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Out on the Porch (Part II)

Posted by Tavern WenchFor group 0
Tavern Wench
NPC, 29 posts
Tue 16 Mar 2010
at 18:34
  • msg #1

Out on the Porch (Part II)

Many people sit and stand out on the porch.  One of the Tavern Wenches comes outside.  "Can I get anyone anything?"
Jack Buck
player, 48 posts
A Country-boy grows
Vegetables, and Rabbits
Tue 16 Mar 2010
at 19:10
  • msg #2

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

  Jack nodded; In my land the word has Little to do with magic actually, ...
      We actually have a different word Brewster, broom and everything.

       Looking at Ja'sha'a; let’s get going...


    Uhm, Do we know which way we’re going?

Max Vespidi
player, 151 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Tue 16 Mar 2010
at 19:38
  • msg #3

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Go. She called to the group.  With the witch and the farmer, they would be fine.  She looked back to those now on the porch and a scoff at the new arrival.

Aubria? She called, thinking this was going to be another first. Would you mind another cleaning spell before you go....I'd... owe you one. The words stung in her throat as she cast a glance between girl and dwarf.  She needed to get out of this place soon, given it's negative effects on her.
Aubria Rose
player, 211 posts
*says odd word*
BOOM!!!
Tue 16 Mar 2010
at 19:52
  • msg #4

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Turning at the sound of her name, Aubria raised an eyebrow questioningly when Max asked for the favor. "I'll be right back," she said softly to Jack and Jasha, walking over to the blonde woman. "Alright, but I'll hold you to your promise, k, chica?"

She flipped her short brown hair out of her face before pulling out the satchel containing the cleaning powder. "Hold still so I don't get any in your nose," she told the dwarf sternly, as if he were a child being given a punishment. She flung the powder onto him and whispered the words; again the spell worked and left the dwarf as clean as marble. "Oh, and here." She tossed a small white object into the dwarf's mouth. "To clean your breath; chew and swallow it."

Her task complete there, she nodded in farewell to the others still at the porch, then strode back to Jasha and Jack. "Well, that was easy," she said with a smirk.
Jethro Caso
player, 198 posts
Stand Back, I'm going to
attempt SCIENCE!
Tue 16 Mar 2010
at 20:07
  • msg #5

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jethro watched the little spectacle of the newcomer and gave a smile. "Hiya, kiddo, Not where or who you were looking for I assume?"
Max Vespidi
player, 152 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Tue 16 Mar 2010
at 20:48
  • msg #6

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Max gave a nod to Aubria, then added with a bit of a smirk. I always keep my deals and bets. A glance to the dwarf, certainly led proof of that, even when it was not exactly in her best interest.

With little hesitation, Max entered the tavern, returning moments later two plates of food in hand and appropriate utensils.  One, looking more appealing, she handed wordlessly to Cinder.  The other she brought to the dwarf, bending down to be closer to his height.

You should eat this slowly. It was mild, inoffensive food, mushy looking bowl of cereal. Do you know how to use a spoon? She asked with straight forward seriousness.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:16, Tue 16 Mar 2010.
Hagarth Morwind
player, 50 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Tue 16 Mar 2010
at 21:03
  • msg #7

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The dwarf looked more surprised at Max's query than offended. "You're kidding, right? A spoon? A spoon is as difficult to operate as a rock is soft, lady ... but thankee for the grub." said Hag, as he ripped the bowl, and spoon, out of Max's hand. He began eating with the polar opposite of manners, still sitting on the floor.
Max Vespidi
player, 153 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Tue 16 Mar 2010
at 22:19
  • msg #8

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

With a grunt, Max ripped the bowl and the spoon back from the dwarf.  You want food, you need to eat right.  Like this. She demonstrated without actually allowing her lips to touch the spoon.  You think you can do that or do I have to tie you up and feed you? She challenged, a deadly serious glare at the dwarf.
Mitchell Roberts
player, 3 posts
Wed 17 Mar 2010
at 01:00
  • msg #9

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Mitch turned in response to Jethro. "Definitely not in Kansas anymore," he said. "Call me Mitch." He held out his hand to shake. The leather glove would feel hot to the touch. "So... ah, just so we're clear - what exactly is this place?" He eyed the dwarf a bit warily. He felt a little like he just stepped into Lord of the Rings or something.
Hagarth Morwind
player, 51 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Wed 17 Mar 2010
at 01:10
  • msg #10

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The dwarf looked at Max with a sort of playful distain. "Just gimme the bowl, I'll eat right." he said, as he continued to eat as he was, possibly without realising he was doing anything wrong in the first place.
Max Vespidi
player, 154 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Wed 17 Mar 2010
at 01:35
  • msg #11

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

With a glance to the new arrival who seemed a bit lost, her attention shifted to focus on the dwarf.  Taking the bowl and spoon from him. Apparently not. She snapped. Look. She ordered and modeled the behavior again, then took the dwarfs hand and guided him as to how to hold the bowl and spoon the food into his mouth.
Jethro Caso
player, 199 posts
Stand Back, I'm going to
attempt SCIENCE!
Wed 17 Mar 2010
at 01:48
  • msg #12

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Flipping his hat up to clear his eyes,  he met the new guy eye to eye, something he was obviously trying not to do with the rest of the crowd. It was accompanied by a smirk that blossomed into a chuckle.

"You know Mitch," he said taking the kid's hand, "I said the same thing when I first got here."

He points up to the sign dangling above his head. "As for here, its called the Wolf's Head, but that probably means little. I guess just think of it as everywhere and no where at once, if that makes any sense."
Hagarth Morwind
player, 52 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Wed 17 Mar 2010
at 01:52
  • msg #13

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Hagarth barely put up with Maxs' attempt to civilise him, and followed the charade with a discontented growl, proceeded by the perfect (mocking) reproduction of the feat that Max had just shown him; using a spoon properly. "Oye, just go eat with your boyfriend over there ... the one that smells like a firepit, and is probably going to choke on his cigarette any minute now. Even I know not to smoke whilst eating. And I can eat perfectly well on my own, but I appreciate the ... company." the Dwarf said, in a somewhat sarcastic tone.
Cinder
player, 117 posts
Wed 17 Mar 2010
at 02:00
  • msg #14

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Giving a bit of a smile as he takes the food.  "Shiney truta."  He starts to eat quickly.  Looking up at the bar maid.  He swallows a mouthful of food  and starts to talk.  "Yeah, bring out a pitcher of that beer and a few glasses.  Make that two pitchers and another plate of this and a cake."
Mitchell Roberts
player, 4 posts
Wed 17 Mar 2010
at 02:21
  • msg #15

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Mitch laughed. "Well, in that case, it's probably safe to assume that time itself works independently, and no matter how much time passes here, it won't affect the passage of time in our own worlds. If I were to head back to my own dimension now, a few seconds, days, or possibly years could have passed." He shrugged. "Not much I can do about that, now can I?

"'Sides, I need a break from saving the world. And this place has incredible scenery. He winked at whatever female was (un?)lucky enough to make eye contact with him at that moment.

"In that case, my fair lady," he said to the bar maid, "If you accept the almighty American dollar, I'll pitch in for that beer."
Ja'sha'a
player, 39 posts
Dancing on the wind
I'll find you one day
Wed 17 Mar 2010
at 15:48
  • msg #16

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Which way?  The winds may only guide us," she smiled gently, and started away from the porch for the forest beyond the clearing.  She hadn't ignored Aubria, it was just a matter of she didn't quite know how to respond.

>>To The Dark Forest<<
Aubria Rose
player, 212 posts
*says odd word*
BOOM!!!
Wed 17 Mar 2010
at 16:02
  • msg #17

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Aubria followed Ja'sh'a, broom over her shoulder as she walked.

>>To the Dark Forest>>
Mitchell Roberts
player, 5 posts
Wed 17 Mar 2010
at 16:13
  • msg #18

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Mitch plunked himself down on a chair and tipped it back dangerously. "Ladies, I may start taking offence if you all leave me like this."

Clearly if they heard his words, they choose to ignore him. Mitch shrugged and fished a cigarette out of his pocket. He stared at the end, and it began to glow. He took a long drag from it.

"So, where y'all from?" he asked, deliberately drawing out the 'y'all'.
Hagarth Morwind
player, 55 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Wed 17 Mar 2010
at 16:23
  • msg #19

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The dwarf looked up at the man, who also smoked. Gross. "I'm from the great dwarf city of Ordongrim. I can see the ladies dont seem to be takin' a liking to you ... if you want some advice, I'd be willin' to 'elp. Apparently you need it." Said the dwarf, taking another huge bite from his mush. He was possibly the least likely person to give advice on women, but the dwarf was obviously not playing with a full deck. Hagarth must have looked pathetic sitting in the dust eating babyfood and being taught how to use a spoon by a beautiful woman, but he didnt mind. Hagarth was as low as they come, so he wasnt affected much by degrading situations (mostly because he doesnt realise he is in them).
Cinder
player, 118 posts
Wed 17 Mar 2010
at 17:25
  • msg #20

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Dey wuz plannin on leavin fore you showed up.  No need ta take offense pyromancer."  He has finished the plate of beef in a matter of minutes and when the serving woman brings the other plate and beer out, he pulls out a handful of the plastic cred chips, dropping them on her tray.

Looking at Max, he grins.  "Ya not be goin?"
Mitchell Roberts
player, 6 posts
Wed 17 Mar 2010
at 18:47
  • msg #21

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I might take your advice at that, Dwarf." He smirked. "Seems to be working for you."

He turned to Cinder. "And my abilities aren't magic parsay. Simply a trick gene combined with a few chemicals. Purely scientific."

He paused. "Although, there are some schools of thought that hold the opinion that Magic is simply another form of science, and that all knowleage is one and the same. Have a conversation with an Elf or two that I know, and your head'll be spinning with the comparisons between Abracadabra and E equals MC squared."
Max Vespidi
player, 155 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Wed 17 Mar 2010
at 20:40
  • msg #22

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She'd ignored the early comments as the dwarf was eating in a semi civilized manner.  But now, with a swift, but not harmful, slap on the back of the dwarf's head, Max replied, You're not in a position to give anyone advice about anything, Hogworth.  But it seemed he was healthy enough and in as much of his right state of mind as he had one.

Max now stood, giving Mitch a disdainful look, she answered Cinder, They can manage themselves.  They have the witch.  I thought there might be need for more ...dwarf-sitting. She folded her arms over her chest.  You look better.
Hagarth Morwind
player, 58 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Wed 17 Mar 2010
at 23:53
  • msg #23

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Hagarth responded to Max's slap with a look of submissive anger, only to look back at his mush and mutter, " Damn woman ... slappin' me upside the 'ead like she thinks i'm but a child ... 'specially infronta' men like that ... who the hell she think she is ...". The dwarf quickly finished the remainder of his mush, and he got up and walked over next to Max. However much he disliked her parental attitude, he did enjoy her company. Besides, she fed him and she saved him from whatever was wrong in his head. And for that, Hagarth admired Max ... however much he'd hate to admit it. "Oh yeah, and my name be Hagarth. Get it rite 'afore I force me hand. I dont like hittin' women, but if it needs to be done, it needs to be done." Hag said, trying to keep a misguided sense of dominance over the group.
Cinder
player, 119 posts
Thu 18 Mar 2010
at 01:41
  • msg #24

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He swallowed the hastily chewed food in his mouth and was getting ready to respond to Max at the pyromancer mutant when Hagrid spoke up.  He chokes back a laugh.  "I wud say I wud like ta see that, but I just burnt a lot of power fixin yur noggin and wudn't want her breakin it so soon."  He pours himself a glass of the beer, taking a quick pull.  "Course I wudn't be stoppin her."

He does turn to the pyromancer, giving a nod.  "So you be a mutant.  I done seen plenty of dem.  Most just be physical, but some be havin... powers."
Mitchell Roberts
player, 7 posts
Thu 18 Mar 2010
at 01:56
  • msg #25

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Yeah, sorta. Only the technical term is meta-human. Mutant sounds too much like the X-men." Mitch chuckled a little, wondering if this guy even had any idea who the comic book heroes were. "Most people with the meta-gene do have some sort of abilities in this regard. One chick I know has super strength and can fly. This other guy can absorb electric energy and use it for a bunch of things. Some can teleport, or affect electromagentic fields..." Mitch trailed off. He muttered something under his breath. Smart-ass know it all, thinks he controls the world.
Max Vespidi
player, 156 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Thu 18 Mar 2010
at 02:30
  • msg #26

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Max swallowed her smirk at Hagarth.  She glanced at Mitch.  Great another one who plays with fire.  Why was she here?  She should just go home.  She glanced down to Hag.  Why in the name of nature did she like the creature?  Maybe it was her head that needed fixing.

Ya still hungry? She asked the dwarf, then leaned low to whisper to him,
Jethro Caso
player, 200 posts
Stand Back, I'm going to
attempt SCIENCE!
Thu 18 Mar 2010
at 02:38
  • msg #27

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jethro's thoughts were a bit on parallel with Max's, though neither knew it for sure. It seemed a bit of a gathering of pyros was in the making and he too was a bit confused as to why he stuck around.

Better than the alternatives
, he thought to himself. So he just concerned himself with those around.

"Why is it," he spoke up with a pondering tone, "that there are so many who play with fire, yet very few who work with water? A hydromancer, if you will. Now those would be some interesting abilities." He spoke to no one, and for the most part it looked like he was just talking to himself.
Cinder
player, 119 posts
Thu 18 Mar 2010
at 05:42
  • msg #28

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Pulling a knife from his boot, he cuts into the cake that the waitress brought out, a chocolate concoction.  The slab he cuts looks like it would feed a small village.  He takes a large bite before speaking.  "Where I be from, muties ave a tendency to be a bit... brain blasted.  Most be cannibals and gotta be put down." His trench coat lies open as he shoves cake into his mouth, showing a small caliber mini gun on one side, a holstered pistol on the other and two worn revolvers on his hips. "Coarse, I realize not all muties from different world be the same."

He points to the beer and the cake.  "Ifn ya be wantin some, just ask."
This message was last edited by the player at 05:42, Thu 18 Mar 2010.
Mitchell Roberts
player, 8 posts
Thu 18 Mar 2010
at 03:29
  • msg #29

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"And that, good sir, is why we tend to prefer the term meta-human. Has so much less of a negative connotation. As for water controllers... Met a couple of them," he said, "And they're scary." He grinned. "Nothin' I couldn't handle, though."

He eyed the show of arms the man had. He bore watching. It didn't, however, diminish his cocky grin. He really was enjoying himself. He got himself a glass of the strong drink and began nursing it, taking another drag of his cigarette
This message was last edited by the player at 15:33, Thu 18 Mar 2010.
Hagarth Morwind
player, 61 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Thu 18 Mar 2010
at 11:42
  • msg #30

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)



Hagarth glanced around, making sure nobody else was watching, and the he turned to Max. "No, I'm mighty fine, thanks." he said, eyes shifting.
Max Vespidi
player, 157 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Thu 18 Mar 2010
at 12:12
  • msg #31

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Max rolled her eyes.  Males of all breeds of all worlds were apparently the same.  She didn't need guns or fire, they were toys.  Fun toys, perhaps and she carried a weapon, as it was quicker, easier. But still.  It was like eating your food raw because you were too lazy to cook it.  Still food, perhpas had a time and a place, but... When her kind showed their normal form there were those back home that died instantly of fright.  The thought actually made her smile, and she turned to Jethro.

Your right... not much water.  If I could choose, I'd choose water... The sweetness of the cake was attracting her.  Though it was not the cake she wanted, but the frosting.
Cinder
player, 120 posts
Thu 18 Mar 2010
at 17:59
  • msg #32

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He sits back, chewing on another bite of cake.  "In the world where I be living, violence be eminent.  Water not be as effective as fire.  Sure ya can fill der lungs wit water, but ya can do the same thing with fire. Both be killin, but one be faster."

He holds the knife out to Max and gestures towards the plate of cake.  "I kin see ya want some.  Go on truta, help yourself."
Max Vespidi
player, 158 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Fri 19 Mar 2010
at 09:40
  • msg #33

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

I just like water better. Although Max had to admit she wasn't that found of water either, it was just better than smoke or flame. She liked earth.  Mud. Dirt. But this was not anything she needed control of.  As far as she was concerned she had all the control she needed over this.

With a moments hesitation, Max accepted the knife and cut a piece of cake, and then divided the piece in half, though not the usual shared distribution.  This half divided mostly cake from mostly frosting.  She offered the cake portion to Hagarth with a warning look that clearly said, 'eat it properly or else.' She then set upon the frosting.
Dave Hamilton
moderator, 114 posts
Sat 20 Mar 2010
at 07:45
  • msg #34

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Dave had just been watching though at cinders comment he chimes in
The human body is over 70 percent water, at least where I come from. Couldn't they just rip the water from a persons cell's or burst the blood vessels in a persons brain?
This message was last edited by a game moderator at 07:46, Sat 20 Mar 2010.
Mitchell Roberts
player, 9 posts
Sat 20 Mar 2010
at 13:53
  • msg #35

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"And that is why water controllers are scary," replied Mitch. "But if you think of heat energy as a special kind of kinetic energy, and what you're really doing is forcing groups of molecules to move at rapid speeds; and that furthermore, everything is affected by heat in some way..."

As he spoke, he held up his hands about six inches apart. The air between them began to shimmer like what you would see over the desert as a mirage.

"You're not affecting a mere seventy percent. You're affecting everything."
Cinder
player, 121 posts
Sun 21 Mar 2010
at 03:46
  • msg #36

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder shakes his head.  "Nah, it dont work like that most of the time.  Most magi, be needin to see or touch what they be affectin.  Harder to work without contact of visuals.  Ifn a hydromancer touches ya, dey can do some real wizzer shit.  Course, a magi that deals in flesh can touch ya and fire every pain center in yur body.  Instantly incapacitatin ya and killin ya in the most agonizin pain you ever thought of in about 12 seconds.  Sides, in the time it takes a hydromancer to pulls the water from yur lungs."

He draws a pistol in a lighting move, spins it once and re-holsters it..  "Ya kin plug im so full of holes they be fate meat.  Hydromancy be good fur waterin the flowers."
Max Vespidi
player, 159 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Sun 21 Mar 2010
at 13:54
  • msg #37

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She looked at Dave and nodded, contemplating what he said.  The man had been so quiet she'd almost forgot he was there.  Of course, in her world you couldn't count on the 'person' before you being human, and that would shift things...

I don't want to have to touch what I kill. Max commented to no one in particular and she finished off the frosting.  She didn't want to get that close to people, if she could help it.  There was no point. And she generally didn't like mess.
Hagarth Morwind
player, 63 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Sun 21 Mar 2010
at 17:18
  • msg #38

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Hagarth eyed Cinder. The mans' magic was quite interesting; it seemed that his control over fire extended beyond just the control over energy. He would have continued thinking about this, however his short attention span got the better of him. "Aye, well I want power over liquor. That way, I can steal all the liquor in the bar, and there aint be nothin' anyone can do about it!" Hagarth said, grinning. He truly believed that he was quite smart for coming up with something so unique.
Cinder
player, 122 posts
Mon 22 Mar 2010
at 19:46
  • msg #39

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Mutants controlling fire... fraggin great.  Not that he had any fear of fire, it was just he didn't like the idea.  With the second piece of cake and the second beer gone, he finally sits back and lets out a sigh.  "I gotta stop burnin like that."

He reaches for the pitcher of beer pouring himself a third glass, but this time he takes only a small drink.  Seeing the waitress still hanging around, he holds up a hand pointing at the pitcher.  "Nother one.  And bring me one of dem sugar drinks.  Sweeter da better."

Looking at Hagarth he can only shake his head.  "Power over alcohol be easy... ya just need coin."  He pats the large pockets of his trench coat, the jingle of heavy coins obvious.
Max Vespidi
player, 160 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Tue 23 Mar 2010
at 20:43
  • msg #40

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Max frowned at Hagarth. That last thing you need is alcohol. And you shouldn't be stealing it. She snorted, and then having finished the frosting began to take measure of the others on the porch.  None of them seemed to come from the same place, and none from her world.

Her attention shifted to the floating dragon.  The place was just odd.

On second thought, She announced, Who needs power over anything if you've got strenght and speed... and fright doesn't hurt either.
Hagarth Morwind
player, 64 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Tue 23 Mar 2010
at 22:47
  • msg #41

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Hagarth looked around, as he wiped the excess mush off his hands onto his pants. "On second though, Max, I'll just have a backrub. Make sure you get you're thumbs nice and deep into the fat, deep down where the muscle be. I have the worsht knots, ye know." Hag said, as he rolled over onto his stomach, waiting for Max to slave over his sweaty dwarven back. "Oh, and make sure you dont put too much pressure. See, I have frail bones." added Hag.
Mitchell Roberts
player, 10 posts
Tue 23 Mar 2010
at 23:14
  • msg #42

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Mitch laughed. "Well, clearly playing the dunce does a lot more than geeking out about advanced mathematical functions," he said. "Gentlemen, I think we can learn a lot from this dwarf. Despite his appearance, he clearly has more female attention then the rest of us do put together."
Max Vespidi
player, 161 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Tue 23 Mar 2010
at 23:29
  • msg #43

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Max consider Hagarth for a moment, her eyes narrowed.  To him, she would probably seem unaturally strong.  She wasn't sure the little fellow had figured out yet she wasn't human and for a moment, the thought of clinching his shoulders and neck until the blood stopped flowing to his head was appealing.  But then, she thought the fool might decide he liked it, or consider it some kind of weirdly positive exchange.

So, she opted for the more direct approach.  And again he received a slap to the back of his head, not hard enough to hurt, particularly. At least not hurt anything but his pride. Enough of your bs Hogwart.

She then glared at Mitchell. Funny, you don't look dumb. Maybe your just having one of those  "fire fried your brain" moments?
Mitchell Roberts
player, 11 posts
Tue 23 Mar 2010
at 23:47
  • msg #44

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He grinned and rocked his already precariously perched chair, his hands entwined behind his head. "Lady, if dumb's your thing, I can do dumb." He sat up, his grin softening into a more sincere smile. "But truthfully, I prefer people to get to know me and I them based on who they truly are."

He offered his hand. "Robert Mitchell." He was aware he had said his name, but he wanted to formally introduce himself. "Mid-twenty-first century, Earth. And you?"
Max Vespidi
player, 162 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Wed 24 Mar 2010
at 00:09
  • msg #45

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

And if 'my thing' is intelligent and capable and doesn't say dumb things? ... You've already blown it. Max snorted, and glanced down to Hagarth, as if even crediting the idea that the dwarf might have any authority with her, clearly proved her point.  She shook the young man's hand though.

I'm Max, from a world named Aruru. My time is called AABD. She shrugged.
Mitchell Roberts
player, 12 posts
Wed 24 Mar 2010
at 00:37
  • msg #46

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Good to meet you, Max," he said, quite sincerely. He seemed not to be phased at all by her pronouncement that he'd 'blown it'. Nor did he bother to defend himself. "AABD? What does that mean?" He leaned forward, elbows resting on his splayed legs, a genuine intrest in his handsome face.
Max Vespidi
player, 163 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Wed 24 Mar 2010
at 00:45
  • msg #47

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

It means last year was AABC and next year will be AABE... Max answered sincerely.  She'd known other places that had different system.  The whole notion of years though was pointless.  She would never see the turn of a year.  She hardly saw the point in why anyone counted.  Humans did, she quessed. Or maybe just for record keeping.
Cinder
player, 123 posts
Wed 24 Mar 2010
at 01:34
  • msg #48

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He has to shake his head at the continued antics of the toad.  The man was a fool for so many reasons.  With Max talking about years, he has to watch her reaction, gage her feelings on it.  When the sickly sweet sugar laden drink is brought out, he rises to take it.  Setting it in front of Max as he stands, stretching his legs and back.  "Ya be arctic Mitch.  She ain't big on fire."

He pulls his own cigarette pack from an inside pocket, the packaging seems primitive and the writing appears to be in Chinese.  He peels off the glove from his right hand showing it to be encased in a light blue flame and he uses his index finger for a light.  He looks at Max with concern.  "Oy Max, how long be one of yur days?"  He tosses her his watch.  "Each tick be a second, 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes be an hour.  24 hours in one of me days."
Hagarth Morwind
player, 65 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Wed 24 Mar 2010
at 03:39
  • msg #49

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

After getting slapped, Hag said in a confused tone, "What the heck was that for? What ever happened to 'if i scratch your back, you'll scratch mine' thing? Sheeesus ...". He then stumbled to his feet, and looked mitchell in the eye, and said, "One more word to the fine lady and I'll rip your heart out, and give it to her with a pretty pink bow! Then i'll rip out your lungs, and make meself a pair of bagpipes with em to play at yer funeral! What would yer mudder think, getting killed by a dwarf half your size? Oh, would that be shamin' ye ..." Hag threatened as he rolled up his sleeves, ready to pound the living daylights out of Mitchell.
Mitchell Roberts
player, 13 posts
Wed 24 Mar 2010
at 12:17
  • msg #50

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Mitch didn't move. He just smiled. "Friend, though the race of dwarves such as yourself does not exist in my world, I have heard stories. Stories of a race that are as unmovable as the mountain and as fierce as the open sky. I have no doubt you could provide a match for me. However, in my world, women are free beings with a will of their own and fighting spirits to match. I sense that Max needs neither you nor I to defend her. She can do that quite well enough on her own."

Mitch didn't make eye contact with Max, but looked steadily at Hagarth.
Max Vespidi
player, 164 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Wed 24 Mar 2010
at 12:54
  • msg #51

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

A flicker of confusion passed Max's eyes as Cinder set the sweet drink down before her. It took a great deal of will not to reach for it. But she didn't understand, and as she raised her eyes in inquiry he started talking about time.  She didn't really understand that either but caught the watch and was trying to figure if it worked the same way as her world.

The confusion was no longer a flicker, it had spread solidly to her eyes at the watch and completely took over with Hagrath's words.  She'd been about to snap at him again, when he started on Mitchell... and then Mitchell...

She looked warily between the three.  Was this some kind of game? Where the two still at the bet? But now there were three...And there had been no time when Hag or Cinder had been alone with Mitch without her, the third couldn't possibly... unless they were telepaths.

She looked at Hag, no.  She was pretty sure there was no telepath there. She looked at Cinder. He was smart; he'd want to win.  Maybe not as much as she liked to win, but he wouldn't intentionally make something harder for himself.

