(11:59:43 PM) You have just entered room "AND."
(11:59:45 PM) Adm H Sopko has entered the room.
(11:59:46 PM) coughingpuppy has entered the room.
(11:59:46 PM) AndrewRogue has entered the room.
(11:59:46 PM) Sarcazmo47 has entered the room.
(11:59:58 PM) Chromeus18 has entered the room.
Sarcazmo47 (11:59:58 PM): ....didn't you just tell me.....but....I...but...whu...
Sarcazmo47 (12:00:01 AM): WHERE AM I?
Adm H Sopko (12:00:02 AM): I can run as late as I want, seeing as I'm unemployed now
Sarcazmo47 (12:00:06 AM): WHAT'S MY NAME?
Sarcazmo47 (12:00:13 AM): HOW DID I GET THESE SHOES?
Chromeus18 (12:00:20 AM): *appears*
AndrewRogue (12:00:25 AM): You get fired Soppy?
Adm H Sopko (12:00:26 AM): Dorothy. You killed some bitch and took them
Adm H Sopko (12:00:43 AM): There are lots of midgets in clown shoes around
Adm H Sopko (12:00:53 AM): Yep
AndrewRogue (12:01:06 AM): Bummer. Why?
SirAlexTheFirst (12:01:23 AM): Okay
SirAlexTheFirst (12:01:29 AM): Chrome's game is apparently running.
Adm H Sopko (12:01:38 AM): She's a petty bitch
SirAlexTheFirst (12:01:44 AM): I've been asked by everyone except Chrome and Soppy for this game
AndrewRogue (12:01:53 AM): *smacks the pause button repeatedly on Chrome's game a lot*
SirAlexTheFirst (12:01:59 AM): And by asked, I mean death threatened.
Adm H Sopko (12:02:03 AM): I'm for it. I have no problem doing two games
Chromeus18 (12:02:35 AM): my game currently has a journey, so it's mostly RP right now.
SirAlexTheFirst (12:02:46 AM): Okay.
AndrewRogue (12:02:47 AM): I do <_< *pausepausepausepausepausepause*
SirAlexTheFirst (12:02:48 AM): Pick a place.
SirAlexTheFirst (12:03:01 AM): Whittyre or Verity's House.
*OnlineHost* (12:03:39 AM): AndrewRogue rolled 1 20-sided die: 7
AndrewRogue (12:03:44 AM): ...whoops.
*OnlineHost* (12:03:47 AM): AndrewRogue rolled 1 2-sided die: 1
AndrewRogue (12:03:50 AM): Whittyre.
SirAlexTheFirst (12:04:03 AM): Okay then.
SirAlexTheFirst (12:04:06 AM): ~~~~BEGIN~~~~
*OnlineHost* (12:04:11 AM): Sarcazmo47 rolled 1 2-sided die: 1
AndrewRogue (12:04:32 AM): Whittyre- We went to bed. We're waking up. Unless ultra cool death ninjas attack.
Chromeus18 (12:04:44 AM): *slips on Jerri Argyle Socks™
Sarcazmo47 (12:04:49 AM): BAM Bandon is ready to go in the hallway.
AndrewRogue (12:05:47 AM): *Arianna is vaguely lazy... but eventually crawls out of bed and gets dressed in a pretty sky blue number*
Adm H Sopko (12:05:55 AM): ::Hunter wakes up at his usual early time, deciding to play around with the room and figure it all out::
Sarcazmo47 (12:06:10 AM): Actually!
SirAlexTheFirst (12:06:20 AM): Playing with the room?
Sarcazmo47 (12:06:23 AM): Bandon will knock on Hunter's door. At a very early hour.
AndrewRogue (12:06:37 AM): *delays Aria's actions until later*
Chromeus18 (12:06:48 AM): *chops wood at Verity's!*
Adm H Sopko (12:07:06 AM): Yep. Figuring out what all the contraptions do
SirAlexTheFirst (12:07:33 AM): Well, you don't find any in the minute before your door is knocked upon.
Adm H Sopko (12:07:53 AM): ::He heads to the door and opens it:: "Yeah?"
Sarcazmo47 (12:08:21 AM): Bandon is in his formal dress - he has his robe freshly laundered, his stick clean, and the tattoo of his holy symbol standing out on skin red from fresh scrubbing.
Sarcazmo47 (12:08:38 AM): "Hunter. I was hoping to talk to you before we got started today."
Adm H Sopko (12:08:47 AM): "Sure. Whats on your mind?"
Sarcazmo47 (12:08:59 AM): "Do you mind if I come inside?"
Adm H Sopko (12:09:32 AM): ::He shrugs:: "Fine." ::He steps back, going to the bed and sitting on the foot of it, gesturing for him to sit at the desk::
Sarcazmo47 (12:10:34 AM): Bandon comes in but does not sit down. Instead, he puts both of his hands on his stick and looks at Hunter with a serious eye. "Yesterday, you asked Aria and I if we were perpared to follow you as a leader."
Adm H Sopko (12:11:05 AM): ::Hunter's face hardens a bit:: "Yes... that I did."
Sarcazmo47 (12:11:44 AM): He clears his throat. "Hunter.....why do you think you're able to do this?"
Adm H Sopko (12:13:29 AM): ::He considers this for a moment:: "Honestly, I am not completely sure I am able. I am willing, however... I don't want to pretend do be something I am not. I need experience. For that, I need your trust. Without it, I'm merely
Adm H Sopko (12:13:31 AM): pretending"
Sarcazmo47 (12:14:54 AM): "Sopko.....you're the kind of man that runs. I've seen it, and heard the tale from others. I don't mean that you're a coward...but you've got your tail tucked between your legs like a whipped dog. (more)
coughingpuppy (12:15:21 AM): ((Ouch.))
Chromeus18 (12:15:51 AM): (zing)
Sarcazmo47 (12:15:52 AM): I don't think that you should be making decisions for others until you are ready to face the consequences of the decisions you've made for yourself."
Sarcazmo47 (12:16:20 AM): "I don't think it's right, I don't think it's wise, and I don't think that it will take any of us to a place we want to be."
SirAlexTheFirst (12:17:17 AM): (Yes it will! You SO want to go there!)
