--- Session 32: Jeff's Problem --- Session Start: Sun Mar 04 14:04:25 2001 --SESSION START-- >> shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin «ooc: Go » «ooc: WHAT? O_o » «ooc: Shiiin? :O » «ooc: THE HELL? ^^; » * Shane stares at the pile of goo that was the clawed boy, and looks around nervously, heading back for the books. « O_o; » * Katia watches as the mask drops to the floor. ...Jeff...? But aren't you...? << Shiiiiiiiiiin? WTF? >> * Allen blinks. Kestrel! Did any get damaged? «ooc: Jeff, I think you have dainty shins! » Rayle: *blinkblink* Well blimey. * Neydisa stares down at the de-masked Jeff in disbelief and shock, unable to say anything for a moment. o_o * Allen wanders off with Shane. Kestrel: *looks around* It looks as though things are still in order. * Shane nods. * Jeff lies still for a moment, then slowly reaches up to touch his face, noting the absence of the mask. "...crud." * Ellena blinks quietly at 'Mystere', wondering why everyone is acting so strangly. ^^; * Katia turns to the once masked figure wondering what his face looks like. Be on guard still. We cannot let any chance of our enemy coming in while we locate the correct tome! J...J...Jeff....? * Allen taps Shane on the shoulder. ...But... * Shane turns around in a twitch, gun in hand and pointed at Allen. Erm... I'm sorry about that. I thought you were going to shoot my teacher. Rayle: 'At doesn't make no sense...*frowns to himself and mumbles* Oh...! uwahh! * Ellena looks to Jeff, then to Neydisa, "Who...who is this man?" * Shane points the gun down. * Hikaru blinks and steps back, standing in front of Ellena a little protectively. "It can't be you...who are you...?" * Jeff sits up, shaking his head to clear it. "Heh.. ah.. hi?" * Allen ducks! Sorry... I'm a bit on end. * Allen mutters from the ground "I can see that." 'Karu...who is this? ?me 's eyes begin welling up with tears. "Jeff... how in Guardians are you..." * Neydisa 's eyes begin welling up with tears. "Jeff... how in Guardians are you..." *** DNW (dnwwheeler@pool0828.cvx20-bradley.dialup.earthlink.net) Quit (Quit: Leaving) >> Allen's father steps forward, staring at the pile of glop that was the intruder. "How...peculiar." ...Jeff. He's dead, Ellena. Let's not talk about dead people... What's on your mind, Allen? «ooc: LOL HIK! O_o » * Hikaru seems a little freaked out by the appearance of Jeff. ^^; <> * Allen stands up. Uh...But...his aura...it doesn't feel evil... * Shane 's picked up the previous tome and leafs through it while talking to Allen. ...Does that mean.. >> Rayle concentrates. "No...I don't think 'e is..." I don't know... I just wanted to apologize for our earlier conversation. Apparently the first thing on your mind was the safety of the Abbey and it was wrong of me to say otherwise. * Hikaru blinks. "Well, I wasn't there...he could have survived...everyone else said he was dead, though." * Katia walks over to the figure and waves the torch before his face to get a better look at it. How did he die? * Allen bows slightly. Oh... Don't worry about it, Allen... Kestrel: *looks around* I am slightly puzzled. «ooc: LOL. ^^ » * Jeff looks around, standing up. "Hikaru, Neydisa.. it's a.. long story." I may've come off as a bit... terse in these past weeks. There's been a bit on my mind... ...Not sure. Something about some Sevena chick... I think I heard some Guardian was involved, but like I said...I'm not quite clear on it. Mr.Harper: The important thing is that the Abbey is saved, Allen. Thank you. ...but we can't let our guard slip now. One of Death's Master's quarries is here in this room! Guardians? He's...? * Allen blinks at his "father" * Hikaru gives Jeff an appraising look. "Has been on our side, too." >> Rayle flops onto his stomach. "This's too weird. I'm goin' ter sleep." We need to locate it! * Neydisa goes over and hugs the Zephyr shaman tightly, crying. "I though you were in the Rievr of Eternity by now...!" Would you help me, Allen? [to his dad] Well, erm. You really should thank all these others here. There wasn't much I could do. * Ellena raises an eyebrow, "Neydisa seems to think fondly of him...:)' Excuse me, Jeff? Why were you wearing that mask? [to Shane] How so? Kestrel: ...Neydisa? We just need to search through these books... We're looking for... schematics, I think. Perhaps theories... * Allen blinks. That will take a while. * Jeff blinks a few times, then distractedly returns the hug. "Nice to see you too, Neydisa.." * Shane nods. At least there aren't too many books here. >> One of the analytical mages steps forward. "I'll assist you, Mr.Arturis." «ooc: http://rpgcafe.net/WARPG/files/remembrance.mid » * Neydisa breaks her gaze for a moment, stammering to kestrel. "This is Jeff.. the shaman of the great Z..Zephyr..." * Ellena looks back at Shane for a moment, "I take it Shane never met him..." Kestrel: ..oh. Uh, good. * Hikaru sighs and watches the scene, talking to Ellena. "Yeah... Zephyr. That was it." Zephyr? O_O * Allen looks over his shoulder and sees Neydisa in her condition. ...Shane? Don't know. I hadn't met Shane then... Erm, just a moment Shane... * Allen walks toward Jeff and Neydisa. Ney.. are you alright? * Shane looks at Allen, and then sees that the party is clustered in a semi-circle. >> Mrs.Harper pushes through the crowd at the door. "I'm sorry...what was that?" * Allen glares at Jeff a bit. * Shane blinks. What... Did you all find something? ...Eh? Mrs.Harper: Jeff...did you say your name was? * Neydisa looks very emotional still. "I'm.. not sure. I just can't believe he's really here. My prayers..." . o O ( Hmm... ) * Hikaru looks at Ellena, Jeff, Ellena, Mrs. Harper, Ney... So that's what you look like without your mask. Why did you upset Neydisa? * Neydisa lets go of Jeff finally, wiping her eyes. * Shane shrugs. Something wrong about the name "Zephyr" or something? She's not upset, Allen. She's happy. ^-^ «ooc: Eww. Bad smiely face. » I'm not upset! I'm.. I'm crying with happiness, Allen.. What? Sure. You stay by me, we'll tackle the main stackj. * Allen blinks. * Jeff takes a step back, looking closely at Allen. "It..." <> Mrs.Harper: *shakes her head* Zephyr is the greatest of the Guardians. Many believe he doesn't even have shamans. ...oh. Well, I guess he does. ^^; >> Shane and the analytical mage start going through the books. * Allen blinks. He does.. a few, I'm told. * Jeff glances at Mrs Harper, then around the room again, then down to the mask lying on the ground. Anyways, Jeff, if you're alive...why the mask gig? Just a moment... I know your voice... I thought Sevena and Ge Ramtos took him forever from this world.. before I even had a chance to know him. But, somehow... he's here again. And he protected me... Excuse me, Jeff? Why were you wearing that mask? Mrs.Harper: *blinks* Really? Do you know any of them? ...I'm sorry, I'll speak with you later...this must be... The mask.. yes.. Jeff? . o O ( So like Shane...going through books instead of seeing this 'Jeff' person...Oh Shane, what has happened to you...? -_- ) * Jeff frowns. Rayle: (m) Me 'ead 'urts. But I thought... oh dear. I'm so confused. * Neydisa hangs her head a bit. "I'm sorry I didn't help you before Jeff. I treid so hard..." Kestrel: So...er....I'm a bit confused, I'm afraid. >> Kestrel rubs the back of his neck. ..."Yes". Good answer. ^^; Really, no, I mean it. Yes is the perfect answer to "why". It's all right, Neydisa. Things turned out how they had to... * Hikaru ahems. "Sorry...I'm on edge. I should let you and Ney have your quiet time." * Jeff looks around the room again, frowning. >> Shane locates two other books, and starts going through them. * Neydisa looks up. "Did they? Is this all part of fate at work, you returning?" * Allen scowls at Hikaru. Is something wrong, Mister Jeff? * Allen realizes what he says is probably accurate, though. >> The room has one exit, crammed with people. The group is inside, in addition to one of the analzers and both of Allen's parents. * Allen slowly walks away... * Hikaru