You have just entered room "drawingtheline."
MajorGeneralTso has entered the room.
PapatymisonN has entered the room.
THENinjaRabbi has entered the room.
CGNakibe: Hail hail, the gang is all here.
CGNakibe: And stuff.
PapatymisonN: ... does anyone find it ironic that I take such joy in torturing an ex-Inquisitor?
Lithaladhwen: Welcome to the club.
PapatymisonN: ^_^
CGNakibe: No no, Neeeever known that joy. >;P
PapatymisonN: Uh huh. :P
Lithaladhwen: Anyway. Retrieve your sheets, players.
Lithaladhwen: Because I'm not going to keep them open.
CGNakibe: I might!
pd Rydia: got it
Lithaladhwen: Shaun might. But I don't keep track of your numbers. Tell me if you're on the verge of death or have some in-character reason for spontaneous combustion.
Lithaladhwen: 'kay?
pd Rydia: kay
PapatymisonN: Hoi!
CGNakibe: Please be kind and help to decrease your GMs' workload by taking on the burden of numbers.
PapatymisonN: Er, Kay.
pd Rydia: o.o
PapatymisonN: *fonts up*
Lithaladhwen: (Perentheses.)
PapatymisonN: (Aye.)
Lithaladhwen: (I'm the GM. I get whatever font I want. Shaun, want me to intro?)
CGNakibe: (That's fine by me, yes.)
THENinjaRabbi: (Y'all should make an OOC chat, to cut clutter)
KnightsofSquare has entered the room.
Lithaladhwen: (You do it.)
THENinjaRabbi: (aim:gochat?roomname=drawingooc)
THENinjaRabbi: (Fuckin' A. aim:gochat?roomname=drawingooc )
Lithaladhwen: *Tai and Dia were on their way back to the Jade Dragon when they received word from Card and Karis that Joss and Solis had been taken back to the base.*
Lithaladhwen: *Taken back by some guy who didn't introduce himself, but promised that if the kids didn't go back with him, Joss would die. Karis, however, knows just where the base is, and the party has prisoners to interrogate if they'd like.*
Lithaladhwen: *That's your motivation. You can talk to each other now.*
PapatymisonN: (So we're at the JD?)
Lithaladhwen: (Not yet.)
Lithaladhwen: (Card and Karis are in the woods and Dia-tachi were en route.)
Lithaladhwen: (I believe Karis was making rain.)
Arch mage144: (Yep.)
Lithaladhwen: (Make it so, Brian.)
pd Rydia: ::for her part, still on the way to where Card/Karis are::
Arch mage144: *Karis, seated on the forest floor, sighs heavily as he hangs his head in disgust and frustration. He seems to be muttering softly.*
PapatymisonN: *Cardinal has one thing on his mind... blood* eVe
Arch mage144: *Seemingly without warning, the sky darkens slightly as the clouds begin to dump rain over the wood.*
Lithaladhwen: *Nothing is on fire anymore, at least. Some things steam a little.*
PapatymisonN: ... *looks up at the sky* I suppose that was you...
Arch mage144: If you can't be quiet when I'm trying to do my job, you can be wet. Maybe being soaked in cold water will cool your hot temper.
pd Rydia: Whose hot temper?
PapatymisonN: ...
pd Rydia: ::coming in the middle of things, ojes?::
Arch mage144: *Karis stands up so as not to be sitting in what is quickly going to become mud* It's nothing. *headshake* Miss Dia, they got Joss and Solis...there was nothing we could do.
PapatymisonN: ... And you know I tried.
pd Rydia: ...I was talking to Solis.
Arch mage144: *nods*
pd Rydia: Well. I asked Tai to take those two people to the JD.
Arch mage144: *nods again*
pd Rydia: ::turned away with the abrupt change in tone, crossing her arms::
Arch mage144: *scratches his head through now-wet hair*
pd Rydia: What now? Go back to the JD and tell Damian we pretty much failed?
PapatymisonN: ... Go back to the JD and ... talk... to those two nice ladies. e_e
Arch mage144: *Karis has the air of a puppy who's been left out in the rain--nevermind that the rain is all his fault*
Arch mage144: I know where their base is.
pd Rydia: You what!
Arch mage144: I was reading the mind of the man who took Joss. I know exactly where they're at...but we can't go. Not now.
pd Rydia: ::slips around and stares at Karis with a look somewhere between awe and disbelief::
PapatymisonN: Not yet. e_e
Arch mage144: We have to wait until we can be absolutely sure Joss's been given an antidote for the poison...and we should regroup and learn more about the kidnappers from those women. *nods*
Arch mage144: (BRB.)
PapatymisonN: (kay.)
Arch mage144: (Back.)
pd Rydia: ::makes some sort of odd, aborted hand gesture, and winds up using her hand to cover her mouth::
pd Rydia: Yeah. That makes sense.
pd Rydia: Much as I'd really like to do something more right now than just go home.
Arch mage144: *sighs* Joss is going to think we've betrayed him.
PapatymisonN: It's become an annoying habit of his... v_v
Arch mage144: He doesn't trust us...any of us...except for Solis.
Arch mage144: You aren't helping the matter, Sir Cardinal!
PapatymisonN: ... do not say another word.
PapatymisonN: e_e
pd Rydia: His trust would be useful, but the important thing is to rescue him.
pd Rydia: I can live being hated by him if he's safe and all.
pd Rydia: Let's get moving.
Arch mage144: IM: Are you going to knock him unconscious and drag him away if he doesn't want to come with you when you "rescue" him?
pd Rydia: ::turns and follows her own advice::
PapatymisonN: *stalks toward the JD...*
Arch mage144: IM: What kind of logic is that?
Arch mage144: *follows wordlessly*
pd Rydia: ::supposing an uneventful trek?::
Lithaladhwen: *Karis sees a squirrel. It's really really fat.*
Lithaladhwen: *That's about it.*
Arch mage144: IM: At least the squirrels are eating well.
PapatymisonN: IM: If that man says ONE MORE WORD to me, I SWEAR I will run him THROUGH.
pd Rydia: ::returns to the Jade Dragon, then!::
pd Rydia: ::what's lobby status?::
Lithaladhwen: *You're so there. There is where you are. That place you located? That's where it is.*
pd Rydia: ::damn, it's nice to be there::
CGNakibe: *Yep, it'd probably be nicer if there weren't people there about now*
PapatymisonN: ...
pd Rydia: ::Dia, being Dia, goes behind the counter like she owns the place::
PapatymisonN: *where are the girls?*
CGNakibe: *One anxious person looking at them as they come through*
pd Rydia: Karis, would you catch Damian up?
Arch mage144: *Riss'ar, being Riss'ar, moves out of the way and starts wiping a mug, looking at Dia with his usual innocent curiosity*
pd Rydia: You have the best news.
pd Rydia: Thanks, Riss'ar.
CGNakibe: *and the two ladies look thoroughly put out by this whole situation*
Arch mage144: Alright. *nods*
pd Rydia: ::pats the celestial's shoulder::
Arch mage144: I talked to Joss and Solis briefly...but Joss was hit with a poisoned dart by an unknown assailant. Some man, presumably one of their associates. *indicates the two women with a gesture*
pd Rydia: ::pulls out some mugs and starts making -stuff-::
CGNakibe: ... I see. They still have him, then?
PapatymisonN: ... yes.
pd Rydia: They didn't, entirely, when we set out.
CGNakibe: (PAUSE)
Lithaladhwen: (UNPAUSE)
MajorGeneralTso: (*Deo-Deo-Deo*)
Arch mage144: *sighs again* We had no choice but to let him take Joss, because he informed me that Joss's death was imminent if he didn't recieve an antidote for the poison.
pd Rydia: ::walks over with mugs of hot stuff. Smells chocolately. There's a mug for everyone::
pd Rydia: ::including Riss'ar--whose mug was left at the bar--and the two ladies::
PapatymisonN: *goes over to the ladies, and leans on whatever's nearest, wall, table, whatever...*
PapatymisonN: *and just stares at them*
Arch mage144: And as part of the "deal," Solis had to go with him. A devil's bargain...
pd Rydia: Karis, apparently, knows where the base is.
