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The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Posted by ArtemisFor group 0
Artemis
GM, 1937 posts
Wed 5 Dec 2018
at 20:18
  • msg #396

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Don't worry. I'll run. I promise. she assures you firmly. With that she follows you to the window and you catch her easily, surprised at how light she feels in your arms. You're stronger. A lot stronger than you ever were. You can only imagine what you'd do if you fed...No. You can't think like that. Shaking the idea from your mind, you follow her as she races through the field towards your waiting horses. The animals stamp and look uneasy at your presence but they are tied and once you're atop your mount, he seems to be at least cooperative, though you can feel him tense up beneath you. Meanwhile, the barn door flings open and the vampires immediately rush at you, looking furious and surprised. You can see their expressions easily in spite of the distance and the darkness. Every sense heightened. At least they're far enough away that you have the advantage. Vampires are fast but horses are faster. Come on! Amelia leads the way, riding astride and skirts be damned, she kicks her horse wildly and the beast is all too happy to comply. You both go tearing through the fields until the woods near and you plunge into the trees, relieved that if nothing else you'll at least be out of sight.

You're not sure how long you ride, but you know at this point you're no longer in the village. The night grows late by the time she finally stops, dropping to the ground and snatching her reins before the horse can even think to run off. She mutters something and it calms with surprising immediacy, yours too. Her gift at work it seems. She takes a few steps back from you, no doubt knowing how tempting she is to you. Alright. As dangerous as it is to go back to the hotel, I have to. Everything I need is there with the wagon. Once I have it we'll move somewhere safer and rid you of this curse. But first....I'm so sorry Colin, but I need to make sure you don't get into trouble. Do...Do you still have that syringe?

ooc: You do by the way. Also, please roll another concentration check. DC 13. If you fail you'll have a really really hard time not attacking her. You'll need to make a second roll immediately. So if you fail the first DC the second roll's DC will be 18. If you fail both you attack her...Or try. She is a witch after all ;)
Colin Browne
player, 318 posts
83/83 hp
AC 24/24/24
Sun 30 Dec 2018
at 23:16
  • msg #397

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Colin breathed heavily from the whirlwind that was the escape from the village. His mind raced on the ride from the vampire den to the woods. What would it mean for him now that he was a monster? How could a hunter be a monster he was trained to eliminate? Colin thought to his actions as well. He had not killed anyone that he knew of. Certainly he had put Amelia on edge. As he mind raced, he hardly noticed when the horses slowed and Amelia bade him off the mount. His mind snapped back to the present as quick as a snake strike. He felt his hunger grow inside of him. Amelia's blood pumped loudly in his ears and beckoned him. Colin took a menacing step forward before stopping and closing his eyes. With the determination and focus that years of hunting taught him, Colin steadied his nerves and drew out the syringe. His eyes focused on Amelia for a long moment before he spoke in a near whisper. "Don't be long. It's not in control yet, but I can say that forever."


18:09, Today: Colin Browne rolled 19 using 1d20+2.  Will Save DC13.
Artemis
GM, 1948 posts
Tue 8 Jan 2019
at 14:29
  • msg #398

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

She takes the syringe, grateful that you are still in control for the moment. Alright, this is going to be unpleasant. I'm sorry. With that she takes your arm and carefully inserts the needle. By all rights she could have just jammed the thing in you but funnily enough she's trying to be gentle. It nearly makes you laugh. You're a vampire now. There's no need to be gentle anymore. As soon as the plunger is pressed you can feel the disgusting dead man's blood at work. Your arm is on fire with pain. You feel the poison throbbing through your veins, spreading throughout your body. Your chest feels tight and every muscle stiffens. You sink to your knees and then fall stiffly, laying on your back. It's pure agony and you grunt with pain, unable to even cry out properly. Amelia looks stricken by your reaction, guilt on her face. I'm so so sorry Colin! I'll hurry, I promise! She hesitates a moment, clearly hating to leave you but then scrambles on her horse and rides away as fast as the beast will carry her.