catches Allen's glare. "What?" I'm Ellena Masami, by the way. ^^; I don't think we've been formally introduced. ... Kestrel: Are you saying this man was dead and now is not? * Shane mutters passages from the books he skims arcanely under his breath. Jeff Claren. It's nice to meet you... such as it is. * Hikaru sighs. "He was PRESUMED dead, Kestrel. At least by me." By the will of the Guardians... he's here. And that's what matters. It's a pleasure, Mister Claren. ^^ * Allen keeps it to himself and attends to the searching the books with Shane. * Neydisa smiles... * Shane quietly hands Allen one of the two newfound books. * Allen nods and takes a deep breath, holding back a sob. * Allen reads. «ooc: Hehe. » * Katia tilts her head slightly, a puzzling look on her face. She approaches Jeff "Excuse me Jeff was it? My name is Katrina, everyone calls me Katia though. I was wondering, why were you wearing that mask if you knew Neydisa...?" ... Kestrel: ...okay. Well, you can explain this to me later on. Right now the important thing is getting what the intruder came for. * Neydisa speaks in a soft tone. "He must have had a good reason. Maybe we shouldn't question why just now..." * Shane doesn't raise his eyes from the book, but says in a quiet tone: "are you allright, Allen?" * Jeff looks at Katia, and nods. "Good question. And the answer.. well.. hold on a moment." * Hikaru looks at Allen and Shane before sitting down on the dusty floor. "Rayle has the right idea. My head hurts." 'Karu... :/ [m] Fine. Let's just find it. >> "Let me through! What's going on?" * Ellena quickly turns to the source of the noise. ^^; * Hikaru facepalms. >> Samantha pushes her way into the room, making good use of her elbows. * Shane bolts up, gun in hand. Let nobody enter! * Hikaru wideeyes. "SHANE!" Samantha: Gack! *backs away* Oh, gods... * Allen taps Shane. Don't shoot my sister. Sorry... * Neydisa stares at Jeff a few moments with her brown eyes, trying to assure herself this isn't a vision or a hallucination.. but she's soon distracted by the yelling. * Shane points the gun down. * Allen carries the book with him and greets his sister at the door. * Ellena frowns further. Shane, stop that. You've been acting like a goddamned asshole ever since you came here. What the fuck happened to you, boy? Kestrel! Organize the sdefense *please*! We're still in severe danger here! Samantha: Er...it's, uh, okay. The doctor is on her way...oh, Allen. ^^ I was worried. * Jeff looks back at Samantha, and starts walking towards the door. Right, the defense.. I'm sorry... * Allen smiles bleakly at Samantha. "Yes. Jeff is here too." * Shane ignores Hikaru's protest. Kestrel: Right. *strides to the door* No gawkers! If you're here, make yourself useful! Nobody else should be coming in! ...I don't care. That's no reason to...Oh, fuck it, never mind. You won't listen to me anyways. -_- We're all just your fucking tools... * Neydisa follows Jeff to the entrance. Samantha: ...Jeff...who? * Hikaru pushes past Kestrel. "I guess I'm not wanted here then." ... * Allen sees him approaching and gestures to him grandly. 'Karu...I...It's..No...no it's...let's just not fight...both of you...-_- <> «ooc: Shatner was here! » Hikaru! * Allen returns to the books, slipping the one he had with him in his pocket to read later. You know what's at stake, Hikaru. This is more than either of us. Kestrel: I...er...*blinks, brushing his sleeve off* Yes, very well. Mr. and Mrs...I'm sorry, was it Harper? Could you please clear out and assist in keeping anyone else out of the room? 'Karu... * Hikaru is already either out of earshot or not listening. He turns around and looks at Jeff though. "What?" We need security in this room! The wards are still down! Death's master is still trying to get one of these tomes! * Hikaru does his best to completely ignore anyone other than the young Zephyr shaman. Hikaru, are you.. leaving? Mrs.Harper: *gives Jeff a funny look, then glances to Allen* Sigh. Er, yes. I might need your help, Hikaru. Please stay here for now.. * Ellena looks miserable. ...you? * Allen smiles at his mom. "We'll be finished soon." * Jeff stops in the doorway and turns to face into the room. "Yes." Feh! Kestrel, please organize the defense. I doubt her majesty would appreciate it if a national treasure fell into enemy hands with us here. * Shane goes back to the books. * Katia looks for a chair to sit down in. ...Ney, I guess I'm not yet. If it involves helping Shane, though, there better be a damn good reason. And the 'fate of the world' isn't good enough. . o O ( ...Something has to be done...or this group will fall apart. I have do to something. ) * Hikaru dusts off his hands and walks back into the room. Is me wanting you here with us reason enough, then? Thank you.. * Hikaru blinks. "..." Allen, find anything? * Jeff sighs and clears his throat, raising his voice. "Could I have everyone's attention, please?" Mrs.Harper: We'll be nearby, Allen. (q) Erik, let's go help outside. * Hikaru sighs. "Ney, I...I don't know. But I'll help if I can. I'm just getting s..." He turns his attention to Jeff as he speaks up. >> Allen's parents leave, and the crowd outside starts clearing out and being organized by Kestrel. * Katia finds a chair and carries it over to where Jeff and some of the other members of the party are standing, she sits down and prepares to listen to what Jeff has to say. Who are...? * Neydisa looks up at Jeff instantly. ...The masked man? He has a name, Shane. -_- Jeff. Samantha: This is, er, very chaotic. Yes, Jeff Claren. You met him back at the festival in Adelhyde, didn't you? after the attack? Wha? I don't recall... With the Pastels... and the sleeping pollen. * Jeff pushes his hood back, waiting patiently. * Ellena stands next to 'Karu, eyes downcast. * Allen continues to search books whilst Jeff asks for attention. ...Ney, I don't think Shane was around then. ...! >> Samantha looks at Jeff, waiting. Were you the guy with the Stasis Orbs? This probably isn't the best way to go about this.. * Hikaru turns his attention back to Jeff. «ooc: I have a sudden inexplicable urge to play Actraiser. Maybe I'll plug my SNES in tonight. » « oooo » « ^_^ » «ooc: I need to send you an MP3, Gayo. » * Shane 's eyes saucer, and he looks like he's a bit lost in thought. «ooc: I need to get a copy of that actual game. » «ooc: HA! HA! HA! HA! GASP! GASP! HA! GASP! » ...Go on, Jeff.. But whoever called for this room to be secured was right... however.. the enemy is already within these walls. * Shane stands up. Samantha: Isn't...I mean, didn't you...I heard...well...*she coughs and points to the goo-pile* Where? What...you mean the intruder isn't really...? There's another presence? ...I gathered as much, Jeff. Whoever the intruder is, he's been right under our noses for a while. * Shane scans the room again. >> The analyzer looks around nervously. "There's another one of those things?" * Jeff shakes his head. "We've known since Old seim. Well.. the guardians have, anyway. Did you really think you could hide?" * Allen slams the book he's reading shut and puts it back on the shelf, grabbing for another. ..... * Hikaru steps back. "Wait..." >> Samantha frowns, paying close attention to Jeff. Hikaru? *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP-158-171.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) has joined #WARPG * Shane 's gun is aimed down for the moment. >> Allen finds "Gourmey Secrets of the Ancient Mages"! ...Something IS wrong here...Jeff's right... «ooc: gourmet » * Neydisa shivers a moment, listening to nothing else but Jeff. >> Rayle perks one ear. "Wossat?" * Ellena 's eyes alight for a moment, as if pondering. * Allen drools a bit as he reads this book. * Hikaru puts his hand on his sword. . o O ( No. I must be wrong...But... ) * Katia 's eyes move from side to side. * Shane kicks Allen lightly, as he's still on the floor. hey, ow. * Allen continues reading. « OOC: heh. » I'm going to give you one chance. We know there's a spy here. Step forward, identify yourself, and I can promise you that I won't allow these others to interfere. I have a message for you. However.. if you choose not to reveal yourself, you'll be found out.. and then.. well.. * Katia stands up Samantha: (w)Allen...uhm...maybe you should...pay attention?