--- Session 13: Road Trip --- Session Start: Sun Aug 06 17:13:13 2000 --SESSION START-- >> Everything is dark and silent, save for the soft murmuring of voices, a thousand coversations blurred into one ambient sound. Footsteps ring out in the black limbo, sharp claps that silence the myriad unknown listeners. The steps cease as abruptly as they began, and there is the sound of many people shifting position, followed by silence. >> The strum of a guitar cuts through the oblivion, sharp and clear in the absence of all else. In the distance, someone coughs, then all is quiet again. Finally a voice speaks...lilting and mellifluous, calm and firm, on the high end of masculinity, pleasant and self-assured. *** Gayo sets mode: -m Poet: The rising sun still stains the sky; The distant rooster gives its cry. The city slumbers unawares: Our players' matters are not theirs, Or so they think. They do not see The bonds that form the tapestry. They are not players in the game, And so they sleep with skies aflame While, walled within their stony lair, The chasers quietly prepare. Poet:There are no heroes in this lot, Just common people that were caught Amidst the deeds of mighty powers. Their puissance is no more than ours. Through circumstance or cruel design, Their destinies now intertwine. They see beyond the dense facades That veil the games of kings and gods. Their struggles only draw them deeper - Such are they who chase the Reaper. >> It's early morning in Adlehyde, but already the castle is active. «ooc: You've all been given rooms in the castle to stay overnight before departure, as per last session. » «ooc: Go now. » «ooc: Welcome to Castle Anthrax...er...Adlehyde! We'll give you a good spanking along with oral sex! » << lol >> «ooc: .... » «ooc: *hugs Gayo* ^^: » * Hikaru is wandering around aimlessly, looking for his little friend. * Allen sleeps. «ooc: Oh god. Obscene. :o » * Marlene is snoring loudly in her room. «ooc: I wonder where Dek is. Bleah. » * Ellena is still in her room. ^^ You don't know if she's sleeping or not...she's been scarce since yesterday. * Neydisa is laying in bed inside her room in the castle, staring up at the cieling and thinking as she wakes up slowly. «ooc: I kind of wanted him here for this. » «ooc: he did know about the session. :/ » * Shane finishes tinkering on a gadget while idly reading through on of Thrise's books in preparal... * No sound comes from Joseph's room, but the door remains locked and he hasn't left. * Shane yawns lightly, stretches, and steps out of the door, ready to eat breakfast. .o( Will I be okay on this trip? I'm trying to have faith in myself, since the Guardians seemed to see me in that way.. ) * Ellena 's door opens slowly, and her head pops of the door cautiously... * Shane turns towards the noise. * Hikaru wanders by and runs into Ellena's head ^^; * Shane smiles at the head popping out of the door. * Ellena oofs! O_o * Shane :o's >> Charity stands out in the hallway, by Joseph's door. Her hand is raised from having knocked, but after a minute with no response, she shakes her head and smiles at the other early risers. "Hey." * Hikaru falls on the floor. "Er...sorry about that!" «ooc: Incidentally Ash, feel free to harass Dek as much as you like.^_^ » «ooc: I will ;D » Ah...Y...Yes... ^^; It's nothing...really! I wasn't paying attention, I guess. Charity: Oh! Are you okay? Good morning 'Karu. Shane. ^^; .o( I still can't stop doubting the part of me that just wants to stay here where it's safe.. but is anywhere safe? It's like I'm chasing myself almost. ) Good morning, Ellena. «ooc: *puts on Uncertain Feelings Rushed for now8 » * Ellena looks up at Charity. "I'm fine Miss." Would all of you like to accompany me? I was planning on finding something to break my fast... Thank you though... * Ellena stands up. >> Charity offers Hikaru a hand. "How about you?" ...Breakfast...? Sure...why not. ^_^ ^^; «ooc: the one thing that's rough about IRC roleplaying is the abilitly to overlap actions due to typing at different rates, y'know ;) » «ooc: Too true. :o » * Neydisa props herself up, and sits on the side of the bed, shaking her head. "I'm going to be late.. everyone's probably up by now.." * Hikaru is helped up by Charity and maintains his ^^; expression Charity: *grins* What's your name again? «ooc: To hikaru. » ^-^ Um... * Ellena twiddles her thumbs a bit, still feeling a bit out of place here... Anything you want it to be ^^; * Shane smiles, and proffers a gentlemanly hand to Ellena, with a smile and tilt of his head. Charity: *blinkblink* * Neydisa grabs her simple shirt and trousers and slips them on, taking a minute to comb her mussed blue hair, before opening the hallway door. * Ellena blinks, and bushes a bit. ^^; She takes Shane's hand. "Thank you. :)" * Shane nods, pleased. «ooc: Shane wants me! :D...FOR LUNCH! :o » Um, I mean, my name is ^^; Um.. Will anyone else be joining us? I have a bit todiscuss with anyone that will listen. * Neydisa peers out. "Did I oversleep any?" * Hikaru offers his hand. "Hikaru Fujimiya, miss." Charity: Er...anyway...let's go get something to eat. Oh! Neydisa! We were just heading to the dining room. No, it's still early. Joseph and Marlene haven't even gotten up. >> Charity shakes Hikaru's hand. *** Gayo changes topic to 'Session 13: Road Trip | Adlehyde Castle' * Shane looks around, a bit put off by the lacj of acceptances, and shrugs at ellena. * Neydisa walks out, stretching. "Oh good... I think iw as enjoying the beds here too much. It's been a long time.." ^^ Shall we be off, then? Charity: I think we're all going, Shane. That okay? Yeah...Let's go. I'm starved. :) Oh... yes, that'd be wonderful. «ooc: ^_^ We're all so formal. ;) » We'll go on ahead to the kitchen. See you all there. * Hikaru taptaps on Ellena's shoulder. «ooc: Just wait till we get stranded on a desert island and have to eat rats :p » Shouldn't we wake up Joseph and Marlene? I'd hate for them to miss breakfast. * Ellena turns around, slightly shaken at the tapping. "Y..Yes?" «ooc: bah, I'll work on a summon-food spell ;) » «ooc: HEY! No eating Rayle, Shane! » Charity: The kitchen's always open, they can eat when they wake up. «ooc: Mmm... spiritlicious! » * Neydisa nods. "Ok.." «ooc: Not even in th... ESPECIALLY not in that way! » >> Everyone heads down the long corridors of the castle towards the dining room. * Hikaru smiles. "You never told me where you were from." * Allen rolls over and falls out of bed with a crash. Where...I'm from? ^^; Ow ow! * Shane butts in... "If I recall correctly, the lady doesn't really like talking about her home." * Allen rubs his nose painfully. * Ellena nods. "Yeah...bad memories.... :/" Once again something that could have been brought to my attention YESTERDAY... ;P * Neydisa hears a crash. "We're missing Allen too aren't we?" * Hikaru glares at Shane. "Besides. You have your own conversations. Shoo." >> Delicious smells waft through the dining room, and through the doorway to the kitchen the group can hear and see the chefs rushing about preparing dishes. A few soldiers are eating at the three huge dining tables, but the room is mostly empty so far. « ooc: *Crash!