--- Interlude from HELL! --- Session Start: Sat Sep 23 03:26:00 2000 -- INTERLUDE BEGIN -- >> The party scattered to their assigned tasks in making the enchanted detectors, Allen and Neydisa heading upstairs to fetch Ellena, massive Zed sword in tow.. « OOC: I was finding my girlfriends pants, and now I want food ^_^; » *** Hikaru changes topic to 'Session 17: Uncertain Feelings Rushed (Like that warm squishy feeling in my pants) | Saint Centour | INTERLUDE :D' «ooc: LOL GRUE! ^^ » << That good? ;) >> « OOC: I'm serious! ^_^;; » «ooc: Your girlfriend is Criz!!!!! ROTFL! » * Allen tries not to drop the sword down the stairs. «ooc: Yes, Dek, yes! :D » « OOC: Actually, Stor... it was amazing. I don't like to brag, or anything... but *damn* » « OOC: >:) » * Allen sweats .oO( Ouchie, we'd have to rebuild the inn. This thing is heavy! ) «ooc: ... » « OOC: ^_^; » «ooc: Grue doesn't love me anymore ;_; » «ooc: ;) » * Neydisa helps balance the trailing end of the sword as best she can. "How did he carry such a thing... even with us it's so heavy.." « OOC: how long until Ellena/Hikaru/Shane play? » «ooc: With one another » << few minutes? ;) >> «ooc: [Ellena] << Aren't we doing that now? >> » «ooc: we could take all night getting the sword upstairs. ;) » «ooc: LOl. Can I go peepee first? :o » «ooc: No...you must suffer and explode! » «ooc: silence means yes! run run! » «ooc: well, walk. » «ooc: brb :D » «ooc: OMFG!!!! » «ooc: Waddle if its really bad. » «ooc: AUGHGHAGHAHAGHGH! » «ooc: Allen: Listen to that "Link" song? » Allen, as soon as we get Ellena, we need to set this down.. somewhere quiet so you can work. ^^ «ooc: A SPIDER JUST APPEARED RIGHT IN MY FACE! A HUGE ONE! » «ooc: Eat it. » «ooc: O_O » «ooc: DE » «ooc: K » «ooc: BA » «ooc: D » «ooc: j/k Smash it! » << Hey, cut down on the chatter spam.. :) >> «ooc: too bad I like spiders. I just moved it. » « OOC: never mind... Lisa's cooking. She's hungry too :) » «ooc: freaked me out though. » «ooc: Cooking with no pants on?! O_O » Agreed. Ow, I think I pulled something. :/ «ooc: [McGrue] Hmm...good point. brb. ^_~ » «ooc: Dek: IF THAT ISN'T OBSCENE...I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS » «ooc: Cooking with pants on. » « OOC: nono... I found her pants. Now we're both partially clothed ;) » *** McGrue is now known as Shane >> The two sword bearers finally reach their room and manage to get the door open. «ooc: Fast foreward! » «ooc: Augh! Get out! I'm ma- er.. looking for my pants! » * Neydisa supports the weapon, setting it down at the first opportunity, now afraid she might have pulled something... ^^ «ooc: we need a Lucca now.. :/ » «ooc: Back. You scare teh HELL OUT OF ME » «ooc: heh heh! :D » «ooc: ^^; » « OOC: what scared? » «ooc: So your'e in my room? ^^; Or knocking? » «ooc: We get the door open, I guess. » << barged in with Big Ass Sword (tm) >> Hello Ellena, excuse us, we've got to put this down somewhere! ^^; *** Shane (mcgrue@bgm-24-169-175-228.stny.rr.com) invites you to join #warpgOOC (from inside) Yes? Oh...come in... >> You hear a click as Ellena opens the door for you. ^^; * Allen drops the sword on his bed and just about collapses. Ow. * Neydisa takes a berather, resting a hand on a dresser briefly. "Well, we made it.." * Ellena blinks a little, looking at the massive sword. "Um...isn't that...That sword...it looks familiar..." Oh, it's Zed's sword. Hikaru found it. Oh, by the way... H...Hikaru!? * Neydisa looks up to Ellena. "Hikaru returned from the search and found it.." He's back? * Neydisa nods. Yes, Hikaru is downstairs. He's downstairs with Shane... we came to get you as a matter of fact. * Ellena slowly breaks into a small smile, looking relieved. "Oh thank the Guardians...He's all right!" * Ellena nods. "Thank you so much, Neydisa... ^^; I need to talk to him." * Allen frowns. * Neydisa agrees. "He seems a little distant though.." We've got to enchant a compass to find Zed. Ellena, when you have a moment, could you give me a hand? Shane mentioned that you are an enchantress. :) Enchantress...? ^^; *blinks* I'm...not really a...I'll see what I can do though... «ooc: ^^ Um...I don't think i have Enchantment, Grue. » Thanks :) «ooc: O_o;; » «ooc: ^^ *Goes to look :P* » That's true.. but Shane also wanted her downstairs to help with something, right? << you do. >> «ooc: Whoops. I do, it just sucks :D » « OOC: Zath said you did. I origingally though Ney did :) » Oh, that's right! I guess something happened while I've been upstairs, huh...? -_-; Shouldn't have left... Well, it's okay. You didn't miss too much. They'll explain everything :) * Allen starts to study the blade. Okay...Thanks you two. ^^ I'll leave you alone now...you must be tired. Well... I'm still a bit winded from getting the horses, but I'll be fine. You go see Shane and Hikaru.. :) * Ellena nods, and heads downstairs, leaving the two alone for a moment. ^_^ «ooc: I think that Allen and Neydisa should talk for a bit. :D » << we can just split it :) >> «ooc: so.. should the action focus on A & N or E, H, and S? » «ooc: Yes » «ooc: wow. That would be confusing. » «ooc: Well, it's just I'm having a big ol conversation with Hik now ^_^ » «ooc: Just like a DalNet RPG, Allen » «ooc: so you two go first! :D » «ooc: okay, here goes. » *** Radien (radiens@sdn-ar-003oreugeP069.dialsprint.net) has joined #warpg « OOC: When am I involved? ^_^; » * Allen pauses for a moment and remembers to fetch that compass he just bought. «ooc: not for a bit it seems. » << we should just do everyone.. so that way noone is left out. ;) >> «ooc: You know...that could be obscene. » << ... >> «ooc: lol! » «ooc: LOL » So, er.. * Allen frowns. * Neydisa has a seat on the edge of the bed. So... how exactly do you enchant something? Well.. it's not too exciting. «ooc: [Allen] You take it in the bathroom. » «ooc: Dek: That must mean my Lunar manual is REALLY enchanted! » «ooc: Yep. ;) » Well, you seemed excited when you explained magical theory back in the Rider. You have to discern the magical elements of an item and then will them to change. True, but that was crest magic in general :) * Neydisa ponders. "Will it to change?" Well, that and mumble a bunch of arcane equations. As I say, it's pretty boring. That is.. if you're just watching :) I've only done this a few times. I.. (trails off) * Neydisa smiles a little. "Oh, I don't mind.. I'm used to watching people." * Neydisa notices the trailing. "Is something wrong?" «ooc: Neydisa: You know...watching people make out...watching people shower...watching people make love...I like watching. » << ^^; >> It's nothing. Something bad happened before with enchantment a long time ago. But I think this will be a bit more straightforward. * Allen frowns. Hmm.. well Allen, they say you only learn how to get better by making mistakes.. * Neydisa 's voice gets a little softer at that. That's true. Is.. is something wrong? * Neydisa lowers her head a little, a couple strands of wet blue hair falling in her eyes. «ooc: blue! :D » «ooc: Ayanami Rei, move over. Neydisa's in town » It's just I keep thinking about my own problems. I'm sorry. -_- Neydisa.. Well, if you want to talk about them, I'd listen. But don't you need to concentrate? I'm just distracting you... Well, I need to rest for a while anyway. I think I overexerted myself getting this blasted sword up the stairs. * Allen taps it to make a point. * Allen injures his hand. ;_; « OOC: :o » «ooc: ;) » « OOC: dont take too much time. You're supposed to be done by 1, which gave you 3 hours, I believe... » << I don't intend to :) we can always switch. >> «ooc: you expect me to enchant while still catching my breath?! » «ooc: :) » « OOC: ;) » « OOC: You should've asked Hikaru to carry it up for you! ;) » «ooc: [Allen] You were *pant pant* wonderful. *starts enchanting* The best I've *pant* Ever had Neydisa. » «ooc: yeah, oh well. » «ooc: O_o; » Allen, you shouldn't have taken it all by yourself like that.. Hmm. .oO( Perhaps I was trying to prove a point. But she's right, I'm not as strong. I'm just too young. >_< ) * Neydisa sighs. "I think you're always trying to prove yourself to someone.. maybe we're a lot alike." * Allen blinks. I.. don't know, Neydisa. I might just be trying to prove myself to.. myself. But I guess I could also.. (mumble mumble) * Allen turns away. Well, I'm like that too.. whatever I do isn't good enough it seems.. And yet I always think you're a great person, Ney. You have such a kind soul within you. * Allen looks her in the eye. * Neydisa raises her head. "I guess so... but..." I want an eternity, Neydisa, to listen to you. But.. we don't have time. * Allen frowns. I have to get this enchantment finished or.. or. * Allen frowns again. Then a look of insight enters his eyes. * Neydisa looks over Allen's face a moment, and nods once slowly. "We both know why." .oO( That's it! I know how to find her! But... Oh, what timing for such a eureka. It couldn't be worse timing, at that. ) I guess my problems seem a little insignificant in all the recent events... * Neydisa pauses. "Allen, are you ok? You're staring a little bit.." ^^ * Allen blinks. Oh, sorry. I just thought of something. But it can wait. I think I had better start working on this sword or it will never get done. Right.. we're all counting on you. :) I wish I could do more to help... But I promise you that we can talk again when things calm down. I want to help unravel your problems. Perhaps you can help me with mine. We can help each other. :) Well, perhaps you can help with the enchantment. * Allen hands Neydisa the compass. * Neydisa smiles faintly. "I really appreciate that Allen. Maybe..." Oh, you think I could help then? But my specialty is drawing out power rather than putting it there in the first place... hmm. Well, what I need to do is take a small piece of energy from the sword and insert it into the compass. So if you can help me remove a very tiny piece of binding from the hilt or something.. * Neydisa looks at the large sword on the bed skeptically. "If it has a spirit, it must be really powerful, just like it's owner." * Allen wonders why he wants to distract himself. .oO( I must be afriad. that's it. stupid stupid me. ) A binding? I'm not sure if I'm an expert, but that's something I could do... .oO( Why couldn't I have been born a few years earlier? That would have made it so much easier. ) * Neydisa nods, and leans over to look at the hilt for any loose pieces that might be usable without damaging it. .oO( Or.. knowing who the hell I am. That might help. ) .oO( I wonder... Allen's acting a