Lunar: Middleground IRC RPG Session 12                                                               Ê                              Lunar: Middleground IRC RPG Session 12
Session Start: Saturday, 24 August, 1996, 18:56:35 

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Cast of Characters:

Hahn as "Gamemaster, Nash, Mia, Hahn, Jean, Rimzol, Lemia"
Luna as "Isis"
Vecna as "Eomar"
Kenshiro as "Thesian"
Ronfar as "Davis" 
Nall as "Bulix"
Dragonmaster Blake as "Ebony"
Dragonmaster Lou as "Lou, Alexis" 
Iceberg as "Iceberg"
Miko as "Miko"


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~~~The group stands in the grand hall of Vane's magic guild. The long 
   red carpet has been rolled out and there are preparations for a 
   victory feast underway.  There is still considerable clutter from 
   the inversion, but magicians are hastily cleaning it up and setting 
   out chairs and dinnerware.~~~


* Iceberg is one of the heroes and is exempt from cleaning.
* Ebony thinks a feast is a good idea.
Lou: "So, anyone know if magicians make good cooks?"

~~~The group can smell warm wafts of what smells like fine food... 
   Fish among them...~~~

* Bulix wrinkles his nose at the smell of fish. "Ugh."
* Ebony puts his nose in the air and seems to float up without the use 
  of his wings. "Foooooooooooood... I haven't eaten since..."
* Nash approaches the group. "The re-habitation is almost complete. We 
  should be starting our celebration within the hour."
Lou: "Cool, Nash! Your honor, right? Ice, how do you address the 
  premier of Vane?"
Iceberg: "Lou, he did *nothing* and we're the heroes."
Lou: "Ice, I know. Just wanting to be polite."
Nash: "That was fine work you pulled today. It's amazing that people 
  could get anything done without my help. But, I'm sure you'll hear 
  more about it at the banquet."

~~~You can hear a lot of voices coming from outside, people coming 
   home, visiting their homes, surveying the damage...~~~

