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[22:06] <The Nocturne> !yai
[22:06] Wisdom from the Book of Yai:
[11:40] <Yaijinden> I am filled with the noble spirit of Falcon, and I cry his cry of victory.
[22:06] <The Nocturne> sounds fine to me.
[22:06] * The Nocturne claims this log for THE FUTARRR
[22:06] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Okay umm.... grab hold of my cloak
[22:07] *** Let's see a 2d6 roll for the Shadow Walker as people grab on.
[22:07] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 2d6 [ 5, 1 ]
[22:07] <The Nocturne> (( for all of us ))
[22:07] <The Nocturne> (( or her? ))
[22:08] *** Just her.
[22:09] *** Impossibly, it gets even darker. The reiatsu light is almost swallowed up entirely.
[22:10] <AirGrl> O_O
[22:11] *** Vermellia leads the three of you further in, and deeper inside. It's a long, dark walk... but as you get closer, you start spotting signs of habitation.
[22:11] * Vermellia X. Rosso tries to keep everyone close enough to the edge so they can make out what's going on, and leads them forward on the trail, her eyes glowing a reallt eerie blood-red
[22:11] <Vermellia X. Rosso> stuff up ahead, bookie-gang~
[22:11] *** Spotter posts, high in the trees. Inhabited ones, hither and yon, but never inhabited for more than a few minutes -- you look back, and they're gone.
[22:12] <Vermellia X. Rosso> these guys are super quick
[22:12] <The Nocturne> so not as sneaky as I thought
[22:12] <AirGrl> ..yeah
[22:12] <The Nocturne> or The Sneakiest™
[22:13] *** Evidence of a patrol, several footfalls, orderly -- single file, to hide numbers, only discernable as more-than-one person because the footfalls aren't -exactly- perfect.
[22:13] <Vermellia X. Rosso> these guys are pros.
[22:14] *** At last, in the distance, as the trees become larger, taller, and less tightly packed, you see the sinister-looking glow of a fire: a large one, surrounded at a distance by smaller ones.
[22:14] <Vermellia X. Rosso> they make it really hard to determine their numbres
[22:14] <Vermellia X. Rosso> we kinds want to stay away from the fire
[22:15] <AirGrl> .....
[22:15] <AirGrl> I might be able to determine their numbers
[22:15] <The Nocturne> this is not going to be easy.
[22:15] *** You have the luxury of being in the shadow realm to take your time to observe if you want -- which gives you a sight of several lean-tos, several of which are inhabited by humanoid figures.
[22:15] <The Nocturne> I wonder if we can find associations....
[22:15] *** Roll the appropriate stat; we'll use the second-highest number to represent the interference from the spooky things in the shadow realm.
[22:16] *** There are a few people up this late, but they all appear to be standing and alert. And armed.
[22:16] <AirGrl> .....
[22:16] *** And startlingly well-dressed. The peasant garb you saw in Meritina was linen and wool; these are silks, and finely-tailored ones at that.
[22:17] *** But they all appear to be uniforms.
[22:17] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Clearly an army
[22:17] <AirGrl> ..I'm guessing they're planning a war
[22:18] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Is this what destroys the village?
[22:19] * The Nocturne checks out any crests on the uniforms?
[22:20] *** There's a flower over the heart and on the right sleeve on every one of them.
[22:21] <AirGrl> unusual symbol
[22:21] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Hyacinths..
[22:21] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ^
[22:21] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ^
[22:21] * Vermellia X. Rosso squeaked thart
[22:21] <The Nocturne> do you think it has to do with flowerwench
[22:21] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Could be...
[22:22] <Vermellia X. Rosso> As a monk she might be able to sense us... we gotta be careful
[22:22] <AirGrl> are we sure these are the villians..just have to throw that out
[22:22] <The Nocturne> no need to draw conclusions now, right.
[22:22] * Vermellia X. Rosso attempts to listen using her feline hearing to catch any words of gunpowder, treachery, plot
[22:23] *** The soldiers are eerily silent, to the last of them. There is, however, some sort of quiet argument going on near the fire -- and, when you look closer, four people who are not in the uniforms.
[22:24] <Vermellia X. Rosso> fff they might have prisoners.. but if we get to close to thwe fire our cover might be blown
[22:25] * Vermellia X. Rosso attempts to get close enough to hear but not close enough to have the light betray them by taking away the shadow cover
[22:25] *** Your grasp of the darkness is just tenuous enough that you're pretty sure you're as close as you can get without losing cover.
[22:26] <AirGrl> what are they saying
[22:26] * Vermellia X. Rosso STRUGGLES to heatr anything she can
[22:26] *** You'll have to get two sixes on 5d6.
[22:27] *** And if you get no sixes, you lose your cover!
[22:27] <Vermellia X. Rosso> <_<
[22:27] <Vermellia X. Rosso> This is risky guys
[22:27] <AirGrl> oh geez
[22:27] <Vermellia X. Rosso> if we lose our cover we are gonna have to jump away FAST.
[22:28] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I'm a good leaper, are you Miki, being a senshi kid and all? What about you Nocturne?
[22:29] <Vermellia X. Rosso> the only other option would be for me to grab you two and haul ass
[22:29] <Vermellia X. Rosso> want me to risk this?
[22:29] <The Nocturne> we'll work it out.
[22:30] <Vermellia X. Rosso> wish me luck~
[22:30] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 5d6 [ 1, 2, 4, 4, 4 ]
[22:30] <AirGrl> .....
[22:30] <Vermellia X. Rosso> and now we have to run.
[22:30] <AirGrl> good idea
[22:31] * Vermellia X. Rosso GRABS Miki and Nocturne and BLASTS down the trial backwards at TOP speed
[22:31] *** So Vermellia edges closer, and the following things happen as a sudden flare from the fire rips their cover apart.
[22:31] * means she turned around and goes in the backwards direction
[22:32] * Vermellia X. Rosso belays that and listens XD
[22:33] *** Firstly, you get a look at the folks in front of the campfire. They're a mixed lot numbering four total, three men, one woman, all somewhere between forty to sixty years old. They're dressed in higher-class ceremonial garments that have seen a lot of wear and tear that comes from wearing stuff for a long time even with washes and don't notice you at first.
[22:34] *** In the next moment, you see the soldiers. Though the light isn't great, you can confirm that they're all wearing uniforms -- silk gi, red with silvery thread and belted in gold. This is super-sumptuous clothing the likes of which is almost unearthly...
[22:35] <The Nocturne> (Bet you anything, Scarlet Empire)
[22:35] *** An observation which carries to their weapons: long-hafted spears and short swords which glimmer in a prismatic, almost hypnotic sheen. No mortal hand forged these weapons.
[22:35] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (Barnacles...)
[22:36] *** Also all the soldiers are women? Huh. One of them is putting fingers to her lips and blows a sharp set of whistles.
[22:37] *** I'm presuming you're collectively attempting to escape rather than knuckle down and fight?
[22:37] <Vermellia X. Rosso> RUNNING TIME!
[22:37] * Vermellia X. Rosso BOLTS with the two of them in two at TOP SPEED using her SPEED DEMON skill
[22:37] <The Nocturne> ....
[22:37] <AirGrl> !!!!
[22:37] *** THEN IT IS THE FIGHTING TIME.
[22:37] <AirGrl> !!!!
[22:37] * The Nocturne was about to draw her sword
[22:37] <Vermellia X. Rosso> BARNACLES!
[22:38] * The Nocturne finds herself being dragged off instead.
[22:38] * Vermellia X. Rosso quickly deploys her Scythe
[22:38] * AirGrl pulls out her own sword
[22:38] <Vermellia X. Rosso> [[Universe make uo your miiidddndddd
[22:38] *** The soldiers respond to the whistle with preternatural speed, and they move with inhuman harmony. Pick one of your skills and tell us how you fight/evade your enemy outwards.
[22:38] <The Nocturne> (( can I use one to fight and one to evade? :D ))
[22:39] *** As mentioned in the thread, each interesting detail about your fighting escape will get you an additional die, to a maximum of eight additional dice.
[22:40] *** You'll then split those dice between attack and defense. Since you're not knuckling down to fight them in their encampment, they will only be able to do one 'hit' to you at any time. When the three of you accumulate a total of 20 attack successes, you escape.
[22:40] *** Everybody makes their move 'simultaneously' and you can play off one another's details.
[22:40] *** Oh and you can totally dictate how the minions are trying to fight you in your move.
[22:41] * Vermellia X. Rosso uses Sniper / Scythe to fan the blade out sideways intending to knock down the first wave of attackers, followed by a volley of blasts to take out the next set, switching back to BLAST the ground to propel her upwards and away from the fracas at high speed
[22:41] *** +6 dice for Vermellia.
[22:42] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( so that's... what 5d6? ))
[22:43] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( i am old halp ))
[22:43] * AirGrl rushes forward past the first two waves and slices with a spirit energy infused blade, trying to disarm as many as possible and cause confusion
[22:43] *** 4 from your skill, 6 from your move, 10 total. Split them between attack pools and defense pools; each die that rolls a 4+ is a hit.
[22:43] *** +4 dice for Miki, 8 total.
[22:44] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 7d6 for attack [ 5, 6, 5, 1, 2, 6, 4 ]
[22:44] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 3d6 for defense [ 6, 1, 6 ]
[22:44] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( like that? ))
[22:45] *** Exactly like that. The minion's threat rating is reduced to 15 and Vermellia suffers no meaningful injuries.
[22:45] * The Nocturne as a swordsman, draws her blade, running from beneath Vermellia and commences running headforward, slashing rapidly at her foes in circular motions, the arcs almost spherical.
[22:45] *** Nocturne's move and Miki's dice!
[22:45] *** +5 dice. Remember, you can also 'play' the minions' moves.
[22:46] <spiritflame> AirGrl rolls sd 4D6 for attack [ ]
[22:46] <AirGrl> (( .... ))
[22:46] <spiritflame> AirGrl rolls 4D6d for attack [ ]
[22:46] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( you are not typing it right ))
[22:46] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( /roll 4d6 for attack ))
[22:47] <spiritflame> AirGrl rolls 4d6 for attack [ 1, 1, 6, 2 ]
[22:47] <spiritflame> AirGrl rolls 4d6 for defense [ 3, 1, 1, 4 ]
[22:47] <spiritflame> The Nocturne rolls 7d6 atk b[BLEEP]ches [ 2, 6, 1, 1, 5, 3, 6 ]
[22:47] <spiritflame> The Nocturne rolls 3d6 def oh s[BLEEP]t [ 6, 1, 1 ]
[22:49] *** Miki and Nocturne evade injury, reducing their enemies by another 4.
[22:49] *** The soldiery presses onwards, their numbers whittled down by your efforts but still hot on your heels with 11 Threat Rating remaining.
[22:51] <AirGrl> !!
[22:51] <The Nocturne> I have an idea.
[22:51] <The Nocturne> We need to get as many of them away from us as possible.
[22:51] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Hmm?
[22:52] * Vermellia X. Rosso GRINS
[22:52] <The Nocturne> But we need one.
[22:52] * Vermellia X. Rosso switches out her ammo pack to high explosive rounds
[22:52] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Pick the one you want and I'll clear the others away!
[22:53] <Vermellia X. Rosso> HurryHurryHurry
[22:53] * AirGrl gathers spirt energy into her fist and SLAMS into a few of the attackers
[22:53] * The Nocturne uses her sick awesome totally inappropriate graceful dancing to get a jump up and see the horde above to pick.
[22:54] * Vermellia X. Rosso LEAPS up to join her
[22:54] <AirGrl> (( same rolling number? ))
[22:54] <spiritflame> The Nocturne rolls 1d4 [ 1 ]
[22:55] *** +2 for Miki, total of 6; you can use more details if you want. Dictating minion actions as part of your move counts for details! They are there to make you look cool and give you extra dice that way.
[22:55] * The Nocturne tries again
[22:55] <spiritflame> The Nocturne rolls 4d6 [ 5, 2, 4, 3 ]
[22:56] *** +4 for Nocturne, pick your attack and defense dice. There're plenty of targets and you have your pick of them so long as it's female between the ages of seventeen to seventy.
[22:56] *** Vermellia have a move?
[22:57] <The Nocturne> I'm going to try and pin down that one in the middle. Sound good?
[22:57] <AirGrl> (( so do I add that 6 onto the 8 or is this a brand new number? ))
[22:57] <The Nocturne> Just wipe out the rest.
[22:57] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Yup!
[22:57] *** Brand new number.
[22:57] <spiritflame> The Nocturne rolls 6d6 attack [ 4, 1, 2, 5, 2, 1 ]
[22:57] <spiritflame> The Nocturne rolls 2d6 defense [ 2, 6 ]
[22:58] * Vermellia X. Rosso leaps up to join nocturne, taking aim with her sniper-scythe folded into gun mode, she FIRES HIGH EXPLOSIVE ROUNDS under the mooks Nocturne doesn't care about in order to pulp or blow them backwards and away
[22:58] <spiritflame> AirGrl rolls 4d6 for attack [ 4, 3, 5, 2 ]
[22:58] *** +5 dice for Vermellia.
[22:58] <spiritflame> AirGrl rolls 2d6 for defense [ 2, 4 ]
[22:59] *** Total 9 dice.
[22:59] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 7d6 for attack [ 3, 4, 6, 6, 4, 5, 5 ]
[22:59] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 3d6 for defend [ 2, 6, 3 ]
[22:59] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 2d6 for defend [ 4, 5 ]
[23:01] *** The minions go down in droves. Two successes from Nocturne, two from Miki, six from Vermellia makes for a reduction of 10 threat rating.
[23:01] *** Scattered, smoked, or exploded, the remaining soldiers lose track of you in the midst of your escape and you come away with it with a captive.
[23:02] *** What condition do you have the captive in question?
[23:02] * The Nocturne has them alive, able to talk but roughed the f[BLEEP]k up.
[23:02] * Vermellia X. Rosso hasn't hurt the captive hopefully
[23:03] <The Nocturne> What the everloving f[BLEEP]k are you doing in these woods?
[23:04] *** Your captive -- in the same red-silver-gold silks with the flower emblem -- is a woman probably in her early thirties. She meets Nocturne's gaze, exhales sharply, and turns her eyes facing forward.
[23:05] <Vermellia X. Rosso> What're your intentions towards the village?
[23:06] <The Nocturne> ANSWER ME.
[23:06] * Captive Soldier has such cold scorn in her heart. She continues facing forward.
[23:07] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Oh humans.
[23:07] * Vermellia X. Rosso will do something utterly stupid now
[23:07] * Vermellia X. Rosso looks around for a bird feather
[23:07] *** It's yours.
[23:08] <The Nocturne> We have ways of making you talk.,
[23:08] * Vermellia X. Rosso whispers to her
[23:08] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I will break joo ♫
[23:08] * Vermellia X. Rosso begins to tickle this person without mercy or quarter
[23:09] * Vermellia X. Rosso will see how strong her discipline is!
[23:09] *** She has much discipline, but your technique may be greater. I don't think you have any related skills for this one, so give me 2d6.
[23:09] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 2d6 [ 1, 4 ]
[23:10] *** Eventually she gives into the squirmy giggles/laughs, and taps out after a bit. However, Nocturne can see while paying attention that the reason she's not talking is because there is no tongue in her mouth.
[23:10] <The Nocturne> ...
[23:10] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Oh no...
[23:11] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Did they do that to you?
[23:11] <Vermellia X. Rosso> /squek Or did you do it...
[23:11] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Or did you do it...
[23:11] * Captive Soldier makes a face that suggests it wasn't exactly involuntary.
[23:12] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Miki are you psychic <_<
[23:12] * Captive Soldier is both proud and somewhat apprehensive at this point.
[23:12] <AirGrl> no..I'm not....
[23:13] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I'm going to ask some yes or no questions
[23:13] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Please nod for yes and shake your head for no. Disobedience will be met by the feather
[23:13] <Captive Soldier> Hnn.
[23:13] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Are you guys planning to destroy that village back there? *points to the village*
[23:14] * Captive Soldier nods/shrugs?
[23:15] * Vermellia X. Rosso works her over with the feather s'mote
[23:15] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ^s'more
[23:15] <Vermellia X. Rosso> A wiseguy, ehhh~
[23:16] * Captive Soldier squirms! It's a qualified yes!
[23:16] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ...
[23:16] <The Nocturne> Are you associated with the Scarlet Empire?
[23:16] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Is this attack happening tonight?
[23:16] * Vermellia X. Rosso lets Nocturne go
[23:17] * Captive Soldier shakes her head to the first,, and again to the second.
[23:17] * The Nocturne tries to remember
[23:18] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Those forces we saw back there, is that all of you guys?
[23:18] <The Nocturne> Are you associated with the Godtalkers?
[23:19] * Captive Soldier nods/shrugs again, the qualified yes... and then a more certain nod.
[23:20] <The Nocturne> ...
[23:20] * AirGrl keeps watching around the area
[23:21] <The Nocturne> Do they want to be worshipped again?
[23:22] * Captive Soldier nods again
[23:23] <The Nocturne> ...
[23:24] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Is Flowerstep with you guys?
[23:24] <The Nocturne> If we kick out the Scarlet Empire's occupation that is forcing this upon these people, will you still destroy the village?
[23:24] <The Nocturne> Flowerstep was with the Scarlet Empire.
[23:25] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Oh sorry, musta got distracted <_<
[23:25] <The Nocturne> They aren't. They're with the opposition, the ones who were defeated by the monk.
[23:25] <The Nocturne> s'cool, you were sleeping or something.
[23:25] * Captive Soldier answers no, and an uncertain no.
[23:26] <The Nocturne> Okay.
[23:26] <The Nocturne> We need to discuss this right now and make a decision.
[23:26] * The Nocturne sits cross legged on this woman.
[23:27] * AirGrl keeps her eyes and ears peeled..to make sure they aren't surprised
[23:27] <The Nocturne> Scarlet Empire was a bunch of a[BLEEP]le bullies that are taking the best of the village.
[23:27] * Vermellia X. Rosso does the same
[23:28] <The Nocturne> But these guys, because the gods aren't being worshipped, are going to bring their wrath upon the village.
[23:28] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Right...
[23:29] *** All is quiet, and the captive is watching you just as warily.
[23:29] <The Nocturne> Really, I want to be your friend, lady. But you're gonna kill off a whole village in the process.
[23:29] <Vermellia X. Rosso> But what's to say when we kick the Scarlet Empire out that the people will start worshipping again.
[23:29] <The Nocturne> That's the thing.
[23:30] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Lady did the Scarlet Empire make the people stop worshipping?
[23:30] <The Nocturne> Yeah, Flowerstep kind of kicked out their godtalkers.
[23:30] <The Nocturne> The Villagers basically forefeitted because the last place to resist the Scarlet Empire doesn't exist anymore.
[23:31] * Captive Soldier had been cold before now, but now her stare is positively icy and directed away from everyone here.
[23:31] *** Not even back towards the camp.
[23:31] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I wonder... if we could deal with Flowerstep and the Empire... if we could hold these guys off too.
[23:31] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ....
[23:31] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Lady, are you from that village?
[23:32] * Vermellia X. Rosso feels like she understands that look.
[23:32] <The Nocturne> I was thinking that. If we could eject the empire and then hold off the godtalkers.
[23:32] * Captive Soldier says everything without a single word.
[23:34] <Vermellia X. Rosso> We don't want that village to burn. We're trying to save it.
[23:34] <Vermellia X. Rosso> God...talker...
[23:35] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Lady... were you a god.. talker?
[23:35] * Vermellia X. Rosso considers her lack of a tongue
[23:35] * Captive Soldier shakes her head. And then points towards Meritina, and shakes her head.
[23:35] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Hmm.
[23:36] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Okay so just really strict discipline against loose lips.
[23:36] <Vermellia X. Rosso> There's three of us...
[23:36] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Can we really hold them off.
[23:36] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I mean I'm good but...
[23:36] <The Nocturne> I think we have to support one or the other.
[23:37] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Do we have more than a day before the village is attacked?
[23:37] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ...
[23:37] * Captive Soldier shrugs and shakes her head.
[23:37] <Vermellia X. Rosso> In that case we might have to support these guys.
[23:37] <Vermellia X. Rosso> But...
[23:37] <AirGrl> what??
[23:37] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Flowerstep's people aren't damaging the village right now, are they?
[23:37] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I mean they're being jers and taking from it...
[23:38] <The Nocturne> We're going to have to make some pretty major concessions.
[23:38] * The Nocturne thinks back to boar seer man
[23:38] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Would they destroy something that gives them resources?
[23:38] <The Nocturne> Well
[23:38] <The Nocturne> They have a grip on all the best things in the town.
[23:38] <The Nocturne> Remember when Simon asked for a smith?
[23:38] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Right, what I'm saying is... it ight be in their interests to protect the town...
[23:39] <Vermellia X. Rosso> If only for their greed.
[23:39] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Remember, we're not here to liberate the town.
[23:39] <Vermellia X. Rosso> We're here to keep it in one piece.
[23:39] * AirGrl nods...
[23:39] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Others will come to do the rest.
[23:39] <The Nocturne> Just to make sure it survives.
[23:39] <The Nocturne> Those weapons...
[23:39] * Vermellia X. Rosso nods
[23:39] <The Nocturne> They weren't just blessed by the gods.
[23:40] <Vermellia X. Rosso> No they felt goldy on their own.
[23:40] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ^godly
[23:41] <The Nocturne> So this isn't going to be easy.
[23:41] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Naw.
[23:41] <The Nocturne> Yeah, Flowertoe could probably take out a few, but a whole army?
[23:42] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Probably not.
[23:42] <Vermellia X. Rosso> But like Granpa would say "We can't exactly roll up and ask to join up"
[23:42] <The Nocturne> ...
[23:42] <The Nocturne> get some of those uniforms.
[23:43] <AirGrl> ...
[23:43] <Vermellia X. Rosso> These guys are a pro army, but I wonder if we could pwn them in this forest...
[23:43] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Okay.
[23:43] <The Nocturne> From the blasted. Or this one.
[23:43] * Vermellia X. Rosso shifts into the shadow-realm just in case people are brave enough to come back to the battle site, and goes to collect the best-looking unforms she can
[23:44] *** When Vermellia returns to the battle site, she discovers that they have recovered their fallen. Drag marks are everywhere.
[23:44] <The Nocturne> First off, I hate to say it but you sure as hell can't be relied to go back to your army, so I think you're coming with us.
[23:44] <The Nocturne> You can be our warning to the people of this town.
[23:45] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (Barnacles)
[23:45] * Vermellia X. Rosso returns
[23:45] <Vermellia X. Rosso> We'll have to do prisoner-escort.
[23:45] <The Nocturne> Alright.
[23:45] <Vermellia X. Rosso> They took back their fallen.
[23:45] <The Nocturne> Damnit.
[23:45] <The Nocturne> They really are making sure not to leave any marks.
[23:45] <The Nocturne> Alright.
[23:45] <The Nocturne> We go back, we bring her.
[23:45] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Yeah these guys are pro.
[23:45] * Captive Soldier grumbles, but doesn't exactly have any choice in the matter
[23:46] <The Nocturne> We talk to Flowerheel.
[23:46] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Wait.
[23:46] <The Nocturne> What?
[23:46] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Lady... about how many are in your army? *starts suggesting numbers*
[23:47] <AirGrl> ?
[23:47] * Captive Soldier has managed to clam up again >:|
[23:48] * Vermellia X. Rosso reminds her of Sir Feather.
[23:48] * Captive Soldier has Home to think about! This is bolstering her. You can try again, but with only one die.
[23:48] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Also we should take her back via the Shadow Realm in case they try to snipe her.
[23:48] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 1d6 [ 3 ]
[23:48] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 1d6 for featherboarding [ 3 ]
[23:49] * Captive Soldier is resolute once again, stifling laughs and being generally determined not to cough up any more good details.
