Lunar: A Story Forgotten Session 23 Log Session Start: Sun Jul 27 20:04:11 1997 =============================================================================== Cast of Characters: Dragonmaster Lou as "Gamemaster, Teal, Lina, Dragonstarship Destiny, Voice, Girl, Allie, Servant, Mayor" Mia Ausa as "Callie" Ghaleon Dragonstar as "Zigfried" Ryouga Hibiki as "Kyoko" (Dragonmaster Lou as "~Kyoko") Scott Kroush as "Scott" Captain Blake as "Ebony, Nina" Michael Gibson as "Rand" Gaelin as "Vendor" =============================================================================== ===GAME ON=== ===MAGIC LEVELLING MODE=== GMLou: "Callie, you first." Callie: "Umm... Blade! =D" --Callie's skill Blade has reached level 10! 88 for next.-- GMLou: "Nina, your turn." Nina: "Light." GMLou: "Nina needs 66, confirm?" --Nina's skill Light has reached level 9! Acquired new spell - Radiant Light - 12 MP - AE: Multiple light attack. Needs 76 for next.-- GMLou: "Rand, your turn." Rand: "Chaos!" GMLou: "Rand needs 58, confirm?" --Rand's skill Chaos has reached level 9! Acquired new spell - Hades Wager - 12 MP - AA: Life/Death to group. Next at 67.-- GMLou: "Scott, your turn." Scott: "Health litanies... Big time. It's about time I started upping my health magic." GMLou: "Scott needs 26 MXP, confirm?" --Scott's skill Health has reached level 5! Acquired new spell - Drain Litany - 5 MP - 1E: Absorb HP from enemy. Next at 30.-- GMLou: "Zig, your turn." Zigfried: "OWL! =)" GMLou: "Zig needs 83, confirm?" --Zigfried's skill owl has reached level 15! Owl's Strength has become Owl's Wisdom - 8 MP - OS: Increases own # of attacks. Next at 95.-- ===END OF MAGIC LEVELLING MODE=== --The party awakens in their guest rooms at Mr. Gao's house. Zigfried and Scott, however, have left early to take care of personal business.-- * Scott walks up to everyone, ranting into his datalink. "Look, lieutenant, I don't care how you do it. I want a special D-17 declaration for New Saith, ASAP!" * Nina stretches her wings and glances around * Ebony doesn't wanna wake up... so he doesn't * Scott continues to rant. "You know what that means. Total evacuation of New Saith and the surrounding area up to fifty square kilometers. If there's a devil on the way, I don't want any civilians or non-combatants in harm's way." Scott: [still into his datalink] "GET TO IT!" * Zigfried is walking around town, carefully avoiding notice. * Nina glances around * Scott turns to Callie. "Damn newbies. They don't know the danger this world is in." * Teal wakes up... "What's the matter, Scott?" Nina: "Where's Zig?" * Zigfried glances around and slips up to an ATM machine, lightly running his fingers over the Braille notation. * Ebony mutters something about "keeping it down" and rolls over Scott: "Well, I tried to get a hold of Maxxis to get the civilians of New Saith evacuated. That prick newbie wouldn't put me trough, so I told him. He didn't know the damn codes for total evacuation." * Callie pats Ebony's head. * Zigfried withdraws some money from his account back home and proceeds to the market district. * Nina mutters "Fine, don't answer me," walks over, and looks out the window. * Callie looks up. "Hmm? Oh, sorry! I didn't hear you!" Scott: "I can't believe the gall of these rookies. I've been with that organization as a freelancer for over ten years." Callie: "I don't know -- Scott?" Scott: "What is it, Cals?" * Rand leans against a wall, waiting for everyone to finish up. * Zigfried heads into a small shop, and carefully inspects the merchandise inside. After a moment, he selects something and buys it. Callie: "Where's Zig?" Scott: "Well, I saw him walk out earlier." Scott: "But I was too busy ranting at the newbies at the UIA to find out where he was going." Callie: "Feh." Nina: "I think he can take care of himself." Scott: "Oh, Callie. I have something for you." Callie: "?" * Nina watches the people in the street through the window * Scott reaches into his backpack, and pulls out a small box. * Ebony crawls under a pillow and goes back to sleep Scott: "When I fought off the monsters twelve years ago, my mother told me to give this to someone special to me. So I'm giving it to you." Callie: ". . . ." Callie: "Wha..." * Zigfried quietly returns to Mr. Gao's guest rooms and slips back inside without a sound. He pulls back his hood, sighing with relief. * Scott opens up the box to reveal a small ring. It's solid gold, encrusted with diamonds and rubies. * Zigfried notices Scott and then starts debating if now is really the time. * Nina turns her head slightly from the window. "Welcome back." * Callie looks at Scott wide-eyed. Scott: "Please, take it." * Zigfried coughs. "Um, hi Nina. Look, I um... got something for you. Seems like today is a day for presents." Callie: "... Why... me?" * Nina turns slightly, looks surprised Scott: "Well, I've asked myself that question a lot, but I can't think of anyone else that I'd want to have it." * Zigfried takes out a small parcel and offers it to Nina. * Nina looks. "Me? No one's ever... Why would anyone want to give something to me?" Scott: "Of all the people I've know, you are the only person I've really felt close to in over twelve years, Callie Leose." * Callie blink-blinks. Zigfried: "It's a jade necklace, Nina. Among the Chinese it's supposed to bring long life and good health. I don't know if there's any truth to it, but it's a lovely gift anyway." Callie: "I..." Teal: "Awww...." * Scott slips it on Callie's finger. It's a perfect fit. * Nina takes the package, her hands shaking slightly... then she throws her arms around Zig's neck Callie: "I... must admit..." * Zigfried blinks in surprise, but holds Nina