* Thesian thinks out loud. "I wonder why all those peons attacked 
  Vane in the first place?"
* Bulix shrugs. "I donno, Thesian.."
* Nash turns his head down. "None of us know, Thesian, but it appears 
  they already accomplished what they came for. When you arrived here, 
  they were already in the process of leaving."
* Thesian looks a little grim, frowning while he thinks about Nash's 
  words...
* Nash turns around and starts directing some magicians...
* Bulix absent-mindedly cracks his knuckles.
Iceberg: "Nash, how is little Semila? Does she feel better?"
* Nash turns around to face the group again. "Semila? Yes, thank 
  Althena, she's recovering slowly but surely."
Ebony: "Glad the little one is feeling better... Hope that means Miko's 
  brother is going to be okay."
* Nash looks up at Ebony. "Yes, but the illness still seems so bizarre, 
  something ancient and foreign. However, our healing magic is strong 
  enough to help cure it now that there are no waves of evil magic 
  assaulting her."
Lou: "Nash, will healing magic work on anyone with this illness now?"
Nash: "Lou, it should. Many of our wizards are out now treating people 
  across Kararina and Marius. Fortunately, the disease hasn't spread 
  beyond these two regions."
Lou: "Thanks, Nash."
* Ebony ponders, "Hey, don't move your head so much, Lou, or I'll have 
  to use my claws!"
* Lou isn't used to having Ebony on his shoulder. "Sorry, Ebony..." 
* Mia walks up and stops at Nash's side as she grabs his arm and leans 
  up against him. She appears to have tears of joy on her face. "Oh, 
  it's our heroes!"
* Lou blushes a bit at the idea of being called a Hiro, I mean hero, 
  by the legendary Mia.
* Davis just stands there, kind of awed that he's getting that much 
  attention.
Iceberg: "V.P. Nash, will I be able to talk to Rizmol?"
Nash: "Rimzol will be at the feast. Don't worry, Iceberg."
Lou: "And are the storms over the sea between Katarina and Caldor 
  clear yet?"
Mia: "Not only have the storms died down and the illness stopped 
  advancing, but we also are receiving reports of the waters around 
  Stadius are purifying and the waterfalls are being restored to their 
  normal beauty, say the inhabitants of Tamur."
Lou: "That's great news, Mia!"
Nash: "Yes, we have reports of the sea calming down and the ship from 
  Meribia has returned. It has sustained heavy damage, but the crew is 
  intact."
Iceberg: "Oh, great! La Hispaniola is working again!"
Lou: "Nash, any word on Alex?"
Nash: "All of our calls to Alex have gone unanswered. That ship from 
  Meribia was meant to go fetch him, but it had to return. I suspect 
  Mel will try and send someone again now that the storms have 
  stopped."
Lou: "Nash, that's not good news..."
Ebony: "That's us.  Mr. Nash, we will find Alex."
* Lou says to Ebony: "I hoped he'd at least have clues on his 
  whereabouts..."
* Ebony wonders if they have time to delay. "So the ship isn't going to 
  be ready to sail yet?  How long before a ship can be ready to leave 
  from Meribia?"
Nash: "Ship from Meribia? They leave there all the time. I'm sure you 
  could go get one right after the banquet if you really wanted to. Of 
  course you wouldn't have me to control the winds, but there's still 
  a chance you could make it."  
Lou: "Nash, well, it's better than not going. Ebony and I really need 
  to get to Caldor."
Nash: "Ah, so you and Ebony plan to search for Alex on Caldor? I guess 
  it was to be expected; You two seem so fired up with ambition. Yes, 
  that's a good idea. I can help you prepare for departure after the 
  banquet."
* Ebony is still reluctant to leave Miko. "Oh... That would be nice..."
Lou: "Would you do that for us, Nash?"
Nash: "No problem. Alex is a great friend of ours, and I see this 
  situation as worthy of my infinetly useful help."
* Mia elbows Nash in the ribs softly after that last comment.
* Lou tries to cover up his slight giggle. "I appreciate it, Nash."
Ebony: "If you're so great, why not come with us?"
Iceberg: "Only saving the world once is a rule in Lunar. Nash won't 
  come with us..."
* Bulix chuckles. 
Iceberg: "Mia, is there any news from Priestess Naviria about 
  Goddess Althena?"
Mia: "Iceberg, everything appears to be getting back to normal. Vane is 
  once again emitting it's pure magic, and there seems to be no 
  immediate danger. However, we are going to investigate the Goddess 
  Tower as soon as possible."
Lou: "The Goddess Tower...  How I always wanted to visit that place..."
Ebony: "We've got more important things to worry about than sight 
  seeing, Lou."
Lou: "Ebony, I know that.  Still, we may get to see the tower though.  
  It's one of the places Alex may be..."
Ebony: "Well, using that thinking, he could be anywhere!"
Lou: "Ebony, naa, my logic is that places where the Dragonmaster's 
  equipment can be found are very likely places to look. Perhaps the 
  equipment brought him there magically when he was in danger."
* Thesian frowns again. "If Alex was summoned to the Goddess Tower, 
  or felt he needed to go there, it must be for a very important 
  reason... Something tells me that a reason that important wouldn't 
  signal that anything good is coming."
* Iceberg takes his cap and announces, "Air balloons to the Goddess' 
  Tower will be ready in three days!"
Mia: "Oh, Iceberg. Rimzol told me about you. No, the Goddess Tower 
  will most definitely not be opened for sight-seeing.  We still need 
  to investigate. There's no knowing what's in there at this time."
* Iceberg has red cheeks now. "Mia, so the ol' man should have told you 
  about my pranks..."
Lou: "You know what? I was thinking... If I become Dragonmaster here, 
  can you imagine how much the Caldor tourist industry will boom?  
  'Visit Caldor Isle, birthplace of Dragonmasters!'"
* Hahn thinks Lou is beginning to think a lot like Lemina.
* Iceberg is the economist here!
* Eomar chuckles, "Hey Lou, why not be Scantily Clad? Then you can be 
  better than Lemina."
Lou: "I don't think so, Eomar."
* Hahn smacks Eomar for his sexist outlook on Lemina. 
Eomar: "Hey, Isis is scantily clad!! Don't you know that all female 
  heroines are? "
Lou: "Yeah, it's required by law, Eomar..."
* Thesian looks around for the cold shower handle.
* Iceberg cast Ice Soul over Eomar.
Eomar: "Oh, my! What came over me!? Thanks, Ice!"
* Davis whispers to Lou, "Hey, yeah. Maybe then you can get the cheeky 
  babes."
* Lou whispers back to Davis "Well, hey, I got a kiss from Jean, one 
  of the ultimate cheeky babes!"
Davis: "True."
* Thesian frowns. "I think I got smacked by Jean for some lewd 
  comment..."
Lou: "Was it the jelly bean thing?"
Thesian: "I think so."
Lou: "That could do it, all right!"
* Jean appears. "Hey! Females should not be judged on their outfit or 
  their figure. Shame on you all!"
* Jean disappears.
Lou: "Who said I was judging? Just making an observation!"
* Thesian points. "See?? I even think about it and she lectures me!!"
* Hahn reminds the group that there is no escaping Jean!
Bulix: "Okay.. I'm going back to the circus, and killing her. No 
  other solution."
Eomar: "Bulix, heh..."
* Alexis from Lou's fanfic appears! "I think not! Don't make me Flash 
  Blade you!"
Hahn: "Bulix, that won't work. She is omni-present..."
Iceberg: "Bulix, kill the Gamemaster! He's the source of Jean!"
* Hahn sees Bulix, then sneaks into a corner, whistling to himself.
Thesian: "No offense, Bulix, but I think she'd kick all of our 
  butts combined!"
Davis: "Very true, Thesian."
Thesian: "She's not exactly the meek rollover type."
* Iceberg asks Mia, "Have you used your Bromide a lot with your 
  husband?" 
* Mia ignores Iceberg's question.
* Iceberg remembers Semila and retires the question.
* Bulix cracks his knuckles again.
* Thesian tosses a coin in his hand.

~~~The festivities really seem to be picking up. The high wizards 
   and academy heads enter the guild mansion occasionally.~~~

Ebony: "C'mon, where's the food?"
Lou: "You hungry, too, Eb?"
Mia: "Oh, wait. That reminds me... just a minute..."
* Mia disappears behind some red curtains and returns with a small 
  pet-sized table and dinnerware. "We had this made for Alex's friend 
  Nall when they visited here. We can use it at the banquet!"
Lou: "What is it? Ahh, I see now!"
* Ebony smiles and look embarrased.
Mia: "Okay, so what do each of you here want at the banquet? We can 
  prepare anything you can imagine."
* Iceberg wants spiced wild rabbit and apples!
* Thesian could go for some fried potatoes.
* Bulix wants burritos... and tacos... and spam.
* Ebony flies around looking for fish.
* Eomar could go for a #1 combo meal at Burger King.
* Bulix looks around for the nearest McBorgan's. 
* Davis is thinking... "Ummm..."
* Lou would like some cappuccino. "As if I wasn't hyper enough!"
Davis: "Lou, yeah."
Thesian: "Dear lord...if Lou has a cappucino, he'll probably set fire 
  to the place by accident!"
* Lou wonders how many feel caffeine and him are a dangerous 
  combination...
* Iceberg needs caffeine!!
* Eomar lives on caffine.
* Thesian thirds.
* Davis lives on caffeine, too.
* Mia hurries into the back with everyone's orders in mind. 
* Ebony watches Mia. "You would think they would have people to do 
  that kinda stuff for you..."
* Lou happens to come across the coffee pot. "Ahh, anyone have a cup?"
* Lou doesn't see a cup, makes sure no one is looking, and guzzles 
  straight from the pot.
Thesian: "That's it, Lou! Burn a hole in your stomach from all the 
  caffeine!"
* Eomar watches intently as liquid pours from the hole in Lou's stomach.
* Davis turns. "Ohh, man! Why did you do that...?  Now I'm not having 
  any coffee!"
* Lou quickly takes the pot into the kitchen and puts it in the sink.
  "At least I'll make sure it gets washed..."

~~~The guild mansion seems to take on a very formal atmosphere as 
   overjoyed magicians enter and wander the halls.~~~

Ebony: "A party... Didn't know magicians had it in them..."
* Thesian smiles at Ebony's wisecrack.
Eomar: "I wonder if the guild band will play that neat opening song?"
* Lou returns. "Okay, I've had my caffeine for the day... Dammit, 
  caffeine always gives me the munchies..."
* Ebony lands on a chair and curls up.
* Bulix yawns.
* Davis starts to get tired as well.

~~~It appears the banquet preparations are nearing completion. The 
   plates and chairs are being lined up as the last of the candles 
   and tapestries are set upright from their displacement after the 
   inversion.~~~

* Iceberg helps a young magician to prepare the table.

