Lunar: A Story Forgotten Session 5 Log Session Start: Sun Feb 23 20:05:53 1997 =============================================================================== Cast of Characters: Dragonmaster Lou as "Gamemaster, Pixies, Hiro, Teal, Ruby, Hann, Soldier, Barkeep, Gossips, Tavern Soldier, Weapons Clerk, Magic Clerk, Armor Clerk, Shop Bunny, Tavern Owner" Mia Ausa as "Callie" (Dragonmaster Lou as "~Callie") Ghaleon Dragonstar as "Zigfried" Dragonmaster Lou as "~Sage" (Formerly Fonzerely) Ryouga Hibiki as "Kyoko" Scott Kroush as "Scott" Captain Blake as "Ebony, Cloaked Figure, Nina" Danny Capote as "Danny" =============================================================================== --The group awakens from their night in the New Secret Garden in the Mystic Ruins. The pixies are still there. :) -- Pixie 1: "Good morning!" * Scott leaps up with sword in hand. "PHAROS!!!" * Ebony snoozes somewhere * Zigfried yawns and sits up all bleary-eyed and everything. * Scott looks around. "I must have been dreaming." Pixie 1: "Settle down, it's safe..." Scott: "Well, folks, let's move." * Zigfried digs around for a comb and starts fixing his hair. Hiro: "Yeah, let's blow this joint! I want my power back!" * Ebony yawns, stands, stretches his wings Zigfried: "Don't we get to at least eat first?" Scott: "I can fix that hair problem real fast, Zig." Pixie 1: "Sure, there's some fruit over there..." * Zigfried glares at Scott. Pixie 1: "Before you go, I have a warning for you..." Scott: "What might that be?" * Zigfried gets some fruit and munches on it while listening to the pixie. Scott: "Zig, we'll eat when we get to Nota. It ain't far." Pixie 1: "There's this big scary guy with an axe just outside the door. However our magic seems to be keeping him out." * Ebony blinks and looks around. "Oh right... I'm stuck with you all." Teal: "But isn't it quicker to get the Star Dragon Tower by way of Takkar?" Scott: "Great. A fight. Just what we need." Zigfried: "Yeah, I think you're right, Teal." Ruby: "So, did everyone eat yet? And hey, where's the fish?" Scott: "It is, but we need to make a quick stop for supplies." Teal: "Fair enough..." Teal: "But I'll let you decide :)" Scott: "It's a long way to Takkar. Nota's the closest town." * Ebony trots over and climbs Zig with his claws Zigfried: "I'd rather go to Takkar since it will save us a lot of time." Zigfried: "Ouch! Ebony!" Scott: "Let's have a vote then." Zigfried: "Watch where you put those things!" Hiro: "Let's take a vote then. All in favor of Nota, say 'aye.'" Ebony: "Hey... I'm barely touching your skin." Scott: "Aye." Ebony: "Aye... Don't care." Zigfried: "It tickles..." * Ebony reaches Zig's shoulder and sits Hiro: "Kyoko, are you gonna vote?" Zigfried: "And you're putting holes in my shirt." * Scott grabs a piece of fruit from the garden and starts to munch. Hiro: "Well then, all opposed to Nota, say 'nay.'" Scott: "Hello, Ky? Are you gonna say something?" Zigfried: "Nay." Ebony: "Oh quit complaining." * Ebony grins * Zigfried glares at Ebony and goes back to eating his fruit. Ebony: "Hey... No sharing?" * Zigfried gives a fruit to Ebony. * Scott throws an apple to Ebony. Kyoko: "What will going to Takkar achieve?" Kyoko: "We need to be here now." Zigfried: "It's faster." * Ebony is hit with an apple and falls off Zig's shoulder Kyoko: "I choose Nota." Teal: "It's shorter to get to the Star Dragon Tower from Takkar." * Zigfried looks down at Ebony. Hiro: "Nota it is then!" * Ebony shrugs, sinks his teeth in the apple Scott: "Then let's move. We've got promises to keep, and miles to go before we sleep." Ruby: "Right! Let's get this show on the road!" * Teal starts to head towards the exit * Scott begins to leave the ruins. * Ebony flies back to Zig's shoulder, apple in his mouth * Zigfried stuffs a bunch of the fruit into a sack he got... somewhere and follows them out. * Kyoko follows Scott. Scott: "If you pixies are gonna say something else, make it quick. We're outta here." Pixie 1: "Just good luck, and give our respects to dear, sweet Ghaleon when you see his grave..." Scott: "Will do, if we ever get to Vane." --The group exits the tomb. Like the pixies had said, there is a big scary guy with a huge axe standing there...-- * Ebony finishes his apple Ebony: "Lemme guess, 'Hulk Smash?'" Hann: "My name is Hann! I was stationed here by Kane and Pharos themselves to make sure no one leaves the ruins alive!" * Ebony tosses an apple core at Hann * Scott draws his sword and prepares for battle. ===BOSS COMBAT=== Scott: "No time for losers, folks. Let's rock him!" -Hann, the psycho axe freak! * Ebony makes a face at Hann * Ebony nudges Zig "Show him who's boss." * Zigfried takes a battle stance and begins concentrating. * Scott takes a fighting stance. Teal attacks! * Ebony flies up out of danger range Hann is hit with a spark of lightning for 3 damage! Ebony attacks! Hann is hit with a stream of acid for 3 damage! Zigfried casts Winged Owl! Zigfried: "Eule, spirit of the owls, I call on your strength to aid me. Lend me your wings and give me flight!" Zigfried can attack regardless of row! Scott attacks! * Zigfried grows a pair of large snowy white wings. :) Scott: "Get ready to die!!!" Ebony: "Nice trick Zig." First attack... 22 damage! Zigfried: "Thanks, Ebony." Second attack... 23 damage! Hann attacks Scott! Scott: "Uh oh!" First attack... 4 damage! Second attack... 5 damage! Scott: "o/~WE WILL.. WE WILL ROCK YOU!O/~" Kyoko casts Hypersonic! Hann is hit for 44 damage! * Ebony lands on Kyoko's shoulder ===ROUND 2=== Ebony: "Quite a set of lungs." Scott: "Go, Ky!!" Teal attacks! Hann is hit with a spark of lightning for 3 damage! Ebony attacks! Hann is hit with a stream of acid for 3 damage! Zigfried attacks from all the way in the back row! :) Scott: "Go get em, Eb!" Kyoko: "Heh, I've been working on a new song, I told you guys!" * Zigfried flies over to strike at Hann! First attack... 22 damage! Second attack... 20 damage! Third attack... 20 damage! Scott: "Go, Zig!" Scott attacks! * Zigfried grins and arcs back to relative safety. First attack... 