to him. Callie: "I think... that I feel the same way..." Nina *whispering* "Thank you." * Nina turns away and busies herself with opening the necklace so he won't see her cry * Scott looks down at Callie, as if waiting for her to say something. * Teal takes out her camera and takes a few snapshots * Callie stares at Scott. She's in a very thick state of shock! Callie: ". . . . ." Scott: "Callie? What's on your mind?" * Nina holds the necklace up, looking at it Callie: "What do you think is on my mind?? Practically all the time I've been traveling with you I've so deeply admired you..." Callie: "I... can't believe..." * Callie starts (if she hasn't already) turning a bit red.. * Zigfried wonders how much Nina will like it. Nina: "Would you please?" Scott: "Well, fate is a funny thing, Cals. Maybe we were meant to be?" * Nina moves her hair and motions for him to clasp it * Zigfried nods and helps Nina put on the necklace. * Callie does a slight nervous laugh in agreement, unable to say much else. * Nina turns to face him. "How do I look?" Scott: "So... what with all this done, shall we take a crest trial? New Saith still needs our help. I don't know if we'll get that D-17 declaration." * Callie lightly nods. * Zigfried hesitates, seeming somewhat uncomfortable. "As far as I can tell, you look great." Callie: ". . . ." * Scott punches a button on his datalink. "Misa, come in... Do you read? Misa, give me a stat rep." * Nina pauses a second, then leans forward and kisses his cheek. "Thank you, it's the nicest thing anyone's ever done for me." --Scott can only receive static at this point.-- Scott: "Shoot. No word since Seadragon. What happened to my old partner?" * Zigfried blushes a little, and smiles lightly to Nina. * Callie turns away for a second from everyone and tries to gather herself, not succeeding. Teal: "Maybe they have to maintain silence or something." * Ebony pokes his head out from under the pillow. "Wha?" Looks around blearily, * Teal whips out the video camera to tape every moment Ebony: "Just don't point that think at me... I've got morning fur." Scott: "Maybe Maxxis ordered radio silence. But I have to know about that declaration at New Saith. I'll send a trans from the Destiny." * Nina tries to move on from being embarrassed. "Um... don't we have a crest to get?" Scott: "I do believe we do, Nina. Cals, shall we go?" * Zigfried coughs. "Um, yeah. Let's get going." Scott: "Callie?" * Callie turns back around. * Teal walks up to Ebony. "So, uncle, how much do you think Hard Copy would pay for this footage?" Scott: "Shall we go take a crest trial?" * Callie stands up, trying her hardest to keep her footing. ;) Callie: "Y... yy... yes." * Ebony stretches and climbs to Teal's shoulder. "Would it be worth having a nasty song written about you? 'Teal the Nosy Dragon.'" * Scott waits for Callie, then heads out. Teal: "Good point, Uncle..." * Zigfried heads out of the room after Scott. * Nina follows everyone, fingering her new necklace * Rand heads out behind the rest. --As the party exits, they are greeted by Lina Gao (or Gao Lina, depending on what style you want to use).-- Lina: "Hi! Good morning!" * Scott sings lightly. "o/~ But if I were you, I'd promise to live life for all it's worth. Take all that you've been given, and leave your mark upon this earth. Trust your heart to show you everything you ever need. And if I were you, I'd fall in love with me. o/~" * Zigfried nods his good morning to Lina. Lina: "So, you ready to take that trial?" Scott: "I guess so. Let's go. :)" * Callie goes back to her original shade of deep red. * Ebony rubs sleep from his eyes * Nina glances at Callie... knowing how she feels * Zigfried tries to clear his mind for what's about to happen. Nina: "We should find an Althena Statue first." * Scott tries to clear his mind to prepare for the trial, but can't help but think of Callie, and of the citizens of New Saith. * Lina begins to walk the group out to the shrine Nina: "Teal? Who's this hero again?" Scott: "Blue Master Ken." Scott: "I've read the stories of the heroes of old." Teal: "Blue Master Ken. Careful, he's really good at martial arts. He also was the only hero who was a friend of Lou's before becoming a hero." Ebony: "Wonder what he saw in him..." * Ebony grins innocently * Lina stops before a small pagoda-like structure. Lina: "We're here!" Lina: "Okay everyone, time for some singing..." Scott: "Well, Lina, do your handiwork." * Lina begins singing a sappy love song that strangely enough also opens the doors to the shrine :) Lina: "o/~ Do you remember when our eyes first met... Do you remember when our hands first touched... o/~" * Zigfried stands and waits. --The door to the shrine opens as soon as Lina completes singing.-- Lina: "There you go, good luck!" * Scott enters the shrine. * Ebony be chillin' on Teal's shoulder Zigfried: "Thanks, Lina." * Zigfried follows Scott inside. * Callie follows, distracted and flushed -- still. ;) * Scott focuses on the fight ahead. * Nina nods to the woman whose name is remarkably like hers and goes in with everyone else Teal: "Everyone ready? Remember, this is the finale of the Trial of Honor. Make sure any skills you use in battle are honorable..." Scott: "Oh, like Force Blade ain't honorable." Rand: "Wait! Define honorable." * Zigfried lips twitch slightly on the verge of a smirk. Ebony: "No 'nad kick' or 'eye poking.'" Teal: "I can't... That's something you have to figure out on your own..." Scott: "Zig, this is your trial." Zigfried: "If you think so, so be it. I'll be ready." Teal: "Let's begin then. Spirit of Blue Master Ken, please return to us for the Trial of Honor!" * Scott draws his blade. * Callie stares at her hand with the ring on it for a moment. --A pale blue light fills the room as a translucent image of a young man in full martial-arts garb appears before the party.