She gave a reassuring and, she hoped, calming pat to Hag's shoulder, and then handed the watch back to Cinder.  My world we also have what you call ticks, beats. Like a heart.  Numbers track time. 1 beat be a second, 60 beats a minute. 30 minutes, 1 unit. 48 units a day.  30 days a cycle.  12 cycles a year. She met his eyes questioning if that answered him. She wasn't sure she understood at all.
Cinder
player, 124 posts
Thu 25 Mar 2010
at 02:10
  • msg #52

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He just gives a nod of acceptance to Max and goes to sit on the front steps, forgetting about his watch.  As he sits there, he unconsciously reaches over and picks up the dropped gun, sliding it into the vacant holster at the small of his back.  It had been discarded... toad must not have wanted it after all.  He even looses interest in his cigarette, choosing instead to turn it to a fine ash that falls absently to the ground.

"20 days..."
Hagarth Morwind
player, 66 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Thu 25 Mar 2010
at 02:29
  • msg #53

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Hag looked at mitchell, hardly feeling Max's hand on his shoulder. He knew he had no chance with Max, but she looked out for him. Therefore, Hagarth owed her more than she knew. In the halls of the Dwarven kingdoms, kind looks out for kind. Max may not've realised it, but her simple jestures of kindness made her family to Hag. "Look, ye little sack of meat ... I'll skin ye clean, and make a pigskin coat out of that worthless hide'a yours, and give it to that eedjit over there smokin' his lungs black with soot, y'here? Get off me porch afore I make yer foreskin inno'a tea cozy." Hag said, as he cracked his knuckles. He seemed to forget every magical law about the bar, but when its family at stake ... its family at stake. That, on top of the fact that the poor dwarf was completely oblivious; he was working hisself up with his own insults. The little guys' face was purple. and dark red veins popped out from every inch of his stocky little body.
Max Vespidi
player, 165 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Thu 25 Mar 2010
at 09:58
  • msg #54

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Still twitching to reach for the sweet drink before her, she now looked at Cinder like it was he who was loosing his mind.  20 days?  So what about 20 days... that was forever.

Whoa, Tiger. Max smirked and now tugged on Hag's arm, trying to pull him to sit next to her and settle down. She now presumed that the dwarf's aggression had little to do with her.  She simply perhaps being the easy cataylist.  And while she had no attachment to Mitch, she he wasn't deserving of Hag's wrath either.

Calm down, Hag.  Save your energy to fight the things needing to be fought. It's silly to wear yourself out over nothingness.
Mitchell Roberts
player, 14 posts
Thu 25 Mar 2010
at 10:08
  • msg #55

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Mitch still sat leaning forward, not bothering to go into a defencive stance anyway. When the dwarf commented on the other guy smoking, Mitch looked ironically at the cigarette in his own hand. He took a drag, finishing it up, then flicked the butt away. He noticed Cinder moving away, and heard his muttering, but chose to attend to the matter at hand. He turned to Hagarth.

"I appreciate what you're trying to do, good Sir, but you should know that, at least where I come from, many women actually consider it a grievous insult for a man to defend them. What is seen to you as a desire to protect one of your clan could been seen to them as an implication that they are incapable of defending themselves. Now, I know that is not what you meant - you seek simply to defend Max's honor, which is, of course, a noble goal. However, as for my part, it is custom for me to leave it to the lady to decide."

He turned to Max. "My lady," he said formally without a hint of flirtatiousness, "it appears your honor has been insulted. What is your opinion of the matter? Do you wish yourself defended? Would you like that honor yourself, or will you pass that on to your esteemed champion here?" He indicated Hagarth.
Max Vespidi
player, 166 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Thu 25 Mar 2010
at 10:31
  • msg #56

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She couldn't stand it any more, and reach to take a sip of the sweet drink before her.  Carefully to allow herself only a sip and not down the whole thing like a shot.  She rolled her eyes as Mitch answered Hag, and let out a sigh.

Looking at them both, she answered, in a tired voice as if talking to disobedient children. You boys want to have some roll on the dirt, I suppose doing it over some 'lady,' is as good a reason as any.  I believe you'll find at least one in there, She tossed her head at the door, who will be flattered.  I don't give a roaches' ass.  Bottomline, neither of you stand an ice bergs chance in hell to 'damage my honor.' She snorted, the very idea amusing.

This one's my friend. She now tossed her head at Hag, though how he had gotten such status, she wasn't sure herself. You. She looked skeptically at Mitch. I don't know about you, yet.

She took another sip, just a sip, of the drink. It was delicious.

You want my opinion, he's a hot head looking for a fight and your an instigator who wants to be Sir Gwain.  Your both wasting energy, and puffing your self up like wild turkeys.

She took another sip, just a sip, of the drink.  She was now actually thinking more about if the drink, a whole keg of this necter could travel through the portal...
Cinder
player, 125 posts
Thu 25 Mar 2010
at 15:46
  • msg #57

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He glances over at toad and the mutant and shakes his head.  Still sitting on the stairs, he turns, leaning against the porch's railing.    "Fraggin idiots, both a ya."  When the mutie tosses the cigarette butt, he lets a piece of his will flow out causing the small flame on the end to completely consume it.  The slightest breeze catches the ash in the air and the fine powder is dissipated.

Why is perception a hard thing for people to grasp?  People believe one perception and ignore the others.  "Fraggin casualties in waiting."
Hagarth Morwind
player, 68 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Thu 25 Mar 2010
at 18:17
  • msg #58

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Hag was angry, but at nobody in particular. "Who's talking about wasting energy? It wouldnt be a waste to pound the livin' daylights outta this fancy shmancy lank. Oye, I- I just want to rip every joint of 'is out of its socket, and toss 'is scrawny body about like a rag doll. And then i'll grab 'im by the seat o' he pants, and throw 'im onno the sharpest rock i can find. And then i want to ..." Hag said, continuing on giddily untill everyone seemed to drown out his mindless blather. Those who were actually listening would here him say what he'd do with mitchells corpse years from now. Hagarths addiction to violence combined with his well ... unreasonable reasoning system make him a very volatile person; he could go off in a fit of rage at the drop of a hat. But luckily, his short attention span has kept him from killing everyone in sight so far. He now was sitting on the ground, mumbling to himself about death, violence, mitchell, dismemberment, and for some reason warm crepes. The dwarf was pooled at max's feet, sitting with his legs crossed, and hunched over his stubby legs talking to himself. He has gone quite some time without hurting someone; this usually happens when he doesnt hurt people for a long period of time.
Max Vespidi
player, 167 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Sat 27 Mar 2010
at 01:34
  • msg #59

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Max smirked as Hag settled in with his mutterings.  She understood the sentiment.  She'd felt that way when she was younger.  Perhaps it was true that beings mellowed with age?  She pet the dwarf's back again and soothed, Maybe later we can go somewhere and kill something.

She had a fleeting thought about taking him back to her world for some hunting, but she thought it was more likely he'd be hunted. Dwarfs in her world were placed in colonies, used like pets or for competition.  Neither did she think would go over well to Hag.

She smiled at Cinder, though. 'Casualties in waiting'.... she liked that.
Hagarth Morwind
player, 71 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Sat 27 Mar 2010
at 02:28
  • msg #60

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Hag seemed to perk up when Max said 'Kill something'. He continued his muttering however. Someone who was expierienced in reading people would easily be able to see that the dwarf was incredibly high strung. Dwarves often had an obsessive mentality, something foreign to many sentient beings. Hagarths father was a miner, and he was an obsssive prospector. Hagarth never quite picked this up, and instead he spent his time as a kid watching violent orc soldiers torturing stray dogs and homeless dwarves as they sold their trophies in the dwarven camps and cities. Hagarth thus obsessed with pain and death. This was, in many cultures, frowned upon. But to Hag, his pleasures are just a release; as much as cinders cigarettes, or max's sugar. Pain is Hags vice, and considering he hasnt caused any [other than to himself] lately, Hag is sort of bugging out.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:31, Sat 27 Mar 2010.
Max Vespidi
player, 168 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Sun 28 Mar 2010
at 13:15
  • msg #61

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Although still amused at Cinder's phrase, Max's attention was back to Hag.  The little fellow seemed a bit...worked up. She'd suggest maybe he go hunt something for dinner, but she wasn't sure if the forrest held the same magic at the Tavern.  If she went in to ask, would she return to find a mess?  Could she take him with her?  It might be a distraction....

Do you hunt Hag? She asked, no point in plotting this, if it weren't going to work regardless.
Hagarth Morwind
player, 72 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Sun 28 Mar 2010
at 23:51
  • msg #62

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Hagarth looked up at max, nodded, and then stood up. He twitched all over, and his nails dug into his palms as he made a fist; blood was dripping down his hands. The Dwarf gazed at Mitch, the indirect cause of his rage. It seemed like the dwarf was about ready to kill the man. But hag had no intention; he was just staring for the sake of it. His current composure was a side effect of stress.
Max Vespidi
player, 169 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Mon 29 Mar 2010
at 19:36
  • msg #63

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Deciding something need be done, Max downed the rest of her drink and stood. C'mon Hag, lets go see what there is we might get for dinner...  She gave a brief tap on his arm to get his attention and took a step toward leaving the porch. Maybe we can find some ... She hesitated.  Hunting for food was actually something she knew nothing about, really.  But it had to be easier than hunting for humans.

...something tasty.
Cinder
player, 126 posts
Mon 29 Mar 2010
at 23:57
  • msg #64

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Getting up and standing out of the way of Max and Hagarth's exit, he has to shake his head.  She seems to like the toad for whatever odd reason, but he has to wonder if it is him she is planning on eating.

He nods to the two. "Later gato... don't get you self ate gonk." The first seems aimed at Max and the second Hagarth.
Hagarth Morwind
player, 73 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Wed 31 Mar 2010
at 00:33
  • msg #65

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Hag waddled off the porch after Max, giving a rude dwarven gesture to Cinder as he left. And by rude gesture, i mean Hagarth farted as he walked past him. Considering hag's recent diet of three day old moldy danish, baby mush, and various things found on the floor, it couldnt have smelt good. "So, what are we gonna kill? I want to kill something big ... real big ... yeah, and i want it to want to kill me too. That way, when i choke the life out of it, the beast will know it failed!HEHEHEHAHAHA!!!" Hag said in a exited, almost maniacal demeanor.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:34, Wed 31 Mar 2010.
Cinder
player, 127 posts
Wed 31 Mar 2010
at 19:17
  • msg #66

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

When the toad releases methane gas, it is a simple matter for Cinder to let out a focused blast of flame, igniting it in blue flame and singing the back of Hag's trousers.  "Careful toad... frag round wit fire and ya get burned."  His hand is still extended in the direction of Hag and Max.
Max Vespidi
player, 170 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Wed 31 Mar 2010
at 20:50
  • msg #67

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Max, stopped, arms folded across her chest.  She was a bit on the tall side for a human female and Hag being very much on the short side of humanoid male, Max glared down at the dwarf.

Do you have a death wish?  Because, Fireboy's right.  I could rip your head off and have it for a snack and make all our lives a lot easier. She snapped exasperated.  It would sure be a lot easier than trying to keep you on reasonable turf. She continued to glare at the fellow. Well, what's it gonna be Hogwart?
Hagarth Morwind
player, 74 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 01:51
  • msg #68

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Hag jumped at the explosion of blue flame, grabbing his rear and letting out a short, but loud "OY". He looked at cinder, and then at max. " I insult people I dont like. I dont like 'fireboy' over there. So I farted in 'is face, and I'd do it again given the opportunity. Now what are we going to kill?" he said in an irritated tone. The dwarf still had an expression of snuffed eagerness, however. He was obviously ready to go, though the back of his pants was specked with pants soot. A small hole about the diameter of a gold coin marked the point in which the gas released from Hagarths' bowells. The area around the hole was badly singed. A Patch of very pale, dwarven skin could be seen through this hole; something hag was trying to hide by keeping a stubby hand over his rear. "Oh, and my name be Hagarth. HAGARTH. Who in 'ell would name their kid Hogwart? Sheesh ..." Hagarth said, pushing past max out onto the yard.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:53, Thu 01 Apr 2010.
Max Vespidi
player, 171 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Thu 1 Apr 2010
at 11:17
  • msg #69

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Another tap hit the back of the dwarf's head. I don't care if you don't like him. Call him names then. But if you want to hang out with me, you have to... you have to be more... you have to be less disgusting. Max grimmaced.

With an exasperated deep breath, she started after the dwarf.  This was a bad idea.  This was all a bad idea.
Hagarth Morwind
player, 75 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Fri 2 Apr 2010
at 03:45
  • msg #70

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Hag loosened up and said, "Alright, i s'pose you're right. He'll kill himself with those thing he smokes if someone else doesnt do it first. No reason to ad insult to injury.". The dwarf sat down on the porch, legs dangling about three inches above the ground.
Cinder
player, 128 posts
Fri 2 Apr 2010
at 07:14
  • msg #71

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He can't help but laugh.  "Toad, I be magi.  I fix your noggin wit just me will.  I kin control meself on a cellular level.  You really think I be gettin cancer?"

He pulls out another cigarette, offering it to the dwarf before putting it unlit into his mouth and letting it hang there.  He had unique talents when it came to fleshcraft, no one else in his world could do the things he could.  He routinely cleaned his lungs and system of any of the harsh chemicals, cancer was the least of his worries.
Max Vespidi
player, 172 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Fri 2 Apr 2010
at 13:26
  • msg #72

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Exactly! Max brightened, for once resting a gentle, rewarding hand to Hag's shoulder.  Then Cinder spoke.

She glared at the other man, What goes around, comes around Fireboy. And she leaned in a bit to whisper to Cinder, I'm sure my little friend here can be very disgusting, if you want all of that disgustingness pointed in your direction, I think I can arrange it. She hissed the threat.  It was hard enough trying to get Hag a bit more civilized and Cinder was clearly NOT helping. In fact, she wanted to do some violence in his direction herself.  But first, damage control... and, she told herself, clearly she was more than these two... there was a time and a place for everything.

She smiled back at Hag, Pay him no mind. With a quick glare back at Cinder, she went on nicely to Hag He hasn't learned not to add insult to injury yet, like you have.
Hagarth Morwind
player, 76 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Fri 2 Apr 2010
at 17:40
  • msg #73

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Hagarth smiled jovially, and gave Cinder a thumbs up. Sort of as a 'She's right, you know' to Cinder. His hand still on his rear, Hag asked, "Anyone here 'ave a needle and thread? I cant say me pants are in their prime since ... he used his fire magic to transmute fire into me bowells. I must say, that eedjit wouldn't last a day back in the old country."
Aramendel
GM, 603 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Fri 2 Apr 2010
at 19:11
  • msg #74

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Te ranger stepped out onto the porch with the catwoman still clinging on to him. His face was an obvious combination of annoyance and embarrassment as he walk past the others, trying not to make eye contact with the dwarf.

"So which way would you like to go?"
he asked those following behind.
Cinder
player, 129 posts
Fri 2 Apr 2010
at 19:34
  • msg #75

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

When Max leans in close he smiles but holds his gloved hand up between them.  "Eh Ghatina, remember it be easier to destroy than fix.  Ave fun wit yur pet, ifn ya still be alive when I come back, see ya then."

He gets up, turning his back to the two and starts walking out towards the woods.  As he moves, he starts to pick up speed until he is at a full sprint.  He brings out the mini-gun leveling it in front of himself as he disappears from sight.
Max Vespidi
player, 173 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Sat 3 Apr 2010
at 00:04
  • msg #76

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Max scowled a bit more watching Cinder go, then turned to Hag. I'd bet the bar tender has needle and thread, or one of the wenches in there. She tossed her head back toward the building.

I'll wait, if you want to check... She leaned against a post on the porch.
Shara Catseye
player, 24 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Sat 3 Apr 2010
at 00:50
  • msg #77

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Shara shrugs at Aramendel's question. "Straight for the trees?"
Hagarth Morwind
player, 77 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Sat 3 Apr 2010
at 02:58
  • msg #78

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Aye, fine plan. I'll look for a wench." Hag said, nodding at Max. After searching around a bit, he picked the pocket of a wench who was serving lemonade to some of the patrons. Hag proceeded to disappear under the porch. An occasional grunt or yelp could be heard through the floorboards. The dwarf was obviously pants off, fixing the hole. Moments later, the dwarf crawled out. Small drops of blood could be seen dripping from his fingertips; these cuts and piercings were made from the occasional miss as hagarth would attempt to jab the needle through the fabric. If one were to look closely enough, the rear of his pants was sewn together very poorly, but sewn together nonetheless. "Alrighty then, so we are going to go kill stuff now right?" Hagarth asked, dusting himself off.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:59, Sat 03 Apr 2010.
Max Vespidi
player, 174 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Sat 3 Apr 2010
at 19:14
  • msg #79

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

With Hag sewing, Max looked to Mitchel almost appologetically. He doesn't really mean anything by anything... I don't think. She said in leiu of explanation.  Though it was weak sounding even to her.

As Hag returns, she nodded, Sure...BUT first! Do not kill anything that talks. It was not said as a question, but a clear order.
Hagarth Morwind
player, 78 posts
Breaks rocks with fists
Breaks you with head
Sun 4 Apr 2010
at 03:06
  • msg #80

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Talking means dont kill it. Got it. I think I can do that." Hag said, cracking his knuckles in preparation for the hunt. He trodded over to the edge of the wood, beckoned for max to follow, and then dissappeared into the darkness. Considering Hag wore no shoes, he left a light trail. If one were to try and track him, they would require keen attention to detail; from the near absense of broken twigs and upset branches, it seems Hag had some skill at being able to 'get lost'. Hag disappeared into the forest, planning to scare Max as a joke. To him, it would be funny. And he, being the impulsive simpleton that he is, didnt seem to realise what max might do to him if he startled her ...

>>TO DARK FOREST<<
This message was last edited by the player at 03:07, Sun 04 Apr 2010.
Aramendel
GM, 604 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Sun 4 Apr 2010
at 03:20
  • msg #81

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"That one is going to get himself killed," says the Ranger to no one. "Well, I don't want to be near the frenzy that a halfminded dwarf can entail. So I vote we go the opposite way."
Shara Catseye
player, 25 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Sun 4 Apr 2010
at 03:28
  • msg #82

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Seconded," Shara says, watching the dwarf go with some manner of concern. Was it just her imagination, or was that dwarf familiar? Well, there were many dwarves in the city watch, and they all looked alike to her... She gingerly disentangles herself from the elf so she can enter the forest on her own. Having her hands free for spells and cantrips made her feel much more at ease.
Micheal Rufus
player, 44 posts
Sun 4 Apr 2010
at 03:31
  • msg #83

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Well looks like the little man is all worked up over something. Oh well I third the vote," said Micheal as he then laughed alittle at the massive frenzy the dwarf had.
Dave Hamilton
moderator, 115 posts
Sun 4 Apr 2010
at 03:59
  • msg #84

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

You wouldn't know the half of it Dave says matter-of-factly having watched the train wreck that was the dwarf carry on.
This message was last edited by a game moderator at 04:00, Sun 04 Apr 2010.
Max Vespidi
player, 175 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Sun 4 Apr 2010
at 17:35
  • msg #85

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Max looked at the others who had not exited and sighed.  This must be what it felt like to 'baby sit'.  She thought.  She'd over heard people talk about such things.  It always sounded unpleasent.

With a sigh, she headed toward the woods, again, not so much to hunt as to let Hag blow off some steam and assure nothing that shouldn't be killed was killed.  Not that she herself was sure of those parameters.

[Into the Woods]
Parker
player, 306 posts
Sun 4 Apr 2010
at 18:21
  • msg #86

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Looking up from his meditation, Parker only shakes his head as the dwarf runs by.  But he smiles broadly, jumping down from the platform and moving back towards the front porch.  The red draconic wings unfold to aid his ascent to one of the wicker chairs.  Looking at the elven ranger he smiles.  "Good day to you Aramandel.  Enjoy your walk, I'll give Yana your regards should she return while you are out."

He moves over to the cake that Cinder left there, cutting himself a piece and pouring himself a beer from the abandoned pitcher.
Aramendel
GM, 605 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Mon 5 Apr 2010
at 02:25
  • msg #87

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Aramendel regards the kobold with a desperate smile. Mentally trying to pick the best language he can use for the situation he decides that the woman probably would not understand Draconic, and his months as a guard for the white fang kobolds hopefully pay off. To any unknowing of the language, outside of the inn, and with the elf's intent it would just sound like a weird series of a syllables  in between yipping barky sounds,  as was such for a Kobold's dialect.

"Help, I've faced chokers and oozes less clingy. I don't want to offend her, but she just will not get the hint! Advice, magic, anything would do. Thank you , Master Parker, tell her that I will find her where I found her before."

The Hanged Man
NPC, 39 posts
Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 19:01
  • msg #88

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The smell of rotten eggs wafts out of the tavern followed immediately by the Hanged Man. Even in the perpetual high noon sun, his shadow stretches long. Every step seems to echo against the wood as he walks over to Jethro.

"Ah, mister Caso, was it?" he says with a perfectly suave and controlled smile. "It is most disappointing that your friend, Rafiel hasn't shown himself. I really wanted to talk to him. But I am glad to have found you again."

The man pulls a coin out of his pocket and begins to flick it up and down into the air. The ring of the snap is deeper than a coin of that size normally produces. "I really was quite impressed with your little display. Have you thought more of my offer?"
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:02, Fri 09 Apr 2010.
Jethro Caso
player, 201 posts
Stand Back, I'm going to
attempt SCIENCE!
Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 19:10
  • msg #89

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The musician removed his hat and wiped his brow, trying to break his focus from being drawn onto the Hanged man, but could not but help look him in the face. AS much as he wanted to just ignore him, he was scared to. Not that he would admit it to himself or anyone around but fear makes one do stupid things.

"I would lie, and say no,"
he said at last. "But a friend of mine once said that you and your kind are made of lies. It would be pointless and almost satisfying for you if I lied to you, wouldn't it? Yes, I have thought of it." His eye went to the coin, as it moved up and down rhythmically. "It would probably keep me in The Game longer than with out, and would level the playing field. But I have to decline. Thank you for the offer, though."

Heh, he thought to himself. Maybe I can kill him with kindness.
Shara Catseye
player, 28 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Fri 9 Apr 2010
at 22:58
  • msg #90

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Shara gives Aramendel an odd look. "Multi-linguistic, are you? I envy you."
Parker
player, 307 posts
Sat 10 Apr 2010
at 03:19
  • msg #91

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

His smile is broad and shows all of his teeth, but while he speaks to the Ranger, his eyes are on the Hanged Man.

"My kind handles such things differently.  You... young elf only have two choices, surrender or run."
Aramendel
GM, 607 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Wed 14 Apr 2010
at 01:33
  • msg #92

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Envy? Its just come from experience. I spent months working guard duty for some displaced kobolds. After being in close quaters for so long you just catch on, but my dialect is terrible. Its hard to bark with a short mouth."

Aramen laughs with minor embarrassment as he looks back over to Parker, and notices his attention being drawn so fully. He then felt the tug of his sword on his back, calling to be drawn and ready. It had to be from the stranger with the noose, so he did what he could to pull his little group along away from the stranger.
The Hanged Man
NPC, 40 posts
Wed 14 Apr 2010
at 01:50
  • msg #93

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The Hanged Man let out a hearty laugh. With all the fear around him, someone so honest was honestly refreshing. "Well, well, well my little apple slice. I am most disappointed. An ally of your position would be a great treat. I had the perfect partner for you, too." With a resound sigh, he pockets the coin. "I am not going to force it on you. If you change your mind, just ask. Okay, Miles?" he says with a sly smile.
Jonathan 'Ski' Boyarski
player, 3 posts
American Partisan
Thu 15 Apr 2010
at 02:42
  • msg #94

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon made his way up to the porch; pistol in hand more out of instinct than of necessity.  He'd been here before and he knew the rules; but still, going around unarmed made him feel.....naked.

He looked around the porch.  Some of the beings he recognized, others were new.

"So uh.....anybody good with locks?"
Aramendel
GM, 608 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Thu 15 Apr 2010
at 19:46
  • msg #95

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Aramen looks at the newcomer with a fleetingly familiarity. "I am passingly okay with them, but can you explain why you are shackled before I let you out and about?"
Jonathan 'Ski' Boyarski
player, 4 posts
American Partisan
Thu 15 Apr 2010
at 23:04
  • msg #96

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I'm cuffed because the commies were moving me out to put me in front of the firing squad.  I guess they finally figured that I wasn't gonna give'em anything useful.  The bastards caught me probably a month or two ago after an RPG knocked me out."

Jon looked at the elf; he looked familiar.  Was he here the last time he got pulled here?
Dave Hamilton
moderator, 116 posts
Thu 15 Apr 2010
at 23:05
  • msg #97

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Dave looks at Ski and thinks for a second
I could probably open or destroy one if you really need me to
Dave says quietly not wanting to attract too much attention
Jonathan 'Ski' Boyarski
player, 5 posts
American Partisan
Thu 15 Apr 2010
at 23:08
  • msg #98

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Destroying these things is fine;  I don't frakin' want'em.  I just need'em off." he said, glancing at the armed stranger.
Shara Catseye
player, 29 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Thu 15 Apr 2010
at 23:39
  • msg #99

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Commies? Ar-pee-gee?" She tilts her head. "You must come from a very foreign place."
Jonathan 'Ski' Boyarski
player, 6 posts
American Partisan
Sat 17 Apr 2010
at 15:15
  • msg #100

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon shrugged.

"From appearances, I could say the same of you ma'am.  The Commies-" he started, interupted as he bent his head down to cover his mouth for a fit of deep, hacking coughs, being careful not to flag anyone with the pistol he still held.