22 damage! Scott:" "A'ight. [Chuck Norris voice] Hahn it's time to die." Ebony: "That's Hann." Second attack... Critical hit! 35 damage! Ebony: "Hahn would just write us out of existence." Zigfried: "Good hit, Scott!" Scott: "Thanks, Zig." Hann casts Planet Buster! The ground underneath the group shakes and cracks apart! Scott: "I like rock and roll as much as the next guy, but this is ridiculous!" Scott: "Sweet Home Alabama!" Ebony: "And I thought the people I used to hang out with were corny." Kyoko suffers 1 damage. Scott suffers 8 damage. Zigfried suffers 13 damage. Kyoko casts Hypersonic! Hann is bombarded by waves of intense sound! Hann suffers 44 damage! ===ROUND 3=== Hann casts Cheapshot! * Zigfried circles around the back row, waiting for an opening to dive into. Hann rapidly hits Kyoko with his axe! Scott: "Oh, boy!" * Kyoko tries to block. Kyoko suffers 10 damage! Teal attacks! Hann is hit with a spark of lightning for 3 damage! Ebony attacks! Hann is hit with a stream of acid for 3 damage! Kyoko: "You ruined my day... That wasn't very nice.... DIE!" Zigfried attacks! * Zigfried claws furiously at Hann. First attack... Critical hit! 46 damage! * Zigfried smirks. Second attack... 18 damage! Scott: "Ruby, Hiro! Get in here and fight!" Third attack... Critical hit! 45 damage! Scott attacks! Ebony: "Hey, you've already got half the Dragon Tribe working for you, don't get greedy." Scott: "Time to feel my steel, pal!" * Zigfried executes a mid-air loop to celebrate two crits in one round. First attack... Critical hit! 41 damage! Scott: "ALL RIGHT!!" Second attack... 22 damage! Kyoko casts Hypersonic! Hann is bombarded by waves of sound for 44 damage! * Zigfried lands in the back row to momentarily take a breather. ===ROUND 4=== * Ebony yawns Ebony: "This bad guy stinks." Zigfried: "Flying around is a bit more tiring than I thought. I don't see how Ebony keeps doing it!" * Ebony has more practice * Scott holds his nose. "You ain't lying there, Ebony." * Zigfried figured. * Ebony flutters over and sits on Hann's head Scott: "Man what a stench!" Ebony: "Hiya tall, dark, and ugly." * Zigfried spreads his wings and gets ready to fly again. Teal attacks! Hann is hit with a spark of lightning for 3 damage! Ebony attacks! Hann is hit with a stream of acid for 3 damage! Zigfried attacks! * Zigfried takes to the air and dives at Hann. Scott: "OK, Hann, this time you die!!" * Ebony slaps Teal some paw First attack... 25 damage! * Zigfried makes another pass. Second attack... Critical hit! 46 damage! * Zigfried smirks and gets ready for a third attack. Third attack... 20 damage! Hann casts Psycho General Mayhem! * Zigfried spirals back to the back row. Scott: "This is gonna hurt!" The back row is slashed by Hann's enormous axe! * Zigfried flops on to the ground. "Ooooo..." Kyoko suffers 14 damage. Zigfried suffers 19 damage. Scott: "Is that the best you can do, pal. You're gonna be grateful when we kill you." * Zigfried groans and sits up. Scott attacks! First attack... 19 damage! Second attack... 20 damage! Kyoko casts Hypersonic! Hahn is hit for 44 damage. ===ROUND 5=== Zigfried: "Will someone PLEASE remember to heal me this time?" Teal attacks! Hann is hit with a spark of lightning for 3 damage! Ebony attacks! Hann is hit with a stream of acid for 3 damage! * Zigfried flies back at Hann. Zigfried attacks! First attack... 20 damage! Scott: "You're as good as healed, Zig! Zigfried: "You're gonna pay for attacking me you creep!" Second attack... Critical hit! 40 damage! Third attack... 18 damage! * Zigfried lands in the back row, waiting to be healed. * Scott begins an incantation. "Althena hear my call. Heal this soul that me may continue in the ways of honor and bravery for your glorious cause!" Scott casts Recovery Litany on Zigfried! 26 HP recovered... Zigfried: "Thanks, Scott." Scott: "No prob, Zig." Hann casts Cranial Crash! Scott: "S***! This is gonna hurt!" A vacuum sucks Kyoko up into the air, flips her upside down, and makes her land hard on her head! Zigfried: "Ouch..." * Zigfried checks to see if Kyoko's all right. Kyoko, due to her amazingly high MgE, only suffers 6 damage. :) Kyoko casts Recovery Litany on Zigfried! All of Zigfried's HP restored! * Zigfried is relieved to see it wasn't anything major. ===ROUND 6=== * Scott gets ready to heal Kyoko. * Zigfried thanks Kyoko too. * Ebony presses his paws together and says what sounds suspiciously like arcane mewlings * Ebony breaks off half way through Ebony: "It's no use... I don't have it in me." * Zigfried listens to Ebony's mewlings, wondering if they mean anything. Teal attacks! * Kyoko looks like hell warmed over. Hann is hit with a spark of lightning for 3 damage! Ebony attacks! Hann is hit with a stream of acid for 3 damage! Zigfried attacks! * Zigfried gets airborne. First attack... 20 damage! Second attack... 21 damage! Hann collapses to one knee... Hann: "No... This is impossible. You could not have defeated me..." * Zigfried wonders if by some miracle he got him... Hann falls over, his eyes shut and his breath stopped... VICTORY! * Zigfried lands before Hann. Scott: "No time for losers." * Kyoko searches him for the Aura. * Zigfried sighs. "Well, another one dies." --Scott, Kyoko, Zigfried, and Callie gain 35 XP. All gain 300 silver and 35 MXP-- Scott: "Yep. Another one bites the dust." * Zigfried cleans his claws off as his wings disappear. * Scott casts Recovery Litany on Kyoko. Scott: "Althena hear my call. Heal this soul that she may continue in the ways of honor and bravery for your glorious cause!" --Kyoko regains 23 HP...-- Scott: "Let's get to Nota, folks." * Scott starts walking. * Kyoko is searching for the Aura on this one. --Hann has no Aura on him...-- Scott: "Ky, to get the Auras we need to beat the Four Devils. This guy ain't no devil of Nephar." Ruby: "No kidding. This guy is was tough, but he ain't got nothing on those Devils..." * Zigfried starts to take the route to Nota. --The group heads towards the trading town of Nota. It can be seen just over the horizon.