[23:50] <The Nocturne> (( So I have to be up stupid early tomorrow... ))
[23:50] *** me too
[23:50] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( <-- ))
[23:50] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( want to call it a night? I won't really be able to play till about sunday ))
[23:50] <The Bookie> (( Then does this coming Sunday night still work for everyone? ))
[23:50] <AirGrl> (( as far as I know ))
[23:51] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( should be fine for me ))
[23:51] <AirGrl> (( as long as we can topic it so we avoid any interruptions again :) ))
[23:51] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( Yai I am loving this system btw ))
[23:51] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( sure ))
[23:51] <The Bookie> (( I'll work on adding it to the wiki then. ))
[23:51] <The Bookie> (( So let it be written, so let it be done. ))
[23:51] <The Nocturne> (( hells to the yes I don't have to be up early monday ))
[23:51] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( I was suggesting it to LL to use for cases when we need a less godmodey way of handling plots ))
[23:52] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( and the idea of instantiations is a great way esp for those of us like me who hate killing their babies ))
[23:52] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( and for others who might hate humbling them ))
[23:53] <AirGrl> (( Yai I really really love this rp :D ))
[23:53] <The Bookie> (( Oorah. We resume Sunday circa 6PM CBT? ))
[23:53] <The Bookie> (( Yay everything working out! ))
[23:53] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( I will be 30-45 mins late ))
[23:54] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( i get off shift 6:30 CBT ))
[23:54] <The Nocturne> (( sounds good to me ))
[23:54] <The Bookie> (( If we can't get four total folks we'll wait for ya. ))
[23:54] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( okay cool ))
[23:54] <The Nocturne> (( I can play ALL NIGHT sunday woooooooo ))
[23:55] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( haha not me, next week i start mentoring. god help me i don't even know what to do ))
[23:55] <Vermellia X. Rosso> /oco but it is a critical first step towards getting promoted
[23:55] <The Bookie> (( You poor ba[BLEEP]rd! ))
[23:55] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( IKR they didn't even tell me I would need mentoring tools so ui have to start eary tomm to get those set up ))
[23:56] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( and tomm is my first mentoring day ))
[23:56] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( FUN TIMES ))
[23:56] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( anyway night buddies ))
[23:56] <The Bookie> (( Hooray and whatnot. If questions emerge shoot them in the thread or contact me by whatever means you have available. ))
[23:57] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( okay, except for my s[BLEEP]tty math skills everything seems to make sense ))
[23:57] *** With their prisoner in tow, our heroes begin the long trek back to Merinita. Peril lies in store for them!
[23:57] *** Vermellia X. Rosso [vsxr@s-proc11.arkula.fed] has left #suburbansenshi3 (Waking up to another dream -- DREAMCEOTION HO)
[23:57] *** NEXT TIME, ON THE BOOKIE'S TROUBLESHOOTERS:
[23:58] *** "I find the story eminently unlikely."
[23:58] *** AirGrl has left #suburbansenshi3
[23:58] *** "Doom is coming! Doom and vengeance!"
[23:58] *** "Let me show you the power of Immaculate Kung Fu."
[23:59] *** "I've never seen that flower before..."
[23:59] *** See you all next time!
[23:38] <@spiritflame> Current Location is: Tokyo, Location Unknown
[23:41] *** a makeshift stage is being shut down for the night...as the crowds leave and the actors leave the stage
[23:44] *** Matsumi Kaze [AirGal@QTech.com] has joined #suburbansenshi3
[23:44] <@spiritflame> konbanwa matsumi kaze
[23:45] * Matsumi Kaze smiles, watching the work and wanders over, sitting on the edge of the stage
[23:46] <Matsumi Kaze> ...another day....
[23:46] * Matsumi Kaze looks around...then lays down on the stage, looking up atthe sky
[23:47] <Matsumi Kaze> ..I just hope this works.....
[23:49] <Matsumi Kaze> .....I miss the hotel
[23:50] <Kanri-chan> m-matsu?
[23:51] <Matsumi Kaze> huh??
[23:51] * Matsumi Kaze sits up "kanri!"
[23:51] * Kanri-chan jumps back and looks down "im sorry... i just caught yuhr scent when i was walking..."
[23:52] <Matsumi Kaze> no no it's ok!
[23:52] <Matsumi Kaze> sorry you missed the show tonight
[23:52] * Kanri-chan perks her ears "yea.. sorry i had to close up shop... when is it on again?"
[23:52] * Sayuri Kinichi is in a corner, working on getting her make up removed from the show.....Hana and Anni are chatting....while Masaki tries sending a text to david
[23:53] <Matsumi Kaze> well on this stage we did Beauty and the Beast
[23:53] <Kanri-chan> oh.. daini would have liked that
[23:56] <Matsumi Kaze> well tomorrow we're going to be doing p[BLEEP] in boots
[23:56] <Kanri-chan> ......the cat one??
[23:57] <Kanri-chan> 0.0
[23:57] <Matsumi Kaze> mmhm
[23:57] <Kanri-chan> /ms pulls out her phone and types "what time?"
[23:58] * Kanri-chan ^
[23:59] <Matsumi Kaze> well first performance is at 11 pm
[23:59] <Matsumi Kaze> second is at 5 pm
[00:00] <Kanri-chan> (( the second is before the first? ))
[00:02] <Matsumi Kaze> (( oops..that was suppose to be AM ))
[00:02] <Matsumi Kaze> (( I'M TIRED OK XD ))
[00:03] <Matsumi Kaze> Kanri..tell me
[00:03] <Matsumi Kaze> how is the atmosphere in the hotel right now
[00:03] <Kanri-chan> boring
[00:04] <Matsumi Kaze> well that's better then in bad moods I suppose
[00:04] <Kanri-chan> um tense early. tense yesterday before i bought tbe hotel
[00:04] <Kanri-chan> anger was there too yesterday i think
[00:06] <Matsumi Kaze> you..bought the hotel?
[00:06] <Kanri-chan> .......yes
[00:07] <Kanri-chan> >>
[00:07] <Matsumi Kaze> ..........what
[00:08] <Kanri-chan> well everyone else seemed to be surprised i could afford it
[00:08] <Matsumi Kaze> how could you afford it?
[00:09] <Kanri-chan> i worked 4 different positions for a royal family and won top league competitions
[00:09] <Kanri-chan> and saved every yen i found growing up
[00:09] <Matsumi Kaze> ...good point
[00:10] <Kanri-chan> so 100 billion was nothing
[00:10] <Sayuri Kinichi> um Miss Kanri?
[00:12] * Kanri-chan looks around "miss??? me???"
[00:12] <Kanri-chan> 0.0
[00:12] <Sayuri Kinichi> thank you for the wonderful meals ^^
[00:14] * Kanri-chan scratches her head and chuckles "no problem. its what i do^^"
[00:15] * Sayuri Kinichi bows to kanri!
[00:17] * Matsumi Kaze giggles
[00:19] * Kanri-chan awkwardly bows back 0.0
[00:19] <Kanri-chan> i uhhh.... thank yuh?
[00:21] * Matsumi Kaze looks over some documents handed to her by a stagehand
[00:21] <Matsumi Kaze> Kanri, can we count on you for more food tomorrow?
[00:23] <Kanri-chan> sure!
[00:23] <Kanri-chan> same amount? same stuff?
[00:23] <Matsumi Kaze> try something new tomorrow..variety :)
[00:27] <Kanri-chan> how about pigs in a blanket. a ceasar salad. aaaaaaand i dunno veggie and beef burgers?
[00:30] <Matsumi Kaze> good choice!
[00:30] <Masaki O`Cain> wait who would eat a veggie burger?
[00:30] *** several members of the staff raise hands
[00:30] <Masaki O`Cain> .............fine
[00:30] <Kanri-chan> of course milk water and simple juces
[00:33] <Matsumi Kaze> yeah that makes sense!
[00:35] * Kanri-chan makes notes of the order "all set itll be here hot and ready on time... ill bring it myself!^^"
[00:36] <Matsumi Kaze> thank you!
[00:37] <Kanri-chan> no problem!
[00:37] <Kanri-chan> im gunna bring daini to see p[BLEEP] in boots anyways ^^
[00:38] <Kanri-chan> (( im sure this is g rated yes ? XD ))
[00:39] <Matsumi Kaze> (( yes XD ))
[00:40] <Kanri-chan> (( hahaha that [BLEEP] is rather suspicious ))
[00:41] <Matsumi Kaze> (( :P ))
[00:42] <Kanri-chan> itll be here right?
[00:44] <Matsumi Kaze> yup!
[00:45] <Kanri-chan> good i can find my way back
[00:46] <Kanri-chan> so howd this show go?
[00:48] <Matsumi Kaze> really well! we had quite the crowd
[00:48] <Matsumi Kaze> the other shows did well too!
[00:49] <Kanri-chan> oh cool! thats good. who was the princess?
[00:50] <Matsumi Kaze> Sayuri was!
[00:51] * Kanri-chan looks at sayuri "oh? good job!!"
[00:53] <Matsumi Kaze> well..you better get home..it's getting late..we still have to close up some stuff
[00:54] <Kanri-chan> alrighty see yuh tomorrow!
[00:54] * Kanri-chan walks off with a wave
[00:55] *** Matsumi Kaze [AirGal@QTech.com] has left #suburbansenshi3 (back to work)
[00:55] *** Kanri-chan has left #suburbansenshi3
[22:25] * Locrian knocks on the door at the end of the 15th floor hallway.
[22:26] * It takes a moment, but whoever resides behind this door opens their eyes as they feel this disturbance. "..."
[22:28] * Jack answers the door from the other side. It seems he's forgotten to check the cameras, because when he see's Locrian, he freezes up.
[22:31] * Jack felt like everything was in slow-motion, including himself. He hesitated before bringing himself to slam the door shut.
[22:31] <Locrian> Well helloooo there, you! So nice to se- ...
[22:32] * Locrian slides in her boot to stop the door from being shut all the way.
[22:32] <Locrian> Now, now, now, is that anyway to treat someone in a reunion?
[22:35] * Jack just backs up further into his ocean enviroment. If he's saying anything, it won't be heard past the airlock... He IS under water.
[22:37] * Locrian looks at the wall of water being held back by an invisible force. "...Impressive." Then she looks at Jack and freezes the area around him, encasing him, then forcing him out the door with a gush and splash of water.
[22:38] * Locrian closes the door after him and allows her ice to fall apart and melt, releasing the panicked 'man'
[22:41] * Jack collapses onto the ground, a bit like a fish out of water, before scrambling to his feet, whirling around to face Locrian, and absent mindedly backing away from her.
[22:41] <Jack> W-wh... What do YOU WNAT!? You're not going to... Going to... Take me back.... RIGHT!?
[22:42] * Locrian just looks at him for a moment, trying to interpret his choice of words in the right way. "Take you back where, Jacky?"
[22:43] <Jack> YOU KNOW WHERE! The howling... So much howling. It's... It's MADDENING!
[22:44] <Locrian> What? No! NOOOOO, no, no! Of course not!
[22:44] <Locrian> That's not why I'm here. That's in the past.
[22:45] * Locrian comes up to him and pulls him in.
[22:45] * Jack flinches "Eep!"
[22:45] <Locrian> No one's going to make you go back there, buddy. I just wanted to talk! ^__^
[22:47] * Jack trembles as he speaks. "Y-y-you... You're touching me..."
[22:50] * Locrian just ignores him and wraps an arm over his shoulders, and around his neck, making sure he's nice and close. "Sooooo, I see you've found a place to live and have been making friends. Neat-o!"
[22:51] <Jack> You're still touching me...
[22:51] <Jack> What do you want?
[22:52] <Locrian> Whoa, whoa, whoa, man... Jack. So tense. Why so tense, man? I just said I wanted to talk. Isn't that okay?
[22:53] * Jack just stares at her for a minute, then looks away, mumbling.
[22:53] <Jack> I guess not...
[22:53] <Jack> ...Not so bad...
[22:54] <Jack> For...
[22:54] * Jack looks confused, most likely by himself.
[22:58] <Locrian> Uh, anyway!!!
[22:58] <Locrian> If you haven't noticed by now, everyone in this place is a FREAK.
[22:59] <Locrian> Which means they're fairly accepting of each other's... species.
[23:00] <Locrian> And apparently open to accepting each other's seed...
[23:00] * Locrian thinks for a moment, then shudders at the thought.
[23:00] <Locrian> Animals...
[23:01] <Jack> ...??
[23:01] <Locrian> Anyway!
[23:02] <Locrian> I think... Just hear me out, but I think you should show them who you really are.
[23:02] <Jack> Wha-huh? Me? I'm... I'm? Uhm... Wha-
[23:02] <Locrian> WHAT you are.
[23:03] * Jack would feel his heart drop to his stomach... If he had a heart.
[23:03] * Jack shakes his head.
[23:03] <Jack> N-no... I CA-!!
[23:04] <Locrian> JACK! Geez, Jack...
[23:04] <Locrian> Calm down.
[23:04] <Locrian> Walk outside and smell the roses.
[23:05] <Locrian> You're surrounded by MONSTERS.
[23:05] <Jack> MONSTERS!?!?!?!1
[23:05] <Locrian> Yes, Jack. Monsters.
[23:06] <Locrian> Just like you.
[23:06] <Jack> Nuh-uh. No.. I'm not.. I'm not a monster!
[23:07] <Locrian> Of course not. You're a sweetheart. You wouldn't harm a fly.
[23:07] <Locrian> Intentionally...
[23:08] <Locrian> But you can't deny that the people around here are different...
[23:08] <Jack> ...
[23:09] <Locrian> Do you really think they'd toss you out for showing your true appearance?
[23:11] <Jack> I.... I don't know... Maybe?
[23:12] <Locrian> Jack. When ever you're up to it, whenever you're feeling brave, I want you to go downstairs and look at everyone.
[23:12] <Locrian> Can you do that for me?
[23:13] <Jack> ...Y-yeah... I guess... Why?
[23:13] <Locrian> Because I want you to know you're where you belong.
[23:14] <Locrian> And no one will judge you based on your appearance here.
[23:14] <Locrian> Jack, I think you should feel free to appear as you naturally are.
[23:15] <Locrian> I know it must be difficult to force yourself into such a small form.
[23:15] * Jack leans away from her, remaining silent.
[23:16] <Jack> ...
[23:18] <Locrian> You're safe here.
[23:19] * Locrian pats him on the back and lets him go.
[23:19] <Locrian> I realize you may need some time to think this over.
[23:20] <Locrian> I suggest taking a stroll around the block!
[23:20] <Locrian> Tokyo City has quite some fascinating places!
[23:21] <Jack> R-really?
[23:21] <Locrian> You bet!
[23:22] <Jack> You're not going to... to... hurt me.... Are you?
[23:22] <Locrian> What? NO!
[23:23] <Locrian> I can promise you that.
[23:23] <Jack> O-okay...?
[23:25] <Locrian> Well, it's been nice meeting with you, but I must be going. I'll see you around, right?
[23:26] * Locrian asked rhetorically as she began walking away. Then she stops for a moment, turns, and waves.
[23:26] <Locrian> You always were my favorite mistake.
[23:28] * Locrian returns to the unlit room she appeared from, then disappears in it.
[23:28] * Jack opens his mouth as if he were to say something, then stops. "..." He turns around and goes back to his room for now. He has a lot of thinking to do.
[23:43] *** Young Lich [SmilingSoulFarmer@sculptedeternity.con] has joined #suburbansenshi3
[23:43] <@spiritflame> konbanwa young lich
[23:44] <Young Lich> (( Gobi Desert, on the tops of the dunes. ))
[23:44] <@spiritflame> Current Location is: Gobi Desert, hundreds of feet from the HOTEL
[23:44] <Young Lich> You wanted to talk to me?
[23:45] * Locrian heads out and away from the HOTEL. Now, she's away from all the others, she speaks. "Yeah, there was something I wanted to know. Don't worry, it's not anything about you or your possessions..."
[23:46] <Young Lich> Well?
[23:46] <Locrian> Some of the people of the HOTEL were speaking of something, then hushed up once they realized I was listening.
[23:46] <Locrian> Do you know how they brought back all the people that were killed lately?
[23:46] <Young Lich> It is something you have to get used to.
[23:47] <Young Lich> Happens to me less now than it used to, but I have gone to great effort to become essential and win trust.
[23:47] <Young Lich> ....Yes.
[23:47] <Young Lich> I know how.
[23:47] * Young Lich keeps walking.
[23:48] <Locrian> They let something slip. I really hope they're something more than what I'm thinking.......
[23:49] <Young Lich> Depends on what you are thinking, doesn't it?
[23:49] <Young Lich> No, they are terrified of you finding out.
[23:49] <Young Lich> I'll tell you right now you will have a b[BLEEP]ch of a time getting it out of them.
[23:49] <Young Lich> I'll tell you about it, but not for free.
[23:50] <Locrian> Wonderful.
[23:50] <Young Lich> Well, you want to hear the price?
[23:50] <Young Lich> You can afford it.
[23:50] <Locrian> Why not?
[23:51] <Young Lich> Becuse it is in my best interest not to tell you either.
[23:51] <Young Lich> Actually, while we are out here, I wanted to ask you if you wanted to trade with my realm.
[23:51] <Locrian> Funny you should ask, I was going to mention that later.
[23:51] <Young Lich> Slaves, resources, food.... magic items. I also have magical plants with dryad powers. YOu interested?
[23:52] * Young Lich keeps on walking.
[23:52] <Locrian> Of course.
[23:53] <Locrian> Tidespeak is rich in teeth, bones, leather, lots of stuff you get from dead things.... Then Adamantine.
[23:53] <Young Lich> Adamantine.
[23:53] <Young Lich> Bingo.
[23:54] <Young Lich> Perfect.
[23:54] <Young Lich> That's what I want.
[23:54] <Young Lich> Got do have it. Don't think anything else will cut it.
[23:55] <Young Lich> Mmmm, I know some poachers and black market people who will tend to do what I say. You don't want me to sell any of that teeth bones or leather to get money from this world, do you?
[23:55] <Locrian> Oh really? Tidespeak is exceptionally talented in crafting with adamantine. I'm sure we can make it in any useful shape you desire, or if you want it raw.
[23:57] <Locrian> Money in what form?
[23:57] <Young Lich> I dunno. I have grown to love that about this world, honestly.
[23:57] <Young Lich> Some of the things we would get in trouble for where we grew up are SO EASY here.
[23:57] <Young Lich> You can get anything from soup to shovels that are better than ours.
[23:58] <Young Lich> Did you know that this world even has a complicated whirring machine that they uses to sharpen writing implements?
[23:58] <Locrian> (( wut? ))
[23:59] <Young Lich> (( He is trying to describe a pencil sharpener ))
[23:59] <Locrian> (( lmao ))
[00:01] <Locrian> That's interesting, I suppose. I am interested in recieving food shipments, but I may have to study this world more closely for what more Tidespeak may want.
[00:01] <Young Lich> I understand.
[00:01] <Young Lich> I have no shortage of food. I have been storing it for months.
[00:01] <Young Lich> I was going to trade it to the people of this world who are hungry to get gold, but.... eh.
[00:02] <Young Lich> Better I get what I desire immediately.
[00:02] <Young Lich> Food for Adamantine, then.
[00:02] <Young Lich> Good enough. I assure you I am aware of the grain-to-adamanting conversion rate.
[00:02] <Young Lich> You will get your fair share.
[00:02] <Young Lich> My my my, how I miss dealing in good old fashioned Gold Pieces.
[00:03] <Young Lich> I admit it... there are really days when I miss the feel of a GP in my hand.
[00:03] <Locrian> Then maybe you would like to trade in gold?
[00:04] * Locrian reaches for a pouch she carries around.
[00:04] <Locrian> I find it handy to keep some gold around.
[00:04] <Young Lich> No can do.
[00:04] <Young Lich> Don't have it with me.
[00:04] <Young Lich> You would be suprised at how hard that is to get here.
[00:05] <Young Lich> It's locked tightly away. They use paper fro money, and these cards made out of fake metal.
[00:05] <Young Lich> It took me a LONG time to grasp it... a long time. I made many mistakes.
[00:05] * Young Lich remembers something important.
[00:05] <Locrian> Sounds like their currency is easily destroyed.
[00:06] <Locrian> What is the benefeit to paper money and fake metal cards?
[00:07] <Locrian> Also, these plants you mentioned earlier. Do they have specific names?
[00:08] <Young Lich> Yes. Rice. Fava Beans. Something called "alfalfa." Various things.
[00:08] <Locrian> We never got to the part where you explain to me what these things are that the people of the HOTEL used to bring back nearly a whole city of people... if not more.
[00:08] <Young Lich> In my realm, however, I plant other things. The Dryads make it grow innumerably.
[00:08] <Young Lich> Ah, yes, we didn't do that, did we?
[00:08] <Locrian> We will.
[00:08] <Young Lich> Well. The thing I wanted from you for that information was Adamantine, but now that I'm getting it anyway...
[00:08] <Locrian> But it has yet to happen.
[00:09] <Locrian> Adamantine for food and information, then.
[00:09] <Young Lich> Do you believe in the gods?
[00:09] <Locrian> I'll just tack that right on ther-
[00:09] <Locrian> Yes...
[00:09] <Young Lich> I mean, of course you do. We are all aware that they are real... but do you venerate one of them?
[00:10] <Locrian> Yes.
[00:10] * Young Lich glances back at the hotel. He narrows his eyes.
[00:10] <Young Lich> Whom?
[00:10] <Locrian> Why do you ask?
[00:13] <Young Lich> I merely wondered if you were willing to pray with me.
[00:14] <Young Lich> To a mighty god, whom we both should emulate and obey.
[00:14] <Young Lich> You don't have to, of course, but if you want to learn the secrets you crave...
[00:15] <Locrian> (( Psst... You remember how I am with names? ))
[00:15] <Locrian> (( Well guess what! ewe ))
[00:16] <Locrian> (( Locrian's god has yet to be named! ))
[00:16] <Locrian> (( Chatango? ))
[00:16] <Young Lich> Do you wish to offer him veneration?
[00:17] <Locrian> How sweet, but that all depends on the god you speak of.
[00:18] <Young Lich> Oh, I do not speak of him.
[00:18] <Young Lich> ....Ever.
[00:18] <Young Lich> But I digress.
[00:19] <Young Lich> Simply think it over.
[00:19] <Young Lich> If you pray with me, I will tell you the secret you desire.
[00:19] <Young Lich> I might think of an alternate payment, yes, but I find this one quite suitable... yes...
[00:19] * Young Lich nods.
[00:20] <Locrian> Why are you so eager for me to pray to this god?
[00:20] <Locrian> Oh gosh, is it because of what I made you do for my friendly friend, death-face the lovable musician?
[00:21] <Locrian> He can't help it, his music is so good, it kills!
[00:22] <Locrian> He just wants to spread the joy to everyone!
[00:23] <Locrian> Is that really so wrong?
[00:24] <Young Lich> It is when it inconveniences me.
[00:25] <Young Lich> Yeah, you DID make me do that, and the price was peace.
[00:26] <Young Lich> I suuuuuuure hope I didn't do that for no reason, but then, we are here talking peaceully, so there is that.
[00:27] <Young Lich> You certainly don't have to do it.
[00:27] <Young Lich> I won't make you. I'll think of another payment.
[00:27] <Young Lich> All I'm saying is that if you do it, I'll tell you the secret you want.
[00:27] <Young Lich> But that is a private matter.
[00:28] <Young Lich> I'll make sure you get tons and tons of food.
[00:28] <Young Lich> You, meanwhile, will make sure there is adamantine on hand.
[00:28] <Young Lich> I'm not sure how much of I'll need, but I need to cut something REALLY hard.
[00:28] * Locrian mumles to herself a bit. "Well, I do allow lesser dieties within the Tidespeak walls... But if only I knew who it was."
[00:28] * Young Lich just smiles.
[00:28] <Young Lich> Mmmmmm.
[00:28] <Young Lich> If you set up a shrine to this deity, I'll tell you what you want to know.
[00:29] <Young Lich> I have a book that tells how do set the temple up.
[00:29] <Young Lich> Do this, and you shall have what you desire.
[00:29] <Young Lich> Do we have an agreement?
[00:29] <Locrian> Whoa, first it was we pray, now a shrine? Slow down there.
[00:29] <Young Lich> Oh, I just meant that your people could pray instead of you.
[00:30] <Locrian> Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned the lesser dieties part...
[00:30] <Locrian> How will my people know they want to preay if they do not know the god?
[00:31] <Young Lich> I think it will take care of itself.
[00:31] * Young Lich smiles
[00:31] <Locrian> How will the dead react to this 'god'?
[00:31] <Young Lich> Veneration.
[00:31] <Locrian> Or does this god make you dead?
[00:32] * Locrian sighs.
[00:32] <Locrian> Set it up in middle of the forest...
[00:32] <Young Lich> If your best friend is a piper that claims the lives of the living, do you REALLY care if people die?
[00:33] <Locrian> Well, my friend likes to stick around a certain area. That certain area NOT being my city.
[00:34] <Locrian> I have an idea!
[00:34] <Locrian> I'll have it built in one of the neighboring cities!
[00:34] <Locrian> I know a gal who could get it done.
[00:35] * Young Lich smiles slowly.
[00:35] <Young Lich> This is acceptable to me.
[00:35] <Young Lich> Here. I keep the book with me at all times... for luck. <.<
[00:35] <Young Lich> /inventorylist
[00:35] <Young Lich> / inventory list
[00:35] <Young Lich> (( f[BLEEP]k it. ))
[00:35] <Locrian> Oh no, you'll have to give it to the one I speak of.
[00:35] * Young Lich pulls out the Tome of the Stilled Tongue
[00:35] <Locrian> She's taking care of it, not me.
[00:36] <Locrian> Or she will be.
[00:36] * Young Lich hesitates. "The what? Who is this person?"
[00:36] <Locrian> Oh, just a friend.
[00:37] <Locrian> Lets say, the city the shrine will be built in does now know who she really sides with.
[00:38] <Young Lich> ....that's perfect.
[00:38] <Young Lich> ABSOLUTELY perfect.
[00:38] <Young Lich> I approve.
[00:38] <Young Lich> I'll give it to her, then.
[00:38] * Young Lich looks back at the HOTEL again for a second.