You lay there, completely immobile. You can't even blink and the pain never once fades. It's like death and hell and endless waiting all at once. It's impossible to say how long she's gone. Every second feels like hours. All you know is it feels like an absolute eternity when you finally start to feel your muscles twitch. You can blink. You can move your fingers and toes. Needles and pins race up and down your limbs. The pain is lessening but the itchy sensation nearly drives you mad. You can see the sky start to lighten. Dawn will be here within the hour. Where is Amelia? Then you hear it. A twig snap. You can just barely turn your head enough to see a figure approaching in the darkness. Your eyes see perfectly. Cole.

ooc: You can't move yet but you're not far from it. You can talk though.
Colin Browne
player, 319 posts
83/83 hp
AC 24/24/24
Sat 19 Jan 2019
at 00:02
  • msg #399

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Colin looked at Cole with due caution. He needed Amelia and quickly. In the state that he was currently in, Colin couldn't afford anything like this. All he could think about was Amelia. With his eyes focused on Cole, Colin croaked out words as if they were poison. "What? Why?"
Artemis
GM, 1960 posts
Tue 22 Jan 2019
at 16:48
  • msg #400

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Took me a long time to track you down young man. I don't know why you're so hell bent on denying  your destiny. It's too late, why fight it? You should be honored I turned you! I don't choose just anyone to join my family you know. Once you feed for the first time, you'll come around. They always do. He plops down next to you in the grass, looking amused at your state. Poor thing. You look terrible. Where's your little woman run off to? Left you behind did she? Well that's good. She was distracting you anyway. All you need to do is feed and you'll forget about her soon enough. Or, we could always track her down and turn her too if you're so wild about her. She's a pretty thing, I see why you'd want to save her. Now, are you going to cooperate or do I have to drip some blood into your mouth myself? I brought you some you know.... He takes out a small glass jar from his coat, filled with blood. This is bad.

ooc: Roll a constitution check to see if you can start to get out of your paralysis.
Colin Browne
player, 320 posts
83/83 hp
AC 24/24/24
Sun 3 Feb 2019
at 15:50
  • msg #401

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Colin could feel his fingers give way. Just a little, but enough to know that he was at least starting to push off the effects of the dead man's blood. Colin then shifts his attention to Cole, catching the last part of the statement. "Ya know, you're a right bastard. Guess that makes me one now too. But I'll be truly damned if I don't try to save myself. You know that we will never see eye to eye, so why do you keep trying?", Colin asked. If he could delay Cole long enough, he would have time to fight back if the vampire tried to force the blood on him.


10:45, Today: Colin Browne rolled 19 using 1d20+4.  Fort save vs paralysis.
Artemis
GM, 1970 posts
Thu 7 Feb 2019
at 17:08
  • msg #402

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

You can feel your strength starting to return. Perhaps its the adrenaline, but you feel you could start to move your hands and feet. If you keep fighting it, keep trying, you feel you could get out of this. You just need a little more time...

Do you think you're the only one who resists this at first? We all do boy. Every last one of us, even I did. But it's futile, stupid even, to try. You are a vampire now, accept it. You'll be grateful, once you realize how lucky you are to be chosen. You'll never age! You'll get to live forever! Why do you reject this? Aren't you hungry? It's better if you accept it yourself, better if you're the one who makes the first step. Think about what I offer you man! he looks angry at your rejection, pulling out the jar of blood. Even through the closed lid you can smell it. It's all you can do not to reach out for it greedily. It's been hours since you've been turned and the blood lust is awful. Still, so far you're standing strong. You can't succumb! You won't succumb!

ooc: Within two rounds you'll be able to move. You'll need to keep him from pouring it down your throat somehow. I suggest either a diplomacy or bluff. Good luck! Also, while you're at it roll a spot/listen please. Add +8 to both considering your new senses.
Colin Browne
player, 321 posts
83/83 hp
AC 24/24/24
Sat 9 Mar 2019
at 18:57
  • msg #403

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Colin listened to Cole and suddenly started laughing. It was a laugh that moved his body, disguising the fact that he was going to be able to move in a few more seconds. Colin glanced at Cole with a smile. “You know, you’re right. I have been chosen, but not to be a vampire. I was chosen to be a hunter. We are called by higher powers. Ours is two sides of the same coin. You know that. I know that. But what have you done with your immortality?”, Colin asked, posing the question as a challenge to Cole’s enticement. If he had framed the conversation right, Cole might see it as a way to try and convince Colin further.


