. One who only kills, and has given up trying to be accepted by the world. Unlike I, you still have a shred of feeling left in you.
<GMStoren> [Nakano] It is, after all... *smile* why you hesitated.
* Chrys growls softly.. "You keep making it sound like I have a chance to become otherwise. Explain."
<GMStoren> [Nakano] You do. This world is about to change, and you travel with those that will change it. No matter how selfish you are, you have the power to make yourself be accepted.
<GMStoren> [Nakano] You can either change the way you have been thinking, or walk mindlessly into the abyss and satitiate your blade with the ultimate death. Which is more fuffilling to you?
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<Chrys> That depends. How do I have to change?
<GMStoren> [Nakano] You have to stop running. You have nothing to fear anymore.
<Chrys> Except myself.
<GMStoren> [Nakano] the self you feared is long gone.
<Chrys> Nonsense. I fear what I'm turning into. By changing, I'll still be running...simply in a direction which -won't- get me killed. Is THAT what you want?
<GMStoren> [Nakano] Is that what you want...? You have at times almost asked for death, for an end.
<Chrys> Death is an escape.
<Chrys> The ultimate escape.
<Chrys> That's why I've been seeking it.
<GMStoren> [Nakano] Another escape in a life of escapes... you merely go from one prison to the next.
<Chrys> Wouldn't one who was in captivity so long fear freedom? Wouldn't the bird caged from birth not know how to survive in the wild?
<GMStoren> [Nakano] Perhaps you have answered your own question then?
<Chrys> ...Pardon me?
<GMStoren> [Nakano] You have been caged so long, you believe you have forgotten how to truly fly. You ignore the wings fate has given you.
<Chrys> Wings, huh?
* Chrys chuckles to himself. "Maybe I have."
<GMStoren> [Nakano] Then, what will you do Chrys? Will youtry to go above the clouds, throuhg the tearing winds, or will you allow the cage to swallow you forever? You will suffer either way...
<GMStoren> [Nakano] But perhaps there can yet be a point to your life than merely subsisting on the scraps this world offers you.
<Chrys> Can I ask you something?
<GMStoren> The shadow flickers and nods wordlessly.
<Chrys> Why here? Why now? What caused this encounter? Is it really just some sort of delusion?
<GMStoren> [Nakano] You are in the city where one finds their way. This is no delusion. This is your own personal truth.
<Chrys> What manner of apparition are you exactly, then?
<GMStoren> The guise of Nakano wavers, now just a formless shadow.
<Chrys> A spectre of Nakano Takeda, or a shadow of my own hate? Hmm..?
* Chrys seathes the dagger in his hand as an afterthought, picking up his knapsack.. "If you're the latter, you have no more purpose here.."
<GMStoren> [Voice] I am what little remains of the light in you. Whether you peel away the shadow, or consume it is your choice.
<Chrys> ..It's my choice, but one thing is certain...
* Chrys turns away and starts off.. "I won't let -it- consume -me-. Thank you..."
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<GMStoren> [Voice] Remember your words when next you open your eyes to the last dawn...
* Chrys pauses, voicing out the words to himself.. "The...last dawn..."
<GMStoren> The shadow dissipates into the air that spawned it, and as Chrys walks away, he realizes that it's actually sunrise. Was he asleep in the alleys of the city...?
* Chrys blinks and looks up at the sky.. "A dream...?"
<Chrys> ...no... that was real... Whether I was conscious or not isn't important...
* Chrys shakes his head and idly reaches into his knapsack, pulling out a small carving of himself, smashing it on the wall of the building next to him. "What's important is that I can't let myself live like this any more."
<GMStoren> The carving crashes into ancient stone work, the shards and powder falling to the ground, and glinting ever so briefly in the morning light.
* Chrys dusts off his hands and closes his pack, starting off to look for the others..
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<GMStoren> Somehow, seeing them spurs you to motion as you walk back, like a great obtacle has been ground to sand in front of you. There is a chance to move forward. A chance to live again...
<Chrys> «ooc: Go ahead and end there :D »
<GMStoren> ~~ SESSION END ~~
<GMStoren> There. ^_^
Session Close: Mon Feb 18 02:57:23 2002