^^; ...... «ooc: Katia is the spy! Kill her!~ » ... * Allen looks at Sam. "Hmm?" Samantha: (w) Jeff says there's a spy here... * Allen turns around. "Whoa. It got quiet all of a sudden." «ooc: Allen = Hikaru :D » * Allen puts the book back on the shelf. Kestrel: ...a spy? In this room? Just who here have the guardians marked? I trust you all... erm.. what's.. uh.. huh? «ooc: Hikaru = Shane. ;) Shane = Tahn ;) » * Katia holding the torch walks over to each person in the room, then walks over to the corners of the room ... ...Guardians. >> Katia sheds light on the dark corners of the room, but reveals nothing but more stuff. What do they have to do with all of this? * Ellena glances sharply at Shane. To jeff: What do You have to do with all of this? >> The analyzer mutters a brief incantation and looks around. "We're the only ones here..." ... He's a shaman, Shane. Haven't you been paying attention? * Jeff sighs. "This could be very easy, and rather painless. You can't possibly stay hidden now that they know.." . o O ( It can't be him...but it would make sense... ) * Hikaru starts to draw his sword, but refrains. * Ellena whispers something in 'Karu's ear. * Shane watches Hikaru. * Katia turns back to the group and walks over to them. >> Rayle sits up, looking around with a cautious eye as the tension builds. Well, uh.. be sure to let me know who it was. * Katia looks at each member of the party once again. * Neydisa looks at Shane. "He's a messenger of Their will. Why else would he have survived even death?" She looks around. * Allen goes back to reading. He's... reincarnate? Samantha: You said that this person has been here since Old Seim? * Hikaru whispers back. * Jeff nods. "That's when they became aware." * Allen looks up. * Allen looks at Samantha. . o O ( Then again...Samantha has been here since Old Siem too... ) * Allen whispers something to Samantha. Ge Ramtos took him herself... I don't know what happened. But she's the Guardian of Death. There is always a reason.. * Ellena whispers something to 'Karu once more before pulling away. Samantha: ...maybe it was something that happened in...hm? *listens to Allen* The...? * Shane blinks at Neydisa, considering... ... .oO(I'd start pointing fingers, but there's too much of a chance I'm wrong and that I'll let the real culprit escape...) Kestrel: Hmm. What happened in Old Seim? We just shopped a bit and got on the train. Perhaps it's something that occurred before then. *** Mike (fe@207.12.207.168) has joined #Warpg * Katia sits down. «ooc: No posing thoughts atm. ^_^ » *** Radien (radiens@c339940-a.eugene1.or.home.com) has joined #WARPG «ooc: Can we talk though?> » «ooc: Yes. » Right before... We...GaiaCo...? >> Samantha gives Allen a funny look. GaiaCo... Kestrel: Hmm. What happened there? * Katia turns to Samantha. We found Samantha, Ney got captured by Shrike... So... Jeff: Do you know whom it is? *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP-158-171.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) Quit (Quit: off to PSO again.) Yes, but... I was taken against my will to Claudius. I've severed all tied with GaiaCo forever... Shane and Ellena ran off to pursue Death... « er ties » * Katia whispers something. * Allen continues to whisper at Samantha. You've been here, Shane. I haven't. How can we tell whom it is? * Katia approaches Samantha and Allen. Rayle: I missed most o' it... * Hikaru mutters something to Ellena. * Ellena listens to 'Karu Would Stare Roe know who it would be, Jeff? Analyzer: I don't see any illusionary magic here. * Katia looks at the two. "Why are you two whispering?" Vicks, Wedge... can you sense Spiritual magic? Possibly. Probably not. The spy is.. magically shielded to prevent his.. or her.. exact identify from being determined. Apparently it's a very good shield... just not quite good enough. Can't you tell whom has the sheild, tho? * Hikaru looks at Katia. "Because we aren't quite sure if the "spy" is listening." It may obscure their true nature, but the source of the ward should be apparent! <> Analyzer: ...shield? That would rather defeat the point of shield. But maybe at close, looking for it.. * Neydisa looks to her friend assmebled, resting on Shane. "The ward.. you don't think?" <> Vicks. Wedge. Can you seek this out? * Allen doesn't listen to Katia, he's busy! * Shane 's eyes widen. * Shane turns to Neydisa. Wedge: ...hmm. *casts another spell* I...don't see any magical warding...let me try again.... «ooc: I wanna cast...magic missle. » No... Your kind did this to me, didn't they? Shane...? Wedge: ...a lot of stuff in here is warded. But none of the people seem to be... * Katia returns back to her seat. Shane...? * Jeff narrows his eyes, his left hand clenching and unclenching into a fist. * Katia closes her eyes. * Neydisa whispers, "I think so... I can't see it clearly enough. But it is a shield, isn't it?" >> Jeff gathers his energy to summon. If someone brought one of your lords here. We could tell. * Ellena 's eyes widen, "J-Jeff...?" * Shane closes his eyes. * Allen finishes his conversation with Samantha. *** Radien is now known as Radaway It was a Shaman... Mary? «ooc: Jeff summons Ione Pawa and kills you all! Nah, I kid, that'd do like 2 damage. » «ooc: No one knows any shamans named Mary. » << Two? More like 1. ;) >> «ooc: Well, 'cept Shane obviously. » What are you talking about, Shane? O_o <> Kestrel: Jeff...what are you doing ? « OOC: She said she was. » * Hikaru backs up a bit, now obviously protecting Ellena. Is he... bringing one of them here? (w) It cannot be... <> ...Why are you so paranoid, Shane...? «ooc: Prolly. » «ooc: yep! » * Jeff murmurs to himself for a moment, then looks up again. * Neydisa takes a deep breath as she feels Jeff's energy. <> Paranoid? « yep :/ » «ooc: Heather: is it? It's offically gone now? ^^ » Scared, more like. * Allen looks to Shane. Uh oh. ...Vicks. Wedge. Watch me closly as the guardian comes. >> Jeff uses SPiritual Attunement, then starts charging again. Whee. Wedge: Er, Mr.Arturis? *puzzled* It's about time I knew the nature of this ward... Uh, Jeff... that's not such a good idea. ...This explains a lot...Shane...It can't be... ...You're afraid of them...? Are you trying to -convince- us that you're the spy, Shane? If not, you aren't doing that great of a job of denying it... It's not Shane, Hikaru. I... don't know what the Shaman did to me! No, Hikaru. That's not what he means. * Hikaru hms. Purple... fire. ...Katia...? ...How can you know? Who is it, Jeff? What has happened to Shane?! * Katia opens her eyes. That's the one name I was given. The one who calls himself Shane Arturis is not the spy. Well.. probably, anyway. What... was the name? Who told you? All I know is three forces appear in that pattern whenever Guardian energy is present. You change... but it's not a malicious energy... Ge Ramtos did. «ooc: *tries to remember any other illusionary stuff the party has going that this will crap up* ^_^ » >> Jeff continues to concentrate, slowly building up his energy. « OOC: No magic here. Remember the books, tho... » <> «ooc: Ellena have anything protecting her? The closest thing Hikaru has to illusion is Rayle. » Is this wise to do in a magical repository, Shaman? . o O ( So it is Shane? Is it not...? ) «ooc: *Thinks* Ken maybe...but I don't think so. » Jeff, stop this! Let's go somewhere less confined first! Vicks: It shouldn't cause any permanent affects. Uh, probably. Our quarry is here! ...Shane...? Kestrel: No! No one leaves. But... Kestrel: We need to keep the intruder contained. * Shane sighs, and nods. Remember Stoldark and... Samantha: *sighs* Kestrel's right... kestrel is correct. That's the wisest course.... * Jeff nods. "There's one way in.. one way out. This is ideal.." * Hikaru half-mutters to Ellena. ...with hope, the book shall be mundane. >> Jeff high summons Stare Roe! * Shane looks worried over that prospect. * Neydisa looks to Jeff... * Allen takes a few steps away from Shane. <> «ooc: Ooh, it's a little obvious who it is :o » * Shane stares upon the Guardian's face, and the familiar dots form, logic overwhelming him, emotion leaving him. Stare Roe, shine your light upon this room.. let us see everything as it truely is.. >> The air suddenly becomes charged with energy, and the group is briefly seized with a buzzing sensation as their senses become vastly improved. The air ripples and distrots before returning to normal. >> Katia's illusionary light magic is wiped away, darkening the room, but everyone's vision is boosted to the point where they can see clearly. >> Hikaru's bracelet begins to pulse softly. * Hikaru blinks. "Wha...?" *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP-159-171.