[00:39] <Locrian> Wonderful. Where shall she meet you, or your associates?
[00:40] <Young Lich> Oh, I'll make arrangements, I'll make arrangements.
[00:40] <Young Lich> The people at the HOTEL were speaking of the Dragonballs.
[00:40] <Locrian> Fun times, yes...
[00:40] <Young Lich> Those who wish upon them are granted their heart's desire.
[00:40] <Locrian> Oh, a wish, huh? What is the extent of this wish's power?
[00:41] <Young Lich> ...Dunno.
[00:42] <Young Lich> But it can clearly raise all of those people from the dead.
[00:42] <Young Lich> Clearly, the upper limits of the power must be very vast indeed.
[00:42] <Locrian> How many are there?
[00:42] <Young Lich> If you want the truth I really don't know.
[00:42] <Young Lich> There seem to be more than one set.
[00:42] <Young Lich> You can't use them immediately, either.
[00:43] <Locrian> Why not?
[00:43] <Young Lich> They recharge, so to speak? Like many of the wondrous items you and I are used to?
[00:45] <Locrian> I figured you would know a little more...
[00:46] <Young Lich> I do.
[00:46] <Young Lich> When they are together, they summon the Eternal Dragon.
[00:46] <Young Lich> He grants the wish.
[00:46] <Young Lich> The problem is that lots of others know about this.
[00:47] <Young Lich> I've never heard of a wish being made with the dragonballs without INTENSE fighting with other challengers.
[00:47] <Locrian> That's to be expected, I suppose.
[00:48] <Locrian> So a dragon, huh? What's the dragon's name?
[00:48] <Young Lich> Shen Ron, or Shen Long
[00:48] <Young Lich> Depends upon the region.
[00:49] <Young Lich> His power is great indeed. I know you and I have seen and heard of mighty wyrms. He seems to make them look insignificant.
[00:49] <Young Lich> If you wished to learn more about them, I could tell you whom to speak to.
[00:49] <Young Lich> He lives upon Khami's lookout.
[00:49] <Young Lich> Green fellow.
[00:49] <Young Lich> Gruff voice.
[00:50] <Young Lich> Powerful fighter, I am told.
[00:51] <Locrian> That's interesting. I'll look into that.
[00:52] <Locrian> I sure hope the people of the HOTEL has not pulled him into the "hush hush, no speak" club.
[00:52] <Locrian> This information is very interesting...
[00:52] <Young Lich> Locrian.
[00:52] <Young Lich> If you f[BLEEP]k up, they'll kill you.
[00:52] <Locrian> Hmmyessss?
[00:52] <Locrian> Ohhhhh.
[00:53] <Young Lich> I don't suppose, by the way, you'd be inclined to give your old pal Simon a few of those wonderful pieces of gold in thanks for his information tonight?
[00:53] <Locrian> I'm sure they'll try to kill me eventually, whether I 'look' into things or not.
[00:53] <Locrian> Of course not!
[00:53] * Young Lich nods. "If things keep progressing, then yes."
[00:54] <Young Lich> Oh, a pity a pity.
[00:54] <Young Lich> Well. It does not matter.
[00:54] <Young Lich> I have done my duty. I'll get what I want.
[00:54] <Young Lich> We'll call it a night.
[00:54] <Locrian> (( meant to say Of course I wouldn't mind xD ))
[00:55] <Locrian> (( Or something like that. ))
[00:55] <Locrian> (( pretend that's what happened? ))
[00:58] <Young Lich> Is that acceptable to you?
[01:02] * Locrian she tosses Simon a small pouch of gold pieces. "Yes."
[01:03] <Young Lich> - Excellent. -
[01:04] * Young Lich waves goodbye to Locrian and walks over the sands, listening over and over to the captivating jingle and clinking of the precious coins of gold.
[01:08] * Locrian castes a spell and vanishes for the rest of the day.
[19:28] * The Bookie dusts off the table
[19:28] *** AirGrl has joined #suburbansenshi3
[19:28] <@spiritflame> konbanwa airgrl
[19:28] *** Vermellia X. Rosso [vsxr@s-proc11.arkula.fed] has joined #suburbansenshi3
[19:28] <@spiritflame> konbanwa vermellia x. rosso
[19:29] <The Bookie> Let's see now...
[19:29] *** Captain Asher has joined #suburbansenshi3
[19:29] <@spiritflame> konbanwa captain asher
[19:29] <The Bookie> Ah, good. Thank you for coming.
[19:29] <The Bookie> As you can see, we are currently joined by another! Captain Asher, is it?
[19:30] <Captain Asher> The one and only!
[19:30] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Captain Doctor!
[19:30] * Captain Asher gasps
[19:30] <Captain Asher> Little red!
[19:30] <AirGrl> hi?
[19:30] * AirGrl seems more unsure tonight....
[19:31] <Captain Asher> Where's your beautiful sister?
[19:31] * Vermellia X. Rosso high-fives Miki
[19:31] <The Bookie> Are you at all current on the situation at hand, Captain?
[19:31] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Probably out on a date
[19:31] <Captain Asher> D:
[19:31] * Captain Asher shatters to pieces.
[19:31] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I KILLED HIM OH GAWD
[19:31] <Captain Asher> No...~ Dx
[19:32] <The Bookie> Oh dear.
[19:32] * Vermellia X. Rosso frantically starts sweeping his pieces under the rug
[19:32] * The Bookie fetches a broom and begins sweeping up the fragments
[19:32] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ♫ <_<
[19:32] <Captain Asher> D:<
[19:32] * AirGrl silently watches
[19:32] * Captain Asher beats the hell out of that rug before jumping back up, all in one.
[19:33] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Yay he's alive again! So what's the sitrep?
[19:33] <The Bookie> I will be brief. There is a village by the name of Merinita that, as of my last information, is going to be destroyed by an unknown force. This is unacceptable to my odds, as I have taken several wagers on the success of a gang of heroes who will rise from that town some sixty years hence and be ideally positioned to take on a greater evil.
[19:34] * Captain Asher starts jumping up and down, shooting his revolvers in the air "YE-HAW! I HAVE A SURPRISE FOR GOLDY NEXT TIME I SEE HER!"
[19:34] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (It is his p...iston)
[19:34] <The Bookie> Merinita has been under the control of a far-off empire by the name of the Scarlet Realm for the past few years, and this Scarlet Realm chased off the village priests in the course of taking over and installing their own Immaculate Faith.
[19:35] <The Bookie> With the aid of an ex-godtalker by the name of Blackbark, your comrades learned that the disaster coming to the area was a contest of great powers, one motivated by vengeance.
[19:35] <Captain Asher> Well no need to fear! Captain Doctor is here! That village is as good as saved, now!
[19:36] <Vermellia X. Rosso> sshhhh~~~
[19:36] <Captain Asher> D:<
[19:36] <Captain Asher> Just saying.
[19:37] <The Nocturne> sup
[19:37] <The Bookie> They then searched the nearby forest to see if anything was lurking within, and discovered that a surprisingly well-equipped armed force was lurking in these woods, clad in uniforms of crimson silk, wielding fantastic weapons, and bearing the mark of a flower upon their clothing. All women.
[19:37] <Captain Asher> Ohhh
[19:38] <Captain Asher> <3
[19:38] <The Bookie> They escaped this army and took a prisoner, interrogating her and learning that these soldiers served under the exiled godtalkers.
[19:38] <The Bookie> Last I observed, they planned to take their prisoner with them back to the village.
[19:38] <The Bookie> Are there any questions at this time?
[19:39] * AirGrl shakes head no....
[19:39] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Nope!
[19:39] <Captain Asher> Nah.
[19:39] <The Nocturne> Where are the raptors that piss heroin?
[19:40] <The Bookie> The Beasts of Resplendent Liquid?
[19:40] <The Bookie> Quite a ways from here, I am afraid.
[19:40] <The Bookie> That said.
[19:40] <The Nocturne> Damnit.
[19:41] * The Bookie makes a circular gesture with one hand, beginning the instantiation
[19:41] <Captain Asher> That sounds fun.
[19:41] * Captain Asher attempts to distract the Bookie.
[19:41] * The Bookie is indistractible in this!
[19:42] *** A circle wipe turns the Bookie's office into the nighttime forests once again. The captive soldier has gone silent, leaving the now-four of you to decide what you plan on doing.
[19:43] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Okay I was thinking we use the shadow realms to give us a clear path back to the village
[19:43] <Captain Asher> Wouldn't there be undead in the shadow realm?
[19:43] <Vermellia X. Rosso> We just make our way into some hut or something and come out all casual like
[19:43] <The Nocturne> Not the same type of shadow realm.
[19:43] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Just Shadar-kai but if we stay clear of them we should be fine
[19:43] *** For Captain Asher's information: the forest is a deciduous one, the time is night and very very dark; the weather would be on the more pleasant side of chill for humans...
[19:43] <Captain Asher> Ohhhh, ohkay.
[19:44] <Captain Asher> Shadar-kai, that's a nice name.
[19:44] * Vermellia X. Rosso is a distant relative
[19:44] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Ehh, they'r efine
[19:44] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Whaddya say, gang?
[19:44] * The Nocturne shrugs.
[19:44] <Captain Asher> Fine, as in "fine", or just fine, fine?
[19:45] * AirGrl nods
[19:45] <Captain Asher> Or fine, like a strand of silk?
[19:45] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Err.... eye dee kay
[19:45] *** Your passage will be swift and unimpeded by obstacles. How far out do you come from the village?
[19:45] <Vermellia X. Rosso> They're decent if you respect their turf
[19:46] * Vermellia X. Rosso thinks we come out at a logical point where we can join a trail and look like normal travellers
[19:46] * Captain Asher wonders if he passes for normal looking.
[19:46] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ....
[19:46] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Hm.
[19:47] * The Nocturne looks like a hooker so
[19:47] <Vermellia X. Rosso> We'll be finnnne XD
[19:47] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Ready to go?
[19:47] * AirGrl just watches the ohters
[19:47] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Mikie~
[19:47] <Vermellia X. Rosso> get over here!
[19:48] * AirGrl silently follows
[19:48] * Captain Asher starts to skip in the direction he thinks they're going. "TEEHEE!"
[19:49] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Cap'n Doc... we're trying to keep a low-sih profile <_<
[19:49] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ^ish
[19:49] <Captain Asher> We'll be fiiiiiiiine!
[19:49] *** As Vermellia draws everyone in with her into the shadow realm, everything is swallowed into an eerie simulcra of everyday existence. Colors are muted, lights are dim, and the moon is larger. Somehow more threatening.
[19:49] * Captain Asher waves it off like nothing.
[19:50] <Captain Asher> o-o
[19:50] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Keep a hold on my cloak or you will get lost.
[19:50] <Vermellia X. Rosso> And we may not be able to find ya.
[19:50] * AirGrl does so
[19:50] * Vermellia X. Rosso 's eyes are glowing a FREAKY blood-red in here
[19:50] *** Sound doesn't travel clearly. There are muffled thumps, things that sound like rustling in the underbrush, and a low, surruating whisper with words that -almost- make sense.
[19:51] * Captain Asher grabs onto Vermellia's cloak, then starts skipping around her, tying her up.
[19:51] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ...
[19:51] <Vermellia X. Rosso> dude.
[19:51] <Captain Asher> ^__^
[19:51] <The Nocturne> can we just leave her here?
[19:51] <Captain Asher> What? It's called kidnapping. Geez.
[19:51] * Vermellia X. Rosso looks to Miki and Nocturne for HALP
[19:52] <Captain Asher> Leave Vermellia? Never!
[19:52] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Why are you kidnapping ME?! I'm your GUIDE.
[19:52] * AirGrl looks to Nocturne
[19:52] * The Nocturne rolls her eyes and works on untangling Vermy
[19:52] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I'malreadyGOINGWITHYOU
[19:52] <Captain Asher> All the more reason!
[19:52] * The Nocturne is also making sure that the prisoner AND herself are holding onto this cloak
[19:53] *** The prisoner resents your attentiveness.
[19:53] * Vermellia X. Rosso 's complexion also looks more grey and ashen in this realm
[19:53] * The Nocturne gives no f[BLEEP]ks, you are not getting lost in this s[BLEEP]t.
[19:53] * Vermellia X. Rosso slowly leads them towards the village
[19:55] * Captain Asher calms down with the skipping and tying up, but now, all of the sudden, seems weirdly fascinated with Vermellia's cloak.
[19:55] * AirGrl follows
[19:55] <Captain Asher> Mmmm, so soft.
[19:55] *** It's a long trip, but having made it once, you can rely on remembered trail signs and skip the looping-around-on-yourself bits that the initial trail had cautiously worked into its planning. When you emerge back into everyday reality, it is the dead of night; you are five minutes from the village, and you're the only folk on the road.
[19:55] * Captain Asher rubs the coak against his face.
[19:55] <The Nocturne> Vermy, take my hand. Miki, you take the prisoner's hand.
[19:56] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( TOTALLY MISREAD THAT ))
[19:56] * Vermellia X. Rosso does so
[19:56] <Captain Asher> Cloak^
[19:56] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Were close to the village now
[19:56] * AirGrl silently does so
[19:56] <The Nocturne> Alright let's drop this then
[19:56] * Vermellia X. Rosso does
[19:56] <Vermellia X. Rosso> There we go~
[19:57] * The Nocturne stretches and sighs.
[19:57] <Captain Asher> (( Drop wha? ))
[19:57] <The Nocturne> (( the shadow realm ))
[19:57] <The Nocturne> (( so they are back in this tangible universe ))
[19:57] *** By all rights, the town ahead should be just as dark as the rest of the farming fields surrounding you. Light after dark is expensive. However, there is a dull glow from ahead and Vermellia can hear of-yet-indistinct raised voices in the distance.
[19:58] * Captain Asher lets go and sighs, boredly.
[19:58] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Guys... soemthing's going on down there.
[19:58] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Could be a battle... and that light doesn't look right... maybe fire?
[19:58] * AirGrl nods
[19:59] <Vermellia X. Rosso> We better get closer~
[19:59] <The Nocturne> Waste no time
[19:59] <Captain Asher> Let's sneak up on them
[19:59] <Captain Asher> In flanking positions!
[19:59] * The Nocturne hoists prisoner over her shoulder and starts running down there
[19:59] * Vermellia X. Rosso carefully BLURS forward towards the village
[19:59] <Captain Asher> O-o
[19:59] * Captain Asher gets to running.
[20:00] * AirGrl quietly follows
[20:00] *** After a bit of hustle, you can eventually see the source of things. A small crowd is assembled in the market square, composed of what look like villagers roused from their sleeping. In the center is Blackbark, the alchemist, shouting at people.
[20:01] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Aww barnacles
[20:01] <Blackbark> They're coming! They're coming for vengeance and they may already -be here-!
[20:01] * Captain Asher comes to a stop once he hears that.
[20:02] * Captain Asher looks at Blackbark.
[20:02] *** Blackbark is your average everyday Blackbark
[20:02] *** "Yes, you've been saying that for the past two hours," one of the villagers -- this one apparently in some sort of light leather armor, with an official-looking badge on his chest. "What do you expect us to do about it?"
[20:02] * Blackbark is a man in his early thirties who reeks of alchemical byproduct, dark of hair, fair of skin, bearded, and getting his rant and rave on.
[20:03] <Vermellia X. Rosso> this is either the best or worst time to jump in.
[20:03] <Vermellia X. Rosso> /squesk we have his evidence right here
[20:03] * The Nocturne clears her throat.
[20:03] <Vermellia X. Rosso> but they may lynch us
[20:03] <Captain Asher> I think I'm going to literally jump in.
[20:03] <The Nocturne> ATTENTION VILLAGERS, THE CAVALRY HAS ARRIVED TO HELP.
[20:03] <Vermellia X. Rosso> <_<
[20:04] * The Nocturne walks in, prisoner over her shoulder.
[20:04] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Choice made!
[20:04] <Captain Asher> Awww
[20:04] * Vermellia X. Rosso follows, doing her best to look as badass as possible
[20:04] * Blackbark whirls about to face you, as does the rest of the crowd.
[20:04] <Blackbark> Praise be to the Ignis Divine! You--
[20:04] * Captain Asher is last, because the best is always saved for last! Obviously!
[20:04] * Blackbark stops short a moment
[20:05] * Vermellia X. Rosso is attempting this
[20:05] * Blackbark points at the captive
[20:05] <Blackbark> Who is that.
[20:05] <Vermellia X. Rosso> One of the enemy forces.
[20:05] <Vermellia X. Rosso> They were massing in the forest.
[20:05] <Blackbark> Ha!
[20:05] * Blackbark whirls back to the man who had been speaking earlier
[20:05] * The Nocturne puts her down not so gently.
[20:05] <Blackbark> I told you! I told you it was happening?
[20:06] <Militia Captain> Enough, already.
[20:06] <The Nocturne> The Godtalkers are coming.
[20:06] * Militia Captain shoulders past Blackbark as the villagers start to murmur amongst themselves
[20:06] <Vermellia X. Rosso> There are a lot of them.
[20:06] <Militia Captain> Yes, yes, that's what he keeps saying. Who are you lot?
[20:06] <The Nocturne> They carry weapons that are not crafted by mortal hand.
[20:07] <The Nocturne> We are your goddamn cavalry.
[20:07] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Visitors passin' through.
[20:07] <The Nocturne> Badass visitors.
[20:07] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Yeah!
[20:07] * Vermellia X. Rosso high-fives Nocturne
[20:07] * Militia Captain gives each of you a good, long look.
[20:07] * The Nocturne high fives
[20:08] <Captain Asher> And I'm the Captain of this small group!
[20:08] * Vermellia X. Rosso matches gazes just fine
[20:08] * Captain Asher pushes past between them.
[20:08] <Vermellia X. Rosso> He's a legend in his own mind.
[20:08] * Militia Captain glances back to the west, where you all had been told the fortress was.
[20:08] * Vermellia X. Rosso shoves him back :P
[20:08] * The Nocturne doesn't wilt at the gaze.
[20:08] * Captain Asher scoffs, then returns to his heroic pose.
[20:09] <Militia Captain> How are you so sure about this?
[20:09] * Vermellia X. Rosso nods to her prisoner.
[20:09] <Vermellia X. Rosso> They cut her tongue so she couldn't speak but...
[20:09] <Vermellia X. Rosso> She was able to confirm that they are coming for this village.
[20:09] <Captain Asher> That's what's writing is for.
[20:09] <Vermellia X. Rosso> But she doesn't know the when.
[20:10] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Could be now, or next week.
[20:10] <Vermellia X. Rosso> But you gotta get ready.
[20:10] * Militia Captain bends over, draws the prisoner's gaze to meet his
[20:10] <Militia Captain> ...how many did you say?
[20:10] <Vermellia X. Rosso> And like Nocturne said, they had some unearthly weapons
[20:10] <Militia Captain> Ten? Thirty? More?
[20:11] <Militia Captain> Do you have one of these? It may... motivate the Scarlets to actually listen.
[20:11] * Vermellia X. Rosso looks to Nocturne, it was a hectic night
[20:11] <Vermellia X. Rosso> There were many, but they went out of their way to conceal their true number
[20:12] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Rough estimate, guys... I think we took down at least 15...
[20:12] <The Nocturne> They took everything back with them.
[20:12] <Vermellia X. Rosso> We din't get weapons, no. They were fanatical about clearing their tracks.
[20:13] <The Nocturne> There was no evidence of even a corpse
[20:13] <Militia Captain> Well, it's not me you'll have to convince if there is something going on.
[20:13] * The Nocturne frisks the captive to see if she has anything on her
[20:13] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Who do we need to convince?
[20:13] <The Nocturne> Flowerstep.
[20:14] <Militia Captain> I'll take you to the outpost. Maybe they'll actually get off their red asses...
[20:14] <Captain Asher> Flowerstep?
[20:14] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Gotcha.
[20:14] <Militia Captain> Flowerstep? Maybe. But she lives at the temple outside of town...
[20:15] <Vermellia X. Rosso> If we convinced her, would the others at the outpost listen?
[20:15] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Time may be a factor here.
[20:15] <Militia Captain> Maybe. They seem to listen when she talks... I'll take you to whichever you want to make your case to.
[20:16] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I vote Flowwerstep gang.
[20:16] <Blackbark> I'll go to the other. Time is of the essence here.
[20:16] <The Nocturne> Flowerstep it is.
[20:16] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Makes sense.
[20:16] <Captain Asher> I agree, that's obviously where we need to go.
[20:16] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Miki?
[20:16] <The Nocturne> I'm wondering if maybe we should try to get one of those weapons...
[20:17] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Problem with that is it divides our forces.
[20:17] <Vermellia X. Rosso> And if Flowerstep is like some warrior-moks I know...
[20:17] <Vermellia X. Rosso> -monks
[20:17] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Words will only be half our case.
[20:18] <Captain Asher> Well, half is better than nothing. Let's go.
[20:19] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Okay I'ma head to Flowerstip
[20:19] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Anyone want to try getting a weapon?
[20:19] <Captain Asher> Hrmmm.
[20:20] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Mikster!
[20:20] <Vermellia X. Rosso> C''mon which way do you wanna go. Stop bein' so quiet!
[20:20] <Captain Asher> If we went back, don't you think they may be expecting us? That's how you were thinking of getting a weapon, right?
[20:20] <Vermellia X. Rosso> You got a point.
[20:21] <Vermellia X. Rosso> You'd have to be an awfully brave person to go back~
[20:21] * AirGrl just listens
[20:21] * Captain Asher narrows his eye.
[20:21] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Okay look. We don't have time to debate this
[20:21] <Captain Asher> We just need to throw something at them they won't expect!
[20:21] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I'm going for Flowerstep because I think we can understand each other
[20:21] <Captain Asher> Like a cannon
[20:21] <AirGrl> (( I need to step away for a bit....I'll bbl ))
[20:21] <Vermellia X. Rosso> You guys figure out the rest
[20:22] <Captain Asher> Don't throw the cannon, though. Throw what the cannon throws.
[20:22] <Captain Asher> Or I could jump inside.
[20:22] * Vermellia X. Rosso turns to the militia guide
[20:22] <Captain Asher> And then you guys fire me at them.
[20:22] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Nocturne, wh---
[20:22] <Captain Asher> and I'll snatch a weapon.
[20:22] <Vermellia X. Rosso> But then how do you get back?
[20:22] * Vermellia X. Rosso is considering his plan
[20:23] <Captain Asher> Good point.
[20:23] <Captain Asher> We tie bungy-cords to my belt.
[20:23] <Captain Asher> And once I get the weapon, you yank me back.
[20:23] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Bungee cords yank themselves back.
[20:23] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Do we even have those.
[20:23] <The Nocturne> (( sorry I had to check something ))
[20:23] <Captain Asher> EXACTLY!
[20:23] <Captain Asher> No pulling needed.
[20:24] <Captain Asher> Just tie the other end to a tree or something.
[20:24] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Nocturne do we split up or not
[20:24] <Captain Asher> Be I request that we put a lot of pillows and cushions where I'll be landing.
[20:24] <The Nocturne> Hmmm.
[20:28] *** Question mark?
[20:28] <Captain Asher> I vote we give my plan a shot.
[20:28] <Captain Asher> Lol, you get it?
[20:29] <Vermellia X. Rosso> snrrk yeah
[20:29] * Vermellia X. Rosso approves of the pun
[20:29] *** Somewhere in the distance there is a rimshot.
[20:29] * Captain Asher what's a rimshot?
[20:29] <Captain Asher> (( /ooc ))
[20:30] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( ba-dum=pish ))
[20:30] *** Ba dum tshhhh
[20:30] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( like hitting the rim of acymbal on a drum set ))
[20:30] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( or if this is pr0n something else entirely ))
[20:30] <Captain Asher> (( Ohhhh, okay. ))
[20:31] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I'm going with Militia guy to Flowerstep
[20:31] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Like... now. There's no telling how much time the village has.
[20:31] <The Nocturne> If this goes horribly wrong it might accellerate things.
[20:31] <The Nocturne> But.
[20:31] <The Nocturne> F[BLEEP]k it.
[20:31] * The Nocturne finds sunglasses.
[20:31] * The Nocturne dons them.
[20:31] <The Nocturne> Let's go, Asher.
[20:31] <Captain Asher> Huh?
[20:32] <Captain Asher> AWH YEAH!
[20:32] <The Nocturne> We go hard or we go home
[20:32] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Mister Militia Captain, take me to zhe monk in the temple!
[20:32] * Captain Asher spews fire from his top mech arms as he walks away for added effect.
[20:32] <The Nocturne> (( give me like three minutes I need to settle something ))
[20:32] * Vermellia X. Rosso swirls her cloak around ehr in badass fashion
[20:33] *** The militia captain -- more of a trumped up watchman, he explains to Vermellia as he goes along -- introduces himself as Loyal Cloud. He's actually from one of the neighboring villages, having married one of the local women and taken her name, because of course that's what you do. The temple is a solid fifteen minutes' walk from here.
[20:34] <Vermellia X. Rosso> We can get there faster if you're willing to trust me.