little nervous.. is it all the pressure? ) * Neydisa tries her best to slide the hilt a bit, and takes the end of a stray bit that was poking out, unraveling it some. * Allen 's eyes gloss over a bit. Like this..? *** Ellena (dinner@pionet-250.lclark.edu) has joined #warpg2 .oO( If I could see within my heart.. ) * Allen snaps out of it. «ooc: Can I watch? :o » er.. yeah. That will work :) «ooc: sure :) » «ooc: kay :D » * Allen takes the bit of Zed's sword and lays it across the compass in Neydisa's hand. * Allen 's hand wavers a bit.. * Allen snatches it away and he glances at his shoes. «ooc: oops, scratch that. » * Allen takes the bit of Zed's sword. Now.. where did I put that compass. * Allen looks around. Forget something again? * Neydisa smiles. Hmph. I'd lose my nose if it wasn't attached. Allen, I don't want to think of nose hopping about under the bed, like your shoes... * Neydisa sits up, and looks around the inn room for the compass. * Allen laughs a bit. Mankind would rue the day when various body parts could roam about freely. * Allen blinks. * Neydisa stops a second, hearing that odd bit of insight. .oO( That was a very odd thing to say. ) Er.. or something. .oO( That's even worse! ) .oO( I'm so childish. ) No, you're right.. I wonder how much of who we are is altogether in one place, like dreams or thoughts. But at least our bodies are right here. And your compass should be too. :) Our minds may wander, but we can rely on having our hands at our wrists where we left them. That is, if we're intact. * Allen shrugs. Well, I have another compass here. * Neydisa gets off the bedside and checks around, finally finding it on top of the dresser with Allen's clothes. (I guess? :)) << strike? >> «ooc: heh, nuke that! ;) » * Allen shrugs. «ooc: then you find it! ;) » * Neydisa holds up the compass. "Well, this certainly is intact." She walks oevr and hands it to him. Ah! See? I knew you could help with this enchantment. * Allen accepts the compass. * Neydisa blinks a minute and rubs her neck. ^^ Well, at least I'm not hurting any. But if you forget the enchantments we'll really be in trouble, right? :) Heh, I couldn't forget if I tried... * Allen frowns again. .oO( And I've tried.. ) Nah, we'd only be in trouble if the compass exploded or something, but I think I can prevent that. :) I'd never think a compass could explode.. You'd be surprised! * Neydisa reaches into her pack and pulls out her compass. * Neydisa holds it up a little, examining it. "Well, whatever magic could do, I think I like the plain tool.." It always points you the right way when you're lost... and never lies to you. Yes, these compasses will be quite useless for anything but what we need them for when I'm done. Heh, yes. They'll be lying. :) * Allen notices Neydisa's expression and wonders if he said something wrong. «ooc: Gahd. I'm devoid of creativity and emotion this evening. » «ooc: I need music! :D » << hehe.. I'm just plain slow :) >> «ooc: bah, I'm always slow ^^; » * Neydisa puts the instrument down. "I'd hate to have a lying compass at sea... but that's why we have the stars, and sun, and even Lucadia.." Lucadia... Allen, I did tell you I was a Shaman of Lucadia didn't I? I think so. I can't remember. It must be quite reassuring to have the ear of the Guardians in your grasp from time to time. I'm not sure... I feel honored after what happened in the spirit world, but I'm so confused. «ooc: now If I've told you once, I've told you a million times! You Guardians are misbehaving! (pulls on Solus Esmu's ear) Ow ow ow! » And... I still feel unworthy in Lucadia's eyes because of the past. -_- * Allen frowns. * Neydisa looks to the side... I can't hope to know the Guardians as well as you. But I assume they can be forgiving... As long as I still have my gifts, I know she forgives me. But.. making amends is the hardest thing... Yes.. It's all I can do to cling onto my faith, and try to face each day with the hope somehow things will be ok. * Allen takes Neydisa's hand in his own. Don't worry. You're not alone. * Allen smiles to her. * Neydisa blinks a little at Allen's touch. * Allen just lets the moment last. Allen.. I.. it's just so hard. I know everyone won't stay forever.. * Allen catches himself before he says "I will." He knows now that he can't. He really wants to! But.. * Neydisa sighs a little, and lets the hand drop a little, but doesn't let go, a soft touch, like that time in the castle. «ooc: huh? » «ooc: remind me! I forget! ;) » << when I eld you to the table frm your room ;) >> «ooc: oh yeah! » << did an absentminded pull you by the hand >> «ooc: okay. » It's enough knowing you understand.. >> You hear a gentle knock on the door. * Allen 's head snaps around. .oO( gah... ) (From outside) Sorry, but Shane wants us to meet downstairs... * Allen steps away from Neydisa, slightly. O.. okay. * Neydisa turns her head slowly, letting Allen's hand slip. "Right, of course.. I hope he's not angry.." Ellena? You can come in if you like.. It's okay...I'll be downstairs for a little while. I need to be alone for a bit... * Allen hears the hesitation in her voice. I'll see you two later...right? A.. allright. I'll be down soon. * Ellena nods, and you hear footsteps as she heads back downstairs. * Neydisa sighs a minute, and