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) has joined #WARPG «ooc: That's all you notice. » ...'Karu? O_o * Shane stares at Hik. * Ellena steps back a bit. * Neydisa has a bit of a head rush in the surge of perception, her dulled senses sharpening. "The bracelet?" «ooc: That;s the WKB, btw. » Rayle: Er? <> Rayle: That the thin' yer got from that guy, 'ik? « OOC: War King Brace » «ooc: it s a thick brace with a red dragon symbol on it. » *** Radaway (radiens@c339940-a.eugene1.or.home.com) has left #WARPG * Hikaru tries to take the brace off. "But why would this...yeah, Rayle...but Jeff said it was there since Old Seim...wasn't it?" * Shane turns to Jeff. <> Samantha: ...hmm. But doesn't this spell just reveal illusions? Is it the relic or the man? Old Seim... * Katia eyes widen noticing the symbol on the brace... * Hikaru stops. "That couldn't mean..." * Shane 's face-dots pulse with energy. >> Wedge and Vicks are analyzing Shane, as per his request. * Allen cowers from Shane. *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP-159-171.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) Quit (Quit: back to the game.) 'Karu...what's going on? Sign of the red dragon....laughter...blood..... * Neydisa tries to see if she can find anything unusual spirtually in the room... * Hikaru takes in what Katia says, slowly becoming more and more aghast. "It couldn't...it isn't..." (coldly) Do any of the Shamans here have any light to shed on this development? ..... * Allen goes for the door. "Hey mom, are you still out there?" >> Ellena's bandanna begins to pulse very softly with light. * Katia shuts her eyes. * Shane turns to Ellena. ...What...? * Katia opens them again, slowly. * Ellena looks up at her now glowing head and doesn't say anything. « OOC: is Hikaru's brace off? » . o O ( I knew it would come to this... -_-; ) Kestrel: I asked them to clear out, Allen. They're likely down the hall. «ooc: Yes, Shane. » ...Something...something's toying with us. Either that or this pulsing isn't the spy... Oh. Hmm.. * Jeff watches the room. "I don't know that this means he's the spy." (Coldly) Hikaru... and Ellena now? Everything else is the same... there's nothing else strange about anyone here. Just what is it? Analyzer: Can I see that arm-brace for a moment, sir? * Hikaru nods and hands it to the Analyzer, paying more attention to Ellena at the moment. (Emotionlessly) And the Headband. Analyse that. * Allen considers getting his mom, but decides not to. « ack ;) » * Ellena steps back, looking fearful, "I..." (Mr Spock Speaks) What exactly did your summons do, Jeff-Shaman? * Katia stares at Ellena's.... head * Shane turns to Ellena. >> The analyzer looks over the bracelet, tapping it, rotating it, and tapping it again. "There's a secret compartment in this bracelet." Uh? O_o «ooc: Resists FFT jokes » « OOC: heh. » Vicks: Yes, it's slightly hollow. Do you know how to open it? Heightened our sences. <> . o O ( To keep it secret and be killed...or to reveal yourself and be shunned... ) Shows us.. truth. ...Not really... «ooc: that would fit the character. er... would it not fit the character? » Let me see it, though... >> Vicks tosses the brace to Hikaru. Stare Roe's power over illusions. But what is it about the barecelt.. and.. Ellena? What is the truth of the Bracelet and of the Headband. ... Rayle: It ain't ELlena, tho'...it's 'er 'ead thin'. * Katia turns to Hikaru again. (emotionless) Vicks. Wedge. Ellena, if you'd give them the headband. * Hikaru grabs it and tries to remember what that Achilles guy said. Stare Roe has merely provded the light to se. It's up to us to draw our conclusions. ...Wait. Shane...I don't think I can... Shane. Can't they just examine it while it's on her head? This Guardian... has the power to reveal illusions. Kestrel: ...perhaps there's something secret about the bandanna, too? (cold) Why can it not be removed. ... * Neydisa walks over to her friend. "Ellena? Did GaiaCo do something to you?" I...have a slight...deformity? ^^; Rayle: 'Coz she likes it there, apparently. * Allen blinks. * Shane 's face is a stone island with the dots on it. * Katia turns to Ellena. and looks at her bandana carefully. <> * Ellena looks increasingly more nervous and trapped. (cold) There is no shame in such things. I myself have scars. Don't worry Ellena. I've got a birth mark. >> Hikaru pokes at the braceet a bit, and a little compartment opens up, dropping a battered brass key to the floor. * Katia walks over to Ellena. Um...It's a bit different than that... >> The bracelet stops glowing. Aqui? Uh? O_o er.. A key? A.. key? The spell found a secret that was hidden from us in the bracelet. * Hikaru picks up the key and tries to get between Ellena and Katia. Samantha: A key? Makes sense, Shane. Unless the key is enchanted, I doubt it the spy. * Neydisa looks at Ellena, a little sadly.. "I have my own scars, even if they aren't physical..." >> Samantha rubs her arms. "I don't like this..." It's not the bandana that's magical.... * Ellena looks up at Katia, shocked. Katia, back OFF. We've figured out this thing brings out secrets. (Cold) We will not judge you for a deformity, Ellena. I shall not judge you. Sometimes secrets aren't worth revealing.. Ellena.... hides her true nature. Samantha: But...what if...? Me neither. I'll show you my birth mark, if you want. Well.. perhaps not. «ooc: Whoops, didn't notice Hikaru took the key. » What do you mean, Oracle? * Ellena begins to tremble at Katia's words. * Allen goes a little red. Her true nature? >> Hikaru gets Strongbox Key! * Hikaru glares at Katia. "So do you. So do we all..." * Neydisa blinks in surprise. "What do you mean?" Oracle? Ellena is a Shaman just like me. Why would she be a spy in hiding from them? * Katia body blurs before Hikaru, she sidesteps him and stands in front of Ellena. closely examining her. ....Katia! It.. doesn't make sense for a shaman to.. Are all Shamans in leauge? Are all of the Guardians on the same side? i'm not...I'm not the spy...Please believe me...No! Please Katia...Don't...! Shane, not quite. * Hikaru sighs and tries to interfere with Katia's traumatizing of the young woman. Hey, leave her alone, Katia. All but one, Shane.. «ooc: Interfere how, Hikaru? » «ooc: Pulling her away. » <> Who is this one, Jeff? «ooc: Katia :) Nah... » You...you don't have to unmask me...I'll do it myself...