13:57, Today: Colin Browne rolled 13 using 1d20+10.  Listen.
13:56, Today: Colin Browne rolled 19 using 1d20+2.  Diplomacy .
Artemis
GM, 1986 posts
Tue 19 Mar 2019
at 19:27
  • msg #404

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Fortunately your question works to distract him and he glares at you in irritation. My immortality? I've lived beyond the pitiful human existence! Seen and loved and lived deeper than any mortal could dream! I've made a family, a home, how is this to be despised? Humans are weak. It's not their fault, they were simply made to be prey for stronger species. When I turn them I'm SAVING THEM! Elevating them from being nothing but sustenance for something stronger. I'm remaking them into gods! Don't you see? I'm a hero! After you feed you'll understand. You'll thank me even! Now, enough of this!

As he rages on you hear movement in the trees behind you but he is unaware from the way he's carrying on. As he finishes his speech though you see he's opening the jar of blood but before either of you can do anything, it's suddenly flung from his hands several yards, as though ripped from his grasp by an unseen force. You hear Amelia behind you say calmly, Hero or monster, you're still going to die today Cole.

You can move.
Colin Browne
player, 323 posts
83/83 hp
AC 24/24/24
Mon 1 Apr 2019
at 23:40
  • msg #405

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Colin came up with a grin and a will. Hearing the boasts and hubris of Cole had bought him time and the desperate need to prove the vampire wrong. With that thought echoing in his brain, Colin didn't even realize when he used his newfound strength to throw a few wild haymakers at the older man. Not caring if he hit, Colin rolled straight into a grapple, looking to immobilize the vampire so Amelia could finish him off.

Colin didn't say a word, however. He didn't trust himself too.


19:35, Today: Colin Browne rolled 24 using 1d20+13.  Grapple Check.
19:34, Today: Colin Browne rolled 10,14 using 1d20+5,1d4+1d6+6.  Surprise Attack 2; Damage.
19:34, Today: Colin Browne rolled 16,10 using 1d20+13,1d4+1d6+6.  Surprise attack 1; Damage.

Artemis
GM, 1997 posts
Thu 4 Apr 2019
at 16:00
  • msg #406

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Your swings miss, but only barely, and he looks incensed and surprised at your sudden attacks. Fortunately your quickness pays off, and you're able to hold him firmly, much as he wildly struggles. It's like trying to hold on to a bull! But somehow, you're up to the task. At least there's one benefit to being a vampire anyway.

Whatever happens, don't let go! Amelia orders, her voice stressed as she takes out a syringe and plunges it into Cole's chest. It takes all your strength, but you're not letting up for a second. She pushes the plunger down and he screams in complete fury, his sharp teeth sliding down as he snaps at her in desperation. She is too quick though and dodges him, eyes wide at how close he actually came. He fights against you desperately and it takes longer than you'd expect for the dead man's blood to take effect but you can feel him growing weaker, his attempts come in fits and at last he stiffens and falls limply, eyes open and body trembling.

Hands shaking from nerves, Amelia looks relieved, already starting go remove several items from a nearby pack, talking as she works. Can you hold on Colin? I just need some of his blood, then everything will be ready to cure you I think. I just need another minute...