-- Scott: "This is it, folks. Nota." Teal: "You know, last time I was in Nota, they had some great stuff in their shops..." * Zigfried puts on his idiot shades. --What Scott thought was Nota was just a mirage :)-- * Ebony returns to Zig's shoulder Ebony: "Nice moves you got there." * Zigfried mumbles something about there might be people around soon. Zigfried: "Thanks, Ebony." Scott: "I know. I was there last was about three years ago." --Suddenly, the group is approached by yet another mysterious cloaked figure.-- * Cloaked Figure steps up to the group Scott: "So who are you?" * Cloaked Figure speaks in a feminine voice "I'm afraid you'll have to pay a toll to pass here." * Zigfried looks vaguely in the figure direction. Cloaked Figure: "All the silver you have on you should be enough." Zigfried: "I don't think so." Scott: "Neither do I, pal." Ebony: "Geeze lady... You're picking on the wrong people." * Scott draws his sword and prepares for battle. Ebony: "Maybe you all should carry signs saying 'heroes,' keep the little bad guys away." * Zigfried waits for the figure's move first. Cloaked Figure: "Don't make me hurt you." * Zigfried snickers. Zigfried: "I doubt you can 'hurt' us that easily." * Cloaked Figure pulls back her hood, showing a female with long blond hair Scott: "Maybe the villains should all wear signs that say 'I'm stupid.'" ===COMBAT=== * Cloaked Figure pulls out a whip Cloaked Figure: "So be it." * Zigfried flashes his claws. Kyoko: "WAIT!" Kyoko: "Put up your weapons!" Ebony: "Um... Guys it's... The Cloaked Figure!" Ebony: "Easy pickin's!" * Scott stands down, but doesn't sheath his sword yet. * Zigfried yanks off his glasses so he can see better and puts them away. Cloaked Figure: "Easy?" Zigfried: "What is it, Kyoko?" Scott: "What is it, Ky?" Kyoko: "Why do we distrust all people in our path?" Kyoko: "You prejudge all people; you are as bad as Nephar." Zigfried: "She's trying to rob us!" Scott: "When they're trying to rob us?" * Zigfried deals with people who want his money all the time. Cloaked Figure: "Shut up kitty." * Cloaked Figure cracks her whip, knocking Ebony off Zig's shoulder Scott: "Either of our lives or our silver? It's still robbery, or murder for that matter." Cloaked Figure ambushes the group! * Zigfried turns back to the figure. "Hey!" Ebony: "Oof." Cloaked Figure casts Quicklash! Counterattacking enabled! * Ebony falls to the ground * Scott is ready for battle once more. * Zigfried gets into a defensive stance. ===ROUND 2=== * Zigfried glares at Kyoko and gets ready to attack. Ebony; "Geeze... This announcing enemy's strength stuff is dangerous." Zigfried: "Heh... Maybe you should stop doing it then, Eb." Scott: "Let's just kick her ass and get it over with." * Cloaked Figure holds her whip up, lets out a small grunt, and holds her chest" * Scott wonders what she's doing. Could it be a heart attack? * Cloaked Figure comes away with blood on her hands. "Well, what are you waiting for?" Kyoko: "Right, then, enemy you are!" Cloaked Figure attacks Scott! First attack... Scott suffers 14 damage. Scott: "Damn, that hurt. Ky, I can use a heal here?" Zigfried: "Well, I'll have to admit she seems fairly good." * Ebony skitters out of dangers way Second attack... Scott suffers 13 damage. * Zigfried turns his attention back to looking for an opening. Teal attacks! Cloaked Figure is hit with a spark of lightning for 3 damage! Ebony attacks! Cloaked Figure is hit with a stream of acid for 3 damage! Cloaked Figure: "Keep your pets out of this!" Ebony: "Pet?!?" * Zigfried chuckles. Zigfried attacks! * Ebony looks at Zig "What's so funny?" Scott: "Don't piss off the Dragons, lady!" * Kyoko is singing and hears Scott, looks sorry for him, but keeps on singing. Zigfried: "Well, you do kind of look like a pet!" First attack... 1 damage! Scott: "Better yet, don't piss us off! We're kinda pissed as it is." * Zigfried blinks. Second attack... 1 damage! Zigfried: "This can't be right!" Ebony: "Who's doing more damage now, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?" Third attack... 1 damage! * Zigfried glowers. Scott attacks! Zigfried: "What! I do just as much as you!" * Scott starts to feel a berzerker rage starting up! Ebony: "But I'm a kitty... Kinda embarrassing I'd say..." First attack... 1 damage! Zigfried: "At least I'm not doing worse." Second attack... 1 damage! Scott: "It's time to die!" Kyoko casts Hypersonic! Cloaked figure is bombarded by waves of sound for 19 damage! * Kyoko inhales deeply, stares at Cloaked Figure. Kyoko begins singing, pleasant at first, then turning shrill till the song forms waves of sound impacting into Cloaked Figure! Cloaked figure counterattacks Kyoko for 5 damage! ===ROUND 3=== * Zigfried doesn't like how this is going. * Scott is still almost on the verge of berzerker rage. Teal attacks! * Kyoko looks REAL bad again. Cloaked Figure is hit with a spark of lightning for 3 damage! Ebony attacks! Cloaked Figure is hit with a stream of acid for 3 damage! * Kyoko looks resolved and starts chanting with her hands on Scott. Zigfried defends... * Cloaked Figure holds her whip in both of her hands * Zigfried observes the figure closely. Scott uses an Herb on Kyoko! All HP restored! Ebony: "I'm doing more damage than the humans, nyah nyah." Scott: "Shut up, Ebony!" Kyoko casts Recovery Litany on Scott! All HP restored! Scott: "Thanks, Ky." * Zigfried watches the cloaked figure, studying her actions and wondering. Ebony: "Gee... You lose your power and you get no respect." Cloaked Figure attacks Zigfried! Zigfried suffers 18 damage... ===ROUND 4=== Scott: "Someone's gotta press the offensive, so I guess it'll be me!" * Cloaked Figure holds up one hand * Cloaked Figure holds a ball of light Ebony: "Ack, I'm allergic to light magic!" Teal attacks! Scott: "Lady, I don't know who you are, but you're gonna die right now!" Cloaked Figure is hit with a spark of lightning for 3 damage! Ebony attacks! Cloaked Figure is hit with a stream of acid for 3 damage! Zigfried attacks! First attack... 1 damage... Second attack... 1 damage... Third attack... 1 damage... Scott attacks! First attack... 1 damage... Second attack... 