* Oh, that must be Allen. » * Ellena begins to feel a bit uncomftable. "Should I go check on Allen? Make sure he's okay?" * Shane looks down at his conjoined hand to Ellena. Yes, I was. With her. << ^^ >> * Shane smiles. Charity: Allen...hmm. I forgot. He must still be sleeping too. ... * Hikaru grumbles and walks off. «ooc: bah. there were " 's there in the action ;) » 'Karu? O_o I've got other things to deal with. * Shane forwns a bit... he wasnt going for that reaction... Hey...wait! :/ .oO(Like where the hell my companion ran off to...) ...? * Allen sits there, breathing deeply. Excuse me...Shane...? ^^ I want to make sure 'Karu's all right. Mister Hikaru, I didn't mean to put you off... >> Charity sighs and wanders over to Hikaru. "You okay?" * Shane nods. What...? -_-; I'm rather upset at the moment, as I'm missing someo...something. «ooc: Aww, now everyone's kissing up to Hikaru. Except Neydisa. » Please, join us in breakfast. * Neydisa goes over to the table, looking around the huge dining room.. Charity: Where did you lose it? * Shane pulls out a chair and proffers it to him in charity. * Hikaru grumbles something about the Memory Temple. «ooc: In Charity! » «ooc: yeah, I know ;) » * Ellena smiles at Shane, and walks to Hikaru, looking sympathetic. "I'm sure we'll find him....we'll be traveling and all..." «ooc: Charity: Mister *Arturis*! » *** Bahamut (bahamut@mx2dl083.brandon.escape.ca) has joined #WARPG Charity: Him? «ooc: Hey baha :D » * Hikaru waves his hand to Shane. "Thanks anyways..." * Hikaru nods. "Long story." * Shane shrugs. I'm sorry if we put you off...But please...Join us in breakfast? ^^ I really want to get to know you all... Charity: *frowns* Well...if you want I can have the guards keep a look out for him. ...I doubt he'll be found until he wants to be. * Ellena eeps and realize she butted into Charity's speech, and shuts up. ^^; * Neydisa turns her head back to everyone. "Hikaru, are you coming to breakfast?" Charity: Ah well. Mimi! *raises a hand* Over here. I think we're ready to eat. * Ellena walks towards the kitchen...looking a bit flustered. . o O (I feel so out of place here...) * Hikaru shakes his head. "I'll be fine, Neydisa... I'll pick up something later." >> Charity looks back at the group. "What do you all want?" Are you sure? * Shane calls out "Ellena?" Yes? * Hikaru nods. * Shane points to the table he's sitting at. Oh! ^^; Sorry...didn't see you... They'll bring the food to us. Ok Hikaru.. hopefully everyone will join in a a while.. ... Guests usually arent allowed in the kitchen. The staff can get touchy. * Ellena sits down with the others. "I'm sorry...I just feel really lost...never been in a place this big before..." * Shane nods. * Hikaru turns around to Neydisa. "You mean the asshole, the pyro, and Allen?" «ooc: Hey! He didn't make fun of allen! :D That means he likes him! Whoo :D » «ooc: Everyone likes Allen :D » « ooc: ^_^; » «ooc: Allen made me this sword - I can't hate him ;) » It's quite understandable. Ah, well, I wouldn't call them that.. Of course not. ^^; Anyways. * Ellena looks at Neydisa curiously, then turns away. Charity: I don't get Joseph at all. But Marlene seems okay. Marlene's all right...she's just...well... * Neydisa sits down. * Shane looks for a server, and pages one down if he finds one. I don't want to say anything bad...So I'll be quiet now... ^^; She's not really that bad... She's... hyper. She's hyper and has a large assortment of explosives. I don't think I need to say much else... Exactly 'Karu... exactly. ^^; Charity: *tilts her head, looking at Ellena* I'm afraid I never caught your name. * Shane stays silent on the matter of the bomb-girl. I'm Ellena Masami. :) «ooc: Shane's just jealous because she has a way higher Meistering.^_~ » * Shane 's still looking around for a server. I still can't believe I'm dining in the castle.. «ooc: Shane: Try www.rpgcafe.net. :D » >> The woman Charity waved over is hanging around waiting to take everyone's orders. :D «ooc: bah, I'm a meister/inventor/archaelogist. I don't care if she can make common things better... ;) » I feel like I should be working in the kitchen.. not being served.. ^^ Charity: Eh, it's not that big a deal. The IMPORTANT people get a separate dining room. Ah, scrambled eggs and potion-berry juice, please! * Neydisa fidgets. "Still, it's a big honor." Charity: I'll have my usual. And some diced Magic-Carrot on the side. Hmm...^^; «ooc: Where is Hikaru, btw? » «ooc: I lost track. » * Hikaru mumbles something about rich tastes and wanders off. «ooc: Didn't he wander off? » «ooc: Just did. ^^ » * Allen , meanwhile, has recovered himself. He gets up and looks for somewhere to clean up a little. * Neydisa looks up. "Do you have any good seafood? I'll take eggs if not..." «ooc: >> Allen finds the womens' harem. Well...this will do. » Waffles...and scrambled eggs, please. ^^; And...um...Orange juice is fine. << lol >> Charity... Do you think I'd be justified in hiring retainers for the trip to Saint Centour with the Kingdoms backing? It will be quite dangerous, and I dont think I'll fulfill my duties if Death kills me, no? >> There's a nice washroom adjoining the bedroom Allen's been staying in. Mimi: Right away! *scoots off to the kitchen* «ooc: I'll BRB :) I wanna get my smoothie now :D Jamba juice rocks :) » «ooc: I've got a 40 here, yo! » * Allen smiles. He'll finally have a chance to wash his hair! «ooc: a forty of Stewarts Orange Cream soda, but still... » * Allen wonders... what is everyone else up to? Charity: Well, I'm not sure they'd cover the expenses back at the lab. What happened to your original escort? * Shane arches an eyebrow. "Original?" Charity: Didn't a couple people go with you on the boat? Err... well, this might sound odd, but I somehow left the boat, and ended up... er... here. Charity: ..."somehow"? * Shane says this slowly: "Yeah... somehow..." Charity: *raises an eyebrow, then shrugs* Okay. * Shane mumbles something about shamans, kinda embarrassdly. >> Mimi returns, balancing a huge tray on each hand, which she sets down on the table. * Neydisa leans over to Shane, speaking kind of low. "I don't want to be rude.. but is that how you ended up in the spirit world?" * Shane gets his plate, not interfering with anyone elses efforts. He's trying steadily to be polite at this table. * Ellena looks at the food slightly goggle-eyed. ^^; >> She plunks Shane's food in front of him and Ellena's in front of her. Charity's in front of her. Charity gets a glass of milk and a grilled cheese sandwich. «ooc: Aahh...Strawberries wild smoothie. how I love thee. » * Shane looks at this woman whispering to him. Excuse me... have we had the pleasure? .o( He doesn't remember? maybe Odoryuk did something.. ) «ooc: No, I'm Amelia's. » * Allen shakes his head like a wet dog and gets water all over the place. "Uh.. whoops." He hopes the cleaning staff won't mind :/ «ooc: Most people don't remember being unconscious.