Part 1: Chance Encounters
Players: Christopher Hasani (Human Red Mage/Love Triangle Point #2; played by Elemental Knight), Leon Sernia (Human Mediator/Manipulator Fourth Class; played by Newbie X), Zowar Matin (Ronso White Mage/Love Triangle Point #3; played by Gullwhacker), Stabitha Jones (Mithra Thief/Amateur Shine collector; played by Captain Vittles), Flora Margarette (Human Geomancer/Love Triangle Point #1; played by SSFSX17), Kyann Dro'Zhirr (Mithra Dragoon/Drinking Badass; played by Teucer), Oren Camala (Elf Archer/Immoral Bastard; played by [Identity unknown]), Salanak Thendar (Human Fencer/AKA Luther Delwinter; played by Tanarin)
Obervers: AdamH, Redmage_Fenrir, about 1/4-1/2 of the PTC at any given time
Record-holder for: Largest group of characters in one place while not threatened with death
Total gil value of alcohol bought: 100 gil
[A half an hour later...]
[20:35] * Zowar limps into the lounge, looking for a seat. Hmm...
GM: SSFSX17
Players: Oren Camala, Salanak Thendar
Special Guest... thing: Ron Tonberry (Played by himself)
[22:17] * Salanak glares at Kyann for a second, then returns to looking at the bullin board, noticing the one poster he didn't want to see.
[20:35] * Leon_Sernia walks into the lounge, looking like he is trying to find someone.
[20:36] * Tanarin is now known as Salanak
[20:36] * Zowar sits down, taking out a tome. Let's see...to focus studies on the powers of wind, or divination of the area? Hmm...
[20:36] < Leon_Sernia> "Um, excuse me, sir?"
[20:36] * Zowar looks up. "Good day."
[20:37] < Leon_Sernia> "Hello. By any chance, do you know a..."
[20:38] * Captain_Vittles has joined #Generica_Lounge
[20:38] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Captain_Vittles
[20:38] * Leon_Sernia looks at a letter in his hand. 1"Zowar Matin?"
[20:38] < Zowar> Zowar Matin, you say? I might know where to find him...but do you truly wish to seek him out?
[20:39] < Leon_Sernia> "Yes. I have a letter for him from a Floria Margarette."
[20:39] < Leon_Sernia> "She asked me to deliver it to him."
[20:39] < Zowar> A letter, eh? Very well. *stands up* I am Zowar Matin.
[20:39] < Leon_Sernia> "..."
[20:39] < Captain_Vittles> ((Stabitha stands up: No, I'm Zowar Matin!))
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[20:40] * Zowar . o O (Heh.)
[20:40] < Leon_Sernia> "Oh! Sorry about that. I didn't realize."
[20:40] < Leon_Sernia> "Well, then, here is your letter."
[20:40] < Zowar> No worries. I try to go unrecognized.
[20:40] * Zowar takes the letter, and pockets it for later.
[20:41] < Leon_Sernia> "I can understand that."
[20:41] < Leon_Sernia> "And I do have to admit that it's working. You were a rather hard person to find."
[20:42] * Zowar smiles lightly. "Again, I try to be so. One can never be certain if it is enemy or ally that lies nearby."
[20:42] < Zowar> A lesson that sometimes has a hevy cost...anyway. Good day. *limps off*
[20:43] < Leon_Sernia> "You know, if you don't mind my asking, what is your connection with Ms. Margarette, anyway?"
[20:43] * Zowar stops and turns around.
[20:43] < Zowar> She is a...friend.
[20:43] < Leon_Sernia> "She was willing to work for me in exchange for just delivering this letter. It just seemed... unusual, is all."
[20:44] * Zowar raises an eyebrow. "Odd. I shall have to read the letter soon, to see what importance it contains."
[20:45] < Leon_Sernia> "Yes. Well, I won't keep you any longer. If you need to deliver a letter back to her, though, just feel free to ask."
[20:45] < Zowar> I will be certain to do so. Good day. *limps out of the room*
[20:45] * Zowar is now known as Gullwhacker
[20:46] * Leon_Sernia goes to the bar and orders a drink.
[20:46] * Leon_Sernia is now known as Newbie_X
[20:46] * EK|Christopher looks up from his 'worthwhile reading'.
[20:46] < EK|Christopher> *sigh* My life just gets worse and worse...
[20:46] * Newbie_X is now known as Leon_Sernia
[20:47] < Leon_Sernia> "Hm?"
[20:47] < EK|Christopher> If you haven't got an idea, then don't ask.
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[20:47] * ChanServ sets mode: +o SSFSX17
[20:47] < Leon_Sernia> "...fair enough."
[20:49] * EK|Christopher nods. "I'm suprised. But I suppose everyone can't know everything."
[20:49] * EK|Christopher goes back to his reading.
[20:50] * Leon_Sernia . o O (That was rather strange. I'll have to find out what's going on between him and Floria. And between Zowar and Floria, for that matter.)
[20:50] < EK|Christopher> (Yes, you will. It's out local soap opera.)
[20:50] < EK|Christopher> (...As will I...)
[20:52] * Captain_Vittles is idly typing when he feels something shift against his leg...
[20:52] * Captain_Vittles checks his pocket to see his wallet is gone!
[20:52] * Captain_Vittles dashes out of the room looking for it, while a giggling catgirl steps out of the shadows.
[20:52] * Captain_Vittles is now known as Stabitha
[20:52] < EK|Christopher> (Nice enterance.)
[20:52] * Stabitha wanders into the lounge and orders a drink.
[20:52] * Gullwhacker . o O (Heh.)
[20:53] * EK|Christopher continues to sip his drink as the newcomer receives hers.
[20:53] * Leon_Sernia . o O (Hopefully, everyone will be off-balance enough to not try anything. I can't afford to have my plan disrupted by some vendetta, or whatever's happening...)
[20:53] * SSFSX17 is now known as FloriaMargarette
[20:54] * FloriaMargarette yawns beneath blankets and tries not to disturb a sleeping Zowar
[20:54] < Leon_Sernia> ((...?))
[20:54] * EK|Christopher almost chokes on his Stinger as he watches the proceedings...
[20:55] * Gullwhacker . o O (I limped out of the lounge before you arrived.)
[20:55] * Gullwhacker . o O (And was just delivered a letter.)
[20:55] * Gullwhacker . o O (That's pretty much what you missed, minus the excess cryptic comments.)
[20:56] < FloriaMargarette> (Yum)
[20:56] * Leon_Sernia takes a quick glance at Christopher.
[20:56] * FloriaMargarette slowly steps downstairs and into the restroom to wash her face
[20:57] < Leon_Sernia> "...It seems to have gotten crowded in here all of a sudden."
[20:57] * EK|Christopher quickly looks up at Leon. *whispering* "I'm not here."
[20:58] * Stabitha wanders to the chairs by the fireplace and sits down to drink and read.
[20:58] * Leon_Sernia subtly nods.
[20:58] * Kyann[Gone] has joined #Generica_lounge
[20:58] * Kyann[Gone] is now known as Kyann
[20:59] * AdamH has joined #generica_lounge
[20:59] < EK|Christopher> (BRB)
[21:01] < EK|Christopher> (back)
[21:01] * Gullwhacker is now known as Gullwhacker[WoB]
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[21:02] * Leon_Sernia suddenly gets an idea. 1"Bartender, could you get the new people some drinks?"
[21:03] < Leon_Sernia> "On me?"
[21:03] * FloriaMargarette realizes that the "Leon" fellow is in
[21:03] * Stabitha looks up, then shrugs.