~~~The Ausa family and the academy heads appear in formal dress from 
   the main throne area and direct the group to tables at the head of 
   the banquet hall.~~~

* Eomar and Isis sit in their assigned seats.
* Lou sits down nearby.
Iceberg: "Have we had time to dress properly?!?"
Eomar: "Do we even have proper dress???"
Lou: "Hey, isn't armor enough of a proper dress?"
* Iceberg is wearing his new Glacier robe.
* Ebony isn't dressed. "Holy frejoles!"
Mia: "We have dressing rooms available if you wish to change clothes."
* Lou excuses himself to the bathroom and cleans off his armor. "That's 
  nice, but adventurers tend to travel light..."
* Bulix idly wonders if he even _has_ a change of clothes.
* Ebony shines up his Opal collar and falls back asleep.
Iceberg: "Any girl want to do the pervert's scene in EB?"
* Isis volunteers!! 
* Iceberg knows that Isis' punch will take him to the Blue Star...
* Lou gets back from the bathroom, his armor cleaned off.
* Mia points out the dressing room. "You may choose from any of our 
  outfits available..."
Lou: "Actually, anyone got any armor polish? I might just use that."
* Bulix nods. "Ebony does, Lou.. it's called 'cat spit'."
Lou: "Cute, very cute Bulix... Hehehe...  Actually, cat spit does have 
  a built-in deodorant! Just don't use Ebony as a roll-on now, guys!"
Ebony: "My spit is a bit more acidic than is healthy to armor..."
* Thesian heads off to one of the dressing rooms.
* Davis goes and changes into some better looking clothes.

~~~There are many colorful and various outfits available.~~~ 

* Lou goes in the back, and finds this cool green outfit that just 
  fits over his armor. 
* Thesian comes back from the dressing rooms, his red traveling cloak 
  exchanged for a dark blue one.
* Davis is now wearing close to the same traveling clothes, but a 
  light-bluish color.
* Bulix decides not to change clothes.. Not with this many people 
  around.. Dressing rooms aren't as private as you'd think...
* Iceberg goes into the room and ask a female wizard to dress or 
  undress him... 
Lou: "Just make sure that wizard isn't named Lemina, Ice!"
* Bulix decides to toss Iceberg over the edge of Vane.
* Iceberg found one! "Come on, babe! Let me show somethin'..." 
Eomar: "Where's Jean when you need her?" 
* Jean appears. "Anyone need help changing?"  
Lou: "Jean, I thought that wasn't your style..."
* Iceberg raises his hand. "Jean, come, lovely!"
Lou: "Don't temp fate, Ice..."
* Ebony shakes his head. "Humans..."
* Jean skips her way over to Iceberg's booth. "Yeah?"
* Iceberg can't change his clothes, but Jean would play a little with 
  me instead... 
Jean: "Hrmph!" 
* Bulix laughs at Iceberg. "Knew it!"
Lou: "I warned you, Ice..."
Iceberg: "Jean, dear, you know the impale joke?" 
Eomar: "Ice!!"
* Jean looks at Iceberg with fire in her eyes. "Why you... HRMPH!"
     
Iceberg: "No, fire, no! I'm hot enoughhhhhhh... On my way to the 
  Blue Star!"
Lou: "Jean, sorry about my friend there.  He can't help being 
  Iberian..."
* Thesian watches Iceberg get bitch-slapped vigorously by Jean.
* Jean disappears seeing that everyone has found their new outfits and 
  reappears next to Thesian. "Bi... whu... What did you call me?!"
* Lou hits the deck. "Uh oh..."
* Eomar has his shield handy. "Thesian's gonna get it..."
* Thesian looks startled, and starts looking around for the nearest 
  exit...
* Davis watches Thesian run.

~~~The following scene between Jean and Thesian will not be described 
   due to #lunarRPG's MA-13 violence rating...~~~

* Bulix steps between Thesian and Jean. "Calm down, calm down. He 
  called you 'biyvj.' It's an ancient Hindu compliment."
Jean: "Ancient Hindu compliment...? Umm... er... Okay!" 
* Jean disappears.
* Ebony doesn't think or say anything about Jean...
* Davis doesn't think.
* Bulix gives Thesian 'The Glare'.
Lou: "Is it safe to come out now?"
Eomar: "Hmm.. It's probably good that Miko isn't here..."

~~~As the group examines the dressing rooms, a procession of young 
   apprentices come out from behind some red curtains carrying plates 
   of hot, steaming, coloful food.~~~

Lou: "Food? Did someone say food?"
* Ebony smells the food and snaps awake.

~~~A young girl in a shimmering starred robe places a plate on the 
   small wooden pet-table, piled high with seasoned sauteed filets of 
   delectible ocean fish.~~~

* Ebony sits in front of the fish and drools a bit.

~~~The eight seats at the head of the table are laid out with your 
   appropriate dishes as the rest of the academy heads and guild 
   leaders take their seats.~~~

Lou: "Whoa, we get places of honor!"
* Thesian heads toward his seat, stares at his food and thinks 
  about... air. Yeah, that's it... Nice, soothing, calm air.
* Bulix cracks his knuckles.
* Lou thinks he needs more caffeine.
* Thesian looks up at a woman seated across from him, who looks a 
  little like Je--er, uh, wait, I mean...potatoes!! Mmmm, nice, spicy, 
  fried potatoes.
* Bulix isn't going to help you again, Thes...
Lou: "I guess it takes one karate master to bean another... Er, I mean 
  'beat'"
* Lou thinks he had too much caffeine, he can't talk right...
Thesian: "Don't say 'bean'!!"
* Bulix looks down at his meal. "Hmm.. refried _BEANS_.." 
Lou: "Okay, no jelly bean joke now!"
* Thesian is trying *very* hard not to think about jelly be-- Ahem! 
  LALALALAL lalalalala....
Lou: "Well, it's nice to have a break from all the battles."
Thesian: "Break?? You call this a break?? I'm trying harder to survive 
  now than in any of our battles!!!!"
* Eomar and Isis play Abba in the hopes of summoning Miko.
Lou: "Hehehe, you'll probably end up summong Ghaleon instead! Just pray 
  to Althena you don't get him as Magic Emperor!" 
Iceberg: "Eomar, me, too! And Ah! Megamisama!"
* Thesian hums a little bit. "Omedeto! Arigato! Shiroi bouquet o 
  sashidasu shimpu..."