^_~ » «ooc: I was just gonna say.... ^^ » * Shane studies her face, trying to place it... usually he's better with peopel he's met... * Neydisa straightens up. "Ah, no..no. You just remidned me of someone. I must ahve confused you. Really sorry." ^^ * Shane nods, "It's okay. I'm Shane. Shane Arturis." Charity: Hmm...you two don't know each other? >> She sips her juice through a paper straw. * Neydisa nods. "Neydisa Kingfisher.." * Shane does a shallow bow and smile during his introduction. * Ellena politely eats her food... ^^; * Shane turns to the Doctor. * Neydisa smiles weakly, and looks at Mimi. "Do you ahev some eggs? Any style is ok.." « ooc: the Doctor adjust his scarf and offers Shane a jelly baby. » Well, I must confess that I hardly know any of my fellow assassin-combatants. Mimi: Which would you prefer? * Shane starts in on his food, continuing conversation between the infrequent bites. * Shane smiles, "...but I hope to get to know some of them better..." Over easy I guess. :) Charity: I see. Mimi: Anything else? * Shane spears a clump of eggs, looking around. Just some milk, really. Say... where is that Allen chap? I wanted to speak especially with him. * Allen steps into the hall, refreshed. Hmm.. * Allen looks around. uh.. >> Mimi zips over to take orders from a newly-arrived group of guards, then darts to the kitchen. Speak of the demon... * Allen is lost ;_; * Hikaru walks back in, downtrodden. He sits next to Ellena and puts his head on the table. « ooc: no, I'm not there. » Allen! Come sit with us! ....'Karu? « ooc: I'm not there yet! ;) » * Shane points with an open palm to an empty seat. * Ellena peers down at him. ^^; « ooc: GRUE! I"M NOT THERE!!! ^_^ » ...gehutuyhrgsjta. ...Tired. «ooc: oh. I thought you meant the dining hall. » Charity: Hey, Hikaru! Decided to join us after all?> «ooc: scrub all that then :( » « ooc: sorry. :/ » I can go check on him if you want, while my breakfast is being made... I can always wait a little longer. ^^ «ooc: zok » ...glrbmerkta. * Allen tries walking down the corridor one direction. Then he reconsiders. ^^; Um...maybe he'd like some coffee? * Shane turns to the fallen hikaru from the other side of Ellena, a sad questioniung look on his face. Charity: We'll have to wait a minute for Mimi to come back. * Allen remembers where everyone was staying.. he knocks on Marlene's door. >> Nothing but sawing from Marlene's room. Um...Mimi? Is she still here? ^^; Marle- no.. she wouldn't know where they went either. :/ * Shane clears his throat. «ooc: Are you sleeping or building a bridge? » Ah, well then... Charity: She went back to the kitchen. Give her a minute, it's getting busier now. Ok, well I'll go get him... I think I remember the way alright. Ah..sorry.... ^^; * Neydisa gets up and excuses herself from the table. Charity: He might still be sleeping. ... I was wondering if any of you had decided overnight to join me in the journey to Saint Centour. As far as I'd known, only Ellena had accepted. Charity: I wish I could come. Maybe Marlene or Joseph are up too. I'm go'n'. * Shane looks around, to see if this statement has gotten anyones attention, a hopeful look on his face/ * Hikaru raises his hand and then lets it slump down on the table as well. ...'Karu...did you sleep at all last night? :/ * Shane nods. "I understand. You have duties of your own..." * Hikaru tries to shake his head no. * Allen starts walking in a likely direction. .oO( If I had been a noble, I would know my way around the castle. Oh well. ) You can't find your friend if you don't get enough rest...eventually you'll just run ragged... * Neydisa trods down to the hallway, looking around a couple corners to check the way is the right one Charity took, and makes her way to the hallway. << er where Allen's heading? :) >> ...so? * Allen turns around a corner and... bumps into Ney! «ooc: Ellena uses the 'shinning' to summon Allen! » whoa.. er.. hi there Neydisa :) * Neydisa eeps a little, startled. "O..oh! Allen!" ^^; Sorry about that. :/ «ooc: dont you mean the Shy- ACH! Laddie! You dinna wanta git *sued* do ya? » *** Heather (Eternal@stj154.nf.sympatico.ca) has joined #WARPG >> Mimi returns with more trays. She serves the guards first, then scoots over to the group's table, blinking. "Where'd she go?" * Neydisa composes ehrself. "It's ok, really. My fault. ' Da' way. Everyone's downstairs eating.. are Joseph and Marlene still sleeping? *** Heather is now known as neo * Allen shrugs. "Eh. Could've happened to anyone :)" * Shane looks over at the fallen Hikaru. "Do you have any idea where your... companion... could be? * Hikaru points in a random dirrection * Allen looks over his shoulder. * Hikaru looks up at Shane tiredly and shakes his head nuh-uh Charity: Just leave it, she'll be back. And can you get Hikaru here some black coffee? I think Marlene is still asleep. *** neo (Eternal@stj154.nf.sympatico.ca) has left #warpg (*baps Lucca*) She snores pretty loud, you know... * Shane sighs in sympathy. «ooc: ;_; Then why did neo have his name as Heather? geez :p » And.. I don't know about Joseph. * Allen ahems. * Neydisa rubs her neck. "Yeah, I heard it through my wall a little.." ^^ Who was this person? I know a lot of people, and have some connections... perhaps I could get some to look for it... * Hikaru indicates with his hands. "Bout this tall...blue... Answers to th' n'me of Rayle.." Anyway, come on to the table.. the food's probably out already. :) * Shane looks at the swordsman with much doubt. Allright, thanks. I'm famished. ^_^; * Hikaru raises an eyebrow. "What?" Hikaru.... have you been drinking all night? No... >> Mimi returns with a big mug of steaming black coffee for Hikaru. * Allen follows Neydisa. I'll just say it... * Ellena frowns a bit. :/ * Neydisa takes Allen's hand, and leads him to the dining room. * Hikaru sips the coffee. I have a windrat. Is that so fucking hard to understand? -_-; A windra... * Allen glances a little sheepishly at their joined hands.. and smiles to himself. Charity: Careful, it's hot...windrat? What's that? * Shane ponders this for a moment, and shrugs. Let me guess. You don't know what one is either. -_-; >> Hikaru's mouth has a seizure. It's the most bitter coffee he's ever tasted, but it's damn strong. Why not... everything else that was just a story is turning out to be true... * Neydisa brings Allen to the table, ackign as ehr food is out already. ^^; I...I ah... * Hikaru wideeyes and turns into a pickle. (Not literally, you goobs!) * Ellena looks down. "I know what a Windrat is..." ^^; ...I wouldn't be that surprised if a legion of Elw walked in out of the blue tomorrow, at this rate... I know, El'. -_- You seem t'be the only one... Hello everyone :) * Allen waves. * Ellena chokes a bit.... ^^; I've read of them, in stories of myth. Charity: What IS a windrat? You actually had one? I brought Allen.. but I guess my fodd's a little cold. ^^; << er food >> How'd you lose him? *when*'d you lose him? * Allen frowns. "Sorry Neydisa." :/ * Hikaru nods to Shane. "We got seperated when I got drugged and captured by...well, GaiaCo, I'd assume." And, it's a spirit-creature, isn't it? It's...what 'Karu said. It's looks like a small rat...I know it can talk...I've read they can float a little, but that hasn't been proven. I've only read about them... * Allen takes a seat. I don't mind.. just eating here is a treat. * Hikaru