By now though, it's been so long since you were turned. You're so very thirsty and her pale throat is the most enticing thing you've ever seen. So smooth and lovely and full of blood. She eyes you warily, but her hands are full. It would be so easy...

ooc: Ok, one last time. Roll a will save please, this time the DC is 20. If you fail, you'll attack her...good luck! :)
Colin Browne
player, 324 posts
83/83 hp
AC 24/24/24
Mon 15 Apr 2019
at 02:08
  • msg #407

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

It was right there. He didn't even have time to debate himself as he lunged at Amelia. It was a primal fury and desire, something that he was sure had come from the wrath of Cain and Able. He was angry at himself, angry at Cole, angry at the whole world for the situation that it had put him into. Colin knew that his time was coming to an end and that if it was, he was going to leave it satisfied. Her pale white throat and the hot, needed lifeblood that rest so tantalizingly close underneath.

How could she deny him life?




OOC: Cutscene for dramatic effect or continue the attack?
22:04, Today: Colin Browne rolled 12 using 1d20+1.  Will save DC20.

Amelia Kirk
NPC, 31 posts
Tue 16 Apr 2019
at 19:42
  • msg #408

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Wary as Amelia has been of you this whole time, she genuinely looks shocked when you suddenly lunge for her. She screams involuntarily, out of pure horror and fear and the tiny little speck of humanity still within you wants to weep at the terror you've just caused. But the vampire...the vampire is excited. Her racing heart is pumping the blood through her body, you can hear every thundering beat. Colin! she half sobs, stumbling away from you but of course she's much too slow. You know it's only a matter of seconds before she can use her spells on you. You've got to act now...

ooc: Go ahead and roll two attacks, one for your surprise attack from your initial failure, and then one in response to whatever she's going to do. Also, while you're at it, please roll a fort save. After three rounds you can try your will save again but for now you're totally out of control.
Colin Browne
player, 325 posts
83/83 hp
AC 24/24/24
Thu 17 Oct 2019
at 00:03
  • msg #409

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Colin rushed forward, his speed enhanced by the creature he had become. His ears could hear the ringing of the blood pumping through Amelia's veins. He attacked with a savagery that could rival any beast of nature and then some. He felt his body could shrug off nearly any mortal wound now with ease. Colin didn't speak, didn't cry out, and didn't let up.

OOC: Glad to be back!


20:00, Today: Colin Browne rolled 24 using 1d20+4.  Fort Save.

20:00, Today: Colin Browne rolled 17,15 using 1d20+13,1d4+1d6+6.  Attack 2; Damage.

19:59, Today: Colin Browne rolled 23,12 using 1d20+13,1d4+1d6+6.  Surprise attack 1; Damage.

Artemis
GM, 2094 posts
Tue 22 Oct 2019
at 16:16
  • msg #410

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

You are on her in an instant and a scream rips through her throat. You grab her by the hair and slam her into a tree. Hard. She staggers, bleeding heavily, stumbling back, and, whimpering. She raises her hand and you feel your muscles stiffen in place. Fury fills your veins. She can't stop you. Nothing can stop you! With monumental effort you force your limbs to move, it's like struggling through cement but you manage and after a few seconds the hold on you bursts. Terror fills her deep blue eyes and she lurches back, realizing you're free. She's breathing raggedly, like some wild thing, such is her animalistic fear. You can hear the violent thrum of her heartbeat, smell the coppery blood running down her face. Almost there, just a few more hits and she'll be still and then you can drink. You leap at her again. She tries to dodge but she never had a chance. You slam your elbow into her face. Why won't she just be still?! She reels back, barely able to stand such was the force. Yes. You're almost there. She's almost done! But then, with a snarl of rage, she thrusts her hand towards you again. This time you go flying back. Far back. You slam into branches and trees as she flings you nearly fifty feet away! It hurts. Not nearly enough to stop you, but enough to enrage you. You immediately rush at her again. With your new speed it will only take seconds to reach her. Even if she turned and ran. But she doesn't run. She gestures at you again and you feel your muscles stiffen once more. Fool! Doesn't she know this won't work?!

ooc: Ok, go ahead and roll a reflex save dc 15. If you succeed you take 13 damage, if you fail you take 26 from banging into everything. Then make another fort save, dc 20. If you succeed you brush it off if you fail you are pinned in place. And it's simply lovely to have you back by the way! :)
Colin Browne
player, 327 posts
83/83 hp
AC 24/24/24
Mon 4 Nov 2019
at 00:25
  • msg #411

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Colin felt the sting of the branches and debris, but it barely registered as he landed on his feet like a cat. Brushing himself off, Colin stood and chuckled. He was across the distance in an instant, almost a blur. His hand wrapped around Amelia's throat like a vice. He bent over and whispered into the witch's ear. "Accept it. They have made me stronger, faster, better. Join me, because I don't want to kill you. Please," he said to her.