looks at the sword and the compass lying on the bed. "Well, we better tell him that it's just taking longer than we thought..." * Allen stares at his feet for a moment. I guess so. * Neydisa runs a hand through her hair. "Allen, don't worry about me, ok? I'll be alright..." «ooc: yummy blue hair ^^; » Okay. Just remember that I believe in you, Neydisa. I may be just some mage who hasn't finished growing up yet, but that must at least count for a little. * Neydisa nods. "It does...... a lot." * Allen gets a little self-conscious and finds himself looking at his shoes again. .oO( Wow, I need new shoes. ) I'm going downstairs.. we shouldn't keep Shane waiting. Okay. I'll try to focus on this enchantment for a while. «ooc: you should get Ney in there before Joseph has a chance to barge in O_o;; » * Neydisa opens the room door, waiting for Allen to stop staring at his shoes and see her wave before heading down. ^^ Bye.. * Allen gets to work, but lets a tear slip onto the compass' glass surface first. << aww ;_; >> «ooc: it's this music, I tell you! » -- MEANWHILE -- * Ellena heads downstairs, looking around to find out which room Hikaru and Shane ended up in... ^^; << common.. Shane can't move :) >> He's probably still in the common... * Ellena heads there! ^_^ «ooc: Wow. Her first ^_^ » «ooc: I'm just too happy to play her :p » «ooc: Ell! Listen to Be Absentminded! » «ooc: And Mint's theme! » «ooc: Ooh. Okay. ^^ » «ooc: Morilia Gallery is on now ^_^ » «ooc: At the same time! » * Ellena finds the door, and gently knocks on it. 'Karu...? Shane? You there? * Shane looks up, flipping his lenses away. * Hikaru is sitting there, staring at a corner, and doesn't respond. Hello Ellena... Feeling better? Yes...I'm much better now. * Shane smiles. Hikaru's back. I told you he'd... * Shane sees Hikaru in the corner. * Ellena turns to 'Karu, and smiles in relief, actually giving him a hug! ^^; "''Karu...you came back! You worried me so much!" Yeah...Sorry about that... Oh, err... I didn't know you were still here, Hikaru... «ooc: [Now] can we have sex? » «ooc: Doh. ^^; » It's all right...please...don't blame yourself anymore...please...-_-; «ooc: [Hikaru] But it was I who got you pregnant. » ...W..ho said I was blaming myself...? «ooc: Its a Soap Opera now! » * Shane looks between them and Joseph's half-disassembled ARM in front of him, and carefully moves the work aside and puts away his tools for now. Your letter...:/ ... You said... * Ellena frowns. Yeah, Ellena...I said some things. You said some things too, last night... how neither of us would understand... * Ellena nods. "Yes...I did." Well, I'm not trying to understand. I'm just..backing away. * Shane is silent, as he takes off the glasses. «ooc: My glasses! ;D » « OOC: Yeah, Yeah, wait yer turn! ;) » ...'Karu...It's not...*Shakes her head*...I'm sorry... ...There's no reason for you to be sorry. It's no more your fault than it is mine... * Ellena looks down at the floor, obviously pained by this, but not saying anything. .oO{ He's... O_o } .oO{ Maybe he's not as much of a kid as I thought... } * Ellena looks up at Hikaru suddenly. "It's just...I...don't want you to hate me for this...I don't...-_-;" ...I don't hate you, Ellena. I never said I did. I just don't want to be around you if it hurts you that much. It's not you, though...and it's not Shane. It's me. «ooc: [Ellena] I'm an Elw so I can't bear yours or Shane's children! ;_; *sob* » It's not anyone. Anything we want to happen can happen. We just, deep down, apparently don't want it to happen. «ooc: Basically. Well, without the children part :p » «ooc: ;D » ...But I'm causing you both pain too. I never wanted to...never... You never caused me pain, Ellena. Quite the opposite, really... I was the one hurting you without realizing it. * Ellena shakes her head. "No. Believe it or not, 'Karu...your friendship and being around me was the best thing that's happened to me...for a long time." * Shane is being very, very quiet. He can't move away, so he's being very a non-entity. Yeah...but... That just can't be, can it? I ruined it all with a few words. It couldn't be from the start, 'Karu. Maybe someday it can. Maybe not. But now...I just can't. I understand that. That's why I'm staying away. I don't want to remind you of that, Ellena... ...So you won't talk to me anymore...is that it? I have no problems with talking to you... I just know...anything I idly thought, is just that. Idle thoughts. No substance. * Shane slowly tries and continue modifying the Machine Gun, taking his time so he doesn't blow it up, and still can listen. His earplugs are sitting beside him, glasses re-dawned. .oO{ I hope we get back to Adlehyde soon... maybe seeing the Princess would cheer'm up... } O_o Are you saying you think you're...? .oO{ ... } .oO{ ...why do I feel sorry for him? -_- } «ooc: .oO{ ...I want to pork Ellena just as bad. -_- } » I'm not saying I don't think I'm worthy of you. There's just some things that the Guardians just didn't mean to be. ... 'Karu...don't ever think that you're not an important person...because you are...