nods. "That's what the legends say they are." Charity: Spirit-creature? Yeah, miss. Kinda like a mini-guardian, but not as powerful or god-like. heh. (a little sarcastically) With my luck of late, you might's well come with me. Spirits seem to be finding me a lot of late. * Ellena nods. "I've heard that too...It's why I believe 'Karu...But...if it really is a windrat...why did it choose to be with you? ^^ No offense or anything..." * Neydisa sits down by her eggs. "Oh, Mimi over there takes the orders... ask her for whatever you want." ^^ Charity: Ah. You believe in that stuff, eh? I dunno. * Shane stifles a laugh at Ellena's statement with a short cough. * Shane mumbles something about eggs going down the wrong pipe ;) I doubt it was coincidence I found 'im like I did. * Neydisa tries some of the eggs, appreciating the first GOOD food in a long time. * Allen knows what he's going to order... «ooc: Allen: GRITS! » «ooc: LOL! » «ooc: Pancakes! :D » « ooc: nope. ^_^ » >> Mimi returns from taking the orders of another group of soldiers. "Wow...how many more people are going to join you?" Joseph and Marlene haven't woken up yet...I wonder if they ever will. ^^; * Allen smiles. D'nno. Gimme some pancakes please ^_^ Oh! I'm sorry Allen...I didn't see you sit down. :) Sorry about that... Charity: Well, they've got time. It was a busy day. Not often you battle an international assassin. Allen said they were still sleeping soundly. . o O ( I really have to work on my perception of things...I keep missing too much... -_- ) That's all right, Ellena. Good Morning :) * Hikaru looks at Charity and sweatdrops. Good morning. :) «ooc: Grr. Want Dek. » * Neydisa eats her eggs with those trademark small bites, trying to enjoy it and the fresh milk. :) «ooc: Should Ash call him? ^^ Or should I? That'd be funny if I did. » ...I dunno. Maybe everything that happened before the past week or so was just a bizzare insane dream I had while I was locked up in that damn place -_-; «ooc: I did call him, El » «ooc: Eh, I wouldn't mind if someone tried him again. » «ooc: Aww. » «ooc: He's not home » «ooc: I called him just now, Gayo » «ooc: Hmm. » >> Mimi peers at Allen. "You want anything?" Oh yes, I'll have some tea. * Neydisa looks up, putting ehr fork down and wiping her mouth with a napkin. "Hikaru we were all worried about you.." «ooc: You'd be nice. :D Clothes...off...now? ;D » Charity: Nothing to eat? «ooc: Er.... » Locked ...up? * Ellena blinks. Mimi: Nothing to eat? . o O ( GaiaCo...locked up...I wonder... ) * Hikaru looks at Neydisa and then at Ellena. "It was some sort of twisted dominatrix's nightmare or something." um.. well, the eggs look good. I'll have some eggs too. Scrambled. «ooc: GaiaCo has a monopoly on locks! » * Hikaru rubs his wrists * Shane boggles at Hikaru's statement a little. Mimi: Eggs are popular today. It'll be a few minutes. * Neydisa nods. "I guess you could say we've all been through a nightmare, sort of.." Dominatrix? O_o Ah...erhm...*cough* I see. Thank you :) >> Charity blinks at Hikaru. "What's this?" ...Mine was quite real, though. -_-; I'm sorry to hear that, Hikaru... But you're here ok, and Shrike is gone... * Hikaru looks at Charity "Lord knows how long I actually was in there... but I was stuck...well, at least several days... big, empty room...with nothing but me tied to a chair. -_-; It wasn't pleasant. Charity: Er....why in the world? Tied to a chair? Did he torture you? :/ Charity: And how did you get out? * Ellena looks down at the table, quiet... I got out by lying, quite frankly. I had to. Charity: Hmm. Where was this? Do you have any information that you could give to the police? * Neydisa looks down. .o( Did GaiaCo order that too? Why did I ever want to work for them? ) None at all. It was across some sea or another, though...they brought me back to Adlehyde on a boat. «ooc: Heh. Everyone just assumed GaiaCo is behind everything evil. ^_~ » Charity: Seriously? << They are the Microsoft of WA. :) >> «ooc: I assume GaiaCo cuz that's what Shrike says he was working for ;) » * Hikaru nods. "Yeah..." «ooc: he never actually did. » «ooc: He didn't? » «ooc: No. :D » «ooc: I thought someone said that » «ooc: I thought he did. :) I think Amelia did. » «ooc: Yeah, Amelia did. :) » «ooc: Someone might have. Yeah, Amelia. » << someone did. >> «ooc: oops » «ooc: We all trust amelia though :P So it's okay » «ooc: lol » Gaiaco... That's what I'm thinking, anyways... * Ellena continues to look down at her plate. :/ Shrike worked for them, didn't he? * Shane trails off in thoughts for a few moments, his eyes farther away, but decidedly not tranquil -_- Charity: You can't believe everything you hear, you know. I love her Highness dearly, but she's a but paranoid about that company. Thats what we are to beleieve. «ooc: . o O (Can't sleep, clowns will eat me, can't sleep, clowns'll eat me...) » I really don't think she's paranoid.. they have a lot to hide. -_- Charity, she is quite right to mistrust Gaiaco. ...Well, in that case, miss... I don't know where I was. All I know is that it was whoever Shrike worked for. They wanted to know something about.. Melissa papers, or something like that... * Allen sips some water. Charity: They're not THAT bad. A lot of what we have today comes from them and companies like them. I'm sure they wouldn't do anything as horrible as what happened to Hikaru. . o O ( Oh yes they can... :/ ) * Shane looks at the good doctor incredulously. no...that's not right... Me-something papers... «ooc: Allen, you okay? » «ooc: Quiet. » Ah...Miss Charity? Is there someplace I could step out for some air? I feel a bit closed in... :/ * Shane pokes at his eggs with the fork. * Allen closes his eyes and slips deep into thought. « ooc: yeah, okay :) » To each their own opinion. This is not something I wish to discuss over a meal. Charity: Don't look at me like that. I'm not saying they're bastions of morality, but they're not stupid enough to do something that illegal. *looks up at Ellena* Uhm? Sure, just through that door is the west courtyard. * Shane 's looking a bit stressed. * Hikaru shrugs Charity: Well, okay. That's fair. T...Thanks... * Shane looks at Neydisa, to change his direction of conversation. * Ellena quietly stands up and walks out the door Charity pointed out. * Neydisa looks up. "Yeah, I agree with Mr. Shane.." Miss... Kingfisher? I don't know if I asked you already, but do you have any experience with ancient magics or artificery? Charity: I guess it's just because I'm a doctor. Anyhow...