Vin_Da_DM: Previously on Warriors of Destiny: Having spent the night in Selenia�s castle the group awoke to sounds of a war-ready city. After a filling breakfast in the castle dining hall the crew was given the day to gather supplies from city vendors.
Vin_Da_DM: We rejoin them as they leave the castle. Meanwhile; elsewhere in the city a lone newcomer finds herself out of place even in a city filled with thousands of creatures�
Vin_Da_DM: A large metallic robot wearing a long blue cape walks up to Fern and looks at her. His eye �blinks� as he speaks, �You look lost, Warrior��
Tewyn looks to Clarice, �So�what we shopping for?�
Fern looks at the robot then looks quickly away.
Fern: �Just keep walking Ferny,� I mutter under my breath.
Claron having left the dining hall without looking back tries to calm herself down and feels the twinges of guilt seeping in for having lost her temper with Clarissa.
Fern feeling the eyes of the robot on her tries to blend in with her surroundings.
^Shinta browses through the vendors.
Clarice smiles softly at Tewyn, �I haven�t got a clue. I suppose I should have some other weapons beside just using my ice.�
Vin_Da_DM: The robot shakes his head the continues, �Fern. A shapeshifter-dryad hybrid, rare but not unheard of. I am the Guardian and I know why you�re here.�
Tewyn nods, �Well, we should get you some weapons then.�
Fern: Looking back at the robot I narrow my eyes, �Well, I am glad one of us does.�
Tabris: �So. What are we going to buy, hmm?� Tabris walks up besides Claron grinning, �I�m glad it�s free. Shopping for two women would have eroded our credits away.�
Fern: Standing and glaring I continue, �So, if you don�t mind telling me�What the Hades am I doing here? I would really appreciate it.�
Clarice: �You have any ideas what I would be best suited for?� Stops to look at a crossbow.
Tewyn: �Hmmm, some ranged weapons would be nice.�
Vin_Da_DM: Guardian turns and motions for her to follow him as he slides his massive spear into a slot on his back, �You are unique and more important than you realize.�
Fern: �I woke up this morning with this urge to come here.� Nostrils flaring I gesture around me at the strange sights.
Fern: �Why should I come with you? Just who are you anyway?�
Claron looks at Tabris. �Didn�t hear you approach. I�ll let you decide what is best.�
Vin_Da_DM: Fern notices a variety of creatures going about daily business as well as numerous soldiers in armor.
Fern: �And why are there so many humans here? It smells.� I wrinkle my nose in disgust.
Clarissa: Having picked herself up from against the wall in the dining hall stands somewhat shocked by her mother�s outburst.
Vin_Da_DM: Pausing the Guardian looks at Fern, �I am the Guardian, as I said. You do not have to follow me, but it is easy to get lost if you do not know the city.�
^Shinta overhears Tewyn and Clarice. �We should look for some magical accessories, I think�We need to find something to combat the one that revives souls.�
Fern sighs and looks down at her feet unsure what to do.
Fern looking back up, studies the Guardian for a moment, bottom lip firmly grasped between her teeth.
Clarice nods to Shinta as he approaches. �Yes, you are right about that...without some magic we will not stand a chance against him.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Humans only make up ten percent of the city�s population,� Guardian adds as he watches her. �You may go where you wish. If you get lost, head for the large castle in the city�s center.�
Fern: �Take me where you were going to,� I say and smile impishly.
Vin_Da_DM: �That looked like it hurt, Sis.� Stryder looks at Clarissa from his spot at the table as he stands.
Vin_Da_DM: �If that is what you wish,� Guardian nods and turns, heading down the street.
^Shinta: �Wish I knew the extent of their power, could be intriguing to battle them on the spirit plane��
Tewyn looks over to Shinta, �Can you even do that?�
Tabris: �Well...I don�t really need weapons,� Tabris lifts a hand, obsidian long-sword appearing in it. �I guess armor and whatever you need is on the list.�
Fern skips along behind the Guardian, head turning at every new detail, busily taking in all details to be examined at a later, quieter time.