[21:03] * Leon_Sernia does not notice Floria.
[21:04] < Stabitha> . o O (Free drink is a free drink)
[21:04] < EK|Christopher> (I think all the alchohol is free in here, as far as I know...)
[21:04] * Gullwhacker[WoB] . o O (OMG FREE DRINKS...wait, I already left. Curses.)
[21:04] < FloriaMargarette> ((Where did Zowar go, anyways?))
[21:04] * Leon_Sernia gets up from his bar stool.
[21:04] < Stabitha> ((Drinks are not free))
[21:05] < EK|Christopher> (Since when?)
[21:05] * Gullwhacker[WoB] . o O (Sore wa...himitsu desu! (Actually, probably some library. <.<))
[21:05] < Stabitha> ((But since this is just idle RP we don't deduct it from your gil))
[21:05] < Leon_Sernia> ((Oh, well. I can still pay for them. ^_^))
[21:05] < EK|Christopher> (Ah. YAY Guild!)
[21:05] * FloriaMargarette comes out of the restroom feeling refreshed. Being in the Keep was stressful.
[21:06] < Kyann> ((Well, ther eis a small library section of the lounge..))
[21:06] * Stabitha shifts idly in her seat, still getting used to her new outfit.
[21:06] * FloriaMargarette wonders where Zowar could possibly be
[21:07] < Leon_Sernia> "Well, I've noticed that quite a few people are here from the keep. If I may, I'd like to propose a toast: to our defense of the keep. Wy may not all be done yet, but it's only a matter of time, now."
[21:07] * Oren_Camala has joined #Generica_Lounge
[21:07] < Oren_Camala> ((I thought I should lurk in the background. ;-) ))
[21:07] * Leon_Sernia raises and takes a drink from his glass.
[21:07] * Stabitha raises her glass without looking up from her book, then lowers it to her mouth and downs it in one gulp.
[21:08] * Kyann steps in the door at that as if summoned.
[21:08] * Leon_Sernia . o O (Well, maybe a bit of liquor will loosen some tongues around here...)
[21:08] * FloriaMargarette sits down at a random table, then hears a glass get put onto the table in front of her.
[21:08] < Kyann> "I heard a rumor there was drinking and sinning going on in here!"
[21:08] * EK|Christopher also raises his glass, trying his best to keep quiet.
[21:09] < Leon_Sernia> "You heard right."
[21:09] * Stabitha looks at Kyann, then sniffs and goes back to reading.
[21:09] < Kyann> "Well, I just can't allow that."
[21:09] * Kyann grins. "Unless I'm invited.
[21:09] < Leon_Sernia> "Fair enough. Come on in, then."
[21:09] * Gullwhacker[WoB] . o O (Yes, but does the small library include tomes on curing wounds incurred from the magical beasts called...)
[21:10] * FloriaMargarette leans forward a bit and sniffs the glass
[21:10] < Leon_Sernia> "Glad to see you're doing a little better."
[21:10] * Kyann heads on in and hops on a bar stool. "How do you mean?" he glances at the bartender "Prieve Sipping Whiskey, the best you have."
[21:11] < Leon_Sernia> "Well, after that thing in the tower, you were pretty shaken up..."
[21:11] < Leon_Sernia> "And understandably so."
[21:11] * FloriaMargarette reaches for the glass...
[21:12] * Kyann shrugs uncomfortably. "I was wrong, wasn't I?"
[21:12] * Stabitha looks over at Kyann.
[21:12] < Stabitha> "You made a mistake? I never would have guessed..."
[21:12] < Leon_Sernia> "Yeah, but still... I'm glad to see you out and about."
[21:13] * Kyann stops the bartender from taking the bottle and the shotglass away, and looks at Stabitha. "Nice to see someone is finally giving me credit." he says.
[21:14] * FloriaMargarette takes a hold of it! She then relaxes and starts to drink.
[21:14] < Leon_Sernia> "Hey, you saved my ass back at the caravan."
[21:15] < Leon_Sernia> "I'd better give you something for that, at least."
[21:15] * Oren_Camala listens at the door for a bit... but comes on in anyways. He takes a seat at the bar next to his current favorite employer, Leon.
[21:15] * Kyann shakes his head. "Part of the job."
[21:16] * FloriaMargarette closes her eyes for a moment, then opens them and realizes that the drink isn't going to help her
[21:16] * Kyann notices Oren entering and his eyes narrow.
[21:16] < Oren_Camala> "Hello Leon, everyone else."
[21:16] < Leon_Sernia> "Hello, Oren. I thought you were still at the keep."
[21:16] * Kyann turns away, finding something interesting to look at about the fire.
[21:16] * EK|Christopher continues to watch the people flow in...
[21:16] < Oren_Camala> "Not enough money to made there right now, the battle is... going well."
[21:17] * FloriaMargarette leaves her drink there and walks over toward where she remembers the bookshelves were...
[21:17] < Leon_Sernia> "...good to hear."
[21:17] < Leon_Sernia> "Although I'd almost swear that you were following me."
[21:18] * Kyann nails back a shot of whiskey.
[21:18] * Stabitha was absorbed in her book for a moment.
[21:18] < Oren_Camala> "It would not be in my interest if my employer were to die injured because I was not there."
[21:18] < Stabitha> "Fascinating... so that's how the thing worked."
[21:18] * Leon_Sernia orders another drink.
[21:19] * Stabitha returns her tome to the bookshelves
[21:19] < Leon_Sernia> "Speaking of that, it looks like we'll be ready to go soon."
[21:19] < Oren_Camala> ((die Or be injured - what a time for a typo. >.>))
[21:20] * FloriaMargarette feels along the spines of the books, and takes one: Curing Wounds Incurred From Magical Beasts Called...
[21:20] * Gullwhacker[WoB] . o O (I still haven't named the beast in question.)
[21:20] * Gullwhacker[WoB] . o O (And I don't plan to. =P)
[21:20] < Oren_Camala> "Excellent."
[21:20] * Kyann walks over to the bookshelves, digging through a pile of books he's pulled out over the past week or so in doing his personal research... 'Indiginous Peoples of Northern Moril'
[21:20] < Leon_Sernia> "Possibly in a few weeks. I'll tell you more when I know for sure."
[21:21] * Stabitha glances at Kyann's books.
[21:21] * FloriaMargarette takes a seat, as well as a hold of Stabitha's shoulder, then backs off suddenly.
[21:21] < Stabitha> "Moril, huh? Why there?"
[21:21] * Stabitha blinks
[21:21] * Leon_Sernia notices quite a few people going to the bookshelves. . o O (So, I'm not the only one.)
[21:21] * FloriaMargarette makes a "Oops, Sorry" look and hurries to a different seat.
[21:22] * Kyann glances at Stabitha, clearly hiding something. "I have a... personal interest, let's say."
[21:22] * Stabitha looks at Floria for a moment, "Don't sweat it. It's an honest mistake for you."
[21:22] * FloriaMargarette smiles nervously
[21:22] * Oren_Camala reaches under his poncho before ordering a mere glass of water.
[21:22] * Stabitha looks back at Kyann and shrugs.
[21:22] < Stabitha> "Whatever you say."
[21:22] < Leon_Sernia> "..."
[21:23] < Kyann> "If you really want to know, take a look at this." he tosses the book, with a few pages marked, onto the table in front of her.
[21:23] < AdamH> ((Personal interest means him, Stabitha, and a whole lot of whipped cream.))
[21:23] < Kyann> (( WHO TOLD YOU!!??))
[21:23] * Stabitha takes the book and glances at the pages.