~~~Estyo and Galford are not admitted to the feast. Only academy heads 
   and guild leaders are here. When it appears that all the magicians 
   are assembled in the guild hall, a pair of wizards close and seal 
   the doors of the great hall.~~~

Lou: "Neat trick." 
* Bulix idly wonders what he's doing in here... if only Guild leaders, 
  acadamy heads, and magicians, and whatnot are allowed in...
* Eomar is calmly eating his dinner, in utmost politeness.
* Ebony eats some fish, no manners.
Lou: "Ebony, how's the fish?"
Ebony: "Hmph arph foof!
* Lou enjoys the juicy steak on his plate.
* Bulix inhales a burrito and chokes. A lot. Refried beans + lungs = 
  gag.
* Thesian smacks Bulix on the back.
* Iceberg looks for Rimzol... "Master! Where are you!!"
* Rimzol looks over to Iceberg. "Hello, Iceberg. Ah, it's so great to 
  see you again, Iceberg and Bulix. I can't wait to hear your story!"
Nash: "Yes, your story. Who exactly are you people anyway? What brought 
  you together?"
Lou: "Ice, would you like to tell the story, and should the rest of us 
  introduce ourselves?"
Iceberg: "Nash, the crash of Vane! That was the cause of our 
  friendship!"
Nash: "Well, Vane never crashed. It was just inverted by the Vile 
  forces."
Rimzol: "Yes, I was worried sick when I didn't see you among the 
  evacuated, Iceberg!"
Iceberg: "Rimzol, I can take care of myself. One of the eldest wizards 
  teleported us to the Frontier.."
Davis: "I was here before Vane was taken over with Miko, who I 
  haven't seen at all today, but I think she'll be here soon... 
  And then before I knew it, we were in..."
Lou: "Wasn't it Marke?"
* Bulix nods. "We ended up in Marke."
Davis: "Oh, yeah. Marke. Thank you, Bulix."
Lou: "I was adventuring nearby when I saw the havoc, and I got mixed 
  up in the magic turmoil when I went to see if I can do anything."
* Ebony looks up from his meal. "I just left with them to get away 
  from some weird lady."
* Bulix glances at Ebony. "You can say that again, Puffy-puff."
* Ebony tosses a fishbone at Bulix.
* Bulix dodges.
Lemia: "Weird... lady? Who, Ebony?"
Ebony: "Why err.. Elsi... I think..."
Nash: "Ahh... so that's what happened. I was beginning to expect 
  that you might have all transfered when you couldn't escape. 
  Detained by the vile soldiers, were you?"
* Bulix nods. "We had to deal with a few Viles on our way out, yeah."
Davis: "Not really, actually, the transportation spell sent us to the 
  frontier instead."
Lou: "Nash, some of them back on the Frontier did detain us, but we 
  managed to get by them. The caves though were the trickiest thing, 
  like the Dark Cave and Black Dragon Cave.  Since then, we've been all 
  trying to get to our homes. Miko's from near here, and I'm from Saith 
  for example."
* Bulix sighs at Lou's mention of 'home'. "Well, not all of us are 
  trying to get home, anyway."
Lou: "True, Bulix... and even I wasn't going to stay home long..."
Rimzol: "Wha... but... the Frontier?! The transfer spell meant to free 
  you sent you that far?! That old wizard must have really had his heart 
  in it..."
Iceberg: "Rimzol, he died, and we had to find our way to return here.."
Mia: "So your group couldn't evacuate with the rest of us because you 
  were busy fighting the soliders... and so you transfered at the last 
  minute... and ended up far from here... fascinating. That must be how 
  all of you retained your minds and sanity after Vane's inversion."
Lou: "I guess so, Mia..."
Iceberg: "Well, mind and sanity are *not* that good here..."
Ebony: "I met these guys in Marke, because it was near my fathers cave."
Lou: "That reminds me, neither Ebony nor myself know much about this 
  ring we got in that cave.  Do either of you know anything?"
* Lemia eyes Lou's ring with interest. "Hmm... where did you say you got 
  this, Lou?"
Lou: "The Black Dragon Cave... Right, Ebony?"
* Ebony nods. "My father told me to give it to him."
Lemia: "Black Dragon Cave? Yes, that is in the Frontier. It's hard to 
  imagine you kids have visited that place."
* Eomar is not a kid. 
Lou: "Well, we did, and we made it out somehow. I also got this amulet 
  from the Blue Dragon Cave. It used to be Thesian's as well, but he 
  gave it to Azura, and she gave it to me."
* Rimzol looks as if he is about to pop a cork. "Iceberg! You had me 
  worried to death! I looked among the evacuated for days trying to 
  find you! And you were in the frontier of all places! How... how on 
  Althena's green world did you get from Marke to Vane? Iceberg, that 
  sounds far too dangerous for you. You've never even left Vane before!"
Ebony: "We walked. Then we found a cave. Then we found a telportation 
  pad. Then we weren't in the frontier anymore."
Lou: "Yep, Ebony just about summed it up there."
Iceberg: "Oh, Rimzol, you know I'm your best student and I have 
  returned far more richer than when I left, for you see..."
Rimzol: "And all this time Bulix protected you. I must thank you, 
  Bulix.  You only came to visit for the decade anniversary, and ended 
  up in this mess. I suppose I owe you an apology."
* Bulix shrugs. "It's okay.. If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have met 
  any of these people, would I?  That beats all the negatives."
Iceberg: "Bulix has been of great help. He saved my life when Vane was 
  upside down and he is a pretty damn good-hearted person!"
* Bulix raises an eyebrow. "I saved your life? When?"
Iceberg: "Bulix, the first battle verses the Vile imps in Vane... 
  Remember?"
Rimzol: "You know, Bulix, I only meant for you to help Iceberg evacuate 
  from the city, but when things got sticky, you kept by him. Thank you 
  so much... But you're right, I suppose some good things came of it."
Ebony: "Yeah, he met me... The one and only... Ebony!"
Bulix: "Well, okay, Ebony, so there was _one_ annoying thing."
Ebony: "Hey!"
* Bulix grins. "Or should I say, Puffy-Puff?"
* Davis tries to remind Ebony that we are in a formal setting.
* Ebony hits Bulix with another fish bone.
Davis: "I guess that didn't work..."
* Bulix shrugs again. "Well, you might not have been attacked by 
  the Viles if I wasn't dragging you out, but you're welcome 
  anyway."
Rimzol: "Well, Bulix, if I have one thing to say, it's that I hope you 
  actually got some real-world experience out there and saw what's in 
  the world. I don't think I've ever seen you outside of a circus or 
  karate dojo, young man."