Adm H Sopko (12:18:54 AM): ::Hunter absorbs this, seemingly not surprised by much of this:: "You are right. I've never denied being an impulsive prat... however... I have been facing the consequences for my actions every time I have done something
Adm H Sopko (12:21:08 AM): stupid. Like I said, I am not entirely sure I am able. Yet. The events in Gelendar have forced me to grow up a lot, I think. Maybe coming to Whittyre was another way to avoid going home, but I honestly
Adm H Sopko (12:22:32 AM): feel like I can't go home, or back to Asgard, without at least getting some sort of lead in this thing we're on... I've lost so much since I began... Maybe it's becoming an obession..." ::He trails off, his confidence
Adm H Sopko (12:22:35 AM): faltering a bit::
Sarcazmo47 (12:22:52 AM): He scratches his head and shifts from side to side, looking somewhat uncomfortable. "Hunter...you're a good boy, and I have a lot of faith in the man you can be.
Sarcazmo47 (12:23:00 AM): But....you say you're not certain. And I AM certain, Hunter. I'm certain that until you stop living a boy's life and start acting like a man, until you can tell me with certainty in your eyes that you're doing the right thing,
Sarcazmo47 (12:23:18 AM): then you AREN'T, and you shouldn't be doing it."
Sarcazmo47 (12:23:34 AM): He's looking at his feet by the end of this speech and looks very unhappy.
Adm H Sopko (12:25:17 AM): ::With that, he looks back up, smiling softly. His confidence seems to have returned, Verity would recognize this face:: "You know... hearing you say that... you sound a lot like Verity... but I'll tell you the same thing
Adm H Sopko (12:27:12 AM): I told him, slightly different. The best reason I can give to continue on this journey is that I want to prove that I can survive the game of the Gods... and win." ::In the back of his head, he kicks himself for parroting
Adm H Sopko (12:27:31 AM): his other answer, but it is really what I believes::
Sarcazmo47 (12:28:11 AM): Bandon looks even more unhappy. "But Hunter....that's not a good reason....for us to follow you. And....and...it would be wrong for us to do so."
Adm H Sopko (12:30:31 AM): "Perhaps not... but you asked why I am doing this. And no matter what, confidence or no, any party could be wrong. It's a lot of trust, but there is always that risk as well."
Sarcazmo47 (12:31:37 AM): "Could be wrong, yes. But Hunter, you don't deserve that trust. You haven't earned it, and you don't even have the pride to act sure. How can you accept that trust knowing all that?"
Adm H Sopko (12:32:46 AM): "My pride has gotten us hurt how many times now? It's caused a lot of pain for me and everyone else. Honestly, you guys don't need my pride, unless it undergoes a very serious reevaluation. I'm not asking you guys to follow me
Adm H Sopko (12:34:34 AM): right away. I need time to mature, as you said. We've tried it with me acting as a boy... we should go without a leader for now. If I find, though, that everyone still turns to me as they did before, I WILL take the reigns
Adm H Sopko (12:34:36 AM): once more."
Sarcazmo47 (12:35:53 AM): Bandon shakes his head slowly. "Hunter.....you're still a boy. And it pains me to say it. But I don't understand how you can know that it's wrong of you to do this, and still do it anyway."
SirAlexTheFirst (12:38:53 AM): (PUNT!)
Adm H Sopko (12:39:06 AM): "Stop repeating yourself, Bandon. I get it. I know I am a boy, still. However, to your last question... things have gone wrong both when I have and have not acted a leader, or even a man. I've been both a spectator and an activ
Adm H Sopko (12:40:10 AM): member in turn in this group since it began several months ago... and after maybe too much thinking, this is still the conclusion I come to."
Sarcazmo47 (12:41:10 AM): Bandon shakes his head, rubs his eyes, and leaves.
SirAlexTheFirst (12:42:15 AM): So.
Adm H Sopko (12:42:15 AM): ::He sighs, whispering to himself:: "So many people want justification these days..." ::He lays back on the bed::
Sarcazmo47 (12:42:23 AM): And, barring interruption, goes to Aria's room and knocks.
AndrewRogue (12:43:12 AM): The best response he gets is- "Mmmff...?"
Sarcazmo47 (12:43:33 AM): "Aria? Wake up, please. We need to talk."
Chromeus18 (12:44:50 AM): ("Let's elope!")
AndrewRogue (12:45:10 AM): "Mmff... Bandon?" *slight rustling* "A moment..." *the door unlocks and retreating feet* "Mmm... all right."
Sarcazmo47 (12:45:46 AM): Does she open the door?
AndrewRogue (12:46:24 AM): Naw. She unlocks it for him but doesn't open it.
SirAlexTheFirst (12:46:57 AM): Actually you have no idea how to unlock it....
AndrewRogue (12:47:48 AM): (Oh...) *Aria examines the door with sleepy-sleepy eyes trying to find a, you know, lock.* "Mmm... hang on..."
SirAlexTheFirst (12:48:11 AM): The door is quite featureless except for the peephole.
AndrewRogue (12:48:39 AM): *she finally gives up, wraps the sheet tighter around herslef and just opens it*
SirAlexTheFirst (12:48:42 AM): They open when people knock on them.
SirAlexTheFirst (12:48:54 AM): Or when someone inside touches it.
AndrewRogue (12:49:32 AM): (...so...it opened when Bandon knocked? O_o)
SirAlexTheFirst (12:50:05 AM): No. They don't open when knocked on from the outside when someone is inside.
SirAlexTheFirst (12:50:19 AM): Unless the person inside says "Come in" or a variation thereof.
AndrewRogue (12:50:28 AM): (Ah... well then. It opens when she touches it then.)
Chromeus18 (12:50:35 AM): (magical doors)
Chromeus18 (12:50:42 AM): (open sesame!)
Sarcazmo47 (12:51:23 AM): Anyhoo, he winds up inside the doorway.
AndrewRogue (12:51:36 AM): *she looks a little surprised as the door slides open, revealing her: a sleepy girl wrapped in a sheet* "...what time is it?"
Sarcazmo47 (12:52:05 AM): "Early. Aria, this is important."
AndrewRogue (12:52:58 AM): "Mmm..." *she rubs her eyes and moves back over to the bed to sit down, stifling a yawn*
Sarcazmo47 (12:53:18 AM): "Aria...I think we should leave."