Vin_Da_DM: A group of minotaurs watch Fern skip, one of them chuckling then saying something inaudible to his companions.
Fern: �My stomach is empty, Guardian. Is there any chance of a feed?�
Clarissa rubs her butt, �It didn�t hurt as much as it surprised me.� ~I�ll make her pay for it.~ �You suppose they going to trust me with any weapons?�
^Shinta nods to Tewyn, �Yes, I could, but could be a huge risk.�
Fern hears the minotaurs and gestures rudely at them.
Vin_Da_DM: �The city offers a wide selection of food. What would you like?� Guardian speaks without looking back as he walks, cape flowing silently as he goes.
Tewyn looks to Clarice, �So you made any decisions yet?�
Vin_Da_DM: �You�re dangerous without weapons. What do YOU think?� Stryder raises a brow at Clarissa as he heads out of the dining wall with her.
Fern: �What would you suggest?�
Fern: �I can eat and run if need be,� I say while looking over my shoulder at the minotaurs.
Clarice lifts the crossbow up and tests it. �I like the feel of this.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Hmm...I do not know. I believe that one of your fellow Warriors likes fruit,� The Guardian continues after a brief pause to think.
Tewyn looks to the vendor, �Is there any magic shops around here�and we will take this.�
Fern whips her head around at that, �Fruit? I love fruit. but what do you mean by fellow Warrior?�
Clarissa sticks out her tongue at Stryder, �Well, guess I will just have to depend on you to protect me.�
Vin_Da_DM: "Magik? What ssssort of magik you looking for?� A blue Naga looks at Tewyn as her forked tongue slides out between her short fangs.
Tewyn: �Wide variety, we may need some dark magic but whatever kind we can find that is powerful.�
Fern tapping the Guardian on the back I say, �I don�t have any fellow anything, let alone Warriors.�
Clarice takes the crossbow and several quivers of arrows and slings them across her shoulder before she makes her way closer to Tewyn.
Fern: �Well, I do have fellow sisters, but that don�t count.�
Vin_Da_DM: Pausing the Guardian looks at her, �True, but now that you are here you do. As a Warrior of Destiny, you are an important person.� Reaching over he grabs a small bowl of fruit, nodding to the vendor, and hands it to Fern.
^Shinta: �We will need something to combat a summoner,� looking to the vendor.
Vin_Da_DM: �I sssee,� the Naga rubs her chin for a moment then speaks, �Try the sssecond street over. Many magik sssshops there.�
Fern giggles, �Warrior of Destiny?� Grabbing the bowl of fruit I sniff at it, �What are these?�
Tewyn: �Well, you heard the lady�lets see what we can find two streets over.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Individuals chosen from the mortal realms to be keepers of the balance,� Guardian turns and continues walking, �Their task, your task, is to help restore the balance that the Dark Lord has shifted.�
^Shinta starts heading over toward the magic vendors.
Vin_Da_DM: �Guess so,� exiting the castle Stryder looks ahead toward the main gate, �Hmm...wonder where all those dragons went.�
Clarissa hears the words, �I don�t have a fellow anything�� as she and Stryder walk through the vendors. Smiling inwardly picks up, without anyone seeing, a dagger and some shurikens and just as quickly hides them in her sleeves.
Fern raising one eyebrow, �Okaayyyyy,� sniffing at the fruit again I point at the bowl. �I meant these.�
Clarice slides her hand in Tewyn�s as they head off two streets over.
Vin_Da_DM: �Ahh, my error. Those would be,� The Guardian glances over his shoulder, �Green peaches, red apples and that spiney one is a Lauris fruit.�
Tewyn: �Can�t believe I�m even considering dabbling with magic again.�
Fern taking a bite of the red apple my mouth spurts with juice and my stomach growls audibly.
