Start of #Sharn buffer: Thu Jan 11 00:07:33 2007 [17:41:36] [As we begin, Aun, Aurora, and Sev have just forced themselves to sit through a night of forced gladitorial combat.] [17:42:14] [The crowd around them begins gibbering and chatting away in the goblin language, excitedly talking about the nights previous matches.] [17:42:19] [Session Start.] [17:44:40] * Sev grunts, staring out onto the arena floor. [17:45:03] [Some lowly goblin attendants are cleaning gore from the sand.] [17:45:35] * Aurora utters a quiet, quiet prayer for the dead. [17:45:39] This is about as sick as I can stand it. That ain't fighting, that's just.. I don't know what that is. T_T [17:45:50] It's murder. [17:46:18] We need to get back there and let the fighters free as soon as we can. We can't let this go on. [17:46:30] That's bad enough, but it's money-making too.. I'm with you on that one. [17:46:59] * NovaSeaker is now known as Goblin [17:47:10] Oi, what's yer problem? [17:47:18] That was a damn fine show! [17:47:26] ( Someone was listening? ) [17:47:37] (You're still in the stands.) [17:47:47] ("the crowd around you") [17:47:51] * Sev glances at the goblin. [17:48:00] Sure it was. Yeah. Real bloody, huh. [17:48:07] * Aun shrugs. "Ain't really my taste, mate. I came off the ship and asked what there is for sport, but, well, same thing took me off guard." [17:48:35] * Goblin looks over at Bloody William. [17:49:00] "Feh, thought you'd be a bit tougher to rattle from the look of ya." [17:49:13] 'You humes are all the same." [17:49:31] * Goblin waves his hand dismissively, then turns back to his other friends. [17:49:41] * Aun smiles and nods. "Aye, a lot of perfumed, whilebellied nancies." [17:49:54] * Aun heads for the exit. [17:50:19] * Sev gets up, rubbing the back of his head a little as he follows after Aun. [17:50:22] I gotta stop drinking so much. [17:50:54] Mmm... [17:50:56] [Aun moves with the crowd slowly making its way out of the tower base. Several are making their way to the inner stair wells to reach higher levels. [17:50:59] * Aurora moves along, quickly. [17:50:59] ] [17:51:01] * Goblin is now known as NovaSeaker [17:51:03] * ChanServ sets mode: +o NovaSeaker [17:51:25] (Last time you drank was the day before, Sev) [17:51:40] (He could just be reflecting on his life.) [17:52:07] (Just letting him know. He said he only skimmed the log) [17:52:16] [17:52:34] (I forget, are there taxi stops here, or do we need to go up?) [17:52:37] ( I'm confused. What do pointy-brackets represent? ) [17:52:47] ( I thought it meant "Languages that aren't Common" ) [17:52:48] (Narration by elves) [17:52:56] (Up, this is the very ground level of Sharn.) [17:53:17] (Alright, I'll get used to the parenthesis being OOC.) [17:54:16] * Aun heads for the stairwell, speaking to the others in a low voice. "Let's meet back up at my apartment. I've got a bit of a plan. And it might not hurt to finish patching yourself up at a Jorasco shop, Sev. We're probably going to need to cut our way out." [17:54:52] Huh? Yeah, sure... [17:54:57] * Sev grumbles, glancing at his dagger. [17:55:00] I guess.. [17:56:53] * Aun heads up and hails a taxi to head back to Lower Menthis [17:57:53] * Aurora goes with Aun. "So, right after we bust them out. We should probably alert the police and maybe see if we can help purge the place." [17:58:42] [After a considerable amount of climbing, Aun finally gets to a working lift that takes her to the upper reaches of Malleon's Gate where she can spot a few skycabs braving the goblin district.] [17:58:54] * Sev follows Aun as well, glancing this way and that while remaining rather quiet. [17:59:31] * Aun frowns. "I guess. I don't really want to get the guard involved, but they'll probably do a better job of stomping this out than we could alone." [17:59:44] Or lock us up for starting anything. ~_~ [18:00:26] Anonymous tips, Sev. Given the raids they keep trying on the Ring of Fire, I bet they'd love to go after someplace that stays in one place like this. [18:00:38] And it means that we don't need to talk to the men with clubs ourselves. [18:00:50] Mmf. Either way, as long as I get those fighters out of that pit, it should be worth it. [18:00:57] ..We, rather. WE get them out. [18:01:38] [Eventually Aun finds a rather worn-looking skycab pulling up in front of her.] [18:01:39] Hah. So long as they're free, you can say it was all you. I bet that'll impress the ladies in Fallen. [18:02:01] [An elderly human with a sad expression pilots it.] "Where too miss?" [18:02:01] Glad I have your permission! [18:02:12] "mister..." [18:02:24] I'd be glad to talk to them. [18:02:28] Lower Menthis, my good man. [18:03:07] "Yes ma'am... sir.." [18:03:33] [The man heads off in that direction once everyone is on board.] [18:03:39] * Sev scans the condition of the skycab. [18:03:46] * Aun smirks. "I didn't take you for the type who wanted to impress the ladies in Fallen, Aurora." [18:03:49] How long you been piloting this thing, gramps? [18:04:27] Huh? ... oh! No, no. [18:04:31] "wh-what? oh... ... ... too long." [18:04:34] I just get along with them best. [18:04:58] * Sev nods a little, staring overboard. [18:05:07] Well at least you've got something to show for it. T_T [18:05:12] * Aurelis (Luvcnkll@c-69-254-70-77.hsd1.ga.comcast.net) has joined #Sharn [18:05:13] * Sev says this with an utterly flat tone. [18:07:16] "mm.. ... ... maybe.." [18:08:16] * Sev shrugs. [18:09:57] [A mildly uncomfortable cab ride later, the skycab pulls up to the closest drop-off location to Aun's apartment, only a couple of levels above her in the same tower.] [18:10:08] * Aurora gets out of the cab and stretches a bit. [18:10:12] "that... will be... 4 silver... sir.." [18:10:18] * Sev digs in his pocket, searching. [18:10:23] [The old man looks horribly bored and depressed.] [18:10:46] * Aun gives the man a gold piece. "Have a good day, chap." [18:10:52] Guhh.. Umm.. Either of you got two more sovereigns? [18:11:20] [The old man blinks and his eyes shine a bit.] [18:11:34] "havn't gotten a tip in... years..." [18:11:37] * Sev looks up, blinking. [18:11:42] Oh.. guess that's covered, eheh. ^_^' [18:12:07] Well, buy yourself something nice, then. Never know when you'll get another. [18:12:12] [He looks at Aun for the first time] [18:12:27] (Bloody William still?) [18:13:07] I've got a couple. [18:13:39] I'll just pay for the whole thing, alright? [18:13:46] * Aurora hands over 4 sovereigns [18:14:03] Ah, I think it's already taken care of.. [18:14:11] * Sev rubs his forehead, stepping out of the skycab and stretching. [18:14:16] Whoo, feels good to stretch! [18:14:26] (The fare is per ride, not passenger) [18:14:35] (Aun already paid) [18:14:41] * Aun smiles at the old man and gets out. [18:14:57] ( Whoops. 