-- Ken: "Teal! Great to see you again!" * Callie looks up. * Zigfried runs his hands over his claws, making certain they are secure. * Nina drops her hand from the necklace, drops her arm against her whip Teal: "Ken! It's great to see you too! Anyway, my friends are here for the trial. Would you please administer it?" * Ebony wonders why none of the heroes are ever glad to see him... Sure... He didn't travel with them..." Ken: "Sure thing, Teal... Let us begin!" Ken: "Oh, sorry Eb, nice to see you too. I almost missed you in your kitty form." Ebony: "Nice save..." * Scott assumes his Wein stance and gets ready to rumble. ===HERO COMBAT! BLUE MASTER KEN=== ===ROUND 1=== * Zigfried closed his eyes to focus himself and raises a claw in front of him. * Nina pulls her whip out... wondering if using weapons like this are honorable * Scott focuses his strength through his blade. "Feel the lethal force of my blade." Rand attacks! First attack... 1 damage... * Ebony files his claws, watching Second attack... 31 damage. Scott casts Force Blade! * Scott casts Force Blade. Scott partially disappears, reappearing behind Ken, slashing away with his blade. Ken suffers 202 damage. Scott: "All right!" Callie casts Strength Summons! Golden sparkles of light form around Callie, but apparently have no effect. Ken's ATK up 55. Zigfried casts Guided Blow! Zigfried: "Owls, guardians of the night, guide my fevered strikes!" * Nina simply stands in a defensive posture The spell has no effect on Zigfried. Ken's Hit% up 30. Scott: "Try Owl's wisdom next round, Zig." * Rand examines his blade, trying to see if it was faulty. Zigfried: "You've got it, Scott." Ken casts Haduken on Callie! Callie: "O_o" Scott: "CALLIE!" * Nina hopes that her spell doesn't effect Ken... that would suck * Callie fehs. Scott: Okay, you son of a !(^*&@!^*@&^%*@^%. You're gonna DIE!" A flaming ball of energy is fired at Callie for 113 damage. * Scott gets a berserker look in his eyes. Ebony: Thought I was the insane one..." * Callie is not in the mood for this. Scott: "Look, I'll keep you healthy. Just keep flailing. Cals, I've got a Recovery Litany coming your way!" Ken attacks Nina! Nina is hit for 1 damage. Rand: "Scott, if the other magic wasn't honorable, will a litany be?" Ken casts Blue Dragon Vigor! Scott: "Well, the other spells upped our Hit% and attack power. Maybe a healing spell is honorable." * Nina smirks slightly as she catches his fist Rand: "I hope so." * Nina just had to do that... Scott: "If not, we're screwed." A transparent image of a Blue Dragon forms above Ken allowing him to attack faster... Zigfried: "I wonder if upping attacks is considered honorable." Scott: "Try it, Zig." Scott: "I'm gonna try healing." Zigfried: "I will." Kyoko casts Hypersonic! Ken is hit by waves of sound for 332 damage. Scott: "If we can't heal, Althena only knows how this trial will come out." Nina casts QuickLash! Nina can counter-attack! Zigfried recovers 30 HP. ===ROUND 2=== * Rand flips a coin. Scott: "Goddess Althena, hear my call. Heal this soul that she may continue in the ways of bravery and honor for your glorious cause!" * Scott is surrounded by a bluish aura as he concentrates on his healing magic. Rand attacks! Scott: "Go Rand!" First attack... Miss... Second attack... 35 damage. Scott: "What did he do, up his Dod%?" Scott casts Recovery Litany on Callie! * Scott casts Recovery Litany. Callie is surrounded by blue stars and begins to heal. Callie recovers 168 HP. Rand: "That's good." Zigfried casts Owl's Wisdom! * Callie nods once to Scott as thanks. * Scott smiles at Callie. :) * Zigfried raises a claw and his form blurs as a new sense of direction fills him. "Great predator of the night, lend me the knowledge of when and where to strike." First attack... Critical hit! 75 damage! * Callie turns a bit red again... Second attack... Critical hit! 83 damage! Rand: "I would not have predicted this." Zigfried: "Scheisse! What is this guy made of?" Critical hit! 79 damage! Fourth attack... 49 damage. Fifth attack... Critical hit! 84 damage! Ken attacks Callie! 46 damage. Scott: "CALLIE LOOK OUT!" Callie: "...Feh... -_-" Ken attacks Zigfried! Critical hit! 181 damage! Scott: "GET READY TO DIE, KEN! FEEL THE FORCE OF MY BLADE!" * Zigfried growls and tries to block. * Zigfried staggers back. Ken attacks Rand! 129 damage. Callie: "=/" * Nina winces, grits her teeth and looks to Ken after ascertaining Zig's condition Ken attacks Scott! 45 damage. Scott: "S***!" Callie: "O_O" * Callie watches nervously. Scott: "Get ready to DIE, PUNK. Your end is near." Ken attacks Nina! Critical hit! 53 damage! * Nina decides she doesn't like Blue Dragon Vigor * Callie decides she doesn't, either. Nina counterattacks! Miss... Ken attacks Scott! 1 damage. * Scott places his right fist on the Crest of Courage on his armor's chest plate. His fist and the crest begin to glow bright white. Ken attacks Nina! Critical hit! 50 damage! Rand: "Someone slow this guy down!" Callie: "=/" Nina counters... Miss... Scott: "Guys, I'm gonna try this crest spell." * Nina thinks he moves too fast Ken defends on his last two attacks... Callie casts Force Blade! Ken suffers 313 damage! ~Kyoko casts Heal Aura on the front row. The entire front row recovers 159 HP. Rand: "Thank you Kyoko, I needed that." Nina attacks! * Nina gets ready to miss Scott: "Go Nina! :)" First attack... 84 damage. Second attack... 