[21:24] < AdamH> ((you just did. ^_^))
[21:24] * Oren_Camala withdraws a simple wooden case with a number of hand-rolled cigarettes from beneath his poncho.
[21:24] < Kyann> The marked pages are passing references to the no-longer-existing Dro'zhirr tribe.
[21:24] * Oren_Camala lights one, the smell of exotic spices wafts its way around the room...
[21:24] < Oren_Camala> "Care for one Leon?"
[21:24] < Kyann> ((OMG OMG OMG HES SMOKING TEH POT))
[21:25] < Stabitha> "hmmm..."
[21:25] < Leon_Sernia> "No, thanks. I'm not big on smoking."
[21:25] < Stabitha> "So an entire tribe can be wiped out."
[21:25] * Leon_Sernia tries very hard to hide his interest in Kyann's conversation.
[21:25] * Kyann sits down and nails back another shot. "Nah. Someone always survives."
[21:25] < Stabitha> "Strange that the women didn't stop it."
[21:26] * FloriaMargarette sniffs and wrinkles her nose
[21:26] * Kyann consciously suppresses the urge to touch his eyepatch.
[21:26] < Kyann> "Their force was better-equipped and better trained, not to mention larger."
[21:27] < Oren_Camala> "I only smoke when the pocket book allows..."
[21:27] < Stabitha> "That sucks..."
[21:27] * FloriaMargarette starts getting dizzy and puts her hand on her forehead
[21:27] < Kyann> "Yes it does."
[21:28] < Leon_Sernia> "So, Oren..." 6Leon_Sernia notices Floria does not look so well.
[21:28] * Stabitha looks at Floria as well.
[21:28] < Stabitha> "You okay, Floria?"
[21:28] < Oren_Camala> "Yes?"
[21:28] < Leon_Sernia> "I'll ask you later, Oren."
[21:28] * FloriaMargarette shakes her head no and coughs
[21:28] * Leon_Sernia gets off his bar stool, and goes a little closer to Floria.
[21:29] < Kyann> "Hold on, I'll get some water."
[21:29] < Oren_Camala> "Of course. So Kyann, what's this tribe you're talking about? It sounds like the kind of thing a group of archeologists might be interested in visiting... and I know a few archeologists..."
[21:29] * Stabitha laughs at Oren's comment.
[21:30] < Stabitha> "We know some too."
[21:30] < Stabitha> "We saved one the other day."
[21:30] < Oren_Camala> "How fortunate."
[21:30] * Kyann waits for the bartender to fill the glass, shaking his head. "Not old enough, and there weren't any real remains. W-They were a hunter-gatherer society, always on the move."
[21:30] * Stabitha moves to produce her Ruby, but instead pulls out the Petrified Rat
[21:30] < Stabitha> "See, he gave me a present."
[21:30] < Leon_Sernia> "..."
[21:31] < Oren_Camala> "Interesting. I think I know a collector who would be interested in that."
[21:31] * Leon_Sernia appears to be focusing on Floria.
[21:31] * FloriaMargarette thinks about how Zowar could probably help Kyann find out more. Zowar knows so much.
[21:31] < Leon_Sernia> "Floria, what happened?"
[21:31] * FloriaMargarette takes a rugged kerchief and puts it to her mouth
[21:31] < Oren_Camala> "Pity the site isn't old enough though, such trips usually yield a good profit for everyone involved."
[21:32] < Leon_Sernia> "Ah. Smoke getting to you?"
[21:32] * Kyann ignores Oren, setting the water in front of Floria. "Here, I got you some water, should help you feel better."
[21:33] * FloriaMargarette nods yes
[21:33] * FloriaMargarette takes the glass and drinks a bit
[21:33] < Leon_Sernia> "Oh, Floria? I almost forgot: your letter is safe and sound with Zowar."
[21:34] * FloriaMargarette smiles to Leon
[21:34] * Kyann looks at Oren. "Care to take that outside"
[21:34] < Kyann> +?
[21:34] * FloriaMargarette dips her kerchief into the water and folds it more neatly
[21:34] * Oren_Camala extinguishes the cig on the bar.
[21:35] < Kyann> "Anyway. No, their site wouldn't be profitable. It was looted by the Moril invasion force."
[21:35] * Stabitha puts her Petrified Rat back. "Sorry, it's not for sale right now."
[21:35] < Kyann> "Nothing left there but some burned tents and buried bodies."
[21:36] < Oren_Camala> "I see."
[21:37] * Leon_Sernia sits down on the other side of Floria. 1"I'll talk to you some more about the trip in a week or two. I still need to fix a couple of loose ends."
[21:37] * FloriaMargarette nods
[21:38] * FloriaMargarette starts to "read" the book, remembering a lot of the words in the book to be somewhat like words Zowar said...
[21:38] * Kyann sits back and puts his feet up on the table, knocking back some mroe whiskey.
[21:39] * Oren_Camala sips his glass of water.
[21:39] < Leon_Sernia> "Well, you'll have to excuse me. I have to go run some of those errands."
[21:39] < Kyann> "See you later Leon."
[21:39] < Oren_Camala> "Later Boss."
[21:40] * Leon_Sernia looks at Oren. 1"Oh, and Oren? I'll probably need to talk to you some more about the trip later. Six days retainer probably won't be enough."
[21:40] < Oren_Camala> "Well cross that bridge when we get there."
[21:41] < Leon_Sernia> "Fair enough."
[21:41] * Stabitha looks at Leon oddly.
[21:41] * Leon_Sernia heads out of the lounge, obviously in thought.
[21:42] * Stabitha shrugs, gets up and grabs another book.
[21:42] * Leon_Sernia is now known as Newbie_X
[21:42] * Salanak walks into the lounge, obviously disturbed by something that has happened and nearly bumps into Leon in the process.
[21:42] * Newbie_X is now known as Leon
[21:43]
[21:43] < Stabitha> "Hmmm... Hiding in Shadows and Other Neat Tricks ."
[21:43] * Leon is now known as Newbie_X
[21:43] * Kyann knocks back another shot, looking relaxed.
[21:43] * Salanak glares at Leon for a second then relaxes a bit. 1"Sorry, I should of been paying more attention."
[21:45] * Salanak walks over to the bar and calls for a bartender. 1"Whatever he's having, I need it right about now."
[21:46] < Kyann> ((
[21:46] < Kyann> +>>
[21:47] < Newbie_X> ((If it helps, Leon is wearing merchant's clothes with a bit of blood on them.))
[21:47] < Newbie_X> ((Just a little bit, though: he found a really good detergent. ^_^))
[21:47] * Salanak points over to Kyann. 1"Him I guess. Looks like he is having something on the strong end."
[21:47] < Newbie_X> ((Guess not.))
[21:47] * Kyann nails back another shot of whiskey.
[21:48] < Kyann> "A fellow reveler I see!"
[21:48] * FloriaMargarette starts to hear Zowar expounding in her mind, "Therefore, it would be in one's best interests to cure Poison immediately rather than let it fester. The cost in Tonics and Potions can become astronomical if left untreated."
[21:48] < Stabitha> ((Club Soda will get blood out))
[21:49] < Kyann> ((Whiskey will make you not care you have blood all over yourself.))
[21:49] < Newbie_X> ((Yeah, except the stains had time to set. :) ))
[21:49] * Salanak forces out a small chuckle 1"I wish that was the case."
[21:49] < Stabitha> ((Scrape off the dried blood, then pretreat, then wash))
[21:49] < Newbie_X> ((Yes, I imagine whiskey would help with that.))