AndrewRogue (12:54:21 AM): *her eyes open a bit and she looks quite a bit more awake* "What?"
Sarcazmo47 (12:54:39 AM): "I think you should stop following Hunter and that we should leave."
AndrewRogue (12:55:17 AM): "What brought this about...?"
Sarcazmo47 (12:56:14 AM): "Aria...Hunter is running away from something. His past or his failures I don't know for sure, but he's running, and he's acting like a child. It was wrong of us to steal from the church here,
Sarcazmo47 (12:56:43 AM): it was wrong of us to lie about our reasons to come here, and it was wrong of us to put our faith in someone who didn't deserve it. It was wrong of him to ask it."
Adm H Sopko (12:57:27 AM): (Why I love AND: Regardless of anything, you will feel like an idiot at the end of every session<G>)
Sarcazmo47 (12:58:07 AM): "We're here on a whim, looking for something only we don't know what and we aren't really looking, when on the other side of the world the most dangerous man I've ever met goes unwatched. The Hummers that you know about
AndrewRogue (12:59:03 AM): *she listens silently*
Sarcazmo47 (12:59:24 AM): still roam free, and in the time we've been together we've been party to theft, deception, and outright murder."
Sarcazmo47 (1:00:43 AM): "Brother Joeseph told me about you because he thought I could help you all, but the kind of help you need isn't the kind I can provide. We're not on the right path, here.
Sarcazmo47 (1:00:44 AM): And Hunter is too afraid and uncertain to see that."
AndrewRogue (1:00:52 AM): *she stares straight ahead, silent as her gaze slowly drops*
Sarcazmo47 (1:01:34 AM): He looks really, really, really unhappy and obviously doesn't like what he's saying at all.
AndrewRogue (1:01:39 AM): *quiet* "And... what do you suggest?"
Sarcazmo47 (1:02:50 AM): "I just talked to him, and he insists that despite it all, he won't change his course. I can't make your decisions for you, Aria, but..." and here he looks outright miserable,
Sarcazmo47 (1:03:12 AM): "..but I can't do this anymore. I can't. I have a duty to help people that need it....and I'm not doing that here."
Adm H Sopko (1:03:32 AM): (Hey dude, have some balls and pride that you're right. You think you're right? WELL FUCK YOU)
Sarcazmo47 (1:03:55 AM): It's not my fault Bandon is green party!
Sarcazmo47 (1:04:03 AM): Well, it sorta is......but.......er....
AndrewRogue (1:05:13 AM): *she stands up slowly* "...I... need to get some air..."
Sarcazmo47 (1:06:06 AM): He nods. "If you want to find me, go to the church of Luthien and ask."
Sarcazmo47 (1:06:29 AM): And he leaves.
AndrewRogue (1:07:30 AM): *she nods weakly. Tears well up in her eyes as she dresses herself and she heads outside, or to a balcony, or whatever*
SirAlexTheFirst (1:07:48 AM): There are no obvious balconies.
AndrewRogue (1:08:05 AM): *then it looks like she'll go outside*
AndrewRogue (1:09:00 AM): (Unless Hunter wants to stop her or something unforseen happens)
Adm H Sopko (1:09:19 AM): (He's in his room, oblivious)
SirAlexTheFirst (1:09:36 AM): ALl right, so out to the street.
AndrewRogue (1:09:48 AM): (Indeed. What time is it?)
SirAlexTheFirst (1:09:55 AM): A surprising number of people are walking around for this early in the morning.
SirAlexTheFirst (1:09:57 AM): It's, oh, 7ish?
Sarcazmo47 (1:10:11 AM): More like 5ish.
SirAlexTheFirst (1:10:38 AM): You're.... nevermind. Okay.
SirAlexTheFirst (1:10:47 AM): MORE people out at 5 in the morning.
SirAlexTheFirst (1:11:03 AM): The sunrise is beautiful.
AndrewRogue (1:11:38 AM): (...go figure.) *she watches it somewhat oblivious to her surroundings, except for those stupid panels*
AndrewRogue (1:12:34 AM): ~Is this what I... is this what I wanted to do?~ *all to herself*
AndrewRogue (1:13:06 AM): ~Is this what it means to be a hero?~
Sarcazmo47 (1:13:42 AM): ((As angsty Apocalyptica music plays. How appropriate.))
Chromeus18 (1:13:46 AM): (*the Aria...Aria plays in the background*)
AndrewRogue (1:14:03 AM): ~Bandon... he's right... right? But Hunter... he tries so hard. He only wants the best for everyone...~
SirAlexTheFirst (1:14:09 AM): (HEY! Apocalyptica is not angsty! Angst requires lyrics, or really really snarky music!)
Sarcazmo47 (1:14:28 AM): ((Fade to Black is pretty snarky.))
SirAlexTheFirst (1:14:49 AM): (...yes, but that's not THEIR fault...)
Sarcazmo47 (1:15:06 AM): ((Hey, I call it like I hear it.))
Adm H Sopko (1:15:29 AM): (Quite tastefully used in Twisted Metal Black)
AndrewRogue (1:16:14 AM): ~...I just want to help everyone...~
Sarcazmo47 (1:17:29 AM): ((AND: The Episode Where Bandon Is a Total Jerk))
Adm H Sopko (1:17:50 AM): (AND: Behind the Music. Bandon's contract troubles.)
AndrewRogue (1:18:21 AM): *she prolly looks a bit ridiculous, walking down the street at 5-ish, her hair all mussy, staring vaguely at a sunrise, on the verge of tears* (the angst hurts)
Adm H Sopko (1:18:53 AM): (We need Ryan and Harken to come in and kick Hunter and Aria's asses)
SirAlexTheFirst (1:19:30 AM): The angst is broken up, thankfully.
Chromeus18 (1:21:12 AM): (have Aria write a bad poem)
SirAlexTheFirst (1:21:19 AM): Don't worry.
Adm H Sopko (1:21:23 AM): (Or a livejournal)
SirAlexTheFirst (1:21:39 AM): Evil voices in one's head break up angst MUCH better than a livejournal.