Arch mage144: But, I do know precisely where they were taken.
Arch mage144: *describes the location*
Lithaladhwen: *Now you all know. Hooray!*
MajorGeneralTso: *Hooray.*
Arch mage144: ...however, I bet the two of them know things I don't.
pd Rydia: ::pays close attention, running the information against any tavern gossip for similarities::
PapatymisonN: ... I'll bet. *still staring*
CGNakibe: *glared at* What?
pd Rydia: IM: Cardinal is fucking creepy.
Arch mage144: *picks up the hot chocolate and sips at it* Excellent choice, Dia.
CGNakibe: *just looks guilty as she hears all of this*
MajorGeneralTso: ...Should we beat it out of them?
Arch mage144: *Riss'ar proceeds to drink chocolate and just watches the proceedings quietly*
Arch mage144: *Karis shrugs* If necessary...
pd Rydia: ...not in the inn lobby. There IS a rule.
PapatymisonN: I've got it.
pd Rydia: The Back Room, however, is free.
Arch mage144: ...I won't feel too guilty about it at this point.
PapatymisonN: *leans in very close to... the one in italics*
PapatymisonN: I'm sorry, I forgot your name.
MajorGeneralTso: We're not fighting...It's just a merciless beating. <.<...
Arch mage144: But when we're done with them, I think we should turn them over to the guard for arrest.
Arch mage144: They belong in a cell somewhere.
pd Rydia: ...Hm...You have a point, Tai.
CGNakibe: ... *looks up at Card for a moment*
pd Rydia: ::nods to Karis::
CGNakibe: *somehow manages to elbow her*
MajorGeneralTso: *Thumbs up* So it's a date! What do you two think? *Turns his head to the girls*
CGNakibe: Um... >.>;
PapatymisonN: ... well? I'm listening intently...
pd Rydia: A moment.
CGNakibe: We don't have to tell you people anything.
CGNakibe: e.e
pd Rydia: Karis? ::waves Karis over
Arch mage144: *nods*
PapatymisonN: *focuses Italicisa McGee...*
Arch mage144: I'm very sorry about this, but you're going to tell us everything we want to know.
PapatymisonN: *+on
PapatymisonN: ... hmm. Well, I guess the name's not important.
PapatymisonN: They never were...
CGNakibe: ...
pd Rydia: ::to Karis, in a voice pitched to not be overheard:: We may want to talk to them separately.
Arch mage144: *he nods*
PapatymisonN: You're from Earth, right? In the late 20th century?
Arch mage144: *whisper* Understood. Let's take the one Cardinal isn't talking to in back.
CGNakibe: *shrugs as best she can* Don't know what the hell you're talking about.
PapatymisonN: *waves in a way that says he doesn't care what's done with her...*
pd Rydia: ::w:: Something I've learned from...well, you learn a lot as an innkeep.
CGNakibe: But... but how do.. Say. NOTHING.
Arch mage144: *cheerful smile* We're going to borrow your partner. Would you like a drink while you wait for your turn?
pd Rydia: ::dips her head into the Back Room::
CGNakibe: No thanks, I can make my OWN. e.e
pd Rydia: Big Momma? I need your strength here
pd Rydia: ::there is some scuffling, a BANG, a CLANG, and::
PapatymisonN: ... how good's your history?
PapatymisonN: Do they keep records dating back, say, hundreds of years?
pd Rydia: ::an exceptionally large and -round- goblin emerges from the Back Room::
pd Rydia: ::all of five feet tall, she is. And five feet wide::
MajorGeneralTso: ...*Tries to avert his gaze from Big Momma*
CGNakibe: Um... I... why do you want to know that?
CGNakibe: >.>;; *looks slightly freaked out by this*
PapatymisonN: You see, it's an odd coincidence.
PapatymisonN: I'm from Earth too.
Arch mage144: IM: Cardinal, why is this sort of thing important to you? Do you think that's intimidating or something?
Arch mage144: IM: Hey, you, we're from the same homeworld!
CGNakibe: ... you're lying. >.>;;
PapatymisonN: I'm from the year fourteen hundred and eighty three, actually...
PapatymisonN: I'd LOVE to see your time. Sure you have lots of neat stuff.
pd Rydia: Someone is causing you a problem, Frau Dia.
Arch mage144: IM: The point of interrogation is to get information, not tell people your life story. *mental faceslap*
pd Rydia: ::a statement of fact from Big Momma::
PapatymisonN: Now, let's see if your history's fairly good.
pd Rydia: Not too much, Momma. I was just hoping that you, Karis, and I could show this young lady--
pd Rydia: ::gestures at the bolded woman::
PapatymisonN: Have you ever heard of someone named Tomás de Torquemada?
pd Rydia: A tour of the kitchen.
pd Rydia: How we cook at this inn.
pd Rydia: ::looks meaningfully at Karis::
pd Rydia: IM: Please know how the goblins cook around here. Please know how the goblins cook around here....
CGNakibe: Why do you want to know this? o.o;;
Arch mage144: *chuckling*
PapatymisonN: Just... answer the question. *that sounded a bit impatient...*
CGNakibe: <.<; Yeah, sure.
pd Rydia: Ah!
pd Rydia: You are interested in the fine culinary arts?
CGNakibe: If they cook like YOU fight, this oughtta be bad. >.>;;
pd Rydia: This is the right place.
CGNakibe: I don't know. History wasn't my subject.
pd Rydia: ::grabs Miss Bold and starts pulling her into the Back Room, oblivious to any discomfort::
CGNakibe: You're.... really nuts, you know that?
PapatymisonN: ... my. Poor fellow. Apparently didn't make the history books...
CGNakibe: *As she is dragged off, one might notice a very small puddle where she once sat.*
CGNakibe: Oh, Dia!
Arch mage144: *follows the woman and the goblin*
pd Rydia: ::stops at the doorway to the Back Room:: Yeah?
MajorGeneralTso: *Watches Big Momma pull the girl away then turns to Cardinal* So what are you getting at exactly?
PapatymisonN: You see, in the year fourteen hundred and eighty three, Torquemada became the Inquisitor General of the Spanish Inquisition...
CGNakibe: *trots over to her* Watch out for Topaz. She was always very... dedicated. And tricky every now and again.
pd Rydia: ::nods:: Thanks.
PapatymisonN: Ever heard of that? The Catholic church attempting to cleanse itself of all "evil"?
CGNakibe: Inquisition history....? o.o Why would you worry about something like that?
pd Rydia: ::into the back room!::
pd Rydia: ::Where there are half a dozen goblins today, if you include Big Momma::
PapatymisonN: ... *leans in close and whispers* I was Torquemada's right hand man...
pd Rydia: NOW.
PapatymisonN: Was right there when he... broke people. Made them... scream out for mercy, respite, God's deliverance.
Arch mage144: IM: Man, that goblin is intimidating. o_o;
pd Rydia: You humans?
pd Rydia: You suck at cooking because you don't fight enough.
PapatymisonN: *she's got a drink at her table, right?
PapatymisonN: *
Arch mage144: IM: o_O Now that's a new theory.
CGNakibe: That's impossible! You'd be at least 400 years old or something!
PapatymisonN: ... dimensional physics. Very complicated.
CGNakibe: So what now? We discuss your spices?
pd Rydia: We haven't finished the first lesson!
pd Rydia: Look.
pd Rydia: Watch Sven--yes, him over there? The one with the cast iron skillet as big as your stomach.
PapatymisonN: (No really, I need to know... she's got a drink at her table, right?)
CGNakibe: (Sure, whynot?)
pd Rydia: (hot chocolate)
pd Rydia: Sven cooks our stir fry and rice with that skillet.
CGNakibe: So.
Arch mage144: *whistles* It's an impressive skillet.
PapatymisonN: ... um... *stands erect*
pd Rydia: He also usually b--
PapatymisonN: Can someone get me a jug of water and a glass? Extremely parched over here...