-_- .oO{ ...Shane, old boy... you're getting soft. You haven't even thought about the ship in a week! And here you're getting sentimental over akid who was competing against you... } «ooc: Shane: I should KILL THAT KID. KILL KILL STABBITY STAB! @_@ » .oO{ ...but he did have the gace to throw in the towe... crap! Think about the work, Shane! You almost blew everyone back to the Spirit Realm! } I know I am. At least, everyone thinks I am. Some "War King" or SOMETHING like that. It doesn't matter to me. All that matters to me is the fact that my life isn't quite what people think it to be. * Shane looks a little startled, but is just staring at his screwdriver. Would you like to know what I personally think, 'Karu? * Shane *removes* the ammunition. * Hikaru shrugs. "What would it hurt...?" « OOC: oh, potentially your heart and ego, Nothing much >^_^; » «ooc: Sorry, Shane. Lost those last night, IC. ;) » I think you're a very caring person. A person who is very attuned to what others are feeling, and goes out of his way to be kind to others. A very brave man in many ways. ...Thanks, Ellena. I feel the same about you...I just... * Hikaru droops his head a bit I know, 'Karu....It's just now is not the time...And I wish I could tell you...but I'm not ready to. Maybe one day...maybe one day I'll be as brave as you are. ...You don't know what you're saying, Ellena. I'm not as brave as you think I am. You are. It takes a lot of courage to speak about your feelings like you do. .oO{ He's just a kid. He can't possibly have felt as I do... He'll get older and find someone right for him... } ... * Ellena smiles a little. ^^; .oO{ Dammit! I shouldn't feel bad! The kid was flirting with 2 other girls before he even *saw* Ellena! } * Shane glares at the arm, and throws himself into his work. «ooc: >> Joseph's Machine Gun morphs into the Shane Cannon! » You know, Ellena...there are just some things I can't know. I'm only eighteen...I'm still a kid as far as most people are concerned. How am I supposed to know what 'love' means? How am I supposed to be brave? How does anyone, really? It's something you simply feel... And how would I know how it feels, Ellena? I have no experience... You just do...*smiles a little* You know deep in your heart that it's right. ...When hurt replaces love, you soon start to forget the love was ever there... ...-_-; No. I know what you're thinking, Ellena. I can tell you... It wasn't your fault. I... ...But I won't mention names... * Ellena shakes her head. "It's all right, 'Karu...It's okay..." * Hikaru starts to shake a bit... .oO{ ... } 'Karu? :/ You're shaking... I...I am...? I guess...I'm... * Ellena gently puts a hand on his forehead, to make sure he's not sick or anything. ^^" * Hikaru doesn't have a fever, and it's obvious from your viewpoint that he's crying... Oh 'Karu... -_-; * Ellena hugs him gently. "I'm sorry..." I...It's not you, Ellena... I swear it isn't... << You amde him cry ;_; >> Then what is it? -_-; Ellena... I know...I know that I'm...not ready for love. I learned that...last..night... * Shane 's working very quickly now, trying to not think about the questions in his head, a audible 'clackity clack' of small instruments moving mechanical pieces... What? What did you learn? I'm...I'm just a kid, Ellena...there's no way...no way I could possibly... You're not a kid, 'Karu. Age is irrelevent. * Shane stops, suddenly, and looks backwards, quietly. ...How...how can you be so sure...? HOW CAN YOU BE SO SURE, DAMN IT?! * Shane stares, surprised. * Ellena blinks, and steps back from his outburst. "Because...because..." Isn't it what matters on the inside...? ...I...I used...to think that...too... * Shane looks frantically for the broomstick-staff, and moves it so that it's in an easy-to-reach location, just in case he needs to get up... and then turns back. What changed that, 'Karu? :/ ...I...I can't say... ... It...it wouldn't...be...best to tell you... * Shane closes his eyes. Okay... -_-; I just want to help you...but I suppose that's rather hypocritical of me *blinks* Tell me what? Huh...? Are you keeping something from me? :/ No, 'Le...Ellena... you have things you can't say to me yet, I have things I can't say to you yet. It's...simple, really... * Shane idly notes, to some surprise, that his pistol is missing. He then repremands himself internally for thinking such a thing... ...You're right. I'm sorry. * Ellena looks down at the floor and shuffles her feet I just...don't want to hurt anyone...and I know I will...if I tell you... * Ellena looks back towards Shane. * Ellena sighs. "I won't ask...I just won't ask..." * Shane 's head is down right now, hands holding it. The last few moments have lacked any work-noises. He looks deep in thought, face neutral. ... I'm just sorry it had to be this way...I am. I don't want you to hurt, 'Karu. No matter what the cause... ...Why...? Why do you have reason to be sorry...? You...you didn't do anything other than...just be yourself... ... ... ... I think it's one of those things you might not understand... ...I...I can't understand...if I don't know... ... For that, I'm sorry... To the both of you... * Shane straightens a small bit. * Hikaru turns around suddenly, obviously pained. "DAMN IT ALL, ELLENA! FOR THE LAST TIME, IT'S NOT ANYTHING YOU DID!" * Shane turns around again, eyes wide. * Ellena shrinks back a bit from 'Karu's yelling. There's no need to scream at her, lad... * Hikaru is quite openly in tears