1 damage... Scott: "Get ready to die!!!" Cloaked Figure casts Pulse Ray! * Cloaked Figure points at Kyoko Four balls of light surround Kyoko and bombard her with mystical energy! Kyoko suffers 1 damage... Kyoko casts Hypersonic! Scott: "Go get her, Kyoko!" Cloaked Figure is bombarded by waves of sound for 19 damage! Cloaked Figure collapses! VICTORY! * Cloaked Figure cries out and falls to her knees --0 XP, 0 S, 0 MXP gained...-- * Kyoko walks to her side. --As the group looks at the cloaked figure, they see blood seeping from under her cloak...-- Ebony: "That's what you get for calling me a kitty." * Scott joins Kyoko, but just to watch her back. * Zigfried goes over to the cloaked figure, wounds still stinging from that whip lash. * Cloaked Figure looks up "If that guy with the axe hadn't hurt me... I would have beat you." * Kyoko takes her whip. Zigfried: "Guy with an axe? Hann?" * Kyoko starts chanting... "In the name of Althena, calm this soul and heal their wounds..." Cloaked Figure is suddenly engulfed in a blue light and starts healing... ~Callie: "Hey, I want that!" Scott: "Guys, I'll help her. I've had experience in treating these kinds of wounds." --Cloaked Figure recovers 50 HP-- * Cloaked Figure gets slowly to her feet Zigfried: "No Callie, we shouldn't take her stuff... Not yet at any rate." Cloaked Figure: "You... You helped me?" Ebony: "Sure... We're the good guys." Kyoko: "Yes, any enemy of Nephar's is a friend of ours." Scott: "Yes. We're not the bad guys, ma'am." Cloaked Figure: "I'm... Sorry I attacked you... I was wounded... I needed money for herbs." Teal: "Besides, if you can survive going one-on-one with Hann..." Scott: "We're fighting against Nephar and his Four Devils." * Zigfried whispers to Kyoko, "I don't suppose you have any magic left because I could use it." Hiro: "Don't worry about it Zig, Nota's not far..." * Scott looks at Zig. "No, but I have a couple of herbs. * Zigfried sighs. "Well, all right. But I'd better not get throttled again." * Kyoko starts chanting... "In the name of Althena, calm this soul and heal their wounds..." Zigfried is suddenly engulfed in a blue light and starts healing... Scott: "She can have one of mine." Zigfried regains max. HP... * Scott gives an Herb to Cloaked Figure Cloaked Figure: "Most people wouldn't have helped me if I asked." * Zigfried nods his thanks to Kyoko. Scott: "We're not like most people." * Cloaked Figure reaches up and unclasps her cloak; it falls off * Zigfried looks. Kyoko: "That's the last of my healing power." Scott: "We'll be at Nota soon." * Cloaked Figure is revealed to have two wings sprouting from her back. They are black feathered Ebony: "Friend of yours Zig?" Teal: "One good thing about Lunar, among many, is all the Statues of Althena floating around!" Scott: "OK, got any other surprises?" * Zigfried smacks Ebony into an aerial loop! ~Callie: "Wow, another beast-person! I didn't know there were many others!" Kyoko: "Nice wings." Cloaked Figure: "I'm not a beast person... My father was a member of the Vile Tribe." Cloaked Figure: "I... am Nina." ~Callie: "What!?" Scott: "Do what?!?!?!" * Zigfried notes the wings with some interest though. He's never seen a Vile Tribe member this closely before. Kyoko: "The key word is WAS." Teal: "You mean the original Vile Tribe?" Nina: "Actually, he still is." Teal: "Not the Mechanized one?" Nina: "There's not much of it left now." * Nina smirks, "Yes, the original." Teal: "I thought it was nearly destroyed by the original Dragonmaster Alex..." Kyoko: "Wow, Ghaleon's lackeys!" Scott: "I'd guess not since Xenobia was defeated over 4000 years ago." Nina: "You all are strong... I... I owe you for healing me." Nina: "And I have to make up for attacking you." Nina: "I offer you my services." Kyoko: "You owe us nothing." * Ebony nudges Kyoko "Shhhh, she's a good fighter." Kyoko: "But if you want to join us, you may join us, as friends." * Nina picks up her cloak and stuffs it in her backpack Zigfried: "You don't have to offer us anything. But we could use any help you could give." Nina: "I've never had any of those before." Scott: "Well, you do now." Nina: "No matter what you say I feel I owe you." Teal: "Well, you just got a bunch of them!" * Scott extends his hand to Nina in friendship. * Nina smiles slightly, as if out of practice, "Thank you." Teal: "Including the Four Dragons of Althena!" Hiro: "Or what's left of them..." Ebony: "Oh gee... What happened to keeping a low profile?" Kyoko: "I am Kyoko Ayukawa, Priestess of Althena and Vassal of Teal... Sworn to protect Alys." Ruby: "Hiro!" Hiro: "Sorry Mom..." Zigfried: "Teal, I thought you didn't want to advertise the four Dragon's presence." Nina: "Whatever..." Scott: "I'm Scott. Traveling adventurer. I've been all over this world and the Blue Star for the past twelve years." * Nina scoops up Ebony "Sorry for smacking you kitty." Teal: "I think we can trust her... Besides, with Uncle Ebony insisting on being a flying cat, I think we're conspicuous enough as it is." Kyoko: "These are my friends, and yours now." Ebony: "I'm not a kitty!" * Nina scratches his belly * Zigfried offers Nina a curt bow. "I am Zigfried Brandl." * Teal laughs * Ebony purrs... "Not... Kitty... Little to the left." Teal: "Hahahahhaha!" Ruby: "Hahahaha!" Nina: "Hello Zigfried, Scott, Kyoko." Hiro: "Hahahahahaha!" * Scott laughs at Ebony. Nina: "Where are you headed?" Ruby: "Some Tetrarch you are, Ebony!" Scott: "Nota, for the moment." Kyoko: "Nota." * Zigfried looks at everyone's laughing rather strangely. Nina: "Oh good... I just came from Takkar... Bad news there." Teal: "What kind?" Zigfried: "What happened?" Scott: "Really, what happened?" Nina: "Tough robots." Zigfried: "Hmph. I see..." Scott: "Bots? Was there a female looking one commanding them?" Zigfried: "Pharos isn't wasting any time." Nina: "There's some rumor about some all powerful person with some sorta red power too." * Ebony is enjoying female attentions Scott: "Temna! The Red Devil of Nephar." * Ruby still thinks Ebony looks silly for a Tetrarch! * Nina shrugs "Whatever, I'm just trying to make a living." Zigfried: "If your interest is 'living' you might not want to stay around us for too long." Teal: "Well, let's get to Nota. We all could use a rest and some supplies now..." * Scott places his hand on Nina's shoulder. "I know the feeling." Nina: "Like I said, I owe you." * Zigfried nods. * Nina hands Ebony to Zig. "Here's your kitty." Ebony: "I give up!" Zigfried: "Er... He's not really mine..." Ruby: "Hey Nina, call him 'Puffy-Puff,' he loves that!" Scott: "Hey, you're the one that looks like the cat." * Nina starts walking towards Nota * Zigfried takes Ebony anyway. Ebony: "RUBY!!!!!!!" Ruby: "Hehehehehe..." * Scott starts to walk and catches up with Nina. * Zigfried follows Nina. Kyoko: "Come on, guys, Nota awaits us!" * Ebony hopes no one heard her --Nota appears to get closer and closer. Soon they are within range to see a large military presence in the town...