*sips her juice* Hmm, Mimi's taking a while. Wonder if they burnt something. .oO( Probably my tea ;_; ) «ooc: Mimi was killed in the kitchen with the CANDLESTICK! » «ooc: BY PROFFESSOR PLUM! » * Neydisa mulls oevr her answer a second, looking to the side. "Well, I am a shaman of Lucadia.. most of what I know is guardian lore." «ooc: it was Colonial mustard, I tell you! Plum is innocent... INNOCENT! » «ooc: Gah. Neither. It was Scarlet the slut :D » «ooc: Hmm. This really bugs me, Joseph is the hardest of all characters to NPC, and I'm going to have to NPC him again. Well, if it's up to me he's not coming with the group. » «ooc: I love professor plum. He'd never ever ever kill Mr. Boddy. Never. » «ooc: Colonial mustard? You mean like Grey Poupon? » «ooc: Techically that WOULD bein character for him :p » « ooc: if it's up to him he's prolly not coming with the group ;) » « ooc: right, very IC ^_^ » *** Bahamut has quit IRC (Quit: The time has come. D-Day. The Grand Finale. Armageddon. The Battle on the Plains of Abraham. Later, folks. ^^) «ooc: He would if it meant EXP and Gella ;P » «ooc: Still not home btw » «ooc: Hmm...Gella fella :D » * Shane looks a bit shaken at Ney's admission, but quickly turns to an expression of ponderance, acceptance, and then smiles nervously. And well, I'm a former sailor too, but I never served on any vessels more than mundane at best.. well, everything considered... I suppose it would not hurt at all to have an expert of your field around... Rayle'd be able to help if we ever met again... -_-; * Shane brightens considerably to this news? >> Mimi returns from the kitchen, again bearing the massive brass trays. She lays one down at the group's table,and the other at the table behind them, handing Allen his eggs and Hikaru his pancakes. "Sorry for the holdup." A pilot? :) No problem ^^ Thanks :) * Hikaru says thanks in his own hikaru-ish way oh, and do you have my tea with you? * Allen smiles * Neydisa nods. "I have some piloting experience.. I did come from Port Timney." ^^; Would you be at all intrested in joining my expedition, then? Your abilities would be... most beneficial. Hopefully I can arange some royal payment, but if it comes down to it, I'll recompense in some way... «ooc: * Hikaru says thanks in his own hikaru-ish way <- hee hee! :D » Fine with me. It's better than sitting and doing nothing. .oO( If anyone could make a good cup of tea, it would be the kitchen staff at Adlehyde Castle! ) You said you were going to saint Centour, right? * Ellena still hasn't come back yet. ^^ You know... I'll be right back... I'm going to check up on Ellena ^^; >> Marlene and Joseph finally arrive in the dining room. Marlene is wearing pajamas and bunny slippers, and her hair is all tangly. * Hikaru stands up, shoving the last of his pancakes in his mouth, chewing, swallowing, and walking through the door Ellena did earlier. * Neydisa nods. "Ok, Hikaru.." She then blinks at Marlene's getup. ^^; >> Charity waves. "Hey, Joseph, Marlene! Good to see you." Joseph: ...hmph. * Shane hears Hikaru mention Ellena, turns to his left, and is amazed that Ellena isnt there. Where di... .oO{do'h...} * Ellena is sitting quietly outside, on one of the unused benches. * Allen waves at Marlene with a smile... but decides not to notice Joseph. Marlene, umm.. don't you think you should get changed and cleaned up first? ...'Lena? Marlene: Huh? * Ellena looks up. "Oh. 'Karu. Sorry about leaving like that...It just got...cramped in there..." * Neydisa points to Marlene's bunny slippers and pajamas. :P * Allen becomes cross. Where is his sodding tea? You okay? * Marlene looks down. "Oh...hehe." * Shane sees Hikaru talking outside the door with a grimace, but decides it'd be rude to interrupt. You seem rather... upsettish? I'm better than I was...thanks... :) * Joseph sweatdrops. * Hikaru shrugs. "Kay." Er...I do? Er, did. ^^; >> Mimi returns with Allen's tea, then heads over to Joseph and Marlene. "Can I get you two anything?" Joseph: Just water. * Allen brightens considerably. ^_^; * Hikaru smiles and sits down on another bench. "Anyways...how'd you end up in this ragtag little group, 'Lena?" Yes, Neydisa. Saint Centour. Ah...well...It's just...horrible what they did to you...and if Shrike was part of GaiaCo...it's horrible what they did to Princess Amelia. I just...I'm surprised they can do such things. Sorry, I was distracted for a moment. * Neydisa looks back. "No problem.. I was too, a little." ^^ Oh...I met them all in the Spirit World. Did they tell you about that? ...Spirit world? Oro? Marlene: Hmmm...I think just some toast for me. And poached eggs, and some orange juice to wash it down. And a baked potato! Ooh, do you have any of those little cheese balls with the bread crumbs? * Allen takes a sip of his tea. But, if everyone else is going, then I should too... Mimi: Er...not today, sorry. We could make some, but it'd take a while. «ooc: CHEESE BALLS? THEY HAVE THOSE? O_o » .oO( oh.. bliss.. ) * Ellena blinks. "Oro? ^^; " Marlene: No, that's okay, I'm on a diet. ^^ Er, what? ^^; What does 'Oro' mean? ^^ Charity: Just because everyone else is, Neydisa? *grins* Um... I dunno. ^^ I do not know if 'everyone else' is going. So far it's just Ellena and myself. * Shane smiles. * Allen looks up. And me. Charity: Didn't Hikaru sau he was? * Allen returns to his tea. * Shane looks at Allen. We've been through a lot together.. I'd feel strange if they didn't all come. :/ Allen! When did you join us? Charity: I'm not sure, he was kindof slurring. ^^ * Allen looks up again. I apologize incredibly! I've been... a bit absorbed this morn. Anyway...I went to the Spirit World to find a way back here...I was someplace far from here. The others were there...You know...I don't know why they were there... Charity: *chuckles* You have, at that. But we met up, and came back home together. You all have been travelling together, then? Yesterday, I thought. Perhaps I wasn't clear. The whole situation was a bit confusing. Most of us, yes. ...I see. and that's okay. :) * Allen returns to his tea. It was a frightning world... :/ I'm glad to be back in this one. Hikaru was seperated from the group for a while, and then we ran into you and Ellena.. * Shane turns to Allen, "I thought you were going to look for the woman that was kidnapped. But you're most certainly welcome to join me!" * Allen looks up again. You ran into me and... ... I apparently got seperated from the group right before you met with them. ...This would be during that time I was... incapacitated, then? I dunno if that's good or bad... ^^; Well...I'm glad you're all together then. You seem like good friends. :) * Allen guesses he doesn't need to say anything and once again returns to his tea. .oO( yuuuummmmm... ) I should probably go back in before they worry about me. «ooc: Why is Allen so cute? ;_; » «ooc: Waaah! » I was wondering how she met up with all of you... I'd only remembered her as if in a dream... You didn't see Rayle at all there, did you? ^^; He's like the closest thing I've had to a friend for a while...I mean, the group is okay, but...well...it's different. * Neydisa lowers her voice a little. "Yes, actually.. I was worried about you when I saw the condition you were in." . o O{ and what a dream... } Charity: So when are you leaving, Shane? * Shane smiles. No...No Windrats...Sorry... * Hikaru sighs. "Oh well." * Ellena stands up. "I'm heading back...are you coming too? :)" * Hikaru chuckes. "Sure." «ooc: ER chuckles! » * Ellena nods, and heads back inside. ^^ As soon as I've got a ship and an adequate number of researchers and bodyguards. But no later than this afternoon, I'm hoping. * Allen savors the last drop of tea. «ooc: Ellena: WAAH! 