2, then ) [18:15:21] (?) [18:15:25] (She already paid) [18:16:37] * Sev glances back. [18:16:40] Where's the apartment, again? [18:17:08] Few levels down. Follow me. [18:17:19] * Aun begins heading down the tower to her apartment. [18:17:20] [The old man flies off after thanking Aun.] [18:17:39] * Sev follows Aun. [18:18:24] * Aurora steps along. [18:18:45] So, so.. [18:18:57] Three little goblins were drinking their brew. One bumped an ogre and then there were two. [18:19:54] [Aun makes it to her apartment with no trouble.] [18:19:54] .... huh? [18:20:09] I heard it somewhere. Thought it was cute [18:20:10] .* [18:20:18] * Aun gets to her apartment and heads inside, taking a moment to shift back to her half-elven form. [18:20:58] * Sev follows Aun into the apartment, glancing around for a seat. [18:21:27] Ah... [18:21:36] * Aurora moves in, undisguising herself as much as she cares to. [18:22:00] I kinda wish I could take some credit for this without alerting the Daask. I could really impress the higher-ups at the church. [18:22:01] [Aun's apartment is fashionably furnished and luxurious. Positively regal compared to anything in Fallen.] [18:22:08] Ah.. er.. [18:22:29] * Sev glances around, rubbing the back of his head. [18:22:45] I'll just sit here. I don't wanna risk breaking something. ^_^' [18:23:07] * Sev sits on the floor. [18:23:43] Ah, don't worry about breaking anything. Aside from my 'forged crafts. They're my presciouses. [18:24:34] * Aurora blinks. "That sounds kinda neat. Which ones are they?" [18:24:40] ('forged is slang for Warforged) [18:25:25] Right.. [18:26:26] * Aun points at a few shelves and a glass cabinet. In and on them are small, wooden figurines of animals, exquisitely carved, a few wind instruments, and incongruously, a set of stuffed animals in Brellish blue. [18:27:20] So.. what's this plan of yours for getting those poor saps out of the arena? [18:29:25] Anyways, here's what I was thinking. We can probably get into where they keep the gladiators if I pose as a new Daask slaver and bring you guys in, tied up. We can probably find someone over in Firelight who can tie a trick knot for us that you can get out of whenever you like., [18:29:50] Hmm.. [18:30:05] Then we look for the quarters, find a way to open them, and free the gladiators. [18:30:31] Maybe look for another way out, maybe just bring them out the front. [18:31:12] * Aurora nods. [18:31:18] I hope you'll know how to get past them. If we get discovered that'll probably be the end of us. [18:31:22] Yeah... [18:31:38] We've got an excuse for taking them in, but not for taking them out. [18:31:53] We don't need an excuse for taking them out. [18:32:05] Well. Getting out is the harder part. [18:32:06] We'll have at least a dozen folk who know how to fight behind us. [18:32:26] Mmh.. [18:33:00] Well... if they're gladiators and they survived this far, yeah, I guesss they'd have to be decent fighters. [18:33:09] I'd rather we find a second way out, though. [18:33:43] Sounds like it's worth trying. [18:33:53] Bringing them out through the front onto the streets of Malleon sounds like a good way for us to have to fight through every goblin in the damn district. [18:34:28] Yeah, well.. we'd probably be dealing with them regardless, right? How are we gonna get two dozen or so people away unnoticed? [18:35:04] A distraction's the classical approach, but I'm not so sure it'd be best in this situation [18:35:50] Let's look for sewers. [18:36:14] Might wanna know which sewers to go in before we go inside. So we know exactly where we're going. [18:36:59] A sewer's a good idea. [18:37:06] They have to have somwhere to dump all the bodies. [18:37:29] Eeh.. I wouldn't wanna be running to where they know all the paths. [18:38:15] True... [18:38:20] What about the arena itself? [18:38:21] It might be necessary though. [18:38:45] Still, I think I think I'm on the right ttrack with this body disposal thing. It's the only time when they'd remove things from the area. [18:38:56] Yeah, that's a good idea. [18:39:14] If we get into fights there the goblins in the stands might just think it's part of the show. It's relatively tight access, too.. so.. Body disposal.. gruh. [18:39:19] * Sev rubs his forehead, mumbling. [18:39:50] The thing is, the body dump sounds like someplace where things go in, but there's no need to take them out. [18:40:03] Yeah.. [18:40:22] I don't really think the Daask is giving anyone a proper burial. [18:40:32] Well.. As long as we have a way of getting there. [18:42:27] Well, it probably won't be too terrribly well-guarded [18:42:49] Probably worse things inside it, if you think about it.. Guh. [18:43:15] It might not be well-guarded, but there's no guarentee of a way out. [18:43:35] And I really don't fancy being stuck in a room full of poor dead sods. [18:43:45] Bah. There's always a way out. [18:44:03] Let's just wing it once we get inside. [18:44:36] (hahahaha) [18:44:38] There's no way of knowing what we'll find there, so we shouldn't depend on any one thing. [18:44:55] (Yeah, it's a great idea to have a Wis 10 Chaotic person making the plans :V) [18:45:16] Mhmm. [18:45:37] Well, they can't just let the bodies pile up, right? [18:45:46] They're an arena [18:45:57] They're Daask. They don't care. [18:45:58] They have to take them out somewhere. [18:46:10] I bet rats or something take care of it. [18:47:31] We don't know how long this's been