MajorGeneralTso: *Sits down on a table a few steps from Card and the girl he's lecturing* ...Wouldn't this be much faster if we just broke a chair against her knees?
pd Rydia: ::at this point in time, another goblin bumps into Sven::
pd Rydia: ::the result being that Sven turns around in one smooth whirl, skillet aimed at the face of the offending goblin::
PapatymisonN: ... give me time, Taiar.
PapatymisonN: Give me time.
pd Rydia: ::he gets only the shoulder and ear as the offender dodges and brings his
pd Rydia: rolling pin into some tender spot of Sven's side::
pd Rydia: ::this continues::
Lithaladhwen: (*ahem* Break font?)
Lithaladhwen: (There.)
CGNakibe: IM: Its a wonder they haven't killed each other. >.o;;
Arch mage144: *covers his mouth to suppress laughter; it's like watching a stage production by The Three Fools*
PapatymisonN: *goes over to the bar, and says to Riss'ar* Um... jug of water and a glass, please?
pd Rydia: ::frowns:: Sven is normally better with his aim.
MajorGeneralTso: Fine fine...
pd Rydia: Frau Dia, our stirfry might be subpar tonight.
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: Okay. o.o *reaches under the counter and retrieves the items in question* I would hate anyone to be thirsty in this inn.
pd Rydia: ::similarly frowning:: Thank you, Momma, I'll keep that in mind.
PapatymisonN: Thank you. You're so kind.
pd Rydia: Maybe they'll get up their spirits later today.
Arch mage144: It is an inn. If there's anywhere one can find spirits...
MajorGeneralTso: (...I'm on a white background. *Sob*)
PapatymisonN: *heads back over to the table, pours himself a glass...*
pd Rydia: You think we should get new cookware?
pd Rydia: Oh, Karis--you don't know of what you speak.
PapatymisonN: There was something Inquisitor Torquemada did sometimes...
pd Rydia: The last time the goblins got drunk, the Jade Dragon had to be closed and the goblins incarcerated by the Guard.
Arch mage144: *raises a finger as if to say something, then puts it down and doesn't*
PapatymisonN: Simply called toca.
pd Rydia: I've stopped stocking orkish brew since.
pd Rydia: Our cookware is fine.
Arch mage144: That...might be a good idea.
pd Rydia: It might be wise to sharpen the knives, though.
pd Rydia: I will ask Gunther to do so.
PapatymisonN: Really simple idea, really.
CGNakibe: Must be hard to keep good help around.
PapatymisonN: *pulls a handkerchief from his pocket...*
pd Rydia: I still think we should have -some- ork spirits, Frau Dia. >.> But it is okay.
Arch mage144: I don't know...it's hard to find a better eatery in this city. It's a pretty popular hangout.
pd Rydia: What do you mean?
pd Rydia: ::to Topaz::
PapatymisonN: *and with a quick gesture, holds the girl's jaw open, and rams the handkerchief in her mouth*
PapatymisonN: (Unless GM-san says no.)
Lithaladhwen: (You're on Shaun's turf.)
Arch mage144: IM: This is a very strange way to interrogate a prisoner...unless Cardinal is interrogating his guest...
CGNakibe: IM: Weirdos.
CGNakibe: *has mouth stuffed... seems put out by this*
CGNakibe: eVE
PapatymisonN: You see... *takes the jug of water...*
pd Rydia: There is no better for cooking than Momma's goblins!
PapatymisonN: It's supposed to simulate drowning... *starts pouring the water into her mouth...*
PapatymisonN: I wouldn't know, I haven't tried it. Does it?
CGNakibe: *Gurgle!*
pd Rydia: Since the day the Jade Dragon was founded, there have been we and no other.
Arch mage144: *Riss'ar watches quietly with a curious expression on his face as he wipes down a mug*
PapatymisonN: *eyes hit Tai* Another few jugs. NOW.
CGNakibe: *flails about wildly, does Crystal*
MajorGeneralTso: ...*Wordlessly gets off the table and goes to the bar* The man requests more jugs of water, if you would please...
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: Yes, sir. o.o Anything for Dia's customers.
Lithaladhwen: (He's so cute. It's a little unnerving.)
Arch mage144: *The angel provides!*
CGNakibe: *Gurgle gurgle flails*
PapatymisonN: It's like sinking into the sea, isn't it?
PapatymisonN: Like you're dying...
pd Rydia: ::walks Crystal over, with Dia following, to the knives, where
pd Rydia: she grabs one and begins to sharpen it against a tool for such a thing::
Lithaladhwen: (*Topaz)
pd Rydia: (right)
MajorGeneralTso: *Takes the jugs and drags himself back towards Cardnial, setting them onto the table* Here ya go, chief.
pd Rydia: (D=)
PapatymisonN: *slams the jug down*
CGNakibe: >.>;;
PapatymisonN: You know, Torquemada never killed a person with this technique, to my knowledge.
PapatymisonN: He could do this for DAYS, HOURS at a time.
pd Rydia: So, what brings you to Doma City's Jade Dragon Inn? Are you going to be working in our kitchen?
PapatymisonN: Man was a workaholic.
PapatymisonN: Now... are you going to tell us every single little thing we need to know...
PapatymisonN: Or are you going to test my work ethic? e_e
pd Rydia: Actually, Momma, we invited this fine lady here to help us by answering some questions.
CGNakibe: *cough cough wheeeze* I... I could...
pd Rydia: Ah, what a shame. Still, I guess the kitchen isn't really a place for humans.
pd Rydia: It is a good person, though, who helps Frau Dia.
pd Rydia: It is. ^_^
Arch mage144: Well, no worries. I'm quarter-elf. *smirks and gives a thumbs up*
PapatymisonN: ... I'm sorry, what was that?
CGNakibe: Uh huh.
CGNakibe: You... *cough* Go to hell... *hack wheeze*
pd Rydia: ::continues sharpening knives::
PapatymisonN: Been there. Not very nice.
PapatymisonN: *grabs another jug and pours...*
Arch mage144: *stands off to Topaz's side* Hmm. So, where should we start, Dia?
pd Rydia: Don't worry, I'll keep you safe while you are back here.
pd Rydia: Well. That's a good question.
pd Rydia: Where do you think we should start, miss?
Lithaladhwen: *Cardinal, Tai, and Riss'ar hear a whistle from the doorway.* Don't mark her up too badly, now. That's my fee you're about to ruin.
CGNakibe: Never was that good of a cook. >.> But then, looks like I'm in good company.
Lithaladhwen: *The man standing there has tanned skin, short-cropped black hair and flashing silver eyes.*
Lithaladhwen: *He's wearing nice slacks and a shirt open at the neck. One hand in pocket, and one hand raised in a casual wave. He has a weird-looking almost-dagger in his belt.*
Lithaladhwen: *Riss'ar senses something weird about this guy. He feels... a lot like him. And a misericord? Don't celestials of mercy carry those?*
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: *frowns slightly, still wiping at his mug*
CGNakibe: *cough cough... wheeeze* *looks up... thankful that someone has come to...*
MajorGeneralTso: Tell it to the Sea Captain over there. I'm just spectating.
CGNakibe: *.... Ohshit.*
PapatymisonN: *looks over*
Lithaladhwen: Hey there. I've come to pick you up. How you been?
PapatymisonN: *setting the jug down...*
CGNakibe: *suddenly she's scrabbling to move herself back into the furthest corner she can possibly get to*
Lithaladhwen: *cheerful wide lopsided smile* What's the matter?
CGNakibe: *cough cough* You? *cough*
pd Rydia: Oh, you should eat here sometime. You're welcome to, if you like, once my son's friends get home.
CGNakibe: S... *hack* Stay back!
pd Rydia: Speaking of such...
CGNakibe: *yells* Um, Dia!
PapatymisonN: ... I'm sorry, I don't think I've had the pleasure... e_e
Lithaladhwen: Oh, nonsense. Don't you want me to take you away from the awful torturers?
Arch mage144: *looking toward the door* What's going on out there?
MajorGeneralTso: Incredibly enough, she seems less pleased to see you than she does us.
pd Rydia: Good question.
Lithaladhwen: I know. So ungrateful.
