You have just entered room "werphere."
NebbieQ has entered the room.
THENinjaRabbi has entered the room.
NebbieQ: Allo allo.
Lithaladhwen: Hello.
FFFan80 has entered the room.
THENinjaRabbi: One moment, I'll bee arr bee.
NebbieQ: I think this is a fitting font color.
FFFan80: *Stabs 3.0 and 3.5* x_x
NebbieQ: Or maybe non italic will be better.
PsychoQuadDuck has entered the room.
PsychoQuadDuck: (Damn, didn't see that for a while.)
NebbieQ: Blue!
PsychoQuadDuck: (Can people read this fine?)
THENinjaRabbi: Ok, I am back.
THENinjaRabbi: And yes.
NebbieQ: *Testing*
FFFan80: *It's not easy... being green... =[*
NebbieQ: We can.
Arch mage144 has entered the room.
The Net Spider has entered the room.
The Net Spider has left the room.
The Net Spider has entered the room.
Lithaladhwen: (You all good, Magnus?)
The Net Spider has left the room.
Lithaladhwen: (Well then)
Arch mage144: (He's just an observer anyway, I wouldn't worry about waiting on him)
The Net Spider has entered the room.
The Net Spider: (Sorry about that. AOL is weird.)
Arch mage144: (No kidding)
NebbieQ: (Well, I'm ready when you all are.)
PsychoQuadDuck: (As am I.)
FFFan80: (Ditto)
THENinjaRabbi: (I was born.)
THENinjaRabbi: (Ready, that is.)
FFFan80: (=P)
The Net Spider: (I was born too!)
Lithaladhwen: *Everyone starts off at the Jade Dragon. Because. Whatever reasons for being there are fine. Just be located in that particular place.*
Arch mage144: *you can talk to each other now*
Arch mage144: (</references>)
THENinjaRabbi: *A tall, orange haired man with large angel wings is sitting at the main bar, sipping a water. He's eyeing the people coming and going.*
FFFan80: *a man in blue armor sits at the bar sipping a mug of ale, with short brown hair, green eyes, and a rather pronounced scowl on his face*
NebbieQ: *Sitting at a table not too far from the bar is short, lithe, androgynous nekonian youth. He (or she?) appears to have grey hair, and is wearing traditional Nekonian garb.*
PsychoQuadDuck: *a tall humanoid looking much like a brownish toad - although with arms rather than a toad's forelimbs - is sitting at a table not far from the bar. He is enjoying tea*
THENinjaRabbi: *Kerov looks at Stephan for a second, as if deciding something, then walks over.* Excuse me, sir. Are you busy at the moment?
FFFan80: .....
FFFan80: That depends
FFFan80: >\/> What do you want?
THENinjaRabbi: Well, I'm on official buisness. And you look pretty capable.
FFFan80: ...I see.
FFFan80: And what business would that be?
THENinjaRabbi: *Stands up straigter, as if reciting a briefing from memory*
NebbieQ: *Idly watches Kerov deal with Stephan.*
FFFan80: >\/> IM: ...for fuck's sake, a speech.
PsychoQuadDuck: *takes a glance around, noticing Kerov.... though at the moment he's only idly watching*
NebbieQ: IM: Mmmn, maybe I should order some of the fish...
THENinjaRabbi: Children are disappearing east of here. Frankly, this is quite distrubing, so I have been dispatched by General Silvar to find out what is going on. In addition, I was asked to hire some people to help.
THENinjaRabbi: Um...that's all.
THENinjaRabbi: *returns to his normal posture*
FFFan80: ...I see.
NebbieQ: *Adjusts one of the folds of on his hakama, before going to order from one of the gobs-until the Nekojin hears what Kerov told Stephan.*
FFFan80: ¬_¬ IM: Surprised Dan didn't tell me and drag me along first.
PsychoQuadDuck: *however, Kerov's minispeech definitely drew Damon's active attention*
NebbieQ: Excuse me, sir?
FFFan80: So, what's the compensation for this?
THENinjaRabbi: I'll be coming along, because frankly, it's been a while since I've been out of the City.
THENinjaRabbi: Well, I'm sure we can work out a deal.
FFFan80: .....
FFFan80: What's the compenstation for this? e.e
NebbieQ: *Waits for Stephan's question to be answered.*
FFFan80: Either give me a rough figure for putting my neck on the line, or just forget about it right now.
THENinjaRabbi: Standard fare. A few thousand gold. More for good work.
FFFan80: ...
FFFan80: It's a start.
PsychoQuadDuck: *stands up, looking at Kerov for a moment. Then glancing at Stephan, then back to Kerov. Finally...* ....why do I have the feeling we're going to have to pay out of our own pockets to bring him along, Kerov?
FFFan80: .....
NebbieQ: IM: How expensive! I think they'd rather send members of their own to investigate.
THENinjaRabbi: If you wish, you can have my share. I'm on salary anyways.
FFFan80: I don't remember talking to you, wiseass e.e
NebbieQ: IM: It can't be worse than hiring a random mercenary. <_<
NebbieQ: *The sounds of someone clearing their throat can be heard* Excuse me, sir?
FFFan80: ?
NebbieQ: *Looks to Kerov* How much do you already know about the case?
THENinjaRabbi: That is all I know.
PsychoQuadDuck: *gives Stephan a cold glare, but then looks back to Kerov*
FFFan80: ....
FFFan80: ...eh, what the hell. Could use the gil anyway.
NebbieQ: *Furrows brow* That is quite troublesome.
THENinjaRabbi: Which is why I am here.
THENinjaRabbi: If you wish to come along too, it would be most helpful.
FFFan80: I've got a question.
NebbieQ: I would not mind finding out more, myself.
THENinjaRabbi: Ask away.
FFFan80: Why isn't old Hak there doing something himself? >\/>
THENinjaRabbi: I volunteered to go.
THENinjaRabbi: Besides, he's always busy with something.
NebbieQ: IM: I wonder if this has anything to do with those kidnappings near the border a while back...
NebbieQ: (brb)
Lithaladhwen: (k)
NebbieQ: (back)
Lithaladhwen: (wow.)
NebbieQ: (Just my mom at the door.)
NebbieQ: If needed, I'll be glad to provide my services.
NebbieQ: And besides... *smiles* I should be much less expensive to care for than our friend.
FFFan80: I see.
THENinjaRabbi: *nods*
FFFan80: And... what exactly is so critically important?
THENinjaRabbi: Children are disappearing. This is not a normal thing, you know.
FFFan80: ...I wasn't talking about that.
PsychoQuadDuck: You can definitely count on me coming in any case, Kerov.
FFFan80: ...eh, screw it.
NebbieQ: I think he is asking what keeps your superior from investigating.
THENinjaRabbi: Oh.
THENinjaRabbi: I dunno.
THENinjaRabbi: He's probably just practicing his list of titles.
FFFan80: .....
Arch mage144: (Hak: HEY!)
FFFan80: *facepalms*
NebbieQ: IM: He's not the most knowledgable, is he?