-- ~Sage: "I hope those soldiers are friendlies..." Scott: "What the hell's going on here. Sage?" Kyoko: "Sage, you're in the military, what's happening here!?" ~Sage: "I don't know... Too far for me to tell if these are Unified Army troops or not..." * Zigfried puts his shades back on. * Scott looks through his binoculars. "They're Unifieds all right." * Nina rubs at the blood in her outfit ~Sage: "Whew, that's a relief..." --Finally, the group arrives at Nota, and is greeted by one of the soldiers...-- Scott: "What could your comrades need here, Sage?" Soldier: "Halt! Who goes there?" Scott: "Your cue, Major." ~Sage: "No idea..." * Ebony chills with Zig * Zigfried doesn't like this... Kyoko: "A contingent from Neo-Althena Shrine." * Nina scoots to the back of the group ~Sage: "I an Major Sage of the Unified Army, formerly stationed at Dragon City." Soldier: "Did you say Major Sage? General Leo was worried about you! He's in the tavern! Go see him right away!" * Scott heads toward the tavern. "Man can I use a cup of coffee." Ebony: "They have fish here?" --The entire town seems to be filled with gossiping citizens and soldiers. The tavern is no different as the group enters...-- General Leo: "Sage, uhh, is that you or something?" * Nina glares at anyone who she catches staring at her wings ~Sage: "Yes sir!" * Sage salutes * Scott walks up to the bar. "Barkeep. I need coffee in the worst way." General Leo: "Umm, I like need your help with, umm, something or other here. I'm taking you off this mission!" * Ebony flies after Scott "Gimme a trout, on the rocks." * Danny turns around from talking to General Leo and looks at the group Barkeep: "Here you go... On the house..." ~Sage: "But sir!" Scott: "Thanks, pal." * Zigfried wonders if he should order something. * Scott starts to sip his coffee as he observes the happenings between Sage and the General. General Leo: "No buts. Uhh, I said... Never mind! Any, uh, way, here's like, uh, Lt. General Daniel Capote. I'm assigning him to this mission while you stay with me, or something..." * General Leo motions Danny to step forward Nina: "Kyoko..." * Danny stands up and looks at everyone * Zigfried gets a beer. * Scott whispers to Ebony. "What a dimwit. This guy's a general?" ~Sage: "Yes sir... I guess this is good bye guys, I'm sorry..." Scott: "Couldn't be helped, Sage." Zigfried: "Don't worry about it, Sage. We all have our duties." Ebony: "Don't ask me, I've been in a cave the past few centuries." ~Sage: "Good luck with your mission. I have mine now..." Scott: "May the light of Althena shine upon you for the rest of your days." Danny: "Good bye Major Sage." --Sage split! :)-- Danny: "Greetings, name's Daniel Capote, Danny for short." General Leo: "Yeah, uh, Sage is it? I need you to help re-establish defenses near Dragon City for the next Neo Army assault..." * Zigfried nods and downs some of his beer. Scott: "Well, Danny. You ready to get into the really messy affairs against the Neos" * Ebony grabs a fish and chows down * General Leo escorts Sage to a nearby planning room... Danny: "As long as there will be action." Ebony: "Kyoko?" Ebony: "You're awfully quiet." Ebony: "Want a piece of fish?" Kyoko: "Yes, Nina?" Scott: "Believe me, Pal. There's gonna be a lot of action. We'll probably get to face Nephar himself." Danny: "Good." Nina: "Your a priestess of Althena?" * Zigfried would like to have some apple strudel, but doubts he'll find any in a tavern. Maybe further into town... Danny: "So tell me, what are all of your names?" Scott: "By the way. I'm Scott, traveling adventurer. Been all over this world and Earth for the past twelve years." Scott: "Long story." Kyoko: "Yes." Teal: "The name's Teal... This is Ruby and Hiro, and that, umm, flyer over there is Unc.. uh Ebony..." Danny: "Nice to meet you Scott." * Zigfried sips his beer, listening to everyone talk. Nina: "I've never really believed in Althena..." * Ebony waves with a piece of fish in his mouth * Danny looks at Zigfried. * Scott takes another swig of his coffee. Kyoko: "I'm not surprised, Nina." --The entire tavern is filled with people discussing the latest gossip.-- Kyoko: "After the cult fell, a long time ago, people lost faith." * Nina is the blunt type... She's also the retaliating type Gossip 1: "Did you hear about what happened at Dragon City?" Danny: "Nice glasses. Why don't you take mine, they are much cooler looking than those things." *He hands Zigfried his glasses.* Kyoko: "But, Nina, I can vouch for the fact. She's still with us." * Zigfried listens to everything. Scott: "Wait a minute, folks. Did you say Dragon City?!?!" Gossip 2: "Yeah, about the Neo Pharosian Army attack during the festival? I hope no one was hurt..." Gossip 1: "Yes, Dragon City. You know someone from there?" Scott: "What??!?" * Kyoko jumps to her feet! Scott: "I'm from there, damnit!" Zigfried: "Um... Thank you. I normally don't wear glasses though..." * Nina leans against a wall Danny: "What's wrong?" Gossip 2: "Apparently they used some gangs they had influence over as a decoy for the real attack..." Scott: "The Grim Rapper." * Zigfried listening becomes more intent. Scott: "Go on." Gossip 1: "Apparently, most of the citizens managed to escape, but there was large property damage..." Gossip 2: "Yeah. Among the items damaged was a magical vault in a small house in the city. Somehow the thing was shattered and the contents were