[20:34] *** Nocturne and the Captain head back to the forest, intent on picking up some of the armaments. Give me a good plan, roll the d6s associated with the trait you're using, and if you get a 6 you can come back without any hitches.
[20:35] *** No sixes... hitches emerge.
[20:36] *** It's not -much- of a temple: an open structure, fenced rather than walled off, built more for living than for defensive purposes.
[20:36] * Loyal Cloud bangs on the gate once, twice, and then pushes it open, it's not barred or anything
[20:36] <Vermellia X. Rosso> and enn vee emm XD
[20:36] <Captain Asher> Okay, so we need to find one of thos circus cannons, you know, the big flamboyant ones. Some... Parachute cord, the stretchy stuff. All the pillows........
[20:37] * Captain Asher is explaining to Nocturne, the plan.
[20:37] <Loyal Cloud> Awaken Sister Flowerstep! She has a visitor that has urgent business.
[20:38] *** A light emerges from within the temple, a young man in belted hempen robes carrying a candle. "Who is it?" he calls, fatigue in his voice. "The Sister is meditating. She is not to be disturbed."
[20:39] <Loyal Cloud> Even if we may well be under attack in the next few hours?
[20:39] <The Nocturne> That s[BLEEP]t's not going to work. Let's see...
[20:39] <Vermellia X. Rosso> A visitor from a faraway lang who brings ill tidings about the village of Merinita.
[20:39] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ^land
[20:39] *** The youth blinks, rubs his eyes, identifies Cloud, then notices the young woman next to him.
[20:40] <Loyal Cloud> She says there's an army in the forest loyal to the godtalkers.
[20:40] <The Nocturne> how much force do you throw?
[20:40] <Young Monk> Wouldn't-- wouldn't this be a matter for the garrison?
[20:40] <Vermellia X. Rosso> The garrison might take their sweet time on this.
[20:41] <Vermellia X. Rosso> We need Sister Flowerstep'
[20:41] <Vermellia X. Rosso> s help.
[20:41] * Loyal Cloud grunts assent. "Beg our apologies, but please fetch her."
[20:41] <The Nocturne> Actually, I could maybe make through jumping through the trees, trying to be sneaky and snagging one of them with my graceful dancing. Or I could try stripping and distracting them with my girlish wiles and you could get away with stealing some s[BLEEP]t
[20:41] * The Nocturne has started walking.
[20:41] <Young Monk> ...I will awaken her. Please, come in.
[20:41] * Captain Asher laughs.
[20:42] <Captain Asher> I like your thinking!
[20:42] * Vermellia X. Rosso follows
[20:43] <The Nocturne> Alright, stripper plan is a go.
[20:43] <Captain Asher> Oh, let's get fireworks!
[20:43] <Captain Asher> The big ones!
[20:43] <Captain Asher> The ones that sound like mortar rounds!
[20:43] <Captain Asher> And shoot them at them.
[20:43] *** The temple interior appears at first glance to be a simple affair. However, it becomes clear that the absence of obvious decoration is less a Spartan disregard for it and more an insightfully-chosen selection for maximum effect.
[20:44] * The Nocturne shops around for anything that might make for fireworks and maybe something that could make for a trampoline.
[20:44] * The Nocturne also looks for rope
[20:44] *** The young monk bids you wait in the center of the temple while he goes to fetch the monk.
[20:44] <Captain Asher> All those lights... What do you think they're going to do when they see fountains of flame spewing and shooting every which way? RUN!
[20:44] * Vermellia X. Rosso nods and sits cross-legged, trying to remember how to still her mind. Yeah. That ain't happening
[20:45] *** Nocturne and Asher are able to find some fireworks and rope! The village was saving them for a festival but since you seem to have convinced Loyal Cloud of the need they reluctantly part with them. The trampoline you might be able to simulate with a sufficiently-large tarp.
[20:45] * Vermellia X. Rosso sighs and stands again
[20:45] * The Nocturne takes the tarp too.
[20:45] * The Nocturne makes a lasso kind of thing.
[20:45] <Captain Asher> Heh, they may even drop their weapons in panic.
[20:46] <The Nocturne> Alright.
[20:46] <The Nocturne> We ready?
[20:46] * Captain Asher doesn't desitate with helping to carry some fireworks.
[20:46] <Captain Asher> Just to be clear... What exactly is the plan?
[20:46] <The Nocturne> Alright.
[20:47] <The Nocturne> We are going to set some fireworks to go off in the crowd.
[20:47] *** Vermellia waits with Loyal Cloud for a few minutes before, abruptly, the curtain through which the young monk had disappeared suddenly ejects him, at tremendous speed, to tumble several yards down the temple floor until he smacks into the opposite wall.
[20:47] <Captain Asher> You dance naked while I'm shot out a cannon, throwing fireworks at them, stealing their swords, then bouncing back on this tarp?
[20:47] * Vermellia X. Rosso lets out a low breath
[20:47] <The Nocturne> We are going to time it so that I am going to be stripping...
[20:47] <The Nocturne> yes
[20:47] <The Nocturne> that is the perfect plan.
[20:47] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Awe yeah. Just like I figured.
[20:47] <The Nocturne> Nothing can go wrong with this.
[20:47] <Captain Asher> Agreed!
[20:48] <The Nocturne> The lasso will be in reach to grab when we jump off the trampoline
[20:48] *** The voice that comes from the back room is calm, placid, and somehow tremendously pissed-off: "I had warned you, Pebble. Or had you forgotten?"
[20:49] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Err... Sister Flowerstep, please forgive your humble Acolyte... it was my imposition.
[20:49] * The Nocturne makes herway down to the camp, setting up the cannon and the trampoline. The lasso'd rope is off in the trees.
[20:49] * Vermellia X. Rosso says that loud enough to be heard
[20:49] <The Nocturne> Alright.
[20:49] * Vermellia X. Rosso is trying to remember what Aunty Saura does at times like this
[20:49] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ^Sakura
[20:49] <The Nocturne> Ready?
[20:49] * Flowerstep emerges from the curtain, parting it with one hand; she is a woman in her thirties, head shaven, in simple robes belted with red silk. She is clearly going to administer more punishment to poor Pebble before she hears Vermellia. Pauses. And turns towards her.
[20:50] * Vermellia X. Rosso bows deeply
[20:50] <Flowerstep> Ah, visitors.
[20:50] <The Nocturne> Get in the cannon, I'll light you and start running toward them and do the distracting thing.
[20:50] * Flowerstep bows at the waist
[20:50] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I wouldn't interrupt your mediation except for the gravest of matters
[20:50] * Captain Asher ties the rope to his belt and hops in the cannon
[20:50] <Vermellia X. Rosso> My name is Vermellia Rosso. I'm a visitor from far away.
[20:51] * Captain Asher has a bunch of fireworks in hand, with his fore clamps ready.
[20:51] * The Nocturne will be using the Master Troll skill for her roll.
[20:51] <The Nocturne> Good luck.
[20:51] * Captain Asher will be using his lucky ba[BLEEP]rd skill for this roll.
[20:51] <Vermellia X. Rosso> My friends and I discovered a plot against Merinita village.
[20:51] <Flowerstep> Welcome to this humble temple, Vermellia Rosso. Loyal Cloud. You may rest assured I understand you think it must be significant, or you would not have convinced Pebble to violate his instructions.
[20:51] <Captain Asher> Cheers!
[20:51] <Flowerstep> Please, go on.
[20:51] * The Nocturne starts running down the path, running toward the army once she can see them
[20:51] <The Nocturne> HEY.
[20:51] <The Nocturne> HEY YOU.
[20:52] <The Nocturne> THIS IS FOR THE FUTURE, F[BLEEP]K FACES!
[20:52] * The Nocturne takes off her top
[20:52] <Vermellia X. Rosso> A group called the "god-talkers" have assembled in the forest.
[20:52] <spiritflame> The Nocturne rolls 4d6 [ 3, 3, 4, 2 ]
[20:52] <The Nocturne> (( F[BLEEP]K ))
[20:52] <Captain Asher> (( how many do I roll? ))
[20:52] <Vermellia X. Rosso> They're armed with some kind of high-powered weapons that don't look like humans made them.
[20:52] <The Nocturne> (( 5d6 ))
[20:52] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 5d6 [ 6, 3, 1, 4, 2 ]
[20:52] *** Nocturne definitely has their attention. What she did not account for was the fact that they were waiting for a similar intrusion! Can Captain Asher salvage this?!
[20:53] <Captain Asher> (( Well I got one six ewe ))
[20:53] *** Ah, yes: and then the fireworks begin.
[20:53] <Vermellia X. Rosso> We took a prisoner who's currently back at the village. According to her, an attack is coming.
[20:53] * Captain Asher starts lighting and tossing the fireworks at them >:D
[20:54] *** You may describe the havoc you cause as you please; you will be successful in obtaining weapon samples.
[20:54] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Additionally, an Auger named Blackbark also foresaw disaster coming.
[20:54] <Flowerstep> I can see how that might have convinced you, yes.
[20:54] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I have friends out trying to gather one of these weapons to bring to you to provide proof of my words.
[20:55] * Captain Asher starts tossing firework, left and right, lighting them with his flamethrowers only to cause mass panic as a flurry of lights rain over the landscape in a beautiful, yet hellish fury!
[20:55] <Flowerstep> Truly? Then I will await this evidence. But I have a question of my own now.
[20:55] <Vermellia X. Rosso> These people are really good at hding thier tracks and minimizing their numbers.
[20:55] * The Nocturne runs up to a surprised maiden, headbutts her in the chin and grabs one of the armaments she has. She kicks that one into another and tries to grab another weapon. A sword, a shield, a dagger, anything.
[20:55] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Yes, Ma'am?
[20:55] * The Nocturne also tries to find anything else she might be able to find.
[20:55] <Flowerstep> How did you chance into this knowledge?
[20:56] * Flowerstep advances a single step.
[20:56] * Vermellia X. Rosso narrows her eyes
[20:56] *** Nocturne is able to grab a couple of their short swords or a single spear and a knife, plus whatever else might be interesting to you.
[20:56] * Captain Asher then starts to fall... Awh shi- Asher lands on top of one of the people and through the will of remembering! surprise, surprise, he goes to grab weapons and armor with ALL his amrs... Then he's slung backward.
[20:56] * The Nocturne then makes a mad goddamn dash for that trampoline, jumps on a tree, jumps down onto the trampoline, jumps up on a tree branch and starts running.
[20:57] <Flowerstep> Loyal Cloud, who did she come with when she brought this to your attention?
[20:57] * The Nocturne gets a spear and a short sword?
[20:57] <Vermellia X. Rosso> We came across Blackbark's home in the woods, and shared a meal with him.
[20:57] <Loyal Cloud> Erm. It was two other women, and a... a metal man?
[20:57] <Vermellia X. Rosso> In the course of that meal, he had a vision.
[20:58] <Vermellia X. Rosso> That led us to investigate the forest, and we came across the enemy.
[20:58] * Vermellia X. Rosso has not lied, she simply jumped into the middle of the narrative
[20:58] <Flowerstep> And what drew your feet down this path?
[20:58] * The Nocturne makes her way back, topless and giving no s[BLEEP]ts.
[20:59] * Captain Asher is able to grab those things, too? He grabs a knife and just anything, really. Hopefully a shield too as he's slung back to the trampoline. He uses the very weapons he grabbed to slash the rope and make a run for it!
[20:59] <Flowerstep> You must understand, child.
[21:00] * Captain Asher eventually catches back up with Nocturne, and then sees... her. "Need a bra? You can use my hands!"
[21:00] <The Nocturne> Fffff
[21:00] <The Nocturne> I'll be good.
[21:00] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Welp... how can I put this.
[21:00] <The Nocturne> This is the best battle armor ever.
[21:00] <Flowerstep> I have difficulty believing the facts of your story. The god-talkers were scattered. Even in the largest village I have helped to bring under the auspice of the Immaculate Order, there were no more than six survivors.
[21:00] <Captain Asher> Ohhhhkaaaaay, but my offer still stands!
[21:00] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Six?
[21:00] <The Nocturne> I'll keep it in mind.
[21:00] <Vermellia X. Rosso> No way.
[21:01] * The Nocturne hops back to the village.
[21:01] <Vermellia X. Rosso> We took down at least 15 and that was a fraction.
[21:01] * The Nocturne comes back
[21:01] <Vermellia X. Rosso> They use a lot of tricks to cover their numbers.
[21:01] <Captain Asher> Now let's make like a tree and LEAF
[21:01] * The Nocturne asks where Vermellia is.
[21:01] <Vermellia X. Rosso> They walk in their own tracks..
[21:01] * Captain Asher follows.
[21:01] <Vermellia X. Rosso> They move from tree to tree with rapid speed so you can't make a good headcount.
[21:02] <Vermellia X. Rosso> They pull their wounded back into the darkness as fast as we can knock them down.
[21:02] <Flowerstep> Child, I have never seen more than twenty misguided heretic priests in a single -village-.
[21:02] * Captain Asher tries asking where the temple is. That's where Vermellia was going, right?
[21:02] *** The townsfolk will point them towards the temple, and a guide will be provided as needed.
[21:02] <The Nocturne> Yeah.
[21:02] * The Nocturne does that.
[21:02] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I wish I had a way to show you...
[21:03] * Captain Asher dashes that way, weird weapons in hand!
[21:03] <Vermellia X. Rosso> There is the prisoner at the vilalge...
[21:03] <The Nocturne> Oh.
[21:03] <Vermellia X. Rosso> They cut out her tongue so she couldn't speak
[21:03] <The Nocturne> Asher, get the prisoner.
[21:03] <Flowerstep> A prisoner, you say?
[21:03] <Vermellia X. Rosso> But I believe...
[21:03] <Vermellia X. Rosso> yeah.
[21:03] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I believe that someone of your discipline...
[21:03] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Could see through to her truth.
[21:03] * Captain Asher busts through the door, waving the strange weapons around like a moron.
[21:03] <Flowerstep> Show me. We will see the truth of your assertions.
[21:03] <Captain Asher> I BRING YOU!
[21:03] <Captain Asher> PROOF!
[21:03] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ........
[21:04] <Captain Asher> YARRRRR HAR HAR!
[21:04] <Vermellia X. Rosso> And here are my buddies <_<
[21:04] *** One sec, you two won't be there yet--
[21:04] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( whoopsie XD ))
[21:04] <Captain Asher> (( aw ))
[21:04] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Okay.
[21:04] *** Because Flowerstep then allows Vermellia to lead her back to the village just as you're setting off to it. EVERYBODY IN ONE PLACE HOORAY.
[21:04] <Captain Asher> (( that was in like, a perfect moment, too xD ))
[21:04] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( Poor GM ))
[21:04] *** Meanwhile, PROOF.
[21:05] <Captain Asher> PROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOF!
[21:05] * Captain Asher FLAILS
[21:05] * Captain Asher FLAILS VIOLENTLY
[21:05] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ehehe
[21:05] <Captain Asher> AHHHHHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!
[21:05] * Flowerstep is completely nonplussed by the mechanical man and his flailing.
[21:05] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Okay clam down you'll put an eye out like that
[21:05] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ^calm
[21:05] * Captain Asher starts to become a little maniacle.
[21:05] <Vermellia X. Rosso> And you only got one
[21:05] *** Oh hey laundry, show her things while I step out to reclaim it.
[21:05] <Captain Asher> :o
[21:06] <Captain Asher> Point taken.
[21:06] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( Don't ask ASHER TO SHOW HER "THINGS" ))
[21:06] * Captain Asher settles down.
[21:06] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( OH GOD OH GOD SHE'S A MONK NO ))
[21:06] <Captain Asher> (( HIM ))
[21:06] <The Nocturne> Alright.
[21:06] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( her = flowerstep ))
[21:06] <The Nocturne> So there's a fair number of them out there.
[21:06] <Captain Asher> (( OHHHH ))
[21:07] <Captain Asher> We sure showed them who's boss!
[21:07] <The Nocturne> A lot of them are soldiers like this one, but there are a few who are cloaked who I think are the higher ups.
[21:07] <The Nocturne> Way way fewer.
[21:07] <The Nocturne> The soldiers definitely carry these.
[21:07] <Captain Asher> And they were aw-struck by this lady's "natural armor"!
[21:09] <The Nocturne> Four of them, specifically were not in uniforms like this.
[21:09] <The Nocturne> Three men and one woman.
[21:10] <The Nocturne> The prisoner here is donned in that uniform.
[21:11] <The Nocturne> That and I suspect they willingly cut out their tongues for the gods.
[21:11] * Flowerstep examines one of the straight swords, looking down the length of it, swinging it once to test the balance
[21:11] <The Nocturne> Or for their leaders
[21:11] * Flowerstep hands the weapon off to Loyal Cloud, satisfied
[21:12] * Flowerstep examines the prisoner briefly, opening her mouth, gaze lingering on the flower on her uniform
[21:12] <Flowerstep> All of them, like this?
[21:12] <Flowerstep> Aside from the others?
[21:13] <The Nocturne> My suspicion is that, yes.
[21:13] <Vermellia X. Rosso> As far as I could see... yeah
[21:13] <The Nocturne> I have no way to confirm it
[21:14] * Flowerstep considers this a moment.
[21:14] <Flowerstep> They will not delay if they know they have been found out.
[21:14] * Captain Asher eyes the women carefully.
[21:14] <Flowerstep> You are correct that it is out of loyalty that they can no longer speak.
[21:14] <The Nocturne> You're right.
[21:15] <Flowerstep> But it is not loyalty to the gods, or the god-talkers.
[21:15] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ..huh?
[21:15] <The Nocturne> ...
[21:15] * Flowerstep claps her hands together, and red-orange flame begins licking around her body
[21:15] <Flowerstep> The Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall.
[21:15] <Vermellia X. Rosso> For Serious.
[21:15] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Of course.
[21:15] <Flowerstep> The Dragons must have sent you.
[21:16] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Flower step.
[21:16] * The Nocturne instinctively grabs at her sword
[21:16] <The Nocturne> I f[BLEEP]king knew it.
[21:16] <Flowerstep> It was a convenient alias. The monk was powerful, but arrogant.
[21:16] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Well my Grandma is part--- nah that's not gonna gelo
[21:16] <The Nocturne> Don't f[BLEEP]king deny I called this.
[21:16] <The Nocturne> Yeah no f[BLEEP]k your scarlet empire
[21:17] <The Nocturne> I don't even get a raptor that pisses Heroin.
[21:17] <Captain Asher> !!!
[21:17] <Flowerstep> My empire? If only!
[21:17] * Vermellia X. Rosso sighs and leaps back
[21:17] * Vermellia X. Rosso unfolds her Scythe
[21:17] * Flowerstep cracks her head to the side, and suddenly she is a simple monk no more--
[21:17] * Captain Asher grabs his four katanas, seeing as how he's still dressed like a samurai.
[21:17] <Vermellia X. Rosso> And I was extra polite too.
[21:17] * Vermellia X. Rosso C[BLEEP]KS it
[21:18] * The Nocturne runs up to her, jumps up and tries to do iaijutsu on her to cut at something, anything that is fleshy
[21:18] *** Where Flowerstep had been is now a feminine figure of surpassing magnificence. Every aspect of her physique has been brushed into existence by a master artist; there are no flaws, no imperfections, nothing that suggests she is bound by the commonalities of flesh.
[21:18] * Vermellia X. Rosso waits to get a handle on what it is thats gonan be knocking her around in a few minutes
[21:19] * Flowerstep is now known as Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall
[21:19] * Captain Asher top mech arm clamps open up, ready to spit fire! "Eh?"
[21:19] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Oh god no please don't try to... YEAH SHE WANTS TO DATE YOU, MAN!
[21:19] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall is wreathed in purple light, and from nowhere she produces a sword glinting with all the colors in the rainbow plus octarine.
[21:19] <Vermellia X. Rosso> <_<
[21:19] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall parries the Nocturne's strike--
[21:20] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> A fine game, even for being spoiled before the ending could arise.
[21:20] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> I pose to you a new one.
[21:20] <Captain Asher> Hey!
[21:20] <Captain Asher> You wanna go out sometime?
[21:20] <Captain Asher> I'll buy you a coffee!
[21:21] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> Can you defeat me -and- save this delightful little village?
[21:21] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> I may allow you to do so... if you win.
[21:21] <Captain Asher> That's not what I was asking, but okay!
[21:21] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> But first.
[21:21] <Captain Asher> OH!
[21:21] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall gestures broadly, and there is the glint of weapons in the distance, rapidly approaching.
[21:21] <Captain Asher> Not I don't want to hurt you <o<
[21:22] * The Nocturne looks to see if there is something on her forhead while having her attack parried. She's looking some sort of sigil?
[21:22] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ...Henchmen!
[21:22] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> Show me your moves. Prove to me your worthiness.
[21:22] <The Nocturne> Oh are you f[BLEEP]king serious.
[21:22] <Captain Asher> D:
[21:22] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall is beyond sigils at this point; she is one of the Fair Folk and her glamour is sigil enough
[21:22] *** Combat erupts. And this is how we handle things.
[21:23] * Captain Asher starts to spit HUGE gouts of flame at all enemies who near him, impaling them with his blades when they get past his flame.
[21:23] *** There will be both a horde of minions to deal with, as well as Hyacinth herself. Only one person at a time can engage Hyacinth, because this is kung fu, and one-on-one is always the best.
[21:23] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( Did you read the fight system, Asher? ))
[21:24] <Captain Asher> (( No, I'm retarded Dx ))
[21:24] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( The one we're using for this game, anyhow. OKAY THEN. ))
[21:24] <Captain Asher> OH!
[21:24] <The Nocturne> I call flowerc[BLEEP]t.
[21:25] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Fine with me, I'm best with large waves anyway!
[21:25] <Captain Asher> (( So I say I use Adrenaline junky, then roll.... 2d6? ))
[21:25] *** Pick one of your traits to begin giving details with, and that's how many dice you start with. Every concrete, discrete detail you provide about your battle gives you one extra die, to a maximum of eight extra dice from details.
[21:26] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 5d6 [ 3, 1, 5, 1, 4 ]
[21:26] *** Details can be your actions, the specific images of minion attacks, things you do to save the townsfolk, anything that I can point at and say 'Yeah that's cool.'
[21:27] *** After you have the total number of dice, you split them between attack and defense. Roll both pools, using "/roll Xd6 for attack" (or defense) as you allocated it. Each die that comes up a 4+ is a success.
[21:28] *** The minion horde doesn't roll dice; they simply have one attack success every turn. Successes you get against the minion horde reduce their Threat Level, which will start at 30.
[21:28] <AirGrl> (( can I rejoin or is it too late ))
[21:28] * Vermellia X. Rosso uses her Speed demon ability to run around the entire perimeter of the opposing forces at blinding speed, BLURRING so fast that she's creating booms in the air, forming a wall of air inwards as she moves, pushing them backwards, towards each other, making it hard for them to advance towards the others and bunching them up
[21:28] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 5d6 for attack [ 5, 2, 5, 2, 2 ]
[21:28] <AirGrl> (( I'm too late..nvm ))
[21:28] *** If you fail to roll enough defense successes, you lose one Chi (you start with 3). If you're reduced to negative Chi, you're out of the fight.
[21:28] * Captain Asher is using adrenaline
[21:29] *** You're fine. Read the backlogs if you want to join.
[21:29] *** Let's use Vermellia's action as an example.
[21:29] * The Nocturne grabs the birdseed from her pocket, runs up to Waterfall c[BLEEP]t and blows that s[BLEEP]t in her face from about two feet away with one hand while her blade drags along the ground in the other hand, aiming to slash across that gorgeous stupid f[BLEEP]king smug face, which is followed by a kick to the cheek. All that s[BLEEP]t totally works for a swordsman right?
[21:29] <AirGrl> (( nah....nevermind...I'll let you guys get back to your fun ))
[21:29] *** I count six distinct Details, so Vermellia gets 6 dice to add to her Speed Demon trait. She divides them as she wants, then rolls.
[21:30] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 8d6 for attack [ 3, 5, 4, 4, 6, 6, 4, 4 ]
[21:30] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 3d6 for defense [ 1, 6, 6 ]
[21:30] *** Nocturne gets six. She can add a few more details as Hyacinth responds...
[21:31] <AirGrl> ........................
[21:31] * AirGrl stands there...
[21:31] * The Nocturne goes for a hair pull while she's at it?
[21:31] * The Nocturne also tries for a suckerpunch with that hairpull
[21:31] <AirGrl> ....
[21:31] * AirGrl turns away from the others...walking a bit of a distance
[21:32] <AirGrl> ...
[21:32] <The Nocturne> (( is that 8 or do I roll the 6 + 5? ))
[21:32] * AirGrl looks at her fellow fighters
[21:33] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall brushes her eyes free of the birdseed as she deflects Nocturne's sword, sending sparks into the air; rather than let herself get hit, she cuts her hair with the blade, reversing its grip to knock Nocturne in the face with the pommel of the glamour blade
[21:33] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( Eight plus five. ))
[21:33] * AirGrl lifts up her fists....