CGNakibe: What... the... *cough* fuck are you doing here?
Lithaladhwen: I said it already. I've come to collect my fee for cleaning up your mess, Crystal. Where's Topaz?
PapatymisonN: ... you're going to leave.
pd Rydia: Well, ::grabs Topaz and drags her with while headed to the foreroom::
Arch mage144: IM: Not exactly what I had in mind, but I can work with it.
Lithaladhwen: *He leans on the doorframe casually, watching the folk inside. He tosses a little salute to Riss'ar.*
Arch mage144: *pushes the back room door open*
pd Rydia: Big Momma. Call out the troops, would you?
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: *sets his glass down and cocks his head a little, like a cat inspecting something closely*
CGNakibe: Anwell sent you?
Lithaladhwen: *He looks at Riss'ar and lays a finger on his lips.* Sh.
Lithaladhwen: *grin*
CGNakibe: <.< >.> *one would almost swear she was looking for an exit*
Lithaladhwen: *to Crystal* You know how it goes. Everyone has a price. And my price.... is you. You and your sister. So you can either hang out here until they beat information out of you, or you can come along with me.
CGNakibe: *Unfortunately none are handy that she'd get to before HE would*
PapatymisonN: ... we're going to be beating information out of her, thanks.
pd Rydia: ::turns to Topaz:: What does it take to bring him down or turn him away?
pd Rydia: We can fight with you in exchange for freely given information.
CGNakibe: .... O.o What the FUCK is he doing here?
Lithaladhwen: Y'know, I could always ask a few questions while I work. I'm not averse to that. I don't really care about Anwell's little agenda. I just want what I was promised.
pd Rydia: Damned if I know!
PapatymisonN: *oh... astral scan! Does this guy have The Magik?*
pd Rydia: I don't know who he is!
CGNakibe: *is busy trying to make her way BACK into the Back Room*
Arch mage144: *Karis looks at the familiar man, his eyes widening a little before he ducks back into the back room*
CGNakibe: Fucking Malcolm. >.<
Lithaladhwen: (Yes. He's made of holy energy mostly. Very shiny.)
pd Rydia: ::ducks into the back room with Topaz::
pd Rydia: Well?
Arch mage144: Who is he!? *practically hissing* Did he come here to rescue you?
Lithaladhwen: *laughs*
pd Rydia: Your sister is still up there.
PapatymisonN: IM: So he can back up his mouth with strength... OK...
CGNakibe: ... get that fucker out of here. I don't care HOW you do it.
Lithaladhwen: Oh, and incidentally, sir. *to Card* The boy is alive. I keep my word.
pd Rydia: Okay, quick, what is he?
PapatymisonN: Good for you.
Arch mage144: *Karis draws a heavy-looking mythril revolver from his coat* Wait. Why should I do anything you want me to do?
CGNakibe: I don't know, okay? All I know is that every time I try to "see" him he nearly fucking blinds me. >.<
PapatymisonN: Yes. You're out of bargaining chips this time around...
Lithaladhwen: Nah.
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: Sirs, I would like to take this moment to remind you that fighting in the inn is not tolerated by its proprietor. *blink*
PapatymisonN: We'll take it outside.
Lithaladhwen: I'm not here to fight, angel. I just came to collect what's mine. And if you're not done with them, I can wait. I can always fix them.
pd Rydia: ::breathes:: Alright. If we drive him away, you leave Solis and Joss alone forever.
pd Rydia: Period. Or I'll take you outside of town and eat you.
pd Rydia: ::whatever that means::
pd Rydia: Momma, get the goblins armed.
pd Rydia: we've got an unwelcome guest
Arch mage144: IM: That's some negotiation job.
PapatymisonN: Ooh. I've never had a goblin attack squad back me up...
Arch mage144: IM: *more amused than anything else*
PapatymisonN: This shoudl be fun. ^_^
CGNakibe: I... I can't.....
PapatymisonN: *should
CGNakibe: ..... IM: FUCK. >.<
pd Rydia: woman, you need to help, too
Lithaladhwen: *sighs* What is your problem? Are you really all that concerned for the girls?
pd Rydia: grab a knife
PapatymisonN: Like you said, we're not done with them.
pd Rydia: ::points to the knife board
Lithaladhwen: They're no allies of yours, and I can get information from them if you really need it before I get them.
PapatymisonN: Plus, I want to keep my promise and kill YOU. e_e
pd Rydia: ::and pops into the front room::
Lithaladhwen: I don't care about that. I want what I was promised.
Lithaladhwen: Their employer told me that I could pick my payment if I picked up their slack.
Lithaladhwen: And he agreed.
Lithaladhwen: So I'll wait.
MajorGeneralTso: ...What're you getting paid?
Lithaladhwen: *grins at Tai* Those two. For however long they survive.
Lithaladhwen: And I can make them last a long time.
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: Why does a celestial need money? *blinks*
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: Oh. Not money. *slowly frowns*
CGNakibe: *the slight chill in the air only makes all of this more fitting indeed*
pd Rydia: You know what I don't like? People who think that other people are property.
pd Rydia: They aren't.
Lithaladhwen: *sighs* So what are you going to do with them when you're done if not give them to me?
PapatymisonN: Turn them over to the Guard.
pd Rydia: I think these two woman are jackasses and a little close to scum, but damned if I'm ready to hand them over to you.
CGNakibe: *doesn't seem to be saying fucking much in her defense*
Lithaladhwen: Hey. Watch the profanity.
pd Rydia: oh, fuck you.
pd Rydia: It's my home.
Arch mage144: *Karis listens through the back room door*
pd Rydia: If you were stupid enough to work for a payment that wasn't legitimate, that's your problem.
Lithaladhwen: *shrugs* Fine. You can---- *he jerks his head as if he hears something*
Lithaladhwen: *scowls*
PapatymisonN: Being called away?
Lithaladhwen: *A young woman dressed in black with short-cropped black hair appears in the doorway next to Malcolm. Damian recognizes her as Eve Valerian.*
Lithaladhwen: I think we should go, Malcolm.
CGNakibe: ... what the.... EVE?
pd Rydia: ::watches this all intently
Lithaladhwen: *looks over slowly* Damian Smith. Don't ask me. We should not have this conversation.
Lithaladhwen: Damn right you shouldn't. *shoves Eve back into the doorframe* Now we'll leave. But I'm not satisfied here.
Lithaladhwen: *shrugs and looks away*
pd Rydia: IM: Baby didn't get his toys?
CGNakibe: ... e.e I see.
Arch mage144: IM: What is going on out there? Listening isn't doing much good...but I don't think he's going to listen to me if I try to talk to him...and kicking down the door and running out shooting obviously won't work...
pd Rydia: Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
pd Rydia: It's a fine paint job.
PapatymisonN: ... actually no.
PapatymisonN: Let it.
PapatymisonN: I'm sure those druid types can fix it right back up. e_e
Lithaladhwen: Malcolm, we can't always---
pd Rydia: Shut up, Cardinal.
PapatymisonN: e_e
Lithaladhwen: *Malcolm backhands her and she shuts up.*
Lithaladhwen: Fine. We go.
Lithaladhwen: *They disappear*
pd Rydia: Ryuumah!
CGNakibe: *Glares* This isn't over, Malcolm.
PapatymisonN: ...
pd Rydia: That boy needs to meet a Rai!
PapatymisonN: Well, SHE doesn't seem exceedingly bright.
PapatymisonN: ... at least, for choice in men.
Arch mage144: *Riss'ar looks like he's completely confused at this point; the angel blinks at the display of violence, picks up a bottle of brandy, and pours himself a small glass*
CGNakibe: *frowns* And I haven't seen her in months.
Arch mage144: *He stands at the bar and sips at it quietly*
pd Rydia: ::looks for the status of Topaz and Crystal::
CGNakibe: Not since we last saw Joss.
Arch mage144: *Karis comes out of the back room* What was that all about?
pd Rydia: ::having had no idea what was going on with Crystal since going into the Back Room::
Arch mage144: Who is that man?
CGNakibe: *hay, was it this cold over here before?*
pd Rydia: Climbing the ranks of my shit list rapidly
pd Rydia: Seriously.