FFFan80: Whatever...
PsychoQuadDuck: *sighs right after Kerov's comment*
NebbieQ: IM: I think we'll get better answers from this "Hak", if we ever meet him.
NebbieQ: *Stands up from his seat, looking very much like the archetype of a wandering samurai, if a bit small.* Maybe we should introduce ourselves, before going further?
THENinjaRabbi: Certainly.
THENinjaRabbi: I am Kerov Altec.
FFFan80: Stephan, Stephan Hyral
PsychoQuadDuck: *glances to the others* Oh, of course. I'd prefer it if you just called me Damon, but if you really need a last name I'll give it.
THENinjaRabbi: *Unsheathes his sword* This is Goel.
NebbieQ: *nods* And I am Seigi Kei. It is a pleasure to meet you all.
FFFan80: ...*looks it over*
FFFan80: IM: ...well damn, not a bad weapon.
NebbieQ: *Is likewise inspecting it.*
PsychoQuadDuck: *intentionally pays no attention to the sword*
THENinjaRabbi: *Resheathes it* Guess he's not too talkative today.
NebbieQ: *If Kei had definitive eyebrows instead of fur, one of them would be raised.* Talkative?
FFFan80: Those usually aren't. Unless you're fulfilling whatever the hell purpose they have.
THENinjaRabbi: It's nothing, nevermind.
FFFan80: .......
FFFan80: o_ó
FFFan80: So... why bring it up?
PsychoQuadDuck: IM: .....just leave it alone already so we can go.
NebbieQ: *Clears throat*
NebbieQ: What do we need to do before leaving, Mister Altec?
THENinjaRabbi: I don't need to take care of anything, we can leave when everyone is ready.
FFFan80: *Pats bag* ready when you are.
PsychoQuadDuck: I'll need to go and get some of my stuff, unfortunately, so I may need a little time.
NebbieQ: *nods* I have all that I need.
NebbieQ: When he returns, maybe you could explain what you have planned?
PsychoQuadDuck: Where should I meet up with the rest of you when I get my stuff?
THENinjaRabbi: How about we just meet here?
NebbieQ: We can wait for you.
PsychoQuadDuck: Gotcha. *with that, Damon proceeds to leave to get his stuff*
FFFan80: ...he'd better not make a habit of that.
THENinjaRabbi: Well, not everyone's packed to go on a quest all the time.
FFFan80: You are in my line of work.
FFFan80: *grabs and sips mug from the bar* -\/-
THENinjaRabbi: Mercenary?
FFFan80: Yup.
NebbieQ: The only reason I was ready was because I did not have a room yet.
THENinjaRabbi: *nods*
PsychoQuadDuck: *within a couple of minutes, Damon is back, carrying plenty of stuff, including what appears to be a well-crafted wooden staff - nevermind what certain people like Kerov may know about it*
THENinjaRabbi: You all set?
NebbieQ: IM: Hmph. Not who I usually like to work with.
PsychoQuadDuck: Well.... yes.
FFFan80: >.> ....
PsychoQuadDuck: It's funny because I put this stuff down just fifteen minutes ago.
FFFan80: *focuses on the staff a moment*
Lithaladhwen: *he detects transmutation magic*
THENinjaRabbi: Alright. Frankly, I don't want to attract attention. So we lay low.
THENinjaRabbi: See what we can find.
NebbieQ: *nods*
NebbieQ: How far away east is this area?
NebbieQ: A few days travel?
THENinjaRabbi: Yeah.
NebbieQ: *nods again* And the name of this place?
THENinjaRabbi: It's happening over a region, not any one place in particular.
FFFan80: ...
FFFan80: Where in 'paticular' would we be going first?
THENinjaRabbi: Well, there's a few mountains east of here. I suspect that they're good places to check first.
NebbieQ: So it's mountain villages that have been suffering?
THENinjaRabbi: No. It's towns all over. I just suggest the mountains are a good place to start, since they're more out of the way.
THENinjaRabbi: Especially if there's something at work here that lives there.
PsychoQuadDuck: Or perhaps where the children are being taken, if I had to guess.
FFFan80: Or, for all we know, it's some crackpot mage transporting them somewhere else.
THENinjaRabbi: *Shrugs*
THENinjaRabbi: I say it's better than nowhere.
FFFan80: Well best place to check is where they've disappeared, obviously
THENinjaRabbi: In most of my experiences, the townspeople don't know much of what's happening.
NebbieQ: I hope you have enough to identify the children, at least.
FFFan80: Oh, they can... if you're persistent enough.
FFFan80: People tend to try and ignore bad shit going on, even in their own backyards.
THENinjaRabbi: It's up to you guys. I'd rather get moving.
PsychoQuadDuck: *looking to Stephan* Hate to admit it, but you have a point. Although I was thinking shock from them disappearing.
PsychoQuadDuck: But enough of that, I say we get going.
FFFan80: >_> IM: ...well he's not a complete moron apparently.
FFFan80: So, where the hell are we heading to first?
THENinjaRabbi: You want to go to the mountains, or a town?
NebbieQ: Which is closest?
FFFan80: I'd say one of the towns first.
FFFan80: If anything, we can rest up there, get some kinda supplies if needed.
THENinjaRabbi: The towns are closer.
FFFan80: And there just may be some clue to what we're up against here.
THENinjaRabbi: Ok, then it's decided.
NebbieQ: All are very good reasons.
THENinjaRabbi: We'll check them out on the way.
THENinjaRabbi: I suggest we get a move on, before the sun sets.
FFFan80: IM: Cause just blindly wandering around the mountains with no bloodly idea what to look for is a brilliant plan 9\/9
NebbieQ: Traveling at night would be unpleasant.
FFFan80: So can the daytime if you're not careful
NebbieQ: Ah, but at least you can see better during the day.
NebbieQ: Shall we leave now?
PsychoQuadDuck: Generally. But let's not dwell on that.
PsychoQuadDuck: *looks to Kerov now - best guess is that he might be waiting for him to go ahead first*
THENinjaRabbi: Alright, follow me.
THENinjaRabbi: *exits the Jade Dragon, and heads east*
FFFan80: *follows*
NebbieQ: *Goes to follow Kerov.*
PsychoQuadDuck: *follows Kerov*
Lithaladhwen: *As the sun is setting, everyone notices signs of settlement. Anyone who wants to stay the night in such a town would be able to do so. There are people, and inns where sleep and information can be gotten.*
THENinjaRabbi: Well, this place is as good as any.
THENinjaRabbi: I'm going to see what I can find out, you people can do whatever you'd like.
NebbieQ: *nods*
FFFan80: Same here.
PsychoQuadDuck: Gotcha.
FFFan80: Where do we meet up?
THENinjaRabbi: We'll meet near the east entrance of the town in the morning.
NebbieQ: *Looks to the other three* Shall we be splitting up, or would you like to stay together?
THENinjaRabbi: Split up.
PsychoQuadDuck: If we're all going to find stuff out I say we split up.