[21:50] < Oren_Camala> "Salanak, it's been a while."
[21:52] < Oren_Camala> "Where've you been hiding? The Keep was worse off without your blade."
[21:52] * Salanak slightly turns towards Oren, but mostly remains facing the bartender waiting for his drink. 1"Oh hey Oren. Let's just say a ghost from my past is catching up with me."
[21:53] * FloriaMargarette imagines Zowar standing up on a podium while issuing forth the knowledge of the book. "There exists an even more severe type of Poison, named Venom, which not only deteriorates the body but also the mind."
[21:53] < Newbie_X> ((Wow. Obsess, much?))
[21:53] * FloriaMargarette remembers that day when the blob latched onto her head, and she could no longer see or speak. Was that Venom?
[21:54] < Oren_Camala> "The spectres of the past haunt every man. Best not to dwell on them."
[21:55] < Salanak> "So they say, but this is one time I can't ignore them, as much as I really want to."
[21:56] < Kyann> "I've been there, buddy, believe me."
[21:56] < Oren_Camala> "I have low, low rates availible if you want to make them... go away."
[21:56] < FloriaMargarette> ((Hmm... if this was an Elder Scrolls Game... "Your knowledge has increased from reading this book! You gained two points in Healing."))
[21:56] * Shower_Winter is now known as RedMage_Fenrir
[21:58] * Salanak sighs, 1"As much as I would love to hire out your services, Oren, I have to decline."
[21:59] < Oren_Camala> "I see."
[21:59] * FloriaMargarette loses her place and sighs. She puts her finger on the top of the page and starts again.
[21:59] * Stabitha is happily reading as well.
[22:00] * FloriaMargarette encounters a full-page picture of something.
[22:00] * Salanak slams down his Whiskey and goes to look up at the bullitin board, paying particular attention to one poster with what appears to be a sailing vessel on it.
[22:01] * Oren_Camala watches carefully while sipping his glass of water.
[22:01] * FloriaMargarette puts the book back, unable to tell what the picture is
[22:02] * FloriaMargarette feels along the letters... N, O, P...
[22:02] < Oren_Camala> "You do know that running from the past won't solve anything, just delay it, don't you?"
[22:03] * FloriaMargarette slides the book back in and hopes it was put in the right place
[22:03] * EK|Christopher looks up from his reading, having not really read anything in the past hour anyhow. He looks around, and slowly begins to move his wheelchair.
[22:03] * EK|Christopher rolls over to Floria, wheels squeaking, head lowered and eyes on the ground, trying to keep himself from bumping into anything - including her. Once he gets there, he takes a deep breath, closes his eyes, turns his head to the side a little and softly says "Floria."
[22:04] * FloriaMargarette stops
[22:04] * Salanak turns around to Oren again "Yeah I know...but in this case, not delaying it could hurt the ones I love if I don't run away."
[22:04] < EK|Christopher> Floria... I'm sorry about everything. I wasn't thinking. I know I don't have the right to ask this, and you don't have to, but... will you forgive me?
[22:05] * FloriaMargarette keeps her egg protectively close to herself, in defense
[22:05] * Oren_Camala replies "I see..." but he's more interested in the floor show as it were.
[22:05] < Newbie_X> ((Leon left too early. Crud.))
[22:06] * Stabitha covertly looks up from her book.
[22:06] * Stabitha also covertly eases the knives in her belt, just in case.
[22:06] * EK|Christopher waits...
[22:06] * Oren_Camala whispers to Salanak, "Now I wonder what the story there is..."
[22:06] * FloriaMargarette tries to walk away
[22:07] * EK|Christopher moves out of the way, to let her pass.
[22:07] * Kyann cocks an eyebrow, noting that a chair makes a good improvised weapon.
[22:07] * FloriaMargarette leaves a trail of electrified grass behind her
[22:08] < Kyann> "Wonder what that was all about..."
[22:08] * EK|Christopher notes the grass, and watches Floria move away - but he himself doesn't move an inch.
[22:08] * Salanak blinks and quickly changes the subject. 1"So it seems the king has declared the beginning of the boat racing season. I wonder if the guild is planning on entering a ship this year or not."
[22:09] * EK|Christopher heads back to the bar, and attempts to mix another Stinger. Ir's a lot harder to mix a drink with one hand than you'd think...
[22:09] < Oren_Camala> "That would be interesting to see... although I'm not sure how many sailors there are in the Guild."
[22:09] * Kyann nails back a shot and looks at Stabitha, who's sitting nearby. "What's the story with those two?"
[22:09] * Gullwhacker[WoB] . o O (...boat racing? In WINTER?)
[22:09] * Stabitha shrugs.
[22:10] < Oren_Camala> ((Warm water port. :p))
[22:10] < Kyann> ((They're ice-breakers?))
[22:10] < Oren_Camala> ((Or something. This world has freaking MYSTERIOUS ICE CONTINENTS on it. Jeez.))
[22:10] < Stabitha> ((Sol in the south is probably warm water
[22:10] < Stabitha> ))
[22:10] < Salanak> ((Yeah eaisly explainable Remember Salanak comes from the far southern ports))
[22:10] < Stabitha> "I dunno what's up with them."
[22:10] < Kyann> ((I only made it winter so I could use snow in my session. :P))
[22:11] < Oren_Camala> "So Cristopher, how did you get injured? I never heard that you left the Keep."
[22:11] < Kyann> "Looks like bad vibes. Some of the worst I've seen, and I've seen bad."
[22:11] * EK|Christopher looks up from the half-made drink.
[22:11] * FloriaMargarette puts on her winter clothes and hurries out the door. Maybe Zowar is at the library.
[22:11] < EK|Christopher> Ninjas.
[22:12] * Stabitha looks at Christopher.
[22:12] < Stabitha> "Damn ninja."
[22:12] < Oren_Camala> "Yeah, they were pretty thick there for a while at the Keep."
[22:12] < EK|Christopher> Ninjas and a crystal.
[22:12] < Stabitha> "God damned Green Ninja... crystal? Never saw one of those."
[22:12] < EK|Christopher> You don't want to.
[22:12] < Kyann> "Seems like you can't go to the bathroom these days without getting attacked by ninja."
[22:13] < Oren_Camala> "You see that female Ninja that Leon has following him around like a horny dog?"
[22:13] < Newbie_X> ((*snicker*))
[22:13] < Kyann> "Lucky bastard."
[22:13] < EK|Christopher> No. I'd perfer not to.
[22:13] * FloriaMargarette is now known as SSFSX17[Homeworking]
[22:13] < Stabitha> "One of those sluts in red?"
[22:13] < RedMage_Fenrir> ((*considers inserting herself into this* ^.~))
[22:13] * EK|Christopher continues his drink-mixing efforts. Damn Cognac and it's hard-to-grip bottle...
[22:13] < Salanak> "Well I dunno" 6Salanak looks over the people in the room and ponders for a moment. 1"Some of the people here could make somewhat good impromptu sailors in a pinch."
[22:14] * Stabitha feels the irresistable urge to whistle a sea shanty...
[22:14] * Kyann looks at Salanak. "Better you than me. I don't like boats."
[22:14] < Salanak> "All you would need is someone to pilot the thing..."
[22:14] < Stabitha> "A sailor ain't a sailor ain't a sailor anymore..."
[22:14] < Gullwhacker[WoB]> ...
[22:15] < Kyann> "Ever meet Captain Mogran?"
[22:15] * EK|Christopher wheels out the door slowly, trying to not bump into anything. He almost makes it out the door without bumping the frame, but gets out on the second try.