65 damage. Scott: "Hey, hey, hey!" Zigfried recovers 30 HP. ===ROUND 3=== * Scott decides against White Knight's defense. * Ebony yawns Scott: "GO CALS!" * Scott high-five's Callie. * Callie fehs and does a little smirk. * Rand sheaths his sword and stands tall, "Try to dodge this!" Rand cats Duel! Ken suffers 228 damage. Scott casts Force Blade! Ken suffers 214 damage. * Scott casts Force Blade. Scott partially disappears, reappearing behind Ken, slashing away with his blade. Zigfried casts Owl's Wisdom! * Zigfried raises a claw and his form blurs as a new sense of direction fills him. "Great predator of the night, lend me the knowledge of when and where to strike." First attack... Critical hit! 114 damage! Second attack... Critical hit! 105 damage! Third attack... 31 damage. Fourth attack... Critical hit! 103 damage! Fifth attack... Critical hit! 106 damage! Callie casts Force Blade! Scott: "GO CALS! :)" Ken suffers 288 damage. Ken casts Blue Dragon Vigor! Ken's number of hits has increased! Scott: "S***... crest time." * Callie does a little gulp. * Scott now knows that it's time to pop the crest. Kyoko casts Hypersonic! Ken suffers 341 damage. Nina casts Pulse Ray! Ken is bombarded by rays of light for 237 damage. Zigfried recovers 30 HP. ===ROUND 4=== * Scott places his right fist on the Crest of Courage on his armor's chest plate. His fist and the crest begin to glow bright white. Scott: "Power of the White Knight, I call to you! Defend us from the power that threatens us!" Rand: "Let's hope this works right..." * Zigfried nods slowly. Scott: "For all our sakes. :)" Rand casts Risk! * Scott's entire body begins to glow bright white. Ken is hit for 223 damage. Rand: "Yes!" Scott casts White Knight's Defense. * Scott casts White Knight's Defense. Scott raises his hand and the area turns bright white as the ethereal image of the Crest of Courage appears. Beams of pure white light shoot down and hit the party, raising their defenses. * Callie wipes her brow and exclaims a relieved. "Whew." Zigfried casts Owl's Wisdom! Zigfried: "This had better work." First attack... 41 damage. Second attack... 85 damage. Third attack... Critical hit! 180 damage! Fourth attack... Critical hit! 167 damage! * Nina holds a ball of light in her hands * Zigfried grumbles restlessly as he strikes Ken. Fifth attack... Critical hit! 172 damage! * Scott groans at Zig's hits. Ken attacks Zigfried! Zigfried suffers 0 damage. Ken attacks Nina. Nina suffers 0 damage. Ken attacks Rand. Rand suffers 0 damage. Ken attacks Scott. Scott suffers 0 damage. Ken attacks Callie. Callie suffers 0 damage. Scott: "HEY!" Nina counterattacks. Miss... Ken attacks Zigfried. 0 damage. Ken attacks Callie. 0 damage. Ken attacks Scott. 0 damage. Kyoko uses a Starlight on Scott. Scott recovers 30 MP. * Scott is gonna Force Blade next round. Nina casts Pulse Ray! Ken suffers 215 damage. Zigfried recovers 30 HP. White Knight's Defense wears off... ===ROUND 5=== * Scott concentrates on thrashing Ken with Force Blade. * Callie does as well. * Nina makes another light ball Rand casts Risk! The magic encircles Ken for 217 damage. Scott casts Force Blade! * Scott casts Force Blade. Scott partially disappears, reappearing behind Ken, slashing away with his blade. Ken suffers 202 damage. Zigfried casts Owl's Wisdom! * Zigfried starts thrashing Ken with a vengeance. First attack... Critical hit! 101 damage! Scott: "Not bad, Zigfried. :)" Second attack... Critical hit! 95 damage! Zigfried: "I'm... trying..." Third attack... 77 damage. Fourth attack... 46 damage. * Callie is the most silent during a battle than she's been in a long time! ;) Fifth attack... Critical hit! 98 damage! Callie casts Force Blade! Scott: "Get em, Cals!" Callie: ". . . ." * Scott smiles. :) Ken suffers 268 damage. Ken attacks Zigfried. Scott: "Great...the spell wore off. Zigfried is hit for 127 damage. Callie: ".=\" * Zigfried is getting tired of being attacked. ~Kyoko: "It worked for the worst of the onslaught though." Scott: "And I don't enough magic power to cast it again." Ken attacks Nina! Zigfried: "Yeah, but I'm starting to feel like I have a target sign painted on my chest!" Critical hit! Nina suffers 67 damage. * Scott looks... no sign that I can see. Nina counterattacks... Ken suffers 65 damage. Ken attacks Callie! Scott: "CALLIE!" Critical hit! Callie suffers 133 damage. * Callie fehs again... Scott: "GET READY TO DIE, KEN. YOUR END IS NOW YOU SON OF A @(%y@(*%@(%&(@%&(@%&!" Teal: "That's no way to talk to a hero, Scott..." Ebony: "Gee Scott... He's doing this for your benefit." Rand: "I don't think it honorable to insult your opponent..." Kyoko casts Hypersonic! Ken is hit for 345 damage. * Scott bows in apology... but is still gonna thrash this joker. Zigfried: "Pff... I don't think attacking a hero is honorable either, but we're doing it anyway." Nina casts Pulse Ray! Ken is hit for 224 damage. Ken: "It's a friendly competition. :)" Rand: "We didn't really initiate an attack, we entered a trial, the difference in honor is huge." Zigfried recovers 30 HP. Zigfried: "Awful painful for a friendly competition." Scott: "Get it right... This is a fight." ===ROUND 6=== Ken: "It's like Ultimate Fighting." Rand: "Understood." * Zigfried glowers, unconvinced. Callie: "Scott... I have a Starlight... I won't need it anytime soon. I have a lot of MP left..." * Scott concentrates on his healing magic. Callie: "?" Scott: "Fine, Cals. I can use the power." * Callie nods. Scott: Since I'm about to heal." Rand casts Risk! Callie: "Yes. I figured you'd need it..." * Rand forms a ball of raw magic, and tosses it into the fray. * Scott hopes it don't hit him. The spell backfires and hits Rand for 9 damage. Zigfried casts Owl's