AndrewRogue (1:21:41 AM): *and Aria mis-steps, falling to the ground, clutching her head as she cries out*
Adm H Sopko (1:21:44 AM): (Thats a neat idea for a humor section on the site, Andy. "Aria's Livejournals")
AndrewRogue (1:21:55 AM): (I hate you all :p)
*OnlineHost* (1:23:01 AM): AndrewRogue rolled 1 20-sided die: 14
AndrewRogue (1:23:53 AM): *she manages back up to her knees still clutching her head*
Sarcazmo47 (1:24:27 AM): Special Abilties: livejournal. Livejournal: Anyone who reads the Livejournal must make a DC 26 Will Save against 4d6 points of angst damage and 3d4 points of permanent Wisdom damage. Additionally, on a failed save
Sarcazmo47 (1:24:31 AM): a Suggestion is implanted wherein the reader is compelled to read it again the next day. Anyone whose Wisdom is drained to 0 by the livejournal dies and rises 1d4 days later as an Angstbag (CR 13)
AndrewRogue (1:24:45 AM): "SHUT UP! SHUT UP OR TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT!" (XD)
SirAlexTheFirst (1:25:03 AM): ~ddddddddduuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnwwwwwwwwwooooooa aaaatttttttttvvvvvvvvvvvyyyyyyuuuuuuuddddddddduuuuuun nnnnwwwaaattthhhhhhvvvvvYYYYYYUUUUUUUDD DDDOOOOOWWWAAAAAATTTYOUDOI!~
SirAlexTheFirst (1:25:05 AM): Oops
AndrewRogue (1:25:18 AM): (Its easier to read like that <_<)
SirAlexTheFirst (1:25:24 AM): That was supposed to be a d20...
Adm H Sopko (1:25:29 AM): Heh
SirAlexTheFirst (1:25:31 AM): Well, have fun with that message
*OnlineHost* (1:25:31 AM): SirAlexTheFirst rolled 1 20-sided die: 6
Chromeus18 (1:25:55 AM): (no wonder Aria is nuts)
Adm H Sopko (1:25:56 AM): (What have we done?)
SirAlexTheFirst (1:26:10 AM): A few people give Aria strange looks.
SirAlexTheFirst (1:26:28 AM): Nobody comes to her aid. In fact, people back away some and keep on going.
AndrewRogue (1:26:39 AM): (Yay cities!)
Adm H Sopko (1:26:50 AM): (Hooray for Bystander Effect)
AndrewRogue (1:28:01 AM): ~"Who are you? What do you want with me? Do you want to help me? Punish me? Kill me?"~
AndrewRogue (1:28:37 AM): (Yeah, I mean both symbols damnit.) *Aria's ranting at a voice in her head... yeah...*
SirAlexTheFirst (1:29:39 AM): No response whatsoever.
AndrewRogue (1:30:06 AM): (Any chance of pulling another check to try and get that message. I suck at phonetics <_<)
SirAlexTheFirst (1:30:27 AM): No.
AndrewRogue (1:30:41 AM): *she pushes herself up to her feet, shaking a bit*
Adm H Sopko (1:31:16 AM): (That one in the chat was a simple one)
AndrewRogue (1:31:27 AM): (Enlighten me.)
Adm H Sopko (1:31:35 AM): (I did)
AndrewRogue (1:32:19 AM): (...wha?) *she resumes a slightly shakey walk down the street to one of those map things, oblivious to the world at large*
SirAlexTheFirst (1:32:48 AM): To the map.
AndrewRogue (1:33:21 AM): (Damnit, now I'm hogging chat... -_-)
Sarcazmo47 (1:33:37 AM): I was doing it before. Then it'll be Hunter's turn!
AndrewRogue (1:34:24 AM): (Map) *she leans heavily against it and looks the thing over intently... any places for spiritual advisement?*
Chromeus18 (1:36:08 AM): (sanitarium!)
Sarcazmo47 (1:36:29 AM): You could go for a relaxing swim in Taluca Lake.
SirAlexTheFirst (1:36:55 AM): "Spiritual advisement for girls who have had a hard night can be found at the Temple of Luthien. World-famous sexual healer Brother Bandon has been reported to be staying there recently!"
AndrewRogue (1:37:10 AM): (All of AND is actually her dog f'ing with her) *she stares*
SirAlexTheFirst (1:37:26 AM): (Toluca Lake.)
AndrewRogue (1:37:32 AM): *stares*
Chromeus18 (1:37:36 AM): (Bandon = Marvin Gaye, cuz he's got that feelin')
SirAlexTheFirst (1:37:38 AM): The dot on the map blinks.
Sarcazmo47 (1:37:45 AM): (*is really, truly, dying of laughter*)
AndrewRogue (1:37:53 AM): *staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaares*
Adm H Sopko (1:38:20 AM): (I need that... sexual heeeealing)
Chromeus18 (1:38:24 AM): brb, bathroom
AndrewRogue (1:38:25 AM): (YAOI!)
Adm H Sopko (1:38:40 AM): (Yaoi? Actually... thats the first non-yaoi joke)
Sarcazmo47 (1:39:01 AM): ((LADIES NITE AT THE TEMPLE OF LUTHIEN!))
AndrewRogue (1:39:12 AM): *and she actually starts laughing*
Adm H Sopko (1:39:15 AM): (Ladies Night is banned in Whittyre)
Sarcazmo47 (1:39:38 AM): ((Nono, Ladies Nite.))
AndrewRogue (1:40:09 AM): *giggling quite hard as she looks at the map*
AndrewRogue (1:41:45 AM): And you know, she'll walk that way, giggling.
SirAlexTheFirst (1:41:45 AM): "The Temple of Luthien was founded in W1, a branch of the international organization. It serves as the domain of the goddess of love and healing in Whittyre, providing the latest in comfort to all who come."
SirAlexTheFirst (1:41:51 AM): All right then.
SirAlexTheFirst (1:41:56 AM): What's Hunter doing?
Sarcazmo47 (1:42:43 AM): Brother Bandon: A National Attraction!
Adm H Sopko (1:42:46 AM): Doing a bit of angsty and thinking of his own in his room
SirAlexTheFirst (1:43:27 AM): Mmmkay
Adm H Sopko (1:43:44 AM): He's honestly committed to this thing until the end now, there is no question about it in his mind. However, the party dynamics disturb him greatly
AndrewRogue (1:44:18 AM): (They scare me too.)