OOC: Great to be back at it!


19:14, Today: Colin Browne rolled 22 using 1d20+4.  Fort Save DC20.

19:13, Today: Colin Browne rolled 26 using 1d20+8.  Reflex Save DC 15.

Artemis
GM, 2099 posts
Wed 6 Nov 2019
at 21:43
  • msg #412

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

With a gasp of panic, she surprises you then by flinging her hand to your face. If it was supposed to be a slap it was a weak one, but then a second later you realize that's not what she was doing at all. Pain rips through your body, all the more potent with your new senses. It's as though every vein, every inch of flesh is twisting in torment, like you're being ripped apart from within. She struggles to get away as you are overcome and though you are by no means down, you realize now that she's been going easy on you until now. Under the right circumstances, she could very well kill you. Well, if you weren't so close to her. The fool should never have let you get so near in the first place.

ooc: Ok, so between being flung and this current predicament of yours, you actually take 47 damage total. So obviously you're still quite a threat but it's not fun ;)
If you want to try to drink from her you'll have to roll a grapple check with a -2 for the sheer pain you're dealing with. If you succeed you can roll 1d4 points of constitution damage and of course, once you've had blood you are a fully fixed vampire....yikes! If that happens though, I do have a plan of sorts. It will be a very intriguing challenge to say the least! Also, this is your third round of losing control, so you can roll to regain yourself at the end of your actions by rolling will DC 20. Lastly, if you DO succeed in your opposed grapple, she is going to try to negotiate, so I'll post her verbal response in spoiler text at the very bottom so you can consider it before you drink her blood. If you fail it then of course disregard.

Amelia's opposed grapple check is 11 so you'll know what the outcome is. Gosh! This should be interesting! Below is her possible response btw. Let me know if you have any questions.



Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
Even wounded as you are, she has no chance against you. You force her still, pulling her head sideways by gripping her hair. Her pale neck is exposed, waiting, and then she sobs, blubbering through her tears. "Please! Please, turn me then, turn me! I'll submit! I don't want to die! Please Colin!" The frantic fear, her tears, the way her body trembles, could she be telling the truth? ooc: You can always roll a sense motive or just choose to believe her. She seems quite genuine. That said, it all depends on what you think Colin would do ;P

Colin Browne
player, 328 posts
37/83 hp
AC 24/24/24
Sat 9 Nov 2019
at 22:16
  • msg #413

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Colin reeled, dropping Amelia and shaking his head. Pain ripped through him and the bloodlust that he had been consumed by. He let loose a primal scream in the air and collapsed to his knees. He didn't look at Amelia, but his voice was strained and panicked slightly. "End it! End it now! Please, I don't have much left to control it."

OOC:17:05, Today: Colin Browne rolled 26 using 1d20+2+2d6.  Will Save DC20 with Action Point 2d6.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:17, Sat 09 Nov 2019.
Artemis
GM, 2103 posts
Tue 12 Nov 2019
at 19:41
  • msg #414