"-the Communists invaded my country several years ago and it's been hard fighting pushing them back.  And an RPG is a weapon; one that fires an explosive at a target.  I'd be much more willing to talk at length once I get out of these cuffs." he finished once the coughing subsided.
Parker
player, 308 posts
Sat 17 Apr 2010
at 19:31
  • msg #101

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Parker jumps off his chair and steps over to the young man, his staff in hand.  He touches the cuffs with the staff and they start to grow.  In less than 2 seconds they are 3 times the size they were before.  As they slip off, Parker catches the cuffs, looking at them intensely.  "May I keep them?"
Jonathan 'Ski' Boyarski
player, 7 posts
American Partisan
Sat 17 Apr 2010
at 19:57
  • msg #102

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Yeah, sure.  I don't want'em." Jon said, wiping the blood off of his wrists on the hem of his flimsy top and examining the damage caused from them digging into his flesh.
Aramendel
GM, 609 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Sun 18 Apr 2010
at 03:30
  • msg #103

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The elf laughs a bit at the magic display and just quips a simple, "showoff," in draconic.
Parker
player, 309 posts
Sun 18 Apr 2010
at 19:53
  • msg #104

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He has to laugh a little at the elf's amusement.  The truth was, it was a very minor spell.  A feat of magic much more difficult for a sorcerer came next, something that is not normally possible without reprocusions in his world.  He touches the young mans' wrist, and the minor wounds heal as there is a flash of light a jewel in his belt.

"Nah... that is showing off."
Shara Catseye
player, 30 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Sun 18 Apr 2010
at 23:01
  • msg #105

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Shara smirks at the obvious cameraderie between the kobold and the elf, and pulls a silver from her coin purse. "Well, seeing as you're free now, I suggest you get yourself a drink and a meal. They're pretty damn good." She holds out the coin for the former prisoner to take.
Jonathan 'Ski' Boyarski
player, 8 posts
American Partisan
Sun 18 Apr 2010
at 23:08
  • msg #106

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Ski graciously refused the coin.

"My last escort was nice enough to leave me his money after I disposed of him.  I should be good.  But thank you." he said with a nod of his head as he pulled the small wad of bills from the breast pocket of his 'uniform'.
Shara Catseye
player, 31 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Sun 18 Apr 2010
at 23:11
  • msg #107

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I've never seen money like that before. The barkeeper might have, so maybe you can pay your own way. But that coin will get you a good meal and a drink or two." She grins. "Where I come from, it's good luck to buy a stranger a drink. And you look like you need one."
Jonathan 'Ski' Boyarski
player, 9 posts
American Partisan
Mon 19 Apr 2010
at 01:13
  • msg #108

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon shrugged.

"I do.  And I'm not one to argue with tradition.  So drinks then?" he said, grinning slightly.

It appeared that his luck had turned.  He'd gone from making an escape attempt that he figured would end with a burst of fire from a guard tower, to being back here, with the prospect of good company, a warm bed, hot shower and a good meal.  Things were definately looking up.
Shara Catseye
player, 32 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Wed 21 Apr 2010
at 11:00
  • msg #109

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Shara grins. "The elf here was about to give me a tour of the forest. I'm not sure if they do drinks to go, but if they do, I'll grab one if I can talk you into coming with us."
Jonathan 'Ski' Boyarski
player, 10 posts
American Partisan
Wed 21 Apr 2010
at 21:26
  • msg #110

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon shrugged.

'Might at well.  I don't think I ever did get a proper tour last time I was here anyway.'

"Sounds like a plan to me." he said with a grin, glancing at Aramendel.
Parker
player, 310 posts
Sun 25 Apr 2010
at 03:05
  • msg #111

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Looking over at the group he only shakes his head and smiles, pulling out one of the cigars he got from the bartender a while back.  He lets out a small puff of breath to light it and sits back on one of the chairs.  He looks like a child in the over sized chair.
Rabbit
player, 26 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Tue 27 Apr 2010
at 17:06
  • msg #112

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

   There was a shimmer and a large rabbit stepped on to the porch he had fur of a light gray color.  He is wearing a massive for him leather backpack in his hand was a walking stick topped with a wicked looking metal claw.  His poet style shirt was bright blue and under, a green velvet vest trimmed with beadwork and cross-stitch. As the thin Rabbit walked the bottoms of his paisley bellbottoms swished as if walking through forbs and shrubs. Loops of beads fell around his neck and down his chest ending with a peace sign.  He stepped out of the shimmer and looked around "Morning all", walked to the edge of the porch and sat down looking glumly into the forest. Sliding the back pack to the ground next to him.
Jethro Caso
player, 202 posts
Stand Back, I'm going to
attempt SCIENCE!
Tue 27 Apr 2010
at 21:37
  • msg #113

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The cigarette fell freely from his lips as the hanged man spoke to him.

"What did you just call me?"

For someone who usually keeps a calm demeanor, his pokerface fell and the color drained from his features.
The Hanged Man
NPC, 41 posts
Wed 28 Apr 2010
at 02:21
  • msg #114

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The ominous figure laughs heartily at the reaction of the young man. He retracted his hand but keeps staring at him with a crooked smile. "Why are you so scared of me? I hold no real malice towards you. Sure you made my existence annoying for a little while but killing you would bring me no gain, and not much pleasure." He then turned away and started down the path of the woods.

"I'll be in touch,"
is the last thing he says as he vanishes into the forest.
Cinder
player, 131 posts
Fri 30 Apr 2010
at 22:26
  • msg #115

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He is back to walking as he walks up onto the front porch.  He notes the group of people out there and focuses on Parker.  Who is still wearing the same clothes as when he left.  "Ey, dragon borne, ow long ave I been gone, ifn ya don't mind me askin."
Shara Catseye
player, 34 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Sat 1 May 2010
at 00:19
  • msg #116

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Shara watches the well-dressed rabbit and a few of the newcomers approach. "Busy place. With the drinks they serve here, I completely understand." She gives a wide grin to Jon, then glances over her shoulder to the elf. "I'll just duck inside and get that drink, and I'll be right out." She ducks over, loops her arm through Jon's, and heads inside with him.

<to Wolf's Head Tavern>
Max Vespidi
player, 183 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Sat 1 May 2010
at 19:53
  • msg #117

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She approached the tavern a bit hesitantly, now wondering if she might have been better off staying with Hag.  There were too many people about.  But that sweet drink lured her.  Maybe she could sneak in without anyone noticing.
Jonathan 'Ski' Boyarski
player, 12 posts
American Partisan
Sun 2 May 2010
at 18:51
  • msg #118

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon shrugged and followed Shara in, intent upon returning the favor.  There was no such thing as being too lucky, Hell, he'd been lucky enough to end up getting sucked back here instead of into the prison courtyard to be executed.  SO he might as spread the luck.

---> To the Tavern
Parker
player, 311 posts
Sun 2 May 2010
at 19:29
  • msg #119

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Smiling at the young fire mage, Parker lets out a small puff of smoke.  "You have only been gone a number of hours my friend."
Cinder
player, 132 posts
Mon 3 May 2010
at 01:17
  • msg #120

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

With a sudden turn, Cinder looks off into the woods.  He smiles as he stares at a spot for a few seconds before turning back to the Kobold.  "Tres legal brou."

He looks over at what is left of the cake that he had ordered before he left, pulling a large combat knife from his sleeve and cutting another piece.  "It really hasn't been all that long."
Max Vespidi
player, 184 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Mon 3 May 2010
at 12:16
  • msg #121

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Max scowled. She was definatley thinking she should've stayed with the dwarf.  But the drink... a drink and then home.  Focused on the drink, she strod from the wood in her usual, tall, gangly gait, doing her best to hautily ignore all present heading straight for the tavern door.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:16, Mon 03 May 2010.
Cinder
player, 133 posts
Wed 5 May 2010
at 04:13
  • msg #122

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He has to grin as Max goes by, he actually understood her a lot better now than before he left the tavern.  "Eh truta.  Where your pet be?"
Max Vespidi
player, 185 posts
Rock & Roll Terrorist
Wed 5 May 2010
at 09:59
  • msg #123

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Max paused, and cast a glance back over her shoulder to Cinder, Hunting in the woods. Her answer was clipped and she kept going into the Tavern. At least she though Hag was hunting.  For all she understood of it, he was in some kind of dwarf trance or by now had fallen into some other world.

[To Tavern]
Cinder
player, 134 posts
Fri 7 May 2010
at 01:05
  • msg #124

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He only nods as Max goes past and sits himself down on one of the many seats, eating the piece of frosted cake.  "Damn, this still be good."
Slick
player, 19 posts
Mon 10 May 2010
at 18:22
  • msg #125

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Slick bounds down off the roof via a support pole and pauses for a moment as he reaches the ground. Propping up on his hind legs he looks and listens for a moment before running past the edge of the clearing.
Cinder
player, 135 posts
Mon 10 May 2010
at 19:31
  • msg #126

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He almost drew on the rodent as it climbed down the pillar, but upon seeing it... he relaxes and turns to go into the tavern.

<<< To Tavern >>>
Dave Hamilton
moderator, 117 posts
A space soldier
from the far future
Thu 13 May 2010
at 03:49
  • msg #127

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

After the hanged man leaves Dave walks over to Jethro

That guy is a ball buster
Jethro Caso
player, 204 posts
Stand Back, I'm going to
attempt SCIENCE!
Fri 14 May 2010
at 23:37
  • msg #128

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jethro waited for the very last shadow to stop moving in the woods before finally exhaling and letting out a smile. "You know Dave, you have a gift for understating the obvious."
Aramendel
GM, 611 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Sun 16 May 2010
at 02:41
  • msg #129

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The ranger debates going after the ferret to make sure he doesn't get in trouble but figures he can handle himself. Still to be sure, he whistles and points after it, and his hawk flies off after it in understanding.

he then turns to head inside, giving a wave and nod to those sitting by the door.

>>Tavern Proper>>
Dave Hamilton
moderator, 118 posts
A space soldier
from the far future
Sun 16 May 2010
at 21:11
  • msg #130

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

I try Dave says with a grin
Shara Catseye
player, 46 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Mon 24 May 2010
at 12:03
  • msg #131

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

<From the Tavern>

With Aramendel and Jon with her, she steps out onto the porch and studies the treeline thoughtfully, gauging the time of day and the density of the forest.

"You know, I've grown up in a city," she says, almost to herself. "Never seen so many trees in one place before..."
Abraham Boone
player, 395 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Wed 26 May 2010
at 12:41
  • msg #132

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

A battered-looking cowboy starts to emerge from the forest, muttering damned magic! The next time I encounter a magician will be too damned soon! He pulls up short when he notices the tavern, and his weariness is overcome. A broad smile lights up his face. A drink! That's what I need after all that crap I've been through! He looks over those on the porch, looking for a familiar face.
Parker
player, 312 posts
Wed 26 May 2010
at 16:53
  • msg #133

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Parker sits up as Boone approaches.  He smiles broadly but starts to frown when the man is obviously alone.  "Good to see that you have returned.  I ran into... some difficulties.  As I flew away from her woods, magic failed.  I had little choice but to return here, that or free fall a few thousand feet."
Abraham Boone
player, 396 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Thu 27 May 2010
at 01:32
  • msg #134

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

I don't blame you, Parker. After a day or so there, my own abilities started to fade on me. My super-strength, my accuracy, my rapid healing, and my ability to withstand damage - all of these things started to fail as I left the heart of Arafel's forest. It was almost like some sort of Magical Disease. I'm glad to be rid of the place, in all honesty. He turns around, clearly looking for someone. Jesse should have been right behind me. He took an injury and needs healing, if you can spare the energy.
Aramendel
GM, 615 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Thu 27 May 2010
at 02:43
  • msg #135

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Caelai, Mister Abraham," greeted Aramendel politely. "Or I think the work you used before was 'Howdy'. If Jesse supposed to come through I will go look for him. Last thing a wounded soul needs is to be alone out there. I even have a potion or two to spare that can patch him up enough to get back fine."
Abraham Boone
player, 397 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Thu 27 May 2010
at 05:02
  • msg #136

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Boone bows to the elf. Greetings to you, my friend. I trust Miss Whitlock is doing well? He looks like he needs a long period of rest and recovery. So, do we have any new faces in the place since I was last here?
Jonathan 'Ski' Boyarski
player, 27 posts
American Partisan
Thu 27 May 2010
at 22:34
  • msg #137

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon gave Abraham a nod.

"Mr. Boone." he said in way of a greeting.

He turned back to Shara.

"I'm guessing my cities are very different from yours." he said with a shrug.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:35, Thu 27 May 2010.
Shara Catseye
player, 47 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Fri 28 May 2010
at 01:55
  • msg #138

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She shrugs at Jon. "Big, dirty, ugly, filled with people? They're the same the world over, I'd imagine - all that differs is the size."
Jonathan 'Ski' Boyarski
player, 28 posts
American Partisan
Fri 28 May 2010
at 02:20
  • msg #139

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon shrugged.

"I liked my city; atleast the commies showed up and started destroying everything.  It was big and fulla people, but there was always something going on; alwways something to do."
Abraham Boone
player, 398 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Fri 28 May 2010
at 02:40
  • msg #140

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Boone remembers his manners and takes his hat off as he introduces himself to the lovely young lady. An honor to meet you, ma'am. I'm Abraham Boone, detective and Gentleman Adventurer. What might I call you?
Shara Catseye
player, 48 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Fri 28 May 2010
at 03:16
  • msg #141

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Forgetting Aramendel and Jon for a moment, Shara beams at the newcomer. "Well, Gentleman Adventurer, you can call me Shara. A herbalist and alchemist of Grimholme city."
Abraham Boone
player, 399 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Thu 3 Jun 2010
at 02:14
  • msg #142

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Grimholme? Ain't that the place with Drow mobsters? From all I've heard, it sounds a hell of a lot like home, kinda like Chicago in the late 30s. Some technology along with magic in that town, from what I recall. Welp, nice to meet you ma'am, but I got a powerful thirst, and I could use a drink. Might I buy you one, miss?
Aramendel
GM, 618 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Thu 3 Jun 2010
at 03:08
  • msg #143

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Aramen raises an eyebrow the cowboy's knowledge. He wasn't sure if it was true or not but something did strike him as odd.

"Mister Boone, before, and certainly not long ago, you thought I to be a vulcan and did not know what an elf even looked like. Yet, you are familiar with the children of Lolth?"

This message was last edited by the GM at 03:09, Thu 03 June 2010.
Abraham Boone
player, 400 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Fri 4 Jun 2010
at 01:01
  • msg #144

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

T'tell the truth, I met one of them Drow at Shadow's Rest Bar & Grill. It's another one of these cross-time/cross-dimension eateries, located at the end of Time. Her name was Belsindar. Lovely girl. Turned out she was a cop in Grimholme, and she told me all about the place. Didn't know it at the time, but she was the first Elf I ever met. When you've seen as many aliens as I have, you sometimes fail to place ones you meet into distinctive racial groups. Hadn't realized when I first met you that you might be a cousin to her people. No offense meant by that, o'course!
Shara Catseye
player, 49 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Sat 5 Jun 2010
at 11:23
  • msg #145

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I've done business with the drow, yes, and may I say it's a surprise to hear someone else knows of my home." She gives the man a warm smile. His manners are quite appealing. "I would take you up on the offer for a drink, sir, in a heartbeat! But the curiosity about the ghosts in the forest seems to have won me over for the time being..." But she does seem a bit hesitant, on the verge of completely changing her mind.
Aramendel
GM, 619 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Wed 9 Jun 2010
at 02:44
  • msg #146

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Aramen doesn't say much, but does give a shrug over to porch. "by Baator, I don't mind if you changed your mind," he says softly. He wasn't thrilled to be heading out in the woods once more. He just felt he owed it to the patrons to make sure they don't come back too worse for wear.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 1 post
Fri 11 Jun 2010
at 17:37
  • msg #147

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Petra walked up to the porch quietly, her head held high and her eyes serveying everyone and everything around her. Her casual way of dressing was displayed in the adult men's dress shirt, extra small, that she wore with the sleeves rolled up, and the plain dark jeans and black shoes she wore. She cautiously walked up the steps, careful not to trip, and stopped at the top step, looking around at the various people.

Noticing that most of them were having their own conversations she waited patiently to be noticed.
Parker
player, 313 posts
Fri 11 Jun 2010
at 17:40
  • msg #148

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The diminutive kobold, small even for his own kind smiles up at the newcomer.  "Greetings to you young miss."  He holds up the mug, nearly as big as his head in a mock salute to the young woman.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 2 posts
Fri 11 Jun 2010
at 17:46
  • msg #149

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Hello there," She replies, walking over to Parker and smiling at him. "My name is Petra Von Diederich, Freut mich." She extends her hand to him, and tucks the other into her pocket.

(rough translation: nice to meet you)
This message was last edited by the player at 17:46, Fri 11 June 2010.
Abraham Boone
player, 401 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Fri 11 Jun 2010
at 18:48
  • msg #150

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Boone tips his hat to the new lady. Good day, fraulein he says as he bows to her. In accentless German, he tells her This is an interdimensional crossroads. What time period are you from?
Petra Von Diederich
player, 4 posts
Fri 11 Jun 2010
at 18:54
  • msg #151

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Petra is nearly overjoyed to meet another person fluent in German, and her face brightens. "Guten Tag." She replies, and then continues in German. I'm from the twenty-first century.
Abraham Boone
player, 402 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Sat 12 Jun 2010
at 05:38
  • msg #152

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Continuing in German, Boone responds I, too am from the 21st century, though I am nearly a century old [he looks to be in his mid-20s]. On my world, Earth, I'm known as Abraham Boone. I sometimes take the role of a Mystery Man called SharpShooter. Some people refer to me as a superhero. I'm pleased to make your acquaintance. He kisses the lady's hand.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 7 posts
Sat 12 Jun 2010
at 05:46
  • msg #153

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She happily continues in German, so thankful that she doesn't have to stop and think of the translation for the words before she speaks. I am also from earth, Central Germany, in fact. And I might just stay in this place, seeing as my family hasn't managed to locate me yet.

She smiles when he kisses her hand, and takes it as a compliment, as it should be taken. I am guessing you are not human, if you have been alive for so long.
Abraham Boone
player, 403 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Sat 12 Jun 2010
at 06:06
  • msg #154

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Actually, I am quite human. My grandfather was the western Hero, Daniel Boone. My unnatural strength and vitality are part of my heritage, as well as my superhuman senses. My youthfulness is due to an elixir I acquired from an old enemy. I expect I'll live to about 800 years unless my job kills me first. he says matter-of-factly.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 8 posts
Sat 12 Jun 2010
at 06:10
  • msg #155

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

I see, She replies, smiling. I for one have never known what it feels like to be human. I imagine it is depressing to be restricted to only one form. She mused, with a small private smill on her face. She wanted him to ask her what she was, because she wanted to measure his reaction.
Abraham Boone
player, 404 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Sat 12 Jun 2010
at 06:13
  • msg #156

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Ah, he says. Shapeshifter or Lycanthrope, perhaps? he asks with the voice of experience.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 9 posts
Sat 12 Jun 2010
at 06:21
  • msg #157

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Her respect for this man was continuing to grow. That is correct. It's nice to know that this world isn't ignorant to my kind. She almost seems to resemble a cat with cream, she is so happy. But even though you seem to be enlightened, I doubt that you would be able to tell what sort of lycanthrope I am. Unless you have some sort of metephysical powers, that is. She tuckes her hands into her pockets, and shifts her weight primarily onto her left leg, an informal stance she takes when comfortable around others.
Parker
player, 314 posts
Sat 12 Jun 2010
at 06:58
  • msg #158

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Parker laughs quietly to himself as he sits back into the over sized chair and lights up cigar with a small puff of fiery breath.
Aramendel
GM, 621 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Sat 12 Jun 2010
at 14:49
  • msg #159

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

If he could have understood what was going on, by now the elf would have interjected with an emphatic, "Because he is one!"

Alas the the poor soul just stood confused as the pair conversed in what sounded like a derivative of dwarven. At least when he spoke a hidden tongue, it was to help settle down a hostile situation . Giving up on the situation, he takes a seat next to Parker and ans questions him a in a slight barking voice,
 "do you have another one of those on you?" 
 only to close with a, "I know my accent is terrible,  but its hard with a thick tongue and without a snout."

Abraham Boone
player, 405 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Sat 12 Jun 2010
at 20:27
  • msg #160

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Your pardon, Lady, but I wouldn't even attempt to guess. If my lifetime, I've encountered were-mantas, werehawks, werewolves, and weretigers. Boone switches to English. But I'm being rude to my friends. May I present Aramendel the Elf, and the noble Kobold Sorceror, Parker.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 10 posts
Sat 12 Jun 2010
at 21:41
  • msg #161

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Oh, i'm so sorry! I had all but forgotten they were present. She says, a light blush colring her face. It's very nice to meet you both, I am Petra Von Diederich, Chang of the WereTiger clan of Central Germany. She says, bowing to both of them in turn.
Shara Catseye
player, 50 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Sun 13 Jun 2010
at 14:03
  • msg #162

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

As the discussion between Boone and the woman continued, Shara's expression moved from open and grinning to calm, polite... and eventually to inscrutably masked. She cocks her head slightly at being missed during Boone's introduction, but her eyes are fixed squarely on Petra. She flexes her fingers slightly, though otherwise seems as still and in the same posture as before.
Micheal Rufus
player, 45 posts
Sun 13 Jun 2010
at 15:50
  • msg #163

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

After walking around Micheal found that there was another feline scent around. It came from the woman near Shara. Well this makes things sort of interesting, thought Micheal as he created a small flame in his palm and toyed with it like a yo-yo. After a few moments Micheal closed his fist therefore causing the flame to dissappear. He then walked up to Shara and spoke. "Well looks like we got ourselves another cat around here. Who do you think she is?" Micheal was burning wth curiosity and when it came to questions and curiousity Micheal paid no heed to the old phrase 'Curiosuity Killed The Cat.'
This message was last edited by the player at 18:07, Sun 13 June 2010.
Parker
player, 315 posts
Mon 14 Jun 2010
at 04:52
  • msg #164

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Pulling out another of the sweet smelling cigars, Parker hands it to the elf with a nod.  "Your draconic is passable."  At the little drama going on between the different people on the porch he has to just shake his head.

He pulls his feet up onto chair, sitting cross legged and speaks to the elf in a low voice.  "Why some males find the need to try and mate with anything that occasionally wears a skirt is quite beyond me."
Rabbit
player, 27 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Mon 14 Jun 2010
at 07:55
  • msg #165

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

   Leaning back from where at some point he had sat behind one of the pouch's large support columns the Rabbit only somewhat larger then a normal rabbit but dressed like s refugee from a hippy commune looked at Parker and the Elf.

   That's one good thing about my Boss he might admire a cute fluff tail now and again but he is just too darned big.  Plus He really prefers the two footed females.  The rabbit looked back at the forest still leaning back a glum look sliding on to his face.
Aramendel
GM, 622 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Mon 14 Jun 2010
at 19:13
  • msg #166

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Thank you,"
he finishes in draconic.

Aramen bites off the tip, and fidgets around in his pack a bit until he finds a tindertwig and lights the cigar. He inhales it a bit too deep as he lights it and coughs a bit. This wasn't a standard practice for him, as tobacco was hard to come by lately.

"I wish I could say it was a human thing, but I know some from many a race that do the same. I don't understand it. Just to talk to one takes so much effort for me to talk to one. I think for me to understand would be like understanding how you create a cage of pure force. You can explain it, and in theory, with practice I could do it too, but its just not in me to."


When the rabbit came by he looked a little confused, for he did not remember awakening Ehlonna blessing but his memory for such things was not a strong point.

"I must say I am thoroughly confused,"
he says to the little guy.
Rabbit
player, 28 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Mon 14 Jun 2010
at 21:06
  • msg #167

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

   Jazz glanced at the Elf "Ohm, are you talking to me?"
   Suddenly the rabbit looked a little concerned to be under scrutiny;
Sorry if I interrupted you but you were talking about what I was thinking. About myself if you must know, females drive a person crazy.

   Just as suddenly remembering there are females present.
   "Sorry ladies, Good day to you."  He grins and for a moment you get the Idea he might drive a few Does crasy on occasion.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:10, Mon 14 June 2010.
Parker
player, 316 posts
Mon 14 Jun 2010
at 21:48
  • msg #168

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Looking down at the Rabbit, Parker smiles, showing all of his sharp pointy teeth.  "I had considered eating you.  I am glad I didn't, you are quite humorous.  Would you like a carrot or something?"

He lets out a series of smoke rings of various colors before taking another puff on the cigar.  "I do rather like these things.  I must learn how to make them."
Petra Von Diederich
player, 11 posts
Tue 15 Jun 2010
at 02:29
  • msg #169

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Petra's eyes flash over to Micheal, and she angles her head to the side, much like a cat. For the first time since arriving, her face takes on a very serious, almost annoyed expression. The scent that serounded this man, when she really concentrated, was like nothing she'd ever encountered before. This man smelled like a lion, but not like a lycanthrope. The smell of human and feline were all mixed up together in a strange jumble that confused her brain.

Inside of herself, in a place that she could only visualize as a long corridor, with herself at the end, she felt that part of her that was tigress begin to pace. The tiger in her didn't like this man at all, it unsetled that part of her that was simply animalistic.

Petra twitched uncomfortably, and turned away, concentrating on the pattern in the wood at her feet, and trying to make her tigress settle down.
Rabbit
player, 29 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Tue 15 Jun 2010
at 03:30
  • msg #170

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

   Jazz looked properly intimidated but replied; You have to be careful what you eat what do you think got us in this fix.

  Looking suddenly suprised Beaker did say something about carrot juice though now that you mention it.  I forgot about it. Picking up a walking staff that had also been leaning against the column tipped by a large wooden flower, dragging the leather backpack from under where he had been sitting hidden for so long.  he headed calmly for the door to the tavern what had been gluing his attention to the woods forgotten.
Aramendel
GM, 623 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Tue 15 Jun 2010
at 03:37
  • msg #171

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Hmm, so you can just talk naturally, that simplifies things," says the ranger to the rabbit.  "Yeah, and they make us do stupid things too. Though I imagine for a rabbit, that list is probably a little different."

Puffing away at the cigar, he laughs a bit. "I know the feeling, I do not live where this plant though is common so to learn to make them for me is a challenge. It is a rare treat to find one enjoyable as this. Even though it is a bit hard on the lungs.  I don't have the pleasure of breathing fire."
Rabbit
player, 30 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Tue 15 Jun 2010
at 04:03
  • msg #172

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

   Have you ever seen a rabbit talk that never was able to say two words, shoot one word before.
  Jazz shook his head "it's not just a question of talking about things they already knew but like having a whole thesaurus dropped in your head...  and being able to use it."