AndrewRogue (1:44:22 AM): (^_~)
Adm H Sopko (1:45:51 AM): After about an hour of thinking, and doing the aforementioned exploration of his room to figure out all the magical doodads, he goes out and knocks on Bandon's door::
SirAlexTheFirst (1:46:18 AM): Probably the coolest one you find is that there IS a balcony, accessed by walking through the window.
Adm H Sopko (1:46:31 AM): Nice. Can I see anything?
SirAlexTheFirst (1:46:43 AM): Spot check.
*OnlineHost* (1:46:54 AM): Adm H Sopko rolled 1 20-sided die: 5
Adm H Sopko (1:47:09 AM): Honestly, all my good rolls are saved for Chrome's game, I swear
Sarcazmo47 (1:47:29 AM): Oh pish tosh. It's a spot check. They don't matter.
Adm H Sopko (1:47:32 AM): But that is a 15
SirAlexTheFirst (1:48:04 AM): That's.... enough to spot some girl in a blue number collapsing down on the street.
SirAlexTheFirst (1:48:08 AM): Nobody goes to help her...
Sarcazmo47 (1:49:12 AM): Take the shot!
Adm H Sopko (1:49:19 AM): ::He watches, vaguely disturbed again:: "Whats wrong with this city..?"
Adm H Sopko (1:49:27 AM): (HA)
Adm H Sopko (1:49:37 AM): (Aria would be DEAD)
AndrewRogue (1:49:48 AM): (Poor me.)
AndrewRogue (1:51:49 AM): (*coughs in the silence* All of us are being a tad ssllooww I think. I don't want to switch over to Verity again right now <_<)
Adm H Sopko (1:52:09 AM): ::He leans against the rail, watching:: "An odd feeling... getting involved would probably mean hell for that poor girl... but sitting here isn't doing very much either..."
Chromeus18 (1:52:17 AM): back
SirAlexTheFirst (1:52:45 AM): Take the shot, Hunter!
Adm H Sopko (1:53:16 AM): (Wahaha)
Adm H Sopko (1:53:30 AM): (Hunter hasn't used a bow since his old one broke)
Adm H Sopko (1:54:45 AM): "Meh. Screw the dilemma of the gods... I tried a light touch with the Marquis and got my ass robbed and a friend killed..." ::He walks out of the room, heading in the direction of the girl::
SirAlexTheFirst (1:55:33 AM): Probably find her at the map, laughing.
Adm H Sopko (1:56:04 AM): Aria, I presume?
SirAlexTheFirst (1:56:09 AM): Why yes.
Adm H Sopko (1:56:25 AM): ::He blinks, a bit, no, very surprised:: "Aria...?"
AndrewRogue (1:56:56 AM): *giggling* "Yes?"
Adm H Sopko (1:57:24 AM): "Are you... alright?"
AndrewRogue (1:58:12 AM): "Not really." *she hasn't even taken her eyes off the map*
Adm H Sopko (1:58:50 AM): ::He looks to the map::
AndrewRogue (1:59:39 AM): "I think I... heh... need... hehehehe... spiritual... heh... advisment!"
SirAlexTheFirst (2:00:09 AM): (...what have I DONE....)
AndrewRogue (2:00:39 AM): (You broke Aria.)
Adm H Sopko (2:01:02 AM): ::He sees Bandon's name and laughs a bit, but not that much:: "Aha... with credentials like his, how can you resist?"
AndrewRogue (2:01:39 AM): *she's laughing so hard she's practically crying*
AndrewRogue (2:02:34 AM): "And why... heh... are you out so early?"
Adm H Sopko (2:03:35 AM): "I woke up early... Bandon decided to have a little chat with me... after that, I went out to the balcony and saw someone collapse onto the street... since no one helped, I decided to head out."
AndrewRogue (2:04:35 AM): "And you found... heh... me?"
Adm H Sopko (2:04:45 AM): ::He nods:: "The long and short of it."
Chromeus18 (2:05:20 AM): (Hunter tries some Bandon pickup lines)
AndrewRogue (2:05:53 AM): "That was me, wasn't it?" *her laughter is finally subsiding*
Adm H Sopko (2:06:21 AM): "More than likely... are you really alright, Aria?"
AndrewRogue (2:08:19 AM): "I already answered that Hunter." *ghost of a smile* "She, he, it... whatever. My voice. It shouted at me again."
Adm H Sopko (2:09:34 AM): "Did it?" ::Another look of concern comes over him:: "Could you make out what it said this time?"
AndrewRogue (2:11:36 AM): "I don't know... 'Done. What have you done what have you done what have you do what you die.'" *she looks at him helplessly*
AndrewRogue (2:12:14 AM): "...then I sat there and I yelled back."
AndrewRogue (2:14:19 AM): (I'm surprised no one has at least mentioned the possibility that Aria is just nuts.)
Adm H Sopko (2:15:12 AM): ::He sighs, scratching his forehead a bit:: "Well... better than staying up all night trying to figure it out." ::He gives her a weak smile::
AndrewRogue (2:16:40 AM): *she sets her head against the map* "I'm not joking... I need spiritual advisement."
Adm H Sopko (2:17:13 AM): ::He nods:: "There is nothing wrong with that..."
AndrewRogue (2:18:51 AM): "I'm not sure I can keep this up..."
Adm H Sopko (2:21:14 AM): ::He leans against the wall with hsi shoulder, facing her:: "Having second thoughts?"
AndrewRogue (2:21:50 AM): "I don't know."
Adm H Sopko (2:22:56 AM): ::He turns, leaning against the wall with his back now:: "I wouldn't blame you if you were."
AndrewRogue (2:23:59 AM): "What?"
Adm H Sopko (2:24:54 AM): ::He shrugs:: "We've been through a lot in a very short period of time... no doubt you're overwhelmed..."
AndrewRogue (2:26:08 AM): *a weak chuckle as she gently hits her head against the sign*
Adm H Sopko (2:27:40 AM): "None involved have fared particularly well in this... I honestly think it's starting to break apart."
AndrewRogue (2:29:15 AM): *she's silent for a long moment, then with surprising suddeness, she draws back and punches the map* "It can't!"
Adm H Sopko (2:30:01 AM): "My sentiments exactly, Aria. I've made my decision. Regardless, I'm sticking this whole thing through to the end, even if I have to go it alone."