Wisdom! Callie: "=/" * Rand gives a lopsided grin to the party, "I really need to work on targeting those things..." Scott: "Get 'em, Zig." First attack... Critical hit! 112 damage! Second attack... Critical hit! 108 damage! * Zigfried keeps a grim look as he attacks. Ken: "Congratulations, you have passed!" * Ken salutes the party * Scott breathes a sigh of relief. VICTORY! * Scott bows to Ken. Scott: "YEEEEEE HAAAAAWWWWWW!" * Zigfried sighs and relaxes. * Callie does a small smile. All gain 7 XP. 2500 S and 250 MXP acquired. Scott: "Okay, two of us already have our crests. Who will carry this one?" Ken: "So, who wants to carry the Crest of Honor?" * Nina puts her whip away Scott: "Don't look at me. I'm already carrying the Crest of Courage." * Callie motions a bit to Zig. * Zigfried says nothing, waiting for someone else to say something. * Callie coughs. * Ebony waves pom poms in support of the party Scott: "ZIG!" Zigfried: "What? Me?" Scott: "Yes... Mr. Owl's Wisdom... YOU!" Teal: "Well, Uncle Ebony, that was an interesting battle, huh?" * Zigfried blinks. Ebony: "Yep... I had ten silver on the party." * Scott sheathes his blade * Zigfried turns somewhat towards Ken. Zigfried: "I suppose I'll be the one to take it." Ken: "Here you go then, and take good care of it..." Scott: "Blue Master Zigfried. Has a nice ring to it." --A pillar of bright blue light shoots up from the floor to the ceiling. Suspended in the pillar is a small shield like object, in the center of which is a small jagged bluish stone with a dragon etched on it...-- * Nina smiles slightly and waits Ken: "Take it, you've earned it. Oh, and Zigfried, you're just as honorable as anyone else. Your sense of honor is just different, that's all..." * Zigfried tentatively reaches towards the light, feeling for its warmth more than anything else. After a moment, his hand finds the Crest and he carries it back towards him. * Zigfried laughs briefly. "Perhaps. We'll see." * Callie just fidgets, looks once at Scott, then watches Zig. -Zigfried acquires Crest of Honor (Hit% + 25) * Callie congratulates Zig. * Scott pats Zig on the back. "Well done, bud." * Zigfried runs his hands over the crest, noting its shape, and then carefully tucking it away into his belt. Zigfried: "Thanks, Scott." Ken: "Well, Teal, and you too Ebony, time for me to go again..." Rand: "You'll do a great job, don't doubt yourself." Ebony: "Nice seeing you." * Teal cries a little... "Okay, Ken... Take care..." * Ebony waves a paw Scott: "Take care, Ken." Ken: "Good luck to you two, as well as your friends. Farewell!" Rand: "Good bye." * Ken fades out of sight... * Scott gets ready to leave, but waits on Callie. * Callie glances over to Teal. Teal: "*sniff* Well, everyone, where to now?" * Callie shrugs. * Nina shrugs Scott: "Well, I say we go for the Trial of Resolve." Zigfried: "If that's what you want. I have no problem with it." Rand: "Sounds good to me... Where would that be?" Teal: "New Saith? It's been so long since I've been there..." Scott: "I've already sent word to intelligence to evacuate the city... I just hope the civilians won't be in harm's way." * Callie tries to comfort Teal. Seeing these deceased pals must be taking quite a toll... * Zigfried scoffs towards Scott. Teal: "Thanks, Callie..." Session Close: Sun Jul 27 22:13:45 1997 * Ebony smiles at Callie since she's caring about his niece * Scott thinks... maybe I ought not try to contact anyone again. No telling what kind of Neo hacker's gotten into the lasernet. Nina: "So Zig... you a big hero now?" * Scott leaves the shrine. "Let's get back to the Destiny." Zigfried: "Ha, I should think not." * Nina laughs a little * Rand follow Scott and smiles, "We have a world to save." * Zigfried smirks. * Lina is waiting outside the shrine Lina: "Hi, everyone! How did it go?" Scott: "Not bad... We got the crest." Lina: "Congrats!" Zigfried: "Pretty well I suppose." Rand: "You're much too hard on yourself." * Ebony hangs with Teal for now Teal: "Hi, Unc." Teal: "Well, are we just gonna stand here?" Scott: "Well, folks. We do have a couple of worlds to save. What say we get outta here and head for the Destiny?" Zigfried: "I'm ready to go. Let's head to the ship." Lina: "Farewell, and thanks again!" * Scott heads to the Destiny. Zigfried: "You're welcome, Lina." * Scott turns back to Lina. "No prob... That's why we heroes are here." * Lina waves good-bye while singing the party a song of good luck Rand: "Hopefully, we have scared the Neos from here forever." Teal: "If not, Bernard's rotting carcass should, hehe..." * Rand walks toward the Destiny. Scott: "Hopefully we've seen the last of those gladiators." Zigfried: "I hope so. Because there are a lot of other places that could use this same cleansing." --The Destiny lies on the river just as you left it.-- Scott: "Destiny, open hatch." --The Destiny's hatch opens.-- * Zigfried walks in. * Scott enters the ship and takes his position at pilot. * Rand enters, "How long is the trip?" * Nina sits at her console * Zigfried finds his seat and wearily drops into it. Scott: "Destiny, estimated distance between New Saith and Chinatown?" * Callie watches Scott for a while and appears deep in thought. Scott: "Also, begin takeoff sequence." Destiny: "Roughly two hundred miles. ETA after take off, about 5 minutes." Destiny: "Beginning takeoff sequence." * Scott notices Callie. "You look lost in pretty deep though, Cals." --The Destiny's mighty engine lifts the ship into the sky with a load roar.