   "Not that they are all smart some take forever to work through what they want to say.  But at that moment their whole world changes at least for them the world can go back to normal."
This message was last edited by the player at 04:04, Tue 15 June 2010.
Abraham Boone
player, 406 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Tue 15 Jun 2010
at 16:29
  • msg #173

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

In reply to Petra Von Diederich (msg #169):

Miss Petra, I was just inviting Miss Shara Catseye here for a drink inside when you approached. Would you care to join us? I'm buying. Boone tells the young lady, ignoring the pointed comments coming from the elf and the kobold. He feels his cheeks burn slightly, and wonders where Yana Whitlock might be.
Parker
player, 317 posts
Tue 15 Jun 2010
at 22:10
  • msg #174

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Excuse me, I need a quick breath of air."  He crushes out the butt of the cigar into his hand.  Suddenly standing on his seat, Parker jumps clear from the porch, red leathery wings extending and carrying him out into the center of the clearing.  The truth was he was feeling a bit cluastraphobic with all of the people standing over him.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 12 posts
Wed 16 Jun 2010
at 00:08
  • msg #175

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Petra's attention shifted back to Boone. I'm afraid I don't have any money. She replied, shrugging. And honestly, after her walk to the tavern she was a bit hungry. She'd have to eat something soon, or her tigress might start getting restless.

She watched as Parker flew away into the clearing, and then glanced around at the other people, and rabbit, present. None of them seemed to be in a very good mood as far as she could tell, and maybe that was her fault. She had interupted them. Or at least that was what she assumed. And the outright scrutiny she was getting from Shara was a bit unsettling, but she chose to ignore it.
Abraham Boone
player, 407 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Wed 16 Jun 2010
at 17:10
  • msg #176

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Ah, not a problem. As I said, I'm buying. They serve meals as well inside if you plan to stay awhile. If you need anything, I'd be pleased to cover the cost. the Cowboy Gentleman offers.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 13 posts
Wed 16 Jun 2010
at 20:41
  • msg #177

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Alright. She replied, glancing around hesitently. She brushed some hair out of her eyes and smiled. It was nice to find someone who wasn't always angry with her, or constantly puting her down. If all humans were like this one she was going to start familiarizing herself with them more often.
Aramendel
GM, 624 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Thu 17 Jun 2010
at 20:32
  • msg #178

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Show off!" Aramen yells at Parker as he takes flight, but quickly follows it with a hearty laugh.

"Oh, Mr. Rabbit, I almost forgot, make sure you or any of your friends don't piss off the hawk around here. He tends to behave himself, but I can only train him so much. Same with the Spiky ferret. I don't know where they went off too though. . ."

Micheal Rufus
player, 46 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 02:55
  • msg #179

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Seeing the man who smelled like a hunter Micheal Rufus turned his head and pulled out a fifty and handed it to the lady who smelled like a tiger. "I got extra money so here," said Micheal as he saw she didn't seem to like him.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 14 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 03:10
  • msg #180

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Petra stared at the money for amoment, almost unbelieving, befor she reached out tentatively and took it. Um, Thank you very much. She said, smiling. No one had ever handed her money before, not even her own father. It was a strange expirience, and she liked it.
If I may ask, what is your name?
Micheal Rufus
player, 47 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 03:15
  • msg #181

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Micheal Rufus is the name. You can call me Lionheart if you want though," said Micheal as he smiled. He found that the woman was quite beautiful as he glanced her over in a quick moment. "So where did you come from?," asked Micheal as he still smiled.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 15 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 03:23
  • msg #182

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

My name is Petra. She replied, and then smoothly folded the money he had handed her and put it in her pocket. I came from Germany. Do you know of it? She shifted her weight to the side, and out her hands in her pockets.
Micheal Rufus
player, 48 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 03:39
  • msg #183

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Yeah I've been there and had a few missions there but over all good country," said Micheal as he smiled.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 16 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 03:42
  • msg #184

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She raises an eyebrow at his statement. What do you mean by missions? She asked, looking him over. She couldn't think of anything that was a good thing involving her country and 'missions'. It made her cautious, and the fact that his scent was so strange didn't quite calm her. But she would give him the benifit of the doubt.
Micheal Rufus
player, 49 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 03:51
  • msg #185

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"There was some crazy man who got his hands on a few nucs and me along with the other gladiators took him down before a nuc went off. Also we stopped at a sic town along the way there and we helped heal them thanks to my help," said Micheal as he was more interested in what that town was like now in Germany.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 17 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 04:04
  • msg #186

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Petra considered his reply for a few moments. Gladiators? Were you in the military? She askes, studying him. What exactly was this man capable of? Maybe he could be a strong conection to have in this world. If her family ever found her here, she would need all the help she could get to protect herself.
Micheal Rufus
player, 50 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 04:14
  • msg #187

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Yes and no. We were in the military but we quit. Now we serve as a special ops force that helps keep peace in thwe world but now we are disbanded," said Micheal.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 18 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 04:28
  • msg #188

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Really, She replied. If you don't mind me asking, does this have any reason for you not being human? She was interested in what his reaction would be. If he was anything like a lycanthrope he would already know that she herself was not human, but she was interested in how he would take her bluntness on the matter.
Micheal Rufus
player, 51 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 04:41
  • msg #189

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Actually it had nothing to do with me being the way I am. Yes I was once human when I was in prison. Howevee I was approached with an offer to partake in an experiment which altered my dna. It was called the Gladiator project. I was the second test. They chose me because of my previous military record. I came out of the experiment the way I am. I can take human form as well as this form. I also can heal other with the fire you see that makes my mane, said Micheal as he explained his life to the lady.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 19 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 04:55
  • msg #190

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Her eyes brightened a bit. What was it like to be human? She asked, interested. She had never been human, and had always wanted to ask another shapeshifter about the expirience.

The weretiger clans in Germany, and everywhere else, where very strict about infecting humans. If you infected a human without the order or okay from one of the leaders, you and the former human were executed. Likewise, most weretigers were born as shapeshifters, and different breeds of tiger were not aloud to mate with each other. It was a strange political world that she came from, and it was refreshing to be in this one.
Rabbit
player, 31 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 10:07
  • msg #191

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

  Jazz smiled at Aramendel; thanks for the warning I'll keep an eye and ear, He flicked one of his ears back and forth. open and when I go back to the farm, I'll let the others know too.

  <<<Inside to Bar]
Micheal Rufus
player, 52 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 21:26
  • msg #192

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

In reply to Petra Von Diederich (msg #190):

"It gets interesting due to all the good and bad. Sometimes it gets really good and at other times it gets really bad. It is no different than life in general," said Micheal as smiled as he couldn't help but let his mind wander back to the days before he becaem a gladiator.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 20 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 21:31
  • msg #193

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She considered for a few moments. How exactly had he been made? From what she could tell he didn't seem to be a preternatural creature...more like something created in a laboratory. Can you turn compleatly into a lion? She asked.
Micheal Rufus
player, 53 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 21:36
  • msg #194

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Yes and no. I can become a lion made of complete flames only when I concentrate long enough. Besides that I can only take this form along with my original human form," replied Micheal as he thought that this woman who appeared to smell like a werelion was quite attractive.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 21 posts
WereTiger
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 21:45
  • msg #195

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

A lion made of flames. That was sort of odd. Do you think like a lion in this form? She asked.

She found it sort of strange that she was asking all of the questions, but it was still interesting. And she was glad that he wasn't a werelion, especialy not an alpha. It would have been anoying to have to greet him formaly.
Micheal Rufus
player, 54 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 21:48
  • msg #196

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Nope. I think like a human. However I do think like a lion some of the time," said Micheal as he continued to anwser this womans questions honestly without a second thought.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 22 posts
WereTiger
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 21:53
  • msg #197

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Petra moved back to lean agains the wall, getting more comfortable. This man was interesting, but he confused her. And now that she knew why his smell was so strange her tigress had calmed a bit. She decided she would ask him a few more basic questions. Do you have to eat soon after changing forms? Or do you get very tired?

It was common knowlege in her world that if a lycanthrope shifted forms, from either human to animal or animal to human, they had to eat something almost right after. And if the person was a particularly weak lycanthrope they may pass out for several hours after returning to human form.
Micheal Rufus
player, 55 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 21:58
  • msg #198

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I don't have to eat right after I change form but I get kind of weak after healing other so right after I got to find some source of heat or fire to recharge," said Micheal
Petra Von Diederich
player, 23 posts
WereTiger
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 22:11
  • msg #199

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She looked away for a moment, a bit confused. She watched a few birds circle over the forest, and then turned her eyes back to Micheal. Do you ever change forms against your own will? Or maybe just for fun?
Micheal Rufus
player, 56 posts
Fri 18 Jun 2010
at 22:38
  • msg #200

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I can change form at will but I've changed form once when I didn't want to though. That was because I was angry though," replied Micheal as he yawned alittle but kept his mouth shut politely.
Abraham Boone
player, 408 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Sun 20 Jun 2010
at 15:58
  • msg #201

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Boone, listening to the exchange, pipes up Yeah! I'm met a few people who undergo transformations when they are angry or they smell blood. Some of the were's perhaps, but a few bricks as well. Oh, I'm sorry. You probably don't know the term. 'Bricks' are what we tend to call beings who are fantastically strong and durable - those who can lift or throw in excess of 50 tons of weight, or can survive heavy bombs or nukes from less than a mile away. He then steps up to the door. In any case, would you, Miss Petra, or you , Miss Shara, care to join me inside for a friendly drink? As I said, it's on me.
Shara Catseye
player, 51 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Mon 21 Jun 2010
at 02:01
  • msg #202

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Shara gives a small smile, one that seems more polite than anything else, and her words are clipped. "Thankyou for the offer, Mister Boone, but I've already been waylaid twice already. I'm never going to see this forest if I keep going to accept drinks. Maybe later, once we return."
Petra Von Diederich
player, 24 posts
WereTiger
Mon 21 Jun 2010
at 04:06
  • msg #203

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

You're going into the forrest? Petra asked, turning to Shara. Of course, she had walked through a part of the forrest to get to the Tavern, but she hadn't gotten to look around. And the tiger in her wanted to explore this new territory, and to run. May I come with you? She asked, and then quickly turned to Boone. Ah, you should come too. It would be fun.
Abraham Boone
player, 409 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Mon 21 Jun 2010
at 05:36
  • msg #204

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Boone hesitates briefly. After that last adventure, he really needed a drink! However, he has two attractive females asking him to accompany them, and as a gentleman, he has little choice. A broad grin crosses his face as he replies it would be my honor, ladies! He bows towards the woods, saying would you prefer to walk, or run?
Shara Catseye
player, 52 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Wed 23 Jun 2010
at 01:01
  • msg #205

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Oh, but you both just got here!" Shara's smile remains in place. "It'd be rude of me to ask you to come with, seeing as you haven't had the chance to eat or dirnk just yet."
Petra Von Diederich
player, 25 posts
WereTiger
Thu 24 Jun 2010
at 04:52
  • msg #206

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Petra smiles at Shara, I don't know about Boone, but I'm a Tiger. I can go days without eating. And the forrest seems interesting, She replied, brushing her hair back from her face.
Abraham Boone
player, 410 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Thu 24 Jun 2010
at 05:11
  • msg #207

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Actually, given the company, I feel quite refreshed! I can eat or drink at any time, but stretching my legs and using my full abilities would feel great right now. He demonstrates by leaping 6 meters in the air, turning a full somersault as he does. He lands on both feet, bending at the legs to absorb the impact. Ready when you are, ladies. he says with a smile.
Aramendel
GM, 626 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Thu 24 Jun 2010
at 05:52
  • msg #208

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I do not know about you," the ranger chimes in, "but I hope to not need any of our full abilities. I do not know where a calm walk in the woods might call for a vertical leap."  He doesn't look at the group directly, but instead gazes past, into the woods.

"There have been strange things in the woods, and may of it has been hostile. But I am not looking for trouble, I am merely going in case of it. If you and the tigress want to take Shara and go hunt and exert yourself, so be it, but I'd rather you go without me."

Shara Catseye
player, 53 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Thu 24 Jun 2010
at 08:44
  • msg #209

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Shara gives a small smile, and pats Aramendel on the arm. "Oh, our guide doesn't want to come with us? Are the forests all that bad, really?" She gives another small sigh. "Well, I suppose there's nothing for it. Alright, Gentleman Adveturer and Madam Tigress, shall we depart?" She doesn't sound as enthusiastic as before, but still eager enough to go.
Parker
player, 318 posts
Thu 24 Jun 2010
at 17:22
  • msg #210

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He continues to sit in the lotus position as the the others talk about a casual stroll through the woods.  "These are not simple woods.  In these woods are innumerable portals to innumerable worlds.  Unless you are in physical contact with someone, even if you go through the same portal, you will not end up in the same world."

He pauses to spread a number of fist sized gems out in front of himself.  "And be careful what you look for in the woods, you may find it."
Petra Von Diederich
player, 26 posts
WereTiger
Thu 24 Jun 2010
at 20:28
  • msg #211

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Petra raised an eyebrow at Boone's anitcs, and then looked toward the woods. I'm ready when everyone else is. She said.
Micheal Rufus
player, 57 posts
Thu 24 Jun 2010
at 21:10
  • msg #212

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Well mind if I join you all. I only have more drinking and sleeping to look froward to at the moment," said Micheal as he then pullout out his sword and shined it off and then sheathed it.
Abraham Boone
player, 411 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Thu 24 Jun 2010
at 23:10
  • msg #213

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Boone trots out towards the path, then stops and asks Petra to join him. Shall we take point, milady?
Aramendel
GM, 627 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Fri 25 Jun 2010
at 02:57
  • msg #214

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The ranger puts his hands up in mock defeat and takes a step back. "You don't need me around Miss Shara. Surrounded on 3 sides by werebeasts, what could go wrong?"

He takes a seat a few feet from Parker and rests on his knees. Unslinging his bow and placing it before him, his motions become absolute and deliberate. The only motion out of place it seems is when he reaches as an empty sheath on his ankle, and the hesitation afterward. With his finger he traces along the tips of the crescent of the bow, completing a full circle around himself and then writes symbols in the dirt near the bow. Closing his eyes, he just mutters with real emotion,
"Just do not go chasing dragons."
Abraham Boone
player, 412 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Fri 25 Jun 2010
at 03:15
  • msg #215

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Mister, for the last time, I'm not a werebeast! I'm human, or at least mostly human. Say hello to Yana for me, all right?
Petra Von Diederich
player, 27 posts
WereTiger
Fri 25 Jun 2010
at 03:16
  • msg #216

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Petra walks down the stairs, and then glances up at Shara. Come on, lets have some fun. She smiles, revieling a set of slightly elongated canine and insisor teeth, and then walks over to Boone.
Aramendel
GM, 629 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Fri 25 Jun 2010
at 04:31
  • msg #217

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"No human would sniff at a door like a dog,"
 he says in the same matter of fact flat tone as before before continuing his internal reverence.
Abraham Boone
player, 415 posts
Grandson of Daniel
Pulp Hero/ Trick shot
Thu 1 Jul 2010
at 07:41
  • msg #218

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He only shakes his head at the young elf's antics.  With a smile up at Shara and Petra, Boone takes off into the woods at a job.  Be careful for any ghosts that may be about.
D'Artagnan Addams
player, 1 post
Sun 4 Jul 2010
at 10:04
  • msg #219

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

     "Blasted, endless, rainy woods!" said D'Artagnan to himself, trudging ever on.
     'How many days and nights has it been?' He thought to himself, then stopped short.
     'An Elf, sitting on the ground. And....a tall Lizard? No - - - think about the family Beastiary, boy....ah! A Kobalt! But isn't that a kind of blue? And hark? is that the sound of a crowd?' As he stopped trudging to listen, a trace of a yeasty scent in the air filled his living vampire nostrils.
     "I smell beer!" he involuntarily said aloud.
     Then he stepped forward into the clearing.
     "Be not alarmed." he said. "It is only I, D'Artagnan Addams." and he half-bowed toward the two.
     "It is a pleasure indeed to make your acquaintance in this endless, stupid forest!" Noticing that the rain had stopped, D'Artagnan carefully watched the two while taking off his wet hat and beating it somewhat drier on the nearest tree.
Parker
player, 319 posts
Mon 5 Jul 2010
at 19:33
  • msg #220

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The kobold turns and looks with a rather blank expression.  He doesn't look like he would have been disturbed by a charging army.  "Greetings to you  D'Artagnan Addams.  Welcome to the Wolf's Head Tavern, crossroads of all worlds."  He glances over his shoulder at the Tavern.  "There is indeed beer of all sorts inside.  But I would be careful of calling the forest here stupid... it may take offense."
D'Artagnan Addams
player, 3 posts
Tue 6 Jul 2010
at 06:25
  • msg #221

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

In reply to Parker (msg #220):

     D'Artagnan rasises and eyebrow, then nods thoughtfully.
     "I do apologize your...honors." he says vaguely in the direction of the forest all around.
     'My word! I had no idea tht such beasts talked in any civil way..' he thought to himself.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:25, Tue 06 July 2010.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 32 posts
WereTiger
Tue 6 Jul 2010
at 08:24
  • msg #222

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Petra glances at D'Artagnan, mildly interested, and wals over to Boone. I'll have you now that I'm not afraid of spirits. In my old home I'm friends with a few. She say, with an expression that suggests that she may be laughing at a private joke.
D'Artagnan Addams
player, 4 posts
Wed 7 Jul 2010
at 12:43
  • msg #223

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

In reply to Petra Von Diederich (msg #222):

D'Artagnan starts intensely.
     'There are others here!  ....Or are there?'
     Peering at the edge of the clearing, D'Artagnan sometimes makes out another woman and a man, and sometimes not. Petra seems to always be there.
     'Is that fog, or something else?' He wonders.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:44, Wed 07 July 2010.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 34 posts
WereTiger
Wed 7 Jul 2010
at 21:26
  • msg #224

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

As she's about to make her way into the forrest, Petra feels an odd sensation; she recognizes the feeling of being watched. Unsettled, she glances back and sees D'Artagnan looking in her direction. Even though she is very far away, she can tell that he seems to be straining to see her, and possibly Boone, who had already made his way into the forrest.

Because he seemed to not be able to see any better than a normal human, she decided he wasn't a threat. Of course, the only thing threatening to her was either a very powerful vampire, or a member of her own family. She hadn't mentioned to Boone that the only reason she wanted to explore the forrest was so she could devise an escape route if her family ever found her. Being a WereTiger on the run, she new that if she ever saw another of her kind, it would be because they were going to kill her.

She shook her head to clear the thought, and waved at D'Artagnan, and then made her way after Boone.

<<To A Jaunt in the Woods>>
Parker
player, 320 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2010
at 18:29
  • msg #225

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The diminutive kobold gives the smallest gesture of acceptance.  "Amongst humans I am known as Parker, Dragon Borne Kobold and inheritor of Arcane Draconic Might.  My quiet friend here is Aramandel of the Rangers of so and so."
Aramendel
GM, 630 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Sun 11 Jul 2010
at 20:01
  • msg #226

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"What he means is Ranger of Ehlonna and the esteemed Order of Balance," he says without removing himself from the circle surrounding him. "And I see that I still get little respect."

Finally opening his eyes he looks over to newcomer, but only simply says, "Welcome."
D'Artagnan Addams
player, 5 posts
Tue 13 Jul 2010
at 13:53
  • msg #227

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

In reply to Aramendel (msg #226):

     "Thank you, gentlem...gentlebeings! I do believe I'll catch a beer, and return to you!" says D'Artagnan, bowing and smiling.
{--> to the Tavern}
This message was last edited by the player at 13:55, Tue 13 July 2010.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 4 posts
Fri 29 Oct 2010
at 00:30
  • msg #228

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

--> from the Forest

Looking up at the sign, he chuckled at the Wolf head design.  "Well, it's either my luck day, or I'm about to be swarmed by angry orcs."  Chuckling a bit at the thought, he approached the tavern, looking around for people on what looked to be the front porch of the building.
Aramendel
GM, 638 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Fri 29 Oct 2010
at 02:40
  • msg #229

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"No orcs here. Well not anymore anyway," says a meditative elf sitting next to a kobold. He seems slightly disinterested in the new comer but still turns his head to face the man.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 5 posts
Fri 29 Oct 2010
at 03:35
  • msg #230

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon looked over to the source of the voice.  "Well, that's a relief.  Them and their wolves... then again, the place doesn't exactly have an Orcish build to it, anyway."  Turning to face the voice, he did a slight double-take at the figure sitting next to the elf, stopping himself from reaching for the daggers in his boots.  It was just sitting there, like it was... hanging out with this person. "Uhh, if you don't mind my asking... just what is this place?  Where am I?  Because I get the feeling I'm not in Elwynn forest anymore."
Aramendel
GM, 639 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Mon 1 Nov 2010
at 23:37
  • msg #231

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Where are you? Many before have asked that, myself included. the best way to put it is nowhere and everywhere. You are at the meeting place between worlds. "
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 6 posts
Thu 4 Nov 2010
at 19:15
  • msg #232

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon took a moment to register what the elf had just said.  "That... makes a lot more sense than I would have thought, actually... especially after all the trouble with the Dark Portal a few years ago... I guess that leaves the question then, how did I get here?  As far as I know, I was just wandering the forest near Stormwind City."

He crossed his arms, and looked the Elf up and down.  "I suppose that means calling you a High Elf or a Blood Elf would be incorrect, then?"
Aramendel
GM, 640 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Tue 9 Nov 2010
at 04:35
  • msg #233

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Ugh, to say the least. I hold no distastes for other races and self grandeur like those damn highs do. There is actually a human that holds a very special place in my heart. I haven't heard of this blood elf that you speak of but it might be fitting. Other races have referred to my kind as wood elves, a fair enough naming. How should I refer to you?"
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 7 posts
Tue 9 Nov 2010
at 05:55
  • msg #234

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon shook his head.  "Nah, Blood Elves are worse than High Elves... at least High Elves still hold ties with the Alliance.  Blood Elves are essentially the High Elves that survived the fall of their kingdom, reclaimed it, and rebuilt, and got even more full of themselves.  Not a pleasant people, and allied with our enemies nowadays."

He extended a hand.  "The name's Jonathan Harmarth.  Proud citizen of Stormwind, the last true bastion of humanity on Azeroth."
Rabbit
player, 40 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Wed 17 Nov 2010
at 02:19
  • msg #235

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

    A rather large rabbit well large if you were a normal rabbit, walked out of the door carrying a mug and a staff topped with a wooden flower.  Which really was apt as he appeared to be dressed in what might be somewhere called "flower child punk".

 from Tavern.>>>>
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 8 posts
Thu 18 Nov 2010
at 07:12
  • msg #236

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Glancing at the one just leaving the door, Jonathan found himself doing a double take.  Great.  Now there was a giant, probably talking rabbit.  Jonathan reminded himself of what the elf had said.  A meeting place between the worlds... suddenly, he realized just what that meant.  He had NO clue what he was walking into... but then again, he was lost.  And, come to think of it... kinda hungry.

Jon shut his eyes for a moment and shook his head to clear it of unwelcome thoughts.  "So, uh... what's the food like here?  Long as I'm here, may as well check it out."
Rabbit
player, 41 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Thu 18 Nov 2010
at 11:03
  • msg #237

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

   Jazz looked up at the human standing on the porch, "Hi; so you're new here too.  Don't know about the food here ye,t but they make a great carrot juice.  They even knew how to make the perfect Bloody Ann."

   Jazz looked at the woods beyond the meadow and sighed. "Not back yet I guess, so what are you doing here"
Mischa Radomirovich
player, 1 post
Wed 24 Nov 2010
at 07:24
  • msg #238

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

  From the edge of the woods approaches a fair-skinned young woman in a tricorn hat, wearing two breach-loading pistols, one at each hip, beneath a heavy leather greatcoat. She looks as thoroughly lost as she feels, and her aqua-colored eyes take in the exterior of the tavern with something between superstition and uncertainty as she approaches the porch.

  She comes closer, hailing Jonathan with one gloved hand. "Erm, excuse me," she says in a thickly accented voice that sounds very much like Russian, "But... where the hell am I?"
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 9 posts
Wed 24 Nov 2010
at 08:52
  • msg #239

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan had started to attempt to answer the rabbit when the question came from behind him.  Spinning about, the part of his mind still rooted in Azeroth had expected to see a Draenei behind him, the stranger's voice bearing a very similar accent, he instead found a (seemingly, at least... could never be sure anymore) human girl.

"Truth be told... I'm not entirely sure myself.  Some kind of tavern, apparently.  I was just asking the same question myself, actually, a minute ago.  The elf here calls it 'a meeting place between the worlds' or something along those lines."  He took another glance toward the bizarre rabbit-creature.  "You get lost too, I take it?"  he asked, simultaneously answering the Rabbit's.
Mischa Radomirovich
player, 2 posts
Wed 24 Nov 2010
at 09:04
  • msg #240

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

  The young woman carefully considers the admittedly strange reply. "Da. I uh, I mean yes." She looks up again, across the front of the building. "Between worlds, hm?"

  She steps up onto the porch, her stride more confident now, and extends her hand to the man, the first other human she has seen in more than a day. "Mischa Radomirovich. What's your name?"
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 10 posts
Wed 24 Nov 2010
at 09:30
  • msg #241

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon takes the hand in a friendly handshake, nodding politely.  "Jonathan Harmarth."
Mischa Radomirovich
player, 3 posts
Wed 24 Nov 2010
at 16:41
  • msg #242

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

  "Pleasure." She looks at the door but hesitates a moment, leaning back against one of the wooden posts and stretching her legs. "Where are you from, Jonathan? I don't recognize your accent. Are you Cygnaran?"
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 11 posts
Wed 24 Nov 2010
at 17:28
  • msg #243

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan shook his head.  "Never heard of it, I'm afraid - frankly, I'm inclined to believe that whole "between worlds" business.  Cause, uhh..."  He jerked a thumb back over his shoulder at the rabbit.  "Where I come from, rabbits don't talk.  But to answer your question, I'm from a place called Stormwind.  What about you?"
Mischa Radomirovich
player, 4 posts
Wed 24 Nov 2010
at 17:36
  • msg #244

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

  "I'm from a village called Burdovostok in Kos. It is tiny, and..." She stops to look back up at Jonathan's face, her brow furrowed and hands frozen mid-gesture. "Talk?"
Aramendel
GM, 641 posts
A ranger who thrives on
Fritos and Mr Pibb
Wed 24 Nov 2010
at 18:06
  • msg #245

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The elf sits calmly in his circle but laughs lightly.