-_-; Shane, it's best not to talk of that one. « OOC: God. Just know that until I say so, Shane's all cold and glowy ;D » ...Ellena? What are you talking about...? Ellena? Ellena, waht...? * Allen blinks. I'm not the spy... But I don't belong here. I never have... Rayle: Ya sure about that, chicklet? (to unmask comment, not spy comment) ...and after this...I probably never will. ...? ...Is this what you meant...? «ooc: furiously types ^^; » --pause for description-- «ooc: Okay, Ell, type. » «ooc: Ellena: I'm... a lesbian! Sam: Oh, goodie! » «ooc: ...Samantha is a lesbian? » « OOC: <:D » «ooc: No! ^_^ » « OOC: drat ;_; » «ooc: Allen's other sister is. » « OOC: woo-hoo! » «ooc: heh heh » « ack ;) » «ooc: Her name is Gwen ;) ...Wait, that's Alan. » «ooc: No, I was kidding about that. It's not important. » * Ellena gently unties the bandana, throwing it down to the ground. Although it's not apparent at first, everything about Ellena seems to be normal and human...except for her ears, which are floppy and dog like. She looks down at the ground, trembling and crying, as if she was naked and exposed for the world to see. * Neydisa looks at the revealed Ellena, for the second time today becoming utterly speechless. * Allen blinks some more. Ellena... >> Rayle sighs. "I 'ave a 'eadache." * Jeff blinks. "You're a..?" * Hikaru blinks. "That's IT?" ...This is what you feared telling me? «ooc: Jeff: A mime! Heathen! » * Katia despite her rather agressive steps, looks unsure and lost. ... * Hikaru chuckles. "That's it, * Ellena nods slowly. «ooc: http://rpgcafe.net/WARPG/files/ellena.mid » «ooc: EVIL » ....This is not something to be afraid of. * Hikaru chuckles. "That's it, 'Lena...? Geez... «ooc: Shane: In fact, I'd like to talk with you about this in more detail. In, uh, the lab. Because...it's quiet there. » 'K-Karu... ...If you find persecution in this world, I shall protect you. Samantha: *blinks* What's wrong with your ears? * Katia looks at Ellena "Strange ears..." * Hikaru puts his hand on Ellena's shoulder. "Calm down...This isn't anything to be ashamed about, really...I mean...geez." An.. Elw.. « OOC: Pronounced Eee-Loo » «ooc: I say "Elw". » No...Don't act like that! I...I'm different than you! I...I... Is that something they did at the lab, or could you really be.. a Elw? o_o ...Ellena... * Hikaru sighs. "You aren't going to listen to me no matter how much I say, are you, Ellena?" Samantha: What? An Elw? *blinkblink* The magic race? Kestrel: That's perposterous. You were cast out of the... * Shane ponders. >> Ellena's headband stops glowing. ...Kestrel, shut up please. Samantha: But there are no more Elw. * Neydisa lowers her head. "So that's why they treid to take you back... Ellena..." >> Kestrel gives Hikaru the Look of Death. I thought there were no more on Filgaia.. They still exist. They have left. You're an Elw? I knew there was something different about you... but you were afraid of telling us you were an elw? I'm sorry, Hikaru...everyone...I...didn't mean to...I... I couldn't... It is understandable. * Hikaru grabs Ellena "Don't say that! Why should you be the one to apologize?!" «ooc: Hikaru kisses Ellena passionately! » * Ellena looks a bit shaken, "Because I lied to you!" «ooc: Tempted to, actually. » Rayle: O_o *falls off Hikaru's hat when he jumps forward* «ooc: Now THAT will fuck her up ;) » «ooc: She's THIS close to just passing out from sheer terror :p » ...So have I, Ellena! And I've forced you into situations you didn't want because of it! «ooc: Damn paranoid git » Rayle: Ow. «ooc: oops. » * Neydisa shakes it looking up. "...this doesn't change things. You prayed with me to Solus... we both fell ill in the storm.. we both bleed the same color. Your spirit is pure..." ...Sorry about that, Rayle... Samantha: ...*backs away* I'm...confused... You and me both, sister. * Katia turns to look behind her. ...But you didn't know. It's not your fault. You said you were a shaman, Ellena? * Ellena nods to Jeff, still trembling. ...It is my fault. I didn't know, and I kept trying to find out. I must have terrified you... An Elw shaman.. incredible.. It all makes sense why you could sense the creature here. You have a connection to the powers I could never dream of having... *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP-157-33.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) has joined #WARPG * Allen 's face falls again. .oO( Let's all swoon over the all-powerful Jeff, why don't we? ) * Neydisa nods to Ellena. "I'm really honored to be your friend." You...you were just curious...It's...normal. I never blamed you...But..Please...the intruder...Jeff...We can't... * Katia thinks aloud "If neither Hik, nor Ellena were the spies, then who else is there? * Hikaru sighs and shouts. "GUYS! We're losing track of the subject now! The idea wasn't to make Ellena feel like shit, the idea was to find out who the hell this spy was!" .oO( Gah... why am I thinking like this. I don't hate him. ) Vicks: How peculiar. *adjusts his glasses* But didn't the Elw abandon this world? ...Hikaru is correct. We have not uncovered the alleged spy. . o O ( How could they accept me? Are they just being nice? Polite? Or do they actually mean it...? ) * Shane turns to Vicks. Samantha: ...no, I'm sure it couldn't be Ellena...but nothing else is glowing, is it? Just what else is coming to light today before we find this..thing? Did you two find anything out about my enchantment. Wedge: Well, er. *looks at Vicks* Vicks: Yes, perhaps we should discuss it with you after this dangerous spy is found. * Shane 's face glows in five spots. «ooc: Radioactive zits! » ... «ooc: ew. » «ooc: Use Stridex! » They might be right, Shane. No sense in telling more than we have to until then.. « Haha.. connect the dots! » <> ...Shane's glowing, remember? He does this every time a guardian's coming around...? «ooc: LALALALA. The secret word today is ELW! » ...Is it of a hostile nature? Vicks: No, it's...not emotional at all. «ooc: If anyone says the word "Elw", scream real loud! » I... understand. «ooc: Let's try it! » >> Kestrel folds his arms, looking at the room impassionately. "Nothing can surprise me at this point. Let's hurry up and locate and kill this interloper." Is it mundane, then? «ooc: Er, the spy, not Ellena. » «ooc: No kill Ellena. » «ooc: Hey konky! Did you know Ellena was an Elw? AAAAAAUUUGGHHHHHHH! » ... Vicks: Well, that's the complicated part. « lol » <> «ooc: Who is standing by Ellena? 'Karu...and DAMN KATIA O_O » <> « I'm near Ellena I'd say » « OOC: Shane's in the center of the room, by Kestrel and Allen and Sam. » * Ellena can't stop shaking. :| Rayle: Sigh. 'E's got a point... <> «ooc: Allen is nowhere near Shane. » * Shane turns around. * Hikaru holds Ellena close, trying to comfort her the best he can, but looking at the rest of the party. "Well...?" ...my stars... *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP-157-33.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) has left #WARPG I already know it isn't Samantha. * Shane picks up the first book that he looked at before the fight, which is glowing dimly. Kestrel: Are you certain? * Allen holds her hand, protectively. Yes. Shane, wait. Please. >> Shane picks up the book full of useless devices. * Jeff still stands, blocking the doorway, and again scans the room. "Would it be possible to magically detect the shielding in Stare Roe's light?" The quarry! «ooc: Shane: Sorry Shane! ^^; » S-Shane...? «ooc: Accident. ^^; » Kestrel: *looks up sharply* What? You found it? ...Ellena...pardon... « OOC: huh? » «ooc: That CTCP beep. ^^; » * Katia tries to think back to the events in Old Seim. « OOC: No sound here. Zok./ » *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP-157-33.