'Karu! Don't upchuck on me! :o » This afternoon? O_O * Allen frowns. Charity: *grins* You don't need a ship, I'msure Her Majesty will let you cross the mountain pass, it's much quicker overland in that case. «ooc: Allen: But I wantes to drink tea all day long! ;_; » * Shane turns around at the sound of someone entering (being alert now) and smiles at Ellena's return. « ooc: I'll have to bring some tea with me ^_^ » Well, horses then? * Ellena smiles back. "Sorry about leaving like that..." * Neydisa sits back in ehr chair, finishing her milk. * Hikaru smiles as he walks in ^^; this.. afternoon.. Charity: You might be better off hiring researchers in Saint Centour itself...there are some very knowledgable folks there. * Allen frowns. .oO( Well.. it is important that we get started as soon as possible.. ) * Ellena looks at Allen. "This afternoon...what? ^^:" I'm hoping to leave this afternoon. .o( Thanks to the Guardians, he's well again... but what put such a smart person into a state of shock? :/ ) * Allen blinks, returning to the real world from his reverie. * Allen points to Shane. what he said. Oh! ^^; Well... I guess I'll be ready when you all are. :) Marlene: Better be careful...I might have cornered the ARMs market by the time you get back! You're staying ehre Marlene? * Allen frowns. .o( I wish we could spend some more time here.. ;_; ) * Shane laughs, hoping it's polite-sounding. .oO{ like I ever really cared about ARMs... } «ooc: Damn you! I want time ALONE! With the TEA! » Good luck to you, Marlene. Actually, would you be needing a place to work out of? Marlene: Yep! Joey an' me are gonna run this town! I wont be in town for quite a while, and I wouldn't mind leadssing my workshop... «ooc: Joe's leaving the game?! » « ooc: * enchants a tea set to conjure up a pot of tea on command. » Shane, that's really nice of you.. «ooc: ^^: I hope you got a way to put him back in. ^^; » «ooc: Leasing, not leadssing ;) » Marlene: I can do it without any help! «ooc: I doubt it. And yanno, Elle.. ^_^ Dek's gonna throw a hissy fit of Bree-ish proportions about it too ;D » Joseph: ... «ooc: About whgat? » «ooc: Dunno » «ooc: ................................................ » you're sure? I'd do it for ten percent of sales, or 200 gella a month, whichever is lower... You'll not find a lower offer, and it includes a place to live... «ooc: MWAHAHAH » «ooc: woh played Joe? » «ooc: I don't say that just to be annoying. :P » « ooc: Dekar » «ooc: dekar left/ » Marlene: Hmmmmmmm........well.........okay....but just because I need a place to stay! «ooc: ? » «ooc: No, Shane. » « ooc: Dekar didn't show up. » «ooc: He's just AWOL » << No, he's just out today ^^ >> Mind you... you'll be responsable for any damages... «ooc: He's gone a bit much though. I may have to start running him like Adam, where he's half NPC. » * Ellena looks at Joseph, then Marlene. "It was nice to meet you both. :)" * Neydisa laughs a little. ^^ Marlene: I never break anything! ^^; Joseph: ...yeah. «ooc: I know, Gayo -_- » * Shane gives her a smileing 'suuuure you dont' nod. << :/ >> «ooc: Ney: ... » «ooc: Sorry, Stor... :\ » well, it's not that I havent had an explosion or ten there myself... the place can handle abuse, just don't burn down my house./ «ooc: Wish Dek didn't Windyize this much now » << We've got a term now? ^^; >> «ooc: is Dekar oft to miss sessions? » «ooc: Well, he misses more than anyone else. But it's mainly a problem because he has a difficult character to NPC. » «ooc: Shane: Lately he is. He was good about it before, but... » «ooc: I know I have a bad rep in Desra RPG, but that's because Saturday night is just a *bad* time to not have a RL social life'! ^_^ » «ooc: You also have to realize it's summer too. ^^; You should listen to his excuse first before any desicions. If his parents dragged him out and there was nothing much he could do about it...then yeah, cut him slack. if he slept in, cut him none. :) » «ooc: Well, yeah, but you have to put Desra before any sort of social engagements. » «ooc: :P » « ooc: I don't think Dekar will be happy if his character is left behind... » «ooc: It's Gayo's desicion untimely. :) » « ooc: but it sort of is IC... » «ooc: It's what I think Joseph would do. He can complain to Shane and Hikaru, they both got ditched too. ^_~ » Well, I'm going to miss you both... but there's still time to reconsider, right? «ooc: And I had to wait three months to get introed! :/ » I wish there was more time to reconsider... «ooc: Oh, he can SO complain to me! I didn't even miss a SESSION and I got ditched! » «ooc: That doesn't count, Lucca.:P » «ooc: ;_; » «ooc: ¬_¬ » If they want to join us sometime...I'm sure they'd be able to find us...right? :) Marlene: Maybe we'll catch up with you and blow up Death once we'vemade a fortune! * Allen considers what Ellena says. * Neydisa nods. "Saint Centour's a well known place..." «ooc: Whoo hoo! The guest filter is now blocking out my other account! :( » >> Charity sighs. "I always wanted to see the rennaissance cathedral." I've always wanted to meet the Demon Priest... * Allen also considers that it would not be a good idea to get seperated from the rest of the group. What if something happens and plans change? ... he must know things of great import... Actually, we met him Shane! * Hikaru blinkies. Charity: Is there really a demon priest? It seems to strange. You met whatshisname? That Zed character... whoo.. * Shane stares blankly at the sea shaman. * Shane turns incredulously to Allen. * Ellena sighs. You... Did? O_o . o O ( Lost again... ^^; ) * Allen nods. «ooc: We're gonna need to fast forward to the getting-prepared part soon. » * Shane turns to Ellena's sigh. WE did meet Zed. he helped us get back ehre, actually. He was pretty silly. But also of great use to us :) Something wrong? Very helpful chap, Zed. Do you know of the Demon race, Ellena? Charity: Is he really a Metal Demon? I...yes. I know of it. It certainly seems that way, Miss LeBlanc. He's a little eccentric, but he seems trust-worthy. We owe him a lot. But he's a nice one... I guess :) Well, there's only one of them left, and he's a guardian priest now. * Hikaru blinks. "You know a lot for your age, 'Lena.." Ahh. I see.... His parish is in the town we're going to. You a bookwork like I was for several years? ^^ >> In the distance, a bell rings. * Ellena smiles. "It's amazing you met him!" «ooc: Bookwork = bookworm » * Shane shivers. * Allen looks up. what was that? Is it noon already? :o Charity: No, that's the nine o'clock bell. I should be going. Charity: Got to start my shift in half an hour. * Ellena listens to the bell peals. * Allen considers. ah, good. And my condolances on your inability to join us, doctor. How much time before we are scheduled to depart? «ooc: aww... coot kitty preening self next to me ~_~ » Charity: Eh, it's okay. I didn't really want to encounter Death anyhow. Does anyone? ;) * Allen can't help but smiles at that remark. « ooc: smile. » >> Charity stands up, stretches, and heads out of the dining hall. See you Charity.. Shane, how long do we have before we leave? Good bye...Miss Charity... ^^; Goodday, doctor, and the... guardians (beat) willing, we shall see you again. ... * Shane grimaces, the first time he's ever used