-- Ebony: "Captain's... log... the... Klingons have... violated... theneutralzoneyetagain.... Starfleet... COMMAND.... has ordered us... tointercept..." Teal: "Uncle, have you been watching Star Trek reruns again?" Scott: "Destiny, set destination for New Saith." Callie: "Hmm..? " * Zigfried has a queer expression on his face in regard to Ebony's words. Destiny: "New Saith. Course confirmed." Ebony>: "I don't run around dating humans... I have to do SOMETHING." Zigfried: "Old sci-fi reruns though?" Scott: "Well, Callie. You looked preoccupied. Something you wanna talk about?" Ebony: "They weren't old the first time I saw them..." Destiny: "New Saith within visual range." Callie: "Umm... It's nothing. " Callie: "We're here!" Scott: "Begin landing sequence." Zigfried: "I suppose." Scott: "Status of comm logs?" Destiny: "We are still not within landing range. Only visual range." Destiny: "Nothing new on comm logs." Scott: "Hmmm..." * Zigfried just sits back and waits. Scott: "I wonder..." Zigfried: "Wonder what?" Scott: "Never mind, Zig." Destiny: "Should I switch display to the main video panel?" Scott: "Just thinking for a sec." Scott: "Keep display as is, Destiny." * Nina reads some more instructions of how this ship works, her hand absently fingering her necklace Destiny: "Confirmed." * Zigfried quietly sings to himself. No one else can hear what his words are though. --Nina eventually comes to the part about megacharger operation.-- * Rand is playing with a computer terminal. Destiny: "We have arrived. Commencing landing sequence..." * Scott is typing in a new evasive maneuver macro. --The Destiny smoothly touches down on a large body of water.-- Scott: "Open hatch." * Zigfried sits up straight in anticipation for the landing. Ebony: "Doesn't this thing ever land on... land?" --The hatch opens. As the party looks outside, they see much of the town is submerged beneath 10 or 20 feet of water.-- Rand: "Now that's a flash flood!" --A man in a rowboat approaches the Destiny.-- Scott: "Man... Look at this place. I wonder what happened to the civilians." * Zigfried steps out of the Destiny and immediately splooshes into the water. Teal: "It was nothing like this last time I was here!" Vendor: "Ho there! Travelers!" Scott: "Hey, there... What happened?" * Nina looks out the door * Zigfried surfaces sputtering, and he grabs on to the edge of the hatch. Vendor: "Welcome to New Saith, or what's left of it." Ebony: "I hope I don't have to get my fur wet." Scott: "Looks like my warning was too late." * Nina reaches down and pulls Zig out of the water Vendor: "Can I interest you in some used Scuba Gear or Hip Boots?" * Zigfried sputters, "Thanks, Nina." Scott: "Looks like we'd need it." * Rand looks at the water and back at the Vendor, "Those must sell well now." Callie: "... How much?" Nina: "I don't know how to um... scuba." Vendor: "Each of these Hip Boots is a fine bargain at only 3800 silver apiece." Ebony: "Didn't know how to ski either..." Teal: "Hmm... Well, at least some higher parts of the town are still dry..." Nina: "And look what happened!" Rand: "Neither do I, but I learn quick." Callie: "I can ski all right -- but I've never scubaed..." Zigfried: "I don't like the idea of swimming..." Scott "Let's get one of the emergency life rafts from the Destiny." Zigfried: "I don't ski, I don't scuba." Vendor: "We are planning to give scuba lessons if you're interested." Callie: "That would help. =b" * Scott does both... had to learn. Zigfried: "I don't scuba. Period." Vendor: "Your loss good sir, it's a fine pastime, especially now." Rand: "I don't think we have much of a choice." * Callie sighs. Teal: "Well, the hillier parts of town are still dry." * Zigfried huffs. Teal: "For instance, look at that tower and house over there." Rand: "Do we need to go to the hillier parts?" Scott: "Shall we try to swim or just grab a raft?" * Teal points towards a watch tower with a house nearby Nina: "I don't wanna swim..." Zigfried: "Rafting is fine with me." Vendor: "That tower is the current mayoral residence, I have maps for it if you'd like." * Zigfried wonders if those cost too. Callie: "Umm... Did you mention how this happened?" Scott: "They probably cost out the wazzoo." Teal: "Yeah, just what did cause the flooding?" Scott: "Probably one of Nephar's devils." * Callie doesn't like floods. =b Vendor: "How did this happen? Something about the hurricane gate or something..." Zigfried: "They really like showing up don't they." Scott: "If I know the Neos, they probably caused this." * Scott tries to comfort Callie... knowing how she hates floods. Rand: "Of course they did, that's a given, but what for?" * Zigfried shakes himself, trying to wring out his shirt and hair. Callie: "Thanks, Scott... you read my mind!" Scott: "To destroy the town. This town was a big site of resistance against the Neos." Vendor: "Are you sure you wouldn't like to purchase some waterproof socks? I have a lovely variety." Callie: "Ummmm... It's all right..." Vendor: "Can I interest you in any of my wares today?" Scott: "Remember what Nykhan said in Chinatown." Rand: "Yeah, I remember." Rand: "Where do we have to go, now that we are here?" Teal: "I don't know, maybe the vendor has an idea?" Scott: "Let's try the mayor's residence. We can then get all the details." * Ebony yawns while they yak pointlessly Vendor: "If you need info my friend, see the mayor." * Zigfried gestures nowhere in particular. "Ask that vendor. Maybe he knows." * Scott grabs two rafts from the Destiny and sets them out. Teal: "I just hope there's no white water." * Zigfried carefully jumps into a raft, trying not to fall in the water again. Callie: "So we raft to the mayor?" Scott: "I guess so..." Vendor: "God speed good travelers! And, uh, don't mention the words 'shiny loaf' around the mayor. He gets kinda strange." Teal: "Sounds good to me..." * Scott climbs into one of the rafts. Zigfried: "Yeah, whatever..." * Callie shrugs and goes in the raft that Scott's in. --The Vendor paddles away, waving goodbye...