PapatymisonN: ... >.>
CGNakibe: That fucking BASTARD.
Arch mage144: I think now I have some more direct questions for you. *looks at Topaz* He said he was here to collect you. What does that mean?
CGNakibe: He told us he'd keep him the fuck away from us, dammit. >.<
pd Rydia: ::it's cold by Crystal, so Dia goes thataway::
Arch mage144: That doesn't answer my question.
PapatymisonN: That Anwell fellow said that?
CGNakibe: He... I... I dunno. When we first got here we were looking for allies.
Arch mage144: *Karis taps the barrel of his weapon against the palm of his other hand* So he's a native of Gaera?
pd Rydia: ::eyes open wide::
CGNakibe: *Crystal is still looking pretty fearfully at the door, as it that guy will come back*
pd Rydia: Oh, that's not--that sounds...
CGNakibe: *and Dia can see... water?*
pd Rydia: Hrrrnf~.
pd Rydia: Are you guys bringing in all this water? People are going to slip.
PapatymisonN: ... *heads over to Crystal, and preps her*
PapatymisonN: ... it's probably the girls...
pd Rydia: ::preps?::
CGNakibe: Fucking bastard offered his services, said he would do it for payment, and wouldn't take cash.
PapatymisonN: *props her up on a chair, takes back his handkerchief, that kind of thing*
MajorGeneralTso: ...I wouldn't say we brought it in so much as it was already here.
pd Rydia: (takes back?)
CGNakibe: *that would probably make the small melting piece of ice that was on the floor noticable*
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: He looks like...I mean, he felt like...a celestial.
PapatymisonN: (He had shoved it in her mouth.)
CGNakibe: I told him involving a crazy local would be a bad idea.
CGNakibe: But dammit... >.<
Arch mage144: Told who?
CGNakibe: That'd be about the time that fucking screaming started in the base...
CGNakibe: Anwell. The asshole wasn't worried.
Arch mage144: Who's Anwell? Your boss?
PapatymisonN: Probably because he didn't care...
CGNakibe: Anwell? HERE?
CGNakibe: Fuck. How the hell did HE move up in the ranks. e.e
PapatymisonN: ... you know him, too?
CGNakibe: He was a researcher when I left.
Arch mage144: Hold on a second. There's something I still don't understand here.
CGNakibe: He was very eager to learn the so-called "Secrets of Paranormal activity".
pd Rydia: ::listening to all of this, staring at each speaker by turn::
pd Rydia: ::then, Dia gets up to pace--:
Arch mage144: I know what you people are doing. *looks Topaz in the eye* But that doesn't explain why. Is this all just some big research project?
pd Rydia: ::then she calls a goblin to mop up the water::
CGNakibe: ... if so, that's not good.
CGNakibe: Anwell never knew when to quit these things.
pd Rydia: ::while she putters about, eventually bringing out hot tea and bread rolls::
CGNakibe: Not even after a few of his "experiements" managed to get fried by his instruments.
Arch mage144: Damian, what do they do with the mages?
PapatymisonN: (*coughizzyMcoughcough*)
CGNakibe: Some are studied.
MajorGeneralTso: ...Others?
Arch mage144: Studied how? Put in boxes and made to perform tricks like circus animals? If they can do magic, why not just fight their captors and escape?
pd Rydia: ...
CGNakibe: Others are basically indoctrinated and used as expendable soldier groups. Magic is rare where I came from, so part of this is merely to get as many potential mages as possible on your side.
PapatymisonN: ... for what?
CGNakibe: Their captors are the surrounding fucking world.
CGNakibe: Dia, you came from Riva, right? e.e
pd Rydia: Yeah. It's where we met, if I remember correctly.
pd Rydia: On the road.
CGNakibe: *nods*
Arch mage144: Oh, I see...
Arch mage144: ...so it's not just that mages in your world have to worry about organizations like this that want to take advantage of them...but no one trusts or likes them.
CGNakibe: These organizations in a way get by on selling their hope.
CGNakibe: After all, the rest of the world wouldn't like you.
CGNakibe: But WE do.
Arch mage144: I understand. They promise them shelter, a place where they can be accepted and find allies in exchange for their "talents."
CGNakibe: Yes.
PapatymisonN: ...
PapatymisonN: *failing to see how he's acting differently from them*
Arch mage144: But there's no such problem in this country, so if they want mages, they have to capture them...
Arch mage144: Are they planning to take them back to Earth!?
CGNakibe: Its actually beneficial for them that way.
CGNakibe: You suddenly have a ready supply of actual mages, and don't have to put as much effort into finding them, training them not to blow themselves up, and so on.
CGNakibe: But its Anwell.
CGNakibe: Anwell is....
PapatymisonN: ... they'd be like grenades on an anthill... What force on Earth could stop them?
pd Rydia: (.)
Arch mage144: ...insane, I'm going to guess.
CGNakibe: .... He never quite liked the idea of something he wasn't able to grasp.
CGNakibe: Something he wasn't able to DO.
CGNakibe: His research has always tended towards "fixing" that problem.
CGNakibe: Of mages having power.
Arch mage144: So he wants to become a mage...
CGNakibe: *shrugs*
PapatymisonN: ... oh brother...
Arch mage144: Well, it's a theory.
CGNakibe: With luck he's gained some sanity with time.
PapatymisonN: This is something that needs to be stopped very, very quickly.
Arch mage144: Maybe we should just turn these women over to the guard now. They'll hypothetically be safe in prison.
CGNakibe: .... 6.6
pd Rydia: What do you two think?
Arch mage144: Sir Cardinal, you're a guardsman, so I presume we can get into the cells and speak to them again if it becomes necessary.
PapatymisonN: *nods*
CGNakibe: Your fucking guard able to keep that psycho out?
PapatymisonN: I'll make sure.
pd Rydia: The Jade Dragon is about as safe as something not very safe as all. ::points to The Sign::
Lithaladhwen: (*snicker*)
Lithaladhwen: (Oh my.)
pd Rydia: Well, the bottom layer of cells are magically guarded.
Arch mage144: If you cooperate, we'll protect you from him.
Arch mage144: Our government can do that.
pd Rydia: Actually,
CGNakibe: Sure fucking hope so.
pd Rydia: I suggest offering to join the Guard. If you get in, you won't get better protection than that.
pd Rydia: ...with your history, I doubt it, but it's worth a try.
PapatymisonN: ... worth a shot.
pd Rydia: There's some...interesting people on the guard payroll.
PapatymisonN: I got in by breaking into the castle...
pd Rydia: You did?
CGNakibe: No kidding.
pd Rydia: The king is a fucking idiot.
CGNakibe: ....
Arch mage144: I can't say I've heard that story.
CGNakibe: I'm liking this less and less...
pd Rydia: I wish Aya was the sole ruler.
pd Rydia: Right.
PapatymisonN: ... the king's not THAT bad...
pd Rydia: Right.
pd Rydia: The GUARD
MajorGeneralTso: ...Hey, I guess if you manage to break through, you're an asset to the team since you know what to guard against.
Arch mage144: T2Dia: Are you sure that's such a good idea? I mean, even if the "enemy of my enemy" is the situation here, can they be trusted so quickly?
pd Rydia: is about infinitely better than the king.
Arch mage144: T2Dia: Though, honestly, they don't seem very competent to me...
pd Rydia: And Cardinal is...
CGNakibe: *just busy shivering now, and tears are starting to form here*
pd Rydia: Not an exemplary member.
pd Rydia: You want Griff.
Arch mage144: *coughs*
Arch mage144: The Amazing Amanziani!? The Barian?
pd Rydia: Yup.
PapatymisonN: ...
Lithaladhwen: (Brian, you did that.)
Lithaladhwen: (Are you drunk?!)
Arch mage144: (Have I been drinking!? You're watching me!)
Lithaladhwen: (I thought it was worth asking at this point.)
pd Rydia: T2Karis: At the best, they'll be allowed on in a probationary manner.
pd Rydia: T2Karis: Thank god the Guard is stricter these days.