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) has joined #WARPG * Hikaru grabs Shane and punches him one. "It's you, isn't it?! This Kema thing you keep talking about, IT'S the spy, isn't it?!" «ooc: O_o » Whoa! * Shane falls to the ground. <> Hikaru, wait! «ooc: Shane is caught off-guard and falls over. » 'Karu!! «ooc: Shane: Cuz you don't have the script I'm working on. ^^; » * Allen dives on Hikaru's back "Leave him alone!" * Shane starts bleeding, and gets up slowly. Hikaru! >> Kestrel draws his sword. "Stand down or I'll run you through! No one is fighting in here!" I am quite sure I am not the spy accused. ...You're examining these things, well AWARE that the spy is still around. You're LEADING THEM TO THE INFORMATION THEY NEED! DON'T YOU REALIZE THAT?! . o O ( If he is wrong...he's going to have some trouble getting out of this one... O_o ) Rayle: Whoa! Wa...guh. «ooc: Ahh, good old Ashton characters. :D » «ooc: Hugs 'Karu ^^ » «ooc: Shut up. ;) » «ooc: You need to play someone calm sometime. ^_~ » I just saw this book. I realized it's secret must be ours, as none others seem to glow. By bringing it to the groups attention, the spy cannot abscond with it. * Hikaru is held back, but is still screaming. You are a fool, swordsman. <> ..... * Neydisa tries to hold Hikaru back. "But what if he does nothing? Then something even worse may happen!" * Shane gets a hanky and cleans his face. Please...s...stop fighting... Am I the fool here, Shane? Yes. I brought it to attention so that all may know. If someone steals this book, they are the spy. Perhaps Jeff is mistaken. ... * Katia is oblivious to the fighting, recounting the events back at Old Seim. * Ellena 's eyes suddenly roll up in her head and she keels over, apparently from stress! O_o ...Ellena! *** Heather (darkness@mtw310.nf.sympatico.ca) Quit (Quit: Waaah! Hik won't gimme his snail mail! I promise I'm not some scary 60 year old male belly dancer from Idaho, Hik! ;_; I just wanna send you a Tori cd! ;_; Erm.. ;) BBIAB!) Why would I be the one counter my own desires? I have been the one leading our actions. «ooc: The "apparently from stress" part was a bit silly. ^^ » « mother. ^^; » El...lena? Perhaps we are meant to believe there is a spy, just to start suspecting each other. « OOC: Who has the book. » * Hikaru pushes away the rest of the party and grabs Ellena, cursing under his breath. "Fuck...I am an idiot...this is my fault..." * Jeff looks at Ellena "is she..?" «ooc: I think nude pics warrant an exchange of addresses, Ash. ^%_~ » «ooc: Gayo: True. :) I was being mocking fun :D » * Hikaru sighs and picks her up, checking her vitals. "Yeah, I think she's fine..." «ooc: That was grammatically icky :o That last OOC » Allen.. «ooc: Wow, Jeff's plan kind of went to pot here. » « OOC: who has the book! » <> << No kidding.>> «ooc: You dropped it, I don't think anyone has it. » <> <> * Katia picks up the book. * Shane bends down, and picks the book back up. « OOC: ... » <<...>> «ooc: Jeff can enter Avalon now! » Oracle. Do not. You are most suspect in my mind. «ooc: ...Way to hide your secret spy identity, Katia! ;) jk » <> And you are most suspect in Hikaru's mind. And Hikaru is suspect too! We're ALL suspects! «ooc: You do. » * Jeff frowns. It doesn't matter! <> * Neydisa looks very powerless in this all. "What if it's me. Claudius or Shrike didn't plant anything on me did they?" * Shane holds his gun level. * Hikaru is silent, holding Ellena and watching. (q)"Allen's right..." >> The summon wears off, dumping everyone into total darkness. * Katia 's body tenses up and her eyes widen slighty.... «ooc: Ha. » «ooc: I'm not a suspect! » For crying out loud, Shane- augh. Great. < Stop her! * Neydisa brings out her lighter for a moment, reflexively. ^^ Block the door. «ooc: I did that for Shane, Jeff. Yell at Grue. ^_~ » I would if I could see it, Shane! * Jeff tries to watch as best he can in the dorway, trying to stop anyone from passing. * Hikaru TRIES to block the door. * Katia mutters something in the darkness "The moon...." «ooc: With Ellena in his arms? ^_- » «ooc: But I did sort of forget the duration, my bad. Oh well, we'll say it's because Jeff sucks. :D » « ;_; » «ooc: Yes. He's sort of dragging her along. ^^; » « OOC: stupid Gayo. » >> Hikaru trips over something and falls, dropping Ellena. Ow! Samantha: Gah...where is everyone? * Ellena goes thump, but doesn't wake up ^^; * Hikaru falls I KNEW I should have graphed conjure light... * Neydisa looks for a torch quickly! Vicks! Wedge! (Scholar!) Do you have illuminatory spells? ...... Analyzer: Um, hang on....I just need to, er, find my graphs...*fumbling* <> * Hikaru picks himself up and looks around... Katia! Sound out that you are here and you will not be hurt./ * Shane waits. ... «ooc: Give her a sec. » <> «ooc: Emmi :o » If you are here and have the book, you are innocent and this is a misunderstanding. Kestrel: Someone do SOMETHING. ... «ooc: I want a Heaven's Steak! All right. Thanks! *runs off and destroys the world* » « :is trying ^^ » >> Neydisa fumbles around for a torch, pulling her lighter out. She trips, and drops half her possessions. « Bah :( » <> * Shane grabs his particle generator. * Hikaru stumbles in the dark * Shane turns on 'photon emission' «ooc: Shane shoots a laser and kills Ellena! » Stop climbing all over me, Hikaru! Ow! Sorry! It's a little hard to see you! >> Shane activates a strange device, shining a broad beam of light which illuminates half the room and reveals Katia standing there looking stupid. «ooc: I had to attend to my guest. » «ooc: LOL » >> KEstrel points his rapier at Katia. "Why didn't you speak?" Katia. The book. * Hikaru stands up and picks up Ellena, stopping to NOT trip over Allen again. * Katia breathes hard "S-sorry." * Shane points his gun with his other hand. * Allen rubs his elbow. You will put it on the floor. Kestrel: That is not sufficient. I require an explanation for your actions. * Hikaru tries to make sure he didn't injure Ellena by being a klitz. * Katia tosses the book to Shane. * Neydisa makes sure she holds onto several choice items, catching herself rather ungracefully, and procuring a torch eventually. * Shane catches it. «ooc: ...KLUTZ » « OOC: actually... nix that. » * Jeff looks around, tryin to make sure everyone is still here. <> >> Neydisa lights a torch. * Shane is hit by the book, unwilling to drop his Generator or the gun. >> Everyone is here. What just happened? Katia? >> Shane is hit in the chest with the book. * Allen crawls along the floor and picks up the book.\ «ooc: >> Shane is knocked unconscious. » * Shane turns off his generator with the power source here. >> Katia, back up against the far wall there. Kestrel: Katia, back up against the far wall there. ...Allen..? «ooc: Doh » * Shane stows it and picks up the book. * Hikaru moves, now that he can see, to block the doorway with Ellena. * Katia looks quite frightened. * Allen stands and holds the book for Shane. «ooc: Does shane still have those dots? » «ooc: Yes. » * Jeff keeps himself between even Hikaru and the exit * Allen takes a couple steps away from Shane, realizing he's still posessed. * Katia 's face suddenly drains of emotion and assumes her combat trance. * Hikaru is just helping Jeff as like extra backup. * Neydisa squints in the torchlight. "Katia... what are you doing?" >> Kestrel steps forward, pointing the tip of his sword at Katia. Allen. Stay Kestrel and I. Precaution must be taken. * Jeff clenches his fists. «ooc: Katia versus Shane! Duel of the Possessed Fuckups! » But.. «ooc: I wonder if the party can even continue after this session. Heh. » Hey, don't be mean to Katia... ... Please. If you are the assailant, this must happen. I trust that you are not, but... We just need to get out of this room and talk. Kestrel: She is behaving suspiciously. We know there is a spy here. How do we know? Hmm? * Katia 's body blurs, she spins around Kestrel and kicks him in his back, then blurs past the party and to the door. «ooc: Well that answers that ^^ » Actually, Kestrel, I would like to question the Acc... Cause Jeff said so? Jeff was dead until just a bit ago? Katia, we don't have to exchange any blows. Just tell us the truth... gah! * Shane casts Mystic on his boots. Great... * Jeff moves to intercept Katia. And there go the lights. After her you who can follow me! Keep the book safe! * Shane blurs after her./ * Allen pockets the book. >> Kestrel stumbles forward. Katia dodges around Jeff, her form blurring and slipping around him. «ooc: What about 'Karu? ^^ Him too? » Samantha: ...so it was Katia? «ooc: Yes. » ...Figures. « OOC: Am I on her trail? » «ooc: http://rpgcafe.net/WARPG/files/confusion.mid » «ooc: Depends. Do the others let Shane by? » «ooc: I do. » * Jeff makes no move to stop Shane « OOC: do any shamans do the same trick and follow? » «ooc: Ooh. WA2 music :) » «ooc: Ellena's unconscious, and Hikaru's