[22:15] * EK|Christopher has left #generica_lounge
Part II: Old Enemies and New Associates
[22:17] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> ((Oren would probably see it too!))
[22:17] < Kyann> "Finr sailor, Mogran."
[22:18] < Kyann> *Fine
[22:18] < Oren_Camala> "You a bounty hunter Salanak, or looking for someone you know?"
[22:18] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> * The bartender mutters under his breath, "Who the 'ell is Eye-Zack Provost Freely, anyow?"
[22:20] < Salanak> "No, but I have done some work for his family in the past. Though I am not suprised someone would take a bounty out on him. He is one damn good sailor, and damn good at racing boats to boot."
[22:21] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> * The bartender eyes Salanak. "Ey, Salanak's yer Elven name, ain't it?"
[22:21] < Stabitha> "Hmmm... boat racing. The only gil in that is gambling, and I don't gamble."
[22:21] * Stabitha shrugs and goes back to reading.
[22:21] * Kyann is now known as Kyann[Sodarun]
[22:21] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> * "Didn't ya get a Hume name when ya immigrated?"
[22:21] < Oren_Camala> "It's not Gambling if you fix the outcome."
[22:21] < Stabitha> "Why fix the outcome when you can just steal the prize?"
[22:22] < Oren_Camala> "It's more fun to gloat while crossing the victory line."
[22:22] < Stabitha> "While you're gloating, I'm getting away with the stolen prize."
[22:23] * Stabitha decides to practice what she just read about hiding in shadows.
[22:23] < Oren_Camala> "Only until I find you and take the money from your hide."
[22:23] < Stabitha> !roll 1d100
[22:23] * Salanak shrugs, 1"Yeah the names Elven, but I am full human, my parents were obsessed over them though"
[22:23] < Stabitha> (1d100) 61.
[22:23] * Stabitha isn't very well hidden.
[22:23] < Stabitha> "...ok, so maybe I should rethink my plan."
[22:24] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> * "Well, lemme go look up yer record."
[22:24] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> * The bartender goes into some room in the back and makes filing-cabinet noises
[22:24] < Oren_Camala> "The hell is that barkeep doing. He should know not to nose around when there's a man with a well-armed friend next to him."
[22:26] < Oren_Camala> "Hey bartender, finish up already, I need a real drink instead of this water."
[22:26] * Salanak turns to Oren. 1"Ehh leave him be...Anyways something about this poster disturbs me. Do you know anyone who could...I dunno..."Get some dirt" on this Issac guy by any chance?"
[22:27] < Salanak> "I get the feeling you deal in this sort of thing, or at least knows someone who does."
[22:27] < Oren_Camala> "That depends on where he lives. If he's in Halmaron I probably could find out in a few hours, but if he's a foreigner that takes a lot more work... And costs too."
[22:28] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2* The bartender comes out with a drink and Salanak's file. He hands both to Oren.
[22:28] < Oren_Camala> "Thank you my good man."
[22:28] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2* Salanak's file says, "Alternate Name: Luther Delwinter"
[22:28] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2* He then takes back the file and puts it away in the back.
[22:28] < Newbie_X> ((Oboy.))
[22:28] < Oren_Camala> "... Quit playing jokes barkeep. That's not funny."
[22:29] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2* He laughs aloud in the back.
[22:29] * Oren_Camala eyes Salanak while sipping his new drink.
[22:29] < Oren_Camala> "He is kidding, isn't he?"
[22:29] * Oren_Camala sets his drink down, one hand slips under his poncho for his rifle...
[22:30] < Salanak> "I hear the barkeep likes to play jokes from time to time. Plus since when does a barkeep have a file cabinent full of info on the guild members?"
[22:31] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> * "Since you joined."
[22:31] * Salanak laughs a tad bit nervously and prays in the back of his mind Oren doesn't notice the nervousness.
[22:31] < Oren_Camala> "Maybe I will... look into this Freely character afterall."
[22:32] * Typhoon has quit IRC (Quit: I have come across a major discovery. There is some spiritual connection between heroism and hairspray.)
[22:32] * Salanak glares at the barkeep. "I suggest you keep that line of humor down, or I might have to consider not giving you a tip."
[22:33] < Oren_Camala> "Maybe you should come with me. I know some people, and if you tell them what you know about this bounty, maybe they'll be able to figure out who Freely is even more quickly."
[22:36] * Salanak looks at Oren, pondering his sincerity on the matter. 1"Well I am due to go back to the keep any time now. So if I do go, it would have to wait for another time."
[22:37] < Oren_Camala> "There's not much demand for troops at the Keep lately. Things are going very well there. They won't miss you if you linger an extra day or two."
[22:38] * Gullwhacker[WoB] is now known as Gullwhacker[Dormant]
[22:38] < Oren_Camala> "And maybe we can make this bounty go away, and earn a little clink from your grateful friend for our troubles."
[22:38] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> ((I'd run a sidequest.))
[22:39] * Oren_Camala uses the hand that was going to draw the rifle to produce the cigarette case instead.
[22:39] < Oren_Camala> "Care for a smoke?"
[22:39] * Salanak shrugs. "Hmm...well he does owe me a favor still, now would be as good of time as any to re-pay it."
[22:39] * Salanak shakes his head. "I don't smoke."
[22:40] * Oren_Camala replaces the case under his poncho, resting his hand on the rifle's holster, "That's a pity, these a custom cigs, spiced with cloves and cinnamon. They hurt like hell, but let you know you're alive."
[22:40] < Oren_Camala> ((*are))
[22:42] < Salanak> "Ehh, they proabally cost an arm and a leg to get to, don't they?"
[22:43] < Oren_Camala> "Yes, but I only smoke when I have enough Gil in my pocket that I don't need to worry about eating and ammo. Besides, the man I'd like to go see is the one that I purchase them from."
[22:44] < Oren_Camala> "His name is Bartolemew Eckart, he has his ear to the ground of everything illegal that happens on or near the ocean."
[22:44] * Stabitha perks up
[22:45] < Stabitha> "Bartolemew... no, that doesn't sound right."
[22:45] * Oren_Camala turns slightly towards Stabitha, "Hm?"
[22:46] < Salanak> "Hmm...I see." 6Salanak nods slightly, having a feeling that this guy might know more than even Oren expects.
[22:46] * Oren_Camala finishes his drink off and walks over to the wanted posters...
[22:46] < Stabitha> "Never mind. I once met a man named Bartolomeu... the man you mentioned sounds similar but isn't the same man."
[22:47] < Stabitha> "And I think the last name is way different, but I forget the last name..."
[22:47] < Oren_Camala> "I see, well, you're welcome to join us anyways Stabitha, as long as you promise not to steal my associate blind while we're there."
[22:47] < Newbie_X> ((Dias. :) ))
[22:48] * Oren_Camala waits until the barkeep isn't looking and pockets Luther's wanted poster.
[22:48] < Stabitha> ((There we go))
[22:48] * Oren_Camala returns to his seat at the bar.
[22:48] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2* The bartender blinks for a moment as he sees a bare wall where he thought a poster was.
[22:49] < Oren_Camala> "Barkeep, a round of drinks for my good friends from the Guild."
[22:49] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2* He pours them.
[22:50] * Oren_Camala raises his drink, "May all spectors of the past be executed in a dark alleyway while being mugged."
[22:50] < Oren_Camala> ((*spectres :p))
[22:50] < Stabitha> "And may I be there to steal their wallets!"
[22:51] * Salanak raises an eyebrow, but raises his glass in respect anyways, then slams it down quickly.