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Breathing raggedly, she seems to sag with relief, you can hear her wild heartbeat drumming with residual panic. Her voice though, sounds steadier than you'd expect, but then she is clearly trying to regain her usual composure. You'd never seen her so afraid before all this, and there is a great deal of guilt at being the cause of such fear. Don't resist me. Hold still. You do and finally she's able to use her power to paralyze you. You can't move a single muscle and only then does her heart beat start to slow. It's a relief for you too, finally to be bound, to be in control and not a threat, though you know it's only a short reprieve. She wastes no time though, running to the still prostrate vampire and drawing his blood before mixing it in her jar. The final ingredient to this supposed cure. But surely that can't be real? You've never heard of someone coming back from this. Why doesn't she just kill you? But then she's back, the vile black liquid being pressed to your lips, to which you still can't shy away. She grabs the back of your neck and gently tilts your head, pouring the disgusting drink down your throat. You want to fling her away, to resist, to spew it out, but her spell still holds. The filth burns as it slides down your throat. It tastes disgusting. Dirt and blood and other, darker substances you don't understand. Witches tricks no doubt. She carries enough with her in that blasted wagon. You choke, splutter, gag, but she just keeps on pouring until the jar is empty, trying to soothe you as she does like you were some dumb beast. At last it's over and you fall to the ground, her spell wearing off. Every muscle aches, you feel cold, shaking and shivering in the grass as the sun slowly starts to rise. Then your body contracts and you find yourself on hands and knees, violently retching an alarming stream of red substance. Blood. Vampire blood. It's being purged from you, ripped out of you in pain and agony. You feel like you'll drown in it, you cannot stop. Amelia gasps, looking horrified and trying to help you but of course nothing can be done. Then, after what feels an eternity, you drop to the ground the rest of the way, breathing raggedly into the grass as the sun breaks through the clouds. Everything goes black.

****************

You wake in bed. Where are you? The inn. It's the same tiny little inn from before. You are covered in blankets and drenched in sweat, your pillow too, as though you are burning from within. You feel so weak, so utterly spent. You had been so sure she'd killed you, that you had died in that field but...no. You're alive. Barely. If you weren't so weak you'd laugh. It worked. It actually worked. Then you notice Amelia. She's in a chair beside the bed, her arms and head leaned on your mattress next to you and she seems to be asleep. No doubt she's been there for some time.
Colin Browne
player, 329 posts
37/83 hp
AC 24/24/24
Thu 14 Nov 2019
at 00:32
  • msg #415

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Colin went to sit up, but his limbs would not obey. Not due to a spell this time, but sheer exhaustion. He felt helpless and he was enjoying every sensation. It meant he was whole again. Not the powerful husk of a person he was before he turned, but the fragile human he was. God-fearing and grateful again. His eyes fell on Amelia and he smiled, tears welling in his eyes. Tears of joy.

Colin had not felt like this. Ever. His feelings had always been a confusing mess while he was a Hunter but now they were clear. He had fought with a supernatural will against the supernatural instinct that had took hold of him. Not for any sense of pride or anger, but fear. He did it for her because he would be damned again if he had let her come to harm. Barely able to move, Colin wills his hand to grab Amelia's. Gently and cautiously. He closed his eyes and thanked whatever power above, promising to return the gift however he could.
Amelia Kirk
NPC, 32 posts
Thu 14 Nov 2019
at 22:13
  • msg #416

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Amelia is a light sleeper it seems for a moment later she stirs, and as she raises her head you see dark circles under her eyes. Seeing you awake though, her lips spread into a smile of relief. It's the first time she hasn't been afraid of you since it all happened, though she looks a bit hesitant, perhaps wondering how everything has affected you.

You're awake! I was beginning to fear the cure was going to do you in. You've been out for two days. You should know, the rest of the nest is gone. Fled from the looks of it. I went back to see if I could do anything...after everything they've done I couldn't just leave them, there's the hint of a tremor in her voice and you realize she was likely terrified to do so. Not to mention it was very foolish. I did take care of Cole though. I borrowed your machete...cried the whole time too. I don't know how you hunters have the heart for it, she adds with a pale smile. I washed for hours and I still found blood on my skin here and there. Then of course the whole time I thought I'd killed you too. The cure weakened you so...there was more than once I thought you were going to die. So needless to say, it's been an unpleasant couple of days. she shakes her head, looking almost as exhausted as you feel. The idea of the poor woman sawing Cole's head off blubbering like a child would have amused you when you first met her. Now though, you pity her. That should have been your task, not hers. But listen to me prattle when you've only just woken! How are you Colin? Is there anything I can get you? You haven't eaten in days, let me send for something.
Colin Browne
player, 330 posts
37/83 hp
AC 24/24/24
Sun 17 Nov 2019
at 21:00
  • msg #417

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Colin smiled and laid his head back to rest easy on the pillow. "Something I don't have to chew. I feel as weak as a babe in the crib," he commented. Before she left his side, he took a deep breath and then looked at Amelia, his head still on the pillow. "I did it for you," he said simply and left the rest unsaid.