Clarissa: �I�m glad they are gone...That gray one kept getting into my mind,� states to Stryder.
Fern: �Oh my!�
Vin_Da_DM: The city streets are filled with more creatures than usual. A majority appear to be from various sections of the Legion. Each wearing an insignia to identify which.
Vin_Da_DM: �Yes, quite interesting conversation with that one,� Stryder looks at Clarissa.
Tabris waves his hand in front of Claron�s face, �Babe? You�re zoning on me.�
Clarice nods at Tewyn, �You will do what you have to, and I believe in you,� whispers softly.
Fern concentrates on eating each piece of fruit and savoring all of the new flavors that have never entered her mouth before this moment, barely aware of where they are going or what they are passing.
Tewyn: �Yes, I will...but we know what happened the last time I dipped my hand into the magic pool.�
^Shinta shakes his head, �Its not the magic, gray one...It is the person in control of it at the time...You are different now.�
Fern finishes the fruit, licks her fingers and then looking around furtively licks the bowl.
Vin_Da_DM: As Shinta, Tewyn and Clarice reach the second street over the atmosphere changes slightly. More creatures in robes carrying scrolls and baskets full of herbs are walking about.
Claron blinks for a second, �S--sorry , I can�t stop thinking about that daughter of ours... I...I shouldn�t have done that back there...Its bound to only make things worse instead of better.�
^Shinta: �We are here,� glancing over a few vendors.
Clarice nods her head briefly...
Tewyn looks at ^Shinta, �I�m not gray! I�m gray, pink and white! Thank you very much!�
Vin_Da_DM: �I trust you are satiated for the time being, Fern?� The Guardian shifts his stance as he walks, looking more relaxed then before as he heads for a large open area with a huge red and black striped ship on it.
Fern: �I guess it�ll do for now.�
Tabris: �Guess we�ll see,� Tabris shrugs as he and Claron head down a street, �If you�re not up for shopping we can do something else.�
Clarice chuckles...then mumbles, �Nicest gray ass I ever seen, too.�
^Shinta: �Yes, yes, but do please keep that pink ass in your pants.�
Claron gets a gleam in her eye, �What have you got in mind, my love?�
Vin_Da_DM: A short creature resembling a teddy bear looks at Shinta with a grin, �Spirits! Interesting...are they yours?�
Tewyn stops one of the robed figures walking by... �So, where can we find someone with the power to battle a summoner?�
Vin_Da_DM: �I�ve seen that gleam before�� Tabris grins at Claron as he slings his arm around her shoulder.
^Shinta looks down at the creature, �No, they are not mine, they are my allies that have ask for my assistance from the other side. We have a mutual agreement.�
Vin_Da_DM: The Guardian stops near the edge of the massive shadow cast by the ship. Looking around he waits for a moment before looking at the ship and speaking, �I need to speak to Alexei.�
Claron smiles, �I should replace my daggers and boomerangs, I suppose.�
Fern looks at the bowl, looks around for somewhere to put it and finding nowhere just sticks it on the ground at her feet.
Vin_Da_DM: �I see, I see...hey! I heard that!� The bear looks at the air near Shinta with a sharp tone before looking back at Shinta, �Were you looking for something in particular?�
Clarissa smells the air around her and Stryder.
Vin_Da_DM: Clarissa detects the mixed scent of dozens of races.
^Shinta looks over, �Remy, shut up! I know Kyo said be careful that the last one of these cute fuzzy creatures liked to eat fingers!�
Fern rocking on her feet and looking askance at the Guardian, hums to herself.
Clarissa: �So many different races here.�
^Shinta: �Forgive him�We are in need of something to battle a possible summoner�.We believe they could have to power to bring back the dead.�
Tabris: �All right...guess that�s a start,� Tabris begins to look over the weapon vendors.