[22:51] < Oren_Camala> "Alright then Salanak, let's go see Mr. Eckart and find out about this Freely character."
[22:52] < Oren_Camala> ((And now we need someone unbiased to my position to run the show. :p))
[22:52] < Stabitha> ((Not I, for I am off to bed soon))
[22:52] * Salanak nods, "Alright, you know where he is, so you lead."
[22:52] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Roll Streetwise. ;-)
[22:53] < Newbie_X> ((No highwind.))
[22:53] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Oops.
[22:53] < Salanak> ((who?))
[22:53] * Gullwhacker[Dormant] . o O (!gullroll is online.)
[22:53] < Oren_Camala> ((Which one of us? :p))
[22:54] < Stabitha> ((Both of you. Just for the hell of it))
[22:54] < Oren_Camala> ((What's the syntax for !gullroll?))
[22:54] < Salanak> !gullroll 1d100
[22:54] < Gullwhacker[Dormant]> Salanak - (1d100) 34
[22:54] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> ((That.))
[22:54] < Oren_Camala> !gullroll 1d100
[22:54] < Gullwhacker[Dormant]> Oren_Camala - (1d100) 61
[22:54] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> The fellow outside Mr. Eckart's door shakes his head. "Mr. Eckart is currently in the middle of a meeting."
[22:55] * Gullwhacker[Dormant] . o O (Hmm. I wonder if I should rig my script so that whenever DG rolls, it gives him 90+...nah. Too complex and I'm too lazy.)
[22:55] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "However, if you want to leave a message..."
[22:55] < RedMage_Fenrir> ((but so worth it...))
[22:55] < Oren_Camala> "Is he meeting with anyone I know? Maybe I should pop in just to pay my respects."
[22:55] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Now roll Intimidation.
[22:55] < Oren_Camala> !gullroll 1d100
[22:55] < Gullwhacker[Dormant]> Oren_Camala - (1d100) 65
[22:56] < Oren_Camala> ((Darn you Whacker.))
[22:56] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "I'm sorry, but he asked that he not be disturbed."
[22:56] < Oren_Camala> "Well, that's a shame. We came all the way from Cassin Keep to see him."
[22:56] * AdamH bribes gull to rig his script
[22:56] * Gullwhacker[Dormant] . o O (Hey, I can send you the code if you want to check for bias.)
[22:57] < Oren_Camala> "My friend here, Mr. Threndar, is expected back at the Keep very soon. He's something of a war hero you know."
[22:57] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Perhaps if you came back tomorrow..."
[22:58] < Oren_Camala> "Do you know how long the meeting will last? Perhaps we could wait."
[22:58] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Certainly."
[22:58] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2The attendant opens the door, walks through it, and closes it.
[22:58] < Oren_Camala> "Damn him."
[22:59] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2Mr. Eckart comes right back out while shuffling some crystal-plate photographs.
[22:59] * Oren_Camala bows slightly.
[22:59] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> He looks up and sees Oren. "Oh, *you're* here. Would you like a cigarette?"
[22:59] < Oren_Camala> "Hello, sir. Certainly I would."
[23:00] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2He then looks back and forth between Salanak and the photographs.
[23:00] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Sure thing, my boy." He hands Oren a pack.
[23:00] * Oren_Camala nudges Salanak, "Say hello to Mr. Eckart."
[23:00] * Oren_Camala bows again, "Thank you."
[23:00] * Salanak bows in respect. "Hello"
[23:01] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Hello mister Delwinter. I've heard of you."
[23:01] < Oren_Camala> "Mr. Eckart, this is one of my comrades. We've come to inquire about a-"
[23:01] * Oren_Camala turns and looks at Salanak.
[23:02] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Mr. Freely sent me a package and a letter. Very interesting fellow. He spoke highly of you."
[23:02] * Salanak blinks. "Umm I belive you are mistaken...I'm not Mr. Delwinter. I have worked under him before though."
[23:02] * Oren_Camala wonders what to do... Greed or Keeping in Good with the Fellows.
[23:03] * Oren_Camala slips his hand under his poncho to his rifle...
[23:03] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Oh? Perhaps I'm mistaken."
[23:04] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "You must have been Luther Delwinter's navigator, then?"
[23:04] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "It must have been very enjoyable to serve the best ship-racer in all of South Halmaron."
[23:05] < Oren_Camala> "Sir, perhaps you could tell us about this Freely fellow. He's been stirring up a bit of trouble as you can see."
[23:05] * Oren_Camala eyes Salanak, Gil signs replacing his pupils.
[23:05] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "That's a shame. We had coffee just a few months ago. You know, before the war."
[23:05] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Please, come inside."
[23:05] * Oren_Camala enters, "Thank you sir."
[23:06] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> He opens up the door and shows Oren his office. The heads of animals such as rabites and tonberries are mounted as trophies on the walls, while the floor is lavishly carpeted with Prieve work
[23:06] * Oren_Camala , as always, admires the room.
[23:07] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Please, have a seat." He motions to the couch.
[23:07] * Salanak nods slightly and looks around "Nice place you have here Mr. Eckart."
[23:07] * Oren_Camala has a seat as indicated.
[23:07] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "So, you want to know about I.P. Freely."
[23:07] * Salanak takes a see on the couch Mr. Ekart pointed to.
[23:07] < Oren_Camala> "Yes sir."
[23:07] < Oren_Camala> ((Am I groveling enough? ;-) ))
[23:08] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "He is a businessman with a good business sense. He's made a deal with a fellow in the ship-racing industry that may land him big."
[23:08] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> He flips through the photographs one more time.
[23:09] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Unfortunately, the target is elusive. They've tried investigating opportunities within the adventurer's guild."
[23:09] < Oren_Camala> "I see. Is he a respectable businessman like yourself, or one such as myself?"
[23:09] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Like none other, actually."
[23:10] < Oren_Camala> "Interesting. And they've been looking into the Guild?"
[23:10] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Yes, as I've said before."
[23:10] < Salanak> "What sort of "opportunities" exactly?"
[23:11] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> He chuckles. "So much like you, Oren. Well, they're looking for a certain someone who is sufficiently talented to make the deal come true."
[23:12] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "IP Freely has a penchant for talented individuals and altered the terms of the deal a little bit."
[23:12] < Oren_Camala> "And is this someone to bring them the target of the bounty, or is the someone Mr. Delwinter himself? Not doing the nature of the deal makes it hard to plan ahead."
[23:12] < Oren_Camala> (-doing +knowing)
[23:13] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Well, perhaps you would be better off seeing him yourself."
[23:13] < Salanak> "Hmm...I see...
[23:13] < Salanak> "
[23:13] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "He only relayed to me some details about the individual they want."
[23:14] < Oren_Camala> "Perhaps. Is Mr. Freely in Halmaron?"
[23:14] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Why, yes. He resides in a beachfront property in the south."
[23:15] < Oren_Camala> "Ah excellent, maybe my comrade and I should go pay him a visit."
[23:15] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "I believe he has a project tangentially related to this one as well."
[23:15] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2Mr. Eckart gives Oren a slip of paper with the address.
[23:15] * Oren_Camala bows to Mr. Eckart.
[23:15] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "It was nice to speak with you once again, Oren. You're one of a kind."
[23:16] < Oren_Camala> "Thank you Sir, you've been a great help. I am, as always, at your service."
[23:16] * Salanak bows "I appreciate your help in this matter, Mr. Eckart."