now, looking at Ellena like she was the very thing still keeping him alive... * Shane looks morosely sad. I..I... * Ellena looks down, shoulders beginning to shake. Damn..it...all... * Shane reaches for his makeshift cane, incredulous. * Shane hobbles over to the two... ...Yeah? And what do _you_ want? * Shane looks amazed that Hikaru would make Ellena cry... * Hikaru is still in tears, though not as badly as Ellena now, and looks like he just wants to kill himself. Hikaru, why don't you go... * Shane looks at him again, confusion crossing his face. Shane...? Why don't you go lie down? I think everyone here is a bit tired... NO. I'm sick of people telling me what to do...ESPECIALLY you, Shane... * Shane sighs... ...To think...to think I thought...you were a friend... * Shane 's eyes flash with amazement for a second, only seen by Hikaru, whom he's facing... Look, Hik... you've been up all night. Have you slept since last night? * Hikaru , if he sees it, is too caught up to notice. It...It doesn't matter, Shane. This isn't because of lack of sleep. And you damn well know that... . o O ( It's me...I don't belong here...-_-; I don't belong... ) (quietly) I think I better leave you two alone... Ellena...no... * Shane turns around, pity on his face... Please...don't... I'm...I'm begging you, 'Lena... Don't leave. Don't leave...don't leave me like I left you..... I... 'Karu... It's just...we came here to stop Death... and I'm getting in your way... No... I didn't... I didn't come here to stop Death. No? I...I came here...because I knew someone else would be here with me... * Ellena blinks a little. « OOC: i... I didnt know you thought of me like that, Hik... *blushes* » * Shane stares. «ooc: ;p » ...But even still...You two need to talk. No... P..please... Ellena... I think you're right... * Hikaru gazes at Ellena pleadingly... ...Why don't you help Allen. Time is of the essence. We must be ready within the hour... * Ellena nods, and begins to walk out of the room, but whispers in Hikaru's ear. "I'll be back..." * Hikaru blinks twice. * Ellena opens the door, then closes it gently behind her. «ooc: Now kill each other! >:D » * Shane is wobbling a little on his cane, a grimace of determination on his face. « OOC: he wins. I left my gun in my room, for some god-awful reason... » * Ellena stand outside the door for a few moments, wondering if she'll have to break her promise to Hikaru, and stands outside the entryway of the inn, watching the rain fall. She can find Allen in a moment... «ooc: er...inside the entryway :p » Shane...look. Look at what that little talk has done to me. I'm not the same person I was two days ago...I'm...I'm bitter, weak, and ill-prepared. Is...is this what you wanted to make me? Is this what you wanted to do to me? I wanted? ...I *wanted*? I offered you advice! What I wanted is not this. I wanted you to leave her alone for a while! You've made her cry, now, twice! And you're tearing yourself apart to boot! I wanted neither... I assure you. * Shane looks... disappointed, but very tired still. ...I WAS TRYING TO LEAVE HER ALONE! SHE WAS THE ONE WHO CAME TO ME THIS TIME! What was I supposed to do? Say "no, go away, Shane says not to talk to you?"!? Firstly, I suggested. I do not command you. You are no automaton. Which...which is why I did what I thought was right, Shane. I thought maybe...maybe you'd understand that. Secondly, Really Hikaru... I don't know. Love hurts... You should know what you're getting into. I full well know what I'm risking in going after her... And I'm more than willing. I understand you're confused, Hikaru. I understand all too well. * Ellena sighs, and decides to find Allen and Neydisa, heading upstairs. ...And you don't think, by this point in time, I haven't experienced the pain? You think I don't realize that this is probably little more than a fraction of what I may eventually feel...? I know that, Shane. I'm not as weak-minded as you THINK I am. I'm not just another kid... Blood and ashes, I've known her than less than a week. It's not like me to jump into things like this! If this is only a fraction of how torn you will be without her... ...And yet.. And yet, you criticize me... * Shane lowers his tone to a very low tone, indeed. Then I suggest you break now and start forgetting now. I was serious that you'll find another. You are young, Hikaru. * Shane looks calm, except for the storm in his eyes « OOC: metaphorical storm, not any sort of weird magic effect. » * Hikaru stands up abruptly, knocking his chair over, staring into Shane's eyes with his own tear-filled, fiery orbs... * Shane wobbles with determination. on his cane. So help me, Arturis...you realize...I am THIS close to punching the fucking daylights out of you... I am NOT going to break. And it looks like nobody is going to let me just walk out, either... I love her, Shane. There is NOTHING you can do about that. And since I'm here for the duration, you'd best learn to deal with it, bucko. Do you think I don't pursue her with as much passion as you show, Lad? You think I do not feel as strong? Just because I don't show everyone how flamboyant my emotions are, doesn't mean I wouldn't fly to the moons to win her... «ooc: kiss the moons! » That's what this all is about, isn't it? «ooc: sorry! ;) » Go