"All rabbits talk, most of the time you just don't know how to listen."

Mischa Radomirovich
player, 5 posts
Wed 24 Nov 2010
at 18:10
  • msg #246

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

  "I am guessing they do, at that," she says, looking at the elf. "You don't know where we are, do you?"
Rabbit
player, 42 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Wed 24 Nov 2010
at 23:09
  • msg #247

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

    Jazz looked at the human female, he nodded politly;  "A friend of mine back home said it's 'a Here with to many There's to fit'. What that mean only he knows he talks a little wierd some times."
Mischa Radomirovich
player, 6 posts
Thu 25 Nov 2010
at 06:02
  • msg #248

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

  Though she is clearly stunned at first at the talkative Lepus, Mischa recovers quickly. "Ah, er, um... yes. That is an odd thing to say." She glances at Jonathan and the Elf, as if to check and be sure that they are acknowledging that she is indeed conversing with the rabbit, and that it initiated the exchange. Once assured of the reality of the predicament, she relaxes a bit, but only a little.

  "Well... what do they call this place, anyway? I mean, what do you all call it?"
Rabbit
player, 43 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Fri 24 Dec 2010
at 03:33
  • msg #249

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

   "It's called Wolf's Head Tavern.  errr, at least the building is."  Jazz looked out at the forest, "have no clue what the planet is called..  or if it is even a planet?"
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 12 posts
Fri 24 Dec 2010
at 04:02
  • msg #250

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan lets out a quick laugh.  "Wolf's Head Tavern... go figure."  He follows the rabbit's gaze out into the first.  "Still wanna know how I ended up here, though.  Far as I know, I was just wandering Elwynn Forest."
Rabbit
player, 44 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Fri 24 Dec 2010
at 16:26
  • msg #251

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

    Jazz shook his head, "It wasn't you doing the wandering it seems like a lot of forests wander into that one.  If I understand anything of what I heard you shouldn't have a lot of trouble finding your way home and now that you've been here come back."

  Shrugging; Don't take that as gospel I haven't been here long my boss went with a couple of human.. I think human ladies to help find ones brother.  If you want to take someone to your place they have to go With you.  Following her brother was a bigger deal and kind of iffy since he had followed someone else to that others place.
Diren
player, 2 posts
Tue 28 Dec 2010
at 22:15
  • msg #252

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

FZZZSHT!  There is the sound of lightening, or zapping, or something similar.  About ten seconds later, a nearly average looking 15 year old boy comes out of  the forrest, looking quite wary.  If you happen to be looking, you would notice jet black hair, as well as remarkably blue eyes.  There is also a strange gourd shaped object on his back, which seems to be made of metal.  His clothing also seems to be made of metal.  He looks around and notices the tavern, standing still for a few seconds.  Then,he makes up his mind and heads up to the porch.  "Uhm...  Hello." He says, reaching the porch.  "Would any of you be able to tell me where i am?"
Rabbit
player, 45 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Tue 28 Dec 2010
at 22:29
  • msg #253

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

    Jazz watchs the boy walk out of the forest.  Looking at the Little dragon and the rest on the porch "I'll bet this happen a lot right"  The rabbit stand up to his full hight some thing imposing only to a normal rabbit. Obviously thinks about trying to shake the boys hand, sighs then bows.  "Hi, My name is Jazz and I'm visiting too.  I think the chances are, it isn't where you thought you were going, or anywhere near where you were."
Diren
player, 3 posts
Tue 28 Dec 2010
at 22:58
  • msg #254

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

'You can talk?'  Is what Diren wanted to say, but he had seen stranger things, so he kept his mouth shut.  "I'm Diren, nice to meet you, Jazz."  Not wanting to be rude, he looks around the porch.  "Hi." He says to everyone else.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 14 posts
Wed 29 Dec 2010
at 03:53
  • msg #255

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon waves at the newcomer.  "Hey.  Name's Jon.  Only been here a few minutes, myself."  He turns his gaze briefly back toward the entrance into the tavern itself.  "Long as I'm here, I think I might head inside, see what they've got.  Nothing I'm familiar with, most likely, but who knows."
Alexis Con De Leon
player, 246 posts
Wed 29 Dec 2010
at 04:00
  • msg #256

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She was riding hard on her horse like she was riding from some place. She did not know  where she was heading. She held her head down and holding on to the horse. Her gaurds were dead and she was frighten. She screamed help as her horse was scared and just running.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 15 posts
Thu 30 Dec 2010
at 06:11
  • msg #257

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon's head whipped around in the direction of the scream for help.  "Whoa, time out!  What was that?"  He shook his head.  "Ok, dumb question.  I'm gonna check it out."  Pulling the daggers out of his boots just in case, he made off in the direction of the scream, a red glow blazing to life on the daggers' blades.
Alexis Con De Leon
player, 247 posts
Thu 30 Dec 2010
at 17:41
  • msg #258

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

 She holding on her horse tightly as the horse was rushing towards the tavern. She looks as if she was going to fall off." please help"
Rabbit
player, 46 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Thu 30 Dec 2010
at 22:19
  • msg #259

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

    Jazz reached over to his flower-shaped hiking staff, from where he leaned it.  Plucking the head of the flower off revealed a claw shaped blade.  But Jazz stayed on the porch, "A friend of mine said this place can protect its guests, but I saw proof that it doesn't out there.  We might be in danger here on the porch I don't know?"
Chandra
player, 59 posts
Born of two worlds
I belong to nether
Sun 2 Jan 2011
at 00:12
  • msg #260

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

After a good reverie the half-drow decides to take in some fresh air, she observes the people outside for a few minutes until she hears the scream for help. She waists no time and sets off towards the noise literally at the speed of a galloping horse

Only when she reaches the lady on the horse she realizes that she doesn't know what she's supposed to do, after all she's no druid so calming animals is not her strongest skill. She decides to run beside the horse to make sure to at least catch the woman if she falls off.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 16 posts
Sun 2 Jan 2011
at 00:42
  • msg #261

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Stopping short, Jon takes in the scene, assessing the situation.  Ok, horse running wild, panicked-looking woman clinging for dear life, and someone running beside the horse, probably ready to catch her... right.  Reaching for a small vial tucked at his waist, he dashes out and tosses it at the ground in the horse's path, causing a small "bang", a puff of smoke, and a brief flash.

With any luck, it would spook the horse, causing it to stop and buck - hopefully the person beside the horse would catch the girl.
Alexis Con De Leon
player, 248 posts
Sun 2 Jan 2011
at 00:54
  • msg #262

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

 The horse  kept running  and She held on tightly  and cried out for help. She did not relaized someone was running  with the horse. Her head was down and her arms wraped around his neck. The loud bang come and horse would skin to halt and then reared up. She screams as she was flung off the back of the horse.
Chandra
player, 60 posts
Born of two worlds
I belong to nether
Sun 2 Jan 2011
at 02:01
  • msg #263

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Chandra dives after the falling woman and catches her right before she hits the ground, being a light figure the weight of the woman knocks her back on her rump "are you allright ?" she asks
Diren
player, 4 posts
Sun 2 Jan 2011
at 02:02
  • [deleted]
  • msg #264

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

This message was deleted by the player at 03:48, Sun 02 Jan 2011.
Alexis Con De Leon
player, 249 posts
Sun 2 Jan 2011
at 02:05
  • msg #265

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

 She would let out a scream as she was caught and then something else catches her. She was really confusied and then looks towards Chandra and screams and faints.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 18 posts
Sun 2 Jan 2011
at 02:25
  • msg #266

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Seeing that the girl had been caught safely, he made his way over.  "Everyone ok?"
This message was last edited by the player at 03:48, Sun 02 Jan 2011.
Chandra
player, 61 posts
Born of two worlds
I belong to nether
Sun 2 Jan 2011
at 02:49
  • msg #267

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Heh" Chandra lets out an awkward laugh "I get that a lot" she picks up the woman in her arms and carries her towards the porch and the other people

OOC: Diren, I suppose we posted at the same time ? I assume you didn't post over me on purpose :)
Diren
player, 5 posts
Sun 2 Jan 2011
at 03:47
  • msg #268

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

In reply to Chandra (msg #267):

OOC: Indeed.  Please ignore my post, I'll be deleting it now.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:48, Sun 02 Jan 2011.
Alexis Con De Leon
player, 250 posts
Sun 2 Jan 2011
at 04:10
  • msg #269

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She was out cold in the arms of Chandra. She had no clue what was going on. Her horse eventually calms down and starts grazing.
Chandra
player, 62 posts
Born of two worlds
I belong to nether
Mon 3 Jan 2011
at 10:28
  • msg #270

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

A bit uncomfortable with the whole situation Chandra looks at Jonathan and Diren "She seems to have passed out, I don't know if she needs healing, perhaps we should take her in to the tavern?" without waiting for answers she kicks up the door of the tavern and enters with the woman in her arms

--> inside tavern
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 19 posts
Tue 4 Jan 2011
at 01:03
  • msg #271

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon simply nods and follows the dark-skinned elf inside without a word, tucking his daggers back into his boots.

--> To the Tavern
Rabbit
player, 48 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Wed 5 Jan 2011
at 10:44
  • msg #272

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

   Jazz looks at the fainted Lady, I'll bet thats her, a friend of mine told me about a Lady that faints she doesn't like talking rabbits.  Jazz shook his head and stayed on the porch.  She would probably be upset if I went in, so I'll stay out here.
Jesse
player, 305 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Tue 8 Mar 2011
at 02:45
  • msg #273

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

--- From the Forest ---
Jesse stumbled up to the porch as he coughed into his fist. He felt tired, very tired. Maybe he would be able to get some food or s place to sleep. Jesse looked around as he paused in front of the door. It looked like he was alone outside. Jesse turned his attention back to the door and walked into the Tavern.

---> Into the Tavern --->
This message was last edited by the player at 02:45, Tue 08 Mar 2011.
Rabbit
player, 49 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Wed 9 Mar 2011
at 23:40
  • msg #274

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

    Jazz watched the man stumble up to the porch look around completely overlooking him.. And then walk into the tavern.

    Jazz grinned, sometimes it doesn't pay to be short.


Edit; Spelling
This message was last edited by the player at 04:33, Sun 13 Mar 2011.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 52 posts
Thu 17 Mar 2011
at 07:22
  • msg #275

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

--> Wolf's Head Tavern

Walking out onto the porch, Jonathan walked over to the edge, staring out into the forest, a dark expression on his face.  Closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, he took a seat at an unoccupied table, leaning back a bit in the chair and closing his eyes.
Jesse
player, 328 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Thu 17 Mar 2011
at 07:45
  • msg #276

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

<--From the Tavern--

"It's not a child's game, most of the players are adults and they love your world as a place they wish to be in. Also I try not to lie to people I find interesting." Jesse comments, sticking his head out the door and holding out the whiskey bottle.

"If it makes you feel better, almost everyone here probably has a game, book, or story that relates to them...Detailed somehow, be it as main character or foot note. You better get used to the fact that anything is possible now that you're traveling the 'verse." Jesse says as he places the bottle down on the table and slides it to Jon.

"If you think I am a malicious liar, go ahead and take whatever actions you want against me. However that doesn't change the fact that out here, in the 'verse, someone's life is an other's fantasy." Jesse comments as he gives a nonchalant shrug, seemingly uncaring if he received Jon's scorn or even a actual attack.

Jesse coughed into his fist and glanced to the forest, stretching his legs before he was to go back inside.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 53 posts
Thu 17 Mar 2011
at 07:59
  • msg #277

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon scoffed.  "Yeah, they wanna live in Azeroth, cause it's such a paradise, with the Forsaken poisoning Lordaeron and everything they look at, the Horde pushing the war machine into overdrive to try and wipe out everything I hold dear, and then there's the remnants of the Scourge which we JUST got done fighting a few months back, and now there's a Psychotic Dragon Aspect and a worldwide Light-damned Cult trying to destroy the planet.  Real nice place to live."  Jonathan's voice became more strained and more hectic as he continued to talk, and he finished with a deep sigh.

He sat up, and set his hands on the table.  "I do what I do because I want to protect the people I care about.  I want to keep them safe, and make sure they don't have to live through the hell I have.  And the more I fight, the more I find to protect my friends and family from.  New enemies, new tyrants, new deranged psychopathic..." Jonathan's hands were shaking now.  "I stay, I keep fighting... because it's where I was born and raised, it's where my friends and family are, it's the only home I've ever known.  What's their excuse?"
This message was last edited by the player at 07:59, Thu 17 Mar 2011.
Jesse
player, 329 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Thu 17 Mar 2011
at 08:20
  • msg #278

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Because they can be heroes...because they can be you. They can be some else. They don't have to deal with their own problems. They can pretend that they are not in their own soul crushing existence of conformism and responsibilities. To live a life of adventure. Escapism. I hear that the game is popular with some of the crippled community. When one can not walk in real life, you can play this game and imagine yourself as a brave warrior vanquishing the monsters." Jesse returned easily, almost uncaringly. He adjusted his glasses and pushed them up the bridge of his nose.

"Granted that most of the players play only for entertainment, it is like listen to a epic ballad of heroes and villains and imagining that one is there. I mean it is the same reason one goes to a play or other show that tells a story. You got there to forget yourself. However there are a few that might genuinely be better off in your world then one like mine. Six million is a big number after all." Jesse admitted in a off hand manner. He stepped around and placed his boot on a edge, presenting his blind side to Jon so he could tie the laces of his boot.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 54 posts
Thu 17 Mar 2011
at 16:50
  • msg #279

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon shook his head.  "I'm not the hero.  The heroes are people like Muradin Bronzebeard.  Danath Trollbane.  King Varian.  Tirion Fordring.  Those are the heroes, I'm just one of the soldiers behind them.  And it's not all glory and freedom."

Standing again, Jon moved back to the edge of the porch, staring out into the woods.  "Those people sitting safe at home, in your world OR mine... they have no idea what sort of hell I go through, what I've seen and been through.  What people like..."  Jon trailed off.  He was still shaking.  Certain memories were floating to the surface of his mind, and bringing with them renewed fury.

Shooting a quick glance back to Jesse, he vaulted over the railing.  "Do yourself a favor and don't follow me."  He needed to let off some steam, and in the middle of a tavern was not the place to do it.  The conversation with this guy Jesse had sparked his bad mood, but the surfacing memories were eating at him.  Heading into the forest, he pulled his daggers out of his boots, twirling them around his fingers a bit before gripping the hilts, a red glow blazing to life around the blades.

--> The Dark Forest
This message was last edited by the player at 17:10, Thu 17 Mar 2011.
Jesse
player, 331 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Fri 18 Mar 2011
at 00:12
  • msg #280

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Hmm, he's going to break if he doesn't adapt." Jesse murmurs as he sits down with the unopened bottle of whiskey. He sits down with his back against the wall and kicks his feet up. Jesse was not one to drink, so he merely enjoyed the forest air. Jesse was not one to disregard someone's plea to be left alone. The Traveler sighs and looks of into the middle distance. Now what was he going to do?
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 59 posts
Fri 18 Mar 2011
at 01:47
  • msg #281

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

A loud howl would sound, coming from the woods in the direction Jonathan had gone.
Jesse
player, 334 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Fri 18 Mar 2011
at 05:38
  • msg #282

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"...Hmm...should I go check that out? Jon asked me not to follow...but I do want to see the wildlife...what should I do...flip a coin! Heads I go, Tails I stay." Jesse told himself with a nod, he fished out a five hundred yen coin from one of his pockets and gave it a flip.

"Heads...we looks like I'm investigating the spooky howl." Jesse said with a nod, he paused to pocket the coin and tighten his bandages. He then walked off into the forest safe in the knowledge that he was not following Jon at all.

--Into the Forest-->
Rabbit
player, 50 posts
JAZZ
NO, Santa I am not an Elf
Fri 18 Mar 2011
at 23:52
  • msg #283

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

    Jazz watched the second human go and nodded; "They should try being a saturday morning cartoon."


    Minutes later..   Jazz looks up, glanced out to the forest.

     "BOSS!"

  Jaz stood up turned walked in the tavern.

<<< to the Tavern
This message was last edited by the player at 12:28, Sun 20 Mar 2011.
Shara Catseye
player, 114 posts
No, I don't 'meow'.
Back off or I'll stick ya
Thu 21 Jul 2011
at 02:09
  • msg #284

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Shara and her companions arrive on the porch.

"I think, after our little jaunt in the forest and in that sandy place, I could use a good drink. How about the rest of you?" She grins. "Nothing like strong spirits to get you ready to hunt spirits of the forest, ey?"
Gawain McLiam
player, 29 posts
planeswalker
Red/white mage-knight
Fri 22 Jul 2011
at 14:20
  • msg #285

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Sounds like a plan to me
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 110 posts
Fri 22 Jul 2011
at 16:35
  • msg #286

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

--> Dark Forest

Jon shrugged.  "Could be a fun distraction.  All I know's I need a drink about now.  Come to think of it, I wonder what they've got here...?"
Sileas Blacke
player, 1 post
Sun 24 Jul 2011
at 18:07
  • msg #287

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Sileas stepped up on the crowded porch, making her way to where ever the drinks were being served. Her time on the road had taken its toll and she just simply wanted to relax. Or fight. Either would serve their purpose. She glanced around at the crowd as she waited for her ale before finding a spot to sit.
Jesse
player, 389 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Mon 25 Jul 2011
at 05:44
  • msg #288

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jesse stumbles out after the group and onto the pouch before sitting down on the table. He seemed to be in a daze and a small stream of blood was leaking from his nose. The Traveler blinked and glanced over to Jon and his little group of fantasy-genre peers.

"Hey, Jon, if I black out, please kick me onto my side." Jesse said as he messaged his temple.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 111 posts
Mon 25 Jul 2011
at 06:00
  • msg #289

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon looked over at Jesse, and did a small double take.  "What happened to you?"
Jesse
player, 390 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Mon 25 Jul 2011
at 06:47
  • msg #290

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I don't really know...I think I blacked out for a little while. That usually means something interesting is about to happen..." Jesse replied nonchalantly.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 112 posts
Mon 25 Jul 2011
at 16:28
  • msg #291

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon narrowed his eyes slightly, and glanced out to the forest.  "I have two responses to that: One, how soon, and two, define 'interesting'."
Jesse
player, 391 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Mon 25 Jul 2011
at 21:22
  • msg #292

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Depends, sometimes it is just that I am injured, others...within a few hours. As for interesting...last time this happened I was thrown across the void of the multi-verse and I wound up teaching at a school for monsters. I taught Human World Studies for a couple of semesters...I think. Time before that I had to help fight in a war. Time before that, there was this thing with a cursed bloodline and something. Time before that I got caught in a mass teleportation and wound up playing guardian angel for a bunch of kids...I had to kill a lot of people that time..." Jesse nonchalantly said as he counted on his fingers. He then had a look of concentration on his face, as if he was trying to remember the time before that. He shrugged, seemingly giving up due to his head trauma.

"Just stay a hundred meters away from me and you should be fine, otherwise you might have to tag along. I would not recommend it though. You need to keep an open mind if you do this a lot." Jesse added as he leaned back into his chair and half closed his eyes, his glasses shined with reflected light coming from somewhere.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 114 posts
Mon 25 Jul 2011
at 21:55
  • msg #293

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon raised an eyebrow at the completely nonchalant recount of his various adventures.  "Sounds like you have an interesting time.  Still, a few of those sound like they'd be right up my alley, if I just had my ring with me.  Starting to wish I hadn't left it back in my dresser in Stormwind."

He sighed slightly.  "In any case though, I did, so I'm going inside to see what sort of stuff they have to drink.  Maybe by some miracle they'll have something I've tried before."  He said with a shrug.  With that, Jonathan stepped inside.

--> The Tavern
This message was last edited by the player at 02:39, Tue 26 July 2011.
Petra Von Diederich
player, 105 posts
WereTiger
Fri 29 Jul 2011
at 19:15
  • msg #294

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Petra glanced at Shara. "I suppose a distraction would be welcome at this point." She said, remembering the desert and the strange people who lived there. She had wanted to stay and see if they had needed help, but didn't want to stay alone. So she'd followed the group back to the forest.

 "I'll meet you inside." She said, staring at the doors for a few seconds in preparation before opening them and stepping in.

<<To the Tavern>>
Selesia
player, 23 posts
Sat 30 Jul 2011
at 05:51
  • msg #295

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Selesia walks up to the porch as Petra entered the tavern. She still tried to fallow but of course she was to large. She pulls away from the slightly stretched door frame and walks away and turns back as if she were going to Ram her way into the Tavern. She only growled to herself and lays down.
Jesse
player, 395 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sun 31 Jul 2011
at 04:19
  • msg #296

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"So...dragon eh? How is that working out?" Jesse asks as he leans back in his chair and looks to the bottle of whiskey he left on the table. He did not reach for it though, just stared at it. The wounded man smelled of blood.

"You want the company or do you want me to go chase after the shifters?" Jesse continued as his clothes seemed to fade out of existence and change into a baggy set of jungle tiger stripe battle dress uniform.
Selesia
player, 24 posts
Sun 31 Jul 2011
at 06:42
  • msg #297

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She growls to herself lightly to the soft voice running through her mind, she give a little nod of understanding before closing her eyes as she waited for her friend to come out. She opens her eyes and looks to Jesse and nods to him in acknowledgement. She of course wanted the company, she was just to tired from her ordeal to go looking for any...they would have to come to her.
Jesse
player, 401 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sun 31 Jul 2011
at 09:48
  • msg #298

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Hmm...I don't speak dragon...and I am too tired to break out the translation equipment...I guess we can just hang out for a while. Is the smell of my blood bothering you?" Jesse asked as he slouched in his chair and then yawned.
Jethro Caso
player, 206 posts
Stand Back, I'm going to
attempt SCIENCE!
Sun 31 Jul 2011
at 14:27
  • msg #299

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The disheveled musician on the reclining on the porch field strips his cigarette out of habit. As he lights another he overhears Jesse's comment. He doesn't even peek over to confirm who was talking but just responds.

"Did you forget where you are? Just talk. You won't need it unless you think you do."

He just closes his eyes again, and resumes his post, waiting.
Jesse
player, 402 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sun 31 Jul 2011
at 20:54
  • msg #300

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Hey, I got the major head trauma! It happens." Jesse replies to Caso without looking as he rests in his chair.

"Hmm, yeah, that should be true...say, what is your name dragon?" Jesse asks as he turns his attention fully to his new friend.
Selesia
player, 25 posts
Sun 31 Jul 2011
at 22:57
  • msg #301

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She lilts her large head to the man before shaking it. She understood him but there was no bond between them like there was with Petra and herself. She closed her eyes for a while, trying to think of someway to talk with the male.
Jesse
player, 403 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sun 31 Jul 2011
at 23:03
  • msg #302

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I think what our eavesdropper meant was if you growl at mean with the intention of having meaning behind the words, I would understand the growls as my native language. On the other hand...hmm, what the pickle we find ourselves in." Jesse comments before coughing into his fist.
Jethro Caso
player, 207 posts
Stand Back, I'm going to
attempt SCIENCE!
Mon 1 Aug 2011
at 04:39
  • msg #303

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The musician lets out a yawn, and a stretch.

"Hardly eavesdropping. I wasn't trying to hide. You were talking right in front of me. Not my problem if you didn't notice. Though I never understood the metaphor of the pickle. . . "

Jesse
player, 404 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Mon 1 Aug 2011
at 04:46
  • msg #304

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Pickle are preserved and prepared with brine, brine can be filled with caustic substances, such as lye in some cases. So that might be a factor." Jesse replied with a shrug.
Selesia
player, 27 posts
Wed 3 Aug 2011
at 04:05
  • msg #305

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She watches the two and huffs to herself, laying her head down then tries to growl the man her name, though it did sound odd to do, where she was from, there was only one person who could and would care of her expressions and that was the Princess who had fallen into the fireball, but somehow fallowed her here and went by Petra now, without any memory of her. she blinks her silvermoon eyes as she continues to watch them.
Jethro Caso
player, 208 posts
Stand Back, I'm going to
attempt SCIENCE!
Wed 3 Aug 2011
at 04:21
  • msg #306

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The musician creeps a smile, hearing the growl.  He seemed largely uninterested that there was a dragon sitting on the ground but finally he speaks up to it, without even looking over.

"Heh, I'll give you some credit for trying. Unless that was your name, Selesia, if I heard you right. You don't have to try and sound so disbelieving of the matter."

He tosses Jesse his pack of cigarettes without even asking if he wanted one. When one looks as trashed as he did, its a safe assumption that a little nicotine could be good for the nerves.

"Must be one hell of a cucumber to make a pickle one could fit into."

Jesse
player, 405 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Wed 3 Aug 2011
at 05:08
  • msg #307

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Technically you can make a pickle out of any vegetable. Such as carrots...and stuff. I believe there was this time I was attacked by giant vegetables...so there is probably man sized cucumbers around." Jesse says as he considers the packet of smokes.

"Thanks, but I don't smoke usually. I'll partake later."
Jesse adds as he placed the packet of smokes onto the table.

"Selesia, eh? That your full name or is that what you want to be called?" Jesse asks as he kicks off his boots and leans back into his chair. He sighs while his back pops and he stretches.
Selesia
player, 28 posts
Thu 4 Aug 2011
at 04:41
  • msg #308

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She blinks at them and growls again with nothing intended behind it. She did how ever feel like having fun but one person was injured and the other didn't look like he would be up for a young dragons antics. So she just laid there silent as possible waiting for her new soul sharer.
Jesse
player, 406 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Thu 4 Aug 2011
at 05:21
  • msg #309

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Oi, don't need to be so grumpy. Can't blame a man for trying to make small talk." Jesse replied to the growl, interpreting the meaningless sound to be a dismissive grunt.
Selesia
player, 29 posts
Fri 2 Sep 2011
at 20:45
  • msg #310

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She growls again but this time with what would be considered a smile for a dragon and shook her head. She then becomes silent again, closing her eyes as she speaks to her companion.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:45, Fri 02 Sept 2011.
Jesse
player, 411 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sat 3 Sep 2011
at 08:30
  • msg #311

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jesse huffs with a chuckle, he leans back and relaxes.
Parker
player, 321 posts
Thu 16 Aug 2012
at 18:55
  • msg #312

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He sits on the porch, pipe in hand, watching the world go by.  With a short exhale, he lets out the smallest stream of fire to light the tobacco.  In his younger days, he would blow smoke rings or manipulate the air to make distinct shapes, but all of that had grown old long ago.
Vanessa Greenfield
GM, 1484 posts
Everything and nothing
she appears
Fri 17 Aug 2012
at 17:38
  • msg #313

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

With some trepidation, Vanessa approached, returning her gun to it's concealed position at her back.  She recognized the little dragon immediately, and a wave of emotion hit her. Her throat tightened and something threatened to well in her.  She pushed it back silently cursing herself, then Him, then herself again.  She had managed to get all her sentimentality sealed in a nice strong box, before... it was His fault... no her own fault...  She pushed all of that away.