* Bulix laughs. "Rimzol, Rimzol.. yeah, you're right."
* Ebony tackles some more food.
* Rimzol chuckles at Bulix. "So what did you learn? You know, your 
  noggin up there isn't so empty. It's just that you've never even 
  bothered to observe anything other than a clever flip or a new 
  kick or block. I'm interested to see how you handled yourself."
* Bulix grins at Rimzol. "Well.. I learned a few new flips, kicks, 
  and blocks."
* Iceberg smacks Bulix... "And true friendship, and the rage of 
  battle, and the blue girlie? eh?"
* Bulix huhs. "Blue girlie?"
Iceberg: "Yes, Bulix, where we knew Azura..."
* Ebony sighs at the mention of Azura... Misses the little twerp...
* Thesian looks a little downcast, too.
Lou: "Don't we all, Ebony?"
Ebony: "Quit reading my mind..."
* Bulix ohs.. "I see, Ice.. er.. *ahem*."
* Rimzol shakes his head at Bulix. "You... Bulix, I knew you and 
  your parents when you were just a little squirt. You've always seemed 
  so... obsessive. You lock on to something and ignore everything else. 
  I just hope you... I don't know... broaden your horizons, you silly 
  oaf!"
* Bulix shrugs. "I'll think about it, Rimzol."
Lou: "So... Lemia, do you know anything about this ring and maybe this 
  amulet, too?"
* Lemia squints as she inspects Lou's ring and pendant. "Strange. I 
  think I've seen the material before, but not in this form... I'm 
  not sure, Lou. "Lemia, do you know anything about this ring and maybe 
  this amulet too?
* Lemia squints as she inspects Lou's ring and pendant. "Strange. I 
  think I've seen the material before, but not in this form... I'm 
  not sure, Lou."
Lou: "What form did you see the matierial in then, Lemia? Maybe it would 
  give me a clue."
Lemia: "I remember seeing... them somewhere... during my adventures 25 
  years ago... Lou, I can't tell you... I'm sorry." 
* Lemia's words suddenly get shaky and nervous.
Lou: "Are you okay, Lemia?  What's wrong?"
Mia: "Mother doesn't like being asked about the past. Her memory 
  isn't perfect after... Well, she doesn't remember perfectly."
Lou: "Oh, my apologies.  Do you think you or Nash could help me 
  then, Mia?"
* Nash's voice is muddled by some juicy beef tips he's devouring. 
  "Mmrrmm... wait, Mia, don't those things sort of shine like... you 
  know... Alex's stuff when we found it?"
* Lou is slightly confused. "Excuse me, Nash???"
* Iceberg is embarrassed seeing Nash eating as a piggy...
Mia: "Umm... I don't know. It's just a ring and amulet. If they were 
  reborn, then perhaps they would take that form, but I have no idea. 
  All we can do is speculate, I suppose."
Lou: "Umm, could you please clear things up for me if you don't mind?"
Mia: "Oh, I'm sorry Lou. It's just some stories we've heard. 
  Unfortunately, we have a lot more legends and tales than documented 
  facts. It's not right for us to speculate beyond what we know."
Lou: "Mia, you sure you can't tell me then?"
* Mia helps Semila with a bottle of an iridescent violet formula.
Lou: "I guess I touched a bad nerve with my question.  My apologies 
  to everyone.  I didn't realize I'd do that."
* Ebony finishes off all the food on his plate.
Lou: "How was it, Ebony?"
Ebony: "Great."
Lou: "Good to hear it!"
Ebony: "This kind of adventuring I can handle."
* Lemia quietly eats her meal.
* Eomar is eating his meal tidily. 
* Nash takes some time away from his meal to look up at the group. 
  "You know... Eomar is it? You should really do something with that 
  drab brown coat of yours. Look at me: My blue and yellow robe just 
  says 'style'. Mia can't keep her hands off me! You should take a 
  lesson from this... Bulix here. Now there's a man who knows something 
  about fashion, right Bulix?"
Lou: "Hehehehehe..."
* Thesian looks amused at Nash's arrogant behavior, and watches with 
  interest.
* Bulix glances down at his clothes. "Er.. fashion?  Me?  Nah.. Red's 
  just my color. That's all."
* Eomar rolls his eyes at the mention of Bulix's annoying red suit.
* Isis thinks Bulix looks like Santa..
* Thesian thinks about what Bulix would look like in a 
  schoolgirl/sailor dress and busts out laughing.
* Bulix thinks about what Thesian would look like with his spleen in 
  his hair, and bursts out laughing.
* Thesian glares at Bulix, and thinks about making his hair stand on 
  end.
* Iceberg can't change his robe... It's too important with his spells.
* Lou was lucky to find some cool green armor-covering clothes.
Isis: "I prefer the rugged look, thanks. Look where it got Alex!"
Ebony: "You want style...? Go with black fur."
Lou: "Ebony, just make sure it's your own fur, though."
Davis: "Yeah, Ebony, I think I'll take your advice..."
* Ebony waves his paw. "Get your own fur!"
* Davis returns to eating.
Nash: "But seriously, look what you have going for you, Eomar. 
  Just... bleh. How do you expect to win ...um what's the name 
  again?  Oh, yes.  How do you expect to win Isis' affections with 
  that haggard loner look?"
Isis: "Nash.. don't worry.. He makes up for it in .. other.. ways..."
* Iceberg is really interested in those ways!
Lou: "Yeesh, I'm surrounded by hentais!"
Thesian: "Soshite sukebe yo."
* Lou finishes off his steak, and starts eyeing the coffee cake...
* Davis wonders just how much caffeine Lou can hold.
Rimzol: "Starting tomorrow, we'll need to concentrate on rebuilding 
  what damage the Vile Tribe caused as well as rebuilding the Goddess 
  Tower.  Fortunately, not much damage was caused in the disaster. Just 
  a few broken windows, lots of tipped bookshelves, many houses in 
  disarray, but no permanent damage."
Lou: "That's good to hear, Rimzol."
Rimzol: "The only permanent damage that was caused, however, is 
  irrevocable.  In fact, I hesitate to say it aloud, for such a hideous 
  act of evil of the Vile Tribe should not spoil this joyous 
  occasion..."
* Ebony perks his ears up, has to hear this.
Lou: "Well, now that you mentioned it, you might as well spill the 
  beans, Rimzol."
Rimzol: "Alright, but this terrible act is so hideous, so cruel, so 
  meaningless, so senselessly vandalous, I don't know how we'll ever 
  recover from this tragedy..."
Iceberg: "What was it, Master? Is my house stolen?"
* Bulix rolls his eyes. "What'd they do, Rimzol, break your podium? You 
  know, I don't think I've ever seen you outside of that classroom."
Isis: "Rizmol, what is it?  Maybe we can help do something?"