ahead. Punch me, I'm an easy target. «ooc: S'what I was thinking, Allen ;) » You're all doing this...so that she'll end up hating me and go to you instead like some lovestarved little groupie. Isn't it?! «ooc: Kick his ass! :D » * Shane looks astonished. «ooc: I'm tempted, IC » «ooc: Erhm. No. Shane! Kick his ass! Everyone, let's have celebrity WWF! :D » Fiendish, and diabolic, but no. I'm doing this because she is all I see these days. I was, and still hope, for hope is always present, that you will find some other young girl soon to festoon your affections on, Just like When I first met you! « OOC: Go ahead. I'd crumple like a paper towel. I don't even have my crests. » Shane...I'm young...but so are you. What are you? Twenty? Twenty-five? Look. I'm not just going to roll over and DIE just because you're hitting your midlife crisis. *** Dekar_Zol is now known as Joseph Besides. I'm sure someone like Neydisa or Amelia would be more your type. Someone who you could just spend time with just to BOND, screw any sort of ORIGINAL love that was there. Midlife my ass... You don't know what love is. Have you ever loved before, Hikaru? It's painful. I'm amazed I'd let myself even think it again... I am very serious about not wanting you hurt, but I am deadly serious about not wanting Ellena hurt. She's fragile, boy, she's been hiding past pains since the moment I saw her in the dreamlands... And you've been tearing at her like a sophmore in heat! What? I cannot take my sweet time with Ellena? You want to rush into a torrid affair? * Shane 's eyes widen at the mere prospect. ...Torrid? Sophomore in heat?! Shane...I am not the little hornball you think I am. You're insinuating just that! Lasting love always takes time! And I *will not rush things*! Oh! WHO'S rushing things? I'm just speaking my mind, while you ogle her and brood, mister This-is-the-fastest-I've-ever-loved-somoene?! «ooc: er, someone! » * Joseph walks into the inn and starts to head towards the Commons room to check up on his ARMs. Without any emotion he just walks past Ellena like she wasn't there. ... * Joseph notices the two fighting and is silent for a second...."Just what the hell are you two doing? You think we have time for a fucking arguement right now. I'm not going to let that bastard Death get away because you two decides to fuck around." I may have fallen, but I havent rushed *jack*. «ooc: decided I mean. » * Neydisa starts coming down the stairs, hearing the shouting going on. * Joseph looks back at Ellena. "And why aren't you doing anything?" * Hikaru glares at the newcomer to the room. "You know what? This isn't your conversation. Besides, I never claimed to be in this to go after Death. And I'm not the one keeping your Meister from working on your arm, either..." * Joseph says nothing to Hikaru. « OOC: Ellena is there? <:o » «ooc: She was waiting outside the room. ;) » «ooc: And if she wasn't then nuke that line. ^^; » I didn't say you were going after Death. I said you were screwing around preventing me from going after him. «ooc: She's not waiting BY the room. She's by the entryway » «ooc: Then nuke it. ^^; » «ooc: okieday. » I. Never. Intended. To. Forgive. Me. Mister. Dictator. * Hikaru says the words slowly and deliberately, hatred seething in every syllable. « OOC: did you say that to me or Joe? » «ooc: Joe. » * Joseph ignores that line. «ooc: I think Gayo would have the innkeeper step in here and complain ;) » «ooc: Ah, but Gayo's not here right now. ;) » * Shane stares incredulously at Hikaru. This boy is more than unstable. He really does have a death-wish... * Joseph looks at Shane. "And you...wanting for this mission to be a success. Why the hell are you talking when we should be working..." «ooc: AFK. Getting ready for bed. ^^; » * Shane doesnt turn from Hik "It's... mostly done. We still have an hour." * Neydisa hits the bottom of the stairwell, looking into the common room. "Is something wrong? I heard shouting." * Joseph doesn't pay attention to Neydisa. * Hikaru seethes. "It's NOTHING, Ney..." Hikaru, Just avoid her. Like the plauge. If you make her cry again, for a third time, it will be the last time. * Shane turns to go back to the couch. I don't care if its nearly done or not. This is gonna be done now. (muted, not caring if Shane can hear him.) You're not in the best of health. You take me on, I swear I will defend myself to the death. * Shane closes his eyes. "Yes, Joseph. I shall complete it now. You are right... This conversation *was* a waste of time..." « OOC: Hit the gimp! :D » « OOC: Brain him when he's not looking! » No one is fighting to the death. Not now...if you want to fight right now go and beat up a wall. * Hikaru draws his sword, storming out of the inn, stabbing his sword through the doors and pulling instead of using the doorknob. Looks like he intended to beat up a wall right now anyways. If not, then you can help out with the rider repairs. «ooc: Innkeeper: You're paying for that. » * Neydisa stands there, a mix of shock and nervousness at the tension in the air. * Shane , back at the couch, picks up his tools again, and sees his pistol hanging out of a pouch in his bag. .oO{ someone must've put it there when they brought me back...