that expression. >> Mimi comes back with one huge tray. She sets it in front of Joseph and Marlene, handing a glass of water to Joseph and everything else to Marlene. Marlene: Woo! Food! Allen, we'll leave as soon as possible. * Ellena notices Shane's grimace, but says nothing. «ooc: Whee, all up to Shane now. » I have a few things to take care of, but I do want to join you. * Neydisa waves a little, and turns to the table. "Are you ok Shane?" I hope to see the Princess, though. * Joseph drinks the water without speaking. «ooc: We need to wrap up this part soon. ^_^ » It's nothing. Just an old habit playing with me. * Shane smiles to show everythings okay and not worth worrying over. When should I meet you, and at what time? «ooc: Gah. Tired. » * Allen gets up and pushes in his chair. * Shane turns to Hikaru. «ooc: er... is he here? » Meet me at the town gate at noon, if you must be off. I'll be there. Allen, where are you heading? I'm glad you're coming along, Allen. Your erudition will be an asset. «ooc: *goes to sleep and lets the party talk for another two hours. ^_~ » (to Ney) I have to talk to someone. And I have to write a letter. «ooc: Nooo! :o » (to Shane) Well thanks :) «ooc: hee hee » * Allen leaves the dining hall. «ooc: you bored, gayo » «ooc: ? » «ooc: Tired. » «ooc: :( » «ooc: Didn;'t sleep well. » «ooc: Eh, I'll deal. » * Ellena wonders if she should go with Shane, or wander. ^^ * Neydisa nods. "See you soon Allen." «ooc: you should have a weird spirit shaman heal you in the foresyt of your self ;) » «ooc: It'd be easier to sleep. » * Shane finishes the last of his carrots, and gets up from the table, pushing his chair in. I think I'll be off on errands myself... * Shane turns to Ellena. * Ellena blinks. "Yes? ^^" Would you care to accompany me? I'd enjoy the time to talk. * Neydisa was already finished, and gets up. "Everyone's going it seems..." I...well...Sure! :) Thank you for asking. «ooc: But first I BRB! :o » * Shane smiles, and proffers a crooked arm. Marlene: Bye everyone! ^^ .oO{ never thought I'd need this high-ettiquette again... } Goodbye, Marl... wait! Marlene: *blinkblink* could I have first months rent? ;) * Neydisa chuckles a little. Not to be uncouth, but a deposit is standard, no? Marlene: Sure! *pulls her money purse out of her pajamas and hands Shane some gella* I can make this back in one week! * Ellena chuckles too ^^; >> Marlene gives Shane 600 gella. Thank you... and please do your best to protect my safe. There's nothing in there but papers that are very dear to me. Marlene makes it look so easy. ^^ «ooc: brb » * Shane hands her a set of keys. Marlene: No one can get past me! * Shane smiles. oh! one last thing! If any of my ARMs clients come, by all means feel free to take their work... Marlene: Was planning on it ^^ ...but if anyone comes for an 'appraisal', please tell them that I'm currently in Saint Centour. Those clients will most likly seek me out. Marlene: Uh...okay. ^^; They respect their privacy, and most lilly wouldnt deal with you. * Shane smiles. « ooc: Shady business deals. uwaha.. » << lol >> «ooc: BRB » « ooc: Grue, can you play SPCs? » and be very... *very* polite to them. They are not people you want disliking you> « ooc: er.. sorry. I'll /msg » * Shane pats her on the back, and smiles. Good luck! *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP452.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) has joined #WARPG * Shane turns to Ellena. "Shall we be off ?" I'm ready when you are... ^^; * Shane proffers his arm again, and raises an eyebrow. * Neydisa smiles at the two, and absentmindedly gathers up a couple plates. "I used to be a waitress.. maybe Mimi needs some help cleaning up. You go and have fun." :) * Ellena giggles and takes Shane's arm... ^^; * Hikaru is apparently asleep at the table ^^; * Shane smiles, and starts striding for the door. << I brb. :) feel free to time skip :) >> * Ellena uh...strides to keep up? ^^; * Shane raises a finger politly to Ellena when they reach the door, and turns around. * Ellena stops. ^^; * Shane isn't going fast enough to be uncomfortable ;) zzzzz... If you'll be coming with me, meet at the gates of Adlehyde at noon. We'll leave no later than High noon. I hope to see you then. Should we leave 'Karu like that? :/ «ooc: Is this to me? ^^; » «ooc: Or to Ney? » *** Scott has quit IRC (Quit: gone back to AC..give me a holler there about 10 mins before IoG starts, please?) *** Windstar has quit IRC (Quit: Leaving) «ooc: it was to all the people in the dining room, guards included ;) » «ooc: Ahhh. Okay. :) » «ooc: Unconscious Hikaru included ;D » «ooc: Someone's gonna right need to drag him along » well, we'll stop back here... He's very safe in the castles dining room, and I doubt either of us has the strength to carry him. «ooc: You'd have better luck getting people tocome with you if you didn't ask royal guards.^_~ » No...I sure don't.. ^^; «ooc: Do we really need to do a separate chan? :/ » « ooc: you want it to be private? O_o » «ooc: well, two of us are seperating for a bit, no? » «ooc: I figured we'd just ignore Allen and Neydisa.^_~ » «ooc: YAY! » «ooc: erhm. Oh, that's terrible ;) » «ooc: Ducks :D » «ooc: hee hee ;) » << I have nothing further to add until we leave really :) >> « ooc: Ney: the midi doesn't work ;_; » «ooc: well, I was hoping to cut down on confusion, but you're the boss ;) » << I'm playing it ok. direct questions to Windy. ^^ >> « ooc: Windy: the midi doesn't work ;_; » «ooc: hold on for a few, tho » « ooc: does that mean Allen gets to do his own thing in #warpg2? » «ooc: :o Uh... » «ooc: Well, I assumed you wouldn't need to since you're doing letters and stuff. There's not much to RP in that. » « ooc: I know ;) » «ooc: oh... I thought he'd type out the letters in-session into a sealed log, for neatnesses sake » « ooc: Now that would be cool. » « ooc: but also time consuming. » «ooc: He could if he wanted to, but if he wanted to write them himself it'd be easier to do it during the week. Anyway, Grue, your move. ^_^ » «ooc: okay. » «ooc: Ellena is with Shane, yes? » «ooc: Hai! » * Shane leads Ellena down the hall at a leasurly pace. * Ellena follows. "So...you're going to meet with the Princess first?" * Shane smiles and nods. I think the public audience room is this way... I didn't get much of a chance to talk to her yesterday...I hope she's feeling better... Yeah... She's been lucky to avoid sop many attempts on her life. I'm amazed. How do you navigate a castle like this, Shane? It's so...large... ^^; I keep getting lost. <> Well, it was well designed. I'm assuming that once we get to the main hallways, we go straight and hit the public audience room... if not, I'll ask a guard for directionds ^_^; That sounds okay...We've got plenty of time. ^_^ >> "Hey..." «ooc: I need something akin to Cid's theme from FF7, but with a more etherial refrain, I think :) » * Shane turns * Ellena blinks. "Shane? Say something?" not me... who..? * Shane looks around. * Ellena also turns around. ^^: >> Amelia stands in a darkened doorway, almost completely shrouded in hooded navy blue robes. "Looking for me?" .oO( dammit, more company? Why can't I