operating. [18:47:40] I bet there is some kind of service entrance, though [18:47:55] Don't you work in the newspaper? Has there been any major story of finding a huge pile of bodies? [18:47:57] * Sev glances at Aun. [18:49:09] * Aurora nods at Aun. "Service entrance is the phrase I've been looking for." [18:49:24] Probably. [18:49:54] * Aun shakes her head. "None that I've heard of, no." [18:50:19] So.. either rats or Daask or something else.. let's not think of what, something happens to keep those bodies from spilling out onto the streets. [18:50:32] And with that there's gotta be another way in. [18:50:46] * Aun nods. "All we've got to do is find it and lead the slaves out. Easy business." [18:50:48] Maybe they sell them to a Dread Necromancer with Fiendish PLans to Take Over The World. [18:51:31] Are you two ready to go in there? [18:51:59] Sure. I'm always ready. [18:52:13] And if there's a necromancer trying to take over the world... I feel sorry for him, cause it's a pretty shitty world. [18:53:16] * Aun laughs. "Yeah. And it's poor, dumb sods like us that have to fix it. Tomorrow in Cyre." [18:55:06] * Sev gets up, stretching. [18:55:32] I can be ready given 8 hours. [18:55:52] (You mean tomorrow morning) [18:57:29] * Aun nods. "Well, if you guys want, I could find someone who'll tie ropes for us, Sev can go hit up the Jorasco, and Aurora can crash here, and we'll be ready to go in the morning." [18:58:05] Yeah [18:58:47] Eh.. You really think I gotta go see some specialist? I could be fine with a night of sleep, maybe. [18:59:21] * Aun shrugs. "If you think it's safe. I just want to make sure we don't all get our dumb asses killed trying this." [19:01:01] If we die, you can kill me. [19:01:10] * Sev gets up and without waiting for a response heads outside. [19:02:33] (Want to fast forward, or roleplay the highlights?) [19:02:45] * Aun shrugs. "Well, take the bed, Aurora. I'm heading to Firelight." [19:03:00] (Well, that depends how much people want to see Aun picking up a dominatrix :V) [19:03:12] (I know I want to see it.) [19:03:22] * Aurora nods, and heads to area [19:05:27] [Aun descends the levels of her tower, until she reaches the bottom floor, which is about miday into Lower Menthis.] [19:05:37] * Sev stays outside for a while before heading back in and sleeping on the floor. [19:06:37] [Walking along the skybridge to each the side of another tower that goes further, it's easy for Aun to forget her entire tower's weight is supported by just this one bridge, enhanced with levitation magic.] [19:07:13] (How close is my apartment to Firelight, anyways? I got the impression that this residential district has good access to all the awesome parts of Lower Menthis) [19:07:32] (You're right above Firelight I think) [19:08:59] * Aun heads down to Firelight, and begins looking for one of the brothels more likely to let her borrow a dominatrix until morning. [19:11:05] [Aun makes her way through Firelight, with parlor music filling the towers and courts around her. Several proposals for a night of fun and relaxation are thrown her way by people stressed in alluring clothes leaving little to the imagination. Some males, some females, and a lot of people that switched between the two when initiatlly shot down.] [19:15:12] [With a few friendly conversations, Aun is directed toward The Rodeo.] [19:15:39] * Aun heads on over to The Rodeo. [19:16:50] [The Rodeo is set on the outside of a tower, and the sign above the door is made of a Silent Image of a female dressed in non-authentic frontier clothing dancing lewdly.] [19:17:52] * Aun heads inside. [19:19:48] [The inside is a replica of a frontier saloon, with an active bar. The madame of The Rodeo who approaches you as you enter is faintly reminiscent of the dancing illusion, but perhaps a decade older.] [19:20:01] * NovaSeaker is now known as Madame [19:20:24] "Well hello there, sugar. You comin in for business or pleasure?" [19:20:40] * Madame gives Aun an appraising look. [19:21:29] * Aun tips her hat. "Evening, madame. I suppose I'm coming in for business. See, I've got need of some knots tied, and I was wondering if I could borrow one of your girls to help me out. I heard there's none that tie better in Firelight." [19:22:31] "Don't call us the Rodeo for nothin, deary. I'm afraid we don't normally loan girls out however. Business and pleasure are conducted on premises, as it were." [19:22:32] * Madame winks. [19:23:03] (Gonna need a diplomacy check) [19:26:30] Oh, I absolutely understand, madame. It's just that I'm in a terrible situation back home, and nobody at the party's really in any shape to come out here, so I was hoping you'd do me a favor just this once." She smiles coyly, her arms behind her back. [19:26:51] (Hurf durf) [19:27:03] (I'm too used to saying EVERYTHING prefaced by /me) [19:28:37] (So you're lying to her?) [19:30:12] (Oh, not at all. It's entirely the truth.) [19:30:20] (What party?) [19:30:43] (It's terrible that we're about to go raid an arena without a good plan, and my adventuring party's sleeping so they can't come to the brothel.) [19:30:52] * Madame leans back and seems to consider. "Well you look like a nice young thing." [19:31:41] "Tell you what I'll do. Once Miashta finished, I'll ask her if she'd like to go for a walk." [19:32:15] "She's one of the most experienced girls we have here. I trust she can take care of herself." [19:32:34] * Aun smiles. "Thanks much, madame. I sure appreciate it." [19:33:13] Should I pay you now, or pay her later? She might not be back until morning. [19:34:11] "Oh, Miashta will worry about the details. In the mean time why don't you have a drink at the bar or play a round of King's Hand?" [19:34:54] I oughtn't drink with business in the morning, but King's Hand sounds like just the thing. Lead the way, madame. [19:35:13] * Madame indicates one of the bar tables, where apparently a strip-card game is taking place. It must be rigged though because the gentleman is the only one missing clothes, although the females at the table aren't very covered to begin with.] [19:38:04] * Aun walks