[23:16] * Stabitha has quit IRC (Quit: "I'm sorry you saw me, Timmy. Now I have to kill you." - Santa Claus)
[23:17] < Oren_Camala> "Mr. Eckart, if you will excuse us, I believe Salanak and I will go pay Mr. Freely a visit."
[23:17] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Can I assume that you go there?
[23:17] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Oh.
[23:17] < Oren_Camala> I'll go is Salanak will. ;-)
[23:17] < Oren_Camala> *if
[23:18] < Salanak> I'm game...
[23:18] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> The beachfront property overlooks a bay with a lot of small ships sailing around in it. It is a tall mansion with a road that leads to a warehouse of some sort.
[23:18] * Oren_Camala reads the address off the paper.
[23:18] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> This is it.
[23:18] < Oren_Camala> "Shall we?"
[23:18] * Salanak nods.
[23:19] * Oren_Camala checks to make sure his rifle is loaded before proceeding.
[23:19] < Oren_Camala> "Salanak, I know who you are. Before we go up there, can you give me a reason why I *shouldn't* claim the price on your head?"
[23:20] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> One of the windows of the mansion opens up
[23:20] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> The window closes again.
[23:20] < Oren_Camala> "We'll be discovered if we loiter her much longer. So answer me."
[23:21] < Oren_Camala> ((*here))
[23:21] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Someone riding a chocobo comes out of the warehouse. Roll escape.
[23:21] < Oren_Camala> !roll 1d100
[23:21] < Oren_Camala> !gullroll 1d100
[23:21] < Gullwhacker[Dormant]> Oren_Camala - (1d100) 100
[23:21] < Oren_Camala> ((Mother of Pearl.))
[23:21] * Salanak gulps. "I can make it worth your wild not to claim...WOAH!!!"
[23:21] < Salanak> !gullroll 1d100
[23:21] < Gullwhacker[Dormant]> Salanak - (1d100) 67
[23:21] < Newbie_X> ((Heh.))
[23:21] * Gullwhacker[Dormant] . o O (Wow. Sorry about that, Elisha. Not my fault.)
[23:22] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> The Chocobo Rider throws bolas at both of your legs and drags you off into the warehouse.
[23:22] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Inside the warehouse, some random thugs, a tall man with a beard and a fancy suit, and some kind of machine is present.
[23:22] * Oren_Camala spews a string of expletives the likes of which Halmaron hadn't experienced since the last time I was ambushed in town.
[23:22] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> The machine seems to consist of two coffins hooked up to a complex and large device.
[23:23] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> The man in the suit walks up to the two of you. "Ah-hah! Just when I thought about how convenient it would be if I could capture the both of you, you come!"
[23:23] < Oren_Camala> "... Capture me? I don't have a bloody price on my head."
[23:23] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> He then walks backwards and talks at the same time. "This machine will transfer all of the talent, expertise, and instincts from one person to another! Quite a piece of work, I'd say!"
[23:24] * Oren_Camala squirms.
[23:24] * Salanak looks and gulps again. "I assume you are I.P. Freely."
[23:24] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "I've heard of you, Oren. Nobody can shoot a rifle like you! Especially into the backs of your would-be friends! Hahahah!"
[23:24] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Yes, I.P. Freely."
[23:25] * Oren_Camala is flattered, "Well, I am a dead shot."
[23:25] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2Salanak recognizes one of the thugs as his rival.
[23:25] < Oren_Camala> ((I assume we're bound in a way other than our legs.))
[23:25] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> ((Of course))
[23:26] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Now, let me explain the procedure to you. We are going to turn this fellow into the ultimate ship-racing machine! And we are also going to give him the ability to snipe off his rivals, should any come."
[23:26] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "First, of course, we have to make sure the machine works.
[23:26] * Salanak glares at his rival. 1"I should of known you were involved in this, Ronald Regnard..."
[23:26] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> They open up the two coffins. Ronald Regnard gets into one of them, and the thugs stuff a Tonberry into the other.
[23:27] < Oren_Camala> "Somehow I don't think you want my instincts transferred into anyone. They involve getting completely drunk and sleeping with women who are carrying Gee-Emm only knows what diseases.
[23:27] * Oren_Camala squirms some more.
[23:27] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> They then close the coffins and flip a switch. Sparks fly, and huge blue waves of energy start to overwhelm the machine.
[23:27] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Finally, after the steam clears, Ronald climbs out of the coffin. He stabs a random thug in the back.
[23:27] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Well, I'll call that a success!"
[23:28] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Now, which one of you shall have the opportunity to have your likeness absorbed into this fellow's first?"
[23:28] < Oren_Camala> "Oh sure it's a success, if you like assistants that will likely stab you in the back and steal your good properties."
[23:29] < Oren_Camala> "Never trust a damn Tonberry, or a Goblin for that matter..."
[23:29] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Well, I'm not quite worried about that, Oren."
[23:29] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Say, let's start with you first.
[23:29] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Some thugs unbind Oren and try to walk him over to the machine. Oren notices that the power core of the machine is very exposed.
[23:29] * Salanak thinks for a second. 1"Wait! What happens to the other person?"
[23:30] * Oren_Camala thinks, "Hmmm... the power core of the machine is very exposed. If only I could, you know, get my gun or something, and shoot it."
[23:30] * Oren_Camala squirms some more.
[23:30] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> They then pick up Oren and stand him inside the same coffin that a now-dead Tonberry is laying in.
[23:31] < Newbie_X> ((You were unbound, you know.))
[23:31] < Salanak> ((Just how close is the power core to where I am. If I notice the same thing that is.))
[23:31] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "This won't hurt a bit, so I hear!"
[23:31] * Oren_Camala tries something crazy!
[23:31] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> The power core is a large crystal attached to the machine by some very large wires.\
[23:31] < Salanak> "You won't get away with this, you sick freak..."
[23:31] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> And Salanak, you are about 50 feet away.
[23:32] * Oren_Camala goes to quick draw his rifle dammit! I'm the sickest tour guide in the world afterall!
[23:32] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Suddenly, Oren's perception goes into slow-motion as IP Freely opens his mouth and forms a look of shock.
[23:32] < Oren_Camala> "Damn straight! Bullet time baby!"
[23:33] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> The thugs slowly turn around and look at Oren
[23:33] < Oren_Camala> ((So, what can I shoot from here? :p))
[23:33] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> ((Um. Just declare your action.))
[23:33] < Salanak> ((And can I use this moment of distraction to possibly pull off something stupid.))
[23:33] < Oren_Camala> ((I shoot something! Either Freely, or the power core, whichever I can hit.))
[23:34] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Just as the thugs start to draw two-handed swords, katanas, and crossbows from their own suits, a huge explosion knocks everybody back.
[23:34] < Oren_Camala> "Whoa."
[23:34] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Oren and Salanak have been conveniently blown right out of the warehouse just as it collapses in on them.
[23:35] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Err... collapses in on everyone else.
[23:35] < Oren_Camala> "Did I do that?"
[23:35] * Salanak is flown through the air like a rag doll and lands face first into the ground.
[23:35] * Oren_Camala lands on top of Mr. Delwinter.
[23:35] < Oren_Camala> "Ooof!"
[23:35] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> A hand punches through the rubble. A hand holding a knife.
[23:36] < Oren_Camala> "... Isn't that your friend from back home?"
[23:36] * Salanak grunts a bit as he is nearly crushed by Oren 1"Get off of me damnit!"
[23:36] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Ronald crawls out and *slowly* waddles over
[23:36] * Oren_Camala rolls over, gets up, and quickly backs away from Tonberry-man.
[23:37] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Ronald then reaches into the rubble and pulls out a lantern with his other hand.