Arch mage144: T2Dia: I really think they belong in a cell. >_> But we'll see what happens.
pd Rydia: Well. The safest options are to be in the Guard, or in the Guard's protection in a cell.
pd Rydia: If you can't get one, you can certainly get the other.
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: *finishes his brandy* Dear. o.o This is all very exciting. *he pours another brandy*
CGNakibe: *w to Dia* Are you sure you want THOSE two loose? For any length of time?
pd Rydia: I can send for Griff immediately.
TheWaiChibiAngel has entered the room.
PapatymisonN: (What TOOK YOU so long? :P)
CGNakibe: (OMG GRIFF)
PapatymisonN: ... *grumbles* If you have to...
pd Rydia: T2Griff: Griff? Ah, Griff? Good, you're nearby. It's Dia. Come to the Jade Dragon, please.
pd Rydia: T2Griff: We've a couple for the cells.
Arch mage144: *Karis sits down in a nearby chair; it's a very weighty sitting, like he's suddenly made of lead*
TheWaiChibiAngel: IM: Ugh. It's always right when I think I'm done for the day, too.
pd Rydia: T2Griff: Didn't quite catch that...? Sorry about this.
Arch mage144: Riss'ar, I could use a brandy while you've got the bottle close at hand. *he tosses some coins on the bar and puts his gun away as the celestial slides him a glass*
TheWaiChibiAngel: IM: Don't worry 'bout it.
pd Rydia: T2Griff: We have Cardinal, but there's something about him that...well, he's not unbiased at all.
TheWaiChibiAngel: *And thus, that mountain of a man trudges through the door.* There a problem here?
PapatymisonN: *not listening in, on purpose* <.<
Arch mage144: *sits up a bit* It's the Amazing Amanziani! o_o
PapatymisonN: ... sir.
Lithaladhwen: (Jesus H, Brian! Stop that!)
pd Rydia: Well, these two ladies from Earth--::waves to Crystal and Topaz::--are in danger from a...
pd Rydia: a...what the fuck IS Malcolm, anyway?
CGNakibe: *Do not mind the two girls tied up in the room*
Arch mage144: *Karis practically downs the brandy*
MajorGeneralTso: ...The Amazing What?
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: I think he's an angel.
PapatymisonN: He's got holy magic. A LOT of it.
TheWaiChibiAngel: *Raises a brow*
pd Rydia: Right. An angel of some sort.
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: ...but he doesn't act like one. *brandy sip*
PapatymisonN: ... I hope not...
pd Rydia: Who wants to own them.
PapatymisonN: That wouldn't be fun to try and defeat.
CGNakibe: Ain't no fucking kinda angel I've ever heard about.
pd Rydia: And they're involved in the kidnapping of Solis and Joss.
TheWaiChibiAngel: Right..
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: Maybe angels are different where you come from. o.o
TheWaiChibiAngel: So, locking them up for protection, and for a crime?
PapatymisonN: They are.
PapatymisonN: DEFINITELY.
CGNakibe: *hey, at least one of them still manages to look guilty at that.*
Arch mage144: *Karis sets his glass on the bar* Yes, sir. Both.
pd Rydia: Right.
CGNakibe: Hmph.
pd Rydia: Note, this Malcolm guy?
pd Rydia: Seems really fucked up.
Arch mage144: They should be cooperative, for the most part, this being for their own good.
pd Rydia: And to have at least one or two allies.
pd Rydia: And -really- wants these two.
pd Rydia: ...It's creepy.
CGNakibe: ... I wonder what Eve was doing with him.
TheWaiChibiAngel: Right.
TheWaiChibiAngel: Looks like more night duty in my future.
pd Rydia: I'll get you a report of everything I know when I've time.
Arch mage144: Anyone who would shoot a 12-year-old kid with a poisonous dart and then try to use him as a bargaining chip is despicable. *headshake*
Lithaladhwen: (Good work, Karis. You noticed.)
TheWaiChibiAngel: *Nods to Dia, and heads for those who were tied up*
pd Rydia: ::angry frown in agreement with Karis >:[ ::
Arch mage144: (Just wait until he gets more brandy in him.)
pd Rydia: Would you like any help? I could send Momma with you.
PapatymisonN: *the same*
Lithaladhwen: (Great. We have Highguard Cardinal, the Amazing Amanziani, and Captain Obvious in here. What an illustrious group.)
pd Rydia: Or any number of the goblins.
CGNakibe: *looks fearfully up at Griff*
CGNakibe: I'm gonna tell you now. I'm only doing this because it'll keep my sister safe. Got it?
CGNakibe: *awful nasty for a tied up person, ain't she*
Arch mage144: IM: We've found the real evil here...these girls aren't it. They're just wrapped up in something too big.
TheWaiChibiAngel: Nah, I'm cool.
TheWaiChibiAngel: *Cracks his knuckles*
TheWaiChibiAngel: (Relative size?)
CGNakibe: (Both normal humans, about 5'5 ish. A little less for the fearful one)
Arch mage144: IM: You sure are! One of the highest ranking guardsmen...if I remember correctly, he threw the demon lord Malachias out of a window!
Arch mage144: IM: Now that's a blow against tyranny.
pd Rydia: (XD)
pd Rydia: Right then.
CGNakibe: (About 300 lbs total?)
Arch mage144: IM: Maybe not the most diplomatic move, but I don't think there was much to discuss with the demon at that point.
pd Rydia: Thanks again, for this and all your guardwork.
CGNakibe: (If you're going to do the LInk thing. >;P)
PapatymisonN: ... I'll write up a report when I'm done. >.>
pd Rydia: ::and then--?::
CGNakibe: So what now?
TheWaiChibiAngel: *In that case:*
PapatymisonN: ... we go to see Mr. Anwell and Co.?
TheWaiChibiAngel: *He's going to heft one on his shoulder, the other under his opposite arm, and just trudge right back out.*
TheWaiChibiAngel: Night, Dia. Night, guys.
pd Rydia: Night!
PapatymisonN: *waves*
pd Rydia: Come in for a meal sometime.
pd Rydia: On the house.
Arch mage144: IM: Wow. o_O
Arch mage144: *Karis finishes his drink and just looks dumbfounded*
pd Rydia: ...well.
pd Rydia: From Malcolm, we know where the kids are.
pd Rydia: And that they're supposedly safe.
Arch mage144: *frowns* Yes, and no.
pd Rydia: Yes and no?
Arch mage144: Malcolm promised he wouldn't hurt them, and he wasn't lying.
Arch mage144: And this organization would want them unharmed.
Arch mage144: ...but that doesn't make them "safe," because from what Damian's saying, the lives of "test subjects" aren't really that important, are they?
PapatymisonN: ... *remembers his vision*
PapatymisonN: Like I prophesied before... if we fail...
PapatymisonN: They'll turn the both of them.
PapatymisonN: Lost to both of us.
PapatymisonN: *all
MajorGeneralTso: ...So it looks like our move is to get them back as soon as we can. Do we just walk up to their door and demand it though?
Arch mage144: I'm not going to sit here and drink brandy while that happens. *sighs; Riss'ar looks a little hurt* No offense to you, Riss'ar. This isn't your job, you're a barkeep.
pd Rydia: ...shut up, Cardinal.
PapatymisonN: ... I'm not saying it to discourage us, Dia... I'm saying it to FOCUS us.
pd Rydia: And I'm telling you not to quit your day job.
TheWaiChibiAngel has left the room.
pd Rydia: You're no seer.
PapatymisonN: ... hate to contradict you...
PapatymisonN: ... but I am.
PapatymisonN: And I saw those two boys burning everything in sight... as men.
pd Rydia: ...wow. My sympathies.
PapatymisonN: ...
MajorGeneralTso: ...*Sighs and crosses his arms over his chest, leaning against a table* How about we deal with the conscequences of our failure if we fail? Let's get a move planned here?
PapatymisonN: ... right.
Arch mage144: I hope you're a lousy diviner.
PapatymisonN: I do too.
Arch mage144: Taiar is right. We've got to do something. By now, I'm sure Joss and Solis have been taken into custody and Joss has been administered the antidote for his poison.
pd Rydia: So, what. Charge?