Heya Parker. She said with a small nod as she went up the steps.  Back to questioning her reality.  Maybe this was all part of her subconcious?
Parker
player, 323 posts
Fri 17 Aug 2012
at 18:11
  • msg #314

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He had seen the child coming from the woods, well... she was young by his standards at least.  "Greetings to you Miss Vanessa."  Letting out a puff of smoke he smiles up at her.  He is surprised to see her here, alone at least.  Last time he had seen her, it looked like her and her fella would not be separated any time soon.
Vanessa Greenfield
GM, 1485 posts
Everything and nothing
she appears
Fri 17 Aug 2012
at 18:46
  • msg #315

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She'd always found the dragon cute.  And had always had the good sense to keep that thought to herself.  She was trying to decide if his recognition was a sign that this was real or a sign that it wasn't.

Nice to see you again. She said truthfully, and then with what she was sure would be obvious as a fishing expedition, asked, Anyone else I know around? She hated the hopefulness she heard in her voice.  She'd tried to hang on to hope at one point, think of it as a positive thing, but she'd quickly realized she was not optimistic by nature.  And the longer she held on to hope and it failed, the worse she felt.  It was easier to not have hope.

On the other hand, she'd found her way back here again, hadn't she?  That was one check for hope.  But it had not been the endless hours she's spent looking and trying. Those had been fruitless. This had been accidental.  Strike one against hope.
Jesse
player, 435 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Fri 17 Aug 2012
at 19:10
  • msg #316

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Sup?" Jesse waved to the familiar looking woman, he looked like death warmed over. Didn't he once watch Saving Private Ryan in her general vicinity? Eh, whatever. Jesse cracked his neck and stretched, the bandages awkwardly over his left eye and temple was starting to unravel and knock his glasses from his face. He seemed unconcerned about it.
Parker
player, 324 posts
Fri 17 Aug 2012
at 19:27
  • msg #317

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He nods to the woman, a look of concern on his face.  "No, I must regretfully tell you that he is not here."  He understood loss, it had happened to him many times in his life.  He could manipulate the forces of magic, alter the very fabric of reality, but there was still no way to reverse a natural death from old age.  He had seen so many friends go over the years.
Vanessa Greenfield
GM, 1486 posts
Everything and nothing
she appears
Fri 17 Aug 2012
at 20:52
  • msg #318

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Vanessa smiled ruefully at the dragon, wondering if she would be that transparent to everyone or just this creature.  She nodded.  What was there to say to that news?  And just because he wasn't there, didn't mean he wouldn't be here at some future point, she rationalized, refusing to accept the long list of unfavorable and, she thought even likily, reasons why that was not a reasonable train of thought.  Hope. She thought with distaste, she was falling into it's trap again.

The young man's call drew her attention.  He looked in worse shape than she, but also vaguely familiar. She gave a chin toss nod of greeting. Hey. She said in response, and glanced toward the door.

She glanced back to the dragon, I don't know where he is either...or what happened, exactly. She said softly with a shrug, and entered the tavern quickly.
This message was lightly edited by the GM at 01:26, Sat 18 Aug 2012.
Jesse
player, 436 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sat 18 Aug 2012
at 01:22
  • msg #319

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"She's going to have a tough few years." Jesse commented as he leaned back further. With a grunt he adjusted the waistband of his bands and loosened the straps of his vest. He glanced around in confusion for a moment, didn't he have a drink just then.

"Aren't you going to go after her? She needs a friend."
Jesse asked as he glanced over to Parker.
Parker
player, 325 posts
Sat 18 Aug 2012
at 03:02
  • msg #320

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He turns his head as Vanessa goes into the Tavern, watching as she goes in.  Turning towards Jesse he shakes his head.  "No, I will not."   With his face, it is hard to read any emotion, but some sorrow shows through.  "There is no comfort that I can give her."

He turns back to face the woods, taking a few more puffs on his pipe.
Jesse
player, 437 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sat 18 Aug 2012
at 04:08
  • msg #321

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Hmm, fair enough." Jesse said as he too looked back to the forest.

"The world is on fire, nothing can put out the flames."
Jesse huffed as he kicked up his feet and tried to get comfortable.
Parker
player, 326 posts
Sun 19 Aug 2012
at 01:09
  • msg #322

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He looks at the front door and shakes his head before turning back out towards the woods, letting out another big smoke ring.  "I don't mind fire so much."

The diminutive Kobold picks up a mug of ale almost as big as he is, draining it in one long drink.  "I like this Tavern, it is a good place to meditate and work on intellectual pursuits."
Jesse
player, 438 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sun 19 Aug 2012
at 01:39
  • msg #323

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Oh? Hmm...then the world is...damn, I got nothing. Gmm." Jesse replied, closing his eyes and grunting.

"Oh? How so?" The man then asked, pointing his ear at Parker as he rested his eye...or eye in this case.
Parker
player, 327 posts
Sun 19 Aug 2012
at 19:50
  • msg #324

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The kobold shrugs a bit.  "When I am in my tower, I am constantly being interrupted by bold adventurers who are out to slay the kobold sorcerer and his evil followers."

He shakes his head.  "How short of memories you humans have.  All the deeds I have done to protect them over the years and they still come after me."
Jesse
player, 440 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sun 19 Aug 2012
at 21:29
  • msg #325

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"True..." Jesse nodded, enjoying the cool night air.

"It depends, unless there is a tactile reminder of a event, the human species living memory will only last a single generation and perhaps to their generation's grandchildren if there are long healthy lifespans. I blame the usually fact that fantasy settings do not have the easy distribution of information, that a more technological based world has. If you do something good in one of those worlds, it is easier to inform the entirety of the world and keep them informed."
Jesse continued, looking up mindlessly.

"I suppose you are one of those private magic users who studies long and hard in some hermit like tower in the middle of nowhere, with little to no neighbors...right?
" Jesse asked, looking over to Parker with his one good eye. The smell of blood was getting a little heavy.
Parker
player, 328 posts
Mon 20 Aug 2012
at 15:36
  • msg #326

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He has to laugh at the young human's attempt at explaining why his people just don't remember those that have helped save them.  "No, it is greed, plain and simple.  So many people want what others have be it gold, a reputation or items of power.  And my tower is just outside of the capitol city of the kingdom.  It would be irresponsible for any sorcerer to conduct experiments inside of town, if something goes wrong, anyone in close vicinity could get hurt."

He takes the pitcher and refills the beer, taking another long drink before setting it down.  "I have sat upon the Council of Lords for 3 human life times.  I fund one of the churches almost entirely out of my own coffers, but still, young knights come and try their blades against me, young wizards come to test their magic.  Most of them, I transmute them and put them into a cage for a week before sending them home."
Jesse
player, 441 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Tue 21 Aug 2012
at 01:30
  • msg #327

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"But is it well known that you do that? If so...Then they are fools, and I blame the general fact that fantasy setting societies are stagnant and primitive. Is it illegal for someone to attack a leader of the state?" Jesse cocked his head as he looked over to Parker, he brought his feet down and seemed to adopt a more conversational pose.

"If anyone tried to do that in my homeland, test their powers against the leader of the state...they would either be shot dead by the Secret Service or imprisoned for anywhere between a decade to the rest of their natural lives." The Dimensional Traveler said with a curious tone, getting into the swing of wanting to talk.

"Tell me, I assume three human lifespans equal...let's say seventy years times three...two hundred and ten years. If you took the most recent person to attack you and sent them back in time to the capitol city, would they be able to live their life without difficulty?"
The bandage slipped off the side of the Man's head, revealing a bloody mess behind the left lens of his glasses. The area around his left eye seemed to be pulped and he was missing the eye in question, with silver flecks apparent in the wound. Jesse seemed unconcerned.
Parker
player, 329 posts
Wed 22 Aug 2012
at 03:36
  • msg #328

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Ha! As if?  You humans do not live to the age of 70.  Not in my world at least.  You have yet to understand proper sanitation and it cuts your lives very short.Three of your life times is maybe a hundred years.  And there are many who know what I have done, but many others chock it up to good public relations."

He pulls his chair closer to the railing and jumps back up onto it.  Stretching out and putting his feet up on the rail.  "Most of the time, I turn unwanted guests into guinni fowl.  I put them in with the others and inevitable have my cook prepare it at least once or twice.  After the first mix up, I have always been very careful to give them distinct markings on their back, so the cook does not select them.  After a week, I pull them from the cage, turn them back and let them go." 
Jesse
player, 442 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Wed 22 Aug 2012
at 04:11
  • msg #329

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"The average life expectancy in my nation is around seventy-eight years old. My grandmother...last I recall is in her mid-eighties. My other three grandparents died in their well past their seventies. The current oldest person in the world, in my home plane is around one hundred and twelve I think...hmm, they are definitely stagnant then. You better figure out why that is before the out of context problems arrive." Jesse replied with a shrug.

"Hmm, if you do have good public relations, I chock it up to the primitiveness of your humans...hmm, the jaded part of me says I should recommend you just put up a sign warning trespassers they will be met with deadly force and kill everyone that trespasses. You are far too kind if you regularly get idiot adventurers coming after you. But hey, that is just a opinion." Jesse comments as he  leans forward onto his knees.
Mason
GM, 1472 posts
The way of the Samurai is
not dead.
Wed 22 Aug 2012
at 18:37
  • msg #330

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

His approach to the porch is slow but inexorable, he walks favoring his left leg.  The heavy, armored long coat is shredded and there is a massive hole showing a bloody right knee.  The side of his face is bloody and swollen, his left eye is barely open.  His left hand is in his jacket pocket but his right is free and seems to hover around the large pistol butt in a cross draw holster.

His head moves slowly back and forth as he walks, closely watching everything and everyone.  He sees the kobold, someone he has seen here before, it means too much time has likely not passed.  He gives the small fellow a nod and he goes up the steps, making a resounding 'thump' each time his damaged right leg comes down.
Jesse
player, 443 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Wed 22 Aug 2012
at 19:32
  • msg #331

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Have a rough day?" Jesse commented, his own head injuries somewhat mirroring Mason's. A missing left eye, and what looked like a piece of shrapnel in his chest. The fatter man gave Mason a look over, a carbine was leaning nearby. With a sigh, he got up and opened the door to the Tavern for Mason.
Alister Haroldson
player, 2 posts
Wed 22 Aug 2012
at 20:23
  • msg #332

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Alister sat on the porch, breathing lightly in the seasons air. His eyes we're closed and the corners of his mouth twitched upward.
Mason
GM, 1473 posts
The way of the Samurai is
not dead.
Thu 23 Aug 2012
at 01:40
  • msg #333

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He doesn't slow.  "Had worse.  And it ain't over yet."  He had indeed had worse days.  He had been shot so many times, he had lost count.  He had been hit with almost every offensive spell imaginable and even survived a blast of dragon fire.  He had indeed had worse days, but he almost always had his chummers there to help clean him up, get him on his feet.  He walks slowly into the tavern, giving a nod to those on the porch.

<<<To Tavern>>>
Parker
player, 329 posts
Thu 23 Aug 2012
at 17:32
  • msg #334

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Parker nods to the street samurai but says nothing.  There is no need.  Without missing a beat, he continues with the conversation.  "One of the adventurers turned out to be the grandson of an old friend."  He shrugs a bit.  "Maybe I just need to bring in some more guardians, something that will scare them all away with a glance.  Maybe I will have some old friends come and stay with me for a while.  Some of them can be quite frightening."
This message was last updated by the player at 17:32, Thu 23 Aug 2012.
Jesse
player, 444 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Thu 23 Aug 2012
at 19:26
  • msg #335

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"If anything, it sounds like it will just encourage them." Jesse said, sitting back down with a plomp.

"And getting their grandparents to say something will probably just encourage them too." The man continued, scratching his chin.

"Perhaps you can post a sign that gives challenge hours, might at least funnel the idiots into you schedule, so you don't get bothered at a inconvenient time."
He then said with a joking laugh.
Parker
player, 330 posts
Thu 23 Aug 2012
at 19:35
  • msg #336

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He takes another long drink of the beer.  "Maybe I should just put a couple of Golemns at every entrance, warn off intruders and punch them in the head if they don't go."  A large smoke ring swirls out from the pipe.  "But golemn are stupid and they would have a hard time distinguishing a friend dropping by for tea and an adventurer coming to try and kill me."
Jesse
player, 445 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Thu 23 Aug 2012
at 19:55
  • msg #337

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"You could maybe hire some of them and tell them you have some epic quest...keep them too tired to do anything about you." Jesse suggested with a considering look.

"You know, just make work for them, you seem to be a rich person. Maybe you should sponsor a adventurer's guild, and make your Tower a guild only quest site. Hehah." Jesse then laughed with shake of his head.
Selesia
player, 33 posts
Fri 24 Aug 2012
at 05:45
  • msg #338

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

A low moan came from the sky and quickly grew louder into a Moo of surprise just as a cow came crashing to the ground with a loud thud and a large cloud of dust. The sounds of a wheezing and low mooing cow could be heard from within the dust, and soon the sight of the mangled beast is seen as the dust settles.

Moments later the Selesia's shadow looms over the cow with her wings stretched then cupped as she gently lands above the new meal, lightly touching down on her hind legs in the soft dirt under them and her forelegs gently landing on the cow who was then trying to get back up with it one good leg. She looks over those on the porch with a low growl emanating from within her chest as she pushed the cow down and twisted its neck, killing it.
Jesse
player, 446 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Fri 24 Aug 2012
at 05:56
  • msg #339

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"...did you pay for that?" Jesse asked with a roll of his eyes, he gave Selesia a sighing look of tiredness. He coughed and he rubbed at the wound on his face, he had turned away from the dust, and did his best to protect it. However it still got some dust on it, it stung badly before more painkillers flooded Jesse's brain.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 145 posts
Fri 24 Aug 2012
at 13:59
  • msg #340

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan made his way through the woods cautiously.  He had no idea how the place might have changed.  But soon, sure enough... there was the front of the tavern.  With a dragon in front of it.

There had been a (young?) dragon around the last time he'd found himself in this place, perhaps it was the same one?

Jonathan emerged from the woods and made his way to the porch, making sure to give the dragon a wide berth.  He did not instantly recognize any of the figures on the porch, but that was to be expected after a year and a half.

The thought half-occurred to him that he was still in his combat attire, but he didn't really care for the moment.  For now, he was more interested in taking a look around.  If this place wasn't, in fact, a dream, then it would do him well to remember the place a bit better than he had the last time.
Parker
player, 331 posts
Fri 24 Aug 2012
at 16:24
  • msg #341

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He smiles towards the young dragon, actually sitting up in his chair and letting out a large puff of smoke.  He speaks in an ancient and powerful language.
Parker
player, 332 posts
Fri 24 Aug 2012
at 16:24
  • msg #342

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He smiles towards the young dragon, actually sitting up in his chair and letting out a large puff of smoke.  He speaks in an ancient and powerful language.
Jesse
player, 447 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Fri 24 Aug 2012
at 18:38
  • msg #343

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Hmm, I take it's been a while for you?" Jesse calls over to Harmarth, recognizing the WOW-er. The HUD pinged the man as soon as he stepped into Jesse's field of vision. The mercenarish young man looked just as Harmarth left him, it was as if no time at past. Jesse was missing a bandage now, and the missing eye and gory wound was left for all to see.

"It's only been two hours, and you up went and got time displaced." Jesse snorts, amused and disturbed at the same time.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 146 posts
Fri 24 Aug 2012
at 21:51
  • msg #344

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan looked over at the one speaking to him.  The voice was mildly familiar, but he thought he remembered him... somewhat.  "You're... the one who sprayed that stuff in my face during that little brawl, right?"

Jonathan's eyes widened at the revelation of how long it had been.  "It's only been two hours here?"  He let himself fall back into an empty chair.  "I'd started to think this place was nothing but a weird dream... after a year and a half, you know."
Jesse
player, 448 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sat 25 Aug 2012
at 00:06
  • msg #345

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Time is a funny thing, a Doctor I know of said it was a big ball of timey wimy stuff. Not a line. Blah, blah, blah." Jesse waved off the concern with a dismissive wave. He then gave the Wolfen a look.

"Never assume something is just a drema, unless you know it is just a dream. Otherwise you might get your brain eaten by slugs." Jesse smirked.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 147 posts
Sat 25 Aug 2012
at 00:24
  • msg #346

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan rolled his eyes.  "Please, don't get me started on timeways and stuff like that.  Apparently home's big resident expert has a saying: Time is a tangled web... try not to dwell on all the loose ends."  He shook his head in mild irritation.  "I'd rather just avoid the whole catastrophe waiting to happen, myself."

He tilted his head slightly at the slugs comment.  "Pleasant thought."
Jesse
player, 449 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sat 25 Aug 2012
at 00:28
  • msg #347

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"It's not a web, it is a viscus mass!" Jesse declared in a unhinged manner, his right eyebrow twitching as he narrowed his eyes at Jonathan. The fact his left eyeball was gone, and he seemed all the more bloody made the attempt look creepy rather then annoyed.

"Anyway, what brings you here? The world end?"
Jesse asked with a yawn.
Selesia
player, 34 posts
Sat 25 Aug 2012
at 07:05
  • msg #348

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Selesia only gave Jesse a happy, grinning growl. The farmer had rewarded her the beast for helping him fend off a pack of wolves. Of course the farmer didn't automatically except her as a friend. No he decided at first glance to call a small army to aid him against her! Until she had proven herself.

She leaned down to grab her first mouthful of beef when Jonathan appeared. She didn't recognize him even though he was gone fore a short time. He smelt different to her, but some familiar scent came from him. Instead of taking the bite she stretched her neck towards him and opened her wings, even as he move out of reach. This was a defensive posture to scare him away from her meal. As soon as he was past and a safe distance from her meal, she settled down.

She then leaned in and opened her mouth. soon the darkness of her throat lit up and the fur of the cows belly shriveled and burned away, leaving a glimpse of chard meat before it was suddenly in her mouth as a huge chunk which she quickly swallowed whole By lifting her head and letting the chunk slip down her throat. The only thing to get past now was the smell of burnt hair, meat and other ungodly smells from the corpse.

He eye then turned to Parker as he spoke, causing her to tilt her head at his words. Even being a dragon, she would not know of the language since she wasn't from this realm. She did understand Common though , but couldn't speak it.
Parker
player, 333 posts
Sat 25 Aug 2012
at 17:36
  • msg #349

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He looks at her quizzically, surprised that she doesn't understand his words.  He shakes his head and speaks a few words of power, invoking some of the magic from inside of him.  His attention is still on the youthful creature and he continues to speak in the ancient language of dragons, but this times, the words are comprehensible to all.  "Do you not understand what I said?  It's OK, speak in whatever tongue you know, I will understand you."

Jonathan Harmarth
player, 148 posts
Sat 25 Aug 2012
at 21:42
  • msg #350

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan's own eyes narrowed at the question, irritation renewed at the thought of his target's escape.  "I was chasing down some lowlife that tried to take me out.  I've got plenty of enemies, so I'm not sure who he belonged to, but it didn't really matter.  I rounded a corner after him, and suddenly I was here again."  He answered with a shrug.
Jesse
player, 450 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sun 26 Aug 2012
at 22:40
  • msg #351

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Hmm, then either this is a dream and you are being held captive by that group and this is all one big trick to get you to reveal things...or you fell through a hole in space time and wound up back here. Dealer's choice." Jesse muttered as he tried to get comfortable.

He frowned before moving his fingers in a weird twitchy way.

Click-clack.

A simple army issue cot appeared out of nowhere. Jesse wasted no time laying down on it and stretching out. With some effort he undid his shoelaces and kicked his boots off. His off white dirty socks at least did not smell like anything. Order eater powder at its best.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 149 posts
Mon 27 Aug 2012
at 21:40
  • msg #352

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan shuddered ever so slightly.  "I'm gonna go with that second one; if only because I've experienced a bit more of the first option than I'd prefer."

He watched Jesse's twitchy movement, and his eyes widened a bit at the sudden appearance of the cot.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:41, Mon 27 Aug 2012.
Alister Haroldson
player, 3 posts
Tue 28 Aug 2012
at 12:57
  • msg #353

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

In reply to Jonathan Harmarth (msg # 352):

Alister began to chuckle quietly at resent events, amused by the cot. He spoke with a rasp "What are you doing in that cot my friend? Events are merely begining to unfold!"
Jesse
player, 451 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Wed 29 Aug 2012
at 00:09
  • msg #354

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"If you didn't notice, there is a six inch shard of metal embedded in my chest and I'm missing a eye." Jesse retorted with a annoyed frown, he was getting comfy. There was a soft plastic click as Jesse undid and loosened a few buckles.

"Cut me some slack." He then added.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 150 posts
Wed 29 Aug 2012
at 00:51
  • msg #355

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan chuckled.  "Hell, if he were with my group, there's at least one that would be threatening to chain him to the bed if he didn't get a bit of rest, and treatment for that to boot."

He eyed the injuries.  "Planning on getting some help with any of that?"
Jesse
player, 452 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Wed 29 Aug 2012
at 00:58
  • msg #356

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"No, I got something for it. The eye should be back in a few weeks, and the shard comes out tomorrow." Jesse replied lightly, eying Haroldson.

"I survived a fight with you like this, don't forget." Jesse said mildly with a sniff.
Selesia
player, 35 posts
Wed 29 Aug 2012
at 06:10
  • msg #357

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Selesia took a few more chunks from the cow, swallowing them before deciding she was full. She also decided to take the cow apart and toss the freshly cooked chunk to everyone around the porch, giving Parker the larger portion then growl happily to him.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 151 posts
Thu 30 Aug 2012
at 16:48
  • msg #358

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon tilted his head slightly, thinking back.  "...Shit, yeah, you did, didn't you?  Wasn't I already pissed off, then you practically dared me to attack?"

He looked over as the dragon began tossing them hunks of cooked cow.  He considered for a moment, then shrugged, reaching to grab a piece.
Jesse
player, 453 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Fri 31 Aug 2012
at 11:42
  • msg #359

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I wanted a fight, and I bet I can still put up a good fight from right where I am laying here." Jesse narrowed his eye at Jonathan before smiling cheerfully with slightly stained and crooked teeth.

"Hmm, I need some steak sauce and some side dishes." Jesse then looked at the slab of meat that he was given, a steel plate appeared and he pushed the steak off his slightly clean shirt and onto the plate.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 152 posts
Wed 5 Sep 2012
at 12:05
  • msg #360

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon peered over at Jesse from where he was sitting and shook his head, swallowing a bite.  "I doubt it.  I was all rage and fury back then.  Out of my element; I was still new to the curse, and letting it rule my emotions.  I've gotten a lot better since then."

He took another bite from the chunk of meat, and after swallowing, continued.  "Besides... I didn't have my equipment back then, either."  He lifted one hand, and with a quick gesture, closed his hand around the grip of a viciously bladed gauntlet weapon that materialized around his hand in a puff of dark smoke; he then released the grip, and the weapon vanished the same way.  "Look at it this way.  Back then?  Slightly miffed puppy.  Now... pissed off wolf with assassin training."
Jesse
player, 454 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Wed 5 Sep 2012
at 20:15
  • msg #361

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"So what? I have the same trick, and I can summon whatever I want...well not at the moment, but I can still summon a lot...like Sarin gas. It is a chemical compound that, if just one drop got turned into mist in the air...A 1,000 people would die." Jesse replied with a half lidded stare.

"More people have died because of me, then you will meet in a lifetime. Don't get too big of a head." Jesse said before smirking at the Worgen.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 153 posts
Sat 8 Sep 2012
at 13:33
  • msg #362

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan scowled at the description of the compound.  "Sylvanas or the Modas'd love it."  He sighed.  "You'll have to forgive me, where I'm from people have... a poor history with that kind of thing."
Jesse
player, 459 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sat 8 Sep 2012
at 14:01
  • msg #363

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"It can be used to stop the hordes of hell dead in their tracks, or massacre tens of thousands of innocents...horrible way to die." Jesse replied with a casual wave of his hand. He looked back up, laying back.

"Hmm...need to take stock later. Make sure I got things in the bank, so I don't try to cash something I can't." Jesse then hummed as if deep in thought.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 154 posts
Mon 10 Sep 2012
at 04:53
  • msg #364

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon's scowl remained.  "Or slaughter an army of soldiers making a stand against the Scourge.  Or maybe an town of innocent people.  Just because it's there."  As he spoke, a slight growl crept into his voice.
Jesse
player, 460 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Mon 10 Sep 2012
at 05:28
  • msg #365

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Any reason you just repeated my sentiment? Heh, what a odd fellow. Perhaps you are not paying attention?" Jesse smiled widely, amused at the Worgan.

"Initial symptoms following exposure to sarin are a runny nose, tightness in the chest and constriction of the pupils. Soon after, the victim has difficulty breathing and experiences nausea and drooling. As the victim continues to lose control of bodily functions, the victim vomits, defecates and urinates. This phase is followed by twitching and jerking. Ultimately, the victim becomes comatose and suffocates in a series of convulsive spasms." Jesse recited like he was reading from a book.

"Horrible way to die. Hehaha." The injured man chuckled darkly, tiredly.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 155 posts
Mon 10 Sep 2012
at 13:33
  • msg #366

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon looked over at Jesse again with an ever so slight start.  "Oh, uhh, no.  The idea of it is just a bit too reminiscent of other diseases and plagues my people's enemies have developed over the years."

He tilted his head at the encyclopedic recital.  "I've seen worse.  But you sound like you've got a bit too much experience with that sort of thing."
Scott Handley
player, 181 posts
18 year old Human
Mon 10 Sep 2012
at 16:22
  • msg #367

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Scott had sauntered up to the porch, catching only parts of the conversation, it sounded unpleasent.  The group talking looked equally so and he frowned slightly.