NebbieQ: *Was not speaking to Kerov, you silly man. :-( *
FFFan80: If you ask me.
FFFan80: We shoudl meet up at least once before turning in for the night.
NebbieQ: Meet at...hmn.
NebbieQ: *Looks for a sign for the inn closest to them.*
FFFan80: On the off chance something strange is still going on.
PsychoQuadDuck: IM: Might not want to argue this far out.
PsychoQuadDuck: Right.
PsychoQuadDuck: *goes ahead to try and find out what he can*
FFFan80: ....
FFFan80: Right then...
NebbieQ: *Is still looking for the sign to the potential meeting place!*
NebbieQ: *Eventually gives up, and merely gestures to the building.* Maybe we can meet there?
FFFan80: Works for me.
FFFan80: See ya in a couple hours then *starts off*
Lithaladhwen: *sign in front of the inn says "the Bending Pine" with an image of a tree bending in the wind*
NebbieQ: Remember, the Bending Pine.
FFFan80: Pine, bending, got it.
THENinjaRabbi: *looks over at Stephan* So, where do you want to hit up first?
FFFan80: *thinks*
NebbieQ: *And with that taken care of, Kei goes twards the Bending Pine to gather information.*
FFFan80: If they have a tavern, or some place like that, word would probably spread around quick there.
THENinjaRabbi: Yeah, that's the best bet.
FFFan80: Or anywhere folks tend to run into one another... maybe a shop or two
Lithaladhwen: *Outside the inn is a man feeding his horse*
FFFan80: *looks around for said tavern and/or places of business*
THENinjaRabbi: *Walks over to the man* Hello there, sir.
NebbieQ: *Ignores the man, and walks inside.*
Lithaladhwen: Man: Oh? Hello. Am I in your way?
NebbieQ: *Providing he isn't blocking the door.*
Lithaladhwen: *no, he's not.*
THENinjaRabbi: No, you're not.
NebbieQ: *Inside to meet the other patrons it is, then!*
Lithaladhwen: Man: Oh. Do I know you? I think I'd remember you.
THENinjaRabbi: I don't think we have met before.
THENinjaRabbi: I'm from the Doman Guard, and I have some questions for you.
FFFan80: *Let's Kerov worry about the Man, continues looking around*
Lithaladhwen: M: Oh! Um... well... what is it?
Lithaladhwen: *Stephen notices a bakery next to the tavern*
NebbieQ: *Looks around. Is there a bar area, and if there is, is there anyone milling around near it?*
THENinjaRabbi: Well, have you had any children disappear from here recently?
Lithaladhwen: M: O.O *clears throat* I don't have any children. Haven't been paying attention, so I can only tell you what I've heard.
Lithaladhwen: *Kei sees a waiter who seems to be doing nothing*
NebbieQ: *Walks over, and takes a seat.*
NebbieQ: Ah, good evening, sir.
THENinjaRabbi: Well, would you mind telling me?
Lithaladhwen: *Damon doesn't find any distraught people. It's likely they aren't out shopping if they're children are missing.*
Lithaladhwen: Waiter: Can I help you?
Lithaladhwen: M: They go missing. Some take toys with them, some take food. Most just ... aren't there anymore. They run away, or they are taken... like I said, I don't know much.
NebbieQ: Some water would be nice, if you don't mind. And warm bread, if you have it.
THENinjaRabbi: And that's all you've heard?
NebbieQ: I also wouldn't mind knowing a bit more about this place. I just came into town, you see.
Lithaladhwen: W: Of course. *goes for Kei's food and quickly returns* Here you are.
Lithaladhwen: W: About this town? What do you want to know?
Lithaladhwen: Man: I'm afraid so. *rubs horse's ears nervously*
THENinjaRabbi: Damn.
THENinjaRabbi: Well, thank you for your time.
FFFan80: *Heads over to the Bakery*
Lithaladhwen: Man: Of course!
NebbieQ: *Sips the water* Well...have you heard about anything odd or dangerous here? The last place I visited was...quite unsafe. >.>;
FFFan80: *checks if they're still open*
Lithaladhwen: W: Well, this town doesn't really have many problems with crime or anything if that's what you're worried about.
Lithaladhwen: *They are!*
FFFan80: *Heads on in then*
NebbieQ: *nods* That's good to know.
Lithaladhwen: *Stephen is greeted by a rather round, grandmotherly woman* Baker: Hello.
FFFan80: Evening.
NebbieQ: *sighs* So many families have to worry about whether or not they can live in peace. It's good that there's a place where their children can still be safe.
Lithaladhwen: Baker: Hello, dear. Can I help you?
FFFan80: Possibly.
Lithaladhwen: W: ... Yeah. That's... always good.
NebbieQ: Is something the matter? o.o
NebbieQ: I hope I didn't strike a nerve.
FFFan80: I've heard a few rumors lately, curious if there's any truth to them.
Lithaladhwen: Baker: What kind of rumors?
FFFan80: Something about folks going missing.
PsychoQuadDuck: *Damon then decides to have a bit of a look on the streets. Maybe a couple of those distraught people are outside. Mind you, Damon's only doing a quick search of the major streets for such people*
Lithaladhwen: Waiter: Well... that's the thing. Uh... *whispers to another waiter* He's going to handle my other tables. I might be able to help you out there. But if I'm not working my other tables, I'll miss out on tips. *pointed eye-contact*
Lithaladhwen: Baker: Oh. I wouldn't know much about that. I work in here from dawn to later evening. I don't get the time to gossip I had when I was younger. *sighs*
NebbieQ: Well, I suppose I can help make up for your losses.
FFFan80: Well... you must hear something from the folks coming in here, I'd think.
NebbieQ: Would that be fair?
Lithaladhwen: W: That would be very generous of you.
Lithaladhwen: Baker: People in here mostly just buy things for their children. Lots of talking to babies, but not as much conversation of any substance. Sorry, sweetheart.
Lithaladhwen: B: Come to think of it, there's been less business lately... hm.
NebbieQ: Consider it the price of good conversation.
Lithaladhwen: W: Well then. Since I won't have to worry about tonight's wages... *sits*
FFFan80: Any of them mention problems with their kids?
Lithaladhwen: W: As you've obviously heard, there are fewer and fewer young ones around here lately. I've overheard some discussion about children working in the new cultivated area a bit further east. It's quite lovely, or so I've heard.
Lithaladhwen: W: At any rate, you'd know it when you saw it.
NebbieQ: Hmn. Being forced to work there, or running away?
Lithaladhwen: B: No. Very few people buy sweets for problem children.
FFFan80: Hmm
FFFan80: Well, alright then.
Lithaladhwen: W: No one's mentioned that they looked suspicious or beat up or anything. *shrug*
FFFan80: Take it easy. *heads out*
Lithaladhwen: B: Bye, dear.
NebbieQ: Still, it seems rather...immoral to not return them to their families. That's where the children belong, yes?