over. "Evening, ladies, gent. Mind if I play a few hands while I wait for someone?" [19:40:13] [A blond-haired human in her early twenties dressed in aundarian-style frilly neglige smiles up at you.] "Not one bit, sweet-stuff. Take a seat next to this pathetic thing here." [19:40:45] [The man in his skivvies barely manages to glance up at you.] [19:42:00] [A blue-haired half-elf sits up and kicks the man under the table.] "Hey! Did you see that? He was cheating, the slime!" [19:42:31] [The man shakes his head.] "N-no I was just...." [19:43:03] * Aun sits down next to him. "Why, I never! The nerve of some folks there days! Hardly any decent folk left anymore." She half-smiles, cracks her knuckles, and waits for a hand. [19:43:10] [The blonde slams her hand down on the table.] "What did we say about speaking?" [19:43:36] [The man shuts up and slumps, removing another article of clothing, dangerously low.] [19:44:20] * Kesuke (~crazysapi@ip24-252-34-39.om.om.cox.net) has joined #Sharn [19:44:42] * Kesuke is now known as Sev` [19:45:56] [Aun plays a few rounds, and finds herself the owner of some pretty amazing hands, like two Full Battalions in a row. By the time she feels a delicate tap on the shoulder, she's already helped get the submissive man naked through winning a few hands.] [19:46:25] * Madame is now known as Miashta [19:46:46] * Sev (~crazysapi@ip24-252-34-39.om.om.cox.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:47:22] * Aun turns and looks up. "You must be Miashta. Good evening." She puts her hand down and bows out of the game. [19:48:29] * Miashta is a tall, perfectly proportioned and perfectly beautiful woman. Her straight pure-black hair cascades down to her knees, and shines tints of lavendar. She is too beautiful to be human, but all of her features are decidedly so. [19:49:31] "Good evening to you as well. I was told you needed me to perform my services elsewhere?" [19:52:19] * Aun nods. "I understand it's somewhat unorthodox, but, well, I've heard that the Rodeo's the best I can find in Firelight, and the Madame reccomended you, so I hope you can see fit to come along." [19:52:20] * Miashta is dressed a bit more conservatively than those around her, which amounts to a leather corsette, miniskirt, and thigh-high boots. [19:54:14] "I suppose, but I'll have to charge you an escort fee." [19:55:41] * Aun nods. "Naturally. How much?" [19:58:48] * Miashta puts a manacured finger to her lip and taps, appearing to consider. [19:58:59] "20 silver." [20:00:06] * Aun nods. "Deal." She reaches into her coinpurse, takes out 20 silver pieces, and hands them over. "I live just a short ways up, so it won't be a long walk at all." [20:00:34] "I'll bring my coat, you can wait for me outside." [20:00:43] * Miashta walks away. [20:00:45] * Aun nods. [20:01:09] * Aun heads just outside her doorway, hand on the handle of her thinblade. [20:02:03] * Miashta exits a short time later, wearing a luxurious dire-wolf fur coat. [20:03:31] [The two make there way across Lower Menthis and back up Aun's tower, drawing looks and catcalls as they go.] [20:05:09] * Sev` is sitting by the door of Aun's apartment, yawning. His eyes widen as Miashta approaches, and he stands straight up. [20:05:20] * Aun heads into her apartment. "It's probably not the sort of job you usually get, but it's probably a damn sight easier, so I hope you don't mind." [20:05:40] I.. uh.. Is this the.. erm, yeah. Probably. Hi there. I'm.. don't mind me. ^_^' [20:05:44] * Sev` slinks into the apartment with them. [20:05:51] "I won't." [20:06:13] * Miashta walks into Aun's apartment as if she owns the place. [20:07:28] * Aun heads into her bedroom and nudges Aurora awake. "I got a professional. I hope you can sleep with your arms tied." [20:07:43] Ah... oh. Sure. [20:07:55] * Miashta removes her coat as she enters, and tosses it onto Sev as she passes him. [20:07:55] * Aurora gets up and moves on over. Not a big interruption [20:09:09] * Sev` catches it, blinking but stroking the fur of it. [20:09:12] Nice... ^_^' [20:10:25] * Miashta enters the bedroom after Aun. [20:10:47] "So we tie the boy up and make him watch?" [20:11:15] * Sev` blinks, following into the room. [20:11:19] Exactly what are you guys talking about...? [20:11:40] * Miashta turns back and points behind him. "You. Out." [20:11:51] A-ah, but.. Er.. [20:11:53] * Aun smirks. "That'd be fun, but it's just business without pleasure, tonight. If you could, I'd like for you to tie these kids' hands in the sort of knot where it's a solid knot normally, but loosens when they tug it right. I forget the name, but you know what I mean, right?" [20:12:10] * Sev` shrugs, slumping and heading back into the living room. [20:12:13] She ain't gotta be so mean.. [20:12:14] ...That's it? [20:12:47] Yeah. [20:13:03] ..Oh my. I'm sorry. And here I was acting like a bitch the whole time. [20:13:13] I thought you wanted the usual. [20:13:26] Hey, it's no problem. [20:13:39] * Sev` calls in from the living room. [20:13:50] I wasn't sure about the protocol for this sort of thing, so I just played it by ear. [20:13:54] When you guys are done with.. whatever, maybe we could get back to the original plan? [20:14:16] This was part of the original plan, Sev. [20:14:28] Oh I see. So you just wanted a slipknot? [20:14:31] ..Thought you were getting some sort of added kick. Oh well. ~_~ [20:14:51] ...Well she is paying for the whole deal, honey. [20:14:59] * Miashta winks at Sev. [20:15:05] Guuuh. [20:15:28] Aah, yeah, that's the kind. [20:15:30] * Miashta giggles. [20:15:37] * Miashta turns back to Aun. [20:16:05] Sure. You want their hands behind their backs or in front? [20:16:22] Either way is fine by me [20:17:15] In back, I figure. It's easier to cover with a cloak, so they can get around the city easier. [20:17:30] * Miashta archs an eyebrow. [20:18:12] Around the city, eh? [20:18:13] * Aun smiles. "It's a secret for now. But one way or another, you'll read about it in the Inquisitor." [20:18:22] * Sev` wanders into the room, looking around. [20:18:23] * Miashta smirks. [20:18:24] * Aun