trying to wake her up unsuccessfully. » « I'm allowed to eh? :) » * Katia stands by the door and notices Shane moving towards her, she darts out the room. « OOC: make a descision :) » * Neydisa sees a blur whiz by her, and out the door even past Jeff and Hikaru. "We need to follow him." She picks up the fallen boots and grasps them.. <> * Shane raises his gun, and grabs his rune. «ooc: Katia, you ran out of the room already. » * Neydisa produces a pair of Speedy Boots and starts chanting with a soft, sea-green light. Mundane to magical, ordinary to extraordinary, show your hidden might to me... * Neydisa brings out the latent Mystic power of Swift! * Shane starts casting the Guardian's summon while he still has the dots. I will, Ney! I need to get Ellena some place safe first... <> It's all collapsed. You will not escape. Stop now or be crushed by the Lor dof Darkness. * Allen sits on the floor. * Neydisa gievs chase before saying another word. ^^ >> Shane and Neydisa run down the hall, blasting through the dim corridors looking for Katia. * Shane chants the summons. * Jeff watches people blur by him, and sighs * Hikaru looks at Vicks, Wedge, and the other guy. "Could you watch the young Elw while we follow this spy...? And I promise you if you decide to examine her I'll gut you and hang your intestines on the wall as a trophy..." Katia, stop! * Hikaru places Ellena down by their feet and runs off after the people, substantially slower. Wedge: Er..okay. «ooc: Cutting away from the group now to just Shane and Ney. » « OOC: Vicks, Wedge, and Grandma Moses?! » >> Shane and Neydisa blaze through the halls, but they seem to have lost Katia...they pass a lot of people, but none look like her, and none are fleeing. Dark lord of Mysteries and the abyss... bring your obfucated justice down upon the guilty... feh! «ooc: He's gonna destroy the Abbey. O_o » «ooc: Bye, Ellena :D » <> * Shane continues searching for her, running with the crowd, up until the moment of summons. >> Nothing. * Shane cancels. * Neydisa tries to keep up, her blue hair trailing her. "How is she so fast? I can't slow her with a summons, there's too many people at risk here..." * Shane looks for confused-looking peopel./ >> Some of the people in the halls seem panicky now at the two people who just ran through. Feh. Where *is* she?! « OOC: how many paths could she have taken? » «ooc: Let me think...3. » * Shane points to the 3rd path. «ooc: Upstairs, to the teachers' quarters, or to the other storage area. » « we can cover two at the most... » You take that way, Neydisa. I'll run this way. * Shane heads down 3. * Neydisa nods. "Okay." « OOC: 1 » «ooc: Which way are you each going? » «ooc: Hikaru is trying to catch up to you. » « OOC: I'm 1, she's 3. » «ooc: Yes, but...given the names of the paths. » « OOC: Hik, that was 5 seconds of stop ;) » <> « hmm.. shane.. where did you point? or shall I? » « OOC: Upstairs for you. » « OOC: Storage for me. » * Hikaru catches up, panting. "Shane.." « Okay. » « OOC: The teachers would be guarded. » * Neydisa sprints down the path upstairs... * Shane sprints off to the storage,. >> Neydisa runs upstairs while Shane heads to the unwarded storage library. Hikaru catches up just in time to see Shane vanish down the hall. * Shane 's gun is out, and he clenches his rune. ...Okay, great. Obviously the idea is split up, so... * Hikaru sighs and takes to the Teacher's quarters * Shane 's in super-PER mode ;D «ooc: That seemed vaugely out of character, Shane :D » «ooc: pause just a sec. » « lol » « OOC: bleh. It was a descriptor ;) » «ooc: With an insane smiley! ;D » « OOC: It wasn't like Shane said "Whoop! I be da mad-obseving fool!" » « OOC: afk a sec. bladder » «ooc: I'll use my mad perception skillz. » *** Al[brb] is now known as Allen « OOC: doh. Shark's in the loo. » «ooc: is that a problem? » «ooc: Shane, it's a little inconvenient to have a shark in your toilet. ;) » «ooc: nono, SS the 2nd. » *** Allen is now known as Al[brb] « OOC: Ha! :D » >> Neydisa runs through the mostly-empty upstairs halls, passing the occasional person, most of whom seem pretty surprised. « OOC: at work, they keep their initials on the board of who'se on duty. Scott's SS ;D » «ooc: SS2! » <> * Neydisa tries to find the blur that was Katia, mutetring "I'm sorry" as she brushes by people in a fit. >> Nothing. She's either escaped already, or gone into hiding. « OOC: I find nothing either? » «ooc: You're not important. :P » « OOC: ;_; » Nothing... I may need help with this after all. * Neydisa tries to focus on the Flash rune in her mind, and bring out Stare Roe's guidance... >> Neydisa summons Stare Roe! Gains Vision! <> >> Looking around, she sees...still nothing. maybe somewhere she's already been, or upstairs. «ooc: You're near the entrance now. » «ooc: I'd love to have the initials SDF » * Neydisa swerves and tries going further upstairs. *** Al[brb] is now known as Allen «ooc: You can go left or right to get to the stairs. Which way? » « left :) » >> Neydisa heads upstairs. «ooc: One sec. » * Neydisa tugs out a carrot as she does so, fairly drained already... « ah. K. *grabs a quick drink* ^^ » «ooc: I swear, this session is gonna take 10 sessions to recover from. ^^ » >> It's very quiet upstairs...the students are all asleep. <> «ooc: this might not be the best time to turn on "An Abbey.mp3" » * Neydisa peers in the rooms and hallway as best she can, looking for any signs of her friend... «ooc: ...no kidding, zath. ^_~ » «ooc: er.. "A Monestary" » >> Neydisa finds nothing after a quick search of the floor. The gate to the bell tower is undisturbed. «ooc: BTW, you left most of your stuff in the storage room, you just have some basic items and runes and the sigil. » « I assume :) » * Neydisa catches her breath at the gate. "Katia, are you even there? Why are you running...?" >> The silent halls offer no response. *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP-159-150.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) has joined #WARPG --pause for description-- >> A few more minutes pass before Shane, Hikaru and Neydisa meet at the entrance to the Abbey, where a few people are mulling about in a state of confusion. Random Mage: Some guy just threw open a window and jumped out! Just like that! « OOC: you find Shane lying in a pool of hsi own blood. He seems to have written out "H-I-K-A-R" with his last moments in his own blood. » <> «ooc: Oh my :o » ...What...? <> « OOC: ;) » * Shane 's chest is heaving. No...othing there. * Neydisa looks very weary after her retracing steps finding nothing. Random Mage #2: Yeah! he blasted right past me when I tried to talk to him...was that the intruder? O_o <> * Hikaru walks over to the mage. "What did you just say...?" ...Where was this? Which way? * Shane 's face is dotless, and his expression is very weary. >> The man points to an open window. "Whoever he is, he vanished in a hurry." Double Blast ! Let's go! * Hikaru looks at Shane and Ney. "Follow?" * Neydisa hears the gossip. "..I must have been too slow." -_-; * Shane nods. «ooc: Shane casts DOuble Blast! 1000 damage! » * Hikaru nods. «ooc: Dah-bo-ru BRAST! » * Shane casts Mystic/shoes on himself again and Hikaryu. Let's go... <> <> «ooc: heh heh » * Hikaru follows Katia's trail with awesome speed! :O Random Mage: *scratches his head* But how do you know which way to go...? Oh well...