With a non commital chin toss, he greeted those present and started to make his way into the tavern proper.

[to the tavern unless stopped]
Jesse
player, 461 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Mon 10 Sep 2012
at 22:29
  • msg #368

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I doubt it...that you seen worse I mean. Perhaps I should take that as a challenge?" Jesse smiled with dark humor as he decided to sit up. With a thump, he shrugged off his heavy vest.

"Doubt you ever been to a dead world after all." The young man added as he lay back down, with a pistol strapped to his belt as his only nearby weapon.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 156 posts
Wed 12 Sep 2012
at 12:23
  • msg #369

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Maybe, but I have seen the population of an entire town reduced to a green slime.  They were quite literally melted by what the Forsaken call "The blight".  Their superweapon."  Jon was leaning back in his own chair now, eyes closed against the thought.  "And I don't know about other places, but back home, even slime has a disturbing tendency to be sentient."
Jesse
player, 462 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Wed 12 Sep 2012
at 20:12
  • msg #370

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Well, seeing as you want to compare horror stories. I've been to places where the entire worlds are dead. Death tolls of entire races and populations." Jesse replied with a unimpressed look.

"And that superweapon sounds hardly all that effective, did the Blight then spread and cover a large around of land?" Jesse then added with a cocked eyebrow.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 157 posts
Fri 14 Sep 2012
at 14:17
  • msg #371

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon shook his head.  "It's more of a precision weapon.  Doesn't spread beyond the boundaries of where they want to hit.  It's how deadly, and how horrifying a death, and what's left behind that make it what it is.  If they overused it, or if it spread too far, it'd hurt them, too.  I've seen them.  Most of them can't get NEAR Southshore, or they'd fall to their own plague."

Jonathan sighed.  "Not really interested in turning this into a contest, frankly I'd rather change the subject."
Jesse
player, 464 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sat 15 Sep 2012
at 12:56
  • msg #372

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Hmm, they sound like wussies. If you are going to deploy WMDs, you need to go all the way." Jesse commented with a half lidded look before smirking, feeling superior to the WoW crowd.

"Then pick a new subject, or get dragged into a time portal and drag us all on a adventure. I'm getting bored." Jesse coughed with a frown.
Mason
GM, 1518 posts
The way of the Samurai is
not dead.
Mon 17 Sep 2012
at 05:50
  • msg #373

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He comes out onto the porch, looking around and surveying those present.  He stops at the top of the stairs, scanning the woods for almost a full minute.  "It all looks clear."
Vanessa Greenfield
GM, 1537 posts
Everything and nothing
she appears
Mon 17 Sep 2012
at 16:34
  • msg #374

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She stopped short at the top of the stairs, giving a quick glance at the others, a small smile to Parker and then looked to Mason curious.  Her assessment of the area would not be like his, she saw nor felt anything, so his words didn't surprise her.  Still, she waited for his approval, though not a minute longer.

Let's get this done then, She said quietly and strode off toward the woods confident he'd be with her....

[To the Dark Forest]
Jesse
player, 465 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Tue 18 Sep 2012
at 09:13
  • msg #375

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Like them. Obviously they are going to go on a adventure, or perhaps a semi-suicidal rampage. Hopefully it will go well." Jesse commented with a off-hand wave at the two walking into the forest.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:29, Sat 22 Sept 2012.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 158 posts
Sat 22 Sep 2012
at 00:21
  • msg #376

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan sat up and watched them go before leaning back again.  "What about a happy adventure?  Had any of those?"
Jesse
player, 466 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sat 22 Sep 2012
at 03:18
  • msg #377

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Some, a few, a lot. Depends on what you think is happy." Jesse replied with a roll of his eyes.

"One of my longer times spent not killing people was actually when I was playing criminal. Wanted and suspected internationally of multiple acts of theft, fraud, and a bunch of other non-violent offenses." Jesse looked over to Jonathan.

"One of my more recent happy endings was at the end of a trail of unspeakably brutal acts. Saved a child, found her a loving parent, made sure she would be untouchable there after." Jesse offered to the Worgan.

"Give me a example of what you are talking about, and I'll see what I can dredge up." The young man nodded with a curious look.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 3 posts
Fri 9 Nov 2012
at 02:23
  • msg #378

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

A young woman atop a Hippogriph emerges at the edge of the forest, scanning the area wearily. She has a curvaceous build, with some oddities added on. She has large, almond shaped eyes; her eye color being the same amber as the sap of a maple tree. She has a cupid's bow mouth which lends itself to smiling. Freckles dust her pale cheeks and button nose.
Her hair is a roiling mass of chestnut curls, reached to just above her waist. Peaking out of her curls where two normal human ears would be are goat ears. Similarly atop her head are two goat horns, curved back and tapering off into blunt points.
Starting at her hips she is covered in thick, shaggy fur, much softer than it looks. The fur is more of a dark brown than her hair. Her legs, unlike the usual human ones, are goat like, and end in small spayed hooves. At the base of her spine is a fluffy tail, more like the tail of deer than a goat.
She adorn herself in simple clothing, a tight fitting plain blue corset as a top, and she can never find any pants that fit her, so she typically doesn't wear any. Her fur conceals her modesty perfectly.
She wears several bangle like bracelets, and a necklace around her neck is made of beads, bone, fangs, claws, and feathers of several different animals. She has a dagger strapped to her thigh, and while it could be used as a weapon it's often used for cutting leather, or young sapling trees to make snare traps.
She has a draw string bag slung over her shoulder, made of leather and red velvet. Someone from her world could easily identify it as a bag of holding.

The Hippogriph stands six feat at the shoulder. It's a beast that is the mix of a hawk and a horse. It's head is that of a great bird of prey, it's front and back legs the same legs and talons of a hawk. Its wings span 20 feet when fully stretched. Its feathers are dark brown, and they cover it's body body completely. It has the tale of a hawk as well, used for balance while flying. The young woman sits in a riding saddle, with various straps to tie herself into while flying. She holds the reigns to a modified bridle that fits over the Hippogriph's head, giving her a way to direct the creature. Several saddle bags are tied to the creatures back, giving the impression that the female Satyr has been on a trip when she has entered into the strange forest that lead her to the tavern.

She hovers at the edge of the forest, giving the people some yards away weary looks as she contemplates what to do.
Jesse
player, 473 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Fri 9 Nov 2012
at 03:37
  • msg #379

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Like her, she's the world weary type right there. OI! You going to stand there all night?" Jesse calls out over to the mysterious woman. The injured fat young man grunts as he tries to stand up. He is heavily injured, the stench of dried and fresh blood come off him in waves.

"Either run and hide or come join us for a drink and food...or hell, attack and let us fight till everyone is bloody! Whatever! It's all in for the sake of company." Jesse declares out of the blue, seemingly amused at a joke only he could hear.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 6 posts
Fri 9 Nov 2012
at 03:53
  • msg #380

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She jumps at the sound of Jesse's voice, a bit surprised that she can understand his language.

She rides forward for a bit, and then dismounts from her Hippogriph, walking the rest of the way with her feathered companion, leading him by his reigns.

She stops three feet away from the porch.
"Um...hello. I don't seem to know where I am." She says to Jesse, hoping to get some information from the injured man.
Jesse
player, 475 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Fri 9 Nov 2012
at 04:45
  • msg #381

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jesse shrugs, seemingly ignoring a piece of shrapnel in his chest or the fact he is missing a eye. He gets to his socked feet and moves up to lean on the railing of the porch, smiling a little.

"You here, you're there, you're everywhere, anywhere, nowhere." He seems young, barely in his twenties under all the blood and dirt, totally unarmed though in any recognizable form.

No blades or weapons, though he wore an odd pouch riddled harness and vest thing and there was many things hanging off his belt.

His choice of striped fabric for clothes was odder still.

"To put it plainly, you are in a place between realities, a safe haven and stopping spot, a place to meet others. This is the Wolf's Head, and it is a tavern." The bloodied fat man said before gesturing to himself.

"Name's Jesse, and you are a adventuring type yeah? Hmm, you got a flying mount, so that implies traveler...this your first time traveling off your home plane?" Jesse seemed overly talkative for a man who looked and smelled like he was at death's door.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 159 posts
Fri 9 Nov 2012
at 05:11
  • msg #382

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan looked over at the newcomer, sitting near Jesse.  The Worgen was probably quite a bit more visually intimidating, being a rather large wolf-like being wearing dark leather armor with several daggers seated in the large shoulder pads.

"Trust me, it's a common reaction to finding yourself here."  He commented with a shrug.  Despite his appearance, he seemed to be rather laid-back at the moment.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 7 posts
Sun 11 Nov 2012
at 00:09
  • msg #383

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Breena's eyes widened in wonder for a moment. She looked from the bloodied man to the large wolf man. She has seen lupians before in her world, large wolf men and women. They were a proud race of hunters and trackers; their main reason for living to hunt down and kill werewolves.

She studied Jesse for a few moments, before unhooking her hippogriph from his bridle, storing it in her saddle bags.

"You require healing, sir. Would you wind if I could see you wounds?" She asks.

While she's startled and confused about finding herself in a strange place it wasn't unheard of to travel to different planes of existence.
Jesse
player, 476 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sun 11 Nov 2012
at 01:00
  • msg #384

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I politely refuse. Please don't." The Chinese-American said as he held up a hand.

"I'll be fine in the morning. I have things in place that will heal me...please it's no bother." Jesse said with a smirk.

With that he reached up to tighten the bandage that hanged from his head, around the eye. He then readjusted his glasses. The shrapnel in his chest, he left alone.

Either he was undead, or he was insane, though given the calm heartbeat, insane was probably it.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 9 posts
Sun 11 Nov 2012
at 07:44
  • msg #385

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Do you have regenerative powers?" She asks, tilting her head to the side.
Jesse
player, 477 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Sun 11 Nov 2012
at 08:45
  • msg #386

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"No, not technically." Jesse replies as he mirrors Breena. He leans over the rail slightly and wipes the check under his ruined eye.

"Any reason you are not wearing protective lower body garments?"
Jesse smirks with amusement.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 160 posts
Sun 11 Nov 2012
at 13:32
  • msg #387

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon smirked.  "Trust me, don't ask about the details.  If you do, just smile and nod."  He looked her up and down, particularly the ears, legs and horns.  Obviously not human... no race I recognise, at any rate.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 10 posts
Mon 12 Nov 2012
at 03:05
  • msg #388

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She jumps up onto the porch. "I don't wear pants because I can never find pants that fit me. And long skirts are definitely not a possibility in combat. Besides, my fur is covering enough."

She looks over at Jon. "You look weird for a Lupian. Very small."
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 161 posts
Mon 12 Nov 2012
at 03:24
  • msg #389

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon fought the urge to raise an eyebrow.  "That would be because I'm not.  Long story short, we're not from the same world.  I'm what's called a Worgen; a human cursed into this form, though ever since we regained control over ourselves, some people debate the whole "curse" thing."

Jonathan decided against flashing a grin.  "The name's Jon."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 11 posts
Mon 12 Nov 2012
at 05:38
  • msg #390

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"My name is Breena. My feathered friends is Svargaerth. She replies to Jon. Svargaerth moves closer to the porch, resting his avian head on the railing, trying to stay close to his companion.

"I'm sorry about the Lupian comment. I've never been on another level of The Tower of Eternity, so this will take some getting used to."
Jesse
player, 478 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Mon 12 Nov 2012
at 11:03
  • msg #391

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"...Then why not wear shorts? Or an armored skirt? Or a Breechcloth?" Jesse seems curious, though it is a clinical curiosity.

"The reason I ask, is that you're leaving your genitals exposed. Seems like an obvious weakpoint. What if you get kicked there, or hell what if you fall on something?" Jesse asks with a confused gesture.

"No offense. It's just you look like a adventurer, and most adventurers I know average one deadly conflict a week." The injured man explains with a slight amused smirk.

"You want a free tailored leg garment? I think I can whip something up." Jesse offers with a generous smile.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 12 posts
Tue 13 Nov 2012
at 00:59
  • msg #392

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I have magic items that shield me from danger. Besides, I wasn't raised in a community were wearing something was custom. I suppose I just prefer it like this."  She seems a bit annoyed, but brushes it off.
Jesse
player, 479 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Tue 13 Nov 2012
at 01:05
  • msg #393

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Hope that works out for you." Jesse says with a amused look.

"So, want some Whiskey or some roasted meat? Or how about we call out the server and have ourselves a little sit down." Jesse asks as he motions to the bottle of whiskey still untouched on the nearby table.
Selesia
player, 36 posts
Tue 13 Nov 2012
at 08:55
  • msg #394

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Selesia dozed in the corner of the large tavern lawn, between a boulder and a tree with her head nearly at the top of the boulder. She was finally stuffed from her cow that seemed to have won the battle by putting her into a slight slumber.

As the others talked and the woman appeared Selesia would give a loud snort from time to time before moving the slightest bit to get comfortable. It would seem that nothing would be able to wake her.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 13 posts
Fri 16 Nov 2012
at 04:24
  • msg #395

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Oh, I don't drink human alcohol. It's bad for me, actually." She replies. "But something besides trail rations to eat would be lovely."

She glances over at her hippogriph, who has been watching the conversation intently.
Cinder
player, 209 posts
Mon 19 Nov 2012
at 02:32
  • msg #396

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He comes out onto the porch, carrying his large mug of beer.  He spots the satyr and her mount and stops dead.  "Ai ya! Well frag me Bao bai.  Dats a new one on me."

He raises the beer in a mock salute and takes a long drink.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 14 posts
Mon 19 Nov 2012
at 09:06
  • msg #397

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Breena turns to Cinder with a look of confusion. Was he speaking a different language.
"Pardon?"
Jesse
player, 480 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Mon 19 Nov 2012
at 11:36
  • msg #398

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"He's speaking a pidgin language. A combination of two languages, in this case English and Mandarin...and maybe a bit of future slang compared to the version of English we seem to be speaking now." Jesse explains after a moment of thought.

"Seems the auto-translation function of this place has limits." Jesse comments as he pours out a small glass of whiskey and takes a shot.

"He is expressing surprise and exclaiming that you are a new sight for him." The bloodied man adds before coughing.

"Here, you can have my roasted beef...don't know if it's cooked right though. Dragon cooked beef...plus you look like you prefer veggies." Jesse opines as he motions for Breena to step onto the porch.
Cinder
player, 210 posts
Mon 19 Nov 2012
at 19:33
  • msg #399

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder turns to look at Jesse, shaking his head.  "Damn ya be a cara gorda chata."  He takes another big drink of his beer.  "And da origins of me speech be English, Mandarin, Portugese, Spanish, and some Niponese.  I done did da research.  An ifn ya want ta be fully effected by da translation magic, ya gotta go inside."  He hooks his thumb towards the front door.

He steps forward to the rail, looking out at the hippogrif and the riding gear on it.  "Ya can ride dat and fly?"
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 162 posts
Mon 19 Nov 2012
at 22:39
  • msg #400

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan boggled at the man's speech, but said nothing of it.  "Speaking as someone who has some experience with Hippogryphs, I'd say that's a safe bet."
Cinder
player, 211 posts
Tue 20 Nov 2012
at 04:28
  • msg #401

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He shakes his head.  "Cordin ta aerodynamic principles, sum tin dat big cud not be flyin, specially wit a rider."  He shrugs and glances at the dragon sleeping off to the side.  "Deixa pra lá.  Some of dem seem ta break dem rules."

He leans on the rail, just staring off at the flyin critter in da yard.
Selesia
player, 37 posts
Tue 20 Nov 2012
at 05:04
  • msg #402

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Selesia rolled back and off the boulder which woke her from her sleep. Her head rose quickly as she looked around with a low grown. After a few moments her eyes lock on the Hippogrif. She licks her lips as she scrambled to her feet as quietly as she could then slowly made her way behind it in a pouncing matter.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 15 posts
Tue 20 Nov 2012
at 09:03
  • msg #403

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I do fly on him, yes." She replies to Cinder.

She looks over at her companion, and spots the dragon. She very quickly pulls out a wand, a 1 twelve inch piece of smoother, polished wood, painted white and red.

"If you know what's good for you, you'll back off, wyrmling." She threatens, pointing the wand at the dragon like it's a sword.
Jesse
player, 481 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Tue 20 Nov 2012
at 09:09
  • msg #404

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Hold off, she's a friend...I think...more of a drinking companion." Jesse says as he draws a pistol and hides it besides his right thigh and buttcheek. The bloodied man angles his body and leans slight, making sure that his stance is flexible.

"I'd hate for a misunderstanding to happen." Jesse comments as he rests his finger on the frame of his pistol and clicks off the safety as silently as he could, his words would drown out the soft oiled click.
Selesia
player, 38 posts
Tue 20 Nov 2012
at 10:02
  • msg #405

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Selesia looks to the woman with a tilted and risen head. She looked to the grif again then the woman...mainly the stick. She moved in closer to Breena, giving the woman's creature a wide birth. Upon reaching the porch she leaned in giving the grif a quick sniff then mover her head to Breena to do the same. Breena then would know (if she knew anything about dragons) That Selesia was a fledgling.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 16 posts
Tue 20 Nov 2012
at 10:22
  • msg #406

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Breena lowers her wand of fireball. "Can't you talk, little one? Or are you just not answering?" She asks. She thinks about speaking in Draconic to the dragon, but Jesse had offhandedly mentioned that this place caused everyone to speak the same language.

She glances at Jesse, and puts her wand back into her bag of holding, hoping to diffuse the situation. Svargaerth the hippogriph moves away from the dragon, shuffling his wings nervously.
Selesia
player, 39 posts
Tue 20 Nov 2012
at 10:30
  • msg #407

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Selesia gave Breena a low whimper. pulling her head away. She decided to give Jesse a a sneeze but wished she hadn't and sneezed on him, she pulled back with a low growl and sneezed again shaking her head.

(OOC: Taking a vote on if Selesia should talk or not)
This message was last edited by the player at 10:31, Tue 20 Nov 2012.
Jesse
player, 482 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Tue 20 Nov 2012
at 10:43
  • msg #408

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"She seems sapient, so I assume she can't effectively communicate...or she has some sort of vow of silence or taboo preventing her from speaking..." Jesse opines as he holsters his pistol.

"I think she just doesn't want to talk...or something. The multi-lingual man seems to be causing trouble for the auto-translation, so it isn't full proof. Perhaps her view of the world is suitably alien enough that we effective communications will be difficult?" Jesse asks, glancing down at the dragon.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 17 posts
Tue 20 Nov 2012
at 11:00
  • msg #409

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Breena decides to try speaking in draconic. "Are you able to speak in this language?" She asks, wondering if the others understand her.

-------------

((OOC: Draconic in Dungeons and Dragons, the system Breena was originally made for, sounds vaugly Slavic, mixed with Nordic words. For example, Svargaerth, the name of Breena's hippogriph, is Draconic for bravery. ))
Selesia
player, 40 posts
Tue 20 Nov 2012
at 11:35
  • msg #410

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Selesia looked up to breena with a slight sneeze. she seemed to understand the words better then human talk but still couldn't respond to her with words. She only shook her head.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 163 posts
Tue 20 Nov 2012
at 12:39
  • msg #411

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan stood and moved toward the dragon a few steps.  "If this is the same one I remember, there was one girl she was communicating with when she first arrived.  Mentally, I think, though I don't know if she'd still be around."  He paused, not terribly comfortable with the multitude of languages being spoken, and being unsure how to react.

"I think she was the *only* one she could actually speak with, to be honest."
Selesia
player, 41 posts
Tue 20 Nov 2012
at 12:48
  • msg #412

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Selesia moved toward Jonathan and lowered her head to his chest with a light growl of something like affection.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 18 posts
Tue 20 Nov 2012
at 21:27
  • msg #413

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Breena switched back to the original language she had been speaking. "Well, I'm certainly not used to dragons that don't speak. In my world dragons are some of the most intelligent creatures. They live for thousands of years, accumulating knowledge. And they speak from the moment they're hatched."

She thinks for a while, and then turns back to the dragon. "If you wanted I could try casting a spell on you tomorrow that would allow you to speak, but it might not work since you're a dragon."
Cinder
player, 212 posts
Wed 21 Nov 2012
at 05:16
  • msg #414

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder notes the different people and what weapons they seem to pull upon, the magic stick for the goat girl and the pop gun for the fragged up guy.  Good thing to know.  "Dat midget lizard man, Parker, he waz talkin ta er before."  He looks around.  "Don't be knowin wher e' done run off ta."

He blows on the end of the cigarette, lighting it.  He glances at Breena, looking her over. "Well gatina, duz all dem girlz where ay be from look like ya?"  A slight smile crosses his face as he speaks and he shows perfectly white teeth.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 19 posts
Wed 21 Nov 2012
at 08:03
  • msg #415

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Breena turns to Cinder. "Ah, no. I'm a Satyr, a forest spirit, if you will. I'm from an Elven city. There are also humans, who look like you. I'm sort of a rarity, I suppose."

She pauses for a moment. "I'm Breena, may I ask your name?"
Cinder
player, 213 posts
Wed 21 Nov 2012
at 08:19
  • msg #416

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He gives a lopsided grin and gives a small tip of his hat.  "Much pleased ta meet ya.  I be Cinder, Magi of da Street.  An darlin, der aint no body like me, human or uder wise."

He tilts his head towards the woods.  "Der be a spirit in da woodz out der.  She be lookin like a child."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 20 posts
Wed 21 Nov 2012
at 08:57
  • msg #417

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Breena leans against the porch railing. "You mean like a wraith?" She asks, refering to the "spirit in the woods".

It wasn't common for undead to look like people where she was from.
Cinder
player, 214 posts
Wed 21 Nov 2012
at 09:13
  • msg #418

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He cocks his head to the side, thinking for a moment.  Wraith wasn't a term he used, he had to think about the meaning for a moment.  "Wraith, dat be a vengful spirit?  Nah, not like dat at all.  She be a guide, leadin people ta where dey need ta go."
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 164 posts
Wed 21 Nov 2012
at 10:06
  • msg #419

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan tilted his head.  "Well, why's she looking for a kid?  Anyone in specific, or is she just browsing?"
Breena Fleethoof
player, 21 posts
Wed 21 Nov 2012
at 11:30
  • msg #420

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Um, I believe he said that she look like a child." Breena replies to Jonathan, smiling a bit.

"Why do you bring her up, Cinder?"
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 165 posts
Wed 21 Nov 2012
at 12:36
  • msg #421

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan blinked, then shook his head slightly.  "Right.  Ignore me."  He said, sticking out his tongue slightly for a brief moment.
Cinder
player, 215 posts
Wed 21 Nov 2012
at 22:49
  • msg #422

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He looks at the wolf man with indifference before turning back to the satyr.  "Da girl, Eviel, she done said she was da spirit of da woodz.  Iz dat wat you be like?"   

He finishes the beer, setting the large mug aside.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 22 posts
Thu 22 Nov 2012
at 01:45
  • msg #423

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Ah....Hmmm." She thinks for a while, trying to figure out how to explain.

"No, I'm more like...a Fey creature. I represent an aspect of nature. Drinking, Love, Food, Freedom. Those of my kind are often worshiped by humans as Gods of Hedonism. But we're not all drunk, free-loving forest creatures." She laughs a bit at the end.  "Basically, every Satyr has a glade that they protect with a Dryad, in my world. Sometimes the Satyr chooses to leave the forest, though. Like myself."
Cinder
player, 216 posts
Thu 22 Nov 2012
at 05:53
  • msg #424

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder lets out a hearty laugh....  "Gods?"  That was a dirty word in his where and when.  There was occasionally someone powerful enough that they thought to pass them self off as a god.  He had killed off more than one of the potential deities.

At her other words, he seems to think for a few moments.  His world was one full of humans and things that were once human.  He checks through his memory, trying to think of some reference to fae.  It only takes a few seconds till he is able to recall a book.  "Fae?  Faerie folk?  Why ya be leavin yur glade Ghatina?  Does it no be a good place?"  He could understand wanting to leave you home behind, he really didn't care if he ever went back to his, it was a real shit hole.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 23 posts
Thu 22 Nov 2012
at 06:36
  • msg #425

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She pauses at his first comment. "We're not really Gods. Like I said, nature spirits. Real Gods are much more powerful. Faerie Folk is something I've been called before. I'd say it's applicable."

She tries to think of a way to explain her leaving. "If I stay in Arcadia, where I'm from, the world outside goes by quickly. Entire empires rise in fall in just months for us in The Courts. I want to experience the world of humans, not just idly watch it pass by, entire centuries gone in a year." She pauses. "As long as I return to Arcadia every one-hundred human years I cannot die, and neither can Svargaerth." She motions to the Hippogriph. "So I decided to leave my glade in search of adventure, and found that I enjoy helping people."
Cinder
player, 217 posts
Thu 22 Nov 2012
at 21:08
  • msg #426

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder shakes his head.  There were no altruistic people in his world.  He was familiar with the term, but had never seen anyone that didn't act in their own self interest.  He helped people from time to time, but he expected payment for his efforts.  Payment was always on a slide able scale though, depending on the ability to pay.  He had accepted payment as low as a bowl of rice or insisted on a fortune in certified cred.  The idea of traveling for adventure and trying to help people was just foreign to him.

"Dat girl can be makin doorways tween worlds.  Can ya be doin dat?"
Breena Fleethoof
player, 24 posts
Thu 22 Nov 2012
at 22:59
  • msg #427

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Ah, no. I can't open up portals to the different levels of the tower, or the multiverse. I'm not that powerful. I can only do small things, like make flowers grow, summon animals, nature magic, really. I can also make a good estimation of the future, but the universe is never really helpful." She replies.

"This girl sounds really powerful, though. Do you know why she's in the forest?"
Cinder
player, 218 posts
Fri 23 Nov 2012
at 02:11
  • msg #428

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He looks around at the Tavern and then out to the woods around it.  "Dis place got juice.  Baita power.  Da girl is part of dis place.  I think she is da forest.  I cud smell da power of dat one."

He waggles a finger at the satyr.  "Don't ya be goin and fraggin wit er.  Dat be a good way ta get your gostosa face en trouble."  His grin is either playful or mischievous.
Selesia
player, 42 posts
Fri 23 Nov 2012
at 02:14
  • msg #429

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Selesia moves silently behind Breena and nudged her shoulder. she would give slight growls. She would give the feeling that she would try the woman's magic.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 25 posts
Fri 23 Nov 2012
at 05:37
  • msg #430

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Breena runs her hand along the scales of Selesia's neck, looking the dragon in the eye. "I'll prepare the spell in the morning and see what I can do." She says.