stolen..." * Danny walks up to Kyoko. Danny: "So, where are you all headed?" Scott: "What?!?!?! A magical vault in a small house? That can't be the Crimson equipment." Gossip 1: "I even heard that the commander of the soldiers that lead that attack used to run a boot camp for our own Unified Army!" Gossip 2: "Well, whatever it was, it's gone now..." Teal: "Dalton, eventually..." Danny: "Oh." Teal: "From there, the Star Dragon Tower." Ebony: "Gee... I'm really behind on the times." Zigfried: "Don't worry, Ebony. It's not like I pay that much attention to these things either." Scott: "I don't see how they could have broken that vault. The best magicians in Vane helped my father create the magic seal." Tavern Soldier: "Are you guys trying to get back to Earth? The Star Dragon Tower might be your only way as all space flight between the worlds has been ordered to cease!" Zigfried: "Ordered to cease?" Nina: "I wanted to go to the Blue Star." Zigfried: "Why?" * Scott looks worried. Gossip 1: "Well, when you toss around the kind of heavy artillery the Neo's did, something's gotta give." * Zigfried stand up from leaning against the bar. Danny: "Scott, what's wrong?" Tavern Soldier: "The Neo's have gained air and space superiority! Nothing that doesn't belong to them can fly now!" Kyoko: "We gotta stay here and mash those Devils!" * Zigfried frowns and downs the last of his beer. Hiro: "Great, more good news..." Zigfried: "Well, we'd better get going then." Scott: "That seal. It was created by my father and the best magicians in Vane, and the Neo's broke it? I don't see how." Ebony: "Never liked space travel much anyway." Teal: "Like you've ever done it!" Ebony: "Sure I have!" Teal: "Since when!?" Scott: "When, Ebony?" --The gossip continues around the group.-- Ebony: "Since before you were born!" Teal: "Yeah, right!" Ebony: "...Don't contradict your elders." Nina: "I've never been off this planet." Gossip 3: "I heard that the old Vile Tribe wants to use the chaos gained by the Neos to return to power..." * Scott walks out of the tavern, a worried look on his face, and his fists clenched in rage. * Nina turns her head at that Vile Tribe comment, but doesn't say anything Gossip 4: "Yeah, they're being lead by some bird-Vile or something..." * Nina frowns * Zigfried turns somewhat towards Nina. Danny: "Well, I say we go to the Blue Star, I am sick of this place. I've been stuck here for years and I want out!" Gossip 3: "I can't remember the name, but with the old Viles, the Mecha-Viles, and the Neos, these worlds are going to hell in a handbasket!" * Scott leans against the wall of the tavern listening to happenings inside, but not too intently. Ebony: "I dunno... I've always preferred Lunar." * Danny walks up to Scott and stands next to him. Gossip 5: "You know, I heard that the Unified Army lost badly at Dragon City..." Zigfried: "Well, let's start moving. The Neos just get more powerful the longer we wait around." Gossip 6: "Yeah, the entire city would've been taken if not for some incredibly powerful warrior that showed up and single-handedly drove the Neos away!" Gossip 5: "Who do you think it could be?" Zigfried: "I don't think we'll learn much more around here." Scott: "Twelve years, Danny. Twelve years almost wasted." Gossip 6: "I don't know, but I'm betting on Ghaleon! He always seems to show up when we need him..." Ebony: "Yea..." Gossip 5: "Ghaleon? Don't you think he's been brought back to life too many time already?" Ebony: "As long as it's the nice Ghaleon." * Zigfried listens for a moment on his way out and pauses. Gossip 6: "You never know..." Danny: "Sorry to hear that." Ebony: "Not the one that ripped off my power." Ebony: "Um... The second time." --The gossip continues, but none of it is of any interest to the group at this moment...-- * Zigfried exits the tavern. * Ebony flies over and alights on Kyoko's shoulder Scott: "I've got to find that gear. It may be the only way I can be of any help to this mission." * Danny walks out of then tavern. --As the group exits the tavern, they get a good view of all the amazing shops in Nota. Weapons, Armor, Magic, and Ramus's Item stores are open for business...-- Scott: "Let's go to the weapon shop first." * Zigfried nods. Danny: "Let's go visit those shops you guys, may be something that'll interest you." --The group enters the Weapon Store.-- * Scott heads in. Scott: "Let's see an inventory pal." Weapons Clerk: "Greetings. Welcome to the Nota Weapon's Store! How may I help you?" * Zigfried looks to see what's for sale. * Nina follows quietly, thinking about what she heard Scott: "Let's see an inventory pal." ---Weapon Store Inventory--- Bronze Saber (ATK + 30) [100 S] Razor Knife (ATK + 12) [30 S] Wooden Mallet (ATK + 25) [45 S] Tiger Claw (ATK + 20, DEF + 8, Dod% + 2, # + 1) [75 S] Leather Whip (ATK + 25, Range Atk) [35 S] Machine Gun (ATK + 35, Range Atk) [115 S] Weapon Store Clerk: "What will it be, and one at a time please..." Scott: "I'll take the Bronze Saber." Danny: "Nothing for me." * Zigfried confirms. Weapons Clerk: "Let me get that for you..." * Zigfried looks at the Tiger Claws with interest. -Scott acquires Bronze Saber (ATK + 30) and equips it * Zigfried also notes the Machine Gun, and wonders what a machine gun toting winged being would look like. Weapons Clerk: "Anything else?" Zigfried: "I'd like to get the Tiger Claws." Ebony: "I always hated the shopping part..." Weapons Clerk: "One sec..." * Nina watches all the silver being handed out Nina: "You guys are loaded." Danny: "Can you get me that whip for that lady over there?" *He points to Callie* -Zigfried acquires and equips Tiger Claw (ATK + 20, DEF + 8, Dod% + 2, # + 1) Weapons Clerk: "Anything else?" Danny: "You guys done here?" Zigfried: "You haven't seen loaded yet, Nina." ~Callie: "Nope! I'm just waiting my turn..." Kyoko: "Help yourself, Nina." Scott: "We've been fighting for a while." * Scott looks at the look in Nina's eyes. "What's on your mind?" Nina: "I'm fine for the moment." ~Callie: "Is it OK if I get the whip and sword?" Scott: "You looked kinda worried, so I was just asking." ~Callie: "I kinda would like