-- * Rand steps out onto a raft. * Nina climbs carefully into a raft * Scott begins to paddle the raft toward the Mayor's residence. --As the party approaches the outcropping of land on which the mayor lives, they notice movement on top of the watch tower.-- * Callie takes the other paddle. Scott: "What is that?" Callie: "??" Teal: "Looks like someone's up there." * Scott points to the top of the tower. * Rand points to the watch tower, "Is that the mayor?" Teal: "It looks a little short to be the mayor, unless he's a munchkin." * Scott grabs his binoculars to take a look. * Rand shrugs, "I wouldn't know, I've never met him." * Callie wonders where Scott gets all of this stuff! --Scott cannot quite see the top of the tower clearly as the air is somewhat hazy.-- * Zigfried just sits tight, keeping his claws away from the raft material. Scott: "Dammit... Can't see a thing." Scott: "Could it be one of the devils?" Callie: "Most likely." --The rafts soon make landfall on the outcropping.-- Nina: "Are any of them short?" Scott: "Temna's probably the shortest of them." Teal: "I think it might be even shorter than her though." Rand: "A new toy?" Callie: "What about me?" --It is obvious that the group has to walk by the tower to reach the house.-- * Scott starts to walk. * Nina climbs out, does the following thing * Zigfried walks next to Nina. * Scott waits for Callie. * Callie walks with the rest. * Rand walks behind the group. * Scott walks beside Callie toward the tower. --As the party walks by the tower, they suddenly hear a high-pitched scream!-- Voice: "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" Scott: "Good Lord... What was that?" --Suddenly, a little girl with blonde pigtails falls on top of Teal!-- Teal: "Oof!" Callie: "!" Zigfried: "Um..." Nina: "Ack!" Scott: "Hey, there, young'un." * Ebony falls off Teal's shoulder Girl: "Umm, sorry about that." --The girl appears to be about nine years old or so.-- * Rand approaches Teal and the girl, "Are you two all right?" Callie: "Hey there, young miss.." * Teal gets up and brushes herself off. "I think so, and her?" Girl: "I'm fine... Do you have the fragment though?" Zigfried: "Fragment?" Rand: "The fragment?" Scott: "Fragment?" Callie: "?" Girl: "Yes, the fragment. My aunt sent me here to get it!" Callie: "Why?" Zigfried: "We don't know of any fragment." --The girl is apparently wearing some sort of gleaming white armor, with a sword just right for her size at her side.-- Scott: "What fragment?" Girl: "I can't say why. I promised not to!" * Nina whispers to Zig. "Didn't we find a piece of something in that frozen lake?" Rand: "Is the fragment in the tower?" Girl: "No, the fragment isn't in the tower. I was hoping I could find it somewhere." Callie: "Is it -- purple?" Girl: "No, it's more of a tan..." Rand: "What is it a fragment of?" * Zigfried sighs. "What does this fragment do?" Girl: "I can't say... This fragment is supposed to be able to cure my mommy..." Scott: "This could be what we're looking for to defeat Zissel." Callie: "Is it bigger than a bread box?" Girl: "I don't think so..." Callie: "... Never mind..." Zigfried: "Zissel? Why him in particular?" Rand: "Oh... Who's your mother?" Girl: "I promised my aunt not to say that too... Especially to strangers." Scott: "His unholy alien magic, Zig." Zigfried: "I thought that was a weapon, not a fragment of something." Nina: "So you can't tell us anything, how are we supposed to help you?" * Rand sighs, "How can we help you if we don't know what you're looking for?" * Scott kneels down in front of the girl. "We're here to help your mother and the people here." Girl: "Umm... I don't know... I don't know much about the fragment myself." Scott: "Then take us to someone who does." Girl: "I'm not from here, though... I'm from... umm... far away." Zigfried: "This isn't really getting us anywhere..." Girl: "No one here seems to know about the fragment..." * Zigfried lets the party speak with her while he heads towards the mayor's residence. Rand: "I'd like to help, but I can't without more information." * Zigfried starts examining the base of the tower. Girl: "Well... I heard it was around here somewhere. Can I just hang around with you for a bit? It's kinda scary here by myself." * Scott stands straight. Girl: "By the way, what are your names?" Scott: "I don't see why not. Come on." Teal: "Well, I'm Teal." Girl: "Thanks!" * Rand smiles at the little girl, "It's o-kay with me." * Zigfried grumbles. ~Kyoko: "I'm Red Priestess Kyoko." Scott: "I'm Scott. White Knight of Lucia." Teal: "You okay, Zig?" * Ebony strikes a pose. "Ebony." * Zigfried turns back to face the party. "We're gonna be dragging a kid around with us now?" Callie: "What's your name..?" Girl: "Awww, how cute!" Zigfried: "Don't you think she's going to be in any danger?" Callie: "Well, she'd be in more alone..." Rand: "At least she'll have protection with us!" * Zigfried huffs. Girl: "My name is Allie... Oh, and I know a little bit about fighting. I just don't like being here alone in this creepy place." Callie: "Ahh." * Callie smiles warmly. Zigfried: "I don't think I can really afford to protect her. The rest of you will have to do so." * Allie smiles back at Callie Callie: "My name is Callie Leose. Nice to meet you, Allie." Scott: "I gotcha, Allie. You've got protection with us." * Rand laughs slightly, "My name is Rand, and I'm no one special." Allie: "Thanks, everyone... Except for that meanie with the hood!" * Allie sticks her tongue out at Zigfried Callie: "He's just concerned..." Rand: "He'll get over it, eventually." * Zigfried turns his back to the party, preferring to look at the tower. Allie: "So, are you going to see the mayor? He wouldn't see me 'cause I was too young..." Scott: "Yes... We are." Allie: "Good, let's go!" Callie: "Yes, we are, and we'll be sure he listens to you!" * Scott walks toward the mayor's residence. Callie: "... Zig?" * Zigfried opens the door to the tower and storms on in before the rest follow him. * Callie sighs. * Scott rolls his eyes watching Zig. --The tower is empty. However, the mayor's house next door appears to be inhabited.