get a few seconds alo... ) Princess Amelia? ^^ >> Her eyes are shadowed, but what little of her face is visible seems pallid. Highness! how did you? Amelia: You're Mr.Arturis' friend. Hello. I was just leaving the room... are you hiding in your own castle? << brb.. I need to hellp sis with somethin' :) >> Hello Princess. ^^; * Shane looks puzzled. Amelia: *laughs drily* A little, I guess. I'm very tired. I like to tell myself I can do anything, but this has been a dreadful strain on me. I didn't want to deal with any of that today. Would you like a spell of healing? I'd be more than willing... Amelia: Oh, I'm not hurt. Thanks. We have really good healers here. I'm just exhausted. I haven't really stopped moving and working since I got the crown, you know. It's been...hard. « ooc: poor Amelia ;_; » «ooc: She's a giant crotch! » * Ellena looks sympathetic. "And it's not the kind of job you can take a break from... :/" * Shane nods. "You look like you could use a week of sleep, Highness." «ooc: Hik! ^^ O_o » «ooc: ...what? » «ooc: Hee :D » «ooc: n/m, ;) » «ooc: No bert refs! ;) » «ooc: Hik, your world is a crotch! » Amelia: Heh. I feel that way too. Come in here...if you don't mind the dark, I can talk a little. >> She vanishes back into the dark room. I don't mind... «ooc: sadly, Hikaru's world *is* a successive line of crotches... *whistles* » * Ellena looks to Shane. "Shall we?" * Shane considers a moment, wary if this really is the princess... bad experiences with illusions of late... * Shane shakes his head for a second, thinking himself overly paranoid, but then realizes that with everything of late, he's justified. * Shane casts Magic Sense. one second. * Ellena blinks at Shane... ^^; * Shane concentrates. «ooc: The real fun with Shrike is that he makes everyone paranoid as fuck. » «ooc: whoa! Shane and Ellena are a real pair! both are paranoid as hell! ;D » «ooc: I think I'm gonna play an illusionist next opportunity. And I had some fun illusionists in store for EDRPG. I do hope I get to pick it up again :) » «ooc: You can't see her from here, so Magic Sense isn't too useful until you can.^_~ » * Shane looks into the room with his second sight. «ooc: Illusionists are the shit. » >> Amelia isn't visible from his vantage point. «ooc: I'm scanning everything I can see. » «ooc: nothing? » «ooc: A crotch. » «ooc: KIDDING! :P » «ooc: Not from outside the door. You can't see every part of the room from there. » It's pretty dark in there, Shane... :/ Does she normally like dark places? Always be on guard... even here we may not be safe. * Shane nods to follow him in. * Ellena nods, as if she understands really well, and follows. >> The form of the princess sits hunched in a huge easy chair, motionless. The curtains have been drawn, and the only light comes from a sliver between the window curtains. * Shane enters the door and looks around. Highness... why so dark? Amelia: *quietly* I've had a headache. I feel like I have a dreaful hangover...but without the nice drunk part the night before...sigh. * Ellena nods. "Anything we can do?" That's awful. Are you ill? Amelia: I don't think I'm ill. Just exhausted. It's stupid of me to feel this way now that all our problems are finally beginning to fix themselves...I'm just getting a handle on all this chaos that's resulted since Osburn was killed...but I guess it's been hard on me. I think I'll let Endwell do the paperwork for a week or so... Amelia: Anyhow...you wanted to see me? Indeed. I have some questions, and some advice, if you'll have it. Amelia: ....yeah, shoot. * Shane 's pleased by how informal the Princess is. Acting proper does get tiring. «ooc: Wow, I'm going to have to skip the overworld trip entirely. O_o » Well... first off... how much do you know about Death? «ooc: ^^; Ah...Vay flashbacks. » «ooc: too...many...rpgs ;) » * Ellena stands with her hands clasped, listening carefully since she knows next to nothing about death herself. Amelia: ...I'm not sure I really want to talk about that right now, Mr. Arturis. I've been thinking about Death for over a month now...talking about him with my advisors and my mages...all I know is that he killed my family and the old Prime Minister, and that he would have killed me too if the Tear Drop hadn't driven him away. «ooc: Death...is bad. It kills things. » «ooc: Thank you, miss obvious. » So, you know nothing more... *sigh* * Ellena frowns... :/ Amelia: I wish I did. Amelia: ... I do not mean to bring up bad memories... it's just that I've been told I'll be facing him... competing against him... and I desire to know as much as possible. *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP452.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) has joined #WARPG Amelia: I wouldn't listen to whoever told you that. Death seems unstoppable. We've lost over a dozen men to him. I don't want anyone throwing themselves at him suicidally unless he threatens anyone else. Amelia: I don't know...he didn't try to kill me this time...maybe he'll...go away. *sigh* I hope so. But if no one stands up to him...:/ You might be running from him for a long time, princess. And he will hurt others, I'm sure of it. Amelia: I don't run from anybody...ever. * Ellena blinks. "I...I'm sorry...I didn't mean..." Amelia: No, it's okay. I'm just...really tired. * Ellena nods quietly... Amelia: You understand I just want the best for the world, right? I just want to keep everyone from suffering. I just need to take a break now...I just need a rest. >> She shakes her head. We understand...I understand at least. ^^ Yes, I understand, Highness. I do not wish to distress you... Amelia: It's okay. My head is throbbing...I think I'll go lie down. Amelia: You must be leaving soon...unless I've lost track of time. in a few hours. Yeah... «ooc: bah, lost opportunities due to RL conversation ;_; » «ooc: can't ignore my border! » «ooc: Gah, I might need to end. I feel about the same as amelia. ^^; » «ooc: Can we start to wrap up? » «ooc: :( » << actually, maybe you should, I'm moving a mattres here. ^^ >> «ooc: yeah, sorry. » «ooc: Yeah :) I need a small break before IoG ;) when will it start, storen? :) » «ooc: I dont suppose we could finish when you feel better? » «ooc: I'm not sure I will without sleep. ^^; » «ooc: I do wannt to try to get a merc or two. » << when I can finish moving stuff.. ^^ >> «ooc: I mean in a day or two ;) » *** Neydisa is now known as Storen-movin` «ooc: ^^ I should be around... » «ooc: Oh. Hmmm. We'll see. » «ooc: but do it before Thrursday. :o » «ooc: Maybe we'll end now then. Or as soon as you leave Amelia,anyhow. » or could you take a nap for a hour, and see if you feel better? * Ellena whispers to Shane. "We'd better let her rest..." * Shane nods. «ooc: You have 9 days, Shane. It's supposed to be out on the 15th. » goodnight your highness. Thanks for your time, Princess. We'll be going now... :) I'm glad I finally got a chance to meet you. Stay well. * Shane walks out. Amelia: ...close the door, please. * Ellena follows Shane, and closes the door. >> Amelia sighs and covers her eyes with her hands. To be continued! --SESSION END-- Session Close: Sun Aug 06 21:06:25 2000