both :)" Zigfried: "Sure. Go ahead." Scott: "Fine by me, Callie." Weapons Clerk: "Gimme a sec..." -Callie acquires and equips Bronze Saber (ATK + 30) -Callie acquires Leather Whip (ATK + 25, Range Atk) Scott: "Now we can kick some major ass." Scott: "So, folks. Is this it?" * Ebony hops in Zig's backpack and snoozes Danny: "Are you happy now Callie, if that is your name?" Zigfried: "Yeah... I guess so. I kind of would like that machine gun. But I don't know how often I'd use it." Weapons Clerk: "Anything else you want to buy or sell?" * Scott wonders why a Dragon don't take a nap in his, since he has a blanket folded inside it. Scott: "I'd like to sell this Short Sword." * Zigfried notes the sudden increase in weight and wonders what just happened. -Scott's Short Sword sold for 25 S... Weapons Clerk: "Anyone else?" * Zigfried would like to sell his Bear Claws. Scott: "Anyone else?" -Zigfried's Bear Claw sold for 22 S Weapons Clerk: "All set?" Scott: "I guess so." * Zigfried nods. Danny: "Let's get out of here." --The group exits and happens to pass near a Statue of Althena... :)-- Scott: "Let's book over to the magic shop. There's always the latest gossip about Vane there." * Danny looks at the statue * Zigfried slaps his hand against the statue to heal. --Everyone's HP/MP fully recovered...-- * Scott uses the statue to heal. * Nina brushes a wing against the statue as she passes. You don't have to believe in Althena to use them. * Kyoko uses the statue. Teal: "So which store now?" * Danny bows down before the statue and continues on towards the magic shop Scott: "I'd say magic." Danny: "Let's go to the Magic Shop." Zigfried: "Scott said he'd like to go to the magic one." Kyoko: "Magic store." * Kyoko drools. Scott: "That's three." --The group enters the Magic Store-- Magic Clerk: "Welcome to the finest Magic Store in Madoria!" Magic Clerk: "How may I be of service?" Scott: "Howya doin', sir. What's the latest news out of Vane?" Danny: "Can we see the inventory please?" Magic Clerk: "Well, in the next few days Vane should be lifted back into the sky, which is really getting Marina Ausa angry..." * Zigfried looks to see what's available, not that he'll probably be able to use much of it anyway. ---Magic Store Inventory--- Silver Amulet (Dod% + 4) [25 S] Magic Robe (Def + 12) [50 S] Water Cane (ATK + 4, Wis + 4) [45 S] Scott: "I've only seen Marina angry once. It ain't a pretty sight." Scott: "That was when I left Vane five years ago." Magic Clerk: "Amen! The Guild though is keeping very quiet over how they're gonna lift Vane back up." Ebony: "Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz." Kyoko: "I'll take one of everything." Magic Clerk: "Which first? I'm all alone and can only do one at a time..." Magic Clerk: "How about the Silver Amulet?" * Nina looks at the amulet "How pretty..." * Zigfried takes off his backpack, which he must have found somewhere in the ruins since he didn't have one before then, and looks in at the sleeping Ebony. Kyoko: "Yes." Magic Clerk: "One sec..." * Ebony does that cute sleeping kitty thing -Kyoko acquires and equips Silver Amulet (Dod% + 4) * Scott has a cup of water in his hands ready to splash Ebony with it. Magic Clerk: "Next? Perhaps the Magic Robe?" Scott: "Hey, Zig. Watch this." * Scott shows Zigfried the water. Zigfried: "Um... Scott... I don't think you should do that." Kyoko: "Please." Scott: "I was just joking about pouring it on him. I was gonna drink this." Magic Clerk: "Just a bit..." * Scott gulps down the cup of water Zigfried: "Okay. Cuz otherwise we'd have a cranky flying cat on us. ;)" * Ebony mutters "Dragon" and rolls over "Zzzzzzzz" Scott: "No joke, Sherlock. :)" -Kyoko acquires and equips Magic Robe (Def + 12) Magic Clerk: "And the Water Cane?" Ruby: "You know, I don't think Ebony ever grew up..." * Scott whispers to Nina, "Kyoko can have a ball in here." * Ebony blinks a few times "Of course I did Ruby, I'm just trying to enjoy my life now, I was alone and depressed for such a long time." Ruby: "Whatever..." Ebony: "At least you had a son when you lost Nall..." * Ebony glances at Teal and retreats into the backpack Ruby: "I wonder what that was about..." Scott: "No telling, Ruby." Kyoko: "Please." * Zigfried looks into the backpack one more time at the small black lump and then puts his backpack back on. Magic Clerk: "Lemme get it for you..." * Ebony sighs to himself and pulls out a small (for him... really small for humans) statue of a flying cat * Scott wonders what that sound he's hearing is, but finally realizes it's Ebony snoring. -Kyoko acquires and equips Water Cane (ATK + 4, Wis + 4) Magic Clerk: "Anything to sell?" Scott: "Someone oughta wake that cat up. He sounds like a logging camp." * Ebony puts it back in netherspace and lies down and goes back to sleep. He dreams of the past and lost love Scott: "Am I the only one that hears that darn cat snoring like a logging camp?" Nina: "Oh leave him alone, he's cute." * Zigfried shrugs. "It doesn't sound that bad to me." Nina: "I've never had a pet before." * Kyoko puts her things out on the counter. Teal: "Wanna move on everyone?" Kyoko: "I'd like to sell these." Scott: "Let's do, Teal." Teal: "Wait!" Magic Clerk: "Gimme a sec to get the silver out..." Scott: "I'll wait outside." Zigfried: "I'll come with you, Scott." -Kyoko's old stuff sold for 45 S * Zigfried follows Scott out. * Scott walks out of the shop. Teal: "Where now?" Scott: "The armor shop." --The group enters the armor shop and is warmly welcomed...