Vin_Da_DM: Guardian takes a few steps toward the ship as a golden armored man hops down from above, landing softly. Standing he looks at Fern and the Guardian, black hair covering the scarred half of his face. �Yes, what�s up?�
Fern stops humming and stares intently.
Claron, �If we hurry�we might have enough time��giggles as they stop at one of the vendors.
Vin_Da_DM: �Hmm...resurrection and summoners,� The bear turns and looks around at the various amulets, potions and other oddities. �I don�t suppose you know the size and disposition?�
Claron looks over the daggers hoping to find another rose engraved handle one.
Vin_Da_DM: �The others are gathering supplies. If there is anything you or your ship requires you will have it. I will require quarters for myself and for Fern here,� The Guardian motions at Fern as the guy nods.
^Shinta: �Unfortunately we do not...but they are working with the Dark Army is all we know.�
Fern slowly looks at the Guardian narrowing her eyes, �When did I tell you my name?�
Tewyn watches the conversation and looks at Clarice, �Wow, and I thought I was well versed.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Dark Army, yes, very bad dispositions...ahh, here we go.� The bear grabs several items before turning around, �A magical greenstones to combat summoning. Anubian lyzard tail fetish for dark magic protection, and holy water and angel�s brew potion to return souls to their rightful resting places.�
Clarice chuckles, �Of course, you are.� Trying to keep up with the conversation concerning resurrections and summoners.
Vin_Da_DM: The black haired man chuckles, �Seems rather new to this, she does.� Fern notices his accent is very Russian as he speak to the Guardian.
^Shinta steps back a little, �Umm, one of you two mind grabbing that water and angel�s brew.�
Clarice: �Can anyone use these?� picking up one of the green gemstones.
Vin_Da_DM: Guardian turns his head to Fern, �You did not, but Selenia tells me everything I need to know about the Warriors in order to keep them safe until they are ready.�
Tewyn grabs the water and angel�s brew. �I don�t need dark magic protection...I�m full of the stuff.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Noticeable, yes, but for your female perhaps?� The bear looks at Clarice.
Fern takes a step back, �Safe? Safe from what?� Looks around herself with newly opened eyes, wondering if there is danger nearby.
Clarissa: �This place is so very different from where we were at with Shaiya,� as she touches Stryder�s shoulder.
Tewyn looks at Clarice. �Yes, you should prepare yourself, take a few of them.�
Vin_Da_DM: �From those that wished to harm you before you were ready...at ease. You will come to no harm in this place,� The Guardian �blinks� and watches Fern.
Tewyn smirks over to ^Shinta, �Aww, is the lil monk man afraid of water?�
Clarice looks back at the bear, then grabs more of the green gemstones.
Fern mutters something about talking tin cans.
^Shinta: �That water is very dangerous for me...shall I show you?�
Vin_Da_DM: The bear notices Clarice and looks at her studiously, �Yes...but caution. Results vary with unknown size of this summoner you wish to battle.�
Clarice: �Will this amplify my control of ice?�
Tewyn: �Oh, what will water do?� smirking.
Vin_Da_DM: �Now, if you will excuse me. I must notify the others that you have arrived,� the Guardian bows to Fern before heading off.
Vin_Da_DM: The Russian looks at her and smirks, �Strange one, isn�t he? I�m Alexei, by the way.�
Fern looks at Alexei.
^Shinta gets an almost menacing smile on his face, �Well, if you want to know,� slams his hand into Tewyn�s chest ripping his soul away for just a fraction of a second��Now, picture that three times over but permanently.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Amplify? No...cannot amplify your power, female. It is *not* magical.� The bear nods to Clarice then watches Tewyn and Shinta with intrigue.
Fern: �I am Fern.� Smiles tentatively.
Fern: �Um, what do I do now?� motioning around herself.
Tewyn drops Clarice�s hand his body going cold, �Whh...hat the fuck was that?��
^Shinta looks to the bear, �As you see we need much protection,� smiling at him.