AndrewRogue (2:31:32 AM): "For everything we've done wrong... we have to have done something right. We have... haven't we?"
Adm H Sopko (2:33:15 AM): ::He thinks for a while:: "Perhaps... but I doubt it... but that isn't the point Aria... it's not evening out the right and wrong, it's doing what we set out to do."
AndrewRogue (2:35:48 AM): "I don't even care about that anymore Hunter... this quest... being a 'hero'..." *the words are almost spit out bitterly* "I just want you all to be safe."
Adm H Sopko (2:37:19 AM): ::He smiles:: "Being a hero is a pretty hollow concept... it's really a scapegoat for others to rely upon when you think about it... we all have our reasons for doing this, Aria. Thats what keeps us going. can you tell me what
Adm H Sopko (2:37:23 AM): has brought you this far?"
AndrewRogue (2:40:03 AM): "I... ... You, Jerriford, Bandon... Nash, Jacynth..."
Adm H Sopko (2:41:35 AM): ::He is silent for a moment, before nodding:: "Is... that it? Us?"
AndrewRogue (2:44:22 AM): *she smiles* "Once it was the desire to be a hero. But what does that mean? I... love... all of you. I couldn't forsake you... even if it meant breaking the vow that was my exchange for life. Who
AndrewRogue (2:45:23 AM): cares about this quest if all of you are lost? I'd rather be dead than see harm come to any of you!"
AndrewRogue (2:46:35 AM): *the words just pour from her*
Adm H Sopko (2:48:14 AM): ::He smiles as well:: "Thanks for the concern... it's refreshing after so many people wanting me dead. But Aria... I care... it's the reason I've been able to get this
Adm H Sopko (2:50:41 AM): far. I've made my committment to this to the end. I will win. I refuse to die or give up. I am willing to put myself in harm's way for this, both for selfish and selfless reasons. So
Adm H Sopko (2:52:04 AM): think about it, Aria... you know what is in store for you if you stay. If you leave, you can probably live a normal life, somewhat. If thats what you choose... I wish you luck. Not... many... get the chance you did."
AndrewRogue (2:54:47 AM): *she finally pulls her fist back... shaking it gently* "I... need to go to the Church of Luthien."
Adm H Sopko (2:55:13 AM): ::He nods:: "Alright. Do you want to go alone?"
AndrewRogue (2:56:43 AM): "...I...it...I think it may be better if I did."
Adm H Sopko (2:57:53 AM): "Alright. I'm going to check around. I'll meet you guys back at the hotel. If... you make a choice... at least come back to tell me, okay?"
AndrewRogue (2:58:30 AM): *she nods* "Of course."
Adm H Sopko (2:58:58 AM): (Now I only wish Bandon heard that speech)
Adm H Sopko (2:59:21 AM): ::with another weak smile, Hunter bids her goodbye and heads off::
SirAlexTheFirst (3:00:17 AM): So.
SirAlexTheFirst (3:00:22 AM): What now?
coughingpuppy (3:01:26 AM): Hm. Well, you can switch to Aurelia and Verity or pick up in Luthien, either or.
AndrewRogue (3:01:26 AM): (We can do Hunter's Adventures, Aria and Bandon, or back with Verity and Co. Or quit. Which would make me sad. Cause I'm like totally awake.)
coughingpuppy (3:01:46 AM): I'm really awake too. I'd like to RP, but I'd also be okay with watching.
Adm H Sopko (3:01:59 AM): (Any requests? I've had my time)
Chromeus18 (3:02:33 AM): (i'll be available in a moment)
SirAlexTheFirst (3:02:45 AM): Mmm
AndrewRogue (3:02:48 AM): (Kirk decides! He's involved in 2 of them.)
AndrewRogue (3:04:09 AM): (Or we find Kirk is dead and I swear vengence <_<)
coughingpuppy (3:04:17 AM): ((I was talking to him five minutes ago...))
Adm H Sopko (3:04:32 AM): (I can keep this up if you need some time to kill)
Sarcazmo47 (3:04:35 AM): What now?
Sarcazmo47 (3:04:38 AM): Yes!
Adm H Sopko (3:04:39 AM): (NM
Sarcazmo47 (3:04:41 AM): I AM HERE!
Sarcazmo47 (3:05:16 AM): I like Verity. Plus if we can pause the Luthien stuff until Blaine is here, that would be nice.
SirAlexTheFirst (3:05:21 AM): Okay.
SirAlexTheFirst (3:05:34 AM): So we cut to Verity in the woods.
Sarcazmo47 (3:05:42 AM): Trudging!
Chromeus18 (3:05:59 AM): Where Jerri be?
coughingpuppy (3:06:17 AM): Jerri...is probably back in the house asleep. He might have heard a lot of noise outside, though.
SirAlexTheFirst (3:06:17 AM): Good question.
SirAlexTheFirst (3:06:47 AM): Jerri actually hears a knock on the window of the room he's staying in.
SirAlexTheFirst (3:07:22 AM): It's the middle of the night.
Chromeus18 (3:07:50 AM): *awakens abruptly* "Hrugh?"
SirAlexTheFirst (3:07:55 AM): "Pssst!"
Chromeus18 (3:08:07 AM): *blinks awake* "Who's there?"
SirAlexTheFirst (3:08:23 AM): "Psst! Hey, man!"
SirAlexTheFirst (3:08:49 AM): The voice comes from outside the window.
Chromeus18 (3:08:57 AM): *goes to the window and squints through* do I recognize the person or voice?
SirAlexTheFirst (3:09:28 AM): No. It's a gnome.
SirAlexTheFirst (3:09:52 AM): He looks desperate. And maybe a bit injured.
SirAlexTheFirst (3:10:12 AM): "Hey, man. Do you want to buy a Plow Plus One? It'
SirAlexTheFirst (3:10:17 AM): s a Tractor!"
Chromeus18 (3:10:19 AM): "What is it? Do you know what time it is? Some of us have t.... " *notices the injuries*
Sarcazmo47 (3:10:21 AM): HAHAHAHAHA
Chromeus18 (3:10:46 AM): telemarketer gnomes DIEEEEE
Chromeus18 (3:10:54 AM): or door to door salesman gnomes
Chromeus18 (3:11:23 AM): "I don't need a plow. Do you need something?"