"I wouldn't want to 'mess' with anyone, Cinder. Maybe talk to her, though. I'd like to find out how this place was created. I think it might be a pocket dimension."
Cinder
player, 219 posts
Fri 23 Nov 2012
at 07:10
  • msg #431

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He had forgotten about the cigarette that was in his hand and it had burned almost all the way down.  He holds it up and the ember flames up, in an instant nothing but a very fine ash falls from his hand.

He concentrates and his language changes, it becomes almost completely comprehensible.  "This ain't just a pocket dimension.  It's a crossroads of all worlds.  It leads to all times and all places."
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 166 posts
Fri 23 Nov 2012
at 07:13
  • msg #432

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan nods, slightly intrigued by the sudden change in his manner of speech.  "Tell me about it.  I've found myself here twice now.  By my time, it's been a year and a half since the last time I was here, but here it seems like it's only been a few minutes."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 26 posts
Fri 23 Nov 2012
at 09:59
  • msg #433

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Breena's eyes brightened. "Okay, but why is it here? Who made it- or what?"

She does notice Cinder's change of speech, but decides not to comment on it.
Jesse
player, 483 posts
Wow, it's been a while...
...You got any root beer?
Fri 23 Nov 2012
at 11:32
  • msg #434

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Anyone, anything. Maybe itself. The purpose seems to be what it is on paper, a place to meet and rest and do things." Jesse comments with a laugh.

"Who knows, perhaps this is a mere simulacra and we do not exist. Or it is what it is. Depending how you think, you may drive yourself mad." The bloodied man waves and gestures.
Cinder
player, 220 posts
Fri 23 Nov 2012
at 18:49
  • msg #435

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He shakes his head but forces his language to remain in a mode they can more easily understand.  "I was ere when a creature came in, it was ancient and powerful.  It was an ancient and powerful creature from a hell.  It talked about dis place.  It was made for beings to meet.  A place of neutrality.  I don't know who made it, but they were very powerful.  Time here is linear, it always moves forward."

He looks at his empty mug, thinking about getting another.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 27 posts
Sat 24 Nov 2012
at 08:27
  • msg #436

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"But who made it? Something like this is never talked about in my world. Of course, no one really knows everything about the tower of eternity...there could be other places like this one." She seems really excited about the concept. Being a creature of magic, anything like this usually riles her up. And coming to this place would make a good story to take home, especially if she could document who made the dimension, and for what purpose .
Cinder
player, 221 posts
Sat 24 Nov 2012
at 22:24
  • msg #437

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He shrugs slightly and his language is still slow and deliberate.  "Heaven and Hell and everyone else.  The one that was here before was a powerful agent of Hell.  He implied that he helped.  I tried talking to the bartender about the origin of this place, but he doesn't know."

He sees the bottle of whiskey that he left out here earlier, still untouched and picks it up, pouring almost half of it into his beer mug and taking a long drink.  "As to why, it was built so beings could meet here."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 28 posts
Mon 26 Nov 2012
at 00:57
  • msg #438

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Where did he go? The...hell-creature, that is?" She walks up to Cinder, her large eyes seeming to get larger in her excitement.

"Do you think he's still around? Could I talk to him?"
Cinder
player, 222 posts
Mon 26 Nov 2012
at 03:59
  • msg #439

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder takes another long drink from the glass of whiskey.  He steps closer to the young Satyr, shaking his head and drawing himself up to his full height.  "Ya no be wantin ta do dat Ghatina.  Da hanged man was a billy bad ass and dat aint shiney.  I wudn't frag wit im and I don't be thinkin ya wud walk away from dat encounter."  He stares down at the young woman.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 29 posts
Mon 26 Nov 2012
at 05:53
  • msg #440

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She looks a bit startled, but quickly recovers.

"Well...most creatures from hell are reasonable. But if you say he's too dangerous I'll take your word for it. It's not like I have no experience dealing with demons, though." She sighs, crossing her arms.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 167 posts
Mon 26 Nov 2012
at 06:10
  • msg #441

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan nearly choked.  "Reasonable?!"  Jonathan stared at her as if she had tentacles growing out of her eyes or something before taking a deep breath to calm himself.  "Right, different worlds, I guess different demons, too.  I've got a bit of experience with them where I'm from, and the only way to deal with those ones is with a blade, or a very powerful spell, because you can be sure they'll try and do worse to you."
Cinder
player, 223 posts
Mon 26 Nov 2012
at 06:37
  • msg #442

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder moves back and sits down, draining the mug of whiskey and setting it aside.  He looks at the wolf man and shakes his head.  "Der be some times ya should just sit back and let things go by.  Don't pick a fight ya no can win.  Dat be a good way ta get yurself geeked."

As he sits there, he pulls a pack of cigarettes out of his pocket, knocking one of them free and putting it between his lips.  He pulls back the glove covering his hand which appears to be on fire.  It is a simple thing to bring his index finger up to the tip of the cigarette, and light it.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 30 posts
Mon 26 Nov 2012
at 06:37
  • msg #443

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Most demons, high ranking, intelligent demons, that is, are very reasonable. And they want nothing more than souls. Some of them aren't even evil, really. It's just the way that they are. If you run into one it's rather easy to just get it to leave you alone. They can only have souls that are given to them willingly, so they don't really care much for fighting. It's the weaker ones, the ones thrown together at random my the mealstorm, that you have to worry about.

She pauses for a few moments, looking at Jonathan earnestly before continuing. "I have more than a few friends who are descended from demons. Teiflings: beings created by the joining of a human and a fiend. Or, in contrast, Asamar, being created from the joining of a human and an Angel." She looks away, lost in though.

"But I'm sure you don't want a lecture of how the multiverse works. You'll have to excuse me, being a scholar and a story teller means that sometimes I rant." She turns back to Jonathan and smiles sheepishly.

She notices Cinder using fire and files it away in her brain to bring up later.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:39, Mon 26 Nov 2012.
Cinder
player, 224 posts
Mon 26 Nov 2012
at 06:54
  • msg #444

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder just starts to laugh.  "Ghatina, dis was not a demon from yur where and when.  I cud smell da malice on em, he was an evil evil bastard.  I be da magi, I done stood toe ta toe wit da biggest and baddest my world has, and I felt da fear from em."

A small shiver runs down his spine.  "No one can urt anyone in der.  Ifn ya try, ya just urt yur own damn self.  Dem rules didn't apply ta him."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 31 posts
Tue 27 Nov 2012
at 08:50
  • msg #445

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Well....this spirit in the forest. Have you ever talked to her about the creation of this place?" She looks hopeful.
Cinder
player, 225 posts
Wed 28 Nov 2012
at 02:29
  • msg #446

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder sits back down. "Nah, wasn't on me mind when I waz yappin wit er."  He flashes a winning smile again.  "Ifn ya wanna talk ta er, just walk out der and yell fur er.  She be da nicest of da things out der.  Never ran inta da mean ones." 
Breena Fleethoof
player, 32 posts
Wed 28 Nov 2012
at 02:32
  • msg #447

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She looks off into the forest for a few moments and then back to Cinder. "So, how did you get your powers? You said something about not being human? Were you born with these powers? Are they only spell-like abilities?"

She hops up to sit on the railing of the inn's porch.
Cinder
player, 226 posts
Wed 28 Nov 2012
at 02:55
  • msg #448

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder shakes his head in the negative.  "Nah, I be uman, at least I think I be uman.  I gots no reason ta think oder wise.  Me anatomy iz uman at least.  Me first memories waz growin up on da streets of Lost Vegas.  I ad ta fight ta live an I fought arder dan da oders."  He lifts up his jacket showing a large contraption hanging there, a weapon of black metal and a slick black wood. (A three barreled mini gun.)  "I fought dogs, rats and radscorpions an I ate em.  I fought people and kilt wen I ad to.  I learnt ta control magic when I ad no choice.  Sum dumb fragger set me squat on fire.  I waz gonna burn, but I drew da fire in."  He again holds up his right hand, a hand encased in a fire that projects no heat.  It flares up, and an image of a squalor city street is projected.  One vague figure stands alone in the middle of a broken street.

"I drew da fire inta me and.  I done taught meself ta control first fire den flesh.  I done been learnin new spheres over da years.  I be da Magi, da street Mage."  This last part is said with a fierce pride.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 168 posts
Wed 28 Nov 2012
at 03:13
  • msg #449

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon listened as the self-proclaimed street Mage told his story, taking interest in the weapon within his jacket.  It was clearly a gun, though the design was worlds different than any sort of craftsmanship he'd ever seen; it was much sharper, sleeker, and frankly shinier than any gun he'd come across, not that he used them himself.  He allowed himself a grin.  "You know, there's more to me than fur, teeth and claws.  I've got a few tricks of my own."  He held up one hand to display as he gripped what seemed to be empty air, only for that air to fill with a thick black smoke that seemed to coalesce into a solid object -  a rather vicious-looking bladed gauntlet.

Jonathan released his grip, and the weapon disappeared in a similar puff of smoke.  "Handy little trick.  Never unprepared for a fight; I can do it with my armor, too."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 33 posts
Wed 28 Nov 2012
at 07:26
  • msg #450

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Breena listens to Cinder, thinking about what he says. "So you taught yourself magic? That's very interesting."

She watches Jonathan and smiles. "That's a very cute trick." She comments, looking earnest.
Selesia
player, 43 posts
Wed 28 Nov 2012
at 12:50
  • msg #451

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Selesia growled at Jonathan's shadow magic and attempted to bight the blade as it dispersed and happily trotted off as if she successfully destroyed the magical blade. She knew some magic herself but didn't have control over it, she barely could control her own dragons breath.
Cinder
player, 227 posts
Thu 29 Nov 2012
at 00:17
  • msg #452

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder gives a small laugh and shakes his head.  Only after a few seconds does he answer the satyr's kinda question.  "Yeah, I tought meself magic.  Never ad a teacher of any kind."

He sits back, leaning the chair back on the rear legs.  "I done met a bunch of magicians ere, but none of dem are like me.  None in me world are like me.  I got spheres of magic dat I can control.  Fire waz just me first." 
Breena Fleethoof
player, 34 posts
Fri 30 Nov 2012
at 10:56
  • msg #453

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"All of my magic is natural, it seems. And when I sing or preform, it inspires people to do better, or can harm others if I choose. I can also conger the elements, or create things our of nothing." She thinks for a few moments.

"Have you mt anyone from my world, maybe? Ah....someone who knows about talking dragons...Elves, Kobalds, Owlbears, Mindflayers, Nymphs, Knolls, Orcs? Has anyone ever mentioned something like that?"
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 169 posts
Fri 30 Nov 2012
at 11:05
  • msg #454

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan shook his head and shrugged.  "I don't know, I don't think we're from the same home, but where I come from has all those things too.  Unfortunately, in some cases."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 35 posts
Fri 30 Nov 2012
at 11:08
  • msg #455

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Why don't you think we're from the same place? I haven't discovered all of Mareth, or all of the world for that matter." She replies, looking hopeful. "Have you ever seen a Satyr like me before?"
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 170 posts
Fri 30 Nov 2012
at 11:14
  • msg #456

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon shook his head again.  "Never heard of Mareth, and I get the feeling you won't have heard of Azeroth, either.  Aside from that, our Satyrs are actually demonic in nature instead of natural."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 36 posts
Fri 30 Nov 2012
at 11:22
  • msg #457

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She's startled. "Demonic? That's odd. I suppose I look a bit like a Teifling, and they're certainly demonic to an extent. But what do you mean by demonic? As in from one of the layers of hell?" She thinks for a few moments, considering it.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 171 posts
Fri 30 Nov 2012
at 12:07
  • msg #458

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Not exactly.  From what I understand, they're actually Elves that have been twisted and corrupted by demonic magic.  They're all sorts of trouble."

He paused for a moment.  "I will say we don't have Tieflings, though."
Cinder
player, 228 posts
Sat 1 Dec 2012
at 00:04
  • msg #459

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder shakes his head, most of these creatures that they mention he has no idea what they are with a few exceptions, things that he has read about in some of the old books or things that he had met here in the Tavern.  "Ave you spoken ta Parker?  Sounds ta me like 'e be from a world like yurs." 

"An dat runty little bastard waz ere not too long ago."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 37 posts
Sat 1 Dec 2012
at 06:24
  • msg #460

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Did Parker say where he was going?" She asks Cinder.
Cinder
player, 229 posts
Sat 1 Dec 2012
at 20:03
  • msg #461

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder gives a shrug. "The little guy was out on da porch yappin to da mute dragon when I came in a while ago." 

He shakes his head and gives a small laugh.  "Ghatina, ya couldn't miss em if ya saw em, well... maybe ya could.  E is only about yeah tall."  He hold his hand up just past his knee.  "But dat runt as juice.  E be a powerful one."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 38 posts
Sat 1 Dec 2012
at 21:58
  • msg #462

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"It's not uncommon to see someone that tall where I', from. Dwarves, Goblins, Halflings Kobalds, they're all relatively short." She replies.
Cinder
player, 230 posts
Mon 3 Dec 2012
at 23:52
  • msg #463

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder shakes his head.  "Yeah, I met one of dem ittle dwarf astards.  'E was a vicious ittle thing.  Kept tryin ta urt people inside, kept urtin imself.  Too fraggin dumb ta stop.  I be sure not all em be dat dumb, oder wise der race be goin extinct quick."

He glances around the porch.  "Parker be a kobold, 'E said sumtin bout bein a dragon born." 
Breena Fleethoof
player, 39 posts
Wed 5 Dec 2012
at 03:25
  • msg #464

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Ah, yes, Kobalds are believed to be descended from dragons. Some people think that they're the result of the offspring of a dragon mating with some other creature, or that they were created by dragons to be servants. No one really knows what's true."
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 172 posts
Wed 5 Dec 2012
at 03:49
  • msg #465

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan boggled at the description.  "Man... makes me sorta feel sorry for the Kobolds where I come from.  Little rat-things that infest old mines and caves, with a strange obsession with the candles they stick on top of their heads.  They're generally seen as nothing more than a minor nuisance."
Cinder
player, 231 posts
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 01:50
  • msg #466

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder again shakes his head and laughs.  "I don't be thinkin ya get it.  Dat little bastard iz a dragon in a small package."  He looks at the wolf man.  "An if ya meet em, I dare ya ta call em a 'minor nuisance.'"
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 173 posts
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 02:05
  • msg #467

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan nodded.  "Oh, I get what you're saying.  I'm just saying the term Kobold back home didn't get attached to creatures quite that impressive."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 40 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 01:18
  • msg #468

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Well, compared to a dragon a Kobald is small, but not a minor nuisance. Tribes of Kobalds have been known to decimate small towns."
Cinder
player, 232 posts
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 04:02
  • msg #469

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

It was hard to explain things to people that had a completely different frame of reference on things.  He could smell the magical strength of people and had a good frame of reference to judge people's power.

"Yeah, well ya gotta decide fur yurself ghatina."  He stands up.  "I be goin inside and gettin me some more ta drink.  Ya be welcome ta join me, come on in."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 41 posts
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 08:13
  • msg #470

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

She casts a worried look to her hippogriph. "You should stay close to the inn." She says to the creature as it tilts its head in a listening manner.

"I'll come in with you."
Cinder
player, 233 posts
Mon 10 Dec 2012
at 02:00
  • msg #471

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder looks at the hippogrif for a couple of seconds before stepping over to the door and opening it, and stepping aside, holding it open for Breena.  He flashes a winning smile and gives the slightest of bows.  "Afta you."



<<<To Tavern>>>

Breena Fleethoof
player, 42 posts
Mon 10 Dec 2012
at 13:04
  • msg #472

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

she cats another look at her hippogriph, and then glances at Jonathan. "You should come in as well." She says, stepping through the door.

She smiles back at Cinder, and thanks him for holding the door for her.

>>To the Tevern>>
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 174 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 08:09
  • msg #473

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan shrugged.  "Why not." he muttered, nodding to the others before stepping inside.

--> The Tavern
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 185 posts
Fri 1 Mar 2013
at 05:47
  • msg #474

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

--> The Tavern

Jonathan made his way out onto the porch and leaned on the rail, staring out into nowhere.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 71 posts
Wed 6 Mar 2013
at 09:13
  • msg #475

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Breena exits the tavern, walking over to the rail near Jon. Her hippogriph moves over to her, leaning its head on the rail.

"Do you want to go back to where you're from?" She asks Jon.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 186 posts
Sat 16 Mar 2013
at 09:49
  • msg #476

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan looked over and sighed.  "It's not easy back home.  Especially with what's been happening lately.  Mystery cults, and trying to keep them away from the living daughter of a former agent of my worst enemy who may or may not have changed in the slightest outside trying to keep her safe."

He began counting things off on his fingers.  "The aftermath of a psycho dragon trying to destroy the world.  Increasingly largescale battles between Alliance and Horde all over the damn world with that warmonger Hellscream in charge..."  He dropped his hands back down to his sides and leaned back against the rail.  "And yet... it's home.  I do wanna help keep that kid safe, and find these bastard cultists out.  Keep my friends and family safe from the Modas, and the Horde, and more.  This place is surreal escape from all that, but that's exactly what it is.  An escape.  It's an interesting place to visit, but I would never dream of leaving home behind... bleak as things can seem sometimes.  They need me there."
Cinder
player, 259 posts
Thu 21 Mar 2013
at 03:47
  • msg #477

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder had been staring off into the distance, lost in his own thoughts.  Only when the conversation between the two starts does he turn around.  "Yeah baube, der be shit appenin all over."

His face is pale and he has a haunted expression on his face as he speaks.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 72 posts
Sat 23 Mar 2013
at 06:05
  • msg #478

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Well...I guess with what I've been having to deal with I get a bit disillusioned. It's easy to feel like the only important things are happening to myself. Of course...back where I'm from my travelling companions and I were trying to stop someone from taking control of every plane of existence." She looks a bit embarrassed, it's clear that she doesn't really enjoy the act of sharing problems.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 187 posts
Sun 24 Mar 2013
at 20:59
  • msg #479

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan's eyes narrowed as he looked back to Breena.  "Every plane of existence...?"
Breena Fleethoof
player, 73 posts
Sun 24 Mar 2013
at 21:56
  • msg #480

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Ah...yes. He wants to take control of everything. Before I left he was working on compiling the components for a spell that would allow him all control over magic in his current plane of existence. He only had one or two of the components, and all in all the spell is kind of impossible to achieve." She thinks for a few moment. "First he is going to take over my world, and then he was planning on moving on to hell. After that he could basically take over anything."
Cinder
player, 260 posts
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 06:01
  • msg #481

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder only shakes his head at the tale.  "Ya said ee was goin ta hell?  Well damn it... dat be just up da road from where I be from."  He smiles as he continues ta shake his head.  "Everyone always be sayin one guy is worse den another, but da truth is, rarely does da world change for da normal people, no matter who be in charge."

"So dis fragger, is ee still tryin?"
Breena Fleethoof
player, 74 posts
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 07:39
  • msg #482

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I'd think he still is trying, yes. Me leaving wouldn't just change his mind. Hopefully my friends are still trying to stop him." She pauses. "Honestly the components for the spell are so hard to find I wonder if he thinks he'll succeed."
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 188 posts
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 07:40
  • msg #483

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan scoffed.  "If he's the type he sounds like, the only thing that'll stop him trying'll be to separate head from neck."

Jonathan held up one fist, one of his bladed gauntlets materializing around it to punctuate his statement.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 75 posts
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 23:04
  • msg #484

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I'm afraid so." She replies.
Cinder
player, 261 posts
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 03:46
  • msg #485

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder leans back on the rail, looking over at Breena.  "So wat ya gonna do bout it Bao bei?"  He pulls out a pack of cigarettes, tapping one of them out.  He doesn't light it though, instead just smelling it for a few seconds.
Breena Fleethoof
player, 76 posts
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 05:51
  • msg #486

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"Well...like I said I have friends working on it. I'm not integral to everything going over smoothly. And honestly...I don't think I was much help. I usually don't interfere with the world of mortal creatures, either. There are always going to be people to stop the bad guys. Hopefully it doesn't tear Manthria apart."
Cinder
player, 262 posts
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 06:49
  • msg #487

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

He shakes his head and when he levels his gaze at her, it is intense, fire burns in his eyes.  His gloved hand reaches out, making a fist in the air in front of him.  "Darlin, do ya be da type ta turn yur back on yur chummers?  Ta leave da fightin ta dem?"  The glove smolders and is quickly consumed by the flames bound to his hand.  "Or do ya be da type ta fight even when da bookies be bettin gainst ya?"  Waves of heat seem to radiate out from him in pulses.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 189 posts
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 07:09
  • msg #488

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"To give you an idea which one I am... one of my less-than-successful missions was me and one other guy infiltrating the Blood Elves' capital city, and tried to take on one of the higher ups of the Modas Il Toralar, one of our resident evil muderous cults, take her by surprise.  In the middle of the city.  Didn't end well, but like hell was I gonna let the chance slip away."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 77 posts
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 07:16
  • msg #489

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"well...sorry for happening into a magical forest that transported me to another plane of existence. I can't really do anything from here, can I?" She looks angry for a moment, and then sighs. "My friends have killed demons, and led armies. I'm sure they can manage without their musical back up."
Cinder
player, 263 posts
Thu 28 Mar 2013
at 01:44
  • msg #490

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder looks at Jonathan and shakes his head.  "Chum, I gots no idea wat you be talkin bout."  He looks back at Breena and again shakes his head.  "Does that all ya be considerin you self?  A back up singer?  I thought more of ya."  He gives a shrug of dismissal.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:41, Thu 28 Mar 2013.
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 190 posts
Thu 28 Mar 2013
at 03:36
  • msg #491

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan shook his head a little.  "Right.  Sorry.  Short version: tried to ambush a really powerful sorceress in the middle of the enemy's capital city."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 78 posts
Thu 28 Mar 2013
at 04:51
  • msg #492

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I consider myself a healer and a helper. Not always a fighter. I help people whenever I can, but I don't know how to get back to Manthria, so I'm not going to worry about it now. I only just got here." She looks a bit defensive.
Cinder
player, 264 posts
Fri 29 Mar 2013
at 02:26
  • msg #493

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder shakes his head, looking first at Jonathan.  "High powered sniper rifle usually does da trick.  A single round at a thousand yards to da ead."

He looks over at Breena and drops her a wink.  "Dont ya be sellin you self short.  Der be nuff people out der ta do it for ya."
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 191 posts
Fri 29 Mar 2013
at 05:29
  • msg #494

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon let out a low whistle.  "Sorta wish we had that kinda firepower back home... but even then, wouldn't have worked.  There're no real good angles in Silvermoon for a shot like that, elven architecture and all that.  I tend to prefer the up close and personal methods myself.  I mean, I've got plenty of throwing knives, but it's hard to miss shoving a blade through their face from point blank."

He looked to Breena and smiled.  "A healer, huh?  All the more reason for them to appreciate you.  Think back about it.  How many scrapes have you gotten them out of so far with what you can do?  How bad a shape would they be in if they hadn't had your talents with 'em all along?  Not to mention the moral support, you said you were a bard.  Keeping their spirits up can be just as important as keeping their heads attached sometimes."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 79 posts
Sat 13 Apr 2013
at 08:48
  • msg #495

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Breena smiles. "You're both kind." She says.

"I get the feeling we have similar worlds, Jon. What's it like where you're from?"
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 194 posts
Sun 14 Apr 2013
at 11:58
  • msg #496

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jonathan took a moment to think about the question.  "...Dangerous.  It's been about 30 years now since the orcs arrived on Azeroth and started the First War.  Since then, there's probably been somewhere between five and ten years of any actual believable peace.  Then the Legion came.  It's a miracle that they didn't come south to Stormwind.  Even today, in the comparative safety of Elwynn Forest.  You stray off the roads, and you're looking at bandits, wolves, bears, murlocs, gnolls, kobolds... I'm not even gonna get into the big scary stuff like the Sha and the Old Gods."
Breena Fleethoof
player, 80 posts
Sun 14 Apr 2013
at 23:05
  • msg #497

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

"I recognize most of those names. Orcs, Kobolds, Knolls. I've never heard of a murlock, though. Of course, I'm sure that's to be expected."
Jonathan Harmarth
player, 195 posts
Mon 15 Apr 2013
at 02:11
  • msg #498

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Jon shrugged.  "Similar in size and strength to a kobold, but they're uh, fish creatures."  He paused for a moment.  "But if they're half as intelligent, they're real good at hiding it.  Vicious little things, though."
Cinder
player, 265 posts
Wed 17 Apr 2013
at 03:50
  • msg #499

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

Cinder lets out a hearty laugh.  "Ya know darlin, I been called a lot of things, many accompanied by finger gestures, but kind is not one of dem."

He picks up the beer, taking a long drink before shaking his head.
Jack Buck
player, 120 posts
Little Violet
Cute and Cuddly!
Sat 14 Oct 2017
at 06:16
  • msg #500

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

<=== [From the Woods]
A sweet looking doe rabbit wearing a long dress sword at her hip, and riding a red Fox.. stops at the front door dismounts.
. . . turns and bows to the Forest, "Thank you Mother."

  She reaches over to the Foxes saddle pulling down an odd carved leather contraption tapping it, the rings of leather slid into the shape of a bowl.  Taking a water-skin she pours something not quite the color of water in the bowl.
   Standing upright Little Violet whispers to her fox mount; "I don't know how this place will work, you wait and I'll look for my friends." The little rabbit turns does a quick courtesy to the porch turns again and enters the door to the building.

 [To Wolf heads tavern ] ====>
This message was last edited by the player at 06:20, Sat 14 Oct 2017.
Jack Buck
player, 122 posts
Swift teeth
Rather hungry looking!
Wed 20 Dec 2017
at 00:50
  • msg #501

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The Fox Stops drinking..lifts his nose to the wind.
His tail brushes out.. at the smell overlaying smell on the wind.  But in it he senses.. Something.
    And Whines.
Jack Buck
player, 124 posts
Swift teeth
Rather hungry looking!
Mon 8 Jan 2018
at 21:05
  • msg #502

Re: Out on the Porch (Part II)

The Fox sniffs the breezes.. from the dark wood.
  And returns to drinking.
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