Lou: "Well, what is it then?"
Rimzol: "When we...  ... inspected the Silver Spire, we noticed 
  that... ... 40 silver pieces had been stolen from the fountain 
  on the second floor! Those Vile Tribe bastards!" 
* Ebony blinks.
* Eomar becomes silent and stops eating.
* Thesian suddenly looks very interested in his potatoes...
Iceberg: "40... silver... pieces... from the fountain..."
Lou: "Ruthless bastards! And I thought crushing someone's sun tea was 
  low!"
Davis: "Those bastards! They will pay!"
Iceberg: "40 silver?!?! Those holy and sacred pieces!!! They'll pay 
  for this... I want revenge!!!"
* Bulix rolls his eyes. "40 silver pieces? That's it? That's so 
  horrible?"
* Ebony thinks it must be a Vane thing... "Oh... yea... That's... um... 
  horrible."
* Lou whispers to Ebony, "Uhh, I hope we didn't do that..." 
Rimzol: "They will pay for this with their lives!  We will not hesitate 
  to use the entire  magical force of Vane to make them suffer for this 
  horrible crime!  Mark my words!"
* Thesian kicks Eomar under the table.
Eomar: "Uhm.. Yes! We will find out who did such a horrible deed!"
Thesian: "Um...yeah, I mean...hehe...come on.  It's not like 40 silver 
  is...erm...a lot of money..."
Rimzol: "Thesian... Eomar... why are you acting so strange? Perk up! We 
  must meet this horrible tragedy head-on! No time for sulking!"
* Thesian straightens up. "Yes, of course! We must...um...focus on the 
  task at hand."
Davis: "Yeah, but they'll still pay."
* Thesian kicks Eomar under the table again, harder this time.
* Eomar smiles democratically. "Uhm.. in fact, I think I'll donate 40 
  silver right now to repay the fountain, out of the goodness of my 
  heart."
* Rimzol stands up and slams the table with his fist. "It's not the 
  silver! It's the principle of the thing! Stealing coin donations 
  from Althena's Fountain is a desecration! Sacrilege! I promise that 
  I will find whatever Vile Soldiers are responsible for this and make 
  them pay with eternal torment..."
Thesian: "Althena's Fountain!!  Really?  They probably didn't know -- 
  I mean, what sacrilege!!"
Eomar: "Yes! I mean, maybe those Vile soldiers didn't know that it 
  was _the_ Althena's fountain. I mean.. even Vile soldiers have 
  morals!"
Lou: "Eomar, not according to what they did with those PlayCats me 
  and Ebony tossed at them..."
Davis: "Eomar, give me a break..."
Iceberg: "Maybe Priestess Naviria could tell us where are the infidels 
  with the coins!!"
Eomar: "Ice, uh, no, that won't be necessary! Let's just go after the 
  Vile soldiers!!"
Isis: "Yes! Let's immediately find the Vile Soldiers hideout and make 
  them pay!!"
Davis: "YES! They MUST pay!"
Iceberg: "After what Vile soldiers, Eomar? They disappeared. Only the 
  Priestess could feel the presence of the sacred coins..."
* Bulix has an odd suspicion as to what happened...
* Lou whispers to Ebony, "I think Eomar and Thesian over there might 
  have screwed up..."
* Ebony isn't really paying attention. "Oh... really?"
* Lou whispers back to Ebony, "Just look at 'em trying to talk their 
  way out of this one."
* Isis suddenly gives Eomar and Thesian a hard glare.. "Just what 
  exactly are you implying?"
* Bulix glares at Thesian, and whispers, "Tell me you didn't..."
* Thesian elbows Bulix hard, and smiles.
* Bulix sighs, toys with blurting out the story, but sits back and 
  watches the fun.
Ebony: "I think we've got something more important than coins to 
  worry about... Like Alex missing."
Lou: "Good point, Ebony..."
Eomar: "Yes, Ebony has the right idea. We need to worry about Alex, 
  not those stupid coins!!"
* Thesian, deciding that chiming in might not be the best idea right 
  now, remains silent.
* Eomar just remains silent.
* Lou whispers back to Ebony "Well, I think we need to get our 
  teammates outta trouble, though..."
Ebony: "You know... The fountain was upside down... Maybe the coins 
  just fell out?"
* Thesian wishes he had something to throw at Ebony.
Bulix: "Yeah.. The Vile's would've just picked the silver up off of 
  the ceiling."
Mia: "Well, enough of that unpleasant subject. We'll just have to 
  try... and find some way to cope..."
Lou: "Oh, yeah..."
* Rimzol straightens his robe and sits down.
Lou: "So, uhh, when's the next boat to Saith?"
Ebony: "Nash said he would get us a boat after the dinner. Don't you 
  remember?"
Iceberg: "I'll point out about Miko's brother, too..."
* Isis starts singing Chiquitita.. "It's okay, Rizmol.."
Iceberg: "'Dame, Dame, Dame Amor esta noche...' May Miko will come!!"
Isis: "'Try once more like you did before.. Sing a new song, 
  Chiquitita'"
Eomar: "Uhm... Hey, Thesian and Ebony, need any help finding Alex?"
Lou: "Eomar, it's me and Ebony looking for him..."
* Eomar gets something to drink.
Lou: "So, uhh, everyone finished eating...?"
* Lemia seems to be looking back and forth between Isis and Thesian 
  curiously throughout the meal...
Rimzol: "I've been watching some of you... You two... Eomar and Davis... 
  You seem to have a considerable latent talent for magic. Have you ever 
  considered applying for an academy here? Just think... no more 
  wandering and searching! You could remain here and study forever!"
Eomar: "Wow... well, I never really thought I was good enough... Do you 
  think I really could?"
Iceberg: "Eomar, believe in yourself. GalFord is an apprentice before 
  you..."
* Bulix laughs. "Sounds like fun, you guys. Why not go for it? Endless 
  days of studying and working for magical perfection, with no time for 
  anything else."
Thesian: "Oh jeez..."
Lou: "Personally, I like to learn my magic the old fashioned way: In 
  battle."
Ebony: "You know, guys..."
Lou: "Yeah, Eb?"
Ebony: "I don't think this whole 'saving the world' gig is over yet."
Lou: "I agree with you Ebony. At least it ain't over for us until we 
  find Alex."
Ebony: "But we can't split up yet..."
Lou: "True..."
Eomar: "Perhaps I will consider it when we have more things settled 
  out. There are still some strange things happening...."
Iceberg: "We always could practice our skills here, but we must do 
  something before, like finding Alex, curing Miko's brother and 
  finding the sacred coins..."
Lou: "Ice, I agree with you..."
Lemia: "Lou, I notice your magic is not very strong... but who knows? 
  Alex made it into Vane with skills roughly equal to yours."
Lou: "Lemia, thanks.  I guess it was my fault for practicing my 