SirAlexTheFirst (3:11:43 AM): "Are you sure? It can plant seeds for you, you know!"
Chromeus18 (3:12:37 AM): "Hands and hard work can do just the same. Do you realize what time it is?"
SirAlexTheFirst (3:13:08 AM): "Yes, yes I do, but do you? It's time to buy!"
Sarcazmo47 (3:13:27 AM): Just toss the gnome. You know you want to.
Chromeus18 (3:13:52 AM): "Go away. I don't need your plow."
SirAlexTheFirst (3:14:31 AM): "Yes you do! The poor lady of the house needs some help!"
coughingpuppy (3:15:30 AM): ((The lady of the house is going to end up kicking his ass if she sees him around again.))
AndrewRogue (3:16:44 AM): (Try and sell him a lamp back!)
Adm H Sopko (3:17:34 AM): (Wonder how Hunter, with his 8 ranks in Trade would fare with these guys)
Chromeus18 (3:17:37 AM): "The lady of the house is doing just fine. Now LEAVE!"
SirAlexTheFirst (3:18:35 AM): "Are you sure?" The gnome looks cowed, and holds out a paper to you.
Chromeus18 (3:20:58 AM): *rolls his eyes*
Chromeus18 (3:21:10 AM): "Fine..." *opens the window and takes the paper*
SirAlexTheFirst (3:21:24 AM): "THANK YOU!"
Chromeus18 (3:21:25 AM): "Now go away, I'll read this in the morning."
SirAlexTheFirst (3:21:38 AM): Looking overjoyed, the gnome runs away into the dark forest.
Chromeus18 (3:21:46 AM): *examines the paper*
AndrewRogue (3:21:53 AM): (And is eaten by the Jabberwocky <_<)
Chromeus18 (3:22:33 AM): what's it say?
SirAlexTheFirst (3:23:13 AM): It's a long legal agreement about the Plow Plus One. (It's a Tractor!)
Chromeus18 (3:24:50 AM): *sighs, and rips it in half* "Twice already... just one more time, and by Tiyrael I'll..." *lays back down*
SirAlexTheFirst (3:25:17 AM): Aww.
SirAlexTheFirst (3:25:20 AM): Listen check.
*OnlineHost* (3:26:18 AM): Chromeus18 rolled 1 20-sided die: 2
Chromeus18 (3:26:29 AM): ....FAILE
SirAlexTheFirst (3:26:40 AM): Okay. You're asleep.
SirAlexTheFirst (3:26:56 AM): NOW we cut to Verity outside the house later on.
Sarcazmo47 (3:28:27 AM): Trudge!
Chromeus18 (3:28:31 AM): Aurelia is gonna be murdered by a paper golem, I know it
Sarcazmo47 (3:28:33 AM): Until we get there or something happens.
AndrewRogue (3:28:41 AM): (But she's already dead...)
SirAlexTheFirst (3:28:45 AM): What is Verity doing?
Sarcazmo47 (3:28:54 AM): TRUDGING
SirAlexTheFirst (3:29:00 AM): WHERE?
Sarcazmo47 (3:29:10 AM): THE CITY
Sarcazmo47 (3:29:14 AM): THE BIG TEMPLE THINGIE
SirAlexTheFirst (3:29:28 AM): Make me an endurance check.
*OnlineHost* (3:29:41 AM): Sarcazmo47 rolled 1 20-sided die: 17
Sarcazmo47 (3:30:03 AM): Is that Con?
SirAlexTheFirst (3:30:23 AM): No.
SirAlexTheFirst (3:30:25 AM): Cha.
Sarcazmo47 (3:30:31 AM): 22
Sarcazmo47 (3:31:17 AM): Or, you know, 20 for Con.
Chromeus18 (3:31:59 AM): no, it's Int
Sarcazmo47 (3:32:15 AM): 19, then.
Sarcazmo47 (3:32:46 AM): Do I endure?
Sarcazmo47 (3:32:53 AM): Or do I keel over and die?]
SirAlexTheFirst (3:33:15 AM): You endure.
SirAlexTheFirst (3:33:24 AM): And in enduring, grow strong.
Sarcazmo47 (3:33:48 AM): There is no fear, fear is the mind-killer.
coughingpuppy (3:33:55 AM): ((Stop!))
Sarcazmo47 (3:34:11 AM): Stop?
Adm H Sopko (3:34:21 AM): (Yes, Paul...)
Sarcazmo47 (3:34:23 AM): There aint no stoppin' this train we on.
AndrewRogue (3:34:40 AM): (>_<)
Chromeus18 (3:34:51 AM): (FEAR FACTORY)
Sarcazmo47 (3:34:58 AM): WELCOME TO GELENDAR, CITY OF TOMORROW OR AT LEAST THIS AFTERNOON
Sarcazmo47 (3:35:11 AM): Hey, it's the giant temple!
Sarcazmo47 (3:35:20 AM): We go to that one.
*OnlineHost* (3:36:02 AM): coughingpuppy rolled 1 20-sided die: 13
SirAlexTheFirst (3:37:50 AM): Stuff is happening.
AndrewRogue (3:38:07 AM): (No problem.)
Sarcazmo47 (3:38:34 AM): We can deal.
Sarcazmo47 (3:38:37 AM): *deals*
Sarcazmo47 (3:39:00 AM): Seven card stud, deuces wild.
*OnlineHost* (3:39:03 AM): coughingpuppy rolled 1 20-sided die: 20
Adm H Sopko (3:40:06 AM): Wild cards are for pussies
Sarcazmo47 (3:40:34 AM): No, they're for cheaters.
Sarcazmo47 (3:40:38 AM): Big difference.
coughingpuppy (3:41:27 AM): "Verity?" The voice is coming from somewhere in the brush, and a minute later, Aurelia - or what looks mostly like Aurelia, at least - walks out of it.
Sarcazmo47 (3:42:05 AM): Verity stops.
Sarcazmo47 (3:42:12 AM): And looks very wary.