Did it need to be said though? Was he only doing it because he felt so vulnerable and saying would not make him any less so? These questions and more rattled through Colin's addled mind as he tried to do anything, say anything, that would get his point to her. Even if it was clumsy and just like him, crude. Even if he could not do what he wanted because he was nearly a total invalid at the moment.
Amelia Kirk
NPC, 33 posts
Tue 19 Nov 2019
at 18:02
  • msg #418

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

She looks stunned at your words, frozen in place for a moment as though unsure she heard you right. Then, she takes your hand again and clasps it warmly with both of hers, looking you with her deep blue eyes and giving a small smile. Thank you Colin. She shakes her head then, smile fading. That was awfully close wasn't it. Too close. Her voice is quiet, tired. I was more afraid for you than I was for me. If you hadn't been able to fight that off at the last second... her hands tighten around yours. I would have lost you. Forever. And I wouldn't have been strong enough to kill you. I just couldn't. But, there's no sense thinking that way now right? We're safe. We're both, finally safe. She releases your hand then, trying to regain her composure. This is a woman who is used to being poised, strong, you can tell she doesn't like admitting her fears, though they're still all over her face. Soup. Soup would be good I think. I'll be back with some alright?

ooc: Go ahead and finish up here and then let me know if you have any plans other than resting for the next two days. I'll move things along after that.
Colin Browne
player, 331 posts
37/83 hp
AC 24/24/24
Sun 24 Nov 2019
at 18:18
  • msg #419

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

Colin nodded and returned her smile. "Soup sounds good," he says with some pain as he leans back further into the bed and closed his eyes again. He winced at the weakness he felt in his very bones. This was going to be something that lingered.

OOC:I'm good to move forward whenever you're ready.
Artemis
GM, 2112 posts
Tue 26 Nov 2019
at 00:31
  • msg #420

Re: The lone hunter- (Colin's thread)

The next two days are spent convalescing. You get stronger fairly fast now that you're awake and by the morning of the third day you're in decent shape to travel. Amelia, now that she's sure you're alright, sees you surprisingly little during this time. She says it's because she has to make preparations and that does seem to be true, but there is a slight awkwardness about her usually smooth manner, a touch of uncertainty, but then it is likely due to recent events. You very nearly killed her. That sort of thing is not forgotten easily and one night you swear you hear her crying through the wall but should you ask her about it later she denies it, claiming it must be one of the inn's servants or some such thing. She's convincing enough in her denial, but she finds somewhere to be a minute later and you aren't able to press the issue.

As you ready your wagon that morning you find it is well supplied. She really has been making preparations, that much was true. She gives you a pleasant, amiable smile as she climbs up to her seat beside you, looking proper and elegant as usual in a new dress of pale green velvet and a black feminine bowler with a long gold feather sticking out of it. She even has a matching parasol, but that is nothing new for her. So. Ready to head south to Alexandria? It should only take a few more days I think. The question is though, do you think the two of us will be enough for whatever awaits us? Her tone is concerned but also, business like. She seems eager to get back into your routine, even a little happy. No doubt it's a fine distraction after all the terrible things that have passed. I'm of a mind to try to find a little help if we can. Perhaps there are a few stray hunters about we can find. Someone surely?

ooc: Ok, I was looking back at old posts and just to refresh you, you need to go to Alexandria Virginia. They are keeping comatose kids there for use later by ripping their souls out at the last battle thingy. Sorry, I'm in a hurry so I'm not very eloquent!
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