*shrugs* I'm just as happy with all the weird people leaving. « OOC: Hikaryu. Boondocks dragon. » <> * Shane scans for a trail She would've left travelling at such speeds. >> The trio leave the Abbey in a hurry, and are once again amidst the blowing reeds of the praries, a faint drizzle falling from the cloudy night sky. «ooc: No trail you can see. » Grrr! * Hikaru stops and hmms. "Well, now what?" Can you see any paths? <> * Shane scans the area with his magic glasses. * Hikaru looks around, seeing if he can find something Shane can't. * Neydisa tries to follow the two outside, wishing she didn't drop most of her items. She tries to use what's left of her enhanced vision to see a trail.. «ooc: I noticed. I figured she used some kind of illusion. » >> Nothing. The field is silent and empty. ... ...Blast. * Shane hangs his head... Not a trace... You don't think we've been thrown a red herring, do you? «ooc: Yummy herring! » ...I don't know.. ...At least she doesn't have the book. Let's head for the repository. I doubt we can find her now. «ooc: I think I saw a recipe for that in the magician's cookbook. » ...Shane... « OOC: wakka wakka. » «ooc: Shane needs a golf cart. He's always running around. » Sorry I punched you earlier. I've been really out of it lately. « OOC: Shane needs a mecha suit! » «ooc: *punches Hikaru* No problem. » «ooc: Shane needs a life. » <> «ooc: Heh, basically, Gayo ;) » ...I... «ooc: ..love you, Hikaru. » * Shane looks weary. I think we should go back to the repository. «ooc: Sorry. I evil. » * Shane starts heading back. >> Charity has arrived at the storage area by the time they get back, and is tending to Ellena, who is still unconscious, but now has her head propped up and a cold cloth on her forehead. Kestrel is watching her with a dark expression, clearly unhappy at his failure. «ooc: I'm specil » * Allen is sitting in the corner with his legs crossed and grasping the book in his arms. <> « OOC: Hik: I'm so relaxed... that I must KILL. » «ooc: Allen: Book...you're my only friend. » *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP-159-150.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) Quit (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by michaelkr))) * Hikaru Large animal tranquilizer...you're my only friend. *shoots himself up* I wonder when they'll come back and I can stop holding t- er.. hello. «ooc: Augh. That was OOC, not /me! >< » ... *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP-156-21.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) has joined #warpg <> «ooc: I thought you meant Bimbo, from EN, for a sec. » * Shane walks in, tired. «ooc: O_o » « OOC: oh, wait, we there? » * Allen stands up and walks over to Shane. * Neydisa returns as well, looking somewhat haggard. "I'm afraid she lost us..." Your book. * Allen hands it over. * Hikaru looks at Ellena as he walks in, then at Allen, then Shane. He goes to a corner and shuts up quite quietly. * Shane nods. Kestrel: Damn it all. * Jeff sighs, bowing his head a little. "She got away.." Wedge: Well, at least we're safe now. ^^; That was, um, kind of scary. I think she was just scared. Thank you, Allen. But, hey. I trust everyone. «ooc: Note: Have everyone betray allen. In the same session. » You're quite welcome. «ooc: Sounds good :D » <> Someone said she left through a window... I just wanetd answers. I didn't want to fight or chase her like this... >> Samantha bows her head and sighs. * Shane wipes off sweat and the leftover crusted blood now that he's sitting down. Samantha: She seemed so strange... At least we have the Book. «ooc: Are ellena's ears still exposed? :) » «ooc: No, she has a cloth on her forehead now. » True. I failed.. but at least you succeeded, Shane. * Neydisa walks over to about where she figures she dropped her things in the scramble. «ooc: Oh, kay ^^ That's one big cloth :) » ...We have one thing that Death's Master needs. While we have it, 'they' are foiled. Kestrel: ...I still feel like we lost. How do you know that she was your spy, Shaman? Can you tell now? ...... >> Charity looks up and behind her, frowning at Kestrel. "It's okay, Lennus. You did all you could." I just want to go home. Oh, wait. I am home. * Allen stands up and walks out the door. Samantha: ...Allen... I... need some answers... >> Samantha follows Allen. (m) I just want...I don't know... We need to reestablish the wards on this room, then talk. Preferably over a meal. «ooc: Hikaru: Maybe some hot loving...or a psychiatrist...yeah, that's it... » * Allen returns. "Did you say meal? I'm all for it!" «ooc: Hehehe., » Especially you (at Jeff), and you (at Kestrel), and anyone else that's intrested. Safety in numbers after tonite. Wedge: Yes...and perhaps we should examine that book in more detail...it did glow like the bracelet and headband... * Neydisa collects her belongings from the floor, checking to make sure her mystic items are there, and her tools... Indeed. (to wedge.) Yes.. I have some things that must be told as well.. I wish she hadn't.. damn. >> Neydisa collects her belongings. And I need to talk to you two in private, as you requested? (vicks and wedge) «ooc: I think I'll end soon...I'd like to cut out at a quiet point. » * Allen wanders down the hall with Sam. They have a heart to heart. «ooc: ^^ Heh. Hmm. » <> «ooc: Then we can have FIVE HUNDRED LUDES » « OOC: How do we go about re-establishing the repositories' wards? » * Hikaru stands and walks over to Charity. "Will she be all right...?" «ooc: tonight? :D » «ooc: Scary ^^ » «ooc: I only accomplished one of the things on my list of "need to do this session." » « OOC: I want to put them back up before leaving, but I'll lead everyone to a dining area in lieu of Allen's absence. » * Neydisa sighs, as she stands up. "So much today... I think Rayle was right about that headache." Charity: *faint smile* She's very stressed...I think that's all...but I've never seen anyone of her, uh....species. * Shane looks sadly at Ellena. * Neydisa looks over at Jeff, then Ellena... ...Get over it, Doctor. I'm sure stranger things have happened... «ooc: You nutty doctor you! ;) » * Shane turns away. * Hikaru sighs and looks at Ellena. (m) "What did I do...What did I do to you...?" Charity: *blushes slightly* I know...I just mean that I can't be entirely certain of my diagnosis. But I think she'll be fine with some rest. «ooc: Yes. * steps into a phone booth and vanishes. * » >> Rayle has his head buried in some artifacts and is snoring. Has anyone healed her? Charity, she'll be alright. She just needs rest... it worked before when we both nearly got pneumonia... Thaumaturigcally, that is >> Charity nods. "She wasn't badly hurt." ? *** Scott (bmscott@DIALUP-156-21.TNMEM2.USIT.NET) has left #warpg * Hikaru nods. "Shall we get her to a bed...?" * Shane nods... «ooc: Narcoleptic pet for the narcoleptic PC. :D » * Hikaru nudges Rayle. «ooc: I am not narcoleptic! » Charity: Yes...if you could carry her? <> Kestrel. If you and Mister Jeff wuold stay with me? * Jeff nods. * Neydisa coughs once, her exertion getting to her. "I think I want to rest somewhere too. I.. I need to think about things..." Vicks. Wedge. Could you retrieve the people neccesary to re-seal the protective wards on this vault? Kestrel: Of course. <> Neydisa... «ooc: Allen: I LOVE s'mores! » Vicks: Ooh, the headmistress won't like being wakened at this hour...^^; Er, I mean, yes, sure. ...I would'nt mind it if you were there as well. I'd prefer having a shamantic expert I know on hand... * Hikaru shrugs and grabs Rayle, placing the windrat in his pocket. He then reaches down and picks up Ellena. ...if that's not a problem. Hikaru's Pocket: Zzzz Vicks, please hurry. I wish to get much done tonite. * Ellena remains unconscious. * Hikaru walks up to a room. «ooc: Just so that you're up to speed, you know? :D » «ooc: Have you got a Windrat in your pocket, or are you... NO! I can't! » * Neydisa shakes her head. "No, no. It's not." Vicks: Heh. More than you already have? *scoots off* Hey Piette, can you accompant me? <<*Wonders if Rayle wets the bed at night>> «ooc: Naaah. He prolly eats cookies in bed though. Bastard rat. » «ooc: I KNEW THAT WAS COMING. ;) » <> «ooc: ??? » «ooc: Let's finish up, then. » (to everyone with him) We'll wait here until the vault is secured. Just in case... «ooc: Piette, ech. » >> Charity and Hikaru head out to bring Ellena to the Ward. «ooc: The ward was built with donations from a philanthropist named Burt, so it's called the Burt Ward. » «ooc: ... » «ooc: EVIL! » * Jeff leans against a wall. "What a week this has been.." --SESSION END-- Session Close: Sun Mar 04 20:06:06 2001