This man has a voice, perhaps with training his kiai will be something useful. Ryojin thinks of Haveron.

Knowing Haveron would probably be the last to actually take his leave he thought it best to wait till then before moving out as well, lest they get attacked.

In reply to Ryojin (msg # 374):

Gareth shrugs. His offer not accepted, he also moves to leave, a little nervously.

He brings his word up on guard as he steps back  I have your left sssside.

OOC:
Nothing new from Burke or Shroud.  Burke isnt certain what to do as he's the noobie, and Shroud is happy to function as support by watching the flanks.

Berry feels slightly stupid when she figures out what Gareth meant. Of course, he's not actually that power. "Gareth, let's not do that sort of resurrection. I think that would inflame things even more."

Berry watches a little more before turning away. "More stupid talk of honor. Did he really just say their won't be more bloodshed while waving a sword around?"  Berry says to the woman who had her scarf stolen. "You weren't dishonored by that jackass. The only person he dishonored is himself. You did good. I swear, not all men are this stupid." Berry then moves off in the direction Amelia indicates, shaking her head.

In reply to Amelia Montaigne (msg # 372):

"I need to stay wih my grandmother at her fruit stall. Thank you, and may fortune smile upon you. What are you going to do about him?
She points with her chin at the swordsman, who seems intent on blocking anyone from leaving the area.


[Private to Berry:think of Indy!]

Omar purses hi lips at the question, but responds evenly.  "We will leave.  If he attacks or interferes, he will be dealt with.  But we will not be the aggressors.

Where is your fruit stand?  I can guide you there safely."

In reply to Omar El Nasib (msg # 380):

"You have cut down this man with your sorceries! Prepare to taste steel!"

Haveron looks at the man with a gaze bred of absolute confidence.  He speaks in a measured tone, stern but not inherently threatening.

"We protected the honor of this woman.  This man attacked us, and we defended ourselves.  Now we are leaving.  If you intervene you will be dealt with as harshly as this man."  He gestures at the body lying on the ground.  "We have no quarrel with you, unless you choose to start one with us."

Haveron then gestures with his head for people to start following Amelia, while he steps between the man and their exit path.

In reply to Haveron Stormwal (msg # 382):

Gareth sighs.

"Not sure I could make things worse, but enflaming his does sound a good idea. Or I could in flame him like I did with the bandit! Now that would be using sorcery, but what happened to that idiot was just a hard whack. People here have poor ideas of reality, it seems."

Listening to everyone, Ryojin speaks up.

"I do not know sorcery, I am simply a master of my own body. What I can do, anyone can, with training."

He waits for everyone else to start leaving before following, knowing the man is out for him.

In reply to Ryojin (msg # 384):

Gareth leaves with Berry...talking as he goes.

In reply to Haveron Stormwal (msg # 382):

"Then have at you!"

Haveron maintains his position between the rest of his group, sliding to the side as Gareth and Berry follow Amelia.  He assumes the Adept has enough training to move with him so they do not end up entangled with an angry swordsman approaching.

As Gareth slides by him, he says quietly "Gareth, prepare a diversion, just in case".

[Private to GM: As before, parry his attack, retaliate to the body.  Shame this guy doesn't have Parry.]

The Adept stays off to Haveron's left rear, his great sword in the on guard position.

Ryojin stands at Haveron's right side out of reach seeing as the man is attacking now.

He was already evaluating the man, waiting for the right chance to strike.


ooc: evalutating


[Private to GM: going to use shockwave
]

In reply to Haveron Stormwal (msg # 387):


The swordsman stabs at you, doing 5 points impaling before DR unless parried or dodged, and prepares to parry your attack

Rolls please.

Haveron had to credit the man.  He had skill.  His attempt was a good one, and Haveron had to actually put effort into knocking the sword aside.  Unfortunately, he was far more skilled than his assailant.  With the flip of his wrists, he knocked the man off balance enough to create an opening, and took it.  In the blink of an eye, his sword was buried in the man's chest.

Haveron's mouth turns down in a frown as he does this.  Clearly he takes no pleasure in it.

[Private to GM: Parried by 2, attack made by 8 (minus the rule of 16), and damage was above average.

16:43, Today: Secret Roll: Haveron Stormwal rolled 8 using 1d6+4.  Thrust to the body.
16:39, Today: Secret Roll: Haveron Stormwal rolled 12 using 3d6.  2-H sword 20.
16:38, Today: Secret Roll: Haveron Stormwal rolled 12 using 3d6.  Parry 14.

Same attack pattern again if the man insists on being the aggressor.]

Anticlimacticly, the man drops his sword as he falls limply, and hangs on Havero's greatsword.

Haveron lets out a long sigh, obviously saddened by the loss of life.  He pulls out his sword, and lets the man fall to the ground.  Kneeling next to him, he closes the man's eyelids, gently, and then bows his head as he touches the man on the shoulder.  Then he wipes his blade on the man's clothes and puts it in his holster.  Finally, Haveron takes the man's valuables, stands up, and hands them to the dishonored woman as he follows Amelia out of the market.

In reply to Haveron Stormwal (msg # 393):

The old apple seller graciously  accepts his sword and pouch of coin. The crowd breaks, although you hear distant shouting.

Haveron is of the opinion that the commotion he hears will not be good for them.

He quickly moves to the front of the group, where he belongs.  As he moves past Amelia, he states to the group "Let's move. Amelia, guide me please."

[Private to GM: Played Haveron's charitable by giving away the money.  Now he's being a chauvenist by taking the lead from Amelia.]
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Amelia moves to the side as Haveron passes, but throws out her arm and says "This way."

Omar notes the commotion, and agrees with Haveron that it's time to go.  As the large man passes, Omar steps aside and watches the exchange approvingly.  Then, he executes a hasty bow to the woman, and spins on his heel to follow the rest of the group.

Watching the aftermath, Ryojin takes note of Haveron's honor for the woman and approves. As they move out he follows suit.