Vin_Da_DM: �Nice to meet you,� Alexei watches Fern then replies, �Whatever you want to. Ettik says you can look around inside if you want,� Alexei motions over his shoulder up at the ship.
Claron notices a silver hilted dagger with a twining, thorny, rose vine etched into the it. �I�ll take two of these,� then reaches for a wooden boomerang with roses carved on it, and a metal boomerang. �This is good enough for me,� smirking at Tabris.
Fern: �The ship is Ettik?�
Vin_Da_DM: �Yes, I see, I see.� The bear looks at the items he gave them, �Without knowing size I can only give generic.�
^Shinta: �We will make due, thank you�These items will be of great value.�
Clarice leans in closer to Tewyn.
Vin_Da_DM: The brown skinned kobold looks at Claron�s items and nods quietly. Motion to a leather bag nearby he looks at her questioningly.
Tewyn looks at Clarice with a blank expression, �That was the worst thing I�ve ever felt..�
Vin_Da_DM: �Yup, that�d be Ettik.� Alexei looks up at the Ettik as Fern notices the red and black design on the hull is moving and shifting ever so slightly.
Claron looks back at the kobold, ��and the leather bag.�
Clarice looks at Tewyn, �What? These gems?�
Fern curious to see what Ettik is, I walk over to the ship and run a hand lightly over the hull.
Tewyn: �No, Shinta...He made my soul forcibly leave my body.�
Vin_Da_DM: The kobold gathers the items, puts them in the bag and hands it to Claron with another nod.
Fern wonders if communication would be possible.
Fern sends her essence out over the hull where she is touching and gently probes
Clarice: �Whoa!!! And did you see anything?�
Vin_Da_DM: Ettik�s hall is warm to the touch and Fern can sense a presence on the edge of perception.
Fern looking back at Alexei, �I can�t quite reach him.�
Tewyn: �I saw me just standing there, and it was like everything inside being ripped away at once...seems our companion has been holding back quite a bit.�
Vin_Da_DM: Alexei watches Fern casually, �Ettik�s not male or female, and is glad to meet you as well.�
Fern rubs her hand over Ettik�s hull one last time and then gently removes it.
Fern stepping back and bowing, �Lovely to meet you too, Ettik�
Claron thanks the kobold then slides her arm around Tabris� waist her eyes gleaming brightly.
Clarice looks at ^Shinta wearily, �Then�tis a good thing he�s one of us.�
Vin_Da_DM: Alexei smiles and chuckles lightly, �So how�d you end up here. My first time myself.� Alexei looks around the city.
Tabris: �Got everything you need, Hun?� Tabris smiles at Claron as he questions.
Tewyn: �That is true...hate to receive that at a full blow.�
Fern: �I don�t know.�
Clarissa: ~You sure are being awfully quiet, Brother!~
Fern: �I woke up and felt the need to be here and I don�t remember how I got here.� Scratches her head, �Tis right annoying.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Well, then. That makes three of us,� Alexei nods, �I can set you up with a room right now if you�d like. Not many folks onboard so you�ve got a large pick on quarters.�
Fern looking at Alexei with gratification, �Do you have anything to eat? I am starving.�
Vin_Da_DM: ~Looking around...never seen so many species before.~ Stryder eyes Clarissa as they walk around town.
Fern: �Oh, and sorry. That would be nice if you could do that.�
Claron with a twinkle in her eyes, �From the vendor, yes�� dashes off away from the vendors towards the gardens near the main gate.
Vin_Da_DM: �Sure. Galley is inside...watch your step, this magical stuff is tricky at first,� Alexei walks over near Ettik and eyes the hatch several meters above. Hopping forward he ends up landing just inside the hatch. �Much easier than a ramp, though.�
Tabris chases after Claron.
Clarissa: ~Dozens of them, some of them smell rather nasty too.~
Vin_Da_DM: ~ Agreed...but some are cute. Like that one.~ Stryder points to one of the teddy-bear like creatures.