[21:33] <spiritflame> The Nocturne rolls 9d6 [ 3, 1, 6, 3, 6, 4, 5, 5, 3 ]
[21:33] <spiritflame> The Nocturne rolls 4d6 [ 5, 2, 2, 2 ]
[21:33] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall lashes free, the strands of her hair floating in the breeze, yet also completely intact!
[21:33] * AirGrl uses Reiyoku Manipulation and SLAMS both her fists into the earth, channeling as much energy into the ground itself along with as much strength as she can!
[21:34] <AirGrl> (( what do I roll? ))
[21:34] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( Taking seven dice, dividing evenly... ))
[21:34] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 6d6 for attack [ 2, 3, 3, 5, 5, 1 ]
[21:34] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 6d6 for defense [ 3, 1, 4, 5, 5, 6 ]
[21:34] *** Four plus your Reiyoku Manipulation. Asher, based on your previous action, you get...
[21:35] <spiritflame> AirGrl rolls 4d4 [ 3, 3, 3, 1 ]
[21:35] *** Three dice plus your Adrenaline Junkie, unless you want to add more Details.
[21:36] *** Nocturne has five attack successes and two defense; Hyacinth has two and four, taking her down one Chi.
[21:36] <The Nocturne> (( so I am guesing I am down a chi? ))
[21:36] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 6d6 for attack [ 5, 6, 4, 2, 6, 3 ]
[21:36] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 2d6 for defense? [ 6, 4 ]
[21:36] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( Nocturne, no; Hyacinth, yes. ))
[21:36] * AirGrl wonders how she did
[21:36] <The Nocturne> (( okaaaaat ))
[21:36] *** Miki needs a roll for Defense.
[21:37] <AirGrl> (( oh ))
[21:37] *** Four dice plus dice equal to the trait you're using.
[21:37] <AirGrl> (( crap ))
[21:37] <spiritflame> AirGrl rolls 2d4 for defense [ 1, 4 ]
[21:37] *** So that leaves four for defense I guess!
[21:37] <AirGrl> (( s[BLEEP]t ))
[21:37] *** Don't sweat it, you got the one you needed.
[21:37] <AirGrl> (( should I reroll ))
[21:38] <AirGrl> (( ok ))
[21:38] *** BY THE END OF ROUND ONE:
[21:39] *** Vermellia, Asher, and Miki are holding off the red-clad forces loyal to Hyacinth as they fall upon the town. There is screaming as townsfolk scatter, wagons are upturned, houses are being broken into, and fires are starting to be set.
[21:39] *** Hyacinth continues to face off against the Nocturne, her aura of perfection marred slightly. But only slightly.
[21:40] *** The minions are at a threat rating of 19 now. Remember, you may explicitly godmode minion attacks against you if you want more detail space.
[21:41] *** Unless you want to take over for Nocturne, resume your battles!
[21:41] <The Nocturne> B[BLEEP]ch I am going to go full blown Sparta on your manipulative ass.
[21:41] <AirGrl> hope I can remember how this is done.....
[21:41] * AirGrl closes her eyes....
[21:41] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Okay I bunched 'em up!
[21:41] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> I have no idea what a Sparta is, but it sounds -exciting-.
[21:42] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Let's knock 'em down!
[21:42] * AirGrl 's eyes OPEN!
[21:42] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> I don't even mind that years of planning are out the door if it brings me such -delightful- foes!
[21:43] <AirGrl> (( remind me do I divde the 4 between attack and defense, yai? ))
[21:43] * Vermellia X. Rosso LEAPS into the air, Scythe unfurled, firing HUGE blasts of High Velocity ammo at the clustered troops to frag as many as she can, then lands in the middle of the fracas, switching her blade around... then FIRING, she uses her momentum to SLICE through the soldiers ar high speed, TEARING through them in a widening grye of blood and carnage
[21:43] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( Don't roll until you've given me all the Details you want me to give, because each Detail gives you extra dice! But yes, you split the total dice between attack and defense. ))
[21:43] *** That's why Vermellia is getting so many dice.
[21:44] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall dances forward with her blade, spinning circles with the tip, attempting to disarm the Nocturne
[21:44] *** A solid eight for Vermellia.
[21:44] * The Nocturne picks up one of those immaculate spears and chucks it at her, running up in the meantime and going to sweep her leg and swing the flat of her blade at Ascending the p[BLEEP]yjuices.
[21:44] * AirGrl remembers her lon-chi-ki her father taught her combined with her spirit warrior training, she rushes forward and BARRAGES her foes with punches aimed at specific points in their nervious system "AH TATATATATATATATATATATATATATATATA!!!!!"
[21:45] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 6d6 for offense [ 3, 2, 2, 4, 3, 6 ]
[21:45] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 2d6 for def [ 6, 4 ]
[21:45] *** Plus your appropriate trait, remember.
[21:46] <Captain Asher> (( Did that send? ))
[21:46] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( DOH XD ))
[21:46] *** Didn't see anything, no.
[21:46] * The Nocturne hacks up a loogey and spits it in Flowerc[BLEEP]t's eye
[21:46] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 10d6 for attack [ 4, 3, 6, 6, 5, 5, 2, 4, 5, 6 ]
[21:46] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 3d6 for def [ 6, 2, 3 ]
[21:47] *** Seven bonus dice for Miki, add your appropriate trait.
[21:47] * Captain Asher is starting to run low on fuel for his flames, so for now, he decides to put what he has left in reserve. Now's the time to get a little more active. Once those spouts of flame shut off and close, Captain Asher starts off in a dash.
[21:47] * Captain Asher Slashing his blades in all manners, two to guard himself with up front, and two to slice and dice those he passes. He even leaps unto a crowd and spins, creating something similar to a whirling blade attack. He ofcourse, is using his adrenaline junky skill to fuel his actions.
[21:48] <AirGrl> (( so is it 7 + 4 or just 7 divided..sorry for all the qustions ))
[21:48] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall dodges the spear as it flies past her but catches the loogey in the eye, flinching just a moment; the trip catches her onto the ground, but in the next instant she is back on her feet without any sign of being inconvenienced, aiming a cut towards vital areas against her opponent
[21:48] *** 7+4, yes.
[21:49] *** Seven for Asher.
[21:49] <spiritflame> AirGrl rolls 6d6 for attack [ 4, 3, 6, 6, 1, 2 ]
[21:49] <spiritflame> AirGrl rolls 5d6 for defense [ 5, 1, 6, 2, 6 ]
[21:49] *** 7 for Nocturne.
[21:49] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 9d6 for attack [ 3, 2, 6, 3, 1, 2, 5, 3, 1 ]
[21:50] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 3d6 for defense. [ 2, 5, 6 ]
[21:50] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 5d6 for attack [ 4, 6, 1, 6, 6 ]
[21:50] <spiritflame> The Nocturne rolls 7d6 ATK [ 5, 1, 3, 1, 6, 5, 1 ]
[21:50] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 7d6 for defense [ 2, 2, 4, 2, 2, 4, 3 ]
[21:50] <spiritflame> The Nocturne rolls 5d6 DEF [ 4, 6, 3, 6, 1 ]
[21:52] *** 4 attack/2 defense for Hyacinth; 3 attack/3 defense for Hyacinth, resulting in one Chi loss apiece. Everyone else successfully defends against the minion horde.
[21:52] *** A total of 13 attack successes against the horde reduces them to a threat rating of 6.
[21:53] *** AT THE END OF ROUND TWO:
[21:54] *** The red silk army is getting scattered, but the survivors are hardening their resolve against the clearly preternatural powers and constitution of their opponents. This turn they will do 2 automatic successes in damage as they fight more tightly against you.
[21:54] *** Nocturne still stands against the Hyacinth, unless she wants to tag out with somebody.
[21:54] * Vermellia X. Rosso is good where she is, this is her element.
[21:55] <The Nocturne> Why the f[BLEEP]k are you doing this, anyway?
[21:55] * AirGrl is glowing with energy...she seems ALOT more confident then usual...like some..power has taken over her
[21:55] <The Nocturne> What's the goddamn point of wiping out all these villages?
[21:55] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> Why am I doing this?
[21:55] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> I want to water the grass with the blood of the innocent.
[21:55] <The Nocturne> To stand on top of them with your pretty little self going OH LOOK AT ME HOW GORGEOUS I AM
[21:55] <The Nocturne> Yeah but why?
[21:56] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> Blood makes the grass grow greener.
[21:56] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> Feeds my namesake.
[21:56] * Vermellia X. Rosso GRINS, her cape swirling around her, her Gunscythe smoking... now this is more like it.
[21:56] *** The three of you can begin your detail-bashing.
[21:56] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> And while you are obviously no innocent--
[21:56] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> A triumph over someone so skilled is its own reward!
[21:57] * The Nocturne has this nonplussed look on her face.
[21:57] * Captain Asher Realizes that there are starting to become more corpses than people fighting. Still, there’s a few around and Captain Asher can’t let his guard down just yet. Seeing that there are now no minion particularly near him, he decides to sheath the blades he holds in his normal set of hands.
[21:57] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall flicks her hand upwards, casting a spray of fiery petals towards Nocturne
[21:57] * Captain Asher Now draws out his dual revolvers. He can’t leave these babies behind, no matter how many costumes he changes. Now that it’s been decided, he takes aim and starts picking off the rest who remain. He shoots all but his allies, of course.
[21:58] * The Nocturne runs through that s[BLEEP]t to go for a handle of her blade to the nose.
[21:58] * AirGrl pulls out her sword, charges forward, flips over her opponents then slashes them from behind, leaping over the backs of those who fall and slashing down on any of the enemies she comes in contact with
[21:58] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall takes it in the face, but uses the distraction to drive the point of her blade into a vital area
[21:59] *** Six bonus dice for Asher.
[21:59] *** And six to Miki!
[21:59] * Vermellia X. Rosso FIRES her scythe into the ground, launching herself sideways as she begins running ON the enemy in a semicircle, TWISTING as only a Felpurr can, SLICING heads as she passes, REVERSIING her blade and BISECTING the soldiers coming up behind those she's slain, then landing on the ground, BLASTING it again, sailing high into the air where she turns, folding the scythe into gun mode... and SNIPES the ones that are left with shot after shot
[21:59] * The Nocturne swings her leg up to wrap around the blade to move it somewhere less vital.
[21:59] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 7d6 for attack [ 5, 4, 1, 1, 2, 2, 1 ]
[21:59] <spiritflame> AirGrl rolls 6d6 for attack [ 6, 5, 4, 5, 1, 6 ]
[22:00] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 4d6 for defense. [ 5, 1, 1, 1 ]
[22:00] <spiritflame> AirGrl rolls 4d6 for defense [ 6, 2, 5, 1 ]
[22:00] <Captain Asher> (( Dem ones... ))
[22:01] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall twists the blade then lets it go, its twin manifesting in her open hand
[22:01] *** Eight for Vermellia!
[22:02] * The Nocturne tries to catch the released blade.
[22:02] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 9d6 for ATK [ 5, 6, 1, 1, 6, 2, 4, 5, 3 ]
[22:02] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 4d6 for DEF [ 4, 4, 5, 2 ]
[22:03] *** Seven for Nocturne, Hyacinth takes eight.
[22:03] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 6d6 for attack [ 2, 5, 4, 4, 5, 6 ]
[22:03] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 7d6 for defense [ 6, 4, 5, 1, 1, 5, 2 ]
[22:04] <spiritflame> The Nocturne rolls 7d6 attack [ 1, 4, 4, 3, 6, 3, 1 ]
[22:04] <The Nocturne> roll 5d6 defense
[22:04] <spiritflame> The Nocturne rolls 5d6 defense [ 3, 4, 1, 3, 2 ]
[22:05] *** 5 attack 4 defense for Hyacinth, 3 attack 1 defense for Nocturne... which puts her down four Chi. You may stunt your defeat in whatever fashion you choose. :(
[22:07] * The Nocturne goes to grab that blade and finds a blade suddenly sticking out of her middle.
[22:07] * The Nocturne starts coughing up blood, realizing this is the end
[22:08] <The Nocturne> well, f[BLEEP]k this.
[22:08] *** The frenzy of fighting and select targetting has dismantled the red silk army. There are survivors if anyone is leaving them alive, but it is a matter of simplicity to finish them off.
[22:08] * The Nocturne rolls over and is ded
[22:08] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Nocturne!
[22:08] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> You died well, valiant one.
[22:08] * Vermellia X. Rosso leaves no survivors.
[22:08] <AirGrl> !!!!!
[22:08] * The Nocturne uses the last of her energy to flip her off
[22:08] * Captain Asher turns to see Nocturne
[22:08] <Captain Asher> !!!
[22:08] * Vermellia X. Rosso growls like an angry cat
[22:09] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall flexes her fingers and calls the flawless, fiery blade out of Nocturne's body and back into her hand
[22:09] <Captain Asher> NOOOOO! MY BARE-CHESTED FRIEND!
[22:09] <Vermellia X. Rosso> - I'll avenge you. -
[22:09] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall turns to the others
[22:09] * AirGrl 's eyes narrow....
[22:09] <AirGrl> ...Vermellia
[22:09] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> Already dead? What a pity.
[22:09] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Yeah?
[22:09] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> Come, then. Who wishes to die next?
[22:09] <AirGrl> ...are you ready to crack some skulls
[22:09] <Vermellia X. Rosso> - Oh yeah. -
[22:09] <Captain Asher> If only I actually knew her... Maybe this would feel more like a valient thing I'm doing.
[22:10] * Vermellia X. Rosso lets her Scythe slowly unfold.
[22:10] * AirGrl tightens her grip on her sword..her other fist glowing green
[22:10] * Vermellia X. Rosso coldly points it at Hyacinth Waterwhatever
[22:10] * Vermellia X. Rosso just doesn't say anything
[22:10] <Vermellia X. Rosso> You guys.
[22:11] *** You may trade off whoever is fighting her at the end of a round. Who steps up?
[22:11] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Make sure the village is okay. Put out fires, whatever.
[22:11] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Her next opponent is... me.
[22:11] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Keep that place standing.
[22:11] <AirGrl> but Vermellia!
[22:12] * Captain Asher realizes that Vermellia is pretty dead set on stepping up. It's probably best to let someone who cares that much to make things even.
[22:12] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Avenge me if I fall.
[22:12] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Got it, Miki?
[22:12] * AirGrl frowns but nods..and runs back to the village
[22:12] <Captain Asher> I have a feeling we won't have to do that.
[22:12] * Captain Asher then rushes to Nocturne's side, remembering that he's a doctor.
[22:12] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> I will almost regret the destruction of such a perfect cold rage.
[22:12] * AirGrl looks to see how many fires there are
[22:13] * Vermellia X. Rosso doesn't answer, that low angry cat-growl in her belly
[22:13] *** There are many, but quick action can save things.
[22:13] <Vermellia X. Rosso> HURRY.
[22:13] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Asher, I hate to say it but she's gone.
[22:13] <Vermellia X. Rosso> The village needs you more. Remember the mission.
[22:13] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall sets back, twin prismatic blades held to either side, closing with grim deliciousness
[22:13] <Captain Asher> (( Can I possibly bring her back alive, but her still have to stay out of the fight with my doctoral skillz? ))
[22:14] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( If she lets you! ))
[22:14] * AirGrl looks to see how many villagers around around and how much water there is
[22:14] <Captain Asher> (( Nocturne? ))
[22:14] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( Aye. ))
[22:14] <The Nocturne> (( sure ))
[22:14] <Captain Asher> (( I was asking her xD ))
[22:14] <Captain Asher> !!!
[22:15] *** There aren't a lot of people, but Miki finds few bodies. It's suggestive that a lot of people were in fact able to escape.
[22:15] <Captain Asher> (( Will number of details help? Or do I just roll for this? ))
[22:15] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( Nah, we can have that just happen. ))
[22:16] <AirGrl> .....
[22:16] <AirGrl> ..ok...here goes nothing
[22:17] * Captain Asher will be using his moronic geniusness, ignoring what Vermellia says and using his medical expertise!
[22:17] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 4d6 [ 1, 1, 4, 5 ]
[22:17] *** Vermie vermie details plox
[22:17] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( i'm writing hang on XD ))
[22:17] * AirGrl concentrates...and uses her Reiyoku Manipulation, using spiritual pressure to try and put out the flames in one go without harming the buildings
[22:18] <AirGrl> (( I do a regular roll with this, right? ))
[22:18] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( No need! The description is sufficient for me. ))
[22:19] * Vermellia X. Rosso fires one shot at Hyacinth point blank just to try and snap her focus, then spins her blade around FIRING, using its momentum to SMASH against Hyacinths guard, not aiming to evade a block, but simply BREAK past it. She LEAPS over Hyacinth in that same fluid motion, quickly switching back the blade and firing again, DRIVING it into Hyacinth's back with the newtonian-enhanced physics of the shot, then TWISTING it HARD upwards and firing again, CLEAVING upwards and hopefully through, being carried up by the force. She them caps it off by SWINGING The blade down again on Hyacinth HARD for a coup de grace
[22:20] *** Eight dice.
[22:20] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 9d6 for attack [ 4, 1, 5, 6, 6, 5, 6, 1, 1 ]
[22:20] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 4d6 for defense [ 3, 1, 2, 4 ]
[22:21] <Captain Asher> (( Did he bring her back? ))
[22:22] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( He will be able to, but it'll take time to do. ))
[22:22] * AirGrl takes several deep breaths from taht ><
[22:23] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall dodges the first shot but is surmounted by Vermellia's leaping actions; with the quickness of flame, she turns and partly parries this stroke with both blades, losing her shimmering cloak and giving up an arc of glinting purple-flecked blood in the process -- and when Vermellia brings that last stroke down, Hyacinth lashes forward, intent on running her through first!
[22:23] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 5d6 for attack [ 4, 3, 4, 1, 6 ]
[22:23] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 8d6 for defense [ 4, 6, 3, 6, 6, 6, 1, 1 ]
[22:24] <The Nocturne> nnnnnngOH WHAT THE--*coughcoughcoughcoughcough*
[22:24] *** 6atk/1def Vermellia, 3atk/5def Hyacinth.
[22:24] * Captain Asher continues to work on the woman. "Shhhh, hey now. Just lay back, I'm not done yet."
[22:25] * AirGrl checks to see if there's any other damage or survivors she has to deal with
[22:25] *** Vermellia is down 2 Chi, Hyacinth is down 1... and remains upright.
[22:25] *** Plenty of damage. Probably survivors she can tend, in the process.
[22:25] * Vermellia X. Rosso got impaled HARD
[22:25] *** Next round.
[22:25] * Vermellia X. Rosso dorps to the groumd weheezing, spitting up blood
[22:26] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Heh... good.. moves there...
[22:26] <AirGrl> VERMELLIA!
[22:26] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Got too carried away... hehe...
[22:26] <The Nocturne> what the f[BLEEP]k
[22:26] * Vermellia X. Rosso holds up erh ahnd
[22:26] * AirGrl frowns........
[22:26] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall pulls away, touching the most recent scythe wound in her back that seems to have passed all the way through with a sort of distant puzzlement
[22:26] <Vermellia X. Rosso> S'fine...
[22:26] * Captain Asher shuffles through his samurai armor, using all he can to extract and pieces of metal, and to close the wound afterward.
[22:26] * AirGrl looks to the survivors...looks to vermellia
[22:26] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Deal with them...
[22:26] <Vermellia X. Rosso> That village has to survive.
[22:27] * Vermellia X. Rosso coughs again
[22:27] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> Puzzling to the end.
[22:27] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I'm dealing with this...
[22:27] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> What IS your stake, child?
[22:27] <AirGrl> ....ok
[22:27] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> It -still- puzzles me.
[22:27] * AirGrl runs over
[22:27] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( did hyacinth's stats reset after the round or are they both down 2 chi ))
[22:28] *** Miki is able to start finding and helping survivors free of wreckage and patch injuries up.
[22:28] <Vermellia X. Rosso> You want to destroy the village.
[22:28] * Vermellia X. Rosso coughs and holds her side where she was run through
[22:28] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( Hyacinth is down 3 Chi to a total of 2 remaining, because secret masters have the best kung fu. ))
[22:28] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I don't want you to do that.
[22:29] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( and Vermy has 1 right ))
[22:29] <Vermellia X. Rosso> That's all it is.
[22:29] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( Aye. ))
[22:30] <Captain Asher> Little Red!
[22:30] <Captain Asher> She's stabilized!
[22:30] <Captain Asher> Now get our of the way and let me handle the fighting.
[22:30] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall dances forward on tip-toe, sword brandished in one hand, banishing the other into its natural form of fiery petals
[22:30] <Vermellia X. Rosso> All right.
[22:31] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I won't lie, I'm pretty f[BLEEP]ked up right now.
[22:31] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Go for it.
[22:31] <Vermellia X. Rosso> The mission is more important than my ego
[22:32] * Vermellia X. Rosso heads over to the Village to try and help however she can, but she's pretty badly off herself
[22:32] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> Bold man of metal!
[22:32] <Captain Asher> (( All right, lemme write up my post. Just a moment xD ))
[22:33] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( Remember that you don't have to do -all- of you details in a single post -- Nocturne and I were trading 2 or 3 or 4 at a time for a bit more give-and-take. ))
[22:33] * AirGrl tries to patch up Vermellia as best she can with what knowledge she has
[22:33] <Captain Asher> (( Okay, well, I'mma do my starter then, it might be a little long. ))
[22:34] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( gotcha ))
[22:39] <Captain Asher> (( Okay, this is coming in three parts. ))
[22:39] * Captain Asher Knows the woman she fought to save will make it. Unfortunately, his efforts would be for nothing if he doesn’t step up to the plate and fight. He fights not only to make his most recent success last, but to prevent another from falling. The least amount of women he has to bring back from the dead, the better.
[22:39] * Captain Asher Jumps to his feet and dashes toward Hyacinth. His mech arms reaching for blades as his hands went for the guns. It’s time to give it all he’s got. If this b[BLEEP]ch has nearly taken two of us down already, then there’s no room to spare for complacency.
[22:39] * Captain Asher Reaches up to his enemy, guns firing, and blades poised high. Before he makes his strike, that fuel he kept in reserve from before… well, he’s using it now. Just before he were to strike, those top mech arms raise, and their clamps open. What happens next is a spout of flame to daze, shock, and hopefully BURN Hyacinth.
[22:41] *** Eight dice.
[22:43] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 8d6 ATK [ 5, 2, 2, 5, 2, 4, 1, 3 ]
[22:43] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 5d6 DEF [ 4, 3, 4, 1, 4 ]
[22:44] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall responds to the force of this assault by casting the handful of fiery petals directly into the torrent of flame. The petals flare brightly, devouring the flame as it gushes toward her; she meets his charge midway with her own, going low, not -quite- dodging one of the blades as it cuts into her shoulder, but using her positioning to drive her fiery blade into the joint of his legs!
[22:44] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 6d6 attack [ 1, 3, 6, 3, 6, 4 ]
[22:44] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 7d6 defense [ 1, 2, 2, 4, 2, 2, 6 ]
[22:45] *** One net success for Asher, no net successes for Hyacinth: she is down one chi to one remaining.
[22:45] *** Unless someone tags in, details begin anew.
[22:46] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Miki? Or do you have this, Asher?
[22:46] * AirGrl looks to see how Asher is doing in battle
[22:47] <AirGrl> well if you don't mind...
[22:47] <AirGrl> what do you say, Asher
[22:47] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall tucks and rolls out of the dive, but comes up badly. Her flawless stance has a hitch or two in it now from accumulated wounds, but the bob of her blade and the wicked smile in her eyes says she is not going to abandon this effort in her moment of triumph!
[22:48] <Captain Asher> I'm feeling fine for now!
[22:48] <AirGrl> well if you've got this!
[22:48] * Vermellia X. Rosso leans on Miki a ibt heavily
[22:48] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I think I need to do more sparring...
[22:49] <Vermellia X. Rosso> GO ASHER DO IT!
[22:49] <AirGrl> stop talking...
[22:49] <AirGrl> you'll use up your energy
[22:50] * Vermellia X. Rosso concentrates, trying to leave a message in her subconcious that real.her needs to learn more about one on one fighting
[22:50] * Vermellia X. Rosso nods
[22:52] * AirGrl works on bandages...
[22:53] <Captain Asher> (( writing ))
[22:57] <Captain Asher> (( 4 posts ))
[22:57] * Captain Asher Survives. Maybe it’s luck, or maybe fate is on his side, but Captain Asher parts from the scuffle unscathed! Maybe now everything is fine, but the same can’t be said now. Not until the results in. He saw were that blade was heading, too. The joint of his leg? That would have hurt!
[22:57] * Captain Asher ~~~Now it seems his opponent is damaged. Perhaps by only a little, but it’s a little more than from before. This next hit… This next hit may be all it takes. That is, if he can land it or not. Then what about himself? Will he be horribly, terribly maimed?
[22:58] * Captain Asher ~~~Only time will tell as he engages his next mode of attack. What will it be this time? He’s still running, and right for her. He takes aim, and pulls the trigger. Asher fires shots from his revolvers until there’s not more but the clicking of empty cartridges. Out of ammo. That only leaves his blades.