[23:37] < Newbie_X> ((Great. Ron Tonberry.))
[23:37] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> ((A side-effect they hadn't anticipated))
[23:37] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> ((The soul is also added to the subject))
[23:38] < Oren_Camala> "Hey, Salanak, Luther, whatever, get on your feet. I am not fighting a Tonberry."
[23:39] * Salanak has quit IRC (legend.esper.net bean.esper.net)
[23:39] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Ouch.
[23:39] * Salanak has joined #generica_lounge
[23:39] < Oren_Camala> "Ahem. Salanak, GET UP."
[23:39] < Oren_Camala> "This Tonberry waits for no man, and I'm sure you've got a little blood on your hands too."
[23:40] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Ronald, even though he barely waddles one step per second, is approaching.
[23:40] * Oren_Camala grabs Salanak and drags him away from Tonberry-man.
[23:40] * Salanak wiggles on the ground backwards. "I would, if I wasn't tied up damnit!"
[23:41] * Oren_Camala whips out his rifle, shoots the ropes, and hauls Salanak up.
[23:41] * Salanak gets up, with some help from Oren. Thanks, now what do you want to do about him."
[23:42] * Salanak points to Ronald.
[23:42] < Oren_Camala> "Run. Run like hell."
[23:42] < Salanak> "Sounds like a plan to me."
[23:42] * Oren_Camala runs, he runs like hell.
[23:42] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2Eventually, you make it back to the Guild.
[23:43] * Salanak stops in front of the guild entrance. "That was close..."
[23:43] < Oren_Camala> "Now... give me a reason I shouldn't collect that bounty on head?"
[23:43] < Oren_Camala> ((*on your))
[23:43] < Salanak> "Though I have a feeling that leaving behind a man possessed by a tonberry isn't the best of things"
[23:43] < Oren_Camala> ((Cue camera fade out. :p))
[23:43] * Salanak snickers "Easy, because the man who placed the bounty on my head is dead..."
[23:44] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> ((Salanak seems awfully sure of that.))
[23:44] < Oren_Camala> "That's a good enough reason for the moment, Mr. Delwinter."
[23:44] < Salanak> ((after what he saw, why wouldn't he, he is just assuming one of the abilities from the tonberry is extra toughness))
[23:45] < Oren_Camala> "But someone in his organization is still alive, and he'll probably honor the bounty..."
[23:46] < Oren_Camala> "So, for long term security I need a better reason. Hire me as your bodyguard. I have low, low rates availible."
[23:46] * Salanak glares at Oren. "Heh, and what is to stop you from backstabbing me when it is most convient?"
[23:47] < Oren_Camala> "The fact that you probably have a stash of Gil I won't be able to get access to if you're dead."
[23:48] < Oren_Camala> "Besides, you keep the Gil flowing, and I am your man, until my death or your pocket book is empty."
[23:49] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Ooh, this gives me an idea for a full PTC session.
[23:49] < Salanak> "Heh, well I'll let you belive what you want...but if you dare try to backstab me, I am sure I can find at least three people that want YOUR head. As for being my bodyguard...50 Gil sounds reasonable, we don't make much here you know."
[23:50] < Oren_Camala> "That'll do for now, Boss."
[23:51] * Oren_Camala holds his hand out to take the money.
[23:51] * Salanak looks at Oren cautiously while flipping out 50 gil.
[23:52] * Oren_Camala pockets the money.
[23:52] < Oren_Camala> "Let's go have a celebratory drink."
[23:52] < Oren_Camala> "It's not every day I get an employer as talented as you with a sword."
[23:52] * Salanak nods.
[23:53] < Oren_Camala> "I'll buy the first round if you buy the second."
[23:53] < Salanak> "Alright."
[23:53] * Oren_Camala returns to the bar, somewhat dirtier than when he left.
[23:53] * Salanak grins "knowing since they never discussed a payment plan, he can extend the payments to as far in between as possible.
[23:54] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Hee-hee-hee.
[23:54] * Salanak then follows behind Oren, ready to make Oren pay for one expensive drink.
[23:54] < Oren_Camala> "Barkeep, a round of drinks in honor of my good friend Salanak."
[23:55] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> * The barkeep pours some. "That's alotta celebetory drinks."
[23:55] < Salanak> "It's on Oren this time"
[23:56] * Oren_Camala raises a toast, "To dead spectres."
[23:56] * Salanak raises hs glass "May they never come back to haunt us."
[23:56] * Oren_Camala slams his drink.
[23:57] < Oren_Camala> "Yes."
[23:57] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> Just then, something bangs on the door loudly.
[23:57] < Oren_Camala> "That's not what I think it is, is it?"
[23:58] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> The bartender starts to mix something...
[23:58] * Salanak looks slowly to the door.
[23:58] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> The bartender walks over to the door, opens it, and smashes the bottle of mix over something's head. It suddenly disappears.
[23:59] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "I figgered how to mix an Eject effect. Dunno if it works all the time, tho."
[23:59] < Oren_Camala> "I see."
[23:59] < Salanak> "Heh, you bartenders never cease to amaze me."
[00:01] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> "Thas what I get paid to do."
[00:03] < Newbie_X> ((You know, I'm definitely going to split this one up into two parts when I archive it.))
[00:03] < Oren_Camala> ((I guess the show is over now. :p))
[00:03] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> ((Yeah... unless you wanna get a load of the idea I had in mind.))
[00:04] < Newbie_X> ((Seems like a good enough spot.))
[00:04] < Oren_Camala> "So Salanak, how about that drink?"
[00:04] < Oren_Camala> ((Go ahead Pat.))
[00:04] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2* A cutscene occurs.
[00:05] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2* A badly wounded and broken IP Freely is sitting in a chair in front of an obscure cloaked figure.
[00:05] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> * "Give me the design which wrought the machine" says a dark and powerful voice.
[00:05] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> * "Who are you?" answers IP Freely.
[00:05] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> * "I shall restore thy flesh if thou givest me the design."
[00:06] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2* The figure then opens up Freely's shirt, reaches into where the face may be, and takes out a mask.
[00:06] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2* The figure sets the mask on fire and presses it into Freely's body, causing him to scream in extreme pain.
[00:07] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> * "Your name is now Frajying. Go forth and do my bidding."
[00:08] < SSFSX17[Homeworking]> 2* The figure leaves, and Freely just stares in disbelief at the burn mark on his body.
[00:09] * SSFSX17[Homeworking] has quit IRC (Quit: I'd better actually try to finish this essay now)
[00:09] < Oren_Camala> "For some reason I have a really bad feeling right now. I need another drink."
[00:10] < Salanak> "Well I already paid for my round, so if you want another it's on your tab..."
[00:11] < Oren_Camala> "I'm charging it to Leon's tab. He can deduct it from my retainer later."
[00:11] < Oren_Camala> "Barkeep, give me the strongest thing in the house and charge it to Mr. Sernia's account."
[00:12] < Newbie_X> ((< Leon_Sernia> Hey!))
[00:12] * Oren_Camala has a few more drinks before heading out to whereever it is Oren stays in town.
[00:12] * Oren_Camala is now known as Demonic_Gerbil
[00:13] < Demonic_Gerbil> ((* Lean_Sernia gets the bill for that night in the bar... 722 Gil.))
[00:14] * Salanak is now known as Tanarin
[00:14] < Demonic_Gerbil> ((Leon even))
[00:14] < Tanarin> ((heh, sucks to be Leon...))
[00:14] < Newbie_X> ((Well, I imagine he'll be 'lean' from then on in. :) ))