FFFan80: ¬_¬ IM: ...well that was a big bloody waste of time...
FFFan80: *checks for other places to look*
Lithaladhwen: *Damon sees a woman looking in alleys as she pops out into the street*
Lithaladhwen: *She looks distraught!*
Lithaladhwen: Waiter: I don't know.
Lithaladhwen: Waiter: That's all I've heard.
PsychoQuadDuck: *Damon's going to wait just a bit and see if she gets any worse*
NebbieQ: *nods* Is there anyone who might know more?
Lithaladhwen: *Stephen notices the other non-taverny establishments nearby are closing up for the night.*
FFFan80: IM: Dammit
Lithaladhwen: Waiter: You more or less came to the right place. I hear a lot of gossip, a lot of arguments. I don't know who else you could ask.
Lithaladhwen: *She looks in alleys, eventually returning to the same one from before and looking again.*
NebbieQ: Thank you for your time, sir.
Lithaladhwen: W: Of course. *waits*
PsychoQuadDuck: *then he approaches her, and trying pitifully to sound friendly doing so he asks* ...excuse me, ma'am?
Lithaladhwen: W: *continues sitting next to her conspicuously, waiting for compensation*
Lithaladhwen: Lady: What? Can't you see I'm busy?
NebbieQ: *Mutters a words in Nekonian, before reaching for the small bag tied to her sash.*
PsychoQuadDuck: I can try to help you if you want....
PsychoQuadDuck: IM: ....it looks like you need it.
Lithaladhwen: Lady: Who are you?
NebbieQ: *Begins pulling out the appropiate coinage* And how many tables do you usually wait in a night?
FFFan80: *checks if he can reach any before they close*
PsychoQuadDuck: IM: Dammit, he said lay low.... I hate doing this.
Lithaladhwen: W: *calculates in his head* Well, tonight I was planning to take on more customers than usual, and now someone else is covering them all.....
NebbieQ: And how many would be more than usual?
Lithaladhwen: *nope. taverns are open, but other places have owners with... homes and families and whatnot*
Lithaladhwen: W: *waves to about half the room* Those. *smiles*
PsychoQuadDuck: My name's Damon. *somewhat quieter, but still audible to the lady* I'm from the Doman Guard.
FFFan80: *heads to any tavern that looks open*
Lithaladhwen: Lady: And you know where my dog is? If someone else finds him they might think he's a stray! What does the Doman Guard have to do with my puppy?
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Lithaladhwen: *Kei knows the waiter is hardcore scamming her.*
Lithaladhwen: *In fact, he probably only waits one or two at a time*
PsychoQuadDuck: I was actually worried that your distress had to do with something...... else. Though if you really want me to help with your puppy I still can.
NebbieQ: That many, hmn?
Lithaladhwen: Lady: No offense, sir... but he's a little skittish. With anyone he doesn't know... he can be a little unpleasant. You might... unsettle him.
Lithaladhwen: Lady: *gestures to Damon's entire body* You know.
NebbieQ: Somehow, I don't think you would get a chance to do all of that. It would be unfair to the other waiters, no?
Lithaladhwen: W: I try to set a good example. Competition is good.
PsychoQuadDuck: Okay... in that case, I hate to remain more unsettling, but can I ask you another question?
NebbieQ: *Smiles, as she hands him thirty gil, plus the cost of her food. Ten of it being her tip, and the other twenty making up for the lost tables.*
Lithaladhwen: W: Thank you. *takes* You're always welcome here.
Lithaladhwen: Lady: What?
NebbieQ: Not a problem. Have a nice evening.
Lithaladhwen: *Stephen sees some really seedy establishments... but judging by the people stumbling out, the patrons won't be all that helpful*
Lithaladhwen: W: *waves cheerfully and then counts his money*
NebbieQ: *Gets up, and exits the tavern to investigate other areas.*
PsychoQuadDuck: Well, when I saw you looking distressed, I was worried that... *a little quieter* ...a child you knew disappeared.
Lithaladhwen: Lady: *takes slight offense* Sir, I have no children. Rodney is the only family I've got.
Lithaladhwen: Lady: Now, if you'll excuse me, I really have to find him before someone else does.
PsychoQuadDuck: *still the slightly quieter tone* Actually, one more question. I promise this is the last one.
Lithaladhwen: *Kei finds more or less the same situation Stephen noticed*
Lithaladhwen: Lady: *taps foot*
PsychoQuadDuck: *still that quieter tone* Do you happen to know anything about that? As in, children disappearing.
Lithaladhwen: *The town, while pretty safe, tends to go to the drunks if you're just wandering the streets at night*
NebbieQ: IM: Hmn. Seems like a dead end now.
FFFan80: *notes her/him leaving*
FFFan80: *heads over*
NebbieQ: *Looks around, and notices Stephan.* Ah! Mister Hyral.
NebbieQ: Have you had any luck?
FFFan80: Other than some baker losing business, not really.
Lithaladhwen: Lady: No. I happen to dislike children, and I don't pay attention to gossip. It's unfortunate if they are going missing. *thinks* I know how worried I am about Rodney... but no. I don't know about that.
FFFan80: But there's definitely something going on here, anyway.
NebbieQ: I think I might be able to help with that.
PsychoQuadDuck: Okay. All right, as I promised, I'll let you go back to looking for Rodney. Thanks for your time.
NebbieQ: *Speaks in a low tone* In fact, I think I might know where they are.
Lithaladhwen: Lady: *terse* Good luck. *checks same alley again*
FFFan80: ....
FFFan80: Really now
FFFan80: ....
FFFan80: *w* Where, exaclty, would that be?
PsychoQuadDuck: *with that, he heads onward. Now he's going to try and find the others*
NebbieQ: *w* Apparently, there is a town further east, that's more cultivated. Much nicer.
NebbieQ: *w* However, there are also children going to work there. Noone knows if they ran away, or if they were kidnapped.
FFFan80: ...hmm.
NebbieQ: *w* I'm not sure how...correct this is, but it's a lead nonetheless.
FFFan80: *w* Did he give you a name for this town?
NebbieQ: *shakes her head* *w* It should not be hard to miss, though.
FFFan80: *tries to think if he's heard of anything going on in this area before*
NebbieQ: *w* If you'd like, we can ask him...or maybe someone else...when we go back to the inn.
FFFan80: *w* Maybe
NebbieQ: Have you seen the others, by the way?
FFFan80: Not yet.
NebbieQ: Unless you happen to know of a place that's still open, why don't we wait inside for them?
NebbieQ: We should have more luck in the morning, if you still have questions to ask.
FFFan80: At this point, I guess.
FFFan80: Unless we wanna try to get sense outta the drunks stumbling around ¬_¬;
NebbieQ: While I'm sure some of them would be surprisingly candid, it would be like searching through a haystack for a small needle.
FFFan80: Well that's what we're doing now, pretty much.
NebbieQ: Ah, but we may have found our needle with the sober ones.
Lithaladhwen: *Does Damon go back to the Bending Pine?*
NebbieQ: I leave the decision up to you.