  swordsmanship more than my magic.  I do plan on working more on my 
  magical skills as well, though."
Mia: "Lou, no. That is the whole point of this decade anniversary, to 
  not put any magic stress on people in Vane. Everyone is who they are 
  and must be judged independently."
* Isis laughs at Mia's quote.
Lou: "Mia, I understand, but I think someone said it best when they 
  said 'Life is easier with a few magic tricks to help you out.'"
Iceberg: "My magic is no trick, but Reality...."
Lemia: "And you two... Isis and Thesian... Your magic baffles me.  You 
  seem mostly unskilled and quite weak, but the magic you do possess... 
  seems very unfamiliar to me.  It's strange. I thought at my age I had 
  encountered every type of magic on Lunar."
Lou: "Uh oh..."
* Thesian peers at Lemia, his eyes bright. "You don't understand our 
  magic?"
Isis: "Lemia, well.. my magic came to me quite unexpectedly.. It was so 
  strange.. It feels familiar.. but so.. distinctly strange."
Thesian: "I once thought that my magic came from the pendant Lou now 
  wears.  Azura told me it didn't, though...and now I think I'm 
  starting to believe her."
Lemia: "Yes... I mean, my son in law has powers that can create effects 
  roughly equivalent to your magic, but the source... It remains 
  shrouded in mystery. It... it doesn't feel like it comes from this 
  world..."
Thesian: "Azura seemed to know where it came from, but she wasn't 
  clear on exactly what it was."
* Bulix leans back in his seat, bored with the talk about magic.
Ebony: "What about me?  I've got magic, doesn't anyone care?"
Davis: "Yeah, Ebony, more than me at least."
Lou: "Ebony, you're a Dragon, I mean, I don't think humans can teach 
  you your magic effectively."
Ebony: "Hey, I don't want to get taught... I just want..."
* Ebony stops before admitting he just wants attention.
Lou: "Ebony, just wait a thousand years, okay?  You'll be a better 
  magician than all of us combined!"
Davis: "Lou, so very true."
* Ebony mutters, "Yeah, and Ghaleon's gonna kick my butt..."
* Bulix grins. "Heck, You've all got me beat, so don't feel bad."
Rimzol: "Ah... Bulix and Iceberg! If you're shuffling in your seats 
  for something to do, perhaps you could help us in our investigation 
  of the Goddess Tower or cleaning up and repairing Vane? I do so look 
  forward to rebuilding Vane with you. And there's that karate of the 
  wind tournament scheduled. It was supposed to be at the anniversary 
  to celebrate the lifting of the magic ban, but couldn't come for 
  obvious reasons."
Bulix: "What's that, Rimzol? Karate of the Wind tournament?"
Lou: "Wind Karate? Umm, I thought most dojos ridiculed it."
* Bulix nods. "That's about right, Lou."
Lou: "Any swordsmanship contests?  I may stop back here for that after 
  my quest is over."
Nash: "Mm..   Yes, we had a martial arts event planned 
  to show art forms in various non-magical disciplines as celebration 
  for the decade anniversary.  Personally, I am incredibly uninterested 
  in anything that doesn't require supreme magical skill, but I suppose 
  it would entertain the simpletons."
* Bulix glares at Nash. "Thanks. A lot."
Lou: "No kidding..."
* Bulix mutters something decidedly nasty under his breath.
* Lou contemplates the idea of torching the joint. "Hehe, I'll show you 
  some magical skill..."
* Eomar comtemplates the idea of dousing Lou with his water magic.
* Davis comtemplates the idea of comtemplating.
* Bulix contemplates smashing Nash. 
* Davis comtemplates the idea of taking Bulix's spleen.
* Bulix contemplates the idea of replacing it with Davis's spleen.
* Lou contemplates the idea of torching a spleen.
* Thesian contemplates the idea of becoming a spleen.
* Lou is just contemplating the idea of burning stuff.
Iceberg: "Nash, let me tell you that you have to learn a lot from 
  these 'simpletons', they have the humanity's power, too..." 
* Nash looks at Iceberg slyly and ignores his sappy humanity speech.
* Lou whispers to Ice, "I guess Nash is still thinking in the style of 
  Vane's old school."
* Iceberg is the new school in Vane, and I'll travel to improve! I 
  won't vegetate here anymore... I'm an adult!
Ebony: "Nicely... um... actioned, Points."
* Bulix glares at Nash some more, then decides to ignore him.
Rimzol: "But seriously, you two, how about it? I think there is a lot 
  to get done around here. We could always use a pair of strong arms, 
  Bulix. And Iceberg, you absolutely must return to your studies. I 
  will not have any more galavanting around and getting in danger.  
  Your foster parents hold me responsible for your safety!"
Mia: "Rimzol is right. We have begun to discover some nests of Vile 
  Soldiers within the city buildings that hid from the radiant light 
  of Althena's Mirror. We need to get them out. Anyone, magical or 
  otherwise is welcome to help."
* Eomar volunteers to help, in the hopes of getting on Mia's good side.
Lou: "I'd be glad to help, Mia, except I have a somewhat more pressing 
  matter to attend to."
Mia: "I understand, Lou. I will not detain you."
Lou: "Thank you, Mia..."
* Rimzol seems to be getting excited. "Oh, you two. This will be fun! 
  You two were born here, it's fitting that you help restore it to its 
  former glory."
* Bulix snorts. "I'd help, but it seems that certain people don't 
  welcome the thought of non-magic users here."
Mia: "Nash! Look at Bulix... this is not what we intended for the 
  decade anniversary to symbolize!"
* Nash looks away from Bulix and folds his arms. "Mmm... mrrm... 
  grumble grumble."
Mia: "Take it back, Nash! Bulix must feel welcome here! He was born 
  here just like you!"
* Bulix glances at Mia. "Thanks, but forget it."
* Nash mumbles under his breath while looking away. "Well, grumble 
  grumble... I suppose you're welcome here. I'm... I'm... oh, I can't 
  say it! grumble grumble. I'm sorry I called you a simpleton, Bulix."
* Bulix rolls his eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm. "Thanks."
Lou: "Well, the conversation at this dinner has gotten off to a great 
  start."
* Isis thinks this whole magic people verses strong people is stupid.. 
  She has the best of both rolled up into one extraordinary package! 
Lou: "Nice to see Isis doesn't have a self-esteem problem."
Bulix: "No humility problem either."
* Thesian hears sexy sax music drifting into the hall.
* Isis starts to whirl around a fluffy boa and shimmies her hips 