Fern eyes the hatch in confusion, �What? How?�
Vin_Da_DM: Alexei looks down, �Not sure myself. They cast it when we landed. You just sort of hop and you�ll make it.�
Fern: �If you are sure.� Walks over and sort of hops ending up inside next to Alexei with a surprised look on her face.
Clarissa: ~If you think so...~ wrinkling her nose at the teddy-bear creature.
Fern: �Oh!� she squeaks.
Vin_Da_DM: �You get used to it after a few jumps, this way.� Alexei leads Fern down the corridor, a golden-brown color lit by bio-luminescent lighting in the ceiling.
Claron takes a few seconds to glance at the beautiful garden before dashing back off in the direction of the ship when she sees Tabris gaining ground on her.
Fern looks around for a second before following Alexei. �The color is beautiful, just like a tree,� she sighs.
Vin_Da_DM: As Claron runs she notices the large gray dragon from yesterday standing at the edge of the wall, looking at the ship. Noticing her he turns his head, �What�s all the rush?� His voice is deep, what you would expect from a dragon.
Clarice: �I have all that I need. Shall we return back to the ship? Or is there anything else you both think we need?� looks at Tewyn and Shinta.
Tewyn: �I think we are set.�
^Shinta: �Agreed, we should head back.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Aye, Ettik generates all the light.� Alexei enters a two story room with circular ramps. Taking the ramp down he steps on the lift set into an alcove on the wall. �This�ll take you to the galley. Upper one goes to the bridge.�
Fern steps up next to Alexei.
Claron laughs heartily at as she hears the gray dragon and is still laughing as she races up closer to Ettik, stopping to turn and watch Tabris as he approaches.
Vin_Da_DM: The lift glides down silently, ending up in the large galley. Several tables with chairs are setup. Alexei moves to a circular counter in the center. �Now. This console here uses Ettik�s bio-energy to create a wide range of food. There is also food in the cupboards in the bottom.�
Clarice nods her head in agreement and moves away from the vendor walking in between Shinta and Tewyn.
Fern looking at Alexei questioningly, �Can you suggest anything? I am not sure what to have.�
Tewyn: �Guess we should check the ship, has to be about time for us to head out.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Well. I usually have some stew or pasta. But there is a list of available food if you want something else.� Alexei taps a few buttons on the console as a menu of types of food shows up on the screen set into the counter�s surface.
Tabris stops next to Claron and looks at her, then at the ship, �What�s the problem, Hun?�
Fern: �I liked what the Guardian gave me. Fruit. I really like fruit.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Fruit, all right,� Alexei scrolls through the screens, �Any sort of fruit in particular?�
Fern nods eagerly, eyes round. �Green peaches, red apples and something or other.�
Claron: �Oh! Nothing, was just waiting for you to catch up,� turns and hops into Ettik.
Fern scratches her head, �Spinky percolators, or pokey sprinklers,� shrugs.
Vin_Da_DM: �Okay, I�ll see what I can do.� Alexei chuckles and inputs a few commands. A section of the counter slides away and a bowl of assorted fruit appears after a bright glow. �Hope that�ll do.�
Fern looks guiltily, �Do you have candy?�
Clarissa: ~Someone seems very happy~ as echoes of laughter go through her mind. ~Not for very long, if I have my way.~
Tabris watches Claron and shakes his head, �Something strange everyday�� Hopping up after her he grins, �Shall we race to the room then?�
Fern grabs the bowl and smells the contents licking her lips, �Oh, yes, this is perfect.�
Vin_Da_DM: ~Oh calm down. No need to spread discord, Sis.~ Stryder shakes his head.
Claron giggles, �You aren�t ready for me to claim victory?�� dashing off quickly.
Fern looks up under her lashes at Alexei, �Candy?�
Vin_Da_DM: �Candy? Ha ha, a girl after my own heart,� Alexei kneels down and opens a cupboard. Grabbing two chocolate bars he drops them into Fern�s bowl of fruit.