PsychoQuadDuck: *he probably will at this rate*
Lithaladhwen: *Super keen.*
Lithaladhwen: *He manages to find that inn!*
FFFan80: .....
NebbieQ: *Notices his return.* Hello, Mister Damon.
NebbieQ: Have you had any luck?
PsychoQuadDuck: *shakes his head* Nope.
PsychoQuadDuck: *he looks disappointed as well*
NebbieQ: I think we may have found something.
PsychoQuadDuck: Good.
NebbieQ: *Quietly repeats what was said to Stephan about the town to the east.*
NebbieQ: (be right back.)
Lithaladhwen: (okie-day)
FFFan80: So, we can either turn in for the night, or see what 'fun' things the drunks have to tell us.
PsychoQuadDuck: *when Kei is done speaking, Damon quietly says* Okay... we'd be best off acting on what we've got in the morning. You guys decide what to do with the drunks, I'm not having any luck.
NebbieQ: (Back.)
Lithaladhwen: (awesome)
NebbieQ: *nods*
NebbieQ: You know, people are known to drink their troubles away...
PsychoQuadDuck: As I said, I haven't had any of the luck.
NebbieQ: *nods* Wait in the inn, then.
FFFan80: Looks it.
PsychoQuadDuck: *quieter* Also, people get suspicious if you ask too much about one thing. We were told it was better to lie low.
NebbieQ: That is true.
NebbieQ: We should have enough information as it is. Perhaps some well deserved rest is in order.
FFFan80: ...
PsychoQuadDuck: I know I'll be resting. *quieter* You two can continue if you want.
NebbieQ: ...is something the matter, Mister Hyral?
FFFan80: Say, where's angel boy?
NebbieQ: Perhaps he's trying what we decided against.
FFFan80: ...well Gods help him then.
Lithaladhwen: *Kerov gets back sometime during the night. If anyone stays up to wait for him, they can let him know what's going on.*
NebbieQ: *Will tell him what happened, and maybe offer some leftover bread.*
NebbieQ: *It's quite tasty.*
FFFan80: *Heads up to snooze*
Lithaladhwen: *time lapse? Now=morning?*
NebbieQ: *Yawns, and stretches! The kitty ronin awakens!*
PsychoQuadDuck: *it is quite likely that Damon will be the first one awake. Why he's such a light sleeper is anyone's guess, but regardless, he'll awaken and head to whatever place they were supposed to meet*
Lithaladhwen: *Do people want to head out immediately?*
NebbieQ: *Providing noone else wants to stay, Kei will be leaving after they get a name for the town.*
NebbieQ: *And some breakfast.*
FFFan80: *stretches*
FFFan80: *and heads down to get some grub*
PsychoQuadDuck: *Damon contemplates not even bothering to eat breakfast, but after a bit he will go ahead and get breakfast*
NebbieQ: *Will be ordering tea, alongside with something meaty.*
FFFan80: *if it's cheap, he's ordering it*
PsychoQuadDuck: *Damon's breakfast is going to be a light one*
Lithaladhwen: *yes, eat stuff. breakfast is good for you*
NebbieQ: IM: Mmn. Not quite as good as Nekonian tea, but still a good breakfast. ^^
NebbieQ: *Ssssiiip* Is everyone almost ready?
PsychoQuadDuck: I'd say so, yes.
Lithaladhwen: *For the sake of simplicity, Kerov is ready*
NebbieQ: *Finishes up the breakfast, and gets up.* I'll be waiting for you all outside.
NebbieQ: *Aaaand, leaves.*
PsychoQuadDuck: *Damon will finish his breakfast and leave not too much later*
THENinjaRabbi: *Follows the rest of the group*
Lithaladhwen: *Everyone leaves and goes east, then?*
NebbieQ: *Yep!*
FFFan80: *Sure*
PsychoQuadDuck: *pretty likely*
Lithaladhwen: *As everyone gets further from Biddeford on the one hand houses become few and far between, but the small stands of trees begin to look more intentionally placed. More orderly formations, and more blossoming trees.*
Lithaladhwen: *Kei hears a buzzing noise like a hummingbird pass by once or twice, but sees nothing, and nothing harasses them on the way*
NebbieQ: *Is ignorant of hummingbirds and their ways, and assumes that it's some sort of insect.*
NebbieQ: IM: It is spring...
FFFan80: *keeps an eye out, occasionally sensing for the presence of anything magical in nature*
NebbieQ: It looks like we're getting closer.
Lithaladhwen: *The group reaches the edge of a stand of pine trees. A voice calls out from the wooded area.*
THENinjaRabbi: *Tenses*
Lithaladhwen: Voice: You. Who are you?
FFFan80: ?
NebbieQ: We are merely travelers.
NebbieQ: *What does the voice sound like*
NebbieQ: *?
PsychoQuadDuck: *just stops rather than tensing up*
Lithaladhwen: *A very large... snake comes out of the trees. He has human arms though with a snake head and appears to be carrying a halberd in one hand*
FFFan80: ........
FFFan80: IM: Well you don't see that every day
Lithaladhwen: V: My name is Glinss't. What do you want here?
NebbieQ: IM: What a...strange gaurdian.
THENinjaRabbi: We're currently passing through.
THENinjaRabbi: *Having never seen something like this before, mentally casts Detect Evil*
FFFan80: ¬_¬ *w* ...somehow I don't think he'll settle for that answer, pal.
Lithaladhwen: Glinss't: I see. You have come somewhat far away from any settlement to be passing through to anyplace else.
NebbieQ: I don't know. Why, there's another town that's quite nearby.
Lithaladhwen: G: I see.
Lithaladhwen: G: Well, are you looking for anything in particular that I could assist you with?
Lithaladhwen: G: Visitors are rather unusual as far as this specific area is concerned.
THENinjaRabbi: *looks over to Kei*
NebbieQ: Oh? And why would that be?
NebbieQ: *Looks back to Kerov.*
NebbieQ: IM: What does he want?
Lithaladhwen: G: We don't trade with Biddeford. They have no reason to come here.
PsychoQuadDuck: IM: If it just weren't for being asked to lie low..... dammit, dammit, dammit.
NebbieQ: Ah, but we are not from Biddeford! So we have different needs than they do.
NebbieQ: Perhaps we could speak to the master of this estate?
Lithaladhwen: G: That would indeed be the best choice.
Lithaladhwen: G: You should come with me. I'll take you to her.
NebbieQ: Many thanks.
THENinjaRabbi: *Nods* Thank you, sir.
PsychoQuadDuck: *just nods*
Lithaladhwen: G: No thanks are necessary. It's my job.
PsychoQuadDuck: IM: That was probably the best we could have hoped for out here.
