Generica Lounge: Zo and Kyann
GM: SSFSX17
Players: Zo Dasha (Elf Summoner/part-time troublemaker; played by Moryssa), Kyann Dro'Zhirr (Mithra Dragoon/Mr. Sidequest; played by Teucer)
Asst. in charge of Fact-checking: SSFSX17
The Creepy Guy In the Corner: Newbie X
[00:57] < Zo> you wanna start it off?
[00:57] < Kyann> Yeah, I'll set things up.
[00:57] < Kyann> I need to pull out the map I drew of the lounge, just a second.
[00:57] < Zo> k :)
[00:57] < Kyann> I really need to scan this. Unfortunately, I have no scanner.
[00:58] < Zo> that sucks
[00:59] < Kyann> Hey Pat, you around?
[00:59] < SSFSX17> Yeah.
[00:59] < Kyann> You know what sort of climate exactly Halmaron is in, or was it discussed in the background info?
[00:59] < SSFSX17> I haven't the slightest clue.
[00:59] < Kyann> And what time if year it is now, for that matter.
[01:00] < Kyann> 'cause I'm taking limites lisence if no one knows.
[01:00] < Kyann> Mmm... dramatic lisence.
[01:00] < SSFSX17> I guess Halmaron is the "average" area.
[01:00] < Kyann> Yeah, I was thinking somewhere between temperate and subarctic.
[01:01] < Kyann> Chillier than most places, but not COLD
[01:01] < SSFSX17> It seems to have no shortage of plains, forests, mountains, hills, and stuff that looks green.
[01:02] * Kyann notes that he's biased - in Kyann's soundtrack, the 'Sad theme' is entitled 'Snow'
[01:02] < SSFSX17> Maybe in the winter, people go skiing.
[01:02] < Kyann> Anyhow.
[01:02] < Kyann> I'm saying it's just coming on whinter when the last session takes place, so there.
[01:03] < Kyann> *winter
[01:03] < Zo> hehe
[01:04] * Kyann goes to set the scene.
[01:04] < Kyann> If someone sees a good place to jump in feel free.
[01:05] < Zo> will do
[01:07] < SSFSX17> Alright.
[01:08] < Kyann> 2* The old folks in Halmaron often bicker, but they agree on one thing right now - The coming winter looks to be one of the harshest that the city has seen in fifty years. Not even officially the season yet and already the temperatures have dipped to freezing during the nights, and the days aren't very much warmer. It's been the sort of weather that makes a person want to curl up next to a blazing fire with a good book, or
[01:08] < Kyann> ((I know that cut off)
[01:08] < SSFSX17> It's been the sort of weather that makes a person want to curl up next to a blazing fire with a good book, or
[01:08] < Kyann> that special someone, and let the night pass as it will.
[01:10] * Kyann is sitting by a roaring fire on a night just like this, in the Guild lounge. He's in the small library area, a rocks glass of malt whiskey on the table next to him, and surrounding the chair that has been his home away from home of late are ever-increasing piles of books. Obscure history text, for the most part.
[01:11] * Kyann is wrapped in a blanket, and in his lap is yet another book - 'Tribal Peoples Of Northern Moril'. He seems to be lost in his own little world, a vision that those few who know him well would find uncharacteristic and vaguely disturbing.
[01:13] < Zo> The soft click of Zo's heels can be heard as she walks over and takes a seat near Kyann. She stares absently in the fire, trying to figure out what to say.
[01:14] * Kyann glances up briefly as he turns a page, the only acknowledgement of the new arrival he gives.
[01:16] * Zo smiles at him. After a pause she speaks.
[01:16] < Zo> "That was some mission today, huh?"
[01:18] * Kyann shrugs. "You could say that." He doesn't look up from his book, but he seems to have stopped actually reading. "At least no one was seriously injured this time."
[01:19] < SSFSX17> ((Actually...))
[01:19] < SSFSX17> ((IIRC, the Boot kicked two ppl pretty hard))
[01:20] < Kyann> ((....Oh, right. I was doing yours and James' at the same time, and my roommates were in my room and it was all I could do to actually notice when it was my turn in fights.))
[01:20] * Zo looked into the fire. "Well, that boot kinda hurt, but it didn't leave a mark." A weak smile accompanied that statement.
[01:21] < Kyann> ((But eh. There's a reason for him to have been distracted.))
[01:22] * Kyann looks up, a vaguely unsettling humorous smile on his face - clearly he's trying to fake good cheer and failing miserably. "That would be an embarrassing scar to explain to someone... a living boot kicked me."
[01:23] < Zo> "Hehe." Though she giggled, it was obvious Zo had something on her mind.
[01:24] * Kyann looks away, finding something interesting over by the bar to look at. "...and I'd still like to give whoever designed that first floor a nice hard on right in the face.
[01:24] < Kyann> ((HARD ONE))
[01:24] < Kyann> ((Not hard on))
[01:25] < Newbie_X> ((*snicker*))
[01:25] < Zo> lol)
[01:25] < Kyann> ((Mental note, a pot of triple-strong coffee will affect your typing skills))
[01:26] < Zo> "I dunno. I got a spare whip out of it." Zo grinned brightly at her findings.
[01:27] * Kyann smirks very unconvincingly. It's clear he's raching the limit of funk he can fake, so to speak. "YOu never know when an extra whip might come in handy." He tries to look cheerfully lecherous.