Arch mage144: If he hasn't been given the antidote, he's dead by now, and they wanted him alive...so he'll be alright.
PapatymisonN: We need to find an entry point. A discreet one.
Arch mage144: Damian, you knew that woman with Malcolm. Who is she?
CGNakibe: Eve Valerian.
pd Rydia: More importantly, who will have to account fo--yes.
CGNakibe: She was one of the ones who helped us save Joss and the other children.
Arch mage144: She did? What's she doing working for them?
CGNakibe: From her sister, whom you may or may not have heard of.
CGNakibe: ... I have no idea.
Arch mage144: Dawn Valerian. The General mentioned her once, in passing.
PapatymisonN: ...
pd Rydia: Related?
PapatymisonN: Dawn Valerian... o.o You mean that was her sister?
CGNakibe: Yes.
PapatymisonN: *has read the reports*
CGNakibe: They had a... falling out.
CGNakibe: Had to have when the one sister is trying to kill the other, and vice-versa.
PapatymisonN: ... *breathes deep*
PapatymisonN: This is getting VERY bad, VERY fast.
pd Rydia: ::doesn't seem as effected by this as Cardinal, but then, when in Doma...::
Arch mage144: *frowns* It also marks the second time that the General opted not to tell me about something because he wanted me to stay out of a situation he thought was "too dangerous," but that's just a personal quibble.
Arch mage144: Nevermind. *headshake* We don't know how many people we're dealing with here.
pd Rydia: This Eve didn't seem nearly so pleased with Malcolm, and less so him with her.
pd Rydia: I wonder if it's a matter of having something held over her?
CGNakibe: e.e Apparently she has poor taste in men.
Arch mage144: We didn't get very much out of those women...no information about their army or their allies...and nothing about how defended their base is.
CGNakibe: Its possible.
Arch mage144: From a military perspective, we screwed this up big-time. *facepalms*
pd Rydia: Yeah. Sorry--that's largely my fault.
PapatymisonN: ... *nods*
Arch mage144: It's not your fault, Dia.
CGNakibe: You all did what you could.
Arch mage144: The situation just got...too complicated.
pd Rydia: The names we have ar...Anwell? Malcolm, and Eve Valerian.
Arch mage144: It's too small a group to really be a problem, unless they're all exceedingly powerful figures.
pd Rydia: This Anwell. Would he sacrifice those two women to Malcolm as payment if he didn't have others working for him?
Arch mage144: I don't know. *looks to Damian* How crazy is he?
CGNakibe: Likely not. Last I dealt with him he wasn't THAT crazy.
pd Rydia: He's changed, at least in status.
Arch mage144: You don't come from another world to capture mages without some kind of army behind you. How big was the organization you worked for, Damian?
Arch mage144: How many men would they send on this kind of operation?
Arch mage144: I'm sorry to turn this into an interrogation of you. *repressed laughter*
CGNakibe: I... honestly can't say. We didn't have interdimensional travel of ANY kind when I worked with them. But probably a search squad. Three, possibly 4 mages, and a group of grunts as well.
CGNakibe: Solis' safety is much more important than my comfort with my past, I think.
pd Rydia: I imagine we can count on the rest of the mages using other types of magic.
CGNakibe: In one way we're lucky I know these people.
pd Rydia: Unless there was too small a pool of users for Anwell to pull from...
Arch mage144: So...maybe a dozen people? Two dozen?
CGNakibe: Trained as best as can be expected.
PapatymisonN: I can handle that. e_e
CGNakibe: Possibly some armed with guns.
Arch mage144: With at least one being native to this plane...and quite possibly significantly dangerous.
Arch mage144: If Malcolm's a celestial, like Riss'ar's suggesting...
Arch mage144: ...I imagine he's a fallen. *grim expression*
PapatymisonN: He'd have to be.
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: Not necessarily. o.o He could very well be within the confines of his ideal, despite his crude behavior.
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: The weapon he was carrying is common to celestials of mercy. *nodnod*
PapatymisonN: ... I hate angels in this dimension.
PapatymisonN: I REALLY, REALLY do.
Lithaladhwen: (That's mean!)
CGNakibe: ... that's not what I call comforting, Riss'ar.
pd Rydia: Celestial dragons, from what I understand, are entirely uncomprehensible.
Arch mage144: *Riss'ar looks kind of hurt*
CGNakibe: Sorry.
PapatymisonN: (Yep!)
CGNakibe: But the idea of the boys needing an Angel of Mercy does NOT help. >.<
pd Rydia: So I wouldn't be surprised if Malcolm were--oh, Riss'ar. You are an awesome person.
PapatymisonN: ... oh. OH...
CGNakibe: Hm?
PapatymisonN: Sorry.
Arch mage144: Sir Cardinal! You can't just say that when an angel just gave you the information you wanted, and especially not when he's been bringing you drinks!
MajorGeneralTso: *Chuckles a bit*
PapatymisonN: ... Really.
CGNakibe: On the other hand, a crisis of faith means a bit more on this world, Cardinal.
PapatymisonN: Sorry.
Arch mage144: I don't like the idea of an angel of mercy making deals with these kinds of people. He...what kind of angel needs human servants?
Arch mage144: Or human "property?"
PapatymisonN: ... rrrrrrrrr! *plants his face firmly in his hands*
PapatymisonN: I need some air. *gets up and heads out of the bar*
PapatymisonN: ........... >.< IM: You're doing it AGAIN, Salvador... You're... messing up... AGAIN...
pd Rydia: ::breathes a sigh of relief as Cardinal exits::
Arch mage144: *sighs a little*
CGNakibe: ...
MajorGeneralTso: ...
PapatymisonN: IM: You let yourself get angry and you performed TOCA on that girl... and... you pushed Joss away...
PapatymisonN: IM: Oh, and if Esperanza finds out, she's going to KILL YOU...
Arch mage144: *Riss'ar sits down on a stool behind the bar, rests his elbow on the bar and leans with his face on his hand while he uses his other hand to pour another brandy*
PapatymisonN: IM: WHY CAN'T YOU STOP FAILING? >_<
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: Sorry, Miss Dia, I'm drinking all the good brandy. You can take it out of my weekly pay...
MajorGeneralTso: ...So it sounds like we're outnumbered by the enemy, but we might have the advantage in skill...or stealth.
CGNakibe: .... right now I'm in the mood for Brandy myself. e.e
CGNakibe: Likely skill.
pd Rydia: ::hugs Riss'ar:: I'll tell you a secret, Riss.
CGNakibe: Remember, my world has little magic.
CGNakibe: Most of what these mages would know would have to be taught to them by outside observers.
pd Rydia: Cardinal is really, really dumb sometimes.
pd Rydia: Which is why he says dumb things which hurt people.
CGNakibe: In that, at least, you're likely to be more skilled.
pd Rydia: He gets better.
MajorGeneralTso: *Nods* I guess that is some hope to the cause...
PapatymisonN: IM: ... OK. OK. You screwed up. That's alright. You're HUMAN. You're ALLOWED to do that.
Arch mage144: I'm not really a very good mage, but I know that isn't the case for everyone here. *grins a bit*
pd Rydia: Because he doesn't want to hurt people. He's just -dumb-.
MajorGeneralTso: ...I'd like to avoid finding out for sure until the last moment though, as much as some of us may enjoy eviseration by fire...
pd Rydia: Which is why he's still allowed into this inn.
pd Rydia: ::pats Riss'ar::
Arch mage144: I don't...really fight much. It's funny to be surrounded by all of you. *blinks* A bunch of Doma's heroic figures.
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: *nods slowly* Okay.
MajorGeneralTso: ...I hardly think anyone considers me a Hero of any sort. ;;;>.>...
pd Rydia: ::grins at Taiar:: I can pay Inverse to start rumors...
pd Rydia: As for advantages...