Lithaladhwen: *Glinss't leads them through the trees. They reach a gate and Glinss't leads them inside.*
FFFan80: *still keeping an eye out*
NebbieQ: *Follows, doing the same as Stephan.*
Lithaladhwen: *The estate itself is well-landscaped, with ground-covering flowers by the side of the path. He takes everyone to what appears to be a meeting hall*
PsychoQuadDuck: *also follows, although glancing around like Stephan and Kei*
Lithaladhwen: G: She will be in here. If you have business with her, this is the place to go. *gestures in the door*
THENinjaRabbi: Alright, works for me.
NebbieQ: We will be waiting for her.
Lithaladhwen: G: She should be inside already.
NebbieQ: *nods, and knocks*
Lithaladhwen: G: I will follow you inside to ensure that you do not do anything... unfortunate. *passes halberd from one hand to the other*
Lithaladhwen: *door opens*
NebbieQ: *Slowly, enters in.*
THENinjaRabbi: *Follows Kei*
Lithaladhwen: *A young woman dressed in black with green hair is inside* G: Dawn. Visitors that wish to speak with you.
PsychoQuadDuck: *also enters, although he glances around as he does so*
Lithaladhwen: *Dawn is standing near the doorway* D: Glinss't? Who are they?
Lithaladhwen: G: Introduce yourselves.
NebbieQ: I am Seigi Kei, madame. These are my traveling companions.
Lithaladhwen: D: *nods and tilts head curiously* And their names?
PsychoQuadDuck: *Nods* My name's Damon.
NebbieQ: *Allows the others to introduce themselves.*
FFFan80: Stephan
THENinjaRabbi: Kerov Altec.
Lithaladhwen: D: I see. Come inside, then. There are plenty of seats at the conference table.
Lithaladhwen: D: Please, make yourselves at home.
NebbieQ: *Nods politely, and takes a seat.* Thank you.
PsychoQuadDuck: *he will be the last one to take a seat*
THENinjaRabbi: *Takes a seat*
Lithaladhwen: D: I must apologize for the somewhat, hostile reception.
THENinjaRabbi: It's ok, I am used to them being more hostile.
Lithaladhwen: D: Glinss't can be a little... overprotective. *smiles at Glinss't, who does not respond*
FFFan80: *sits*
NebbieQ: Do not worry, he was well mannered enough.
Lithaladhwen: *A child about seven years old comes in and offers Dawn a cookie.* Boy: Look what I made!
Lithaladhwen: D: Thank you. I'll eat it in a moment, but I'm a bit busy. *child leaves*
NebbieQ: *Watches the child.*
NebbieQ: A relative?
Lithaladhwen: D: A friend.
PsychoQuadDuck: *when he sees that, Damon immediately glances to Kerov. After a moment he looks back to Dawn*
Lithaladhwen: D: What can I do for you?
Lithaladhwen: D: *sets down cookie*
THENinjaRabbi: Kei can explain better than I.
NebbieQ: We're looking for a few people. According to rumors, they seem to be heading towards your manor.
Lithaladhwen: D: A few people? Anyone in particular?
NebbieQ: Children, to be specific.
Lithaladhwen: D: I see.
NebbieQ: I don't suppose you know anything about this? Maybe a few runaways have come by your home?
Lithaladhwen: D: You may have come to the right place, then.
NebbieQ: Oh?
Lithaladhwen: D: I do share my estate with a large number of others, quite a few of whom are rather young.
Lithaladhwen: D: As for where they came from...
Lithaladhwen: D: Unfortunately, in that area I am barely better-informed than you are. Most of them don't talk about where they came from or why they left.
Lithaladhwen: D: Although...
Lithaladhwen: D: If you could g
FFFan80: ¬_¬ ....*wonders if anything she's saying sounds suspicious*
Lithaladhwen: *get them to open up to you it might be good for them to talk to someone.
Lithaladhwen: D: Just... don't push them if they don't seem comfortable talking, if you don't mind.
NebbieQ: *nods*
NebbieQ: We'll do what we can.
PsychoQuadDuck: *definitely seems a little suspicious now*
Lithaladhwen: D: Now that Glinss't and I know you aren't going to be a problem, feel free to walk about.
Lithaladhwen: D: We've done a lot of work on the estate you might enjoy.
NebbieQ: Thank you.
NebbieQ: Could you tell us where the children usually stay? Their favorite spots?
Lithaladhwen: D: Well, it's a good time of day to find them. You can't miss them.
Lithaladhwen: D: Joss should be outside in the garden, actually.
THENinjaRabbi: Who's Joss?
PsychoQuadDuck: IM: ....man. I think I'm just getting a little too much into my work.
Lithaladhwen: D: He's a boy who stays here. I'm sure he'll talk to you, he likes people.
NebbieQ: Alright, then. We'll be sure to talk to him.
Lithaladhwen: D: If you need anything, I should be here most of the day managing whatever little problems come up. *lifts cookie* And I, of course, need to give feedback on my present.
PsychoQuadDuck: *nods to Dawn*
THENinjaRabbi: Alright then, thank you.
Lithaladhwen: D: Let someone know when you leave, if you please.
NebbieQ: *Smiles.* We will keep that in mind.
NebbieQ: *Gets up.* Good day, Miss Dawn.
Lithaladhwen: D: It was a pleasure meeting you.
Lithaladhwen: Glinss't: *opens door. There's an eleven year old boy eavesdropping who nearly falls into the room*
NebbieQ: *Looks over.* Oh, hello there.
FFFan80: >.> Heh
Lithaladhwen: Boy: Oops! *steps outside*
Lithaladhwen: Boy: *picks up a spade and concentrates visibly on what must be very important gardening*
Lithaladhwen: Boy: Oh, hi! Didn't see you there.
NebbieQ: *Walks over, and stoops down a bit.* There's no need to worry.
PsychoQuadDuck: It's alright.
NebbieQ: What are you working on?
THENinjaRabbi: *looks around the area*
Lithaladhwen: Boy: Hello. I'm Joss. I'm digging... digging a --*stares at Damon* Whoa.
PsychoQuadDuck: IM: This again. Dammit.
Lithaladhwen: Joss: Hi! Who are you?
NebbieQ: I'm Kei.
PsychoQuadDuck: I'm Damon.
Lithaladhwen: J: *extends one filthy hand boldly* Hello.
FFFan80: *are they out of earshot of Dawn?*
Lithaladhwen: *for normal speech, yes*
Lithaladhwen: *no screaming, though*
PsychoQuadDuck: *if that hand was extended to him, Damon will allow for a handshake*
THENinjaRabbi: *Appears deep in thought, like he's trying to decide something*
Lithaladhwen: *vigorous shake!*
NebbieQ: This looks like a very nice garden, Joss.
FFFan80: *pokes Kerov*
Lithaladhwen: J: Thank you! I've been working on it since yesterday. The weeds were tough but I got them all! *looks tough and manly*
THENinjaRabbi: *poked* Hm?
FFFan80: ¬_¬ ...am I the only one who thinks this is pretty damn coincidental?
NebbieQ: Hmn?
THENinjaRabbi: *lowers his voice* No. That snake thing is evil, I can tell. While that might not mean that this...Dawn is too, something fishy is going on here.