pauses. "Or the Messenger. Depends, really." [20:18:33] So.. who's getting tied up first? [20:18:44] Well looks like you just volunteered, hun. [20:18:50] Ha. [20:18:56] G-ak.. uhm.. okay. [20:19:05] * Miashta walks up to Sev and traces his pecks with a finger. [20:19:27] H-hey..! I'm not the one who bought your time, now.. I've got a girl. ~_~ [20:19:29] Hmm.. now be a dear and fetch my coat, alright hun? [20:19:38] Sure.. ^_^' [20:19:59] * Miashta turns back to the others while Sev's gone. "Like they're all single at The Rodeo." [20:20:14] * Miashta winks. [20:20:24] Hah. [20:20:37] * Sev` picks up Miashta's coat, running his hand through the fur again. [20:20:55] Man, this is really thick but soft. I wonder how much one would go for.. Maybe.. [20:21:10] Is the cost of rope included? [20:21:30] Oh, you'll need it beyond tomorrow morning? [20:21:52] Aun? [20:21:58] I suppose I can sell you the whole roll. [20:22:18] Well, we're heading out tomorrow morning. We'll probably need it for a few hours after that. [20:22:18] It's silk rope, though, so it costs a pretty penny. [20:22:44] * Sev` wanders back into the room, the coat placed over one shoulder carefully. [20:22:48] * Aun shrugs. "Well, you never know when you might need some silk rope. Might as well." [20:22:55] Hey, um.. Miss? I was wondering how much this coat set you back. [20:22:57] (shut up, pennies exist. shut up!) [20:23:12] Good point, Aun. [20:23:27] Oh that? It was a gift from a client. [20:23:54] And the rope cost me 10 gold. [20:24:00] Oh.. I don't suppose they're for sale anywhere I'd be able to get them anyhow. Well here you go. [20:24:52] * Miashta takes the coat and fishes around inside of it, then pulls out a budle of black silk rope. [20:25:35] * Aun nods and hands over 10 gold. "I don't suppose I can get you kids to kick in after we're done?" [20:25:55] Wha? [20:26:17] Oh, sure. [20:26:28] What do you mean? [20:26:34] Don't worry about it. [20:26:41] * Sev` blinks, scratching his head. [20:26:44] Uhh. Alright.. [20:26:54] * Miashta shoves Sev against a wall. [20:27:01] * Miashta turns him around. [20:27:03] U-ufh, hey! [20:27:12] Oops, sorry hun. Force of habit. [20:27:19] You could've just told me.. T_T [20:27:22] * Miashta starts tieing him up. [20:27:39] I don't see what.. o-ooh.. [20:28:29] Mm? You sure you don't want to play after this? I am paid for. [20:29:34] * Aun smiles. "Well, I hardly know you, but I don't suppose you'd be willing to go out for dinner in Middle Menthis tomorrow night? A friend of mine owns a resteraunt there, and he makes some great Sharn Fusion." [20:29:36] Guh, you're a seductress is what you are! No, I'm.. a-ah, not so.. I don't know. T_T [20:30:06] * Miashta grins and looks at Aun. [20:30:15] "Hmm? What's that?" [20:31:10] (Sev, make a will save) [20:35:15] Oh, I was just asking if you were interested in dinner tomorrow night, provided you're not busy at work. Provided everything goes down alright tomorrow, I want to celebrate. [20:35:40] * Aurora raises an eyebrow. [20:36:10] "Well it depends how early my shift begins tomorrow... but if I'm free sure." [20:36:37] * Aun nods. "I'll look you up, then. Anyways, back to tying these guys up. Sorry to interrupt you." [20:36:41] * Miashta backs off of Sev. [20:36:47] Guh.. Whew.. [20:36:51] * Sev` turns around, leaning against the wall. [20:36:56] So what do I pull to break it free? [20:37:39] * Miashta sits down on the bed next to Aurora. [20:37:45] Give me your hands, hun. [20:37:55] .. Um, miss? >_> [20:38:10] * Miashta looks up at Sev as she ties Aurora. "Pull up with your right wrist and away with your left." [20:38:27] Gotcha. [20:40:33] Sure [20:40:35] * Aurora does that [20:43:53] * Miashta finishes Aurora's binds. [20:44:06] Alright, you do the same thing I told him to get free. [20:44:16] Up with right, away with left. [20:44:25] So.. Is that it, friends? [20:45:24] I think it is. [20:45:47] * Aun nods. [20:46:24] Alright well, looks like I have the night off thanks to you folks. [20:46:32] Alirhgt. Good night. [20:46:39] Hey, no problem. Thanks for coming out. [20:46:45] * Miashta stands up and puts on her coat. [20:46:49] Take care of yourself, eh? [20:47:21] "Thanks. And I'll see about clearing my schedule. Oh, I'm sorry, I don't think I caught your name." [20:47:51] * Aun smiles. "It's Aun. Just Aun." [20:49:06] "See you around Aun." [20:49:19] * Miashta smiles pleasantly than makes for the door. [20:49:35] Well, that was interesting. [20:49:40] I'd say so.. [20:49:51] Good night. I need my rest if I'm going to be able to perform tomorrow. [20:50:01] * Aurora goes back to sleep where she was before [20:50:17] * Aun nods. "Yeah, I've got to sleep, too." [20:50:30] * Miashta is now known as NovaSeaker [20:50:36] And since Aurora just took my bed, I suppose the couch is comfortable enough. [20:50:51] * Sev` nods, finding a spot on the floor and shutting his eyes. [20:51:00] * Aun heads into the bedroom, gets a comforter, and lies on the couch, her head against the arm. [20:53:06] * Aurelis sleeps in a cold stone cell which reeks of urine and is plagued with a sound similar to a torture device natice to sarlona. [20:54:41] [The next morning finds them dank and cold.] [20:55:33] * Sev` rolls over once or twice, snoring loudly. A bit of drool falls out of his mouth onto the floor. [20:57:32] [Aurelis is given his spellbook to study in the morning.] [20:58:12] [An hour later, Aurelis is pummeled into unconsciousness.] [20:58:15] * Aun gets out of bed, goes into her bedroom, and picks out some clothes that seem appropriate for a Daask slaver. She goes into the bathroom to shower and changes into the new outfit, adopting the look of a lean, wiry hobgoblin with an underbite and receding hairline. [20:59:06] (That's really harsh) [20:59:37] (Gotta make sure you save those spells for tonight.) [21:02:19] * Aun heads back to the main room and eats breakfast while she waits for the others to get up. [21:03:34] * Sev` gets up, digging through his backpack in a half-daze. [21:03:36] C'mon, where is it. [21:03:42] * Aurora gets up reasonably early, but