CGNakibe: Heroes? *chuckles*
MajorGeneralTso: Guh...And have people be happy at every moment I walk in their vision? I'll pay you not to.
pd Rydia: Well, I guess we've been found out by now, so to speak.
pd Rydia: ::evil chuckle at Tai's response!::
pd Rydia: But when we first ran into Crystal and Topaz, we convinced them that we were just normal Domans out herb hunting.
PapatymisonN: IM: Like Dia said. Even if he hates me for all eternity, he'll be alive and he won't be killing nations.
Arch mage144: IM: Mazoku are kind of weird.
PapatymisonN: IM: At least I'll have tried.
pd Rydia: We might have a little bit more bullshit on our side.
PapatymisonN: *heads back inside, leans next to the door*
pd Rydia: We can hope.
pd Rydia: Welcome back, Cardinal.
PapatymisonN: ... *nods*
PapatymisonN: We going soon?
MajorGeneralTso: Depends. Any thoughts on a ''How?''
pd Rydia: After some sleep?
pd Rydia: I guess the properly formed response would have been "well-rested."
MajorGeneralTso: Not exactly what I meant, but it's a good anwser anyways.
PapatymisonN: ... do we have that luxury, do you think?
pd Rydia: Do we have the luxury of going in exhausted?
PapatymisonN: ... I'll try and sleep light, then.
Arch mage144: I would rather we didn't...capturing the two of them took a bit out of me.
MajorGeneralTso: You could always go ahead of us if you're so inclined, Card.
CGNakibe: *sighs* Then sleep.
CGNakibe: Better to be well-rested for whatever you might find.
pd Rydia: Riss'ar, take a break. I'm going to close the inn for the rest of the day.
PapatymisonN: ... in any event, it'll be hard to sleep.
pd Rydia: After that lovely incident, everyone left at any rate.
Lithaladhwen: (Hey. They know what they're getting into when they go there.)
MajorGeneralTso: Do your best.
Lithaladhwen: (The Jade Dragon is nuts.)
pd Rydia: (sho' nuff)
pd Rydia: Everyone's welcome to a room...
Arch mage144: Riss'ar: Okay. *nods* I'll be in my room if something comes up and you need me. o.o
pd Rydia: take a key starting with the highest numbers
pd Rydia: Sure thing, Riss'ar.
PapatymisonN: ... I'll send a message to my wife that I'm doing... stuff.
pd Rydia: See you folks early tomorrow morning.
pd Rydia: Here.
MajorGeneralTso: Hahaha...Wives. *Grabs a key and heads upstairs*
PapatymisonN: ... yeah, I know... *grabs the next one*
PapatymisonN: T2Farida: Honey?
PapatymisonN: >.o T: I know, I know, I should be home... but... I'm... on some business. I'll be home tomorrow...
PapatymisonN: T: NO, I'm not dating another woman... ... and no, I don't think you've gotten fat after you had Juan! You look LOVELY...
PapatymisonN: T: OK! OK! I know! I will be home TOMORROW, alright? This is very important work I'm working on, OK? I'll see you later.
PapatymisonN: *cuts himself off, and heads to his room...*
Arch mage144: *Karis, as it is offered to him, heads off to a room*
PapatymisonN: (*heads to the bathroom*)
pd Rydia: ::Dia sleeps and will be available in the inn lobby come pre-dawn, packed and ready for ADVENTURE~!::
Arch mage144: *The same is true for Karis; he's got all his stuff together and he's ready for just about anything.*
PapatymisonN: *sleeps in his clothes, on top of the covers... and is sure to have nightmares*
CGNakibe: *Nightmares involving deranged young men happily torching things with fire and lightning, no doubt*
MajorGeneralTso: *Tai isn't around Pre-Dawn...but he gets downstairs eventually, smacking his lips like he could go for some food but otherwise perfectly rested*
Lithaladhwen: (If he's hungry he can stop by Card's room sometime in the night.)
PapatymisonN: (Totally. He's a freaking buffet, man.)
Lithaladhwen: (Tai's gonna get faaaaaat!)
PapatymisonN: (Sorrow, anger, remorse, guilt... tasty, baby!)
MajorGeneralTso: (Jokes on you! Sorrow and Anger have no emotions!)
MajorGeneralTso: (Eerrr...Calories.)
MajorGeneralTso: (...Jokes on me! I messed that up bad!)
PapatymisonN: (Yes you did.)
Lithaladhwen: (Badly, even.)
CGNakibe: (quite)
PapatymisonN: (Is there anything left to do here, Herr GMs?)
pd Rydia: Mornin', Tai
Lithaladhwen: (Yeah. Go to the base if you want.)
pd Rydia: Something to drink? Help yourself to behind the bar. The inn's opening late today, so we've the lobby to ourselves.
MajorGeneralTso: Aaall the nourishment I need I'm sure Cardinal will supply at some point during the journey. Thanks though.
PapatymisonN: *Cardinal descends the stairs, a five-o-clock shadow complementing the rings under his eyes*
PapatymisonN: Mrrrr... you guys serve coffee, right?
pd Rydia: Oh. ::sighs in a 'Did you have to remind me?' manner::
pd Rydia: Make it yourself, the JD's closed. ::jerks thumb to the counter::
pd Rydia: ...oh, man.
pd Rydia: I've wanted to say that for so long.
CGNakibe: (A lifelong dream realized.)
CGNakibe: (GREAT JOB CARD! *THUMBSUP*)
pd Rydia: (not quite lifelong, innkeep-long)
PapatymisonN: ... kay.
PapatymisonN: *looks for beans, a grinder, cream and sugar...*
pd Rydia: ::they are to be found!
Arch mage144: Bit early for alcohol...*sets about to find a kettle and make tea*
pd Rydia: ::except the cream::
PapatymisonN: *damn. Milk?*
pd Rydia: ::nope, no milk::
pd Rydia: ::maybe Dia knows where that stuff is?::
pd Rydia: ::now tea and kettle, that stuff is really easy to find::
PapatymisonN: Dia? Got any cream or milk?
pd Rydia: ::in fact, right next to each other, right next to the stove::
pd Rydia: Oh, yeah. In the cold room. In the Back Room, go to the room--okay. When you enter, one wall has one door,
pd Rydia: another wall has two.
pd Rydia: Go to the wall with two doors.
PapatymisonN: >.< Uggh...
pd Rydia: Go to the far door.
pd Rydia: That's the cold room.
pd Rydia: It has cream and milk both.
pd Rydia: Do NOT go to the wall with one door.
PapatymisonN: ... forget it.
pd Rydia: That's where the goblins are sleeping.
MajorGeneralTso: ...*Gets himself a glass of water while Card is scrambling around*
PapatymisonN: >.< Oh, forget it all...
pd Rydia: Would you like me to show you?
PapatymisonN: No, don't worry about it. I'll just... I'll just have an apple and go.
pd Rydia: Right.
pd Rydia: I already ate.
pd Rydia: So, whenever you folk are ready.
pd Rydia: ::lifts--hefts, rather, with both arms--a bag::
PapatymisonN: *apple? banana? Jangala fruit?*
pd Rydia: ::it must be pretty heavy::
MajorGeneralTso: *Downs his glass of water* Let's go.
pd Rydia: ::there's a lapdragon poking out through the top::
pd Rydia: ::there is a basket of rolls and fruit on the barcounter::
pd Rydia: ::Dia has made a dent in it already::
pd Rydia: ::some cheese in there, too::
PapatymisonN: *grabs an apple, cheese and a roll* I'm ready.
Arch mage144: *Karis finishes the tea he's drinking* Baronian breakfast tea. Can't live without it some mornings...
Lithaladhwen: (Okay. The party is ready to go, and they'll actually go ahead and do that..... next session.)
Lithaladhwen: </session>
PapatymisonN: That was fun.
PapatymisonN: *shakes out the colours!*
Lithaladhwen: Glad you think so.
CGNakibe: Torturing Card is horrible. And fun.
CGNakibe: But even more fun when he helps.
PapatymisonN: Indeed.
pd Rydia: I go to OOC
pd Rydia: ::fwip::
pd Rydia has left the room.
PapatymisonN has left the room.
KnightsofSquare has left the room.
CGNakibe has left the room.
MajorGeneralTso has left the room.