Lithaladhwen: J: *notices Kerov's sword* Wow.... a real sword! Can I see?
Lithaladhwen: J: *restrains himself from jumping up and down*
THENinjaRabbi: *looks at Joss* Well, sure!
THENinjaRabbi: *Takes out Goel, who floats just safely out of Joss' reach*
Lithaladhwen: J: *look of total awe*
Lithaladhwen: J: They don't all do that, do they?
THENinjaRabbi: *The sword speaks* No, I'm a special sword.
NebbieQ: *Quietly, while the boy is distracted.*
NebbieQ: *w* How do you know-
Lithaladhwen: J: O.O Wow! Hi!
NebbieQ: *Is quickly distracted by Goel, as well.*
NebbieQ: IM: Impressive.
THENinjaRabbi: Hello there.
Lithaladhwen: J: I'm Joss! You talk! You just did, you talked!
THENinjaRabbi: Yep! I talk!
THENinjaRabbi: *Using Goel as a distraction* One of the gifts Mithra gave me was the ability to detect creatures of darkness around me.
Lithaladhwen: J: I'm going to be a great warrior, and when I am, I want to have a sword like YOU!
THENinjaRabbi: *Chuckles a bit* Well, he's sometimes more trouble than he's worth.
Lithaladhwen: J: But I'm going to be a warrior. I can handle any trouble.
Lithaladhwen: J: *brandishes trowel and has mock duel with no one in particular, making appropriate fighting noises*
FFFan80: *w* ...Paladin, huh?
THENinjaRabbi: *smiles* I'm sure you can do it.
THENinjaRabbi: *w* Yes.
NebbieQ: *w* A demon, then?
THENinjaRabbi: *w* I'm suprised you couldn't tell.
FFFan80: *w* Heh... maybe you should give my brother some pointers on that.
NebbieQ: IM: Hmn. Must be some sort of holy man.
THENinjaRabbi: *w* What, with me being an angel and all.
NebbieQ: *w* There are some odd creatures in this world, after all.
PsychoQuadDuck: IM: Dammit Kerov, it's not that simple to everyone.
Lithaladhwen: J: So, if you guys are in need of protection... I'm your man!
FFFan80: *w* With all the weird shit I've seen, I don't assume too much anymore
THENinjaRabbi: So, Joss. What do you do around here?
PsychoQuadDuck: *at this point, Damon seems to be waiting and paying attention mostly to Joss*
Lithaladhwen: J: Well, the thing is, I won't be here long. *takes off one gardening glove to reveal a burn-scarred left hand. He begins to rub it subconsciously* I have a mission.
FFFan80: .......
NebbieQ: And what would that be?
FFFan80: What happened to your hand?
Lithaladhwen: J: Well. My father said that if I'm ever going to be a great warrior I'll have to bring back the honor to my family. I can return when I've gotten it back and proven myself. That's how it is with men. I'm sure you understand.
PsychoQuadDuck: *Damon is shaking his head slowly right after he notices the burn*
Lithaladhwen: J: I burned my hand practicing to be a warrior! Dad said it was my first manly scar!
Lithaladhwen: J: He was so proud!
NebbieQ: IM: I can actually understand where this boy is coming from...
FFFan80: ...how exactly?
Lithaladhwen: J: *obviously an oft-recited speech* All I have to do is kill the giants, and get back my family treasure, and I'll be a real warrior my family can be proud of!
Lithaladhwen: J: I'm leaving any day! They won't know what hit them! *more trowel dueling*
THENinjaRabbi: Giants, eh?
THENinjaRabbi: What kind of giants?
Lithaladhwen: J: Yeah. Storm giants!
NebbieQ: Hmn. So is that why you left home?
Lithaladhwen: J: My father told me to prove myself and bring that back. Then I can go home.
NebbieQ: Hmn. And how long have you been looking for this?
Lithaladhwen: J: Well.... I'm not sure how long I've been here. The thing is, I tried to go after the giants before, but it didn't work out so well. But I've been training!
Lithaladhwen: J: *trowel badassery*
Lithaladhwen: J: I've been here since they found me, and I'm staying till I'm ready to go kill all of them!
Lithaladhwen: J: Those giants are so dead!
NebbieQ: Did Dawn find you?
Lithaladhwen: J: Yeah. Well, I think Danwn [pronounced Dan-oon] found me, but Dawn's letting me stay. I don't think she really wants me to go fight them, but I'm a man and she can't tell me what to do.
PsychoQuadDuck: *taps Kerov's shoulder*
NebbieQ: Well, just listen to her for now. It may help you grow stronger for your journey.
THENinjaRabbi: *turns around* Yes?
NebbieQ: IM: It's odd...he's so young to be forced out like this.
Lithaladhwen: J: No way. I leave in a few days. If I don't get that headband, I can't go home!
PsychoQuadDuck: *whispers* Any ideas where to go on this from here?
THENinjaRabbi: *w* Damned if I know. While I can't help but feel something's up, I don't have any evidence, and the child doesn't seem to be mistreated.
NebbieQ: Back to the village, hmn?
Lithaladhwen: J: I don't come from Biddeford, but around there. We kind of live in the sticks, if you know what I mean.
NebbieQ: *nod* Is anyone else from your home with you?
Lithaladhwen: J: No. A man travels alone. Except... *looks around* *w to Kei* I'm kind of worried about the giants. Don't tell.
PsychoQuadDuck: *w* Right. I don't know what to do either, so.... all I can think of is more visits at a later time.
NebbieQ: *w* Don't worry. It'll be our secret.
Lithaladhwen: J: I think maybe I should leave now. Maybe you guys coming here is a sign.
NebbieQ: Good luck, young Joss.
NebbieQ: But perhaps you should wait a bit longer?
Lithaladhwen: J: I have to kill four storm giants. It's them or me.
NebbieQ: Like you said, no man travels alone. You could use some help.
Lithaladhwen: J: .... I don't know. It's kind of my quest. If my dad found out he'd be mad. But then... I guess you guys look okay to fight.
Lithaladhwen: J: Can I trust you?
NebbieQ: Of course. But you see, we have our own quest.
NebbieQ: So it would be a good thing for you to wait just a bit longer for us.
Lithaladhwen: J: Well.... the thing is... there's kind of a deadline.
NebbieQ: Hmn?
Lithaladhwen: J: I'm almost twelve. I've waited too long already.
NebbieQ: IM: Ah. A rite of passage.
Lithaladhwen: J: Well.... someone has to kill the giants who stole my family's treasure. If not....
Lithaladhwen: J: Well, it looks bad. You know. To the other dads who have good sons.
Lithaladhwen: J: So, I have to get those giants dead one way or another!
Lithaladhwen: J: You! *points to Damon* What do you think? They'll be nothing, right?
PsychoQuadDuck: Actually, if you're going to have to face these giants, I was considering testing you to see if you were ready.
Lithaladhwen: J: Hm. And if you decide I'm not ready? You don't let me leave and my whole family loses, huh? No deal.