  around...
* Iceberg is happy with his skills, though. No body problem.
Rimzol: "Ah! That reminds me, Iceberg! The gymnasium is close to 
  being up and operational! You could visit every day!"
Iceberg: "Rimzol, do you know about the gym joke?!?!?"
* Thesian remembers it's been a while since he put in some serious 
  sword training.
* Lou does regret his magic not keeping up with his swordsmanship a 
  little...
* Ebony thinks humans talk too much.
* Davis, too.
* Eomar thinks Ebony sleeps too much.
* Davis thinks Davis sleeps too much as well.
* Iceberg feels strange with Ebony asleep, and Miko missing...
* Bulix sits in his seat, glaring darkly at nothing in particular.
Thesian: "So, what's first... Root out the peons? Help Miko? Or find 
  Dragonmaster Alex?"
Lou: "Thesian, well, I think that the Magic Guard could probably take 
  care of the peons."
Davis: "Well, I've already claimed my help to Miko."
Lemia: "Thesian... this magic. You need to find out what it is. I don't 
  know if it's dangerous for you or not. Who taught it to you? More 
  importantly? Who knows about it?"
* Thesian shrugs helplessly. "I don't know! Azura seemed to know what 
  it was. I've always known it, I guess, since it didn't come from the 
  pendant."
Lemia: "Yes... this Azura. I do not know her, but I suggest you find 
  out what she knows. It is not wise to manifest other-worldly forces 
  that you do not understand. Same goes for you, Isis. This power lives 
  in you as well."
* Isis quietly whispers to Lemia, "Can you really almost sense where 
  my magic comes from? I would love to find out where it's coming from.. 
  I only have some ideas of where.. but nothing for certain.."
Rimzol: "Iceberg, I understand you want to adventure, and the time will 
  come soon when that will be what you must do, but at least for a 
  little while, help us here. You still have some to learn. You are not 
  as smart as you may think, young wizard."
Iceberg: "Mia, Nash, Rimzol, you know I love this city, but it's my 
  destiny to help the world, I have been here too much... and my 
  friends are important, too..."
Mia: "But now we have a lot to deal with here. The Goddess Tower, the 
  repairs, the remaining Vile Soldiers, and just getting everything 
  back to normal."
* Ebony doesn't WANNA split up... 
Lou: "Neither do I, Eb..."
Ebony: "And you quit reading my mind!"
Lou: "I can't help it Eb!  It's this damn ring!"
* Davis sniffs that Miko hasn't come yet. "Where could she be?  I doubt 
  she's still sleeping..."
* Rimzol places his elbows on the table and covers his mouth, staring 
  intently at Iceberg. "So, my beloved student... What is your 
  intention?"
* Iceberg is on the edge of the decision...
Isis: "Whoa.. that decision Ice is trying to make must be really 
  difficult.."
Lou: "He had to leave the room to do it, so to speak..."
Mia: "Can we count on any of you to help? Perhaps you can see the 
  karate tournament or even the Goddess Tower if you help us... unless 
  of course you really have something else to do. Ebony and Lou, I hope 
  you have luck finding Alex. Davis, I see you want to help with one of 
  the disease victims. And Isis and Thesian, I sense you have yet many 
  puzzles to work out as well..."
Lou: "Thanks for the wish of luck, Mia."
Ebony: "I don't think Lou and I can handle it by ourselves..."
* Ebony thinks, "And without healing magic..."
Lou: "Ebony, I agree. Ice did say a while back he may want to come with 
  us, but I'm not sure if he still wants to with Rimzol's offer."
Mia: "Ebony, I understand your doubt, but individual magics and such 
  are not important. As long as you believe in yourself and your close 
  friends, nothing can keep you from your goal."
Lou: "Well, there's a confidence builder, Ebony! One of the Five Heroes 
  and one of Alex's closest friends telling us we can do it!"
Bulix: "Lou, Ebony.. if you need any extra help, I'd be happy to come 
  with you.. if you want me, that is.
Lou: "Sure, Bulix... The more the merrier! Right, Eb?"
Ebony: "Sure, Bulix."
* Rimzol makes one last plea to Bulix and Iceberg. "You two... I can't 
  bear to see you forsake your home city like this. There is work to be 
  done, and I think it would be glorious to repair Vane with your help. 
  Just an offer..."
* Bulix shakes his head. "Sorry, Rimzol, but I don't belong here."
Mia: "But Bulix, that's where you're wrong! You're thinking about the 
  old Vane, but you and your friends have won us a new Vane! A Vane 
  where all people meet and magic is not important. You can be whomever 
  you want here. I only wish more people would see that... ... 
  It is my dream to make the world see Vane not as a shining superior 
  pinnacle of magic, but as a meeting place, a center of the world 
  where everyone is welcome. Tell me, Bulix, where do you belong?" 
* Bulix shakes his head. "I belong with my friends. That's where I 
  belong.  Mia.. it's nice of you to say that, but old thoughts die 
  hard.. This is still a magician's city.. Maybe some day that will 
  change, but..."
Lou: "It's okay, Mia. If it makes you feel better, I agree with you."
Rimzol: "Eomar, you and Thesian are together, right? Ha ha ha! You two 
  look like such a brave daring team! I'd love to see what you two 
  could do together some time. Excavating important places and finding 
  secret ancient hidden treasures, am I right?"
Eomar: "Uhm, Yes, we make quite a good team! Thesian and I have been 
  together for quite some time."
Thesian: "Hehe...yeah.  We make a good team."
* Isis gets a funny look on her face.. "Hmph!"
Lou: "I don't know about you Isis, but Ebony and I gotta get to Caldor 
  Isle."
Ebony: "Well, Isis, seems to me you and Thesian need to return to 
  Azura."
Lou: "And if you do, Isis and Thes, say, 'Hi' to her for me, okay?"
Isis: "But are we ready yet? I mean.. I thought Azura wanted us to 
  come when we were ready.. Are we ready, Thesian??"
* Thesian shakes his head softly. "I don't know..."
Isis: "Where is everyone else going?  Like Eomar.. and Miko...?"
Thesian: "I hope you'll come with us, Eomar...that is, I don't think 
  you, I, or Isis should split up."
Isis: "Sounds good with me, Thesian."
Lou: "Well, if we split up, I hope they still have that Althena's 
  temple near the White Dragon Cave, and that guy in the lighthouse 
  still heals you!"

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