Sarcazmo47 (3:43:28 AM): And glances at the corpse in his hands.
coughingpuppy (3:44:31 AM): Aurelia looks at the body in his arms for a moment like she doesn't know what to make of it. She mostly looks the same, but he'd see that she's moving a lot faster, and she looks a little thin and pale.
coughingpuppy (3:44:49 AM): She stands there looking awkward for a second. "Are you all right? Where do you think you're going?"
Sarcazmo47 (3:45:30 AM): "What, another shadow? You here to kill me, too?"
coughingpuppy (3:46:41 AM): She starts forward as though to touch him, and then decides that under current circumstances that isn't really the wisest thing to do. "No. Nellix sent me back."
Sarcazmo47 (3:47:49 AM): He cocks his head aside. "Did he, now? With a new body, to boot?"
coughingpuppy (3:50:36 AM): Aurelia hadn't really expected that, actually - she isn't sure what she'd been expecting - and so there's a long hesitation. "He said there would be changes." Really, though, she isn't sure how to explain what happened,
coughingpuppy (3:51:06 AM): mostly because she isn't entirely sure of why she changed in the first place. Nellix just said it would happen.
Sarcazmo47 (3:51:35 AM): He looks unconvinced. "Wonderful. Then you wouldn't mind giving us a little daylight, would you?"
coughingpuppy (3:51:49 AM): "What?"
SirAlexTheFirst (3:52:25 AM): Karn bows to the lady.
Sarcazmo47 (3:52:25 AM): "Aurelia is a competent spellcaster. Certainly you wouldn
Sarcazmo47 (3:52:34 AM): 't object to sunlight?"
coughingpuppy (3:53:19 AM): Aurelia rolls her eyes. "I can't just pull a spell out of the air, Verity."
Sarcazmo47 (3:54:39 AM): "Of course not. Then you won't mind tagging along. Karn, watch her."
Sarcazmo47 (3:55:09 AM): And he'll continue on toward Gelendar.
SirAlexTheFirst (3:55:13 AM): "Yes, Master Verity." Karn straightens instantly and carefully looks Aurelia over.
*OnlineHost* (3:55:26 AM): SirAlexTheFirst rolled 1 20-sided die: 13
coughingpuppy (3:55:57 AM): Aurelia sighs and starts to walk next to him, trying to keep a distance so she doesn't seem threatening.
SirAlexTheFirst (3:56:04 AM): "You do not look like Aurelia," the dwarf remarks as he jogs along towards Gelendar.
Sarcazmo47 (3:57:13 AM): "So. Remind me how it was we met, again?"
Sarcazmo47 (3:57:46 AM): FLASHBACK SEQUENCE INITIALIZED
coughingpuppy (3:58:09 AM): "I don't?" Aurelia seems vaguely surprised by this, though not completely. Her attention turns to Verity, though. "In Anauroch. I was taken prisoner by some clerics, as I remember. And took the opportunity
coughingpuppy (3:58:13 AM): to free myself once you attacked them."
Sarcazmo47 (3:59:16 AM): "Ah, yes. That was a fine fight, was it not? Drauglin and I against them."
coughingpuppy (4:00:44 AM): "And the orc. I think I saw more of him than of you." She's talking pretty easily; she'd expected questioning. Actually, if Verity had just accepted her story given the circumstances she probably would have scolded him.
Sarcazmo47 (4:01:07 AM): "Oh yes. What was his name again?"
coughingpuppy (4:01:44 AM): She has to think about that for a moment. She didn't really know the guy well, other than having healed him once. "Kurr."
Sarcazmo47 (4:02:15 AM): Verity's walk slows. "What happened to him?"
coughingpuppy (4:02:53 AM): "You had Zane kill him, didn't you?"
Sarcazmo47 (4:03:05 AM): Verity stops.
coughingpuppy (4:03:24 AM): Aurelia stops with him.
Sarcazmo47 (4:03:27 AM): Puts the corpse on the ground, and takes the ring off its finger.
coughingpuppy (4:03:55 AM): Aurelia glances once at the corpse. This is all still a little on the surreal side.
Sarcazmo47 (4:04:06 AM): The turns and puts it on Aurelia's. "Welcome back, wife." And embraces her.
AndrewRogue (4:06:06 AM): (Awwwww... *dives behind a wall*)
coughingpuppy (4:07:15 AM): She returns the embrace. She almost seems reluctant to let go, but finally does, and looks up at him with a smirk. "Convinced this isn't an elaborate disguise?"
Sarcazmo47 (4:09:28 AM): He laughs. "No. But I'm too tired to care."
coughingpuppy (4:10:13 AM): "Then we should go back home. Where were you going, anyway?"
Sarcazmo47 (4:10:37 AM): "To the city. To have a priest revive you."
coughingpuppy (4:13:03 AM): She isn't sure any of them would have, given the reputation she and Verity have gotten, but she only nods. "Nellix gave me the option to come back, for some reason."
Sarcazmo47 (4:13:59 AM): He blinks. "Then I won't argue."
Sarcazmo47 (4:14:29 AM): They salvage the rest of her equipment, and Verity carries her ex-body back to the house.
SirAlexTheFirst (4:14:45 AM): Hokay.
SirAlexTheFirst (4:14:56 AM): What are you doing with the body?
Sarcazmo47 (4:15:33 AM): Burning it.
Sarcazmo47 (4:15:55 AM): A pyre is built.
SirAlexTheFirst (4:16:19 AM): When?
coughingpuppy (4:16:40 AM): When they get back. Aurelia is understandably slightly creeped out by it.
SirAlexTheFirst (4:17:31 AM): But you could Gentle Repose it every day and keep it around the house as a conversation piece!
Sarcazmo47 (4:18:12 AM): ((You remember that one time you were reincarnated?))
SirAlexTheFirst (4:19:15 AM): Okay.
SirAlexTheFirst (4:19:22 AM): Are we done?
Sarcazmo47 (4:19:37 AM): So it seems.
SirAlexTheFirst (4:19:45 AM): Right then.
SirAlexTheFirst (4:19:50 AM): '~~~END~~~
SirAlexTheFirst (4:19:55 AM): Thanks for playin.
SirAlexTheFirst (4:20:00 AM): Comments and questions are welcome.
Adm H Sopko (4:20:04 AM): yay
Sarcazmo47 (4:20:15 AM): Bandon Turns Into An Asshole!
Sarcazmo47 (4:20:18 AM): YAY!