-- Armor Clerk: "What can I do ya fer?" Scott: "Howdy, sir. Can I see an inventory?" ---Armor Store Inventory--- Fiber Armor (Def + 20) [125 S] Leather Suit (Def + 16) [115 S] Steel Helmet (Def + 8) [40 S] Poly Gear (Def + 4) [25 S] Cavlar Ribbon (Def + 3) [25 S] Titanium Shield (Dod% +9) [60 S] Tin Guard (Dod% + 6) [45 S] Scott: "I'll take the Fiber Armor." Armor Clerk: "One sec..." * Nina follows everyone, usually lagging in the back -Scott acquires and equips Fiber Armor (Def + 20) Scott: "Nina, you're not the enemy." Armor Clerk: "Next?" Scott: "How about the Titanium Shield." Armor Clerk: "One sec..." -Scott acquires and equips Titanium Shield (Dod% +9) Scott: "And the Steel Helmet." Armor Clerk: "Be right back..." * Scott notices Nina in the back and wonders why she always stays back there. -Scott acquires and equips Steel Helmet (Def + 8) Armor Clerk: "Next?" Zigfried: "I'd like the Leather Suit." * Scott walks up to Nina. "Are you sure you're all right, Nina?" Armor Clerk: "Lemme just get that..." Nina: "Why do you ask?" Scott: "You look like you're worried about something. I know that look anywhere." Nina: "I just don't know how to have friends." -Zigfried acquires and equips Leather Suit (Def + 16) Armor Clerk: "Next?" Scott: "Oh. I know how you feel. I've been traveling alone for twelve years." Zigfried: "I'd like the Poly Gear too." Armor Clerk: "OK..." Nina: "I've been alone since I was a child." -Zigfried acquires and equips Poly Gear (Def + 4) * Zigfried knows what it means to be alone, but then so does the rest of the party. -Armor Clerk: "Next?" Zigfried: "And the Tin Guard too." Scott: "Confirm." Armor Clerk: "Cool!" * Zigfried wonders what it is that the armor clerk finds so interesting. * Ebony snores a little -Zigfried acquires and equips Tin Guard (Dod% + 6) Armor Clerk: "Next?" * Scott hears Ebony snoring. "Damn that cat sounds something awful." * Zigfried is done and moves away so that less people hear Ebony's snoring. * Ebony snores --> a little <-- * Zigfried knows that, but Scott keeps complaining. If Ebony snored a lot, Zigfried wouldn't be wearing that backpack! ~Callie: "May I buy my stuff too? The armor, shield, and helmet would be nice :)" Zigfried: "Go ahead, Cal." Kyoko: "I'd like that Ribbon, If I may." Scott: "Go ahead." Armor Clerk: "This'll take a while..." * Nina detaches her whip from her belt and toys with it * Zigfried softly hums to himself. * Scott draws his sword and looks at it, wondering what kind of vandal is using his father's Crimson Sword. -Callie acquires and equips all that stuff :) Armor Clerk: "Now I'll get that ribbon..." * Nina smiles slightly "Still think I could have beat you all if I weren't wounded." Scott: "You probably could have, Nina. We weren't in that good of a shape either." Nina: "But if you beat the big lug with the axe... There's something to be said for teamwork I suppose." * Zigfried smirks. "Perhaps..." -Kyoko acquires and equips Cavlar Ribbon (Def + 3) Armor Clerk: "Anything to sell?" Scott: "My old armor." Armor Clerk: "One sec..." * Scott stares off into space. -Scott's Polymer Armor sold for 32 S Armor Clerk: "Next?" Scott: "And helmet and shield." * Kyoko sells all old items. Scott: "Yes." Armor Clerk: "One sec." -Scott's Polymer Helmet and Carbonshield sold for 35 S Armor Clerk: "Next?" * Zigfried sells his Denim Suit, Plastic Gear, and Shell Guard. Armor Clerk: "Lemme get the silver out..." -Zigfried's old stuff sold for 40 S Scott: "Anyone else?" * Kyoko sells the ribbon. Armor Clerk: "One sec..." -Kyoko's Silk Ribbon sold for 3 S Teal: "Shall we hit the item store?>> Scott: "Let's do, chief." Nina: "Who's in charge here?" --The group exits the Armor Store. They approach another store with the familiar "Ramus's of Meribia" sign...-- * Nina glances around Teal: "I am! :)" Zigfried: "Scott sometimes. I have no idea the rest of the time." Zigfried: "Except for if you include Teal." Nina: "You don't talk much for being in charge." Ruby: "Good goddess. How many branches does he have..." * Ebony pokes his head out "I knew the original Ramus." Scott: "Apparently a bunch, Ruby." Hiro: "Enough with your old stories Uncle..." Scott: "Let's see the inventory." Ebony: "Old stories?" Ebony: "But..." --The group enters the store and is greeted by another shop bunny.-- Ebony: "They are so... Cool!" Shop Bunny: "Welcome to Ramus's? Did you say you wanted an inventory? Here you go? :)" ---Ramus's Item Store (Nota) Inventory--- Herb [10 S] Medicine [5 S] Starlight [200 S] Miniporter [100 S] Scott: "A man can go blind in these stores." Scott: "I'll take four Herbs." Zigfried: "Wouldn't make much difference to me." -Scott acquires 4 Herbs Ebony: "Like... I remember the time..." Nina: "I think a Starlight would be helpful for me." * Zigfried shuts his backpack so people can't hear Ebony. Nina: "But I don't have any money..." Scott: "Only for forgot to stock up once in twelve years." -Nina acquires Starlight Ebony: "Mmmph phmmm..." Shop Bunny: "Anything else?" Zigfried: "Just don't waste that Starlight. Those things are so expensive..." * Scott thinks we're running short on funds. Kyoko: "I want a Starlight too." * Zigfried agrees. Shop Bunny: "Here you go!" -Kyoko acquires Starlight Scott: "I think this'll be it." Scott: "We're low on cash as it is." Zigfried: "We'd better save the rest of our money. We may need it later." Kyoko: "That's it, I'm done." Shop Bunny: "Thanks for the business! Remember to always shop at Ramus's!" Scott: "How can we not? They're just about everywhere." --The group exits the store and looks for a place to get some R&R-- * Ebony extracts himself from Zig's backpack Ebony: "Fine, if you don't wanna hear my words of wisdom I'll keep them to myself." Scott: "I think the tavern doubles as an inn here. Let's head over there." * Zigfried chuckles. "It was only because you were annoying Hiro." --The group enters the Tavern...-- Tavern Owner: "Welcome? Want a drink or a room?" Ebony: "Mr. Inexperience over there?" Scott: "How about a room?" Scott: "We're kinda tired." Tavern Owner: "That'll be 10 S..." Nina: "*A* room... for six people?" Tavern Owner: "We charge extra for room service. :)" Nina: "I'll listen to your words of wisdom cutey." Ebony: "That's Ebony... Oh never mind." Scott: "Make that two rooms." * Ebony blushes Tavern Owner: "Plus our rooms are partitioned down the middle..." Tavern Owner: "You sure?" Nina: "Convenient." Scott: "Let's talk about this for a minute." Tavern Owner: "Still want two rooms?" Scott: "Let's just go with one. It's cheaper." Tavern Owner: "Thank you, here's the key..." Zigfried: "Fine with me." * Scott enters the room and crashes. --The group heads off to their *partitioned* room and get some much needed rest...-- ===SESSION END===