} * Shane starts working. (quietly) Shane.. you wanted to see me? * Shane sighs. >> As Hikaru leaves, he doesn't find Ellena in the hallway ...or anywhere, really. I.. di...? Oh... Forgive me, Yes. If it's about the sword, Allen's working on it right now.. * Joseph looks at Neydisa then at Shane. "Where is everyone. No one is gonna screw around till this is done." HasHow's « OOC: scrub that. » * Joseph has a colder look in his eyes then normal. * Hikaru isn't really paying attention right now, anyways. He just has one HELL of a death wish. How badly was Ellena feeling, before I get into that? Worry about her later. Allen's upstairs Joseph... but I thought Ellena was with you down here? * Neydisa looks to Shane. ...! She was going upsta... -_- You can worry about her later after we take care of Death. After that then I won't care what you do. Did something happen with her and Hikaru...? She seemed so happy going down, but then she looked sad when she came to the room... ...aw, ASHES! Joseph, Go find her. She's imperitive to the success of... bah. I can't go on if she's not alright! She could've done anything in her state of mind! Joe, I'll stay here and fix this. Find her now. No, you stay here and finish my ARMs. * Allen can be heard from upstairs. "Joseph! Do you have Death's cloak?" «ooc: Shoot him, Joseph. You know you want to. » «ooc: Boomba! » Neydisa, could you look too, after I tell you what I must? Not run away? We need her! I'll find her. Besides, you would probably just want to go and bang her or something. And thats not going to happen till after this mission. «ooc: O_o » «ooc: Ouch. Score one for the Joester. » >> Perhaps Allen can't be heard! * Joseph is ignoring everyone right now. Neydisa, Will you? * Shane looks desperate. * Neydisa looks a little taken aback at Joseph's words, but doesn't interject. "I..I'll do that Shane.." Start in the Inn... She *looked* like she was going ups... oh, bugger it. * Joseph looks at Neydisa. "You look for the hot head. He's probably trying to jump on his sword or something. * Shane closes his eyes, and rubs his temples for a few moments. And Joseph, if you have to stay and watch the meistering, Allen needs the Cloak... * Allen pokes his head around the corner. I'm not staying. I trust him as long as the other idiot doesn't return. If it's not too much to ask for at this point. * Allen smiles No... Forget Hikaru... He's not important anymore. He's made it clear he wants not to fight death. According to him that girl is needed. Ellena, though, is needed to stop Death. * Allen frowns. * Allen walks up behind Joseph. May I? * Shane sighs again, and refocuses, and looks at Neydisa. * Allen reaches for the cloak. * Joseph catches Allen's hand. * Allen freezes. Just what are you doing? Trying to screw up me going against Death? If you are then I'll shoot you right now. No, I'm trying to help us find him. «ooc: GOD » Shaman, I do not know if you will accept this, but it's the last item I have to give to help you right now. «ooc: This IS the PMS bunch » Talk to Shane. I gave him a piece of the cloak. * Shane looks at Neydisa. all I need is a strand from this cloak and we can find him. «ooc: ^^; » * Allen sweats. * Neydisa sighs, feeling rather helpless. * Shane leans in, close to Ney, and hand waivering, removes an object wrapped in cloth from his coveralls. * Shane hands it to Neydisa. «ooc: You wrapped...a cloth...in cloth. » * Neydisa takes the object? * Joseph looks at Allen. "Shane has the strand your looking for." *looks at Neydisa* "You look outside for the girl and I'll check inside for now." *looks at Shane* "You just keep working on my ARMs." Now lets go. It's powerful... I do not like it, but I must have it back later... * Allen gets out. ...But, it harmed Death... So if you meet him again... whatever, Joseph. You can find him yourself. * Shane closes his eyes. * Neydisa feels a certain sensation in her hand, and undoes one of the cloth edges exposing something. "The rune.. are you sure about this?" Yes, I am. * Allen closes the door to his room and continues the enchantment. * Shane opens his eyes, pleading. «ooc: When did Joseph become the leader of this group? O_o » But please, find Ellena. She is more important than the world... «ooc: since he got pissed. ;) » «ooc: When everyone else spazzed out, and he grew balls. » * Shane 's startled by his own speech. * Neydisa doesn't have much of a choice, and nods her head, calmly accepting it. "Shane.. I'll find her.. we made a promise before.." * Joseph looks at Shane. "How? If you mean personality then I don't give a shit about her." ...to me? «ooc: [Joseph] Here Cody, you can have your thunderwanker back now. » «ooc: Cody: Ha! See! Proof that I am a boy! ^_^ » «ooc: * Joseph is quiet again. » Shane, just make sure the enchanting goes alright... I'll do my best. * Shane looks at Joeseph, not understanding. He wasn't paying attention to him./ Joseph, why havent you started looking? * Shane nods to Neydisa. Because you haven't answered my question. * Neydisa takes Shane's advice and goes off to check the Inn and whatnot for Ellena's whereabouts.. What do you want to know? * Joseph looks at Neydisa. "I said look outside." « OOC: we should wrap up soon. We need Gayo shortly. » Joe, You look outside. Now, ask, and go. Session Close: Sat Sep 23 06:06:55 2000