Tabris grins and follows Claron through the halls.
Fern: �Oh, my,� I breathe staring in wonderment at the candy.
Fern looks back at Alexei, �Is there any more?� Looks guiltily but determined.
Vin_Da_DM: �Ha ha, second shelf down the brown box, when you�re done head up the lift to the first level. Have a look around and pick whichever empty room you want, if you need anything I�ll be in the bridge,� Alexei smiles lightly before taking the lift up.
Fern puts the bowl down on the bench and hugs herself, biting at her lip and looking around.
Fern bends down to the afore mentioned cupboard and finding the brown box slowly goes through the contents softly sighing and exclaiming over each new candy.
Vin_Da_DM: Two large windows on either wall of the galley give Fern a good view of the white city outside. The other two walls are the same golden-brown and large banks of bio-luminescent lighting line the ceiling.
Clarissa looks over at Stryder, ~Okay, okay...I�ll try harder to behave!~ Clarissa realizes for the first time since Stryder shimmered her with him to be with the Warriors...that she hasn�t heard the voice telling her how evil they are.
Fern fills her pockets with a range of candy and then looks around with interest at the galley, noting the windows and the view of the outside city.
Claron races into her and Tabris� room stopping dead in the middle of the room.
Vin_Da_DM: �Enjoying the view?� A voice sounds in the galley as a shadow cast by one of the tables ripples and a slender built black creature with a long tail and glowing blue eyes looks at Fern.
Fern walks over to one of the windows and plasters her nose against it staring in amazement at what can be seen, eating candy all the while.
Tabris swerves to miss Claron as she pauses, ending up crashing into the bed with an �oomph�.
Fern: �Yes, I am,� looking around at the creature, �Who are you?�
Clarice spying Ettik looks over at Tewyn, �Now, if we could just get a handle on my niece.�
Tewyn: �It will happen...Your sis just needs to find a way to talk to her.�
Claron chuckles then pounces on the bed next to Tabris.
Vin_Da_DM: �Eclipse,� Eclipse eyes Fern as he walks over to one of the window-less walls, then up it, �If you are one of us, I suggest rest and preparation for what is to come.�
^Shinta nods in agreement, �She is a feisty one...but a common bond would be a great place to start�even a story of her past could get thru to her.�
Clarice: �And you will try too?�
Fern tilts head as watching Eclipse walk up the wall, �Why?�
Vin_Da_DM: �Because I believe it will not be an easy task,� Eclipse reaches the top of the ceiling, looking �up� at Fern. �And because I would hate to see ill come to one such as young as you.�
Fern shrugs eating the last of the candy and then retrieving the bowl of fruit.
Fern: �To be honest with you I don�t really know what to do,� shrugs again, �So I eat and do nothing.�
Clarice: �You seem to know just the right thing to say. I noticed the puzzled looks Clarissa gets when you impart wisdom on her. One can almost see the wheels churning in her head.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Well, then perhaps in the morning you shall figure it out. But enough chatter, the day grows and the suns begin to set,� Eclipse detaches from the ceiling and sinks into the shadow he came from, a small ripple noting his exit.
^Shinta: �I�ve seen many things and been apart of many struggles in my travels�Inside she is just a scared lil girl who needed her parents.�
Fern goes back to looking out the window.
Clarice: �True, and through no fault of their own, destiny had a different idea.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Well, we should probably get back to the ship. Express trip coming up.� Stryder grabs Clarissa�s arm and the two of them shimmer off the street, reappearing onboard the ship.
Clarice looks back at Tewyn then whispers, �I am glad we found one another again.�
Tewyn: �As am I,� looking back.
Vin_Da_DM: As another day passes by preparations have been made for the hefty tasks that lie head for the Warriors...Elsewhere the Dark Lord begins to move his pieces into position, ready and waiting to do their master�s bidding.
Vin_Da_DM: $ End