-- * Rand walks beside Allie. * Allie tries to pet Ebony Allie: "Aww, how coot!" Ebony: "Yea... Aren't I?" Callie: "Yes, he is!" Allie: "You remind me of my kitty at home." * Teal walks up to the mayor's door and knocks Servant: "May I help you?" Scott: "Take us to the mayor... NOW!" Servant: "Very well. Follow me..." * Zigfried is going to sit in the tower until the others leave the mayor's place. * Scott follows the servant. * Nina pauses and follows after Zig * Callie gives Allie a lime pixy stix. --The servant leads the party to a large study, where this is an older gentleman sitting at a desk.-- * Allie eats it up in a very kawaii manner :) Mayor: "May I help you?" Scott: "Cals, you handle the talking." Callie: "Me?" Mayor: "Come on, I don't have all day... This place is flooded if you didn't notice..." Callie: *sigh* "All right..." Callie: "We were wondering why this town is submerged in water." Mayor: "It's a long story... After we kicked all the Neo Pharosians out of town, our treasure that protected us for thousands of years was stolen." Mayor: "Soon after we lost the treasure, someone took over the ancient hurricane barrier and closed its locks. However, it was in such bad condition due to years of non-use that it flooded the entire town, including the shrine which held the treasure before it was lost." Scott: "Shrine... You mean the Crest of Resolve?" Mayor: "Crest of Resolve? What's that? This treasure was a fragment of the shattered Goddess Crest, brought here by Dragonmaster Lou himself!" * Allie's eyes light up Scott: "O_O" Callie: "Oohh... Wait!" Callie: "I think we need to use the same thing, sweetie. =)" * Allie smiles at Callie Allie: "As long as I get to take it home as soon as I get it!" Allie: "My mommy needs it!" Rand: "I don't suppose you know where it went?" Mayor: "Not really... We were about to do a search when the floods started. We tried to get people into the barrier to close the locks so we could pump out the water, but they all vanished." Mayor: "Well, are you willing to check out the barrier to see if you can fix it? If not, get out of here!" Rand: "Oh well, I should have known it wouldn't be that easy." Allie: "Feh... What a grouch!" Scott: "That we will..." Mayor: "Thank you. Good luck and goddess-speed then!" * Scott heads for the tower to collect Zig and Nina. * Allie follows, sticking close to Callie for some reason * Scott notices Allie and Callie, smiling at Callie. :) * Callie notices Scott and does a kind of snicker grin and shrugs. --Meanwhile...-- Zigfried: "Nina... What are you doing here? You should stay with the others." Nina: "You okay?" * Nina waves. "They are only talking to the mayor." * Zigfried shrugs. "I know, that's why I let them go." Zigfried: "As to my being okay, that's a manner of speaking..." Zigfried: "I haven't been okay for several years now..." Nina: "Want to talk?" Zigfried: "I suppose." * Nina leans against a wall and doesn't press him * Zigfried sighs. "I just don't want to risk anyone getting hurt. I can't even look after myself. How am I to help drag a kid along?" Nina: "You seem to do a good job of taking care of yourself to me." * Zigfried laughs in a mocking tone directed at himself. "I suppose. Perhaps I am now. But I wasn't always." Nina: "Something happen before to make you feel like this?" * Zigfried nods. "Yes, but I don't know if I'm ready to talk about it yet." He lifts his head slightly towards Nina. "I'll tell you someday, I promise. But I don't think I can yet." * Nina smiles slightly. "You don't really need to tell me anything." * Zigfried 's gaze seems vacant as he looks at the tower wall in front of him. "You'll want to know. It wouldn't be right for you to stay with me otherwise." * Nina frowns a little, doesn't say anything * Zigfried lowers his head. "I'm sorry if this has upset you. But I didn't mean to loose control of myself like that." Nina: "It's okay... I just wish I could help." * Zigfried smiles a little. "It's all right. Even if you can't, slowly but surely my owl magic is. One day, I will find a way to heal myself." * Zigfried stands up and faces towards the door. Nina: "It's okay... I just wish I could help." * Allie suddenly takes off and quickly barges into the tower. "OKAY EVERYONE, TIME TO GET MOVING!" * Callie grins. * Zigfried doesn't blink, but pushes quietly past Allie and outside. Rand: "Aren't little kids cute?" * Allie sticks her tongue out at Zigfried again * Nina pats the kid on the head and walks out after Zig * Scott nudges Callie. "Why does she remind me a bit of both of us?" * Allie follows outside * Callie snickers. Allie: "Anyway, we need to go to the hurricane barrier. At least, that's what that geezer the mayor said." * Zigfried nods slightly. * Scott heads to the barrier. * Allie follows, still sticking near Callie * Scott sticks close to Cals. :) --The entrance to the barrier looms not too far off, and completely on dry land...-- * Callie walks and smiles at Allie then looks to Scott. ===SESSION END===