[22:58] * Captain Asher Goes low, and twists, swinging one blade down toward the woman’s legs. Then, as he completes his turn, that second blade comes in, aiming straight for the head. However, if she decides to jump to avoid the first, the second blade will come for her mid-section.
[22:59] *** Eight dice again.
[23:00] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 8d6 ATK [ 3, 1, 1, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5 ]
[23:00] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 5d6 DEF [ 2, 6, 3, 2, 6 ]
[23:02] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall moves with firelight-quickness, afterimages trailing in the wake of every parrying stroke for each bullet, the shells ricocheting into the ground, into houses. She squares her position and goes to meet his attack again, but this time her blade is pointed at his throat!
[23:02] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 6d6 for attack [ 5, 2, 1, 3, 1, 4 ]
[23:02] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 7d6 for defense [ 1, 4, 4, 5, 3, 2, 4 ]
[23:03] *** Net successes for Hyacinth nothing, net successes for Asher 1... she has zero Chi, but you're only out when you go negative.
[23:03] *** Trading places or one more go?
[23:04] * AirGrl looks to Asher
[23:05] * Captain Asher looks to his viewers, wondering if there's anyone that's out there who wants to beat Hyacinth more than he does.
[23:05] * Vermellia X. Rosso has no ego in this she just wants to save folks
[23:05] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I think...
[23:05] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Miki's the freshest one.
[23:05] * AirGrl wants to help save the village
[23:05] <AirGrl> I'm still good for a fight
[23:05] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Then it's you Asher
[23:05] <Vermellia X. Rosso> oh
[23:05] <Vermellia X. Rosso> (( lol ))
[23:05] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Miki is the freshest
[23:06] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Maybe we let her have a shot?
[23:07] <Captain Asher> I think...
[23:08] * Captain Asher points his sword at his opponent.
[23:08] <Captain Asher> That she's owing me a date right about now.
[23:09] <AirGrl> ???
[23:10] <Vermellia X. Rosso> He wants to finish it.
[23:11] * AirGrl nods
[23:11] <AirGrl> vermellia what did I say about talking
[23:11] * Captain Asher looks to Hyacinth for her reaction.
[23:11] * Vermellia X. Rosso nods and settles
[23:11] <Captain Asher> I meant that as in a chance to give in.
[23:12] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> I only date my lessers, I'm afraid.
[23:12] <Captain Asher> C'mon, baby, you know you want to.
[23:12] <Captain Asher> D:
[23:12] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> It helps them to know their place.
[23:12] <Captain Asher> BUT YOU SAID!
[23:12] <Captain Asher> Ugh, women...
[23:12] <Captain Asher> Always changing their minds.
[23:13] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall snaps her blade forward, steadying her stance even as she clutches her wounded midsection with her free hand
[23:14] * Captain Asher pays his attention back to her.
[23:14] <Captain Asher> Oh, are you going to attack me?
[23:14] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> If you'll do me the courtesy of falling, I will do you the courtesy of sparing your life.
[23:14] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> I like your attitude, but you have to be shown where you stand.
[23:15] <Captain Asher> Mmmmm....
[23:15] * Captain Asher looks back at the others.
[23:15] * AirGrl looks to Asher
[23:16] <Captain Asher> Nahhhhhh, I think I need to put you in your place.... Or maybe her?
[23:16] <Captain Asher> Hey, you wanna show her what you got?
[23:16] <Captain Asher> She turned down my offer!
[23:16] <Captain Asher> Now as a gentleman, I can't just force myself on her, now can I?
[23:16] <AirGrl> well if you want me to...I can do it *cracks her knuckles*
[23:16] <AirGrl> nope
[23:17] * Captain Asher grins real wide.
[23:17] <Captain Asher> All yours!
[23:18] <Vermellia X. Rosso> GO MIKI!
[23:18] <Vermellia X. Rosso> :D
[23:18] * Vermellia X. Rosso winces but grins
[23:18] * AirGrl picks up her sword..and heads towards her opponent....
[23:18] <AirGrl> .......
[23:18] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> It may be my blade seeks more blood before it will taste the metal man's.
[23:18] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> I'll wet it with yours.
[23:19] * AirGrl smiles
[23:19] * Captain Asher gives Hyacinth a look before plopping himself next to Vermellia
[23:19] <Captain Asher> Mind if I take a look?
[23:20] <Vermellia X. Rosso> hehe go for it..
[23:20] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall snaps forward in a fiery blur, cutting at Miki's wrist to start!
[23:20] * Vermellia X. Rosso is cut up pretty badly
[23:20] <AirGrl> (( do I roll or just /me ))
[23:21] *** You can roll now, but you probably want to give details for extra dice. You can do it all in a lump sum like Asher did, or you can trade two or three off with me until you're done.
[23:23] * AirGrl winces but goes to grab Hyacinth's blade wrist, wrapping one of her legs around her's leg and focusing her spirit energy into her forehead, going for a headbutt to the skull
[23:23] * Captain Asher makes sure he's considerate where he touches her..... Mostly because he remembers what she was doing when he was merely flirting with her.
[23:23] * Captain Asher takes time with those that appear more serious, moving onto the least harmful wounds.
[23:24] * Vermellia X. Rosso is so focused on the fight she's not noticing where his hands are
[23:24] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall catches a massive, resounding CRACK to the forehead, staggering back before she rights herself; here, she runs up the ruins of a wagon, sword arcing downwards again!
[23:26] * AirGrl runs forward....and flips...pulling out her sword and attempts to KICK Hyacinth in the back, slashing once with her sword against her back
[23:27] *** Eight dice, added to Swordswoman, split between attack and defense.
[23:28] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall staggers forward again, twisting for a hopefully-felling counterattack--
[23:28] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 6d6 for attack [ 4, 4, 2, 3, 5, 3 ]
[23:28] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 7d6 for defense [ 4, 2, 4, 3, 2, 5, 5 ]
[23:28] * Captain Asher might attempt a naughty squeeze if he wasn't so focused on stopping the bleeding. That, and if he knew little red wasn't paying attention.
[23:29] <spiritflame> AirGrl rolls 7d6 for attack [ 2, 6, 1, 5, 1, 2, 3 ]
[23:29] <spiritflame> AirGrl rolls 5d6 for defense [ 3, 3, 2, 3, 3 ]
[23:30] *** Oosh. Three net successes for Hyacinth; none for Miki. Hyacinth remains at 0 Chi, Miki is knocked down to 0 also.
[23:30] <AirGrl> UGGGGGH...
[23:31] *** Miki can stay in the fight or tag out.
[23:31] <Captain Asher> O-O
[23:31] <Vermellia X. Rosso> MIKSTER!
[23:31] * AirGrl winces.......injured...
[23:31] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> You've spirit, girl!
[23:31] * AirGrl growls.....
[23:31] <Captain Asher> Er... Maybe that wasn't such a good idea letting her go.
[23:31] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Barnacles...
[23:31] <AirGrl> ..you two
[23:31] <Vermellia X. Rosso> No she's just like mne
[23:31] <Vermellia X. Rosso> We go all in...
[23:31] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Hold nothing back...
[23:31] <AirGrl> ....*nods*
[23:31] * Captain Asher looks at the wounded MIKI... Then the wounded Vermellia... Then the wounded Nocturne.
[23:32] <Vermellia X. Rosso> And get mauled if we dont;' win outright...
[23:32] <Captain Asher> Eh heh heh.... Vermellia?
[23:32] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Yeah?
[23:32] * Captain Asher makes a motion to his unscathed self.
[23:33] <Vermellia X. Rosso> You sure, coz I'll give it another shot~
[23:33] * AirGrl slowly stands........trying to catch her breath..
[23:33] * Vermellia X. Rosso chuckles
[23:33] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Go for it. The village needs saving.
[23:33] * The Nocturne sits up
[23:34] <The Nocturne> Damnit the bandages look like I have a bra now ><
[23:34] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Kick her butt
[23:34] <Captain Asher> Hey, my offer still stands!
[23:34] * Captain Asher stands up.
[23:34] <Captain Asher> If you're too hurt... Well, you know.
[23:34] * Vermellia X. Rosso goes over to Nocturne
[23:34] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Sorry, I thought you were dead <_<
[23:34] <AirGrl> - KICK -
[23:35] <AirGrl> - HER -
[23:35] <AirGrl> - ASS -
[23:35] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I'm an idiot <_<;
[23:35] <The Nocturne> Well if it makes you feel any better
[23:35] <The Nocturne> I thought I was dead too
[23:35] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> Twice unscathed, Captain.
[23:36] * AirGrl falls to her knees again ><
[23:36] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> Do you fancy a third such exchange?
[23:36] * Captain Asher steps up to the challenge.
[23:36] <Captain Asher> Seems these damsels in distress need a knight in shining armor.
[23:36] <Captain Asher> How can I say no?
[23:36] <The Nocturne> ..|..
[23:37] * Captain Asher thinks to himself for a moment.
[23:37] <Captain Asher> Hmmm... Knight...
[23:37] <Captain Asher> Very good.
[23:38] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall glides forward without so much as moving her legs, a trail of fiery flowers sprouting in her wake
[23:39] <Captain Asher> (( Writing ewe ))
[23:47] <Captain Asher> (( 3 ))
[23:47] * Captain Asher attention suddenly snaps back to focus as he sees her advance. Maybe he should have taken that moment with Vermellia to also load up his revolvers because now he only has swords and sparks.... and... Oh right… But will that work?
[23:47] * Captain Asher Braces for an attack, a defensive move, or something. Even he is not sure what he’s going to do next. If all else fails, he could always attempt to crush her bones with his mech arms and their crazy machine strength. Actually, that is what he’ll do! As she approaches him, he breaks out into a sudden sprint.
[23:48] * Captain Asher Has his non-blade wielding mech arms dart for the woman’s body, planning on to grab and CRUSH her with the clamps. Following his crushing blow, those blades are both pointed toward her form and aiming to run her through. On top of that, his normal pair of hands are reaching for their blades to add extra Oomph to his advances. Asher Will unfortunately only be able to use those blades in a defensive manner by the time he unsheathes them.
[23:49] *** 7 dice.
[23:50] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 7d6 ATK [ 1, 1, 5, 4, 2, 5, 1 ]
[23:50] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 5d6 DEF [ 1, 1, 1, 3, 3 ]
[23:51] <Captain Asher> (( joy ))
[23:51] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall is caught in the grasp of the mech claws, her flowing hair whipping forward in the arrested momentum; she shifts her grip on the sword, blocking both blades above her head, gliding to counterstrike once again to vital joints. But then the mech arms squeeze, and there's a cracking noise...
[23:52] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 6d6 to attack [ 1, 1, 2, 4, 2, 3 ]
[23:52] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 7d6 to attack [ 4, 5, 1, 1, 3, 5, 2 ]
[23:52] *** Attack and defense -- Hyacinth nets one success, Asher doesn't net any this time.
[23:53] *** Asher is down to 2chi. Tag out or another round?
[23:54] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Whaddya say, Asher...
[23:54] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I do want one more crack at the nut
[23:55] * Captain Asher is apparently the source of those cracking noises when the woman attempts cutting him.
[23:56] * Vermellia X. Rosso folds up her Scythe
[23:57] * Vermellia X. Rosso cracks her fingers
[23:57] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Can I?
[23:57] * Captain Asher is also in middle of a fight, and doesn't seem to notice Vermellia much as he attempts to finish it.
[23:57] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Ooh sorry
[23:58] * Captain Asher increases the grip his mech clamps have on the woman in attempts to snap something.
[23:58] <Captain Asher> (( gonna go back and forth some on this ))
[23:59] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall screams just a bit before squirming free, spilling to the ground!
[00:01] * Captain Asher takes this chance to stab his blades downward to pierce her through.
[00:03] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls out of the way just in time as both blades punch into the soft earth; she comes back with an off-balance cut to one of those blade arms
[00:05] * Captain Asher leaps back, jerking his arm back, and those blades out the ground to avoid the attack. This is starting to become tiresome. During his leap, his swings his mech arm from one side to another at Hyacinth to perhaps bash her skull in, or something.
[00:07] *** Eight dice.
[00:07] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall parries wildly, transforming the momentum to fling herself skyward; this time her attack comes with a fiery fist as his cross-swing comes back for her--
[00:08] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 6d6 attack [ 6, 6, 2, 5, 6, 6 ]
[00:08] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 7d6 defense [ 6, 4, 4, 3, 5, 6, 3 ]
[00:08] *** Legitimate possible tactic: put everything into attack.
[00:10] <Captain Asher> (( But then I'll diiiiie Dx ))
[00:10] *** Negative chi only means you're knocked out of the fight.
[00:10] *** That could mean death or it could mean Team Rocket's Blasting Off Again.
[00:10] *** Or just "Oh man I was so sure I'm gonna die."
[00:11] <Captain Asher> (( xD ))
[00:11] <Captain Asher> (( Okay, here goes nothing. ))
[00:11] <spiritflame> Captain Asher rolls 13d6 [ 1, 6, 1, 1, 3, 1, 6, 5, 3, 6, 1, 2, 4 ]
[00:11] <Captain Asher> (( The ones sure loooove me. ))
[00:12] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( Oosh. ))
[00:12] *** Hyacinth nets five successes; Asher, none.
[00:12] *** You may sell your defeat as you please.
[00:14] <Captain Asher> (( GAWD, she just OBLITERATED him ))
[00:16] <Vermellia X. Rosso> TIN MAN CAPTAIN DOCTOR SAMURAI SIR KNIGTH ASHER NOOOOOO
[00:16] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> (( Dice kami so fickle >:| ))
[00:16] <AirGrl> !!!!
[00:16] * Captain Asher , unfortunately was not fast enough to avoid it all. He took a direct hit and is flung back, only to come crashing violently to the ground, leaving a mark, and to not come back up for round 2.
[00:16] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall blows a kiss in Asher's direction
[00:16] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> I'll be seeing you soon, lover. ♡
[00:16] * Vermellia X. Rosso hops to her ffet
[00:17] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall snaps her blade to her side, offering a manic, wide smile
[00:17] * Vermellia X. Rosso puts down her scythe
[00:17] <Captain Asher> ...
[00:17] <Vermellia X. Rosso> My turn.
[00:17] * Vermellia X. Rosso pops out her claws
[00:17] * AirGrl growls
[00:17] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Miki, if I don't make it, give it everything you got.
[00:17] * Captain Asher is unable to respond, but he is BLEEDING... and instead of red, it's blue.
[00:18] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Take car eof Asher
[00:18] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> Yes, please do.
[00:18] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> I don't want any harm to befall my property.
[00:19] * AirGrl rushes over and starts to tend to Asher
[00:19] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> Show me your pride, child~
[00:20] * Vermellia X. Rosso BLURS forward, choosing to rely on her super speed now-- a STREAK of red, she SHOOSES past Hyacinth, SCORING her with her claws, which are sharp and cut like knives. ZIGAZZING she attacks from seemingly all directions at once, not pausing or slowing, inflicting cuts and slashes on tendons, on fingers, on joints, an uncreasing barrage of the deaht of 1000 guts, finally STREAKING away to put distance between her and her foe
[00:20] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ^SWOOSHES
[00:20] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ^1000 CUTS lol
[00:21] *** Eight dice!
[00:21] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 6d6 for attack [ 6, 5, 4, 6, 6, 3 ]
[00:22] <spiritflame> Vermellia X. Rosso rolls 7d6 for def [ 5, 3, 2, 2, 2, 3, 5 ]
[00:24] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall suffers these little blows, her expression betraying surprise. Each rake draws an arc of purple-threaded crimson from her body, tattering her clothing; she moves just a skoosh between every attack, but is predicting them by the end of the routine -- and as Vermellia streaks away, Hyacinth lashes out with a lover's stroke of the sword, not letting her go unscathed
[00:24] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 6d7 for attack [ 4, 2, 3, 1, 1, 1 ]
[00:24] <spiritflame> Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall rolls 7d6 for defense [ 1, 5, 1, 3, 4, 3, 2 ]
[00:25] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall staggers at the end of this exchange, however -- the strength has been robbed from her, and the sword falls from her hands with a clatter, disintegrating into the fire flowers it was birthed from
[00:25] * Vermellia X. Rosso drops to one knee, cut by that final blow... panting... who will stand and who will fall...
[00:26] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall collapses at last, falling onto one hand
[00:26] *** Negative chi. The winner: Team Troubleshooters.
[00:27] <Vermellia X. Rosso> /mw gives a thumbs up ^^
[00:27] <Vermellia X. Rosso> We.. did it... !
[00:27] * Vermellia X. Rosso keels over @_@
[00:28] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall gasps once, pushes herself half-upright
[00:28] <AirGrl> vermellia!
[00:28] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> Not like this.
[00:28] * AirGrl runs over to her
[00:28] <Vermellia X. Rosso> aww snappu
[00:28] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall starts dragging herself with tiny little movements
[00:28] <Vermellia X. Rosso> miki look out
[00:28] * Captain Asher will be unable to react until he's properly treated and wakes up. Boy will this be a blow to his ego when he's going to be told what happened after all lights went out for him.
[00:28] <Vermellia X. Rosso> take her out
[00:28] * Vermellia X. Rosso is REALLY SLOW right now
[00:29] <AirGrl> !!
[00:29] * Vermellia X. Rosso can still hear tho
[00:29] * AirGrl runs forward..........
[00:29] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> This is not how I die.
[00:29] <Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall> I have so many more lives to take...
[00:29] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall looks up at Miki
[00:29] * AirGrl gathers energy into her left leg and KICKS Hyacinth in the head
[00:30] * Hyacinth Ascending the Waterfall manages a manic, depraved smile before the kick catches her just below the chin; she goes limp, sags to the ground, and does not move
[00:31] <AirGrl> .......
[00:31] <AirGrl> ..and boom goes the dynamite
[00:32] * Vermellia X. Rosso gives miki the Son Goku Thumbs up
[00:33] <Vermellia X. Rosso> [URL]
[00:33] *** There are hints of the coming dawn in the eastern sky. Many huts and houses have been damaged or destroyed, but many more remain intact.
[00:33] * AirGrl pauses..and gives a thumbs up back
[00:34] *** It's pretty safe to say that you've done what you came to do.
[00:34] *** There is a subtle tug at your awarenesses -- the instantiated bodies that the Bookie crafted for your consciousnesses are ready to make an exit from this Place.
[00:35] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Time to go back...
[00:35] *** Any last-minute things to do before you go?
[00:35] <Captain Asher> (( Will Asher still be damage when he goes back? ))
[00:35] * Vermellia X. Rosso is good as long as the village is
[00:36] <AirGrl> ..yeah...
[00:36] <AirGrl> one moment!
[00:36] * AirGrl runs away from the group
[00:37] *** He won't -- part of being a Troubleshooter for the Bookie is that he creates a phantom-but-real body, mind, and soul for you.
[00:37] * AirGrl working somethin gin the dirt......and using her spirit energy to carve something into a rock....
[00:37] *** He'll remember what happened (or won't, as you please), but he'll be otherwise physically hale.
[00:37] <AirGrl> ...ok
[00:37] <AirGrl> there
[00:37] * AirGrl walks back to the group
[00:37] <Captain Asher> (( So he'll just think that he's about to die xD ))
[00:38] <AirGrl> now I'm ready
[00:38] * Vermellia X. Rosso nods
[00:39] * AirGrl nods back
[00:39] *** There's a subtle twinge, as the world you're on fades away...
[00:39] * AirGrl has left behind a small flower planted in the dirt..there's a rock in front of it with a single word carved into it: HOPE
[00:40] *** ...and then you're collectively back in the slightly run-down corporate meeting office where you began tonight, renewed.
[00:41] <The Bookie> The odds have been righted.
[00:41] * AirGrl blinks
[00:41] <The Bookie> You are to be congratulated. That was a battle hard-fought.
[00:41] * Captain Asher finds himself lying face-down on the ground.
[00:41] <Captain Asher> Nghhh, wha?
[00:41] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Tell me about it <_<
[00:42] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Miki I think you and I need to work on our tactics XD
[00:42] * Captain Asher suddenly jumps up, fists at the ready as he looks around franticly.
[00:42] <AirGrl> yeah...ow...
[00:42] <Captain Asher> DID I GET HER!
[00:42] <The Bookie> Be at ease, troubleshooter! The trouble has been sufficiently shot.
[00:42] <AirGrl> I feel a bit of a headache for some reason
[00:42] <Captain Asher> DID I GET HER!?
[00:43] * Captain Asher pauses. "Huh?"
[00:43] * Captain Asher checks himself.
[00:43] <Captain Asher> I'm fine?
[00:43] <The Bookie> A side effect of working for me.
[00:43] * AirGrl 's stomach growls
[00:43] <The Bookie> I'm afraid it was Vermellia who put out the finishing blow.
[00:44] <Vermellia X. Rosso> You got 'er... if you hadn't worn her down so much we souldn't have made it.
[00:44] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ^wouldn't
[00:44] * Captain Asher narrows his eye. "IF ONLY SHE WENT OUT WITH ME!"
[00:45] <The Bookie> The deed is done, the village is saved, and the heroes will emerge in a time of great need...
[00:45] <Captain Asher> Then I wouldn't feel like I need to drown myself in a bottle of Jack.
[00:45] <The Bookie> Perhaps you'll meet her another day, friend.
[00:46] <The Nocturne> Welp.
[00:46] <Captain Asher> I hope it's in the alluring way, and not in the fist to face way.
[00:47] <Captain Asher> An alluring fist to the face doesn't count.
[00:47] * Vermellia X. Rosso laughs
[00:47] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Welp I gotta jet
[00:47] <AirGrl> ...I could go for a burger
[00:47] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Great job, guys!
[00:47] <The Bookie> It's been a good show.
[00:47] <Vermellia X. Rosso> :D
[00:47] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I like troubleshooting!
[00:48] <AirGrl> me too!
[00:48] <Vermellia X. Rosso> I'll see ya out there, Miki!
[00:48] <AirGrl> gotcha!
[00:48] <Vermellia X. Rosso> ...err how do I get home XD
[00:48] *** The Nocturne [blackest.night] has left #suburbansenshi3 (The darker the night, the brighter the stars)
[00:48] <The Bookie> Think yourself away, and it shall be.
[00:48] <Captain Asher> I could eat a horse... Or something else. mmmmmm
[00:49] <AirGrl> oh ok!
[00:49] <Vermellia X. Rosso> Okay! Call me again if you need me!
[00:49] <The Bookie> I shall indeed.
[00:49] *** Vermellia X. Rosso [vsxr@s-proc11.arkula.fed] has left #suburbansenshi3 (Some people just need a high-five in the face with a chair!!)
[00:49] * Captain Asher thinks, then appears in the fetal position on the Bookie's desk
[00:49] <Captain Asher> e_o
[00:49] <Captain Asher> How did this happen!?
[00:50] * Captain Asher thinks again and disappears.
[00:50] *** AirGrl has left #suburbansenshi3 (grabbing something to eat)
[00:51] *** Captain Asher [0] has quit IRC
[00:51] <The Bookie> And that, dear readers, is that.
[00:52] <The Bookie> Goodnight, and dream well.
[00:52] *** The Bookie has left #suburbansenshi3
[00:38] <@spiritflame> Current Location is: Victoria Smithson's Nursery
[00:38] *** has joined #suburbansenshi3
[00:38] <@spiritflame> konbanwa
[00:39] * Belinda Tanith opens the door and crosses the floor without even the sound of a footfall to wake the sleeping infant. She looks down into the cradle.
[00:44] * Belinda Tanith looks satisfied at the infant, and moves in a circle around the cradle, the long long train of her gown trailing behind her until it forms an unbroken circle around the crib.
[00:44] <Belinda Tanith> Sleep now, Daughter of Heroes, sleep now, but meet your destiny later. ^__^
[00:46] * Belinda Tanith never moves from the crib of the child that sleeps beneath her gaze.
[00:46] <Belinda Tanith> ^__^
[21:08] <@spiritflame> Current Location is: The Gobi Desert
[21:08] *** Filibert Wright has joined #suburbansenshi3
[21:08] <@spiritflame> konbanwa filibert wright
[21:08] *** Mister Dinsdale [Mr_J@dinsdaleinvestigations.com] has joined #suburbansenshi3
[21:08] <@spiritflame> konbanwa mister dinsdale
[21:08] * Filibert Wright looks exceptionally serious. "I need you to find a person for me."
[21:08] <Mister Dinsdale> Quite a place for a meeting.
[21:08] * Mister Dinsdale nods. "Of course."
[21:08] <Filibert Wright> You will be compensated well, but alert none that I am seeking him.
[21:09] <Mister Dinsdale> Absolute confidentiality. Of course.
[21:10] <Filibert Wright> Very well. His name is John Constantine.
[21:10] <Filibert Wright> Inform NONE.
[21:10] <Mister Dinsdale> ....
[21:10] <Mister Dinsdale> I can;t take your money, man.
[21:10] <Filibert Wright> You need not bring him to me. If he is unresponsive, I care not. You need merely inform me where he is.