[01:27] < Kyann> ((FUCK BRB SPILL ON KEYBOARD))
[01:27] < Zo> lol, okay)
[01:32] < Kyann> (Alright. Good thing I got water instead of beer like I was considering)
[01:32] * Zo shifts in her seat again. THe smile on Kyann's face reminded her of Oren. Unsettling to say the least.
[01:33] < Zo> hehe, definately a good thing)
[01:36] * Kyann sighs. Everyone had been acting strange lately, himself included, and now this woman he had just met. He meets her gaze uncomfortable for just a second, then looks out the window. "So... I'm sure you had some reason for seeking my company. I'm sure I didn't make much of an impression."
[01:37] < Zo> "Listen, I figured you were here so I stopped by. I wanted to apologize for making you upset. I just..kids and I don't get along very well, not to mention the puzzle was a bit frustrating."
[01:38] < Kyann> (((Dammit. My PC is acting really odd since i spilled the water, i think i might need to reboot =\ 00
[01:38] < Zo> oi)
[01:38] < Kyann> (so hold that thought :P))
[01:38] * Kyann has quit IRC (Quit: YAY FACE SEX!)
[01:44] * Kyann has joined #Generica_lounge
[01:44] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Kyann
[01:44] < Zo> wb)
[01:44] < Kyann> ((Well this sucks. My mouse doesn't work at all anymore.))
[01:44] < Zo> geesh
[01:45] < SSFSX17> ((Yikes))
[01:45] < Kyann> ((Keyboard shortcuts ++))
[01:45] < Zo> hehe)
[01:46] < Kyann> (Wher were we?)
[01:46] < SSFSX17> < Zo> "Listen, I figured you were here so I stopped by. I wanted to apologize for making you upset. I just..kids and I don't get along very well, not to mention the puzzle was a bit frustrating."
[01:48] * Kyann shakes his head. "Forget it. You were clearly right, after all. They weren't just kids. I'm just going soft, in my young age, I guess."
[01:50] * Zo smiled weakly. "I guess. But I can't help but wonder if I was wrong. What if they did leave a messy clean up?"
[01:52] * Kyann narrows his eyes for a second, and then seems to mentally calm himself. "That's.... quite a way to put it."
[01:55] * Zo is too busy staring into the fire to see Kyann's expression. "I know it's unfair to blame and categorize a group because of the actions of one person, but I can't help it. Everytime I see a child, I can't help but want to--to spit in his or her face." There was malice and sadness in her eyes.
[01:57] * Kyann looks at Zo curiously, studying her expression carefully. His expression which was one of anger just before, has softened significantly. "Why...? What could a child possibly have done to you to make you hate them so?"
[02:02] * Zo smiles ruefully. "I didn't always have to put my life on the line to make ends meat. I was one of the high-born. But a child, a supposedly sweet innocent child took it all away." She looks at Kyann in the eye. "My father started gambling after my mother died. He did well at first, but over the years his luck ran out."
[02:03] < Zo> "He gambled away everything we had, except the clothes on our back, all to a little child who tricked him." Her eyes were welling up with tears. "They aren't nearly as innocent as everyone makes them out to be."
[02:06] * Kyann meets Zo's gaze levelly. Most people would give a lecture on tolerance here, most likely, but Kyann is quiet for a few moments, then says, "I see. I don't suppose I can look down on you for it... I'm no better. I hate an entire nation for the actions of one of its people, after all."
[02:08] * SSFSX17 is now known as SSFSX17[LoadingDungeons]
[02:10] < Zo> "The hate is what helps me get through each day. My father, feeling ashamed tried to kill himself, but he only crippled himself. And our family is still in debt. It's awful that I hate like this, but I need it to keep going." She wipes the tears from her eyes.
[02:15] * Kyann places a hand on Zo's shoulder sympathetically. "I can't say that the hate is right... you should do what you can to overcome it... but it does not make you an evil person."
[02:17] * Zo chuckles despite herself. "I didn't mean to depress you with my sob story. I guess it was just waiting to get out."
[02:19] * Kyann shakes his head. "No need for apologies. The darkness and the light within you are both a part of you, and to deny them would be to destroy yourself. Trust me, I know... from experience."
[02:20] * Zo looks at Kyann curiously. "I take it you have a not so pleasant past too?"
[02:21] < Kyann> It's Kyann's turn to gaze into the fire. He simplys says, "Yes."
[02:25] * Zo nods. "I see. I won't pester you with questions about it. At least you have enough sense not to tell your life story to a woman you barely know." She smiled at the Mithra before her.
[02:26] < Zo> "I need to get going, I just wanted to clear the air between us. Who knows, maybe one day we'll even be friends." Zo takes Kyann's hand into her own and squeezes it gently as she stands.
[02:26] < Zo> Unfortunately I'm getting the Internet error, so I dunno how long I have before my system crashes)
[02:27] * Kyann smiles slightly, his one good eye meeting Zo's. "Perhaps... I spend much of my time here, and I wouldn't mind the company."
[02:27] < Kyann> ((Awww. :( ))
[02:28] * Zo smiles back. "Then I guess I'll catch you around." With a little wave she walks out of the lounge, her heels softly fading out of hearing distance.
[02:28] < Zo> yeah. it was pretty good. we'll have to pick it up later. g'night everyone)
[02:29] < SSFSX17[LoadingDungeons]> Night.
[02:29] * Zo has quit IRC (Quit: )
[02:31] < Kyann> Huh. That was pleasantly surprising.
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