begins praying. After her required time, she goes back to the main room. "MOrning." [21:04:45] [Sev is digging through his backpack without being able to see.] [21:05:10] * Sev` feels around for the shape and metal of his tin ration cans! [21:05:20] That.. feels like the sardines one.. Maybe. Who knows. [21:05:56] [Aurora walks into the main room to find a scraggly looking hobgoblin eating breakfast.] [21:06:14] That you? [21:06:30] (Spot check) [21:06:47] * Aun nods. [21:07:20] * Sev` calls, or rather roars, out through the apartment. [21:07:22] (+6 bonus for being a friend or associate) [21:07:53] Can someone open this damn thing so I can eat my freakin' soggy old sardines?! [21:08:02] Hey, no problem. [21:08:26] * Aun opens it, then goes back to eating. [21:09:49] Hm... well, couldn't be anyone else. You're really good at this. [21:10:27] * Sev` freaks out a bit when Aun arrives near him, but shrugs and tries to lay down by the can of sardines, squirming up to it. [21:10:33] * Aun nods. "Decades of practice." [21:10:37] This is really weird. Please don't say I have to do anything like this ever again. [21:11:12] I hope not. I'm not enjoying watching you. [21:12:06] You think I'm enjoying this? [21:12:46] Just all in all a physical re-enactment of what we do in the Fallen every day, sweety. [21:12:52] (Fast foward?) [21:12:57] * Sev` digs in! [21:12:59] [21:13:19] Hm... when do you guys wanna set out, and how do you plan on getting all the way over there looking like a slaver with all of us tied up and following you? [21:14:15] We'll have to act really beat down. Totally her property. [21:14:25] If we speak at all, which I don't think we should. [21:14:50] It's not so much that... I just meant the trip over there. You know, with the cabs and all. [21:14:59] I've got cloaks. You'll just look like your arms are behind your backs. You can stay normal until we get into the arena. And it ought to go without saying, but you ought to have your weapons on you. [21:15:08] That works. [21:15:12] Mm. Alright. [21:15:35] * Aun puts on her chain shirt and straps on her thinblade, then gets cloaks for Aurora and Sev before heading out. [21:17:15] (Yeah, let's fast forward) [21:17:24] [21:18:52] [4 sovereigns for the trip. The trio arrives on the ground of Dura Plataeu, gazing upon the massive girth of the tower that houses the arena at its base.] [21:19:31] Here we are.. Let's not screw this up. [21:20:34] Right [21:20:54] * Aun nods. "Yeah. Let's try to get the ley of the land back there before we try anything else." [21:21:10] * Aun begins heading down towards the arena. [21:21:22] * Sev` follows after her, becoming quiet and looking dour. [21:24:43] [Aun approaches the tower from the south and sees a lone gnoll leaned up against the closed double doors.] [21:27:20] * Aun walks up to the gnoll, leans in, and speaks in a low voice. "Hey, I just got transfered here by the Daask, and I've got some new product for the arenas. Where should I take them?" [21:29:04] "Idiot!" [21:30:05] [The gnoll goes to slap Aun upset the head but completely misses him. He continues shouting at her regardless however.] [21:30:16] "You don't bring em through ground level!" [21:31:10] * Aun frowns. "Hey, sorry, it's my first day. I was just told to bring them, they didn't say where I needed to put them. Where do they go?" [21:33:30] "Fucking goblins... darguun imbecils is what you are." [21:33:43] "Go through the cogs you moron." [21:34:13] Okay, the cogs. How do I get down there? [21:34:33] "..." [21:35:01] "You've got to be kidding me. Cavallah passed you?" [21:36:24] "Shit, hobby, go figure it out for yourself. If you expect to survive in Daask you'll thank me for making you that much more self-sufficient." [21:36:32] * Aun shrugs. "Man, I'm not happier than you are. I just want to drop these guys off and get a drink. Let's just get through this together, and you won't see me anymore." [21:36:44] Fine, shit, have fun with the door. [21:36:53] * Aun shuffles off. [21:40:10] * Aun heads down to the nearest Cogs entrance and goes inside [21:41:25] * Sev` follows, clenching his teeth. [21:42:03] [Aun and her "captives" take a large industrial lift down several hundred feat. The mild sting of late winter leaves quickly as the foundries and ashe from the Cogs heat up the air around them.] [21:42:51] (feet?) [21:43:32] * Aun looks around to try and find a way back to the arena from down here [21:43:32] [At the bottom of the lift they exit into cramped corridors of stone, store fronts built into the very sides of the tunnel every so often.] [21:44:33] (Survival check, actually) [21:44:49] (Is that Con or Wis-based?) [21:44:54] (Finding your way through the cogs is more like trying to find your way out of a cave than through a city) [21:44:59] (Wis) [21:45:34] (You can Gather Info if you want, but asking questions usually has consequences in the Cogs) [21:46:40] (Hahah, awesome. The one time I roll with a skill I don't have any ranks in or stat bonus towards I actually get a decent roll) [21:48:23] [Aun is able to reconsile the distance and direction traveled from the ground level arena to the Cog access lift, and finds her way through the corridors and tunnels of the cogs until she finds a storefront guarded by a minotaur that should be directly under the arena by several hundred feet.] [21:48:33] [21:49:17] * Aun nods at the Minotaur, then leans in and says in a low voice "Cavallah sent me. I've got some product for the fights." [21:49:52] "Havn't seen your mug around here before, goblin. You new?" [21:50:35] Yeah, just shipped in from Darguun the other day. Still getting the ley of the land. [21:52:59] "And you're already bringing talent in? ...Must be somethin special. Alright, take the lift up downt he hall." [21:53:51] [The minotaur steps out of their way.] [21:54:11] Thanks, man. [21:54:27] * Aun heads in and goes down the hall, getting onto the lift when she finds it [21:55:05] [There are several settigs for the lift, but the one at the top is labeled "Arena"] [21:55:37] * Aun waits for everyone to get on, and sets it to go