[21:10] <Filibert Wright> Why can you not take my money?
[21:10] <Mister Dinsdale> He's in the HOTEL.
[21:11] <Mister Dinsdale> Valeria's got him under her care.
[21:11] * Filibert Wright narrows his eyes. "Where exactly, chap? Which room?"
[21:11] <Mister Dinsdale> Her room.
[21:11] <Mister Dinsdale> She's keeping him grounded mentally. That's what I've heard.
[21:12] * Filibert Wright looks displeased. "I see. She is always there?"
[21:12] <Mister Dinsdale> No.
[21:12] <Filibert Wright> I see.
[21:14] <Filibert Wright> I apologize for needlessly rousing you. I have heard various rumors that he was lost in the desert, or in a gutter, or possibly dead, or unable to die.
[21:14] <Filibert Wright> I had to know.
[21:14] <Mister Dinsdale> He_was_ in the desert.
[21:14] <Mister Dinsdale> He can't die.
[21:14] * Filibert Wright straightens his tie and puts his hands behind his back. "Very well. Very well."
[21:15] <Mister Dinsdale> Anything else?
[21:15] <Filibert Wright> No. I must depart. It seems an extremely suspicious creature has appeared, and my master needs to be located and informed at once, but I he has not responded to my missives for some time.
[21:15] <Filibert Wright> I appreciate your assistance.
[21:16] <Filibert Wright> As I said, you will be suitably compensated.
[21:16] <Mister Dinsdale> Don't worry about it.
[21:16] <Mister Dinsdale> Anyone could have found it out asking the Hologram.
[21:16] * Mister Dinsdale tips his hat
[21:16] <Mister Dinsdale> See you.
[21:16] * Filibert Wright tips his hat as well.
[21:16] * Mister Dinsdale is away: back to his office
[21:17] * Filibert Wright tightens his gloves.
[21:17] *** Filibert Wright [0] has quit IRC (It appears, Master Constantine, that you and I have unfinished business.)
[23:54] <@spiritflame> Current Location is: Park
[23:55] *** Kanri walks through the park leisurely. admiring the flowers. watching the birds nestle and picks a quiet area to read
[23:56] * Kanri-chan sits amonst the grass and opens her book "finally some peace and quiet."
[23:56] * Kanri-chan scribbles down multiple notes and looses track of time.
[23:57] * Kanri-chan looks at her watch and gasps "oh! i have to get to the restaurant for the catering!!"
[23:58] * Kanri-chan hops up and takes off towards the restaurant
[23:59] *** halfway there a hooded figure leaps out and grabs Kanri holding a cloth to her face. the figure then drags the unconscious Kanri into the shadows, all thats left is the girls book.
[23:59] *** Kanri-chan has left #suburbansenshi3 (help?)
[20:09] <@spiritflame> Current Location is: Tokyo Pier
[20:10] *** At the pier a suspicious group of men stand waiting.
[20:12] * ?? looks at a watch on his wrist
[20:16] *** AirGrl has joined #suburbansenshi3
[20:16] <@spiritflame> konbanwa airgrl
[20:16] * AirGrl walks forwards...
[20:17] * ?? looks at the girl "the shards?"
[20:17] <AirGrl> first...my friend
[20:17] * ?? motions a hand
[20:18] *** a goon unties kanri from the platform
[20:18] <??> she is safe..... for now... the shards
[20:19] *** Morrigan [SexyNaughtyBitchyMe@EnclaveFedCom.Net] has joined #suburbansenshi3
[20:19] <@spiritflame> konbanwa morrigan
[20:19] * Morrigan keeps to the shadows and observes.
[20:20] <AirGrl> bring her here....then the shards
[20:20] <AirGrl> and no tricks....
[20:20] * Morrigan scans the area to see how many foes there are and what their positions are.
[20:21] * ?? stares the girl down "i dont believe yuh understand yuhr position little girl. the shards" waves a hand
[20:21] <AirGrl> and neither do you....
[20:21] <AirGrl> one misstep...and I destroy the shards
[20:22] *** there are goon all over the place. two goons clamps an iron ball to Kanri's ankle
[20:22] <??> do it.. yuh'll never see yuhr precious cat again
[20:23] * Morrigan sends orders for her operatives to carefully move into position. Maximum stealth authorized.
[20:23] <AirGrl> the girl..NOW
[20:24] * ?? stares at the girl "let the girl drop men. "
[20:25] * Morrigan orders her operatives to take aim at the goons.
[20:25] *** the platform is activated and down Kanri goes!
[20:25] *** A dimensional gate opens right where Kanri would fall through!
[20:25] <??> the shards
[20:26] * Morrigan texts Miki ◜ Shall we take them all out?◞
[20:27] * Orion suddenly appears, leaping at ??'s head from atop some crates and goes into an enrages fury with his teeth and claws!
[20:27] <Voice> - More fools to the slaughter... -
[20:27] * ?? reaches out and smacks the cat aside
[20:27] <AirGrl> !!!
[20:27] * Multiple blades and other weapons fly out of the water and right at the goonsquad!
[20:28] <AirGrl> WHERE' KANRI!?
[20:28] * Morrigan DIVES into the water to attempt a rescue of Kanri!
[20:28] * ?? turns and walks away "yuh did not hand over the shards"
[20:28] <Female Voice> I got Kanri right here!
[20:29] * Orion hisses fiercly at the men, his eyes and his slit pupils narrowing!
[20:29] *** the goon squad arent human and dodge with graceful movements
[20:29] * Female Voice is now known as Haru E
[20:30] * Haru E has Kanri beside her, having ripped the iron ball and most of the chain off of her leg. She'll still need to remove the cuff.
[20:30] * ?? sighs "children... the lot of yuh"
[20:31] * Morrigan 's operatives begin to open fire on the goons using utterly silent weapons. You're not sure if they're some kind of advanced sniper rifle or laser weapons with beam frequencies beyond the visible spectrum.
[20:32] * ?? motions his hand hands towards the crumpled form on Kanri "yuhve activated my trap.... hand over the shards and i'll disable the bomb in her ear"
[20:33] <AirGrl> ........grrr
[20:33] <AirGrl> FINE
[20:33] * AirGrl HANDS over the shards!
[20:33] <AirGrl> TAKE THEM!
[20:34] *** the goons dip flip and dodge the attacks. only a few actually getting hit
[20:34] <AirGrl> JUST FREE KANRI
[20:34] * ?? thakes the shards and looks at them
[20:34] * AirGrl notes they really are the shards
[20:34] * ?? speaks into his watch "deactivate"
[20:35] <??> good girl. yuh may go
[20:35] * Morrigan 's operatives keep attacking, concentrating on the goons.
[20:36] * ?? turns and walks off down the pier humming a tune that sounds an awful lot like 'its a small world'
[20:36] *** the goons make a graceful retreat. You have obtained Kanri!
[20:36] * Orion growls....
[20:37] * AirGrl takes kanri back
[20:37] <AirGrl> ...thank the six..
[20:37] * Haru E delicately reaches into Kanri's ear to remove the bomb.
[20:37] * Orion backs away with Miki to join up with Kanri...
[20:38] * Kanri-chan doesnt have a bomb
[20:38] <Haru E> ...they lied to us.
[20:38] <Haru E> There's no bomb on Kanri.
[20:39] * Orion nuzzles Kanri gently.
[20:39] * Morrigan emerges from the water.
[20:39] <Morrigan> What the hell was all of that?
[20:40] <Haru E> That mystery man took the shards-- said there was a bomb on Kanri, but that was a lie.
[20:40] * Orion scratches at his collar and loosens the clasp...
[20:40] * Morrigan 's operatives pursue the goons, not to attack them but to monitor their retreat and attempt to ascertain their identities for later.
[20:40] * Kanri-chan blinks repeatedly and tries to get up but passes out again.
[20:40] * Orion is now known as Orion Felinus
[20:40] * Orion Felinus carefully picks up Kanri. "My poor girl..."
[20:40] * Haru E hands Kanri over to Orion. "Keep her safe--- dad's about to go slaughterin' here in a bit."
[20:41] * Orion Felinus nods to Haru.
[20:41] <AirGrl> ......
[20:41] * Kanri-chan curls up to orion letting out a raspy whine
[20:42] <Orion Felinus> Its alright, Kanri. You're safe now.
[20:42] <Morrigan> Is kanri all right?
[20:42] * Haru E does a scan over Kanri.
[20:43] * Kanri-chan is exhausted.....and starving.... not to mention that large knot on her head and intense sweeling of her brain
[20:43] <Kanri-chan> swelling^
[20:43] <Orion Felinus> I'll take her to the infirmary.
[20:43] <Haru E> Please do.
[20:43] * Kanri-chan has possible amnesia
[20:43] * Haru E opens a gate back to the Hotel for Orion and Kanri.
[20:43] * Morrigan quickly applies an Enhanced Bandage to Kanri's head, which autocasts a Heal Minor Wounds spell on her.
[20:43] *** Orion Felinus [MrBigKitty@JuubanU.edu.jp] has left #suburbansenshi3 (Hold on Kanri...)
[20:44] <Haru E> In the meantime--- I'm gonna join dad and tear those motherf[BLEEP]kers to bits.
[20:44] *** Kanri-chan has left #suburbansenshi3 (*whimper*)
[20:44] <Morrigan> I'll join you, if you don't mind the help.
[20:44] *** the goons are freegame. your too late to stop the lead however
[20:44] *** AirGrl has left #suburbansenshi3 (heading back)
[20:45] <Morrigan> I have two Tanar'ri shadow-op teams already deployed out there.
[20:46] *** where as I cannot work two boxes at once.... have fun ripping the goons new arseholes
[20:46] <Haru E> Dad's got operatives of his own out and about--- besides, that leader can't mask his soul.
[20:46] <Morrigan> Trust me, those people won't stay hidden for too much longer.
[20:48] * Haru E cracks her knuckles, and sets about slaughtering the goons. They may be non-human, but that won't save them from a very pissed off demonic niece.
[20:49] * Morrigan is away: *spends the next few hours introducing these goons to just what a Tanar'ri Omnirifle is capable of doing to humanoid anatomy...and demonstrating just how much carnage Tanar'ri shadow-warriors can do to enemies.
[20:51] *** Haru E [SpannerinDWorks@LandofCarnage.nw] has left #suburbansenshi3 (Death is far too good for you piles of s[BLEEP]t! Get ready to see what a REAL demon is capable of!)
[21:34] *** Resteraunt, Tokyo
[21:34] *** Matsumi Kaze (Adult) has joined #suburbansenshi3
[21:34] <@spiritflame> konbanwa matsumi kaze (adult)
[21:34] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) sits at a table, waiting
[21:40] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> .....
[21:40] *** News Van has joined #suburbansenshi3
[21:40] <@spiritflame> konbanwa news van
[21:41] * News Van slowly stops outside, and numerous camera, lighting, sound, and other technicians get out. They each have the image of the sun breaking through clouds on their clothing somewhere. A couple of them even have the station emblem as a Tattoo.
[21:42] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) sips some coffee
[21:43] * sets up very quickly and expertly.
[21:43] * New News Station hooks the feeds in and begin broadcasting uplink live.
[21:44] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) smiles
[21:44] *** A woman with proud German features approaches Matsumi, with an intense face as though she has something to prove. After smoothing her hair, and checking her microphone for a final time, she approaches Matsumi.
[21:44] <Anchorwoman> Good evening, everyone! Today I'm delighted to be joined by a guest who has a very special announcement!
[21:44] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) smiles
[21:44] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) smiles and waves to the camera
[21:46] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> hello everyone
[21:46] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> my name is Matsumi Kaze and I would like to talk to you all tonight about something very important
[21:47] *** The camera zooms in on Matsumi's face, and the Anchorwoman helpfully holds the microphone close.
[21:47] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I would like to talk to you about Home..and what it means...
[21:48] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> to us...Tokyo is our home...it is the place where many of us were born..and even if we are not....we are attached to
[21:48] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> this home of ours is precious..even if we are not aware of it...
[21:48] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> it is the parent when we have none..it is the friend when we are alone.....
[21:48] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> it never leaves us and is always there for us
[21:49] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> while it does protect us
[21:49] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> sometimes...it needs help...and needs the protection that only it's children can give
[21:49] * Anchorwoman raises an eyebrow.
[21:50] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> as of late....our fair home has been troubled...
[21:50] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> you might not see it..but you certainly can feel it
[21:50] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> and in times such as this
[21:50] <Anchorwoman> Do you feel that all is being done to protect Tokyo that might be done?
[21:50] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> our strength is needed
[21:51] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I think that while much is being done...much more is needed....
[21:51] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> and that's what I am asking from you all
[21:51] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I am asking you to belive in something bigger then mere truth
[21:51] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I am asking you have faith and spirit in this city
[21:51] *** The camera zooms in again, and the lights are double-checked.
[21:52] <Anchorwoman> Madame, what exactly do you feel is more important than truth?
[21:52] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> faith and love
[21:53] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> love for this land..and love for ourselves
[21:53] * Anchorwoman nods.
[21:53] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> because that is our greatest defense..and greatest weapon
[21:54] <Anchorwoman> Mrs. Kaze, do you feel that all are equally adept at wielding this weapon?
[21:54] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I think that there may be doubts....
[21:55] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> and I know some may feel afraid
[21:55] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> but I want you to know that you are much stronger then you can possibly know
[21:55] <Anchorwoman> Whom?
[21:55] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) smiles
[21:55] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> everyone
[21:56] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) puts her hand over her heart
[21:56] * Anchorwoman gives a signal.
[21:56] <Anchorwoman> What do you feel is the best way for the people of Tokyo to feel less afraid?
[21:57] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> belive in yourselves...belive in your strength....
[21:57] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ...and belive in your tokyo
[21:57] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> and if you start to feel scared....
[21:57] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ....remember this tune
[21:58] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫
[21:58] *** The tune is broadcast to everyone tuning in.
[21:59] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> keep that song in your heart
[21:59] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ...and if..you feel afraid....just remember it.......
[22:00] <?????> It will take more than a pretty song to save this city from darkness...
[22:00] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) turns
[22:00] *** The cameras all zoom in on whoever this is.
[22:01] * Helicopter is diverted from nearby
[22:01] * New News Station broadcasts the result as a piercing beam of a spotlight is shone upon whoever this is.
[22:01] * Aoi Satan [Tokyo Tower] appears in flash of blue light, along with some Wakiji.
[22:02] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ......................
[22:02] * New News Station crew. "Who are you? The world deserves to know!"
[22:02] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) frowns
[22:02] <Aoi Satan > [Tokyo Tower] Do forgive me for interrupting...
[22:03] * Anchorwoman checks her microphone
[22:03] <Aoi Satan > [Tokyo Tower] But I simply couldn't resist.
[22:03] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> get your copter away from him!
[22:03] <Anchorwoman> If you will speak frankly, you are welcome. Who are you, and why have you interrupted this broadcast?
[22:05] <Aoi Satan > [Tokyo Tower] I am demon of this city's past...
[22:05] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) picks up her phone
[22:05] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> jam the frequency
[22:05] <spiritflame> Anchorwoman rolls 1d20 [ 18 ]
[22:05] * Anchorwoman snatches the phone from Matsumi's hands!
[22:05] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> HEY
[22:05] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ...................
[22:06] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) frowns...and crosses her fingers.....pressing something on her ring...
[22:06] <Aoi Satan > [Tokyo Tower] How many people are currently watching this now?
[22:07] <Anchorwoman> Why are you doing this?
[22:07] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> stop this
[22:07] <Anchorwoman> People have a right to know. WHY have you done this?
[22:07] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> don't broadcast this out to the city
[22:07] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> do people have a right to get hurt then?
[22:08] *** TRACER ROUNDS RIP OVERHEAD as an M61 cannon is fired over the rooftops!
[22:08] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> GAH!
[22:08] <Aoi Satan > [Tokyo Tower] This is the reason why...
[22:09] * Anchorwoman nods to several different people with cameras who take a photograph of Aoi Satan. They begin to disperse into the night.
[22:09] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ..........
[22:09] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> my god what have I done
[22:09] *** Allison Blitz has joined #suburbansenshi3
[22:09] <@spiritflame> konbanwa allison blitz
[22:09] *** The Camera zooms right in on whoever this person is.
[22:09] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> GET AFTER THAT NEWS CREW
[22:09] * Allison Blitz rolls up on her motorcycle
[22:09] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> STOP THEM BEFORE THEY DESTROY THE CITY
[22:09] * One of the Wakiji grab the Anchorwoman in it's large hands.
[22:10] <Allison Blitz> Matsumi!
[22:10] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> !!!!!
[22:10] * Anchorwoman is grabbed.
[22:10] * M.O.O.C. units follow the dispersed people
[22:10] <Anchorwoman> You don't scare me.
[22:10] * M.O.O.C. units begin capturing them
[22:10] * Locrian appears.
[22:10] <Anchorwoman> You are just like the others.
[22:10] * M.O.O.C. begin hauling them into the sewers
[22:10] * Allison Blitz runs over, pulling out another LockSeed
[22:10] *** These people seem to have expected this. There are LOTS of them and they seem to know the area well.
[22:10] <Locrian> So I heard there was a party going on here.
[22:11] <Allison Blitz> Matsumi!
[22:11] * M.O.O.C. units are relentlless and will not cease hunting
[22:11] <Anchorwoman> You know. I was willing for this to happen.
[22:11] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> STOP THEM
[22:11] <Allison Blitz> Henshin!
[22:11] * Aoi Satan [Tokyo Tower] looks bored at her defiance.
[22:11] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) summons a spear and SLICES at the machine's arm joint
[22:11] *** Actually, these people are ALSO relentless. Roll for it?
[22:11] * Allison Blitz is now known as Rider Melofy
[22:11] <spiritflame> M.O.O.C. rolls 1d20 [ 2 ]
[22:11] * Rider Melofy is now known as Rider Melody
[22:12] * M.O.O.C. request backup
[22:12] <spiritflame> Cloudbreak News Runners rolls 1d20 [ 5 ]
[22:12] <Roman Torchwick> ♦ Seriously? SERiously?
[22:12] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) pulls out an old steam phone
[22:12] <Roman Torchwick> ♦ What the f[BLEEP]k are you good for?
[22:13] <Cloudbreak News Runners> DM Close. That's not enough of a lead for gobs of them to escape. Only one guy gets away.
[22:13] <Roman Torchwick> ♦ get them. NOW.
[22:13] * Haru E appears and has hundreds of her own stealth units begin to round up the Cloudbreak people. They appear out of nowhere!
[22:13] <M.O.O.C.> ♦ WE have the majority
[22:13] <Roman Torchwick> ♦ Don't kill them.
[22:13] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> dammit
[22:13] *** Prove they can catch them. Roll.
[22:13] <Roman Torchwick> ♦ I want them alive.
[22:13] * Rider Melody looks over at the news van
[22:13] <spiritflame> Haru E rolls 1d20 [ 17 ]
[22:13] < Aoi Satan > I'm here to send a message of terror to all the people of Japan.
[22:14] <Roman Torchwick> ♦ Bring them to one of our... "safe" houses.
[22:14] <spiritflame> New News Station rolls 1d20 [ 18 ]
[22:14] <Haru E> (( That good enough? ))
[22:14] *** RUNNER ESCAPES!
[22:14] * Locrian starts grumbling when she sees Aoi.
[22:14] <M.O.O.C.> ♦ By your command
[22:14] <Haru E> ♦ Follow that one! Now!
[22:14] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> AOI!
[22:14] <Locrian> HEY!
[22:14] * Haru E sends some of her people after the straggler.
[22:14] * M.O.O.C. Units take the captives to a secure location for... interrogation
[22:14] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> your plan won't work
[22:15] <Anchorwoman> You could at least answer me. Who are you?
[22:15] * Che_Javara walksin on this scene
[22:15] * Rider Melody walks calmly up to the news van, and bangs on the door.
[22:15] < Aoi Satan > The Shunned.
[22:15] * Che_Javara just PUNCHES the ancohorwoman in the face
[22:15] * Locrian casts a spell she she could form ice. Afterward, she hops on and is launched toward Aoi.
[22:15] *** The van is deserted, but is still broadcasting. It looks like all its occupants have fled. Exactly one cameraman remains.
[22:16] <Che_Javara> the F[BLEEP]K do you think you're doing.
[22:16] <Anchorwoman> Paul. Do not stop.
[22:16] <Rider Melody> Sorry, buddy, but you're cancelled.
[22:16] * Anchorwoman is actually being held by some kind of Valiki. Dunno how you are going to do that.
[22:17] * Rider Melody lets the cameraman escape before she unleashes a Ringo Au Lait attack at the boradcasting equipment in the van
[22:17] * Cameraman jumps free of the van, but takes the camera. He films Aoi Satan.
[22:17] <Locrian> (( Wait, where the f[BLEEP]k is Aoi? Can I even reach him? xD ))
[22:17] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> (( Matsumi did attack it's arm ))
[22:17] <Che_Javara> (( Valkili? ))
[22:18] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> (( did that attack work? ))
[22:18] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> (( Wakiji ))
[22:18] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> (( Matsumi attack the limb's joint ))
[22:18] <spiritflame> Anchorwoman rolls 1d20 [ 10 ]
[22:18] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> (( Attacked ))
[22:18] * Beauty_Queen blasts the camera with an ice spell
[22:18] * Che_Javara can f[BLEEP]king punch someone held by a wakiji
[22:18] * Che_Javara jumps first.
[22:19] * Rider Melody tries contacting Chateaux.
[22:19] * Locrian attempts to get near Aoi, if he's around.... Not giving two f[BLEEP]ks about the cameras, whatever those are.
[22:19] <Rider Melody> ♦ Did that work? Did the broadcast stop?
[22:19] <spiritflame> Anchorwoman rolls 1d20 [ 10 ]
[22:19] <@Chateaux Concierge> ♦ I've jammed everything.
[22:19] < Aoi Satan > People of this country.... The last days of your liv-
[22:19] * Anchorwoman is wearing a wire, it seems.
[22:19] <@Chateaux Concierge> ♦ We're going to blame it on solar flares.
[22:19] * Ravens tries to grab the camera
[22:20] <spiritflame> Ravens rolls 1D20d [ ]
[22:20] * Aoi Satan sees Locrian.
[22:20] <Rider Melody> ♦ I really hate being the problem for that...
[22:20] <spiritflame> Ravens rolls 1d20 [ 5 ]
[22:20] < Aoi Satan > I am in the middle of something.
[22:20] *** The camera was smashed/frozen. That's not a problem nw.
[22:20] <Anchorwoman> Go ahead. I will listen.
[22:20] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) calls someone else on her phone...........
[22:20] * Rider Melody looks at the Anchorwoman, seeing if she recognizes her.
[22:21] * Locrian unsheathes her blade and once close enough, swipes at him, yet she speaks to him just loud enough for the two to hear "Make it look like we're fighting."
[22:21] * Che_Javara Shoots the legs of Wakiji out with her Freaking Dust-powered Vulcan Cannon
[22:21] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> YOU!
[22:21] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) points at Che
[22:21] <spiritflame> Anchorwoman rolls 1d20 [ 4 ]
[22:21] <Che_Javara> YES?
[22:21] * Anchorwoman falls to the ground with a thud.
[22:21] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I want a covering fire postion
[22:21] *** The broadcast has ceased.
[22:21] * Che_Javara GRABS the anchorwoman her by the hair
[22:21] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> keep your eyes peeled for any attack
[22:21] <Che_Javara> Kinda busy.
[22:22] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> PUT HER DOWN
[22:22] <Anchorwoman> No... broken.
[22:22] <Che_Javara> F[BLEEP]k
[22:22] * Aoi Satan dodges the blade slash and draws his own.
[22:22] <Che_Javara> Fine.
[22:22] * Che_Javara hands the woman off to some MOOCS
[22:22] * M.O.O.C. units take her away for special interrogation
[22:22] <spiritflame> Anchorwoman rolls 1d20 [ 11 ]
[22:22] * Che_Javara preps cover fires
[22:22] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> where are you taking her???
[22:22] <Rider Melody> Hey!
[22:22] <Che_Javara> Somewhere fun
[22:22] * Anchorwoman is being taken to her death. Gonna stop it?
[22:22] <spiritflame> M.O.O.C. rolls 1d20 [ 1 ]
[22:23] * Rider Melody looks at Che_Javara.
[22:23] *** Che_Javara is
More information about her is Here.
Her image Song is: 'Time to Attack (Her name is Koco She is Loco I said 'Oh No')' from Jormundgard.
She is Level 1.
[22:23] <spiritflame> Anchorwoman rolls 1d20 [ 5 ]
[22:23] <Che_Javara> They're NOT going to kill her.
[22:23] * Anchorwoman breaks loose.
[22:23] <Anchorwoman> I RECOGNIZE YOU!
[22:23] < Aoi Satan > I have need of her... Wakiji!
[22:23] <Beauty_Queen> Focus on the villain Kaze
[22:23] <spiritflame> M.O.O.C. rolls 1d02 for recapture [ 2 ]
[22:23] <Anchorwoman> DO YOU REALIZE THIS IS THE SECOND TIME YOU HAVE RUINED MY LIFE??????