Lithaladhwen: J: If those giants aren't killed, I'll at least have tried.
Lithaladhwen: J: *steels himself to be knocked out or something*
PsychoQuadDuck: ....I don't exactly have that kind of control over you.
NebbieQ: ...or maybe a test to see how much you need to prepare for.
NebbieQ: What you can improve on.
Lithaladhwen: J: No way. There's no time.
Lithaladhwen: J: Unless you can kill giants, I have to leave and maybe I'll see you around.
NebbieQ: Just stay here for the day, please. We'll come back to you after we find something out.
PsychoQuadDuck: IM: ...nevermind.
THENinjaRabbi: Would you mind if we follow along? I want to see you kick their butts.
THENinjaRabbi: *grabs Goel and sheaths him*
Lithaladhwen: J: You would come along? *genuinely touched by this* You'd help me?
NebbieQ: We will. But first we must do something to help some children.
Lithaladhwen: J: Which ones?
NebbieQ: Those who need it.
Lithaladhwen: J: There are lots of us here, but we're fine.
Lithaladhwen: J: I'd stay if I could.
NebbieQ: But why do they stay?
NebbieQ: It is a wonderful place, but there's no family here.
Lithaladhwen: J: This is home to them. Family is important, but not everyone has one.
NebbieQ: I understand.
Lithaladhwen: *Dawn comes out of the meeting house* Dawn: Joss, are you leaving us?
Lithaladhwen: J: I have to. No one else will do it! You know that!
THENinjaRabbi: We'll be accompanying him.
Lithaladhwen: D: *turns to Kei and Damon* Will you help him? *w to kerov* I don't want him going out there.
Lithaladhwen: D: It's too dangerous. I know what they can do.
NebbieQ: If he insists on going. We can't let him leave alone.
PsychoQuadDuck: *nods* I'd help him for sure.
THENinjaRabbi: *w* And that is why I will follow. If his heart is set on this, he WILL go. I'll make sure no harm comes to him.
Lithaladhwen: J: You'll... you would help? Wow!
Lithaladhwen: D: Joss, I'm still not happy with you going at all. You remember last time.
Lithaladhwen: J: *winces* ...but...
Lithaladhwen: D: *to the others* Maybe.... and I know this is a large favor to ask... could you do this for him so that he doesn't get himself killed? He was lucky last time.
PsychoQuadDuck: *at this point, Damon glances around looking for Glinss't, assuming he's somewhere in the near vicinity*
NebbieQ: We will do all that we can for him.
Lithaladhwen: J: *tears up* Wow... thanks you guys.
Lithaladhwen: D: Joss, please just wait here where you're safe.
Lithaladhwen: J: *sniff* *ahem* I mean... I owe you a great debt of honor!
Lithaladhwen: *Glinss't is just inside the door, being inconspicuous but watching Dawn*
NebbieQ: Could you wait for us, just long enough to talk to others?
NebbieQ: I promise, I will help you.
Lithaladhwen: J: I guess. If you don't take too long.
PsychoQuadDuck: *Damon decides to head over to him, like he*
Lithaladhwen: J: Don't talk to Rilla. Men scare her I think.
PsychoQuadDuck: *like he has questions on his mind rather*
Lithaladhwen: *Glinss't looks back at Damon* G: Yes?
THENinjaRabbi: *Nods*
NebbieQ: *nods* I will remember that.
NebbieQ: I'll be back for you soon, Joss.
Lithaladhwen: J: Okay. End of the day?
PsychoQuadDuck: While I get my chance.... what's your job like around here? I mean, how rough does it usually get?
NebbieQ: *nods* End of the day.
Lithaladhwen: G: Not bad. I think my presence is more of a precaution than anything else.
Lithaladhwen: G: Look around you.
NebbieQ: *And with that, Kei leaves, to look for other children.*
Lithaladhwen: G: These people are not trained like I am.
Lithaladhwen: *Kei finds a boy and a girl, playing with a top on the pathway a ways down*
PsychoQuadDuck: *w* You don't suppose your superior is.... paranoid beyond normal, do you?
THENinjaRabbi: *Stands near Joss, keeping an eye on Stephan, Damon and Glinss't.
THENinjaRabbi: **
FFFan80: ...so Kid.
Lithaladhwen: G: She worries. Imagine if something were to happen.
Lithaladhwen: J: Huh?
FFFan80: What exactly do these Giant do, anyway?
FFFan80: Besides snatch treasure.
Lithaladhwen: J: They're storm giants. They control weather, and they're... large. You know. Giants.
PsychoQuadDuck: *w* Let me guess, her biggest worry is that a visitor would bring harm to the children? I've seen people whose only interest is that.
PsychoQuadDuck: *w* Or is the place more important to her?
Lithaladhwen: G: She worries. Like I said. These children are important to her.
NebbieQ: *Walks over to them, and will likely begin to talk to them soon. But for now, Kei observes.*
NebbieQ: (*exit*)
NebbieQ has left the room.
PsychoQuadDuck: So, what drew you to this?
Lithaladhwen: G: What are you implying? *narrows snake eyes at Damon!*
PsychoQuadDuck: Look, I was only guessing.
Lithaladhwen: G: I work for her.
Lithaladhwen: G: She requires my services, and I am here.
Lithaladhwen: G: I will be here as long as she needs me.
FFFan80: Parents mention anything else about em?
PsychoQuadDuck: I meant what drew you to this in the first place. If it's something you'd rather not say, go ahead and tell me that. I'm not interested in provoking hostility on purpose.
FFFan80: Something you'd need to know, to beat em up?
Lithaladhwen: J: Nope. Dawn says they're too powerful for me, but I guess if you guys are strong enough...
Lithaladhwen: J: Do you have magic?
Lithaladhwen: G: I'd really rather keep that between Dawn and myself. I appreciate your courtesy.
PsychoQuadDuck: Okay. Well, not much else I have to ask.
FFFan80: A little bit.
FFFan80: *looks for something small and inanimate nearby*
Lithaladhwen: *Glinss't nods*
PsychoQuadDuck: *he returns to the rest of the group*
Lithaladhwen: J: *watches*
Lithaladhwen: *Stephen finds a rock and in the bushes nearby... an empty bird's nest*
FFFan80: ....
FFFan80: *aims a hand at the rock*
FFFan80: *And lets loose with an amazingly powerful...!*
FFFan80: *...ray of frost spell =O*
Lithaladhwen: *no damage, but it impresses the kid*
Lithaladhwen: J: Nice....
Lithaladhwen: J: Just do that!
FFFan80: Heh.
FFFan80: I may have to use something bigger, if they're as big as you're saying kid.
Lithaladhwen: J: I'm going to be powerful when I'm grown up, and you'll see me fighting dragons and giants and blasting things and... *goes off into incoherent ramblings about his own future godlike power*
The Net Spider has left the room.
PsychoQuadDuck: *now he heads to Kerov*
THENinjaRabbi: *is still standing there*