to the arena [21:56:18] * Aun whispers. "What do you guys think about using this to get the prisoners out? I don't know if we can get past that minotaur." [21:56:44] What about taking it down halfway, before we reach him again? [21:57:17] Dunno... [21:57:39] That might work, but we don't know where the halfway point leads. Maybe we should scout it out before going to the arena? [21:57:47] This looks good if we can take out the minotaur really fast. But yeah, scouting first. [21:58:25] Ughn.. There might be more Daask. Asking why we're not going straight up. [21:58:39] * Aun nods. "That's a good point." [21:59:16] Bastards.. let's just head up and keep our story straight. [22:00:17] * Aun nods. [22:01:25] [The group decides to take the lift all the way up, and they wait quite a while, these smaller private lifts being slower than the city-owned ones.] [22:02:01] [Eventually the lift stops and becomes level with a corridor that stretches about 50 feet out in front of them. [22:02:25] [Two goblins are standing around toward the further end, chattering in their native tongue.] [22:02:50] * Aun walks off the lift and begins going down the hall. [22:03:10] * Sev` follows first, keeping his head down. [22:03:37] [Aun passes an alcove on her right which a sign hanging on the wall indicates leads to a staircase heading upward.] [22:04:03] [As Aun approaches the goblins, one of them speaks up.] "New talent, eh?" [22:04:13] (In Goblin) [22:04:49] * Aun nods, and responds in goblin. "Yeah, new talent, fresh out of the Fallen. Where do they go?" [22:05:34] "Ah, thought you were new. C'mon, I'll show ya." [22:05:43] (This area is up on GT) [22:06:47] * Aun nods. "Thanks. Man, you wouldn't believe what a dildo that gnoll at the front gate is." [22:07:04] (That sentence made so much better by the implication that Goblin has a word for dildo.) [22:07:16] (Or maybe so much worse. I'm not sure right now) [22:07:49] [Aun is lead through the double doors at the end of the corridor into a very large chamber with a spars amount of sand on the floor and a mechanical device in the corner.] [22:08:21] "Yeah, most of those droamite gnolls think they run the place. Putzes, every last one if you ask me." [22:08:36] "Name's Gib." [22:08:49] * Aun points the device out. "Hey, if it's not askin' too much, what's that thing. Never saw anything like it before." [22:09:01] * Aun extends a hand. "Graz." [22:09:57] [Gib works with the lock to another door out of this room and pauses to reach up and shake your hand.] "Ah, that'll lift the center of this room up into the arena. S'for the really big monsters." [22:10:55] Huh, whaddaya know. [22:11:13] [Gib opens the door and heads down the corridor until it splits off in two directions. Straight and to the left.] "Should be a few empty cells left. If not just double em up." [22:11:32] "They give you a key?" [22:11:55] * Aun shakes his head. "Man, they didn't give me a damn thing. Don't suppose you can spare one?" [22:13:03] [Gib shakes his head.] "You'd think they'd give the scouters some goddamn keys to put away their own talent by now. Nah, I'll just open the doors for you. " [22:13:14] [Gib begins walking down the hall to the left.] [22:14:56] * Aun follows, slowly moving her hand down to the grip of her thinblade. [22:15:29] [As Aun follows him, the stench of humanoid filth stings her senses, and peering into the 5x10 cells she can see the stares of hopeless and broken people.] [22:16:14] [Some, however, retain a sense of self and glare maliciously at her passing.] [22:16:55] * Aun mutters to herself under her breath, nods to Sev and Aurora, and in one movement draws her sword, crosses the distance between her and gib, and stabs him viciously, both hands on the hilt. [22:19:43] * Sev` lifts his head, taking this as the sign. He follows Miashta's instructions, lifting and pulling the bond to free himself. [22:21:16] * Aurora snaps to life and frees her wrists. She grins. [22:23:14] [Aun's blade tip skips off Gib's shoulder] [22:23:30] [Gib whirls around] "Wh-what the fuck?!" [22:27:41] * NovaSeaker changes topic to 'Init Order: Sev, Gib, Aurora, Aun, and Aurelis' [22:29:14] * Aurelis jumps to the door "It seems like a coup my dear friend" [22:29:47] * Sev` roars out, running down the hall and past Aun, atop the goblin. [22:29:56] Stampede! [22:30:51] I see you have intentions to kill my dear jailor 'Gib' I'd be inclined to have you release me if you do so wish to spread the favor." [22:31:45] * Sev` bowls past Gib, knocking him on his ass with his treetrunk-like thighs. [22:33:26] [22:34:34] [Gib cries out and swings at Sev's knees, and then throws his shoulder into the much larger man as they collide. Suprisngly, Sev looses his balance and gets knocked back into Aun, and slides off her onto the ground.] [22:35:50] * Aurelis begins to shift his fingers in a runic manner... [22:35:59] * Sev` urgs, falling onto his ass behind Aun. [22:36:13] * NovaSeaker is now known as Gib [22:36:26] "Hah.. SHIT BACKUP! BAAAACKUP!" [22:36:38] * Gib retreats down the corridor. [22:38:31] (Aurora's turn) [22:38:46] * Aun grimaces. "Can anyone here pick locks? We can't open your cage without his keys, sir." [22:39:39] * Aurelis peers through the window, "The large one will come with many others, if you wish to save me you'd be hard pressed to do so unconscious." [22:43:45] * Aurora just RUNS after the guy. [22:46:41] * Aun follows suit and books it after him [22:49:23] * Aurelis moves his hands in a cocking motion a clear echo resonates and a blue glow vibrates from his hands. [22:50:48] (Sev's turn) [22:52:23] * Sev` gets to his feet, screaming his lungs out while a vein in his neck and forehead come dangerously close to popping. [22:53:11] Goblin shoving me down! Daask treating Fallen like a bunch of animals! Supersexy hooker trying to get me in bed! GRAAAH! [22:55:08] [Sev rips the wooden door of it's hinges.] [22:55:13] off* [22:55:21] * Sev` heaves it against the opposite wall, staring at Aurelis with a blank scowl. [22:55:29] GET THE HELL DOWN THERE AND SLAUGHTER HIM RAAAGH! [22:55:36] * Sev` hyperventilates