[22:23] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> FIRE ON THE WAKIJI!!!!!
[22:23] * Locrian spares some ice off her own ride, shaping it as sharpened blades and sends it his way, coming close, but missing if Aoi does a little bit of play on moving. She speaks to him again in a hushed tone. "Where is it?"
[22:23] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> AIM FOR IT'S JOINTS
[22:23] <Rider Melody> Who are you?
[22:23] * Che_Javara fires on it, jesus
[22:24] * Che_Javara fire son its joints with high-explosive dust
[22:24] <Anchorwoman> Somebody you never cared about---somebody you STILL DON'T care about!
[22:24] <Che_Javara> Not the time for a conversation!
[22:24] * Haru E gives the command, and out of the shadows powerful shots rain down on the Wakiji!
[22:24] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> lady......
[22:24] <spiritflame> M.O.O.C. rolls 1d20 to disable the Anchorwoman [ 9 ]
[22:24] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> we care about this place more then you will ever understand
[22:25] <Beauty_Queen> II don't
[22:25] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> shut it, etna
[22:25] <Rider Melody> No one asked you, Etna.
[22:26] *** MiSTRESS_9 [lastdreamingofthetairon@blachaus.org] has joined #suburbansenshi3
[22:26] <@spiritflame> konbanwa mistress_9
[22:26] * Aoi Satan plays act at trying to cut down Locrian. "Where is what?"
[22:26] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> Melody how fast can you go
[22:26] * MiSTRESS_9 opens a portal
[22:26] <Rider Melody> Fast.
[22:26] <spiritflame> MiSTRESS_9 rolls 1d20 to engulf anchorwoman in a portal [ 8 ]
[22:26] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> could you do a consistant attack around tokyo tower
[22:27] <Rider Melody> Totes.
[22:27] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> long distance?
[22:27] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> do it
[22:27] * Locrian ducks and dodges, doing her best to make it look like the fight is real. "The phane!"
[22:27] <spiritflame> Jupiter_Thunderforce rolls 1d20 to electroshock anchorwoman [ 14 ]
[22:27] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> keep safe
[22:27] < Aoi Satan > I have important business here...
[22:27] <Anchorwoman> What is that? You don't surprise me. I know all about how this keeps happening.
[22:27] <Locrian> I DON'T CARE!
[22:27] * Rider Melody hops onto her motorcycle and puts her plan into action.
[22:28] <Jupiter_Thunderforce> This is one tough lady.
[22:28] <Che_Javara> Roman wants her alive.
[22:28] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) gets a signal on her phone
[22:28] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> .....
[22:28] < Aoi Satan > IT CAN WAIT.
[22:28] * Locrian attempts to knock Aoi out of the sky by ramming into him with the underside of her miniature glacier.
[22:28] <MiSTRESS_9> Well we better get her before one of them do.
[22:28] * Rider Melody rides around Tokyo Tower, doing exactly as Matsumi instructed
[22:28] <Locrian> You better deliver...
[22:29] <spiritflame> Jupiter_Thunderforce rolls 1d20 to electroshock her again and incapacitate her [ 19 ]
[22:29] <Rider Melody> this plan better work...
[22:29] <spiritflame> Anchorwoman rolls 2d6 [ 6, 1 ]
[22:29] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ..hope this plan works
[22:30] * Anchorwoman grits her teeth in defiance, but falls to the ground unconscious.
[22:30] * MiSTRESS_9 snaps her up into a portal
[22:30] * Aoi Satan nimbly avoids the miniature glacier. "My ally is coming here..."
[22:30] * MiSTRESS_9 shuts the portal
[22:30] <Rider Melody> ♦ Matsumi, how long do you want me to do this?
[22:30] *** Anchorwoman has quit IRC
[22:30] <MiSTRESS_9> Got her.
[22:30] < Aoi Satan > Talk to him.
[22:30] <Che_Javara> Withdraw.
[22:30] *** MiSTRESS_9 [lastdreamingofthetairon@blachaus.org] has left #suburbansenshi3 (See you in your dreams~)
[22:30] *** Jupiter_Thunderforce [unlimitedtalent@blachaus.org] has left #suburbansenshi3 (I'll break you.)
[22:30] < Aoi Satan > But first...
[22:31] * Beauty_Queen pulls out a gun and shoots at Satan
[22:31] * Che_Javara uses her vulcan cannon to destroy any news trech left lying around
[22:31] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ♦ if you have a long distance attack....do suppression attack
[22:31] * Locrian swipes her blade at Aoi's face. "Your play fight skills are terrible. I don't want to be ca-!!!
[22:31] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ♦ we need to keep them pinned
[22:31] * Locrian dives out of the way.
[22:31] * Che_Javara packs it up in her case
[22:31] *** Che_Javara [fashionista_revolutionaire@blachaus.org] has left #suburbansenshi3 (Her Name is Coco / She is Loco / I said 'Oh no~')
[22:31] * Haru E orders more suppression fire to rain down on Aoi Satan's forces.
[22:31] <M.O.O.C.> ♦ Orders?
[22:32] * Locrian makes sure she gets herself way the hell out of the way of the line of fire. "F[BLEEP]king morons...."
[22:32] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) looks to the MOOC "who are you talking to"
[22:32] <Roman Torchwick> ♦ We have what we want. I'll get Doctor Krieger to work on this people.
[22:32] <M.O.O.C.> ♦ By your command
[22:32] * Aoi Satan deflects the bullets with his sword and vanishes.
[22:32] *** M.O.O.C. [moocunit001100110@blachaus.org] has left #suburbansenshi3 (By your Command.)
[22:33] * Rider Melody fires off a few Ringo Sparkings out as suppression
[22:33] * Roman Torchwick is away
[22:33] * Somebody looks at M.O.O.C..
[22:33] *** M.O.O.C. is
More information about Hir is Here.
hir image Song is: .
It is Level 1.
[22:33] * Aoi Satan is away
[22:33] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> HOLD YOUR FIRE
[22:33] * Locrian curses.
[22:33] * Haru E orders a halt.
[22:34] * Locrian hovers lower to where the others are commanding their forces.
[22:34] * Haru E taps out some commands on her visor.
[22:36] * Locrian doesn't know what Haru's doing, but she is right there... Pretty much floating on her ice infront of the... uh... thing.
[22:36] <Voice of Aoi Satan> Such a shame... My patron wanted a audience for his arrival... Well, you'll just have to do.
[22:36] * Rider Melody rides back to their location
[22:36] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) narrows her eyes
[22:36] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> this might not be over, guys
[22:37] <Beauty_Queen> Duh
[22:37] * A massive portal opens in the sky above.
[22:37] <Rider Melody> Etna, no one as--
[22:37] * Locrian looks
[22:37] <Rider Melody> Oh heavenly Father...
[22:37] * Beauty_Queen points up
[22:37] * Haru E looks up toward the portal as well.
[22:37] * Locrian actually laughs at Etna's bluntness.
[22:38] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ........................
[22:38] * Several massive ships made of spiky black crystal descend from the portal.
[22:39] <Rider Melody> Uh
[22:39] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> .......................I should have known
[22:39] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ....I should have f[BLEEP]king known
[22:39] <Rider Melody> Wanna fill me in, Matsumi?
[22:39] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ......prince obisidian
[22:40] <A Familiar Voice > It's been a while, dear Matsumi...
[22:40] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ....I should have known he'd be behind this
[22:40] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) growls
[22:40] <Haru E> So, it's cool to completely kill him, then?
[22:40] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> why
[22:40] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> why are you doing this
[22:41] <Locrian> ...
[22:41] <Beauty_Queen> Ewww it's prince stalker
[22:41] <Locrian> Wow...
[22:41] <Rider Melody> What?!
[22:41] <Locrian> Huh?
[22:41] * A massive projection of Obisidian's face appears over the city from the lead ship.
[22:41] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> .....
[22:42] <Rider Melody> Still as ugly as we remember him, I see.
[22:42] * Locrian is blasting off in 3... 2... 1... WHOOOOOOOOOSH!
[22:42] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> tell me why
[22:42] <Locrian> YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
[22:42] <Beauty_Queen> Just fatter
[22:42] <Prince Obisidian> Because I could.
[22:42] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> that's no reason
[22:42] * Locrian launches herself toward the ships, really hoping she won't be shot down.
[22:42] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> you have no right to endanger this city
[22:43] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> this is between us
[22:43] <Beauty_Queen> ...works for me
[22:43] <Prince Obisidian> Oh, It's every reason for me....
[22:44] <Prince Obisidian> After all, the future must be changed.
[22:44] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I will not let you destroy this city
[22:44] <Prince Obisidian> And you...
[22:44] <Prince Obisidian> Will be mine.
[22:44] * Locrian starts chanting, but since she's near no one, nothing is heard from her.
[22:44] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> in your dreams
[22:45] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I am NO ONE'S PRIZE
[22:45] * Locrian finishes and makes her attempt to approach a ship.
[22:46] <Prince Obisidian> Oh, really?
[22:46] <Prince Obisidian> While you still say that, after I destroy everything that is precious to you?
[22:47] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> .....this city...will stand..forever
[22:47] <Rider Melody> Whoa, now, let's not get hasty, Obesity.
[22:47] <Rider Melody> What if we destroy everything precious to you, first?
[22:47] * Beauty_Queen flies up to the ship while Stalker jabbers.
[22:47] <Rider Melody> Like your face.
[22:48] * Beauty_Queen looks for a weakspot.
[22:48] * One of the ships hit Rider Melody with an Anti-Gravity beam.
[22:49] <Rider Melody> That grotesque visage should-- Huh interesting.
[22:49] * Locrian spots Etna... She doesn't like this, but regardless, she approaches and searches for the leader.
[22:49] < Prince Obisidian> Uh, uh, uh.
[22:49] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I take it this is our final battle, Obsidian
[22:49] * Haru E has her scanners sweeping the fleet for info on these ships--- if there's any weakpoints, she'll find them.
[22:49] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) puts out a handle..singling everyone to stop
[22:50] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> *hand
[22:50] <Rider Melody> Literally cannot stop, Matsumi. Kinda not in control here, I think.
[22:50] < Prince Obisidian> The "Final battle"?
[22:50] * Rider Melody is getting drawn to the ship?? What's going on??
[22:51] < Prince Obisidian> Oh no, This is just the first act of my play.
[22:51] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> play?
[22:51] <Beauty_Queen> (Final boss time already? )
[22:51] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) smirks
[22:51] * Haru E bolts up to grab Melody and bring her back to the ground.
[22:51] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> oh you're wrong
[22:51] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> this isn't your play
[22:51] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> this is MY SHOW
[22:51] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) snaps her fingers
[22:52] * Locrian laaaaands on one of the ships?
[22:52] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> and the thing you don't understand
[22:52] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) spins..and snaps another finger
[22:53] <Rider Melody> Oh, thank you.
[22:53] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> that no matter what
[22:53] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> the show....must...go...
[22:53] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ON!
[22:53] <Haru E> No prob.
[22:54] * Beauty_Queen also lands on a ship
[22:54] <Prince Obisidian> And there are things that you don't understand.
[22:54] * Locrian glances toward Etna if she's on the same ship.
[22:54] <Prince Obisidian> Let me list them.
[22:54] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> oh-ho?
[22:55] * Locrian rolls her eyes. "Dear god, guy! No one caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaares!"
[22:55] * Locrian was commenting on what Prince is saying, wether he can hear her or not.
[22:55] <Prince Obisidian> 1. In the time, I have been away from you, I have mastered certain things.
[22:56] <Prince Obisidian> I am not the fool I once was.
[22:56] <Beauty_Queen> Bosses monolog I think it's in the job description
[22:56] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) keeps her eyes on Obisidian
[22:57] * Rider Melody takes the Ringo LockSeed off, letting her armor drop.
[22:57] * Rider Melody is now known as Allison Blitz
[22:58] <Prince Obisidian> I leaned how to attack from a distance and work behind the scenes.
[22:58] * Locrian searches for the prince. "Someone should do something about that...."
[22:58] <Prince Obisidian> You never would have guessed I was behind Aoi Satan... unless he drop hints.
[22:59] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> go on
[22:59] <Prince Obisidian> And there is more than that. Wheels within wheels. Plans within plans.
[23:00] <Beauty_Queen> I prefer to shoot them in the face while they talk
[23:00] <Prince Obisidian> I achieved it.
[23:00] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) just smiles, listening
[23:00] * Allison Blitz leans over to Matsumi
[23:00] * Locrian is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO f[BLEEP]king up prince's speach when she finds him.
[23:00] <Allison Blitz> Should we really trust those two?
[23:01] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> who?
[23:01] <Prince Obisidian> Go on, Ask me what I achieved.
[23:01] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> what did you achive?
[23:02] <Allison Blitz> Etna and that other one, the ice one
[23:02] <Locrian> NOOOOOOOOOOOO!
[23:02] <Locrian> DON'T ASK!
[23:02] <Locrian> BY THE GODS!
[23:03] <Beauty_Queen> Let's smash our way into the ship and punch him in the face
[23:03] * Locrian hopes they didn't ask, but wouldn't know since she's so far away...... unless the convo is being broadcasted.
[23:03] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> STAY WHERE YOU ARE
[23:03] <Locrian> YES!
[23:04] <Prince Obisidian> As you know, I have a Chrystal that gives me the ability to manipulate time, space and dimensions. By the way, what did you think of my rain of fish?
[23:04] <Allison Blitz> Ugh, so cheap.
[23:04] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> could have eaten better
[23:06] * Locrian finds what may look like a door, and makes an attempt to disentegrate it.
[23:06] <Prince Obisidian> Anyway, I got to think about alternative universes...
[23:07] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> that so?
[23:07] <Allison Blitz> Obsidian, are we done here? I've got classes starting next week and I need to write a paper to introduce myself...
[23:07] <Beauty_Queen> Let me.
[23:08] * Beauty_Queen grabs the door and goes to rip it off
[23:08] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ETNA GET BACK HERE
[23:08] <Prince Obisidian> And after a considerable amount of time....
[23:08] <Allison Blitz> Figured we couldn't trust them.
[23:08] * Locrian casted a disentegrate spell..... There shouldn't BE a door.
[23:09] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ...those two are idiots
[23:09] <Prince Obisidian> I made contact with the Black Moon Clan of another dimension. Which is where I got these ships from.
[23:09] <Beauty_Queen> I think she wants us to stop
[23:09] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I see
[23:09] * Locrian just walks on through, though. Since there's not much saying what's happening and all.
[23:09] <Locrian> Who?
[23:11] <Prince Obisidian> Universe 1337-C to be exact. They were very eager to help me here...
[23:11] <Allison Blitz> Ugh, those jerks.
[23:11] <Allison Blitz> Literally no idea what he's talking about.
[23:12] <Prince Obisidian> Which brings me to number 3 on my list.
[23:12] * Beauty_Queen lands next to Matsumi
[23:12] * Locrian skips all through the ship, looking for this prince guy.
[23:12] <Beauty_Queen> This is really boring ya know
[23:12] *** erm... how
[23:12] <Prince Obisidian> I now have enough forces to raze this entire city right here and now.
[23:13] *** 1337-C is where chibiusa killed beryl
[23:13] *** Chibiusa from one of the other timelines
[23:13] <Locrian> (( how what? ))
[23:13] *** Crystal Tokyo and all that never happened see the wiki
[23:13] *** it was Suburban Senshi Crystak
[23:13] <Allison Blitz> (( Allison wouldn't know that IC ))
[23:14] *** ok
[23:14] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> and I tell you.....
[23:14] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> this city will stand
[23:15] <Prince Obisidian> And I will let it stand on one condition.
[23:16] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> yes?
[23:17] * Locrian just sighs and gets back out from the ship, lying on her ice.
[23:17] <Prince Obisidian> You will marry me and become the Princess of Planet Nemesis.
[23:17] <Allison Blitz> But she's already married.
[23:17] <Prince Obisidian> I know you will refuse.
[23:17] <Allison Blitz> Like
[23:17] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ............
[23:17] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ..very well
[23:17] <Allison Blitz> It's illegal for her to marry you.
[23:17] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I will accept
[23:17] <Prince Obisidian> !
[23:17] <Allison Blitz> You better sign a prenup, Matsumi.
[23:18] <Haru E> !! The hell you say!
[23:18] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> EVERYONE
[23:18] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> just listen to me
[23:18] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ..I agree to it
[23:18] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> for this city
[23:18] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I will do it
[23:18] * Allison Blitz just slowly mouths, "What about Hideki?"
[23:18] <Prince Obisidian> This is.... unexpected. I-I never thought you'd agree.
[23:19] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> will I need to pack anything or get ready then?
[23:19] <Locrian> YOU GOTTA BE F[BLEEP]KING KIDDING ME!
[23:19] * Prince Obisidian face's looks uncertain.
[23:19] <Beauty_Queen> ....what
[23:19] <Haru E> (What is Matsumi planning?)
[23:19] <Allison Blitz> Oh my god
[23:19] <Allison Blitz> He's got a love boner right now, doesn't he?
[23:19] <Prince Obisidian> How do I know this is not a trick?
[23:20] <Allison Blitz> He's probably blushing so hard right now
[23:20] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) holds up her hand..and removes her wedding ring..tossing it aside
[23:20] <Locrian> (( lmao ))
[23:20] * Allison Blitz catches the ring.
[23:21] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I will give myself to you
[23:21] * Prince Obisidian turns red.
[23:21] <Allison Blitz> KNEW IT
[23:22] <Haru E> (Matsumi, this plan of yours best work-- how do we know this guy isn't gonna go back on his word?)
[23:22] <Prince Obisidian> Y- you will sleep with and everything?
[23:22] * Locrian yells "YOU BETTER TALK TO ME FIRST!"
[23:22] * Locrian just facepalms
[23:22] * Locrian shakes her head.
[23:22] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> mmhm
[23:22] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I will sleep with you
[23:22] <Beauty_Queen> ...
[23:23] <Beauty_Queen> ewwe
[23:23] <Prince Obisidian> But your friends and your... husband. How do I know that they won't come after me?
[23:24] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> you have my word
[23:24] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I will not have them go after you
[23:24] * Locrian flies back down to the group so she can actually hear the other side of the convo.
[23:24] <Prince Obisidian> No coming to the future in revenge?
[23:25] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> no coming to the future
[23:26] * Prince Obisidian thinks it over...
[23:26] <Allison Blitz> Matsumi-san, are you sure about this?
[23:26] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I am
[23:26] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> like I said
[23:26] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I'd do anything for this city
[23:26] <Prince Obisidian> Very well. How much time will you need to say you goodbyes?
[23:26] <Allison Blitz> You sound like a detective friend of mine.
[23:27] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> a few minutes
[23:27] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I will be back in just a bit
[23:28] <Prince Obisidian> No bring back an army.
[23:28] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> hm?
[23:28] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> you want me to bring back an army?
[23:28] <Prince Obisidian> No.
[23:29] <Prince Obisidian> Just don't let this be a trap.
[23:30] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> alright..I promise
[23:30] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I'll be back guys
[23:30] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> make sure he doesn't break his promise
[23:30] * Allison Blitz takes a heavy breath
[23:30] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) is away
[23:31] <Locrian> ¬_¬
[23:31] <Locrian> Soooo...
[23:31] <Locrian> Guy...
[23:32] <Locrian> You still there?
[23:33] <Allison Blitz> Obsidian, why Matsumi?
[23:33] * Prince Obisidian looks down at Locrian.
[23:33] <Haru E> (Dammit all... she's really gonna do this. It'll stop this guy, but that Aoi Satan and whomever else might be free to just do as they like...... Matsumi, you'd best have thought this all out!)
[23:33] <Prince Obisidian> Yes?
[23:33] <Allison Blitz> I'm way younger and totally hot. And powerful.
[23:33] <Allison Blitz> Also already married, since that doesn't seem to stop you.
[23:34] <Prince Obisidian> hummm.
[23:34] * Locrian flies up to the ships again so the others can't hear her.
[23:34] <Locrian> WHERE'S MY S[BLEEP]T!?
[23:35] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) is back
[23:35] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) walks back in
[23:36] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ..alright
[23:36] <Prince Obisidian> I don't suppose I can't have two wives but...
[23:36] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ...I'm ready to go
[23:36] * Prince Obisidian looks down at Locrian.
[23:37] <Locrian> ...???
[23:37] <Prince Obisidian> The phane, right?
[23:37] * Locrian REEEEEALLY hopes he isn't saying this so the others can hear right now...
[23:37] <Allison Blitz> Matsumi, be careful
[23:37] <Locrian> Yeeeeees...
[23:38] <Allison Blitz> Also the ice one seems to be talking to your future husband.
[23:38] <Prince Obisidian> For burning down the theater?
[23:38] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ..it's for the best guys
[23:38] <Locrian> That was the aggreement...
[23:38] * Locrian has moved to: [ sky ships. ]
[23:38] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I'm ready to go, obisidan
[23:39] <Prince Obisidian> One second dear, I'm taking to the Theater Arsonist...
[23:39] <Allison Blitz> !!
[23:40] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) frowns
[23:40] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> ....I should have known
[23:40] <Haru E> (And nail in the coffin~)
[23:40] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I should have known it was you!
[23:40] <Locrian> [sky ships.] WHAT THE F[BLEEP]K!?
[23:40] <Allison Blitz> Oh that icy witch...
[23:41] * Prince Obisidian smiles nastily.
[23:41] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) growls at Locrian
[23:41] * Locrian [sky ships.] glares at him.
[23:41] <Prince Obisidian> Take it up with Aoi, I have no obligation towards you.
[23:42] <Prince Obisidian> And Aoi...
[23:42] <Locrian> [sky ships.] I... Am going... To crucify him...
[23:42] <Locrian> [sky ships.] Then give me Aoi!
[23:42] <Prince Obisidian> If you're still out there...
[23:42] <Beauty_Queen> ....Well now this is interesting
[23:43] <Prince Obisidian> You're free to do as you please but don't expect any more help from me.
[23:43] <Beauty_Queen> Just whose side are you on?
[23:43] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> so locrian has been against us all this time?
[23:43] <Haru E> Likely his own.
[23:44] <Allison Blitz> He's on his future wife's side, it seems.
[23:44] <Allison Blitz> ... duh.
[23:44] * Locrian [sky ships.] is up in the skies alone, she can't hear any comments directed toward her, unless they're being broadcasted.
[23:44] <Allison Blitz> When I met her she was making the HOTEL lobby her own personal ice castle.
[23:45] <Allison Blitz> ... she's a lot like Loki, actually.
[23:45] <Beauty_Queen> You really trusted someone dressed like that?
[23:45] <Prince Obisidian> On the other hand....
[23:45] <Prince Obisidian> Locrian.
[23:46] * Allison Blitz looks at Locrian.
[23:46] *** Locrian is Masked menace with unpredictable behavior. A freezing atmosphere seeminlgy follows the hooded figure while flecks of blood cake the spear tip of her bone tail-like appendage, and her armor is worn with the brutality she's caused over the decades. More information about her is Here.
Her image Song is: "People are Strange" The Doors.
She is Level 1.
[23:46] <Prince Obisidian> You were useful in getting me, my bride to be....
[23:46] <Allison Blitz> Yeah, she looks like nothing but trouble.
[23:46] <Prince Obisidian> So....
[23:46] <Locrian> [sky ships.] Hm?
[23:47] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) just waits..frowning
[23:47] * A black box appears next to Locrian.
[23:47] * Beauty_Queen slips away for a second to talk with a prinny. Which runs off
[23:48] <Prince Obisidian> It contain pocket dimensional hole. Use it to capture what you seek.
[23:49] * Locrian [sky ships.] takes the box, grumbling, and considering doing something very... brash.
[23:49] <Prince Obisidian> It is utterly inescapable.
[23:49] <Prince Obisidian> And it only works once.
[23:49] <Prince Obisidian> And now Matsumi...
[23:50] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> yes?
[23:50] <Prince Obisidian> It's time.
[23:50] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I understand
[23:50] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) sighs but..puts on a brave face
[23:50] <Locrian> [sky ships.] How do I get it out?
[23:50] <Beauty_Queen> Matsumi. Find out more about loci an for me and stay in touch
[23:50] <Allison Blitz> Keep it touch, sensei.
[23:51] * The lead ship hovers above Matsumi.
[23:51] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> I'll send you something from my honeymoon
[23:51] <Prince Obisidian> Push the reverse button on the box's side.
[23:52] * Allison Blitz starts to tear up a little.
[23:53] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) is tearing up a bit too
[23:53] * The ship issues forth a teleport beam, transporting Matsumi inside the main ship.
[23:54] * Locrian [sky ships.] pockets the box and looks down at the others.....
[23:54] * Matsumi Kaze (Adult) is transported into the ship
[23:54] <Prince Obisidian> Let us go home now... There is much to do and prepare for.
[23:55] <Matsumi Kaze (Adult)> let's....I'll tell you..it wil take me time to get used to this
[23:56] <Allison Blitz> Etna, Haru, let's head back...