for the rest of what is his turn. [22:56:16] * Gib runs around the corner trying to get to staftey. He looks behind him and sees Hobgoblin Aun hot on his heels. [22:56:23] "HEEEELP! INTRUDERS!" [22:56:32] * Gib keeps running for his life. [22:57:16] * Aurelis stares at Sev with a digusted look, "muched obliged my angry comrade, you have issues that you need to sort out though." [22:58:18] (Aurora's turn) [23:00:03] * Aurora runs some more. [23:02:27] * Aurora pulls out a mace as she goes. [23:03:51] * Aun also runs, keeping hot on the goblin's heels. "You're gonna get tired before me, asshole!" [23:05:16] Make sure the tool you have selected is the arrow [23:05:28] (Wrong chan) [23:07:09] [The second goblin from the first corridor rounds the corner and sees Sev standing there with part of a door in his hand.] [23:07:21] "Gack!" [23:07:49] [The goblin pulls out a javelin as he stops running and hurls it at Sev.] [23:08:59] [Although "at Sev" is a relative term, punctuated by the fact that the Javelin actually was thrown at a spot 4 feet away from him.] [23:11:05] (Aurelis's turn) [23:11:31] * Aurelis Swirls his hands in a sphere while chanting. From his hands, a orb of electric energy appears and shoots out at the second goblin. He makes a comment to Aurora, "Watch your orcish, it's not becoming behavior." [23:12:26] (Aun said that) [23:12:44] (And she's rather out of sight at the moment.) [23:12:58] (And it's questionable as to wether you heard it, since it was like 120 feet away around two corners) [23:14:53] She said it last round [23:15:01] () [23:16:20] The orb of engery shoot into the creatures flesh burning as it passes the hairs on his chest. The sphere of energy explodes in the creature's body and it twitches with electricity as it falls to the ground. [23:16:52] (Please phrase that in the form of a /me or use [action brackets]) [23:18:24] (Sev) [23:18:46] * Sev` turns from the goblin who tossed the javelin at him, staring down the hall as a thin thread of saliva drips from his open mouth. [23:18:52] Now where's that little bastard with the key... [23:18:58] * Sev` runs down the hall, holding nothing back [23:23:44] * Gib keeps running up the stairs and turns a corner, running straight for the Arena portcullis. [23:23:59] "oh SIX it's fucking locked!" [23:25:00] * Gib starts sifting through his keys. [23:25:07] (Aurora) [23:25:35] * Aurelis monolouges, "..And with another victory by the end of his elite elemental prowress, Aurelis makes his was to follow his saviors to thanks them and to get a hefty reward for the elimination of such thugs by finding their valuables where they lay." [23:25:50] (Aurora, not Aurelis.) [23:25:59] (Someone change their fucking name.) [23:26:11] (I had Au first >:() [23:26:20] (HAHA I Was talking to myself) [23:26:33] (*shakes fist*) [23:26:33] * Sev` is now known as Seven` [23:26:35] * Aurora runs, runs, runs in heavy armor. [23:26:36] [23:26:58] (I don't think he meant you, smartass) [23:27:21] (Hay can I make a joke or is this supposed to be cynical?) [23:27:31] [haha] [23:27:32] * Seven` is now known as Sev [23:28:22] ([action text is not to be used for OOC comments]) [23:28:42] (Aun's turn) [23:28:45] [huh?] [23:28:58] * Aun keeps on the goblin's heels, finally ending up right next to him at the portcullis. "I told you you couldn't escape." [23:32:17] (Aurelis) [23:32:29] * Aurelis makes his way down the corridor. [23:34:26] (Sev) [23:34:54] [23:35:48] * Sev continues moving down the corridor, his veins slowly sinking back under his skin, but his breathing still erratic. [23:36:20] (Update your rage count) [23:37:13] * Gib looks up at the hobgoblin standing next to him, to lock he's holding in one hand, and then the key he's holding in the other. [23:37:15] [23:37:42] fuckfuckfuckfuckufck [23:37:56] * Gib takes his eyes off Aun and tries to unlock the portculis. [23:39:01] * Gib winces as the blade sides ride over his head, but pulls the lock open and shoves the porcullis upward. [23:41:57] (Aurora) [23:47:49] * Aurora runs, just plain drops her mace, and pulls out her bow. She's about to round a corner when... [23:48:15] (Aun) [23:48:32] (Can I charge again?) [23:48:46] (No, he's within melee) [23:49:02] (He 5-foot hopped through the gate) [23:49:07] Ah, right. [23:49:10] (Whoops) [23:49:28] * Aun steps after Gib and tries her damnedest to stab him in the head again [23:50:20] [Unfotunately, Gib is just too small of a target.] [23:50:50] (Aurelis) [23:51:17] * Aurelis jogs unsteadily down the hall and up the stairs. [23:52:01] [As Aurelis passes a few faces press against the bars of their doors.] "HEY! HEY LET ME OUT!" [23:52:20] "FUCK YOU MARK! I'LL KILL YOU ON THE OUTSIDE!" [23:52:40] "SHUT THE HELL UP! DON'T LISTEN TO HIM, I JUST WANT TO BE FREE!" [23:53:37] * Aurelis looks over at the faces as he passes. "You'd have me dead if you had the chance to live another day, I'll return the favor; friend." [23:54:52] [Among the rucus a few other voices cry "Not me!", "I'd never!", or "They made me do it!"] [23:56:03] (Sev) [23:56:30] [23:57:33] * Yonjuuni is now known as sleepyon [23:57:47] * Gib runs out ono the field. "SOMEONE HELP ME FOR SIX'S SAKE!" [23:57:55] * Aurelis shouts, "None've us are here because we are good men, but I'm sure that when we have the keys we'll have these Daask dead!" [23:59:22] (Aurora) [00:01:20] * Aurora steps out of the corner and takes aim with her longbow. She nocks an arrow and lets it fly at Gib. [00:02:56] [Aurora's arrow flies true and strikes the back of Gib's head. The arrow does puncture all the way through him, but it is deep enough to throw him to the sand, unconscious and dying.] [00:03:27] Someone drag him back here before someone sees. [00:03:44] * Aun drags him back behind the portcullis and closes it [00:03:58] Not a bad shot, right there. [00:05:22] Comes naturally to the chosen. [00:05:36] Alright, so what now? [00:05:48] [And that is a question for next week.] [00:05:59] [Session End.] [00:06:33] * Aun (~CharlesHB@dsl2-161.gsinet.net) has left #Sharn End of #Sharn buffer Thu Jan 11 00:07:33 2007